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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1948
Page
2
The disappearance of Prestes, leader of Brasilia s largest communist party, alarms Brazil as federal police pursue him amid a sweeping crackdown. About 500 communists arrested after a wave of sabotage charges linked to army arsenal explosions, mine blasts, railways, and barracks burnings.
Government attorney demands preventive arrest of Prestes while police say he has already spent almost ten years in prison as the revolution’s instigator. The nation wonders if Prestes has fled Brazil or is hiding, with officials unsure of his whereabouts.
Four men robbed a Queens bar taking cash from the bartender and three patrons then bought each a drink and fled. Two were later captured after attempting a confrontation with two off duty officers who thwarted a second robbery. One patrolman was wounded.
Newton L. Clements, Peters burg restaurant operator, fined $500 and placed on three-year probation in Federal district court over the death of Walden in an automobile collision June 7, 1947, at Petersburg National Military Park.
The American Legion national emblem committee completed its task of selecting uniforms for 250000 women Legionnaires. Seven members proposed two possible outfits, while ruling that the current women’s uniform may remain in use.
North Carolina was the first state to implement the subsidy, beginning in 1943, and for some time remained the only state to do so.
Thirty one scholarships for dairy husbandry students at Virginia Tech are offered by employing organizations. Applicants compete and typically need endorsement from the county agricultural agent. The awards target 4 H club and Future Farmers of America members planning to enroll as freshmen at Tech.
Brucetown Virginia May 1. Mr and Mrs Walter Gander of Alexandria called here Saturday. Mrs Mary Whietzel returned to Martinsburg after several days here. Miss Anna Belle Jobe of Alexandria spent the weekend with her parents Mr J B Snapp and Mrs. He bert Fisher have returned from Sarasota Florida. Mr and Mrs Roy Bowman of Cumberland were guests Sunday of Mr J B Snapp.
A sequence of sale notices across Clarke and nearby counties listing dates times and locations for items including livestock dairy cattle farm machinery household goods furniture antiques and real estate. Notable sellers include J Cooper B Whitacre Emma De Haven Estate and Julian Glascock with sales scheduled through May 29.
Guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Jackson include Mrs Sidney Johnson and daughter from Canada Mrs Phillip Aylor and Mr Earl Aylor of Yattsville Md Mr and Mrs Wade Jones visited Luray with Mr and Mrs Frank Mauck Cedarville hosts Mr and Mrs Mateer Grove F L Brill and daughter and Sgt Steven Spanos were with Mr and Mrs Jack Vaughan Vaughan improving after illness A W Adams visited Gainesboro with Effie De Haven and Virginia Adams.
Among the group at the Perfect Circle motor clinic for the doctor of motors certificate in Hagerstown Indiana was Dick Orndorff of E Earl Shade organization.
Charming 32 page collection for young readers features stories and verses from classic children's literature. Includes riddles paper folding scrambled names and other activities. Postpaid fifteen cents via The Winchester Star Information Bureau 316 Eye Street N E Washington DC.
Berlin May 1 The Soviet announced a plan to rename the communist party in Germanys Western zones to the Socialist Peoples party. An American government political official said the move would be barred and noted a party must have authorization to change its name in the American zone.
The Winchester White Sox will host the Great Catapan baseball team at the West Virginian diamond tomorrow at 2 p m The players should report by noon at 139 S Loudoun St for the game preparations.
The list provides the correct responses: 1 Hunt, 2 Costa Rica, 3 In the spring, 4 Wrestling, 5 Arizona February 14 1912, 6 A magnetic fluid clutch, 7 Chesss, 8 A strap fastened to a horse s girth, 9 Republican, 10 Gin.
A Sunday church list shows Round Hill Presbyterian worship at 7:30 p.m with Rev. Allen Jones speaking and Round Hill 4-H attending. Multiple congregations including Braddock Street Methodist and Christ Episcopal offer services, Sunday schools, and special events across the day with various pastors and supervisors.
Rev. R McDonald of Berryville will speak at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church at 3 p m Eastern Standard Time. The event promises a thoughtful sermon and community gathering.
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