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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

2

Obituary notices from Gainesboro and surrounding areas

Funeral services are announced for Mrs. Gertrude V. Burton 67 of Gainesboro at Jones Funeral Home tomorrow at 3 p.m. with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Friends may visit tonight 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Gertrude V. Burton Gainesboro Jones Funeral Home Cletus P. Palmer Curtis E. Palmer Gilbert Speelman Russell Mason Irvin Stonebraker Harvey Stickles Paul Aker Alfred Aker Charles Aker Donald Aker Mount Hebron Susie Virginia Carver Ormerly Stephenson Stella C. Hibbard Hampton Dixie Hospital Carver Frederick County Turner Pitcock Raymond Carver Burnt Factory United W.E. Richards Gertrude WY. Burton

Virginia Retrofit Plan Focuses On Waste Plants

About 120 municipal waste treatment plants in Virginia are said to need improvements to help prevent stream pollution.

Virginia

Thanks for boys with baseballs billboard in Boise store

A Boise glass firm displays a roadside billboard reading Thanks for boys with baseballs. The sign emphasizes gratitude for youth and sports participation, reflecting local community support in Idaho.

Boise, Idaho IAP

Virginia Government Owns About 9300 Motor Vehicles

State records show the Virginia government owns roughly 9,300 motor vehicles across agencies and departments. The fleet includes cars, trucks, and vans used for official operations and service delivery.

Virginia

Winchester GOP delegates named for district and state conventions

Frederick County Republicans re elected leaders and chose delegates and alternates to the 7th District GOP Convention in Culpeper on May 20 and to the Republican State Convention in Roanoke on June 2 and 3. Robert T Mitchell Jr was elected city chairman succeeding Dr William H Pifer.

Robert T. Mitchell, Jr Winchester Robert M. Henry Frederick County Culpeper Roanoke Holiday Inn East Mitchell New City Gop Ben B. Dutton, Jr Reuss Henry Flowers Friendship Les McNemar Virginia Avenue Bob Pullen, Jr Sarah Zane Pat Jennings Shawnee William H. Pifer Henry Jim Robeson Mary Jean Casey Carol Ambrogi Wayne Whitham William Pifer William M. Mote Robert Mitchell Robert Horn Betsy Helm Robert Pullen, Jr Ferman Perry Harrington Smith William Clinton Robinson Maurice Duffey Hedrick Koontz Muriel Fears Ann Whitham John Ramey John Jennings Susan Mote Donald Athey Lester Anderson Clifford Edwards Billy Sutton Whit Whitham Robert Henry Ken Stiles Larry Ambrogi Don

State Road Construction Allocations Up 16.6 Percent

NATURAL BRIDGE AP tentative approval for construction allocations of 262.5 million dollars, up 16.6 percent over the current fiscal year, has been given by the State Highway Commission. The commission also approved Thursday a plan for the erection.

State Highway Commission Douglas B. Fugate The General Assembly Virginia Highway Trust Fund Roanoke Bristol Lynchburg Salem Staunton Richmond Culpeper Fredericksburg Suffolk State Highway Department

Nixon Becomes Member of Rail Splitters

President Nixon agrees to honorary membership in the Rail Splitters Organization. Aide John Neidecker accepted the framed certificate after a White House visit by Dr. Raymond Fish James Robeson and S Roger Koontz. The group plans events to boost Republican candidates in Virginia.

Richard M. Nixon Rail Splitters Organization Republican Party Raymond Fish James Robeson S. Roger Koontz White House Nixon John Neidecker Neidecker United States Abraham Lincoln Fish Robeson Koontz J. Kenneth Robinson William L. Scott Winchester Rep. Scott U.S William B. Spong America Winchester Country Club Republican Party of Virginia Warren B. French Jr Richard D. Obenshain Richmond

Rockefeller Pleased With Jefferson Campaign Visit

Democratic candidate for West Virginia governor Jay Rockefeller toured Jefferson County speaking at the Jefferson County Youth Center to 75 to 100 attendees. He discussed welfare reform and taxes and visited Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry before concluding his Eastern Panhandle campaign swing.

