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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1930
Page
5
Elks Club trounced Jones Woolen by 50 pins and the Country Gents beat Northern Virginia Power by the same margin. Duvall led with 132, Haymaker 129, both teams posting over 500 pins per game in 60 games with 27 over 100.
The article surveys Derby contenders including Dedicate and High Foot from Chicago backed by Everglades and Valley Lake stables, with 10 to 1 futures quotes. It notes trainer Long John Ward and Dedicate's regional successes as a juvenile. Also reports boxer Ricardo Bertazzolo sailing back to America for upcoming engagements. In San Antonio, Andy Reese and Eddie Marshall contend for the Giants keystone job, per manager John McGraw.
Indianapolis April 12 The American Legion promotes a nationwide Safety First campaign as part of its 1930 minimum spring community service effort. National Commander O L Bodenhamer hopes all 10 000 posts join, starting soon to raise awareness of safety issues during peak summer traffic.
The group aims to organize junior traffic corps in schools not yet formed conduct safety poster and essay contests and work to eliminate traffic hazards. It emphasizes crossings with watchmen and warning bells and may push for removal of obstructive signs or buildings.
A compact note discusses keeping the mind active in peace and war. It emphasizes continuous mental motion as essential for resilience and clarity under pressure. The piece reflects on the value of disciplined thought in daily life and conflict.
Thirteen Virginia colleges unite for a statewide adult education program. They report on 1331 extension class students last fall with details on age occupation training and study goals. A tabulated, free data set is offered to interested readers of The Star.
A notice requests readers to send a postal card to the Extension Department at the University of Virginia to inquire about tramural courses and enrollment details.
Shanghai dispatches report that Reds have been burying districts along three China areas and raiding the French consulate at Tanan Chow while driving away French consuls and occupying the French customs offices.
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