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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1971

Page

2

Obituaries from Round Hill to Stephens City area figures

Obituaries list several local figures: Edith Frances Ainsworth 6 Round Hill died of a heart attack born August 12 1906 in Loudoun County wife of Dallas Ainsworth mother of Francis Ainsworth two grandsons Mark and Steve both in Winchester. Services tomorrow 2 p.m. Round Hill United Methodist Church. Burial Lakeview Cemetery Hamilton call Hall Funeral Home Purcellville. Edna Cather 85 of 411 West Clifford Street died Sunday service today 1 30 p.m. Jones Funeral Home Rev James R. Jackson. Burial Mount Hebron Cemetery. Wayne Eldon Lowery 39 Berryville funeral Jones Funeral Home 11 a.m. Rev Jesse E. Tate Jr pallbearers listed. Burial Greenhill Cemetery Stephens City. Leona Leola Orndorff 80 Rt 3 Martinsburg WV born May 18 1890 Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City area. Survived by Cecil E. Orndorff Horace E Orndorff and Madge Strosnider plus 12 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. Jones Funeral Home Rev Edward M. Garrett Jr. Burial Greenhill.

Edith Frances Ainsworth Round Hill Ainsworth Loudoun County John C Mae Lemon Wood Round Hill United Methodist Church Homer A. Hall T. Lupton Simpson Lakeview Cemetery Hamilton Hall Purcellville Edna Cather Wayne Eldon Lowery Berryville Jones Funeral Home Jesse E. Tate, Jr Roy Collie Paul Frazier Carroll Lloyd Ralph L. Bowman John Ebert Heldge Anderson Daniel Keyser Buddy Hardesty Paul Miller Charles Sandy Robert Sandy John Sandy Greenhill Cemetery Stephens City Leona Leola Orndorff Rt. 3 Orndorff Martinsburg W.va Thomas and Rebecca Cain Brill John N. Orndorff Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens Cty Cecil E. Orndorff Sysvette N.Y Horace E. Orndorff Winchester

Funeral Services for Raymond G Vanderwege and Leona L Orndorff

Graveside service for Raymond G. Vanderwege set for Wednesday at 1 30 PM at Culpeper National Cemetery. Leona L. Orndorff to be memorialized with a service Thursday at 11 00 AM at Jones Funeral Home.

Raymond G. Vanderwege Culpeper National Cemetery Leona L. Orndorff

Willis H Kelsoe 76 of Lehew WV dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital

Willie H Kelsoe 76 of Lehew West Virginia died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was born October 9 1894 at Cold Stream WV the son of Mahlon L and Mary Slonaker Kelsoe. Survived by three daughters Irene Hammack Gore Violet Culp North Rose NY Catherine Culp of Winchester and more. Funeral conducted Thursday at 1 30 PM at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge with burial at Fairview. Family at funeral home tomorrow 7 to 830 PM.

Willie H. Kelsoe Lehew W.va Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Kelsoe Cold Stream Mahlon L Mary Slonaker Kelsoe Lillian Miller Kelsoe John Irene) Hammack Winchester Lloyd Violet) Culp Gore Joyce Catherine) Culp North Rose N.Y Edgar Kelsoe Ethel Gladden Capon Bridge Lenore Keyton Giffin Bobby Silvia Kenton Coleman Fairview Cemetery

Death of Lizzie Elton Beatty in Middletown

Lizzie Elton Beatty of Middletown dies Sunday and will be laid to rest at Ridings Chapel Cemetery after a service in Ridings Chapel United Methodist Church in Middletown. The Rev H Eugene Baker will conduct the 2 p.m. service tomorrow. burial follows at the church cemetery. She died at her daughter Grace Evans’s home. survivors include Paul Beatty of Winchester Simon Hausenfluck of Stephens City nine grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Three sons James A John L Harold T Beatty predeceased her. Pallbearers named Roy Easter John Hammock James Cornwell Jr Garland Bray Homer Peer Walter Largent. The body lies at Stover Funeral Home Strasburg 7 to 8 tonight. taken to the church half hour before service. family to meet at the church prior to service.

Lizzie Elton Beatty Middetown Ridings Chapel United Methodist Church H. Eugene Baker

National Geographic Poll Highlights Literacy Challenge

A nationwide poll indicates 13 of every 100 Americans over 16 struggle with reading well enough for daily life, according to the National Geographic Society.

National Geographic Society

Zuckerman Heads Committee for Winchester Chamber

Joseph Zuckerman of Winchester was named chairman of the Conservation of Resources Committee of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. The panel will study conservation and recycling materials, coordinate with voluntary groups, and issue a questionnaire to assess local conditions and gather community help.

Joseph Zuckerman Winchester Winchester - Frederick County Chamber

Wise to Address Northern Virginia Livestock Meeting on Feeding Cattle

Virginia Tech animal science head Dr. Milton B Wise will speak at the Northern Virginia Livestock Inc annual dinner meeting at Lee Jackson Restaurant on what promises to be a 6 30 p m start. A slide presentation will accompany the talk. About 125 members and guests are expected. Officers and directors will discuss by law amendments and rotating terms. Martin Strate of the Virginia Beef Cattle Assn will give 1971 outlook.

