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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1962

Page

2

Obituary Notice of Mt Zion Member and Family

Obituary lists Emily and Davey Myers and Mt Zion Methodist Church member Ian Welker of Washington D. C. and Lucy Walker of Middletown. Survived by seven sons Everette Walker York William Walker J Floyd Walker Frank Joseph Walker and others. Miss Claudia Myers. 14 grandchildren. seven great grandchildren. seven great great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Mt Zion Church Middletown. Body available for viewing 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.

Paia Emily Davey Myers Mt. Zion Method Church Middletown Ian Welker Washington, D Lucy Walker Middle of Neen Everette Walker York William Walker J . Floyd Walker Frank Joseph Walker City Claudia Myers Mt. Zion Methodist Church Middle

Infant Graveside Rites Held for Lake Infant Daughter

Lake Valley Avenue infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lake died recently. Graveside rites were conducted Friday at Mount Hebron Cemetery. She is survived by her parents two brothers Stephen and Jack and sister Gail, all at home.

Mount Hebron Cemetery Jack Lake Valley Avenue Stephen Gail

Robbers Seized escort after nine ton propeller theft

Italian motorcycle police spotted a truck pulling from a ship in La Spezia carrying a nine ton propeller stolen earlier. They escorted the vehicle to Brescia directing traffic to prevent pursuit.

LA Spezia Italy Brescia

Kennedy cancels Seattle swing amid scheduling doubts

Kennedy called off appearances in Seattle with media and party officials unsure if dates can be reinstated. Salinger said Kennedy cannot travel to Seattle given time constraints while a possible Seattle Fair telephoned decision looms. Democratic groups expressed regrets and said the swing’s cancellation does not cripple the November campaign.

Salinger Kennedy Seattle Democratic National Committee Washington Democratic Party Sheraton-Blackstone O'Hare International Airport

India Says Chinese Onslaught In Northeast Continues At Dawn

Indian Defense Minister Menon described the Chinese attack in the northeast as premeditated and concerted with large forces, after heavy bombardment. He noted fighting in Ladakh’s Chip Chap River valley and said Indian supply planes faced ground fire but all returned safely. He accused Peiping of prevaricating about Indian actions and said India planned to ask Bhutan to allow Indian forces to enter to bolster Himalayan defenses.

Menon Chip- Chap River Ladakh India Peiping Bhutan Dom China Little Kingdom Calcutta Jigme Dorji New Delhi Indian Tibet Sinkiang

Shorthorn Feeder Calf Sale Sets Records at Farmers Exchange

A total of 96,006.89 dollars was paid for 785 head of cattle at the eighth annual Shorthorn Feeder Calf Sale at the Farmer's Livestock Exchange. Cattle averaged 122.30 dollars per head or 27.20 per hundredweight, weighing 449 pounds on average. The sale, largest to date by head, saw 490 steers bring 66,717.58 dollars at 134.84 per head. Heifers totaled 295 head for 29,289.31 dollars, and 436 steers added 59,933 dollars with 483 pounds average. W. A. Davidson chaired sale committee. Hank Davis assisted. Martin Streit auctioneer. supported by Extension Agents from Frederick, Clarke, and Fauquier Counties.

W. A. Davidson Hank Davis Martin Streit Frederick Clarke Fauquier

Exchange Club Plans for Tuesday Meeting

Exchange Club meets Tuesday at noon at the George Washington Hotel to discuss plans for a Symphony Concert. The article also notes China India border fighting near Bhutan with Bhutan seeking defense talks in New Delhi.

Winchester Exchange Club George Washington Hotel

Break In at Grafton L. Ogden Home Under Investigation

The Frederick County Sheriff's office investigates a break in and theft at the Grafton L. Ogden home near Middletown. Items taken include a Stevens 12 gauge shotgun with interchangeable barrels, a .22 rifle, power tools, a wristwatch, canned ham, ammunition, a camera, field glasses, and more. Entry occurred between Monday morning and Thursday evening while the Ogden family were away.

Frederick County Grafton L. Ogden Middletown Robert L. DeHaven Ogden

Vatican Council Appeals for World Peace

The Vatican Ecumenical Council urged world peace and brotherhood among all people. In St Peter’s Basilica a declaration was adopted by 2,700 council fathers calling for collaboration to create a more ordered, peaceful world and inclusive fellowship among believers and nonbelievers alike.

