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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
10
Harrison Clowser of Winchester was found guilty on three counts of violating the bad check law and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge John Rice in police court. The complaints were filed by Polly's Cab and L. E. Hill.
The Jewel Box Inc faces sentencing where defendants are ordered to serve terms consecutively. Court records indicate stacked penalties for multiple counts to be served one after another. Authorities emphasize the agreed arrangement aims to ensure accountability.
Helping Hand Circle of King's Daughters and Sons will stage a bazaar at Berryville Community building starting 10 a.m. Saturday. The circle will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Denzil Kackley at 8 p.m. October 21.
Eastern standard time governs, central subtracts one hour, mountain subtracts two hours. Local stations may adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last program changes are not included.
Radio listings reveal a dense schedule from 6:00 pm to midnight featuring ABC NBC and CBS programs. The lineup includes news, talk shows, music, mysteries, comedies, dramas, and variety segments with hosts Lowell Thomas Fulton Lewis Jr Bob Hope and Billy Rose among others. The schedule covers multiple networks and repeats across East West and MBS stations with programs such as News and Comment Mysterious Traveler Date With Judy and Dancing concerts.
The Middletown council schedules a public session Monday night to discuss safer conditions, including appointing a town officer and adding a caution light at the Reliance and Depotrds intersection. Petitioners cite danger to schoolchildren and seek citizen input on hazards. the town has lacked an officer for months.
Theodore Mayo of Norfolk died Monday at age 103. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow.
Bearden, a rookie lefty, saved Cleveland’s 4 3 win over Boston for the title. Lou Boudreau praised him after Bearden closed out the eighth inning with a clutch knuckleball. Larry Doby led the Indians at the plate with a .318 average, while Boston’s Earl Torgeson hit .389 in the series. Record crowds and a huge prize pool highlighted the clincher.
The remains of Pfc. A. Gordon Lunsford who died February 22 1945 on Luzon Island Philippines will arrive at Jones funeral home tomorrow morning. Born April 3 1907 in Bluemont Virginia he was the son of Mrs Evelyn Lunsford and the late Alexander T Lunsford. Surviving are his mother two brothers four sisters and an Elmer Lamp of Senseng Roa Graveside rites will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Hebron cemetery with Rev Bruce Griffith officiating. Pallbearers are Harry Seabright Robert Patton Walter Smith William Brown Austin Grim and William LaRue.
Oklahoma City October 12 The all white University of Oklahoma will admit G. W. McLaurin a 54 year old retired professor tomorrow to study for a doctoral education degree on a segregated basis. The regents yielded to a federal court order but limited admission as a partial segregation model similar to Arkansas. McLaurin may or may not accept the arrangement. The case was part of NAACP driven efforts to end racial educational barriers in Oklahoma.
The State highway department announced the award of the R. 11 sidewalk widening contract at Stephens City. Garrett, Moon and Pool Co. of Blackstone received the low bid of $58,112 to widen a 28-foot pavement to a 43 to 46-foot roadway with curb and gutter. Completion is set at 180 calendar days, excluding weather delays and winter shutdowns.
The Winchester based Peoples Cleaners defeated Hagerstown Coliseum 1839 to 0 in a Blue Ridge league match at Health Center Lanes. Artie Kiracofe led with 402 total pins, Palladino 397, and Clevenger 381 as Hagerstown won the first game 634 to 594 in a close series.
Virginia Tourist Courts Assn ends its meeting with a pledge to support health department inspections. James W. Smith reports 80 percent of Virginia tourist facilities inspected and the first inspection round to finish by January 1 when the law takes effect.
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