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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

2

Obituaries for Mrs. Rachael Long and William Hepner

Mrs. Rachael Ann Long, 89, widow of Charles, died at her Middletown home after birth in Frederick County on December 9, 1872. She leaves a daughter and eight grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Strasburg chapel with Rev. Carl W. Hiser. burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. William Vincent Hepner Sr. of Stras‑ son died yesterday. funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Mt. Herman Evangelical United Brethren Church near Mt. Jackson with Rev. Raymond Campbell. burial in Mt. Herman Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers listed.

Rachael Ann Long Charles Middletown Moody Dim, Headnel Manson Lineburg Mt. Carmel Cemetery William Vincent Hepner, Sr Stephenson Mt. Herman Evangelical

Funeral service for Elmer C. Laing Thursday at 3 30 p m

Funeral for Elmer C. Laing of 610 S Braddock Street will be conducted by Rev Jacob W. Mast Thursday at 3 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal Pallbearers include Edwin Laing Nelson Laing Francis Laing Moody Laing Joseph C

Elmer C. Laing S. Braddock Street Jacob W. Mast Jones Funeral Home Prospect Hill Front Royal Edwin Laing Nelson Laing Francis Laing Moody Laing Joseph C

Funeral services for Jennings Good held Thursday

Jennings Good of 24 East Leicester Street died Monday. Rev. Jacob W. Mast conducted the service at 1 30 PM Thursday. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Good David Good Oliver Good Arthur Good Rufus Good and James Good.

William Jennings Good Leicester Street Jacob W. Mast Jones Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery Ronald Good David Good Oliver Good Arthur Good Rufus Good James Good

Mrs. L. L. Shreck Rites Set For Friday

Mrs. L. L. Shreck 71 of Senseny Road died at home after a nine month illness. Born in Frederick County, she was daughter of Charles and Leah Pugh and wife of L. L. Shreck. She belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Church and women’s groups. Survived by two daughters June Shreck and Meta Hawkins. Funeral Friday at 10 am at Jones Funeral Home, burial in Mount Hebron.

Nettie Mae Shreck Senseny Road Shreck Frederick County Charles and Leah Stump Pugh L. L. Shreck

Pleadings Seek 4.125 Million Against Rubber Cork Union

The suit demands a principal sum of 4.125 million with each plaintiff to receive 75 000 plus 2.75 million in damages for breach of contract seeking 50 000 per plaintiff. Defendants named are United Rubber Cork Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America AFL CIO with offices in Akron Ohio and Local No 511 of the union at 136 E Baker St.

United Rubber Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Afl-Cio Akron Ohio E. Baker St

Voter Literacy Test Bill Is Talked to Death

The administration's voter literacy test bill was laid to rest for this session after Southern senators blocked debate. Civil rights advocates plan to push reform next session to ease filibuster limits. The measure would have exempted a sixth grade education from literacy tests for federal elections.

Washington Dixie Senate

Selective Service Seeks Three Men for Classification

The local Selective Service office seeks the locations of three men for classification. Two are registered with Local Board 45 of Winchester: Lando Baxter Reynolds at 26 Greenwall Ave and James Ronald Troisi at 407 S. Kent St. The third is Leonard Campbell Bartrum Jr. at 548% N. Loudoun St, registered with Local Board 44 of Frederick County.

Selective Service Winchester Lando Baxter Reynolds Greenwall Ave James Ronald Troisi S. Kent St Leonard Campbell, Bartrum, Jr N. Loudoun St Local Board 44 Frederick County

Dallas aide denies clothing gifts from Estes in inquiry

FBI records show ongoing disclosures since Estes gifts to officials surfaced. Ralph testifies in Texas Court of Inquiry he received no clothing from Estes and that Estes got no favors from the Agriculture Department. Dallas Nie man Marcus shop staff claim Ralph wore two expensive suits and two pairs of shoes sent to Estes in a Washington hotel and delivered to Estes in a Dallas hotel.

FBI Texas Estes Ralph Texas Court of Inquiry Dallas Nieman-Marcus Washington

Virginia seeks trade schools to train 40 000 yearly entrants

Educators note existing state operated technical schools in Danville New River Radford Washington County Wise County Woodrow Wilson William and Mary Virginia State and RPI. A. M. Allen says about 40 000 join Virginia's labor force annually and trade schools could help by offering courses like auto body repair drafting nursing practical and more with flexible locations and surplus equipment options.

Danville New River Radford Washington County Abington Wise County Wise Woodrow Wilson Fishersville William and Mary Williamsburg Virginia State Petersburg Norfolk RPI Richmond C. M. Allen State Department of Conservation and Economic Development Virginia Wallace

Naval Officer to Lead Warren Queen at Local Centennial

Lt Francis Patrick Dillon U S Naval Reserve will escort Miss Seddon Roy Johnson at the Front Royal Civil War Centennial observance this weekend. Johnson is a Martinsville Virginia teen and great great granddaughter of Gen Bradley Tyler Johnson whose Confederate unit led Jackson's 1862 attack.

Front Royal Francis Patrick Dillon U.S. Naval Reserve Seddon Roy Johnson Dillon Bear Langley Land Dillon Virginia Norfolk Miss Bradley Tyler Johnson Maryland Jackson Bradley T. Johnson Martinsville Argentina Zenita Coates Montevideo Uruguay Miss Johnson Lynchburg Buenos Aires St. Hulda’s College

Laos Peace Efforts Hold Amid Soviet U S Accord

Washington reports an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union on a cease fire and a political settlement in Laos. The plan seeks a neutral coalition government while Laos forces may revert to the old cease-fire line.

