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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Broadly Reported in Clarke County Area

Mrs. Marion P Russell 53 of Loudoun Street died today in Winchester. Born in Clarke County she is survived by her mother and two brothers from Charles Town and Miami. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday at 1 PM DST at John H Enders Funeral Home. Mrs Grace A Hebuts of Peyton Street died yesterday born in Frederick County with brothers and sisters noted. Service will be at Funeral Home with burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Burial Park Winchester includes military rites at graveside for Rachel en County resident. Ebenzer Church White Post conducted service this afternoon by Rev Newton Turner with burial next to Ebenezer.

Marion P. Russell Loudoun St Win- Eig Clarke County Charles Town John F Louise Miami Russell John’ H. Enders Oe Ee. W. Holt Christ Epis Church Grace A. Hebuts Petyon St Frederick Counpr Charles Adams of Funeral Home G. Wemeldorf Mt. Hebron Cemetery Rachel Ebenezer Church White Post Newton Turner

Snider Service for Edwin T. Snider Sr. conducted

The funeral service for Edwin T. Snider Sr. of Pike was held this afternoon at Jones Church conducted by Rev. Jacob W. Mast. The ceremony followed his death on Sunday.

Edwin T. Snider, Sr Pike Jacob W. Mast Jones

Funeral service for Marvin Chapel attendee held in Shenandoah

A funeral service honoring Marvin Chapel attendee was held Saturday in Shenandoah. Local mourners gathered as family, friends, and church members paid respects at the ceremony.

Cannespees H. Vile Tha Erat Marvin Chapel Shenandoah

Nelson Lorenzo Rickard obituary in Clarke County

Nelson Lorenzo Rickard 54 died at home. Born in Page County son of Ulysses and Mattie Price Rickard. Husband of Evelyn Nesbitt Sowers. Step sons Kenneth Boyce and Charles Gant of Parris Island and sister Mrs Lottie Dulin of West Virginia. Plumbing and heating contractor in Clarke County. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Nelson Lorenzo Page County Ulysses Mattie Price Rickard H E Evelyn Nesbitt Sowers Kenneth Boyce Charles Gant Parris Island Lottie Dulin Antown W. Va Clarke County John Gkaay

Mrs Annie Herbert 81 Dies. Survivors Named

Annie Herbert 81 of Millwood dies Saturday morning after illness. Survived by daughters Mrs Victoria Wilson and Mrs Matilda Griffin of Philadelphia and foster daughter Mrs Bessie Payne of Boyce. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Guilfield Church Millwood conducted by Rev Isham Williams. Burial Love and Charity Cemetery Millwood.

Annie Herbert Rinere Te Ad Victoria Wilson Matilda Griffin Philadelphia Bessie Payne Boyce Guilfield Church Millwood Isham Williams Love and Charity Cemetery

Unemployment May Drop Below 4 Million

The Law Department analysis notes August saw high payrolls and nonfarm employment but 6.9 percent unemployment remains. Dr. Seymour Wolfbein cites 4,542,000 idle workers as a persistent hurdle, though signs point to improved job gains and a possible fall below 4 million by October.

Pure Warn Law Department Arthur J. Goldberg Seymour Wolfbein Som Ge Jae Isual Pecan

Sewell So Named Area Chairman For Heart Fund

Del Sewell of Winchester is named 1962 Heart Fund Campaign Area Chairman for Virginia's north central region. He will lead fund raising in Winchester and Clarke Frederick Loudoun Culpeper Rappahannock Warren Fauquier Shenandoah counties, appoint county chairs, and help plan campaigns. He is a longtime B M Chevrolet staffer and active in Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees leadership.

del Sewell Winchester Heart Fund Rhae W. Adams Virginia Beach Heart Virginia Sewell Clarke Frederick Loudoun Culpeper Rappahannock Wen Fauquier Shenandoah Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Civi. Club Federation Rocky Vale Swimming Club The Community Chest Winchester Evening Star

Bank Records Land Purchase at 23 N Loudoun St

Mrs. Rena E. Cooper reports the sale of the property at 23 N Loudoun St to Shenandoah Valley National Bank for 19000 dollars. The amount matches the final sale price and corrects a previously announced figure.

Rena E. Cooper N. Loudoun St Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Eisenhower Defends Berlin Policy in News Conference

President Eisenhower answered questions from new GOP congressmen about a State Department pamphlet Background Berlin 1961. He defended postwar German boundaries and said Allied forces might not have reached Berlin first, urging restraint in rhetoric toward Khrushchev.

Eisenhower White House State Department Berlin Congress Germany Yalta Khrushchev United States

Morse code operators shaped telegraph era across nations

In their heyday Morse code operators were indispensable in telegraph offices railroad stations and newspaper offices as well as at political conventions and the World Series.

Catholic Women Plan 500 Dinner At Sacred Heart Festival

Women of Sacred Heart Catholic Church expect 500 or more dinners at the annual fall festival held at the parish school on Rt. 50 West. The dinner features fried chicken and sides with tickets sold by Mrs. John Dunn at the school cafeteria 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, followed by a public auction.

