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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

2

Obituaries in Winchester Star October 7, 1969

Obituaries note the death of Mrs Ada Christina Kremer 76 of Sunnyside Station with services and funeral details pending. Lance Reid 61 of 109 East James Street to be interred at Orlean Cemetery Fauquier County with a graveside service led by Elder W G Fletcher. Burial plans for another unnamed widow include services at Old Chapel Cemetery near Millwood Clarke County.

Old Chapel Cemetery Millwood Clarke County Lancelot Lance E. Reid E. James St W. G. Fletcher Orlean Fauquier County Jones Funeral Home Ada Christina Kremer Sunnyside Station Wayne McCarty Omps Funeral Home

Billy O Cornwell Funeral Arrangements Incomplete

Funeral notices list Mr. Billy O. Cornwell with details incomplete and pending arrangements at Jones Funeral Home Inc.

Billy O. Cornwell Jones Funeral Home, Inc Funeral Home, Inc S. Loudoun St

Holton Campaigns in Shenandoah County Woodstock Rally

Governor candidate Linwood Holton spoke at the Shenandoah County GOP rally in Woodstock. He challenged his opponent’s claim of a disaster for a Republican Virginia. He urged party regrouping and backed a centralized police training school for small towns.

Linwood Holton Shenandoah County Woodstock Virginia Holton J. Kenneth Robinson Winchester GOP

Missing James Wood senior son reported by parents

The Frederick County Sheriff's Department is notified after 17 year old John Hutzell from Greenwood Heights disappears. Mrs Lornan Hutzell says he was last seen Sunday September 28 wearing plaid bell bottom trousers and riding a last seen. She urges contact at 662 8025 with any information about his whereabouts.

James Wood Frederick County Hutzell

UVA Officials Resist Political Pressure On War Morality

UVA leaders defend campus autonomy amid calls to support or oppose the war. President Shannon emphasizes that the university must remain a community of inquiry and not bow to political pressures. He notes students retain freedom to decide in light of duties and ethics, and he will not dictate moral stances.

Shannon

Haynsworth Considers Trust to Avoid Conflicts

White House reports Judge Clement Haynsworth would place his holdings in a trust to avoid any conflict of interest if Senate confirms his Supreme Court appointment. Supporters and critics prepare reports on his fitness as Birch Bayh leads opposition and backers defend his civil rights rulings while the Judiciary Committee weighs timing and floor action. Senators Scott and Hruska signal possible rapid floor consideration.

Washington Clement_F. Haynsworth Senate Supreme White House Haynsworth High Court Birch Bayh D-Ind U.S. Court of Appeals South Carolina Nixon

Virginia urges rehearing over obscenity ruling

The attorney general asks the State Supreme Court to reconsider its September 5 ruling overturning Charles House's obscenity conviction for distributing alleged girlie magazines in Norfolk. The brief argues jury verdict reflects community standards and questions requiring expert testimony to define standards. The court has not indicated whether it will grant the rehearing.

Richmond Virginia State Supreme Court Norfolk Attorney-General Sible Charles House Norfolk Corporation the_State Supreme Court Anthony F. Troy House Supreme Court California

Edinburg Sets Hearing on Bond for Secondary Sewage Plant

Edinburg Town Council schedules a public hearing for 7 30 p m Oct 27 at the fire hall on a proposed 84000 bond to fund a new secondary sewage disposal facility. The State Water Control Board grants a two year extension to 1974 due to a 45000 deficit from retirement of a 1959 primary plant bond. The board mandates the new facility to supplement the primary plants. Council also raises Cedarwood Cemetery lots to 200 for residents and 400 for non residents.

Edinburg State Water Control Board Water Control Board Cedarwood

Brunettes Dominate Hair Coloring Market Says Clairol

Clairol Inc reports dark hair shades lead the market with 59 percent of total coloring sales. Blondes account for 28 percent, red for 12 percent, and gray and miscellaneous for 1 percent.

New York Clairol Inc

Demos to Open Headquarters Thursday in Clarke County

The Democratic campaign opens its headquarters Thursday at noon with attorney general candidate Andrew P. Miller officiating by breaking a cider jug atop the mobile unit on Rouss Ave. Local chairmen J. Fred Larrick Winchester Dr Sam Whitacre Frederick County and Bob Smalley Clarke County lead the kickoff.

Young Democrats’ Committee Campion Shendon Young Democratic Club

Junior Century Club Meeting at Winchester Golf Club

The Junior Century Club will meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the Winchester Golf Club with Miss Elizabeth Barr as hostess.

Century Club Winchester Golf Club Elizabeth Barr

Winchester Woman Fractures Knee in Parking Lot Mishap

Mrs. Alice Spurling of Winchester sustained a fractured knee when a car driven by Ralph Largent of Unger West Virginia backed into her as she alighted from another vehicle in the Crown Cork and Seal lot yesterday. She was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and reported in good condition. A motorcyclist also received treatment and was released after a Berryville accident. Larry Cline of Leesburg was hospitalized briefly after an incident at the corner of West Main and Lincoln in Berryville.

Alice Spurling Winchester Crown Cork &Seal Winchester Memorial Hospital J. D. Howell Ralph Samuel Largent Unger Berryville Larry Cline Leesburg

Thieves Take Drill Bits From Gill Rock Drilling Co

Missing items from Gill Rock Drilling Co Lebanon Pa include three six inch bits two five inch bits one five inch hammer one six inch hammer one fishing tool control rod piston and related parts valued around 10700 dollars a diamond bit also reported missing. Eastern Air Rental Co Ellicott City Md reports missing six and seven eighths inch bits six six percent tapered shank bits one six percent button bit core cushioner one G D line blower drill and three six twelve HBX bits valued overall over 5000 dollars.

