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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
2
Nesmith formerly of Shockeysville in Frederick County died yesterday in a Staunton hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. The body rests at Giffin Funeral Home in Capon Bridge, West Virginia.
Warren C. Gant 59 of Stephenson died Tuesday at the Veterans Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia He was born in Stephenson son of the late MF and Mrs John Gant a World War II veteran and member of VFW Post 1044 Winchester He survived by a sister Miss Sadie Gant an aunt Mrs Emma Harris and an uncle Hugh Harris and several other relatives Funeral service Friday at 2 pm at Cartwright Funeral Home with Rev Moses L Prather burial in Orrick Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening 7 30 to 9 pm.
AP reports in Britain 2,276 fires started "for kicks" were known to police in 1969, up 412 from 1968. The trend highlights escalating arson incidents as authorities monitor public safety in the UK.
In West Java 20 tangsins ran barefoot over a 15 foot bed of burning coals and bathed in hot oil to honor Lim Tay Su Kong on the temple's 90th anniversary. Participants from Java endured burns as drums and cymbals banged in the temple courtyard.
The 4th U.S. Circuit reversed a Raleigh district ruling, saying the federal judiciary can decide sonic boom damage claims. It sent the Nelms case back for further argument, noting the Air Force may still avoid liability under other factors. The decision centers on discretionary function limits and North Carolina law.
Senator Byrd argues for a constitutional amendment enabling people to review federal judicial actions. He cites a court order halting local officer elections and contemplates consolidating school systems. He also proposes full-pay retirement for judges not reconfirmed to preserve judicial independence.
Martha Hott of Stephenson was treated and released from Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two car collision at 8 45 p m on Rt 7 at Valley Mill Road. Sheetz said Hott pulled into the westbound lane from a crossover and was rear ended by John Guerra of Arlington. Guerra’s car sustained about 1200 dollars in damage. Hott’s car was a total loss.
The Rouss Fire Company will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m and vote on three prospective members. A color film titled Chemistry of a Petroleum Fire will be shown after the meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Stephens City Town Council approved a new policy on building permits to provide more information and align issuance with the region. Water tower project completion and repaving of a section of Short Street were announced. Street signs and house numbering begin, trash pickups shift to weekly Mondays. A final budget ordinance reading is set for June 26 at the Town office.
Four detainees arrested during last week's Virginia Tech campus demonstrations had charges dismissed in Montgomery County Circuit Court. The court action ends the case against the four defendants.
Dr William H. McCoy president of Lord Fairfax Community College will deliver the James Wood baccalaureate sermon this Sunday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. James Wood graduation exercises follow June 10 at 7 p.m. on the athletic field.
Judges set June 15 for action and may hand over the task to the court if lawmakers fail. A Virginia hearing on Norfolk district corrections follows a federal voting rights challenge. Debates over single versus multi member districts continue as House and Senate committees seek Justice Department guidance.
The Frederick County School Trustee Electoral Board will convene in the Conference Room at 36 Whitlock Avenue Winchester Virginia on Thursday June 10 at 10 00 A M for the purpose of appointing a School Board Member for the Gainesboro District.
Mrs. Ruby Boyd announces a Friday at 7 o clock meeting for all water safety instructors aides and helpers to assign classes and give swimming class instructions at the Winchester Municipal Pool. The Stonewall District Raritan meets tomorrow at 7 30 p.m new time at Stonewall School. Dinner by Brucetown Church Young Adult Class. Madison College Alumni luncheon Saturday at 1 p.m. Holiday Inn East reservations to Mrs. Charles Dick.
The New York market continued its advance with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 3.02 points to 916.67 at 10:30 a.m. as advances outweighed declines on the New York Stock Exchange by nearly two to one.
The report forecasts a chance of showers tonight with clearing Thursday. Lows in the upper 50s to low 60s, highs Thursday in the low 80s, and a 40 percent rain chance tonight dropping to 10 percent Thursday. Extended Friday to Sunday shows warm temperatures with possible thundershowers Sunday and highs in the 80s to low 90s.
AP reports three day suspensions without pay for 50 to 60 Roanoke city sanitation workers after an early morning work stoppage over unspecified complaints. Public Works Director William Clark said earlier figures of 73 suspensions were too high and noted potential disruption to trash collections. He indicated readiness to meet with a workers delegation but rejected a mass meeting with what he called an unruly group.
Winchester police detained a 17 year old youth yesterday morning for break ins into vending machines during Memorial Day weekend. An attempted break in at Winchester Cold Storage Co caused a shattered door pane but nothing reported stolen. Two Berkeley Springs girls were arrested, including 18 year old Linda Heironimus who posted $100 bond. Preliminary hearings set for June 8 at 2 p.m.
Major Mosby Barracks No 1526 and its Auxiliary will not meet tomorrow as scheduled due to the convention.
Ham and The Salvation Army plan a buffet supper tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds fund a delegate to the Salvation Army's 8th Women's Congress in Atlanta on June 10. The event supports travel for the congress in a community effort.
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