Deaths and Funerals in Wardensville and Area
Mrs. Mattie Clark Orndorff of Wardensville W V dies aged 85 at home survived by two daughters and seven grandchildren funeral Sunday 2 30 p m Wardensville Methodist Church burial Wardensville Cemetery service at Loy Funeral Home Winchester area widow Ethel Jolliffe Rinker dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital born 1902 in Ash County N C long list of marriages and survivors plus details of civic work and photography career note and obit for Harry Preston Bowman Strasburg resident died suddenly age 59 funeral services to be held Omps Funeral Home.
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Mattie Clark Orndorff
Wardensville
W. Va
James Johnston
Elvira Evans Johnston
William Riley Orndorff
Lottie Walker
Pearl Allen
Marie Hopkins
Narrows
Wardensville Methodist Church
Ernest Metheny
Loy Funeral Home
Ethel Jolliffe Rinker
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Rinker
Ash County
N.C
James Nelson
Rebecca Elizabeth Grayveal Baldwin
Lawrence van Horn Jolliffe
J. Earley Rinker
Christ Episcopal Church
Quota Club
Winchester Little Theater
Gainesboro Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary
Sterling
Goyn T. Baldwin
Meadowview
M. Elmer Baldwin
Carol O. Baldwin
Fairfax
Jacob Ruffner
Luray
Lawrence B. Baldwin
Frederick
J. William Beaver
Alexandria
Omps Funeral
John A. Baden
E. T. Clark
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Harry Preston Bowman
W. Cecil St
Mr. Bowman
Strasburg
Beulah Whetzel Miller
Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn
Virginia Horticulture Society
Marie C. Bowman
James Bowman
Herbert Bowman
Texas
atOmps Funeral
P. E. Shealey
Ralph Hoffmeyer
First Vepco Union Talks Since Strike
Richmond AP reports Virginia Electric and Power Co. and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers began their first negotiating session since a strike by union workers earlier in the week. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service said negotiators would meet at 2 p.m. in its offices.
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Virginia Electric and Power Co
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Vep. Co
James Wood Students in YMCA Model General Assembly
Eight James Wood High School students join the YMCA sponsored model General Assembly in Richmond. They act as senators and representatives, with Sue Owings as sergeant at arms and Carole Mills as Senate clerk. The group debates a rabies vaccination bill for Virginia dogs.
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Richmond
Sandy Ritter
Sue Marston
Sue Owings
Carole Mills
David Owings
Mr. Squires
Miss Rudolph
Miss Cather
Diane Lewin
Roy Hockman
Donnie Butler
James Wood High School
Sandy Acces Roy
Roy
Jane Cather
B. M. Squires
Ella Rudolph
General Assembly
Sue
House of Representatives
Carole
Senate
Model General Assembly
Virginia
Huntsberry and GOP City Committee Members Named
The article lists Huntsberry and family involved in Huntsberry's Shoe Stores and notes memberships in Masonic and civic groups. It names city GOP committee members from the First and Second Wards, county committee selections, and Republican mayoral contenders opposing Democrats led by William Battaile. The June 9 election date is noted.
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Huntsberry’s, Inc
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Royal Arch
Blue Ridge
Mary Manuel
Charles S. Toan
Brookie Phillips
Huntsberry
Flowers
Robinson
Second Ward
William J. VanHorn
William E. Fauver
Mr. Wilbur
Whitham
Hortenstine
E,f. Ritter
Bailey
C.P. Edwards
Brumback
James L. Bowman
Lynn Conner
Willis Fish
Alfred L. Snapp, Sr
Austin Conner
Robert Solenberger
Elmer Lauck
Roger P. Sager
Roy Clark
Ridgeley White
James Hockman
William Battaile
Early 1900s Strike Signals Wage Rise Claim
Readable fragments suggest a report on an initial labor action and a claim of wage increases in the United States. The text references a strike, a pay rise, and a source citation, indicating a historical labor dispute context.
Friendship Fire Co plans school event and truck repaint
The Friendship Volunteer Fire Co met to discuss a planned fire school to be held in the Winchester area in late June. They agreed to repaint the truck’s trim and to have ambulance work with the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad during the Shenandoah Apple Blossom activities. Dale Bailey joined as a new member.
Weather outlook for weekend with showers and mild temps
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with showers tonight and tomorrow. Lows near 50 to 55 and highs around 64 to 58 with cooler weekend and a rise in temperatures early next week. Some rain expected over the weekend and again mid next week. 5 day trend from Saturday through Wednesday shows near normal to four degrees above normal. Sun set at 6 38 p m and moon last quarter Saturday night.
Rainfall Statistics Reported for March and Year to Date
Rainfall data covers the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. March totals show 3.10 inches for 1964 with year to date at 11.09 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 51 years is listed, with March at 3.08 inches and the full year averages ranging from January 2.38 to December 2.39 inches.
Frederick County Fruit Growers Meet at Winchester Golf Club
John O. Marsh JR will address the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association annual meeting at Winchester Golf Club tonight at 6 30 P M. Philip Glaize president will report and two board members will be elected. Treasurer's report also will be presented.
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John O. Marsh, Jr
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Winchester Golf Club
Philip Glaize
Fire Death Toll Reaches Nearly Twelve Thousand in 1963
A 1963 national fire year report records about 11,800 fatalities in the United States. The figure reflects widespread blazes across multiple states and urban and rural areas, underscoring fire safety concerns and policy responses.
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United States
Burglary At E Cork Street Grocery Store Reported
City police report an intrusion at Friend ship Market on E Cork Street near Loudoun. An intruder pried a door hasp to enter the stock room and the store, stealing a pocket watch and a unspecified amount of change. Glenn Brill owns the shop.
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Friendship Market
E. Cork St
Loudoun
Warren Rudolph
Glenn Brill
Fire Destroys Property Valued At 1.76 Billion in 1963
A blaze caused an estimated 1.76 billion dollar loss during 1963, destroying property and prompting emergency response. The report notes the extensive damage and impact on local industries and residents.
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