Ben Venue

Named 2,552 times. These are the 400 blocks the place was read from (the first 400 kept), in the order the paper printed them.

Feb 13, 1969 Plan 20th Running ...their racing season. Interest is running high in Rappahannock Hunt’s feature race, the Ben Venue, for gentlemen owner-riders, (who are members of recognized hunts.) The points accrued in this race count toward the determination of the best-owner-rider of the 1969...
Feb 13, 1969 Break-Ins Occur Break-Ins Occur Bel Air Restaurant in Amissville and Ben Venue Service Station both in Rappahannock and a service station at the intersection of Routes 211 and 229 in Culpeper County were broken into Monday night. Vending machines were pried open...
Feb 20, 1969 CENTRAL ...a zippy race, it is open to professionals as well as amateurs. The Ben Venue, owner-rider race, will be run for the Seven Corners Shopping Center Bowl.
Feb 27, 1969 The Amissville Fire Department ...Hospital in Martinsburg, W. Va. Also on Friday Richard Haynes was taken from Ben Venue Service Station to the Fauquier Hospital and later to Winchester Memorial Hospital. jOn Saturday night six victims [were taken from the above wreck ;to Culpeper...
Feb 27, 1969 stated rules do not apply but entries are subject ...approval of the Race Committee. Seventh and biggest race of all is the Ben Venue, for gentlemen only. Points accrued in the Ben Venue will determine the best owner rider horse combination of the 1 9 t> 9 Virginia Point-to-Point...
Feb 27, 1969 Mrs. Mary Herndon King ...Mrs. Mary Herndon Green King, 76, wife of Col. Charles W. King of Ben Venue, Washington, Va. died Monday, February 24, 1969 in the Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born at Ben Venue in Rappahannock County, March 10, 1892 daughter...
Mar 6, 1969 owner-riders, the Ben Venue. The famous Hound Race has owner-riders, the Ben Venue. The famous Hound Race has over 50 entries to date. General parking is $1.00 per car and general admission is $1.50 per person with refreshments to be sold by Rappahannock Jaycees. Site of the races i.<...
Mar 13, 1969 David H. Semmes rides August Acorn to victory in David H. Semmes rides August Acorn to victory in the feature race, the Ben Venue, in the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point which was held Sunday after being postponed from Saturday a week before. The wet turf on the rolling terrain
Mar 13, 1969 The hounds are cast and take ...Badness, owned by Jack Bruce of Sperryville was the winner. August Acorn Captures Ben Venue David H. Semmes rode August Acorn to take first place in the feature race, the Ben Venue, at the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point held Sunday at...
Mar 20, 1969 Wolf, Harald Ha vs tad, 2 years, ...Garfield Jenkins, Charles O. Coates, J. L. Yowell, George H. Rucker Sales Corp., Ben Venue Garage, Mrs. Herman Terhune, Irvin Holmes, Haywood Coppage, Mrs. Lina Totten, Miss Phoebe Green, Mrs. Lily Barber, Clyde Pullen, Mrs. Virgie By waters, and Mrs....
Apr 3, 1969 I Mr*. W. F. Moffett Mrs. Louemma Carter Moffett, ...Rev. Warren Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow in the Miller family cemetery near Ben Venue. Pallbearers will be E. M. Jones, T. M. Johnston, C. E. Giles, Rayner V. Snead, John R. DeBergh, W. G. Eastham, J. W. Fletcher and...
Apr 17, 1969 was hospitalized overnight in ...was pushed into a ditch by a vehicle he was towing Saturday near Ben Venue. The crash occurred about 6:30 almost two miles east of Ben Venue on Route 211, according to Trooper K. L. Miller. Gatewood was towing a...
May 1, 1969 Ben Venue Garage located on Route 729 waa partially Ben Venue Garage located on Route 729 waa partially destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Downing Hitt, the owner, was welding when the fire started. In addition to damage done to the building, two automobiles, a motorcycle and much equipment were...
