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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries In Winchester Obituary Notices September 1968

Obituary notices for Travers Maddox Welsh 84 of 403 S Cameron St Winchester who died Saturday at Manuel Rest Home Hillsboro born October 11 1883 in Rappahannock County survived by four children seven grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren funeral services held at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with burial at Meade Memorial Churchyard White Post Also Mrs Lucy Beckham Leavell 60 near Bluemont died Friday born October 1907 Culpeper County survived by husband two brothers funeral at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville cremation to follow Also Paul E resident of Oxon Run Maryland died September 12 survived by wife Laura Sanford two daughters and multiple siblings funeral held at Robert E Wilhelm Funeral Home burial Fort Lincoln Cemetery John Allan Lewis infant son of James A and Charlotte Clowser Lewis died Sunday Winchester Memorial Hospital survivors include parents and grandparents graveside service Tuesday Mt Olive Cemetery Hayfield Virginia Also Mrs Ella Miley Wardensville Wardensville WV died this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital arrangements incomplete body at Loy Funeral Home Wardensville.

Travers Maddox Welsh S. Cameron St Winchester Manuel Rest Home Hillsboro Mr. Welsh Rappahannock County Jacob R Martha L. Costlow Welsh Ella Snapp Lavinia Welsh Loretta Welsh Raymond Welsh Elwood Welsh Lucy Beckham Leavell Bluemont Mrs. Leavell Culpeper County Stanley S Lucy Borst Beckham John Leavell Charles Manning Beckham King George Stanley S. Beckham, Jr Stafford County John H. Enders Berryville David Cammack Paul E Oxon Run Maryland Laura Sanford Richard Luke Newport News Ivan Kline Della Ritter Edith Hewlet Portsmouth Gladys Ruppenthal Hancock Robert E. Wilhelm Funeral Home Fort Lincoln Cemetery John Allan Lewis James A Charlotte Clowser Lewis Morningside Drive Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarence Lewis Route 3 Charles Clowser Hayfield James R. Jackson Mt. Olive Cemetery Virginia Jones Funeral Home Ella Miley Wardensville W. Va Loy

Navy to release six Air Reserve squadrons after Pueblo incident

Washington AP reports six Naval Air Reserve squadrons totaling about 600 personnel will be deactivated in the near future following North Korea's seizure of the USS Pueblo. This follows another Navy move to early release 30,000 sailors from two year active duty tours in a reserve program.

Washington Naval Air Reserve North Korea Uss Pueblo Pentagon Navy

Socialists Gain Support Amid Czech Crisis and Youth Confidence

An estimated 89 percent of eligible voters backed Socialists as past nonvoters turned out. The Czech crisis boosted support for the governing party, drawing votes from the Communist faction. Premier Tage Erlander cited regaining youth confidence as crucial for the future.

Tage Erlander Sweden

Hog Receipts And Prices Edged Higher In Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia markets report for week ending Sept 13 1968 shows hog receipts up 18.9 percent with prices broadly higher. Veal down 8.5 percent but mostly higher prices. lambs 18.2 percent lower with mostly lower prices. Slaughter and feeder cattle up about 6 percent with mixed to lower cattle prices. Prime lambs and no. 2 yellow corn figures also noted. prices varied by grade and weight across hogs cattle and grain markets. The Northern Virginia area.

Northern Virginia D. R. Lohr Virginia Department of Agriculture Virginia

Stable Fire Destroys Harold Cadmus Property

A stable on Harold Cadmus Jr. on Merriman's Lane near his home burned early today, Round Hill firemen said. Cadmus estimated about 6000 dollars in losses including three saddles and harnesses. stock had been removed a week earlier, no injuries reported. Firefighters worked about two hours to control the blaze. Gainesboro firemen reported a brush fire on Camps Farm along Route 522 with no major damage.

Harold Cadmus, Jr Merriman’s Cadmus Round Hill Gainesboro Camps Farm

Nigerian and Biafran Forces Battle for Owerri

Nigerian and Biafran troops clash in heavy fighting around Owerri one of the last major towns still controlled by Biafra. Reports say stiff resistance from secessionist forces and high casualties on both sides as civilians flee toward Umuahia. Colonel Adekunle signaled continued push toward Owerri amid the crisis.

