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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

9

Girl Pleads Innocent To Slaying Father

Frances Korbelik, 18, shown no emotion at her father’s burial in Wheaton Illinois, admitted shooting him and was charged with murder. A May 19 hearing was set after she entered an innocent plea. Authorities said she killed him January 10 after claiming he raped her the night before. his body was found in the basement.

Korbelik Frances Dorothy

Card of Thanks for John H. Togans

I thank my many colored and white friends during the illness and death of my husband John H. Togans of White Post and also for floral tributes and use of cars. Gone but not forgotten. His wife Sarah E. Togans (5 6 11).

John H. Togans White Post Sarah E. Togans

Margaret Clapp Wins Pulitzer for Biography of John Bigelow

Margaret Clapp of Brooklyn College Brooklyn N Y wins in biography for Forgotten First Citizen John Bigelow She a East Orange NJ resident and graduate of Wellesley 1930 earned PhD from Columbia 1946 Read with pride in the international edition

Margaret Clapp Brooklyn College Brooklyn N. Y Miss Clapp East Orange N. J John Bigelow Wellesley Columbia International

Common Household Pests booklet promotion

A 36 page guide lists ants moths flies cockroaches bed bugs fleas termites rats and mice with official tips and a four page section on DDT as a household insecticide. Order for fifteen cents postpaid by mail to Winchester Evening Star Washington DC. Clean up paint up week invites community help.

Uncle Sam Winchester Evening Star Information Arcane Washington 2

Mrs. K. Bowers 88 Succumbs at Pifer Nursing Home

Katie J. Bowers aged 88 widow of Albert S. Bowers died yesterday at Pifer Nursing Home in Winchester. She was born in Rockingham County, lifelong Best Methodist member, survived by daughter Ethel Gaines of Winchester, brother R. S. Bowman of Stevensburg, and four grandchildren Lillian Baker Dorothy Shackelford Josephine Eubank and Howard Snapp. Funeral at Rest Church with Rev. Don Hall and Rev. E. S. Elimore. interment beside the church.

Katie J. Bowers Albert S. Bowers Pifer Nursing Home S. Loudoun St Rockingham County Samuel and Sallie Gaines Bowman Best Methodist Church Ethel Gaines Winchester R. S. Bowman Stevensburg Lillian Baker Baltimore Dorothy Shackelford Ridge Kurtz Don Hall Elimore Kenny Roberts Julian Cooper Elmer Swartz Garland Snyder Henry Cline Earl Smallwood

Big Bargains In Winchester This Week End

Winchester shoppers are invited to read the weekend advertisements highlighting sales and discounts from local merchants. Deals cover a range of items including clothing, home goods, and furniture with emphasis on value. Local stores urge early visits for best selections.

Winchester

Chest X-ray Clinic At Stephens City Sees 313 Screened

At noon today, 313 students and adults were examined at the Frederick County Tuberculosis Association clinic held in Stephens City High School. Tomorrow, the x-ray equipment will be moved to Miller School.

Frederick County Tuberculosis Association Stephens City High School Miller School

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