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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Gather for Local Residents

Charles G Wilson of 545 N Lau reat suffered a heart attack leaving a wife Victoria and four children April Michael Kirk and Ross plus his mother Belle Henderson of Stockton Calif. Funeral plans are incomplete. William Judson Silman of Clarke County died Sunday in Martinsburg W Va with funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville led by Rev Paul Reiter pallbearers Glenn Silman Burwell McCormick Charles Jenkins Wade Scott Pete Cornwell Edward Weir burial in Old Bethel Church graveyard. Dorothy Virginia Williams born Oct 38 1914 in Woodstock daughter of Preston W Scott and late Fleeta M Scott. survived by brothers Robert Pittsburgh PA Preston Scott Jr and Rev John G Scott Woodstock. Louis Scott Woodstock Harry Scott Washington ODessa Turner Winchester Della Scott Rosa Fields Woodstock Rebecca Ruffin Washington Emma Mayner Germany. Funeral arrangements incomplete. The is at Dellinger Funeral Home Woodstock.

Victoria Wilson April Michael Kirk Ross Belle Henderson Stockton Calif William Judson Silman Clarke County Newton D. Baker Martinsburg W. Va John H. Enders Berryville Paul Reiter Charles Town Glenn Silman Burwell McCormick Charles Jenkins Wade Scott Pete Cornwell Edward Weir Old Bethel Church Williams Woodstock Preston W. Scott Fleeta M. Scott Robert Scott Pittsburgh Preston Scott, Jr John G. Scott Louis Scott Harry Scott Washington Odessa Turner Winchester Della Scott Rosa Fields Rebecca Ruffin Emma Mayner Germany Dellinger Funeral Home

Death of Lee Hobbs in Clinton NC

Word reached here of the death of Lee Hobbs last night in Clinton North Carolina. His wife Mrs Fannie Hobbs of Clinton survives as do four children Mrs Riley Loy of this city Mrs Blanche of North Carolina Mrs Mildred Lindsey of Newport News and Pete Hobbs of Clinton with two grandchildren.

Lee Hobbs Clinton N.C Fannie Hobbs Riley Loy City Blanche Mildred Lindsey Newport News Pete Hobbs

Funeral service for Edwin Asher Bayliss Sr.

Edwin Asher Bayliss Sr of Berryville died Monday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. A funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 30 p m at John H Ends Funeral Home with Rev Roy E Neff officiating. Burial is at Shenandoah Memorial Park Winchester pallbearers named Weaver Welch Richard Knight Woodrow Cornwell Beverly Buckner Eustace Jackson and Philip Kirk.

Edwin Asher Bayliss, Sr Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital John H. Enders Roy E. Neff Marvin Chapel Methodist Church Shenandoah Memorial Park Winchester Weaver Welch Richard Knight Woodrow Cornwell Beverly Buckner Eustace Jackson Philip Kirk

Marsellus Anderson Dies at 82 in Local Home

Marsellus Zell Anderson 82 died this morning at Crest Nursing Home after an illness. A lifelong resident, he belonged to the Friendship Fire Company and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 824. He was the last surviving immediate family member. Funeral services by Dr. E T Clark Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Jones Home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Marsellus “Zell” Anderson Ea Crest Mason Friendship Fire Company Order of Eagles Aerie Marion H. Anderson Bee & Sehhien E. T. Clark Jones Mount Hebron

Seabright Service Held For Harry M Seabright

A funeral service for Harry M Seabright who died Sunday night at his home was held this afternoon at 2 30 p m at Omps Funeral Home with Rev John A Baden officiating Pallbearers included George Branner Ralph Frye Charles Schutte Charles Stuart Dr E C Stuart Jr and William Neardenburg The graveside service was conducted by the Masonic Lodge AF AM No 21 and burial took place at Mount Hebron Cemetery

Harry M. Seabright Omps John A. Baden George Branner Ralph Frye Charles Schutte Charles Stuart E. C. Stuart, Jr William Neardenburg Masonic Lodge AF & AM No. 21 Mount Hebron Cemtery

Payroll Stolen Near London Bank in Broad Daylight

Two robbers knocked down a payroll messenger outside a London bank and grabbed a bag containing 3,000 pounds about $8,400. The heist occurred on Monday as the delivery was being made.

