Trial Postponed After Key Witnesses Fail to Appear
The trial of Larry Wayne Van Meter of Siler Rt charged with the April 10 Harrisonburg robbery was postponed to Oct 3 after two material witnesses Asa Martin and James Martin failed to appear. Defense attorney John Prosser secured the continuance in Frederick County Circuit Court though the witnesses were summoned by the Commonwealth. Van Meter is accused of joining a group invited by James M Colley to a motel party venue where a wrist watch and unspecified cash were taken.
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Jim Ackley
Larry Wayne van Meter
Siler Rt
Harrisonburg
Frederick County
John Prosser
Asa Martin
James Martin
van Meter
James M. Colley
Judge weighs bond for witnesses in October trial
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Clinton R. Ritter asked Judge Robert K. Woltz to require two witnesses to post bond to assure appearance at the October trial. Woltz took the motion under advisement with no action today. A felonious assault charge against Clovis Lee Carter was not pressed on Ritter's motion. Carter, 19, of Front Royal, was arrested on this and a murder charge after a shooting spree in Ninevah on November 28, 1971 in which his sister Anita Carter Cooper was killed and another girl wounded. the murder trial is set for September 19.
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Commonwealth
Clinton R. Ritter
Robert K. Woltz
Woltz
Clovis Lee Carter
Front Royal
Ritter
Carter
Ninevah
Anita Carter Cooper
Betty Lou Edwards
Bake flea market and rummage sale to aid cystic fibrosis drive
Winchester Frederick County branch of the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation will hold a bake sale flea market and rummage sale on Aug 11 to raise funds for the 1973 campaign. Nancy Smith and Janice Williams lead the bake sale, Kathrine Seeders runs the flea market and rummage sale. Proceeds target a $10 000 Winchester Frederick County goal. Next chapter meeting Aug 6 at 7 30 p.m. in the George Washington Room War Memorial Building. In Your Hands film shown to educate about cystic fibrosis.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Old
Winchester- Frederick County
Puppet Personalities Show At Wayside Theatre Thursday
Middletown Way Side Theatre presents Puppet Personalities a 2 PM show highlighting John Lee Beatty and The Silly Strings. The revue features puppets dancing singing and comedy with segments by resident company and performers Lynn Von Korff Lucky Noll Pamela Witt and others. There is a single performance only.
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Wayside Theatre
Middletown
John Lee Beatty
Beatty
West Coast
Silly Strings
Wayside
Lynn von Korff
Lucky Noll
Pamela Witt
Middletown Theatre
Jayceeettes Donate Drapes To Warren Memorial Hospital
Warren Memorial Hospital received draperies valued at $200 from the Jaycee-ettes in a ceremony led by Administrator John G. Blankenbeckler. Donors included Mrs. Annabelle Mills and Jayceeette leaders with drapery gifts in memoriam for several families.
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Royal Jayceeettes
Warren Memorial Hospital
Annabelle Mills
Jane Moore
Jaycee-ette
Mills
Judy Vaught
Jaycee-ettes
Doris Woodward
Fran Coombs
Jayceeettes
The
Club
Jayceeette
Blankenbeckler
Joe Silek
W. Douglas Blanton
May Seek Addition to Zoning Law
Representatives from The Summit and Shawnee Land in Frederick County are expected to urge the Board of Supervisors to add a new division to the zoning ordinance. The proposal would create a section with restrictions for special residential areas, but officials say it may not meet county or health department standards.
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Frederick County
Sumit
Shawnee
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
J. O. Ronalds
Summit
Ron Berg
County Planning Commission
Renalds
Berg
Health Department
Farm Conference Set for Monday in Staunton
A district farm conference will be held Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ingleside Red Carpet Inn Staunton. Rep. J Kenneth Robinson and Rep. M Caldwell Butler will co sponsor the event an open discussion of farmers problems. The Virginia State Apple Commission urges farmers and agricultural interests from the Sixth and Seventh districts to attend. Further information available from the Apple Commission or Robinson and Butler offices.
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Staunton
Ingleside Red Carpet
J. Kenneth Robinson
M. Caldwell Butler
Virginia State Apple Commission
Washington
Robinson and Butler
Park Players Announce Cast For Camelot Production
The Winchester Parks and Recreation Department summer theatre company Park Players announced the cast for its upcoming Camelot production. Performances are scheduled for August 29, 30, and 31.
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Park Players
Camelot
Winchester Parks and Recreation Department
Local Merit Badges May Be Suggested In Scouting
Shenandoah Area Council announces new local merit badges to fit Scout interests. Any of 100 plus badges may be earned once joining a troop, with proposals reviewed to avoid duplication and ensure counselor availability. Local subjects must stress learning by doing and service to others.
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L. G. Johnson
Shenandoah Area
Boy Scouts of America
Johnson
Agricultural Climate on Cable Talk Set for Winchester Area
The Winchester Frederick County area hosts a Cable Talk program at 8 p.m. on Cable Channel 6. Dr. Clarence Hill, chair of the Agriculture Committee of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, and John Wolfe from Frederick County agriculture extension will discuss current food production transport and prices.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Clarence Hill
Peach Crop Seen at About Half of Normal Production
Virginia's peach crop shows about 50 percent of normal production after a late freeze, with harvest already underway in Roanoke and Piedmont regions. Despite reduced commercial processing supply, the crop is said to be equal or better in quality than last year, aided by recent rainfall. Home canning and freezing are advised to offset retail shortages.
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Virginia
Phillip Collins
Division of Markets
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Collins
Roanoke
Piedmont
Middletown Fire Reserve Carnival Opens With Parade Friday
Middletown Fire and Rescue Company hosts its annual carnival at the fire hall tonight through Saturday. Rides games and food stalls operate from 7 p.m. nightly with a parade highlighted on Friday night.
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Middletown
Middletown Fire and Rescue Company
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