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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1961

Page

2

Death announcements for Walters and related list

Death notice for Laer of tha Ae Walters of 301 Highland Ave died Sunday. Service at 11 a.m. at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Pallbearers: J Lloyd Martin Maurice F Lake Harry R Howdershell Ray P Curtis Richard L Stayton Sr Thomas C Clark. Friends may call Jones Funeral Home. Other pallbearers named: John Carter Roy Carter Jr David Newlin Dale Patrick Carter Whittington Jr Delmas Strawderman. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Cook Lewis Carter Teddy Pitcock James Yancey Gary Mason Johnny Garrett.

Laer Tha Ae Walters Highland Ave Fev Joseph Green Hill Cemetery Berryville J. Lloyd Martin Maurice F. Lake Harry R. Howdershell Ray P. Curtis Richard L. Stayton, Sr Thomas C. Clark Jones Funeal Tery John Carter Roy Carter, Jr David Newlin Dale Patrick Carter Whittington, Jr Delmas Strawderman Robert Cook Lewis Carter Teddy Pitcock James Yancey Gary Mason Johnny Garrett

Amie H Childs 82 dies at home in Frederick County

Amie H Childs 82 died yesterday at 812 Braddock Street home. Born in Frederick County she was daughter of the late Bettie A Jackson Clevenger and B Franklin Clevenger. She was a member of the Religious Society of Friends Hopewell Meeting and the WCTU. Survived by daughter Mrs Thomas S Spring granddaughter Miss Ann Spring and sister Mrs Grace Clevenger all of this city. Funeral Friday 2 pm Omps Funeral Home Hopewell Friends with burial Mt Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends tomorrow 7 to 9 pm.

Amie H. Childs Witsenna B. Childs S. ‘Braddock St Frederick County Bettie A. Jackson Clevenger Franklin Clevenger Religious Society “of Friends Hopewell Meeting W.C.T.U Thomas S. Spring Ann Spring

Funeral service for Charles William Fishel Jr

The funeral for Charles William Fishel Jr died from injuries in a traffic accident was conducted this morning at Omps Funeral Home by Revs Allen Peer and L L Shreck. Burial followed in Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Charles William Fishel, Jr Omps Allen Peer L. L. Shreck Mt. Hebron Ceme

Funeral services for Mr Ernest L Walters Thursday

Funeral services for Mr Ernest L Walters are set for Thursday at 11 00 a m at Jones Funeral Home. Burial details were not listed in the notice and the obituary provides a brief service location.

Ernest L. Walters

Mrs Letitia Larrick 89 Widow of L H Larrick Dies at High View

Mrs Letitia Mae Larrick aged 89 widow of L H Larrick died yesterday at her High View home. Born in Hampshire County West Virginia she outlived her husband who died in August 1947. Survivors include daughter Ethel Holliday and sons Harry Edgar and Guy Larrick plus nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. John Larrick preceded in death. Niece Dorothy Staub y and nephew Vaughn Arnold also survive. Funeral at Timber Ridge Christian Church Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Mark W Andes with burial at Timber Ridge. Pallbearers Eldrige Elden Ivan Anderson Ernest Anderson Vernon Whitacre Edgar Nelson and Herbert Kump. Body at Carrier Funeral Home Lehen and will be moved to church an hour before service.

Letitia Mae Larrick L. H. Larrick High View Hampshire County W. Va Ethel Holliday Harry Larrick Cumberland Edgar Larrick Yellow Spring Guy Larrick Capon Bridge John Larrick Lehen

Rotary to See World Series at Luncheon Meeting

A television set is to be placed in the main dining room of the George Washington Hotel so Rotary Club members can watch the second game of the World Series during the weekly luncheon tomorrow at 1 p.m.

George Washington Hotel Rotary Club

Suit Seeks Tax Relief On Real Personal Property

Building Supply Co seeks relief from a tax bill claiming its land lies outside town boundaries. A second suit lists multiple landowners asking for a declaratory judgment on town limits, asserting their properties lie in the county. The town cites a 1759 map showing boundaries including plaintiffs land. Mayor Lynn Comer presided as garbage pickup issue was discussed but not decided.

Building Supply Co D. M. Zea James B. Parke A. R. Marks L. L. Ritter F. W. Welch J. C Hiser M L Turner Rodney Mauck R. F. Sampsell Paul Golliday Charles E. Bass Melvin Carbaugh M. J. Grove Lime Co Lynn Comer

Sam Rayburn Remains on Serious List at Baylor Hospital

Dallas AP report says House Speaker Sam Rayburn, 79, is listed as serious at Baylor Hospital. Doctors led by Dr. Robert Short began tests Tuesday and expect results in 3 to 48 hours. An exploratory operation was not confirmed. His sisters, Mrs. W. A. Thomas and Mrs. Robert Bartley, visited. Rayburn had been in poor health after lumbago and travel from Bonham.

