Flour Shortage Strands Winchester Pizza Shop
Harold Learned of the Pizza Shop on Berryville Ave. faced flour shortages as his weekly use nears 1,000 pounds. He secured about 300 pounds from Triplett Milling Co. and had it flown to Winchester by Cessna 150, but worries about continuing normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Evening Star
Harold Learned
Berryville Ave
John Triplett
Triplett Milling Co
Culpeper
Triplett
Winchester
Robinson Urges Common Sense in Orchard Reentry Rules
Representative J Kenneth Robinson a fruit grower testified at a Labor Department hearing that proposed restrictions on re entry to orchards and fields after pesticide application are not justified by medical data and impose unnecessary costs. He urged unified regulation and warned against onerous protective gear for routine post spray work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Labor Department
Senate
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Preservation group launches drive for new members
Preservation of Historic Winchester starts a membership campaign leading to a Grand Event on Sunday September 9 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Glen Burnie. The event includes refreshments square dancing puppet shows music and an auction to raise funds for community projects. Miles Orndorff Jr heads membership efforts and invites interested people to join and learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preservation of Historic Winchester, Inc
Historic
Glen Burnie
Historic Winchester
PHW
Miles Orndorff, Jr
Brown Elected to Shepherd College Foundation Board
H. Macfarland Brown of Winchester was elected to the Shepherd College Foundation Board. He is Shepherd alumnus with an UVA master's, teaches English at James Wood High School, and lives at 315 Marion Street with wife Bernice and children Scott and Carly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Macfarland Brown
Winchester
Shepherd College Foundation
Shepherd College
Brown
Shepherd
University of Virginia
James Wood High School
Marion St
Bernice
Scott
Carly
No Major Damage In 2 Area Fires
Two area fires caused no major damage. In Frederick County a grass blaze near White Hall exit I-81 burned about one eighth of an acre after a motorist report. Later a fire in the 200 block of East Lane caused only minor electrical wiring damage with no further losses.
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Frederick County
Clearbrook
White Hall
East Lane
Stuart Dyke
Blue Ridge Hunt Junior Horse Show Prep Near Berryville
Preparations continue for the annual Blue Ridge Hunt Junior Horse Show set for Saturday September 8 at the Berryville Raritan grounds one mile west of Berryville on By 7. Local organizers expect youth riders to compete across multiple classes and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Hunt
Berryville Raritan Grounds
Berryville
Stephens City Parade Sees 100 Units In Town Event
The annual Stephens City Volunteer Firemen Parade steps off 7 p.m. on Main Street with over 100 units forming at 6:30 p.m. on Barley Drive. Majorette drum corps from Washington and Northern Virginia join. Grand Marshal Tina Baker and Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Rhonda Jiminez ride, with antique cars and local floats featured. Parking bans apply 6:45 p.m. to parade end along Main Street.
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Stephens City
Main St
Barley Dr
Washington
Northern Virginia
Tina Baker
Shenandoah
Rhonda Jiminez
Fairfax Lane
B & M Market
Church Buys Mount Airy Farm for Future Campus
Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church purchased Mount Airy Farm in Frederick County from the C O Watson Estate heirs. The 34 acre site on Rt 11 and I 81 will host a church, youth center, and a Christian academy. The church reports 200 plus attendees and plans bus ministry expansion aided by major contributions including a gift from N B Shingleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church
Mount Airy Farm
C.O. Watson
Frederick County
Opequon
Rt. 11
I-81
N.B. Shingleton
Winchester
Strasburg Girl Is Fair Title Winner
Miss Joanne Marie Orndorff of Strasburg was chosen Miss Shenandoah County Fair 1973, defeating 31 contestants. Judge Harold J. Learned of Winchester participated. Special guest Miss Rhonda Faye Jimenez of Edinburg, Miss Shenandoah County Fair 1971, attended as guest. The Shenandoah County Fair continues through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Joanne Marie Orndorff
Russel Anderson
Strasburg
Harold J. Learned
Winchester
Rhonda Faye Jimenez
Edinburg
Jimenez
GED Tests Set At Warren High
The GED test to earn a high school equivalency certificate will be given on September 8 and September 15 at Warren County High School. Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the test battery. Applicants must be at least 20, Virginia residents or have six months before applying. Apply at the Superintendent of Schools office on Criser Rd or by calling 635-2171. A $5 fee covers the battery of five tests and social security cards must be shown at application.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Virginia
Superintendent of Schools
Criser Rd
Big Year at Clearbrook Park
Frederick County's Clearbrook Park reports a strong first full summer operation. Park head Robert Fletcher notes total revenues from the pool admission fees, concession stand, paddle boat rentals, and fishing fees. Day Camp served about 30 campers. pool hours may extend weekends to Oct 1. other facilities close Oct 31. Plans include a new softball baseball complex next summer and potential pony rides.
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Jim Ackley
Frederick County
Clearbrook Park
Robert Fletcher
County Parks and Recreation Dept
Fletcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Kenneth Robinson
Church
Mt. Airy Farm
Echo Village
U.A.W
Paper Mill Road
Warren High
Shenandoah College
Conservatory of Music
Keith Williams
James R. Wilkins
College Board of Trustees
Raymond C. Sandy
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
James H. Fleming
Charles Ricketts
Ricketts Construction Co
Robert Parker
David B. Grim
Major Appliances & TV
Goodyear
Obels
Spectra-Brite
Syearsee
Valley Ave
Ward Plaza Shopping Center
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