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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals James A Williams of Berryville

James Andrew Williams died at 7 40 yesterday morning at his Berryville home. He was born in Berryville to the late Robert and Mary M Williams and had lived in New Haven Connecticut for 22 years as a custodian at Yale University before returning to Berryville. Surviving are his wife Hattie Adams Williams and five nieces. a son Donald C Williams died in 1942. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with Rev Reynell Perkins. burial in Milton Valley Hook. The body lies at Griffith Funeral Home Capon Bridge awaiting placement in church one hour before service. Pallbearers named.

James Andrew Williams Berryville Mr. Williams Robert Mary M Williams Newaven Conn Yale University Wimin Hattie Adams Williams Donald C. Williams John H. Enders Reynell Perkins Milton Valey

Roomsburg Rites Set For Late West Virginia Farmer

Joseph F Roomsburg 80 of the Bridge West Virginia died Saturday night at Hillcrest Nursing Home where he had been a patient since May 15 He was born October 16 1881 in Hampshire County son of George and Martha Roomsburg retired farmer and member of the Central Methodist Church Loom West Virginia Survived by wife Ada M Moreland Roomsburg two daughters Mrs John LaFollette Gore and Mrs John Whitacre Cold Stream six grandchildren one brother John Roomsburg Pleasant Dale and one sister Mrs Sally Shelley Delray Preceded in death by two daughters Mrs Carl Miller and Miss Lillian Roomsburg Services tomorrow at 2 PM EST at Fairview Lutheran Church with Rev J F Omps and Rev Walter conducting

Joseph F. Roomsburg Thn Bridge W.va Hillcrest Nurs Img Mr. Roomsburg Hampshire County W. Va George and Martha Stewart Roomsburg Roomsburg Central Methodist Ee John LaFollette Gore John Whitacre Cold Stream John Roomsburg Pleasant Dale Sally Shelley Delray Carl Miller Lillian Roomsburg Fairview Lutheran Church J. F. Omps Walter

Denny Mary Elizabeth Mayme Denny Dies at 86

Lt. Mary Elizabeth Mayme Denny U S Army Nurse ret 86 died in McGuire Veterans Hospital Richmond after ten weeks hospitalized She was born January 21 1876 at White Post daughter of John Marshall and Laura Denny A veteran member of the Episcopal Church and Calvary Episcopal Front Royal She will be buried in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City with pallbearers Dorsey Carrier Lawrence Grove Ronald Fisher Robert Colley Howard White Joseph A Howard

Mary Elizabeth Mayme) Denny U.S. Army McGuire Veterans Hospital Richmond Miss Denny White Post John Marshall Laura Man Denny Ter Eelaeber The Episcopal Church Uneler Geee Ge Keeion Robert Carrier James Denny Washington Walter Denny Charles Denny Detroit Mich Harry Denny Front Royal William Denny Stover Funeral Home Frederick G. Webber Calvary Episcopal Church Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City Dorsey Carrier Lawrence Grove Ronald Fisher Robert Colley Howard White Joseph A. Howard

Funeral service for James Markham Marshall

James Markham Marshall 71 of Marshall was killed in a Fauquier County traffic crash Saturday. A funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Leeds Episcopal Church Hume with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow Frances Stanback, a son James Markham Marshall Jr., three grandchildren, and Jean L. Caillouet and Peyton Marshall of Winchester.

James Markham Marshall Marshall Fauquer County Leeds Episcopal Church Hume Church Cemetery Frances Stanback Stephens City James Markham Marshall, Jr Jean L. Caillouet Peyton Marshall Winchester

Local Soldier Charged in Unlawful Car Use

Winchester soldier Franklin Randolph Bryson, 21, was arrested by state police for unauthorized use of a car owned by Eugene Comer of Shenandoah on August 31. The vehicle was recovered four days later in Arlington after Comer received a distant call. An accomplice held at Ft. Meade, Md., faces charges in the unlawful use of the car.

Luray Winchester Franklin Randolph Bryson Bryson Eugene Comer Shenandoah Comer Arlington R. M. Dodson Ft. Meade, Md

Senators Debate Rules and Cuba Resolutions in House

Senators request will be taken up under rules permitting greater debate and amendments. Meanwhile, the House Foreign Affairs Committee considers resolutions on Cuba.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Cuba

Critical after crash at Winchester Speedway injures spectators

Two of seven spectators hurt when a race car crashed through a fence at Winchester Speedway Friday remained in critical condition at Memorial Hospital. Irvan Frank Dixon and Stephen Arthur Golightly, both named, suffered severe injuries. Cecil Rosenberry also in serious condition with back injuries. Roland Turner was reported good, while others were treated and released. Additional incidents include Neal C. Jackson treated for head and shoulder injuries after a separate collision, John Ritter charged with hit and run following a pole strike, and a four vehicle wreck at Valley Ave and Jefferson St with heavy damage.

Winchester Speedway Memorial Hospital Irvan Frank Dixon Leesburg Stephen Arthur Golightly Rt. 1 Winchester Cecil Rosenberry Star Rt Front Royal Roland P. Turner Round Hill Neal C. Jackson N. Kent St L. S. Dunn Warren Fogle John F. LaFollette Berryville John Ritter Rt. 628 Middle Road C. D. Taylor Ritter Paper Mill Road L. Kagan J. W. Detrick Valley Ave Jefferson St

Indictments Allege Auto Larceny Burglary and More

Naugle held in White Plains New York. Marion Edward Young charged with auto larceny on August 17 for stealing a car owned by Jimmy R. Young. John E. Davis charged with passing a bad check for 114.31 on August 13. Other indictments include Howard Gordon Malone for indecent exposure on April 21 Charles R. Jenkins larceny of goods valued at 329.52 on June 29 John Calvin Newcome shooting at and into a motor vehicle on July 4 Paul J. Wymer indicted on breaking and entering and larceny for the August 12 burglary of a garage owned by Ventrin Fox and theft of a power drill.

