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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries for Ware White Billmeyer Teets and German

Multiple notices report deaths in Martinsburg Winchester Cape Charles Zillah and Berryville. Eva Virginia Ware 70 widow of Forrest Ware died at home with son William Ware and four grandchildren among survivors. services at Winchester Avenue Christian Church. Paul Randolph White 74 Cape Charles retired railroad conductor dies. services at Trinity Church. Thurman M Billmeyer brother of Winchester resident dies in Zillah Washington. burial there. Edith S Teets 72 Winchester resident dies. services at Omps Funeral Home. Eppa Lee German 80 Berryville Pike dies. funeral at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Prospect Hill.

Eva Virginia Ware Forrest W. Ware Addition St Martinsburg W.va William Ware Winchester Eppa Lee German Berryville Pike Jones Funeral Home Paul J. Slonaker Ernest Welch Donald Wilson Fred Wilson Ralph Linaburg Richard Swisher Richard B. Haymaker Prospect Hill Cemetery

Death notices for L. B. Sirbaugh and John Hedrick announced

Leonard Basil Sirbaugh of Winchester dies after long illness at age 73. Survived by widow Lelia Shipp Sirbaugh, son Leonard Jr., daughter Mrs Clyde Johnson, a grandchild, siblings and in laws. Funeral services held at First Presbyterian Church. The second notice reports Coronary Care Unit donations requested in lieu of flowers for John Hedrick of Darkesville, W.Va. He died en route to Martinsburg hospital after three years of ill health. He was a former carpenter, U.S. Army veteran, and member of Zion Lutheran Church and American Legion Berkeley Post 14. His marriages and survivors are listed.

Leonard Basil Jim) Sirbaugh Winchester Mr. Sirbaugh Capon Bridge W.va James Irenus Margaret Keller Sirbaugh Lelia Mary Shipp Crewe First Presbyterian Church Winchester Board of Public Welfare Henry and William Evans Sirbaugh Winchester Lions Club Izaak Walton League Winchester Golf Club Leonard Basil Sirbaugh, Jr Richmond Clyde Alwyn Johnson, Jr Aubrey Smith Front Royal James Alva Sirbaugh W.K. Rodney Sirbaugh James R. Jackson Mount Hebron Winchester Memorial Hospital John M. Hedrick Darkesville City Hospital Martinsburg Mr. Hedrick Kline Pendleton County James Wellington Virginia Belle Lough Hedrick Marlowe Petersburg Moorefield Zion Lutheran Church Williamsport Berkeley American Legion

Obituary for Mrs James H Brill of Opequon

Mrs. James H Brill 72 of Opequon died yesterday born April 28 1897 Mountain Falls daughter of Jacob H and Rebecca Linaburg married James H Brill February 6 1915 in Winchester he died January 1 1964 she belonged to Relief United Methodist Church served as secretary of Willing Workers class charter member of Shawnee Fire Company Auxiliary with leadership roles. Survived by daughter Helen R Marston foster daughter Betty Vonn Snapp brother Howard Linaburg five grandchildren Rhodes Sue Ellen Michael Elizabeth Lee great grandchild Michelle Marston and many nieces and nephews. Funeral conducted Wednesday at 1 30 pm at Jones Funeral Home by Rev Josiah A Andrew. Survivors include four children from first marriage Don Auvil Nevin Sigler David Hedrick Keith Hedrick 11 grandchildren three great grandchildren step son H Seibert LeMaster two step grandchildren three sisters Mowery Judy Cook and others. Funeral services conducted tomorrow at 1 30 pm at Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg cemetery Martinsburg this evening viewing 7 to 9.

