Obituaries from Winchester area reveal three deaths
James F. Reel 60 of Romney died at home. Leone Lloyd Pryor of University Park Md died at home. Alice T Banks of Millwood died at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. Funeral plans given for Reel Pryor and Banks with survivors listed.
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James F. Reel
Romney
Reel
Harry.j
Margaret Miller Reel
Thelma Speelman Reel
Hannah J. Pitcher
Halltown
W. Va
Sarah E. Good
Virginia M. McKee
Winchester
George Reel
Joseph Reel
Martinsburg
Lucy Wolford
Mary Martin
Cumberland
Combs Funeral Home
J. D. Shaffer
Ebenezer Cemetery
Leone Lloyd Pryor
Clagett Road
University Park
Pryor
Athey Lloyd
Round Hill
Clarke County
Bryan
Woodrow Lloyd
E. L. Moyer
J.D. Nelson
Richard Baldwin
Washington Area
First Baptist Church
Hyattsville
Fort Lincoln
Alice T. Banks
Millwood
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Banks
Lewis Turner
Shiloh Baptist Church
Downing Banks
Citizens Asked To Turn in Guns in Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution by 4-2 urging residents to voluntarily relinquish unnecessary firearms to the town police. It also invites children to surrender toy guns to show opposition to violence as a way of life.
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Chapel Hill, N.C
Chapel Hill
Godwin Warns Against High Tax Designation
Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr cautioned the new 15 member Revenue Resources and Economic Study Commission about tampering with Virginia sales tax and adding levies that could label the state a high tax state. He urged preserving revenue to meet urgent needs and warned against eliminating food and drugs from the tax list, noting a 28 percent revenue drop. The commission elected Leroy Bendheim chairman and planned to meet again July 30.
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Mills E. Godwin Jr
Virginia
Godwin
Revenue, Resources and Economic Study Commission
General Assembly
Leroy S. Bendheim
Alexandria
Work Begins On Mary Baldwin College Science Center
A Mary Baldwin College science center construction started this week. Slated for completion in late 1969 the facility will adjoin Bailey Residence Hall near the Woodrow Wilson birthplace. The $2 million project consolidates biology chemistry physics and psychology under one roof. To clear space the infirmary and nursery school building will be razed.
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Staunton
Mary Baldwin College
Bailey Residence Hall
Woodrow Wilson
Berryville Baptist Church to Host Dr Richard M Stephenson
Berryville Baptist Church announces guest minister Dr Richard M Stephenson executive secretary of the Virginia Baptist General Board will speak Sunday at 11 am His sermon topic is Significant Hours and the service is open to the public Dr Stephenson a Southampton native Hampden Sydney College graduate and Southern Baptist Seminary master has received a 1966 honorary Doctor of Divinity from the University of Richmond He is married to Noralee Mellor and they have three children Vivian Lee and Richard
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Berryville Baptist Church
Richard M. Stephenson
Virginia Baptist General Board
Columbia Baptist Church
Falls Church
Freedom Foundation
U.S. Army
Stephenson
Virginia Baptist
Noralee Mellor
Fort Myers
Vivian
Lee
Richard
Bomb blast shatters UN missions in New York
A heavy size bomb exploded on a Fourth Floor fire escape near East 67th Street, damaging the Yugoslav and Cuban missions to the United Nations and other nearby buildings. No injuries were reported as guards had been increased at diplomatic offices citywide. Cuban officials denied access to responders while Yugoslav officials allowed a briefing for reporters.
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New York
United Nations
East 67Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Ex-Convict Denied Army After Siege in Australia
Sydney AP reports Wally Mellish a 22 year old ex convict who held his wife Beryl Muddle and their three month old son Leslie hostage for a week. He threatened to kill them and police surrounded the house before he surrendered after the army refused his request to fight in Vietnam. Beryl says she is through with him. Police do not enforce the $42 prostitution fine arrest.
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Sydney
Australia
Wally Mellish
Beryl Muddle
Leslie
Vietnam
Beryl
Mellish
Wally
Bett
De Gaulle and Pompidou in Political Tease
The article discusses rumors of Pompidou possibly leaving the premier post and hints at De Gaulle’s strategic maneuvering. It notes De Gaulle’s secrecy about motives and suggests Pompidou would remain among Gaullist deputies, with little sign of grooming Couve de Murville for the presidency.
