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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1973
Page
9
The 15th annual Shenandoah Region ARCA Show shifts to James Wood High School due to weather. Special guests include Jerry L. Hodge and his wife. events run Saturday with judging in 25 classes, 300 cars expected, banquet at 6:30 p.m. and a Sunday breakfast to end the weekend.
Three days of top country music are set for the 46th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival May 4 to 6. Red Simpson Roy Drusky and the Loners Lynda K Lance Robbie Roy headline events with receptions, balls, and a Jubilee Show and Dance at local halls and armory. Tickets limited and on sale through the festival ticket office in the George Washington Hotel Lobby.
Recent visitors include Arch Conner and family from Baltimore with Hilda Grim and Gayle Mayhew of Falls Church. Walter McCauley of UVA Charlottesville visited relatives, plus James Inskip of Richmond and Sperry Ambrose visits. Mrs. J W Hogshead rests at home. MSgt James Walter and daughter Candance with Harold Walter family.
Round Hill and Star Tannery volunteers rushed to a Rt. 604 Star Tannery area residence at about 10 30 a.m. today to battle a house fire.
State lawmakers and candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general attend the Railsplitters Ball at Winchester Golf Club. Expected guests include Sen. John Dalton Sen. Joseph Canada Del Herbert Morgan and J Ray Dodson with Congressman J Kenneth Robinson Del Raymond Guest Jr Sen William Truban and Cynthia Newman. About 125 to 150 area attendees are anticipated with Railsplitters director Betty Burkholder co chair.
Claude B. Smalts Jr. named Boss of the Year by Smalts Florists employees at the Winchester Frederick County Jaycees Bosses Night Banquet. guest speaker Chris Hanburger, Redskins captain, addressed attendees as the event concluded.
The menu lists daily offerings at City School for Monday April 30 Turkey Barbecue on Bun with Tater Gems Buttered Frozen Broccoli Apple Sauce Cookie Milk. Tuesday May 1 features Hamburger on Bun Pickle Chip Scalloped Potatoes Seasoned Frozen Mixed Vegetables Chocolate Pudding and whipped cream. Wednesday May 2 offers Fish Cheese Burger on Bun Tartar Sauce optional Spanish Rice and Fruit Cocktail.
Sheriff Philip Crisman of Shenandoah County was hurt in a late night crash on I-81 south of Strasburg. He suffered multiple cuts and abrasions and was listed in satisfactory condition in the ICU at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Trooper M H Ashley is investigating the crash.
Winchester civic leader Smalts, born May 15 1916 in Winchester, rose from city council to mayor and vice mayor between 1948 and 1960. He served in WWII, led local chambers, and held multiple civic posts while guiding community projects and fund drives. President Nixon to host West German chancellor Willy Brandt with Carpenters at a White House state dinner next Tuesday.
A Stephens City man, Michael Lucian Grim of Rt. 1, was hospitalized after his car hit a power pole in the 800 block of Amherst Street. The crash disrupted electricity for about 25 to 30 Whittier Avenue customers for two hours while Potomac Edison crews repaired lines. Grim told police he swerved to avoid two cars and lost control.
In parts of Thailand a man who has never served as a monk is called khon dip or an unripe person. The term reflects local cultural language describing social status within Buddhist communities.
Due to the fifth Sunday there will be no Worship Services but an Advance Special offering after Sunday School at 10 a.m. Next Sunday the Methodist Mens Hymn Sing is at White Hall 7 to 8 30 p.m. The Methodist Mens Pancake breakfast is on May 6 at the Ridgeway Church Hall. Mr and Mrs Danny Hayre and their son of Arlington VA spent Easter weekend with Mrs Hayre.
UVa reports a 490000 loss in its endowment from Equity Funding Corp collapse with potential further losses if court rulings undo current sales. Endowment held 25200 shares plus 150000 in convertible bonds, bought for just over 1 million. March 26 sale dropped stock to 17.50 and bonds to about 40,000 loss.
Sunday School will meet at 10 a.m. on the fifth Sunday with no Worship Service. The Julia Tyler Zone of the W S C S met at Hamilton Church with Brucetown church members among attendees.
The Dow Jones average rose 0.30 to 938.06 at 10:30 a.m., extending Thursday's gains amid a broader market uptrend. Analysts cited Nixon’s weekend economy conference as fueling momentum while inflation and higher rates restrained buying. Kaiser Aluminum dipped to 14, Texaco fell to 40 3/8, Eastern Air Lines rose 12, Syntex up, Loews warrants up.
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