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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
5
President Truman urged a voluntary reduction in train travel to ease strained transportation as war efforts demand prioritizing wounded and returning veterans. Non essential travelers should stay off common carriers and citizens are asked to participate in a "Vacation at Home" summer to conserve facilities for vital war needs.
Master commissioner H. K. Bennam sets July 6 1945 at 10 A M at 46 Rous Ave Winchester Virginia to hear reports on the estate of William R Willis deceased. He will ascertain realty titles liens and ownership including personalty distributions and settle accounts of administrators and executors and unpaid taxes and related matters as requested by decrees dated June 2 and June 16 1945.
The executor of Edward H. Grove will offer for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on July 11 1945 at 11 AM a 47 acre tract with an eight room dwelling barn outbuildings two wells and apple orchards. Terms: one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and a policy on the buildings.
Beauty editor Betty Clarke previews 1945 fashion notes urging skin care for daring outfits. She suggests cake makeup to even skin tone on shoulders arms and legs and simple exercises to firm arms with repetitive elbow lifts for a shapelier appearance.
Special Commissioner announces sale by decree dated June 16 1945 in the Grove vs Grove case. On July 11 1945 at 12 o clock noon in Winchester front of the County Courthouse the 52 acre tract with a six room house and 32 acres of apples will be offered. Buyer's bonds due in one and two years with interest semiannually secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Clerk verifies bond. property operated by Edward H Grove as a single unit.
Wilmington California report describes sailors aboard the destroyer Zellars crippled off Okinawa on April 12 collecting souvenirs before repairs. Lt Charles Smylie of Rosepoint Michigan recalls a crewman clinging to a Japanese machine gun shouting its mine.
George Corcoran of the Carolina P G A predicts a golf boom after World War II driven by military emphasis on the sport and lower equipment costs. He contrasts golf’s potential rise with baseball’s postwar surge and notes a Mobile press box trial at Detroit’s recent tourney as a sign of growing interest.
Latimer notes Greenville readers recall Bill Voiselle pitched in 43 games last season. Dizzy Dean once paid a penalty for errors, and Ott fined $500 after a complaint. Voiselle hopes to return if his deafness and arm issues clear, with Mel Ott's sanction referenced as a turning point.
Detroit Lions announce a training camp location at Assumption College Windsor Ontario to counter Redskins claims. The piece notes a $2000 prize for a pro tennis event and discusses gate receipts and tennis association involvement. Also mentions Cooperstown museum funding split and a Rochester era Live Oaks Polka tribute. Navy aviation official history will include a Dayton U commencement address.
The Norfolk Naval Training Station has received a basketball challenge from Dayton Air Technical Command for next season. The station notes several key losses from last season including Holzman Gantt Pederick and Thomas. Reinforcements arrive as Camp Ellis baseball team gains outfielders Bulgy Bruce Sloan strengthening the squad.
A New York giant last year and Ken Poe, a 6 foot 3, 200 pounder, began this season with the Nashville Volunteers.
The War Department states there is no ribbon for peacetime service.
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