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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1959

Page

2

Death notices for Carson Lichliter 83 in Frederick County

Carson Lichliter 83 of 1 Pall Mall St. died yesterday at home. He was born in Frederick County son of Daniel and Annie Lichliter and married Vernon Luttrell in 1909. He belonged to First Evangelical Brethren Church and worked with an art interior decorating firm in Washington DC. Survived by two sons two daughters a son in law a sister and three grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 1 30 pm at Jones Funeral Home with two ministers. Burial Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Carson Lichliter Pall Mall St Frederick County Daniel Annie Marker Lichliter Vernon Luttrell Lichliter First Evanglical United, Brethren Washington, D.C W. Lawrence Lichliter Vernon Lee Lichliter Larry Allen San Diego Calif Lloyd C. Lichliter Ihland Dudley C. Lichliter Linden Singhas Jones Funeral Home Carl W. Hiser D.D

Feaster Widow Hannah R Feaster dies at 89 in Morgantown area

Hannah Rebecca Feaster 89 widow of Benjamin Stratton Feaster died at 4 a.m. at the home of her daughter Mrs Lula Van Meter on the North Western Grade after two and a half years of illness. Born in Cabins W Virginia to Marshall and Sallie Ours she was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survived by daughter Lula Van Meter two sisters Mrs Laura Powers Beckley and Mrs Lucy Feaster Morgantown six grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral at Omps Funeral Home Monday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev W Hiser D D pastor of First EUB Church.

Hannah Rebecca Feaster Benjamin Stratton Feaster Lula van Meter Cabins W. Va Marshall and Sallie Shobe Ours Evangelical United Brethren Church Laura B. Powers Beckley Lucy Feaster Morgantown Omps W. Hiser EUB Mt. Hebron

Shawnee Avenue House Brings $6,000

A lot and house on Shawnee Avenue sold for $6,000 last week. Dennis Hoover purchased Lot 5 in Block 2 on Haddox Terrace and a 5 room house from the estate of John P. Allen. The public sale was held in front of the county courthouse. Milton Harris and J Edward Thoma were executors of the estate and E T Snider was auctioneer.

Shawnee Avenue Dennis Hoover Haddox Terrace John P. Allen Milton Harris J. Edward Thoma E. T. Snider

Taunt of Taboo and Tattoo: Polynesian Words in English

A claim that taboo and tattoo are the sole Polynesian terms in English. the note discusses linguistic borrowing and limits of cross cultural vocabulary.

Taboo Tattoo

County Man Found Dead in Pasture on Valley Pike

A county man was found lying in a pasture on the Valley Pike at 10 30 am. Mr. Ford was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital. The cause of the accident, possibly a fall from the mule in the background, is under investigation by Deputy Sheriff Paul Dicks.

Valley Pike Ford Memorial Hospital Paul Dicks Gavis

Grenades kill one, injure twenty two in Algiers street attack

AP reports one person killed and 22 injured by exploding grenades in a crowded Algiers street and market Friday. Elsewhere in Algeria, a separate attack left one dead, six wounded and two kidnapped. Nationalists intensify actions challenging French claims of pacification.

Algiers Algeria

Enders Fire Co hears Galloway on school for Handicapped Children

Charles Galloway spoke to the John H Enders Fire Co at its Thursday meeting about Clarke County School for Handicapped Children at Marvin Chapel. A committee reported progress in changing membership requirements to attendance-based criteria. Purchase of ladders noted.

Berryville Charles Galloway John H. Enders Fire Co Clarke County School For Marvin Chapel

Estate and auction listings in Winchester area May 27

Sales directory lists multiple estates and auctions around Winchester Virginia including Grace E and Inez Fries at 112 North Ave with furniture antiques and jewelry. A B Robinson estate near Clearbrook with electrical appliances. P M Hadn near Paper Mill Road with appliances and tools. Harry Loy at Capon River forks with livestock farm machinery and antiques. Mr and Mrs Ernest Dove at 334 Fairview Ave with furniture appliances and antiques. with a memorial note for Jimmie Luttrell dated May 24 1956.

Grace E Inez Fries North Ave Winchester Charles R. Duvall Robinson Clearbrook Brucetown Summit Point W. D. Orndorff Paper Mill Road Dennis T. Cole E.S.T Harry Loy Capon River Ernest C. Dove Fairview Ave

Fire department approves gear and parade notices

The oldest truck at 350 dollars and 200 feet of booster hose at 160 dollars were approved. Firemen also voted to buy six helmets for about 60 dollars. Letters will go out early next month inviting entrants in the Firemen's Parade on August 28 as part of the Fall Festival. Brownie Stolle, yard party chair, said soliciting will begin about June 1.

Brownie Stolle Yard Party

Drug Store Window Broken at Berry’s Drug Store

Police report a window at Berry's Drug Store broken at 2 10 a m today. Capt. Francis Funk said the building was not entered but a carton of cigarettes may have been removed through the window. Officers were alerted about an hour after the break by a man across the street.

