The Daily Progress from Charlottesville, Virginia (2024)

THE DAILY PROGRESS, Charlottesville, Virginia, Friday, April 1, 1988 Paid Death Notices are made available to readers who would like to publish complete death and funeDeath Notices ral information on family members. Obituaries GOINES Pidgy Lucille Goines, 93, of Faber died Wednesday in: a local hospital. McCutcheon's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. HERNDON Robert Lewis Herndon, 89, of Charlottesville died Wednesday. Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is in charge of the arrangements.

MORRIS James Lewis Morris, 65, of Gordonsville died Thursday in a Richmond hospital. Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, is in charge of the arrangements. PROFFITT Richard W. Proffitt 78, of Earlysville died Thursday at his home. Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WEAKLEY Madison John Weakley, 74, of Orange died Wednesday at an Orange County nursing home. Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. WOODWARD Frank L. Woodward, 70, died March 25 at a hospital. Hepler Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

YOWELL Clinton Yowell, 44, of Dyke died Thursday at his home. Teague Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. to 8 this evening at the funeral home. of Rt. 1, Earlysville, died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, in a Madison County nursing home.

She was born in Albemarle County, on June 8, 1919, daughter of the late Harrison Jackson and Hannah Susan Wood. She was the widow of Virgil Stephen Garletts. Mrs. Garletts was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Jennie G.

Dunlap of Antioch, Kathleen G. Jones of Madison, Eleanor D. Jones of Gaston, S.C.; one son, Robert J. Davis of Earlysville; one sister, Lottie W. Davis; two brothers, William K.

Wood, both of Charlottesville, and Harrison D. Wood of Earlysville; 10 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday at the Teague Chapel with Rev. Thomas Houston officiating.

Interment will follow in Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Earlysville. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, in Blue Ridge Hospital, Charlottesville. She was born Nov. 11, 1894, in Charlottesville, daughter of the late Horace and Laura Kidds Eubank.

She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and a retired nurse. She lived in Waynesboro for: a number of years before moving to Faber to live with her cousin, Mary Smith. Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m.

Saturday in the Chapel of McCutcheon's Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. A. T. Crawley. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Mrs. Goines will lie in state at McCutcheon's Funeral Home Friday from 12 to 7. There will be no public viewing. Active pallbearers will be friends of the family. FRANK L.

WOODWARD Frank L. Woodward, 70, a retired furniture finisher- died at Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital in Arizona on March 25, 1988. Mr. Woodward was born in Canada and was raised in Virginia.

He' moved to Arizona 11 years ago. He is survived by two sisters, Lois Gore of Culpeper and Hazel Woodward of Silver Springs, nieces and newpews in Wenatches and Spokane, and Virginia. Mr. Woodward was buried the Middle Verde Cemetery in Camp Verde, Ariz. Arrangements were handled by the Hepler Funeral Home.

POLLY VENABLE DULANEY Graveside funeral services for Polly Venable Dulaney will be 12 noon Saturday at Union Ceme- Rescue Squad The fund-raising efforts of a local merchant over the past several' months paid off when he presented a check to the CharlottesvilleAlbemarle Rescue Squad to help pay for new life-saving equipment. Ennio Montinaro, owner of the Aldo Chelini shoe store in the Barracks Road Shopping Center and the Benetton Italian sportswear shop in Charlottesville Fashion Square, started raising money for the squad in Feburary with a Have sale at the Powell Continued From Page B1 out after admitting he used marijuana years ago. Powell, the John A. Ewald Jr. Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at UVa, said he did not think it was appropriate until now to comment on the selection proceedings or the nominee.

He deliberately shielded himself from all news of the selection proceedings. Although it was unfortunate the hearings dragged on, they are Bus Continued From Page B1 law to provide comparable transportation service for people whose disabilitis prevent them from using regula: mass transit facilities. The city plans to investigate over the coming months whether it would be less costly for another vendor aside from JAUNT, or the city itself, to provide the handicapped transportation service. In the Thursday meeting, City Manager Cole Hendrix said several other Virginia localities, including Staunton, Lynchburg, Danville and Petersburg, charge more than 50 cents per bus ride. "So 60 cents is not out of line with the going rate in Virginia," he said.

Hendrix said city staff has discovered about $104,000 in additional funds will be available for the city in the upcoming fiscal year. Part of the additional money could go to cover about $49,000 in extra funding council is considering providing to some social service agencies. These organizations have made appeals to council for funding beyond what city staff 1 has recommended they receive. Council is considering granting an additional $15,000 beyond city staff's recommended allocation of $368,661 to the Thomas Jefferson Health Department, which will get about $29,000 less in funding from the state than had been expected. Hendrix said the health department probably could maintain existing services this year with just the city staff's recommended allocation, but the additional money could be put to good use.