London

India Seeks Modern Infantry Weapons in War Strain

Nehru signals war footing as India accelerates arms import plans. Two planeloads of rapid fire weapons arrive from Britain with Canada promising support while discussions with France linger. Rhodesia criticizes Britain for delaying help to curb Chinese aggression.

U.K Menon United States Thie Skenen Red China Britain Canada France

High Altitude Nuclear Test Set for Johnston Island

The United States plans to explode a high altitude nuclear warhead above Johnston Island in the Pacific tonight unless weather or technical problems intervene. If successful, it would be the fourth of eight tests since April 25, with officials not confirming if it ends the Pacific test series.

Honolulu United States Johnston Island Pacific

Earth Tremors Rattle Avellino Area in Italy

Earth tremors shook Avellino and surrounding areas for several seconds on Monday sending residents into the streets in alarm. No one was reported hurt and authorities began Upping safety checks in the region.

Avellino Italy

Italian oil czar Enrico Mattei dies in plane crash

Enrico Mattei age 56 Italy’s government oil czar died in a private plane crash along with two other men. William McHale Rome bureau chief for Time magazine and pilot Emerio Berutzzi were also killed.

Milan Italy Enrico Mattei Mattei National Hydrocarbon Authority William McHale Time Magazine Rome Emerio Berutzzi

George M Adams, Syndicate Founder, Dies at 84

George Matthew Adams, 84, founder and owner of the George Matthew Adams newspaper syndicate, died Sunday after a long illness. The service currently supplies content to more than 100 newspapers. He was born in Saline, Michigan.

NEW York George Matthew Adams Saline Mich

Weather Today in Virginia Gives Cloudy Skies and Rain Tonight

Mostly cloudy with occasional rain tonight. Low temperatures near freezing. Tomorrow, variable cloudiness with chances of showers, then fair and colder on Thursday. Weather outlook highlights cool feel and brisk winds.

Virginia

Stonewall Ruritan corn crop picked and plans ahead

Members of the Stonewall District Ruritan Club reported the corn crop was harvested on Irvin Cather’s farm north of Winchester. Cather agreed to let the club use the field again next year. The Southern States Cooperative planned a fertilizer demonstration on two acres today and will supply corn for planting next year. The Raritan Club schedules its monthly meeting at Stonewall School at 7 p.m. and the Board of Directors will meet at Joseph Joliffe’s home tomorrow night at 7:30.

Stonewall District Ruritan Club Irvin Cather Winchester Cather Southern States Cooperative of Winchester Cather Farm Raritan Club Stonewall Joseph Jolliffe

Rainfall Totals For October And Year To Date

Rainfall measured through 8 30 a m shows October rainfall at 1 17 inches to date 31 68 inches for the year The 49 year average is 36 06 inches yearly and monthly averages are listed from January to December with values such as January 2 42 February 2 11 March 2 96 April 3 17 May 3 81 June 3 83 July 3 87 August 3 90 September 2 67 October 3 22 November 2 28 and December 2 40 inches.

GOP Candidates Rally on Racial Strife in Alabama

In Alabama, GOP hopefuls push a Kennedy era racial crisis as the hinge of midterm victories. They press Democrats on federal marshals at Ole Miss and cite past federal troop use, while Democrats counter with Eisenhower history. James D. Martin seeks Senate against Lister Hill, as Republicans field write-in options for eight House seats amid redistricting gaps.

