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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
3
Federal Judge Harold R. Medina fixed October 15 as the trial date for 12 top American communists charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government. U.S. Attorney John F. X. McGovney argued for the date despite defense objections raised by Abraham Unger who called the case a political football.
Staunton Presidents lost 11-5 to Jacksonville Terminal Railroaders in the national semi pro baseball tournament in Wichita. Staunton faces Fredericksburg College Hill Chips next. the loser is eliminated.
The Jack and Jill School will reopen for the fall semester at 9 a.m. on September 9. Nursery enrollments include Jimmy Adams Johnny Battaile Sally Bell Tommy Crenshaw John Eddy Jr Chip Hardy Carolyn Manuel John Pennypacker Jr Billy Schenck Dickie White Patricia Wallace. Kindergarten enrollments include Johnny Adams Bill Armstrong Jackie Ayres Nancy Bell Joyce Bly Doug Cather Jr George Casilear George Glass Alice Bruce W F Harrison Tom Kern Pat Robinson Jim Robertson Tom Scully Bonnie Schwalb Beverley Simpson Mary Ellen Snyder Bill Riley.
Advertises SSS Tonic as a remedy for gas bloating and sour digestion. It claims increased gastric juice flow, non organic stomach disturbances, and improved appetite, sleep, and strength with daily use. Warns against soda and alkalizers and urges readers to buy from drug stores.
Cincinnati police stopped a trio of young children a girl aged 11 an eight year old boy and a four year old girl from breaking into a sales company office. Motor patrolman Albert Thiele found them pounding the safe with a hammer and axe after they broke a window to enter. They were turned over to juvenile court.
The schedule lists AL games Cleveland at Boston at 7 30 St Louis at Washington at 7 30 Detroit at Philadelphia at 7 45 and NL action Brooklyn at Pittsburgh at 7 30 Boston at St Louis at 8 30.
Gov. Tuck appoints two Richmonders and former State Sen. William D. Medley to an advisory panel working with the State Corporation Commission. Dr. T. Dewey Davis and Leith S. Bremner represent Richmond on the committee created in 1948 to advise on certificates for fund raising agencies in Virginia. The law targets agencies raising funds for medical care groups such as the Virginia Tuberculosis Association Cancer Society and National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
The 99th annual district convention of the Disciples of Christ will be held tomorrow and Thursday at Shenandoah Virginia Christian church. Delegates from Cork Street Church include Mrs Carrie Dudley Mrs Catherine Butler Mrs Evelyn Shade Mrs Curtis Loy Mrs Robert E Mrs Robert L and Mrs Bertha Hockman Mrs Peyton Darlington and Mr Nadden.
London August 24 Dr Hewlett Johnson the dean of Canterbury said he had been refused a visa to enter the United States for lecture engagements He is a member of the editorial board of a communist newspaper The London Daily Worker
The Braves battle the Cardinals in a two game set after Boston three games to one over Brooklyn. Johnny Sain faces Harry Brecheen tonight with Warren Spahn vs Howie Pollet in tomorrow's game as Boston aims to widen its lead.
Righthander Joe Dobson is selected to pitch for the AES game while Satchel Paige is slated to join the team as part of the rotation.
Harry Gumbert of Cincinnati homered in the last of the tenth to lift the Reds to a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia. Allie Reynolds of the Yankees allowed seven hits in a strong pitching performance.
Yesterday results show New York defeated Chicago 11 to 1. Boston beat Brooklyn 3 to 2. Cincinnati won over Philadelphia 3 to 2.
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