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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries for Emma Buhl Woody Staubs and Weaver Mitchell

Emma Elizabeth Buhl widow of Charles William Buhl died yesterday in Fairfax Nursing Home She is survived by two sons Mervill L Buhl and William Nelson Buhl eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral service tomorrow at 11 a m at Fairview Brethren Church New Market Burial in church cemetery Body at Baker Funeral Home Manassas family visiting hours until 9 p m tonight Woody Staubs 57 of Battle Ave died yesterday Born October 10 1912 in Harpers Ferry He married Alice Flowers a B O Railroad conductor member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers and Brakemen Moose Club of Brunswick Survived by widow three children and eight grandchildren Funeral Friday at 10 a m Jones Funeral Home with burial at Fairview Cemetery Bolivar Weaver E Mitchell died today on Front Royal Road Funeral arrangements incomplete Body at Dellinger Funeral Home Woodstock.

Emma Elizabeth Buhl Charles William Buhl Fairfax Nursing Home Mervill L. Buhl Manassas William Nelson Buhl Winchester Fairview Brethren Church Baker Funeral Home N. West St Boyd Woodrow Woody) Staubs Battle Ave Mr. Staubs Harpers Ferry W.va Jesse Aaron Nora Dailey Staubs Alice Flowers Methodist Church B & O Railroad Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers and Brakemen Moose Club Brunswick William N. Bush William Gesell Arlington Richard D. Staubs Wes +Brown Ronniersibelper Edward” Af Bobbie Nail Harvey L. Staubs Bolivar Jones Funeral Edward M. Garrett, Jr Fairview Cemetery Weaver E. Mitchell Front Royal Road Winchester Memorial Hospital Dellinger Funeral Home Woodstock

Lightning strikes cause outages and rescue operations in Winchester area

A sequence of storms prompts the Capon Bridge Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad to evacuate and treat a 13 year old with shock at a camp. Rescue teams locate a second group camping on a mountain shelter. In Winchester a lightning bolt hits a wire span at Gaunt's Drug Store cutting feeders and disabling power to nearby streets before restorations by Potomac Edison.

Capon~ Bridge Vernessa Manly Russell Elliott Jesse Whitacre Winchester Gaunt’s Drug Store Hospital Stewart, Clifford Washington South Loudoun Sts John Boettner Potomac Edison

Steam Mistaken for Fire Sparks Winchester Fire Call

Firemen rushed to Berryville Avenue near Route 81 at 7 55 after motorists mistook steam from a car’s water pump for a blaze. Fire Inspector S R Dyke said the engine shut down on Route 81 1 and produced heavy steam leading to the false alarm.

Winchester Berryville Ave S.R. Dyke Rt. 811

Murder count falls to 125 in England and Wales

The Home Office reports 125 murders in England and Wales for 1969, the lowest in three years. This compares with 148 in 1968 and 154 in 1967, indicating a drop in homicide levels.

London England and Wales British Home Office

Suspended Term in 1967 Case in Frederick County

Alfred Lee Pearson of Bladensburg Maryland faced a grand larceny case in Frederick County Circuit Court arising from a 1967 check for 1052.23 to Farmers Livestock Exchange. After fleeing sentencing in 1967 he was captured and waived extradition to Virginia. Judge Elliott Marshall suspended the sentence for three years on condition of restitution and costs and placed Pearson on probation.

Frederick Alfred Lee Pearson Bladensburg Eryrrahng Farmers Livestock Exchange Capias Maryland Virginia George W. Shanks Elliott Marshall Pearson Veterans Lawrence Ambrogi Commonwealth Mr. Pearson Jadae Marshall

Two Winchester Residents Examined After Rt 7 Crash

Edward Moore of 223 Miller St and Sharon Newcome of Winchester were checked at Memorial Hospital Emergency Room after a traffic crash reported around 10:30 a.m. State Police investigated a crash on Rt 7 east of Rt 659 in Frederick County with unknown linkage to the hospital case.

Memorial Hospital Edward Moore Miller St Sharon Newcome Winchester Rt. 7 Rt. 659 Frederick County

Wall Street Opens with Modest Rise amid Slow Trading

The Dow Jones industrial average gains 3.70 points to 735.15 by 10:30 a.m. as advancers outnumber decliners nearly two to one. Brokers cite lack of market catalysts and lingering second quarter earnings concerns, with some optimism for oil and peace talks sparking small upside. Notable quotes include Global Marine and Chrysler movements on the active list. The text also oddly notes that Jacqueline is the feminine form of Jacques.

New York New York Stock Exchange Middle East Global Marine Chrysler American

Seniority System Survives Assault on Capitol Hill

The House rejected amendments to a legislative reorganization bill that would elect committee chairmen or override length of service as a criterion. Supporters argue seniority preserves stability and minority protection, while critics suggest caucus handling instead. The average chairmen’s age is about 70, with historic exceptions like Powell.

Washington House iHouse Joseph Cannon Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y Education and Labor Committee Powell Hale Boggs D-La

Directory Survey Underway in Winchester Frederick County

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce announces a six week telephone survey to update and verify directory information. Canvass directors Mr and Mrs Harold L Melgaard supervise from a temporary Chillicothe based office at 26 Valley Ave. Valley Ave address and contact numbers 667 0982 and 662 4119.

Winchester - Frederick ‘County Valley Ave P. O Chamber of Commerce

Old Mill Tag Sale Promises Varied Donations in Millwood

A 1956 black Thunderbird convertible will be on sale along with a movie camera, seven Chippendale type chairs, brass and iron fireplace tools, a Barbie house and dolls, a rocking horse and other toys, books, and records. The event features a book corner art gallery record department and flower mart with refreshments. A mill tour and demonstration will occur. Donations run until Friday noon.

Millwood Mill

Reunion Is Cancelled

Reunion event planned for today in the Star edition was cancelled due to illness. The notice notes the cancellation affects attendees and organizers and suggests rescheduling may be announced.

Star

Weather Outlook For Virginia In July

The forecast calls for cloudiness and warmth with humidity through Thursday and possible afternoon and evening thundershowers. Tonight's low mid to upper 60s, Thursday high in the upper 80s to low 90s.

Sherwood Forest Answers and Names List

The fragment lists items including Sherwood Forest and mentioning Marie Curie and Lloyd C Douglas among the entries. It references directions and ordering clues with numeric labels and partial phrases.

Sherwood Forest Fulcobe Graceps Marie,Curie Lloyd C. Douglas

Dr. Green to Speak on Cancer Techniques

Dr. Robert C. Green of internal medicine will discuss Cancer Techniques used at Winchester Memorial Hospital on WHPL radio Sunday at 1 15 p m. He is introduced by Harry Lovett of the Winchester Frederick County American Cancer Society. Nickel and copper replaced silver in the new quarters.

Robert C. Green W. Jackson Helm George H. Kessler, Jr WHPL Green Winchester Memorial Hospital Harry Lovett Winchester-Frederick County American Cancer Society

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