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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Notice for Mrs Cameron

Funeral services held Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home with the Rev Paul Shanker officiating. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Palbearers named Elwood Wiley Leary D Peer Richard Ship Charles Presgraves Nathan Hillyard James L Peer. Mrs Cameron native of Clarke County daughter of Ernest and Letitia Carroll. Survived by husband Alice H Cameron Front Royal daughter Dorothy Hess Winchester sister James McDonald Clarksville MD brother Harvey Carroll Winchester two grandchildren Gregory and Deborah Hess. Services and calling hours at Omps and John H Enders Funeral Homes Berryville.

Omps Paul Shanker Green Hill Berryville Elwood Wiley Leary D. Peer Richard Ship Charles Presgraves Nathan Hillyard James L. Peer Omps Funeral Home Cameron Ernest Carroll Winchester Letitia Carroll Clarke Alice H. Cameron Front Royal Dorothy Cameron Hess James McDonald Clarksville Harvey Carroll Gregory Deborah Hess Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church

Elliott Jenkins 85 Dies at Franklintown W Va

Elliott Jenkins 85 of Franklintown West Virginia died Saturday in a nursing home near Madison County. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Bus Jenkins. His wife Lilie Nichols Jenkins preceded him in death. Surviving are ten children six sons and four daughters, fifty four grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, all of Clarke County. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 PM at the John H Enders Funeral Home by Rev B M Hughes.

Elliott Jenkins Franklintown W. Va Bos Madison Bus Jenkins Lilie Nichols Harry Roy James Houston Charles Cecil Jenkins Ruth Parks Martha Hawkins Bettie Plotner Lynwood Everhart Clarke County

Charles Trenary 71 Dies at Martinsburg VA Hospital

Charles Trenary a Frederick County native and World War I veteran died Friday evening in the Newton D. Baker VA Hospital Martinsburg where he had been a patient for years. He was married to Bertha Hamman of Winchester who preceded him in death. Surviving are four daughters two sons one sister Mrs Mary Trenary Clem of Senseng Road one brother Gibson Trenary of Hagerstown. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery beside his wife. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Charles Trenary Frederick County Newton D. Baker VA Martinsburg Bertha Hamman Winchester Trenary John and Bell Funk Trenary Mary Trenary Clem Senseng Road Gibson Trenary Hagerstown Wilton S. Trenary Ridgeway Cora Fleet Arlington National Cemetery

Funeral for Ernest Largent in Winchester

Ernest Largent 59 of 570 North Cameron Street died Saturday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survivors include two sons Kenneth Largent and James Largent, a daughter Bernice Ashley, ten grandchildren, one brother and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday with services at Redland Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Robert Moore. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Whitacre.

Ernest E. Largent N. Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital Hampshire County W. Va James Robert Ollie Pugh Largent Largent Stuart Perry, Inc Marcus Brothers Kenneth William Largent Riverdale James Eugene Largent Hyattsville Bernice Ashley Annandale Lynn J. Largent Winchester Bertha Calvert Goldie Largent Mildred Peer Loring Largent Friendship Fire Company The American Legion Laurel Hill Eubch Calvert N. Loudoun St Redland Methodist Church Whitacre Robert Moore Gainesboro Woodlawn Cemetery I. Russell Puth George P. Whitacre John D. Whitacre Purcell O. Dick Holmes Fletcher Edgar Sargent Giffin Capon Bridge Mrs. Calvert

Incumbent Word Study Prompt

A daily vocabulary prompt defines incumbent as an adjective meaning imposed as a duty or obligation. It notes the phrase The quality of selflessness is incumbent on any great leader to illustrate usage and encourage mastery of one new word each day.

Mast Speaker For Community Chest Dinner

Rev. Jacob Mast will keynote the Community Chest dinner at the George Washington Hotel Thursday at 6 p.m. His talk is titled Making Life Worthwhile. Invocation by Rev. William R. Withers. benediction by Rev. Fahrer P. H. Stragisher. City officials and campaign leaders, including Dr. Warren C. Gregory and Dr. Robert Ann Thomas, attend as the Chest seeks 49 945 for eight-member services. Red Feather parade follows at 8 p.m. from Sarah Zane Fire Hall through Loudoun, Cork, Cameron, to Fairfax Lane. Charles Shewbridge Jr. leads parade plans.

Jacob Mast Woodbh W - Frederick Community Chest Warren C. Gregory Fahrer P. H. Stragisher Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Claude B. Smalts, Jr Robert Ann Thomas Roanoke Sarah Zane Fire Hall Loudoun Cork Cameron Fairfax Lane Charles Shewbridge, Jr

Peace Returns as UAW Ends GM Strikes

The United Auto Workers ends two week strikes at General Motors with workers to return to their jobs today after a three year contract. The union authorizes action against Ford if GM terms are not beat. The national agreement covers wages benefits nonfinancial rules and plant work rules.

Detroit General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Union UAW Ford Motor Co International Executive Board Ford Chrysler Corp Walter P. Reuther Ford’s Ken Bannon

Bacon Wrapped Olive Tidbits Broiled to Crisp

Wrap a slice of bacon around a very large stuffed green olive. Place the wrapped olives on a wire rack in a shallow pan and broil until the bacon is crisp. Turn once and drain quickly on absorbent paper so you can serve these tidbits hot.

Lutheran Women Plan Reception For Mrs. Kishi

The Women of Grace Lutheran plan a 7 30 p m reception at the Godfrey Miller home on S Loudoun St for Mrs Chitose Kishi of Tokyo guest speaker at the Tri annual Conference of Women of the Church in Chicago. Mrs Kishi a Trinity Duke alumna and longtime leader in Japan Lutheran work and interdenominational efforts. She is wife of Dr Chitose Kishi president of the Japan Lutheran Church.

