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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1971

Page

2

Obituary notices for Brandell Larrick and Elsie Herrell

Brandell Larrick 85 Gore died in Winchester nursing home funeral later at Timber Ridge United Church of Christ with two sons and two daughters among survivors. Elsie Herrell 325 E Piccadilly St died Thursday service set Monday at Jones Funeral Home with eight pallbearers and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Brandell L.ora Gore Winchester Timber Ridge Frances Def’ Larrick Reliance Rollin M. Larrick Rt. 4 Harold S. Larrick Butler, Pa Lewis Ida) MclIlwee James Ruth Elsie R. Herrell E. Piccadilly St Jones Funeral Home Herman M. Elam Lewis A. Boyer Herndon D. Arthur James W. Dix Arthur D. Boone H. Randolph Stipe William Holley Basil F. Cooper Douglas L. Loy Mount Hebron

Edwin M Cleite Myers Dies at 63 in Winchester

Edwin McC Myers 63 of 601 Smithfield Ave dies today. Born May 16 1908 in Greensburg Pa he married Anna Carper in Winchester Jan 18 1941. Former Woolworths assistant manager veteran of WWII 69th Infantry he belonged to Elks Lodge Coin Club DAR Historical Society Disabled American Veterans American Legion and several local groups. Survived by wife three children a half-brother and a half-sister. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Friends may call Jones Funeral Home.

Edwin McCleite Myers Smithfield Ave Mr. Myers Greensburg Dennis M Gertrude Hammer Myers Anna Carper Winchester Woolworth's Lutheran Church 69Th Infantry Elks Lodge Shirley Smith Amherst Ohio Jones Funeral Home

Shawnee District GOP Rejects Incumbent for Re election

In Shawnee District the incumbent Republican Donald Baughman, vice chairman of the Board of Supervisors, will not seek another term. Frederick County announced candidates include Sheriff Lacy Anderson Democrat and John Alvin Johnson Republican. Commonwealth's Attorney contenders are Stephen Butler Democrat and Lawrence Ambrogi Republican. Revenue Commissioner Esten Rudolph Jr Democrat is the only announced candidate. Treasurer candidates are Dorothy Bailey Keckley Democrat and Charles W. Orndorff Republican. Incumbent Democrat Harry L. McCann has said he will not seek re election.

Donald Baughman Board of Supervisors Shawnee Frederick County Lacy Anderson John Alvin Johnson Commonwealth Stephen Butler Lawrence Ambrogi Commissioner OF the Revenue Esten Rudolph, Jr Dorothy Bailey Keckley Charles W. Orndorff Harry L. McCann

Barleycorn Unit Still Used In Shoe Sizing

Barleycorn remains a traditional unit for measuring shoe length, with one barleycorn equaling one third of an inch. Shoe makers and buyers sometimes reference this historic measure when determining fit.

Reliability Road Project Planned in Frederick and Warren

The State Highway Commission approved a 1.25 mile Reliance Road (Secondary 627) widening and realigning project from southeast of Secondary 842 to near the Frederick Warren line. The 16 foot roadway will be widened to 24 feet with eased curves to improve sight distance. Estimated cost is 140000 dollars with bids advertised tentatively in May 1972 after a public hearing in April.

Reliance Road Frederick Warren Counties State Highway Commission Middletown Frederick County Frederick- Warren Reliance

Weekend Talks Extend as Telephone Strike Enters Fourth Day

Negotiations to end the nationwide Bell System walkout by the Communications Workers of America continue through the weekend. Despite scattered vandalism and a shooting incident, most areas report near normal service as automation handles most calls. Union and company officials spar over a 30 percent wage package and wage distribution, with ratification steps delaying a return to work.

Associated Press Communications Workers of America Bell Telephone System Becaus

Firms to Send Prizes for Hamfest in Winchester

Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio club reports prizes for the July 31 to August 1 Hamfest in Winchester will come from firms across seven states outside Virginia. Participants include Allied Radio Shack and CQ Magazine among others. Co-chairs are George Ritter and Richard Rush. event kicks off July 31 with a banquet at Lee-Jackson restaurant and continues August 1 at Winchester Armory. Information available by calling Maul or Ritter.

