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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1961

Page

2

Funeral notices for Mrs. Alice McGuiness Herbert and Lawrence Dorsey

The funeral for Mrs. Alice McGuiness Herbert of 11 E Clifford St will be Friday at St Joseph Church Dexter Michigan with burial in Dexter. Lawrence F Dorsey died Monday and his funeral was held at Omps Funeral Home with the Rev Paul Slonaker presiding. Also listed are Dorsey family survivors and a Stanardsville Virginia burial. Friends may call Jones Funeral Home.

Alice McGuiness Herbert Lawrence F. Dorsey The Omps Funeral Home Paul Slonaker First E.U.B. Church Mt. Hebrgyn Crnee His Yesss Lawrence Dorsey H. Smiisey Chauncéy Dorsey Phinedt Dorsey In Dorsey Er Dorsey Louis Dorsey Stanardsville Hamm Stanatag Manor Maggie Morris Hamm Delmer Hamm Culpepper Bertha Wi Alexandria Jones Funeral

Funeral service for Walter Occas held next Monday

Funeral service for Walter Occas is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home with the Rev. William Withers officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named: Harry McCann, Jacob Yost, Grover Teets, George Yeakley, Isaac Ebert, John Stickles.

Walter Occas William Withers Mt. Hebron Cemetery Harry McCann Jacob Yost Grover Teets George Yeakley Isaac Ebert John Stickles

Gochenour Service Held for James Illiam Gochenour at St Luke’s

A graveside service was held this afternoon at St Luke’s Cemetery near Woodstock for James Illiam Gochenour 93 a resident of ancestry for 30 years He died at Hillcrest Nursing Home Born in Woodstock he was the son of the late David and Barbara Ann Fravel Gochenour He leaves four siblings and a group of nieces and nephews including Lucy Dallas Fravel of Stephens City.

James Illiam Gochenour St. Luke's Metery Woodstock Goce Ances Hillcrest Nursing Home David Zs Barbara Ann Fravel Gocheie Sas Stephens City

Graveside service for Jesse Hamm announced

A graveside service is planned for Jesse Hamm of 573 N Came St who died Sunday. Details about the time and location will be provided by the family.

Jesseilliam Hamm

Mrs. Nettie Catherine Eaton dies at 77 in Winchester

Mrs. Nettie Catherine Eaton 77 of Route 3 Winchester died last night at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She widow of Oscar Eaton and mother of five with her first and second marriages. survived by numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral by Captain Travis Isreal Saturday 1:30 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Burial Fairview Cemetery near Gore Virginia.

Nettie Catherine Eaton Route 3 Winchester Memorail Hospi Eaton Hampshire County W. Va David and Hannnah Sargent Foreman Oscar Eaton Sandy Ridge Walter Whitacre Thelma Runkles Baltimore Myrtle Smith Lanzy Whitacre Nellie Collis Kathryn Myers Martinsburg Kenzil F. Whitacre Herman Whitacre Cora Huff William Foreman Akron Ohio Travis Isreal Jones Funeral Home Fairview Cemetery Gore Virginia

Death of George Hill of Bridgeport WV

George Hill of Bridgeport West Virginia died yesterday in a local hospital. He was born in Middletown and had lived in this city. Funeral services and burial are planned for Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern Time in Bridgeport.

George Hill Bridgeport W. Va Middletown

Mrs. Sadie Duke of Berryville Dies at 67

Mrs. Sadie L Longerbeam Duke 67 died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clarke County daughter of James L. and Mary E. Reedbeqelbeam. Survived by husband Charles T. Duke two sons Carroll I. Duke Washington DC and Charles T. Duke Jr Berryville four sisters and brothers all of Berryville and one sister in Washington DC four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Saturday 2 30 PM DST at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville Rev Julian Orrell. burial Green Hill Cemetery.

