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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1945
Page
5
Sports columnist notes Handley line’s strong blocking and runs, highlighting Smith Hart Taylor and McIntyre for key blocks. Predicts a potential upset at Harrisonburg as Handley seeks to prove itself in the Judges first big test and Martinsburg matchup implications.
A vintage hair tonic ad promotes Moroline Hair Tonic to tame unruly hair and give a well groomed flat look. A large bottle is priced at 25 cents and the product is sold everywhere.
The Braddock Street Methodist Church forum welcomes Miss Mary Krug educational director at Winchester Memorial Hospital to discuss the church’s responsibility for health in all countries. Also scheduled are BibleStudy with John H. Rosenberger drama work on pantomimes, and choir hours for youth, incense, and seniors.
Local Winchester testimonial touts Erb Help as a stomach gas and bloating remedy. It claims 12 herbs cleanse bowels and improve digestion with quick relief after meals, urging readers to buy at Winchester drug stores.
A Los Angeles figure called The Voice of Two Worlds claims reincarnation in a lama’s temple in Tibet. He describes awakening latent mind power, offers a 9000-word free treatise from the Institute of Mental Physics, address given in Los Angeles, with limited copies.
In New York Fritz Crisler and football writers sparked a round of quotes as Army backfield stars Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard were hailed over Ohio State pair Paul Sarringhaus and Dick Fisher. Ohio State plans to answer back on the field. Fred Fitzsimmons will manage Brooklyn’s football club under Bill Cox as the All American Conference begins.
Hal Middlesworth recalls a maxim about the leagues and predicts the Cubs over the Tigers in six. Mike Jacobs notes TV progress could bring Louis Conn’s fight to theaters by next June. Scouts eye Alabama Tennessee Georgia Mississippi State Georgia Tech LSA Duke and more this weekend.
Marquis Childs analyzes the Truman press conference and the shift in outlook on atomic power. He notes mixed scientist opinions, fears about the unknown, and the grim reality that control may be international while warning that Russia could surpass the United States in developing the bomb. Dr. Irving Langmuir of GE cautions that the decade ahead may see Russia closing the gap.
Santa Anita racetrack plans a striking floral exhibit in the field, inspired by an atomic blast or the dramatic moment when a bettor hits a five dollar wager as the favorite wins.
In Martinsburg West Virginia Crompton offers a modern truss fitting service claiming to provide perfect rupture support of any size. The office run by E R Crumpton advertises ongoing adjustments and patient education with hours 9 AM to 9 PM daily except Sunday and special note on large hernias and prior surgeries.
In Frederick Virginia on October 16 1945 Blondell H Lonas sues Pauline S Lonas for divorce on grounds of desertion for two years. If Pauline is not a Virginia resident she must appear within ten days after publication to protect her interest in the case. Clerk N Whitacre.
A speaker warns the Soviet pursuit of atomic power could annihilate the world and urges timely action. He criticizes Senators Conally Byrd and McKellar for opposing sharing the secret, noting their advanced ages and rural Southern roots. The piece frames the issue as a pivotal moment to save civilization.
Familiar San Diego report recalls Pfc Glen J Brazil of Tacoma Washington being discharged at Mitchell Convalescent Hospital Campo California. The same medical officer who approved his Army service four years earlier now examines him on the Mitchell staff. Brazil served with a tank destroyer battalion under General Patton in Europe and as a malaria specialist in the southwest Pacific.
The total number built included 31 445 landing craft 221 patrol craft 99 minecraft 78 district craft 28 submarines and 17 destroyer escorts. These vessels were constructed largely in the western Great Lakes and upper Mississippi areas.
Complainant Eula Lee Bo seeks divorce a mensa et thoro from Kyle S. Boardwine on desertion and cruelty. Affidavit shows the defendant is nonresident and must appear within ten days after notice publication to protect his interest. Clerk N Whitacre issues summons.
Sunday visitors at the home of A W Adams included Dory Miller of Cedar Grove and Guy Fries of New Jersey. Lottie White returns to Washington DC after weeks with family. Cecil Hahn spends months in combat duty and will report to Camp Meade. Various relatives visit Adams and White households. health notes mention Inez Adams with an infected ear and Scott Brown ill with wishes for recovery.
Johnny Pancake and a second man were jailed in Wallace Idaho on charges of stealing E. H. Bacon’s truck. Sheriff Lovitt L Westlake announced the suspects remain in custody awaiting further action.
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