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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries for Maher Dolphin and Braithwaite in Winchester

Obituary notices list Robert Joseph Maher 76 who died at National Lutheran Home Washington and Joseph Henry Dolphin 92 of Rt. 4. Hattie Braithwaite of W Cork Street also noted. Surviving relatives, church ties, and funeral details include services at National Lutheran Home chapel and Omps Funeral Home with burials at Mount Hebron Cemetery and Shenandoah Memorial Park. Donations suggested to Grace Lutheran Memorial Fund.

Robert Joseph Maher National Lutheran Home 18Th and Douglas Sts Washington Shawnee Springs Winchester Mr. Maher New York City Grace Lutheran Church Ethel E. Hicks Thomas A. Maher Shawnee Mission Kan Joseph R. Miller Virgil A. Moyer, Jr L. Burns Saltzgiver Mount Hebron Grace Lutheran Memorial Fund Joseph Henry Dolphin Rt. 4 Jones Funeral Home Robert Cravener Raymond Grubbs David Good Jerry Henry James Shutt Renard Borden Larry Henry Mount Hebron Cemetery Hattie Braithwaite W. Cork St Omps Hartley

Bacterial Growth Could Reach Earth-Sized Volume Quickly

The text notes that unchecked reproduction from one bacterium could, under favorable conditions, grow to volumes rivaling Earth in less than two days, illustrating exponential expansion and potential ecological impact.

Earth

Mr Joseph Henry Dolphin Funeral Service Details

Mr Joseph Henry Dolphin is to be laid to rest Thursday at 11 00 A M at Jones Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home Inc in a local ceremony handled by the family and staff.

Mr. Joseph Henry Dolphin McKee Augusta

Town to Seek Air Board Help Over Grove Lime Pollution

Stephens City Council moved to again seek help from the State Air Pollution Control Board to reduce pollution blamed on Grove Lime Company. Mayor Lynn Comer noted no reply or concrete proposals had been received. The council also formed a committee to study youth recreational facilities and recognized the Scout cabin dedication and Lions Club cooperation on street signs.

Stephens City Grove Lime Company Lynn Comer Council Benjamin M. Butler Lions Club Stephens City Lions Club Butler State Health Department

Frederick County Board Approves Lunch Provisions

The Frederick County School Board approved the Revised Regulations of the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts. The updated rules expand the eligibility base for free and reduced price lunches across the county system.

Frederick County

Virginia study urges sweeping admin overhaul

A state study panel calls for drastic reorganization of Virginia's 63,900 employees and $1.7 billion budget. It proposes centralizing tax administration, major ADP cuts, and a Governor's Implementation Coordinator to track progress. Savings in the millions are highlighted across several agencies, with a mix of administrative and procurements reforms.

Virginia General Assembly Department of Taxation Richmond Commission Division of Automated Processing ADP Department of Purchases Virginia Port Authority General Offices Services Medical College of Virinia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Camp Pendleton Virginia Beach Marine Resources Commission Longwood Mary Washington

Absentee Ballots Available In City Amid Voting Reforms

Winchester residents away on December 15 may apply in person for absentee ballots and vote before midnight December 10. City Registrar Martha Grimm will accept applications and allow voting in the Council Chambers at City Hall tomorrow and Friday 2 to 5 pm and December 9 and 10 7 to 9 pm. New voters can register, deadline December 8 for December 15 eligibility. contact numbers provided for information or appointments. The 1970 election code limits mail voting to military personnel and families, students and families, those unable to reach polls, and voters outside the continental U S.

Winchester Martha Grimm Grimm Rouss Jack Phillips Electoral Board General Assembly

Stephens City Office Open For Tax Payment

Stephens City town office will be open Saturday until 4 30 p m for payment of real and personal property taxes. Town clerk Mrs Nelle Bruce said all taxes are due Saturday Dec 5 and penalties apply thereafter.

Stephens City Nelle Bruce

Candidate Opposes Proposal Citing Unworkable Plan

A candidate argues the proposal is unworkable and costly, increasing bureaucracy and taxes on utilities services doctors and medications. Governor Holton backs the candidate but offers no tax increase plan, while Mr Sargent disputes the claim and says the plan is under study.

Holton Sargent

Pentagon voices shift on Cambodian air strikes and Laos advisers

The Pentagon acknowledged air strikes aided Cambodian ground troops after newsmen observed U S planes in Cambodia. It also acknowledges some U S forces in Laos act as advisers rather than ground troops. Laird cited a failed rescue raid to avoid credibility problems over bombing civilian targets near Hanoi. Revenue and tax policy remarks followed as candidates push for fiscal reform and a state auditing agency akin to GAO.

Cambodia U.S Pentagon Laos Laird United States Hanoi Nixon

Weather forecast and rainfall data from 1969

Partly cloudy tonight with increasing clouds and a chance of rain Thursday. Lows in the 40s tonight and highs in the upper 60s Thursday and mild Friday with a chance of rain. Extended forecast shows mild temps Friday through Saturday with rain possible and temps in the 50s to 40s, then Sunday near freezing with rain or snow most of the day. Rainfall figures and year totals are listed, including 1970 to date and five year averages.

Augusta Youth Killed in Roadside Crash Near Augusta

A 14 year old Augusta youth, Sidney Andrew Hott, was killed when he stepped into the path of an oncoming car on secondary Rt. 7 near Augusta. He was a Romney Junior High School ninth grader and Gore Baptist Church member. Surviving relatives include his parents two sisters a brother and grandparents. The funeral was held Friday at Zoar Baptist Church with burial at Mount Zion Cemetery.

Augusta W. Va Rio-Kirby Road West Virginia Cpl D.A. Burner Sidney Andrew Hott Andrew Buddy Wanda Hott Earl Loy Young Hott Cumberland, Md Romney Junior High School Gore Baptist Church Deborah Karen Sue Ronald Lawrence Hott Augursa Nellie Wince Springfield William Wince Rt. 1 Romney Oda Combs Zoar Baptist Church Thomas Whaley Mount Zion Cemetery

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