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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1962

Page

2

Martinsburg man dies at 64 after illness

Raleigh Lee Hottle 64 of Route 1 Martinsburg died Sunday at home. He worked as an orchardist, then for S. L. Minghini & Son and most recently at the 3 M Plant in Middleway. He was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church and Mens Bible Class. Surviving are his wife Lena Shanholtz, a daughter Geraldine Garrett, two granddaughters Judith Ann and Patty Lee Garrett, a sister Ethel Havermale and three brothers Edward James and Samuel Hottle. Funeral 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Home Martinsburg by Charles Burial at Rosedale Cemetery.

Raleigh Lee Hottle Route 1 Martinsburg Warm S. L. Minghini & Son Middleway First Evangelical United Brethren Church Lena D. Shanholtz Frederick County Geraldine Garrett Judith Ann Patty Lee Garrett Ethel Havermale Cape Charles Edward Hottle James Hottle Samuel Hottle Baltimore Charles Rosedale Cemetery

Edward A Gordon 83 longtime orchardist dies near Stephens City

Edward A Gordon aged 83 died at his home near Stephens City after a long illness. Born February 2, 1879, he was the son of John Paul Gordon. Survived by his wife Hattie Ruth Semucker Gordon who died in 1952, four sons John F. Gordon of Charles Town WV, George W. Gordon of Stephens City, Loma K. Gordon and Carl L. Gordon of Washington, a daughter Louise B. Scott of Arlington, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Paul A. Gordon preceded him. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. EST in Riverview Cemetery conducted by Rev. H. M. Crim.

Edward Upton Gordon Stephens City Mr. Gordon John Paul Gordon Hattie Ruth Semucker Gordon John F. Gordon Charles Town W. Va George W. Gordon Loma K. Gordon Carl L. Gordon Washington Louise B. Scott Arlington Paul A. Gordon Riverview H. M. Crim

Death Notice for John C Derflinger in Front Royal

John C. Derflinger 40 died at his home 402 S Cameron St. He was born Jan 12 1922 in Warren County. Survived by widow Virgie. son James in Kansas. daughters Bonnie and Catherine both at home. four sisters Bertha Cameron Riverton Mrs John Sibert and Mrs Herbert Jolly all of this city and Mrs Blanche Miller Pennsylvania. two brothers Walter Riverton and Henry Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Friends may call Jones Funeral Home.

John Calvin Derflinger S. Cameron St Warren County Calvin ‘Owen Martha Grahan Derflinger Virgie Calvin Front Royal Derflinger United States James Calvin Derflinger Air Force Kansas Bonnie Ellen Derflinger Catherine Sue Derflinger Bertha Cameron Riverton John Sibert Herbert Jolly Blanche Miller Pennsylvania Walter Derflinger Henry Derflinger Jones Funeral Home

Han Dynasty Arts and Bronze Masterpieces

The Han dynasty lasted from 206 B C to 221 A D and expanded Chinese influence. Bronze objects, gilded and inlaid with gold and silver, represent the era's artistic achievements.

China

Fire damages property on Berryville Ave

A fire of undetermined origin damaged a brick home on Berryville Ave, mainly from smoke and water. Inspected by William N. Gochenour, the blaze started in a second floor closet at the Baker Meadows property, spread to the third floor, controlled quickly by three volunteer companies. No dollar loss estimated. A separate Saturday car fire on Amherst St destroyed wiring in a 1951 auto on a dealer lot, owned by Charles Ball of Winchester.

Berryville Ave William N. Godenour Gibson G. Baker B. J. Meadows Meadows Gochenour Reuss Sarah Zane South End Amherst St Charles Ball Winchester

Quarter Horse Show Added to Virginia State Fair

The State Fair of Virginia will add a quarter horse show when the 1962 fair opens September 21 in Richmond. About 150 horses are expected for the September 28 29 competition with purses in 19 classes. Registered horses compete for points toward a trophy donated by the American Quarter Horse Association. Unregistered horses may enter youth events.

