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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1970

Page

2

Obituary notices for J Percy Shebty and Roy Melville Good

J Percy Shebty 71 of Route 1 died yesterday born Woodstock Calvary section August 9 1898 son of the late. survived by Elaine Laye Charles E Sheetz Isabelle Lewis Betty Campbell Roy Lee Sheetz Ruth Sheetz Grayson Sheetz with funeral incomplete at Jones Funeral Home. Roy Melville Good 77 of Route 1 Berryville died Monday funeral tomorrow 1:30 at Jones Funeral Home Rev John Legault pallbearers listed and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial.

J. Percy Shebty Rt. 1 Sheetz Woodstock Calvary C. William Elaine) Laye Inwood W. Va Charles E. Sheetz James Isabelle) Lewis Chapel Hill N.C Hugh Betty) Campbell Winchester Roy Lee Sheetz Miss Ruth Sheetz Grayson Sheetz Alexandria Jones Funeral Home Roy Melville Good Berryville John Legault Garland Pope Paul Marlowe Wilson Bowles William C. Staples Ralph W. Linaburg Jack Hardesty Mount Hebron Cemetery

Winchester Jaycees meet with guest speakers at Wayside Inn

The Winchester Jaycees hold a meeting tomorrow at 6 30 PM at the Wayside Inn Middletown The guest speaker is Dr McCoy from Lord Fairfax Community College Also attending is Ken Reddick of Dale City Jaycees in the audience

Winchester Jaycees Wayside Inn Middletown Dr. McCoy Lord Fairfax Community College Ken Reddick Dale City

Funeral Arrangements Incomplete for Roy Melville

Mr Roy Melville is scheduled for services at Jones Funeral Home with a Thursday time of 1 30 PM and Mr J Percy Sheetz noted. arrangements remain incomplete.

Mr. J. Percy Sheetz

Judge Names Trustees To Run Penn Central

A federal judge named trustees to run Penn Central as it reorganizes under bankruptcy. Jervis Langdon Jr. is among candidates. ICC approval required. The move follows Penn Central’s financial distress and rail mergers, with payroll at $20 million weekly and plans to trim passenger trains.

Philadelphia Penn Central America U.S. Dist John P. Fullam Jervis Langdon Jr Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Fullam Langdon Paul C. Gorman Interstate Commerce Commission Albany N.Y Harrisburg ICC Gorman Penn Central Co Penn Central Transportation Co Pennsylvania New York Central Stuart T. Saunders Pennsy Saunders House Commerce Committee Washington

Grounds for Defense Filed by Bank in Suit

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank filed grounds for defense against a $100 000 suit as trustee and executor of C E Coffman estate. Gladis H Whetzell tenant at Coffman Apartments claims injuries from a 1968 fire caused by a defective furnace. The bank denies exclusive control of the furnace and argues assume risks. it asks for medical records and witness lists and a bill of particulars. Blair D Howard represents Whetzell.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank C.E. Coffman Gladis H. Whetzell Coffman Washington and Piccadilly Sts Whetzell James Berry Kuykendall & Whiting Ian Bank

Thefts in Frederick County Under Investigation

Frederick County Sheriff's Office investigates two thefts from Lord Fairfax Community College construction site near Middletown totaling 375 dollars and a Merriman's Lane shed break in on the Kenneth Robinson property with losses near 500 dollars.

Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown Robinson Merriman’s Lane Frederick County Martinsburg Pike

Car Hits Trailer Injures Woman North of Winchester

Virginia Didawick of Woodstock was treated for scalp cuts after a car struck a parked trailer at a service station driveway north of Winchester. She was released from Memorial Hospital after treatment by the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. The car, owned by George McCauly of Highland Ave., was traveling north near Route 11 and Interstate 81. Property damage estimate unavailable. The 21st annual Conner Reunion is Sunday at the Lions Shelter Recreation Park with 11 a.m. Sunday School and a 1 p.m. picnic lunch. Dave Fahnestock to speak.

Winchester Virginia Didawick Woodstock Memorial Hospital C.D. Taylor George McCauly Highland Ave Conner Lions Shelter Recreation Park Dave Fahnestock

Soviet Word Meaning Defined as Russian Council

A Soviet is a Russian term meaning a council or deliberative body. The word anchors historical political structures in the USSR and political processes studied in geography and history texts.

