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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

2

Obituary Notices for Hendershott and Renner

Funeral services are set for Burton H. Hendershott of Ottumwa Iowa tonight at 7 at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Ottumwa. Rosa Elizabeth Renner widow of James E. Renner died yesterday and funeral is tomorrow at 2 pm at Omps Funeral Home with burial at Gravel Springs Cemetery Star Tannery. Pallbearers listed include Henry Layman J T Ray Butler Strother Shiley Lynwood Shade and Winston McKay. Body is resting at Omps Funeral Home.

Burton H. Hendershott Ottumwa Iowa Joseph P. Roby Jones Funeral Home Rosa Elizabeth Renner James E. Renner Omps Funeral Home Harold F. Fuller Gravel Springs Star Tannery Henry Layman J. T. Ray Butler Strother Shiley Lynwood Shade Winston McKay

Mississippian Wins 4 H Tractor Contest

Will Ray Crouch 15 of Batesville Mississippi won the 11th annual Eastern States 4 H tractor contest at the State Fair of Virginia. He is the third in his family to compete and follows two brothers who previously won national titles. Second place went to Joe Williamson of Bridgeville Delaware, with Charles Chichanowicz of Riv erhead Long Island New York third and Phillip Muritz of Smiths y Maryland fourth. The note mentions a separate 1964 World’s Fair Unisphere glove concept in York.

Richmond Virginia Will Ray Crouch Batesville Miss Joe Williamson Rt. 1 Bridgeville Del Charles Chichanowicz Riverhead L. I N. Y Hillip Muritz Smithsy, Md

Funeral services for Burton H. Hendershott set

Funeral services for Burton H. Hendershott are scheduled Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. The notice provides burial details and custodial arrangements.

Miss Virginia Leads Community Chest Red Feather Parade

The 1961 Red Feather parade lineup begins tomorrow at 8 PM led by Miss Virginia atop a glittering throne. Division I features the Miss Virginia float with local officials, Boy Scouts, and military, while Division II includes Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom and Girl Scouts. Division III and IV showcase a variety of bands, fire/ambulance units, and community groups across Winchester and nearby towns.

Virginia Community Chest Dee Judy Sue Williams Berryville Clarke County Charles Shewbridge W.F.W Handley High School Stonewall Brigade Rouss Knights of Erin Drum & Bugle Corps Winchester Day Nursery WMC Mosby Barracks Girl Scouts of America Girl Scouts of Virginia Lancers Children's Home Society Boy Scouts Northwestern Guidance Center WHPL Friendship Fire Co Friendship Winchester Volunteer Rescue Negro Day Nursery Douglas High School Boy Scouts of America Camp Rock Hoppers Auto Club Sarah Zane Rouss’ “Sparky Steppettes of Fauquier Salvation Army WSVA Pony Riders Jeep Stephens City

Canada Produces Five Times Newsprint Than Communist Nations

A brief statistical note states Canada generates five times as much newsprint as all Communist countries together, highlighting North American production dominance in the paper industry.

Canada

W. Va. Man Struck By Auto Near Martinsburg

Martinsburg West Virginia Harry William Long Jr of Rt 4 was injured Monday after noon when struck by a car on Interstate 81 four miles north of Martinsburg. He suffered multiple fractures of the right leg, multiple scalp lacerations, and contusions to the left leg back and body. The driver of the automobile was Irwin E Litten of Cherry Run, police said.

Martinsburg W. Va Harry William Long, Jr Rt. 4 Arsena Kings Daughters Hospital Long Here Irwin E. Litten Cherry Run

Family Loses All Winter Clothes in Fire

A two story home on 218 Sharp St suffered a closet fire caused by faulty wiring. The blaze destroyed winter clothes for Mrs Fannie Snider and her six sons, with Red Cross appeals for clothing and boots. Donations can be left at the Red Cross office or called in for pickup.

Fannie Snyder Sharp St Archie Lowry Boscawen St Red Cross

Winchester Democrats Endorsement Mass Meeting Oct 6

Winchester Democrats announce a mass convention at 5 p.m. on October 6 in the City Hall court room to endorse nominees for the November election and elect a two year Democratic Committee. Those seeking committee seats must file by 5 p.m. October 5 with Richard J. Rosenberger. The article notes a national high price for slag impacting demand.

Winchester Richard J. Rosenberger Democratic Committee Rosenberger

Doorkeeper at House Dies of Heart Attack

Oscar Honssinger, 67, a doorkeeper at the House of Representatives, died Tuesday night of an apparent heart attack. He came from Maywood, California, and collapsed in a restaurant near the Capitol as the House awaited the session’s final bill.

