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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1971

Page

2

Obituaries for Mrs. Eliza Vallie W. Kearns and Mrs. Esther Bane

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Vallie W. Kearns 74 of Augusta W Va and Mrs. Esther V. Bane 71 of Berryville were announced. Kearns born Aug 7 1894 in Berkeley County is survived by three daughters a son 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren with services in Martinsburg and Augusta Cemetery details. Bane dies at home in Berryville and services planned at Pencarell Funeral Home with burial at Augusta Cemetery.

Eliza Vallie W. Kearns Marshall Dove Berryville Martinsburg W. Va Ave Augusta Winchester Memorial Jones Funeral Hospital Jesse E. Tate Esther V. Bane Liberty St Ee” Pencacerrel Tas Funeral Home Jan. W. Va Augusta Cemetery Marvin Stipe Lincoln Cox Bob Orndorff John Kaknis Bobby Joe Tucker Richard L. Chrisman Omps McKee Funeral Home Mrs. Kearns Berkeley County William Emma Orr Wright Pentecostal Lester Mary Catherine) Keller Hagerstown Emma Virginia Judy Kearns James Dorothy Lee) Harrison George William Kearns, Jr Hedgesville Brown Funeral Home Ervin Mason Rosedale Cemetery McKee West Va

Sinatra Receives Oscar for Humanitarian Work

Hollywood AP reports Frank Sinatra won the Jean Hersholt Memorial Award an honorary Oscar honoring his humanitarian efforts. At 55 the entertainer is retiring after three decades of performing, with mixed public reaction to the nonprofit image.

Hollywood Frank Sinatra Sinatra Santa Thio Shriners’ Hospital Ucla Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Jean Hersholt

Youngster Said Satisfactory After Pool Mishap

A two year old Winchester boy named John Mistr the third was reported in satisfactory condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after nearly drowning in the family pool yesterday. He received oxygen from volunteers before transport to the hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John T Mistr Jr of 331 West Whitlock Avenue. The incident occurred around 3 30 p m yesterday.

Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital Little John Mistr, III Harold Cornwell Larry Swanson Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad John T. Mistr, Jr W. Whitlock Ave Sinatra Feisty Pvt Maggio Bob Hope Gregory Peck Martha Raye George Jessel Motion Picture Relief Richmond Ind Dan Mitrione U.S Uruguay Palm Springs Father Dismas Clark St. Louis Legion

Chou Hosts Visitors as U S Chess Team Engages China

The article recounts Maoist China welcoming U S chess guests with remarks on diplomacy and hippie culture. Players Cowan Braithwaite Howard Resek Sweeks Soltesz Bochenski visit the Summer Palace and meet Chou En Lai, amid a fanfare yet competitive chess play and mutual goodwill.

Cowan Errol Resek New York Braithwaite Howard Connie Sweeks Grand Rapids, Mich Olga Soltesz Orlando, Fla Judy Bochenski Eugene, Ore

City to rezone annexed areas under proposed ordinance

The city plans to reclassify annexed territory to R-1 or corresponding city districts as county designations convert. The Planning Commission held a March 31 public hearing and recommends changes. a temporary ordinance precedes a broader plan later this year.

M-1 Industrial, Limited Public Improvement Committee Wayne A. Whitham Planning Commission Whitham Winchester Division of State Planning and Community Affairs Ls Council

Germ Warfare Complex Is Converted to Peaceful Use

The Pentagon begins converting its Pine Bluff Arkansas chemical and biological war facility into a civilian research center. By next year the FDA and other agencies will occupy 33 buildings to form the National Center for Toxicological Research studying long term health effects of chemicals, pesticides, cosmetics and drugs.

Washington Defense Department Pine Bluff Ark Nixon Food and Drug Administration Pine Bluff Arsenal FDA National Center For Toxicological Research Charles C. Edwards Edwards

Defense Motion on Smoot Sentence Set for April 26

In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Woltz said he will rule on Winfield Smoot’s bid to set aside his 35 year murder sentence and 10 year abduction term April 26. Smoot, 36, of White Post, pleaded guilty to abduction and first degree murder.

Frederick County Winfield Smoot Robert K. Woltz Joseph White Smoot White Post Woltz Commonwealth White

Review of DDC Program Today

A special informal City Council meeting is set for 2 p.m. to review the Downtown Development Committee's preliminary development program for the downtown semi mall project. The Planning Commission and Frederick County Board of Supervisors were invited. F. Eugene Smith Associates, Inc. will present the program in City Hall Corporation Courtroom at 8 p.m. Tonight's session follows last night's council regular meeting.

the Planning Commission The Frederick County Board of Supervisors F. Eugene Smith Associates, Inc Design Management Consultants of Bath DDC Corporation City Hall

John Tyler Marries Julia Gardiner in New York City

John Tyler becomes the first U.S. president wed while in office marrying Julia Gardiner in New York City on June 26 1844.

John Tyler U.S Julia Gardiner New York City

Clarke County Man Shot. Serious Condition Reported

A Clarke County man identified as Samuel McFarland was found shot in his trailer on Lost Corner Rt. 50 about 12 40 p m yesterday. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital in serious condition in ICU. Sheriff John Slater said the wound came from a 30 calibre pistol and the case is under investigation.

Clarke County Winchester Memorial Hospital Samuel McFarland Lost Corner Rt. 50 John Slater Sheriff's Department

Weather snapshot and climate data from Winchester

The report shows clear cold weather in Virginia with frost risk tonight and a 30 degree low, followed by sunny cool conditions Thursday. Extended weekend outlook predicts temperatures drifting from the 60s into the 70s, with a chance of showers and warmer days ahead.

Recycling plan interview with Joseph Zuckerman on TV

Joseph Zuckerman president of the Zuckerman Company and chamber Conservation of Resources chair will discuss the chamber led recycling program on cable TV Tuesday at 7 15 p m The Winchester Frederick County Garden Clubs and Boy Scouts plan collective drop points for paper bottles and tin cans on April 17 and 24

Joseph Zuckerman The Zuckerman Company Chamber of Commerce Conservation of Resources Committee Winchester - Frederick County Garden Clubs Boy Scouts

Tennis Court Project Nears June Completion

Councilman James H. Fleming told the City Council that excavation is finished behind the armory for the new tennis courts. The area awaits hot plant mix with fencing ordered, and a target completion date set for June 1.

James H. Fleming

Wall Street Opens Higher Amid Light Volume Trade

Wall Street started the day with a tentative up move as the Dow Jones average gained 0.70 to 927.98 at 10:30 a.m. on light volume. NYSE advances and declines were nearly even in early trading.

New York New York Stock Exchange

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