Women of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Rt. 50 West

Cuba Tangles With Church After Havana Riots

Thousands attend funeral of Arnaldo Socorro as Castro regime faces questions of a tougher line against the church after anti- government protests. The protestors clash with police near the Church of Charity in Havana killing a teen and injuring others.

Havana Fidel Castro Arnaldo Socorro Revolucion Socorro Chuch of Charity Oast Lady of Charity Interior Minere Cuba Castro Radio Havana Workers Confederation

Reporter to Address Warren WOM at Chapter Night

Miss Rebecca Poe will address Chapter 1194 Women of the Moose in Front Royal tonight at 8 o clock. The executive committee meets at 7 30 at the Moose Home. The Northern Virginia Daily reports the event.

Rebecca Poe Women of the Moose Moose Miss Poe Northern Virginia

City Planing Commission to rule on park land sale for Rt 1 project

The City Planning Commission is expected to recommend to the City Council a decision on land taken by the Highway Department for Interstate Rt 1 construction. Winchester Recreation Commission rejects compensation for 24 acres of park land, valuing damages at 72994 dollars and urging park use be preserved. It argues encroachment should include equal land or fair reimbursement. Also, Stanley N. Collins will address the Council on Civil Defense matters and outline Winchester's role.

City Planning Commission Highway Department Winchester Recreation Commission Hi Ps Highway Department Lee Grant Stanley N. Collins Eputy Civil Defense Warrenton Council On Civil Defense Civil Defense Winchester U.S U.S. 11

Remind Members of JAA Meeting Tonight at War Memorial

Members of the Judges Athletic Association are reminded of a general membership meeting at the War Memorial Building tomorrow at 8 p.m. DST. A year in review covers the scholarship fund jerseys for the football team new committee chairs and Little League football.

Judges Athletic Association War Memorial Building Dst Handley Eddie Siebert Redskin

Lawrence on Radio Tonight and Astronomy Bible Talk

Warren Lawrence pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be interviewed tonight at 7 30 p m over WINC about Astronomy and the Bible He has long studied and researched the subject and will discuss its relation to scripture.

Warren Lawrence Seventh-day Adventist Church WINC Lawrence

Tornado slams Corpus Christi to Morgan City coast

A cyclone sweep from Corpus Christi to Morgan City ripped ashore on Matagorda Island after hours of wind and high tides. Port O Connor near Carla landfall was 99 percent destroyed with 1 000 residents evacuated. Two deaths were reported in the Olivia area Port O Connor sector. naval ships and Marines rushed to assist coastal cities.

Corpus Christi Morgan City Matagorda Island D. B. Halliburton Calhoun County Port O’connor Carla Olivia Shangri-La Antietam Compton Granard Francis Marion Marine Corps

Hospital Alumni Meeting at Winchester Memorial Hospital

The Winchester Memorial Hospital Alumni announce a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the hospital conference room. All members are urged to attend.

Winchester Memorial Hospital

Lions to Mercy Caravan Food Drive Assistance

Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars asks residents to donate food and clothing for the Lions Caravan. Donations should be delivered to 18 E. German Street before 9 p.m. today for delivery to the Lions Caravan.

E. Germain St Lions Caravan

Multiple Farm and Household Auctions Planned Around Winchester

In September and late September a series of auctions across the Winchester area lists Holstein cattle farm equipment furniture and real estate. Notable sales include Edward Wojciechowski farm herd and equipment John Barrett and Sons Manassas Holstein cattle and dairy gear and estate sale for Sarah Warner with real estate and household goods. Auctioneers include Orndorff Cole Haworth Duvall and others.

Denny's Commissee Winchester Canarl Electrical Appliances Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Edward J. Wojcieshowski Rt. 45 York Road Sparks Station Carroll Road Monkton Maryland Merryman Co John E. Barrett & Sons Manassas Stan Haworth Auction Co John J. Wanner Long Green Headleys Auction R. R Hottey T T. Smallwood Purcellville N. Va Auction Co. Sat., Sept. 16.10 Am. (Nst) - Mrs. Bellf .F. Stokes Leicester St Charles R Duvall Clay Sales, Inc Rt. 40 Frederick R. J. Horner Knoll Ridgeway Harry Horner, Jr Wed Clarence Kerns McCormick Farm Berryville W. D. Orndorff D&t Farmers Livestock Exchange N. Va Assoc., Inc Fred Stine A. W Archie) Jones Shawnee Ave West Virginia Blue Ridge Livestock Sales, Inc Charles Town W. Va Sarah Warner Edgar Warner Rt. 7

Weather Today and Week Outlook With Showers Possible

Partly cloudy today with scattered showers or storms in the north. Temperatures 67 to 73. Northern areas cooler. Rainfall totals show 1961 and monthly figures with several months listed. current rainfall to date 2.60, 90.81 for 1961, and other monthly tallies including February and September values.

Pickles Color Fix Noted During Processing

The text notes a fix to the bright green color of pickles during the presouring process. Dened and Bgs appear as OCR errors, with solution timing referenced.

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