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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
10
A brief note states Alfonso XIII is claimed as the youngest king, born May 17, 1886 after his grandfather’s death on November 25, 1885 left no male heir while the queen was pregnant.
The announcement proclaims Alfonso XI, by the Grace of God and the Constitution, the Catholic King of Spain. He is described as born to rule, claiming to be the youngest king the civilized world has known.
Crossword puzzle clues across and down with multiple definitions and abbreviations for common crossword entries. Includes theme hints and a prior answer line for reference.
John Henshall and Thomas Leetchon earned Eagle badges at Shawnee District court of honor for Troop 3. Both from Winchester area troops, they also graduated Handley High School this spring and hold 22 merit badges each. They served as city officers in Boy Scout government day and were decorated by National BSA for volunteer service during the late War.
Scout Executive Herb Wilkins presents Five Year Veteran awards to Jack Henshell and Bryan Brown of Troop 3 and awards 100 percent Boy's Life banners to Troops 18 3 9 11 40 and 2. Doug Cather awards service hours to Berryville Stephens City and Troop 9 members. Merit badges are listed for multiple troops including Winchester Stephens City and Middletown with many names and counts. A closing ceremony by Troop 3 followed the event with attendees from Gore and surrounding areas.
Westvaco Chemical Corp and Food Machinery Corp announce a merger forming Food Machinery and Chemical Corp. The deal creates a combined company to operate in chemical and food machinery sectors. June 19 is referenced in the release.
The White Sox will face Massanutten Winchester at Massanutten Academy Diamond at 3 p.m. DST tomorrow. All players are to meet at Sam Ensogna's at 1 p.m.
Sunday is Father’s Day and a public notice for Carlton Emory Trading as Emory's Transfer and Emory's Transfer Incorporated and Fast Freight Incorporated in Winchester Virginia. The suit seeks to attach L Carlton Emory’s property for $310.07 with publication for four weeks and court posting.
In Paris the National Assembly erupted during a Communist Socialist debate on the recent strike riots. Fists flew as deputies clashed amid calls over suspensions and disorder.
Interior Minister Jules Mich defends police actions at the Ormont Ferrand rubber plant after a sit-down strike. He accuses strikers of using acid and gas against authorities. The communist CGT calls a one hour general strike in protest.
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