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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Walter Clinton Stottlemyer 78

Walter Clinton Stottlemyer 78 farmer died yesterday afternoon at the McCann Farm. He was a son of the late John J and Martha J Ritter Stottlemyer and was unmarried. He belonged to the Methodist Church and had perfect Sunday School attendance for 24 years. Survived by two sisters Miss Rose Thomas and Miss Bessie Thomas of Winchester and one uncle Charley Sander. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM DST at St Luke's Baptist Church Belville conducted by Rev Cark. Burial in Loving Arity Cemetery Millwood. Friends may call Cartwright Funeral Home.

Walter Clinton Stottlemyer McCann John J Martha J. Ritter Hugh el Methodist Church Winchester Rose Thomas Bessie Thomas Charley Sander St. Luke’s Baptist Church Belville Cark Loving Arity Millwood Cartwright Funeral Home

Whitacre of McKees Passes Away Monday

Whitacre of McKeesport dies Monday. Zen is son of the late Emma Abrel Whit. Funeral will be tomorrow afternoon at the Craig Fu Home in McKeesport.

Whitacre McKees Zen the Emma Abrel Whit Craig Fu McKeesport

Clarke County Woman Remembered In Obituary Notice

County resident and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Thomas she lived most of her life in Clarke County and was a member of St Luke s Baptist Berryville Ivors include four brothers Johnnie Thomas of Middleburg David Thomas of Berryville and Clifton and William Thomas of nearby towns.

Death of Jesse William Hamm at 55

Jesse William Hamm 55 of 573 Pt Cameron Steel died at his residence Sunday morning. Arrangements for the funeral service are not complete. Remains are at Jones Funeral Home.

Jesse William Hamm Cameron Steel Arr Cme Jones Funeral Home

James W Gochenour Dies After Long Illness

James W. Gochenour, 92, died at Hillcrest Nursing Home after a long illness. Arrangements for the funeral are pending and will be announced by the Gochenour family.

James W. Gochenour Hillcrest Jones Funeral Home

Hausenfluck Dies. Timberville Farmer Was WWII Veteran

Harold L Hausenfluck 68 a long time Timberville resident and Rockingham county farmer died at home Saturday at 2 40 p m He was born near Stephens City a World War I veteran He survived by wife Nannie Flock two sisters and a brother The funeral was at Timberville Church of the Brethren with burial in the adjacent cemetery Pallbearers named Meantime he had worked in Washington at the Government Office and the Treasury Department

Harold Long Hausenfluck Timberville Rockingham County John H. Hausenfluck Emma Long Hausenfluck Stephens City Lacey Springs Washington Government Office Treasury Department Nannie Flock Simon Hausenflock Mamie Ebbersole Alexandria Lizzie Beatty Middletown Hausenfluck Timberville Church of the Brethren

Lawrence F. Dorsey Dies At 70 In Winchester Office

Lawrence F. Dorsey aged 70 of 132 North Washington Street was found dead yesterday in the basement of Winchester Credit Corporation where he worked. The death is attributed to natural causes. He was a former farmer born in White Hall, son of the late William and Sydney Fries Dorsey. He married Zetta Smith on August 14, 1915, and survived by his wife and children: Mrs. Bryan Brown of Boyce, Mrs. Thomas Rosenberger of Hayfield, Mrs. William J. Phillips of Front Royal, Lawrence William Dorsey of Sterlington, Mrs. Sidney MacCauley of Richmond, and Chauncey F. Dorsey.