Lutheran Kishi Church of Grace Lutheran Por Chitose Kishi Godfrey Miller S. Loudoun St Women of the Christian Churches of Japan Oriental Church Hong Kong Women of the Church of the United Lutheran Church Chicago The Japan Lutheran Church

Lions Plan Frederick County Broom Sale

Final plans for the annual broom sale in Frederick County will be made at the Lions Club weekly lunch meeting tomorrow at 12 15 p m at the George Washington Hotel. Committee assignments will be made then and all Lions will start calling on county homes at 5 p m tomorrow. Charles A Dorton president said last week's Winchester broom sale was a great success and thanks were given to Winchester residents for their support.

Frederick County Lions Club George Washington Hotel Lions Charles A. Dorton Winchester

Miss Virginia to Be Honored by Winchester Jaycee-Ettes

The Winchester Jaycee-ettes sponsor a Pepsi Cola Tea on Thursday September 28 from four to six p.m. at the George Washington Hotel in honor of Miss Virginia 1961 Charlotte Ann Thomas who will attend the Winchester Frederick Community Chest Red Feather supper and parade.

Virginia Jaycee-ettes Winchester Jaycee - Ettes George Washington Hotel Charlotte Ann Thomas Winchester - Frederick

Rt. 50 Wreck Causes Damages Totals

State Trooper L A Estep reported a two vehicle crash on Rt 50 at the Rt 793 intersection in front of James Wood High School. Helen Moreland of Cold Stream West Virginia drove a 1948 Chevrolet westward and left turned into a passing 1960 Chevrolet station wagon driven by John Massie of Rt 4 Winchester. Damages totaled 140 with 40 on the 1948 Chevrolet and 100 on the station wagon.

Rt. 50 James Wood High School L. A. Estep Helen Moreland Cold Stream W. Va John Massie Rt. 4 Winchester

Three Killed in Wilmington Air Show Crash

A cargo plane failed during an air show at Hanover County airport near Wilmington. Three servicemen died and 12 were injured, including six skydivers. Rescue crews, helicopters, and blood donations aided victims as witnesses described a fiery, chaotic scene with fatalities confirmed.

Wilmington Wee Civil Air Patrol

Berryville Merchants Meet Tonight at Town Hall

Berryville The Retail Merchants Association will convene at 7 30 this evening in the Town Hall. A spokesman said the discussion will address shopping hours and related concerns for the town.

Berryville Retail Merchants Association Christ Bengee

Wheat Program Discussion Meet Set Sept. 28

Frederick County farmers learn details of the 1962 Wheat Stabilization and Barley Feed Grain Programs at a Sept 28 meeting in the County Court House at 7 30 p m. Cross compliance with the 1962 Corn Feed Grain Program will be discussed with County Agent John T. Wolfe and the county committee present.

Robert K. Stickley Frederick John T. Wolfe

Winchester Area Auction Listings September to October

Sales directory items list multiple auctions near Winchester Virginia and nearby towns. Entries include dates September 27 to October 14 with times, locations, items such as furniture, farm equipment, dairy herd, real estate, and estate settlements, plus names of auctioneers and trustees.

Denny’s Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auctioneers Allen H.p SMITH

Joyce Welch Improves After Bicycle Accident

Joyce Ann Welch, 6, of Bruce town is improving at Memorial Hospital after a truck struck the bicycle she rode, fracturing her skull last week. Charles William Fisher, 17, remains in critical condition after a fall from a moving car that caused a skull fracture.

Joyce Ann Welch Brucetown Memorial Hospital Charles William Fisher

Weather Summary Forecast and Seasonal Temperatures

The forecast calls for fair weather today with a chance of showers late tonight. Lows range from 57 to 68 degrees, with Tuesday seeing readings in the 70s inland and 80s along the coast. Five day temps average 7 to 8 degrees above normal for Sept 26 to 30, then cooler later in the week, with sunset at 6 06 p m and moonrise tonight on Oct 1.

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Rainfall totals reported for September and year-to-date

The record shows rainfall during the last 48 hours and the season. September rainfall totals are 2.68 inches. Year-to-date rainfall through 1961 is 31.21 inches, with an average annual of 3.38 inches noted for August through December figures.

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A. H. Cameron John H. Enders Snellings N. Braddock ST Haines E. Cork St Ernest Largent F.H.A John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce ST Mast General Motors Private Investigation Uniformed Guards & Patrol Service Michael Green Associates Lions Plan Robert T Turner Ft. Bragg N.C Air Force John E. Markel James P. Pearson T. Hollis Joe E. Norman Wilfred J A. Charrette Bobby Leibetter Robert McDonnell John Weston Free Lance William F. Maxey Nellis Air Force Base Bob Lemoyne Wilmington Star-News Wect-Tv John McNeill James Craig C. D. Martin Weston Maj. Wooten Jack Armstrong I. Q. Answers William Penn Long Island New York Stole Tarts Gen Lyman Lemnitzer West Virginia Blue Ridge Livestock Sales, Inc Charles Town Smith Ponstac Gerrard St Valley Ave Garland Williams Clarke County Court House W. D. Orndorff Sarah Warner Edgar Warner Orndorff L. Shackelford Bartonsville Charles R. Duvall Farmers Livestock Exchange N. Va Joyce Welch Perry Engineering Co., Inc Private Arking Loudoun Street Associated Press Albany Atlanta Bismarck Buffalo Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Call Dodson Bros. Exterminating CO Louisville Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans Timi Shade Equipment CO Martinsburg Pike Stuart M. Perry Berryville, Va Old Smith Pontiac Gerrard Sts Thurs E.S.T
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