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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

9

Eloise Orto Granted Divorce for Desertion in Clarke Court

Judge Elliott MarshallGranted a divorce to Eloise M Orto from Russell C Orto in Clarke County Circuit Court on grounds of desertion for over two years. Neither party may remarry for four months. Complainant may resume her maiden name Eloise M Rosenberry Cortez noted a horse loss as the equivalent of twenty men.

Elliott Marshall Clarke County Eloise M. Orto Russell C. Orto Richt Eloise M. Rosenberry

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Hagerstown Hosts Potomac Basin Pollution Committee

Harrisburg April 22 a newly organized technical committee formed by the Interstate Commission for the Potomac River Basin held its first meeting. The panel includes Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania DC and the federal government to coordinate pollution information across the states and address cleanup near the capital.

Harrisburg Potomac River Interstate Commission For Potomac River Basin Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania District of Columbia

Clean Up Paint Up Week Encourages Community Help

Residents urged to join CLEAN UP PAINT UP WEEK to improve streets, parks, and facades in the town. Local groups coordinate volunteers and supply crews with tools, paint, and trash bags to boost curb appeal and neighborhood pride.

William H Barr Succumbs at 80 in Woodstock

William Hester Barr age 80, long time Shenandoah county farmer, died yesterday at Cora Miller Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. A native of Ohio, he moved to Powell's Fort Valley at 15 and lived there the rest of his life. He was a Brethren church member. Survived by five daughters, including Mrs. Frye, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Crabill, and Mrs. Rhodes.

Wiliam Hester Barr Shenandoah County Cora Miller Levi Anderson Clarence M. Russell Winchester Perry F. Crabill Washington Robert Rhodes

Barr Family Rites Set at Trinity Brethren Church

Ce cily R Barr and Paul L Barr of Winchester. Hattie Munch of Washington. Mamie Taylor of Alexandria. Stanley Barr Powell's Fort Valley. Lee and Curtis Barr of Reading Pa. 31 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Relatives meet at Dellinger funeral home 12 noon Saturday then to Trinity Brethren Church Powells Fort Valley for services at 1 pm Rev. Paul E F Dick officiates with interment at Munch cemetery Pallbearers listed.

Ell Fort Valley Cecily R. Barr Winchester Paul L. Barr Linden Hattie Munch Washington Mamie Taylor Alexandria Stanley Barr Powell Lee Curtis Barr Reading Dellinger Funeral Home Trinity Brethren Church Powall Paul EF. Dick Munch Cemetery Eugene, Oliver, Austin Ivan Munch Oscar Taylor Alvin Barr

Valley Festival Calls for Cleanup and Paint Up Campaigns

City organizers urge residents to brighten the valley for festival time. Volunteers will sweep streets trim sidewalks and pressure wash storefronts while homeowners repaint exteriors and repair damage to present a welcoming scene. The effort aims to boost tourism and community pride.

Kremlin Fearful of Western Ideas Sparks Soldier Desertion

Vienna reports reliable sources say rioting and the desertion of 80 soldiers followed a Soviet order sending two groups of dependents back to Russia after long stay in the west. The soldiers claim fears that Western ideas will take root. They say the Russians never abandon their soldiers or dependents.

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