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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1957

Page

2

Obituary of Mrs Lillie G Ashby 1920 Winchester resident

Mrs Lillie G Ashby 37 of 1621 Loudoun St died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital She was married to Kenneth B Ashby since March 20 1937 and was born August 16 1920 in Rappahannock County She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Friendship Fire Company auxiliary Surviving: husband son Kenneth G Ashby her mother Bessie Horton Martin four brothers and five sisters A funeral service is set for Tuesday at 1 30 pm from Jones Funeral Home with Rev Orard T Clark presiding Pallbearers listed as Clyde

Lillie G. Ashby Loudoun St Winchester Memorial Hospital Kenneth B. Ashby Rappahannock County Bessie Horton Martin Ashby William Martin First Baptist Church Friendship Fire Company Kenneth G Ashby Joan Martin Clearbrook Robert Martin Charles Martin Ashby Martin Essie McDaniel Ioie Stine Elizabeth Figx Albin Mary Martin Fannie Martin Jones Funeral Home Oi Rard T. Clark Clyde

Notable Local Figures Interred in Stephens City Cemeteries

The remains of Rudolph R Henry Seal Woodrow Whetzel Earl F P White Huston Keckley and Fairbanks Brill lie in Green Hill and Hill Cemeteries at Stephens City. The deceased are resting at Jones Funeral Home.

A. Rudoph R. Henry Seal Woodrow Whetzel Earl FP. White Huston Keckley Fairbanks Brill Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City Hill Cemetery Jones Funeral Home

Dora Lichliter 63 Dies In Winchester Home

Dora Lichliter died at 12 50 p m Sunday at his brother Walter Lichliter s home 125 W Boscawen St Born in Shenandoah County to James and Emma Webster Lichliter he lived near Woodstock before moving to Winchester a decade ago Survived by three brothers Edward Walter Arch Lichliter Interment in Harrisville Reformed Church Cemetery Funeral to be at 2 p m Wednesday at the Harrisville church with calling hours at Jones Funeral Home until 1 p m Wednesday.

Dora Lichliter Walter Lichliter W. Boscawen Lichliter Shenandoah County James and Emma Webster Lichliter Woodstock Edward Lichliter

Mrs Lelia Van Deventer Rites Planned At Boyce

Mrs. Lelia E Van Deventer 66 widow of Cornelius Van Deventer of Boyce died Saturday night after three months at Memorial Hospital. Born Clarke County July 21 1891 she led the Boyvee Branch of the Bank of Clarke County. Survived by daughter Mrs John M Seabright sister Miss Mellie Mae Evans brother Roger L Evans and foster sister Mrs A A Hammond. Funeral tomorrow at 3 p.m. Emmanuel Chapel Boyce with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Lelia E. van Deventer Cornelius van Deventer Boyce Memorial Hospital van Deventer Clarke County George R Nellie Wyndham Evans Boyvee Bank of Old Boyce State Bank Episcopal Church Emmanuel Chapel John M. Seabright Takoma Park J. L. B. Williams W. Holt Louder Green Hill Cemetery Berryville

Louisa Schools To Be Closed

Louisa Virginia officials announce closure of all schools at day’s end through Monday due to a county respiratory illness outbreak. State Health Department tests blood samples to identify the ailment, with officials doubtful it is Asian flu. Affected schools report 2,474 students in attendance and 550 absences, up 200 from Friday.

Louisa Byrd W. Long Louisa County State Health Department Long

Weather outlook with cool rain and below normal temps

A forecast projects cloudy cool weather with possible rain tonight and a high in the low 70s tomorrow. The five day look ahead through Saturday shows temperatures 3 to 4 degrees below normal. September rainfall reaches 4.31 inches, above the 44 year average of 2.66 inches, with a weekend trace and a yearly total of 22.46 inches.

