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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1973
Page
2
Funeral services are set for Virgil Atkins 78 of Flint Hill at Maddox Funeral Home with burial in Flint Hill Cemetery. Also noted are services for Lester Woodrum 71 of Charleston and Naomi Grim 86 of Stephens City, with details of survivors and burial venues.
The funeral for Christopher S. Kerns 21 of Rt. 2 Box 626 was conducted today at Omps Funeral Home at 3 p.m. by Rev. Kenneth Smith. Burial followed in Shenandoah Park with pallbearers Jack Racey Charles Racey John Racey Earl Ricketts Donald Kerns and Nathan Kerns.
Canada’s French-speaking province of Quebec covers 594,860 square miles, nearly triple the area of France, illustrating its vast geographic scale compared with the European nation.
In Warren County Circuit Court a local woman was acquitted of grand larceny. A separate case saw Samuel S. Critzer of Front Royal have his hearing on a child molestation count rescheduled for March 8, 1974.
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Textile Worker's Union Hall 231 Chester St from noon to 6 pm on December 26 in Front Royal. Persons 17 with guardians consent may donate under the sponsorship of TWUA Local 371 chaired by Ray Beatty. The regional Red Cross is 700 pints behind quota, underscoring urgent need.
Luber Lazelle Edward Luber age 74 of Rt 2 Front Royal died at home yesterday. He was born Oct 8 1899 in Russia, son of Ellis and wife. Survived by widow Golden Souvillah Luber son Eli William Luber two brothers a sister four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Turner Funeral Home Front Royal tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev A D Goodson. Burial Sperryville. Pallbearers Morris Rogers John B Hutt John L Edward Charles and Bobby Jenkins. Visitation at funeral home this evening 7 to 8 pm.
Madrid speculation swirls over who will replace Luis Carrero Blanco as Spain's premier after his assassination. Vice premier Torcuato Fernandez Miranda is seen as interim choice, with rightist calls for a military leader and figures like Lt. Gen. Carlos Iniesta Cano and Manuel Fraga Iribarne also cited as possibilities. The deadline to name a successor is December 30.
A list of local activities including Teen Weight Watchers at Odd Fellows Hall 3:30 p.m. and Weight Watchers at the same venue 6:30 p.m. Also Madison Lodge No 6 IOOF Berryville TOPS at F M Bank Recovery Inc George Washington Hotel Duplicate Bridge McKinley Chapter Eastern Star City Hall Chess Club at Con temporary Art Gallery and S P E B S Q S A Barbershop Chorus at First Methodist Church.
Christmas service at G Church Tuesday at 7 30 p m features a Christmas play by Earl Palmer and the Gospel singers with old fashioned hymns and children’s recitations led by Rev Donald Scruggs pastor.
The Senate rejected a windfall profits cap as it passed a stripped down emergency energy bill giving the President power until April 1. Congress also approved a Social Security increase of 11 percent in two steps, funded by higher payroll taxes for higher earners. A plan to salvage Penn Central and six other railroads includes a 1.5 billion loan guarantee and 558 million in grants. A 55 mph national speed limit was proposed to save fuel, with states allowed to lower limits on some roads. Sewage treatment grant distribution method design was also set out.
Skylab 3 commander Gerald Carr and William Thornton describe a makeshift Christmas tree built in space using odds and ends. The crew says it still needs trimming while a TV show reveal is planned. An experiment carries 1,000 gypsy moth eggs to test weightlessness effects on hibernation.
American Motors raises prices on its subcompact Gremlin and compact Hornet by 150 each, the maximum allowed under a federal price guideline. The Gremlin now lists at 2309 dollars and Hornet models range from 2509 to 2849 dollars, effective on orders placed since last Saturday.
Honolulu AP reports Tommy Sands former actor and singer plans to wed Sheila Wallace 24 advertising agency secretary on Easter Sunday It will be the second marriage for each and takes place in Hawaii turning a personal milestone into a public notice for fans and media.
The brief reports fair and cold conditions tonight with lows in the teens to 20s, milder Sunday with highs in the 40s. Extended outlook adds cloudiness and rain likely by Tuesday, with mild temperatures early next week. Additional climate statistics cover past rainfall and averages, ending with a note on Morocco leather from goatskins.
Victoria AP reports three men survived a month adrift with no sails and little food. Poor weather blocked port arrival and hampered helicopter evacuation, forcing a daytime rescue that brought them to safety.
Cather warns heating oil scarcity could raise electricity demand as people turn to electric heaters. Shenandoah Gas reports December consumption down, stressing conservation. despite lower usage, 100 percent supply remains, with voluntary measures urged. In a separate rescue, the 41-foot ketch Pacific Mariner found with one deceased, three survivors near Vancouver Island after drifting from Yokohama.
A special Christmas program is set for Second Opequon Round Hill and Clearbrook Presbyterian Churches this Sunday. Second Opequon will hold 11 a.m. service Oh Gladsome Night. Round Hill offers Story of Christmas at 7 30 p.m. Clear Brook hosts a candlelight service at 7 30 p.m. The Rev. Vernon Imman extends a public invitation.
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