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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
9
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precip until 7 a m none. October to date 0 58 inches and year to date 44 66 inches. Average annual rainfall for 31 years 35 95 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1943 list January 2 51 February 1 95 March 2 92 April 3 15 May 3 60 June 3 83 July 3 60 August 3 74 September 2 31 October 3 45 November 2 46 December 2 34 Courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
Preston Mangum, a Dallas attorney, confronted County Criminal Court Judge Joe B Brown over a client's illegal detention. The judge drew a writ of habeas corpus on a napkin, which was honored by Chief Deputy Sheriff Bill Decker.
Springfield Illinois. The sisters of St Francis announce that Mrs Wayne Edwards will not be billed for her delivery at St Johns hospital the first triplets born there in 21 years. The notable gift honors the family and saves Mrs Edwards from hospital charges.
A boxing match in New York features Allie Stolz of Newark against Pedro Firpo of Camden as a top lightweight showdown after Stolz recent wins and a layoff due to illness. The bout is covered on Gillette's Cavalcade of Sports on WINC 1400 at 10 pm with blow by blow excitement and strong punchers on display.
Bert Huddleston reported his automobile was stolen and wrecked. After retrieving it from the repair shop he affixed a windshield sign warning thieves about two boys previously jailed for the theft.
Ada King aged 81 enrolled at the University of Rochester becoming the institution's oldest female student. Her decision to study philosophy marks a notable educational milestone for the campus and demonstrates lifelong learning.
The Douglas School faculty and students thank Rev Mrs W L Dudley for donating Encyclopaedia Britannica and Chambers' encyclopedia. On Oct 15 at 8 30 P M Mr Blackburn the famous magician will present a magic show with new mysteries. Refreshments will be on sale. Former students Lee Honesty James Fisher and Lawrence Williams, now in the army and navy, recently visited.
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