Council is also still open to adding the extra money that would allow an extra day for the senior citizens' meals and activity program put on at Carver Recreation Center. The program, which now 'meets three times a week, is put on by the Jefferson Area Board for the Aging and the city's parks and recreation department. The Virginia Relay Service, a telecommunications program for the deaf that has been plagued with funding problems, had appealed to council for a $53,620 alloction. However, no representative from the service was present durthe organization's scheduled appeal time, and council axed the request. Orange Continued From Page B1 The problem, he said, is that the state's contribution is not increasing as quickly.

This year's state allocation is $230,335 more than last year, for a total of $7,356,889, he said. The growing number of special education students enrolled in county schools also is causing a financial burden, Manning said. Of all students moving into the county, 50 percent require some sort of special education program, said Warren Whitmeyer, elementary education director. It costs at least twice as much to educate a special education student as a regular student, he said. "You've got too good a reputation," Gordon said of the county's acclaimed special education program.

The supervisors have at least three more budget workshops before a public hearing on the budget May 2 and adoption May 10. Gets Life shoe store, according to a statement. The benefit raised $600 to go toward equipping each of three squad ambulances with a Cardiac Life-Pak 200. Montinaro held a second sale in the beginning of March at his Benetton Store and raised an additional $1,100 by donating $3 for every item sold during the sale. The Life- Pak automatically delivers cardiac electric shock not a flaw in the selection process, as some critics have suggested, Powell said.

The retired justice from Virginia said the hearings are part of an imposing responsibility placed on the Senate by the Constitution. Although he did not personally know the candidate the Senate eventually chose, Powell said he believes Kennedy "is a splendid candidate and I believe my opinion is shared by all in the Powell also praised Chief Justices Warren Burger and William Rhenquist, both of whom have played an important role in the Supreme Court's history, he said. Following his words on the Supreme Court, Powell gave several bits of advice to the students. "Each of you can be proud that you've chosen a good profession," he said. "'Whenever I'm displeased about something, I re- Saving Gear tery, Leesburg.

The Rev. Elijah B. White will officiate. Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. MADISON JOHN WEAKLEY Madison John Weakley, 74, of Orange, died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, at Orange County Nursing Home.

He was born April 28, 1913, in Madison County, son of Waverley and Virgie Knighting Weakley. His wife was the late Emmie Blanche Weakley. He was a member of Etlan United Methodist Church, and a retired custodian for Madison County. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Reagenie Knighton and Mrs.

Mary Jane Meehan, both of Orange; three grandchildren; five sisters, Miss Mildred Weakley, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Butler, Mrs. Edna Nicholson, all of Orange, and Mrs. Nellie Clore of Madison.

Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Etlan Cemetery, Etlan. The Rev. James Taylor will officiate. Friends may call Friday night from 7 to 8 at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper.

2 Grady died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, at a local hospital. She was born March 20, 1909, in Fluvanna County, daughter of the late Percy and Rosa Thomas. She was widow of the late John L. Vaughan, who died Oct. 24, 1974.

She was a member of the Byrd Grove Baptist Church, Kent's Store. Mrs. Vaughan is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Barbara Witcher, Mrs. Joan Johnson, both of Philadelphia, Mrs.

Gloria Lyles, Mrs. Aubredrella Wells, both of Charlottesville, Mrs. Janice Binford of Goochland; one son, Warren J. Vaughan of Fort Worth, Texas; a foster son, Sinclair Payne of Charlottesville; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.

Monday in the Chapel of the J. F. Bell Funeral Home with the Rev. Horace Scruggs officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the J. F. Bell Funeral Home. ROBERT LEWIS HERNDON Robert Lewis Herndon, 89, of Montrose died Wednesday, March 30, 1988. He was the son of the late Powell and Mollie Morris Herndon.

He is survived by one son, Robert Allen Herndon of Charlottesville; one daughter, Mary Herndon Proffitt of Charlottesville; one grandson; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville Saturday, April 2, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Fluvanna Baptist Church Cemetery, in Fluvanna County, conducted by the Dr. Robert E. Odom.

March 31, 1988, at his home. The Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Earlysville, died Thursday, March 31, 1988, at his home. The Teague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Amvest Buys Coal Interesting A Charlottesville-based energy company has bought a coal firm that is projected to ship a million tons of coal every year for the next four decades.

Amvest Corp. announced Thursday the purchase of Terry Eagle Coal which operates in three counties of West Virginia. Terry Eagle, a producer of metallurgical and steam coal, ships via the Conrail and will complement Amvest existing coal rail network, which covers parts of the Southeast, Northeast and overseas. The company, purchased from M.A. Hanna Co.

of Cleveland, also has customers in the Midwest. The sale price was not disclosed. The site contains more than 40 million tons of coal and Terry Eagle ships about 1 million tons a year, the statement said. In addition to augmenting the rail network, Terry Eagle ships by barge on the Kanawha-Ohio river system. Amvest, headquarted in Ednam, is a privately held energy company involved in coal mining and oil and gas production.

treatment to patients whose hearts have stopped, a spokesman for the squad said today. The device eliminates the need for extra training for squad members and can be used by any squad member, Lt. John Burrus said. The LifePaks cost about $5,100 each, he said. The 21-year-old storeowner said he wants to get people involved in supporting the rescue squad, which is unable to solicit funds for itself.