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Pompidou
de Gaulle
National Assembly
Couve de Murville
Miss Virginia Pageant Opens in Roanoke
Morning and afternoon rehearsals were planned for 37 entrants seeking Virginia’s Miss America pageant spot in Atlantic City. Preliminary shows are set for Thursday and Friday at the American Theater Roanoke with the final Saturday night. Deborah Bryant Miss America 1966 will MC the three performances.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Alantic City
American Theater
Deborah Bryant
Kansas
Barbara Jane Yost
Acetylene Tank Damaged By Fire In Martinsburg Pike Incident
Winchester and Clearbrook fire crews reported minor damage from a daytime fire at Shockey Bros Inc on Martinsburg Pike. An acetylene tank on a portable welder outside caught fire but caused only tank damage. Later, Stephens City and city firefighters battled small grass and kitchen fires with minimal damage.
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Winchester
Clearbrook
Shockey Bros., Inc
Martinsburg Pike
William Godenour
Stephens City
D. A. Doyle
Franklin St
Weather Today Virginia Warm Humid With Storms Tonight
Variable cloudiness and warm humid conditions across Virginia with scattered nighttime thunderstorms through Thursday. Lows 66 to 72, highs around the low to mid 80s, with a five day outlook near normal temperatures and small daily changes. Showers this weekend may total 0.25 to 0.50 inch.
Rainfall Totals and Averages Across Years
Rainfall in the past 48 hours ends at 8 a.m. today shows none. Five year totals from 1963 to 1967 are 33.46, 31.63, 26.85, 33.82, 36.48 inches. Monthly and January–December averages for 55 years are listed, with yearly total at 36.50 inches.
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Janer
Council Approves Airport Land Sale and Post Notices
Council authorized the city manager to finalize a deed with Dr. Monford D. Custer Jr. and Lewis Lamp Jr. for a 16 foot tract of land and to sign a three year option to sell excess land at about 20 acres for 1125 dollars per acre, subject to Planning Commission approval. Memorial honors J Ben Cather, a former councilman. Mayor announced Sept meeting with Frederick County officials and conferences at University of Virginia and Hotel Roanoke. attendance urged for new council members. Council members and officials updated on patriotism programs and occasional illnesses. postal facility discussion with Congressman Marsh group noted.
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Dorton
Monford D. Custer, Jr
Lewis Lamp, Jr
Custer
Lamp
E. E. Rowe
Planning Commission
Cather
Tree Commission
Armel
J. ‘Ben Cather
William M. Battaile
Ben Cather
Battaile
Frederick County
Winchester Golf Club
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Virginia Municipal League
Roanoke
Bat‘taile
Roy Bayliss, Jr
Council
John O. Marsh, Jr
Post Office
Washington
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Ben B. Dutton, Jr
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Thomas Rosenberger
Middletown
Archie Manuel
Post Office Authority
Post Office Department
Robert S. Barbour
H. W. Butler, Jr
Jury Funds Award In Auto Crash Suit
A jury awarded Ronald DeHaven damages in his civil suit against Alice Matousek for injuries from a March 31, 1967 collision at Clevenger's Esso Station on N Loudoun St. DeHaven claimed Matousek pulled out. Matousek argued he speed. The verdict covered doctor and hospital bills for a forehead laceration.
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Corporation Court
Ronald Jack DeHaven
Alice B.matousek
Mrs. Mack
Mr. DeHaven
Clevenger
Esso
N. Loudoun St
Loudoun St
Frederick Larrick
Stratford Hall Still Runs Like Early Virginia Plantation
Stratford Hall near Montross operates as a modern working plantation, preserving methods and lifestyle similar to those in early Virginia.
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Stratford Hall
Montross
Virginia
Thieu Puts 1969 Timeline on Vietnam Troop Drawdown
President Thieu said American troops could begin leaving South Vietnam in 1969. He noted a late month Viet Cong offensive might be the last major Communist push and stressed a phased withdrawal as Vietnamese forces grow. He spoke aboard the USS Constellation after presenting awards for North Vietnam bombing operations.
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Constellation
North Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Johnson
Honolulu
Paris
Vietnam
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Winchester Evening Star
Mrs. Cabell M. Pryor
Alice J. Banks
Cartwright Funeral Home
Ndsation
Smalts
Cmds Funeral Home
N. Loudoun Street
DIAL
the Order
Sealmark
Rock OF Ages
Bernard F. Groves
Boscawen St
U.S. Weather Bureau
Woodstock
Shenanedoah
Strasburg
MT. Jackson
Counscilmen
J-M
John W. Rosenberger
Quarles School
Commerce St
Dr. Stephenson
Berryville
I.Q. Answers
Greece
Missouri
Oregon
Oklahoma
Iran
Brazil
Foreign Office
Degaulle
Miss
Winchester Skies
Thon
FAA
Julian K. ‘Armel
J. Ben Cather
George Garber
F. M. Funk
James H. Fleming
Carroll Henkel
Garber
Jeep
Wagoneer
S. Loudoun St
Gls
Thieu
Sakrete
Glaize
N. Cameron
Burnt Factory United Methodist Church
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