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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1972

Page

2

Obituaries for Claudia M. Hammond and Mattie Windle

Claudia M. Hammond 73 of Alexandria died at home with burial in Culpeper National Cemetery. She leaves Asbury Hammond and two daughters. service 10 30 a m tomorrow at Demaine Funeral Home. Mattie Pearl Windle 79 of Lebanon Church died at a relative’s home. funeral 2 p m tomorrow at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg with burial at Lebanon Church Cemetery. pallbearers named and visiting hours this evening.

Claudia M. Hammond Alexandria Potomac Ave Hammond Middletown John W Johanna Headley Walter Mount Vernon United Methodist Church of Asbury B. Hammond Elizabeth J. Speaker Falls Church Mary A. Mickett Rockville Frances Rush Winchester Kathleen Hile Arlington Anna May Orlando Fla Stover Walter Samuel Walter Norfolk Demaine Culpeper National Cemetery Culpeper

Blair Service A funeral for Henry L Blair

Funeral services for Henry L Blair 72 of 211 N Buckmarsh Berryville will be held at St Luke s Baptist Church Berryville at 2 PM conducted by Rev Curtis Clark He was born Feb 18 1900 in Berryville son of the late Henry and Nancy Mills Blair He was a member of St Luke s Baptist Church and self employed He survived by a sister five nieces two nephews and several cousins Honorary pallbearers are named Burial will be in Milton Valley Cemetery Clarke County Also noted David William Riley 71 formerly of White Post died today at Skyline Terrace Convalescent Home Woodstock Born June 21 1900 he worked for Winchester Evening Star until 1944 Funeral arrangements incomplete body at Jones Funeral Home Winchester

Mattie Pearl Windle Lebanon Church Lola Kump Windle Winchester William M Katie Singhass Holtzman Charles J. Windle Mt. Hope Stover Strasburg Parker Perkins James Hamilton Robert Gregg Vernon McDonald Charles Lee McDonald William Fisher, Jr Charles Williams Henry L. Blair N. Buckmarsh St Berryville St. Luke's Baptist Church Curtis Clark Mr. Blair Henry Nancy Mills Blair St. Luke’s Baptist Church David William Riley White Post Skyline Terrace Woodstock Mr. Riley James W Mary Kidwiller Riley Winchester Evening Star Meade Memorial Episcopal Church Wallie Kerns Viola Gorman Manassas Lucy Shupp Washington Jones Funeral Home

Elgin YWCA Action Van Aids Community In Year

The Elgin YWCA Action Van a self contained camper trailer has served many roles in its first year from children kitchen classes to a full house meeting of parents and school faculty. On Thursdays the van welcomes women to sew knit or type marking its community outreach.

Elgin Ill Elgin Ywca Vernon Patton Ywca Urban Affairs

Homes to Open For Garden Week in Virginia

Historic Garden Week shines across Virginia with multiple open houses in Harrisonburg Lexington Fredericksburg and Upperville. Notable sites include Lynwood Florys Elkton home Beaumont Mulberry Hill West Airslie and gardens at Castle Hill Santee Prospect Hill Claremont Mount Sion and St. Brodes Farm with guides and a picnic lunch in some locations. Frank Sweitzer 22 year old NPS electrician oversees the White House kennel.

Virginia Harrisonburg Lexington Fredericksburg Upperville Lynwood Flory Rockingham St Elkton Beaumont Mulberry Hill West Airslie Brownsburg B. Lee Kagey Castle Hill LaVue Prospect Hill Santee Claremont Mount Sion James Madison U.S Newtead Taylor Hardin Pax Wood Stewart Blue Ridge Grayson Heronwood Neil Phillips St. Brodes Farm

Big Brothers program outlined at Back Creek Club meeting

Ted Whittle chaired the Back Creek Ruritan Club where 21 members approved donations of 10 to the 4H Baby Beef Show and 25 to the 4 H Honor Club. A graveside service for Mrs. Marguerite Ellen O'Donnell Tupper will be held tomorrow at 1 30 p.m. in Old Chapel Churchyard Clarke County with the Clarke County Visiting Nurse Association asked for contributions in lieu of flowers.

Ted Whittle Big Brothers Winchester Frederick County Back Creek Ruritan Club Tullius C. Tupper Ridgewood Berryville Tupper Marguerite Ellen O'Donnell Texarkanna Ark St. Louis Clarke County Tullius C. Tupper, Jr William Richard Tupper Daniel Dougherty Old Chapel Holland Clark Visiting Nurse Association

Brinkley to Speak at Shepherd College Commencement

NBC news correspondent David Brinkley will deliver the 99th Shepherd College commencement address in Shepherdstown West Virginia on Saturday May 13. Weather will determine whether the ceremony is on the football field or in the gymnasium with ticketed admission if indoors. 275 candidates will receive degrees. Brinkley is a nationally known NBC TV figure with numerous awards including 10 Emmys and a National Council on the Arts appointment.