Ham Virginia Shenandoah Valley Henry Radio Co Butler, Mo SWARC George B. Ritter Winchester Richard E. Rush Berryville Covention Lee-Jackson Winchester Armory Maul Ritter Thomas S. Strickler Front Royal

Miners Found Dead After Ashers Fork Cave-In

Rescue teams labored through the night in Ashers Fork Kentucky to reach three miners trapped by a coal mine collapse. Authorities located the miners' bodies early today confirming a fatal incident.

Ashers Fork

Typhoon Jean Halts Vietnam Operations Near Hanoi

Storm Jean shuts down northern South Vietnam war actions as B52 raids stop in the region. U.S. commanders report helicopters shot down and Laos airstrikes redirected against the Ho Chi Minh trail. The storm drifts toward Hanoi with 80 mph winds, threatening Monday landfall.

Saigon Hanoi South Vietnam U.S. Command Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos North Vietnam U.S A Shau South China Sea

Two Car Crash injures Stephenson man near Ward Plaza

Ashley W. Harler, 28, of Stephenson, was treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a 10:40 p.m. Rt. 11 crash. Police report a Ward Plaza lot collision at 9:15 p.m. caused one car total loss and another with about 600 dollars in damage. Willis H. Miller Jr., 16, and James B. Bell, 53, were involved as officers documented skid and impact details.

Stephenson Winchester Memorial Hospital Rt. 11 Winchester Ashley W. Harler Ward Plaza Willis H. Miller, Jr Rt. 5 James B. Bell Packard St Young Miller Bell J. G. Sardelis R. G. Hite

Mills Signals Tax Policy Link to Incomes Plan

The text outlines debate over a federal incomes policy as part of tax action, noting that real policy would require evidence of spending cuts and wage and price controls. It contrasts Mills' vague reference with Nixon's tentative move toward a flexible mechanism in construction, while officials insist this sector is a special case.

Mills Nixon

Jim Laises Golden Scroll honors spark new reporter

Jim Lais e receives a framed Golden Scroll from U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr and The Star publisher. At 18 he embraces journalism, saying he has always known this was his career and never faced doubt or indecision about his choice.

Jim the Star U.S Harry F. Byrd, Jr Star

Japanese Premier Sees Nixon Visit Easing Tensions

Prime Minister Eisaku Sato welcomed Nixon’s planned visit to Beijing saying it will ease world tensions in Asia and should be welcomed. He noted Japan China exchanges are growing and hopes they lead to intergovernmental talks though some conservatives fear improved U S China ties could harm Japan.

Eisaku Sato Nixon Peking United States China Japan Sato Asia

Reed Mayor Funk Hails Town Manager Appointment

Reed said the town is fortunate to enlist this man's services and looks forward to working with him. Reed called the position an honor and privilege and thanked the council for its confidence in him.

Funk Reed

Weather summary for Virginia and Winchester skies

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with a 20 percent chance of thundershowers. Lows tonight in the 60s, highs Sunday in the upper 80s. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy Monday with a chance of showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 50s in the mountains, 60s elsewhere. Rainfall in the past 24 hours 0.05 inches. July rainfall 0.11 inches. year-to-date 18.57 inches. Yesterday’s high 91. Sunset and moon phases noted for Winchester.

Winchester

Home Demonstration Club Demonstrations At Belle Grove

Frederick County Home Demonstration Clubs showcase rush bottom stool caning and display year’s caned chairs at Belle Grove Farm Craft Days. On Saturday and Sunday volunteers take turns demonstrating and guiding visitors on the craft.

Frederick County Anna Rosenberger Edith Lance Garnetta Anderson Mildred Glaize Betty Bauserman Connie Robinson Pat Kettlewell Irene O’neal Lille Vaughn Mary Switzer Ruth Baker Rosy Hott Mabel Brown Agnes Rosenberger Edith Lantz Belle Grove

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