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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
6
William Heirens, awaiting punishment in Cook County Jail, attempted suicide for the third time by a bedsheet noose before a guard intervened at 1 a.m. Heirens had confessed to three murders and numerous burglaries and assaults.
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Edward L. Grimm died at 5 15 a m at 22 E Monmouth St after a 10 day illness from old age complications He was a carpenter with J W Rosenberger Co and a long time member of Braddock Street Methodist Church Woodman of the World and South End Fire Company serving as treasurer from 1922 to 1936 He survives three daughters two brothers six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral at Jones Funeral Home Sunday 2 pm officiated by Rev W O Talbert with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are the deceased nephews
The Highland Avenue Sunday School picnic at CaCap on State Park drew a large crowd on Sunday September 2. Attendees traveled by car or truck for transport. A fried chicken dinner with sides and dessert followed by ice cream and games. Races crowned winners including Charles William Clark Paul C Clark Johnny Rinker Reva Stotler Walter M Whitlock and Mrs Luttrell. The event concluded with praise for the organizing committee.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Russia's postwar aims as Moscow touts its role in Japan's defeat. He notes Soviet restraint toward Allied partners, friction over repatriation of Japanese soldiers, and proposed divisions of Japan that MacArthur resisted. He cautions the U S must maintain occupation control to guide Japan's democratic recovery.
Under legislation effective September 1 1946 full pensions or compensations are paid to veterans who are hospitalized or in Veterans Administration institutions. Previously they received only 20 dollars of their full monthly payments, or in some cases 8 dollars. If treatment extends beyond six months the monthly payments may not exceed 50 percent of the regular rate or 30 dollars per month whichever is greater.
Frederick county prepares for the new school year as teachers conclude a three day workshop.
Charles Crabill, a veteran Strasburg police officer, resigns effective September 15. At the town council meeting Frank Pengle is named Chief of Police, R. L. Keller reappointed Town Sergeant, and J. Ray Miller elected mayor.
The Police Court session under Judge John Rice dis posed several defendants this morning. Irvin William McCauley of Winchester faced disorderly conduct with fines of five dollars plus costs. Truman Sirbaugh of Front Royal was fined twenty five dollars and costs for speeding. Arthur R. Clifton of Kern Street was fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness. Frank Schull of Kent Street also fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness. Harrison Clowser of Kern Street appears listed in the docket.
Emmanuel Baptist Church of Heoghens City marks its ninth anniversary from September 5 to 9. Events include Rev. HC Johnson with Mt. Nebo Deer Creek and Zion of Boyce speakers, Blood Stained Banner Chorus, Elder Mrs. M. E. Worthington sermon, Evening Star Gospel Singer, and Rev. Jon Wright leading the final service followed by a reception.
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