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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1949

Page

2

Hudgins to Aid Battle Campaign in Virginia

Alexander Hudgins of Manassas, World War II veteran, will assist Senator John S. Battle’s gubernatorial campaign in Virginia. He will serve as assistant in charge and public relations on the state campaign committee chaired by S. Kellam of Princess Anne, with members Neff of Abingdon, Walton of Louisa, and Blanton of Caroline.

Alexander Hudgins Manassas Virginia Saidney S. Kellam Dney Te Campu John S. Batte Hudgins Mr. Kellam Princess Anne W.N. Neff Abingdon H.H. Walton Louisa Ard Thomas H. Blanton Caroline

Do Your Part to Make Our Community Look Its Best

A civic appeal urges residents to keep streets clean, parks tidy, and neighborhoods well maintained. The notice highlights daily actions, neighborhood pride, and shared responsibility to present a welcoming town image.

Stephens City Trackmen Top District Meet

Stephens City Trackmen won the district meet at Handley School led by standout performers from Mt. Jackson Stonewall and Woodstock. Stonewall claimed third place with 26 1 6 points, while Mt. Jackson and Stephens City dominated various events and set up regional and state qualifications.

Stephens City Seanecine Stehina Handley School Mt. Jackson Stonewall Woodstock Lewis Brown Fadley Dellinger Baughman Ste Bowman Keckley Larrick Lowery Click Gillespie Hepner Warner DeHaven U. of Virginia Harry Johnson Bridgewater

Trout Roaring Creek Chase Yields Several Big Rainbow Trout

W W Baker H B McCormac and others fished Cedar Creek near route 55, catching eight fish with an 18 inch Rainbow by Dr James Madden and a 16 12 inch fish by Henry Rogers. The group planned a fry later at Dodsons. Roy LaFollettte joined the party along with H Rogers.

W. W. Baker H. B. McCormac Mr. Grant Dodsons James Madden Cedar Creek Roy LaFollette Henry Rogers

Quiz answers listed for eye questions with Cyprus note

The text lists quiz answers: 1 Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers 2 Rhodes 3 Insects 4 U S Marine Band False Utah 7 Abraham Lincoln 10 Oleomargarine. It adds a sentence about Cyprus: the British took Cyprus from Turkey in 1878 as part of reforms in Asia Minor.

U. S. Marine Band Utah Abraham Lincoln Cyprus Turkey Asia Minor

Rookie Groth Stuns Early Season With Three Homers

Detroit rookie Johnny Groth wowed with three homers and five hits in two days, driving in seven. His 380-foot slam against Chicago highlighted a busy start to a season crowded with notable performances.

Associated Press Johnny Groth Joe Gie Ted Williams Stan Musial Detroit Tigers Johnny Navy Great Lakes Dick Wakepe

Gore Defeats Stephens City In Early Baseball Upset

Gore high school trimmed Stephens City 8 to 4 behind pitcher Michael who allowed four hits and four walks. Gore led 4-0 after the first inning, then added runs in the second fifth sixth and seventh. Stephens City scored in the fourth and fifth frames with Coates, Welch and Singhas producing key hits. Tomorrow Stephens City visits Middletown while Gore hosts Stonewall.

Gore Stephens City Michael Tom Brown Lester Singhass Allen Barney Bailey Coates Welch Singhas Ewing Reardon Welcch Baile Aet L. Hodgson Hook

Standings and results from yesterday's Major League games

Yesterday's results show Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago and others winning in the National League while New York, Detroit, Philadelphia and St Louis posted American League victories. Standings list Brooklyn leading the circuit and New York atop the AL with several teams close in the pack. Batting star Johnny Groth of the Tigers drives in five with a grand slam and extra hits, and Bob Rush of the Cubs fanned seven as Chicago topped Pittsburgh 4-0.

Groth Chicago al Gettel Hal Newhouser Virgil Trucks Detroit White Sox Randy Gumpert Aaron Robinson Jack Onslow Vic Raschi Paul Calvert Boston Red Sox Joe McCarthy Sox Philadelphia A’s Cleveland St. Louis Browns Bob Lemon Dick Kokos Jack Graham Karl Drews Puddin Head Jones Philadelphia Phillies Phils Boston Braves Bill Nicholson Karl Torgeson Braves Nels Potter Jim Konstanty New Mopper- Upper Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Sheldon Jones Sid Gordon Ralph Branca Bob Rush Pittsburgh Murry Dickson Cardinal Pirates Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Johnny Groth Tigers Cubs

Feller Pulls Muscle Forcesweek Out

Cleveland Indian pitcher Bob Feller suffers a pulled muscle in the back of his right shoulder and will be out for at least a week. Doctor Robert Hyland recommends a week of absolute rest after examination in St Louis.

