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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

2

Obituaries Reach Winchester Area Families in a Village of Deaths

Funeral services were held for Irene Hawkins Legge 72 of Rt. 3 who died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Burial followed in Shenandoah Memorial Park with pallbearers named. Also noted were services for Lawrence Wingfield 66 at Mount Hebron Cemetery and details of Ernest Clark 81 and George Donald 67 with church and burial plans forthcoming.

Irene Hawkins Legge Rt. 3 Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Funeral Home Paul E. Dick Shenandoah Memorial Park Steve Anderson Robert Anderson George Smith Dennis C. Hawkins J. Woodrow Legge, Jr Ted R. Legge Lawrence Wingfield N. Loudoun St Winchester Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert Donnelly

Winchester auto dealer Charles Pine Sr. dies at 66

Charles A Pine Sr. 66 a Winchester auto dealer and civic figure died at his home on Hawthorne Drive after two months of leukemia. He led Pine Motor Company and Pine Investment Corp and helped develop Pineville and Rolling Hills Estate while serving as a Salvation Army board chair and Chamber of Commerce VP. He is survived by wife Simone, daughter Patricia and son Charles Jr. He was a Handley High School graduate.

Charles A. Pine Winchester Hawthorne Drive Mr. Pine Albert Anna A. Pine Simone J. Pine Patricia A. Pine Charles A. Pine, Jr Handley High School Auburn Cars Graharma-Paige Hupmobile Dodge United States The Pine Motor Company, Inc Pine Clarke County Pine Investment Corp Valley Ave Woodstock Pineville Rolling Hills Front Royal Stephens City Martinsburg Salvation Army Chamber of the Commerce

Longtime West Virginia road official Whitacre dies at 84

Charles Tull Whitacre 84 of Gerrardstown W V a former state roads superintendent and game warden died last night at King's Daughter's Hospital Martinsburg He served in World War I and was a Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church member He survived by a blended family and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and siblings Funeral services were held at Kogelschatz and Coffman Martinsburg with visitation and a later service in Vienna Virginia for Arthur Lewis Golliday who died Monday in Fairfax Hospital He was father of Mrs John L Kitchen and brother of several siblings Services and burials followed at National Memorial Park Mt Hebron and Winchester area locations with multiple fraternal and business affiliations noted.

Ernest Morgan Clark Rt. 4 Martinsburg W.va King’s Daughters Mr. Clark Frederick County Pendleton Fannie Clark B&o Railroad Independent Bible Church of Blanche Melissa McDonald Clark Jack Bartles Hagerstown Warren Dolan Delbert Brady Ralph Clark Garfield Clark Capt Bruce Clark Winchester Independent Bible Church E. Moler Ave Charles B. Hanshew Rosedale Brown Funeral Home George W. Donald Route 4 Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Donald Madison County Granville D Alice Smith Donald Lorraine E. McDonald Moore and Dorsey Opequon Presbyterian Church James Donald Delmer Donald Roy F. Donald Granville Donald Jesse J. Donald Edna Randall Grace Albright Cora Rhodes Minnie Hartley Claude L Harry Lee Donald Sadie Ritter Jones Funeral Home Vernon E., Inman Margurite M. Silvious Front Royal Road Silvious Gilbert Russell Silvious Ira T. Haines Jake Haines Isaac Russell Silvious Charles Tull Whitacre Gerrardstown King’s Daughter’s W. Va Siler Joshua Sarah DeHaven Whitacre Berkeley County West Virginia State Conservation Commission Chestnut Grove C. Lee Whitacre Clarence DeHaven Glengary Jerry Grove Kogelschatz and Coffman Joseph P. Porterfield Arthur Lewis Golliday Fairfax Hospital Fairfax John L. Kitchen James Frank Paul Galliday Mabel Smith Money King Vienna Maple Ave Vienna Va National Memorial Park Falls Church

Frederick Jr High Choral Concert Tonight at 7 30

The Frederick County Junior High School Choral Department presents its annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the school multipurpose room. The beginner choir will perform He Ain't Heavy What Color Is Gods Skin and Sing a Rainbow while the advanced group sings two Faure Requiem selections and numbers from Oliver. Donations are welcome. Directed by Mrs. Gail Copenhaver.

Frederick County Gail Copenhaver

Arrest of William G. Karras in sodomy case

William G. Karras of White Post was indicted by a Frederick County Circuit Court grand jury for sodomy. He was arrested last night, released on $500 bond, with arraignment set for Monday in Circuit Court. The offense is alleged to have occurred Friday.

William G. Karras White Post Frederick County Lacy Anderson

Middletown Budget Proposal Seeks Public Hearing

The Middletown Town Council presented a fiscal 1972-73 budget of 126 589 52 with no tax rate increase. The total would rise by 54 772 52 from the current figure, and a public hearing is scheduled for June 8 at 7 30 p m in the Town Office. Also on the hearing agenda is a proposed Utilities Tax ordinance.

Middletown

Mustard Seed Bookstore Opens With Grand Opening Gifts

The Mustard Seed Bookstore at 125 W Piccadilly St opens tomorrow through Saturday with 154 gifts total and one special gift each day. Manager George M Embleton says hours are 9 30 a m to 5 p m Mon Thu 9 30 a m to 9 p m Fri and 10 a m to 3 p m Sat.

