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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1969

Page

2

Obituary notices for Lonas and Fowler with services in Virginia

Elmer R. Lonas 80 of 7 E North Ave died yesterday born Aug 6 1889 in Frederick County son of Charles Alexander and Amanda Kerns Lonas married Iva Leight. He served in WWI and is survived by daughter Eva Pentz and sister Leafa Kerns. Funeral 3:30 tomorrow at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Ammie P Fowler died Monday in White Post funeral 2 pm tomorrow at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.

Elmer R. Lonas E. North Ave Mr. Lonas Frederick County Charles Alexander Amanda Kerns Lonas Iva Leight Galilee Christian Church Lonas Eva Pentz Winchester Leafa Kerns Martinsburg W. Va Jones Funeral Home E. Reese Davis B. Ray Place Loring E. Woore Henry B. Cline Maynard H. Renner Lawrence M. Orndorff Claude T. Gore Mount Hebron Cemetery Ammie P. Fowler White Post John H. Enders Berryville Jesse Tate, Jr Ronald Rowland Eustace Jackson Mason Hummer Edward B. Lee Arthur Shiley Ralph Shiley Gwynn Jones Green Hill Cemetery

Preservation group seeks study on Conrad Hill site for future city building

Preservation of Historic Winchester has arranged a feasibility study led by Prof. Frederick Nichols of the University of Virginia to evaluate using Conrad Hill for a future municipal building. The study, funded by the civic group, aims for council review at the September 1969 meeting. The Winchester Parking Authority reports ongoing bond issuance for a multi level parking unit on Braddock Street and lots on the Conrad House site, with Max Evans of UVA Architecture assisting in planning and beautification.

Historic Winchester Virginian Landmarks Commission Preservation of Frederick Nichols University of Virginia Conrad Hill Nichols Council Dutton Winchester Parking Authority Richard J. Martin WPA Braddock St Conrad House N. Cameron St Martin Parking Authority Max Evans University , Virginia School of Architectur

Trucker Dies When Tractor Trailer Plunges Off Embankment

An out of control tractor trailer plunged 20 feet near Selinsgrove Pennsylvania bursting into flames and killing driver Richard Rosey 24 of Buena Vista Virginia. Police said the rig carried homasite insulation material and damage was about 15000 dollars.

Selinsgrove Richard Rosey Buena Vista

Exhibits for Frederick County Youth Fair Opening

Exhibits arrive at the Farmers Livestock Exchange for the Frederick County Youth Fair with 4-H and Future Farmers of America participation. 4-H girls present canned foods baked goods and clothing while boys show livestock and farm produce. Judging begins at 1 p.m. tomorrow with viewing to start then and the fair continuing through Friday night.

Frederick County Farmers Livestock Exchange Ned Conklin Henry M. Davis James Wood High School Farmers of America

Merger plans advance as Winchester Frederick vote rescheduled

The merger committee urges a July 1 1970 effective date blending Winchester and Frederick County into one population body with a 12 member interim council and 5 supervisors. Citizens vote Dec 2 after court order authorizes a special election.

Sen. Robinson Winchester Frederick County Rosenberger Donald Baughman Baughman J. Robert Russell Battaile Wayne A. Whitham Ben Dutton Garber Julian Armel Consolidated Council Robert S. Barbour Roy W. Bayliss, Jr

Henkel Harris Sets Open House At Winchester Plant

The Henkel Harris Company schedules its third annual open house Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Road plant in Winchester. Founded 23 years ago from a woodworking hobby, the firm now runs a modern southern factory known for its furniture.

Henkle-Harris Company Pleasant Valley Road Winchester Henkle-Harris South

Winchester history and notable figures shaping the city

A historical sketch of Winchester Virginia highlights George Washington’s early roles and later fame, the town’s growth through inns, water projects, and wars, and benefactors like Judge Handley, Charles Rouss, and John Kerr. It notes the city’s rise to a 15,000 population and proximity to Route 81.

Winchester Daniel Morgan Boston Washington Assembly Thomas J Stonewall) Jackson John Handley Handley High School Charles Broadway Rouss Rouss Fire Co Mount Hebron Cemetery Rouss Spring John Kerr

Weather forecast for Virginia turns cool with limited rain

Today in Virginia clear and cool conditions with lows in the 40s inland and near 60 on the coast. Thursday brings sunny yet cool weather with highs in the 60s to mid 70s. The five day outlook shows below normal temperatures with daytime highs around 70 in mountains and 75 to 80 elsewhere and little rain.

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