Edith S. Teets W. Germain St Winchester Memorial Hospital Teets Frederick County Sheridan Mazzette Owens Jenkins Braddock Street Winchester Lola Morrow Doswell Irene Davis Gainesboro Helen Didawick Omps William A. Lyons Mount Hebron Bessie Ellen Brill Opequon Brill Whs Mountain Falls Jacob H Rebecca Himmelright Linaburg James H. Brill Brill Relief United Methodist Church Willing Workers Shawnee Fire Company Helen R. Marston Betty Vonn Snapp Howard 'S Linaburg Berryville Rhodes Sue Ellen Marston Michael Elizabeth Lee Snapp Michelle Marston Jones Funeral Home Josiah A. Andrew Mount Hebron Cemetery Don Auvil Nevin Sigler Falling Waters W.va David E. Hedrick South Daytona Fla Keith M. Hedrick Oxnard Calif H. Seibert LeMaster Luther Mowery Mozer Myrtle Judy

Ayers Insulating Co. Leader Edward G. Ayers Dies

Edward G. Ayers 70 of Norfolk died of an apparent heart attack. He led Ayers Insulating and Supply Co and chaired the Virginia Division of the American Cancer Society. Survived by wife Sarah Wooten Ayers and two daughters Nancy McCleese and Dowell Howard. Funeral in Norfolk with burial at Rosewood Memorial Park.

Edward Guy Ayers Norfolk Ayers Winchester Ayers Insulating and Supply Co Virginia American Cancer Society Virginia Baptist Association Ashe County N.C Sarah Wooten Aye

Miss Dena Williams 78 Dies in Mountain Falls

Miss Dena Ethel Williams 78 of Mountain Falls Route died Saturday Born February 16 1892 in Frederick County she is survived by a sister Mary Blanche Elizabeth Williams Funeral conducted tomorrow at Lamps United Methodist Church at 3 30 p m Rev Harry C Renner Pallbearers named and burial at Lamps Family Cemetery Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home

Dena Ethel Williams Mountain Falls Miss Williams Frederick County Elias Jasper Martha Wisecarver Williams Mary Blanche Elizabeth Williams Lamp’s United Lamp Jones Funeral Home

Four hospital admissions after multiple traffic mishaps

Mildred Whitacre 19 of Gore and Edison Hamilton 21 of Rt 6 were admitted in fair to good condition with concussions, fractures, and lacerations after crashes yesterday. Johnny Kerns 19 of Rt 2 was released today after a motorcycle incident on Rt 50. Donald Leight 26 of East St. admitted with lacerations and possible concussion. Additional and treated patients include Susan Haines 17 and others from separate incidents.

Mildred Whitacre Gore Winchester Memorial Hospital Miss Whitacre Edison Hamilton Rt. 6 Johnny Kerns Rt. 2 Winchester Volunteer Rescue Rt. 50 Linden Drive Donald Leight East St Susan Haines Rt. 1 G. N. Jenkins Miss Haines Interstate 81

Arthur Bones the Dog Who Could Read on TV Cable

TV Cable Features Play Tonight on Cable 6 at 7 p.m. presents a one act play performed by Mrs Lucille Reeves fifth grade class at Stonewall Elementary. An interview with Ger Dijs official photographer with the Advendo Marching Band from Holland.

Arthur Bones Lucille Reeves Stonewall Ger Dijs Advendo Holland Dijs United States Mr. Dijs U.S. Capitol Washington Barbara Woore Devers Gene Babb

Earth Day Poster Contest Judging In Clarke County

Clarke County Intermediate School hosts an Earth Day poster judging at 2 PM with judges Mrs. Richard E. Byrd Kenneth Gilpin Jr and Eustace Jackson reviewing directions neatness originality and artwork. D.G. Cooley Elementary School judging at 10 AM features judges Mrs. Daniel Dougherty Richard Plater and Arthur Weiss with posters later displayed in Berryville stores. Organizers are Mrs. B Beverley Byrd and Mrs. James K. Hartung.

Berryville Clarke County Richard E. Byrd Kenneth Gilpin, Jr Eustace Jackson D.G. Cooley

Supervisors Set to Announce 1970 71 Tax Rates

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors plans to set real estate and personal property rates for the 1970 71 fiscal year. A Rosenberger backed proposal calls for a 1 50 per 100 increase in both rates to reach a 3.2 million budget. Real estate would be 4 per 100 and personal property 4 80 per 100 with a public hearing before final adoption.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Thomas Rosenberger Rosenberger

Weather Sketch for Winchester Virginia Tuesday Warm With Showers

Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with a low in the 50s and Tuesday high of 72 to 80. Extended outlook calls for warmth through Wednesday with upper 70s to 80s and scattered showers, then cooler by Friday night. Sunrise 6 19 am sunset 8 02 pm, rainfall totals to date and past five year averages are listed.

