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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals List Readies Services Across Town

Funeral services are set for Florence JH widow of Hunter Sist er Lenny at Capon Bridge Church tomorrow at 1 30 pm with Rev Stanley Dtsart officiating. Burial follows in Fairview Cemetery with pallbearers named. Also noted is the funeral for Mrs late Eee Pee widow of Dion of Berryville to be held Tuesday at St Luke’s Berryville with burial in Milton Valley. Survivors include a widow and son. Funeral in Paris is scheduled for Grimes Phillips, father of Billy Grimes Phillips.

Florence JH Hunter Lenny Capon Bridge Eee Pee Dion of Berryville St. Luke's Church Curtis Clark Milton Valley Thomas John Adams Moses Williams Edward Robinson Grimes Phillips Billy Paris

Mrs. Lewis Smith Dies. Memorials Planned in Davidson

Mrs. Lewis Smith, 83, mother of Miss Mary C. Smith of this city, died at a daughter’s home. Survived by three sons R. Barlow Smith of Flossmoor, Dr. Herbert R. Smith of Needham Mass., C. Duncan Smith of Attleboro Mass., 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Davidson North Carolina. former member of First Presbyterian Church and Women’s Bible Class. Her husband Lewis R. Smith died in 1943.

Annabel Rhodes. Smith Mary C. Smith Lewis R. Smith First Presbyterian Church Miss Smith Miss Childs R. Barlow Smith Flossmore Ill Herbert R. Smith Needham Mass C. Dungan Smith Attleboro Sun‘tiat Minosa Come Davidson, N.C

Death of William in Paris Texas Reported

Ward received news of the death yesterday in Paris Texas of William, with details limited to the brief notice.

Ward Paris Texas William

Funeral Services for Mr Gilbert L Grimm

Funeral services are set for Mr Gilbert L Grimm on Monday at 3:00 p.m. at First Brethren Church.

Gilbert L. Grimm Brethern Church

Death of Mra Gerzine Johnson Williams in Lewisville

Mra Gerzine Johnson Williams of Lewisville Clarke County died at her home last night. Survived by son William D. Johnson daughter-in-law Evelyn V. Cook Johnson brother Six Johnson of Philadelphia sister Edith Taylor and a niece. Funeral services will be held at 10 am at Lewisville Church conducted by Rev Fielding. Day will be in Franklintown.

Mra Gerzine Johnson Williams Lewisville Clarke County Oeen Philip Ey Fay William D. Johnson Evelyn V. Cook Johnson Six Johnson Philadel Edith Taylor Santenet Fielding Day Franklintown

Mrs Maggie Brooks Dies After Long Illness in Winchester

Mrs Maggie Robinson Brooks of 109 W Leicester St Winchester died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. She was born in Frederick County and was active at Orrick Chapel Methodist Church Stephens City. Survived by four sons Graham and Ernest Robinson of Winchester Stewart Brooks of Steems City and Robert W Brooks of Winchester. one daughter Mrs Virginia Morrison of Ebensburg NJ. two daughters in law Mrs anabae Ford of East Orange NJ. Funeral Monday at 1 pm at the church with viewing at Cartwright Funeral Home after 4 pm Sunday. Pallbearers listed. Burial Stephens City Cemetery.

Maggie Robinson Brooks Leicester St Maes. Brooks Frederick County Orrick Chapel Anabae Ford East Orange N.J Cartwright Henry Curry Ellis Turner George Monroe Samuel Addison Shirley Corley William Stephens City Cemetery

William L. Spitler 74 dies in Shenandoah County

William L. Spitler aged 74 died at 8 15 p m Wednesday at Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. Born at Columbia Furnace he was a lifelong member of the Columbia Furnace Mennonite Church. Survived by his wife Lena Vance four children and numerous relatives. Funeral 2 30 p m Saturday at Gravel Springs Lutheran Church Star Tannery with burial in Gravel Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed.