U.S Sarit Thanarat Pathet Lao Laos Thailand Vientiane Houei Sai

Power Pole Breaks on Loudoun Street Downtown

Workmen from the Northern Virginia Power Co repaired a snapped pole in front of the Fairplay Store on Loudoun Street. Police say replacement was expected this afternoon or tomorrow. R. L. Pizzano of the Winchester Retail Merchants Association urged pole replacements downtown due to rust and welding repairs.

Northern Virginia Power Co Fairplay R. L. Pizzano Winchester Retail Merchants Association

Peach Sweet and Sour Notes Stir Naples Election Tally

The report notes fruit flavors and a 40 day period in Naples Italy and mentions spoiling a child and perennials. It cites a house delegation reduction from four to three and a developing lead for Berrman over Weaver as precincts counted.

Naples Italy House Berrman Weaver

Five Day Outlook Showers and Warmth Across Regions

Fair tonight and Thursday with a chance of scattered showers in the mountains and fog in coastal areas. Temperatures Thursday through Monday will average 5 to 10 degrees above normal, warmer in the west and rising in the east, with cooler conditions Sunday or Monday. Precipitation favors scattered thundershowers in the west Thursday, then showers likely Sunday or Monday. High today 81, low 58. Rainfall 24 hours ending 8:30 am 0.17 inch. May total 1.93. 1962 total 15.08. 49-year averages listed for each month.

Episcopalians Split Over Integrated Youth Conferences

In Roanoke the Episcopal Diocese council again votes on its 1963 budget amid a layman clergy clash over Hemlock Haven. Lay delegates oppose integration and defeated the $60,000 budget 44-26, then 47-25 on reconsideration while clergy support prevailed 32-7 and 34-5 respectively.

Roanoke Southwestern Virginia Camp Hemlock Haven William Marmion Francis West Martinsville Hemlock Haven

Richardson Named Successor in Viet Nam Command

The text notes Richardson, a former head of the 25th Division, being chosen as successor to Harkins in Viet Nam. It recalls his guerrilla warfare training in Hawaii, with 2,000 25th Division troops accompanying him to Thailand as the emphasis shifts to defend Thailand.

Viet Nam Richardson Harkins Thailand 25Th Division Hawaii Oahu Schofield Barracks 25Th

TAWES Leads GOP Field As Nomination Races Narrow

The report notes a slender lead for TAWES in the Republican nomination race while six incumbents and several others secure renomination for new terms. In Maryland the Democratic contest pits Carlton Sickles against Perry Wilkinson, and in Pennsylvania James Van Zandt and Joseph Clark face no opposition. Nebraska sees a hot battle in the new 1st district as Phil Weaver and Ralph Beerman clash for the GOP nod.

Newton I. Steers Jacqueline Kenn Maryland Carlton R. Sickles Perry O. Wilkinson Pennsylvania James van Zandt Joseph S. Clark Clark Nebraska Phil Weaver Ralph Beerman

Notice of Route 613 abandonment in Frederick County

Frederick County Board of Supervisors proposes to abandon a 1.40 mile section of State Route 613 from 0.10 mile southwest of the North intersection with Route 600 to 0.20 mile northwest of the South intersection with Route 600. Objections should appear at the June 11, 1962, 2:00 PM meeting in Winchester Court House.

Court House Winchester Frederick County

Property Auction Listings for Winchester and Vicinity May June

A sales directory advertises multiple auctions in Virginia and Maryland including Denny's Commission Auction near Winchester with furniture and appliances, Winchester Feeder Pig Sale with 500 pigs, Willis F. Anderson tools and antiques near Gore, Scully & Woltz trustees real estate in Winchester, B L Lewis furnishings near Bufflick Road, Quiet Retreat 124 acre farm near New Market with antiques, Alton P Ashby near Brucetown household goods and vehicles, Clay Sales farm machinery near Frederick, and D W Watts trustee in front of Frederick County Court House for county real estate. Also listed are other real estate and vehicle auctions, auctioneers Horst & Wagner, Du Vall, and Headley, spanning May 16 to June 2.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioners Farmers Livestock Exchange Willis F. Anderson Gore J. R Whitacre Charles R. Duvall U.S New Market Horney Bros. Land Auction Co., Inc Alton P. Ashby Brucetown W. D. Orndorff D.S.T Clay Sales, Inc Frederick Horst & Wagner W. H. Dehaven Loudoun St Buick Dabney W. Watts Frederick County Court House Stonewall Boyd G. Headley Shawnee ENOS Mary E. Carnes Middletown

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Charles L. Long Hepner Service Laing Service William J. Good Mr. Elmer O. Laing Order OF the Golden W. J. Good Service New Minneapolis Moline Shade F.H.A. Loans John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce St Warren Queen Cate Cambridge St. Andrew's Church of England United States Martinsville, Va Omega Episcopal Church Randolph - Macon Woman's College Y.W.C.A Fasin S&h Glaize S&« Bro N. Cameron St Episcopalians Gore, Va J. R. Whitacre International Baler Twine Brumback & Sons, Inc Cameron St Winchester Feeder Pig Sale Tom Ae Manvestee Cummings John H. Swarts Clearbrook Silvertone Stevens Woodstock Typewriter Cedar Checker Board Kenmore Excel Tempo India Firestone Chevrolet
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