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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1966

Page

3

Bloodmobile Visit in Berryville Nets Five Pints From One Family

Berryville hosted an American Red Cross Bloodmobile with total donations of 101 pints from 112 volunteers, 11 rejected. Chairman J H Rothrock and wife and their three sons donated five pints, plus notable donors include Judge Harold Potts and Jaycees president Larry Larrick.

Berryville American Red Cross Bloodmobile J. H. Rothrock Harold Potts Larry Larrick The Jaycees Bloodmobile Frank Culley Robert Levi Edward Strosnider

These Are the Years That Were

Shenandoah as river valley and legend is linked to many historic figures such as Spotswood Fairfax Washington Jefferson Jackson Jackson Stonewall Jackson Boone Houston Lee Lincoln Sherman Maury Woodrow Wilson and The Byrds. The name evolved from diverse Indian spellings with meanings like Daughter of the Stars River Through the Spruces and Silver Water.

Shenandoah Spotswood Fairfax Wash Anington Jefferson Drew Jackson Stonewall Jackson Daniel Boone Sam Houston Sevier, Lee the Lincolns Sheridan Maury Woodrow Wilson Byrds Gerando Derando Genantua Sherando Neil Kimball

Water rises as 1966 Berryville rainfall exceeds average

Clarke County farmers cheer a rising water table after 6.2 inches of rain since January 1. Dry soils absorbed most moisture, reversing four years of declining wells. January saw 30 inches of snow and 4.15 inches of rain with highs to 65 and lows to minus five. February added 2.5 inches of snow and 2.05 inches of rain with a 32 degree mean.

Berryville Clarke County Walter H. Rutherford Sr Mr. Rutherford

Doings and Doers Repainting at Presbyterian Church

Interior repainting of the Presbyterian Church is to be finished by Sunday. Dr. John Randolph Taylor of the Presbyterian Church of the Pilgrims in Washington D C will address all ages at 6 30 p m and speak on The Call to Repentance and Expectancy at 7 30 p m. Public invited to both services.

Presbyterian Church John Randolph Taylor Presbyterian Church of the Pilgrims Washington, D.C

Heart Fund Volunteers Canvas Berryville Sunday

Volunteers for the heart fund plan canvassing in Berryville on Sunday afternoon. They are already active in the Boyce and White Post areas and expect to finish calls tomorrow.

Heart Fund Berryville Boyce White Post

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Window Display Donated

Wisecarver's Men's Shop donated a shop window display to publicize a Girl Scout Cookie Sale. The display features scenes of scouting activities and aims to attract customers to support the fundraiser.

Wisecarver’s

Clarke Chapter Observes FFA Week Nationwide

Clarke County FFA marks National Future Farmers of America Week February 19 through 26. The Clarke group joins 405000 members and 6500 chapters in recognizing the broader role of agriculture beyond farming.

Berryville Future Farmers of America Clarke County FFA United States

Pupils to Adopt South Viet Nam Orphan at Powhatan

Powhatan students plan to adopt a Vietnamese orphan through the Foster Parents plan. A year of support costs 180 dollars funded by pupils. The child will receive medical care education clothing and correspondence with the adopters.

BOYCE Powha School Wartorn Viet Nam

Red Cross Fund Drive Opens in Clarke County

Clarke County Red Cross launches its annual Fund Drive at “Rosney” the home of Fund Chairman Harry F Stimpsons. The 1966 goal is 5887 with 4229 locally and 1919 for national expenses. Volunteers will learn drive plans and receive supplies. Byrd Sr chairs the Advanced Gift committee.

Berryville Clarke County National Red Cross United States Sen Harry F. Byrd, Sr

What FFA Means to Me by an 8th Grade Member

An eighth grade Clarke County farm youth writes about National FFA Week and the value of Future Farmers of America. He notes cooperation across ages, better farming methods, and the benefits of keeping livestock records and studying vocational agriculture under capable instructors. He urges farm youths to join.

Young Cather Clarke County Berryville Penghrolled Future Farmers of America FFA

Raritans to Pick Princesses for Apple Festival

Representatives from seven Raritan Clubs meet at the Winchester War Memorial Building to plan princess selections for the Apple Blossom Festival. A Queen will be chosen from the club princesses. Charles Ramsburg and David Childs oversee the local Raritan involvement.

Berryville Winchester War Memorial Charles Ramsburg David Childs

Traffic Hazard At Berryville Elementary Port Ends

Walter Rutherford Sr. plans to press the State Highway Department to remove a traffic hazard at Berryville Elementary School frontage on State Highway 7. He, on duty twice daily directing buses, cites frequent near misses and asks the pier entrances used by buses to be eliminated. The meeting with Clarke County Supervisors will discuss road maintenance and the 1966-67 county budget, effective July 1, at the Court House next Monday.

Berryville State Highway Department Walter Rutherford Clarke County Rutherford Court House

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