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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1972

Page

2

Richmond Obituary Francis Ferguson

Francis Eugene Ferguson of Richmond died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife Evelyn J. Ferguson a son Eugene G. Ferguson of Chester his mother Harriett M. Ferguson a sister Pauline Ferguson Underwood and three grandchildren. Funeral service will be tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home Third and Marshall Streets burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Francis Eugene Ferguson Richmond Belle F. Stokes Winchester Evelyn J. Ferguson Eugene G. Ferguson Chester Harriett M. Ferguson Pauline Ferguson Underwood Joseph W. Bliley Third Marshall Sts Forest Lawn Cemetery

Obituary notices for Artrip Wolford Spates and Lowery families

Several obituaries and funeral notices from Winchester area residents. Mrs. Tilden Artrip, 60, widow of Tilden Artrip, died in Washington DC and services were held at Hanlon Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Florence Mabel Wolford, 90, of Romney WV, died in Romney nursing home with services in Augusta WV and burial in Tearcoat Cemetery. Annie Kathleen Spates, 59, of Winchester, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. funeral at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Lutheran Church grounds. Emily Anderson Lowery, 61, of Winchester, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. funeral at Jones Funeral Home. A separate service was held for Nora Parish, 87, of Winchester with burial at Fairview Cemetery after a church service.

Katherine Chrismore Artrip Tilden Artrip Washington D.C James and Hattie Chrismore Winchester Artrip C&p Telephone Company Gene S. Artrip Camp Hill L. Earl Chrismore Altoona Hanlon Funeral Home Mt. Hebron Florence Mabel Wolford Romney W. Va Bowers Charles Wolford Virginia Godlove Wolford Clement Wolford Greenville Ohio Susie Foltz Sperryville Glenna Hamilton Tearcoat Brethren Church Augusta Harley R. Meyers McKee Annie Kathleen Spates E. Clifford St Winchester Memorial Hospital Miss Spates Robert P Carrie K. Houston Spates O’sullivan Rubber Corp First Presbyterian Church Edmond P. Spates Jones Funeral Home G. Raymond Womeldorf Emily Anderson Lowery W. James St J. Westwood Franck Paul Fisher Kenneth S. Vaughn Lee Butler Frank Royston Raymond Long Harry Glynn Sacred Heart Cemetery Mary Nora” Parish S. Cameron St Fairview Lutheran Church Conrad J. Christianson Wilbur Brill Leslie Fletcher Woodrow Line Kenneth Jobe Burton E. Richards Daniel Mitchell Fairview Cemetery

Funeral service for George A. Lillis in Camden Church

A funeral service for George Anthony Lillis age 70 of 2016th Street Northwest Camden New Jersey will be held Saturday at 9 30 in Sacred Heart Church conducted by Father J Pallbearers include L Marshall Kremer Melvin Patton Justin Kelchner Curtis Seabright Max Butler and George Butler.

George Anthony Lillis Sacred Heart Church St. N.W Camden N.J Cooper Hospital Father J. Westwood Franck L. Marshall Kremer Melvin Patton Justin Kelchner Curtis Seabright Max Butler George Butler

Clarke Man Dies at Home in Clarke County

Eugene Massey Weir 82 of near Boyce died at his home from a gunshot wound ruled personal safety related by Clarke County Medical Examiner Dr. James R. York. Weir born July 25, 1889 was a retired farmer survived by his widow Margaret Elsen Weir son Harry R. Weir two grandchildren brother Stanley Weir and sister Agnes Weir. Funeral held Friday at 1 p.m. at John H. Enders Funeral Home Berryville with burial at Green Hill.

Clarke County James R. York Clarke Albert Nicodemus Eugene Massey Weir Boyce Mr. Weir Eugene Weir Margaret Elsen Weir Harry R. Weir

Cape Kennedy Favored as Shuttle Site by Nixon Plan

AP analysis notes President Nixon backs a six year 5.5 billion shuttle program with a throwaway booster making Cape Kennedy the best site. Cape offers existing pads and Atlantic access, while other sites would need new infrastructure and risk booster disposal near populated areas.

Howard Benedict AP Aerospace Cape Kennedy Fla Nixon Cape California New Mexico Utah Oklahoma San Clemente Calif Atlantic United States Europe NASA Earth Atlantic Ocean Space Agency Congress

Late-Running School Bus and Van Collide Near Martinsville

A late running Henry County school bus with 12 pupils collided with a passenger van carrying 12 near Martinsville at 8 30 am. The bus brakes failed and it entered an intersection, where the van struck it broadside. Two van occupants were seriously injured and several children were treated at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. The bus driver was Chariss Johnson 23 and the van driver James E Holt 25.

Martinsville Here Henry County Branch K. Rives George Washington Carver High School South Martinsville Virginia U.S Rives DuPont Martinsville Memorial Hospital Chariss Johnson Rt. 6

Fire Leaves 50 Homeless In Arlington

A two townhouse blaze at the Fairlington Apartments on South 36th Street in Arlington Injures no one but leaves more than 50 residents homeless after a early morning fire that started in a basement and spread Damages are estimated at 100000 with a police investigation ongoing as residents take shelter with neighbors and aid from the community

Arlington Fairlington South 36Th Street

Winchester Fire Companies to Elect Officers Tonight

Four of Winchester's five volunteer fire companies will hold annual elections tonight for 1972 officers and directors. Reuss South End Friendship and Sarah Zane will hold meetings, while Shawnee Fire Department elected new officers and directors in November.

