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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1979

Page

2

Roanoke Water Contaminated In Autumn Lane Crisis

Roanoke authorities warned Autumn Lane residents not to drink or use water after chlordane contamination. Officials say lines may need replacement and several residents suffered vomiting headaches and flu like symptoms. Some may sue the city and exterminator Brown Extermin Co. over the incident.

Roanoke Autumn Lane Roanoke Times & World News Rita Bratcher Water Department K.B. Kiser

Marijuana Seized In Undercover Winchester Raid

Winchester police report the seizure of a pound and a half of marijuana on W Amherst Street after an undercover investigation. Two local men linked to the scene are unnamed pending further inquiry, with charges possible for one or both. Lead investigator was Officer Randy Goldizen with help from L H Gilhart E M Mouser and R A Fox Sr.

Winchester W. Amherst St Warren Rudolph Winchester Police L.H. Gilhart E.M. Mouser R.A. Fox Sr Rudolph

Housing Decline Seen as Mortgage Rates Rise

The AP reports strong housing figures for September but housing experts warn of a sharp downturn as mortgage interest rates climb above 14 percent and loan money tightens. The warnings follow surprisingly solid national housing data and construction activity.

Washington Carlson Federal Reserve Savings and Loan Associations National Association of Home Builders

Guest Speaker at Christ Episcopal Church

The Right Reverend Alexander D. Stewart will preach at Christ Episcopal Church in the Tilford Room, followed by Evening Prayer with The Right Reverend John A. Baden. Hosted by Mrs. Robert S. Kern and Dr. BP Re, the event invites the public.

Christ- Episcopal Church W. Boscawen St Alexander D. Stewart Robert S Charlotte) Kern Venture In Mission Bishop Stewart Episcopal Church Massachusetts Stewart Bell Tilford Room Christ Church John A. Baden Virginia

Fire Marshall To Speak At Cumberland Valley Meeting

Virginia State Fire Marshal Howard Summers Jr. will address the Cumberland Valley Firemen Association Sunday at Shawnee Fire Hall. The meeting includes movie presentations Rainbow Annie and Gentleman John fire equipment demonstrations under Rouss Fire Company supervision. A discussion on volunteers as an endangered species is planned.

Virginia Howard Summers Jr Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Shawnee Fire Hall Rainbow Annie Gentleman John Rouss Fire Company

Weather Summary and October Moon Phases

The forecast calls for tomorrow sunny and warm with fair tonight in the northern valley. Virginia remains fair tonight with lows around 50 to mid 50s and a mostly sunny warm Friday. The extended forecast shows 70s highs and 50s lows through Monday. Rainfall figures and historic monthly averages are listed, with October moon phases and a brief monthly pattern.

Pacific Northwest Central Midwest Upper Great Lakes Northern Valley Virginia National Weather Service

Juvenile petitions sought in Frederick County break ins

A 17 year old is target of juvenile petitions by the Frederick County Sheriff s Department over multiple break ins and thefts. The youth is suspected in breaks at St Paul s Episcopal Church on Senseny Road and at Arturo Cosmos residence on Williamson Road. Also linked to two grand larcenies and thefts from autos owned by Ben Mathis and Charles Heflin.

Front Royal James Roop Hal Meredith Warren County Charles Moore Virginia State Police Frederick County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff's Department St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Senseny Road Arturo Cosmos Williamson Road Ben Mathis Charles Heflin Green Acres

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