Gill Rock Drilling Company Lebanon Gill Company Eastern Air Rental Co Ellicott City Maryland

McFaden Banquet Rescheduled to October 24 at London Hall

McFaden Bible Class president Cliff Edwards announced the annual banquet will be held October 24 at London Hall in the church. The event starts at 6 30 p.m. and includes a recognition of local Boy Scout officials followed by an address to be announced later. The banquet, first held in 1932, is among the oldest church gatherings. Alson Hott handles ticket sales.

Cliff Edwards First Presbyterian Church London Hall Alson Hott

Assault Charge Dismissed in Winchester Court

Henry Blakney 52 of 226 Haddox Street had felonious assault charges dismissed by Judge John W. Rice after the Commonwealth Attorney withdrew the case. The complainant Charles Wilson Harris of 435 West Lane Street had a knee wound from a Sept. 27 shooting, treated and released from Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Winchester Municipal Court Henry Blakney Haddox St John W. Rice Commonwealth Attorney Charles Wilson Harris W. Lane St Harris Winchester Memorial Hospital

Planning Commission to Hear Paper Mill Road Rezoning

Frederick County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow at 3 30 p m in the county office building to rezone parts of Paper Mill Road west side from Residential General to Business General for Milton Valley lots 1 6 and 2nd addition and from Industrial Limited to Business General for lots 7 8. Bounded by Boone's Lane and Weems Lane, James Suey chair notes this is the first step in the west side rezoning.

Frederick County Planning Commission Paper Mill Road Residential General Business General Milton Valley Industrial Limited Boone’s Weems James Suey Commission

Driver Found Guilty on Appeal in Frederick Court

Donald Mowry Bryan of Knoxville Maryland appealed a DUI conviction in Frederick County Circuit Court and was found guilty. The previous 30 day sentence with 10 days suspended and a $200 fine was affirmed. Ronald Lee Davis of Berryville had his appeal on reckless driving and driving without a valid license continued.

Donald Mowry Bryan Knoxville Frederick County Ronald Lee Davis Rt. 1 Berryville

Mooring Painter Tied to Ship Rope Origin

The term painter for a mooring rope traces to the French Peintour and Latin pendere meaning to hang. It was originally the line securing the anchor to the ship and dates back to the Middle Ages.

Peintour Pendere

Vehicle wheels stolen from Volkswagen lot

A Volkswagen car at Godfrey Volkswagen on Valley Avenue was found stripped of its wheels and tires last night. The theft, estimated at 85 dollars, was reported today by Sheriff Lacy Anderson and is under investigation by the Sheriff's Department.

Volkswagen Godfrey Volkswagen, Inc Valley Ave Lacy Anderson Sheriff's Department

Weather outlook for Virginia cloud cover and temps

Cloudy conditions with a chance of rain tonight and Wednesday in Virginia. Highs near the upper 60s to lower 70s, temperatures similar Thursday. Noon high today 60, yesterday 67, with sunset at 6 46 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 7 15 a m. New Moon Oct 11.

Rainfall figures show October total and five year trend

Rainfall for the past 24 hours ending at 8 am today was none. October rainfall to date is .89 inches. 1969 rainfall to date is 28.67 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 56 years is listed for each month. Five year Jan through Dec totals are given as 31.63, 26.85, 33.82, 36.48, 32.56. The long term Jan through Dec average is 36.43 inches.

Weather forecast for a rain belt across multiple regions

A rain event is expected Tuesday night stretching from Florida’s panhandle to northern New York. Cooler conditions will spread from the Midwest to eastern Texas, while the West experiences warmer temperatures.

Florida Panhandle New York Great Lakes Region Pacific Northwest Midwest Texas

Merger Talk Set for Middletown October Meeting

An informational session on the proposed Winchester Church merger will be held October 21 at 7 30 p m in the Lions Community Building Middletown. State Sen J Kenneth Robinson Del F L Largent Jr and Raymond C Sandy of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors Opequon District will join a panel to discuss the merger proposal with a Q and A session to follow. Sponsored by the Middletown Lions Club the Community Center is the Middletown Baptist.

Winchester Frederick County Lions Community Middletown J. Kenneth Robinson del. F. L. Largent, Jr Raymond C. Sandy Frederick County Board of Supervisors Opequon Middletown—Lions Club Commiunity

Arlington boy in critical condition after accidental shotgun discharge

Steve Schell 17 of Arlington remains in critical condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a 12 gauge shotgun discharged while six youths relaxed at a Hayfield camping area. The incident occurred about 4 p.m. when an unfamiliar shooter mishandled a gun. no charges have been filed.

Steve Schell Arlington Winchester Memorial Hospital Schell Henry H. Schell Columbia Pike Benjamin S. Hedrick Hayfield Lacy Anderson Frederick County Mr. Schell Winchester Anderson

Jury Called For Tomorrow in Winchester Court

A Frederick County Circuit Court jury is summoned to appear tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Winchester Corporation Courtroom. Members include Mrs. Virginia Solenberger, Samuel W. Eshelman, Mrs. Grace Richards, Mrs. Lynn Hackley Arthur, Thomas L. Dicks, Robert M. Sargent, Garland R Cather, Carl E. Martin, David F. Link Jr., Virgil H. Eskridge, and Miss Sarah F. Ridings.

Frederick County Winchester Corporation Virginia Solenberger Samuel W. Eshelman Grace Richards Lynn Hackley Arthur Thomas L. Dicks Robert M. Sargent Garland R Cather Carl E. Martin David F. Link, Jr Virgil H. Eskridge Sarah F. Ridings

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