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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1971

Page

2

Obituaries for Linden Fravel and Marcellus Funk Sr

Linden A Fravel 61 of Stephens City died today in Winchester Memorial Hospital He was born August 17 1919 in Woodstock son of Olive Stultz Fravel and the late W Dallas Fravel A World War II veteran he was married to Mary Jane Haislip and had three sons Linden A Fravel Jr Neil H Fravel and Philip M Fravel The body is at Omps Funeral Home Funeral arrangements incomplete Marcellus Edward Funk Sr 73 of Middletown died yesterday in Skyline Terrace Convalescent Home in Woodstock He was born August 26 1897 in Rio West Virginia a retired O Sullivan Rubber Corp employee He is survived by his wife Mary D Ludwig seven sons Philip Funk Sr Frank Funk Sr Walter Funk John Funk Marcellus Funk Jr Kenneth Funk Joseph Funk one daughter Mary Ann Bucklew three brothers four sisters and many grandchildren A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg with burial in Mt Carmel Cemetery Middletown Pallbearers and flower girls listed The family will receive friends Friday 7 9 p.m. at the funeral home and at the Funk Home Middletown before the service.

Linden A. Fravel Linden A Aoa Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Ur Prevel Woodstock Olive Stultz Fravel W. Dallas Fravel Mt. Zion Fravel Mary Jane Haislip George Barbara) Scheulen Linden A. Fravel, Jr V.P.I Blacksburg Neil H Fravel U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Philip M. Fravel Omps Funeral Marcellus —. Funk Marcellus Edward Funk Middletown Skyline Terrace Mr. Funk Rio W.va Michael Virginia Haun Funk United Methodist Church O'Sullivan Rubber Corp Mary D. Ludwig Phillip Funk, Sr Frank Funk City Walter Funk Winchester John Funk Marcellus Funk, Jr Strasburg Kenneth Funk Milwaukee Wis Joseph Funk Fishers Hill Mary Ann Bucklew Baker Samuel Funk Kirby Percy Oliver Funk Lester Funk Rock Oak Luella Hines Mary Hines Viola Funk Stover Funeral Home Harry M. Crim Mt. Carmel Tim Grate Sons Fred Funk Edward Funk Richard Funk Phillip Funk, Jr Frank Funk, Jr Wayne Funk Brenda Funk Ruth Ann Funk Shirley Funk Joan Miller Colleen Funk Juanita Te Idamae C. Fiddler Virginia Ave Hagerstown Washington County Ronnie Fiddler U.S. Navy Jacksonville Fla Jimmy Fiddler Williamsburg Nannie Wigginton Paul Copenhaver Cochocton Ohio Herbert Copenhaver New Market Clark Copenhaver Mable Sargent Emrick Copenhaver Omps Funeral Home Mount Hebron

Funeral services for Miss Barbara Alger announced

Funeral services for Miss Barbara Carol Alger are set for Friday at 3 30 P M at Jones Funeral Home. Additional arrangements for Mrs Beulah Harris Horn and for Mrs Josephine C Rutherford are incomplete.

Barbara Carol Alger Josephine C. Rutherford

Mrs. Rutherford Dies. Pioneer of Local Family

Mrs. Robert Rutherford 40 of 1114 Berryville Ave. died yesterday. Born Strasburg October 15, 1930 she was daughter of the late Arthur and Lora Campbell. She married Robert L. Rutherford March 10 1954 in Winchester and belonged to Full Gospel Tabernacle. Survived by husband four children and many Campbell siblings. Body at Jones funeral home.

Robert Rutherford Josephine C. Rutherford Berryville Ave Rutherford Strasburg Arthur and Lora Campbell Robert L. Rutherford Winchester Full Gospel Tabernacle Michael W. Rutherford Denise M. Rutherford Mark G. Rutherford

Mrs. Carson Hurn 84 of Strasburg dies. memorials set

Mrs. Carson S. Hurn 84 of 1713 Reaves St. dies yesterday. Born Front Royal August 20 1886 she was married to Carson S. Hurn and attended Strasburg United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Helen Anderson of Winchester and several relatives. Funeral services Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Strasburg Cemetery.

