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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1959

Page

2

Death of J Richardson Kremer veteran and real estate manager

J Richardson Dick Kremer 62 of W Cecil Street died at home last night from a heart attack. Born in Winchester he was widower of Pearl Brewer and served in World War I. He led Grace Lutheran Sunday School and managed Hable's Real Estate for 28 years. Survived by wife two sons three sisters two brothers and three grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 2 30 pm at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Friends may call.

J. Richardson Dick” Kremer Ja W. Cecil St Mr. Kremer Winchester Charles P. Kremer Anna Harris Kreme Pearl Brewer Harrisburg Mr .Kremer Grace Lutheran Church Conrad Hoover American Legion Montgomery Ward Hable’s Real Estate Donald Brewer Kremer J. Richardson Kremer, Jr van Nuys Calif Jones Funeral Home John C. Livingston Mt. Hebron Herbert W. Harmer Louis Bachrach Cecil E. Adams Samuel N. Johnston Warren S. Eddy J. William Hollis

Funeral Services for Mr J Richardson Dick Kremer

Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home for Mr J Richardson Dick Kremer. The family announces arrangements with Jones Funeral Home Inc.

Mr. J. Richardson Dick” Kremer

Death of Shenandoah County resident Frank L Pangle at 73

Frank Lee Pangle 73 prominent Oranda Shenandoah County resident died unexpectedly yesterday at 2 30 p m while at work on Stanley Windle's farm near Oranda He was born near Middletown son of William Riley Pangle and Ada Miller Pangle He married Ethel Mac Kline who survives with two sons Medford M Pangle Harrisonburg Mrs Delores A Donald Winchester and Owen Pangle Strasburg nine grandchildren and one sister Mrs MAMie Mowery Oranda The body lies at Stover Chapel Strasburg with funeral Thursday at 2 p m conducted by Rev John Scarborough Burial in Lebanon Church Cemetery Pallbearers listed.

Frank Lee Pangle Oranda Shenandoah County Stanley Windle Middletown William Riley Pangle Ada Miller Pangle Pangle Walnut Springs Winchester Owen Pangle Strasburg Mamie Mowery Stover Chapel John Scarborough Lebanon Church Gilbert Brumback Elwood Boyer Edward Stickley Edgar Loving John Pangle Kenneth Miller

Death of Donald W. Ewing Former resident dies in hospital near Suffolk

Donald W. Ewing 66 former resident of this city died May 20 in a hospital near Suffolk He was born in Singers Glen son of the late Rev Wesley O Ewing and Laura Hott Ewing grandson of Ovid S Hott of Frederick County He had made his...

Donald Weldon Ewing Suffolk Singers Glen Wesley O. Ewing Laura Hott Ewing Ovid S. Hott Frederick County Ewing

Ewing Rites Held in Suffolk Main Street Church

The obituary notes Suffolk resident Ewing tied to Main Street Methodist Church since 1939 and Union Life Insurance. Survivors include widow Lois Gilliam Ewing, daughter Emalee Ewing Phil, son Joseph O. Ewing, sister Katherine Terovoles, and several cousins. Funeral was held Friday at the Main Street Methodist Church with burial at St Luke's Memorial Cemetery in Smithfield.

Suffolk Main Street Union - Life Insurance Co Galize and Brother Lois Gilliam Ewing Emalee Ewing Phil Duncan, Afiz Joseph O. Ewing Newport News Katherine Terovoles Washington, D. C Main Street Methodist Church St. Luke's Memorial Cemetery Smithfield

Escapee Parker Re-Arrested After Wrong Ride Swap

Douglas Parker, 19, of Gary West Virginia, escaped from road camp 21 in Stafford County. He jumped into a pickup hoping for a ride but found guard Gilbert Samuel, armed with a shotgun, who captured him and returned him to his cell.

