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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1971

Page

2

Obituaries from Virginia and West Virginia region

Multiple obituaries listed for Agnes Bolden Carpenter of Boyce. Rosa May Wilson of Rio West Virginia. Ethel Aikens of Inwood West Virginia. David Kessler Muntzing of Middletown. Details cover birth dates, family survivors, church ties, and funeral arrangements with locations in Berryville Martinsburg Gerrardstown Middletown Front Royal and surrounding counties. Continuous funeral notices note services, burial plans, and family visit times.

Agnes Elvira Bolden Carpenter Boyce Charles Luther Carpenter Winchester Carpenter Ae County George and Lidie Pierce Bolden Maude Hart Syria Isabelle Carpenter Henry Bolden White Post John H. Enders Berryville Rosa May Wilson Rio W. Va McKee Augusta William Whitefield Grant Phillips Wilson Benjamin Dean Sarah Hannas Mr. Muntzing West Virginia Henry E. Muntzing Clara ‘High Muntzing Front Royal Grace United Methodist Church Middletown Muntzing Grace Methodist Church University of Virginia

Surtax Proposal Highlights Clarke County Forum

Clarke County candidates debate year round schools and tax reform at Clarke County High School. Incumbent Eustace Jackson proposes a 10 percent surtax on the state income tax to fund county needs, facing questions from moderator Jack Garber and input from multiple Republicans, Democrats, and an Independent.

Clarke County Board of Supervisors Eustace Jackson Jack Garber Clarke County Education Association A.R. Dunning, Jr Barbara White Greenway Jack Hardesty A. Leon Tomblin Longmarsh B. Burch McKay Chapel Eustance Jackson Raleigh Watson William L. Renner Battletown D. Blanton Allen P.T. McIntire Robert H. Hummer Miss White Dunning McKay Hardesty Tomblin Jackson

Car Collides With Farm Vehicle Near Merriman's Lane

A northbound car on Merriman's Lane struck the rear of a farm tractor-trailer at 1:55 PM, causing $800 damage to the auto and minor damage to the tractor. The driver, Mrs. Kitty Shepherd of Stephens City, was attempting to pass when an oncoming car forced her to retreat from the maneuver.

Merriman’s Kitty Shepherd Stephens City

Vietnamese, U.S. Planes In Attack Near Border

South Vietnamese reinforcements and U.S. bombers launched a counteroffensive along the South Vietnamese Cambodian border to reopen a 30 mile highway cut by North Vietnamese forces. Lt General Nguyen Van Minh said initial ground contact was light as operations concentrated in Tay Ninh region and Saigon area.

Tay Ninh Vietnam Nguyen van Minh Saigon Cambodia

Defendant Tried in Absentia in Frederick County Court

James Allen Meeks Sr. 57 of Blacksburg and attorney Walton Smith did not appear for a jury trial. Meeks was found guilty in absentia of DUI, sentenced to 12 months in jail with a $200 fine and costs, jail term suspended on payment. An order to show cause regarding a $350 appeal bond was set for October 1. Edward Galen Reese 59 of Hampton withdrew DUI appeal, pled guilty, and received one month in jail suspended on condition plus a $200 fine.

James Allen Meeks, Sr Blacksburg Walton Smith Charlottesville Meeks Frederick County Edward Galen Reese Hampton

Governor Silent on Tax Hike

In Richmond AP Gov Linwood offered no comment on possible tax increases to fund state government for the 1972 74 biennium. He said budget officials have not prepared a full assessment and cannot say if a tax increase will be needed.

Richmond Lin‘wood Holton Douglas B. Fugate Virginia

Police visit cards name three constables in New Zealand

New Zealand police began leaving calling cards at homes during visits. Each card lists three constables on the patrol, enabling residents to identify officers by name and contact the central station directly, as per Chief Inspector K. O. Thompson.

Police Police Auckland New Zealand K. O. Thompson

Candidates Favor Statewide Kindergartens and Mixed Textbook Funding

Six Virginia state candidates agree on establishing a statewide kindergarten system with plans by 1974 while funding remains debated. Textbooks divide supporters near universally with some backing free provision for all and others tying aid to need. They also discuss state underwrit ing school costs and a California court decision potentially reshaping property tax based financing.

