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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1930

Page

2

Dempsey Comeback Looms Over Sharkey Schmeling Talks

The Star notes that Dempsey’s possible return could influence the Sharkey-Schmeling heavyweight title plans. With Muldoon’s trophy in view, public opinion delays any premature endorsements of Schmeling or Sharkey until Dempsey’s fate is decided.

Dempsey New York State Athletic Commission William Muldoon Tunney Jack Carera Schmeling Sharkey

Shot put record set by Herman Brix at 52 feet 4 inches

Herman Brix throws the sixteen pound shot 52 feet 4 inches in competition. The mark nears 53 feet in practice and a joke suggests shielding shot putters like hammer throwers at Harvard if the pace continues.

Herman Brix Harvard

Mrs Shipe Dead Of Complications In Local Loss

Mrs. Shipe widow of James H. Shipe former School Commissioner died at about 4 o clock Sunday morning at 738 Maryland avenue from complications after a yearlong decline Funeral from the late home Tuesday at 10 with Rev John L Oldham and Rev R N Young officiating Interment in New Norbourne Cemetery She was highly esteemed and her death follows a sister's passing two weeks earlier in West Virginia avenue Tinsburg W Va Elizabeth

Mar Duipe Efpe James H. Shipe Maryland Avenue John L. Oldham Trinity Episcopal Church R. N. Young Second United Brethren Church New Norbourne Cemetery Shipe Samuel Clark West Virginia Avenue Tinsburg W. Va Elizabeth

Maryland Defeats Cavaliers 11 to 2 in Ragged Contest

Maryland downed Virginia 11 to 2 as Batson fanned the Old Liners with strong pitching until the last inning. Radice had a perfect day at bat but an error in the ninth allowed Virginia another run. Bryant singled and Captain Byrd drove him in with a double for Maryland's final score.

Maryland Downs Cavaliers Maryland Virginia Cavaliers Batson Radice Bryant Byrd

Shipe Couple Recalled In Local Obituary Lines

The obituary notes the death of a Chestnut Grove native of Frederick County Virginia aged 54 who lived in the family home with her husband Mr Shipe for 54 years since January 18. She leaves children Deskin Clarence Carter and Julian Shipe and daughters Rose Lelia Celia and Mayzie Shipe with sisters Margaret Ruble of Martinsburg and Susan Howard of Albins Frederick County. A number of grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.

Chestnut Grove Prederick County James Mr. Shipe Margaret Ruble Martinsburg Susan Howard Albin Frederick County

Largest Apple Fete Parade Awaits Float Entries

Today is the final day to enter floats for the apple fete parade. Officials say the entries will make it the largest parade ever staged.

Valley counties weigh alms house consolidation plan

Several valley counties plan to consider consolidating alms houses while noting a perfect score on a Handley rifle range and a new wine club opening in time for the forthcoming apple festival.

Glenn MK i Handley Rifle Range

City census ordered under supervision of Dettra

April A city census has been ordered and will be taken under the supervision of City Manager L. R. Dettra. Two prisoners escaped today from the convict prison camp at Double Tollgate in Clarke county. Dad Ryan urges urgent action on festival matters as time is precious. Wheat price has advanced five cents per bushel.

L. R. Dettra Double Tollgate Clarke County Dad Ryan

Robbery at J Howard Cather's Garage In 1915

Thieves looted J Howard Cather's garage for the third time, taking between 50 and 75 dollars last night. Rev. H G Spencer has been re-continued in the report.

J. Howard Cather H. G. Spencer

Woodring hotly pursued by Hagerstown and Martinsburg

The Cumberland Colts push to sign Art Woodring as Martinsburg catcher faces interest from Hagerstown. A Martinsburg Journal squib notes Woodring’s potential for Class A or AA leagues and possible major league interest since 1924. Babe Ruth hits a long drive at Lookout Mountain but makes only a triple in Chattanooga.

Woodring Cumberland Colts Art Woodring Martinsburg Hagerstown Martinsburg Journal Woody Babe Homer Babe Ruth Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Southern Association Karlon

Market Street Methodist Church Names New Pastor

Fragmentary text notes a church changing leadership at Market Street Methodist Church and mentions Turkish forces damaging ships, with a partial Indiana reference suggesting a man establishes something.

Market Street Methodist Church

MELLO GLO Face Powder Endorsed by Beauties

Beauties who guard their complexion endorse MELLO GLO Face Powder praised for purity and even color. Government approval cited for coloring matter, claims of smooth spreading and a lasting youthful bloom. Sold at Baker's Drug Store.

Baker's Drug Store Ady

Purified Sales Directory Items From Whittington and Nearby Farms

Whittington on Heater farm near Middle town Valley pike offers Pure bred Percheron mares gelding machinery hay and corn. April 16 Geo White Post 500 head livestock cattle sheep hogs and stock. April 17 F Estes Kline farm Spring Dale 1 mile west of Middletown stock implements. April 17 1 p m Mrs Bertha Miller Grimes Va stock implements and household goods. April 22 Orvill Kackley rear Burnt Factory dairy cows heifers.

Middletown Pike Geo White Post F. Estes Kline

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