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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1959
Page
2
Mr Ritter who had been in ill health for years died Monday afternoon at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient briefly. He is survived by his wife Ada Ritter, a son Vernon G Ritter, and three daughters. The service was conducted by Rev Martin L Zirkle and interment was in Mt Oliver Cemetery Frederick Md.
Camil G. Baker 96 a retired farmer and orchardist died yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be held tomorrow at Omps Funeral Home with Rev. Philip E. B officiating and burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers will include grandsons Alvin Baker Lou Robert Donelan Walter William Baker and Glenn. The body rests at Omps Funeral Home until the service.
Funeral services for Mrs Clarabelle Lipscomb Pierce of 19 East North Avenue were held this afternoon at Mt Carmal Church near Au stora West Virginia. The Rev Daniel Spade officiated with pallbearers George Spes Sey Collis Jones Carl Cummings Darrel Sinclair George Meadows and Robert Ashley. Burial followed in Mt Carmel Cemetery.
Fragmentary Q A set references Little Rock and various items including Jim Haggerty Pence ten five pennies eight thirty Christian Science Church and Rudyard Kipling. Only partial readable.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev warned in Kishinev that if the West refuses to sign a peace treaty with Germany the Soviet Union will have many partners in establishing one with East Germany. He cited Poland and Czechoslovakia as already agreeing and urged that West Berlin become a free city.
Western ministers demand clear German concessions before any Berlin and reunification package. The plan envisions a united Berlin under Big Four oversight, an East West German electoral law, and a post election all German government with a peace treaty. A four power framework would curb troops, cap forces, and allow Germany to choose NATO Warsaw Pact or neutrality. Herter planned weekend Rome talks with Italian leaders on the pending plan.
Mild profit taking marked an irregular session with many stocks holding near parity. Gains in Homestake McIntyre Porcupine and Dome mines contrasted with declines in Anaconda Kennecott and Bethlehem. U S Steel slipped earlier but trimmed losses while Lu ken s dipped and Vick Chemical swung. Bond markets firmed as food markets in Baltimore moved with dull apples and variable produce pricing.
A historical reflection on American restraint through coalitions to secure freedom and the long arc of liberty. It contrasts critics of international action with those who preserved rights by insisting on detail and broadening gains for all. Also notes practical cooking advice about potatoes.
Chicago market report shows hogs steady to higher with ranges for 190-240 lb butchers 16.50 to 17.25 and up to 17.75 for high yield lots. Cattle and calves lightly tested with cows 19.00-21.50, bulls 22.50-25.00, and feeders 26.00-34.00. Sheep scarce with utility lambs at 21.00 and ewes 5.00-6.50.
Chicago AP reports a mostly steady grain futures market at the Board of Trade opening. May wheat slipped up to 1 cent per bushel with prices around 1.88 3/4, corn and oats showing mixed changes, soybeans held steady to higher at about 2.30.
Historical rainfall figures show May rainfall at 3.81 inches and monthly averages by month across 46 years. YTD rainfall to date listed as 1.58 inches with May totals contributing to the yearly total.
Forecast calls for fair and cool nights with scattered frost in the northwest and possible frost elsewhere away from water. Low temperatures 32 to 35 west, 35 to 42 east. Saturday will be fair and slightly warmer. Temperatures trend about four degrees below normal with coolest weekend. Light rain possible Monday or Tuesday.
Javits urged negotiators to pursue an equitable agreement that avoids sparking another inflationary spiral in the cost of living and preserves the U.S. position in world trade. Hagerty and McDonald said the steel issue was not on the Eisenhower meeting agenda. Also advises keeping corn in husks and peas fresh in the pod.
A list of upcoming auctions in Winchester and nearby towns from May 16 to May 30. Items include electrical appliances furniture household goods antiques farm machinery and real estate with auctioneers such as W D Orndorff Alton W Mathews E T Snider Dennis T Cole and others.
Three men faced Municipal Court for illegal sale of tax paid whisky. Beverley Beaver of 5 Springcrest received three charges with fines totaling $58.25, $52.75, and $50 plus 30 days suspended and $2.75 costs. Elmer Rosen Vance of 1612 S Loudoun St had two charges with $58.25, $50 and $4.75 costs and 30 days suspended. John Franklin Walker of 228 Had- is listed with charges and penalties partially shown.
C Vernon Eddy librarian at Handley Library and secretary treasurer Handley Board of Trustees was hospitalized this morning after falling ill at home on Fairmont Ave. He was reported resting comfortably by a Memorial Hospital spokesman and was transported to the hospital by the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad.
The report states charges against Dox Row including three counts with fines of 57.75 dollars and six months suspended, 52.75 dollars and 30 days suspended, and 50 dollars suspended with 2.75 dollars costs and 0.30 days suspended.
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