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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
11
Yesterday’s flood damaged the Lewis Pierce home destroying a room and dining area. The Mauck and Pierce families escaped unharmed as the flood killed two people and possibly a third.
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club announces Michael Dorsey as the organist for the opening banquet of the 23rd Hamfest on Saturday August 4 at Lee Jackson. Dorsey a Charles Town West Virginia native and former Jade Brothers member will perform familiar tunes spanning eras.
The Shah of Iran and his wife traveled over 6000 miles for a state visit to the United States. Vice President Spiro Agnew and Secretary of State William Rogers hosted them and treated the couple to a night at the Kennedy Center to see The Desert Song.
FRONT ROYAL Warren County High School students who finished the classroom part of Drivers' Ed are eligible for behind the wheel instruction. They may contact the high school office at 635 4144 for instruction before the 1973 74 school year. The two day amateur radio convention Hamfest continues Sunday August 5 with an all day session at the Winchester Armory and more than 1000 are expected to attend.
Front Royal readers are invited to enter the Warren County Fair Beauty Contest. Singles at least 16 by Sept. 1 may compete for a $50 prize and a chance to represent Warren County at the Virginia State Fair. First and second runners-up earn $25 and $15. Contact Mrs. Jane Moore or Mrs. Terry Grim after 5 p.m. for details.
Frederick County Parks and Recreation announces a Friday August 3 picnic at Clearbrook Park for children who regularly attend county playgrounds. The event includes a weiner roast games relays a supervised swim session and bus transportation from playground to park and return with staff supervision.
The Winchester Planning Commission deferred action on Kenray Inc for a Middle Road rezoning after a public hearing with about 50 attendees. Opponents urged caution while Marshall Mills Inc was denied for Amherst Street plans seeking a Masonic Temple with a conditional use permit discussed. City planner Reed Nester said the zoning ordinance should be completed by year end.
Dwayne Mauck seven and David Mauck three escaped unharmed as floodwaters overwhelmed their home. Arnold Mauck recalled shouting to flee as waters rose. The family lacks flood coverage despite insurance. neighbor LEWIS PIERCE fought to save belongings as water flooded his first floor near Brook Creek. Rescue squads and volunteers aided in Woodstock Harrisonburg Winchester and Strasburg after heavy rain breached streams and blocked I 81.
Local 149 of the United Auto Workers near completion of a 74500 addition to its union hall on Paper Mill Road. The 50 by 100 foot expansion includes a kitchen, dining space, and a new auditorium seating 550 for meetings and 400 for dinners with a stage and dressing rooms. The project also covers 2400 for tables and chairs and 2200 for parking lot expansion. John Murphy is president, building chairman is Bob Crosen, and Jim Kniceley chairs the user contact group.
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