William Lee Spitler Shenandadoah County Memorial Hospital Columbia Furnace George and Mary Wolford Spitler Columbia Furnace Mennonite Church Lena Vance Delya Lofton Winchester Elmer Spitler Alexandria Donald L Vitler Star Tannery da Marshall Woodstock Gravel Springs Lutheran Church Harold F. Fuller, Jr Gravel Springs Herschel

Card of Thanks for Laura Orndoff Marple

The family expresses gratitude for kindness, cards, flowers and sympathy after the death of wife and mother Mrs. Laura Orndoff Marple. The family notes the date 10 20 11.

Laura Orndoff Marple

Noted names to be moved before service at church

George Rudolph Carl Orndorff Kenneth Reynolds Sr Gilbert Lineweaver and Gordon Orndorff will be moved to the church one hour before the service.

Rudiph George Rudolph Carl Orndorff Kenneth Reynolds, Sr Gilbert Lineweaver Gordon Orndorff

Mrs Eliza Frances Kerns Dies at 85 in Nain

Mrs Eliza Frances Kerns aged 85 died at home in Nain early this morning after a long illness. The family will receive friends at the residence before funeral services scheduled later this week.

Eliza Frances Kerns Nain

Man Admits Break-Ins In Winchester Areas

James Roberts, an African American, admitted three break-ins at Sears Roebuck, Larry's Market on Baker Street, and the Winchester Steam Laundry after returning from Arlington. He is already indicted for Sears Roebuck and will be charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny for the other two cases. Roberts had been a fugitive since January 15.

Arlington Winchester F. M. Funk James Roberts Sears & Roebuck Larry's Market Baker St Winchester Steam Laundry Roberts Funk Capt. Funk Boyd

Security Council Eyes Mongolia Membership Amid China Veto Tensions

Western diplomats report Beijing may revise its 23 June veto against Outer Mongolia as United Nations debates proceed. Taipei sources say Nationalist China cabinet could seek approval from the Legislative Yuan to alter the veto stance, potentially easing the U N seats dispute.

Soviet Union Security Council Mauretania Outer Mongolia China Mongolia Mauritania Taipei New York Times United Nations United States Chiang Kai-shek Legislative Yuan U.N

Fines Totaled 540 By City Court In Various Cases

City court collected 540 in fines across a list of defendants including Autry Haines James Clyde Walsh and Nathaniel Harlow. Convictions covered speeding reckless driving assault and battery and driving under the influence with associated costs and suspensions. A juvenile received a 15 fine for speeding and 5 costs.

Autry Haines S. Loudy Wallace Ta Eee Cas Suieanil Ne Seber Raab Bidtia Nagacl Ae Nathaniel Harlow Pon Christopher Amour Braddock St Howard Frank Hartman S. Cameron St Jack Mangold Dodge Ave Ataerone F. Brill S. Kent Edward Marshall McKee Highland Ave William Raymond Sirbaugh National Ave Douglas Braithwaite S. Loudoun St Clarence Garland Beverly Herbert Crider Rt. 5 Lewis Smith, Jr Greenwall Ave Pete Catlett Nicholson East Lane Arthur L. Wilson Merriman’s Lane

Local Auctions and Sales Directory for Winchester Virginia Area

Listings for October sales near Winchester Virginia include Oct 21 auctions at Rt 50 East of Winchester and on farms near Middleburg with dairy cows real estate and equipment, plus Oct 21 livestock and furniture sales in Berryville and Brucetown and a Culpeper cattle sale on Oct 23. November 4 estate sale at 204 E Main St Berryville.

Grace Mowfry Winchester Brucetown Charles R. Duvall A. W. Hines Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises Culpeper Herfords Herford Assoc Owen Thomas Iti United States District Court For Western District of Virginia Winchester Airport Speedway. Incorporated

Lie Detector Test Result Refers to Ryan in County Case

A report states a lie detector test for Ryan produced a negative result. Authorities note no hearing date yet. the woman involved remains in county jail on a 10000 dollar bond.

Ryan Woodstock Ifven Grewia Arena Sheri Phillip Criswarp

Grass Fire Causes Little Damage Near Route Two

A grass fire reported around 2 p.m. yesterday on the north side of Route about two miles east of town caused little damage. The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.

