Man Who Didn't Appear Found Guilty in Absentia
Edward Lee Self Jr was found guilty in his absence in Frederick County General District Court on assault and battery against a county official. Judge David Simpson ordered 45 days in jail and court costs. appeal bond set at 200 dollars. Witness Herbert Sluder described Self brandishing a bush ax during a confrontation over a sanitation dispute near Armel. In a separate matter, Roger Wiley was ordered held for grand jury on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Edward Lee Self Jr
Self
Frederick
David Simpson
Simpson
James Stewart
Herbert Sluder
Frederick County
Sluder
Roger Wiley
Break-In Reported at Star Tannery Summer Cabin
Frederick County Sheriff's Dept reports a break in at a Star Tannery summer cabin owned by Alfred Goodspeed of Arlington. Six sleeping bags three chain saws and several guns missing. No suspects yet and investigation underway. Kenneth Ashby reported the incident. Front door padlock knocked off and room ransacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Tannery
Fredericks County
Arlington
Opposition to Reorganization Bills Heard in Richmond
Ellen Laymen Richmond reports intense testimony before the House Counties Cities and Towns Committee as opponents attack Manning L Cleaves reform plans for local government. Critics warn of reduced local control and loss of uniqueness while proponents cite aims for uniformity and clearer law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Richmond
House Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
del. L. Cleaves Manning
Portsmouth
Manning
Miller
Robber Works With Knife at Berryville Gas Station
Winchester police report a knife wielding man robbed Stumps Gulf Station at 1335 Berryville Ave last night, taking $61 before two men drove away. A man entered the store and spoke with staff for several minutes before leaving with the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville Avenue
Winchester
Stumps Gulf Station
Berryville Ave
Bond reduced for bank robbery attempt suspect in Winchester
Richard W. Keeler 31 faced bond cut from 10000 to 5000 in Winchester General District Court for the Dec 29 robbery attempt at Farmers and Merchants National Bank Cameron Street. No money taken and no injuries as a .22 pistol was knocked from his hand when Sgt. Paul Deaner detained him. Delayed preliminary hearing set for February. A brown car and two suspects were last seen fleeing east. Purse snatching on West Cecil Street under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Keeler
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Cameron Street
Winchester General District Court
Keeler
G. Keeler
Paul Deaner
Frederick County
Deaner
Middletown Council Votes to Retain Deputy Officer
In a special meeting the Middletown Town Council voted to retain Deputy Town Officer Steve Peters at his CETA salary at the town’s expense. Peters will complete training at the state police officer school in Waynesboro by March 2 and the council will reexamine his salary with the next budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CETA
Steve Peters
Clifford Arroance Setirees
Police Officer
Waynesboro
Peters
Se Peer Cera Ereanlee
Frederick County
Snow Warnings and Rainfall Figures Across Northern Valley and Virginia
A winter weather notice warns of heavy snow tonight in Northern Valley at higher elevations with travelers advised to use caution in lower areas. Virginia faces similar snow and wind with 1 to 3 inches possible by tonight and frigid temperatures. The extended outlook predicts a cold period through Sunday with moderate precipitation chances and various rainfall totals for recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Valley
Virginia
National Weather Service
Midwest
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Northeast
Rockies
Texas
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Stabbing Probe in Front Royal After Evening Confrontation
Police investigate a stabbing on Cherrydale Avenue after 8 p.m. Victim Martin Bosworth 19 of Cherrydale is in satisfactory condition at Warren Memorial Hospital following a neighbor dispute. No arrests reported. investigation ongoing. Separately John Harrell 21 faces charges for throwing an object into an occupied vehicle after a Jan 16 incident. Additional arrests include Deborah Gennell 22 for paraphernalia possession and Baltimore 41 and 73 for resisting arrest disorderly conduct and assault on an officer following a complaint from Mrs. Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Cherrydale Ave
Warren Memorial Hospital
Martin Bosworth
John Harrell
Rt. 3
Paws
seMfor E Neers
Deborah Gennell
Sete Coe
Baltimore
13Th St
Bal Aang
Virginia Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul C. Gaylord
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Camps
Lome
Detroit
Coleman A. Young
Young
Democratic National Committee
Ellen
del. I. Clinton Miller
Woodstock
West Cecil Street
Bernard F. Groves
Braddock
Lola M. Gough
Asa M. Brewer
Funeral Home
By Sue Steward
Eleanor Coverstone
Granville Ruckman
Wayne “Beasy
Josiah Andrew
Woody Gge
Ronnie Brown
William Haines
Winchester Evening Star
Wres
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
North Mall
Seaturday
Willi
Boston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!