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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1948
Page
5
Land improved by an eight room frame dwelling located a mile west of Winchester at Linden Heights was offered at public sale today by trustee Herbert S. Larrick. The high bid reached $5400 and the buyer was C. W. Pranks of Gore.
Lloyd McDonald of Middletown was fined $19.25 by Judge W Erle Edwards for possessing two unlicensed male dogs and four unlicensed female dogs. Other Trial Justice court actions include Robert Jackson of Front Royal $29.25 for reckless driving and Russell Emmatt Brill of Star Tanning $24.25 for reckless driving.
The Chanters join with the Presbyterian choir of Clarendon to present Olivet to Calvary by Maunder at 5 p.m. Sunday at Market St. Methodist Church. Photographed row lists several named singers and a long roster of members and absentees.
Frank B. Riddleberger of Woodstock writes to President Truman praising his civil rights stance and criticizing Virginia leaders. He urges dispassionate national discussion, condemns Byrd’s reported remarks, and rejects Jim Crow, poll taxes, and lynching laws as outdated in 1948.
Richmond reports the deadline for candidates to qualify for Virginia's Democratic primaries is set as May 5. The notice specifies qualification dates and outlines required procedures for nominees seeking ballot access.
Norman Hensley of 510 N Kent St arraigned in police court on larceny of coal. He received a six month suspended jail sentence and one year probation. Other docket items include William Kerkhoff of Strasburg driving under influence with $105.25 fine. Walter Armel of Berryville speeding with thirty days suspended. John Chambers of Pea Street reckless driving with $14 fine. Charles White of Brad dock selling beer to an intoxicated person for $55.25. Frederick Fox of Mt Williams drunk with $14.25 fine.
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