Rain Lashes Southeast With Coastal Storms

Rain continued across the Southeast after a weekend of storms. General showers fell in Virginia and North Carolina with a wet belt extending into Georgia and Alabama while coastal Carolina areas endured heavy downpours and strong winds. Ocean Drive near Myrtle Beach reported over 9 inches since Saturday.

TAE Associated Press Virginias North Carolina Georgia Alabama Carolinas Ocean Drive Myrtle Beach S.C

President wraps up Newport stop amid Little Rock crisis

President cools his heels at Newport after a naval base visit and golf rounds as Arkansas Governor Faubus and federal troops clash over school integration in Little Rock. He plans talks with Southern governors on withdrawal timing and awaits a meeting with Rep. Adam Clayton Powell to discuss Negro perspectives.

Bay Barbara Anne Quonset Point Naval Air Station Columbine III Washington U. S. Naval Base Lide Rock Ark Arkansas Orval E. Faubus Newport Arkansas Navnal Guard U. S Little Rock Newport Country Club White House Howard M. Snyder Adam Clayton Powell D. NY New York City

Notable community leaders invited to Winchester event

Plans list a wide array of local figures from the public sector and organizations such as the Lutheran Church Back Creek district Girl Scouts Salvation Army and Boys Scouts set to attend. Invited dignitaries include the mayor of Winchester C M Rosenberger and Frederick County supervisors, with various district presidents and campaign managers named.

Stonewall Paul A. DePackh Back Creek E. B. Smith Gravel Springs Lutheran Church L. M. Allen City of Negro Day Nursery H. P Maccubbin Northwestern Child Guidance Center Claude B. Smalts, Jr Winchester C. M. Rosenberger Frederick County Board of Supervisors Charles 8. Toan J B. Vorous L. W. Brown George F. Nixon USC Lawrence Lichliter Toni, Smith Red Feather Philip N. Hunter Martinsburg Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America E. W Barr Winchester Day Nursery F. L. Largent, Jr Frederick W. Hale Shawnee Frank Whitacre Gainesboro Carl Hiser Evangelical United Brothern Church James L. Bowman Stephens City Strong Community Chest Stewart Bell M. D. Custer W. C. Gleason Roy Asher Evelyn Asher Salvation Army Charles Gossard Explorer George Glass Anita Bamne Myra Pingley Mary LeMaster Christine Painter E. Williams U.S. Army S Sgt. C Pridgen U.S Marines USO

How's Your IQ 2 Quiz Answers Listed

A compact list of quiz answers from page 4 including Sinclair Lewis April 14 Hate inde pendence on July 4 1946 a graduate a diploma holder the Japanese Ambassador Texas wrapped around its staff and a Bible verse Blessed be the meek for they shall inherit the earth.

Sinclair Lewis Hate Texas Bie “Eye Se

Antiques and farm sales listed in Virginia Maryland auction notices

A sales directory lists multiple auctions across Virginia and Maryland for October. Items include antiques furniture real estate and cattle with auctioneers Bladenbaker Mayhugh Hash Dennis T Cole W. D Orndorff E. T. Snider Morris Fannon and others. Notable sales include estates in Berryville Star Tannery and Elkton with dates October 2 to October 15.

Oscar Ramsburg Ramsburg Berryville WD. Orndorff William Woodward, Jr Belair Farm Prince Georges County Circle M Farms Elkton G. B. Simmerman, Jr James C. Royston Clarke County Court House W. D Orndorff Fellsworth Round Hill Virginia Morris Fannon Hudson Culpeper Palr Bladenbaker, Mayhugh and Hash W.E Edwards Frederick County Court House Star Tannery E. T. Snider E. B Kimmell Dennis T. Cole W. E Edwards Pullman's Grocery Clark McDonald Winchester Cavalier Farms Luray Aberdeen- Angus W. Hugh Ownby Auction Co

Weather forecast with cool spell and showers

Cloudy cool today with occasional rain mainly east this afternoon and light drizzle in the south tonight. Tuesday clears and warms with a period extended into October 15 expecting temperatures 3-4 degrees below normal. Showers Tuesday and Wednesday total about half an inch with a warming trend Thursday through Saturday.

