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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1948

Page

3

Across The Headpin Scores and Standings Highlight Week

The match results show Home Beneficial Life Insurance dominant with a 1619 set by Sarah Zane Fire Co and a 1606 series led by W I Hoke. O Sullivan Plant and American Legion also posted wins as Dick Buncutter and Jack Jones led in individual scores. Water powered sawmills note ends the column.

Sarah Zane Fire Co Home Beneficial Life Insurance Insurance O’sullivan Sarah Zane Dick Buncutter Jack Jones W. I. Hoke Jack Owen American Legion Royal Crown Cola Bob Kelebner Dick Duval B & S Poultry L & M Buses Dickter Lions Club Jimmy Bhifflette Shoe Center Northern Virginia Power Co O'Sullivan

Legge attends Southern Regional conference in San Antonio

W R Legge agriculture supervisor for the area travels from Blacksburg to attend a Southern Regional conference in San Antonio Texas. He is expected back early next week. The piece notes an estimated 5 350 000 truck drivers in the United States, the largest such group outside farming.

W. R Legge San Antonio Tex Blacksburg United States

State Police Chief to Present Safety Award at Capital Theatre

Col. C. W. Woodson, commander of the Virginia State Police, will present the March safe-driver-of-the-month award at 9 p.m. tomorrow from the Capital theatre stage. The driver's name is not released. Woodson's visit was arranged by W. T. Sullivan, chair of the town safety committee, with invitation extended by Police Chief J. Thomas Oyd.

Col C. W. Woodson Virginia State Police Capital Theatre Woodson W. T. Sullivan Jow Safety Committee Sullivan J. Thomas Oyd

Stassen Faces Nebraska Primary Challenge Amid Backlash

Stassen laments name use of General MacArthur on ballots and prepares for Nebraska primary. He has six delegates from Wisconsin contests and will clash with Dewey and MacArthur, with Taft also in the field. Dewey arrives for a two day tour while Stassen travels to Nebraska tomorrow.

Douglas MacArthur Wisconsin Stassen Nebraska Dewey MacArthur Sen Taft Ohio Tomorow

Lief Erikson Returns With Timber Grapes and Wine

Lief Erikson sailed to the mainland of North America in the year 1000 and carried timber dried grapes and wine back to Greenland on his return voyage.

Lief Erikson Greenland North America

Bing Crosby at the festival fuels huge excitement

Spectators gush as Bing’s appearance dominates chatter and crowds, with Martha Rees praising the event and Ruth Whitmore expressing thrilled disbelief. Patrons say the festival could double attendance and eagerly anticipate seeing their hero in person.

Martha Rees Bing Crosby Ruth Whitmore Bing Hero

Gainesboro Gore FFA Chapter Names and Instructors Listed

The article lists numerous members and instructors associated with the Gainesboro Gore FFA chapter including James L. Givens Eugene Baylis Delmar ReHaven Burley McDaniel Ralph Catlett Beverly Lafollette Tommy Big gert David McGraw James Mc Daniel Dick Nesselrodt Robert Smith William Palmer Raymond Zadigo Jimmy Robinson Bobby Cath Robert Luttrell Jimmy Hottle Leroy Dick Buck Cooper Calvin Davis Sidney Rogers and others.

James C. Gordon F. M. Dellinger Jr Gene Dicks Eddie Dodson Warren Sheetz John Fout Roy Beaver Charles Rinker Harold Whetzel Preston Conner Alfred Snapp Earl Bailey Gainesboro-Gore FFA James L. Givens Eugene Baylis Delmar ReHaven Burley McDaniel Ralph Catlett Beverly Lafollette Tommy Biggert David McGraw James Mc

4-H Club Leaders Outline Corn Production Contest

Assistant County Agent John T. Wolfe heads a team including Eugene Larrick George Cather Garland Cather James Brumback James Dye Charles Warner William Fawcett Billy Triplett and Donald Ramey. County Agent Stine says all entrants will receive guidance on steps to produce 100 bushels per acre with many people invited to visit.

John T. Wolfe Eugene Larrick George Cather Garland Cather James Brumback James Dye Charles Warner William Fawcett Billy Triplett Donald Ramey Stine

Records Exhibit and Corn Judging at Bank Ends Contest

The article notes contests conducted at regional farms with an exhibit of records and 10 ears of corn for judging to be displayed at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank after the event.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank

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Palestine New York Fifth Avenue U.S Holy Land E (International Ind Dick Carter Aul Cadwallader Jack Jone Lester Elliot Lester Elliott W. K. Hoke Elliott Motor Sarah Ane Sarah Ane Fire Co Home Beneficial Life Inurance America England Legge Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Florida N. Loudoun St Winchester N. Cameron Sr Hershell Stotler Nature Carter Gen ‘Arter Neptune Miller’s Hardware Seersucker Better Values
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