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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

3

Handley Judges Enter 1946 State Class B Football Schedule

Handley high school announces the 1946 football schedule under Coach Otis Snag Sargent. The undefeated Handley team will join the State Class B competition, play a mixed slate with Covington Staunton Waynesboro and other foes, and skip winter basketball. The district track meet is set for April 20 at Virginia Military Institute.

Handley Otis Snag Sargent Handley High School Cumberland Valley Athletic League Idges Artinsburg Berkeley Waynesboro Harrisonburg Aunton Warren County Lexington Cliftonorge Covington Staunton Front Royal Winchester Sargent Virginia Military Institute Clifton Forge Martinsburg

Staunton Faces Handley in Eastern Panhandle Showdown

Staunton’s basketball squad, seeking revenge after a tough gridiron season against Handley, hosts Handley Friday night. Leemen already beat Beverly Manor twice this year 38-28 and 31-25, led by Kyle and Judy. Reports note Johnny Bird plans a move to Fairmont, and area hoop action expands as veterans form teams in Boyce Winchester and Charles Town.

Staunton Handley Leemen Beverly Manor Kyle Judy Lee Charles Town W. Va Panthers

Barbers Escape Fire While Finishing Shaves

In Boise Idaho on December 20 a barber David Brewer and his assistant fled a burning shop while a customer was mid shave. They planned to finish the work once safe to return. both barbers and customers escaped unharmed.

Boise Idaho David Brewer

Public Sale Of Huntsberry Farm In Frederick County Va

By deed of trust dated May 29 1942 the sale order is for 100 acres with improvements on Timber Ridge Winchester Virginia. The auction begins January 13 1946 at 11 A M in front of the County Court House. One third cash then balance in one and two years with 5 percent interest. Trustee Harry R Kern conducts sale.

C. W. Huntsberry Harry R. Kern Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia County Court House Winchester Timber Ridge Gore H. J. Berry

Baltimore Market and Livestock Quotations Dec 20

Baltimore market reports show firm apple quotations with grades like Grimes and Yorks, steady potato and egg values, and unchanged poultry and fowl prices. Livestock quotes from Baltimore and Chicago list cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep with current receipts, weights, and top prices, reflecting light arrivals and steady demand.

Stock Market Report Steady but Soft Amid Labor and Tax Factors

New York December 20 stock market leaders traded lower amid small tax selling and labor stalemates. Steels motors aircrafts and industrial blue chips slipped after a steady open. Ticker tape volume was light as the week end approached with bonds and commodities uneven.

New York

Chicago Grain Quotations and Opening Prices

Chicago grain prices were generally steady after a light opening. Prices listed include Wheat Dec 1.80 1 2. May 1.80 1 2. July 1.77 1 4. Sept 1.74 1 2. Corn Dec 1.18 1 2. May 1.18 1 2. July 1.18 1 2. Sept 1.18 1 2. Oats Dec 78 1 4. May 76 1 2 5-8. Sept 70 58 3 4. Rye Dec 1.81 3-4. May 1.67-1 66 3-4. Barley Dec 1.22 1 2. May 1.21 -4.

Chicago

Market Livestock Prices Mixed as Demand Steady

Trade reports show down stock prices with beef bulls at 14.00 and vealers at 15.50. Salable sheep reach 4,000 to total 8,000 as late arrivals enter in a generally steady market. Western lambs fetch 14.60 to 14.85 with a 132 lb load. ewes range 5.50 to 7.25, mostly not under 6.00.

Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA

Virginia ABC stores holiday closings announced

Virginia state liquor stores will close on Christmas Day the day after Christmas New Year Eve and New Year Day. Regular hours observed December 22 and Christmas Eve. Civilian registration for ration books suspended in stores on December 22 24 and 29 to let clerical staff focus on customers.

Richmond Virginia ABC Board

Navy plans for enlisting in lighter-than-air branch

The Navy Department states there are no current enlistments for lighter-than-air training. It is not known if any will be contemplated in the future.

Navy Navy Department

Woman Keeps Corpse Of Husband In Snowbound Home

In Lancaster a 68 year old Christmas tree vendor died of a heart attack leaving his wife Alice Moyer Bishop determined to keep his body for three months. Health officials removed the body to an undertaker as a health measure amid her protests. The case parallels a Virginia court decree involving property and creditors with a master commissioner set to report on partition and related matters.

Lancaster Harry Alice Moyer Bishop Harry Bishop Mary _ Brooks Charles Shorts Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Cameron Street Hattie Shorts Arthur Shorts Vertie Shorts Mary Brooks Rouss Avenue H. K. Benham

Seabee brings toys to war-torn Marianas children

Santa Claus in Guam this year is Harry F. Smith of Langhorne Pa. a bare-chested Seabee who once rode a bulldozer bucking seat in combat. He now fashions dolls Mickey Mouse and Bambi toys wagons for the kids in the Marianas Islands as Christmas spirit amid war.

Guam Marianas Islands Santa Claus Harry F. Smith Langhorne Smith

Truss Fitter Offers Relief for Hernia in Martinsburg

E R Crampton expert truss fitter advertises Crumpton's New Modern Truss designed to relieve ruptures of varying size and location. He promises improved circulation, reinforcement of weak areas, and fitting guidance. Located at 130 West Burke Street Martinsburg WV and open daily 9 AM to 5 PM except Sunday with Tuesday Thursday hours 10 2.

Martinsburg West Crumpton E. R. Crampton National Surgical Fitters Burke Street W Va E. L. Sencindiver

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