Obituaries for Tomblin Martin and Retta in Winchester area
Funeral services are planned for Gilbert T. Tomblin 58 of Springsbury Farm Clarke County with burial at Gen Hill Cemetery Berryville. Harry Franklin Martin 31 of Rt 1 will be buried in the National Cemetery after services at Jones Funeral Home. Retta formerly of Pea Ridge West Virginia will have service at Fairview Lutheran Church Capon Bridge with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Gilbert T. Tomblin
Springsbury Farm
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John H. Enders
Berryville
M.C. Cook
Wesley Tinsman
Floyd Hummer
Keith Ritter
Earl Clowser
Illiam Hough
Tyson Hough
Gen Hill
Harry Franklin Martin
Rt. 1
Jones Funeral Home
Edward Garrett, Jr
Moose Lodge
National Cemetery
Retta
Peasseteesse
Boty
Giffin Funeral Home
Capon Bridge
Kenzel Oates
Mervin Wolford
Fred Whitlock
Garland Lomas
Harrison P. Whitacre
Harry E. Hiett
Fairview Cemetery
Child Struck On Fox Drive
Noon incident at 208 Fox Drive where a small girl was struck by a truck. A witness reports the child lying in the road and bleeding. Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad responded to the scene.
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Fox Drive
Winchester
Sales Seminar Planned Here By Chamber
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a two session sales seminar on Nov 18 and 19. Frank Patterson of Motivational Concepts Inc Charlottesville will lead the seminar. Enrollment begins Oct 14.
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Winchester - Frederick ‘County
Girl Scout Council Faces Fund Shortage In Tidewater
Norfolk AP report says the Girl Scout Council of Greater Tidewater uncovered a missing 12 000 to 15 000 dollars likely arising from funds intended for IRS withholding taxes and Social Security. Richard L. Sheetz of United Communities Fund notes UCF contributions totaled over 69 000 last year with 23 000 from UCF drives. The council reports unbalanced books. payroll last year was 62 392 dollars and new controls were put in place.
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Norfolk
Girl Scout Council
Greater Tidewater
Richard L. Sheetz
United Communities Fund
UCF
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Sheetz
Internal Revenue Service
Cork Production Reaches Three Hundred Thousand Tons Worldwide
Global cork output stands at 300000 tons annually with major production centers and steady demand across industries. The figure reflects sustained harvests and the material’s continued use in bottling, construction, and craft sectors.
Lions Auction and Fall Festival Planned in Clarke County
Clarke Lions Club announces the first annual Auction and Fall Festival to be held October 5 at the Clarke County Horseshow Grounds starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds support local sight conservation. Donations welcomed countywide with a contact number 955 1285 or 955 24285. No admission charge. Future plans include an Old Time County Fall Festival.
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Berryville
Lions Club
Clarke County
Wee
Clarke County Lions Club
Jack Russell
Lions
New Carrier Kennedy Commissioned in Newport News
The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy is placed in commission before a large Kennedy family presence and national figures. A 10,000-guest ceremony features Robert McNamara as speaker, with a Sunday public viewing and gifts including a Washington sword replica. The ship, Conventional powered, exceeds 35 knots and 200000 horsepower with four propellers.
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Newport News
Navy
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Caribbean
Caroline
McNamara
The
World Bank
Caroline Kennedy
George Washington
Sanitation Board Meeting Is Postponed
Frederick County Sanitation Authority postpones the September 11 meeting to September 18 at 7 30 in the Supervisors Room of the County building.
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Frederick County Sanitation Authority
Supervisors
Board Rejects Bid for Jail in Shenandoah
Shenandoah County Supervisors vote 5-1 to reject the low bid of 354263 for a new jail. Douglas French called the bid too high and not aligned with projected costs while Buddy Davis voted yes against the bid. The board will reconsider at next Thursday’s meeting.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah
Man Sought On Larceny Charge
A warrant is issued for Marshall Thompson 22 of 532 N Loudoun St on grand larceny. He allegedly absconded with 139.14 from Tastee Freezt on Route 11 South where he worked. owner Warren G Teates reported he left between 10 30 and 10 50 p m Thursday. Deputy Charles Mellwee investigates.