September rainfall figures and averages for 44 years

Rainfall data shows 24 hour total ending 8 30 am today at trace. September rainfall to date 4 31 inches. 1957 rainfall to date 22 46 inches. Average annual rainfall over 44 years 33 99 inches. Monthly averages listed from January to December with values ranging 2 00 to 4 00 inches.

Empty Barn Burns In Frederick County

A 10 by 30 foot frame barn on the Harry Carper place near War densville Grade burned last night. Neighbors Armel family alerted at 8 30 PM. Round Hill Community Fire Company and Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department fought the blaze, saving other outbuildings. Cause unknown. Leah Widdell, occupant, said she did not know if the barn was insured.

Harry Carper Wardensville Armel Round Hill Community Fire Company Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department Leia Widdell

Jury Deliberations Resume After Day of Rest

In Los Angeles the Confidential jury of twelve resumes deliberations today after a day’s rest. Jurors began their deliberations on September 17, continuing to weigh the case with six men and six women present.

Los Angeles

Desegregation Crisis Echoes as Central High Quietly Reopens

Capitol observers warned that closing Central High would force shutdowns of all schools and halt state aid to integrated campuses. Nine Negro students began their second week in class with minimal incident, escorted by a single paratrooper instead of 24, after last week's chaos. Inside, 11 paratroopers patrolled with billy clubs as Army guards eyed a calmer scene than days prior.

Capitol Central High Faubus U.S Eisenhower 101St Airborne Division Little Rock

Calm Day Holds Despite Troop Presence

One observer notes a day of almost routine calm as troops appear with sidearms but no rifles, suggesting limited military posture during the period.

Garden Club Radio Program Tuesday Features Growing Mouse Plants

The Winchester garden clubs sponsor a Tuesday radio broadcast at 1:45 and 6:15 p.m. Topic is Growing Mouse Plants. Research by Mrs. George Smith. Script by Mrs. Harry Ebert Jr. Narrators are Mrs. Ralph Hardy and Mrs. Raymond Kerlin. Part of a monthly series Over the Garden Wall.

Garden Clubs of Winchester George Smith Harry Ebert, Jr Ralph Hardy Raymond Kerlin

Hoffa and Beck Engage Delegates at Union Convention

Shelley Beck wired McClellan and the credentials committee challenged over 100 of the convention's 1 929 delegates. Beck's entrance drew a standing ovation as he and Hoffa, the Midwest candidate to succeed the retiring Beck, posed together with delegates.

Beck McClellan Municipal Auditorium Hoffa Midwest

Hickey Booed At Convention Among Rivals For Presidency

Thomas L. Hickey of New York, a Teamster vice president and rival for the presidency, was roundly booed when he entered the convention.

Thomas L. Hickey New York Hoffa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kenneth Ashby Feneral Services For Mrs. Dora Lichliter Reformed Harrisville Stock “Co Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St N. BraDdock St Haines E. Cork St John Kerr School Carl A. Haines John H. Fisher Aah John W. Rosenberger Commerce St Lelia van Deventer Easy Terme Kernstown Tractor Sales & Service Loy Mps Funeral Home Loudoun Steeer Frederick County John Clark Boyce, Va Millwood Pike Pagebrook Farm Carl S. Horner W. D. Orndorff Donald Edward Pullman Circuit Court Viginia Orndorff's Store W. E. Edwards Sessee N. Cameron Garden Club Shelley E_ Piccadilly St Joe Hudson Fair Grounds Joe Hudson Vulpeper Blahenbaker, Mayhugh and Nash Crow Street Germany R. E. Moreland Department of Highways Staunton Alfred M. Williams Route 50 The Commonwealth R. W. Smethie District Right of Way
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