Obituaries for Mrs. Lilli Farkas and Mrs. Helen Wood
Mrs. Lilli Farkas, 60, of Winchester, died at Bethesda Naval Hospital yesterday. Survivors include a daughter Renee Roessing and a son David Farkas in the Navy. Donations to Navy Relief or the Heart Fund. Mrs. Helen Wood, 56, of Boyce, died today at home. She leaves seven children and two brothers. Funeral will be Tuesday at Zion Baptist Church Boyce. Body at John H. Enders Funeral Home.
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Lilli Farkas
Haines Drive
Winchester
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Renee Roessing
Chandersburg
David Farkas
US Navy
Navy Relief
Heart Fund
Helen Wood
Boyce
Warren County
Willie Townley
Earnest W. Townley
Leo Townley
Washington, D.C
Frances Walker
Warrenton
Lucille Jackson
White Post
Dorothy Pollard
James A. Wood John Wood
Mary Rush
Thief Steals Cannon Balls From Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Police hunted a thief who pried nine solid bronze cannon balls weighing about 540 pounds from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Providence Rhode Island. A scrap metal dealer valued the bronze at a little over $200.
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Providence, R.I
North Carolina Labor Group Backs McGovern-Shriver Campaign
About 70 North Carolina labor leaders formed the North Carolina Labor Committee for McGovern-Shriver aiming to carry the state for the Democratic ticket. The group plans Raleigh headquarters and an active campaign citing Nixon’s unpopularity and a strong McGovern record. the resolution criticizes Nixon inflation policies and unemployment rates.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
North Carolina Labor Committee
McGovern-Shriver
J. W. Holder
Afl-Cio
McGovern
Holder
Wrightsville Beach
Aflcio
George Meany
Meany
Nixon
Paper Drive Extended by Round Hill United Methodist MYF
The Round Hill United Methodist Youth Fellowship extends its paper drive to the last of October. Residents are urged to save paper scraps and cardboard and call an MYF member in October to pick up large quantities. three new contact numbers are 662-1231 662-2116 and 662-3196.
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Round Hill United Methodist Youth Fellowship
MYF
Turk Considered For Judgeship in Federal Court
RADFORD AP A background check by the FBI reportedly has been conducted for State Senator James R. Turk 49 of Radford as a possible candidate for a federal judgeship. The vacancy on the 4th U S Circuit Court of Appeals follows Judge Albert Bryan Sr. retirement.
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Linwood Holton
Turk
Widener
Airline Courtesy Services Probed By Civil Board
The Civil Aeronautics Board opened an inquiry into airline courtesy services offered during delays or cancellations. Some carriers provide meals calls or hotel stays to proactive passengers, while others offer little or nothing. The CAB noted Delta Eastern Western Wien of Alaska report initiating services, but many airlines require passenger request.
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Washington
Braniff
Civil Aeronautics Board
Fou Airlines
Delta
Eastern
Western
Wien
Alaska
Chair Lift Back in Use At Governor's Mansion
In Montgomery Alabama Governor George C Wallace relies on a modified chair lift to reach the second floor after an assassination attempt left him paralyzed. The backless seat has been replaced by a platform for his wheelchair until an elevator is installed. The mansion became the official residence in 1950.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lee Wallace
Governor's Mansion
Lee
George C. Wallace
Sammy Davis Jr Seeks Stake in Tropicana Casino
Sammy Davis Jr a veteran Las Vegas entertainer applied to become part owner of the Tropicana hotel and casino seeking an 8 percent stake He appeared at the State Gaming Control Board saying it is a very heavy moment for me He would be the first Black part owner of a major Strip establishment and did not disclose a purchase price.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Sammy Davis Jr
Tropicana Hotel
C Casino
Davis
State Gaming Control Board Office
Convocation Focuses Radford Policy Shifts in 1970s Era
Radford College plans three fall convocations led by new president Dr. Donald R. Dedmon to examine the school’s 1970s role and announce potential policy changes. Possible topics include three year degrees, internship and work study programs, and a reevaluation of curricula to boost graduate employability.
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Radford
Radford College
Donald R. Dedmon
Virginia
Dedmon
Earl Shifflett
Roy E. McTarrigan
State Council of Higher Education
Irving R. Silverman
School of Humanities
Dedman
Carnegie Commission Higher Education
Silverman
U.S. District Court
Ted Dalton
Edward D. Jervey
Jervey
Roanoke
Redbook Magazine
Arlington Policewomen to Patrol Streets Next Year
Thirteen policewomen who have been filling detective bureau roles will move to street patrol early next year after a four day work week begins. Traditionally male rookies start in uniformed patrol and work up to detectives, but the women were placed in the detective bureau before a final assignment plan was made.
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Arlington
Arlington County
William B. Fawyer
Lions Hold Broom Sale in Stephens City
The Stephens City Lions Club to hold their annual broom sale on Tuesday September 12 at 5 p m. Proceeds support the eyesight conservation program and other community projects. Brooms include No 2 No 4 a child’s broom and a whisk broom made by students at the Virginia School for the Blind. Volunteers will cover Route 11 Route 522 Middle Road and adjacent lanes. Porch lights are requested to be left on.
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Stephens City
Opequeen
Marlboro
Weather summary for Winchester and Virginia with extended forecast
The Weather Today section notes considerable cloudiness with a chance of showers in the Northern Valley and Virginia forecast showing possible showers tonight and Sunday, with highs in the 60s to 80s. Extended forecast covers Sunday to Tuesday with upper 70s to low 80s, then mid 80s near the coast, plus a new moon on Sept 7.
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the Order
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Bernard F.groves
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America
Blue Bird Cafe
Montreal
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Board of Visitors
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Brazil
Green
Ulysses
Alleghany
Monongahela
Ohio
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