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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

3

Park Blanks Martinsburg Nine 3 0 in Benefit Game

Winchester Park defeated Martinsburg 3 0 in a benefit contest for Edgar Burch a Park player who broke his leg on August 4 Proceeds totaled 215 with Mentzer and Swanson handling the pitching for Park Park's infield turned two double plays Hooper led with three hits and a sacrifice amid a first inning scoring burst Next Sunday Park meets Longwood Cricket Club in doubles action.

Winchester Park Westhpal Hose Company Martinsburg Edgar Burch Park Nine Park Vesper Mentzer Swanson Hooper Patton Willow Miller Ebersole Hoopes Kriele Fawcett Longwood Cricket Club Brooklyn Mass Fred W. Hooper Washington Park Crown Hunts Weary Byron Nelson Toledo Eaton Texas Little Ben Hogan Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead Mangrum Hogan Snead Marty Martin Roanoke Howe News Clarence Ace Chuck Connors Newport News Larry Ciaffone Martin Portsmouth Don Zontini Red Sox Newport New Jack Clifton Bruno Lomenzi Eric Mitchell Piedmont

Roundup highlights from college to Olympic events

Ivy League directors wary of official status as presidents fear over emphasis at ticket windows. Miami fans rail at Waner for Sun Sox losses while Yvon Petra recalls a captured bullet from a Nazi prison camp. Hap Chandler eyed radio, Olympic prelude in Oslo, and a diving platform collapse injures several at Shakamak as Lombardo dominates powerboat racing. Longwood tennis resumes after five year break with National Doubles Championship set in Brookline.

New York Ivy League Miami Paul Waner Sun Sox Yvon Petra Tennifer Germany Yvons Shakamak State Park Ind West Coast Indiana James A. Emmert Crystal Plunge San Francisco Cultonmah Club Portland Lombardo Guy Lombardo Shrewsbury Milhon Longwood Brookline Mass

Prisoners mixed with civilians before Leavenworth prison

The Q and A note that before the U S Military Prison at Leavenworth, prisoners were sent to civilian penitentiaries. It also mentions large watermelons: a Missouri melon at 106 pounds and a Texas grower yielding 80 to 102 pounds.

United States U. S Leavenworth Kansas Missouri Texas Colorado County

Rites Yesterday For Mr Liller

Funeral services for Jennings Liller Jr who died in an automobile crash last Wednesday night were held at his Baltimore residence at 10 30 am then moved to Fairview Lutheran Church near Capon Bridge for 3 pm services conducted by Rev J S Goode. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery with pallbearers named Junior Wilcox Jack Niland Bill Willett Ed Penegrest Haskell Bell and Robert Mullen.

Jennings Liller, Jr Baltimore Fairview Lutheran Church Capon Bridge J. S. Goode Disciple of Christ Church Junior Wilcox Jack Niland Bill Willett Ed Penegrest Haskell Bell Robert Mullen

Mr. Clowser Buried In Mt. Hebron

Funeral services for J. Bennett Clowser Frederick county farmer were held at 2 PM yesterday at the Jones Funeral Home Rev E B Smith officiated Interment followed at Mt Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers included William and Ollie Clowser Luther Larrick Charles Rosenberger Strother Lineburg and Frank Lineburg

J. Bennett Clowser Frederick County Jones E. B. Smith Mt. Hebron William and Ollie Clowser Luther Larrick Charles Rosenberger Strother Lineburg Frank Lineburg

White Post Trips Winchester 6-5

White Post travels to Winchester with a 6 to 5 score as residents within 20 miles of the city face 30 minutes of slow driving to Northwest Virginia shopping center crowds.

Winchester Northwest Virginia White Post Winchester White Sox H Pingley Copenhaver Keckley Snider Coffelt P. Purtlebaugh Cole Sepatane P RA Parker Butler Buckner Brown Casey Cf Carper If Dearmont Garver Rf Burt

Red Sox Rally Edges Yankees 4 3 In Second Game

The Red Sox come from behind to beat the Yankees 4-3 and split a doubleheader after Floyd Bevens pitched the opener 5-0. Pete Reiser and Dick Sisler featured offense for the Dodgers and Cardinals in other games.

Red Sox New York Yankees Yankees Associated Press Chicago Cubs New York Giants Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Brooklyn Dodgers Floyd Bevens Pinky Higgins Bevens Higgins Boston Pete Reiser Dodgers Phils Dick Sisler Harry Brech Een Cardinals Sisler Reds Brecheen Babe Young Giants Johnny Sain Braves Sain Paul Erickson Cubs Pirates Jesse Flores Athletics Senators New York St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Washington

Rainfall totals and averages from local records

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 7 a.m. with 0.20 inches, August to date 3.55 inches, year to date 20.07 inches, and average annual rainfall over 33 years at 36.49 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1945 include January 2.49, February 1.97, March 2.97, April 3.14, May 3.63, June 0.??, July 3.82, August 3.76, September 2.4, October 3.37, November 2.45, December 2.58 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester

Probate Powers Will in Clarke County

Clarke County death of Miss Powers in Berryville July 20 1927. will probated in Clarke County Clerk's Office with witnesses Ralph M Ware and Leona Krouse. Personal property to nieces Katherine and Virginia Page. interest in Berryville house to nieces. Auburn farm interest to Emily Powers and niece. Virginia Page executrix with bond. Appraisers listed. Heirs-at-law listed, including siblings and many nieces and a nephew.

Clarke County Berryville Ralph M. Ware Leona Krouse Miss Powers Katherine Virginia Page Emily Powers Neice Auburn Edmonia Whitehead Washington, D. C Roberta Winter Leland Mary Kearney Estelle Johns Washington, D Sophie Rhodes Middlesboro Emily Fannie Katherine Powers Louise Perkins Coatesville Philip Powers Pittsburg

Decontrol Board Sets Tuesday For Its Opinion Day

The decontrol board announced it will reveal its verdict on price controls for major foods and feeds next Tuesday. Chairman Roy L. Thompson warned against guessing the board’s decision, noting no speculation will be helpful as Congress had deadlocked before OPA was revived in July.

Washington Roy L. Thompson Congress OPA

No price ceilings on milk and foods during trial period

The notice states no price ceilings on milk butter meats grains and a long list of foods for a trial period ending Tuesday August 20. If the panel does not act the old price lids resume Wednesday. The discussion touches on Chinese leadership in the Boxer rebellion with Empress Dowager Cixi linked as a central figure.

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