Berry’s Francis Funk

GM Announces Smaller Car In 1960 Line

General Motors disclosed a smaller lighter car named the Corvair for its 1960 model line to be introduced this fall. Frederic G. Donner, GM chair and CEO, told 2,600 stockholders details would be revealed later, noting features new to the American auto industry.

Wilmington Del General Motors Canada Frederic G. Donner GM Board Donner Chevrolet Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp American Motors Studebaker

Progressive conservative stance aids Virginia growth says Byrd

Senator Byrd argues Virginia leads the nation in progress under progressive conservatism noting 1946 to 1958 state finances improved while 34 states overspend. He cites Minnesota Ohio and Michigan as examples of rising taxes and unpaid bills amid deficits.

Florida Virginia Byrd Minnesota Ohio Michigan

Byrd says deficit financing concept paying off in Virginia

The report notes a shift as government pursues living within revenues, with Senator Byrd praising the move. He cites Virginia as an example where the idea of avoiding deficit spending appears to be working, contrasting it with broader concerns of funds for colleges and other needs.

Virginia Byrd

Severe storms drench multiple states with heavy rainfall

Weather drenched many areas with scattered downpours and strong winds. Baton Rouge reported .72 inch in six hours while Addison Ky logged 5.56 inches in 24 hours. Paducah received 8.53 inches in a day, and Tampa and Wichita Falls areas saw five inches and hail up to 1.5 inches. A 300 foot radio tower toppled near Cleveland Mississippi. No injuries reported.

Baton Rouge Miami County Fla Addison Texas Paducah Wichita Falls Cleveland Miss Tampa

Berlin deadlock dominates East West talks over German unification

The article outlines nerves in the Berlin crisis with Gromyko pressed to propose a path to German unification and a summit. Khrushchev hints at a separate peace with East Germany unless the Western powers agree to a conference. Western officials warn that delaying risks forcing East Germany to control supply lines to West Berlin.

da Prs Bernt Flame Sador East Germay Geneva Hans Kroll Andrei Gromyko Berlin Asst Andrew H. Berding Gromyko Moscow Khrushchev East Germany West Berlin

Lhasa Bans All Foreigners, Rebranding as Forbidden City

Lhasa Tibet bans all foreign visitors in a move denounced as isolationist. The policy coincides with the city’s nickname the Forbidden City reflecting its restricted access amid tensions with outsiders.

Lhasa Tibet

Weather Outlook for Virginia with Showers and Cooler Temps

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and tonight in Virginia. Cooler conditions develop west and north tonight with lows 54 to 60 in the west and 60 to 68 in the southeast. Rainfall totals and monthly averages for the past 46 years are listed, including May rainfall to date and year to date totals.

Virginia Lady May

Army weapons face obsolescence amid air defense delays

The service says ARM Y is obsolete and no Bomarc air defense model is airborne yet. Initial installations are at least two years away as needs shift to long range ballistic missiles. Hercules has proven capable by intercepting a 2,000 mph target at 14 miles and a rocket target at over 19 miles.

Jimmie Luttrell Jimmie

Question and Answer Set From Historical Quiz

Henry Longfellow, sloth, thirteenth, the rear end, water, arteries, Florida, Alfred E Smith, Herbert Hoover and Harry S Truman, Texas and Tennessee.

I. Q Henry Longfellow Florida Alfred E. Smith Herbert Hoover Harry S. Truman Texas Tennessee

Warren Baccalaureate Set June 7 For Graduates

The Warren County Educational Foundation will hold a baccalaureate sermon June 7 at 7 p.m. at the TWUA hall with Rev. James E. Clark of Marlow Heights Church. Commencement follows June 8 at Park Theatre at 8 p.m. Gov. J Lindsay Almond Jr. will be principal speaker, introduced by Foundation president Duncan Gibb. Admission is by ticket only. each senior has tickets due to limited seating.

Warren County Educational Foundation High School James E. Clark Marlow Heights Twua Hall Park Theatre J. Lindsay Almond, Jr Foundation Duncan Gibb

Industrial Meet Draws Virginia Attendees

George Lucas of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce Phillip Hunter and Clyde Alstadt attended a Richmond meeting on Industrial Development. About 700 people from 100 Virginia communities attended the event.

George Lucas Manger Winchester Chamber of Commerce Phillip Hunter Clyde Alstadt Richmond Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

William C. Lichliter Forrest Beee George F. Miller Maynard L. Boyd Fred W. Rathman Harry M. Carper L. Marshall Kremer Amos B. Schlack Sadie Catherine Vance Tne Funeral Home James Lutheran Church William Carson Jones Funeral Home, Inc Person Albin Omps Funeral Home OF the Mrs. B. S. Feaster Shawnee Avenue House John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce St Jet School OF Aeronautics Charleston West Va James Marion Ford The Jerry Votel Robert White Winchester Volunter Rescue Squad Enders Fire Co Hears Galloway E. Piccadilly St Stuart M. Perry A. 8. Robinson Hazel S. Robinson Norge Plymouth Knox Winston L. McKay W. D. Orndorff, Auctioneer Ladies of Round Hill M. E. Church Warren Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Winchester F.H.A Farm Bureau Frederick Winchester Stone Craft Zenith ABC P. M. Haun
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