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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

6

Radio Notes Tonight Schedule Yankees in Orient Programs

Evening radio lineup lists Yanks in the Orient in the China Burma India theater, with Adolphe Menjou, Fred Waring, Lux, and various shows on WMAL WRC K C WTOP and others. The rundown includes Mr District Attorney, Easy Aces, Lum and Abner, My Best Girl, Frank Sinatra, Kay Kyser, Jack Carson, and late news and music segments.

WMAL Adolphe Menjou Frank K. C K.C M. Beatty Ranger Tydings Easy Aces North Allan Jones Abner North Frankie Carle Doctor Christian eTee Dunninser Frank Sinatra Dunnincer

Legge Captures Handicapping Crown In Martinsburg Event

Bob Legge 104 108 149 for a 390 handicap wins the regular handicap by five pins over Lloyd Mead. Mead finishes 385. Bruce Lo takes third with 365 after three 109s. Keiter 129 high game, Yelott and Licklider high sets. Winchester entries from Handi cap Tour attract Hawks ready to compete.

Bob Legge Bruce LO Handley Lester Keiter Yellott Rize Fred Marsden Licklider Winchester Martinsburg DR. Hawthorne Ralph Gore Fred Yellott Lloyd Mead Johnson

Local Tournament Sets Entry Fee and Format

A seven game format begins with a $5 entry fee covering game costs and competitive play as the tournament progresses toward a winner. The event notes a $100 first prize and ongoing hype for strong competition.

Prayer Service At Grace Church

The mid week prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church will be conducted tonight by Rev. E. B. Smith of Gravel Springs parish. The hour is 7.30 p m and the public is invited to attend.

Grace Lutheran Church E. B. Smith Gravel Springs Lutheran Church

Minister to Speak at Winchester Rotary Meeting

The Rev. T. S. Hawkins of Braddock Street Methodist Church will speak on The Part the Church Plans for the Post War Period at the Winchester Rotary Club meeting tomorrow. Andy Bowen will introduce him at Sarah Zane Hall at one o'clock.

T. S. Hawkins Braddock Street

Local sports Are Featured In The Evening Star Daily

Evening Star Daily highlights local sports action with prominent games and athlete news. Coverage focuses on scoring, standings, and notable performances from regional teams and players.

Evening Star

Allied Military Government officer writes from battlefront Italy

Major Frank M. Wray describes frontline civil affairs work in Italy. He recalls Sicily and Salerno campaigns, Volturno and Cassino battles, and the goal of establishing local government while providing food, medical care, and shelter under difficult weather and terrain. He hopes for spring and a swift European victory.

John I. Sloat Kings Bank Frank M. Wray Commonwealth Clarke County Italy Mr. Sloat Sicily Africa Salerno Beach Volturno River Cassino Army Corps Lo- Cal Europe Frank Wray

Tornado Hits Opie Rural Area Killing Three People

A tornado swept Opie rural section six miles south of here last night killing three and injuring several. Homes, barns and tobacco houses were destroyed. Carter Stone, a convict camp guard, died seven miles away, and two Hubbard children perished in Opie. Their mother was hospitalized.

Weer Opie Here Carter Stone Cook Hubbard

Exemption From 48-Hour Work Week Required

War Manpower Commission area director George D. Delo announced exemption applications for the 48 hour wartime work week must be filed by May 6 in Harrisonburg. The rule allows exemptions where impracticable, not reducing labor needs, or conflicting with law. forms available from the Harrisonburg area office or Winchester and Front Royal employment offices.

Harrison Winchester Front Royal Virginia George D. Delo War Manpower Commission Harrisonbure Delo Winchester Front Royal Servce

Rainfall records and monthly averages from Winchester Lab

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a m at 1.22 inches. April to date 1.97 inches year to date 12.19 inches. Average annual rainfall over 31 years is 35.95 inches. Monthly averages for 1913 1943 list January 2.54 February 1.95 March 2.02 April 3.15 May 3.60 June 3.83 July 3.60 August 3.74 September 2.31 October 3.45 November 2.46 December 2.43. Statistics courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.

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