GERALD R. GALLAGHER Gerald R. Gallagher, 84, a federal government official who helped create the Federal Civil Defense Administration and then managed the nation's civilian shelter program, died Thursday at his home in Charlottesville. Gallagher, a resident of Charlottesville since 1974, settled here after his retirement. He lived with his daughter Mary (Patty) and was a member of Farmington Country Club.

Born and raised in Easton, Gallagher graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. From 1926 to 1940 he worked for the Lehigh Valley Railroad where he was involved in engineering design, construction and maintenance. For the next three years Gallagher was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company. During part of this period, he traveled to Portuguese and French African colonies on an economic warfare mission. In 1943 Gallagher began a 26- year federal government career.

He helped design the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, which created the Federal Civil Defense Administration and successor civil defense agencies. Among his subsequent responsibilities was the management of our nation's civilian shelter program. Gallagher married Marjorie Alice Heuser of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1937. They were married for 33 years until her death.

They had four children; Mary of Charlottesville, Alice of Chicago, Gerald of Minneapolis and John of Charlottesville. There are five grandchildren. Of his six siblings, Gallagher is survived by his sister Anne of Easton, and his brother Hubert of Covington, La. Travel was something he enjoyed a great deal, first with his wife and then after her death with his daughter Alice (Robin). His trips included the Far East as well as numerous visits to Europe.

Gallagher enjoyed playing golf and liked even more being a sports fan, especially for the Washington Redskins. He traveled to Los Angeles with his son Gerald (Jerry) to see the Redskin's first Super Bowl game. He selected Charlottesville as a place to retire after his son John (Jack) had settled here. Jack is the Director of the Boys' Attention Home in Charlottesville. A prayer service will be held at 8:00 p.m.

and visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. On Saturday at 11:30 a.m. a brief service will take place at the graveside in the Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 175 South Pantops Charlottesville, Va.

22901. Thursday, March 31, 1988, in a Richmond Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Gearaell Morris of Gordonsville. Arrangements by the Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville are incomplete. died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, in a local nursing home.

Born in Pocahontas County, W.Va., on Sept. 16, 1898, daughter of the late Lee and Mary Montana Tracy Grogg. She was the widow of George Emmanuel Powell and Frank Bruce Shores. She was a retired practical nurse. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Bukrim; a son, Donald E.

Powell, both of Charlottesville; a sister, Cleo Limes of California; a devoted son-in-law, Walter J. Bukrim of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters and a son. A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.

Daniel Lowe officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Odd Fellows Cemetery, Jane Lew, W.Va. The family will receive friends 7 mind myself that the United States is the freest country in the world and for the most part the liberties of its people are maintained by courts and lawyers. He recommended young lawyers set up practice in their home communities, rather than join a law firm in a large city. In a small community lawyers have a greater capacity to render public service than they do in a large city, he said.

"You can live and die in a great city like Washington, D.C., and no one would know or care," he said. "Think carefully before you decide where to set up your He also advised the students to make public speeches and have articles published as often as possible. He recommended participating in community activities in which a lawyer can often play a significant role. Community Notebook Calendar BELMONT COMMUNITY CHURCHES are having a joint Good Friday "Tenebrae" service at the Charlottesville Mennonite Church at 7:30 p.m. The Church is located at the corner of Avon Street and Monticello Avenue.

Information: 293-8306. AN EASTER EGG HUNT will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., at Pen Park's shelter No. 4. Prizes and gifts will be given away as well as balloons and free soft drinks. Rain date is Sunday at 2 p.m.

Information: Jane Cox, 971-1700. Christ Episcopal Church 120 WEST HIGH STREET CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901 THE REVEREND THOMAS R. HUGHES, JR. ASSISTANT THE REVEREND GLORIA BERBERICH ASSISTANT EASTER DAY SERVICES 8:00 A.M. Holy Full service with exceptions of Choirs 9:15 A.M.

and 11:00 A.M. Holy of the Senior and Junior Choirs with added accompaniment (Presentation of Mite Boxes all services) ST. PAUL'S IVY EPISCOPAL CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist- -Family Service 11:00 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist Both Services -St.

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Mid Level Salary in Charlottesville, VA
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75th Percentile$106,600$8,883
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25th Percentile$59,500$4,958

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Charlottesville, Virginia
DemonymCharlottesvillian
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes22901–22908
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James Monroe's Highland

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Artists from Charlottesville, VA
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Dave Matthews Band1990s - 2020s
Panda Bear1990s - 2020s
Tommy Boyce1960s - 1970s
Parachute2000s - 2010s
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