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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries From Woodbridge and Nearby Areas

Obituaries report deaths of Mrs. Joan Evelyn Ludwig 37 of Woodbridge and Mrs. Marion Reid 43 of Woodbridge plus Thomas Omps and Mary Louise Feeley across nearby towns. Services set at Sperrys Run United Methodist Church Rio and Grace Memorial Church with burials at Sperrys Run Cemetery Salem Cemetery Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Joan Evelyn Ludwig Woodbridge Ludwig Carmel N.Y Edna Funk Kirby W.va Reed Burgess Pawling Riverside Baptist Church James Ludwig Rio Joy Jeannie Judie Ludwig Sperrys Run United Methodist Church Guy Ludwig Sperrys Run Loy Funeral Home Wardensville Marion Reid Walter Reed Army Hospital Washington Donnie W. Reid Winchester David Edward Gare Fredericksburg Mary Carr Grace Memorial Church Elkins Funeral Home Mary Louise Feeley Falls Melvin Walter Godlove Siler Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Godlove Grace Stottlemyer Godlove Raymond L. Godlove Welltown United Methodist Church Shenandoah Brick and Tile Company Erma Funkhouser Roger Gladys) Wingfield Chester Virginia) Webber Roy Mable) Sheets Bunker Hill Joseph R. Godlove Junior R. Godlove Clearbrook Herman H. Godlove John V. Godlove Kenneth H. Godlove Frederick County

McCormack Leads Last Big Push to Lower Voting Age

House Speaker John W. McCormack presses for passage of a bill extending the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and lowering the voting age to 18. He seeks enough votes before August expirations, facing GOP opposition led by Rep. Gerald Ford and White House cautions on constitutional amendment requirements. Civil rights groups and some Republicans back the measure as Canterbury Variety Show returns to Stephens City tomorrow night.

Washington House John W. McCormack Congress White House McCormack Chamber South Senate Gerald R. Ford Michigan Ford House-Senate Nixon GOP

Summer School Registration Set for Monday

All city and county children must register Monday to attend summer school or face a $5 penalty. James Wood and Handley students register 9 am to noon at their schools, with $20 per course plus a $1 book rental. Archie Manuel notes transportation is the student’s responsibility. Summer term runs June 16 to July 30 from 7:45 am to 12:45 pm with two halves and a July 6 holiday.

James Wood Handley Winchester Intermediate Archie Manuel James Wood High School

Vacation Bible School Opens at The First Brethren Church

The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue will host a Daily Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 30 each morning Monday through Friday June 19 with the theme Discover Christ Where You Are produced by Gospel Light Publication. A staff of 35 leads crafts music recreation and Bible study for ages 3 to 14. A Sunday night demonstration program on June 21 will showcase student activities. Reverend Paul E. Dick invites all youths to attend.

First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Gospel Light Publication Paul E. Dick

Capon Road Social News and Local Happenings

Mrs. Lewis Bryant dined with the Stickleys as Galen Stickley visits from Radford College for a week before summer teaching. The Kump and Stickley families camped at The Cove near Gore. Paula Plaugher’s birthday party drew Virginia Ramsey Kelly and Mrs. Stickley. Shiloh United Methodist Church in Clary to host a yard party June 27 with ham chicken dinners and homemade ice cream.

Capon Road Lewis Bryant Gene Stickley Craig Galen Stickley Radford College Radford Dick Kump Sandra Nancy Gilbert Stickley Cove Gore Virginia’ Ramsey Kelly Front Royal Paula Plaugher Shiloh United Methodist Church Clary

Apple crop pests and disease update at VPI briefing

Dr. Kenneth D. Hickey reported on current fruit diseases for peaches and other crops while Dr. Lindsay D. Brown demonstrated spray patterns comparing air blast and concentrate sprayers at various concentrations. He warned mites may be slightly worse this season but cicadas pose no urgent insect problem.

Kenneth D. Hickey VPI Lindsay D. Brown

Amherst GOP Backs Byrd Nomination at State Convention

Amherst County Republican leaders vote to back Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. for the GOP nomination in Richmond. Chairman S. Vance Wilkins Jr. says he will push Byrd on the nominating committee or on the floor if needed. the party also calls for school board elections by referendum.

Amherst Amherst County Republican Party S. Vance Wilkins Jr Harry F. Byrd Jr Richmond Byrd Wilkins Sen Virginia Nixon

Weather forecast for Virginia with scattered showers and mild temps

A weather forecast notes cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of a thundershower and highs in the mid 80s. Temperatures trend upper 60s to 70s Sunday through Tuesday with a 30 percent rain chance tonight and Saturday. Rainfall totals and historical figures are listed.

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Hedge Fire Prompted Time Motor Freight Patrol

Clearbrook firemen answered a call shortly after 1 p.m. to Time Motor Freight on Martinsburg Pike where hedge burning was reported. On arrival, officials confirmed the hedge owned by Time was being burned intentionally and the blaze was brought under control.

Clearbrook Martinsburg Pike Time

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