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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1938

Page

3

Minor Leagues Eye Rules Changes At Annual Meeting

Hundreds of executives gather for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues business session marking the thirty seventh annual meeting. Jurisdiction awaits 35 proposed rule amendments presented by Minor Leagues commissioner Judge William C Bramham of Durham North Carolina as clubs and managers review potential changes.

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues William C. Bramham Durham N. C National Association

Senior Pros In Annual Tourney At Augusta

In Augusta Georgia the PGA seniors gear up for their annual event while the Augusta Open concludes. Craig Wood of Mamaroneck New York wins $1 200 with a 69 and 67 36 hole finals total 278 at Forest Hills par 71 course. Henry Picard Hershey Pennsylvania takes $750 for second with 279 and Leo Walper Washington DC earns $550 for third after a strong finish.

Augusta Professional Golfers’ Association Craig Wood Mamaroneck N. Y Forest Hills Henry Picard Hershey Leo Walper Washington, D. C Walper

Final Standing Of Professionals

New York December 5 final regular season standing of the National Professional Football League.

New York

Football scores flash from early games

New York beat Washington 36 to 21 Philadelphia defeated by Detroit 7 to 41. Cleveland overcame Pittsburgh 13 to 7 in the same southerly kickoff.

T. Pts New York Steennee Cogee Brooklyn Sreee Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington D Detroit Cleveland

Armstrong Takes Foe Seriously in Cleveland Bout

Henry Armstrong defends his welterweight title for the second time in two weeks against Al Manfredo at the Cleveland News Christmas charity show. He says Manfredo is a better boxer than Garcia and will not be taken lightly in the 15 round setto.

Cleveland Henry Armstrong al Manfredo Cleveland News Ceferino Garcia Armstrong Manfredo Garcia

Railroad Time Supervisor Dead

William C. Donnelly general supervisor of time service for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at Sinai Hospital after a brief illness. He was 69, in charge of watch and clock inspection since 1922, and held leadership roles with horology institutes and jewelers associations. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Baltimore William C. Donnelly Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sinai Hospital Donnelly B. and O Horological Institute of America National Retail Jewelers Association

School Schedule Note

A weekly timetable lists events including Executive Council Booster Club Girls' Basketball Tuesday Boys' Glee Club Band Practice Wednesday Glee Club Girls' Glee Club Friday Assembly with times 2:40 and 3:10.

Executive Council Glee Club

You Do Not Have To Be Grown Up

Editorial urges students to practice leadership and citizenship now not later. Emphasizes courtesy respect for peers and faculty and using school activities to build character. Recommends jobs, saving, and responsible behavior to fund future goals and independence.

Handley Martinsburg Extend Football Rivalry

Five years ago Handley and Martinsburg played their thirteenth straight football game. The note records a long rivalry with no further details of score.

Handley and Martinsburg Oranges Shamrocks J.C. Penney Handley Girl

Snake expert thrills students with live reptile display

Jack Raymond, noted sports writer and snake authority, led a dramatic presentation for students. The stage featured bright rugs and hides as he described 2300 snake species with 250 poisonous and 150 to 175 dangerous, noted four poisonous types in the 200 observed. He demonstrated care for bites, showed ten live snakes including a chicken snake and a Moccasin, and the room erupted in shouts and shrieks while the Assembly listened.

Jack Raymond Mr. Raymond

Chatter highlights Martinsburg timing and dances

Gridiron success ragged notes Martinsburg rivals tiny club scenes. Gene Dunn injures foot but may recover before Monogram Club dance Friday. Assembly fears in front rows during writhing snakes play. Signs urge crowd control and clean floors as students heed Be Good guidance. Theodore Yokem D D.

Gene Dunn Monogram Club Executive Council

Review of Handley High Student Government Officials

The Executive Council of Handley High Student Government includes the President, Vice President and Secretary of the General Organization. Members include home room representatives chartered organization leaders class secretaries two athletic representatives a Student Court presiding judge and five faculty members. The body, totaling thirty nine, enacts student laws, appoints officers, collects dues and allocates funds for sports and activities. A follow up will discuss additional officers named by the council.

Executive Council Handley’s Finiifi Ffifimim

Founders Day Dinner broadcasts from Paris and London details

Radio highlights report a Founders Day Dinner for a Leon Blum Palestine colony with speakers Leon Blum and Leopold Amery. William Green presides as A F L president. Mrs Roosevelt and Count de Saint Quentin also discussed. Chamberlain address planned via WABC CBS December 13. Tonight’s programs list WEAF NBC lineup.

New York Leon Blum Paris Leopold S. Amery London Wjz-Nbc Palestine William Green The A. F. of L Wabc-Cbs Franklin D. Roosevelt Count de Saint-Quentin Neville Chamberlain Foreign Press Association

Big Game Atmosphere At Martinsburg Visit

Alumni and students fill the stands as Martinsburg visitors are cheered. Edith Dunn beams as Tom scores a touchdown while Allison Burgess dives over the wire. Larrick Hockman and Bill O Baugh are noted among fans and camera crews capture lively scenes.

Earl Beaver Fur Collart Beaver Martinsburg Edith Dunn Tom Allison Burgess Bill O’baugh Prof. McKiiwee Larrick Hockman Bill Louthan Ann Mac

Inquiring Reporter Answers About School Improvements

A survey of student replies proposes ideas from beds in every room and a soda fountain to longer lunch periods and downtown outings. Responses include private stands, a Humor Department, a nearby university, and football for girls.

Anne Hatcher Jane Jolliffe Ralph Jane Jackson Lillian Gatewood Nancy Groff Allie Cooper Aloise Brill Eleanor Leatherman Basil Hayley Mrs Peery Harold Patton

Remembrances of the Holidays in Martinsburg Pike Snow

Cars stuck in snow drifts delay travel and some children do not reach home until 2 a.m. Bill Bennett inspects the shortcomings of Kenneth Heini as part of the coverage.

