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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

3

Coroner Cannot Find One of Quadruplets

In Chattanooga Tennessee Coroner R H Hall reports no evidence of a fourth child from the Moore quadruplet case after an extensive search. Dr Tom Johnston of Sequatchie cites seven witnesses for the stillborn fourth child and plans to file a birth certificate. A Sequatchie Citizens Committee raises funds to aid the Moores with a new home food and cash. The three living babies Jessica Dilly and Ruby remain in a children's hospital in Chattanooga in good condition.

Chattanooga Tenn Marion County R. H. Hall Hall Jess Moore Tom Johnston Sequatchie Moores Johnston Moore Jessica Dilly Ruby

Wyoming's Dr Smith Defends Athlete Aid At NCAA Talk

Dr Wilbur Smith president of the NCAA interview dispute over the purity code. He argues for frank aid to athletes and criticizes the code for limiting honest conferences. He recalls past abuses and urges education leaders to face athletic aid issues openly.

Laramie Wyo National Collegiate Athletic Association Wilbur Smith University of Wyoming Ath NCCA New York Subrosa

Ruth in good condition after neck operation

Babe Ruth remains listed as in good condition at French Hospital after spending 52 days there and undergoing a neck operation on January 6. The report covers multiple brief sports items from New York Long Beach Philadelphia and Richmond including golf and boxing news.

New York Babe Ruth French Hospital

Garber Ice Cream Team Eyes Streak at Charles Town

The Garber Ice Cream Company basketball team travels to Charles Town High School to face the Charles Town American Legion tomorrow night at 8 30 p m. The semi pro squad, coming off a win over Berryville, seeks to extend its current two game winning streak after a 1 3 record.

Garber Ice Cream Company Charles Town American Legion Charles Town High School Berryville

Capper Jewelry Expands to New Location in 1947

Capper Jewelry publicizes its 1947 expansion moving from 9 W Boscawen to a larger store at 9 W Boscawen street adjacent to the present shop. The firm lists Edward B Capper Bruce Capper Mrs Jane Muller John W Smith and Robert D Grim as members. The business reports about 25 percent higher sales than prior years with improved merchandise availability returning after wartime shortages. M Finkelstein tailor shop shifts from 9 W Boscawen to S Loudoun near the Goodrich store.

Burglars Loot Chicago Home After Temporary Occupancy

Esther Mitzenmacher’s sister and brother in law moved into her Chicago home while she vacationed in Florida. Upon returning, Mrs. Helen Dawson found burglars had ransacked the house, taking clothing and jewelry valued at 2752 dollars. The Dawsons plan to move back into their residence.

Chicago Esther Mitzenmacher Florida Helen Dawson Sam

Nylons Heist Stuns Chicago Retail Clerk

A gunman entered a north Sheridan Avenue hosiery shop and forced clerk Miss Katherine Stratton to empty the cash register. The thief took $18 and fled, remarking that a year ago he would have taken the nylons, today he took the money.

Chicago Sheridan Avenue Katherine Stratton

Mayor of St. Lo to Attend Howie Memorial Services

Staunton Military Academy announced that Major Georges Pierre LaValley mayor of St. Lo France has accepted an invitation to attend January 22 Howie Memorial services. A bust of Major Thomas D. Howie will be unveiled with General Maurice Mathenet French attache and French Ambassador Bonnet invited. Governor William M. Tuck and Richmond Editor Douglas Southall Freeman will speak. Major Howie known as the Major of St. Lo died in the Normandy campaign after leading his battalion to capture St. Lo.

Staunton Staunton Military Academy Georges Pierre LaValley St. Lo France Thomas D. Howie LaValley Howie Maurice Mathenet Bonnet William M. Tuck Virginia Aoather Douglas Southhall Freeman Richmond 116Th Infantry Virginia National Guard Normandy SMA 29Th Division

Lt. Gen. Daniel Sultan Dies at 61 in Army Service

Lt. Gen. Daniel I. Sultan inspector general of the U S Army and three time Distinguished Service Medal recipient died Tuesday night at Walter Reed hospital after several weeks illness.

Washington Daniel I. Sultan U. S. Army Walter Reed Hospital Sultan

Financial statement of Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp 1946

Paul M. Haldeman president swears the Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp of Winchester Frederick county Virginia presents a true financial condition summary as of December 31 1946. Notary Eelener Stimmel notarizes the oath sworn January 15 1947 with commission through May 8 1950.

Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation Winchester Frederick State of Virginia State Corporation Commission Reasa Smed Paul M. Haldeman Virginia Loan and Thrift Corp State of Virginia Eelener Stimmel

Future Sea Warfare Shift Seen In Navy Submarine Request

The navy asked Congress for authority to build 4000 ton submarines for experimental purposes. The request follows radical wartime advances in underwater vessels and coincides with a House Armed Services subcommittee review of naval ordnance and vessels.

Navy Washington Congress Andrews R-Ny House Armed Services Committee

Nurses Take Stand For Security Name New Treasurer

The Graduate Nurses Association of Virginia adopted the ANA program of economic security calling for a 40 hour week higher minimum salary and improved conditions. The group meeting in Richmond named Mrs. Jessie W. Faris of Richmond to succeed as treasurer retiring Sept. 1 as executive secretary.

Richmond Graduate Nurses Association of Virginia ANA Jessie W. Faris

Banks and state offices to observe Lee-Jackson holiday

State offices and banks will observe the Lee Jackson holiday on Monday. The legal holiday falls on Sunday this year. The observance honors General Robert E. Lee born January 19 and General Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson born January 21.

Richmond Robert E. Lee Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson

Health supervision proposal for Virginia counties and cities

The Junior Board argues for an implanted service in the state's area to provide overall health supervision benefiting individuals and communities. The text outlines county and city involvement and emphasizes local adoption of a state backed health framework.

Virginia

Health and Wealth Through Collective Advancement

The phrase emphasizes unity in societal progress linking health outcomes to economic success. It suggests collective effort yields prosperity, underscoring health as a foundation for wealth and broader achievement in the community.

Arnall denounces Talmadge and seizes Georgia governorship

In a dramatic address Ellis Arnall challenges Governor Talmadge, declares access denied to his office, and vows to act as Georgia governor until Lieutenant Governor Thompson is sworn in. He says a force opened doors and sets up temporary offices in the capitol and 1400 Candler building, while Odum offers no interruption.

Talmadge Ellis Arnall Georgia Arnall State Capitol Candler Building Atlanta Odum

Spokesman Bars Arnall From Entry at Rotunda Booth

The article notes Arnall being denied entry to the building, with a spokesman indicating he would not be permitted to enter, followed by him moving to an information booth in the Rotunda and seating at a desk.

Arnall

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