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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1970

Page

2

Obituary notices for Mason Shell Greenawalt Owens and others

Funeral services and burials are announced for several residents. Lewis C. Mason dies. service at Guilfield Baptist Church with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Ernest Shell Jr. of Baton Rouge dies. services at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Graves? Greenawalt Williams dies. service at St John s Lutheran Church Mt Williams then Omps Funeral Home. Floyd Owens Jr. of near Berryville dies. service at John H Enders Funeral Home and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.

Lewis C. Mason Guilfield Baptist Church Fielding Davenport Samuel Johnson Joseph Truman Henry Bryant Carl Rector Bismark Walker, Jr Gi Tryman Allen Williams Donald Banks Delaney Massee Clarence Johnson William Brown Edward Jones George Monroe Ebenezer White Post Cartwright Funeral Home Ernest Shell, Jr Baton Rouge Mr. Shell Middletown Hattie Shell Whettel Edinburg Roy Lee Shell Stephens City Earl Lee Shell Strasburg Thomas Castleman Inwood W.va Randolph Underwood Winchester Charles Silvius Wilmer Shell Jones Funeral Home Edward M. Garrett, Jr Thomas F. ‘Castleman Randolph M. Underwood Joseph L. Shell Earl Layman William F. Madigan Williams Richard W. Greenawalth Williams Mountain Greenhill Falls St. John’s Lutheran Church Mt. Williams New Omps Amherst St Charles Bockhouse Tilden Hopkins Lawrence Orndorff Beverly Grim Grant Wilkins Guy Fauver Robert Cemetery Floyd Owens, Jr Berryville John H.enders M.C. Cook Green Hill Cemetery Mr. Ernest Shell, Jr Cmds Funeral Home Dial William Ralph Williams St. John’s Cemetery

Man Wounded by Accidental Hip Pistol Discharge

Kirk J. Lewallen, 24, of Suitland Maryland, was accidentally wounded in the hip when a .25 caliber pistol discharged in his pocket. The incident occurred at the intersection of Routes 600 and 753 around 10 a.m. The bullet lodged in his hip and hospital officials said his condition was good.

Kirk J. Lewallen Suitland Frederick County Roy Hoak, Jr Mr. Lewallen Winchester Memorial Hospital

Eighteen Die On Virginia Roads In Weekend Crashes

Virginia recorded 18 fatalities from weekend traffic accidents as the 1970 highway toll neared 900. Emmett Nathan Tucker 22 of Blackstone and Kay Oakes 18 of Danville died in a three car crash on U.S. 460 near Blackstone. Tucker and Oakes are among the victims in two crashes on U.S. routes in the region. A Halifax County wreck on U.S. 360 claimed three lives: Thomas Acree Jr. 24 Hubert Palmer 15 and Eugene Barbour 19 all from Nathalie. The 900th death was a Ft Belvoir serviceman reported by state police.

Virginia Emmett Nathanel Tucker Blackstone Uly Kay Oakes Danville Tucker U.S. 460 Miss Oakes U. S. 29

Fire at Elks Home Causes 50 000 Dollar Damage in Bedford

A deep fat fryer exploded at the National Elks Home in Bedford destroying a kitchen dining area and diet room and causing 50 000 dollars in damage. Resident John Reed 65 was burned over 25 percent of his body and is in critical condition. Fire crews dampened the blaze in 15 minutes and a temporary kitchen will serve residents while repairs take about two weeks.

Bedford National Elks Coral Irvin John Reed Orks Elks Reed Medical College of Virginia Richmond Irvin Clearwater Fla

Postal plans two Christmas stamps religious and toy designs

Officials will issue two stamp sheets for Christmas. One sheet features a Nativity scene for religious buyers, the other contains four toy designs for nonreligious purchasers. Sales begin November 5.

Washington

Cuba open to pact on hijackers include ships

Cuba says it will discuss a binding agreement to return hijackers only if ships are included in the treaty. Foreign Minister Raul Roa said Cuba would subscribe to a plan covering plane and ship hijackings and other violations, while noting Labadie should be treated as mentally ill not criminal.

Miami Cuba United States Florida State Department Raul Roa Roa Robert Labadie U.S Labadie Trans World Airlines Fort Wayne Ind Valley Forge

Man Dies After Drinking 77 Glasses of Beer

Auckland New Zealand reports that 33 year old Jack Manakau attempting a world beer drinking record collapsed and died after consuming 77 glasses. He was found dead in his car after the effort.

Auckland New Zealand Jack Manakau

Anonymous British industrialist funds new monkey house at London Zoo

An anonymous British industrialist donated 250,000 pounds for a new monkey house at the London Zoo. The zoo has invested over 3 million pounds in general rebuilding in 15 years, with the government promising a further 700,000 pounds.

Monkey. House London London Zoo

Nixon in Italy seeks peace steps and Middle East stability

President Nixon and Italian leaders discuss Middle East peace goals including a lasting Palestinian refugee solution and respect for borders. He meets Saragat and Colombo, holds talks with Pope Paul VI, and reviews U S naval strength as a deterrent in the Mediterranean amid regional tensions and a growing Soviet presence.

NATO Italy Mediterranean Nixon Saragat Middle East Colombo Quirinale Vatican Paul VI Verona Naples Bagnoli U.S. 6Th Fleet Rome U.S Villa Madama Francesco de Martino Pope Paul VI Saratoga 6Th Fleet North Atlantic Treaty Organization Yugoslavia Spain Britain Ireland

Virginia Weather Forecast and Past Rainfall Totals

The Virginia forecast predicts clearing skies tonight with upper 30s to 40s, fair and warmer conditions midweek with 70s to 80s highs and 50s lows, and little rain. Rainfall data show September total 0.39 inches and five year monthly averages, with long term yearly summaries.

Virginia

Wall Street mixed as Dow slips in moderate trading

Wall Street opens with mixed prices as the Dow Jones average of 30 industrials falls 3.14 to 758.63 at 10:30 a.m. on the New York Stock Exchange where advances outnumber declines about 4 to 3. Ticker is one minute late and analysts warn momentum from last week could fade with profit taking.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange

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