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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1971
Page
13
James Wood High School class of 1966 will hold a five year reunion on May 15 at 7 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel. Reservations may be made by contacting Ronnie Lake at 324 George St. Members are asked to pass this announcement on to other members.
The Nixon administration seeks 34.6 million dollars for a national program to combat alcoholism with a new National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Sen. Hughes and Sen. Javits criticize the effort as underfunded while officials project nationwide treatment centers and substantial alcohol-related health costs.
Spectators expect to reach the two million mark during the 25th anniversary season of The Common Glory at Lake Matoaca Amphitheater Williamsburg. The symphonic drama by Pulitzer Prize winning Paul Green runs June 28 to August 28 and chronicles Virginia’s pre Revolutionary War struggle for freedom.
Winchester native Paul H. Riley leads the 57 member Nottoway Cougars band organized last fall. The group appeared in three Christmas Parades earning prizes and will debut in Festival parades with uniforms arriving recently. Riley formerly taught Frederick County bands and directed at Handley High School.
The Richmond area based ACCA Temple Shrine Motor Patrol prepares for the Grand Feature Parade. The unit known for precision and complex maneuvers recently claimed the 1970 Mid Atlantic Shrine title at Oceana Naval Base and has earned over 25 awards since its five year formation.
Guy Travers and Nan Travers and Phil Luttrell named as Grand Feature Parade commentators for the Apple Blossom Festival. Travers hosts WINC afternoon shows and Airlane Album, Luttrell is a WINC announcer and past year commentator, with ties to Shenandoah College theater and local civic events.
JoAnn E. Burns a 17 year old Handley High senior from W Hart St is chosen to represent the Young Blacks for Progress in the Apple Blossom Festival. She will ride in the Grand Feature Parade with attendants Allison Harris and Charlotte Washington, YBP princesses.
U S Sen Harry F Byrd Jr urged inviting Spain into NATO saying Spanish forces would reduce American burden and strengthen the alliance. He warned of Soviet Mediterranean expansion and noted Spain's strategic base at Rota near Gibraltar.
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