This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1962
Page
14
The Wood-Di Wilson Rehabilitation Center at Valley Fisheresville reports enrollment up to 429 in 1947. No new buildings were erected in its early years, but plans for major expansion include several new structures, following an Assembly study that favors campus construction over patching aging facilities.
Mr. Kelly shot a fox seen acting oddly and it was sent to the health office for rabies testing. The fox showed unusual behavior as it did not attempt to flee. In Front Royal, William Smeltzer, 25, of Stanley remained at large among 10 escapees from a convict farm near Bland. seven other prisoners were recaptured. Also in Front Royal, 27 Miss Warren County Fair contestants will vie in the beauty contest at Jaycee Fair grounds. Diane Rudy will crown the new queen with a $50 prize and a trip awarded to the winner.
Cattle trading steady to higher in Baltimore with steers 27.50 to 29.00 and heifers 24.00 to 25.25. cows and bulls 12.00 to 19.00. Barrows and gilts 19.85 to 20.00. New York stocks mixed with the Dow around 608.89 and utilities leading gains. Chicago hogs and cattle higher with slaughter steers up 25 to 75 and prime loads near 33.50. various weights of cattle and hogs priced across markets.
The Soviet Union declares its warning about retaliatory measures remains in force and may raise aggressive U S actions at the United Nations. It demands punishment of organizers of the flight and measures to prevent future airspace violations, signaling possible frontier safeguards if not addressed. Tass questions whether the move mirrors a prior Eisenhower era piracy and urges a clear U S explanation.
Rockingham County and Harrisonburg anticipate enrollments topping 12 000 with about 9 400 in county schools and 3 000 in city schools. Most growth expected in high schools where around 3 000 students will start classes. A total of 361 teachers operate in elementary and high schools.
A Weyers Cave tenant home on Harry Pence’s farm was destroyed by a weekend fire. Firefighters from the Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Co. arrived to find an unoccupied building already engulfed. They prevented the flames from spreading to nearby structures.
Clarke County School Supt George Burton expects rising enrollment at Clarke County High School with all teaching posts filled except the band director position. Warren and Rappahannock counties report similar enrollments as last year. The John Mosby Academy in Front Royal opens with about 1200 students and a new elementary wing welcomes grades one to four, with Mosby on half day.
An autopsy is scheduled today to determine the cause of death of John C. Derflinger 40 found dead yesterday in his apartment at 402 South Cameron Street. He died around 2 a.m. with diabetes a contributing condition and officials report no foul play suspected.
A. R. Dunning of Clarke County has been appointed finance chairman of the Robinson for Congress Committee. J. Kenneth Robinson announced the move. Dunning has served as GOP state treasurer and chairman and previously ran as the Republican candidate in 1956.
The Winchesterettes won first place at the Marshall Community Fair. Sandy Holbrook was named Miss Majorette. Bambi Lynn Clowser took second in the solo twirling division for ages five through eight. Sandy Peer won first in the nine through 12 group, and Donna Dick placed second in the 14 and over division.
The county agent's office reminds residents to enter exhibits or livestock in the Frederick County Agricultural Fair. Entries must be made at the National Guard Armory between 3:30 p.m. Tuesday September 11 and noon Wednesday September 12. Livestock must be on the fair grounds by 11 a.m. Wednesday with judging set for 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.