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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1969

Page

2

Obituary Mrs Lillian Knotts of Kirby West Virginia

Mrs. Lillian Virginia Knotts 29 of Kirby West Virginia died at the Cancer Research Center Baltimore Maryland. Born December 7 1939 she was daughter of Mrs Dorothy Oates Timbrook and the late Delbert Timbrook. She leaves three children Michael Brenda and Lorena at home five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services at Zoar Baptist Church Augusta with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery. The body to be taken to church an hour before service. Friends may call McKee Funeral Home Augusta after 7 p.m. tonight.

Lillian Virginia Knotts Kirby W. Va Cancer Research Center Baltimore Knotts Dorothy Oates Timbrook Delbert Timbrook Michael Brenda Lorena Loring Chester Howard Timbrook Noval Timbrook Augusta Richard Timbrook Winchester Shirley Combs Wardensville Martha Timbrook Zoar Baptist Church Thomas Whaley Mount Zion Ser

Quiz Master Query Set

The list presents answers to ten questions covering diverse topics. Items include The Rose Bowl skiing geography the Caucasus a personal name Deborah a chemistry concept molecules as combinations of atoms the Green Mountain Boys a true/false flag and a five line structure with Andrew Jackson as a named individual.

The Green Mountain Boys Andrew Jackson

Zillah Boyd Dies Widow of Dr Boyd in Winchester

Mrs. Zillah C. Boyd of Fairmont Avenue Winchester widow of Dr Philip W Boyd died Saturday after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Dr and Mrs J C Conner of Florence Alabama and a member of First Presbyterian Church Winchester The Century Club and Winchester Clarke Garden Club. She is survived by a niece Mrs Elbert Jemison a nephew Mason J Dillard several great nieces and great nephews all of Birmingham and a step daughter Mrs Chaplain Carson of Blacksburg. A graveside service will be held at Mount Hebron Cemetery at 2 PM conducted by Rev G Raymond Womeldorf.

Zillah C. Boyd Fairmont Ave Philip W. Boyd Boyd J. C. Conner Florence Ala First Presbyterian Church of Winchester Century Club Winchester-Clarke Garden Club Elbert Jemison Mason J. Dillard Birmingham Chaplain Carson Blacksburg Mount Hebron G. Raymond Womeldorf

Moon landing Apollo 11 seals historic triumph

The Apollo 11 mission ends with Armstrong and Aldrin walking on the moon and planting the American flag. They describe the lunar surface, deploy scientific instruments, collect rock samples, and relay images to a worldwide audience as Nixon praises the feat. Collins orbits overhead awaiting return to the command module.

Houston - Tranquillity Aldrin Moon Planet Earth Earth Russia Nixon Armstrong Collins Mission Control California United States London Trafalgar Square Pope Paul VI Eagle

Moon landing sparks a range of public reactions

Citizens in Winchester and nearby areas share mixed views on the Apollo mission. Some praise the achievement as historic and transformative, while others worry about costs and feasibility. Youths express curiosity and aspiration, while a few residents question the purpose of lunar exploration.

Seven Hurt in Weekend Auto Crashes Across Area

Seven people were injured in weekend crashes, two seriously. Martha Merica, 28, Route 5, admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital with chest injuries and lacerations. James Robert Merica treated in ER. injuries not believed serious. A Middletown youth, William Boaz, 16, Hurt in a head on collision near Stephens City, admitted to ICU with chest and arm injuries, Kelly Galladay, 14, Stephens City, discharged after treatment. Wendell Saville, 21, Kirby W Va, driver of the other car, treated and released. Kenneth Couch of Alexandria Injured in a one car mishap on Route 600 near Mountain Falls. car damaged $800. Enders Rescue Squad members witnessed another accident on Route 7 near Bob's Grocery. passenger Robert Bedford treated for abrasions and contusions. James Wallace the truck driver.

Martha M. Merica Route 5 Winchester Memorial Hospital James Robert Merica Middletown Stephens City William Boaz Boaz Kelly Galladay Wendell Saville Kirby W. Va Kenneth Couch Alexandria Route Mountain Falls Coverstone Couch John H. Enders Berryville Winchester Bob

Chief Justice Reframes Courthouse Opening Prayer

In Frankfort Ky the Court of Appeals administrative officer usually opens with God save the commonwealth and this honorable court. This time Chief Justice Morris Montgomery says he heard God save the people from this honorable court.

Frankfort Court of Appeals God Save the Commonwealth Morris Montgomery God Save the People

Gunter plea denied and process issue quashed in disbarment case

The Seventh District Committee seeks disbarment or suspension of Mr. Gunter for unprofessional conduct from 1968 custody proceedings. The motion asks the court to transfer to the Corporation Court and issue a rule to show cause. A hummingbird fact notes the ruby throat is a popular species weighing about one tenth of an ounce.

Watts Seventh District Committee Corporation Court Law Dockett Gunter Virginia Commonwealth

Kennedy aide details aftermath of Hyannis Port crash

Kennedy stated he returned to his home after the accident and was found by police at 10 a.m. Saturday. He described being in a car and later going to his hotel room before reporting to police. Kennedy remains at his Cape Cod home as officials prepare a formal complaint and possible summons.

Sociates Kennedy Edgartown Arena Joan Squaw Island Hyannis Port Cape Cod Washington Robert D. Watt

Weather brief for Virginia with showers possible

Partly cloudy warm and humid conditions persist through Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Today's high near 82 and low around 69, compared with yesterday's 87 and year-ago 56, plus sunset and sunrise times and moonset tonight.

Rainfall totals and averages for recent and historic periods

Rainfall data covers 48 hours to 8 30 today on 3 22. July rainfall to date is 5 65 inches and 1969 total rainfall reaches 17 54 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 56 years is 2 41 to 3 76 inches per month with year by year figures and five year total 1964 31 63 1965 26 85 1966 33 82 1967 36 48 1968 32 56. Average Jans through Dec for 56 years is 36 43 inches.

Lightning Kills Man in Crozier Farm Barn

A 44 year old man, William C. Trench, was fatally struck by lightning while standing in a barn doorway on a Goochland County farm near Virginia Route 670 in Crozier. His wife cried out after their child screamed. rescue teams failed to revive him.

Richmond Hospital

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