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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1973
Page
10
A Frederick County pond near Bar Tontonville Road, once a scenic winter spot, is littered with trash and deer skins. J S Stover, owner of the pond and nearby flour mill, contemplates posting no trespassing signs as authorities investigate the dumping and potential violations.
A .22 calibre bullet was fired into the east side glass door of City Hall between 7 and 8 am today. No injuries reported as remnants of the projectile were found on the floor. Investigating officers include Lt. Barley and Officers Jolley and Holiday.
Winchester firemen responded to an alarm at 7 a.m. at Green Chemical Co. on Wood St. The fire started in a fork lift and filled the warehouse area with smoke. Damage was described as minor. A separate incident on Red Bud Rd. involved a hit and run at a residence of Dorothy Bloom, with an unknown grey vehicle leaving the scene before 6:30 p.m. Saturday. investigation is ongoing by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
A Frederick County man was hospitalized Saturday after a two car accident at the Weems Lane and Papermill Road intersection. Russell Wilkins of Rt. 6 was taken to the hospital around 2:30 p.m. and released after treatment, per Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad and hospital spokespeople.
Mrs Than Tai Johnson charged with felonious wounding of her husband, John William Johnson, certified to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing in Clarke County. Judge C F Germelman Jr ordered closed proceedings and she was released on her own recognizance to appear in Circuit Court.
Steve Golliday, Mt. Airy 4H, showed the grand champion pig at the Frederick County Fair Association event. Reserve grand went to Richard Larrick of Round Hill 4H. Judge Edwin Muncastle of Loudoun County presided as the top shire donated to the Fair by Floyd Latta of White Post. The two top animals and five others will sell at the Farmers Livestock Exchange between 7 and 7:30 p.m.
Cadet Ragland of Air Force ROTC will visit Lord Fairfax Community College on Wednesday to discuss the Two Year Commissioning Program. The program supports students transferring to a four year school and offers scholarships covering tuition, fees, books, and $100 monthly for 20 months. Ragland will meet students in the Student Lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Berryville the Battletown Home Demonstration Club plans a 1:30 p.m. meeting led by Mrs. Betty Livengood with a talk on Legislation that Affects the Family.
John Papit commenced his role as vice president of Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester after leaving the Bank of Virginia in Richmond where he served as vice president. His long banking and football career includes time with Citizens Bank Charlottesville and a Washington Redskins stint. Stennis Moves To Presidential Suite At Walter Reed In Serious Condition Despite Improvement.
The Hermans announce a Valley wide historical pageant asking Shenandoah Valley residents from Winchester to West Virginia to join as performers or behind the scenes. They expect 1000 to 1500 participants with 500 to 600 already showing interest, and seek costumes props and stage help via Middletown contacts. They emphasize authentic period details and plan March rehearsals.
The stock market in New York edged higher with advancing issues slightly ahead of decliners. The Dow Jones 30 rose to 981.94 as A&P activity climbed 18 percent and Gulf & Western filed federal suit challenging A and P over a tender offer. Whirlpool and Litton fell while National General led Nasdaq volume.
Fitzgerald brings a Masters in Divinity and degrees in government and public administration to lead the Winchester Big Brothers. He will oversee daily operations, supervise mentor relationships, screen applicants, and manage referrals with the support of the board, officers, and 21 volunteers. Contacts at 205 W. Piccadilly St. and 662 1043.
Vatican City reports Pope reviews the Vietnam cease-fire during Sunday blessing. He urges harmony and prays for peace, calling for an end to wars. The pontiff asks the faithful to donate and remember Vietnam during Vietnam Day prayers.
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