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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1947

Page

5

Husband Hears Shocking Tale In Wife Death Case

Chicago August reports Francis X Sell stunned at a police station as Lloyd Fred Martens a shipping clerk, recounted a sordid tale of his wife Celeste Sell's drinking sprees and sexual relations. Celeste died from undetermined injuries after an incident at her apartment. Martens said he met Celeste at a tavern months earlier and visited her apartment several times, describing a weekend accident with crates and gin bottles. Sell, a 45 year old manufacturer’s representative, sat with his head in his hands, saying he did not expect such revelations and asking whether Martens struck his wife before leaving for work.

Chicago Francis X. Sell Celeste Joseph Condon Lloyd Fred Martens Condon Martens Mrs. Sell Draymen St. Louis Sells Sell

Settlers of New Zealand Come From Many Nations

The early settlers in New Zealand were diverse including Scotch, English, Irish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and a few French, German, and American settlers.

New Zealand

SSS Tonic Promises Boost for Low Blood Strength

An old advertisement touts SSS Tonic as a remedy for non organic nitonal anemia and low red blood cell strength. It claims the tonic speeds blood production, raises appetite, reduces fatigue, and improves digestion and immunity, urging immediate use for fuller energy and vitality.

Community Notes Include Vacations Events and Local Visits

Stephens City Virginia notes several residents traveling and visiting relatives including Nancy Parker and Lois Sperry leaving for Atlantic City and members of the Lemley family attending a wedding in Washington. A yard party by the Independent Hose Co. and Ladies Auxiliary is planned on the high school lawn with a cake walk and fortune telling booth.

Ef Stephens City Nancy Parker Lois Sperry Middletown Atlantic City Chalfonte Hotel Boardwalk Bobby Seal Joe Maloney Wycombe Maurice Lemley Junior C. S. Headley Paul Allard Woonsocket R. I Elsie Havermale Anne Lemley James Summel Carolyn Seal Washington Lemley-Snead Lincoln Chapel New York Ave Samsells Walter James K. Cadwallader Shenandoah Floyd Cadwallader Cadwallader Howard Evans Alexandria Willie Yeakle Eldridge Lemley Lanky Elsie Hovermale M. K. Dean Lucy Dean Wilmington Del Albert Procter Harry Frazier Stuart Montgomery Falls Church Harry Carbaugh Independent Hose Co Ladies Auxiliary

Coffee cannot be grown commercially in the United States

The Department of Agriculture states that coffee cannot be produced on a commercial scale within the U United States due to unsuitable climate and growing conditions.

United States JS. A Department of Agriculture

Disgruntled customer damages bar after hamburger request

In Baltimore on August 20 a restaurant customer became violent after being asked how to cook his hamburger. He allegedly smashed the cash register and pie case, knocked down a patron, and struck another man before driving away, according to Emma Sullivan the waitress and police reports.

Baltimore Emma Sullivan

Mt Whitney Seen From Death Valley

Mt Whitney the highest peak in the United States can be seen from Death Valley the lowest point in the country indicating dramatic elevation contrast across the region.

Mt. Whitney United States Death Valley

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