Charles Town W.va Jay Rockefeller West Virginia Jefferson County Rockefeller Shepherdstown Harpers Ferry Panhandle

Pennsylvania primary drives Democratic race in 1972

Democratic candidates Muskie, McGovern, and Humphrey campaign in Pennsylvania aiming for a pivotal April 25 primary as Wallace builds influence in Texas for May 3 precinct conventions. Senator Tunney warns Muskie must win upcoming Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Ohio contests to stay viable while Mitchell takes lead in the Republican re election effort ahead of the San Diego convention.

Robert L. Campbell Associated Press Pennsylvania Edmund S. Muskie Maine George McGovern South Dakota Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Keystone Miami Beach Alabama George Wallace Texas Wallace John V. Tunney D-Calif Muskie Cleveland Massachusetts Ohio Tunney Calif GOP Pete Wilson Wilson Washington Nixon Robert Knowles Dick Herman

Kiwanis Hears Sager Talk On Astronomy

Will Sager son of Dr. Stanley Sager spoke at the Winchester Rotary Club on astronomy. The Handley High School senior detailed astrophotography and galaxy magnitude color determination with a Q and A session following.

Will Sager Stanley Sager Winchester Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Sager Handley High School Harrisonburg Kansas City Society of Photographic Engineers and Scientists National Aeronautics and Space Agency

Five More Bomb Explosions in Northern Ireland

Five additional bombs exploded in Northern Ireland early today raising the total to over 20 blasts in less than a day. The toll since Thursday includes a woman killed and several civilians soldiers and police wounded, with the 32 month toll at 301 dead.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Weather Summary and Community Notices for Winchester Skies

Mostly cloudy with showers and thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Highs near 60s to upper 60s, lows around 50, 40s to 50s at night. Extended forecast shows continued variable cloudiness with chances of rain Sunday and Tuesday. Hymn Sing at Mt Olive Church Hayfield Sunday 7 p.m. with special music and a featured trip from Hedgesville open to the public.

Mt. Olive Hayfield Hedgesville W.va

Middletown Acts on Utility Tax and Charter Changes

Middletown Town Council moved a utilities tax ordinance to second reading with a public hearing set for June 8. The measure, to supersede county taxes if the town provides services, was discussed with legal opinion cited. Also Governor signed a charter bill changing council terms and office dates, affecting mayor and councilmen terms. Town license decals deadline set for tomorrow with office hours 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Middletown Frederick County Neil Stallings State Attorney General's Office Walter A Marston Stallings del. Duncan Gibb General Assembly

Reverend C H Kimber to Speak at Berryville Zion Church

The Rev. C H Kimber of Washington and pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church Round Hill Loudoun County will speak Sunday at 4 o clock at Zion Baptist Church Berryville. He will be joined by his choir and congregation. The Flower Club sponsors the service with Mrs Katie Gaskins as chairman and Rev Rudolph While as pastor.

Robert W. Nixon Lancaster Lancaster General Hospital Mr. Nixon Allegheny County R. Dewitt Ethel Mullen Nixon Michael's Prk Catherine Haines Capon Chapel United Methodist Church Capon Bridge W.va Arthur R. Homer Capon Chapel Giffin Kimberly Lynn McDonald Ronald Phyllis Breeden McDonald S. Cameron St Carl Corwin Jones Funeral Home Winchester West Main Luray Vaughn Summit Baptist Mission Church Neida Sowers Calvin E. Richards Frederick County Gene Rhodes Kenneth Smith Paul Riley Ronald Ware Shenandoah Memorial Park C.H. Kimber Washington Mts Zion Baptist Church Round Hill Loudoun County Zion Baptist Church Berryville Flower Club of Katie Gaskins Rudolph While

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