Consolidation Referendum Set for February 24
Front Royal Town Council and Warren County Supervisors set February 24 1976 for a consolidation referendum. The revised agreement passed with one dissent from Councilman Bernard Stokes who argued the timing wastes taxpayers money. The agreement and petition to hold the vote will be filed with the court, with terms on potential annexation if consolidation fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Burke
Front Royal
Warren County
Board of Supervisors
Health Department
William Hatfield
Hatfield
Albert
Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission
Duncan
Lillard
Eric Adamson
16Th St
12th Meeting For Special Grand Jury in Frederick County
A Frederick County special grand jury, formed to investigate the county Board of Supervisors and related officials, met for the 12th time. The five men and two women panel gathered in Rouss City Hall without any witnesses subpoenaed. Juror W Eugene Larrick carried a brown briefcase presented by Supervisor Richard F Madigan last week with subpoenaed bank accounts due.
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Frederick County
County Board of Supervisors
Rouss City Hall
W. Eugene Larrick
Richard F. Madigan
Koontz Defends Salary Question in Virginia Board Race
Democratic candidate Roger Koontz told Stonewall District Democrats that a board cannot alter individual school salaries and cited an Attorney General ruling. He rebutted Republican Donald Baughman who accused Koontz of voting on his own and friends’ pay.
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Roger Koontz
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Koontz
Donald Baughman
Attorney General of
Virginia
Halloween Night Lesson Passes With Flying Colors
A Halloween night tradition is described as originating in Ireland. Students Evet te Sullivan Dwayne Raigner Gwen Shade and Tina Keller are named as having completed the lesson with flying colors and found homework a welcome chore.
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Ireland
Evette Sullivan
Dwayne Raigner
Gwen Shade
Tina Keller
Jack O Lantern origins and Halloween lore through history
A historical overview traces jack o lantern traditions from Irish folklore to American Halloween. It recounts the Jack O Grady legend, the rise of Halloween on the calendar, pumpkin carving styles, and the shift from candles to battery lights, ending with a reflection on witches and superstition.
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Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
Esten E. Lambert
Jessica Sullivan
Star
Informal Browse and Munch Reform Sweeps Winchester Parks
Winchester Parks and Recreation held an informal browse and munch meeting with 40 attendees, staff reports, and table discussions. Lions Club donated 500 dollars for Bodie Grim Field lighting while staff outlined new programs and future projects including a fresh water lake, improved courts, park roads, and Shelter enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Department of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Jim Barnett
Diane Kimbel
Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Board
Robert T. Mitchell, Jr
Lions Club
Bodie Grim Field
Donald
Butch’’ Jones
Marty Elms
War Memorial Recreation Complex
Robann Coontz
Rouss Park
Civic League
Civic Center
Virginians for Byrd Dinner Honors Sen Byrd 10th Anniversary
Richmond Governor Mills Godwin Jr to chair Virginians for Byrd Dinner marking Senator Harry Byrd Jr. tenth anniversary in the U S Senate. The event November 11 at the John Marshall Hotel includes a 6 30 p m reception and 7 30 p m dinner. Proceeds support Byrd’s 1976 reelection bid.
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Richmond
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Byrd
Virginia
United States Senate
John Marshall
Registrars Report Shows Fewer Voters in Winchester Area
The Winchester area and three surrounding counties report declines in registered voters from 1974 figures. Winchester registers 6,932, Frederick 9,892, Clarke 3,420, and Warren about 7,442 with incomplete totals. turnout last year ranged 48.1 to 58.6 percent. Polling places listed. two early morning break ins reported in Winchester.
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Diane Kimbel
Winchester
General Register Office
Frederick County
Clarke
Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baughman
Walter M. Duncan
Potomac Edison
Federal Power Commission
Jack Albert
William A. Lillard
Mack I. Shanholtz
Warren County Health Department
Gene Rhodes
J. Miles Cory
Jack O’grady
Heaven
Hell
Jack
Satan
Charlie Brown
Egypt
Barnett
Elms
Nancy K. Levi
Dennis Lee
War Memorial Complex
Les Singhass
Levi
Lee
Memorial Complex
Singhass
Rotary Club
Committee
Sen
Friendship Fire Co
Rouss Fire
Shawnee Fire Co
Virginia Avenue School
Sarah Zane
Back Creek
Russell's
Mountain Falls
Gore
Kernstown
Shenandoah Gas Co
Gainesboro
Albin
Apple Pie Ridge
Stonewall
Clearbrook
Netstown
Frederick Block
Shenandoah
Carper’s Valley
Senseny
Opequon
Stephensity
Robert E Aylor
Middletown
Clarke County
Russell’s
Cooley
Berryville
American Legion
Millwood
Good Shepherd
Pine Grove
Willingham’s
White Post
Warren County Fork
Parktown
Otterburn
Rivermount
Waterlick
Bethel
Happy Creek
Moose Hall
North River
Riverton
A. S Rhodes
Reliance
Reliance Church
South River
Bentonville
Baptist
Browntown
E. Piccadilly St
Gratchen
E. Boscawen St
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