ST. Louis Bob Feller Robert F. Hyland Feller Hyland

Bi State League Opens With Favorites Bergton Gore North Mountain

The Bi State League begins Sunday with Bergton Gore and North Mountain as favorites. Opening games pit Gore at Wardensville Bergton at Oak Grove North Mountain at Star Tannery Lost City vs Moorefield with Mountain Falls on a bye.

Bergton Gore North Mountain Frederick Rockingham Hardy W. Va Wardensville Oak Grove Star Tannery Lost City Moorefield Mountain Falls Mt. Falls Mt. Williams N. Mountain Winchester Business College Earl Lantz J. Earhart Archer Dale Lantz Junior LaFollette Morrison Brothers Harry Floyd Sonny Rickerd Winchester White Sox Udell Long Bebe Bauserman

Over the Headpin League Scores and Standings

In the Over the Headpin B League Glaize and Bro lead with 32 wins and 13 losses. Valley Service 28 17 and Elks Club 27 18 follow. Coca Cola 25 17 and Bell Clothes 26 19 contend. Individual game leaders include Doug Chaney 138 and Lee Ebert 128, while Bill Moore and Donald Smith top in four games 336. Team highs show Elks Club 572 and 1633 for sets. Play results list Elks Club 2–2 Va Woolen No 2 and Columbia Baking 3– Snapp’s Foundry. Coca Cola–Va Woolen No. 2 postponed to Friday.

Glaize & Bro Valley Service Elks Club Coca Cola Bell Clothes South End Fire Co Columbia Baking Co Va. Woolen No Clearbrook Woolen Valley Fruit & Candy Snapp’s Foundry Doug Chaney Lee Ebert John Kanode Bill Moore Donald Smith Valley Service Station Columbia Baking Snapp’s C. Glaize & Bro Valley

Miners, Unions and Possible Political Shifts

The exchange discusses how Tanro and Zensekitan may influence miners elections and the risk of communists gaining control of organized miners. It notes a potential anti communist breakaway union could reset the bargaining dynamics. Army rations are not surplus and not for public sale.

Tanro Zensekitan Tanra

Cinder Wins Turtle Derby in Dramatic Loping Sprint

Cinder led the field at the Post and sprinted ahead before slowing and letting Sirloin threaten, finally paying out for the win. The event raised funds for the Maniac band with sponsors and a final settlement pending. About 100 people attended and turtles were distributed or released afterward in Abrams Creek.

Cinder Brown's Meatee Willow Lawn Swimming Pool Splash Willow Lawn Pool Hansbrough Harry Carpenter Boy Scouts Abrams Creek

United States Casts Concern Over New Information Treaties

Officials warn that signing and ratifying certain conventions could curb free information exchange. The danger lies in other powers applying restrictive terms, hindering efforts for accurate world news records for American readers.

United States

Auction listings for Paris and Winchester sales

A sales directory lists events on April 22 in Paris Virginia with items from R J Gibson on school property including antiques household goods and farm equipment. On April 23 at 1 pm Mrs Mary Mollie F Lindawood at 710 Loudoun Street Winchester offers real estate and personal property. May 7 at 10 am estate of Elijah Puffinburger 3 miles northwest of Reynolds Store between Routes 695 and 696 includes livestock farm equipment household goods and real estate.

R. J. Gibson Paris Mary (Mollie F. Lindawood Loudoun St Winchester Elijah Puffinburger Reynolds Store Rts

British Laborite Says Workers Won't Fight against Reds

Paris April 21 British legislator Ronni Ziliacus told the world peace congress that workers in Britain will not fight or be dragged into fighting the Soviet Union. The loud applause from 200 delegates from over 50 nations followed his claim that new China is victorious and workers won’t be used as a blood bank for incapable politicians. He urged delegates to propose a reasonable path forward.

Paris Ronni Ziliacus World Peace Congress Britain Soviet Union Zilliacus China Labor Party

Proposals Aimed at East West Issues

A detailed set of proposals seeks to set issues between the East and West. The document outlines mechanisms for dialogue, confidence building, and gradual policy coordination to address tensions and promote stability. It emphasizes practical steps and monitoring.

Festival TV Plans Highlight Friday and Tuesday Broadcasts

Plans in the nation s Capital show cooperation with the festival. Friday telecasts on WMAL TV will feature Peters Studio film from past festivals at 10 p m. Tuesday WNEW will air Queen Shenandoah XXII and local pageant dancers on The Television Journal at 6 p m Washington time with Johnny Bradford and Jeanne Warner. The festival promises extensive radio newsreel press and television coverage this year.

Tion Wmal TV Peters Studio WNEW Shenandoah XXII Television Journal Johnny Bradford RCA Recording Jeanne Warner Washington

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