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Thomas William Dodson of Bealeton died Tuesday, October 1, 1974 at Fauquier Hospital. He was 52.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy S. Dodson; two daughters, Mrs. Nita M. Wells of Arlington, and Miss Reana L. Dodson of Bealeton; three sons, Tony W. James A. and William T. Dodson, of Bealeton; five grandchildren.

Also surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Nellie Nicholson of Stephens City, Mrs. Mae Settle of Castleton, Mrs. Bertie Hackley, Mrs. Mattie Hackley and Mrs. Gladys Mozingo, of Viewtown and Mrs. Florine Smith of Arlington; and four brothers, Eugene and Acrey Dodson of Amissville, Robert Dodson of Bealeton and Milton Dodson of Aurora, Colo.

Services were held Friday at Moser Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Johnny Bryant. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton.Lj

Park statistics

Visitors to Shenandoah National Park totaled 222,900 in September this year as compared to 276,300 in 1973. This is a decrease of 19.3%. Travel for the year as compared to last year is down 16.1%. Big Meadows weather statistics indicate the maximum temperature was 79 degrees while the minimum was 28. Precipitation measured 4.08 inches. The first frost of the season occured September 23.

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