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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1971

Page

2

Funeral service for Nora Maury Whitacre in Siler

Mrs. Nora Maury Whitacre of Siler died Thursday. Funeral held tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church with Dr. Lavely P. Gruber and Rev. Johnnie Brewer officiating. Pallbearers include Edward L. Monk and others. Burial at church cemetery. Family receives friends tonight 7 to 9 at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge West Virginia. Lake Erie's eastern basin is 210 feet deep.

Nora Maury Whitacre Siler Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church Lavely P. Gruber Johnnie Brewer Edward L. Monk Clinton Tinsman James L. Nelson C. Lee Whitacre Henry DeHaven Clinton L. Ritter

Nursing pioneer Mrs Davis dies at 62 in Winchester

Mrs Virginia Sutphin Davis 62 of 716 S Washington St Winchester died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital She was born Sept 12 1908 in Ra County a nurse educated at Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg WV She headed operating rooms at Kings Daughters and led Charles Town Hospital She was a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy and Stonewall Home Demonstration Club Surviving are three sisters and a late sister Funeral services set with Omps Funeral Home and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery Berryville Included are pallbearers and a Berryville burial for Stanley Dent Sr died Thursday noted with Elm. As Maine goes so goes Vermont quote by James A Farley linked to Roosevelt victory

Virginia Sutphin Davis S. Washington St Winchester Memorial Hospital Davis Flint Hill Ra County John Edward Lula C. Funkhouser Charles Town Hospital Charles Town W.va United Daughters of the Confederacy Stonewall Home Demonstration Club George F. Davis Cumberland C. Bruce Maynard) Harlee D. Oscar Cornelia) Louderback W. Godfrey Anna Fay

Quiz Answers From History Snapshot

A concise list presents answers: 1 Winston Churchill. 2 Three. 3 True. 4 Side whiskers. 5 Stern. 6 None. 7 White. 8 Goat. 9 Allah. 10 Garnet.

Winston Churchill True Stern White Goat Allah Garnet

Shenandoah Region Antique Car Show May 1

The local club of the Shenandoah Region of Antique Automobile Clubs of America will display cars from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 1. The public may view them at no charge.

Shenandoah Antique Automobile Clubs of America War Memorial

Rowe Career of Virginia Agriculture Leader Highlighted

The article traces Rowe's rise from 1948 in the commissioner's office to 1969 when he received the State Farmer honorary degree from the Future Farmers of America. It notes his roles, awards, and extensive civic service including the Red Cross and United Givers Fund.

Commissioner’s Virginia Agriculture Virginia State Poultry Federation Progressive Farmer Rowe The Future Farmers of America Mr. Rowe Red Cross Community Chest United iGivers Fund

Senate panel backs ending draft deferments for college students

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted to end undergraduate deferments as the House did, allowing current students to finish four years. It trimmed the House plan for three years of alternate civilian service for conscientious objectors to two years, with a reserve option for discharged inductees. The bill, nearing final action, aims to extend the draft into 1973 and aligns with Nixon administration goals.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee House Nixon Senate

Judge Merhige Asked About Paper God Remark In School Ruling

Richmond district judge declined to comment on Chesterfield official Irving Horner claiming he is a paper god in school desegregation matters. Horner urged a People’s revolt to oppose consolidation with Isurburan Chesterfield and Henrico counties as the school board prepairs a hearing set for late this month or May.

Richmond USS Robert R. Merhige Jr Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Irving Horner Wtvr Radio-Tv Horner Isurburan Chesterfield Henrico Richmond School Board Merhige Henrico County Judge Merhige Virginia

Firefighters respond to shed blaze at 400 S Kent St

Winchester firemen were called at 8 43 p m yesterday to a shed fire at 400 South Kent Street. Fire crews reported no major damage after extinguishing the blaze.

Winchester S. Kent St

Virginia Weather Forecast For Today And Extended Period

Fair tonight with 30s lows and a cool Sunday in the 50s to 60s. Rain chances near zero. Extended outlook cooler with upper 50s to 60s days and 30s to low 40s nights, possible showers Wednesday. No significant rainfall today. year to date totals and monthly averages listed. Date From National Weather Service.

Senate Votes Fees and Costs in School Suits

The Senate voted 30 to 24 to let federal judges award attorneys fees and court costs to prevailing parties in school desegregation suits against states and local boards. Sen. Marlow W. Cook proposed the amendment, replacing an earlier plan for state legal-fee payments, arguing the method exists in civil rights law and is fair to plaintiffs. Opponents warned it could invite many suits, especially in the South, with no cost limits.

Washington Senate Marlow W. Cook Cook Kentucky James B. Allen D-Ala South

Tornadoes and storms sweep South causing deaths injury and damage

A string of tornadoes and severe storms struck the South on Friday killing four people and injuring scores while easing drought in several states. In Ideal Georgia a twister killed 62 year old Annie Mae Dyal and damaged homes. Other fatalities occurred in Blairsville Georgia and Charleston County Alabama. Memphis faced two inch hail and 72 mph winds injuring twelve and overturning planes at Memphis International Airport.

Associated Press National Weather Service John Schilling Atlanta Ideal Annie Mae Dyal Lecia Howell Blairsville South Carolina Perry Padgett Charleston County Alabama Nancy Loveless Lauderdale County Charleston Air Force Base CSA Memphis Tenn Memphis International

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