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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Elijah Richard 89

Elijah Richard 89 native of Frederick Md died in Mt. Airy Maryland. Born March 8 1872 at Mt Falls he was survived by his wife two daughters stepdaughters a son a brother eighteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral at Mountain View Methodist Church Mt Falls tomorrow at 3 p.m. with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Elijah Richard Frederick Mt. , Md Mt. Falls William Henry Mary Elizabeth Keffer Richard Richard Sarah Elizabeth Crabill Mary Orndorff Brill Aron Russell Silver S| ‘S Ella Mumaw Conrad Mickison Walter Hook Burila Francis Billy Tommy Richard Cumberland Eugene Richards Riverdale Harry Glynn

Funeral services scheduled for three individuals

Funeral services announced for Mr. R. Henry Seal Tuesday at 1 30 p m DST at Jones Funeral Home. Mr Edwin T Snider Sr Tuesday at 3 30 p m DST at Jones Funeral Home. Mrs Annie Lee Wood Tuesday at 2 00 p m EST Clifton Forge Virginia. Jones Funeral Home Inc.

R. Henry Seal Edwin T. Snider, Sr Jones Funeral Home Annie Lee Wood Clifton Forge Virginia

Death Notice for Clarke L Cooper in Shenandoah Valley

Clarke L Cooper 36 of Woodstock died Saturday night at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. He served in World War II with the 29th Division and was married to Mary Roush Unger of Woodstock. Survived by wife, mother Lena Love Rathey, two children Mary Jane and Brenda Joyce, seven siblings, funeral Monday at 2 30 p m at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with military rites at Shenandoah Memorial Park Winchester.

Hayfield Lena Love Rathey Clark Leslie Cooper Mary Roush Unger Woodstock Mary Jane Brenda Joyce Cooper Ruth Frances Hills Hagerstown Gladys Bell Martz Bluemont Dorothy Love Fincham Shirley Ann McFall Winchester Calvin Coolidge Cooper Charles Bagne Cooper Albin Kenneth Iden Cooper John H. Enders Berryville Ray W. Brendle Marvin Chapel Shenandoah Memorial Park Elders Funeral Home

Mrs Washington 87 Dies in Berryville at Winchester Hospital

Mrs. Rachel Washington of Berryville, 87, died Saturday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Clarke County to Daniel and Sophia Fletcher Williams, she outlived husband George Washington. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958 to live with daughters, and to White Post later. Services set for 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Church with burial in the churchyard.

Rachel Washington Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarke County Daniel Sophia Fletcher Williams George Washington

Funeral for Robert Henry Seal Set Tomorrow at 1 30

The funeral service for Robert Henry Seal of 2229 Paper Mill Road will be conducted by Rev. Ronald S. Clark tomorrow at 1 30 p.m. at the local church.

Robert Henry Seal Paper Mill Road Ronald S. Clark

Miss America Maria Fletcher Begins Year-Long Reign

North Carolina native Maria Beale Fletcher begins her year as Miss America after winning over 54 contestants in Atlantic City. The Asheville dancer, 19, will spend months choosing wardrobe and fulfilling duties with a $10,000 scholarship and about $75,000 in appearance fees.

North Carolina New York The Maria Beale Fletcher Rockettes Asheville Atlantic City N.J Fletcher Miss Fletcher Charles Beale Fletcher Maria Pasadena Playhouse California Air Force Association Philadelphia Margaret Bonnie Walter

Jones Funeral Home Burial Service Update

Burial will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Pallbearers include J. M. Steck, Preston Conner, Woodrow Whetzel, Forrest Wesson, Roy Dellinger and J. Thomas Boyd. Friends and relatives may call at the Jones Funeral Home.

Jones Funeral Home Shenandoah Memorial Park J. M. Steck Preston Conner Woodrow Whetzel Forrest Wesson Roy Dellinger J. Thomas Boyd

Obituary of Mrs Annie Lee Wood 71 Clifton Forge

Annie Lee Wood 71 of 804 Woodland Ave died Sunday at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Scottsville to John and Mary Burgess she was widow of Gratton Wood and member of Calvary Baptist Church and Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Survived by daughter Virginia Farrar of Winchester six siblings and one grandchild. Service by Rev John Kinzie tomorrow at 2 p.m. Knicely Funeral Home Clifton Forge with burial in Clifton Forge Cemetery.

Annie Lee Wood Woodland Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Joseph Burgess Alfred Burgess Clarence Burgess H. C. Kelly C. T. Bourne Clifton Forge Mary Faulkner Scottsville Jones Funeral Knicely John Kinzie

Funeral service for David McAllister Kater held

The funeral for David McAllister Kater of 712 S. Cameron St. was conducted this afternoon by Rev. Jacob W. Mast at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Harold D. Patterson, William C. Perry, John L. Kater, Philip L. Reed, James Clevenger, and Adrien Timbro Bua. The service was in Mount Hebron.

David McAllister Kater S. Cameron St Jacob W. Mast Jones Funeral Home Harold D., Patton William C. Perry John L. Kater Philip Leslie Eed James Clevenger Adrién Timbroo Bua Mount Hebron

Minor Kitchen Fire at 207 Kent Street Damages None

A short circuit in an electric stove wiring at 207 Kent Street caused a minor fire on Saturday at 6 20 p m. No damage was reported to the Chamberlin family home owned by Jesse J Pugh. Reuss and Friendship fire crews responded to the alarm.