Congress U.S University of Mississippi James Meredith Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Little Rock Ark Montgomery County Committee U.S. Senate Alabama House Kennedy Ole Miss Justice Department Bullock Macon Montgomery Freedom Rider Gadsden James D. Martin Lister Hill Martin State Supreme Court GOP

Thant Visits Cuba Amid Nuclear Crisis De-Escalation Hopes

Thant travels to Cuba at Castro's invitation as Khrushchev softens stance on missile bases. Kennedy reportedly authorized conveying a pledge not to invade Cuba, with a U.N. inspection plan discussed by a delegation including Raul Primelles Omar Loutfi and Hernano Ravares de Sa. Observers foresee blockade relief if mission succeeds.

U.S Thant Kennedy Castro Cuba United Nations U.N Khrushchev Raul Primelles Omar Loutfi United Arab Republic Hernano Ravares de Sa Brazil Loutsi

Citizens Discuss Civil Defense Shelters See Fears and Support

Local residents including Elizabeth Dinkle John Boyd and Jack Fretwell weigh Civil Defense shelter programs. They urge a coordinated city county plan with volunteers and a central shelter to protect the community from missile risk and ensure equal access to safety.

Elizabeth Dinkle Academy Circle Washington John Boyd National Ave Jack W. Fretwell Jefferson

Winchester area sales directory auctions listed on dates

A sequence of auction notices and sales in Winchester and nearby areas from late October to mid November. Items include household goods furniture farm equipment cattle real estate and estate sales. Auctioneers include Charles R. Duvall Denny Cole Orndorff Cole Boyd Headley Jr. and Dennis Cole with locations on Frederick County Court House Patton's Warehouse and various rural sites.

G. G. Baker Patton’s Clark St Winchester Charles R. Duvall Denny’s Commission Orndorff & Cole I. L. Dehaven Albin Denny Cole Mary J. Evans Patterson Ave John McAttee Summers Farm Rippon W. Va Franklintown W. D. Orndorff Cain Cleaners Stephens City B. O. Brumback

Seismometer on Raner 5 Records Paper Wave Air Motion

The Raner 5 spacecraft carries an ultra sensitive seismometer that can detect the air motion caused by a sheet of typing paper waved two feet away.

Raner 5

Richmond geologist W H Vogelsang named VAPG president

A Rich monder, W. H. Vogelsang, was elected president of the Virginia Association of Professional Geologists at the group’s meeting in Roanoke on Saturday, succeeding A. U. Honkala of Richmond.

Roanoke AP Vogelsang A. U. Honkala Richmond

Satellite Launch Delayed To Wednesday At Cape Canaveral

Technical troubles forced a one day postponement of the flashing light geodetic satellite launch. The liftoff was rescheduled for 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cape Canaveral Florida according to AP reports.

Cape Canaveral Fla

Sudan Desert City Sees First Rain in 19 Years

Wadi Halfa in Sudan reports rainfall ending a 19 year drought, bringing relief to residents and sparking hopes for crops and water supply improvements. Local officials note the rare weather event and monitor potential flooding risks along the Nile corridor.

Wadi Halfa Sudan

Also Mentioned on This Page

M/Sgt. Henderson Charles G. Wilson Lau Silman Service D. V. Williams Dorothy Virginia Williams Linda Edward Martz Jones Funeral Home Herman Heltzel Mr. Marsellus Anderson Jones Funeral Home, Inc the Order OF the Golden Rule Ambulance Service Bayliss Service Marsellus Anderson Seabright Service Ones Funeral Home, Inc Loudoun ST Ites British Commonwealth Roy Welensky India Joint Task Force 8 CAZAR Stonewall Ruritan Free Trace Ala Mississippi Wheeling Goo KENT Minneapolis Shade Equipment CO Rt. 11 National Guard Associated Press Albany Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Chicago Denver Cleveland Des Moines Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Oklahoma City Omaha Stuart M McCormick’ Farmall’ Cub Farmall Cub N. Cameron Iam Jay Laize & Service N. Cameron St Kenneth Rubinson Denny’s Commission New American Legion John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce St
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