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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1976
Page
2
The State Corporation Commission warned a Roanoke area farmers cooperative to change its sales methods after a day-long hearing on charges that Farmers Consumer Association agents misrepresented securities. FCA had a January charter but started selling in June.
Wayne Franklin Parker of Middletown was given two equal two year penitentiary terms on statutory burglary charges plus 12 months for petty larceny. One penitentiary term runs concurrently, jail term consecutively, and both run after a prior two year Warren County sentence. Also six months jail from Winchester case. Two drug charges against Scott Vernon Martin reduced to misdemeanors with a future presentence hearing. A Harmony Hollow house fire in Warren County destroyed the home of Harry Olmstead. investigation continues.
Turner A. Slaughter, former Warren County treasurer, is named to the Warren County Electoral Board by Judge Duncan C. Gibb. He fills the vacancy left by Q. Damon Gasque who resigned. Ronald Chewning elected president. Joseph L. Denny remains. Stephens City Council to meet Monday at 1 30 p.m. to name a new Town Clerk. Nelle Bruce had resigned.
At Grafton School in Berryville a relaxed outdoor closing ceremony featured karate demonstrations by about 30 students under trees. Headmaster Robert W Stieg Jr announced the 18th year and first homecoming while awards, recitations, and a lunch followed. Walter Johnson, vice-president of the Board, spoke of seeking a new mixed-need campus to improve facilities and ambience.
Philadelphia police arrested Charles Havers after a tip from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office led to recovered vehicles on a Maryland farm. A 1972 Chevrolet pickup worth 10,000 a 1972 International Scout worth 3,000 and a folding camper worth 1,500 were found. Havers fled a 17 mile chase before being captured in a stolen car and jailed in Philadelphia. The case links 14 other stolen vehicles to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A Ditch Witch digger worth 18,000 was also recovered in New Jersey.
A car fire caused minor damage yesterday at 4 34 p m in the Grand Piano and Furniture parking lot on S Braddock Street Winchester authorities reported minimal damage and no injuries.
A total of 68 awards were presented by Winchester Troop 3 at Court of Honor ceremonies at the Winchester Recreation Park. Scouts and adults earned merit badges, hiking patches, and special recognitions, with plans announced for 1977 summer camp and a Philmont trek in 1978. The troop, in its 48th year, meets Thursdays at Braddock Street United Methodist Church.
Variable clouds and possible storms tonight with lower 60s to lower 70s. clearing, breezy, cooler Sunday with highs around 80. North portion may see storms end Sunday. south stays dry. Extended forecast calls for sunny pleasant conditions Monday to Wednesday with mid 70s to low 80s and cool nights.
Winchester police say four people were involved in a fight at Cork and Loudoun Streets at 9 40 p m. Two men were stabbed. Arthur Creswell aged 49 from S Cameron Street was admitted with a chest wound while Gary Baker 21 of S Kent Street was treated and released. Two others unidentified remain at large as officers Mouser and Griffith continue the investigation.
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