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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1973

Page

2

Obituary notices for Shenandoah County residents funeral services

Obituaries describe Guy Walton McDonald 63 of Strasburg and other local deaths. Services are planned at Stover Memorial Chapel and John H Enders Funeral Home with detailed burial and pallbearer lists. The notice also mentions the lightest wood Aeschynomene hispida found in Cuba.

Guy Walton McDonald Rt. 1 Strasburg Shenandoah County Woodstock McDonald Charles McDonald Ella Smith McDonald Vivian Jenkins Hilda Morris New Market Charlotte Vann Poolesville Cecil A. McDonald Adamstown Albert McDonald Marvin Loving Robert Gregg Stover Funeral Home Clara Catherine Spitzer Monroe St Washington, D.C Washington John H. Enders Berryville Darrell Maxwell Shenandoah Memorial Park Richard L. Frame Gary Pope Arno Hott James Peer William Shepherd Marvin Ashby Henry Brill Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Stover Memorial Chapel John K. Underwood Fishers Hill Cemetery Thomas Elliott Sr Pearlie Brill Jr Daniel Strasnider Thomas Elliott Jr Harold Lindamood Joe Elbon Cuba

Multiple West Virginia Obituaries and Services Placed

Obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs. Maude D. Campbell 91 of Oakton Oakton Manor Court died in a Winchester nursing home graveside service planned at Greenwood Cemetery Wheeling. Also listed are Otis Lee Parsons 67 Martinsburg Roy L Saville 72 Annandale with services at Central Chapel Gannettown and McKee Funeral Chapel details. The island Greenland noted as largest on earth.

Hilda Snowe Smith Bentonville Warren Memorial Hospital Front Royal Turner Funeral Home Chapel Bob Martin Prospect Hill Cemetery Alton Mathews Ron Simar Jack Lee Jr Eldridge Gregg Charlie Pond Charles Ashby Maude D. Campbell Oakton Manor Court Oakton Winchester Greenwood Wheeling W.va Campbell Morgantown Oliver H Gellie Evansville Presbyterian Church McLean Gardens Washington, D.C Harold W. Campbell Alex O. Campbell Thomas R. Campbell Tuscon, Ariz Richard D. Campbell U.S. Navy Omps Kepner Funeral Home W. Va Otis Lee Parsons Auburn St Martinsburg City Hospital Berkeley County Herschell DeHaven Parsons Ella Armenia Parkinson Parsons City of Water Department Central Chapel Ganottown Gerald Lee Parsons Douglas Roy L. Saville Annandale Slanesville Winchester Memorial Hospital James Saville Lara Hayes Saville Snyder Clinton Lodge Bruce Saville Janet Bledsoe Phyllis Gardner Vienna Juanita Bloom Katherine McKee Roanoke L. Curtis Saville Logan Frank Saville West Lake Ohio Milton Saville el Paso Tex Larry Saville McKee Karl Tangeman Salem Cemetery Maude C. Campbell Greenwood Cemetery West Va

County considers annexation merger amid public hearings

The Board of Supervisors set a January public hearing to gauge sentiment on a Frono Royal merger. Residents questioned consolidation structure while officials pressed for continued joint talks with the Town Council. The meeting also approved six month appropriations and called for a consultant expense review. The Merger Study Committee lease was terminated and records moved to the county administrator’s office.

Baggarly Board of Supervisors James S. Wetzel Wetzel O’brien Wetsel

Egyptian Missiles Down Israeli Drone Over Suez Canal

The Associated Press reports Egyptian missiles downed a pilotless Israeli drone during a reconnaissance flight over the Suez Canal, the second unmanned craft Israel has admitted losing since the October war. The drone reportedly exceeded Egyptian territory per Cairo. Israel claims it was over Israeli-held land. The incident coincides with rising cease-fire tensions as Geneva talks show a disengagement trend.

Suez Canal Tel Aviv Middle East Cairo Suez Geneva al Ahram Egypt Uk.n Israel

SBA Officials Seek Time to Respond to Dismissals

Two SBA officials in line for firing have asked for more time to answer dismissal notices. Thomas Regan and Russell Hamilton led questions in congressional hearings on loan irregularities. Hamilton plans to appeal and cites holiday closures as why extra days are needed. Regan has requested more time from Washington.

