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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1946
Page
4
A fragment from a notice or advertisement mentions National Representatives Inc located at 11 East 44th Street New York. It includes a biblical quotation Psalm 91 15 and a phrase about being with him in trouble and delivering him.
An editorial condemns Justice Robert H. Jackson for delaying three cases by seeking publicity abroad. It argues the Supreme Court, now eight members, will rehear the merits after his return, citing erosion of dignity and duty.
The Associated Press list showcases women from fields like science, military service, theatre, politics, business, and radio. Notable mentions include Dr. Lise Meitner and Mildred McAfee with Clare Boothe Luce noted for both honors and dress.
A special legislative commission urges bold reform of Virginia courts. It would cut circuits from 35 to 23, appoint judges by the Governor with Assembly approval, and create two roving judges plus a Director of Courts to coordinate operations. The plan aims to reduce redundancy, improve efficiency, and raise salaries to reflect responsibilities, while preserving judges’ terms and imposing compulsory retirement at 70.
A special meeting on January 16 will elect officers for the Sacred Heart Athletic Club for boys. Current president Joe Grilliani has led the club since its formation several months ago. Edgar Mason Whitney of Winchester has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army. Dr H I Pifer H C Sheetz Sr and John H Rosenberger presented Kiwanis with a large American flag.
Five years ago funeral services for the infant son of Rev and Mrs F L Roof of Stephens City were held in Bristol Tennessee this afternoon. Jack Crowl and family moved to Lexington where he will be distributor for Sinclair Oil Co. in that community. Mr J E Kuykendall was entertained Saturday night at a Mt Jackson dinner by many from Winchester and Shenandoah County.
A fire in a rooming house in Washington DC left Miss Louise Glass badly injured after she jumped from a third story window. Guests at a South End Fire Co meeting included Dr C R Anderson Andrew Bell E J Snapp and J William Stryker. Senator A G Weaver of Front Royal planned to introduce a billboard regulation bill at the Virginia Legislature opening.
Twenty years ago Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse, a popular trapshoot expert, was announced by the Amateur Trapshooting Association as the top gunner in Virginia. Basketball at Handley School opens tomorrow with Captain Frank Ritter leading the local five under Coach Ramey.
Thirty five years ago The Alexandria Gazette notes Pinkerton Detective Agency arrives in Cumberland Maryland to probe the deaths of Charles E Twigg of Keyser West Virginia and Grace Blosser a merchant’s daughter. Both died of poison on the eve of their wedding. Christopher Singhass is killed by a train in Springfield West Virginia where he served as postmaster.
E Ault invites all flower lovers to visit his greenhouse to view 150 varieties of carnations growing there. This note highlights ongoing horticultural interest and leadership within the company.
Washington dispatch notes private briefing on James Byrnes and Molotov ahead of the London UN inaugural sessions. The piece weighs Russia's stance on the UN and Bretton Woods, and how Byrnes and Bevin may shape treaties with Bulgaria and Romania.
L. P. Taylor of Newaygo Michigan hides his promotion from his wife by using different names and room numbers at a Chicago hotel. He checks in as Captain I P Taylor while his wife expects Lt L P Taylor, leading to a day of confusion before clerks realize the two men are the same person and reunite the couple.
Privacy DENVER January 5 Mrs Virginia Davis and Lionhard Boskovich operators of a coal yard built a seven foot fence around their property blocking one of Denver's busiest streets. The city protested but found it was without power to do anything about it. City Engineer Lyle Webber says the land was never dedicated and belongs to them.
A reader quiz lists true or false prompts on religion military service the Fed Merchant Marine radio uranium fungus beard and other topics. It asks about Tom Sawyer Mammoth Cave FM meaning and a toothed beard style, inviting readers to turn to page two for answers.
Criminologist Mr Treves outlines how murder ripples backward to its beginnings. Angus MacWhirter survives a botched suicide as February hints at a plotted killing while Inspector Battle probes Sylvia’s school theft and a tense family dynamic unfolds. Nevile Strange contemplates tension in a bright Hind Hindustan setting.
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