Busy Day at Post Office in Winchester on Christmas Mail
The Winchester Post Office processed 172,643 pieces yesterday as Christmas mail, with 1,878 incoming and 910 outgoing parcels. Since December 1 total parcel post activity reached 43,732, and machine cancellations stood at 794,900 to date, about 31,100 more than last year. Postmaster Joseph C. Haines notes a slight year over year drop in total parcel mail due to nearby shopping centers.
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Winchester
Joseph C. Haines
Post
Haines
Jail escapes raise questions at Jefferson County jail
Jefferson County jail in Louisville faces multiple escape attempts linked to its Liberty Street location. Officials say the site may be contributing to the security breaches as authorities review procedures and deterrents.
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Louisville
Jefferson County
Liberty Street
McKay Named Outstanding Methodist Man of the Year
Winston McKay was named Outstanding Methodist Man of the Year by the Montague Charge at the annual Ladies Night at Kernstown United Methodist Church. Rev Thomas A Wildman Sr presented the award and Dr Robert Parker of Shenandoah College spoke. Wayne Ted Reed will lead the Montague Charge next year.
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Winston McKay
Montague Charge
McKay
Kernstown United Methodist Church
Thomas A. Wildman, Sr
Montague
Macedonia
Round Hill
Robert Parker
Poe Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Wayne
Ted) Reed
Mitchell Heironimus
Suspended DC officer killed in apartment basement shooting
Washington AP report says Alvin Ranson a 25 year old suspended DC police officer shot in the basement garage of his apartment building died from a lower chest wound an hour after the Monday shooting. Ranson and James R Conyers 26 were charged last week with heroin possession. Authorities say a second man Wilceit Emmadruel Scott was shot in another unit and hospitalized in critical condition.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Alvin Ranson
Ranson
James R. Conyers
Force
Wilceit
Emmadruel
Scott
Flicker Feeds on Ants Gleaned from Woods
A woodpecker flicker feeds on ants, consuming three to five thousand insects daily as it forages through the forest.
Small Damage In City Fires Winchester Residences
Winchester firemen said two city fires yesterday caused no major damage. At 4 50 p m volunteers responded to 438 West Alley for smoke from a closed stove damper misfire. Later at 1155 p m they handled a chimney fire at 304 Parkway St with minimal effects.
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Winchester
West Alley
S.R. Dyke
Jaycees Sponsor Lighting Contest In Winchester
The Winchester Frederick County Jaycees sponsor a Christmas lighting contest for residences with two categories for judging door and window decor and best overall display. First place awards include gift certificates and winners attend the Founders Day Dinner as guests. Judging occurs one evening between Christmas and New Year with local design specialists named beforehand. Ted Morgan chairs the contest and works for Rubbermaid Commercial Products in Materials Control.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Jaycees
Ted Morgan
Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc
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Winchester Evening Star
Shen Andoams Valley National Bank
F.d.lc
Complete Insurance Service
J. W. Arthur Hansbrough Inc. & Carter, Inc
PHON
Boscawen ST
Alpen Sean
Bryarly & Louthan Vw. . Insurance and Bonding
Rouss Ave
Cornwell’s Grocery
Berryville Ave
PEPSI
U. S. No
Ibs
Ballantine
Berryville
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Everybody's Bank
Flint Hill
Virginia
Front Royal
Middletown
Stephens City
Lottie Lynn
Madison
Southwestern Bell
Tae
Eagles
Childrens Christmas Party
The
Aerie Home
Winchester Association. of Independent
Insurance Agents
Jolly Jack
Jolly Jack’s
Drive-In
Valley Ave
J.W. Arthur, Inc
Bryarly & Louthan, Inc
G.w. Good & CO
Hansbrough & Carter, Inc
E. Boscawen St
Lawrence C. Hollis
E. Piccadilly St
Jamison & Gore, Inc
E. Cork St
Blue Ridge Collection Agency
W. Boscawen St
Willian Faulkner
Technicolor
Steve McQueen
Boon
Santa's
Air Force
North Pole
Grace Lutheran Church
Braddock St
First Brethren Church
WINC
First Baptist Church
James Wood
World News
ABC
Gaunt
Handley High School
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
ABC Live With Confidence
Paul Harvey
Ted Malone
Frederick County
Christ Episcopal Church
R. E. Ayler Jr
Winchester Community Chorus
the Messiah World News
Shenandoah College Choir
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