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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1972

Page

2

Obituary of Mrs Myrtle Morris of Front Royal

Mrs Myrtle Virginia Morris of Front Royal died yesterday in Warren Memorial Hospital. Survived by son T W Morris four daughters and many relatives. Funeral Saturday 11 a m at Maddox Funeral Home Front Royal with burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorials to Front Royal United Methodist Church. Family home visits 7 to 9 p m tomorrow.

Myrtle Virginia Morris Front Royal Warren Memorial Hospital Thomas H. Fussell Marshall Cameron John Longerbeam Joseph Brogan Leo Hardman Virgil Moon Isaac Aleshire Paul Rutherford Carl Thompson Beverley Cameron Lester Carroll Roland Bean A. R. Hylton Carlos P. Ambrose Jack Pomeroy

Obituary notices for Evans Jackson Smith Doyle and Doyle families

The notice describes multiple deaths including Mrs. Margaret F. Evans 94 of Ebensburg Pa who died yesterday and was widow of William D. Evans. It lists four sons two daughters two sisters and five sons predeceased. Funeral conducted at Askews Ebensburg. Also Taylor Floyd Jackson 77 of Clearbrook died in Winchester Memorial Hospital with service at Cartwright Funeral Home and burial at Orrick Cemetery. Melvin DeWitt Smith 63 of The Plains died at home July 13 1908. Lottie Mae Doyle 83 formerly of Slanesville WVa died at Hampshire County Memorial Hospital Romney WVa. Funeral arrangements and burial details provided.

Margaret F. Evans Ebensburg William D. Evans Evans Page County Mary Ellen Shomo Isaac N. Price John I. Evans James C. Evans George L. Evans Howard E. Evans Johnstown Lester Edith) Keller Clinton Mary) McCarty Winchester Lena Day New Market Florence Frederick Baltimore Askews Funeral Home Taylor Floyd Jackson Clearbrook Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Jackson Tony Jackson John Wesley Methodist Church Cedar Hill Walter Jackson Cartwright Funeral Home Moses L. Prather Orrick Melvin DeWitt Smith the Plains Mr. Smith Virginia William Henry Belle Smith Mary C. Smith Muriel S. Smith U.S. Navy Ina Pickett Royston Middleburg Waters Sharon Cemetery Lottie Mae Doyle Slanesville W.va Hampshire County Memorial Hospital Romney Doyle Anna Bowen Willard C. Doyle Romney First United Methodist Church Edward Bowen Combs Funeral Chapel Ronald R. Brooks Salem Cemetery

Funeral services set for James A Crew in Winchester native

Funeral service for 86 year old James A. Crew a former Winchester resident who died Tuesday in Walnut Creek California will be held Saturday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Dr George H Orser officiating Pallbearers named Taylor L Barr Arlie C Long James A Coffey Norval M Hottle J Randolph Seal and Norman D Gardiner Burial will follow at Shenandoah Memorial Park Visitation at the funeral home is scheduled for tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 o'clock

James A. Crew Winchester Walnut Creek Calif Jones Funeral Home George H. Orser Taylor L. Barr Arlie C. Long James A. Coffey Norval M. Hottle J. Randolph Seal Norman D. Gardiner Shenandoah Memorial Park

Zoning Debate Over Drug Treatment Facility Moves Forward

Frederick County officials consider locating a drug treatment facility at Jordan Springs amid zoning concerns. The board struck a related resolution from its agenda after Supervisor J Robert Russell requested more information. Oliver directors and local ministers appeared, while residents express mixed views about the project.

Jordan Springs Frederick County Board of Supervisors J. Robert Russell Russell Roger Alderman Leonard Ellis

Whitney Industrial Board Electrifies With First Woman Director

Mrs. Mary Henkel becomes the first woman elected to the Winchester Frederick County Industrial Development Corp. Board of Directors. Also joining is Philip B. Whitney of WINC radio. Existing officers Kremer Perry Ferguson Blackburn reappointed. Mayor Battaile discusses Tremonti Farm site for future industrial park.

Carroll Mary) Henkel Winchester - Frederick County Industrial Development Corp Henkel-Harris Co Commercial and Savings Bank Philip B. Whitney WINC J. Thomas Kremer Ferman W. Perry Wade Ferguson John C. Blackburn Shenandoah Valley National Bank William Battaile Tremonti Farm Winchester Frank Armstrong

City study groups rank urban problems and assets

Ten Virginia Avenue study groups outlined city wide issues from drug abuse and crime to traffic, housing, and snow removal. Neighborhood assets praised stores, churches, and services while environmental concerns included sewers, odors, rats, and smoke.