Sadie L .Duke Charles T. Duke Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarke County James L Mary E Nannie Longerbeam May Reid Nellie Reid Addie Powell Washington, D.C John H. Enders Julian Orrell Green Hill Cemetery Enders Funeral Home

Chamber Signs 12 Members As Drive for 100 Opens

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce reports 12 percent of its 100 member goal signed by 5 p.m. with the drive running through Friday noon. New members announced include Auto Glass Co Russ Enright Laundercenter Robert F Manuel Frank Clleven ger Delasey May nard McKee Economy Food Service Donald Bayliss Guest Quality Foods Chris Diehl Shirkey s Restaurant Vernon Unger Tait s Camera Corner Charles E Tait Tourist City Motel Fred F Sloviko etze Plumbing Earl E Whetzel Whites Pure Oil Staton 5 M White Winchester Insurance Randolph Gaunt. The board offers half-year dues during the drive and lists team captains for each sector.

Winchester - Frederick County Frank Clevenger Delasey Maynard McKee Donald Bayliss Chris Diehl Shirkey Vernon Unger Tait Charles E. Tait Fred F. Sloviko Etze Earl E. Whetzel White Pure Oil Staton 5. M. White Winchester Insurance Agency Randolph Gaunt

23 Players from 15 Colleges Tied to Basketball Scandal

New York district attorney Frank Hogan said the college basketball scandal has grown to 23 players from 15 colleges. He announced 14 more players and 10 more colleges are involved and indicted Joseph Acken of New York on conspiracy and bribery to fix games. Players from St John’s University of Brooklyn and New York University were named.

New York Frank S. Hogan Hogan Joseph Acken St. John’s University of Brooklyn New York University Dayton University University of Iowa

New Winchester City Directory 1961 62 On Sale

The 1961 62 Winchester city directory is now available, Vol. XVII with 538 pages up from 518. It lists population at 23 000, notes historic background, facilities, schools, tourism, a telephone directory, street residents, and classified business listings. Prepared by Southern Directory Co. Asheville NC, available at local stationers.

Winchester James F. Abbott W. Boscawen St Frank Zydelis Parkway Southern Directory Co Asheville N. C

Rotary to Hear Shenandoah Chorus

The Shenandoah College chorus will perform at the Winchester Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel.

Rotary Shenandoah College Winchester Rotary Club George Washington Hotel

Kennedy Asked To Call Halt To Centennial

In Richmond AP Howard H. Carwile urged President to use his office to end the Civil War Centennial observance calling it a stupid mercenary celebration. He linked the observance to race riots in Alabama and warned of unspeakably tragic repercussions if four more years pass.

Kennedy Richmond Howard H. Carwile Alabama

Two Fined For Theft From Elms Motel

Nelson Burr and Mary Jane Pegott of Alliance Ohio were found guilty of petty larceny for stealing a blanket towel wash cloth and bathmat from the Elms Motel. Each was fined $15 and costs and given a 30 day suspended sentence on condition of restitution.

Nelson Burr Mary Jane Pegott Alliance Ohio Elms

Mt. Carmel Plans Benefit Dinner

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will serve ham or turkey dinners Thursday starting at 5 p.m. for the Men's Day Rally benefit. Menu includes sweet potatoes lima beans sauerkraut home baked rolls pies and coffee. Home delivery available by calling MO 2-5275.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

AT&T Faces Justice Dept Over Telpak Contact

An AT&T spokesman said the company has not heard from the Justice Department on the matter and does not have Loevinger’s letter. Telpak remains offered under FCC restrictions and was used by about 100 customers in April.

New York At&t Justice Department Loevinger

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and a Baseball Score

A fragment references Henry Wadsworth Longfellow alongside a score of 12 strikes and a $2 amount, suggesting a literary or historical note tied to a game or prize structure.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Virginia Weather Forecast Five Day Outlook

Fair tonight in Virginia with lows 50s, mountains 45 to 50. Thursday remains mild turning cloudy and cooler in the north. May 25-29 outlook shows about five degrees below normal, cooler Friday, warm by Sunday or Monday, with some rain likely over the weekend.

Virginia

Rainfall totals and averages by month and year

Rainfall data shows 24 hour ending 8 30 am today with May total 2 54 inches and year to date 18 40 inches. Annual average over 48 years is 36 9 inches and monthly figures list January through December with values.