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Frederick County
Sheriff's Office
Marshall Thompson
Loudoun St
Thompson
Tastee Freet
Rt. 11 South
Warren G. Teates
Charles Mellwee
Marsh Opens Headquarters This Evening
Seventh District campaign headquarters for Rep. John O. Marsh Jr. will be opened in Woodstock at 7 30 p m. Marsh will cut the ribbon in the 100 block east side of N Main St. The event is open to the public with guests from 17 counties and seven cities invited to attend. Marsh and guests will speak. refreshments will be served.
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Woodstock
Seventh District
John O. Marsh, Jr
Marsh
N. Main St
Mr. Marsh
Judy Hottle
Strasburg
del. A.R. Giesen
Staunton
Fire in Truck at Kernstown Restaurant Suppressed
A blaze in the tractor-trailer cab at Echo Village Restaurant Kernstown was contained minutes after midnight. Fire chief James Ebersole cited starter wiring as the cause and horn alarm. Extinguishers from the truck and restaurant, with department aid, finished the job.
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Stephens City Fire Company
Echo Village
Kernstown
James Ebersole
Random Quiz Answers From a Historical Page
A list identifying items such as Grand Banks of Newfoundland tobacco golf and bauxite with references to East River New York Indiana William Henry Harrison Galileo and Bunsen as included answers.
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Grand Banks of Newfoundland
East River
New York
Indiana
William Henry Harrison
Galileo
Bunsen
Winchester Memorial Hospital Lab Accredited by CAP
The Winchester Memorial Hospital Laboratory, led by Dr. George H. Murphy, receives accreditation from the College of American Pathologists after an onsite inspection. CAP president Dr. Oscar B. Hunter Jr says accreditation reflects high lab performance and adherence to safety, accuracy, and reporting standards, with CAP noting strengths and limits of operation. Col. Robert E. Lee authorized the Harpers Ferry capture of John Brown.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital Laboratory
George H. Murphy
Oscar B. Hunter, Jr
College of American Pathologists
Chicago
CAP
Commission On Laboratory Inspection
Acc Piton
Weather for Virginia Clear and cool tonight
Weather forecast for Virginia: tonight clear and cool with lows around 56 to 60. Sunday will be fair and pleasant with highs near 76 to 80. Monday looks fair and warmer.
Rainfall Totals and Averages For Recent Years
Rainfall data show 24 hour total at 8 am today 61 inches with September and year to date tallies. Five year and 55 year averages are listed for monthly and yearly rainfall, including January to December totals and monthly means.
Bridge Crash Involving Williams Shaves Trains Wreck Loss
A two-vehicle collision on a bridge left Willie Williams and Paul Shavers with total losses for their tractors and a damaged railing. Williams rear ended a station wagon, struck the railing, and his tractor dangled over the edge before Shavers’ steel-载loaded tractor struck it. Troopers Detrick Sheetz and Longerbeam assisted.
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Willie Williams
Williams
Mr. Williams
Paul Shavers
Lynchburg
Mr. Shavers
Detrick
Corduroy Ironing Board Cover Surprise
Readers share simple home hacks from ironing board covers to towel etiquette and small space solutions. A white corduroy cover with ridges down reportedly improves steam penetration and padding. tips include duplicating towels by ownership, shortening window treatments with reused curtains, and storing leftovers by stacking cake slices for easy second meals.
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Heloise
Betty Lewis
Winchester Fire School Opens on Woodstock Lane
Classes began today for the 30 hour Winchester Fire School at the Woodstock Lane training grounds. Seventy seven registered across Basic Standard and Advanced classes with Arlington and Fairfax instructors. A graduation banquet is planned September 18 at the South End Fire Hall at 7 p.m.
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Winchester Fire School
Woodstock Lane
Arlington
Fairfax
South End
Governor weighs Westchester choices for New York post
Governor faces candidate field after Kennedy era vacancy. Ogden Reid and Charles A. Goodell emerge as leading contenders alongside Loeomenzo Speno Fino and others. Aiming to balance geography and ideology, officials note Goodell's moderate conservatism and platform work on Vietnam.
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Ogden R. Reid
Purchase
Westchester
Charles A
Rockefeller
Senate
Javits
Manhattan
Kennedy
Lindsay
City Hall
Frank D. O’connor
Gardner
Goodell
Reid
John P. Loemenzo
Edward J. Speno
Nassau
Paul A. Fino
Bronx
Four Impeached Officials Convicted by Senate in History
Of 11 public officials including a president a senator a secretary of war and several federal judges impeached by Congress in U S history only four were convicted by the Senate.
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Congress
U.S
Senate
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Quarles School
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Robert E. Lee
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Harpers Ferry
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