Winchester Reuss South End Friendship Sarah Zane Shawnee Fire Department

Woman Charged in Glue Sniffing

A White Post woman Leah J. Schottroffe aged 19 was arrested Monday at 7 05 p m on N Loudoun St by Winchester police charged with glue sniffing and possession of alcohol while under 21 She is free on 150 bond and set to appear in Municipal Court Jan 11 Also police arrested Robert R Ebersole 38 of Sharpe St on carrying a concealed weapon a .25 pistol on Cameron and Cork Sts Sunday He is free on 150 bond and scheduled for Municipal Court Jan 14 In other news watchman Paul Marlowe Berryville is in serious condition with skull fractures after an apparent blow Last details indicate five to six adults arrested on marijuana charges Tuesday released on 500 bond each scheduled Municipal Court Jan 24 at 9 30 a m

White Post N. Loudoun St Winchester Leah J. Schottroffe Robert R. Ebersole Sharpe St Cameron and Cork Fred Hildebrand Paul Marlowe Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital a _ hospital John Rice

City Jury Called For 9:50 A M At City Hall

A Winchester Corporation Court jury is summoned to report tomorrow at 9:50 a m at City Hall. Names listed include W Harrington Smith Henry T Goode Jr Janie C Gunter W Douglas Rainsberger Rosamond O Rupp and others. Also summoned is a grand jury for 9:30 a m. New York AP stock market gains continue. Dow Jones 30 industrials up to 907.89 at 10:30 a m.

Winchester Corporation City Hall W. Harrington Smith Henry T. Goode, Jr Janie C. Gunter W. Douglas Rainsberger Rosamond O. Rupp Lathan L. Williams Phillip S. Griffin Stephen M. Rosenberger Donald E. Smallwood George A. Orrison William E. Bridgeforth Margaret D. Button Dale M. Barley Thomas L. Marchi Benjamin J. Brown Daniel T. Grimes Frederick R. Young Grant T. Seabright New York

First Lady Pat Nixon Says President Will Run Again

First Lady Pat Nixon told reporters in Accra that her husband has definitely decided to seek re election. She said the campaign could be easy or difficult depending on the opposition and expects a decision before January 14, two days before New Hampshire primary candidacy deadlines. Nixon noted his re election chances are very good and discussed U S aid to Ghana amid past Nkrumah influence.

Accra Ghana Pat Nixon Nixon Liberia U.S William Tolbert Kofia Busia

Jury Called in Corporation Court

A grand jury has been summoned for tomorrow in Corporation Court. Jurors to report at City Hall include G. Carter Baker, Stanley E. Erickson, Margaret H. Smith, James Laws, Nelson L. Grim, Robert S. Ryan and L. W. Wallace Jr.

Winchester Corporation Court City Hall G. Carter Baker Stanley E. Erickson Margaret H. Smith James Laws Nelson L. Grim Robert S. Ryan L.W. Wallace, Jr

Trial Opens After Delay In Harris Auto Larceny Case

The Raymond Richard Harris trial in Frederick County Circuit Court began at 11:15 a.m. after a radio newscast about a second charge, later dismissed, prompted voir dire. The defendant faces auto larceny over a 1969 theft of a 1963 Mercury owned by the Wilmer Stine estate.

Raymond Richard Harris Frederick County Robert K. Woltz Wilmer Stine

Dismal Swamp Estimated at Eight Thousand Years Old

The Dismal Swamp spanning Virginia and North Carolina is estimated to be about 8,000 years old, highlighting its ancient origins and long geological history.

Virginia North Carolina

Weather snapshot Virginia turns milder into weekend

Mostly clear tonight with a low in the upper teens to mid 20s. Friday will be fair and warmer with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. The extended outlook shows a chance of rain or snow in the mountains Saturday through Monday, turning milder by Monday with highs in the 50s. Rain totals for January and 1972 show .79 inch, with monthly averages listed.

Quizzer’s Quick: Answers Snapshot in Row

A reader’s answer list includes items like small bear, a two dollar bill and nickel, fruits, 3 points, highway, civil, true, 25, dime, true. Weather notes show noon high 32 and low 18, yesterday 42, with sunset 5 04 p.m. and moon phase.

Clarke Board Seeks AG Ruling on Welfare Board Authority

Clarke County Supervisors urged Commonwealth's Attorney Hawkins to obtain an attorney general ruling on how to modify or add to the Welfare Board. Dr Raleigh Watson Jr was named to represent the board, replacing Edward Lee. The group also considered district realignments and courthouse needs, with no decisions. The next meeting was set for Jan 19.

Berryville Clarke County Board of Supervisors Commonwealth Harold M. Hawkins Raleigh Watson, Jr Edward B. Lee Hawkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis —£. Ferguson Mrs. Tilden Artrip Kathleen Spates Lowery Service Parish Service Emily A. Lowery Hilda Stottlemyer Jones Funeral Home, Inc MDS Funeral Home Amherst ST Dial the Order Florists, Inc Ques Bernard F.groves Boscawen St Lillis Service Jones National Aeronautics and Space Administration Apollo James E. Holt Patrick Springs Chrysler South Braddock St Wall Street Kwame Nkrumah Guinea Corporation Court Winchester Skies Plains Nation Midwest Rockies Great Lakes Florida Clarke Board Lulu Williams County Board of Supervisors Welfare Department John D. Hardesty James Wood Glaitze N. Cameron St
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