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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1972

Page

2

Obituaries for Strickler Spitzer and Richardson in Shenandoah Valley

Obituaries note funeral services for John Thomas Strickler 84 of Strasburg died Saturday at Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital and burial in Riverview Cemetery Martinsburg for James Roland Spitzer Sr. 52 of Martinsburg and Harold Calvin Richardson 60 of Shenandoah Retreat Clarke County with multiple survivors and funeral details. Spitzer served in World War I and worked as a meat cutter, Richardson was a former U.S. News and World Report editorial artist, and Strickler was a retired Southern Railway conductor.

John Thomas Strickler E. Queen St Strasburg Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Stover Funeral Home Clyde D. Nuckols Mr. Strickler Luray Isaac and Sallie McCulough Strickler Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Ralph Jenkins Garland Miller E.A. Morris J. Way Bird William Bauserman K.W. Lanahan Sparmont Lodge No. 98 AF & FM JS. Beeler Edwin W. Milliken Merlin H. Nipe John W. Purvis James M. Racey Cecil H. Fravel James Roland Spitzer Pennsylvania Ave Martinsburg W.va Kings Daughters Hospital Mr. Spitzer Berkeley County Anna Mary Copenhaver Spitzer Ernest Dayton Spitzer Lord Brothers Otterbein United Methodist Church Thelma McDaniel Spitzer James R. Spitzer, Jr East St Winchester Stephen E. Spitzer Richard Delores) Pownell Rt. 2 Kenneth Cynthia) Binning Portia Pearl Spitzer Ivan E. Spitzer Steilecoon Washington Philip Hilda) Sheridan Hurlock Brown Funeral Home Fred A. Duckett Rosedale Cemetery Harold Calvin Cal) Richardson Honeysuckle Lane Shenandoah Retreat Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Richardson Harry F. Richardson Edgewater Sadie Helen Southwick Richardson U.S. News and World Report Methodist Church Lillian Wilkersson Richardson Susan R. Hokenson Silver Spring John H. Enders Berryville M.C. Cook Green Hill Cemetery Robert Rinker Bobby Huff Lincoln Ave Newton D. Baker Veterans Center W. Va Huff Cppperville Robert Mollie Rose Huff Norfolk and Western Railroad Helen McDonald Huff Judy Layton Rodney Huff Ricky Huff Fannie Dennis Bessie Embrey Rectortown Viginia King Grover Lee (Buck) Huff Alice Bell Kearneysville Minnie Kampwart el Segundo Calif Louise Gray Bailey’s Crossroads Thomas S. Hogan

Wall Street Dips Slightly Amid Mild Profit Taking

The Dow Jones average at 10:30 a.m. slipped 0.30 to 962.30 as blue chips cooled after a four-session gain. Advances led declines nearly 2 to 1 on the NYSE, with analysts citing mild profit taking and ongoing support from strong first-quarter earnings.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange

Fire Wrecks Miller Brothers Grocery in Hayfield

A 12 21 p m blaze of undetermined origin gutted Miller Brothers Grocery in Hayfield after starting in a storeroom behind the post office area. The store suffered heavy smoke damage while residents escaped unharmed and firefighters from Round Hill Gore Volunteer Gainesboro and other units battled the flames for hours.

Miller Brothers Grocery Hayfield Round Hill Jimmy Haines Round Hill Community Fire Company Gore Gainesboro Haines

Battle Honored Governor John Battle Led Virginia Education Rise

A flood of tributes recalls John S Battle as Virginia recalls his role in advancing public education and public service. Governors Holton Byrd Darden Mond and many colleagues praise his leadership and integrity.