Lagos Nigeria Owerri Port Harcourt Umuahia Benjamin Adekunle Owerrt

Kilby Indicted in Son’s Fatal Shooting

Clarence Houston Kilby 59 of Stephens City was indicted by a Frederick County Circuit Court grand jury on murder for the July 25 fatal shooting of his 17 year old son William at the family home following a family argument. The indictment was among seven true bills against five accused persons.

Clarence Houston Kilby Stephens City Frederick County William Kilby

Flooded Tonbridge residents aided by army relief crews

Residents of Tonbridge in Kent thread a flooded main street after weekend gales and torrential rain. The army has been deployed to assist rescue and relief as the area endures its worst floods in 15 years.

Tonbridge London Ron Kent

Massachusetts and Washington politicians face election contrasts

Kennedy, former Democratic Gov Endicott Peabody, and four Massachusetts congressmen have no opposition. In Washington, Senator Warren Magnuson and seven U.S. representatives show varied matchups with opposition or none in the upcoming election.

Endicott Peabody Massachusetts Washington Warren G. Magnuson U.S

Weather Today Forecast Rainfall

Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with low 55 to 60 and high in the lower 80s. Wednesday will be cloudy and warm with a chance of showers. Five day temperatures average above normal with highs 76 to 84 and lows 56 to 62. Rainfall expected one half to one inch mainly as showers. Noons show today’s high 80 and low 50. Past rainfall figures listed for prior years and monthly averages.

Winchester Skies Outline Daily Sun Times and Moon Rise

The Winchester sky notes show today’s sunset at 7:20 p.m. The sunrise is at 6:56 a.m. tomorrow. The moon rises at 1:23 a.m. This brief forecast records the daily celestial timings.

Senate expected to vote on Fortas confirmation amid filibuster fears

The Senate faces a near certain filibuster by Republicans and Southern Democrats over Fortas elevation. Leaders doubt enough votes exist to end debate and allow a final decision. Sen. Dirksen warned 50 senators would oppose cloture, while Sen. Baker cited growing opposition before month end. Fortas chances of confirmation appear about 50 50.

Fortas Johnson Executive Department Everett M. Dirksen Senate Dirksen Howard H. Baker Jr R-Tenn Walls John W. Rosen Re-Berger & Co., Inc Hugh ’ Scott Merce St Beaus Pennsylvania

Demonstration Remarks Highlighted by Police Intelligence Chief

Thomas J. Lyons of the Chicago Police Department intelligence division described four organizers as having a history of major disruptions. He cited months of underground press reports of planned disruption at the narrator’s event, labeling the visitors as hard core radicals with aims to disrupt the convention paralyze the city and discredit government by discrediting the police. The program showed little of the violence that occurred August 28 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.

Thomas J. Lyons Chicago Police Department Lyons Conrad Hilton Hotel

Wall coverings make over any surface easy

Today many materials such as vinyl wood tile and carpet can be applied to walls with durable finishes that resist wear. New and old walls benefit from improved methods and washable vinyl offers a self adhesive option requiring only scissors and imagination.

Helpful Hint on Preparing Wood Surfaces Before Caulking

The notice states that all new wood surfaces must be primed with linseed oil or varnish before caulking will adhere effectively. It emphasizes proper surface treatment to ensure adhesion.

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Evening Star Mrs Paul E. Sanford John Allen Lewis Mrs. Ellla Miley Jones Funeral Home, Inc Omds General Hone Loudoun Street the Order Air Reserve West Virginia Blue Ridge Turkey Courtesy of Sport Center W. Boscawen St Hunters Dave Fahnestock Ed Burch Prom U.S. Weather Bureau ESSA Mississippi Valley Appalachians Gulf States Central Plains Pacific Northwest Northern Rockies Plains States Kennedy Louis XIV Basilia Interstate Commerce Commission Lion’s Club Bernard F. Groves BRO Glaize Cameron St DAN CN Cmr UUST the Weather Today Winchester Skies Daley TA Ae Has Leon Henry Mgr Paint & Howe Dept N. Cameron St
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