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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1945

Page

8

Meriel E Groves Weds John G Fosbrink In Baltimore

Dr and Mrs Ralph B Snapp announce the marriage of Miss Meriel E Groves of New Bern North Carolina to Mr John G Fosbrink in Baltimore Maryland on October 6. The bride a UNC graduate and Columbia Masters holder worked in Amaghe California. Fosbrink a World War I veteran and local figure in American Legion and VFW posts attended by close relatives.

Ralph B. Snapp Meriel E. Groves New Bern North Carolina John G. Fosbrink Baltimore Roland W. Renkel Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church Henry McDowell Groves N. C New York Capon River West Virginia University of North Carolina Columbia University Amaghe California Fosbrink William Fosbrink Maryland Camp Meade Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Virginia

Free Press Drive For World Opens

Washington reports a drive around President Truman's request for 550 million dollars for UNRRA. Rep. Clarence Brown leads a plan to bar UNRRA funds to nations lacking free press guarantees. A UNRRA decision head will judge eligible countries. Truman asked Congress for the funds.

Washington Truman Congress United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration UNRRA United States Clarence Brown Ohio Brown Herbert H. Lehmann New York Mr. Truman Sam Rayburn

Local Quotas Set For Victory Loan in Winchester and Clarke

Winchester and Frederick County set three Victory Loan quotas with Series E 253000 dollars Others to Individuals 350000 dollars and Corporation 300000 dollars. Clarke County quotas are Series E 45000 others 175000 and Corporation 20000. State totals: E Bonds 38000000 Others 27000000 Corporate 46000000.

Winchester Frederick County Clarke County Francis P. Gaines Lexington War Finance Committee of Virginia

Labor Front Vote Ends New York Port Strike Tieup

The week long ship stoppage in New York Harbor nears end as the major AFL local votes to end the contract dispute. Other locals are expected to follow suit while labor strife continues in Detroit.

New York AFL Detroit

Labor unrest eases as Detroit area plants resume work

Industrial activity in Detroit and surrounding cities shows improvement as auto and parts plants plan returns to full operations. 4,000 idle today after weeks of stoppages, with Kelsey Hayes ending 4,500 layoffs and Ford recalling thousands. 6,000 Hudson workers and 13,000 GM Frigidaire staff also back, while steel and coal disputes push federal mediation efforts.

Motor City Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co CIO United Automobile Workers Ford Ford Motor Company Detroit Federal Conciliation Service Hudson Motor Car Co General Motors Corporation Dayton CIO United Electrical Workers Amrican Locomotive Company Schenectady N. Y United Steelworkers Washington Schwellenbach John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis United Clerical, Technical and Supervisory UMW Conpe AFL Pacific Northwest

Andrew Brown Dies Suddenly in Clarke County

Andrew Chester Brown a Texas native who lived in Elsen Spring Clarke County died Sunday around 11 0 o clock from a heart attack at age 51 He served in the U S Navy during World War II and is survived by his widow Madge Bolen Brown and three brothers Funeral services with full military honors will be held Tuesday at 1 o clock from the Arlington Cemetery Chapel with Reverend R Carrington P aufzette officiating Interment at Arlington Cemetery

Andrew Chester Brown Texas Elsen Spring Blue Ridge Mountains Clarke County John Kennedy Brown Tennessee Nancy E. Brown U. S. Navy Berryville Nashville, Tenn Clarence K. Brown Oakridge Tenn Walter E. Brown Arlington Arlington Cemetery R. Carrington Paulette Berryville Baptist Church

Court Approves Sale of County Farm in Frederick County

Judge B P Harrison issued orders in Frederick County circuit court and Winchester courts approving the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and Winchester Common Council actions to sell the joint county and city poor house farm near Round Hill. Proceeds will fund a rebuilt jail. The farm includes three tracts totaling 372 acres with historic transfers dating to 1820 and 1828.

B. P. Harrison Frederick County Circuit Court Winchester Corporation Court Frederick County Board of Supervisors Winchester Common Council Round Hill Frederick County Corporation of Winchester Fleet Smith Jane Smith

Yamashita Outlined For War Crimes Trial With Death Penalty Hint

The detailed charge against General Yamashita cites brutal atrocities and high crimes against the United States and its allies in the Philippines. Prosecutors signal pursuit of the death penalty, noting a forthcoming bill of particulars will provide extensive specifics.

Yamashita Philippines Japan United States of America United States Tomoyuki Yamachita Kerr

General Conrad Receives Legion of Honor in Paris

Brigadier General G. Bryan Conrad assistant chief of staff G 2 was among 20 US officers invested as chevaliers of the Legion of Honor in Paris in July for wartime service to France. The ceremony at Hotel Des Invalides featured General d Armee Alphonse Juin awarding the honor. Conrad, son of Mrs. Hunter McGuire of this city, is shown in the courtyard with the detachments in attendance.

G. Bryan Conrad G-2 Com. Z United States Legion of Honor Paris French Republic Conrad Hotel Des Invalides d’Armee

Brethren Church Meeting Sunday in Virginia Conference

Ministers and Sunday School workers of the Church of the Brethren gather for the annual Northern District Virginia Sunday School and Ministerial Conference at Valley Pike Church of the Brethren near Woodstock. Dr. Jesse Ziegler will speak, with minor Miller sharing Europe cattle-relief observations and Dessie Miller discussing teaching children. The theme is The Church of the Brethren in the Post-War World. The day includes worship, lectures, and a fellowship meal.

Church of the Brethren Virginia Valley Pike Woodstock Carroll Ringgold Jesse H. Ziegler Bethany Biblical Seminary Chicago Minor W. Miller Bridgewater Europe Dessie Miller Harrisonburg Chidren Robert Hoover Timberville Ziegler Donald Royer Luray

Virginia Conference Highlights Theology Address

The text notes a worship event in Virginia focusing on "The Church and its Seminary" with the main address concluding the Conference on "The Ministry of Reconciliation" highlighting church leadership and religious discourse.

Conference On Ministry of Reconciliation

Beeves Rank High In Baltimore Show

The children of E. Clay Rogers of Winchester Roxanne 12 and Sidney 10 sold two Hereford baby beeves at the Baltimore Livestock Show October 1 4. The 2000 pound pair brought prices of 26 75 and 24 50 per hundredweight while ranking 12th and 20th in a field of 85 from Eastern states.

E. Clay Rogers Winchester Roxanne Procher Sidney Baltimore

Crossword Clue Fragments and Oddities

A list of scattered crossword style clues and partial entries including beverage untrained shrub dirties counting instrument projections at back of fireplaces ship side naunt proofreader's DOWN irregularly Engrave with reflects a puzzle header list and clue fragments.

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