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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
11
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation at 7 a m none and October to date .58 inches. Year to date amounts reach 44.66 inches with an annual average of 35.95 inches over 31 years. Monthly means from 1913 to 1943 include January 2.51 and December 2.34 inches. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
TUNKHANNOCk Oct 11 Kenneth Ferrell a 31 year old illiterate lumberjack was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by a seven man five woman jury for the Memorial Day shooting of Charles Randall The Commonwealth argued Ferrell killed Randall in an all consuming evil passion for Mrs Randall auburn haired 37 mother of two who faced trial on similar charges scheduled to begin immediately
On Friday October 12 1945 observed as a legal holiday the bank will close. Paper maturities due that date may be paid on Saturday October 13 1945. Notices from Commercial and Savings Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank list cashiers John L Sloat and J H Yost with closing and payment details and Harold G Brown as Shenandoah Valley Nate Bank cashier.
An ad from Martinsburg West Virginia promotes Crompton's New Modern Truss for ruptures and hernias. E R Crumpton, expert fitter, offers custom fitting and ongoing adjustments at 130 West Burke Street with hours 9 AM to 9 PM daily except Sunday and special Tuesday Thursday fittings.
Wendall Hall Phillips of Whitacre Virginia joins the U S Navy via Winchester recruiting office becoming the third Phillips brother to enlist. His siblings Ronald and Owens K served aboard the WASP and in the Pacific while father O H Phillips fought in World War I. Wendall, Gainesboro High School senior, led class as president for three years and captained the baseball team. He led Gainesboro FFA and Whitacre 4 H, sworn Sept 22 and reported to boot camp Oct 1 at Camp Perry Williamsport Va.
Local residents relocate to Front Royal while visitors arrive from Baltimore Wilkinsburg McKeesport and Washington D C. Lois Ann Sperry visits from Madison College Harrisonburg as the W C S holds a birthday party with speaker Mrs W H Ballingee and program details shared.
Tonight’s schedule lists Chesterfield Club at 7:00 followed by Raymond Swine News of The World at 7:15 and Wonder Flame Bob Burns at 7:30 and 7:45. Evening programs include WMAL KC WRO music and news blocks with Leif Eid and Agronsky.
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