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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
7
Above freezing temperatures and rain damage a snowman along Route 11 just north of Winchester. The Star photo by David B. Grim captures the dilapidated figure amid the wet thaw conditions.
Persell Plank, the first SPCA agent in Winchester, recalls eight years protecting animals while earning 100 dollars a year. He balanced duties with sanitation work and policing, helped place shelter animals, and later pursued varied jobs before retirement. The piece notes his family life with wife, two children, and a long artistic hobby.
A Strasburg man, Robert C. Kuffman, was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals for the starvation deaths of three horses and near starvation of 17 others on a Mountain Falls farm. He posted bond and was released after supplying hay. arraignment set for Jan. 8.
Staunton observers note Virginia's oldest travel promotion group the Shenandoah Valley Travel Assn marks its 50th anniversary Jan 30 in Harrisonburg at the site of its founding the Virginia Theater. D Lathan Mims chairs the event as members convene for a 3 15 p m meeting followed by a commemorative program a reception and banquet at Belle Meade Restaurant open to the public.
Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown opens Winter Quarter registration next week with day sessions Wednesday to Friday 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm and evening sessions Wednesday and Thursday 5 pm to 8 pm. Walk-in first come, first served. tuition due at registration. Classes begin Jan 7. contact Admissions 869 1120 for details.
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