Airman Ritter named Ubon Airfield Airman of the Month
Winchester Evening Star lists Airman First Class George A. Ritter as Airbon Airfield Airman of the Month son of Clinton and Mrs Ritter of Kernstown. Ritter, a James Wood High School graduate, studied at Randolph-Macon Academy before enlisting in January 1968 and earned honor graduate honors at Sheppard Air Base Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Ritter
Ubon
Clinton L. Ritter
Kernstown
James Wood
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Air Force
Sheppard Air Base
Tex
Robert E. Lee
USAF
Ritter
Veterans in Vietnam and Fort Lewis assignments listed
Pfc Thomas Tyson son of Mrs Mary Combs of 522 N Lou doun St is in Vietnam as an operator technician for over two months. Aviation ASW Operator 1st Class Joseph M Bowers son of Mrs James M Hodson of Route 1 Clearbrook serves with Heli Copter ASW Squadron 3 at Norfolk preparing for Caribbean operations. Pvt Roger S Braithwaite graduated Fort Bragg then moved to Fort Lewis 18th Engineer Co. Lt Col Hugh J Hall Jr son of Fairway Estates graduates CGSC May 23 at Fort Leavenworth. Gaskins on duty at Takhli RTAFB Thailand after McConnell. Edward B Kelly assigned May 9 to the First Infantry in Vietnam as a mechanic. wife Rebecca at 207 Willow Lane Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Pine
Cyrus G. Pine
Academy St
Berryville
Fort Benning
Thomas Tyson
Mary Combs
Loudoun St
Vietnam
Handley High School
Joseph M. Bowers
USN
James M. Hodson
Route 1
Clearbrook
Norfolk
Caribbean Sea
Roger S. Braithwaite
Fort Bragg
N.C
Fort Lewis
Hugh J. Hall, Jr
Fairway Estates
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Hall
Fort Shafter
Hawaii
Matsu Defense Command
Republic of China
U.S. Air Force
Laurence E. Gaskins
Winchester
Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base
Thailand
Gaskins
Pacific Air Forces
McConnell Air Force Base
Kaw
Douglas High School
Louise
George Williams
Front Royal
Robernetta Gardiner
Edward B. Kelly
Ray N. Cather
Rebecca
Willow Lane
Branxton Sign Highlights Town Two Cemeteries No Hospital
A Branxton sign on the Sydney Brisbane Highway warns drivers with the message Drive eee This town has two cemeteries and no hospital. The line underscores local concerns about medical access in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Branxton
Brisbane
Local social notes from High View and surrounding area
Honeymooning Mr and Mrs Charles Ellis Miller of Charlotte Florida visited relatives in the vicinity. Visitors included Mrs Marnie Leith with Frank Huffman family near Stephens City and Mrs Edna Walsh of Laurel Maryland. Multiple families across Arlington Winchester Berryville Connellsville and Annapolis are mentioned with weekend and weekday visits. Annapolis Maryland was founded in 1649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High View
Charles Ellis Miller
Chulcotte
Fla
Miller
High View School
Marnie Leith
Frank Huffman
Stephens City
Edna Walsh
Laurel
Alma Einstein
Orville Hylton
Jane
Warren Mehring
Arlington
John Hartley
Charlotte Stephens
Winchester
Marvin White
Andy Stasko
Connellsville
Local Society Meetings and Community Notes
The Womans Society of Christian Service meets Saturday at 7 30 p m with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Light at their Rest home Topic program led by Mrs Harry Elyette Administrative Board meets at the church Thursday at 7 p m Methodist Men dinner at The Little Mountain Church Friday at 7 p m Mr and Mrs Carter spent last week vacationing in Missouri Mrs Raymond Shiley returned home improved from Winchester Memorial Hospital Ronnie Elyette visits Camp Overlook Harrisonburg representing M Y F intermediate group Elmer Shiley and Woodstock relatives visited Raymond Shiley last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest
Womans Society of Christian Service
Gilbert Light
Harry Elyette
Methodist Men of the Charge
Little Mountain Church
Charles Careter
Missouri
Raymond Shiley
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Ronnie Elyette
Hints From Heloise on Kitchen and Home Tips
A collection of practical tips: shuck corn and submerge in water to stay fresh, keep corn tender by longer simmering, test kernel juice for freshness, use plastic bags to scrub high windows, lipstick tips with ice water, repurposed packing-case cutting board for sewing, apple sauce in corn muffins for moisture, and Venetian blind pulls repurposed as toddler handles. Mary Bennett Beatrix Cindy Mansfield Jerry Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Heloise
Railway Express Agency seeks rate increases for Virginia intrastate traffic
The commission docket No. 269 lists Railway Express Agency Incorporated of Virginia applying to raise express rates and charges through multiple tariffs including Class Tariff 18-K and supplementary tariffs. A formal hearing is set for July 30, 1969, in Richmond, with public notice required in newspapers in specified cities ten days before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Express Agency, Incorporated OF
Virginia
Railway Express Agency, Incorporated
V.C.C
I.C.C
Commission
Blanton Building
City of
Richmond
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Winchester Evening Star
Philadelphia
Situos
Michael O. McDaniel
Jonathan O. McDaniel
Route 3
Lackland Air Force Base
Lowry Air Force Base
Colo
McDaniel
Warren County High School
LaVerne Saville
NAVY
Philip Dale Triplett
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes
23Rd Batt
Billie Lee Triplett
E. Pall Mall St
Thomas O. DeHaven
Elmer R. DeHaven
Inez DeHaven
Fort Sam Houston
Army
James Wood High School
Lloyd J. Alderman
Vern Alderman
Bethel Heights
Lloyd K. Alderman
Ill
Spain
Clearbrook Woolen Mill
Joseph E. McKee, Jr
Allen Drive
U.S. Army Medical Training Center
Michael McDaniel
Philip Triplett
Army College Grad
Roger Braithwaite
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Coe Roel
Aise
Riverside
Mackwall
Ureless
F.E.T
Wards
Ward Plaza
Montgomery
Wards Riverside
Annapolis, Md
Camp Overlook
Harrisonburg
M.Y.F
Elmer Shiley
Woodstock
Australian Security Journal
Mary Bennett
Jerry Meyers
Beatrix
Mrs. Mansfield
Cindy
Commonwealth OF Virginia State Corporation Commission
Danville
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Alexandria
Charlottesville
Bristol
Cape Charles
R.E. Johnson
R.E.A. Express
New York
G. T. Miano
William C. Young
State Corporation Commission
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