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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries in Winchester Evening Star November 25 1968

Clifton C. Gough 79 of 309 Shawnee Ave died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was born August 19 1889 in Frederick County and married Lola Milhon in Winchester in 1917. He worked 24 years as shop foreman for Lupton's Orchard Service and belonged to Lamps United Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow and a daughter, and funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3:30 at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Clifton C. Gough Shawnee Avenue Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Gough Frederick County Theodore F Anna Tevalt Gough Lola Milhon Winchester Lupton’s Lamps United Methodist Church Braddock Street United Methodist Church Round Hill Fire Company South End Fire Company Woodmen of the World Vincent Miller Jones Funeral Home Harry C. Renner Virgil A. Moyer, Jr Holmes M. Spillman Leslie A. Carp Sloan Householder Juliank.rmel William N. Gouchenour John W. Link Mount Hebror Cemetery Charles G., Croeshorn Hinton Paul J. Slonaker Cecil E. Adams Edward P. Lewis Harold M. Bageant Donald D. Seldon Jesse L. Himelright W.M. Turner Mount Hebron Cemetery

Byrd's Flag Carried to South Pole on Pole Flight

Admiral Byrd took the first American flag to the South Pole wrapped in a stone from Floyd Bennett's grave, commemorating their North Pole flight and Bennett’s companionship.

Byrd Admiral Byrd South Pole Floyd Bennett North Pole

Funeral and obituary for Philmore H Ashley of Dumfries

Philmore H Ashley 57 of Clarke County died Saturday in Prince William County Hospital Manassas after being struck by a car. Survived by widow Bessie Jane Lewis, son Charles Ashley, five more children, grandchildren, siblings. service held Wednesday at John H Enders Funeral Home with burial at Shenandoah Memorial Park. Family visitation planned tomorrow evening.

Edward Olva Carroll, Jr Falls Church Manassas Clarke County Carroll Edward O Agnes Wiley Carroll Annabelle Allison Edward Lee [Carrot Arlington Helen Summers David Carroll Betty Ann Carroll Raymond Carroll Douglas Carroll Fairfax Nancy Ojeda Tracy Calif Shirley Kinsey District Heights Agnes Lloyd Eva Carroll Bluemont William Carroll Purcellville Helen Wallas Channing Carroll Richmond Wilma Poland Wiley Carroll California John H. Enders Berryville George Melvin Green Hill Cemetery Philmore H. Ashley Prince William County Hospital Lewis Dollar Shenandoah Memorial Park

Deer kill tops 250 as hunt week closes in Frederick County

Frederick County reports more than 250 deer killed after the first week of the hunting season, with about 100 turkeys checked countywide. The weekend deer kill nears 40 and 10 turkeys were killed in the same period. Unofficial tallies for four north lane valley counties exceed 800 for the week. No hunting accidents reported. officials urge continued firearm safety through the season.

Frederick County Northlane Valley Frederick, Clarke, Warren Shenandoah

Mourners Remember C A Bahlman at Elks Home Funeral

C A Bahlman 91 of Winchester died Saturday at the Elks National Home Bedford born July 1877 in Winchester He ran Bahlman Billiard Parlor and belonged to Elks Lodge No 867 Winchester Survived by two daughters Mrs Mary Blum and Mrs Caroline Kubert both of Baltimore Rosary tonight Shrine of the Little Flower Baltimore service tomorrow 3 pm Pickners Funeral Home Baltimore burial Holy Redeemer Cemetery Baltimore.

Bahlman Winchester Bahlman Billard Parlor Elks Lodge Mary Blum Caroline Kubert Baltimore Shrine of the Little Flower Pickners Funeral Home The Holy Redeemer

Martinsburg Woman Dies After Gunshot At Home

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Siford aged 43 died at City Hospital from a gunshot wound suffered at her Martinsburg home Friday night. Donald Valeo was charged with malicious wounding and released on $2500 bond after telling police he was showing how to use a Mel rifle when it discharged striking her in the chest.

Martinsburg Mary Kathryn Siford City Hospital Donald Valeo West Virginia Valeo Siford

Alfred F Togans Rites Held In Charles Town

Alfred F Togans died in Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia aged years. He was born Ammisville son of Henry and the late Mrs Togans and a World War II veteran. Survivors include two brothers Charles Togans Winchester and Sandy Togans Charles Town. one uncle Charlie Togans Charles Town and several other relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev Newton Turner Cartwright Funeral Home Wednesday at 1 pm burial in National Friends. Calls may be made at Cartwright tomorrow evening 6 to 9.

Alfred Franklin Togans Gibbon St Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Togans Ammisville Henry Togans Charles Togans Winchester Sandy Togans Charles Town Charlie Togans Newton Turner Cartwright Funeral Home National Cemetery

Doorbell secrets and paint tips from Leon Mer

A home repair note explains battery operated doorbells in older houses often fail when the 1 1/2 volt battery runs down and how to replace it. Modern doorbells use transformers on 110 volt circuits and need little care. Sapolin paints are described as easy to apply with a professional finish and sold by John W Rosenberger & Co Inc at 1336 Commerce.

John W. Rosenberger & Co, Inc Commerce

Thanksgiving Cleaning Hint For Cracked Dishes

A reader suggests soaking cracked dishes in milk for 45 minutes until cracks fade and dishes become sturdier for continued use.