Holton Sen Byrd Associated Press John Battle Virginia John Stewart Battle Charlottesville Linwood Holton Battle William C. Battle Commonwealth Harry F. Byrd Jr India Virginia Senate United States Colgate W. Darden Jr General Assembly University of Virginia Darden William M. Tuck Senate Finance Committee J. Lindsay Almond Jr Mills E. Godwin Jr Francis Pickens Miller Miller Andrew P. Miller Kitty Hawk N.C William John S. Jr House John Warren Cooke Mathews Cooke

Winchester Frederick County residents visit U S Congress

About 35 residents from Winchester and Frederick County left around 8 a.m. to visit the U S Congress in Washington D C. They were to meet Congressman J Kenneth Robinson at 10 a m and Senator William B Spong Jr at 11 a m. Lunch with Senators Byrd and Spong and Rep Robinson was planned in the Capitol.

Winchester and Frederick County U.S. Congress Washington D.C Winchester-Frederick County

Miller & Rhoads Plans 40000 Sq Ft Raleigh Store

Miller & Rhoads announced a 40000 square foot department store in Crabtree Valley Mall Raleigh North Carolina with an opening planned for February 1973 marking the chain's entry into the state. John Marchant president of the Miller & Rhoads division cited expansion in North Carolina.

Richmond, Va Miller & Rhoads Crabtree Valley Mall Raleigh N.C Richmond Department Store North Carolina John Marchant Garfinckle Brooks Brothers Miller & Rhoads, Inc

Virginia’s Public Schools Reach About 1.1 Million Children

The state reports roughly 1.1 million students are enrolled in public schools across Virginia. This figure reflects total attendance in K through 12 districts and indicates continued growth in enrollment as districts plan for the coming school year.

Virginia

Oscar nominations spark buzz amid tough categories

The piece lists contenders for best picture and direction, naming Kubrick for A Clockwork Orange and others like The French Connection Fiddler on the Roof and The Last Picture Show. Nominees include Peter Finch Gene Hackman Walter Matthau George C Scott Glenda Jackson Jane Fonda and Julie Christie with predictions from the viewer.

New York Film Critics Stanley Kubrick New York Texas Nicholas and Alexandra Russia Peter Finch Gene Hackman Walter Matthau Kotch George C. Scott Topol Fiddler Scott Patton Academy Jane Fonda Klute Mrs. Jackson Julie Christi McCabe Mrs. Miller Vanessa Redgrave Janet Suzman Nicholas and Alexandra Kubrick Peter Bogdanovich Norman Jewison William Friedkin John Schlesinger Hackmar Fonda Bogdanovich

Blind sorts silver Chicago

Barry Brooks, blind since a 1959 injury, continues daily work sorting silverware at a 706 room motor hotel with John McDonald since 1967. He aims to return to school and maintain a normal family life despite his impairment.

Silver Chicago Barry Brooks Brooks John McDonald

Answers to a 1937 politics quiz

The list presents multiple choice items with names and concepts including Chou En-lai lobbyist gerrymandering speaker Bill of Rights Monroe Doctrine April 14 income tax and a yes answer. It reads like a study or examination key from a historical classroom or newspaper feature.

I. Q Chou En-lai

Weather summary for Northern Valley and Virginia region

Partly cloudy tonight with lows upper 30s to low 40s in the Northern Valley. Tuesday brings variable clouds and highs mid 60s to low 70s with a 10 percent rain chance. Virginia sees partly cloudy conditions, warmer Tuesday, highs mid 60s to low 70s north and low to mid 70s south, with cooler tonight. Rainfall data note overall annual totals and long term averages for the area.

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James R. Spitzer, Sr Harold C. Richardson Bernard F. Groves E. Boscawen St Stet Rous Florists, Inc Wall Street Syioins Mami Othree Johns- Manville Johns-Manville John W. Rosenberger & CO. 1907 Inc Commerce St Robert R. Huff Social Security Veteran’s Administration JmDps Funeral Home Amherst Street Winchester, VA Weader Order OF the Golden Rule Miller & Rhodes Plans Raleigh, N.C Darene Actually Ante Pittsburgh Tel Tg Talents Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St CUB C.J. Brumback Agrico Agrico Fertilizers Green Chemical Company Wyck St
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