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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1968

Page

2

Funeral Service For T Arthur Grim In Stephens City

A funeral service for 88 year old T Arthur Grim of Stephens City who died Tuesday in Winchester Memorial Hospital was held at 1 30 this afternoon at Stephens City United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were David C Petrie Lynn H Comer Wade H Guard Sr Emmett L Scot horn E W Welsh and Harry S Ritenour Burial followed at Greenhill Cemetery Stephens City.

T. Arthur Grim Stephens City Winchester Memorial Hospital Stephens City United Methodist Church Warren L. Reeves David C, Petrie Lynn H, Comer Wade H. Guard, Sr Emmett L, Scothorn E.W. Welsh Harry S. Ritenour Greenhill Cemetery

Eisele Promoted In Air Force After Apollo 7 Flight

President Johnson approved the promotion of astronaut N F Eisele to lieutenant colonel, maintaining the policy of promoting space fliers after a first mission. Eisele previously held major rank. Mrs. Fleta Alice Glover, 88, widow of Alfred R. Glover, died in Weyers Cave Virginia, after long residence there. She leaves daughters Elizabeth Long and Margaret Bowman, sons Theodore, Joy, A R, Boyd M., and Russell Glover, plus 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral plans are incomplete.

Washington Johnson N F. Eisele Air Force Eisele Fleta Alice Glover Alfred R. Glover Weyers Cave Esan Virginia Hattie Romans Baltimore

Mrs. Ina Fries 84 Dies in Washington Hospital

Mrs. Ina Bell Fries 84 of Hartford Hills Md died yesterday at Morris Cafritz Memorial Hospital Washington. Born March 13 1884 in Frederick County she was daughter of the late James Matthew and Mary Ellen Miller Boyce. Surviving son Holmes Edwin Fries Hartford Hills three grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and three brothers. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday Omps Funeral Home burial Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.

Myrtle Anderson Anderson Ave Winchester Anderson Gore Elmer G Rosa Giffin Fletcher Walter O. Anderson First Brethren Church Women’s Missionary Council Garland R. Anderson Luray Pauline A. Mason Juanita F. Massey James E. Anderson Holmes Fletcher Zerman Larrick Audrey Shenk Giles Fletcher Mitchell Fletcher Washington Beulah Ankrom Akron Ohio Jones Funeral Home Ina Bell Fries Oxford Drive Hartford Hills Morris Cafritz Fries Frederick County James Matthew Mary Ellen Miller Boyce First United Methodist Church Turner G. Fries Boyd B. Fries Holmes Edwin Fries Nora Terault Murion Hockenberry Carlisle Freeman C. Boyce Lloyd Boyce Clarence Boyce Omps Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery

Wallace Draws Big Crowd in Civic Center Rally

Wallace spoke to 50 to 100 student protesters in the gallery who walked out at times amid chants and applause. He defended his campaign against hecklers, praised the American flag, and gave local touches while making only a brief nod to running mate Curtis LeMay before heading to New York for a Madison Square Garden appearance.

Civic Center Wallace Taylor Sister Jasper Ala Mona and Lisa Nixon Alabama Air Force Curtis LeMay LeMay Wallace-LeMay Durham N. C New York Madison Square Garden

East battleground shrinks Nixon edge in Gallup poll

Gallup reports Nixon leads Humphrey by 5 points in a 12 state East region clarifying the electoral impact of possible Wallace votes. The survey conducted Oct 3–12 surveyed 820 East voters. States listed include New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and others with 149 electoral votes at stake.

New York Times Service Princeton Humphrey Richard Nixon Gallup East Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont West Virginia

Wallace Vote Is Wasted Says Thurmond

Sen. Strom Thurmond told about 2,000 Georgia listeners that Wallace votes help Humphrey win. He said Wallace has no national chance but could throw the election to the House, where Humphrey has best odds, and predicted Nixon would win six Southern states while Wallace carries the rest.

Statesboro Wallace Strom Thurmond Georgia George C. Wallace Richard M. Nixon Thurmond Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey South Carolina Nixon Virginia North Carolina Florida Texas Tennessee

Five Hurt In Virginia Private Plane Crash

A private plane with five aboard crashed at Hopewell Airport injuring all occupants. They were taken to Hopewell Hospital with conditions not yet known. The Prince George County Sheriff’s Department reported the crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. No identities or full details were immediately available.