Virginia Winchester

Aylor School Dedicated in Virginia Centennial Year

Mr. Aylor praised the community for a fine school named in his honor as part of a dedication ceremony in Frederick County. Dr. Woodrow Wilkerson spoke on public education growth, funding, and the role of teachers, noting the building honors educator Robert E. Ayler and the area’s commitment to schooling. An open house followed with tours, refreshments, and attendance by Ella Vaden Aylor and University of Virginia officials.

Aylor Frederick County Woodrow W. Wilkerson C. Edward Lizer Wilkerson Virginia Robert E. Ayler Stephens City Ayler Ella Vaden Aylor Charlottesville Robert H. Crow, Jr Central Virginia School of General Studies University of Virginia E School

Jury Called for 20 Citizens in Winchester Court

Twenty people are summoned to report to Winchester Corporation Court in Rouss City Hall tomorrow at 9 50 a m for jury duty. The list includes Charles A Haines Sanford L Magerfield Katherine S Shendon Jo Ann C Athey Max J Hess Frederick H Bamne Guy A Webber Benjamin Belchie Robert L Lebo Forrest E Sirbaugh Harold J Learned Vaughn Twigg Zella P Long Sarah L Harris Delbert E Sibert Thomas L Reardon Jr Nancy L Newlin Grace I Newell Juanita T Jackson and George D Gaither.

Winchester Corporation Court Rouss City Hall Charles A. Haines Sanford L. Magerfield Katherine S. Shendon Jo Ann C. Athey Max J. Hess Frederick H. Bamne Guy, A. Webber Benjamin Belchie Robert L. Lebo Forrest E. Sirbaugh Harold J. Learned Vaughn Twigg Zella P. Long

Grandson of Boyce Resident Presumed Lost in Canyon Rapids

Mrs John E Zombro of Boyce reports her grandson John E Zombro III missing since last Thursday and presumed lost in the Grand Canyon rapids. He was en route to California from Boston where he worked. Surviving family includes his parents a brother and sister, grandmothers and three uncles. search continues with little hope of recovery.

John E. Zombro Boyce John E. Zombro III Grand Canyon Arizona California Boston Mass John E. Zombro, Jr Palos Verdes Peninsula Calif Needham Stephen Lee Zombro Long Beach College Nancy Anne J.C. Green Emory Randolph Henry D. Rodgers Winchester

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Mrs. Ware Jefferson County James Belle Kimes Rutherford Interwoven Stocking Co Winchester Avenue Christian Church Loyal Woman's Church School Vicky Craig Mark Kathy Ware L. Andrew Rutherford Elma Albright Ola Sharff Flo Weller Deltona Joseph Porterfield Rosedale Cemetery Paul R. White Paul Randolph White Cape Charles Eugene V. White Mr. White Delmar Del Greensburg S Amelie Truitt White Pennsylvania Railroad Trinity United Methodist Church France American Legion Post No Ida Graham Quantico Trinity Church Thurman Billmeyer Ward Thurman M. Billmeyer Zillah Wash Bessie B. Coffman Billmeyer Richard D Clara E. Billmeyer Rio Coffman Byron Billmeyer Seattle Juanita Straight Loring, Brent George Billmeyer Roy J. Teets L. B. Sirbaugh Anna Criges Mary Shriver LeMaster Brown Funeral Home Thomas Sinn Rosedale Edward G. Ayers Methodist Church Harry C. Renner Sydney Hodson Ray W.thompson D. Harding Whitacre Jesse A. Whitacre Marion Jenkins George S. Whitacre Mr. Eppa Lee German Dena E. Williams Mr. Leonard Sirbaugh Jones Funeral Home, Inc Omos Funeral Home Loudoun Street Edith Steets Mimete Howets Malts, Lorist, Inc Aleanes Neabla Johns-Manville J-M John W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc Quarles School Commerce St George Crittenden, Jr Kern Row J. D. Howell Clarence Curry Lolita Curry Brenda Brown Miller’s Harl Ware N. Loudoun St The Netherlands Aylor School Frederick County School Board Board of Supervisors New Holland Krauser - Lupton Imperial Glaize N. Cameron St
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