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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

2

Naval Medals To be Distributed At Local Office

Winchester hosts distribution of World War II Victory and American Defense medals for veterans and inactive reservists in the Fifth Naval District. Eligibility requires honorable discharge or release orders. applicants must present discharge papers in person at the post office building.

Winchester Virginia Maryland West Virginia Fifth Naval District E. L. Griffin Griffen United States of America Army Marine Corps Coast Guard

Ninth Forged Check Case Involves Winchester Juveniles

The ninth forged check totaling 15.20 drawn on Shenandoah Valley National Bank under a Thomas D. Cather signature was cashed by M. C. Fleet at Fleet's slaughter house. Capt. F. M. Punk located the two boys, who face Juvenile Court hearing next week. A note on divorces follows.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Thomas D. Cather M. C. Fleet Fleet F. M. Punk

Indonesians appeal to U S for mediation in war

Soekarno urged President Truman and the United States to halt the war in Indonesia and seek a peaceful settlement. In Batavia the Dutch report Cheribon fell to a tank while Indonesians claim they repelled a drive on Jogjakarta and advance toward Semarang. Indonesian communiques say Morjokerto fell, and Soerabaya area remains contested.

Jogjakarta Java Ent Soekarno Indonesian Republic Truman United States Indonesia Batavia Cheribon Semarang Morjokerto Soerabaj

Republicans Propose Recall Proviso For Congress Adjournment

Republican congressional leaders agreed to adjourn the first session of the 80th Congress on Saturday July 2 subject to recall by GOP leaders. The plan allows recall during the fall adjournment by the speaker the House Republican leader and Senate leaders, shifting power from the president to trigger a special session.

Congress Washington Senate House Martin Pr I-Tem Truman

Fritz Kuhn Jailed May Face Ten Years

Fritz Kuhn former leader of the German American Bund was jailed in Munich facing possible trial as a Nazi offender by a German neighbors court. Prosecutor Julius Herss said Kuhn 50 a German sympathizer who was led from the United States will be charged as a major Nazi under denazification law. If convicted he could receive ten years hard labor.

Munich Germany Fritz Kuhn Bund Julius Herss Kuhn United States

Ivory Gull Sighted 350 Miles From Pole

The northerly record of any bird lies about 350 miles from the pole, where the Ivory Gull has been found.

Pole

Russia May Ratify Treaty With Italy Sforza Declares

Foreign Minister Carlo Sforza told the Italian constituent assembly that telegrams confirm Soviet Russia desires to ratify the Italian peace treaty. He urged ratification before August 10 to keep Italy’s UN entry hopes alive. Indications from a test vote suggested imminent ratification. Bevin had urged Italy to move faster.

Rome Carlo Sforza Constituent Assembly Russia Ernest Bevin Italy Sforza United Nations

Veteran Augie Galan tops NL in bases on balls two years

Augie Galan a veteran outfielder from Cincinnati led the National League in bases on balls for two consecutive years, 1943 and 1944, as he worked the count against NL pitchers.

Augie Galan Cincinni

Empyema Infections in the Chest Wall Causes and Treatments

Dr. Herman N. Bundesen explains empyema, an infection in the chest wall lining often following pneumonia or chest injuries. Treatments include fluid drainage, chest lavage, open drainage with rib resection, and antibiotics like penicillin or sulfonamides, with X rays aiding diagnosis.

Boarder Fined for Beating Woman in Gainesboro

Police Justice John Rice fined Paul Foreman of Gainesboro $15.75 for drunkenness and assault on Lottie Boyd of 7 Woodstock Lane. Mrs Boyd testified the boarder arrived noon yesterday after being drunk since Thursday and beat her. the judge noted previous incidents and urged legal steps to remove the boarder.

John Rice Paul Foreman Gainesboro Lottie Boyd Woodstock Lane

Storm Damage in Erie Seen Up to 5 Million

Erie officials estimate damages from a record storm that dumped over nine inches of rain on Erie and nearby communities could reach five million dollars. A separate quiz answer notes the three figures on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolize Valor Victory and Peace, created by sculptor Thomas Hudson Jones.

Erie Arlington, Virginia Thomas Hudson Jones

Answers to the Daily Quiz Reveals Key Facts

Answers list correct responses for six quiz items printed on Page 4. Includes subjects such as Utah in 1847, the Duke of Wellington, Fleet Admiral Halsey, barkless dogs, boil, and a statement about someone being cleared.

the Duke of Wellington William F. Halsey

July 26 Sales Directory at Frederick County Court House

Listing shows sales including real estate by Ralph S Richard Executor at the Frederick County Court House July 26 at 11 am rear of 438 Fairmont Ave Winchester by C W Sanders at 1 pm July 26 for household furniture and goods Gertrude Clevenger attorney in fact 311 Amherst St Winchester at 1 pm July 26 for household goods Mrs F W Pingley August 9 at 1 pm four miles west of Winchester on Rt 50 for household goods

Reynolds Frederick County Court House Brice Ralph S Richard C. W. Sanders Fairmont Ave Winchester Gertrude Clevenger Amherst St F. W. Pingley Singer

Funeral rites for Henry Claude Kline observed Sunday

Henry Claude Kline's funeral services were held Sunday at Jones funeral home with Rev. F. T. Pul cher presiding. Interment followed at Mount Hebron cemetery. pallbearers included John Fishpaw, Harvey Fishpaw, Charlie McCann, Harry McCann, Pre Ridgeway, and Walker Bond. Wagner's breakthrough operatic work Rienzi was inspired by Bo Lytton's English book.

Henry Claude Kline Jones Funeral Home F. T. Pulcher Mount Hebron Cemetery John and Harvey Fishpaw Charlie and Harry McCann Pre Ridgeway Walker Bond Wagner Bo Lytton Rienzi

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