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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

2

Obituaries for Ellen G. Robinson and C. Earle Grove

Mrs Ellen G Robinson 72 wife of Edwin L Robinson of Siler Route died yesterday at her home She was a member of the Episcopal Church Survived by Oddhilden James Robinson Siler Route Albert G Robinson Mrs Edna G Kelley Philadelphia and George G Robinson Warminster Pa Burial in Leverington Cemetery Philadelphia The body taken from Omps Funeral Home to Turner Funeral Home Philadelphia final arrangements incomplete Grove Service funeral for C Earle Grove died Friday in Sibley Hospital Washington was held yesterday at Hines Funeral Home Washington with Rev Dr Latch Burial in Mt Carmel Cemetery Middletown Pallbearers Reginald Grove Carl Martin John Ambrose Lovell Grove Lester Branner Arthur Hansen Survived by wife Vera Grove 5600 River Road Washington D C and brother Raymond Grove Fairfax

Ellen G. Robinson Edwin L. Robinson Siler Episcopal Church Oddhilden James Robinson Albert G. Robinson Edna G. Kelley Philadelphia George G. Robinson Warminster Omps Turner Funeral Home Leverington Cemetery Grove C. Earle Grove Sibley Hospital Washington Hines Funeral Latch Methodist Church Mt. Carmel Cemetery Middletown Reginald Grove Carl Martin John Ambrose Lovell Grove Lester Branner Arthur Hansen Vera Grove 5600 River Road Washington, D. C Raymond Grove Fairfax

Obituary for Mrs. Ollie Irene Wiles of Washington

Funeral services were held this afternoon at Providence Chapel Clarke County for Mrs. Ollie Irene Wiles 59 of Washington with Rev H C South Jr officiating. Burial followed in the churchyard Pallbearers named Lonze Conner E B Fowler Robert Elsen Eddy Mercer and Fred Stickles Sisters mislisted in earlier article are Mrs Lillian Emmersley and Mrs Gilbert Fowler who survive

Ollie Irene Wiles Washington Providenice Chapel Clarke County H. C. South, Jr Lonze Conner E. B. Fowler Robert Elsen Eddy Mercer Fred Stickles Lillian Emmersley Gilbert Fowler

Carl W Purcell Dies After Heart Attack in Falls Church

Carl W. Purcell, 55, former day in a hospital in Falls Church after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Arbutus G. Combs, two sons, Robert Purcell of California and Theordore Purcell of

Carl W. Purcell Falls Church Arbutus G. Combs Robert Purcell California Theordore Purcell

Purcell Family Notices Burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park

Mary lands a daughter Dorothy Kerns of this city is mentioned with mother Margaret Kurtz of Falls Church father George Purcell of Florida and brother Paul G Purcell of Nebraska. The is resting at Ives Funeral Home in Arlington. Burial will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park here on Wednesday at 2 30 p.m.

Maryland Dorothy Kerns Margaret Kurtz Falls Church George Purcell Florida Paul G. Purcell Nebraska Ives Funeral Home Arlington Shenandoah Memorial Park

Clarke Clubs Discuss Use Of Grounds

Berryville group discussions among the Jaycees the Lions Club the Rotary Club and the Boyce Fire Dept on scheduling fund raising to avoid conflicts. The Raritan Club touts horseshow grounds as an ideal community site with shade water electricity shelter and ample parking. Representatives from local government and church groups were invited to shape policy to keep grounds closed during church hours and ensure wholesome events. The idea of improvements by service clubs including fire places picnic tables and landscaping was floated with a plan to reconvene after clubs discuss proposals.

Berryville Jaycees Lions Club Raritan Club Boyce Fire Leland Broadstater Charles P. Moncure Graham Dougherty

Wreck on Route 522 Injures DeHaven Child

State Trooper reports a two vehicle crash on Route 522 near the Warren County line at 12 10 p m. a 1956 Plymouth driven by Peggy Grady DeHaven slowed to turn while a 1954 Chevrolet pickup driven by Howard Clatterbuck struck from the rear. The 2 year old William H DeHaven Jr suffered dental injuries and received hospital and dental treatment.

William H. DeHaven George Mullins Warren County Peggy Grady DeHaven Route 2 Winchester Mullins Howard Clatterbuck Flint Hill Trosper Mullins Memorial Hospital

Calves Killed In Wreck Near Charles Town

A double decker tractor trailer carrying 144 calves overturned on Rt. 340 near Charles Town killing 16 calves. The crash caused two more collisions as calves roamed the highway. Driver Samuel Deem of Ronceverte swerved to avoid a stopped truck and was later charged with failure to keep his vehicle under control.

Charles Town Here Samuel Gray Deem Ronceverte Deem Rion Hall R. R. R. Truex Ben Magaha Richard James Strother Harpers Ferry Mary Ellen Eisner Hugh Lee Flannagan Salem Justice of the Peace R. E

Public health reassures on fallout from 50 megaton test

U S Public Health Service says fallout from 50 megaton blast and earlier tests should not reach levels of undue concern. Eisenhower and Truman weigh in on atmospheric testing danger as Dean Rusk and Willard Libby condemn Soviet actions. Nixon suggests resuming atmospheric tests to ensure security.

U.S. Public Health Service Dwight D. Eisenhower San Antonio Tex Eisenhower Harry S. Truman Chicago Pacific Rusk Honolulu Japan Willard Libby Atomic Energy Commission White House Richard M. Nixon Syracuse N.Y United States

Spice Glaze for Baked Ham with Pumpkin Pie Notes

A glaze for baked ham blends brown sugar and flour with pumpkin pie spice and a liquid to create a moistened glaze. Fruit juice or honey is suggested as the moistening liquid for a flavorful finish.