Anon

School aid bill expands deductions for property taxes and college costs

The measure would give homeowners an income tax cut of over 3 billion by allowing a deduction of up to 100 dollars for property taxes paid for school purposes. It would also authorize 1,000 annual federal college scholarships and permit a 2000 dollar annual deduction for college expenses. Amendments by Prouty and Clark broadened use of funds and doubled district grants.

Morse Sen Winston L Prouty R-Vt

No Injuries Reported In Wreck

A collision at 10 15 a m at Cameron and Boscawen streets involved a 1961 Comet driven by Thomas Frances Shreve and a 1958 Buick driven by Gertrude Hess Francis. Officer Warren Fogle notes $40 damage to the Comet and $10 to the Buick with no injuries reported.

Cameron and Boscawen Sts Warren Fogle Thomas Frances Shreve Gertrude Hess Francis Hamilton

Teen Run Over by Car Injures Berryville Resident

Donna Ray Hines ten of Route 1 Berryville remained unconscious today at Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car on Route 7 last Friday. She is the daughter of Harold Hines and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Donna Ray Hines Rt. 1 Berryville Memorial Hospital Harold Hines Rt. 7

SPCA Benefits From Paint Sale Here

The Winchester SPCA benefits from a decorative paint sale by Mrs. Robert Godhenour of Kinzel Drive who offers 28 colors and a ball-applied tube for monograms and designs on glass china wood metal and fabric. Demonstrations and sales are set for Tuesday at Martin's Drug Store Wednesday at Denny's Auction Friday at Grant's Store and Saturday at Grant's and the Drug Fair with all net proceeds to the SPCA.

Robert Godhenour Kinzel Drive

Ayub accuses Soviet of arming Afghan raids at border

President Ayub Khan charged the Soviet Union with providing arms and ammunition to Afghanistan. He said Soviet arms were used in recent raids on the Pakistan Afghanistan border by Afghan regulars and tribal warriors during a news conference in Dacca East Pakistan.

Dacca East Pakistan Ayub Khan Afghanistan Ayub Pakistan-Afghanistan

Clarke Schools Set June 11 for Graduation Exercises

James Wood two Clarke schools will hold graduation events on June 11 with ceremonies at Clarke County High School and Johnson Williams. Baccalaureate speaker Rev Earl Lewis of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church set for 7 p.m. at Clarke County, followed by diplomas the next evening with President Forrest Racey of Shenandoah College addressing graduates. John C Clark of St Luke's Baptist Church to deliver the sermon at Johnson Williams at 6 p.m. EST. Leon D Harding, former principal, will give the commencement address at 8 p.m. the following day. Harding now leads an elementary school in Richmond.

Clarke Clarke County High School Earl Lewis Duncan Memorial Methodist Church Forrest Racey Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Hites John C. Clark St. Luke’s Baptist Church Johnson-Williams Leon D. Harding Harding Richmond

May 27 Auctions and Estate Sale Listings in Winchester Area

Sales Directory item lists multiple auctions around Winchester and Gore Virginia with dates May 24 May 27 and June 3. Entries include DST timing addresses auctioneers Orndorff Cole Duvall and T. Cole and item categories such as furniture appliances household goods farm machinery cattle and estate items.

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

National Guard and Civil War Birthplace Riot Clampdown

National Guard Brigadier General Henry V. Graham led a bus ride from a riot-torn birthplace of the Confederacy amid warnings of danger. Newsmen bought tickets while white crowds watched behind guards, muttering threats but making no overt move as the procession departed.

National Guard Adj Henry V. Graham Graham John Patterson Confederacy Daviesle

VMI Alumni Leader Herbert Jacob Steps Down

Lexington AP reports Col. Herbert A. Jacob executive secretary of the Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association for 23 years will resign. The 72 year old Richmond native is a 1909 VMI graduate who taught at Augusta Military Academy before moving to Besadabe.

Lexington Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association Herbert A. Jacob Jacob Richmond VMI Augusta Mili Aca Besadabe

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