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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1961

Page

2

Pilotless Crusader shot down after drifting at sea

NORFOLK AP A Navy Fasy Crusader reconnaissance jet piloted unmanned was steered away from shore and finally destroyed by Sidewinder missiles after wandering at about 3 000 feet seven miles northeast of Manteo North Carolina. The pilot Lt Cmdr Charles H Price bailed out citing an oxygen fire.

Norfolk Navy Manteo N. C Russell L Rose Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana John B. Walsh Walsh Cmdrs Ralph Rutherford Joseph T. Simons Tampa Fla Cmdr Charles H. Price Cecil Field Tonette Air Station Price Fentress Air Station

Funeral service for Ralph S Fansler in residential home

The funeral for Ralph S Fansler of 1208 Stewart St died Friday. Rev Jacob W Mast will conduct Monday at 11 a.m. at the residence. Burial is in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Horace Hott George Hott Frederick M Ritter Harry Jr Ray A Garrabrandt Hedrick D Koontz. Remains rest at the residence 120 S Stewart Street.

Ralph S. Fansler Stewart St Jacob W. Mast Mount Hebron Horace Hott George Hott Frederick M. Ritter Harry Re Jr Ray A. Garrabrandt Hedrick D. Koontz S. Stewart Street

Funeral Services for Ralph S Fansler Monday at Eleven

Funeral arrangements announced for Ralph S Fansler with services set for Monday at 11 00 a.m. at the residence funeral home in Loo Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Loo

Red Cross Appeals for Milburn Family Aid

The Red Cross seeks clothing for the Milburn family of Greenspring after a loss. Urgent needs include chests of drawers sheets blankets and boys T shirts in small medium and large sizes. Donations may be left at 20 S. Cameron St. or arranged for pickup via MQ 25412.

Red Cross Milburn Greenspring S. Cameron St

Airliner wreckage sighted after mysterious missing flight

Police near Carcassone reported hearing a large circling aircraft. Investigators said a Dakota with about five hours of range likely crashed, as 40 police from local communities joined the scene and 35 mountain climbers prepared at Perpignan. Radio vehicles supported the search. Naturalist Konrad Lorenz notes cichlids attack during breeding and may attack mates if no rival male is present.

Carcassone Toulouse Perpignan Konrad Lorenz Austria

Monsoon Flood Kills Over 100 in Bengal State

Reports from Calcutta say more than 100 people are feared dead as monsoon floods swelled 1500 square miles in Bengal and nearby areas. Villages were wiped out, many victims drowned or attacked by crocodiles as transport networks failed across eastern India.

Calcutta India Bihar Bengal Orissa

Multistate calf sale grosss heavy bidding on Angus steers and Herefords

Buyers from South Carolina Ohio Connecticut Massachusetts Virginia and West Virginia purchased Angus Hereford and Shorthorn steers and heifers in a large sale. Mullenix and Big Robin Farm led by high overweights with hundreds of dollars per hundredweight totals. Assisting with the sale were Allan K. ph and Virginia Beef Cattle Assn. agents with consigners from ten Virginia and five West Virginia counties.

Mullenix Big Robin Farm Hartsville S. C South Carolina Harold Roesch Adrian Mich Mahoning County Canfield Ohio H. W. Dick and Co Charles Town New England Spencer Church Winstead Mass Philip J. Miller Gettysburg Ralph L. Laws Mechanicsburg Hillcrest Farm Harold Kurstedt Mt. Falls John C. Gall Jpperville Allen Keeney Rhursburg Bruce Whittington Martinsburg W. Va John Day Berryville Harold Ward Geneseo Ill Allan K. Ph The Virginia Beef Cattle Assn Virginia West Virginia

Orient Express Route From Paris To Vienna

The western branch of the Orient Express runs a route from Paris through Strasbourg and Munich to Vienna.

Orient Express Paris Strasbourg Munich Vienna

Rayburn Battles Cancer in Hospital Stay

In Dallas Rayburn ailing Democrat House Speaker faced incurable cancer after surgery to remove a lymph in the groin. Doctors report he has not eaten since Thursday and received transfusions and IV feedings as his condition is monitored.

Rayburn John Holton Bonham, Tex Here

Mystery Fragments Spark Unclear Report From Pacific Region

A fragmented notice mentions Germany Asia Philippine Islands on 23rd with Peter Pan and Oregon territory tent making. Names include Four and Roger Maris with a claim of falsehood. The readable parts are sparse and lack coherent event details.

Germany Asia Philippine Islands Peter Pan Oregon Territory Roger Maris

Virginia Hereford Sale and Farmland Auctions Listed

A Monday October 9 sale list from Culpeper VA features the Virginia Hereford Association at Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises with Mac ford Farm cattle. October 11 auctions include Mrs Fleet Galloway estate antiques at Boyce and Denny's Commission Auction near Winchester. Additional listings cover Headley’s Auctions near Rt 522, Blue Ridge Livestock at Charles Town, and multiple real estate and equipment auctions in Winchester, Leesburg, and Brucetown with auctioneers Cole Duvall and Headleys.

