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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

9

Cedar Creek and Burnt Factory Reach Church League Finals

Rain soaked play saw Burnt Factory defeat Braddock 10-6 and Cedar Creek shut out Welltown 4-0 to secure spots in the Church League finals. The best of three set opens tonight at 7:30 with Cedar Creek and Burnt Factory, while Clarke Esso and Lucky Inn contest the other finals berth.

Burnt Factory Cedar Creek Braddock Welltown R. H. Hummer Halltown Clarke Cme Esso Lucky Inn Hummer Gene Shinghass Bill Longergeam

Oilers defeat Titans 30 20 in Greenville exhibition

Houston Oilers upset New York Titans 30-20 in a Greenville exhibition. Quarterback George Blanda threw an 83 yard TD to Bill Groman and kicked three field goals as Houston vindicated coach Lou Rymkus after Hawaii. Eagles beat Lions 23-14. Browns rout Rams 34-17.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Houston Oilers Lou Rymkus Oilers New York Titans Greenville D.C Rymkus Houston Hawaii George Blanda Bill Groman Boston Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions Browns Los Angeles Rams

Louisiana Judge Rules NEA Membership Illegal

A Louisiana attorney general official ruled that membership in the National Education Association is illegal and teachers linked to the NEA could be removed by local boards. He urged teachers and school employees refrain from paying NEA dues, citing NEA policies as conflicting with state segregation laws and referencing a 1961 convention resolution backing desegregation.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Attorney 'S Office National Education Association Asst Scallan Walsh Louisiana NEA Walsh Siana U.S. Supreme Court

Soviet Embassy Rejects Building Bomb Shelter

In Washington the Soviet Embassy states it will not build an atomic bomb shelter relying on the Aineglae. Second Secretary Ivan P. Azarov insists the embassy adheres to its stance as of Friday. The report reflects a bright note amid international tensions.

Washington Ivan P. Azarov

Scramble Calves Bring Top Prices At Clarke Fair

Calves from the 1960 Clarke County Fair scramble weighed less yet sold for higher averages than last year. Winners included Jimmy Royston Angus and Harry McDonald Shorthorn with donors P T McIntyre Montana Hall and Cecil Wolfe respectively. Average weight 911 pounds, average $277.50 per head. last year 967 pounds at $268.00.

Clarke County Fair Jimmy Royston P. T. McIintyre Harry McDonald Montana Hall Arthur Shane Farmey Donald Duvall Cecil Wolfe Clarke County John Gerken Douglas McIntyre Hobson McGehee Berryville McDonald's Ritchie Safeway Tommy Wolfe W. H. McConey W. R. Thompson Bank of Clarke Jerry Lloyd Farnley Linda

Technique for preparing celery ribbons in ice water

The instructions describe cutting celery into thin strips about an inch from the end, then soaking in icy water. This allows the strips to curl as they hydrate and soften.

Summer Bantam League Champions Crowned at Health Center Lanes

The 1961 Health Center Lanes season saw Gayle Tucker Patty Combs Sammy McCall and Stuart Carper lead the Senators to the title with a 16-2 record. Carper bounced from 70 in the 8th frame to a 116 game aided by a spare and double, while Migs Tucker posted 99. Yankees claimed second at 15-3 as Gary Teets 118 Lexie Jackson 113 paced a 399 team game. Indians finished third with 14 wins, fueled by Steve Zuckerman 97s and Caz Zuckerman 109 over the Cardinals.

Rebels Senators Gayle Tucker Patty Combs Sammy McCall Stuart Carper Health Center Migs Tucker Young Car Carper Gary Teets Lexie Jackson Yankees Corvets Steve Zuckerman Caz Zuckerman Indians Cardinals

Hospital Ship Hope Sails for Home Return

In Saigon the Hope completes a Vietnam tour and heads toward San Francisco. Dr William Walsh notes plans to build more ships with a $10 million fundraising goal this fall to finance two additional vessels. The 15 000 ton vessel costs about $153 000 monthly to operate, with crew wages a major expense. More than 20 000 have been examined or treated aboard or ashore, as Indonesian officials consider a domestic ship program.

Saigon South Viet Nam William Walsh Washington Co South Korea Pakistan Dr. Walsh San Francisco Walsh Indonesia I Is Inde

Suit Settled Over Kids Say the Darndest Things Sheet

An $800 settlement ends an $40,000 suit involving a Co piece of sheet music tied to Kids Say the Darndest Things. The dispute centered on a 1958 appearance on Art Linkletter's TV show and permission for use. Alabama faces Tennessee on October 21 in a 44th meeting with a historic 18–19–6 Tide disadvantage.

Los Angeles Colburn Linkletter Alabama Tennessee Crimson Tide Vols

Berryville Ave Laundromat Wins II Tourney

Berryville Ave Laundromat wins the II Tournament with a first inning rally on Olinger’s single and a three run double by Brown. Heour struck out 12 while allowing three hits. Jeff Webber took the loss, giving up three hits and four walks. Avenue edged Lupton 6-4 and beat Huntsberry 9-5 to reach the final.

Olinger Brown Heour Jeff Webber Jones

Mt Etna Bubbling Again With Lava Stream In Sicily

Mt Etna in Sicily is actively erupting with about ten rumbling explosions per minute from the northeastern crater. A lava flow about one mile long descended the mountain Friday night while experts from the Volcanology Institute in Catania say nearby villages face no immediate danger.

Catania Sicily Volcani Mt. Etna Volcanology Institute

Postmaster Rules Beards Halt Mamaroneck 300th Anniversary

Oddities in the News covers a New York postmaster banning beards for local men celebrating Mamaroneck’s 300th, calling it discipline. A balloon mail experiment sends a 5 cent card from Westbury to London, mocking bypassed postal rules. Clifton NJ quarantine hosts German animals including three dik-dik, ending in new cages. Bridge winners at George Washington Hotel: Mrs Boxwell and Mrs Reaves lead, with runners-up and fourth place noted. next meeting Sept. 1.

U.S Mamaroneck N.Y Linehan National Washington Clifton Germany Richard Boxwell S. H. Reaves George Washington Hotel Helen Johansson Slee Oe Ee P. Tennyon Wickweed Robert Griffing John Griffith

Senate backs six week presidential campaign shortening

The Senate endorsed a nonbinding proposal to shorten future presidential campaigns to about six weeks. The measure, urged by Sen. Kenneth, would delay nominating conventions to the first Monday in September. Majority Leader Mansfield praised the idea while Sen. Capehart dissented, noting no party will heed the resolution.

Washington Senate Kenneth B Mike Mansfield D-Mont Homer Capehart R-Ind

Tecumseh uses cowbell to call meetings to order

The Tecumseh Oklahoma chamber of commerce uses a cowbell rather than a gavel to start meetings. The unusual practice highlights a small town quirk in local governance with the bell serving as the official signal for order and attendance.

Tecumseh, Okla Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce

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