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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1961

Page

2

Obituary Indicates Burial With Mount Hebron Rites

Burial will be in Mount Hebron with Masonic rites at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Rufus P. Smith, Benjamin A. Rhodes, Peter N. Georges, Clyde Logan, Taylor L. Barr and H. Clay Manuel. Friends and relatives may call at the Jones Funeral Home.

Mount Hebron Rufus P. Smith Benjamin A. Rhodes Peter N. Georges Clyde Logan Taylor L. Barr H. Clay Manuel Jones Funeral Home

Notable Pallbearers Named for Local Funeral Service

James L. Allen and William W. Morrison join H. in serving as honorary pallbearers for the Novick Transfer Company drivers at Jones Funeral Home.

James L. Allen William W. Morrison Novick Transfer Company Jones Funeral Home

Electronic Highway May Be Tested

A government official says an electronic highway could be tested at speeds over 100 mph. William Ryder, assistant secretary of commerce, said a test electronic highway may be built into the interstate system between two major cities once feasibility studies are finished.

Hollywood Fla William Ryder Commerce Outdoor Advertising Association of America

Plymouth editor Chester Cleveland dies after brief illness

Plymouth Indiana editor and publisher Chester W Cleveland age 63 died after a brief illness. He led the Culver ae and the Indiana Business publications. The loss was announced by familiar colleagues.

Plymouth Ind Chester W Cleveland The Culver (Ind Indiana Business

Second Byrd's Nest Shelter Dedicated in Blue Mountains

A second Byrd's Nest shelter will be dedicated June 10 in the Blue Mountains atop Hawksbill Mountain at 4 004 feet elevation. Byrd funded the project for the Park Service and supervised progress. The shelter features native stone walls a concrete shingle roof a large rear fireplace and five outside fireplaces with three tables. Nearby old rag mountain hosts the first nest completed on Byrd's 74th birthday.

Blue Mountains U. S Harry Old Rag Mountain Hawksbill Mountain Byrd Park Service Skyland Big Meadows The

Soviet Union Flag Removed from U N Members

SALT LAKE CITY Utah The Soviet Union flag was removed Monday from all flags of United Nations members in a display change reported by United Press International.

Salt Lake City Utah Soviet Union United Nations Associated Press Albany Bismarck Cleveland Ely Denver Des Moines Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Juneau Los Angeles Kansas City Louisville Memphis Miami Stenewee Milweheeee St. Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma Pittsburgh Portland Rapid City St. Louis San Diego San Francisco Seattle

Diem and Viet Nam policy discussions amid rising attacks

A U S spokesman said Diem and Kennedy mission head reviewed general proposals for President Kennedy as Taylor returns to Washington. The Socialist Union in the National Assembly urged sending American troops to South Viet Nam, signaling possible mood change. Viet Cong attacks intensify. U S and ARVN struggle to cope.

U.S Kennedy Save Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson

Three Vehicle Wreck on Rt 11 Ends With No Injuries

A 2:15 p.m. three vehicle collision on Rt 11 near Winchester involved a 1959 GMC driven by Charles Wenner Ford tractor-trailer operated by Maurice Lee Naill. No injuries were reported and damage totaled about 200 dollars to the car. the northbound cars soured after a passing maneuver.

Allen Winchester Charles Wenner Maurice Lee Naill Sharp St Moore Rt. 11

Bold Thief Steals Two Revolvers and Cuffs

A bold thief stole two .38 caliber revolvers and two sets of handcuffs from patrolmen at the East 35th Street station in New York City. The theft occurred Monday, raising concerns about the security of police equipment.

New York East 35Th Street

Power pole falls injure passenger in jeep

A power pole collapsed onto a jeep carrying Maj. Gen. Chang Shu-Kung on Monday night. The general was pronounced dead this morning.

Taipei Poucete Shik Chang Shu- Kung

Often Mispronounced Artiste Pronunciation Guide

A brief note explains the correct pronunciation of artiste as ahr-teest with emphasis on the second syllable. It contrasts common mispronunciations and offers a practical tip for speakers.

Artiste

Lakeside Tavern Entered and Loot Recovered

Burglars entered the Lakeside Tavern last night and stole money goods and a jukebox or bowling machine. Frederick County authorities recovered the money from a safe and investigators pursue suspects.

Lakeside Tavern Frederick County

Clarke Legion Hosts Seventh District Fall Conference

Henry L. Lam department commander of the American Legion will speak at the Seventh District Legion Fall Conference in Berryville on November 5 with a full day program. Rev. C F Manuel district chaplain leads devotions at 10 a.m. Leland Broadwater will give the welcome and Mayor Henry V Blosser will chair the business meeting.