May 1, 1969 The Amissville Fire Company ...companies reported to the Are Saturday morning at Downing Hitt’s Garage on the Ben Venue road. Hie Chester Gap Rescue Squad ambulance took Mrs. Anna Mills from her home to Warren Memorial Hospital on Monday. The Flint Hill Rescue Squad...
May 1, 1969 Building Permits ...he had run away or escaped. Layne was seen Friday afternoon in the Ben Venue area on the Richmond Road, Route 729. He has not been apprehended.
May 1, 1969 After the fire at Ben Venue Garage was brought After the fire at Ben Venue Garage was brought under control Saturday morning, the front wall was pushed in by firemen for it would likely have toppled over on someone if left standing. The large front portion of the building...
May 22, 1969 A single-vehicle crash occurred A single-vehicle crash occurred at the detour on Route 211 at Ben Venue Wednesday morning. According to Trooper W. A. Buntin, Edward Lewis Leonard of Broadway ran past the detour barricade and up a bank. Damage to the 1963 Studebaker...
May 22, 1969 Plans Continue for ...in Flint Hill. Miss Judy Rurtner reported on activities in Boston, Woodville, Viewtown, Ben Venue, Sperryville and Washington. Other committee reports were made by Mrs. W. A. Gentry, Flint Hill, Mrs. Mabel Gilkey, Chester Gap, Mrs. Betty Mills Williams, Huntly,...
May 29, 1969 Card Of Thanks ...our friends for their great services and help in the recent fire at Ben Venue Garage. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hitt THE VILLAGE Main Street Flint Hill* WAFFLE IRON —Come See! fues. thru Sat. 10 a.m.* 6 p :E
Jun 19, 1969 Two vehicles were involved in a minor crash on ...at $250 to Thompson’s. There were no injuries. A 65 Chevrolet overturned at Ben Venue Sunday evening on Route 211 about 8 p.m. Warren Sandford Jr. of Marshall failed to negotiate the sharp curve at the construction barricade at Ben...
Jul 3, 1969 Speaker for Men’s ...7:30 a.m., Route 622 to Rock Mills, to Laurel Mills. Route 729 to Ben Venue. Route 211 to Washington, to 626 to Marsh’s, back to 211 to Sperryville and Sperryville Pike. Driver: Wilson Atkins. Bus No. 17. Route 3, Castleton...
Jul 3, 1969 1968 An Ugly Year ...and a 60 Mercury operated by Della Price Snider of Blacksburg collided at Ben Venue Friday about 11 p.m. The Franklin vehicle ran across the center line at the detour at Ben Venue on Route 211 and struck the side...
Aug 7, 1969 Auction Sale ...garage and grocery store situated on one-acre lot, more or less, known as Ben Venue Garage, located on Route 729, a mile a half off US Route 211 at Ben Venue. Gocery stock consisting of canned goods such as beans,...
Aug 7, 1969 Lot of new and used parts such as fan belts, spar* ...Hitt Sale Conducted by John Walker Jenkins Auctioneering Service Sperryville, Va. Phone 987-2401 Ben Venue Garage Route 729 Amissville, Va. Not responsible for accidents on premises Lunch will be served i t
Aug 14, 1969 H. L BORDEN LUMBER CO. ...garage and grocery store situated on one-acre lot, more or less, known as Ben Venue Garage, located on Route 729, a mile a half ofT US Route 211 at Ben Venue. Gocery stock consisting of canned goods such as beans,...
Aug 14, 1969 Lot of new and used parts such as fan belts, spark ...new and used parts. Terms: Cash. Owner: Downing W. Hitt Sale Conducted by Ben Venue Garage John Walker Jenkins Route 729 Auctioneering Service Amissville, Va. Sperryvilie, Va. Phone 987-2401 Not responsible for accidents on premises Lunch will be served
Aug 28, 1969 AUCTION SALE ...of Route 729 on Route 618. Take 729 off of Route 211 at Ben Venue, follow Rt. 729 to Rt. 618. This is located about 12 mi. west of Amissville.
