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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1971

Page

3

Junior Bell Ringers at Fire Chief Contest

The Berryville Presbyterian Church Junior Bell Choir directed by Miss Sherry Russell will perform at Shenandoah College on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. The 12 members, ages third through sixth grade, come from Clarke County schools and area groups.

Berryville Presbyterian Church Shenandoah College Sherry Russell D.G. Cooley Siesa Winchester - Frederick - Clarke United States

Miss Scully Named Honorary Fire Chief in Winchester

Eileen Scully daughter of Mr and Mrs James Scully of Green Acres is a senior at James Wood High School and a member of the mixed chorus. She will compete as Friendship’s Honorary Fire Chief for the title Miss Honorary Fire Chief Winchester in the March 19 In Town contest and participate in Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival events.

Lloyd Russell Treadwell St Berryville Clarke County High School Art Jolliffe Winchester Frederick County Miss Meggin Eileen Scully Friendship Fire Company Sgyew' Thie James Scully Green Acres James Wood High School Scully Friendship City Fire Company Shenandoah

Miss Ann Tomney Named Shawnee Fire Chief Honorary

Miss Ann Tomney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Tomney Jr., is named Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company 1971 honorary fire chief. The James Wood High School junior participates in Tri-Hi-Y Pep Club and National Honor Society and will represent the company in the March 19 Shenandoah College contest and Apple Blossom Parade events. She will attend Shawnee’s Annual Yard Party to greet attendees.

Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company Ann Tomney Paul L. Tomney Valley Ave Miss Tomney James Wood High School Tri-Hi-Y Pep Club National Honor Society Miss Shawnee Shenandoah College Tomney

Tuition Grant Program Dropped at Longwood College

FARMVILLE AP Longwood College Foundations Inc. says it will drop its tuition grant program for children of white Longwood College faculty members to attend Prince Edward Academy. The move follows pressure from the HEW and comes after the campus elementary school opened last September reducing the need for the grants.

Farmville Longwood College Foundations Inc Department of Health, Education and Welfare Willett HEW Longwood Longwood College Foundation Prince Edward Academy Prince Edward County

Plea Changed To Guilty In Frederick Marijuana Case

PO2 David Ross Michaels USN pleaded guilty in Frederick County Circuit Court to possession of marijuana after withdrawing an innocence claim. A pre-sentence report was ordered for May 17. bond remained. Michaels was arrested May 9 for speeding and jailed when unable to post bond.

Frederick County David Ross Michaels USN Benjamin Butler Michaels Winchester - Frederick County

Rice joins Maryland staff after successful high school coaching career

Lester named head coach at Maryland in 1969 comments on Rice joining staff. Rice praises the opportunity and aims to contribute to the program. He recalls coaching at Handley Warren Harper's Ferry and his early triumphs. He expects to start duties within two to three weeks. Born 1937 in Charleston West Virginia. Married with one child.

Lester Maryland Rice University of Maryland Handley Rice Handley Warren High Vincent Warren Harper’s Ferry W. Va Indians James Wood Walter Barr Charleston

391 Representatives Turn Out For First Teller Recording

The House used recorded teller votes for the first time, with 391 members showing up, about 90 percent of the chamber. The initial roll on keeping an interest rate ceiling on long term government bonds failed 211 to 180, and the process faced a brief tally logjam before final results were released.

Washington House Congress

Fine and costs assessed on deer charges in Frederick County

Wilbur Webb Kerns of Rt. 5 was found guilty of possessing two deer and aiding two others in taking deer during the closed season. He faces a $250 fine with $150 suspended, $100 for replacement deer, and $7.25 in court costs.

Frederick County Wilbur (Webb) Kerns Rt. 5

Ex-con Bentura Flores Convicted of Heroin Sale in Odessa

An Odessa jury found Bentura Flores, 31, guilty of selling heroin to an undercover agent on May 30 1970 and sentenced him to 1800 years in prison. Defense lawyer Richard Clarkson announced an appeal. Flores has four prior felonies including burglary and a gun by a felon.

Odessa Texas Bentura Flores Richard Clarkson Flores

Opera Stars Eleanor Steber Blanche Thebom In Winchester

Two celebrated divas Eleanor Steber and Blanche Thebom performed a varied program in Winchester with duets, arias, lieder, and French songs. The concert showcased tonal blend and individual timbre, concluding with encores from Broadway and Auntie Mame.

Alice Creager Eine Winchester Eleanor Steber Blanche Thebom Brahms Debussy Bellini Norma Miss Steber Miss Thebom Nell Faure Bachelet Adiet Forets Jeanne d’Arc Tchaikovsky Robert Jones

Smith's Transfer Reports 1970 Record Earnings

Smith's Transfer Corp of Staunton reports 1970 net earnings of 2.5 million dollars or 2.55 per share. Revenue hits 63 million, up from 50.2 million in 1969. Final quarter earnings total 1.2 million or 1.27 per share, aided by equipment sale gains.

Stauntron (Ap Smith's Transfer Corp Staunton Smith

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