Kent St Chamberlin Jesse J. Pugh Reuss Friendship

Car Crashes Reported In Three Area Maltings

A string of traffic mishaps described by state troopers and city officers included a two car collision on Route 50 near Berryville injuring two drivers, a rear end crash on Route 340 near Coleman Florida, and a left turn collision at Gerrard Street and Loudoun Street with damage totals ranging from 10 to 200 dollars.

Rt. 340 Berryville L. W. Waters David Shelton Coleman, Fla Donald Ray White Summit Point W. Va Gerrard S. Loudoun Sts Alvin Johnson Allen P. Carter National Ave Loudoun St Justin Cyrus Kelchner, Sr Rt. 4 Gerrard St

Satellite Exhibit Opens at Ft Belvoir Fairgrounds

The 57th Ordnance Detachment explosive disposal unit brought a satellite display to the fort. A bus parked on the armored yard hosted the exhibits this afternoon. The fair also features an English Horse Show Wednesday at 4 p.m., a Western Horse Show Thursday at 7 p.m., and a 4-H judging contest Friday.

57Th Ordnance Detachment Ft. Belvoir Armory

E T Snider obituary details Winchester family ties

E T Snider of Winchester dies leaving wife, one son Edwin T Snider Jr, seven siblings, two grandchildren. Services conducted by Rev Jacob W Mast at Jones Funeral Home and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery with Elks Lodge at graveside. Pallbearers listed.

Edwin T. Snider, Jr Winchester W. Benton Snider, Jr Katherine Robertson Elise Yost Charles Snider James Snider George Snider Upton Snider Mount Hebron Cemetery Elks Lodge Service

Horse show pony class scheduled Friday evening

At 1 30 p m a horse show is listed with a pony class and a Friday 7 p m start noted for the event.

Man Charged After Arrest In Cleaning Co Building

Joseph Wilson Whitlock 26 of Kernstown arrested here yesterday evening on breaking and entering charges. He was held on $1,000 bond after a 6:35 p.m. arrest by Officer Alvin Johnson at the Cleaning Co. building. A prior entry attempt was reported at the southeast corner of Loudoun and Cliffords Streets at 3:40 p.m.

Joseph Wilson Whitlock Kernstown Cleaning Co Alvin Johnson Whitlock Winchester Loudoun Cliffords St

Shenandoah Valley Auction Listings and Real Estate Sale Dates

A sequence of auction notices and real estate sales across Shenandoah and nearby counties. Listings include addresses in Woodstock, Winchester, Berryville, and Frederick with dates September 12 to September 30. Items cover Holstein cattle, farm machinery, furniture, and household goods.

William A Woodstock Shenandoah County Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Edward J. Wojciechouowski York Road Sparks Station Carroll Road Monkton Maryland Merryman John J. Wanner Long Green Headleys Auction R. R. Hottel T. T. Smallwood Purcellville N. Va Charles R. Duvall Clay Sales, Inc Frederick R. J. Horner Sarah Warner Edgar Warner W. D. Orndorff Farmers Livestock Exchange

Weather outlook for Virginia and Winchester shows heat then cooling

The forecast describes a hot Tuesday with scattered showers and a cooler Wednesday, then warming later in the week. Extended Sept readings predict temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal, with about one inch of rain possible Thursday or Friday.

Payeas Virginia Winchester

Attempted crime report noted by two men

Fragmentary text describes an attempted act by two individuals described as Negroes with minimal details available. The scant wording provides no names, location, or outcomes.

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Bangor Logs

The record shows rainfall to date at 2.50 inches for 1961 and 90.81 inches for the year. Monthly averages over the past 48 years are listed from January to December, with values ranging from 2.04 inches in February to 3.96 inches in August.

Mesmaggen Bangor Tone Mf Thament

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Snider Clarke M. Richards Mt. Rainer Walter Melvin Richard Cumberland, Md Robert Garrison Othniel Richard Water Othniel Richard, Jr Wardensville Malley Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home, Inc Tee Agee Snellings N. Braddock Weyerhaeus F.H.A John W Rosenberger & Co., Inc Commerce St. MO Clarke L. Cooper Clark Lynwood Cooper Rt. 1 Shenandoah Memorial Hospi Mrs. Washington Seal Service Haines E. Cork St Crider & Shockey RT. 7 Dick Bond Mrs. Gratton Wood Kater E. Piccadilly St Gore Gerald F. Rice Monongah E. T. Snider Eagles, Aerie No Jones Furnal Home Gibson Baker Warren Eddy George W. Branner Edwin C. Yost Raymond W. Baker J. William Hollis Perry B. Wright J. v. Arthur, Sr Jones Private Investigation Uniformed Guards& Patrol Service Michael Green Associates Martinsburg Pike Footers Cleaners Drug Fair W. Amherst Associated Press Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Les Louisville Memphis Pittsburgh & Glidden Paints Glaize N. Cameron St Frederick County Millwood Ave Perry Engineering Co., Inc Loudoun Street Priva’ Park
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