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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
7
The note cites Sir John Tenniel's drawing of Margarete Maul h described as a figure of great power and evil. It identifies her as Countess Tyrol, linked to Feuchtwanger's Ugly Duchess, and notes her legend as a formidable yet malevolent woman who lived from 1318 to 1369.
The Marx Jewelers face the Winchester Legion this Sunday. The team will hold practice sessions at 6 p.m. tonight and Thursday, and all squad members are asked to report.
A Sunday afternoon fight on North Kent Street led to $50 fines for two Black men. Channing Lee Downley, 29, of 420 Chase Street, charged with assault and battery, and Sylvester N. Reed, 31, of 45 Fremont Street, found guilty of disorderly conduct. Morris Lee Ford, 223 Sharp Street, was acquitted when testimony showed he did not participate and only tried to separate the combatants.
A collage of sale notices lists items from portable gasoline engines to real estate. Ads include Ford motor powered saw pulley, multiple homes and land for sale near Winchester, a trucking firm and real estate agency in Middletown Virginia, and various goods such as bicycles, furniture, potatoes, and new merchandise. A legal notice asks for a beer license hearing in August 1947.
The month’s savings bond sales in Virginia show Winchester and Frederick counties investing $63,8900 combined. Clarke County reported $5,875, while Shenandoah, Warren, Rappahannock, Page, Rockingham and Loudoun fellow counties posted varied totals including $389,762.50 for Rappahannock and $49,643.75 for Warren.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the Perry Gore Farm in Frederick County Virginia. The 75.4 acre property includes a dwelling and outbuildings with Lillie M. Rosenberger’s contingent dower. Sale Wednesday September 3 1947 at 11 A M in Winchester courthouse area. One-third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust.
Shenandoah county supervisors granted permission for Strasburg school to apply for a state literary loan not exceeding 4100 800 to fund a gymnasium auditorium cafeteria and additional classrooms as part of an expansion project announced in Woodstock August 12.
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for sympathetic condolences after the recent death of sister Edna Dinges O Neal. Gladys Bushong and Mrs. Robert Van Meter extend thanks.
A brief ad invites readers on vacation to have The Star sent to their destination address for convenience. The offer promises update delivery at a weekly rate of 200 with ongoing contact to stay informed.
Capon Chapel Church at Capon Bridge invites families to a yard party on August 16 with activities for ages 8 to 12 and 15 to 21, sponsored by My F.
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