Obituary Notice Dorsey R Potter of Clarksburg
Word reached that Dorsey R Potter died May 4 in Clarksburg West Virginia. Funeral held May 7 in Baltimore Maryland. Survivors include two daughters May Potter and Carolin Horner both of Clarksburg. son Townsend Burwell of Millwood. Potter known in Clarke for Morgan Spring Farm where he spent time. his wife was the late May Wheat Potter daughter of Leo Wheat of Morgan Spring Farm.
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Dorsey R. Potter
Clarksburg
W. Va
Baltimore
May Potter
Carolin Horner
Clarksoe Gton
Townsend Burwell
Millwood
Potter
Clarke
Morgan’ Spring Farm
May Wheat Potter
Leo Wheat
Morgan Spring Farm
S B White dies in Guam auto accident
Stephen B White 22 of 325 Shenandoah Ave Winchester died yesterday from a vehicle crash on Monday in Guam Mariana Islands. He was born January 10 1946. A Handley High School 1964 graduate and Navy enlistee he is survived by parents and brothers Leroy Ralph Jerry and sister Mrs Robert Worsley. Funeral plans await the body’s arrival.
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Stephen B. White
Shenandoah Ave
Guam
Mariana Islands
Mr. White
Winchester
White Interiors
U.S. Navy
Montague Avenue Methodist Church
Hoppers Auto Club
Handley High School
Leroy F. White, Jr
Cumberland, Md
Jerry A. White
Arkansas
Ralph White
Robert Worsley
Jones Funeral Home
Grand Jury Meets Monday in Frederick County
Frederick County grand jurors are summoned to meet Monday at 10 a.m. in City Hall. Named to serve are Paul J. Dodson H M Fout H E Massie Nelson Carpenter June Fishpan Hurst Roscoe Carter and George Scheder.
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Frederick County
Paul J. Dodson
Fout
E. Massie
Nelson Carpenter
June Fishpan Hurst
Roscoe Carter
George Scheder
Tornadoes Cause Damage and Fatality Near Indianapolis
Tornadoes and baseball size hail struck southwest of Indianapolis causing injuries and heavy property damage. Shireley Butcher, 27, was killed when a tornado destroyed a trailer near Wabash in northeastern Indiana. Eleven other trailers in the court were demolished and Peru reported injuries and damage.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Capital
Indiana
Shireley Butcher
Wabash
Peru
Ind
Showers Forecast for Gulf Coast and Central Appalachians
Tonight showers are forecast across the Gulf Coastal states and the central Appalachians with milder conditions expected in parts of Pennsylvania.
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Gulf Coastal States
Central Appalachians
U.S
Tornado Rips through Kehrer Trailer Court in Freeburg
A tornado devastated the Kehrer Trailer Court in Freeburg Illinois killing four people two of them children. Nineteen residents were hospitalized with injuries and thirteen trailers were destroyed leaving wreckage across the site. An automobile escaped the direct hit, intact amidst the destruction.
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Kehrer Trailer Court
Freeburg
Ill
Trailer Court
Ten Missing After Brand New Building Collapses in London
An explosion at a brand new 23 floor East End tower caused a section to collapse at Ronan Point. Ten people are missing, three bodies recovered, seven hospitalized, and rescue teams were called off for safety as evidence pointed to a gas stove explosion on the 18th floor. Police evacuated the 80 families left homeless from the block.
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London
East End
Harry Heal
Six Miners Rescued After Ten Days in Flooded Mine
Six miners trapped for ten days emerged from the 36 inch high passage as officials described how they crawled 800 yards to a battery cart and rode to the entrance. The group included Joe E. Fitzwater and Jennings Lilly among others from nearby towns. Water in the tunnel had slight acid content but the men were reported in good condition.
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H. E. Sundstrom
Gaveley Coal and Coke Co
Virginia Leaders Plan Poor People Campaign Visit
A Virginia group of civil rights leaders meets in Richmond to coordinate Saturday’s stop of the Poor People Campaign. Organizers expect about 800 participants in Virginia, down from an earlier estimate of 1500, with Ralph Abernathy slated to speak.