Virginia Hereford Association Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Culpeper Va Macford Farm Thomas III T. Fleet Galloway Old Rt Boyce W. D. Orndorff Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Garvin J Walters N. Cameron Snt Charles R. Duvall Headley Long Green Headleys Auctions Blue Ridge Livestock Sales, Inc Charles Town W. Va Warner Snider Leesburg N. Va Charles J. Carver Frederick County Court House Dennis T. Cole Clifford Grim Peyton Street Grace Mowfry Brucetown

Rainfall Totals Reported For Four Hours

Rainfall measurements cover the four hours ending at 6 30 a m showing 2 25 inches in November 2 45 inches in December and 2 99 inches in the period.

Welch Girl Said in Good Condition

A mishap at Brucetown involving a vehicle and a truck left a Welch girl in good condition. Authorities reported the incident with no serious injuries and ongoing investigation.

Welch Ie Shirtle Sted Brucetown

City Democrats Elect Committee Endorse Nominees

Josep A. Massie Jr was elected chairman and Vincent Hollis secretary at the convention in the Corporation Court room. Under Democratic Party regulations 27 candidates filed to join the Democratic committee and were elected: W R Armel, Lester D Arnold, G Gibson Baker, William W Baker, F W Bailey, William M Battail e, Shirley O Bly, John A Boyd, William H Butler, Harry F a Jr, Harry A Carpenter, Roy A Cather, J William Hollis, Vincent Hollis, J Thomas Kremer, Miss Lucy F Kurtz, J Fred Larrick, O H Lewis, Mrs Joseph A Massie Jr, Noble Pierce Jr, John W Rice, Richard Rosenberger, Thomas G Scully, Walter M Shade, Claude B Smalls Jr, Dabney W Watts, Robert K Woltz.

Josep A. Massie, Jr Vincent Hollis Corporation Court Room Democratic Committee Ynass W. R. Armel Lester D. Arnold G. Gibson Baker William W. Baker F.W. Bailey William M. Battaile Shirley O. Bly John A

Three City Crashes Cause $975 in Damage

Three traffic crashes reported in Win com caused $975 in damage. A 1955 Dodge driven by Jerry Moore Chapman collided with a 1961 Comet operated by Donald Walter Dougolas on Amherst Street. A parked car on S Cameron Street was struck by Gary Bolen in a 1960 MG roadster. A 1946 Chevrolet 1 2 ton truck failed to stop at a red light and hit a 1960 Ford truck at the intersection of Boscawen and Washington Streets.

Wincom Amherst St R. L. Bowers James Bland Jerry Moore Chapman Loudoun St Donald Walter Dougolas Overlook Hills Dodge S. Cameron St Hansel FE. Lindamood Harry E. Miller Gary Denzil Bolen Mosby St Ford W. Boscawen Washington Sts Basil Cooper Eugene G. Pisle Rt. 5 Chambersburg Boscawen St Howard S. Rogers Martinsburg W. Va Washington St

Henry Trost Recalls Scout Leadership Career

Henry Trost served as Scout Executive for Greater New York after starting in Peoria Illinois in 1935. He later held a recent assignment in San Diego California before returning to the New York area.

Henry Greater New York Peoria Ill E Trost San Diego Calif

Lancers to Perform in Scranton Parade

The Virginia Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps of 35 members left for Scranton Pennsylvania to participate this afternoon in the Pennsylvania State Foremen's Parade. They face a field including a 78 member Strasburg Legion guard. First prize in the drum and bugle corps division is 400 dollars.

Virginia Lancers Scranton Pennsylvania Strasburg

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Fansler Service Milburns Ayme Farmers Livestock Exchange Thurs Canterbury Harpers Ferry Virginia Manufactory Richmond First National Bank OF T. A. W. D. Orndorff R. E. Moreland Nayurn Dallas, Tex Dr. J Tee Washington Tompsett Baylor Hospital I, Q Uniformed Guards & Patrol Service Michael Green City Democrats Elect Committee Margaret K. Reed Welltown Pixe Westinghouse W. E. Edwards C.t.a Loudoun County Virgin Lessburg Goose Creek Belmont Road T. B Bang’s Guernsey Girton International Ferguson John Deere New Holland John Deee van Buren the Auction Co Warner Snider Executrix Northern Leonard Bowman Purcellville James deButts Hamilton Lancers N. Cameron St S&h Berryville Pike Stonewall District Frederick County Colleen E. Watkins Sergeant’s & Trustee’s Sale Old Smith Pontiac Valley Avenue Gerrard Street Stromburg Remington Milton Harris Luther M. W. Bolton Martha B. Bolton City of Earl GC. Loy L. M. W. Bolton Donald L. Bayliss Margaret L. Hodgson Luther MM. W. Bolton American Finance Corporation of Winchester Boyd’s Drug Store, Inc W. Conley Anderson t/o Andersons Os Ae Bolton Samuel Dr. E. Willis N. Whitacre Luther W. Bolton Martha D. Bote Henry Whiting Winchester Corporation City of Winchester
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