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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1976

Page

2

Goldwater Enters Race for Senate Minority Leader

Arizona Republican Len Barry Goldwater, 68 next month, stunned colleagues by declaring his bid to become the next Senate minority leader. His entry promises further fragmentation of the minority and introduces ideological competition to succeed retiring Hugh Scott.

Washington Star Washington Len Barry Goldwater Senate Hugh Scott Arizona Goldwater Asst Robert P. Griffin R-Mich Congress Baker Scott

Roanoke man held on serious case after wife's death

Roanoke 73 year old Edward M. Andrews was jailed on a 12 000 bond on a charge of serious case after his 63 year old wife Edna was found shot dead in the couple's kitchen. Police said Andrews made no statement and was arrested at the scene.

Roanoke Edward M. Andrews Edna Andrews Rocky Mount Franklin County W. F Butch Moran Knobbs W. Q. Overton Overton Richmond U.S. Agriculture Department Virginia

Ritter Ordered to Show Cause in Contempt Proceedings

Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Woltz ordered Commonwealth Attorney Clinton Ritter to explain why he should not face contempt over releasing a confiscated vehicle to its owner last April while the case was pending. Ritter will appear on December 8 and says he will be represented by counsel. He cited office communication gaps and standard affidavits as the basis for the mixup, apologizing and affirming respect for the court. The office handles about 250 calls weekly and thousands of cases yearly.

Frederick County Clinton Ritter Robert K. Woltz Ritter Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Courthouse Funding Application Re-Submitted After Error Found

Clarke County officials plan to re submit the application for EDA funds to build a new courthouse in Berryville after a technical error prompted its return from Clarke supervisors. Chairman Jack Hardesty and Supervisor Eustace Jackson voiced continued optimism, with Clerk James Wood Jr. noting the submission was rejected on a technicality and the error is being corrected.

Star Berryville EDA Philadelphia Clarke County Clarke Supervisors Jack Hardesty Hardesty Eustace Jackson James Wood Jr

Clarke 4-H Party in Berryville Celebrates Four Holidays

Clarke County 4-H clubs host a New Has Giving Mas party at the Episcopal Parish Hall Berryville this Saturday at 8 p.m. Prizes for best costumes in a holiday dress contest. Lifesaver races, pin the tail on the turkey and coin guessing games. Refreshments from each club, beverages by County Council. Council meets December 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Clarke County Court House.

Berryville Clarke County Episcopal Parish Hall Payne Clarke County Court House

Penny Theft Investigated in Winchester Grocery Case

Winchester police investigate a Penny theft at Williams Grocery on Kern Street. Seven rolls of pennies and six cartons of Cool cigarettes were stolen after 9 p.m. Tuesday. Loss totals 27 dollars. Police report two vehicle larcenies including a 12 gauge shotgun from Ward Plaza and tools from a car on Opequon Avenue.

Winchester Williams Kern St George Williams E. Kern St Ward Plaza Leo McDaniel Middletown James Bolen, Jr Opequon Ave

Motorist Extinguishes Grass Fire Under Rt 277 Overpass

A motorist stomped out a small grass fire on Route 1 81 near Stephens City before firemen arrived. The blaze burned about 10 square feet and was reported at 1 10 p m. The quick action by the motorist prevented further damage.

Stephens City Rt. 277

Weather in the Northern Valley and Virginia Forecast

Cloudy tonight with snow flurries likely and cold Friday in the Northern Valley with highs in the mid 20s. Virginia expects partly cloudy skies tonight with mountains still flurried and very cold lows, followed by sunny and cold conditions Friday.

Virginia

Front Royal Little Theatre Opens Night Must Fall Tryouts

Tryouts for the February Front Royal Little Theatre production Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in St. John's Parish Hall. Open to all interested. production crew help also sought. The December meeting is Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. with Madeleine and Phil Mason performing dulcimer music.

Front Royal Front Royal Little Theatre St. John's Parish Hall W. Main St Emlyn Williams Little Theater St. John’s Parish Hall Madeleine Phil Mason

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