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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

2

Franco Seeks Full Rights in Morocco Amid Tangier Talks

In Madrid on August 15 Franco's stance on Morocco causes unease in Spain as Abd El Krim remains a strategic issue. Tangier hosts Arab reception as Spain weighs its position before Tangier conference with Russian participation affecting Franco regime recognition.

Madrid Francisco Franco Oak Abd el Krim Ifm Morrocco Ohen Tangier Sidi “Mohammed Morocco Abd el Krim Spain Petrouire Abd Ek Krim Egypt Jose Maria Diaz-Villedas Khalifa Madrid University

Real estate and personal property notices from Frederick County sale

Listing of auctions and sales including Virgil Evans farm in Frederick County a 125 acre property on Weil-616 Stirh dues. Capon W Va real property. Wm B Sager sale 9 miles south Rock on U S 50. two cattle 22 sheep hogs implements household goods. Mrs W D Shawnee Ave Win Bie goods. E C Heitbste Cameron St household goods and jet.

Virgil Evans Frederick County Weil Stirh C. A . Capon W.va Wm. B. Sager South Rock W. D Shawnee Ave Win- Bie E. C.heitbste Cameron St

Baseball Scores From Yesterday

National League results Brooklyn defeated Boston 1 0 Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 5 3 Philadelphia 6 New York 5 American League New York 8 Philadelphia 5 Detroit 7 St. Louis 0

Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia New York Detroit Caida al Pet Cincinnati Chicago Pitts Cleveland Washington St. Louis

Dodgers shut out Red Sox 1 0 as Lombardi shines

Vic Lombardi pitched for the Dodgers in a 1 0 victory over Boston giving Brooklyn a 2 1 edge in the pennant race. Ralph Kiner hit his 30th homer and added two singles as the Pirates defeated the Cardinals 5 3.

Associated Press Vic Lombardi Dodgers Boston Brooklyn Vital Andes Ralph Kiner Pirates Cardinals

Farm Bureau Head To Leave Office

RICHMOND Aug. 15 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation president C F Holsinger of McGhaeysville will not seek reelection in November after 18 years leading the organization.

Farm Bureau Richmond C F. Holsinger McGhaeysville Virginia Farm Bureau Federation

Woman Who Killed Father in-law Freed

In Hot Springs Arkansas a Garland county grand jury freed Mrs Sidney Mc Math after hearing 18 witnesses. The wife of the Garland county prosecutor she killed her father in law Hal P McMath 6. The prosecutor was a 1948 gubernatorial candidate.

Hot Springs Ark Garland County Sidney McMath Hal P. McMath

Annual Co op Meet Expected to Draw 1000 Farm Folk

More than a thousand farmers are expected to attend the annual Southern States Winchester Service membership meeting at Sarah Zane hall next Friday at 8 p m. Leonard C Ellis local manager says Walker McC Bond will preside. Herbert Manuel will report for the Northern Virginia district and Ellis will present the parent organization report. Committee chairs include Mrs A W Wright L O Dick Mrs C D Dye Mrs N E Tipton and others. Rev Cephas Fahnestock will give the invocation and Mrs Blandford will lead piano with H A Blandford providing accompaniment.

Southern States Winchester Service Sarah Zane Hall Leonard C. Ellis Walker McC. Bond Herbert Manuel Viginia L. O. Dick Cleabrook H. A. Blandford Rt. 2 Winchester

Leather Soles Allow Air Passage Through Shoes

Leather soles on shoes enable airflow through the natural hide, improving comfort and breathability for wearers.

Five Firms Destroyed in Baltimore? No, King George Fire

Five businesses housed in a single building in Fredericksburg burned with an estimated loss over 200000 dollars. The firms included Clift Motor Co Margaret Harris beauty parlor Fitz Hunte Hardware supply Highway food shop and James Crabtree garage.

Fredericksburg King George Clift Motor Co Margaret Harris Beauty Parlor Fitz Hunte Hardware Supply Highway Food Shop James Crabtree

Blast Kills Two At Chincoteague Plant

Two men died when a boiler room explosion wrecked the Chincoteague Packing Corp plant just before production staff were due at work. The blast, reported in Chincoteague August 15, destroyed the facility and caused extensive debris.

Chincoteague Chincoteague Packing Corp

R J Carper 67 Farmer Dies in Winchester

Robert James Carper 67 a Frederick county native and lifelong farmer died early in Staunton. Survived by wife Edith McFellian a daughter Mrs Theodore Russell six brothers and three sisters. Body at Jones Funeral Home transferred from Staunton to Winchester.

Robert James Carper Frederick County Staunton Joshua Virginia Keller Carper Hopewell Fredee County Edith McFellian Theodore Russell Harry Charles Town W. Va Ernest Sunnyside Edward Paper Grover Northwestern Grade George Toms Brook John Stephenson Daisey Noonan Sarah Fauver Winchester Mollie Lee Jones Funeral Home

Big Labor Turnover In State Hospitals

Lynchburg Va Aug 15 The states mental institutions hire non technical personnel more than they lose. A three period breakdown shows 480 hired and 406 left the service across six state institutions for the mentally ill.

Lynchburg

Watches Called Nurenburg Eggs Lead Early Timepieces

Some of the first watches were globular in shape and known as Nurenburg eggs, a nickname derived from the German city where they were made.

Nurenburg

Bank Fraud Appeals Set for Argument October 13

Appeals of nine individuals convicted in the Fredericksburg bank fraud case will be argued October 13 in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge John J. Parker set deadlines for record filing and briefs, with detailed actions against Gardner and other bank officials and associates.

Federal District Court Here Aisling Fredericksburg United Sen Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals John J. Parker Circuit Illiam Reevs Gardner Fredericksburg Bank Gadner of D. E. Nelson Roanoke Realtor Paul Karsten, Jr Clarence L. Robey Purcellville National Bank Joseph A. Lons Floyd County Harry Lamson Washington

Fairbanks Officials Reprimanded Over Brothel Row

In Fairbanks Alaska on August 15 citizens faced sharp rebuke from a U S Public Health official after allowing the line a notorious brothel row to persist. Dr W T Harrison said there is no place under the American flag where prostitution is as flagrant as in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks Alaska U.S W. T. Harrison

Your Car Must Be Inspected Before Sept

Brief warning urges vehicle owners to complete mandatory car inspections before the September deadline. Citizens are advised to check local DMV rules and arrange testing promptly to avoid penalties.

Tea Growth Across Regions in Asia and Oceania

Tea is cultivated in Ceylon India Java Sumatra China Japan and Formosa, with diverse regional varieties contributing to global production and trade.

Ceylon India Java Sumatra China Japan Formosa

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Franco Ales Bigectory John W. Rosenberger and Co. Inc Braddock St Tokyo United States William Odom Hirohito International Soundphoto Mass Anthony Podowski Dorchester Anthony R. J. Carper Farmer West Clifford St J. G. Holsinger & Son N. Loudoun St R. G. Hengeveld National Ave Morris Chas, W. Fries Frederick County Court House Welltown Pike Coleman Dunn Virgil L. Evans Fairbanks Brothers Cheney Caan Rua Glaize & Bro. ‘Si Buiroine C. J. Brumback & Sons N. Cameron St West Boscawen St Bath, Furnace Tommy Lockhart Loudoun St Jones The Order of the Golden Rule J. R. Alexander, Jr Toto A Buncutter Tire CO Braddock & Germain Sts Purina Broile Chow Purina Omolene Rhodes Drug Co.braddock Boscawen Purina Turkey Checkerboard Feed Store
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