Stafford Stafford County Douglas Parker Gary W. Va Parker Tazewell County Camp 21 Gilbert Samuel Samuel

Dulles Funeral Draws Wide Diplomatic and Senate Tribute

A large wreath from the Diplomatic Corps and another from the Organization for European Economic Cooperation graced the Capitol Chapel for the Dulles funeral. The body will lie in state, with an armed services guard and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Dr. Roswell P. Barnes led the brief service, and Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson announced the Senate will adjourn in respect.

Hoover Jr Douglas Dillon Diplomatic Corps Organization For European Economic Cooperation United States Great Cathedral Arlington National Cemetery Potomac Washington Roswell P. Barnes New York World Council of Churches Barnes Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate Elecer Dulles

Charles Town Escapees Return to Jail

Two men escaped from Jefferson County jail and surrendered within 16 hours. Johnny Hostler 21 of Harpers Ferry and Donald Howard McDaniel 22 of Mt Mission returned to the jail and were awaiting transfer to Moundsville state penitentiary to serve one to ten years for breaking and entering.

Moundsville State Penitentiary

This Situation Called for Real Davy Crockett

Police in the Bronx responded to a report of a wild animal on a porch. A patrolman captured the gathering by placing a heavy bucket over a furry shape, then SPCA agents arrived as reinforcements. The bucket was removed to reveal a Davy Crockett hat.

New York Bronx Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals SPCA

Five Die In Auto Crash Near Fort Madison

Five youths were killed when their car hit a bridge on Highway 61 about five miles south of Fort Madison Iowa. Dead were Edward Billings 16 Patricia Ann Jones 23 Marvin Honeycutt 19 Robert Branch 20 and Norene Corns 18. Honeycutt was on leave from Fort Bragg North Carolina and Branch on leave from Fort Hood Texas.

Fort Madison Iowa Highway 61 Edward Billings Patricia Ann Jones Marvin Honeycutt Robert Branch Norene Corns

Notice of Sergeant Sale Under Execution in Winchester Virginia

On June 2 1959 at 7:00 PM at 13 East Oates Avenue Winchester Virginia a public cash auction will sell household shop and yard goods to satisfy a judgment in the Corporation Court for the City of Winchester dated October 15 1958 for 3230 dollars 96 cents plus costs. Auctioneer E T Snider and Sergeant G G Baker oversee the sale of stated and numerous other items.

E. Oates Avenue Winchester Virginia Paymaster Leonard Electric Corporation Court Benj. T. Crump Company Earl Edward Strosnider t/a

Globe-Democrat to Resume Publishing After Strike

The Globe-Democrat will resume publication next Monday after a three month strike. A contract with the American Newspaper Guild will be signed Wednesday. The paper will run a Sunday edition from 9 a.m. Saturday to late Sunday and will print at the Post-Dispatch under a new arrangement with shared operations and a pension plan.

ST. Louis, Mo Globe-Democrat Richard H. Amberg American Newspaper Guild Post-Dispatch Denver Amberg Globe - Democrat Herald Co Syracuse N.Y S. I. Newhouse

Warren High School Promtion Policy Affects Ann Rhodes Diploma

State education officials say local boards alone decide promotion criteria. Ann Rhodes faces diploma issues as Warren County High waits Friday’s board decision. Negro Elks announce a college scholarship for Rhodes honoring her desegregation courage amid Virginia resistance.

Ann Rhodes Rhodes The Negro Elks George W. Lee Memphis Tenn Virginia Annie Rhodes Ann

Estate Auction Listings from Winchester and Vicinity

A May and June sales directory lists multiple estate auctions near Winchester Virginia and Wardensville West Virginia. Items include furniture, household goods, antiques, jewelry, electrical appliances, and farm equipment with various auctioneers such as Charles R. Duvall, Orndorff, and Dennis T. Cole.