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W.lester Banks
Virginia Naacp
Curtis L. Harris
Hopewell
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Milton A. Reid
SCLC
Norfolk
Greensboro
N.C
Ralph David Aberenathy
Washington
Portraits mark New Market observance at VMI in Lexington
Two VMI alumni portraits were unveiled to start the 104th Civil War New Market anniversary at Preston Hall. Col H Fairfax Ayres, class of 1906, who served in both World Wars and earned the DSM, was portrayed by Norman Rockwell. Col George A Derbyshire, class of 1899 and longtime faculty member, also attended. Luray moves toward July 1969 sewage treatment deadline. Shenandoah Post 77 American Legion to dedicate an new post home addition on May 30 with Rep. John O Marsh Jr delivering the dedicatory address.
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Lexington
VMI
New Market
Virginia Military Institute
H. Fairfax Ayres
Preston Hall
Ayres
Norman Rockwell
Col. Ayres
Shaftsbury
Col
George A. Derbyshire
Strasburg
Shenandoah Post No. 77, Inc
American Legion
Washington St
Weather summary and rainfall figures for period
The report notes 24 hour rainfall up to 8 30 am totals to date 0 68 inches for May and 8 90 inches for 1968 Mostly cloudy and warmer with showers and scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds tonight Low around 60s Friday dry and mild with highs 75 to 80 The five year monthly rainfall totals and long term average are listed with January through December rainfall showing 36 50 inches as the 55 year average
Godwin comments on Virginia constitution, police policy, and politics
Virginia political figure Godwin discusses Maryland and Virginia constitutional routes, notes two General Assemblies must approve amendments, and defends an open door policy for the all white state police. He avoids backing anyDemocrats, cites Humphrey as most popular, and contemplates a favorable son role for Virginia at the Chicago convention.
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Richemond
Maryland
Virginia
Godwin
Hubert Humphrey
Gold stocks advance as market remains indecisive in New York
Wall Street opened with gains in gold shares led by American-South African and Homestake while the Dow eased about one to two points. Gold prices rose over 40 dollars an ounce amid metal scarcity and United States balance concerns. Analysts expect a consolidation ahead of peace talks and the tax bill progress.
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Homestake
U.S
Dome Mines
Campbell Red Lake
Benguet
Washington
Consolidated Electronics
Massey-Ferguson
American Stock Exchange
Note on Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly at Handley High School
Walter R. Wissman addressed 1 024 attendees at Handley High School on Why Does God Permit Wickedness arguing God remains alive and will end wickedness, followed by a panel on What God's High Priest Will Do for the People and a talk Following Faithful Shepherds with Life in View.
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Walter R. Wissman
Virginia Circuit No. 4 of
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Handley High School
Mr. Wissman
Larry F. Kennath
Harrisonburg
Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Denis Raftopoulos
Tamkin named Rotary district governor for 1968 69
Strasburg businessman Raynon Tamkin was elected district governor for Rotary District 757 for 1968 69 at the Rotary International convention in Mexico City. He will coordinate 47 clubs and visit each during his year in office. Tamkin is a Shenandoah County Virginia native and longtime Rotarian.
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Strasburg
Raynon Tamkin
Mexico City
Tamkin
Shenandoah County
Valley of Virginia Milk Producers Association
Rotary Club of
Parent-Teachers Association
Stine Named To Authority
The Frederick County Board for Supervisors appoints J. Fred Stine to the Sanitation Authority for a four year term starting April 15. He replaces E. E. Bayliss Jr whose one year term expired April 15 and will not be renewed. Robert Dale is reappointed for four years.
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Frederick County Board For Supervisors
J. Fred Stine
Sanitation Authority
Mr. Stine
E. E. Bayliss, Jr
Bayliss
Robert Dale
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