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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
7
In loving memory of my dear mother Hazel I Grim who died October 18 1941. The love you gave me will never depart though you have gone beyond my reach you are always in my heart. Your daughter Mae Jane October 18 1911
Administrator Herbert S. Larrick to sell at public auction on Saturday October 26 1946 at 12 noon at County Court House two automobiles a 1939 Buick Sedan and a 1935 Buick Coupe cash terms.
All parties having claims against the estate of D. H. Sencindiver deceased are asked to present them for payment and all indebted parties are asked to come forward for settlement. Herbert B. Larrick, administrator of D. H. Sencindiver.
In the Clerk's Office Corporation Court for Winchester Virginia Elinor Keller Kaine sues Maurice E Kaine for divorce a vinculo matri monii on grounds of desertion The defendant is a non resident and must appear within 10 days after publication to protect his interests Clerk P J Marshall issued the order dates shown in the notice
A Winchester Evening Star notice promotes a 52 page book detailing presidents from Washington to Truman and their White House spouses. It includes election data, pictures, and biographies, with a mail order form asking fifteen cents postpaid to DC Information Bureau. Dixie League directors affirm current league membership and discuss Greensboro moving to Baltimore.
The State Highway Department began a program to place speed limit signs at five mile intervals on primary Virginia highways. Some delays due to shortages of metal and plywood are expected before all signs are erected. A plan to gradually slow drivers near 25 mph zones is under consideration.
Public sale notices list Oct 19 10 30 a m Capon Lake near Intermont W Va antiques furniture and property under Administrator Ralph W Haines for Henrietta Sibert deceased. Oct 19 1 p m 999 Orchard Ave shed furniture and household goods F W Whitehead. Oct 26 10 a m Rose Hill Farm Rt 50 East near Winchester city limits furniture livestock personal property Mrs R Schneider. Oct 26 10 a m Barr Farm off Route 50 outside city limits old furniture china glassware garden tools livestock Mrs R Schneider. Oct 28 10 a m 1 mile west of Middletown livestock machinery feed Rose M Funk Adm Estate of G M Punk.
Earl Lutz Republican nominee for Congress in Virginia's Third District calls for federal action requiring employers to provide workers with adequate time to cast ballots.
Trial for William Davis on murder armed robbery and burglary charges set in Fauquier County circuit court before Judge J R H Alexander. Davis accused in the death of John H Woodson Southern Railway detective near Catlett August 5 and in assaults and depot burglary at Calverson. Attorneys William Gaines and Wallace Tiffany appointed.
Stephens City high school football led 26 20 at halftime before West Virginians surged in the third and final periods to win 46 26. Key moments included a blocked punt setting the first score, Slonaker TD runs, and Cammer to Bailey passes. Frederick county starters included Lee Kard ends and Cammer.
A 1938 Buick sedan driven by W. P. Ingram of Cumberland Maryland struck the rear of a 1938 Chevrolet driven by Harold L. Ruby of Hanover Pennsylvania as it attempted a left turn near routes 50 and 703 about 15 miles west of Winchester. Damages were estimated at $100. The Chevrolet is owned by Albert C. Gineer of Hanover. State Trooper Glasscock investigated.
The Cooperative Crop Reporting Service reports ample soil moisture statewide after a rainy week ending Oct. 12, with pastures improving though still short in some counties. Fall sown crops and hay crops show excellent growth, wheat sowing rising as field work resumes. Average rainfall was 1.02 inches.
The Blue Ridge Major Bowling League standings list American Legion Fred 12, Peoples Cleaners Winc 9, High St Market Hagersn 8, plus Palace Martinsburg, Coliseum Hagerstown, and others. Drenner High St Market led week with 419 high set. Ketter leads with 131.5 average. Upcoming matches include American Legion at Palace and Chas To at Sherwood Bros.
In Whitesburg Kentucky a grand jury finished eight days of investigation after hearing 175 witnesses and returned no indictments. Eight men charged in the alleged plot to overthrow the Lechter County government were released on bonds of five thousand dollars each.
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