Milton B. Wise Virginia Tech Blacksburg Northern Virginia Livestock, Inc Lee- Jackson North Carolina Dr. Wise Berea College Berea North Carolina State University Cornell University North Carolina State P.T. McIntire McIntire Martin Strate Virginia Beef Cattle Assn

Truban seeks broader VA aid for Virginia war orphans

State Senator William A. Truban introduced a bill to expand VA educational assistance for Virginia war orphans. The measure would require VA payments of general fees charged by colleges as out of state tuition, bringing eligibility up to 400 dollars per year for four years under the War Orphans Act. The bill, presented before the Rules Committee, was approved and slated for floor action.

Richmond William A. Truban Veterans Administration Woodstock Sen Truban Virginia Sen. Truban Division of War Veterans Claims Senate Rules Committee

Mortgage Money Expected Strong in 1971 at Winchester

Winchester Savings and Loan reports 1970 assets up 16.4 percent with net savings of 1.75 million dollars, dividends to savers amounting to 771 thousand, and 4.64 dollars earnings per share. Robert B. Dale Jr. says 1971 mortgage funds should remain ample as inflation battle continues. Directors re elected include Lemuel Brown and Fred Glaize with officers named.

Robert B. Dale, Jr Winchester Savings and Loan Association Dale Federal Reserve Board MR. Dale Association The Association For 1971 Lemuel W. Brown Fred L. Glaize

Veterans Office Moves to New Location in Winchester

Edwin L. Pomeroy announces his Veterans Claims Agent office has moved from the Frederick County Courthouse second floor to 9 Rouss Ave in the courtyard plaza. Hours remain Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Complete veterans benefits information is available to Winchester and Frederick County citizens at the new site.

Edwin L. Pomeroy Veterans Claims Agent State Frederick County Rouss Ave Winchester

Court approves Winchester costs for annexed area students

In a 2 to 1 decision the court orders Winchester to cover local costs for school children in the annexed area through the current school year. A bid to set the date forward was denied. A stay hearing on the annexation was heard by Justice Cochran in Staunton after a two hour session. a ruling will come after exhibits and briefs are reviewed. The three-justice panel reconvenes January 18 in Richmond. Kansas City AP reports Truman to receive more GI X rays at Research Medical Center.

Winchester Justice Cochran Staunton Cochran Richmond Kansas City Harry S. Truman Research Medical Center

Soviet Venus 7 lands and transmits data from Venus

The Soviet Venus 7 lander touched down on Venus on December 15 and relayed data for 23 minutes. Tass reported surface conditions of about 875 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 atmospheres of pressure. Initial notices suggested the craft failed after 35 minutes, sparking Western speculation of crushing conditions.

Moscow Soviet Union Venus Venus 7 Tass Earth

Suspected Harman arraignment continued as court action proceeds

In court yesterday Russell William Harman 73 of 629 Watson Ave faced Jan 15 indictments for attempting to murder and shooting Eric and Anthony Roberts both of 628 Watson Ave with Jan 1 dates. Harris pleaded guilty to a Jan 15 two count hit and run from an auto crash last Nov 1 injuring two pedestrians on N Kent St. Loy pleaded guilty to grand larceny of an auto from Oct 21 owned by George Washington Motors. referred for presentence investigation.

Russell William Harman Watson Ave Eric Bruce Roberts Anthony Roberts Eric Roberts Shepard Harris Louise Mae Jackson Martha Coleman Kent St Harris James Elwood Loy George Washington Motors

Weather forecast for Virginia with cold snaps ahead

The report notes variable clouds and windy conditions with a sharp drop in temperatures tonight and Wednesday, including possible snow flurries. Low around 20 tonight and a high in the 20s to 30s Wednesday, with extended cold through Thursday to Saturday and near normal by Saturday.

Gasoline pump damage at Gulf Service Station in Winchester

Firemen reported a minor 8:10 p.m. fire at B.K. Smith's Gulf Service Station on Braddock and Gerrard Streets when John Massie’s car rear bumper tangled in a pump hose, gasoline spilled and sparked a small blaze. The scene was controlled in about 30 minutes. underground tank exposure was unlikely. Separate calls described smoke damage at a Henry Boyce trailer in Round Hill and a truck fire near Routes 259 and 50 west of Winchester with limited details.

Winchester B.k.smith Gulf Braddock Gerrard Sts S.R. Dyke John Massie Massie Gerrard St Round Hill Henry Boyce Dicks Hollow Road Vernon Haines

No Monarch Authorized in England's House of Commons

A historical note states no ruling monarch may enter the House of Commons, leaving the chamber without a throne while the sovereign does not attend. The rule reflects a long standing constitutional protocol that separates royal presence from parliamentary proceedings.

England House of Commons

Two Men Injured In Separate Traffic Mishaps

Noland Grandel of 970 Woodstock Lane was treated for a forehead abrasion and a wrist contusion after a crash at Pall Mall and Loudoun Streets and released. John Ebersole of 216 Sharp Street was treated in the emergency room after being struck by a car in Indian Alley behind Mc Crorys and sent to the hospital by the Winchester Rescue Squad. no serious injuries reported.

Winchester Noland Grandel Woodstock Lane Pall Mall Loudoun Sts John Ebersole Sharp St Indian Alley McCrory’s

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