Beulah Harris Hurn Reaves St Hurn Front Royal Carson S. Hurn Strasburg Miavitle Burnice Henry Peggy Flowers Winchester Gary Anderson Richmond Walter Saffell Miller Saffell Charles Saffell Seven Fountains Kathlee Davis Jones Funeral Home Clyde Nuckols

Administration Gets Delay in Troop Fight

The Nixon administration wins a one week delay in a Senate effort to cut U.S. troop strength in Europe. Mansfield proposes a 50 percent cut by end of 1971 for the 300,000 man force. Javits and Mathias alternate plans seek to shift burden to allies and maintain current troop levels.

Washington Nixon Senate U.S Europe Mike Mansfield White House Mansfield State Department Sen Alan Cranston D-Calif Charles McC. Mathias Jr R-N.y John C. Stennis D-Miss Armed Services Committee Javits Congress Henry Kissinger

Senate backs SST cancellation in tight 51 46 vote

The Senate last March approved the earlier House decision in a 51 46 vote. Boeing and General Electric spokesmen said the SST program requires substantial new funding beyond 85 million dollars. They urged reconsideration of a fresh start and contract, including two prototypes and production aircraft.

Senate House Boeing Corp General Electric Boeing

U S Proposes POW Exchange via Neutral Nation at Paris Talks

At the Paris peace talks Ambassador Bruce proposed flying or sailing North Vietnamese prisoners held in South Vietnam to a neutral country. South Vietnam says it can send 1700 prisoners abroad. about 1600 Americans remain missing or prisoners in Southeast Asia. Sweden voiced willingness to help in repatriation if talks advance. North Vietnam demands a reasonable withdrawal date before prisoner issues.

Paris United States South Vietnam David K. Bruce Vietnam Southeast Asia Sweden North Vietnam Indochina Nixon

Weather Summary for Winchester Virginia

The forecast calls for rain to end tonight with cooler air and lows in the mid to upper 40s. Friday will be fair and cool with highs around the mid to upper 60s. Extended outlook shows a cool, fair pattern Saturday through Monday with daytime highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s and nighttime lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Virginia

Cadets Choose Falcon as Air Force Academy Mascot

Cadets in the academy’s first class selecting falcon as school mascot. The Air Force Academy opened in 1958 and adopted the bird emblem reflecting their new military college identity.

The Air Force Academy

I Q Answers Do Not Leonardo da Vinci

A compact list of phrases includes I Q Answers Do Not Leonardo da Vinci and mentions dark blue parasites third day and Helen of Troy with references to not a member submarines Jefferson City and Mississippi in a terse composite.

Leonardo da Vinci Helen of Troy Jefferson City Mississippi

Davis elected 1st Vice President of Va State Chamber

Winchester Evening Star general manager Jack F. Davis was chosen first vice president of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce at a Richmond banquet. Richard D. Robertson of Staunton, VP at Philip Morris U S A, was named president, succeeding E R English of Altavista. Senator Byrd Jr. attended as a guest.

Jack F. Davis Winchester Evening Star Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Richmond Richard D. Robertson Staunton Philip Morris U.S.A E.R. English Altavista Victor, Riesel Harry F. Byrd, Jr Washington

AFL-CIO readmits Chemical Workers Union after break

The AFL CIO Executive Council authorized the readmittance of the Chemical Workers Union, expelled in 1969 for joining the Alliance for Labor Action. President George Meany said the union regained eligibility after withdrawing from the alliance formed by the UAW and the Teamsters in 1968.

Atlanta AFL- Cio Executive Council Chemical Workers Union Alliance For Labor Action George Meany Afl-Cio Chemical Workers United Auto Workers Teamsters Union

Weather Elsewhere Weather Across Regions

The Associated Press reports on weather conditions in various regions with forecasts for temperature, precipitation, and wind. The dispatch highlights storm tracks, potential flooding risks, and notable temperature swings affecting travel and daily plans.

Great Wall of China Stretches 1500 Miles Across North

The Great Wall of China is the longest human made structure, snaking 1500 miles across northern provinces. It was erected more than 2000 years ago.

China

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