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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

8

Potts to Administer W C Owens Estate in Berryville

Harold G. Potts has qualified as administrator of the personal estate of W C Owens who died May 29 at his Berryville cleaning and pressing establishment. A bond of 150000 was posted. The estate includes realty valued around 25000. Appraisers named are Lewis Stolle Roy E Potts L H Bell E G Conner and W D Burtner. Heirs are widow Gladys Emmons Owens and two daughters Alberta Owens Patton Winchester and Virginia Carson Owens Berryville.

Harold G. Potts W. C. Owens Berryville Owens Lewis Stolle Roy E. Potts L. H. Bell E.G. Conner W. D. Burtner Gladys Emmons Owens Alberta Owens Patton Winchester Virginia Carson Owens

Have Your Car Inspected Now Before the Rush

A public notice urges motorists to obtain vehicle inspections now with approval needed by June 15. The stampede period is approaching and officials stress timely compliance to avoid delays.

A Woman Rebuilds Her Life in Painted Room

Helen decorates a New York apartment as she awaits Don's visit and reflects on her marriage to John, the affair with Don, and her plan to claim stability. Mayhem of love, jealousy, and a looming choice frames her spring.

Helen Numdah Frank Tennant Stone House Henry Gram Julia Don John Alec Anne New York

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights 1940s Network Lineup

The schedule lists June evening radio programming across NBC CBS ABC and MBS with time slots from 6:00 to midnight. Programs include The Beulah Show The Lone Ranger Cavalcade of America Inner Sanctum The Falcon Adventure Fireside commentary and various news and music segments.

Nbc Cbs Network Cbs Chicago Orchestra Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abc Jack Smith Song Abe Ews Angie Bond Abe Abe Henry J Taylor Kaltenborn Cbs Sports Gabriel Heatter Irma Abe Fish News Abc News Abc West

VPI Dormitory Plans Approved

State Art Commission approved several public construction plans at a final meeting. Plans endorsed include an addition to Western Infirmary at Blue Ridge Sanatorium an armory at Glen Allen near Richmond and preliminary plans for two new dormitories at Virginia Tech.

Richmond State Art Commission Tuck Western Infirmary Blue Ridge Sanatorium Glen Allen Virginia Tech

Memorial services mark Lutheran church event

Rosenberger reports a West Virginia visit by Mr. and Mrs. Iven Miller and relatives. Ernest J. Shook and sister Alma returned from a parental visit. Annual memorial services were held yesterday at St Johns Lutheran Church.

Distress Benefits Fund Tightens as Talks Open

Washington June 7 A heated dispute over miners death and injury benefits and pensions shadowed start of new contract talks between John L. Lewis and soft coal operators. Lewis warned the fund’s depletion could spark a major industry convulsion and white anger if not settled by July 1.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough

Two Reinterments Set for Tomorrow

Two Pennsylvania soldiers killed overseas in the late war will be reburied tomorrow between 3 and 4 p.m. at National Cemetery. Cpls. Ivan P. Shuler of Edinboro and Chester W. Steele of Marianna, buried at Tunisia, will have military rites by the Winchester National Guard with Legionnaires as pallbearers. Rev. James Roe will conduct the graveside service. Remains arrive tomorrow morning via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

Pennsylvania National Cemetery D. M. Sprinkle Ivan P. Shuler Harry Shuler Edinboro Chester W. Steele Benjamin N. Steele Marianna Tunisia Winchester National Guard James Roe Baltimore and Ohio RR

Canada’s wartime output more than doubles prewar economy

Between 1939 and 1945 Canada’s total production rises from 5.1 billion to 11.75 billion dollars, more than doubling the prewar level as the country shifts to war production and mobilizes its economy.

Canada

Winchester Firemen's Executive Assn to Meet at Fire Co Hall

The Winchester Firemen's Executive Assn. will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the South End Fire Co. hall, per President Taylor Barr. A second note mentions wild turkeys hissing to mimic snakes during hatching to deter egg thieves.

Winchester Firemen South End Fire Co Taylor Barr

Prize Guessing Contest At Cline's Jewelry Store

A contest offers prizes to the person who correctly guesses the carat weight and ring size of a large matched ring set displayed in the show window. The note also mentions Canada's shift toward industrialization amid a past ten years period with over half the population engaged in agriculture.

Cline’s Jewelry Canada

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