Centenarian recalls life with Winchester ties and Baltimore roots
Elizabeth Sloat, near 100, reflects on courtship with Walter Sloat, moving from Baltimore to Sloat home in Winchester, church memories, and shows strong appetite for normal meals. She remains active at Maplewood Nursing Home, enjoys daily walks, and foresees spring outings as she ages gracefully.
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Winchester
Nursing Home
G. W. Dunlap
G Home
Louie Streip
Johnake
Henrietta Gregwy
Baltimore
Brooklyn man admits buying explosives for Palestine defense forces
Samuel Nattis, a 29 year old Brooklyn businessman, disclosed he purchased 200 tons of explosives for Jewish defense forces in Palestine. He stated that the War Assets Administration and the FBI were aware of the destination of the materials.
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Samuel Nattis
Brooklyn
N. Y
Palestine
War Assets Administration
FBI
International
Sloat Family Memories Highlight 19th Century Life
Mrs. Sloat recalls a busy homemaker's era with kerosene lighting and strict gender roles. Her husband and Glove maker Gratchen handled purchases at Beaches and the Market House as the Sloat family traveled on foot. The Market Street Methodist church plans a birthday observance for its oldest member, Mrs. Sloat.
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Baltimore
Walter Sloat
Winchster
Market St
Defense Rest Case in Fredericksburg Bank Trial
The federal case against Hugh N. Rakes, Lesburg dairy man, and William Reeves Garner, former bank official, concluded with the government calling its last witness. Defense attorney R. H. McNeill said the first defense witness would appear this afternoon.
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Richmond
Hugh N. Rakes
Lesburg Dairyman
William Reeves Gardner
Fredericksburg
R. H. McNeill
Answers to Daily Quiz
Answers to daily quiz printed on page 4 list the General Assembly in 1944, France, about 1600 miles, yes, General of the Armies, agricultural, motion pictures, Office of Price Administration, and bauxite.
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the General Assembly
France
United States
Agricultural
Motion Pictures
Office of Price Adminis
Local Auction Notices Featuring Markle and May
January 17 auction listings list J. M. Markle selling horses farming implements and household goods three miles north of Winchester and half a mile south of Route 522 in Fahnes Stock Lane at 1 p.m. Edward May to auction farm and personal property at 10 a.m. in front of Frederick County Court House.
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J. M. Markle
Winchester
Fahnesstock Lane
Edward May
Frederick County Court House
Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis And Its Treatments
A medical overview explains seborrheic dermatitis A condition of oily skin and scales often affecting the scalp It may begin in adolescence and affect other areas such as underarms or groin Treatments include sulfur salicylic acid resorcinol ichthyol tar preparations and liver extract injections Diet modifications and gentle skin care are advised Some cases require bed rest or hospitalization for severe inflammation Further guidance covers odor from sinus infections and atrophic rhinitis.
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Features Syndicate, Inc
F and M Bank Directors Report Shows Growth and New Banking Room
The Cashier reported strong earnings with higher undivided profits and a six percent dividend. Directors praised management and noted a new, larger banking room improving space for staff and public use. The bank’s book value remained below the cost of additions and fixtures. Directors elected for the coming year include Dr. Lewis.
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McCann
G. Frank Butsler
S. Donald McFadden
Claude M. Grim
Wilbur M. Feltner
Harry E. Ridgeway
W. Norman Garber
Frank Loy
Robert B. Fuller
Courtney Tusing
Margaret A. Kern
Mary G. Hershberger
Blanche E. Noonan
Faunce J. Mooers
Peggy Snider
Goldie L. Brown
Marion Kiracore
Constance Crisman
Louise Martin
Helen Hodgson
Jean Carpenter
Maxine Petrie
June Hicks
Jéanne
Rosenmyer
Virginia
Charles L. Nicodemus
Nicodemus
Lewis
Boys Club Talk by Daniel Culhane at Sacred Heart Club
Daniel Culhane of the Boys Clubs of America will speak at 8 PM today at the Sacred Heart Boys Club. The event includes a program by the boys and movies, with all members and the board of directors expected to attend.
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Daniel Culhane
Boys Clubs of America
Washington
Sacred Heart Boy’s Club
Bank of Virginia Wins Nod for Norfolk Branch
The State Corporation Commission approved by a 2 to 1 vote permission for the Bank of Virginia to establish a branch at Granby and Twenty first Streets in Norfolk. H. Lester Hooker dissented.
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Richmond
Jan
State Corporation Commission
Bank of Virginia
Granby
Twenty-first Sts
Norfolk
H. Lester Hooker
Survivors Rescued After 11 Hour North Atlantic Drift
All 46 survivors from the Army transport Joseph V Connolly were rescued after 11 hours adrift in lifeboats in fierce North Atlantic seas. They were taken aboard two other vessels and arrived safely.
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New York
Joseph V. Connollly
Bank directors elect new officers after stockholders meeting
After the stockholders meeting the directors elected Dr. Allen as president and Ray Robinson and Paul M. Haldeman as vice presidents. All other officers of the bank were reappointed.
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M. Allen
B. Beverley Byrd
Lee O. Dick
John D. Glover
Paul M. Haldeman
Joseph L. Kalbach
J. Thomas Kremer
Ray Robinson
F .Grove White
Dr. Allen
Commercial & Savings bank reports growth and upgrades
C & S Bank lists interior improvements including a new roof and night depository with safe deposit boxes. The bank also notes updated adding machines and bookkeeping gear. It paid a six percent regular dividend and shows profits after taxes. Directors elected for the next year include Dr Charles R Anderson and How ell M Bond among fourteen.
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York Safe & Lock Co
Commercial & Savings Bank
Charles R. Anderson
Howell M. Bond
Fred S. Boyd
Fred I. Brumback
Ray H Duncan
Joseph H. Punkhouser
E. A. Humston
Llewellyn Jackson
Herbert Larick
Chas. P. McVicar
H. C. Sheetz
City Officials Plan Public Hearing on Sanitary Ordinance
City Ber and Massie were designated to meet with the city sanitary committee to detail the requirements under the proposed law. The ordinance must be advertised, and citizens affected given a public hearing before the city council can act. Supervisors want to hear from the people before voting yes or no.
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Ber
Massie
City Sanitary Committee
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