Clarke Educator Heads NAACP, Sees Hope for Racial Harmony
Raymond Ratcliffe president of Clarke County NAACP in Berryville stresses integration over separatism. He calls for stronger education and counseling to boost black student progression at Lord Fairfax Community College and Clarke County High School, while urging community involvement to curb discrimination and housing bias.
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Berryville Leather Crafts at County Recreation Park
Clarke County Recreation announces summer activities with Mrs. Fran Combs hosting leather crafts on July 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at East Main Street park. Children may make head bands wrist bands sun visors or key chains along with other crafts. Larry Rawls plans weekly film showings at two locations.
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New Anti Smoking Law Affects New York State Venues
Albany reports a new law bans smoking on public transport facilities theaters libraries and museums with exceptions for lobbies restrooms and designated smoking lounges on trains Violations carry fines from 10 to 100 The notice also lists film showings at Millwood Recreation and ping pong tour dates plus contacts Eddie Robinson and Wanda Paige for transportation help
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Clarke 4-H'ers Compete At State Club Congress
Clarke County 4 H members Berryville Tracy Polhamus Susan Van deWoude and Jeanne Potts placed in the top 18 Share the Fun acts at the 1975 4 H Club Congress at Virginia Tech Blacksburg. They earned their spot by winning county and district contests with Robin Brumback Anne Livengood and Brenda Chapman also noted.
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NBC Filming in Clarke for Go USA Segment at Fairfield
NBC crews filmed at Fairfield Farm Clarke County for a 13 part color series Go USA about little known American history heroes and heroines. The episode centers on a slave boy Gordon seeking freedom during the Revolution with a moral master guiding his education. The program airs this September at 1230 Saturdays.
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