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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1938

Page

3

Yankees Roll To Doubleheader Sweep Against Senators

New York, riding a strong mound effort from Lefty Gomez and Charley Ruffing, routed the Washington Senators 16-1 in the opener and 6-2 in the second game. Di Maggio and Gehrig homered as the Yankees stretched their lead to eight games. Cleveland won 9-6 over St. Louis.

New York Yankees Col Jacob Ruppert Ruth Yankees Dimaggio Mound Corps Lefty Gomez Charley Ruffing Sea Senators Lou Gehrig New York Cleveland St. Louis Browns Mel Harder Athletics Boston Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Chicago White Sox Detroit Pie Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Gus Suhr Alf Todd Bill Brubaker Ray Berres Brubaker Bucs Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Giants Harry Gumbert Dick Coffman Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Frank Demaree Curt Davis Phillies Boston Bees Chuck Klein Aeae Martin Titatrt Een Eesee Cenereds Washington L. Pet Codeuneys Philadelphia Ferrell Leonard St. Louis Hildebrand Allen Caster Potter Wilson Baker Lyons Knott Bridges Benton Secosse Secceserss Eveeresss Seccceesees Eococeess Eesseven Brandt Henshaw Posedel Hubbell Walters Page Hutchinson Butcher

Courage In Battle For Vision

A string of cornea transplants restores partial sight to several individuals. John Terry O Connell 21 and Betty Scotchler 19 wed in Berkeley as he eyes his wife for the first time. Rev U S Harding 53, soon to see his wife Evelyn 27, leaves hospital after a rare operation. Arthur Morton Sacramento pianist and Margaret Carr 81 Berkeley receive cornea tissue, with Morton to depart awaiting further sight improvements.

Berkeley U. S. Harding Nazarene Portland Ore Evelyn Harding Sacramento Arthur Morton Margaret Carr

Roberts and Judge Paul Meet on Circuit Work in Harrisonburg

Judge Floyd H. Roberts of Bristol named by President Roosevelt visited Judge John Paul at Harrisonburg to discuss circuit duties. This marked Roberts first trip to Paul headquarters as Paul recently took the oath of office before U S Clerk Clarence E. Gentry in Western Virginia.

Floyd H. Roberts Bristol Roosevelt Western Virginia John Paul Roberts Paul Harrisonburg United States Clarence E. Gentry

Mrs Ed French Finds Bull Snake in Washing Machine

Sutton Nebraska Mrs Ed French plans to be more careful after discovering a large bull snake at the bottom of her washing machine when she checked if it was empty after finishing laundry. The incident happened on a recent wash day in Sutton.

Sutton Neb Ed French

Handy Letter Writer offered by Information Bureau

How To Say It In Writing is a 48 page booklet from The Handy Letter Writer. The publication provides correct forms for business social condolence and love letters and includes with a coupon the address to order. Send ten cents postpaid to Washington D C with name street city state and coins wrapped.

Handy

Enthusiasm for Great Lakes St Lawrence power project in Massena

In Massena New York and the St. Lawrence valley supporters cheer a proposed Great Lakes St. Lawrence hydro power development. The plan would supply about 1 100 000 horsepower to the United States and spur factory growth, though timing remains disputed amid wartime power policies.

Andrue Berging Washington Associated Press St. Lawrence Valley Andrue Berding Massena N. Y Great Lakes-St. Lawrence New York State Deep Waterways Thousand Islands Roosevelt Mackenzie King International Rapids St. Lawrence United States State Department Chicago Detroit Barnhart Island United States Senate Iroquois Valley Forge Gettysburg

May split boosts Bitter primary in New York district race

The split threatens to aid Republican candidate Harry W. Mac Hose as conservative Democrat John J. O Connor challenges New Deal ally James H Fay for the Sixteenth district nomination. The piece discusses implications of the rival factions and regional stakes in a heated primary.

John J. O’connor James H. Fay New York Sixteenth Harry W. Mac Hose

Candidates Silent On Pat And Slap OBE Aug 17

Maryland Senate race features Rep. David J. Lewis and Sen. Millard E. Tydings at a Cecilton event. Roosevelt praised Lewis while Tydings offered no comment on the president's action, citing a desire to study statements before replying. Lewis defended New Deal alignment and urged voter empowerment to evaluate Roosevelt. Tydings faced criticism of acreage control and reiterated his stance on farming policy.

David J. Lewis Millard E. Tydings Roosevelt Tydings Lewis Cecilion New Deal Maryland Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt United States

Sewerage Bonds Win At Leesburg

Citizens in Leesburg Virginia approve an $82,500 sewerage bond issue by a 271 to 96 vote for a new sewage system and disposal plant to support a total project cost of about $150,000.

Leesburg, Va

Professor Mercer Learns From Student On Metaphor Depth

In Columbia South Carolina Professor Charles F Mercer admitted that a USC student taught him something. The student wrote in an examination paper that the depth of the earths atmosphere is measured by falling metaphors.

Columbia, S. C Charles F. Mercer University of South Carolina

Staunton Nine With College Stars To Visit Park

Staunton Athletic Club brings a lineup heavy with Randolph Macon College and Georgetown players to a Sunday game against the Park nine. Lyle McFall leads Staunton as a Front Royal native and senior at Randolph Macon, with teammates Blanton, Stephens, Bibb, Keegin, and Bertrand among notable college standouts.

Colege Staunton Athletic Club Park Staunton Lyle McFaill Front Royal Randolph Macon Academy Randolph Macon College Bair Jimmy Bair Randolph Macon Cy Blanton Hugh Stephens Blanton Stephens Parksters Nelson Bibb University of Virginia Athletic George Marshall Wake Forest Georgetown Georgetown University Joe Keegin Hank Bertrand Keegin the Park Bertrand

Mother reports stolen baby after movie errand

Eugene police find hungry sleepy infant left in a parked car. The child is taken to the station where milk and a bed are provided. The mother rushes in frantic to report the baby stolen and asks where the child has been.

Eugene Ore

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