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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1971

Page

2

Obituary: Mrs. Winfred A Cooke of Front Royal

Mrs Winfred A Cooke 41 of Rt 2 Front Royal died today in Warren County Memorial Hospital after a long illness She was born in Winchester December 9 1930 daughter of Richard DeHaven and his wife now of Rt 5 Surviving are her husband four children two sisters and one brother Funeral arrangements are incomplete and the body is at Robertshaw Funeral Home Front Royal

Janet Lee Cooke Rt. 2 Front Royal Warren County Memorial Cooke Winchester Richard DeHaven Rt. 5 Rockland Community Church Warren County Winfred A. Cooke Richard Daniel Diana Lynn Stephen Gregory Charles Austin James Snow Dan Price Thomas Howard DeHaven Whitacre Robertshaw Funeral Home

Service Friday At Zion Church

An Inspirational Service at Zion Baptist Church Berryville Friday at 8 p.m. followed by a covered dish social. The Rev. Rudolph White will be the speaker. Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of the Shenandoah Valley Baptist Association. Open to the public. attendees asked to bring a covered dish.

Zion Baptist Church Berryville Rudolph White Women’s Auxiliary The Shenandoah Valley Baptist Association

Millions Visit San Marino Amid Tiny Population

More than 2 million visitors arrive yearly in the republic of San Marino while its native population remains around 19 000. The microstate attracts tourists seeking ancient towers and scenic views within its enclosed borders.

Republic of San Marino Republic

Byrd Warns of Judiciary Threat at Yorktown Day

U S Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. told Yorktown Day listeners that the judiciary now threatens liberty, not the executive or legislative branches. He urged a constitutional amendment mandating Senate reconfirmation of all federal judges every eight years, citing a trend toward judicial lawmaking over interpretation. The ceremony marked the 190th anniversary of Cornwallis surrender.

Yorktown America U. S Ind.Va Yorktown Day Byrd Supreme Court Senate Cornwallis George, Washington

Another America Highlighted In Sermon At Market Street Church

Dr. Wallace Chappell challenged attendees at the Festival of Faith third session at Market Street United Methodist Church to see the poorer region he called another America. He tied the Luke 10:2 Christmas message to social inequality and highways that hide disparity. Tonight the James Wood Choir under Paul Thompson will perform. noon luncheons continue daily at First Presbyterian Church.

America Wallace Chappell Market Street United Methodist Church Dr. Chappell James Wood Paul Thompson First Presbyterian Church

Hepburn to star in Travels With My Aunt film

Katharine Hepburn will star in the MGM movie adaptation of Graham Greene's travels with my aunt for Culver City California.

Culver City, Calif Katharine Hepburn Graham Green MGM

Shafran Opens Angie Bird Special Tour Across Virginia

Mrs George P Shafran launches a helicopter tour stopping Woodbridge Manassas Warrenton Culpeper Orange Charlottesville Waynesboro and Staunton. Sen Henry Howell Jr and Lt Gov contender Kostel push highway safety narcotics goals while Taft endorses Shafran at Richmond news conference. Shafran proposes a million dollar bounty fund to curb drug trafficking.

Associated Press Henry E. Howell Jr George P. Shafran Angie Bird Commonwealth Woodbridge Manassas Warrenton Culpeper Orange Charlottesville Waynesboro Virginia North Carolina New Jersey Howell Kostel Shafran Richmond General Assembly

Demos Gather For Miller Talk At Izaak Walton Park

Attorney General Andrew Miller will speak at a Democratic gathering at the Izaak Walton League Park this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Other campaigns and forums were held today with Republican and Democratic candidates attending Kiwanis and Rotary Club events. Rosenberger, independent candidate for Bak Creek Board seat, urged a state park funded by federal and state funds to serve Frederick County families.

Andrew Miller Izaak Walton League State Senate House Kiwanis Club James Wood Thomas Rosenberger Board of Supervisors William Truban Raymond R Andy) Guest, Jr Roger Koontz House of Delegates Robert W. Smalley Senate J. Fred Larrick Duncan C.ubb Izaak Walton Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Thomas Baker George Shafran Ward Plaza Rosenberger Bak Creek James Wood High School Frederick

Five West Virginia men charged with hunting violations

Five men named Norris Parkinson Adams Camby and Tyson face hunting without a license deer hunting without a big game license shooting on posted property hunting at unlawful hours and spotlighting charges brought by the Frederick County Sheriff's Department. Willis Ray Wolfe was arrested on five counts of felonious assault and remains free on bond pending a November 12 hearing.

West Virginia Willis Ray Wolfe Siler Frederick County James B. Norris James P. Parkinson Bobby Lee Adams Samuel N. Camby Max E. Tyson David Ramsey Wolfe

Stabbing Probe After Labor Camp Incident

A man living at the Labor Camp on Fairmont Ave was stabbed on the forehead last night and treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Walter Meyers, 27, was released from the ER. Police investigate with no charges yet. In court, Jack Gill Jr. of the Labor Camp was convicted of shoplifting a $50 load from Nichols Dept Store, receiving a 30 day suspended sentence and $150 in fines.

Fairmont Ave Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Walter Meyers Jack Gill, Jr Gill Nichols Department Store

Wiring Short Sparks Tiny Mobile Home Fire

Shawnee fire crews were called at 2:30 a.m. to Lee Place's Trailer Court on Berryville Ave where an electric water heater shorted, causing wiring damage but no major property loss. Firefighters remained on scene until about 3 a.m.

Shawnee Sarah Zane Friendship Lee Place Berryville Ave Shawnee Fire Company

Virginia aims to boost international trade and container shipping

The conference highlights 13 Virginia organizations backing global trade and containerization. Officials forecast a distant merger with the Interstate Commerce Commission while noting containerization drives port rivalries, rate wars, and regulatory hangups affecting unions and shipping. Virginia's 1967 efforts spurred by Mills Godwin led to an international trade program and $100 million invested in manufacturing with 80 countries now importing Virginia goods.

Bentley Interstate Commerce Commission Nixon Virginia Mills E. Godwin, Jr State Division of Industrial Development General Assembly

Fire Company Families Plan Joint Worship Service

Members and families of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co will join in a group worship at Burnt Factory United Methodist Church Sunday at 11 a.m. The service will be led by Rev. William E. Richards.

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co Burnt Factory United Methodist Church William E. Richards

Frederick County Supervisors to Meet Over Zoning Law Issue

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors scheduled a special session for Oct 26 to address legal actions challenging the 1967 zoning ordinance. Judge Elliott Marshall is expected to rule soon on the ordinance’s legality, with counsel for W H Emmatt & Son and T G Adams outlining objections.

Frederick Frederick County Joseph White W.H. Emmatt & Son T.G. Adams Kernstown Henry Whiting Kuykendall & Whiting Commonwealth Lawrence Ambrogi Marshall White

Weather Summary for Winchester and Virginia Region

Mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of rain or drizzle through Thursday. Tonight’s low mid to upper 50s. Thursday’s high in the upper 60s to low 70s. Friday to Sunday remain largely cloudy with scattered rain chances in southern and southwest Virginia. Highs near 70 and lows in the 50s.

Virginia

Moon Study Basics Define Selenography

The science of selenography studies the moon and maps its surface. Selene is the Greek term for the moon.

Moon

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