Sep 4, 1969 AUCTION SALE ...of Route 729 on Route 618. Take 729 off of Route 211 at Ben Venue, follow Rt. 729 to Rt. 618. This is located about 1 2 mi. west of Amissville.
Oct 16, 1969 Six Injured in ...collision on Route 211 last Thursday evening. The wreck occurred between Amissville and Ben Venue when a 63 Chevrolet owned and operated by Robert McKinley Summers of Washington, Va. was struck in the rear by Edwin Frank Huff of Flint...
Oct 16, 1969 Chester Gap Rescue Squad ...to the Warren Memorial Hospital on October 9 from an accident scene near Ben Venue. Amissville Rescue Squad responded to a wreck on Route 729 on October 8 at which time Adolph Estes and Lewis Wharton were taken to Culpeper...
Nov 20, 1969 The weather has been mild all fall and this ...photographed on a balmy day the last of October on Route 729 near Ben Venue. It is the property of Mrs. Ruth Orimsley. The
Nov 27, 1969 Traffic Incidents ...not available at press s time. r A minor collision occurred at i Ben Venue Tuesday morning i involving two vehicles.. William C Printz of Amissville had stopped / in the road for cattle crossing and t was struck in...
Jan 8, 1970 The Christmas Day snow storm with resulting drifting as ...miles west of Washington (Harris Hollow) two vehicles crashed on an icy bridge. Benjamin Bruce Roy of Washington in a 65 Ford and Walter Bailey Schilling of Annandale operating a 65 Buick station wagon were involved. The Roy vehicle stopped...
Jan 8, 1970 feARLY’S CARPET SERVICE', ...parts room, office, 1 acre land. Located on 729 about 1 mi. south Ben Venue. Price $10,GOO. Good terms, low interest rate. Ray T. Cannon Co., Exclusive Broker, Amissville, Va. Gall 937-4111, 9878291, or 937-4567. l-8-2k 93.4 Ac. Woodland, stream...
Jan 15, 1970 ISARLY’S CARPET SERVICE. ...parts room, office, 1 acre land. Located on 729 about 1 mi. south Ben Venue. Price $10,600. Good terms, low interest rate. Ray T. Cannon Oo., Exclusive Broker, Amiseville, Va. Call 937-4111, 9878291, or 937-4567. l-8-2k 93.4 Ac. Woodland, stream...
Feb 12, 1970 Hounds await the sound of the huntsman's horn prior ...on Locust Shade Farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Payne near Ben Venue, was only moderate. Youngest member of the Massie clan to take to the saddle is Aney Melissa Massie, left, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs....
Feb 26, 1970 ’ A big entry is expected in ...professional and amateur men over timber. The seventh and last race is the Ben Venue, the race for the high point award for the best gentleman rider in the Virginia Circuit. The finale is the famous drag race and competing...
Mar 5, 1970 Many fast horses from last Saturday’s Casanova Races will ...Card,” says Edward Haggerty, Race Chairman, “the Mt. Salem for Ladies and the Ben Venue for Gentlemen owner-riders are to be run for points to count toward best lady rider and best gentleman owner-rider of the 1970 Virginia Point-to-Point season.”...
Mar 12, 1970 i Randolph Rome guides Buen Paisano to victory Saturday Randolph Rome guides Buen Paisano to victory Saturday in the Ben Venue race during Rappahannock’s Point-to-Point. In second place was Roy E. Graham on Lord Patrick. This wss Rouses second win this sesson and puts him out in front for...
Apr 2, 1970 her home Sunday from the ...Hall at Rose Hill. OBITUARIES Col. Charles King Col. Charles Willoughby King of Ben Venue, Washington, Va. died Wednesday, April 1,1970 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Col. King formerly served in the Army Air Force Material Command, Wright Field. At the...