Dallas Tex Sam Ion Baylor Hospital Robert F. Short Rayburn W. A. Thomas Robert Bartley Bonham Washington Here Congress

Turner Ashby UDC Delegates At Convention

Turner Ashby unit delegates attend the 66th annual Virginia Division Confederate UDC convention in Richmond. Highlights include a luncheon for national leaders Mrs. Bachman and Mrs. Forrest, a Civil War Centennial tea, and a memorial service with plaque presentation and four Crosses of Military Service. Virginia presents a bronze plaque and funding for the UDC Memorial Building while miniature portraits honor the three national presidents general.

C. A. Davis Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Lucy F. Kurtz Emmett Henry Frances Jenkins Strasburg Richmond Virginia Confederacy Robert Bachman Washington, D. C William M. Forrest Pendleton Virginia Civil War Centennial Information Center UDC Lane Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Udc Bachman Fitzhugh Lee Alexandria W. C. N. Merchant Chatham Charles E. Bolling Thomas Ogden Davis Jr Burbank Calif John Lee Davis Covington James Leitch Wright, Jr Ashland Marion Gordon Robertson Portsmouth

Congress Endorses Education Aid Despite Budget Pressures

Senator Kennedy criticized delays as harmful to education and urged swift approval of federal support for school houses and teacher salaries. He argued communities previously seeking local installations now rely on federal backing to ease fiscal burdens and sustain educational efforts across districts.

Congress Kennedy Welfare Department

Californians Stranded in London Await Charters

A charter flight with 88 Californians from the British American Club of Los Angeles was stranded at Gatwick after their President Airlines plane failed to appear. An agent told them to return later as maintenance checks delay departures. A second Irish American touring party left Shannon for Chicago after a week-long wait.

London British-Aerican Club Los Angeles Gatwick Airport President Airlines of C. F. Beard New York Chicago President Airlines Shannon Ireland United Kingdom Thos

Raids Turn Into Real War in South Viet Nam

The State Department reports Communist guerrilla raids in South Viet Nam have escalated into a real war killing about 1,500 people per month. Joseph W. Reap notes the kidnapping of Dr. Hoang Thuy Nam as evidence of Communist contempt for the ICC and reliance on terror.

South Viet Nam Washington State Department Joseph W. Reap Hoang Thuy Nam International Control Commission ICC

Army Nurse Recruiter to Visit Local Area

Maj. Anne B. Cost of Fort Mayer, Army Nurse Procurement Officer, will be in the city tomorrow. She will lunch with Memorial Hospital staff and then address student nurses. Contact M.Sgt. Elvis Williams at MO 26192 to reach the Army Recruiter.

Anne B. Cost Fort Mayer Memorial Hospital Maj Cost Elvis Williams

Thompson Called Home From Moscow by U S on Berlin

MOSCOW AP United States ambassador Llewellyn Thompson was recalled to Washington today tied to Berlin and East West issues. He will depart Thursday for consultations.

Moscow Llewellyn Thompson Washington Berlin

Impacted Areas Aid for Schools Stalls in House Fight

A federal education aid measure for impacted areas totaling 2.5 billion dollars, including a three year extension, passed the Senate but was killed in the House. About one third of public school children would benefit from these grants. Funding tied to Kennedy’s education package faced congressional battles as administration forces sought to use the program as leverage to pass broader reforms.

Congress Kennedy Senate House

Typhoon Tilda Hits China Port as Winds Reach 92 MPH

Typhoon Tilda battered the Chinese mainland and moved inland with 92 mph winds after striking 38 miles south of Shanghai. The storm compounds pressures on planners amid floods droughts and other typhoons.

Tokyo China U.S. Air Force Shanghai

Virginia lawmakers receive mixed ADA liberal ratings

ADA rates W. Pat Jennings highest among Virginians with 70 percent liberal votes on selected issues. Porter Hardy Jr. and Thomas N. Downing show 20 percent, J. Vaughan Gary 10 percent. Byrd and Robertson earn zero ratings, as do Abbitt, Tuck, Harrison, Smith, Poff, and Broyhill.

Washington Americans For Democratic Action Virginia W. Pat Jennings D-Va Porter Hardy Jr Thomas N. Downing Rep J. Vaughan Gary Harry F. Byrd A. Willis Robertson Watkins M. Abbitt William M. Tuck Burr P. Harrison Howard W. Smith Richard H. Poff Joel T. Broyhill

Sheriff Ruben A. Allen Indicted for Attempted Rape

Emporia AP Greensville County Sheriff Ruben A. Allen was indicted yesterday by a grand jury for attempted rape of the secretary to an Emporia town official. He vowed to stay in office and continue serving until removed. Trial scheduled in circuit court for November 15.