Airlines attack back story continues with Cuba plan

In a continuation from Page 1, an Eastern pilot named Robert Silver recounts a confrontation with an abductor who sought Cuba. He describes calmly smiling and replying that they are on the way, while the hijacker demanded a change of destination.

Cuba Robert Silver

Walter Middleton of Shenandoah County Dies at 72

Walter Middleton 72 of Oranda Shenandoah County died Saturday. Born Feb 29 1896 near Strasburg he was a retired farmer and Seventh Day Adventist Church member. Surviving include five daughters three sons and several siblings. Funeral services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at the Strasburg church with burial at Fisher's Hill. Funeral home visitation tonight 7 to 8.

Walter Medford Middleton Oranda Shenandoah County Strasburg Steal Pital Mr. Middleton Harvey L Carolina Jewel Middleton James C. Keller Rodney Keller Amos Middleton Roy Middleton Daniel Middleton Marvin Pittington Fishers Hill Stover

Lions Club Sponsors Safety Week in Virginia

The Lions of Virginia promote Safety Week with district officials urging motorists to slow down in bad weather and stay alert as fall traffic increases. Safety chairman Thomas E. Foltz cites a national death toll of about one every 10 minutes and urges caution during hunting season.

Thomas E. Foltz District 24-C Virginia Mr. Foltz

Mine drills blamed in underground explosion report

Officials outlined that underground streams were threatened by drilling as Corcoran noted no live victims remained and rescue teams found rockdust bags blown by concussion. Investigations focus on gas and coal dust. air samples will be tested for carbon monoxide methane and oxygen content to determine next steps.

Corcoran

Man Gets 20 Years in Motel Hold-Up

Harrisonburg police report Edward Poole 22 of California was sentenced to 20 years after a May 20 shotgun motel hold-up. Accomplice Michael Kirkpatrick 21 received five years in prison after his November trial. Poole confessed to the hold-up during Kirkpatrick's trial. Both men are jailed in Rockingham County.

Harrisonburg Wayne Edward Poole California Poole Michael Allen Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Commonwealth Jack F. DePoy Rockingham County

Weather outlook for Virginia cools with mild early days

The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies in Virginia with a nightly low around the mid 20s to low 30s. Tuesday remains milder with temperatures near 50s. showers possible midweek and again near the weekend as temperatures fluctuate between the 30s and 50s. Precipitation totals are expected between one quarter and three quarters of an inch over the five day period.

Rainfall totals and monthly averages from historical data

Report shows 48 hour rainfall to 8 am today with November and annual totals for 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 and long term averages. Also includes daily weather facts for Winchester skies November 25 with sun and moon phases and scattered item clues.

Wall Street opens higher amid European monetary uncertainty

The New York Stock Exchange shows about 150 advancing issues while the Dow gains slightly. Gold mining and nonferrous metals lead early strength as American and steel shares inch up, with Jones & Laughlin and auto stocks among small advances.

New York New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones Jones & Laughlin Republic U.S. Steel

Fire destroys house trailer in Shawnee blaze

Shawnee firemen reported a house trailer owned by Don Vaden and occupied by Robert Hosley burned Saturday when an oil stove exploded. Responders were on scene from 6 40 p m until about 8 p m, and both the trailer and contents were destroyed along Route 11 south across from the Holiday Inn.

Don Vaden Robert Hosley Rt. 11 Holiday Inn

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Croeshorn Service Edward D. Carroll, Jr Charles G,croushorn Mr. Clifton Gough Jones Flowers Smalts, Lorist, Inc Sealmark Bernard F. Groves Boscawen St Philmore H. Ashley Ashley Dumfries Bessie Jane Lewis Charles Ashley North Carolina Ellen Ashley Rome Ashley Henry P. Ashley Robert S. Ashley Darrel Ashley Shirley Guess Stephens City Barbara Price Carybelle Welch Iindation Omps Funeral Home the Order DIAL Loudoun Street C. A. Bahlman C.A. Bahlman Elks National Home Bedford Forest Service Doug Whitacre New Market Shaffertown Gore Blue Ridge Turkey F.L. Wolfe William Edmond Bayliss Market West Leonard Williams Miller Bros Grocery Hayfield Douglas Moss Gene Mayhew M.W. Perry Owen Mayhew Veterans Service Station Phillip H. Brumback Ronald Fox Rt. 3 T.L. Dick Middletown Dodson Mt. Falls Roland H. McKee McDonald’s Grocery Whitacre William Line Sam Dick Sunny Franks Essoy David Lloyd Earnest Painter Donald Clem Alfred F. Togans Leon Henry Mer Paint & Home Dept Airlines Walter Middleton Lions Club Lions of Virginia Lions Winchester Lions Club Mike H.W. Butler BRO., Inc Wycka Prisae N. Cameron St Pittsburgh Paints Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. P New Orleans Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Ptind Tampa Washington Winnipeg Mecca Plato I. Q. Answers San Francisco Galsworth Solomon Peagreen James V. Forestal Luke Mississippi Valley Texas Mississippi Wall Street Chrysler General Motors RADE C.J. Brumback & Sons Cameron St
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