Hopewell Hopewell Hospital Prince George County

Contract Approved for Tod Starke on Doris Day Show

Ted Starke at 6 will earn $5,200 annually for acting in the Doris Day show with options of $850 per picture or $11,050 in year five. Superior Court Judge Robert A. Wenke approved the contract on Wednesday. Twenty percent of Tod’s earnings must be placed in U.S. government bonds until he turns 21. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Starke. Tod is an inspector for an aircraft manufacturer.

inUs Angeles Ted Starke Superior Court Robert A. Wenke Tod U.S David W. Starke Starke

Tricia Nixon Named Azalea Festival Queen at Norfolk

Tricia Nixon 22 daughter of presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon will reign as queen of the 16th International Azalea Festival in Norfolk Virginia from April 23 to 27. The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce publicity director Jack Pillsbury announced the selection.

Washington Tricia Nixon Richard M. Nixon Norfolk Jack Pillsbury Norfolk Chamber of Commerce

Gleason Sues For Divorce In Manhattan Court

Comedian Jackie Gleason files suit in Manhattan Supreme Court for divorce from Genevieve Gleason after a 1954 separation that left custody of their two daughters with Mrs Gleason.

New York Jackie Gleason Manhattan Supreme Court Genevieve Gleason

Weather Elsewhere Feature by The Associated Press

A concise weather digest from around the globe reports conditions in several regions with temperature ranges and brief forecasts. Regional notes cover coastal, inland, and storm activity, noting notable anomalies and upcoming patterns.

Virginian Receives Third Heart Transplant in Five-Hour Surgery

In Richmond the Medical College of Virginia performed its third heart transplant and the 66th worldwide, lasting about five hours. Paulette Johnson, 19, of Petersburg, Virginia, survived the operation begun around 8 10 p.m. Wednesday for a congenital defect. donor details were not released.

Richmond, Va Medical College of Virginia Paulette Johnson Petersburg Virginia Miss Johnson MCV Joseph G. Klett Orange Louis B. Russell Jr Indianapolis Ind

Week of Vietnam War casualties marked by low totals

Casualties last week were the lowest in months with 132 government troops killed in South Vietnam and 1,243 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed, the smallest since late 1967. DMZ fighting involved U S and South Vietnamese forces driving enemy bunkers after B52 strikes, while allied casualties totaled three South Vietnamese dead and 27 wounded with three U S Marines wounded. Allied forces also repelled an ambush near Hue as air power planned further strikes against North Vietnam. Marine reconnaissance plane was shot down near Da Nang, killing both crew.

U.S Hue 101St Airborne Division Ca Mau South Vietnam North Vietnam Panhandle U.S. Marine A Nang

Weather outlook for Virginia with rain ending tonight

Forecast calls for rain ending early tonight with partial clearing and colder air. Friday mostly sunny with highs in the 60s, cooler Saturday with clouds and a chance of rain. Past 24 hours rain total none. October rainfall to date 2.76 inches. 1968 year to date 28.71 inches. Historical monthly and annual rainfall figures provided.

Expensive Parking Ticket Sting Leads to Arrest in DC

Police recount the case of Seymour Baden of Silver Spring accused of 83 parking violations totaling 1083 dollars. A DC judge set bail at 2500 dollars, the highest in months, after stakeout and arrest near his home.

Washington District of Columbia Silver Spring Stymour Baden Edward A. Beard

Wall Street Mixed Moves on Heavy Trading Before Weekend

Wall Street opened with irregular trading as blue chips weakened while the Dow dipped about 4 points. Gains outnumbered losses on the NYSE in heavy volume amid caution over peace talks and a potential federal credit move, with big blocks driven by demand for planes from West Germany and mixed auto stocks.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street McDonnell Douglas Lockheed West Germany Chrysler General Motors Ford Polaroid United Air Lines Standard Indiana Zenith General Foods Eastman Kodak General Deere American Motors Woolworth United Fruit Associated Press American Stock Exchange Atlas Consolidated Mining Airlift International Aserve Oil & Gas Marinduque Mining Wishire’ Oil Erie Forge

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