Allen Emporia

Attlee Arrives in Moscow for World Government Talk

Britain’s former prime minister Lord Attlee landed in Moscow with Clement Davies to attend a World Parliamentary Union executive committee meeting. He said the visit aimed at discussing world government.

Moscow Britain Lord Attlee Liberal Party Clement Davies Attlee World Parliamentary Union

Rape Charge Not Pressed Against Hospital Attendant

Virgil Paul Zobrist 31, an attendant at Eastern State Hospital, had a rape charge dropped in James City County Court after allegations he raped a 17 year old patient. The unnamed patient was treated at the Williamsburg facility.

Williamsburg Virgil Paul Zobrist Eastern State Hospital James City Zobrist

Yankees and Reds exchange quiet inning in sparse play

Blasingame tossed out Ford as Richardson collected his third hit with a ground single to left. Kubek and Maris made outs, no runs, one hit, no errors. Reds defense held, Kubek threw out Coleman, Cardenas and Gernert hitless as left.

Blasingame Ford Richardson Kubek Maris Johnson REDS Coleman Cardenas Gernert O’toole Boyer

Winchester September parking meter receipts total 3117

City treasurer M D Weaver reports September meter receipts totaling 3117, down 30375 from 3510 85 last year. He notes all 1961 real estate tax bills are issued and payments arrive at a usual rate.

Winchester M. D. Weaver

McDonald Returns to Face Charge in Charleston

Gregg McDonald, previously convicted in 1958 of breaking and entering, is picked up by the sheriff in Charleston on a charge of violation of protection. The case involves Leroy G and a motive tied to a prior conviction.

Boyd McDonal Charleston S.C Leroy G Gregg Sheriff's Office Frederick

Soviet Harvest Shortfalls Shape Policy And Plans

Khrushchev views central Asia as a pet project to boost food production while western USSR harvests falter. The crop setback could influence foreign policy as the Soviet Union lowers demands abroad when poor harvests erode reserves. Pravda cites weather and faulty techniques as causes.

Khrushchev Central Asia United States Soviet Union Pravda

Wall Across the City Sparks East West Berlin Debate

West Berlin reports quote German chancellor Brandt and Allied commanders stating the barrier violates Soviet pact travel freedoms. Brandt says he must accept the Allied decision regarding erecting the wall across the city and assigns responsibility to Allied command.

Brandt May West Berlin

Sales Directory Highlights Multiple Area Auctions

Oct 6 to Oct 14 auction listings span Winchester Virginia and nearby areas. Listings cover feeder calves beef cattle household goods antiques furniture farm machinery and real estate with several auctioneers including Orndorff Cole Brumback and Duvall. Major events include Virginia Hereford Association sale and Clifford Grim estate at the Frederick County courthouse.

Winchester Farmers Livestock Exchange N. Va Boyce W. D. Orndorff Blue Ridge Livestock Sales, Inc Charles Town W. Va Clifford Grim Frederick County Court House Peyton Street

Weather Outlook for Virginia Temperatures Near Normal

Frost warnings in west and central Virginia tonight. Clear and cooler with 30s overnight. Scattered frost in the Piedmont and freezing in the mountains. Thursday mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon. The five day outlook calls for near normal temperatures with cool Thursday and warmer Friday then cooler Monday. Rain likely Sunday or Monday. Rainfall totals through 8:30 am today show October at 0.49 inches and year to date at 31.95 inches.

Virginia Piedmont

Lake Central to Start Martinsburg Flight Service

Lake Central Airlines will begin service to the Martinsburg W VA airport on October 29. A station manager will be appointed soon and flight schedules are not yet finalized.

Martinsburg W. Va Lake Central Airlines

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Walters Service Mes H. B. Childs Fisher Service Jones Funeral Home, Inc Snellings N. Braddock ST Rotary Stuart M. Perry Berryville, Va Winte Armstrong FRUCK E. W. Armstrong Cameron St. Winchester Sam Rayburn Uniformed Guards & Patrol Service Michael Green Glen H. Taylor Taylor Europe Thompson Is Tilda Batters Ada Byrd Harrison Yankees E. Piccadilly St RT. 135 Westernport Fleetwood W & W Coal CO McDonald Soviet Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boston Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Luisville St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City St. Louis Shengal Bottled Cameron Household Finance Corporation of Winchester Loudoun St Lake Central Kitty Hawk N.C Peiping Rose Queen of Hearts Afton Polaris N. Cameron St Macford Farm Mon Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Culpeper, VA Domino and Hazlett Arthur MacArthur Port Deposit, Md Virginia Hereford Association Owen Thomas III Staunton, Va Perry Engineering Co., Inc WINC Chester, VA
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