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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1947

Page

3

Carry Carter Announces Senate Run in Augusta District

Staunton former mayor Carry Carter announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for state senator in the 23rd District representing Augusta and Highland counties and Staunton and Waynesboro. He faces William F. Young for the seat as Senator W. Stuart Moffett does not seek reelection. Carter is a World War II veteran and longtime attorney.

Staunton Carter Practi Staunton Cing W. Stuart Moffett Augusta Highland Waynesboro William F.young

Boyce Wins District L Track Meet

Clarke County edges Strasburg 34 to 30 at Bridgewater College in a regional track meet. Boyce dominates field events with wins in 100 220 440 and 880 relays and high entries boosting their score. Stephens City takes third with 15 points led by Rick ard in high jump and broad jump. Stonewall Woodstock tie for fourth with eight points each followed by Mt Jackson and Gainesboro.

Clarke County Boyce Strasburg Bridgewater College Stephens City Rickard Stonewall Woodstock Mt. Jackson Gainesboro Casey Miller Estep Funk Coulson Derrick Ward Lafollette Osler Hansbarger Lafollete Keckley Hawkins Beaver Cone J Nichols Ross Hepner Cone Brumback Gibbs Woodetog Fox f@rasburg

Bats Boom In Early Baseball Season Across Leagues

National Leaguers lead with 48 homers paced by Eddie Miller of Cincinnati while American Leaguers total 26. Detroit's Tigers homer spree includes Roy Cullenbine Dick Wakefield and Hoot Evers. Pirates beat Cardinals 8-5. Dodgers top Phils 5-2. Cubs beat Reds. Giants lose to Braves. Indians trounce Browns 10-4 and Senators edge Athletics 4-3.

Ralph Roden Associated Press Eddie Miller Cincinnati Briggs Stadium Detroit Bengals Roy Cullenbie Dick Wakefield Hoot Evers Tigers Chicago White Sox Sportsman’s Park Sportsman's Park St. Louis Pirates Cardinals Billy Cox Bucs Red Munger Brooklyn Dogers Philadelphia Phils Ebbets Field Joe Hatten Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Phils Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Johnny Schmitz Reds Wrigley Field Warren Sphan Giants Boston Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics New York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Earl Banting to Speak on Aims of Labor Legislation

Earl Banting president of O'Sullivan Rubber Corp and of the National Association of Manufacturers will be guest on Cross Section U S A over CBS from 3:00 to 3:30 p m Saturday April 26 The program originates in Winchester with Gunnar Back handling the local CBS portion The topic is what are the real aims of the new labor legislation Impressive ruins of Heliopolis in Syria and surrounding antiquities are described

Earl Banting O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation Nationa Association of Manufacturers Columbia Broadcasting System WTOP Mr. Bunting O’sullivan Rubber Corporation Winchester Gunnar Back Washington

Advertisement for FASTEETH false teeth powder

False teeth users face embarrassment from loose plates and slips. FASTEETH powder adds secure grip, prevents souring and denture odor. Sprinkle on plates for firmer, more comfortable fit. Available at drug stores.

Pavot Seeks 1947 Debut Victory At Havre de Grace

Havre de Grace Md April 24 Walter M Jefford's Pavot undefeated juvenile champ of 1944 carries 128 pounds in a six furlong first appearance of 1947 Pavot last year won $120000 defeating notable rivals including Assault Lucky Draw Stymie and Armed Prognosis 113 Air Patrol er and Rippey 118 expected as main threats in 5000 purse race

Havre DE Grace Walter M. Jefford Pavot Guy Bedwell Shamrock Stable Air Patrol William Hell

Connecticut Champion Torza Reaches North and South Semi finals

Felice Torza from Hartford defeats rivals George Fulton Jr of Roanoke and C B Dudley of Greenville to reach the semi finals of the North and South Amateur Golf Tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina. He faces Dave Ewell Jr of Richmond in the day’s key match.

M. M. Nolan Birmingham Ala Dudley M. B. Reach, Jr Springfield Mass Ewell Harvey Ward Harboro N. C Fulton Ralph Strafaci Roosevelt, L. I Pinehurst Felice Torza Connecticut Hartford George Fulton, Jr Roanoke C. B. Dudley Greenville S. C Dave Ewell, Jr Richmond Torza

Schroeder Shows Still Sharp In Davis Cup Style

In California, Tew Schroeder balances family life with tennis and hints Davis Cup duties may still come first. At La Jolla he defeated European champion Marcel Bernard, a win praised as a reminder of his high level and past success with partner Jack Kramer in the last Davis Cup campaign.

Los Angeles Schroeder Glandale Calif Jack Kramer Australia Kramer Frankie Parker la Jolla Marcel Bernard Borotra

Faultless Leads Field in Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland

At Keeneland Lexington on April 24 Faultless745 and trainer Warren Wright face three other Derby hopefuls in the Blue Grass Stakes for a 1 1/8 mile test. Faultless, a 3-1 Kentucky Derby second choice, seeks a $12,900 winner’s purse in this 23rd edition.

Faultless Lexington Keenland Warren Wright Plain Ben Jones Ben Churchill Downs

William Saunders Planned Washington Park System

William Saunders, a 19th century horticulturist for the U S Department of Agriculture, planned Washington DC’s park system and supervised planting and maintenance of 86 000 trees in the city.

William Saunders U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, .D. C

Pioneering photographer Frank Turgeon to attend Apple Blossom Festival

Frank Turgeon Jr a noted direct color portrait photographer with studios in Washington and Palm Beach is expected to return to Rockville Maryland for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival on May 1 and 2. His career includes wartime aerial photography and murals in Winchester and nationwide recognition from the Royal Photographic Society and the Photographer's Association of America.

Frank Turgeon Frank Turgeon, Jr A.R.P. 8 Winchester Turgeon Wahington D. C Palm Beach Florida Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain America Photographer's Association of America River Road Rockville

Blossoming Orchards Exhibit Features Officials and Assistants

A note describes a showcase on orchards with accompanying assistants John Nettleton and Reynold L. Wendt. It mentions the late President FP and references about 40 stamps of 10 outside the United States, indicating international philatelic ties.

John Nettleton Reynold L. Wendt FP. Welt Pote United States

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