Three are fined for shoplifting in Frederick County Court

Irene B. Van Horn Shirley A. Baugher and George C. Patterson were found guilty of petty larceny for shoplifting from Kresge's in Ward Plaza. Each was fined 200 dollars and given 30 day suspended jail terms by Judge W. Erle Edwards. The alleged thefts involved merchandise valued at 13.54, 2.47, and removal of goods from the store. Complainant was W. R. Capenos, store manager.

Frederick Kresge’s Ward Plaza W. Erle Edwards Irene B. van Horn Front Royal Shirley A. Baugher George C. Patterson Parkway Kresge W. R. Capenos

Wall Street Drift Slows After Sharp Week Advances

The Dow Jones average fell 1.16 to 1720.91 by 10:30 a.m. in slow trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts foresee further declines in common stocks, while some brokers call the drop a normal correction after last week’s gains. Early ticker shows Mohawk Data Sciences down to 21 and Warner Lambert up to 60 with other movers including Standard Oil of New Jersey Gulf Oil and Phillips Petroleum.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Mohawk Data Sciences Warner-Lambert Standard Oil of New Jersey Redman Industries Gulf Oil General Electrics Phillips Petroleum

Mosby Barracks to Host Supper at Recreation Park This Saturday

The Major Mosby Barracks No. 1526 and its Auxiliary will hold a covered dish annual supper at the Antique Car Shelter in Recreation Park this Saturday at 4 p.m. Members should bring their own place setting.

Mosby No. 1526 Recreation Park

Thurmond Speaks On DC Crime Bill Constitutionality

Sen Strom Thurmond asserts the District of Columbia crime bill is constitutional and urges a careful reading to dispel doubts about its validity. The Associated Press reports the remark as part of ongoing congressional debate.

Associated Press Sen Strom Thurmond R-S.c District of Columbia

Student Government Planned at Fairfax

Twenty accepted Lord Fairfax Community College students will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Middletown United Methodist Church to form a temporary student government. Dr. David Palmer will guide the committee and Dr. William H. Mc Coy will address the group.

Lord Fairfax Community College United Methodist Church Middletown New College David Palmer William H. McCoy Lord Fairfax Gail Headley Berryville Bruce Bell Lois Markee Linda Jackson Bruce E. Roemelt Front Royal Coyt B. Cavedo Verlis Richards Luray

Weather Summary for Virginia With Rain Likely Through Thursday

Periods of rain expected across Virginia through Thursday with heavy showers on eastern Appalachians. Highs in the 70s Thursday, lows 60s tonight. rain chances 90 percent tonight dropping to 60 percent Thursday. Friday should be cloudy and mild with a chance of rain.

Virginia Appalachians

Answers in a Public Quiz from England to Persia

The list includes 10 items spanning places, times, and objects. It mentions England to Persia, North Dakota, River City, Napoleon, Alabama, the year 1900, paper, Forget-me-not, 8:00 p.m., and liquid.

England Persia North Dakota River City Napoleon Alabama

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Winchester Evening Star J. Percy Sheets Jaycees McCoy Mr. Roy Melville Jones Funeral Home, Inc OC Mds Funeral Home Loudoun Street DIAL the Order THE Malts, Lorist, Inc Sakees Bernard F. Groves STS Yscuven St Baltimore & Ohio Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific U.S Ralph Nader McCullough Charles Mcllwee Sakrete Glaize & Bro Aints Cameron St Rt. 11 Weber Wm. J. Weber Wall Street Mosby Barracks Denny Corrigan Chris Fries Club 1400 War Memorial Building Leukemia Fund Fairfax Johnnie Bryant Marshall Tara L. Haven Judy K. Neff Strasburg Richard Tupper Carole Jane Braithwaite Betty DeHaven Sharon K. Rogers Peggy A. Swecker Deborah Tomney Phillip E. Ward Connie S. Ritenour John Yeats James Wood Home Demonstration Club Valley Avenue H.L. Mills Winchester Skies Sunget SidWers Midwest Becky Gulf Coast Valley Ave H. L. Mills
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