NBC News David Brinkley Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va Brinkley NBCTV National Council On the Arts Lyndon Johnson

Winchester Bloodmobile collects 162 pints in April drive

The Red Cross Bloodmobile visit in Winchester netted 162 pints. Twenty one first time donors and 28 deferrals were noted. Five Gallon Club members Ellen Sharp and B Mitchell Knight Jr. joined. various groups contributed donors including U.S. Government and Winchester Memorial Hospital. May 16 is set for the next visit.

Red Cross Winchester Charles Zuckerman Winchester - Frederick County The American Red Cross Ellen D. W. Sharp B. Mitchell Knight, Jr Five Gallon Club Winchester Rotary Club

First Woman Lawyer Belle Mansfield Granted Iowa Bar

Belle A. Mansfield became the first woman allowed to practice law in the United States by gaining admission to the Iowa bar in 1869. Her legal work was restricted to Iowa.

Belle A. Mansfield United States Iowa

Wall Street Slips as Vietnam and Inflation Worries Hit

Wall Street prices fell in active trading as concerns over Vietnam and inflation weighed on markets. The Dow Jones at 10:30 a.m. slipped 2.63 to 961.17, with declines slightly ahead of advances on the NYSE. Analysts cited Vietnam developments, a swelling first quarter inflation report, and persistent unemployment as factors.

NEW York Vietnam New York Stock Exchange

Bible oriented discussions for abundant living in the community

A series of 70s era Bible oriented discussions invites attendees to explore joy hope and a vibrant life. Sessions begin at 7 30 p m at The Adventist Church 712 Virginia Ave just off Rt. Sponsored by Seventh day Adventist Churches in your community.

the Adventist Church Virginia Ave Seventh-day Adventist Churches

Order of Publication in Virginia Chancery Case

In Frederick County Virginia the suit seeks to establish fee simple ownership of Lot 9 Block 57 New Middletown Opequon District after fifty years of possession by Complainant. Defendants including M Kaufman Hannah Coffman Janet Sperry Cave and unknown parties must appear within ten days after publication to protect interests.

Frederick County Virginia S. Long M. Kaufman M. Koffman Hannah Coffman Hannah Kaufman Janet Sperry Cave Lot Block New Middletown Opequon West Main Street Lexington Illinois Circuit Court George B. Whitacre

Weather snapshot across the Northern Valley today

Variable clouds with a chance of showers tonight and cooler Tuesday, with highs in the 40s to 50s. Mountains see mid 30s tonight, southeast mid 40s. Extended outlook calls for a milder trend with showers by Friday. Rain totals show .25 inches in 48 hours. historical rainfall figures and trivia follow the forecast.

Rockies Carolinas Florida Great Lakes Northern Valley Northwest

North Mountain 4 H Club Meets Wednesday at 7 30 P.M

The North Mountain Go-Getters 4 H Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The regular date was changed due to the group previously using the meeting hall.

North Mountain Go-Getters 4-H Club

Marjoram’s Storied Scent Across Ancient Times

Ancient Greeks and Romans revered marjoram for its fragrance. They believed Venus, goddess of love, created the herb and used it in wedding crowns for happy couples.

First Aid Course Launches Thursday at Rescue Squad

A Red Cross Standard First Aid course will be held at Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Headquarters beginning Thursday. Class runs 7 to 9 p.m. James Williams leads the instruction. Enroll by calling 662-5412 or by reporting to the class.

Red Cross Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad James Williams

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Mrs. Asbury Hammond Blair Milton Valley Cemetery David W. Riley National Selecter Morticians Bernard F. Groves Boscawen St New York City Amherst Street White House Frank Sweitzer National Park Service Shepherd Edward J. Marshall Sherman W. Dick Paul G. Anderson, Jr Max Yeder U.S. Government Winchester Memorial Hospital Abex Corporation Ashworth Brothers Crown Cork & Seal Henkel Harris and Rubbermaid O'Sullivan Corporation Post Office National Weather Service NOAA U.S. Dept. of Commerce Order OF the Golden Rule Wall Street Seen George W. Shanks Esquire Larrick and White East Boscawen Street Associated Press Albany Albu‘que Amarillo Anchorage Asheville Atlanta Birmingham Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Charleston Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Duluth Fairbanks Fort Worth Green Bay Helena Clady Honolulu Houston Ind’apolis Jacks‘ville Kansas City Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Marquette Memphis San Diego Salt Lake San Fran Seattle I Spokane Tampa Rainfal Mass Conn R.I N.H New Delhi Arabian Lincoln Harriet Beecher Stowe the Volga Thomas Wild Bill Hickok Stonewall Ero N. Cameron St C.J. Brumback & Sons
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