Haines Elected President of Rouss Fire Co
Joe Haines was elected president of the Rouss Fire Company at its annual election last night. New officers include Mike Hart first vice president Bernard Groves second vice president Bob Smallwood third vice president Raymond Campbell fourth vice president Jim Shipp secretary Lynn Weakley Jr assistant secretary Carson Dettra treasurer and Loring Wright assistant treasurer. Eight directors were named Vernon Clark Wilbur Jeffcoat Loring Wright Lynn Weakley Bill Hawse Don Bowers Jim Boyd and Jim Sardelis. The company laid over 9 000 feet of hose in 1974 on 163 alarms. A report will be given to City Council by the Fire Inspector. Sixty four members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Haines
Rouss Fire Company
Mike Hart
Bernard Groves
Bob Smallwood
Raymond Campbell
Jim Shipp
Lynn Weakley Jr
Carson Dettra
Loring Wright
Vernon Clark
Wilbur Jeffcoat
Lynn Weakley
Bill Hawse
Don Bowers
Jim Boyd
Winchester Frederick County Chamber Publishes 1974-75 Data Book
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber distributes an 81 page booklet titled Winchester and Frederick County the Top of Virginia for 1974 75 compiled by Sandra F White. It covers history offices facilities schools colleges population economic data permits agriculture industries labor taxes medical facilities and public safety with updates each year. Copies are available at 29 S Cameron St Winchester or 662 4118. John Rodman and local industry reps attended a sampling course on human relations at Winchester Memorial Hospital with a 12 week course beginning January 20.
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Winchester - Frederick County
John Rodman
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Chamber
Rodman
Sai
GED Review Classes for Adults Announced
The Dowell J. Howard Vocational Center announces two adult GED review classes in English and Math for Virginia residents in Winchester Fredericks area. Classes run one night weekly for six weeks starting January 14 for English and January 16 for Math with a materials fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Committee For Control
Dowell J. Howard Vocational Center
Winchester - Frederick Clarke
Richmond
Zoning Study Planned for East Winchester Area
Frederick County Planning Commission will meet January 16 with landowners to study about 130 acres east of Winchester bounded by Route 50 Route 522 the Winchester Airport and Carpers Valley Golf Club. Plan favors business zoning and includes four zoning ordinance amendments linked to Summit near Cross Junction and Lake Holiday Estates growth.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Winchester
County Board of Supervisors
Rt. 50
Rt. 522
Winchester Airport
Carpers Valley Golf Club
George Washington Motors
Planning Commission
Ron Berg
Board of Supervisors
Cross Junction
Lake Holiday Estates, Inc
Winchester approves United Steelworkers Local 8360 charter
A new union local was chartered in Winchester for Shenandoah Iron Works hourly employees. In an NLRB election in December 33 voted for United Steelworkers, 18 against, and 1 for another union. Local Union No. 8360 held its first meeting December 23 with officers led by President William James Watt and a full slate of executives and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Iron Works
United Steelworkers of America
National Labor Relations Board
United Steelworkers
William James Watt
Walter R
Rusty) Harden Jr
Kenneth D. Neff
Howard Severance
Paul D. Kemp
James A. Johnson
Michael N. Fauver
George L. Griffith
Clayton Wood
James A. Brannon
James H. Rees
James B. Norris
Larry Philips
Rabies Threat Moves Northward into Shenandoah Valley
A gray fox found in New Market on December 23 was killed and diagnosed rabid at Luray Laboratories. Dr. William H. Hatfield warns Shenandoah County residents to report bites, vaccinate pets, and observe animals for abnormal behavior. He notes rising rabies risk northward from southwest Virginia and outlines vaccination, quarantine, and reporting procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Health Department
Luray Laboratories
Lord Fairfax
William H. Hatfield
Lord Fairfax Health District
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Hatfield
Botetourt
Rockbridge
Luray
No Sale of Gold in Area Continues from Page 1
Gold price moves drop to legal limits with quotes around 177 to 205 per ounce noted. Bank of Virginia in Richmond reports 10 inquiries and no sales for uncoined bullion while Wheat First Securities calls market very quiet. Merrill Lynch reports steady orders for 10 to 100 ounce purchases with delivery or London storage options.
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Associated Press
Bank of Virginia
Richmond
Wheat First Securities
Sam Lee
Merrill Lynch
Pierce
Fenner
Smith
London
West Main Street widening delayed to mid-summer
Berryville Virginia delays widening of West Main Street from Rt 340 to the city limits. State highway spokesman cites statewide pause on unfunded projects. Local officials have not received a definite start date amid reduced gasoline tax revenue and lower consumption in early 1974.
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Berryville
West Main St
Virginia Dept. of Highways
Highway Department
Luray
J Y
State Highway Dept
Guest
Canter
Dept. of Highways
Virginia
Shenandoah College Opens Spring Semester With 50 New Students
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music starts spring term Tuesday with about 50 new registrants, mainly transfers from area colleges. Some sophomore level courses are added for new curricula, junior courses delayed until fall 1975, and special night management courses to be announced soon as steps toward a bachelor’s degree in management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Shingleton Gymnasium
Shenandoah
Dwight Moore
Verne Collins
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Haines
Rouss Fire Co
Joe Nowell
Loudoun St. Mall
L.P. Bland
Noble R. Unger
Rt. 2
Unger
Berg
Harold Moss
Moss
Steelworkers Chartered
Dir. Hatfield
Evening Star
Larry Ramsey
Rt. 340
State Dept. of Highways
Jack Enders
del. Raymond
Andy) Guest Jr
Clinton P. Runyon
Shenandoah National Park
Robert R. Jacobsen
Runyon
U.S. Department of Interior
Helen
Rileyville
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