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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1945
Page
6
Present and past rainfall figures show none in the last 24 hours ending 7 a m. December to date 1.56 inches year to date 49.39 inches. The 31 year average annual rainfall is 35.95 inches with monthly averages listed from January 2.51 to December 2.34 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Slender Joe Zarhardt of Norristown and tail E J Harrison of Little Rock shot two under par 69 to lead the first round of the Fort Worth $10,000 Open as the field of 108 battled freezing weather and snow. Nelson and Hogan struggled with Nelson three behind the pace and Hogan one back.
Mrs. Jane Thompson Fithian, wife of Captain Austin Fithian of the Liberty ship Arthur R. Lewis, says she has been informed her husband was shot and killed and that five crew members are held in naval custody at Manus in the Admiralty Islands. The ship was operated for the War Shipping Administration. no details on timing or circumstances were provided.
Local dealership Chapman Motor Co with dealers license 342 advertises paying top prices for all makes and models in good running condition. Offers quick purchase and inspection details.
The Rev. John McGilley of Sacred Heart Church announces the local drive to collect canned foods for Europe will close today. He says he is pleased with the local response as foods are packed tomorrow evening and shipped from Winchester on Wednesday.
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