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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries from Virginia and West Virginia deaths

Mrs Clara Hardy 78 of Bunker W Va died at home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Carson Hardy one son Carl Dale Hardy of Inwood W Va and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg with burial in Bunker Hill Cemetery. The family received friends the evening before.

Clara ‘Hardy Bunker W.va Wiliam and Virginia Coe The Pass Presbyterian Carson Jack) Hardy Carl Dale Hardy Rt. 1 Inwood W.va Belinda Sue Benita Ann Hardy David Rowland Martinsburg Robert Collis Bunker Hill Brown Funeral Home Julian Owen Bunker Hill Cemetery

Youth apprehended for theft in Clarke County

A 16 year old youth was found in a Winchester store in plainclothes by Deputy William Arnold with Winchester police and is jailed in Clarke County. Items missing from a Shenandoah River cabin include a portable television and whisky. A hearing is set for Sept. 22 before Judge Harold Potts in Juvenile Court.

Berryville Shenandoah River Winchester William Arnold Clarke County Harold Potts

Two Teens Reported Runaways Returned Home

Clarke County Sheriff says Barry Allen Barb, 15, and Whitney Augustus Cockrell, 14, were missing since Aug 15 and found at a relative’s home in Fredericksburg before being brought back to Berryville.

Clarke County

Soviet multiple warhead tests spark U S worry and debate

Laird cites Soviet SS11 and SS9 warhead tests amid claims of up to 2 400 potential U S Minuteman missiles. Foster warns US momentum may lag as arms talks unfold while intelligence leads in 1976 loom. He criticizes Safeguard despite claimed test success and postelection expansion.

United States Laird Pacific Midway Island Minuteman John Foster Foster America

Frederick County School Enrollment Rises This Year

School enrollment figures show James Wood High School at 1,274 students up 100 from last year while Frederick County Junior High stands at 970 and Robert E. Ayler at 962. Elementary totals include Gainesboro 251 Gore 205 Kline 499 Middletown 247 and others. Junior highs rise to 1,932 with 176 sixth graders included.

Wright James Wood High School Frederick County Junior High Robert E. Ayler Gainesboro Gore Kline Middletown Robinson Memorial Senseny Road Stephens City Stonewall Bryarly Kernstown Round Hill White Hall High View Armel Frederick County

Robinson Outlines Plans for Virginia Seventh District

State Sen. J. Kenneth Robinson, Republican hopeful in Virginia's Seventh District, proposes two district offices split by the mountains and an administrative assistant. He plans periodic polls of local opinions and a liaison role between constituents and federal agencies. Incumbent Rep. John Marsh is not seeking reelection.

Virginia Congress Sen Robinson John Marsh

Petitions Issued on 3 Juveniles

Frederick County youths aged 13 to 15 face juvenile delinquency petitions for robbery of a service station and theft of two bicycles. Two Stephens City youths, 13 and 15, allegedly pried open a cash register at Earl's Esso Station, took 26 dollars plus tax money, then exchanged the silver for bills at Whit's Grocery. A third juvenile, 15, is charged with unlawful entry and two counts of petty larceny for taking a boy’s bicycle and a girl’s bicycle. both bikes have been recovered. Deputies Renner and Kline led the investigation.

Frederick County Stepehns City Earl’s Esso Station Stephens City Harrison Foreman Lacy Anderson Whit’s Melvin Spaidam Bufflick Jacob Moreland Front Royal Rd Osborne Renner Robert Kline

Maiden suspect charged in concealment of merchandise

A warrant charges Thelma Lee Madigan of Lebanon Church with concealment of merchandise from Kresge's in Ward Plaza. Sheriff Cy Anderson said the incident occurred yesterday afternoon, with an intended date of Sept. 15 noted.

Thelma Lee Madigan Lébanon Church Kresge’s Ward Plaza Cy Anderson Enciaiapientien

Virginia receives 30793 from national library price fix settlement

A civil antitrust suit against 36 publishers over library book prices yielded Virginia a $30,793 share of a $975,000 nationwide settlement. The funds will be returned to schools and public libraries, including Alexandria, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Fairfax and Pittsylvania counties.

Richmond Andrew P. Miller Miller Virginia U.S. District Court Illinois Alexandria Chesapeake Portsmouth Fairfax Pittsylvania

Wall Street Opens With Modest Dips On Profit-Taking

Wall Street opened with uneven activity as the Dow Jones 30 slid 3.01 points to 757.46 at 10:30, with more declines than advances on the NYSE. Analysts warned the market may stay uncertain amid continued profit taking that hampered last week’s rally. Opening quotes showed mixed moves across GAC Corp, Sperry Rand, Eastern Airlines, Boise Cascade, Pan Am, Armstrong Cork, and Allied Chemical.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange GAC Corp Sperry Rand Eastern Airlines Boise Cascade Pan Am Armstrong Cork Allied Chemical

Shed fire damages Nichols place near Front Royal

A small shed on the Nichols property near Front Royal was damaged by fire around 11 o'clock last night. Shawnee Fire Company answered the call and the county fire dispatcher labeled the damage as small.

Nichols Place Front Royal Shawnee Fire Company

Virginia Weather Outlook and Rainfall Totals

Fair tonight with 60s lows and sunny Friday ahead. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s with a 10 percent chance of rain. Extended period shows scattered showers Saturday to Monday, warm with 80s highs and 60s lows. Rainfall notes recap past hours to 8:30 a.m. and monthly totals across years.

Virginia

Coordinators Discuss Support For Byrd in Virginia Delegates

The article profiles three Virginia political figures Mr Switzer Mr Slaughter and Mr Smalley covering their backgrounds careers and civic roles. Switzer endorses Senator Byrd citing experience and integrity. Slaughter a Culpeper native Democrat in the House of Delegates since 1958 with extensive public service. Smalley Berryville business leader and Clarke County official with ties to local and regional groups.

Switzer Byrd Virginia Culpeper County Slaughter House of Delegates Virginia Military Institute University of Virginia University of Virginia Alumni Association Culpeper County Democratic Committee Commission On Public Education Commission On Vocational Education Smalley New Jersey Berryville Clarke County High School Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Berryville Basket Company, Inc Smalley Package Company, Inc Winchester Equipment Company É Winchester Clarke County Clarke County Lions Club Clarke County Chamber of Commerce Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown Shenandoah Valley Manufacturing Association Harrisonburg The Virginia National Bank Continental Telephone Company of Af Madison College Washington and Lee University

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