Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries for Russell Lewis and Mary Clark

Russell Franklin Lewis 61 of near Boyce dies at home. Survived by widow Annie Jackson Lewis three sons five daughters and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Mary Katherine Clark 96 of Middletown dies in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. Survived by three daughters six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 11 at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg with burial at Mt Carmel Middletown.

Russell Franklin Lewis Boyce Mr. Lewis Clarke County Ashby Roberta Lewis James Annie Jackson Lewis Sgt William Lewis Panama Russell Lewis, Jr Louisville Richard Lewis Betty Coleman Roberta M Lana Diane Bonita Y. Lewis John H. Enders Berryville Mary Katherine Clark Middletown Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Woodstock Eas Methodist Church Grace Miller Bealeton Sophie Jackson New Bern N.C Amy Clark Stover Funeral Home Strasburg Josiah A. Andrew William A. Jester Holmes Campbell Roger L. Sager Fred Wealthy Leon Walker Lester Miller Wilson Borden Mt. Carmel Stover Clark

Dividends Declared By C and S Bank In 1970

H Robert Edwards president of C and S Bank announces the board has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share and a special 10 cents per share for a total 25 cents to shareholders of record tomorrow. He notes the 1970 cash distribution is the largest in bank history amid substantial growth and earnings gains.

H. Robert Edwards C & S Bank Edwards

Woman Injured After Rt. 11 Crash Near Kernstown

Mrs. Isma Griffith of Maryville Tennessee was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and released after a crash on Route 11 south of Kernstown at about 11 38 a m. She sustained contusions to the head ribs and hand and was transported by the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. No other details were provided.

Isma Griffith Maryville Tenn Winchester Memorial Hospital Kernstown Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad

Rail Unions Face Possible Strike Impact Across Industries

The Post Office would cap mailing ranges at 300 miles during a walkout while Detroit automakers Ford Chrysler and General Motors warned a rail shutdown could halt parts shipments and shut auto assembly lines within a week. Dennis accused Nixon of siding with railroads as his union threatened jail terms to defy a congressional strike delay.

Post Office Detroit Ford Chrysler General Motors Dennis Nixon Congress

Winchesters Air Service Potential Highlighted Before Council

A preliminary Steering Committee report cites strong potential for air cargo and passenger service from Rochester to Winston Salem, with Winchester and Burlington singled out. Council noted a $1,000 city share for the feasibility study and awaits further findings before final action. Public Safety also discussed taxi rate changes tied to annexed Frederick County land and set a hearing after refining the zone and charges.

Winchester Rochester N.Y Winston- Salem N.C Transportation Committee Charles A. Dorton, Jr Jay H. Lowden,Jr Frederick County Dorton Lowden Vaughn Associates Blackstone, Culpeper Burlington Culpeper Washington Nyson Ave Ernie Nesselrodt Polly

City Council Moves Street Expansions and Legal Actions

Council approves increase to street allocations for Woodstock Lane Atwell Ave Fairview Ave and Beau St. bids sought for annexation area refuse collection starting Jan 2 1971 quitclaim deed releasing city interests near Old Town Spring approved by planning commission plat for five Whittier Ave lots approved Mayor refers ordinance on off street parking for rental cars to committees and Highway Dept public hearings on Interstate 66 design in Arlington County with written comments due by Dec 18.

Woodstock Lane Malden Drive Atwell Ave Berryville Ave Conway St Fairview Ave Hastings Beau St Butler Ave Smithfield Ave Butler Rouss City Hall National Fruit Products, Inc Fairmont Ave Old Town Spring Thomas Allen Tidball City Planning Commission Marian P. Lewis Whittier Ave Wiam M. Battaile Jack F. Davis the Star Public Safety and Ordinance Committees Council Public Safety Committee Ben B. Dutton, Jr Battaile Department of Highways Arlington Arlington County Washington

Christmas Concert at Aylor Tomorrow

The Robert E. Aylor Junior High School Music Department hosts a Christmas Concert tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the multi purpose room. The program features selections by the Junior High choir groups and the concert band directed by Cynthia T. Ball and Raymond E. Conner. A closing number, A Tribute of Carols, arranged by Philip Gordon, blends band and choir. Public attendance is welcome.

