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25 Years Ago
August 4,1983
Representing all the landowners between Ben Venue and Flint Hill, John Ralph petitioned the Rappuhannock supervisors on Monday to lower the speed limit on the five mile section of Route 729 from 55 to 35 miles per hour. "We have a very serious situation. It's a narrow, winding road, Traffic has gotten increasingly heavier and faster. .. .We’ve had some very, very near misses," said Ralph. “The water is hdre to take care of all the gardens in town - and our lawns - but I don't have the means to deliver it,” William Carrigan told the Rappahannock News this weekend, offering water from the lake at Avon Hall to Washington residents who can haul it. Carrigan sunk a pump into his lake this weekend and has solicited assistance from the Washington Volunteer Fire Department in delivering water to town gardens. The Woodville Homemakers Club held their annual picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon on Thursday evening. Members and friends had an enjoyable evening with good food and fellowship. Swimming was also enjoyed. William “Eric” Bear, 111, received scoutings highest honor, the Eagle Scout award, in ceremonies held July 3 at Trinity Episcopal Church,
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