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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1971

Page

2

Winchester movement star on Tuesday obituary notices

Mrs. Sally A. White, 71, of Berryville Rt. 1, dies at home after August 12 birth. Survived by son Charles E. White and daughter Sally Ann Frazier of Gladys. Funeral at John H. Enders Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Burial Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Elva Breeden Franchino, 49, of Siler Route, died Saturday. Funeral at Timber Ridge Christian Church. Pallbearers listed. Burial Timber Ridge Cemetery. Thomas Pallbearers funeral service details and burial at Green Lane Cemetery Delray West Virginia. Family receiving friends 7–8:30 p.m. tonight.

Sally A. White Rt. 1 Berryville Walter I. McNeally Ernest E. Crockett Robert Peffers Kenneth L. Peffers John H. Peffers Green Hill Cemetery Elva Breeden Franchino Siler Timber Ridge Christian Church James A. Fogleman Jones Funeral Floyd Breeden Paul Hawkins James McFarland Amos Ritenour George Breeden Bill Prosser Virgil Alger Ronnie McDonald Thomas

Miller Service A funeral for Mrs Ina Breeden Miller

Funeral services are held for Mrs Ina Breeden Miller 50 of Siler Route who died Saturday. Pallbearers named are Donald W. Catlett Granville Chilcott Jr Robert Chilcott William F. Catlett Robert Puffinburger and B Wayne Everhart. Interment at Christian Cemetery.

Ina Breeden Miller Siler Timber Ridge Christian Church James A. Fogleman Donald W. Catlett Granville Chilcott, Jr Robert Chilcott William F. Catlett Robert Puffinburger B. Wayne Everhart Timber Ridge Christian Cemetery Jones Funeral Home

Fire hazards spread as Virginia blazes threaten homes

A young child started the Botetourt County fire in Deep Hollow amid dry skies and strong winds. No buildings were harmed, but fires near Lipscomb in Augusta County threatened two homes and a church. Roanoke area brush fires and telecom lines damage prompted emergency cable work along U.S. 220 to maintain toll service. About 30 workers laid 12,000 feet of line from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday. crews remain on duty to safeguard the route.

Botetourt Deep Hollow A. L. Jolly Jr Salem Jolly Virginia Lipscomb Waynesboro Augusta County Cave Springs Hollins Roanoke County U.S Covington Clifton Forge Hot Springs C&p Telephone Co Roanoke Eagle Rock C&p

U S Counties and Parishes Reach 3071 Count Total

The United States has 3071 counties and parishes and 59 county equivalents, amounting to a nationwide total of 3130.

United States

Oldest Front Royal Resident Dies at 107

Mrs. Sarah Jane Hurley Wallace 107 believed Warren County's oldest citizen died Saturday at her Depot Ave home. Born January 5, 1864, she wed Robert Hurley in 1886 and Peter Wallace later. Survived by one daughter, 60 grandchildren, 163 great grandchildren, and many great great descendants. Funeral tomorrow at 3 p.m. Williams Chapel CME Church Front Royal. Burial Stone Bridge Cemetery Clarke County. Visitation tonight 7 to 9 at Turner Funeral Home Front Royal.

Sarah Jane Johnson Hurley Wallace Warren County Depot Ave Front Royal Stone Bridge Clarke County Turner Funeral Home

U S to Appeal Wiretap Ruling

The Justice Department will appeal to the Supreme Court the Sixth Circuit ruling that the government may not wiretap domestic subversion suspects without a court warrant. The case involved a White Panther Party member linked to an Ann Arbor CIA office bombing and transcripts ordered to attorneys.

Washington Justice Department Supreme Court Erwin N. Griswold Keith White Panther Party Central Intelligence Agency Ann Arbor Mich Lawrence Plumundon Court of Appeals

Judge Rules Welfare Regulation Is Invalid

A federal judge in Richmond rules Virginia aid to dependent children work rules conflict with federal statutes and cannot be enforced. Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr said state rules forcing recipients to accept specific jobs undermine federal law and the operation of the federal program. The ruling involved four Negro women whose ADC benefits were halted after refusing county obtained jobs. The suit began with Vivian Wolfolk, whose $63.50 monthly grant stopped when she declined a $20 weekly job caring for five children and domestic tasks.

Richmond Virginia U. S Robert R. Merhige Jr Merhige Bedford County

Cherrapunji in Assam Rains Among World’s Wettest Spots

Cherrapunji in Assam is noted for extreme rainfall with an average annual total around 426 inches. The record highlights its status as one of the globe’s wettest locations, drawing scientific interest and weather assessments.

