Cather Heads Gainesboro Ruritans in 1967 Club Elections
Robert A. Cather elected president of the Gainesboro Ruritans, to serve the coming year, and named delegate to the Rappahannock District Convention on November 18 at Newcomb Hall, University of Virginia. John Venskoske is vice president. others named to offices and the board.
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Robert A. Cather
Gainesboro
Ruritan Club
Rappahannock
Newcomb Hall
University of Virginia
John Venskoske
Steve Lineweaver
L. D. Wil
Fairview E. A. B. Church
Church Youth Group
Joe Cooper
Frank DeHaven
Nathaniel DeHaven
Leslie Campbell
Art Jolliffe
James River Canal Abandoned After Cost Exceeds Reason
In 1826 Virginia the James River Canal project was halted after $2 million was spent when it became clear that $6 million more would be required to complete the canal.
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Virginia
James River
Typhoon Carla Death Toll Reaches Sixty Nine In Philippines
Manila reports say Typhoon Carla and its after effects killed 69 Filipinos in northern regions. The storm also caused at least 44 deaths on Formosa and 42 people missing. Red Cross says 44,000 homeless. landslides in Baguio killed 48. Helicopters deliver relief as Carla weakens to a tropical storm.
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Manila
Philippines
Carla
Formosa
Red Cross
Baguio
U.S. Navy
North Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf
Red China
Economic Decline Hits Virginia Exports in 1819
In the downturn of 1819 Virginia saw exports fall from eight to three million dollars and land values tumble by more than fifty percent, signaling a severe local downturn in agriculture and trade.
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Virginia
Sew With Wool Event Draws International Entrants Tomorrow
Tomorrow at James Wood High School a North ern Virginia Sew With Wool Contest gathers 45 entrants from 19 countries aged 14 to 21. Six of 93 entrants advance to state, then possibly national competition for a trip to Rome Athens and the Greek Isles. Rebecca Jo Racer will represent Clarke County with Carol Anderson Brenda Brown Elizabeth Mason and Stephany Snyder among Frederick County contestants.
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Virginia
International Wood Growers Association
Rome
Athens
Greek Isles
Madrid
James Wood High School
Rebecca Jo Racer
Clarke County
Carol Anderson
Brenda Brown
Elizabeth Mason
Stephany Snyder
Frederick County
Arlingeton
Augusta
Culpeper
Fairefax
Fauquier
Loudoun
Madison
Page
Prince William
Rockeingham
Shenandoah Counties
Virginia joins Hill-Burton hospital program since 1947
Virginia has participated in the federal Hill Buron hospital construction program since 1947, outlining long term public health funding and facility expansion.
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Virginia
Chesapeake Man Killed In Eastern Shore Crash
A 27 year old Chesapeake man identified as David Ray Lawrence died when his car ran off a curve south of Bayview on the Eastern Shore and overturned after being thrown from the vehicle. James Wesley Webb, 22, of Hillsville, was fatally injured in a Thursday crash on U S 58 near Galax involving two autos.
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Chesapeake
Bayview
David
Ray Lawrence
Galax
James Wesley Webb
Hillsville
Jon U. S. 58
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Winchester Evening Star
Cather
Raritans
Liamson
Fred Unger
Bob Dresel
Frank Cooper
MR. Cather
Bloomery Star Route
Bonnie
Lisa
Robert, Jr
USN
Naval Air Force
Barbara Crites
Willa Bowers
Raritan
Robert Russell
Stonewall
Frederick County Council of Churches
Community Chest Fund
Duff’s Rebel Restaurant
Inch
Rugged
John Deere
John Deere Lawn Garden
Lupton Equipment Company, Inc
Loudoun St
Winchester
Spreail
Stuart M. Winchester
Perry, Inc
Berryville Rt
THE
Associated Press
SV NB
Shenandoa National
Alley Bank
F.d,i.c
FORD
HONDA
Miles
Pontiac
Mystery Car
JEEP
Kern Motor Company
Northern Virginia
S. Loudoun ST
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