Mustard Seed W. Piccadilly St Handley Library George M. Embleton Virginia Margarete Dickerson Mannheim West Germany Kunst-Akademie United States Stafford County Dickenson Pre-Harvest Ministries, Inc Sideling View Farm Paw Paw W. Va

Trial Postponements and Budget Proposals in Frederick County

Trial postponements include Rutherford Benzy of Strasburg to August 28 at 9 30 a m and Raymond Edward Cooper of Woodstock for July 19. Current tax rates are 75 cents per 100 real estate and 1 25 per 100 personal property, with a $45 552 52 loan for a second lagoon. Mayor Neil Stallings says approval from Lord Fairfax Planning District and state agencies is expected. Farmers Home Administration status pending. The balanced general budget shows 46 513 in operating income and 80 076 52 in expenditures, with current year figures 38 894 and 32 923. Utilities tax proposed at four percent on electricity gas and telephone with $2 500 income expected. Budget to be advertised one week before public hearing.

Neil Stallings Lord Fairfax Planning District Farmers Home Administration

Pleasant Valley Road project plans shown at War Memorial Building

Virginia Department of Highways and Winchester officials present tonight at 7:30 to 8:30 for informal viewing of layouts and data on the Pleasant Valley Road project ahead of tomorrow's public hearing. The 1.3 mile, four lane roadway would connect Millwood Ave to Kerr St near National and Berryville Aves pending approval.

Virginia Department of Highways Winchester War Memorial Building Pleasant Valley Road State Highway Dept Wendell L. Seldon L. L. Branner Sanuel H. Reaves Highway Dept War Memorial Millwood Ave Kerr St National Berryville Aves

Doctors Offices Entered and Ransacked on Braddock Street

Police report break in at the offices of Doctors R S Cline and George Yeatras at 126 N Braddock St. entry gained through a south window. No items reported missing. Investigation ongoing. A tape player and tapes valued at 175 dollars were stolen from Jerry Wayne Sievers car in the Glaize Bros lot off Cameron St.

R. S. Cline George Yeatras N. Braddock St Charles Hill Hill Jerry Wayne Sievers Glaize Bros Cameron St

Wall Street Mixed After Wallace Shooting

The Dow Jones average stood at 941.60 at 10:30 a.m. with a 0.60 drop while advances led declines 4 to 3 on the NYSE. Analysts said the shooting of Alabama Governor George Wallace added uncertainty but did not trigger a major selloff.

New York Alabama George Wallace New York Stock Exchange Wallace

Winchester residents react to gun violence in debate

Frederick and Winchester residents express fear and calls for law and order after a shooting. Quotes condemn violence, ban guns, or defend rights while urging unity and stronger government action. The street scene reflects national tensions over guns and civil unrest.

Rupert Helmick Comments After Shooting Incident

Rupert Helmick of Frederick County says the situation is getting bad as he describes being shot after his words were doubted. He expresses hope for the person to survive and recovery prospects.

Rupert Helmick Frederick County

Weather and rainfall data from Valley area

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with lows in the 40s and highs in the upper 60s. Extended outlook shows fair, warm weather Thursday to Saturday with highs near 80 and lows around 60. Yesterday's high was 73. May rainfall totals and historical figures are listed, alongside unrelated trivia items.

Wallace Gun Attack Claims Life at Maryland Campaign Rally

Wallace is shot after stepping from a lectern at a shopping center in Towson Maryland. Bremer faces four counts of assault with intent to kill and potential federal penalties if Wallace dies. Wallace aides and bystanders describe a tense scene as the crowd reacts and aid arrives. President Nixon and Ethel Kennedy offered prayers as Wallace is treated at Holy Cross Hospital.

Maryland Bremer FBI Baltimore County Towson, Md Wallace Emmett W. Eaton George Eaton Gov. Wallace NBC R Ed Montague Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring Washington, D.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legge Service Wingfield Service W. Martin St Margurite Silvious Charles Pine Sr Arthur L. Golliday Kiwanis Club Division 9 Kiwanis International Elks Lodge Hiram Masonic Lodge Winchester Country Club Braddock Street United Methodist Church Commercial and Savings Bank Virginia Automobile Trade Association Winchester Auto-Dealer Association Mid-Atlantic Advertising Corp Dodge Division Braddock Street Methodist Church George H. Orser John Baden Mt. Hebron Alex M. Earle Russell Patterson R. Thornton Bryarly Richard Madigan Harry W. Ebert, Jr Joseph A. Schroth William M. Battaile Winchester Dealer Association Winchester Kiwanis Club Jones Charles A. Pine, SR Braddock St United Methodist Church Masonic Mecaaer Mentioons Omds Funeral Home Amherst ST DIAL the Order Florists, Inc Bernard F. Groves Boscawen St Ea Hom S. Loudoun St Marional Berkeley Hampshire Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral Morgan West Virginia John I. Rogers Rutherford Benzy Strasburg Riley Western Raymond Edward Cooper Pleasant Valley Wall Street Boyd Fogle Arthur Dunlap, Jr Cora Massie Carl F. Rotz DeeDee Johnson Allan Fawcett Walter T. Barnes Jimmy Airport Road Lynn Anderson Winchester Skies Harvard Lampoon I. Q. Answers Stock Exchange Elbert Hubbard Leo True Edgar Rice Burroughs W.W. II Southeast West Great Plains States Florida Arthur A. Marshall Justice Department Washington Secret Service U.S George Beall Milwaukee Goetz American Civil Liberties Union Beall William Gullett Prince Georges County Nixon Journin Frantz Se Laize BRO N. Cameron St
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