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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries: Clyde Haymaker of Hayfield dies at 48

Clyde C Haymaker 48 of Hayfield died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a five month illness. Born March 21 1920 in Frederick County he was an engineer with the Winchester and Western Railroad for 32 years. Survived by wife Eva Virginia Kilham two children Barbara Armel and Clyde Eugene two grandchildren and brother James. Body at Omps Funeral Home with arrangements pending. Nellie Oates 77 of Delray West Virginia died in Hollow Manor Nursing Home Annandale. She was married to the late Mr Oates daughter of William and Hannah Evans Wolfe survived by two daughters Pauline Sullivan Estalene Clark one sister one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 30 p m at McKee Funeral Chapel Augusta West Virginia with burial Green Lane Cemetery Delray.

Clyde C. Haymaker Hayfield Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Haymaker Frederick County Emma McFarland Haymaker Clarence, C.haymaker Winchester and Western Railroad Eva Virginia Kilham Winchester Barbara Armel Clyde Eugene Haymaker Texas James Haymaker Omps Funeral Nellie Oates Del‘ay W.va Hollow Manor Annandale Oates William Hannah Evans Wolfe Pauline Sullivan Alexandria Mroe Estalene Clark Falls Church Estella Blosser Rio McKee Augusta Harley Myers Green Lane Delray

Fashion Show for Sisters Showcases Modern Nun Habits

In Chicago, over 200 Roman Catholic mothers superior attended a fashion show during a five day conference. Mundelein College students modeled nun habits in contemporary designs including short skirts two piece suits and bolero jackets. The event, staged by a nun apparel maker, highlighted a trend toward modern dress for sisters.

Chicago Mundelein College Nancy Williamson Carol Channing Miss Williamson

House Bill Lets Darden Reclaim $17,267 Tax Refund

The House passed a bill to permit former Virginia Governor Colgate W. Darden Jr. to recover 17,267 he claimed was overpaid in 1959. The measure would waive the three year limit on tax refund claims, despite Treasury opposition citing estate handling and potential precedent risk.

Washington House Colgate W. Darden Jr Virginia Watkins M. Abbitt D.va Senate Treasury Department Darden Pierre Samuel du Pont Darden Norfolk, Va White Pass House Judiciary Committee Pierre) Darden

Troops seize University of Mexico amid student protests

In Mexico City troops took over the autonomous University of Mexico to quell a dissident student movement ahead of the Olympics. Thousands surrounded the campus and arrestees were reported as violence remained minimal despite clashes over posters and strike activity.

Mexico City University of Mexico Studen Insurgentes

217 Killed In Vietnam Last Week

Saigon AP reports 217 Americans killed in action in Vietnam last week, with 1,485 wounded and 739 hospitalized. Enemy casualties totaled 2,484, while South Vietnamese losses reached 286 dead, 1,269 wounded and 37 missing. American totals now 27,921 dead and 92,022 wounded.

Saigon Vietnam U.S

Coronation Piece Becomes England’s Beloved Anthem

Sir Edward Elgar wrote Pomp and Circumstance for King Edward VI’s coronation. Laurence Housman provided the lyrics making Land of Hope and Glory a cherished England song.

Sir Edward Elgar Edward VI Laurence Housman England Land of Hope

Education conference wraps handley session with experts

In a continuing program at Handley High School, teachers from grade one to three and special education discussed developing oral language skills. Officials from the State Department of Education, including Mrs. Brumback and Miss Ellmore, spoke at the Elementary Education segments. After a noon break, sessions ran until 2 30 p.m. and a second general session followed at 2 45. A showing of Project Discovery closed the session before a planned end at 3 30 p.m. The event resumes tomorrow at 8 30 a.m. with a third general session led by Dr. Robert M. Wilson of the University of Maryland.

Vanny Elsie Brumback Iis Church Instruction Center Callie Shingleton State Department of Education Elizabeth Ellmore Handley High School Robert M. Wilson University of Maryland

Lawmakers clash over federal gun control proposals

House and Senate bills seek tighter gun rules with dealer licensing. The Senate proposes life imprisonment for violent federal crimes committed with a gun, while the House favors a range of mandatory sentences but stops short of life. Other provisions address mail order ammunition, nonresident sales, affidavits, and seven day delivery delays.

House Senate

Autogyro Seen Plane Of Future

Autogyro tested on a golf course in Newport Beach California signals a revival of a 40 year old flight principle for small aircraft. McCulloch Aircraft Corp plans mass production next year with 350 units and more than 100 already ordered. The craft costs less than the cheapest helicopter and could be used for commuting servicing sportsmen and business executives.

Newport Beach Calif McCulloch Aircraft Corp Lawrence C. Mattera el Segundo

Market Nudges Higher As GNP Outlook Lifts Stocks

Wall Street opened with gains as advances outpaced declines by about 240 issues. Trading was heavy after Commerce Department forecasts of a stronger third quarter GNP boosted investor sentiment. American Telephone rose on an opening block of 22,300 shares at 521? and later moved.

New York Commerce Department American Telephone

Tadpoles Hatch Quickly but Toads Reach Maturity Slowly

Tadpoles hatch in a few days and metamorphose in one to three months while a young toad takes two to three years to reach maturity.

Weather forecast for Winchester Virginia

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with highs from 74 to 82 and lows 54 to 62. Saturday brings variable cloudiness and mild temperatures in Winchester.

Rainfall Averages For Past Five Years And Long Term

Rainfall data covers January to December over the last five years and an 86 year average. Monthly figures show varying amounts with notable higher values in April and October. The report lists yearly totals for 1963 through 1967 and monthly averages in inches.

New TV Series Julia Mixes Burdens With Humor

NBC debut of Julia stars Diahann Carroll as Julia Baker a widowed nurse raising her son Cory in a color conscious era The show opens with workplace discrimination and a child’s remark about race The series aims for light half hour entertainment without a laugh track and blends family life with social themes Featured cast includes Marc Copage Lloyd Nolan and Hal Kanter as creator and producer Airing alongside Iron Side and The Dean Martin Show schedules given.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York Julia NBC Diahann Carroll Marc Copage Bill Cosby Miss Carroll Julia Baker Corey Vietnam Dr. Chegley Lloyd Nolan Isode Hal Kanter Kanter

Tin grade guarantees 99.8 percent purity

A standard tin grade is guaranteed to contain at least 99.8 percent tin. Purity is strictly controlled at tin smelters.

Itin

Quiz Answers Snapshot From Mixed Trivia List

A compact extraction lists items labeled 1 to 9 with answers including 3000 for question one and Third day for question two. Clark Gable and Eli Whitney appear among the named figures, alongside measurements like 60 feet and a buttered mix of units and locations such as Minnehaha and One and 1% bushels.

Clark Gable Eli Whitney Apples Minnehaha

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