Grace E Inez Fries North Ave Winchester Charles R. Duvall Denny ’S Ooute Orndorff D.S. T John B. Prye Wardensville W. Va Ralph W. Haines Romney A. S. Robinson Clearbrook Brucetown Summit Point W. D. Orndorff HAMN Paper Mill Dennis T. Cole Ds.t Lorenzo F. Price Bunker Hill DeHavens Mill Lewis & Horner Frank N. McCormick S. Loudoun St E. T. Snider S.T Harry Loy Capon River Ernest C. Dove Fairview Ave

Footbridge at Opequon Creek Proposed for Abandonment

Frederick County Board of Supervisors proposes abandoning the footbridge over Opequon Creek on the Frederick Clarke Line near Rt 664 from the Secondary Road System under Virginia law. Public evidence against the plan may be presented at the June 8 1959 2 PM meeting at the Winchester courthouse. Copy Teste George B Whitacre Deputy Clerk.

Opequon Creek Frederick-Clarke Frederick County Board of Supervisors Frederick County Code of Virginia Board of Supervisors Winchester Virginia George B. Whitacre Frederick-Clarke County

Two Virginia Traffic Deaths Raise Toll to 281

The Associated Press reports two more deaths on Virginia roads, boosting the toll to 281. Lt. Thomas W. Martin, 23, of Baltimore, was found dead near a wrecked station wagon along U.S. 501 west of Lynchburg after being missing since May 17. Geneva Clark Bruce, 26, of Ceres, Bland County, died in a two car crash on U.S. 11 near Wytheville.

Virginia Thomas W. Martin Baltimore U.S. 501 Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Womans College Lexington Geneva Clark Bruce Ceres Bland County U.S. 11 Wytheville

Faubus Recall Movement and Teacher Purge Sparks Walkout

Moderates walked out of a May 5 board meeting as segregationists began a purge of teachers. Two days later business and professional leaders formed a campaign to halt the removals and curb the recall push led by Faubus supporters.

Frederick County Board Meeting on Bridge Evidence

Evidence about the footbridge over Opequon Creek at the Frederick Clarke line near Rt 660 is presented to the Board of Supervisors. The public is invited to appear at the Courthouse in Winchester Virginia at 2 PM on Monday June 8 1959 to hear the matter.

Weather and political recall amid Arkansas events

Mostly cloudy weather with tonight’s rain and mild temps shifts. mountains cooler. In a separate vote, judge Robert W. Laster edged recall as segregationists McKinley and Rowland trailed. Faubus remained silent amid reports from Stuttgart.

McKinley Ben Rowland Faubus Stuttgart Ark Laster Rowland Everett Tucker Jr

Rainfall and election results from recent period

The report shows no rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today and May totals minus 2.03 inches, with 1959 year-to-date at 10.93 and a 46 year average annual rainfall of 36.85 inches. May monthly breakdown lists values for all months. election results show Moderates retaining seats with votes of 13 323 to 12 094, Ted Lamb 12 973 to 12 502, and Russell Matson 12 963 to 12 326.

Ted Lamb Russell Matson

Pigeon, Ells, and Sturgeon Quiz Answers

Answers cover pigeons ell s sturgeon. False. 150. He sang. Tanning. Stallion. Theodore Roosevelt. China. All three. Max Schmeling.

Tanning Stallion Theodore Roosevelt China Max Schmeling

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. R. Kremer Jones Funeral Home, Inc Florist Donald W. Ewing National the Association of Funeral Directors John F. Hoover E. Piccadilly St H. L. Mills Pennzoil Koolmotor Macmillan Trojan Texaco Havoline Alemite Quaker State Texaco Motor Oil Route Charles Town Yesterdy Davy Crockett Honeycutt Fort Bragg N.C Branch Ft. Hood Tex G. G. Baker E.T. Snider Warren Associated Press Robert W. Laster Little Rock Pittsburgh Ig E Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Pittsburgh Paints Denny’s Commission Frigidaire Singer Stevens David Bradley Onan Orndorff & Cole P.S Stuart M. Perry
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