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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1968
Page
8
Clarke County public schools opened with 1,770 students this year, up slightly from 1,764 last year. Cooley Elementary and Clarke County High School show gains while Boyce and Berryville elementary and Clarke County Intermediate post declines. totals and year-ago figures are listed by school.
A Seattle officer relays a motor vehicle crash to dispatch noting an argument involved and that there are no injuries at the moment. The terse bulletin captures a tense scene as responders assess damage and potential disputes.
Eustace Jackson Clarke County Fair treasurer said the event was the biggest ever with an estimated gross near thirty thousand dollars. The Clarke County Young Farmers Club tractor pulling contest drew the largest crowd, with winners in nine weight classes and proceeds aided by 4-H and FFA steer sales to Safeway Stores and the Bank of Clarke County.
Clarke 4 H Light Horse and Pony Club team of Bone nie Garver Lynden Willingham Nancy Digges and Donna Parker placed second at the first annual State 4 H Horse Judging Contest held August 19 at Lewisfield Farm Charlottesville Virginia The high scoring team came from Nansemond County Miss Willingham ranked fourth individually The event included judging six horse classes and oral reasons for three of them The Nansemond County team won the contest The Clarke group was accompanied by Barbara Jenks adult leader Jerome Garver and other club members This event is planned as an annual part of the 4 H Horse and Pony Project leading to a state show in Richmond in September and related activities and awards
Oscar Carr announces a Sept 7 calvalcade in Woodstock by Friends For Jack Marsh to support Marsh and Clarke County Democratic Committee backs John O. Marsh Jr. for reelection to Congress. The Aug 14 meeting approved the resolution praising his past service and endorsing continued representation.
The Clarke County Band Association will hold its first meeting of the season on September 3 at 8 p.m. in the Band Room of Clarke County High School.
Five Charolais calves were released as 12 boys chased them at the Clarke County Fair calf scramble. Branson McKay toppled while attempting to place a halter on a calf. Donors included Saratoga Farnley Mar-Tu-Con Montana Hall and Springfield Farms.
Virginia will receive 3.794 million in ACP funds for 1969, supporting about 40 000 farms. The program will emphasize aid to low income farmers, erosion control, home gardens, and soil and water conservation to reduce pollution and improve environments.
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