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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1974

Page

2

Obituaries list prominent local residents and services

Obituary notices report Ruth Eaton Lau of Front Royal dying at 79 with services planned in Middletown and Reisterstown and burial in Westminster. additional notices honor E Holmes Newcome of 1309 Valley Ave and Martha M Harlan of Winchester with services in Macedonia United Methodist and Jones Funeral Home. The perishers include families, attendees, and pallbearers from area communities.

Ruth Eaton Lau Accomac Rd Front Royal Warren Memorial Hospital Lau Baltimore County John C. Eaton Martha Staller Eaton J. Harry Lau John Lau Jr Jackson E. Lau Pikesville Perry McCoy Owings Mills James Neary Baltimore Church of the Brethren Reisterstown Meadow Branch Westminster Turner Funeral Home Newell Funeral Home E. Holmes Newcome Valley Ave Macedonia United Methodist Church Kathryn Eye C. C. Smith F. L. Glaize III Stephen M. Rosenberger David R. Shetler G. Earl Proffit Jr Ed L. Molden Kiwanis Club Loyal Order of Moose Madison Lodge IOOF Macedonia Cemetery Martha M. Harlan Winchester Jones Funeral Home Irvin L. Stonesifer Harry D. Hoover Donald Amick Raymond Harmon Shenandoah Memorial Park

Winchester Ladies Volleyball and Basketball Programs Start Dates

The Winchester Parks and Recreation Department announces the Ladies Volleyball program begins Tuesday January 7 at 7 30 p.m. in the Winchester Armory and runs weekly through March 11. The Ladies Basketball program starts Thursday January 9 at 7 30 p.m. in the Armory and continues through March 13.

Winchester Parks and Recreation Department Winchester Armory

Hearing Jan 31 on Century Enterprises Petition

Front Royal Virginia hearing set for January 31 at 3 p.m. in Warren County Circuit Court to consider a writ of mandamus directing three health officers to issue a health permit to Century Enterprises Ltd. The petition also alleges zoning issues and due process concerns connected with Sherwood Park mobile home park.

Century Enterprises Front Royal Century Enterprises Ltd Sherwood Park Warren County Health Department Century’s Elliott D. Marshall Century State Department of Health State Water Control Board Ewell Marlow O’brien William Biggs

Calendar of Evening Club Activities Across Town

Thirteen groups list meetings from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at various venues. Rotary Club Duff’s Pagoda Room, Quota Club, Capon Bridge Raritan Junior High, Greenwood Fire Co fire hall, Round Hill Community Fire Co Auxiliary, TOPS First United Methodist Church, Shenandoah Region Antique Auto Club, Hoppers Auto Club, Sarah Zane Fire Co, Winchester Frederick County Association for Retarded Children, Rouss Fire Co, South End Auxiliary, Valley Council Knights of Columbus, Girls Athletic Association War Memorial Building, Middletown Fire Co, Friendship Fire Co, and South End Fire Co are all listed with corresponding times and locations.

Duff’s Capon Bridge Raritan Greenwood Fire Co Round Hill First United Methodist Church Shenandoah Hoppers Old Bethel Road Sarah Zane Fire Co Winchester Frederick County Association For Rouss Fire Co South End Auxiliary Valley Council Knights of Columbus S. Cameron St Girls Athletic Association Middletown Fire Co Friendship Fire Co South End Fire Co

Weather and obituaries from Northern Valley and Virginia region

The forecast covers Northern Valley and Virginia with cloudy skies, rain and fog possible tonight through Wednesday, and temperatures in the 30s to near 60. Extended outlook shows clearing Thursday and Friday, cooler weekend. includes small family obituary for Capt. Wilson Kettle born 1860 died Jan 25, 1963 with 582 descendants.

Capt. Wilson Kettle Grand Bay Port Aux Basques Newfoundland

Rainfall totals and monthly averages reported

Rainfall data show none in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today. December rainfall to date 38.06 inches. 1974 total 4.71 inches. Over 60 years, average annual rainfall 36.67 inches, with monthly averages listed. Highest annual total 53.02 inches in 1972 and lowest 17.15 inches in 1930.

Taste-Freez Restaurant Suffers Fire Damage

Front Royal firemen battled a blaze at the Taste-Freez restaurant on Fourteenth and Royal Ave last night at 9 50. The fire started in the exhaust duct above the grill and caused heavy smoke damage throughout the building and ceiling fire. Firefighters remained on scene for two hours due to fire above the false ceiling. Johann Sebastian Bach line appears as unrelated biographical note about a large family of musicians.

Front Royal Fourteenth and Royal Ave

Smart Christmas shopping tips for a solvent season

The piece urges prudent budgeting for holiday buying noting prices rise from last year. It suggests using charge cutoffs to spread costs, DIY gifts, homemade treats, and selective appliance purchases. It also advises shopping sales before Christmas, keeping receipts, and spreading cheer to stay upbeat.

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