Virginia Avenue Woodland Battle Frederick Ave Butler Drive Pleasant Valley Berryville National Aves Virginia Ave Elm Franklin Sts Council

Bell seeks Democratic nomination for mayor in Winchester

City Council member announces bid to continue progress begun under Mayor Battaile and current Council. He aims to lead with municipal housekeeping, strengthen local government and economy, and improve the community as a place to live and work. Supported by Winchester Citizens for Progress Committee.

Battaile Bell Winchester Citizens For Progress Committee

Regional Chorus To Be Climaxed By Concert Here

The regional chorus of District IVB will rehearse Friday and Sunday, with 13 area high schools represented by a 160 voice select choir. A public concert led by guest conductor William Appling is set for 3 p.m. Sunday in Handley auditorium. Firefighters responded to a car fire on Fox Drive at 7 30 a.m. cause suspected as a gas line rupture. no damage reported.

Virginia Music Educators Association John Handley High School Handley Auditorium William Appling Cleveland Ohio Case- Western Reserve University Men's Glee Club Cleveland West Shore Chorale Cleveland Glenville High School Fox Drive

Rail Splitters Field Day at Belle Grove

Rail splitters of all ages and aptitudes will gather at Belle Grove on Saturday to compete in a Rail Splitter s Field Day sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Contestants honor Lin coln s Birthday by whacking wooden wedges with mauls to turn 12 foot oak logs into usable fence rails. Judges include State Senator William A. Truban and Dr John Schlebecker. Three classes for individuals plus a two man team competition. Events begin at 10 a m for individuals and 1 p m for teams with prizes from Abe Lincoln Award to a keg of cider. No admission fee and open to the public.

Belle Grove National Trust For Historic Preservation Lincoln William A. Truban Woodstock John Schlebecker Division of Agriculture and Mining Smithsonian Institution George M. Smith Abe Lincoln

Weather snapshot for Northern Valley and mountains

Mostly clear tonight with teens lows and a Friday of partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 30s. Mountain areas drop to the teens to mid 20s while the valley reaches mid 30s to 40s with a chilly weekend forecast and a Sunday precipitation chance.

Rainfall Totals and Averages for Local Area

Rainfall in the past two hours ending 8 30 am today was none. February rainfall to date is .94 of an inch and 1972 rainfall totals 2.71 inches. Five year totals from 1966 to 1970 range 33.82 to 41.12 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 58 years is listed for each month.

Jesus Answers Illinois Survey From California to Arctic Border

A brief quiz style item notes responses including California and Arctic regions, with reference to Hemlock and Harpers Ferry Maryland. The piece mentions skiing and cattle as part of the scattered prompts and answers.

Harpers Ferry Maryland

Abex Dedicates New Plant Space For Automotive Brakes

Mr. Johnson lauds the governor’s visit and Abex as IC Industries’ key unit as the 45 000 square foot expansion nears full production in 90 days. The facility will produce disc brake pads for American cars and conventional brake materials for buses and aviation. Abex, headquartered in New York, runs 59 plants in North America and Europe with about 13000 employees. The governor flew in to Winchester for the dedication and luncheon at the Winchester Country Club.

MR. Johnson Abex IC Industries Illinois Central Railroad Johnson Friction Products Group American Brakeblok U.S Cleveland New York North America Europe Winchester

Frederick County Recreation chief earns advancement praise

Fletcher Headley as chairman of the county Parks and Recreation Commission says with Robert Fletcher as director the Frederick County Recreation Department will gain prominence. He notes Fletcher has worked under Jim Barnett and performed well, though Barnett dislikes losing him.

David Headley County Parks and Recreation Commission Robert Fletcher Frederick County Jim Barnett James E. Barnett Winchester Parks and Recreation Jim

Speaker as acting head if both president and VP incapacitated

The speaker of the House would assume the head of government if both the president and the vice president are incapacitated, ensuring a constitutional line of succession remains in effect.

House of Representatives United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas S. Morris Taylor F. Jackson Melvin D. Smith Jones Funeral Home, Inc LDS Funeral Home Amherst ST DIAL the Order Bernard F.groves Boscawen St Gon Asta Ital of Winchester Democrats Corporation Court City Hall Demoncratic Committee P.O. Box Shalomet Benedictus Hancock Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity Bethesda Joy Jennings Donald P. Molony Henkel. Whitney Mr. Battaile Mr. Blackburn H. Robert Edwards Wilbur M. Feltner John D. Gans Mrs. Henkel Mr. Kremer Albert W. Loring Henry A. Lowry Mr. Perry George T. Sanders James D. Shockey Mr. Whitney James R. Wilkins Mrs. Carroll Henkel Smith Texas Michigan Washington Boscawen Washington Sts Winchester Savings & Loan Association Jesus California Arctic Colombia Winchester Municipal Winchester Country Club Fletcher Masonite Corp Glaze & Bro N. Cameron St Vogue Clearbrook Woolen Shop Clearbrook, Virginia
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