Richmond Small Business Administration Russell Hamilton Thomas Regan Regan SBA Hamilton Philadelphia Wtvr-Tv WTVR Washington

Winchester Man Struck by Car in Fairmont Avenue Incident

Leonard B. Butler, 65, of 893 Fairmont Ave, was hospitalized in satisfactory condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after being struck by an auto yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken leg and several lacerations. The driver was Brenda Lou Middleton, of 1000 Franklin Ave. No charges were filed.

Leonard B. Butler Fairmont Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Butler Brenda Lou Middleton Franklin Ave Winchester

Desegregation Progress Cited by Virginia Governor Holton

Gov Linwood Holton told the federal government Virginia has substantially increased equal opportunity in state colleges and universities. He emphasized state control via independent boards and named the State Council of Higher Education as coordinating agency.

Richmond Linwood Holton Virginia Holton Peter Holmes Office of Civil Rights Department of Health, Education and Welfare Holmes Mills Godwin State Council of Higher Education

Soviet Leaders Send Birthday Wishes to Cyrus Eaton

Multimillionaire Cyrus S. Eaton marked his 90th birthday with telegrams from Soviet leaders Leonid Brezhnev Alexei Kosygin and Nikolai Podgorny conveying best wishes and warm regards. He hosted a private family celebration at Acadia Farms Northfield Ohio followed by a reception at Cleveland City Hall.

Cleveland, Ohio Cyrus S. Eaton Leonid I. Brezhnev Alexei N. Kosygin Nikolai V. Podgorny Eaton Acadia Farms Northfield Ohio City Hall Cleveland

Weather forecast and rainfall totals for Winchester area

The report shows occasional rain in the Northern Valley tonight with low 30s and cooler Sunday. Virginia sees rain in much of the state turning to snow in mountains with highs in 40s. Extended outlook through Wednesday calls for mixed precipitation early and seasonable temperatures with 20s to 40s at night and in the 30s to 40s by day. Rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 8:30 a.m. today none and December total 5.08 inches, with five year trends and monthly averages listed. Sunset today 4:58 p.m. Moonrise 7:33 a.m. Moonset 9:56 p.m.

Northern Valley Virginia

Three Cabins Ransacked and Robbed in Bushy Ridge

Frederick County Sheriff's Department reports three summer cabins in the Bushy Ridge area off Rt. 55 were ransacked with about $2,000 in property stolen. Cindy Grove lost $200 in furniture and fireplace items. Richard L. Hoffman about $1,720 in furniture and appliances. Amos H. Morris only had a pillowcase taken. Break-ins found yesterday. footprints suggest Wednesday or Thursday. Case under investigation.

Bushy Ridge Rt. 55 Frederick County Sheriff’s Department Cindy Grove Richard L. Hoffman Sheriff's Department Amos H. Morris

Man Charged After Front Royal Parking Lot Crash

Front Royal 28 year old Russell L. Williams was charged with failure to maintain proper control after his car struck a parked vehicle on Chester Street at 7 37 p m. Williams was treated for head injuries at Warren Memorial Hospital and released. Damages were estimated at 700 dollars to Williams car and 500 dollars to Rebecca IR Greene’s vehicle.

Front Royal Chester St Russell L. Williams Warren Memorial Hospital R.T. Mason Williams Rebecca IR. Greene

Three Day Holiday for Many Virginia Service Stations

The Associated Press reports many Virginia service stations may close for three days over the New Year due to tight gasoline supplies. James Heizer of the Virginia Gasoline Retailers Association notes New Year’s Eve or Day closures are possible as December allotments deplete. Exxon dealers reportedly receive January allotments early. IRS will staff Richmond calls to guard against price gouging.

Associated Press Virginia Virginia Gasoline Retailers Association Inc James Heizer Association Exxon Corp Internal Revenue Service Richmond

Winchester Public Schools Menu Remains Weekly Schedule

The menu lists Salisbury Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans on Wednesday, a Hamburger on Bun with fries on Thursday, and a Fishburger on Bun with Spanish Rice on Friday. Desserts, milk, and fruit accompany meals. the note includes a Q A answer key with historic topics.

Salisbury

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