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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1949
Page
3
Mystery continues in the Maine village as footprints and blotters hint at a hidden marauder. Jaffray and Dieter discuss a possible wet-suit culprit while a sneeze from the shrubs raises new clues and the tension rises after a storm.
In a scene featuring Fran and Mr. Sargent, Fran contemplates her job and the gallery task while tension eases at the unexpected praise. Mr. Sargent affirms trust, urging her to close the door as both reflect on their working relationship in a moment of calm.
An official said all 17 aboard a CMA airliner died when it crashed near Jalapa on the Gulf Coast. The disaster is Mexico’s third major crash in 18 months, with 13 passengers and 4 crew among the dead.
A village resident told officials he saw the wrecked DC-3 with bodies surrounding it and found no sign of survivors. He described the scene around the aircraft to investigators.
College teams posted varied results including Villanova 79 over Mt. St. Marys 45 and Wake Forest 51 over Baltimore. A wide set of scores features Texas 58 over Idaho 48 and UCLA 68 over Santa Clara 56, among others.
Firemen from Front Royal and Marshall fought a fire at the Markham Triplett Store in Fauquier County for more than an hour before gaining control. The two and a half story frame building, with a ground floor storeroom and upstairs apartment, suffered about $15,000 in damage.
Rush installation of a new furnace at the First EUB church enables services to continue after the old unit burst in three places. The trustees acted swiftly to replace the heating system and Rev. Carl Ww. Hiser will deliver a sermon titled es Unlimited tomorrow morning.
Philadelphia's balance and 11 1 record fuel strong odds as the Eagles head toward the 1949 championship. Rams visit as defending champs in a clash with local fans eager for a title run. Seventy or more fans expected at the memorial to witness the showdown.
Stonewall High School opens 1949-50 basketball season with a 35 9 victory over Inwood West Virginia. Dorsey and White lead scoring as Stonewall jumps to a 9 2 first quarter advantage and remains ahead. Next game at Capon Bridge 7 30 PM Monday with JV prior.
Sports writer reports on Baylor U football scheduling pressure with College of the Pacific and Miami North-South clutter, notes on Art Rooney salary plans, Adolph Rupp and Phog Allen quip, Eddie Kazak predicting Phils as NL threat, LSU basketball homecoming link to New Albany, and Alabama players from near campus.
The York Inn, managed by Mr de Mazzon, is presented as a top regional dining and event venue. It offers private rooms for groups from small to 350 or 400, a buffet service, and a French style menu featuring onion soup, seafood, filets, partridges, and more with emphasis on reasonable prices and excellent service.
Clarke High School quarterback Buddy Locke receives the District L MVP trophy at the Clarke Courier banquet. Coach Chester Rockwell presents the award as about 100 guests attend, with notable speakers Herman Ball and Al Learned and Redskin lineman Joe Tereshinski among attendees.
Roanoke reports cedar trees were cut and hauled away from Hill Park. Recreation Director Robert P. Hunter notified police, detailing a truckload stolen in the Christmas tree business.
The article notes that John Philip Holland built the first submarine for the U.S. Navy about fifty years ago, marking a milestone in naval engineering and submarine development.
In addition to Locke and Feagans the attendees included Phil Grim Jr Johnny O'Brien Tommy Jones Billy Royston Arthur Ben Crim Irvan Barb Jay Journeell Donny Forythe Danny Clemons Kenneth Wisecarver Glenn Smallwood Raymond Chapman Kenneth Stickley Lawrence White and Jim Divine. Managers were Raymond Rediin tikes highlighting off n in past years concluded the evening.
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