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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1969

Page

2

Obituaries Stamp End Of Lives Across Several States

George W. Thompson 78 of Charles Town died at home in St. George apartments. Born in Berkeley Springs he was a retired B&O railroad engineer and a Moose member. Surviving children include Martha Hill Orlando Florida and Mary Carlisle Ellicott City Maryland. George Layman Thompson 65 of Baton Rouge physician formerly Centerville Missouri died suddenly. Burial in Edge Hill Cemetery Charles Town with services at St Thomas Lutheran Rawson W Va and First Methodist Baton Rouge. Maynard M. Kline 63 Stephens City died Monday with funeral tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home Ridings Chapel Cemetery and viewing tonight.

George W. Thompson Gcharles—Town W.va St. George Mr. Thompson Berkeley Springs W. Va George Molly Hinds Thompson B&o Railroad Loyal Order of Moose Charles Town Lutheran Church Martha Hill Isaac Layman George Baton Rouge Mary George Fetter Darlington Drive Frank Hyatt George Hollister Calif Bill George Peru Ind Pauline James Humphreys First Methodist Church Roselawn Memorial Park Maynard M. Kline Stephens City Jones Funeral Home Philip E. Morrison Robert L. Sandy M. Richard Sandy Melvin Miller Estern Costello Howard Flint Joseph Flint Ridings Chapel

Death of Ellen Tapscott Calfee at 73 in Pine Draper

Miss Ellen Tapscott Calfee of Pine Draper died after a long illness aged 73. She is aunt to Mrs. Walter Massie of N. Washington and survived by numerous nieces nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral is set for 2 p m tomorrow at Draper's Valley Presbyterian with burial in the church cemetery.

Ellen Tapscott Calfee Pine Draper Walter Massie N. Washington Massie

Widening of Senseny Road Studied by State Highway Panel

Senseny Road PTA heard a State Highway Department proposal to widen the road may be ready by February. A speed study in the subdivision aims to confirm a 25 mph limit, with further Senseny Road speed evaluation in the coming weeks. The meeting also covered Frederick County and Winchester merger plans discussed by Senator J. K. Robinson Mayor William Battaile Supervisor Donald Baughman Councilman Roy Bayliss and Schools Superintendent DT Melton Wright.

Senseny Road State Highway Department Senseng Road Frederick County Winchester J. K. Robinson William Battaile Donald Baughman Roy. Bayliss DT. Melton Wright

Kitten That Bit Girl Sought After in Frederick County

Frederick County authorities seek a black kitten with yellow markings that bit 17 year old Carolyn Bayliss in front of Hudson's Fruit Market Albin yesterday morning. If not found the girl may require anti rabies injections. Deputies and the county dog warden search the area for the three month old wild kitten to have it examined for rabies.

Frederick County Carolyn Bayliss Esther Bayliss The Star Today James Wood High School Hudson's Fruit Market Albin Carolyn Anderson

Hanoi asks timetable for total withdrawal

Paris AP report: Hanoi urged President Nixon to disclose a timetable for all U S troops to leave Vietnam. Vietnamese envoy Xuan Thuy cited Rogers saying a timetable exists, while U S Ambassador Lodge said Hanoi and Viet Cong blocked talks with preconditions. Moratorium Day activists vow to push for an end to the war amid stalled negotiations.

Paris Hanoi Nixon U.S Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge Xuan Thuy William P. Rogers South Vietnam Lodge Provisional Revolutionary Government Viet Cong

House Trailer Termed Total Loss After Fire

Fugitive from Frederick County, Eugene Lewis, 34, was returned from Kingston New York by Sheriff Lacy Anderson and Deputy Robert Kline. Kingston police arrested him for abducting a juvenile female and her male friend and raping the girl. He is held in Winchester-Frederick County jail on bonds totaling 40 000 awaiting arraignment.

Garland Eugene Lewis Frederick County Kingston N.Y Lacy Anderson Robert Kline Anderson Lewis Winchester-Frederick County Round Hill Rt. 50 Vernon Haines

50 Attend Meeting on Merger at Fire Hall

About 50 people gathered for a public meeting on the Winchester and Frederick County merger at the Fire Hall. Lions Club sponsored with State Sen. J. Kenneth Robinson and Del. F. Largent Jr. as speakers.

Stephens City Winchester Frederick County Lions Club J. Kenneth Robinson del. F.L. Largent, Jr Lions

Wall Street Mixed Early as Market Dips on Profit Taking

New York stock trading showed a mixed pattern with advances slightly outnumbering declines by about 100 on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.27 to 829.79 at 10:30 a.m. as a prior rally cooled by profit taking.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange

Offshore Oil Leasing Resumes After 1969 Moratorium

Interior Secretary Hickel announced the restart of federal offshore oil leasing with new drilling regulations. A Louisiana sale set for December 16, another for western Louisiana next year, and Alaska under consideration for late 1970. He defended responsibility for cleanup and the 27 percent oil depletion allowance amid congressional criticism.

Lafayette Walter J. Hickel Santa Barbara Channel California Hickel Louisiana Alaska

Deep Creek Lake Shoreline Measured at 65 Miles

The shoreline of Deep Creek Lake in Maryland is measured at 65 miles, highlighting the lake’s substantial span along the coast and popular recreation area.

Deep Creek Lake Maryland

Merger Talk Draws Stephens City Officials to Meeting

A public meeting is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Stephens City Fire Hall to discuss merger issues. Speakers include M. K. Apperson and Mayor Lynn Comer with topics on merger threats to the constitution and on perpetuating Stephens City.

Stephens City Winchester Frederick County M.K. Apperson Lynn Comer Apperson U.S Comer

Finger Cut In Mishap Near James Wood School

Leonard Newlin, 17, of Route 3, sustained a finger cut when his motorcycle hit the rear of a Volkswagen driven by Thomas White, 17, of Stephens City, stopped for traffic in front of James Wood School on Route 50 yesterday at 2 35 p.m. Trooper L P Coverstone reported details of the mishap.

Leonard Newlin Route 3 James Wood School L.P. Coverstone Newlin Thomas White Stephens

Weather and temperature report for Winchester skies

Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 40 to 45 and a high near 60 on Friday. Saturday will be cloudy and cool. Noon high today 58, low not stated. yesterday's high 62 and low not listed. Sunset 6:33 p.m., moonset 10:18 p.m., first quarter on Oct 18.

Virginia Winchester

Rainfall Totals and Averages from California Data

Rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8 30 today in California is reported. October rainfall to date is 0.99. Year to date rainfall is 28.77. Averages by month over 56 years are listed, with 1964 to 1968 yearly totals shown as 31.63, 26.85, 33.82, 36.48, 32.56. Overall Jan–Dec average is 26.43.

Answers to quiz items from 1Q list

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