Cherrapunji Assam

Hope for May 10 Evaluation of Virginia Redistricting Plan

The Virginia redistricting plan is under review by the civil rights division of the state’s attorney general office with hopes to complete by May 10 ahead of the General Assembly reconvening. The 1964 Civil Rights Act requires Justice Department approval of changes in voting laws or apportionment and a 60 day review period.

Washington Justice Department Virginia General Assembly Atty. Gen John N. Mitchell Department Assembly Richmond News Leader David E. Satterfield III D-Va

Crash Victims Treated and a Fatal Collision

Peggy Wines of Rt 522 received emergency room care at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a traffic mishap on Macedonia Church Road and was released. A two car collision at Handley Ave and S Stewart St caused $1000 damage. Carl Randall 19 of Lexington and Allen Gaunt were involved. Richard Beverly Whiting and Clarence Garland Newcome remained in ICU after a double fatality. Lonzo Willie Jarvis moved out of ICU days earlier.

Peggy Wines Rt. 522 Winchester Memorial Hospital Macedonia Church Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Handley Ave S. Stewart St Carl Randall Lexington Handley Allen Gaunt Stewart Richard Beverly Whiting Henrietta Whiting Icu Clarence Garland Newcome Lonzo Willie Jarvis

Wall Street slides as blue chips edge lower

Wall Street in moderate trading shows the Dow Jones average slipping 1.90 to 942.10 at 10 30 am. Advances lead declines amid profit taking and thinner volume. Ford Motor gains as first quarter earnings rise 36 percent to 1.57 a share from 1.15 a year ago.

New York Woner Ford Motor

Kotouc Court Martial Action Tosses Out Charges

On the second day of Kotouc's court martial for Wright the judge granted a defense motion to throw out both charges. Capt Norman Cooper argued the government's case lacked evidence with only one witness supporting the alleged assault. Maj William Eckhardt countered that the witness testimony proved an assault occurred. The government rested after presenting six witnesses in about two and a half hours and Wright recessed for the day despite defense objections.

Kotouc Wright Norman Cooper Southern Pines N.C Cooper Maj William Eckhardt Starkville Miss

Quarles Elementary WEA Chapter Plans Thursday Meeting

The Quarles Elementary School Chapter of the Winchester Education Forum will hold a brief business meeting at 7 15 p m Thursday in the school auditorium. Afterward Drama Workshop students will perform The Dancing Doll directed by Handley Library Children’s Theatre. A Book Fair and library tour follow with sale proceeds benefiting library improvements.

Quarles Winchester Education Forum Drama Workshop Handley Library Children’s Theatre E. P. Browning III Browning Quarles Library

Sheriff reignites Owings but suspends Streit in unclear case

Sheriff Anderson said Deputy decided to reinstate Mr Owings and continue the suspension of Mr Streit. No charges were filed against David Owings. Authorities did not disclose the shooting or charges yesterday, with reporters only confirming details after a tip late yesterday.

Mr. Owings Mr. Streit Anderson David Owings

Weather forecast and rainfall figures for Virginia

Partly cloudy today with a high near 70 and showers possible tonight. Wednesday brings more clouds and a high around 70 with likely showers. Extended outlook shows rain chance Thursday and Saturday with fair Friday and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Rain totals for the day and year noted, plus five year and 58 year rainfall averages and yesterday’s temperatures.

Front Royal GOP candidate Guest seeks 4th District seat

Guest emphasizes service to constituents and says he has long ties in Clarke Fauquier Frederick and Warren counties. Two GOP nominees will be chosen May 27 at Quality Court Motel Front Royal. Other candidates include Democrat J Fred Larrick and Del Duncan C Gibb. incumbent Largent not seeking reelection.

Quality Court Front Royal S. Roger Koontz Frederick County Stonewall Clearbrook House of Delegates J. Fred Larrick Winchester del. Duncan ‘C. Gibb Warren County del. F.L

Webster’s Dictionary of Proper Names Highlights Odd Entries

The booklet lists diverse items such as Nemesis as a goddess of retribution and Great Harry as a battleship, along with Bismarck as a ball shaped doughnut and Vampire as a jet fighter. It showcases curious contrasts in proper names across categories.

New York Nemesis Harry Vampire G. & C. Merriam Co

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