Washington (Ap Oscar Honssinger House of Representatives Honssinger Washington Maywood Calif Capitol

Chamber Denounces Unsolicited Mail Merchandise

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce condemned sending unordered merchandise by mail. Secretary-manager C G Follansbee said recipients are not obliged to pay or return unsought goods, and post office rules prohibit C O D shipments. The bureau urges ending the nuisance by making unsolicited orders unprofitable.

Winchester-Frederick County Follansbee National Better Business Bureau C.O.D Post Office Department National Better Business Bureau

Fashion Show Tomorrow in Front Royal

Final preparations underway for the Fall Bouquet show to be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Union Hall. The event is sponsored by the Front Royal Hospital Auxiliary with fashions by the Royal Quality Shop.

Front Royal Hospital Auxiliary Union Hall Royal Quality Shop

Richmond Names First Negro Fire Captain

Harvey S. Hicks II is Richmonds first Negro fire captain. Hicks, with the Fire Bureau since 1950, was promoted from lieutenant to command Engine Co. No. 9, an all Negro unit. Richmond began hiring Negro firemen in 1950.

Richmond Harvey S. Hicks II Hicks Richmond Fire Bureau Engine Co. No. 9

Man Hurt in Three Area Crashes and $1 500 Damages

One man sustained abrasions in a collision at the Rt 340 50 intersection Waterloo. Carl Carlson 35 Hyattesville Md drove a 1960 Chevrolet in a crash with a 1949 International tractor trailer driven by Elbert Humphries Snyder of Boyce Va. Damage to the car 750 tractor trailer 25. A second crash involved Briggs Sicilia 1961 Chevrolet Ft Myer Va and a 1961 Studebaker causing 550 and 125 damage. A third incident on N Brad dock St near Amherst St involved a 1956 Chevrolet driven by Dean S Nichols of Florida and a 1984 Studebaker driven by Stuart Cain of 556 N Brad dock St with 125 and 50 damage. No injuries reported in the remaining Rt 277 incident where a car slipped from a bumper jack but caused no damage.

Carl Carlson Hyattesville Waterloo Elbert Humphries Snyder Boyce L. A Rt. 50 Winchester L. A. Este Briggs Sicilia Ft. Myer N. Braddock St Amherst St Basil Cooper Dean S. Nichols Florida Studebaker Stuart E. Cain D. A. Sheetz Herndon Virginia New Idea Oliver Onibus D.C Paul T. Powell & Son

Winchester Frederick Chamber enrolls 36 in economics course

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce reports 36 men enrolled in the Economics Discussion Course, prompting two sections of 22 and 14. Classes meet at Shenandoah College on Mondays and Wednesdays and use 17 texts on the American Free Enterprise Economy.

Winchester - Frederick County Chamber of Commerce of United States Frederick County Certified Public Accountants Melton Wright

Winchester Area Auction Listings September Sales Directory

A dense fall sale list from Winchester area dealers and auctioneers includes Denny's Commission Auction 4 miles east of Winchester on Route 7, and multiple sales across September 27 to October 14. Items range from furniture and appliances to livestock, real estate, antiques, and farm equipment, with auctioneers Orndorff Cole Duvall and others.

Denny's Commission Winchester Orndorff & Cole Auction West Virginia Blue Ridge Livestock Sales, Inc Charles Town W. Va Smith Ponstac Gerrard St Valley Ave Garland Williams Clarke County Court House Berryville W. D. Orndorff Paper Mill Road Wm Conner Howard Snafp Dew Drop Inn Dennis T. Cole Sarah Warner Edgar Warner Orndorff L. Shackelford Bartonsville Charles R. Duvall Farmers Livestock Exchange N. Va Assoc. Inc Fred Stine Fli Dennys Commission Orndorff & Cole T. Fleet Galloway Boyce Garvin J. Walters N. Cameron St Charlos R. Duvall Clifford Grim Frederick County Court House Peyton Street Charles J. Carver

Weather Outlook For Virginia With Showers This Week

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of scattered showers in the southeast portion this evening and over the state Thursday afternoon and evening. Five day outlook shows temperatures about four degrees above normal with warmer Thursday and cooler Friday then warm again Sunday and Monday. Rainfall data and times are listed for Winchester area with September totals and forecasts.

South East Virginia

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