Lawrence F. Dorsey Washington St Winchester Credit Corporation Dorsey White Hall William and Sydney Fries Dorsey Zetta Smith Bryan Brown Boyce Thomas Rosenberger Hayfield William J. Phillips Front Royal Lawrence William Dorsey Stephenson Sidney MacCauley Richmond Chauncey F. Dorsey

Funeral details for Dorsey and relatives in Winchester

The obituary notes numerous relatives of Dorsey family from Winchester and nearby areas including H Smith Dorsey Louis Dorsey Mrs Willard Slonaker Phineas Dorsey Luther Dorsey Mrs James Merriner Benjamin Dorsey US Air Force at Syracuse N Y one sister Mrs Ray C Robell Raymond Dorsey Mar pea Dorsey Stephenson and 31 grandchildren two great grandchildren The funeral service is Wednesday at 2 PM DST at Omps Funeral Home with Rev Paul Slonaker of the EUB Church officiating Burial follows at Mt Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are the seven sons The body rests at Omps

Winchester H. Smith Dorsey Louis Dorsey Willard Slonaker Paper Mill Road Phineas Dorsey Bunker Hill Luther Dorsey WwWter James Merriner Mt. Falls Benjamin Dorsey US Air Force Syracuse N. Y Ray C .Robell Wedesville Raymond Dorsey Mar Pea Dorsey Dorsey Stephenson Omps Funeral Home Paul Slonaker EUB Church Mt. Hebron

Mrs Alice Herbert, 79, Dies in Winchester Memorial

Mrs. Alice McGuiness Herbert, 79, of 11 E Clifford St, died last night in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dexter, Michigan, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph McGuiness. Her husband Alfred Herbert died in 1954. Survivors include nephew Joseph H McGuiness of Rosemere, California, and three nieces Mrs Frances Trimble, Mrs Charles Ritter, and Miss Ruth Trimble. She was a member of St Josephs Church in Dexter. Funeral and burial will be in Dexter.

Alice McGuiness Herbert E. Clifford St Winchester Memorial Hosital Dexter Mich Joseph McGuiness Alfred Herbert Phew Joseph H. McGuiness Rosemere Calif Nerces Frances Trimble City Charles Ritter Ruth Trimble Alexandria Herbert St. Joseph's

Tense Montgomery Riot Police Face Nazi Protesters

National Guardsmen and city police tightened patrols at the Greyhound station after a weekend riot as 12 American Nazi party members planned a bus protest in Montgomery. King and Farmer remained sheltered under guard while federal marshals recalled from the streets. Five locals were fined for disobeying officers though not involved in the violence.

Greyhound John Seigenthaler Robert Kennedy Seigenthaler Kennedy John Patterson National Guardsmen Patterson George Lincoln Rockwell Montgomery Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta National Core James Farmer National Guard Atty Justice Department Maxwell Air Force Base Byron WAPX New York Mona Tennessee Nashville Freedom Riders Alabama

Administration Won't Seek New Civil Rights Legislation

Senate leaders and House members discuss civil rights moves. Mansfield proposes a three fifths rule to advance measures. Celler promises hearings on bills to boost enforcement, desegregation, and federal action. White House cites enforcement of existing laws. Critics doubt action this year or next due to administration stance and political obstacles.

Jack Bell Washington Senate Mansfield Bate House Imee Ee Ee He Celler Oeh Clark D-Pa Pierre Salinger White House Kennedy Hugh Scott R-Pa Sen Clifford Case R-N.j Er Crabith Montgomery Ala

Two-Car Crash Causes $150 in Damages at Intersection

State Trooper J W Detrick reported a 6 am collision at Routes 11 and 622 involving a 1947 Plymouth driven by Ruby E and an Olds Mobile. Plymouth damage estimated at $50 and Oldsmobile at $100.

J. W. Detrick Ruby E

Warren County Educational Foundation to Elect Board Thursday

Front Royal officials announce the Warren County Educational Foundation annual meeting set for Thursday at 8 p.m. at Front Royal Elementary. A 16 member board will be elected and a plan to organize the group follows.

Front Royal Warren County Educational Foundation Byhese Sageelice

Joan Davis Saga at St Paul Traces Personal Life

The actress Joan Davis born June 29, 1912 in St Paul Minnesota, daughter of Leroy and Nina Davis. Past headlines recall a 1969 assault case against a man she knew, resolved without prosecution, ending a two year engagement. Davis famed for witty slapstick and the Wills and Davis vaudeville duo with Serenus Wills.