Shawnee Vfd

Hearing Set For Woman Held In Baby's Death

A preliminary hearing for Evelyn Deavers 24 of Browntown is set for Oct 27 at 2 p.m. She faces murder charges for allegedly wrapping her newborn son in newspaper and setting the papers on fire a few hours after birth on Sept 28.

Front Royal Evelyn Deavers Browntown Miss Deavers

Snow in frost hints at early season warning

The Frost forecast notes snow in frost as early as Oct 21 with temperature averages two to three degrees below normal for tomorrow through next Wednesday. It predicts cooler conditions tomorrow then a brief warm spell Sunday and Monday, cooler again Tuesday or Wednesday with possible rain Tuesday. Last year’s high and low were 65 and 50.

Weather Outlook for Virginia Saturday Temperatures Drop

The forecast calls for cloudy skies with rain tonight and snow in higher elevations. Low temperatures dip to the 30s to 40s with highs in the 50s, cooler Saturday then warmer Sunday and Monday before another cool spell. Rain likely Tuesday. moon in perigee tonight with full moon Monday.

Rainfall totals by month and year noted

Rainfall data lists monthly totals with figures for October and prior months. It records year to date amounts and the full year totals, including values for January through December and partial months such as October.

Farmers’ Club Market Opens Early With Variety

Cut and potted flowers join the lineup at the Farmers' Club Market which opens at 6 a.m. tomorrow in the parking lot at Kent and Boscawen Streets. Market master Clarence Fletcher lists potatoes squash cucumbers apples ripe and green tomatoes peppers potato salad dressed rabbits roasting chickens cucumber pickles apple butter fudge and baked goods.

Farmers’ Cub Kent and Boscawen Sts Clarence Fletcher

RIFT Headlines U.S. Imperialism as Peace’s Enemy

Chou Enlai denounces U.S. imperialism as the fiercest threat to peace while criticizing President Kennedy. He accuses Kennedy of offering an olive branch yet proving more hostile than his predecessors in the broader cold war struggle.

U.S Kennedy Chou

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dixon Service Mrs. Lewis Smith William Phillips George E. Kerns Jones Funeral Home, Inc Snellings N. Braddock Joe No-Tread Eddie McCreary Save Your McMoney McCreary Place Bros. Tire Coo., Inc Hershey, Mer Valley Ave Winchester VA John L. Williams Mrs Maggie Brooks William L. Spitler George Kerns American Cyanamid American Potash & Chemical Corporation Chemical Companies the Consumers’ Gas Company Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc Fairchild Camera & Instrument Glens Falls Insurance Company Magnavox Company Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company Shoe Stocks White, Weld & Co John Cussen N. Cameron Street Virginia Now York Philadelphia Minneapolis Boston New Haven Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Hagerstown James Clyde Walsh Tewis Dan Walsh Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Brakeshoe Grocery Paper Mill Road LaVerne Grimm Brakeshoe Grocery Winchester Feeder Calf Sales Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc E.S.T Bangs T.B Northern Virginia Livestock Producers Association, Inc Fred Stine Box 440 State Highway Dept Winc. Va Rt. 60 Lee Jackson Restaurant Dennis T. Cole Young Peoples Choir Carpers Valley Church Purcell H. Bohrer, Sr DeHaven Post Office Adam H. Bot Rer Charles H. Bohrer Circuit Court Robert K. Woltz J. Randolph Larrick Charles R. Puvall Omps Funeral Home Buenos Aires Tokyo Washington Irving Setar Philip Soda Magellan Tx Cowboys N. Cameron St Winchester Airport Speedway, Incorporated Shawnee District Kermit Batt Henry H. Whiting Stephens City Real Estate Alfred D. Shryock Orel Thompson George G. Snarr, Jr Circuit Court of Susan S. Shryock Main Street Stephens City George C. Shryock Susan Shryock M. O. Kidwell Green Street Eaid Street James L. Bowman Said German Street James M. Shickley Robert E. O'Neal Charles BR. Duvall I. Lee N. Whitacre George G. , Jr Lee N. Whitacre
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