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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

3

The Tide of Fortune and a Dangerous Love

Poirot follows a tangled blackmail case as David Hunter plots to flee to America by silencing Rosaleen Cloade. Lynn returns home to Rowley, admitting love while facing potential manslaughter fallout and Poirot’s wary pacing.

David Poirot Hunter Underhay Rosaleen Cloade London Rosaleen C Coade America Major Porter David Hunter Loe Eileen Morphia Dr. Cloade Cloade Cloades Spence Lynn Rowley Porter Arden Rosaleen Warmsley Vale

Divorce Granted in Clarke County Court

A decree of absolute divorce was granted Lee R. Franklin from Mary E. Franklin by Judge Elliott Marshall in Clarke circuit court on grounds of adultery. Re marriage is banned for four months from October 2. The article notes that more than one third of deaths occur on farms each year.

Lee R. Franklin Mary E. Franklin Elliott Marshall Clarke Circuit Court

Strength For The Day Fable On Perseverance And Self Control

A modern fable about a frog trapped in a rut who escapes when a truck passes, illustrating persistence under pressure. The piece argues that many endure stress through self control and duty, not impulse, to maintain homes and work.

Dr Miller Attends Red Cross Blood Program Meeting

Dr James A Miller, chair of the medical advisory committee for the local Red Cross blood program, joined advisers from 19 Red Cross chapters affiliated with the Washington center at a meeting in the District of Columbia Medical Society library. Dr George Murphy of Winchester planned to attend but was not noted as present.

American Red Cross Washington Center Bloodmobile Winchester James A. Miller Red Cross Washington Blood Center District of Columbia Medical Society Washington George Murphy

Briand Kellogg Pact Renounced War as National Policy

Under the Briand Kellogg Pact signed August 27 1928 the contracting powers renounced war as an instrument of national policy. Fifteen nations signed it.

Kidney filters and blood waste remove poisons

Medical lay explanation notes how kidneys filter about 3 pints of blood daily and remove poisons. If the 15 miles of kidney tubes fail, waste remains in blood causing backache and pain as a consequence.

French Coal Strike Triggers Gas Shortages Across Cities

Paris and Lille report widespread sympathy strikes as coal miners, dockers, and railroad workers walk out. Gas supplies shrink prompting officials to urge restraint while Coke ovens and power plants face adherence issues amid the Communist varied labor actions.

Lille France Paris General Federation of Miners Onbourg Calais Bordeaux Communist General Federation of Labor Lorraine

First US flag used in battle at Fort Stanwix

The first known battle use of the United States flag occurred at Fort Stanwix in New York during a British attack on August 2, 1777. It is reported to have been improvised from a soldier's white shirt a woman's red petti coat and blue cloth from an officer's cloak.

United States Fort Stanwix N. Y

Tuesday Is Family Red Letter Day

Oct. 7 Orange City Iowa family records mark each Tuesday as a notable date for the Bernard Wobbema family. Bernard Wobbema, a post office clerk, was born on Tuesday Oct 1 1907, his wife on Tuesday Oct 19 1909, and the couple wed on Tuesday June 16 1931. Their five children Preston Judith Mary Jo William Carl and Carolyn share Tuesday births or anniversary milestones under the family chronicle.

Orange City Bernard Wobbema Wobbema Preston Judith Mary Jo William Carl Carolyn

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