Bank wins regional history award for preservation efforts

Ben Belchie presents the Award of Merit of the American Association for State and Local History to J. H. Yost of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank. The bank earns the honor as one of seven in southeastern Virginia and 45 in the United States for outstanding local history preservation through publications and articles.

Ben Belchie Winchester Historical Society J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants Bank American Association For State Farmers and Merchants National Bank Southeastern Virginia United States Canada Bank

Stock Market Ed Morse Reports Spotty Early Rise

Selective demand gave a modest advance in moderate trading as the AP median share index rose .40 to 258.90 at noon with gains in steels tobacco drugs chemicals and aircraft while oils electronics and nonferrous metals showed mixed moves. The Dow rose 1.78 to 702.87 as IBM and TI retreated from recent gains and Republic Aviation announced a 2-for-1 split with higher earnings.

ED Morse AP Business News NEW York (Ap Associated Press Chrysler Republic Aviation Texas Instruments American Stock Exchange U.S

Two-Vehicle Crash Causes $50 Damages at Piccadilly Kent Intersection

A two-vehicle collision at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at Piccadilly and Kent Sts. caused $25 damage to each car. Carl Haines Furr of Middleburg drove a 1955 Buick. Alma C. Palmer of 346 National Ave. piloted a 1956 Pontiac. Furr attempted a right turn from the wrong lane, per Officer Warren Fogle.

Piccadilly Kent Sts Warren Fogle Carl Haines Furr Middlesburg Alma C. Palmer National Ave Fogle

Army Colonel Dies After Boat Propeller Attack

Col. Kurt N. Heyne 55 of Oxon Hill Maryland died in Alexandria Hospital after falling from his outboard motorboat into the Potomac and being slashed across the chest and chin by the boat propeller. Witnesses Joseph Parker and four friends aided him with artificial respiration before a tug guided emergency crews to the scene and an ambulance carried him to the hospital. He died about two hours after the incident.

Alexandria Potomac River Kurt N. Heyne Oxon Hill Joseph H. Parker Arlington, Va Heyne Parker

Catholic Schools Closed Tomorrow Feast Day Masses Scheduled

Sacred Heart Academy and Sacred Heart Kindergarten will close for All Saints Day. Masses are set for 7, 8 and 5:15 p.m. tomorrow in observance of the holy day of obligation.

Sacred Heart Academy Sacred Heart

Grain Price Quotes From Virginia Market Report

Virginia prices listed per bushel include No. 2 red winter wheat at 1.82 and No. 2 yellow shelled corn at 1.12, No. 2 white shelled corn at 1.22, No. 3 barley at 85 cents, No. 2 oats at 65 cents, and No. 2 yellow soybeans at 2.18.

Weather Summary for Today and Tomorrow

Variable cloudiness with a few showers possible tonight. Low temperatures 45 to 55 degrees. Wednesday looks fair and cooler with seasonal temperatures. Sunset 5 13 p.m. Sunrise 6 40 a.m. Moonrise 12 01 a.m. New Moon Nov 8. Rainfall totals show a dry period recently with October rainfall to date 1.84 inches.

Virginia

Jeep Recovered Five Hours After Theft Report

A 1947 Willys Jeep stolen from the A P parking area yesterday was found five hours later on Paris Mountain, 13 miles east of Winchester. State Trooper Donald A. Sheetz said the owner is Mrs. Roland S. White of 107 Euclid Ave.

Paris Mountain Winchester Donald A. Sheetz Roland S. White Euclid Ave

Western reacts to Soviet blast and Khrushchev threat

Shigesaburo Maeo calls the latest blast insanity while John Diefenbaker warns that if the U N vote against the Soviet strike fails to deter Khrushchev ordinary processes may not apply. Lester Pearson proposes Canada sponsor a UN resolution condemning the aggression against humanity.

Shigesaburo Maeo Liberal-Democratic Party John Diefenbaker Japan U. N Khrushchev Lester Pearson Canada Liberal Party Soviet Union

November Auctions and Estate Sales in Virginia and Maryland

A listings page for sales and auctions from Nov 1 to Nov 11 across Winchester, Staunton Verona Leesburg Berryville Damascus Shepherdstown Brucetown Stephens City and Frederick County. Cars, furniture, dairy herd, real estate and farm equipment are offered by Orndorff Cole J L Todd N Va Auction Co and others with multiple auction dates and locations.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers John Komsa Mt. Falls Road Swan Lakes J. L Todd Auction Co Rt. 7 Orndorff and Cole Hereford Association Staunton Verona Owen Thomas II John F. Hepner Rt. 637 Rt 7 Leesburg N. Va Robert K. Woltz J. Randolph Larrick Frederick County Court House Frederick County Charles R. Duvall Brooke Lee Damascus M Herefords Mgr Henry Shepherd Shepherdstown Shepherds Grade Belleview Farm Holstein & Guernsey Edward Ned) Morrow John T. Owen Clarke County Court House Taylor St Berryville Mary Whetzel Brucetown Charles R Duvall George G. Snarr, Jr Stephens City Chaeris R. Duvall

Civic League Executive Board Meeting Planned

The Women’s Civic League Executive Board will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Mrs Alva Richards on the Martinsburg Pike. Co hostess is Mrs Marshall Boyd. The text also lists a series of quiz answers and a note about Australian kangaroos described as nomadic mobs led by an old man.

Women's Civic League Alva Richards

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