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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

2

Obituary notice for Floyd Light Adams in Frederick County

Floyd Light Adams born January 11, 1900 in Frederick County died after 18 months of ill health. He worked for Philadelphia Felt Co. in Philadelphia and was a World War II MP veteran. He belonged to Woodmen of the World and Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survived by his wife and three siblings, the family will receive friends at Omps Funeral Home Friday evening. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Philadelphia Felt Co Philadelphia Woodmen of the World Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church Frederick County Floyd Katie Light Adams Elmer Adams Gettysburg Minnie Adams Mary Kurillo Oxnard al If Omps Funeral

Stephens City Summer Home Break In Reported

A summer home near Stephens City was broken into this week. Muriel Brown of Maryland owns the residence. An electric clock and a radio were stolen. Deputy Renner noted it was the third similar break in eight weeks and suspects likely juveniles. A Smithsonian paper cites Coleman J. Goin on amphibians closing open water as spawn habitat.

Stephens City Osborne Renner Muriel Brown Maryland Renner Smithsonian Institution Coleman J. Goin University of Florida

Soblen Inquest Adjourned to October 4 in London

An inquest into the death of Dr. Robert A. Soblen was adjourned to Oct. 4 after a brief session in London. Detective Supt. James Mackay of Scotland Yard said inquiries continue into how Soblen obtained his lethal barbiturate dose to avoid deportation for wartime spying for the Russians. Soblen died at Hillingdon Hospital after a brain hemorrhage and convulsions in a drug induced coma. Scotland Yard hinted charges may follow, including abetting death by own action, with a possible 14 year maximum sentence.

London Robert A. Soblen James Mackay Scotland Yard Soblen United States Hillingdon Hospital C. B. Barnes

Senate Debates Cuba Policy Actions and Monroe Doctrine Pledges

Senate debates Cuba policy with amendments proposing troop use against worldwide Communist aggression. Prouty seeks authority to act worldwide and Miller and Bush push Monroe Doctrine enforcement and Red domination end goals. McNamara to testify on reserve call up. State Dept investigates anti Castro gun attack claim on three Cuban vessels.

Phere Winston L. Prouty R-Vt Prouty Cuba Jack R. Miller Iowa Fidel Castro Prescott Bush R-Conn Congress United States House Robert S. McNamara Armed Services Committee Pentagon Berlin State Department

Berryville Firemen Save Own Power Plant

Berryville Fire Co. rushed to a gasoline generator at Clarke County High School field after boosters borrowed the unit for a broadcasting booth. The unit and a truck owned by Billy White burned. firefighters used water and carbon dioxide to suppress the flames with limited damage. The plant is believed repairable. Shawnee Fire Co. assisted at Weems Lane to tackle a dash fire in a car, disconnecting the battery and dousing smoldering wires.

John H. Enders Fire Co Berryville Clarke County Esman Billy White Shawnee Fire Co Weems’ Lane

Rat Week Begins at Shenandoah College and Conservatory

Freshmen girls at Shenandoah College and Shenandoah Conservatory of Music began Rat Week with beanies and ties in a ceremony led by the Y cabinet. Jack Petruzzi of Smethport and Sandra Marchi of Front Royal supervised the pledge to wear the symbols as campus representatives. The length of wear will depend on a tug of war across the campus lagoon. date of the contest is pending.

Shenandoah College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music

Officials estimate $60,000 for authentic exhibit gear

The article notes a projected total of about $60,000 for an exhibit with all equipment expected to be authentic. A 500 bed evacuation hospital will be provided by the Baltimore Ar- appears in the continuation.

Baltimore

Local farm auctions listed for September dates

A condensed sales directory lists multiple auctions across Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania from September 13 to 21. Items include Holstein cattle dairy equipment real estate and household goods with auctioneers and locations such as Chambersburg Marion Hamilton Jeffersonton Middletown Berryville and Herndon.

T.B. and Bang’s Hampshire Massey Ferguson International John Deere Papee McCormick New Holland Greenmount Manchester Hampstead Canning Factory Ralph W. Horst Chambersburg Marion Long Green Headley’s Auctions Leonard C Bowman Hamilton Burton & Son Jeffersonton Hugh Ownby Auction Co Henry H. Whiting Frederick County Court House Middletown Tues Charles J. Miller John B. Merryman Mary Bruce Long Old Baker Berryville Acme Charles R. Duvall Winchester Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc N. Va Livestock Producers Assoc., Inc Fred Stine Sale Mer Jenkins Piney Branch Farm Herndon Hugh Ownby

Rainfall Outlook and Weather Details

Rainfall report shows none in last 24 hours. Weekend forecast calls for fair, warm conditions with temperatures in the 60s. Sun and moon times listed with a September rainfall total and long term averages for 49 years.

Georgia Senatorial Bid Seen Favoring Sanders

Georgia politics loom as Talmadge seeks a second term while Vinson, House leader since 1914, appears headed for a Sanders victory even under the unit system voided in April for city-voter discrimination. Sanders, a lawyer from Augusta, is a Baptist family man.

Tion. Talmadge Vinson Washington Sanders East Georgia Augusta

Goldwater criticizes 150000 reserve callup and Monroe Doctrine role

Senator Goldwater urged President Kennedy to seek unlimited callup authority rather than 150000 reserves. He argued the move would not scare Khrushchev and supported an amendment to show Congress is not timid. He favored backing the Monroe Doctrine and noted a Cuba clarification. He also discussed his 1964 candidacy. Separately, a Civil War reenactment and the Hills of Glory outdoor spectacle drew crowds in Maryland, with a 1000 strong cast at Hagerstown and Frederick County events.

Byrd Airport Goldwater Arizona Kennedy Khruschev Khrushchev Congress Cuba Washington Frederick Counties Municipal Stadium Hagersown

Fair plan and dairy herd at Ft Collier Farms Winchester

The report highlights senior calves at Ft Collier Farms Winchester under Jerry Windle with other fair winners to be published. It lists English Horse Show results from last night across classes I to V with riders and horses named, plus judges and officials: Jack Prestage judge, Eddie Shokes chairman, Mrs Ruby Wingfield secretary.

Ft. Collier Farms Winchester Jerry Windle Christine Ginger Eddie Shokes Johnson Sassafras Michael Bruce Shamrock Haven Leslie Magerfield Peggy Stinnett Frankie Matthew McHale Flicka Jimmy Campbell Rainbow Gail Headley Little Boy Scotch Worth Ann Woore Starlight Carol Richards Black Pepper Rex Mermaid Gloria Goodman Susan Shokes Jack Prestage Ruby Wingfield

Kennedy Gains Feel for Space Capsule Flight to Aid Budget

JFK tours a Houston center to study Apollo operations and the three man capsule with astronaut Deke Slayton. The trip aims to inform his 1963-64 space budget proposal as he predicts rising space expenditures beyond 5.4 billion dollars.

Kennedy Houston Center Donald Deke) Slayton

Quiz Answers Revealed in Historic Trivia List

The catalog lists items including James Whistler and Mount Vesuvius as correct answers. It features themes such as the number eleven, Verona, and malaria, with a humorous note about Jonah, Noah, and a final line about Augustus Caesar and ears.

James Whistler Mt. Vesuvious Eleven Verona Jonah Noah Augustus Caesar Ears White

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