Martinsburg Pike Bill Bennett Kenneth Heini

Radio Schedule Highlights With Notable Program Lineup

Tuesday listings show Eddie Cantor Cavalcade of America and Princess Comes Across on WABC CBS. WJZ NBC features No Talent Wanted and Founder's Program with Clyde Heering. WEAF begins with Music Makers and Pan American Congress. MBS highlights Senator-elect Robert A Taft on New Industries.

WABC CBS Eddie Cantor WEAF NBC Music Makers Pan American Congress Federal Council of Churches School of the Air Cincinnati Symphony W. R. Wills Formosa China WJZ MBS Chain Robert A Taft Ohio

Fist Fight Halls Game At Danville

Three players were injured in a 7 to 7 football tie between Danville teams during a crowded game. Police and school officials investigated the brawl that erupted after the final whistle.

Danville

Thanksgiving Night Main Street Skate Splatters

A Handley crowd skates through Main street on Thanksgiving night shouting Heighho-Silver. Jack Boyce tumbles on the rink while Percy questions who invented Angord and why it is used for girl sweaters. Some skaters crash onto cars and Pete works to free his vehicle on Cecil street.

Handleyites Main Street Jack Boyce Percy Pete Cecil Street

Gossip and crushes ripple through the school

A jumble of romances and rumors fills the campus chatter. Edith Dunn and Audrey Carpenter spark interest while a blonde sophomore draws attention. Caballike notes mention Martinsburg, taxi drivers, a haunted house mystery, and several juniors and sophomores in flirtatious intrigue.

Can You Imagine A Girl With Kitty Bakers Blonde Hair

A playful verse lists imagined traits of girls including Kitty Baker with blonde hair Jane Dick's clothes Billie Pappas' eyes Mary Bowman's posture Nancy Groff's figure Edith Dunn's complexion Shirley Williams' accent Mary Lois Bean's poise and more. It contrasts with a boy list featuring Lohr Dunlaps shoulders Earle Beavers strut Vance Larkin's vocabulary Willie Cathers Umph Harold Patton's dancing ability Frank Yeakle's cheeks and Tom Whithams S A.

Kitty Baker Jane Dick Billie Pappas Mary Bowman Nancy Groff Edith Dunn Shirley Williams Mary Lois Bean Lohr Dunlap Earle Beaver Vance Larkin Willie Cather Harold Patton Frank Yeakle Tom Whitham S. A

Danville Military Institute Shenandoah Valley Fight Leads to Injuries

Saturday’s game between Danville Military Institute and Shenandoah Valley Academy ended with a seven on-field melee. Shenandoah quarterback John Stovscik was dismissed from a Danville hospital after a minor concussion. Shenandoah substitute Phil Ulrich and DMI center Bo Weaver were also treated for injuries. An ambulance made two field trips as fans swarmed the area and the game was delayed ten minutes.

Danville Military Institute Shenandoah Valley Academy John Stovscik Shenandoah Danville Phil Ulrich Bo Weaver

Full Steam Ahead St. Paul Fire Engine Responds

A St. Paul fire department hook and ladder truck arrived at the scene of an alarm before the rear of the station was out. The run went to a warehouse across the street. A sprinkler system leak triggered the alarm.

St. Paul

Duke Blue Devils Begin Rose Bowl Preparations

Duke, unbeaten and unscored upon after beating Pitt 7 0, resumes practice in Durham as they prepare for the Rose Bowl with Southern California. Duke officials plan light workouts over about two weeks before leaving on the Blue Devil Special December 20 for Pasadena. Coach Wallace Wade awaits the return of Duke scouts who watched USC defeat Notre Dame 13 to 0.

Durham N. C Duke Blue Devils Pitt Southern California Trojans Dukes Pasadena Calif Blue Devil Rose Bowl Wallace Wade Southern California Notre Dame

Virginia Professor Proposes Merging Related Bureaus

Dr. George W. Spicer of the University of Virginia argues in Commonwealth that several state units should be consolidated. He calls for a single director over a new department of industrial relations combining the unemployment compensation commission, department of labor, and state industrial commission, plus four finance divisions.

Richmond George W. Spicer University of Virginia The Commonwealth State Chamber of Commerce Spicer Unemployment Compensation Commission Department of Labor State Industrial Commission Department of Industrial Relations Department of Finance General Assembly Department of Conservation and Development Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Commissioner of Fisheries

Vast Flying Boats to Join Norfolk Fleet Move

Norfolk authorities announce VP-12 squadron long range patrol bombers from North Island will relocate to Norfolk Naval Air Station. About 130 to 150 officers and men will move. planes arrive around March 20 after transfer effective January 9. The 12 Consolidated twin metal flying boats have 3000 mile range and large bomb load.

Norfolk North Island Calif Naval Air Station Norfolk Naval Air Station Hampton Roads P. N. L. Bellinger Beilinger Air Force Panama Canal Atlantic Panama

Athletic Union Seeks Public Confidence in Amateurs

Washington December conference goals center on winning public understanding of amateur sports. A. A. U. convention commends F. Marvin Plake report urging state associations to improve press cooperation and candid discussion of issues. Mahoney calls it one of the most constructive convention acts, as a national sports week plan is formed.

Washington The Athletic Union F. Marvin Plake St. Louis Jeremiah T. Mahoney New York A. A. U. Dent

Mysterious Slaying of German Economist Morgenstern

Max Morgenstern, a German-born economist, died from injuries after a mysterious assault by an unidentified assailant on Friday in New York. The incident remains unsolved and details are scarce.

New York Max Morgenstern

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