Richmond Virginia American Quarter-Horse Association

Local motorists urged to drive safely on weekend

Traffic slowed on W. Boscawen Street as weekenders returned home while city programs and local groups promoted road safety. Jaycees offered coffee and treats at a Millwood Avenue rest stop, Mayor Claude Smalls urged daytime lights, and The Hoppers auto club staged first aid demos with the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad as part of a belt program for courteous driving.

Jaycees Millwood Ave Monay Claude Smalls The Hoppers Winchester

Weather Today and Outlook Forecast for Winchester Skies

Forecast calls for a low in the upper 60s tonight. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies with thundershowers and a high in the 80s. Thursday outlook shows showers. Sunset at 6 40 p m today and sunrise at 5 44 a m tomorrow.

Winchester

Unclear Rainfall Totals Reported for 1962 Season

Weather tally shows 72 hour rainfall of 0.96 inches, September total 0.96, and 1962 year-to-date 28.70 inches. Averages from 49 years of records are 36.86 inches annually with monthly breakdowns listed but partial and incomplete in text.

Syrian and Israeli border guards clash on Sea of Galilee

Syrian and Israeli border guards fought a one hour gun battle on the shore of the Sea of Galilee Monday. No casualties were reported.

Jerusalem Sea of Galilee

Rain Boosts Late Crops and Pastures After Dry Spell

County agents report 0.96 inch total rain at the Winchester Fruit Laboratory with prior washes. The rain is welcomed for alfalfa seeding and late vegetables, though farmers fear late timing. Beef cattle and sheep producers may avoid extended hay feeding due to improved pasture prospects.

Frymer Clarke County John Gerken Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory

Local Farm Auctions Scheduled Across Frederick and Clarke Counties

A sequence of farm and estate auctions listed for September in Virginia towns including White Post Berryville Winchester Herndon Jeffersonton Middletown Chantilly and more. Items feature Holstein cattle cattle and dairy equipment household goods real estate and county real estate with auctioneers Orndorff Cole Ownby Duvall Burton Boxwell and others.

W. R. Thompson Clarke County Court House Berryville Clarke County Real Estate W. D. Orndorff Jenkins Piney Branch Farm Herndon Hugh Ownby Auction Co F. L. Largent Frederick County Court House Winchester Parkins Mill Road Charles R Duvall L. S. Burton & Son Jeffersonton Henry H. Whiting Middletown Sat Margie Ann Dick Ned Sutphin Flatlick Farm Chantilly W. Hugh Ownby Auction Co

VPI to Open Wytheville Branch in 1963

Dr. T. Marshall Hahn president of Virginia Tech announced the Wytheville area branch college will open in fall 1963. The 1962 General Assembly authorized the two year college to operate under Virginia Tech sponsorship.

Wytheville T. Marshall Hahn Virginia Polytechnic Institute Wytheville Area V.P.I General Assembly

Stonewall Ruritan Club Meeting Notices

The Stonewall District Ruritan Club holds its regular monthly meeting at Stonewall School at 7 30 p m EST. The Board of Directors meets at Joseph B Jolliffe's home tomorrow at 7 30 p m EST.

Stonewall Ruritan Club Stonewall District Ruritan Club Stonewall School Joseph B. Jolliffe

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Gers John C. Derflinger Jones Funeral Home, Inc Florist le Haines E. Cork St Edward A. Gordon Woodland Ave Henry H. Whiting, Esq Rouss Avenue Winchester, Virginia Fic W. Boscawen St Ones Funeral Home, Inc Loudoun ST Amos Shayock White Post W. F Buddy) Artrip, Jr Denny’s Commission Orndorff & Cole H. Floyd Smith Port Republic Hugh Ownby Auction Co F. L. Largent, JR Frederick County Improvements Corp Charles R. Duvall Harry Lee Boxwell Walnut St Harrisonburg Central Business District County Court House George D. Conrad Oliver New Holland Chevrolet Dodge Victor F. Amos Shayock N. Cochester Circuit Court R. F. Cline Ralph P. Yount Robert K. Woltz Henry Krossman Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Employment Commission G. G. Baker Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Boston Denver Des Moines Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Angeles Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsbur Portland Ore St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle VPI Gainesboro Shade Equipment CO Glaize S&h N. Cameron St Denny’s Commission American Legion Philco P.S New Eyes For Short Hills New Jersey Loudoun Street
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