Russell Garber Clarke County Education Association Virginia Smalley State Board of Education Mr. Larrick Gibb Guest Mr. Koontz Truban Larrick Winchester Frederick Clarke Fauquier Warren California

White House defends press freedom amid Agnew criticism

The White House says the press is too sensitive to criticism from government officials including Vice President Agnew. Ron Ziegler backs Agnew's right to express himself while declining to comment on sources protection or possible legislation.

Washington White House Spiro T. Agnew Ron Ziegler Ziegler American Civil Liberties Union Agnew Anaheim Calif Attica N.Y Zeigler Senate Nixon Herbert G. Klein

Weather recap and extended forecast for Winchester skies

Rainfall figures and temperature trends are summarized for the day and week. The outlook shows a chance of showers Friday through Sunday in southeast Virginia, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.

Virginia Pacific Northwest Rockies Florida Ohio Valley New England

Hurricane Ginger Aims at North Carolina Coast

Hurricane Ginger, a fickle storm, heads for the North Carolina coast with 90 mph winds 300 miles southeast of Wilmington as forecasters warn of possible rapid intensification and a hurricane watch along a broad coastal area.

Miami Fla Ginger North Carolina Atlantic Wilmington Cape Hatteras National Hurricane Center Miami Joe Pelissier Pelissier

Wall Street Prices Flat in Dull Trading

Wall Street in New York shows a flat session with the Dow Jones average at 884.35, down 0.07 as trading remains dull and advances and declines stay roughly even on the NYSE. Large block trades included Motorola 158,600 shares at 77, down 1%, and Lenox 139,700 shares at 27, down %. Analysts say the drift continues the recent flat pattern.

New York New York Stock Exchange Motorola Lenox

Nixon meets families as he presses Vietnam questions

Nixon tells a waiting audience he will seek a full explanation of Hanoi's position and will not accept any proposal not in US or prisoners' interest. He vows to pursue every possible lead including private channels and says success is the commitment to families. The visit was unannounced and urged by league telegrams.

Hanoi United States of America Nixon White House Ronald L. Ziegler League

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C.L. Carpenter, Sr Wilson Service Charles C. Aikens Ethel Love Aikens Rt 1 Inwood City Hospital Martinsburg Aikens Berkeley County Edward and Sarah Elizabeth Miller Taylor Darkesville United Methodist Church Golden Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service Musselman’s Charles Creighton Aikens Forrest Helen) Hoffmaster Frederick, Md Carl Betty) Casper Charles Aikens Roy Aikens Rt 4 John Bill) Aikens Bernard Aikens Mabel Taylor Bunker Hill Boyd, Allen Leonard Wayne Aikens Brown Funeral Home Harold Bruen Presbyterian Gerrardstown David K Muntzing David Kessler Muntzing Helyn Cassiday Rs. Laurel Sibley Roanoke L. H. Stotler Inchester Stover Funeral Home Strasburg William A. Jester Josiah A. Andrew Norman Brill John Pickeral Sr Iran Campbell Elwood Housden G. Wilson Borden J. Frederick Larrick Men’s Bible Class of Grace United Methodists Church Mt. Carmel Watson Dr. Watson Renner Ruth Irene Shuster Jones Funeral Home, Inc OMS Funeral Home Amherst ST DIAL Our Ments Bernard F. Groves Boscawen St Casion Smalts Florist, Inc National Ave Johns- Manville Johns-Manville John W. Rosenberger & CO Mrs Stuart Shuster W. Clifford St Shuster Flora Weaver Ours E. E. Ours Presbyterian Church Carnation James D. Tallman Melby Cross Kingsport U.S Omation Gua Na Roy Hom Hanse Eowner Ado Koontz Sen. Truban Mr. Smalley The _Refuge United.Methodist Church Stephens City Fire Hall Leesburg Area Charles Chips All Lydell Drive Labrador Watt Kentucky Boxer The Wall Street Aluminum Aints Lumber Cameron’St
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