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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries in Winchester Star September 28 1968

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with funeral details for E Homer Harloe Badger White Franklin and Clarence Elmore Stickley and family survivors, funeral times and places, pallbearers, and burial sites across Winchester Middletown Strasburg Berryville Sterling Riverview Cemetery. The notices include service times and locations at Stover Funeral Home and Riverside Cemetery with family visitation details.

E. Homer Harloe W. Clifford Winchester Memorial Hospital Brown Harry W. Copenhaver Merenes Castleman William Hollis Bernard M. Sullivan Taylor L. Barr Mount Hebron Cemetery Badger White Franklin Clarke County John H. Enders Berryville John Woods Lawrence Franklin Georgie Gheen Rufus Gheen Walter Stuart Gilbert Franklin Fred Tavenner Sterling Cemetery Sterling Stover Strasburg Harry Lau Riverview Cemetery Frank Smith Perry Smith Richard Trenary Calvin Hensell Rowland B. Fisher William E. Fisher Harold Cooley Richard Cooley Archie Williams Malcolm Brumback Richard Ambrose Charles

Power plants near Niagara Falls produce four million kilowatts

U.S. and Canadian hydroelectric projects five miles north of Niagara Falls generate about four million kilowatts, enough to illuminate roughly 40 million 100 watt bulbs.

U.S Niagara Falls

Squad Responds to Fox Drive Car Crash Last Night

Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad reported an auto accident on Rt 50 at Fox Drive intersection around 11:20 p m. One vehicle involved, no injuries reported. Details pending from police.

Winchester Volunteer Rescue Rt. 50 Fox Drive

Nixon Virginia Campaign Swing Next Week

Republican candidate Richard Nixon plans a three city Eastern Virginia visit next week. He will begin with a morning address at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, film a television spot, greet students, and ride to Norfolk for an 8 p.m. address at the Municipal Auditorium before an overnight stay and departure Thursday morning.

Wlliamsburg Richard M. Nixon Virginia Williamsburg Norfolk GOP College of Wiliam and Mary Norfolk Municipal Auditorium Nixon William and Mary Young Republican Club Capitol Wem Wa&m Davis Y. Paschal Paschall Young Democrats Wiliam and Mary Wen Patrick Henry Airport Municipal Auditorium

Samuel L. Burgess Strasburg leader dies after illness

Samuel Le Burgess 83 of Strasburg dies in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital after weeks of illness. Born June 6 1885 he owned Burgess Insurance and Real Estate before moving to Richmond to work for the Office of Price Administration until 1953. He later represented Wad dell and Reed in mutual funds. Survived by widow Elizabeth Armen Trout and son Samuel Burgess Jr funeral set tomorrow at 2 p m at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev Jacob L Mayer Jr. pallbearers named. body at Stover Funeral Home.

Samuel Leo Burgess Strasburg Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Mr. Burgess Henry Clay Alice Sonner Burgess St. Paul’s Lutheran Church H.C. Burgess and Sow Insurance Agency Richmond Office of Price Administration Burgess Waddell and Reed Sparmont Lodge 98 Straseburg Rotary Club Elizabeth Armentrout Samuel Burcgess, Jr Stras

Fortas Confirmation Hits Setbacks Ahead of Senate Vote

Washington AP Abe Fortas seen losing support as Johnson’s pick for chief justice heads to a Senate floor showdown. Senator Everett Dirksen says he will not back a filibuster shutdown and questions new information. ABA chief Gossett notes facts may have been missing from the committee's backing. Albert Jenner of Chicago may reconsider if urged by the ABA panel.

Washington Abe Fortas Congress Johnson Senate Everett M. Dirksen Fortas Dirksen American Bar Association ABA Committee William Gossett Gossett Albert Jenner Chicago Jenner

Winchester Hospital to Raise Daily Charges Citing Wage Costs

Hospital officials announce a rate increase to cover higher payroll and wage costs. The Finance and Executive Committees studied the structure and conclude higher charges are needed to maintain patient care. Virginia averages cited show Winchester costs below state and national levels. A joint program with VPI and VHA aims to reduce future cost growth and improve efficiency.

Napps Virginia Winchester Hospital Virginia Hospital Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Hospital Association Vepei Winchester Memorial Hospital

Debate echoes on Agnew as presidential candidate

A Maryland governor nominee prompted comments from a longtime State Department official. He dismissed speculation about Spiro T Agnew reaching the presidency as preposterous, calling it fantastic and marking cynicism and irresponsibility. He added the phrase Tricky Dick still carries significance.

Dential Maryland Spiro T. Agnew Ball Agnew State Department Nixon

Notable Names and Topics in World History Highlights

A compact list of terms includes Asia and The U.S. Great Lakes, The Delaware, Herbert Hoover, William Cullen Bryant, and references to War with Mexico, The Diet of Worms, Panama Canal, 15th Century, James H. Doolittle. The fragments suggest a historical compilation.

The Delaware Herbert Hoover William Cullen Bryan Mexico Panama Canal James H. Doolittle

Weather snapshot Virginia forecast and sky conditions

Clear and cool tonight with lows 45 to 50 degrees. Mostly sunny Sunday with highs 72 to 77. Outlook for Monday fair and mild. Noon high and low temperatures listed for Winchester skies. Sunset at 7:01 p.m. Sunrise at 7:07 a.m. Moon sets at 11:17 p.m. First Quarter moon tomorrow at 1:07 a.m.

Virginia Winchester Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Los Ankansas Ae Memphis Miami Milwaukee City San Diego San Fran Seattle Secoods Tampa Washington Winnipeg

Rainfall Totals For 1963-1968 With Averages

Rainfall figures are given for the past five years and several lengthy historical spans. The data show numbers for each year from 1963 to 1968 and monthly totals for January through December, along with a noted five year and fifty five year averages. The five year total averages around 3, with annual values listed per month and year. The fifty five year average January through December is 86.50 inches.

Wallace Nears Completion of Presidential Platform

Wallace has nearly finished a draft platform he plans to release next week from his Montgomery home. He conferred with aides on campaign strategy, targets six northern and midwestern states, and works with staff on choosing a running mate. The campaign seeks a New York City permit for an Oct 9 Shea Stadium rally.

Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Wallace Chicago Midwest Alabama New York City Shea Stadium

Woman Convicted After Knife Wounding Case

Peggy Ann Harris, 23, of 583 N Kent St, was convicted in Municipal Court on a reduced disorderly conduct charge. She received a $25 fine and $9.75 costs. Charges were reduced from felonious assault in the Sept 21 knife wounding of Katherine E Ford, 593 N Kent St.

Peggy Ann Harris N. Kent St Winchester Katherine E. Ford N.kent,st

England Warmer Climate Than Labrador Cited Gulf Stream

A report explains England enjoys a milder climate than Labrador due to the Gulf Stream delivering a larger current of warm water to England's shores.

England Labrador Gulf Stream

Worker Hurt At Labor Camp

Alvin Bennett was treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an injury at the Winchester Labor Camp. The Rescue Squad took him to the hospital at 3 15 a m. Police were at the scene investigating with details not immediately available. Bennett was described as pretty well beaten with bad cuts on the back of his head.

Alvin Bennett Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Winchester Volunteer Rescue Bennett

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