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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1978

Page

2

Burns charges continued as staff writer faces hearing

Staff writer Stanley Fuller linked to a negligent burning charge after a Mountain Falls fire on April 14. His General District Court hearing was postponed due to the arresting officer's illness and the negligent burning charge moved to August 22. Other cases, continuances, and guilty pleas are listed with multiple defendants and dates through August and October.

Stanley Fuller Mountain Falls Fuller General District Court Daniel J. Moats Winchester City Walter W. Chrisman III Roscoe Leslie Beverly Thomas Tyson Robert Alen Corbin Gordon Brent McBride

Reorganization Complete By Winchester City Officials

Winchester city announces Dabney Watts as City Attorney and Mrs. Pat Ashby as Clerk of Council. New committee rosters list chairmen and members for Finance Utilities Streets Transportation Education Public Safety Parks Recreation Fire and Emergency Services Health and Social Services Public Improvement Municipal Buildings and Ordinances.

Pat Ashby Ashby Charles M. Zuckerman George Garber Delmer Robinson Richard D. Kern Ronald Gore J. Thomas Kremer Jr Charles A. Pine Jr William Mote Charles Zuckerman H. Delmer Robinson Jr William Shendon S. Pannill Jones Donald E. Smallwood Effie Davis Ronald M. Gore Donald Smallwood Richard Kern

Beetle scare hurts Maine tourism amid national hype

Maine officials deny tourism impact from reports of trillions of beetles breeding in chicken manure pits near Turner and Shenandoah Shores. Governor Longley criticizes scare tactics as residents cancel trips while no economic hardship evidence is shown.

Augusta Maine James B. Longley Longley Turner Richard Barringer Barringer Marshall Wiebe The Conservation Department Front Royal

Front Royal Firemen Parade Set for Tomorrow Evening

The Front Royal Firemen plan a parade starting at 6 30 pm with over 100 units. The route runs Jackson Street to Blue Ridge Avenue then Main Street to Chester Second Street Commerce to Eighth Street and Bing Crosby Stadium, with a reviewing stand at the Moose bridge near the stadium. The Firemen's Carnival runs all week offering games rides and hot dogs with spicy relish.

Front Royal Jackson St Blue Ridge Ave Main St Main Chester Second St Second Commerce Eighth St Bing Crosby Stadium Moose Bridge

Woman Injured in Stephenson Rt 11 Three-Car Collision

A three car crash on Rt 11 near Stephenson at 11 45 am injures a woman. Maude Davis of Berryville stopped to ask directions, Lucille O Connell of Clearbrook stopped behind her, Joseph Dokes of Clear Brook could not stop and hit O Connell. O Connell treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Damages listed at 1800 and 2000 dollars. Shell gas pumps damaged. South End Fire Company shut off electricity to pumps. Further details pending.

Rt. 11 Stephenson Maude Davis Berryville Lucille O'Connell Clearbrook Davis Joseph Dokes O'Connell Winchester Memorial Hospital Dukes The College

Parson appeals conviction in Norfolk murder case

Eugene R. Parson has filed an appeal arguing the jury convicted the wrong man for the January 16 pistol slaying at a Norfolk gas station. Ratel, 34, was killed. coworker Ed Craig Jr., 67, was wounded. Parson faces life imprisonment after a 12 hour jury deliberation.

Norfolk Eugene R. Parson Parson Edward J. Ratel Ocean View Ratel I-66

Suspect Questioned In Pair of Car Fires

An unidentified suspect is being questioned by Winchester police regarding a car fire on Wolfe Street and a truck fire behind Grove Furniture in Indian Alley. Fire officials deem both blazes suspicious. notes say fire set papers in the Pinto’s seat and a left door window was down. A brush fire on Route 11 and a gas leak at Northside Bowling Lanes were also reported that evening.

Wolfe St Robert Boyd Lillis Herbert Holliday Winchester Police Dept Vehi Cle. Holliday Holliday

Break-In and Thefts Probed at Local Memorials and Veneer Shop

A break-in at Haines Marble and Granite Memorials 15 E Cork St is under investigation by Winchester police. A black and white TV was taken after a door was forced in as Lt Allen Bailey reports. An air conditioner was stolen from General Woods and Veneers Inc 610 Fairmont Ave during Monday night.

Haines Cork St Winchester Allen Bailey General Woods and Veneers, Inc Fairmont Ave

Virginia Weather Tonight and Thursday Forecast

Clear and cool tonight with lows near 60. Sunny Thursday with highs in the 80s. The forecast calls for pleasant conditions across the state with light winds and dry skies. Local residents should plan outdoor activities around the warm daytime temperatures.

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