Berryville Henry L. Lam American Legion C. F. Manuel Legion Leland Broadstater Henry V. Blosser

Fallout worries rise after Soviet big bomb test

Nobel chemist Harold Urey warned fallout will reach the United States and be unpleasant though not critical. Officials said levels could be higher than before, requiring readiness for exposure assessment and corrective actions. The report notes a second underwater blast, a Polaris test from a submarine, a Soviet defense claim, and a Tass statement of a 7500 mile multi stage rocket.

New York Harold C. Urey United States Urey U.S Soviet Union Washington U.S. Navy Atlantic Cape Canaver Tass U.S.S.R Central Pacific Senate Democratic Mike Mansfield Montana Clinton P. Anderson D-N.m Parlia Norway Owa U.N

Six Sentenced In City and County Courts

In city and county cases, defendants faced varied sentences. Homer Jackson Nicholson pleaded guilty to a check issue of unknown amount. James Roberts faced two counts with pre-sentence reports. Randolph Larrick and others had counsel appointed. In circuit court James Gilbert Fincham was found guilty on three charges and given 24 months with mixed concurrent and consecutive terms. John Flicke received three forgery counts with one year each, probation after December 1, and restitution plus $700 costs.

James Roberts White Roberts Homer Jackson Nicholson Kern Motor Company Randolph Larrick Danny Wines Wines James Gilbert Fincham State Farm Paul Hammack Willard Spencer Ashley Hartmut W. Doerwaldt John Flicke John F. Edwards

Merchants Hear Plans For Winchester Parking And Parade

The Winchester Merchants Association met at the George Washington Hotel with Ben Belchie and MR PIZZANO re-elected. They discussed using extra parking lots near the central shopping district, cleaning rear areas, improving lighting, and making Loudoun Street two way. Robert Pullen chaired the event committee and James R Wilkins led the traffic and parking report.

Pizzano Shen Val Music Co Pennsylvania Winchester George Washington Hotel Robert Pullen Association James R. Wilkins Indian Alley

Parking and traffic concerns prompt business district plan

The merchants association adopts a resolution urging banks in the business district to keep at least one office open during evening hours to aid shoppers and alleviate parking and traffic problems.

No News Conference Incomplete Sugar Rule Report

AP synthesis notes unclear text about press granulated sugar affecting medical guidance and a recipe mention of brown sugar. The fragment lacks identifiable people or organizations and does not present a complete event.

Auction Listings Highlight Virginia and West Virginia Goods

A dense sales directory lists multiple auctions across Virginia and West Virginia including household goods farm equipment livestock machinery and real estate. Notable locations include Winchester Stephens City Charles Town near Charlottesville and Berryville with auctioneers B O Brumback Paul E Miller Jr J L Todd and others handling items from tractors to pickup trucks and rifle equipment.

Denny's Joseph M Myrtle Paul Wise Stephens City B. O. Brumback James B. Kemp Court House Charles Town W. Va Paul E. Miller, Jr Henry H. Whiting Winchester Airport Speedway, Inc Speedway Frederick Co Clint Haines Rio Minnie Sencindiver N. Loudoun Snt Winchester Charles R. Duvall Virginia Hereford Association Pantops Farms Charlottesville Owen Thomas Iti John Komsa Mt. Falls Road Swan Lakes J. L. Todd Auction Co Denny’s Commission AUC Orndorff and Cole Robert K. Woltz J. Randolph Larrick Frederick County Court House Frederick County Carl Martin Massie Home Place North End

Rainfall figures show uneven totals across months

The 1961 rainfall data lists October total minus 1.84 inches and year to date totals for multiple months. Figures include August 3.88, November 12.25, December 2.30 and other values, reflecting above and below average patterns and a general uneven distribution.

Dee Bee

Reverend Edmund Soper Renowned Wesleyan President Dies

The Rev Dr Edmund Davidson Soper longtime Wesleyan University president from 1998 to 1998 and Methodist minister, born in Tokyo to missionary parents, taught at several colleges. He was a prominent church leader and scholar.

Evanston, II Edmund Davidson Soper Wesleyan ‘University Tokyo

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Anderson Service Ralph L. Smith Mr. Marion Anderson Smalts Diem Ones Funeral Home, Inc Loudoun Sr Standard Oil New Jrsey Texaco Amerada U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Union Carbide Ford General Motors Studebaker-Packard Consolidated Edison Lorillard American Lock Exchange Orel Llles Plumbing & Hsating Clarke Legion Russia Crider & Shockey Plies Ben Belchie Wilkins Paper Mill Road Press Aore Lincoln Glidden Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Commission New Legion Clinton Westinghouse Hardwick Crosley P.S Orndorff & Cole United States District Court For Western District of Virginia Winchester Airport Speedway. Incorporated Winchester Airport Speedway, Incorporated Shawnee District Virginia Kermit Batt
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