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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1971

Page

2

Obituary notices for Johnson Pugh Tharp Carper

Obituary notices list Michael Wayne Johnson 25 of 543 York Ave. died from an auto crash in Hagerstown Maryland. Isabelle Billie Pugh 59 of 403 S Kent Street died in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Earl Monroe Tharp 70 of Akron Ohio formerly Romney West Virginia died in Akron General Hospital. Edna L Carper of Shepherdstown died at Berryville funeral services scheduled.

Michael Wayne Johnson York Ave Aldie Hagerstown Mr. Johnson Winchester Wayne T W. Mae Longerbeam Johnson U.S. Marine Corp V.F.W. Post Eagles Club Moose Club Isabelle Billie) Pugh S. Kent St Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Funeral Home Paul E. Dick Orville Racey Blondell Lonas Joseph O'Leary, Jr Perry Russell Forrest Shiffler Louis DeSchon Shenandoah Memorial Park Earl Monroe Tharp Akron Ohio Rormney W. Va General Hospital Mr. Tharp Romney William and Ellen Monroe Tharp Goodyear Rubber Corp Akporr Edna L. Carper Shepherdstown John H. Enders Berryville M.C. Cook Lewis Tabler Jack Foutz Delbert Foutz George Hillard Ashley Breeden Stearl Rosier, Jr Green Hill Cemetery

Hunter Missing Overnight Returns Safe, Walks Into Police

The search for 18 year old James Edward Fletcher of Crimora ended when he walked into the Waynesboro police station in apparently good condition. Fletcher had wandered from a hunting party in Albemarle County Monday and sparked a nightlong search by companions.

Waynesboro James Edward Fletcher Crimora Albemarle County

Wall Street Rises on Optimism for 1972 Economy

The Dow Jones average up 5.64 to 895.62 at 10:30 a.m. as advances beat declines on the NYSE. Analysts cite a Christmas New Year rally and growing momentum signaling improved economic conditions ahead.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Area Cadets Present Academy Program At Kiwanis Meeting

Two United States Air Force Academy cadets Rick Henry and Neil Fravel spoke at a Kiwanis Key Club Division 9 meeting at the War Memorial Building. They described the Academy program as part of the Christmas Grass Roots project to inform young men on leave about the academy. Col. Carl Miller Col. Arvin Williams and Major J K Butler aided in organizing the event with local reserve officers and Kiwanis representatives Maurice Parlett and David Shetler.

Kiwanis Key Club War Memorial Building U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Air Force Hreserves Neil Fravel Rick Henry J. K. Butler U.S. Air Reserves United States Air Force Academy U.S. Air Force Reserve Carl Miller Arvin S. Williams Maurice Parlett David Shetler Winchester

Jehovah's Witnesses Map World Film Tour at Taft Pineville Hall

Ronald Good announces a two hour color film Proclaiming Everlasting Good News Around the World by the Watchtower Society. Free showing tonight at Kingdom Hall Taft and Roosevelt Avenues Pineville. The film covers 22 countries and 36 cities with 583 delegates, highlighting modern civilization influences and efforts to preserve a free society.

Kingdom Hall Taft and Roosevelt Aves Pineville Ronald Good Winchester Mr. Good Watchtower Society As

Lindsay Begins Quest For Wisconsin Support

Madison reports Mayor John W. Lindsay of New York announces a Democratic presidential bid. He plans news conferences in Madison Eau Claire Cadett La Crosse and a Milwaukee reception with Mayor Henry Maier. Lindsay says he will campaign solo in Wisconsin primary while criticizing Nixon era policies. A Winchester juvenile was arrested yesterday for forging three checks totaling 55 dollars and released to parents. further action pending.

Madison Wis John W. Lindsay New York Wisconsin Eau Claire Cadett la Crosse Milwaukee Henry Maier Miami Winchester Fred—Hildebrand

Reed Named Outstanding Young Man of America 1971

Wayne G. Ted Reed Sr. former Winchester assistant city manager now Strasburg town manager earns a place in the 1971 Outstanding Young Men of America. native Winchester resident, Shenandoah College alum, Methodist Church leader, husband to Patricia Parker, father of Kimberly and Wayne Jr.