St. Paul Minn Leroy Davis Nina Davis Miss Davis Serenus Si) Wills Wills and Davis Chicago California Beverly

Centenial Faith and Futures for Bobby in Frederick County

Bobby Carter attends Evangelical United Brethren Church and favors a single large Civil War Centenary observance over several small events to better inform people about the war. He hopes for a part time summer job and otherwise will focus on sports. He supports U S Russian disarmament talks as a step toward peace and notes ongoing underground nuclear tests by other nations. Frederick County winners of the ee e Awards include Ann Gilliam Nalda Baughman Charles David Amons Jr Harold A Kurstedt Jr Paul Wendell Dick Jean Woods Erma Lou Fox.

Bobby Evangelical United Brethren Church U. S Russia Frederick County Menager Ann Gilliam Nalda Baughman Charles David Amons, Jr Harold A. Kurstedt, Jr Paul Wendell Dick Jean Woods Erma Lou Fox

Student leader praised for academics and community service

Nancy Bell tops her class as salutatorian and best all around girl while excelling in hockey swimming and basketball. She volunteers at Memorial Hospital X ray office and Youth Sunday School at Christ Episcopal Church. She supports American space achievements and a Winchester field house project. Miss Aimee Gibson also wins Star Leadership Award with a list of 1954 recipients including Mrs Hunter Gaunt Jr Fran Jo Ducknall and more.

Christ Episcopal Church Nancy Memorial Hospital Alan Shepherd Space U.S Winchester Frederick County Aimee Gibson Merrimans Lane Hunter Gaunt, Jr Shirley Hauptman Fran Jo Ducknall Robert Masolette Martha Butler Carter Kellas Gayle T. Crabill Michael Foreman

Weather Forecast for Winchester Virginia May 23

The weather today in Virginia shows fair skies in the north and partly cloudy in the south. Winds light, temperatures from 40s to 50s low and 65 to 75 high, with a similar pattern expected tonight and sunset at 7 26 p.m.

Virginia Fair Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages for May 1961

Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today shows no measurable amount. May rainfall to date is 2.54 inches, with 1961 total at 18.40 inches. Historical averages over 48 years list yearly 36.9 inches and monthly means ranging from 2.05 to 3.95 inches, with May at 3.83 inches.

Man Charged With Theft From Motel

Nelson Burr of Alliance Ohio faced a hearing on petty larceny charges after allegedly taking a blanket towel wash cloth and bathmat from the Elms Motel. The sheriff’s office reported the missing items. Burr remained jailed on a $150 bond.

Nelson Burr Alliance Ohio Elms Mo Sheriff's Office Burr

Eight-Year Term Appointed in Other Proceedings

Joseph Bizzell received a one year suspended penitentiary sentence and three years probation with restitution. He was defended by Peter McKee. Grand jury foreman Woodrow Harper led the panel with Elizabet A. Cook, Strother Shiley Jr., Everett W. Duncan, Donald R. Grubbs, James H. Stephenson and Janet Larie also serving.

Joseph Bizzell Peter McKee Woodrow Harper Elizabet A. Cook Strother Shiley, Jr Everett W. Duncan Donald R. Grubbs James H. Stephenson Janet Larie

Noted Phrases from a Historical Prompt

The fragment lists terms including Germany Colombia Iowa and Calvin Coolidge with mentions of Chinese Baptist and a note about Sarah Bernat. It reads as a jumbled OCR extract lacking coherent narrative or events.

Iowa Calvin Coolidge Baptist Io Sarah Bernat

Winchester Auction Directory Listings May 24 27 30

Multiple upcoming sales across Winchester Gore Charles Town and surrounding areas listing furniture household goods appliances machinery and farm equipment. Auctioneers include Orndorff Cole Duvall Moy er Dennis Cole and Conner with sale times from May 24 to June 3.

Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole H. J. Flowers E. Pall Mall St Charles R. Duvall Walter H. Moyer Charles Town Middleway W. D. Orndorff Paul Snapp Gore Back Creek Road Dennis T. Cole J. C. Horn North Ave Charles Duvall Haun’s Paper Mill Road Wm. Conner

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