Naugle White Plains N.Y Marion Edward Young Young Jimmy R. Young John E. Davis Howard Gordon Malone Charles R. Jenkins John Calvin Newcome Paul J. Wymer Wymer Ventrin Fox

Federal judge denies county entry in school desegregation suit

The county of U.S. filed to join as an interested party with the parents of Negro children in a desegregation case but was denied by a federal district judge. In related actions when the government participates it acts as a friend of the court rather than a direct party.

Sabin Polio Vaccine Use Halted in Virginia

Virginia health officials halt use of live oral Sabin vaccine in Damascus and surrounding areas replacing it with Type I and II doses. The move follows a U S Public Health Service recommendation after reports of polio cases linked to the vaccine. Fairfax County program postponed amid safety concerns, with 80 percent participation needed to eradicate the virus.

Richmond State Department of Health Damascus Health Department U. S. Public Health Service Washington Health Service Fairfax County Medical Society Washington County J. B. Birch Washington and Smyth Bristol Virginia Fairfax County The County Medical Society Fairfax Donald S. Thorn Society Thorn

Calf Roping and Rodeo Draw Loudoun County Crowds

The Godfrey Rodeo sponsored by the Izaak Walton League drew about 10 000 gross with 6 000 net in Loudoun County. Contest events included calf roping bulldogging saddle bronco and bull riding with riders from North Carolina to Colorado. Winners included Calvin Wagoner Bud Kidd Marion England Doc Younger Wilkie Steadman Charles Hoover Tommy Doughtie Archi Sparrow and others with proceeds split between the League Boy Scouts and 4 H programs.

Southeast Southeast Rodeo Association North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Georgia Florida Calvin Wagoner Trinity N. C Bud Kidd Wilkie Steadman Charles Hoove Billie Stewart Charles Hoover Godfrey Tommy Doughtie Mr. Godfrey Jodie Mike Law Sam Paylor Little Lassie Archi- Sparrow League Boy Scouts of Loudoun County 4-H Loudoun

Moose Lodge Marks 16th Year Celebration in Winchester

The Winchester Lodge No. 1283 Loyal Order of Moose celebrated 16 years of organization at the Moose Home in a joint meeting with the Women of the Moose Chapter. Governor Keller Nichols and Mrs. Nichols were honored as part of the event.

Winchester Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Home Moose Chapter Keller Nichols Nichols Sol Marcus Charles Town W. Va Mooseheart International Order of Moose Dorothy Lillis Strasburg Lodge No Marcus John Handshew Martinsburg Alex Unger

Astronaut Qualifications for Final Selection

Candidates must be jet test pilots or military test pilots with experimental flight test status, from NASA or aerospace industries, or graduates of military test pilot schools. A degree in physical or biological sciences or engineering is required. U.S. citizenship, under 35 years old, height 6 feet or less, and a recommendation from their organization are necessary.

NASA U.S

Police Seek Stolen 1961-62 Light Blue Olds Sedan

Winchester police hunt for a light blue 1961-62 Oldsmobile sedan stolen from 614 Tennyson Ave between 10 30 Saturday and 6 00 yesterday. The car with Virginia plate 785 406 had keys in it. one car remains missing while another recovered.

Winchester J. H. Yost, Sr Tennyson Ave Virginia William L. Harris, Jr Gibbons St Fairmont Ave

Winchester area sales directory listings September auctions

A digest of farm and household auctions in Virginia and Maryland. listings include Greenmount dairy cattle and equipment. Long Street Baker Property furniture and goods. Denny’s Commission Auction. Winchester Feeders sale. Piney Branch Farm Holstein cattle. Flatlick Farm Holstein cattle. Buckhorn Lane improved lot. and Dave Crawford tractor and vehicles. Auctioneers include John B Merryman W D Orndorff Fli Hugh Ownby and others.

Charles J. Miller Greenmount John B. Merryman Mary Bruce Longstreet Old Baker Berryville Charles R. Duvall Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc N. Va Jenkins Piney Branch Farm Herndon Hugh Ownby Auction Co Margie Ann Dick Ned Sutphin Flatlick Farm Chantilly W. Hugh Ownby Auction Co Henry H. Whiting Frederick County Court House Buckhorn Lane Middletown Dave Crawford W. D. Orndorff

Five Day Weather Forecast With Cooler Start

The forecast calls for temperatures in the 60s today with rain ending early tonight and a low of 55 to 60. Tuesday brings mostly sunny and warmer conditions. Wednesday and Thursday are fair and warm with a return to cooler air later in the week. showers are possible Friday or Saturday.

Rainfall totals and averages for the period noted

Rainfall data cover the past 48 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today with July and September readings. September to date shows 1.92 inches, 1962 total 29.72 inches, and the 49 year average annual rainfall is 36.86 inches. Monthly averages across 49 years range from 2.11 inches in February to 3.90 inches in August.

Disjointed Clues Spark A Sparse Reference List

A fragmented set of items names places books and authors. Entries include Sweden The Song of Solomon Scaauie Elizabeth Barrett Browning U S Mainland and geographic notes about Montana Idaho and the Snake River. The list also mentions American Indian and non-sweet.

Sweden Young Elizabeth Barrett Browning U.S. Mainland Montana Ida Snake River Idaho Oregon

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