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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1946

Page

5

Death of Ernest L. Ritter at 75 in Winchester hospital

Ernest L. Ritter died at 2:05 AM in Memorial Hospital Winchester at age 75 after a fall a month prior. Born March 16 1870 in Frederick County he lived in Narrows Giles County and later Winchester. He married twice, survived by siblings nieces and nephews, with arrangements to return to Narrows for burial in Birch Lane Memorial Park.

Ernest L. Ritter Ter Memorial Hospital Philip H Iberta Clark Ritter Frederick Unty Narrows Giles County Josephine Shvate Ja Shumate Adair Arrows Narrows Util Winchester Albert A. Ritter Wardensville IW. Va John Quick James O. Ritter Claude Bartley Detroit Mich Mauriceh. Ritter John H. Quick, Jr Jones Funeral Home Birch Lane Memorial Park Church

Stonewall School Raises 300 for War Memorial Drive

Stonewall School at Clearbrook raised 300 for Winchester and Frederick County War Memorial through a Monogram Club led contest. Classes from Seniors to 1st grade contributed in cash bonds stamps and pledges with total student participation and an extra school paper edition reporting the drive.

Stonewall Clearbrook Winchester Frederick County Uha Monogram Club Glenvil Whitacre Stonewall News

In Memoriam Mrs Bertie L Farmer 1942

In sad but loving memory of our dear wife and mother Mrs Bertie L Farmer who departed this life four years ago today January 14 1942 A wonderful mother and faithful woman so loyal and true There is not a day dear mother that we do not think of you Always loving C Fred Farmer and Children (1-14-11)

Bertie L. Farmer Ling- S C. Fred Farmer

January and February Auctions List for Loudoun and Clarke Areas

A series of sales listings across Virginia dated Jan 17 to Feb 22. Items include household furniture tools stock farming gear live stock farm machinery orchard equipment and real estate once held by individuals such as Mr. Ritter Mrs. Lewis Dr. Myers Pine Farm and J M Pispaw among others with sale times from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and locations in Winchester Berryville Chambersville Stephenson Baile Hart Rest and nearby farm properties.

North Loudoun St T. H. Ritter Palm Mall Winchester Front Court House Geo Pine Farn Vic Williams E. D. Shirley Charlestown Road Baile Farm J. M. Pispaw W. B. Gann Berryville Pike Berryville

Jury Seeks Escape From Boredom During Murder Trial

Geneva jurors confined by illness dissatisfaction leave the courthouse join a stroll to the only theater two miles away in St Charles. They avoid a crime film, fearing it could bias the verdict, then return to the jury room and play pinochle.

Geneva, I Geneva St. Charles

Nelson Wins Again at San Francisco Open

Byron Nelson won the San Francisco Open for the second straight time in the 1946 winter season and banked 5 666.67 in Victory Bonds. The event was reported from San Francisco on January 14.

San Francisco Byron Nelson U. S. Treasury

Nylon hose sale draws line and police officer

A long line formed outside a Springfield store selling nylon hose. Police officer John Nolan helped maintain order by directing traffic and stood on the line while buying a pair for his wife.

Springfield, Ill John Nolan Nolan

Locust Wood for Fence Posts Question

A reader from Los Angeles asks if locust wood wears well when used for fence posts. No concrete data provided on durability or suitability.

L. A

Locust Known for Durability and 20 Year Lifespan

A Locust product is described as very durable and expected to last at least twenty years, indicating strong longevity and long service life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. G. Adams Esso Vicks VapoRub VapoRub Stonewall School Bryant R. Harper Hap ~ Memorial Fund Miller’s. Hardware Nelson Pine Motor CO Bell Bell Clothes Store Winchester Front Royal General Electric
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