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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
Partly cloudy today with a few showers possible tonight and Friday. Highs near 80 today, upper 60s to 70s for the weekend. extended outlook shows sunshine Saturday and a chance of rain Sunday and Monday. Rainfall totals and historical figures noted for Winchester skies.
Multiple notices report deaths in Boyce Winchester and surrounding towns. George W. Ball Jr. dies in Harrisburg. James P. Callahan dies in Winchester Memorial Hospital with service at Old Bethel Church. Regina Lyn Golliday dies age three months, service at Jones Funeral Home. Clara M. Turner of Kirby dies. Mary E. Dodson of Star Tannery dies. services planned at Jones Funeral Home and Montville New Jersey cemetery. burial and family visit details included.
Funeral services are announced for Mr. Charles Ashby Ash Loy Friday at 1 30 P M at Jones Funeral Home and for Miss Regina Lynn Galliday Saturday at 1 30 P M Ree Mary Deddat Savataay at 3 30 P M also at Jones Funeral Home Interment is set for Monday at 2 00 P M in Montville New Jersey Mrs Ethel F Loy funeral arrangements incomplete
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Women’s Society will hold a bake sale in front of McCrory’s on Saturday. Proceeds go to church programs and community outreach.
Washington AP report on the House Internal Security Committee seeking banking records to show influence by Communists in antiwar activity. Subpoenaed records will be disclosed for two Socialist Workers Party members, with invitations to respond to hearings remarks. Capitol Police Chief Powell calls May 5 protesters a riotous mob and 1 046 arrested on the steps. three congressmen warned immunity did not extend to demonstrators.
Ewing Studio of Winchester presents its last program at James Wood Auditorium Saturday at 8 pm to benefit the James Wood and Handley School scholarship funds. The two act program features ballet dancing from six seniors and students from James Wood Clarke County Handlat Powhatan with a lively mix of jazz rap and musical comedy under Is It True What They Say About Dixie. Tickets available from the studio pupils or at the door.
Richard Haley 19 of Linden Va in Winchester Memorial Hospital ICU with a .22 caliber gunshot wound to the right chest. He was shot at 405 N Kent St around 9 p.m. yesterday and transported by Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. Police investigation ongoing with no foul play suspected.
Winchester police report a Bowleys Service Station attendant suffered minor injuries when he grabbed a car attempting to flee without paying $3 for gas. Howard Rice fell from the vehicle and sustained abrasions. Police questioned two female occupants and seek the male driver who left owing $3.
Virginia Game Warden of the Year Denney notes Shenandoah offers fine smallmouth bass fishing while the main stem suffers pollution. He cites rare wildlife sightings, emphasizes preventive conservation, and aims to educate the public about ecologic stewardship in the Valley.
Bill Wilson 37 of Rt 2 Front Royal was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle accident at Double Toll Gate yesterday at 8 20 p m. He suffered lacerations to the tongue forehead and arm and was released. He was brought to the hospital by the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Winchester police investigate a physical and sexual assault of a 48 year old West Virginia resident at the Darlington Motor Inn. The woman says a man in his early 20s struck her with an ash tray and forced her into the ladies room where the assault occurred. She was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital for examination. Detectives Sgt. Carroll Mauck and Officer Ronald Miller are handling the case.
The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts holds its fourth annual Members Treasures show and annual meeting Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Farmers and Merchants National Bank lobby on N Cameron St. Members display paintings sculpture silver china crystal and small pieces of furniture. An election of new board of directors occurs during the business meeting followed by a Taste Teaser for members only.
Capon Bridge High School hosts its annual alumni banquet in the school cafeteria on Saturday May 29 at 7 p.m. A 6 30 to 7 p.m. school tour precedes the event which follows a recent fire remodel. Reservations due by May 26 with contact Mrs Bernard Hahn Rt 1 Gore 858 2643 or Mrs Gary Triggs 667 2233 in Winchester.
Charles Ashby Loy 73 of Mountain Falls Route died by hanging as ruled by Dr. Douglass Hill. Born March 4, 1898 in Frederick County, Loy was a farmer, married to Leota Boyce, and survived by five children, several siblings, and many relatives. Funeral services were planned for tomorrow afternoon led by Rev. Johnnie Brewer with Mt Olive Cemetery burial and listed pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
Wall Street rose sharply in active trading as the Dow Jones average gained 4.00 to 924.04 at 10:30 a.m. Advancers outnumbered decliners 4 to 3 on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts cited reassurance from Federal Reserve Board Chairman Arthur F Burns that rates would not be raised to curb international monetary pressures. Fannie Mae rose 1 to 58 1/2, Commercial Solvents 1/4 to 37 1/2, Dow Chemical 1 to 98, Ampex 1 to 184 1/2, Teledyne fell 1/4 to 28.
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