Robert E. Aylor Junior Hi School Robert E. Aylor Cynthia T. Ball Raymond E. Conner Philip Gordon

Defense to present Vietnamese statements in Calley case

Proceedings at Fort Benning move toward using sworn Vietnamese statements as the first defense for Lt. William L. Calley in the My Lai court martial. After 35 witnesses, prosecutors reserve a right to reopen. defense plans to file Vietnamese statements before presenting witnesses in a case alleging mass killings at My Lai.

FT. Benning, Ga William L. Calley My Lai Reid W. Kennedy Calley Vietnam South China Sea George Latimer Kennedy

Yale Festivities Begin Dec 15 At White House

The White House will start pre Christmas festivities with two receptions on December 14 and 15 for all 535 members of Congress and their spouses. A state dinner for visiting British Prime Minister Edward Heath is planned for December 17 per the White House calendar.

Washington White House Congress Edward Heath

Quiet Returns To Viet Town After Rioting

In Qui Nhon a 13 year old Nguyen Van Minh was buried after two days of anti American rioting. A South Vietnamese funeral cortege and 200 mourners attended the Buddhist rites as U S authorities sought $850 in partial compensation. A curfew remained in effect with militia on streets and the shooter was being detained.

Qui Nhon Vietnam U.S Nguyen van Minh Francis Corry Binh Dinh South Vietnam

West Virginia police hunt North Carolina bank robber

State Police and FBI teams searched Pineville West Virginia for a bank robber who authorities say fled North Carolina by chartered plane after robbing the First Union National Bank in South Lexington. FBI in Charlotte reported the pilot Joe Dillard did not know of the crime and the flight was planned in advance.

Pineville W. Va FBI West Virginia North Carolina Lexington N.C First Union National Bank Wyoming Charlotte Joe Dillard

Virginia Weather Outlook Warm Days Ahead

Mostly clear and warmer tonight and Thursday with low in the 30s and highs in the low to mid 50s. Friday brings a chance of rain and milder temperatures. The forecast continues Friday through Sunday with highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s, and a cool start to Sunday in the 50s and 30s.

Virginia

Weather rainfall totals and averages for past years

Rainfall over the last 48 hours shows no new accumulation. December to date measures 0.14 inches, 1970 year to date 39.01 inches. Five year rainfall totals 1965 25.85 1966 33.82 1967 36.48 1968 32.56 1969 36.05. Average monthly rainfall over 57 years: January 2.40 February 2.13 March 3.08 April 3.10 May 3.65 June 3.69 July 3.8 August 3.78 September 2.08 October 3.06 November 2.53 December 2.36.

Sunset and Moon Timeline From December 12 Almanac

Almanac snippet lists Sun set at 4 50 p m today and sunrise 7 21 a m tomorrow Moon sets 5 05 a m tomorrow and notes a full moon on December 12 Also mentions Mercury composing dance routines electrical vote counter and horticulturist with references to Virginia and West Virginia distance 620 miles and the year 1946.

State Mercury Virginia W. Virginia

Middletown Council to Take Up Trash Contracts

Middletown council agenda includes next year's trash collection contracts and zoning administrator appointment. Replaces J Woodrow Legge as zoning administrator after Neil Stallings left mayor Manuel resigned. water connections ordinance amended. debris height rule set at 12 to 15 inches on lots within town limits.

Middletown Romeo Stickley J. Woodrow Legge Legge Neil Stallings Stallings Archie J. Manuel

Henry Ford Model T Surges to Mass Market

Henry Ford introduced the Model T era starting in 1908 with 11,000 cars sold the first year. The durable affordable vehicle eventually reached a total of about 15 million units built and sold worldwide.

Henry Ford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russell F. Lewis Alaska George R. Clark General Home Amherst ST DIAL Smalts Florists, Inc Bernard F. Groves Monum Boscawen St ATV Acousticon Buchanan Hearing Aid Center N. Braddock St C&s Rail Unions Recorders From Your Musical Department Store Music Center Morningside Drive Purcell, Battle and Boyd Aves Southwerk and Mille Sts Aylor Trail James Joseph Durst Western Electric Brooklyn Paul Meadle Dursi Meadle Durst Yale Viet Town W.va N. Carolina Great Lakes Colorado Utah Middletown Council W.W Jim Beam Ball DODGE Chrysler-Imperial S. Braddock St Eu.ask N. Cameron St
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication