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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1946

Page

2

Reverend Roe to Address Nurse Graduates at Winchester Hospital

Rev Mr Roe will address the Winchester Memorial Hospital of Nursing graduates on Wednesday evening August 28 at 8 p m at Christ Church. Dr Hunter H McGuire will present diplomas to the twenty graduates and Mary Jane McCone will pin the nurses. A reception follows at the Nurses home on West Clifford street.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Christ Church Hunter H. McGuire Mary Jane McCone Homer E. Alberti Sirbaugh Lelia Sirbaugh Juanita Brown Scrivener Jean Elizabeth Shryock Lillie Maple Nurses West Clifford Street

Alexandria Lawyer Purchases 360 Acre Va Farm

Charles Henry Smith, a prominent Alexandria attorney, buys a 360 acre farm in Fauquier County Warrenton Virginia from Y L Baxley. The property includes a 122 year old stone residence and a smaller stone building where General Turner Ashby once attended school.

Fauquier CO Warrenton, Va Charles Henry Smith Alexandria Y. L. Baxley Turner Ashby Patquier

Quiz Answers From Page Four Reveal 7 Detailed Clues

The list provides correct responses to questions on Page 4. Sealyham Beethoven symphony Hudson river Christiania A Roman nose Actual From the name of Shem eldest son of Noah British India.

Sealyham Hudson River Christiania Shem Noah British India

Murder charge filed in Craigsville woman death

Warrant for first degree murder and arson issued after Hazel Knight, 28, was killed early Monday. State officials say Craigsville man admitted choking his wife during an argument and then igniting her body and the house with fly spray.

Hazel Knight Shreckhise Harry Hildebrand A. J. Bell Harisonburg R. L. Shaver Knight Shaver

Cannonball F anes Crashes Near Windsor Claiming Engineer

An east bound freight train collided with the west bound Cannonball near Windsor Virginia killing engineer R D Bradshaw and injuring three others including a fireman. The Cannonball derailed seven cars and the freight locomotive with four boxcars left the tracks while authorities detoured traffic through Windsor yards.

Windsor Norfolk and Western N. and W G. M. West, Jr Crewe R. D. Bradshaw Windsor Yards West

Legion Leaders Urge Strong Military Readiness

National Vice Commander Sam S. Latimer Jr. told Virginia Legion members that the United States must maintain a strong military force as a spare tire for future security. He warned Congress once overlooked preparedness, noting World War II might have been avoided or promptly resisted with better readiness. Latimer praised Virginia for achieving national membership goals and said the department would march second in the San Francisco Legion Convention parade.

Richmond Sam S. Latimer, Jr Columbia S. C Virginia American Legion Today United States Laimter Columbia State Congress American Legion Legion Latimer Virginia National Legion San Francisco

Search for Brothers Underway in Mississippi Swamp Lands

Johnny Craft reports continue this morning as authorities widen a blood hound aided hunt for two missing Craft brothers Garfield and Bill. The search in Sullivan Hollow near Magee involved warnings to respect law and order while eight Negroes were detained for questioning and ten held for safekeeping in Jackson. Sheriff Hawkins says no one should be harmed.

Sullivan Hollow Liberty Garfield Bill Craft Respect Laws Department of Justice U. S Toxy Hall Magee Jackson C. R. Bradley George Hawkins Smith County

Mass convention of Frederick County Democrats in Winchester

A mass convention of the Democrats of Frederick County is set for Saturday August 31 1946 at 10 30 a m at the county Court House Winchester Virginia. Delegates will be elected to the state convention to be held in Richmond September 5 1946.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Oak Grove Virginia B. Clowser Berryville Frederick County County Court House Winchester Richmond Democratic Executive Committee

Journey on the Palm Queen Back to Quantico

The scene aboard the Palm Queen follows Corbett and fellow crew members as Elaine recovers from a head injury while Dr. Peck assesses her condition. The riders exchange guarded banter, recalling past losses from the Anzio campaign, and reflect on fear, fatigue, and hopes for furlough as the train nears Quantico.

Elaine Nine Dr. Peck Corbett Anzio Mae Betty Taylor Kalchis Miami

20000 Pounds Sugar Held in U S Marshal Office

Richmond Virginia August 20 4 John H Wickham investigator in charge of the federal alcohol unit reports 20000 pounds of sugar are being held in the U S Marshal's Office pending further action and investigation in an ongoing federal case.

Richmond John H. Wickham Federal

Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co Annual Meeting Notice

The Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company invites stockholders to meet at 12:15 PM on September 6, 1946, at the office of J. Sloan Kuykendall in Winchester Virginia to elect a President and Board of Directors and transact other business. Secretary Co. A. Rausch signs the notice.

Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company Winchester J. Sloan Kuykendall Co. A. Rausch

Sugar Seized in Interstate Contraband Probe

More than 20 000 pounds of sugar are held in the U S Marshal storage after being moved under a false manifest claiming flour. The alleged driver Clarence Jones was released on 1500 bond pending a hearing after a stop on U S Highway One in Chesterfield County.

U. S. Marshal’s Wickham U. S. Highway One Chesterfield County Clarence Jones Whio Baltimore Brooklyn

Tito vacationing at Bled as plane explodes in mountains

A witness said Marshal Tito was at the Yugoslav summer resort of Bled when a plane plummeted and exploded, followed by a thick smoke column. The Yugoslav Army began a thorough search as scenes of the crash lie some 25 miles apart in the mountain region.

Bled Marshal Tito

Plane attack near Udine reported after C-47 down

A report from Vienna says an American C-47 was forced down 11 days ago after gunfire. One passenger was seriously wounded and the Udine airport picked up the missing pilot yesterday before radio contact was lost.

Vienna Udine Jhe T & Kor North Yugosla

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