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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1945
Page
8
Town and Country plans indicate one of the largest Luttrell reunions in 25 years will be held Sunday in Shockeysville Virginia with public attendance expected. The event features special music and talks.
Berryville notes show Mrs. Robert Merchant returning from Berryville to Martinsburg while guests include Col. Griffing and Mrs. Gold. Sgt. Rhoden, stationed at Parris Island, plans a visit with his mother on West Main Street as others travel to Colonial Beach Bridgeport Conn Charlottesville and Deltaville for short trips and family gatherings. Local residents welcome furloughs and family visits from Baltimore Rochester Bluefield Wilmington and King George as summer social ties continue.
Two local squads may join the annual state softball tourney with Virginia Woolen already committed to Richmond. Royal Crown considers entry August 18 and 19, potentially the club’s first appearance, while Woolen’s bid may feature a strengthened battery. State commissioner Hank Wolfe notes four teams filed so far with 27 more expected. entrants include Lynchburg Consolidated Textile Charlottesville Monticello Dairy in the women’s division and Reynolds Medal along with Charlottesville D. E. and M. in the men’s division.
The Sporting News states that Joe DiMaggio set the all time major league mark by hitting safely in 56 consecutive games in 1941 with the New York Yankees. Joe Wilhoit holds the minor league record with 61 straight games for Wichita in 1919.
Lieutenant Governor William M. Tuck, nominated for governor, says he will translate promises into action, finance adequate programs without new taxes, and seek efficiency in state government. He calls for stronger schools, health services, farming markets, highways, public buildings, and care for mental health, pledging loyal, impartial enforcement of laws.
The Rev. Raymond L. Booze, pastor at Stephens City Lutheran parish, learned of his sister Lula Elizabeth Camper's death, 47, wife of C. M. Camper of Buchanan, Virginia. She died in Jefferson Hospital Roanoke after two months of illness from strokes. Funeral services will be held at Wheatland Lutheran Church near Buchanan.
President Truman in a radio address urged Japanese civilians to abandon industrial cities and flee for their lives as the United States pressed its atomic bomb campaign to force surrender. He said the goal is to shorten the war, save American lives, and prevent a future war while safeguarding the bomb’s power.
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