Wayne G Ted) Reed Winchester Strasburg Reed Lane Reed Front Royal Road Pearl Gertrude Reed Shenandoah College Macedonia United Methodist Church Council of Ministries Montague Avenue United Methodist Church Patricia Parker Kimberly Wayne Jr

Current Dog Licenses Expire Friday

Dog licenses for 1971 expire Friday. All dogs six months and older must be rabies vaccinated and obtain new licenses. Feb 1 starts license checks. Winchester residents buy at City Treasurer. Frederick County residents at County Treasurer. For help contact Ervin Cleveland at 662 8616 or Police at 662 4131 or County Dog Warden Harold Whitacre at 662 6162.

Ervin Cleveland Winchester Cleveland Frederick County Police Department Harold Whitacre Sheriff’s Department

Winchester Council Honors Late Woodrow Harper Sr Memorial

The Winchester City Council adopted a memorial resolution for former Councilman Woodrow Harper Sr who died December 9. It notes his service from September 1 1964 to August 31 1968 as Airport and Armory Committee chair and Lights and Local Improvements Committee member. He also served Charley Rouss Fire Co and Salvation Army advisory board.

Winchester Woodrow Harper, Sr James H. Fleming Woody Harper Airport and Armory Charley Rouss Fire Co The Salvation Army Harper

Former Resident William Whitley Opens Sculpture Exhibit in Richmond

Richmond artist William Whitley, formerly of Winchester, debuts a solo sculpture show at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Robinson House. The exhibit runs through Jan 23 and follows his Certificate of Distinction for Recycle in Virginia Artists 1971.

Richmond William Whitley Winchester Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Robinson House W.J. Whitley Opequon Ave Whitley Virginia Handley High School Brooklyn N.Y Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Anderson Gallery Newman Gallery Jewish Community Center Opus 3 Carol Carr J.K. Carr Roszel Road Carousel Wards Co

Virginia Weather Bulletin Includes Rain Likely Thursday

Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the low 30s. Rain likely Thursday with highs in the 40s and a 20 to 60 percent chance. Extended forecast calls for mild Friday with a chance of rain then cooler, highs in the 40s to 50s, and weekend lows in the 25 to 45 range.

Virginia

Sadat Signals War Preparations Amid Sidestep Toward Talks

President Anwar Sadat told a Cairo meeting Egypt is completing preparations for war with Israel while not closing the door on diplomacy. He called the liberation battle essential and said timing depends on internal and international assessments. Israeli officials warned about any shift in direction.

Cairo Anwar Sadat Egypt Israel al Ahram Sadat Jerusalem

Girl and Mother Electrocuted by 7200-Volt Line

In Sycamore Hollow an downed 7,200 volt power line electrocuted 7-year-old Joyce Elizabeth Miller and her mother Betty Mae Miller. Joyce reportedly approached sparks in the woods and was killed. Betty Mae Miller died after touching the line, while Betty’s mother Rosy Frazier Clatterbuck suffered third degree burns helping the victims and was hospitalized in Charlottesville.

Sycamore Hollow Nonce County Charles K. Estes Joyce Elizabeth Miller Betty Mae Miller

Carob Seed Weight Origins Mentioned as Carat

The term carat traces to the carob tree seed used historically as a unit to weigh diamonds. Early markets and gem traders adopted the seed as a standard measure for gemstone weights.

Vandals Wreck Cabin Near Siler Cause 1500 Damage

Vandals broke into a cabin off Rt. 681 near Siler owned by Frank Blunton of Springfield. Damage estimated at 1500 dollars. Windows broken, goods rummaged, appliances overturned, peace symbols painted. Nearby vacant house windows broken. Investigation continues.

Rt. 681 Siler Frank Blunton Springfield Frederick County

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Michael W. Johnson Earl M. Tharp Indian Mount Ronald Surrets Loy Funeral Home Wardensville Mrs Billie’’ Pugh Jones Funeral Home, Inc MDS Funeral Home Amherst ST Dial Laura B. Tharpe Mt. Hebron Cemetery Rod Bernard F.groves Boscawen St Florists, Inc Hunter Wall Street John W. Rosenberger & CO Commerce St Area Air Force Academy Osborne Henry Front Royal L.A. Fravel Stephens City Mr. Fravel Air Force Academy Jehovah's Witnesses Mr Good Lindsay Florida Wayne G. Reed. SR Schence Foods CO Council Winchester Skies Rone Luther Burbank Napoleon St. Paul Mercury Chess Stuarts Dead Sea Palestine NOAA Ocen Cenevic Great Lakes Midwest Lower Midwest Gulf Coast Rockies Middle East Peoples Assembly Arab Socialist Union Imencees. Department Store Cubes Sakrete N. Cameron St
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