Vatican City Vatican Ecumenical Council St. Peter’s Basilica

Fall Colors Past Peak in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park superintendent R. Taylor Hoskins says colors are past peak though some beauty remains. Higher elevations show few leaves while scattered trees along Skyline Drive still display bright color.

National Park R. Taylor Hoskins Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive Mr. Hoskins

University to process transfers under court order

Five black students referred to as good academically qualified declined to be named. Governors Patterson and Wallace were away. Wallace ran on segregation. At Alabama, James Newman said applications will be processed but no admissions before February. Court order from six years ago bars racial admission bans.

Alabama John Patterson C. Wallace Wallace Tuscaloosa James H. Newman University of Alabama U.S. District Court Miss Lucy

United Nations Debates Nuclear Test Plans and Racial Policy

The UN assembly’s top political committee plans to push debate into another week before voting on rival nuclear test proposals. In a separate session, U S Ambassador Francis T P Plimpton pledged efforts to end racial discrimination at home and abroad, citing U S progress amid southern turmoil.

United Nations Assembly United States U.S Francis T. P. Plimpton South Africa Mississippi Plimpton

Final high altitude explosion tests in Operation Dominic

Officials at Admiral Harry D. Felt's Pacific Command near Honolulu observed the third and final high altitude test of Operation Dominic using a Thor booster. The event followed delays and abortive efforts with multiple holds before the Friday night launch, and it was unclear if further air drops would be released from airplanes.

Adm Harry D. Felt Pacific Command Honolulu

Northern Virginia Firemen Meet in Strasburg

Members of the Northern Virginia Firemen's Association gathered in Strasburg for their annual Fall Zone Meeting. State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. of Winchester will speak at a 6 30 p.m. banquet after 3 p.m. registration. Meetings, a dance, and civic welcomes completed the day.

Strasburg Northern Virginia Firemen’s Association Harry F. Byrd, Jr Winchester Firemen's Association Miller

Colorful Fall Leaves Along Skyline Drive Hike

The lower mountain slopes and coves visible from Skyline Drive showcase red maples red oaks red oaks and tulip poplar with black gum present. If the weather stays good the display may persist for several days making park trails ideal for autumn hikes through rustling leaves.

Skyline Drive

Weather Elsewhere Quiz Answers

A compact quiz item lists answers to questions on courts in the United States and geography. It references Louisiana Olympic Peninsula and national and American leagues with yes true and false designations.

U.S. Courts District Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court Louisiana India

Denny's Commission Auction and Multiple Farm Sales Notice

Directory listing several auctions across Virginia and Maryland with dates Oct 24 through Nov 10. Items include furniture appliances household goods dairy cattle Polled Herefords Guernseys cleaning plant real estate and farm equipment, with named auctioneers Orndorff Brumback Merryman Duvall Woltz Headley and others.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Staunton Verona Hereford Assoc Hidden River Farms Woodstock Mayfield Farm Maryland State Fair Grounds Timonium John B. Merryman T. J. McInturff Middletown B. O. Brumback J. M. Bennett Cedar Grove W. D. Orndorff Boyd Brewer's Farm Rt. 50 Mt. Williams Road Hurl Himilright Cain Cleaners Stephens City Minnie H. Taylor Frederick County Court House Boyd G. Headley, Jr WM. A. Johnston, III Geo. M. Martin Robert K. Woltz Frederick County Chas. R. Duvall

Weather forecast for today and Sunday

Cloudy but fair today with a low of 40 to 48 degrees. Sunday will be warmer with some clouds and possible showers later, bringing scattered shower chances.

Rainfall Update and 49 Year Averages

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8 30 today None. October total 1 12 inches for 1962 month to date 31 64 inches. The average yearly rainfall over 49 years is 36 86 inches. Monthly averages listed from January to December range 2 43 to 3 90 inches.

Mare Hoe

Atlanta Judges Split Over Contempt Ruling In Barnett Johnson Case

Chief Judge Elbert P. Tuttle held no ruling yet on contempt charges against Gov. Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson. Five of seven judges backed a Justice Department injunction, while Griffin B. Bell and Walter P. Gewin dissented on naming the state as a party. The dissent urged continuing contempt proceedings to restore normalcy.

Atlanta Barnett Paul B. Johnson Elbert P. Tuttle Justice Department Griffin B. Bell Walter P. Gewin Tuscaloosa Ala U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Nee 4 Johnson

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