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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

5

Radio Program Listings and Station Schedules

A dense listing of radio programming across many stations, including WABC WJZ WEAF WMAL WBAL WHAM and others. Entries show show names such as One Man Show Phil Cook Roxy and His Gang and The Jesters, with broadcast times often late afternoon to midnight. Also includes notes on channels and affiliated programs across East regions.

WRO KWAIU WXYZ WTA WBS Ion Im Grief “Wa WEBL WEAN Wade Wirc WEA WNAC WLB WMAL WERC WWNC WGR WLBZ WORC WPUG WUAR Mormon Choir WBAL WSM KDEA Mwrt WJAX WLW WFLA Koe Andy WHAM KDKA WBZ CKGW WRVA WPTF WIOD WCKY WJIR WGAR the Jesters Wcky AM Phil Cook WRC WSB Roxy Hise Us van Orchestra Globe Trotter

Harris bars pitchers from ball and bat for 10 days

Washington January 5. Harris announces a new training plan prohibiting pitchers from touching the ball or bat for 10 days. He explains the delay to allow extra conditioning time before camp begins February 15.

Harris Washington Detroit

Blue Ridge League Looks To Cut Players Salary Limit

Martinsburg West Virginia January 5 The Blue Ridge League plans to cut the salary limit for players from 900 per year to 1800 or 2000 a year at its annual meeting Thursday Vice President Lewis H Thompson stated a six club circuit for 1931 would be arranged if operating expenses are reduced and aid is secured for non major owned clubs.

Blue Ridge League Martinsburg W. Va Lewis H. Thompson Lesears le Seeeemits Thompson

La Salle Five Tops Martinsburg High 45 to 24

La Salle Institute floor team, coached by Bell Keegan and riding Vic May, defeated Martinsburg High School 45 to 24. Sigafoose scored half of Martinsburg’s points for the losers with four field goals and four free throws as La Salle built a 25 to 7 first half lead.

Lasalle Martinsburg Land Cuinn Salle Institute W. Va la Salle Bell Keegan Vic May Olson Sigafoose Nortinsburg

Thoxine Promises Instant Relief For Coughs

An ad claims Thoxine cures night coughing and sore throat on first swallow. It promises direct action on the cause, pleasant taste, safety for all ages, and a money back guarantee. Available in 35c 60c and $1 bottles at Baker's Drug Store and others.

Baker’s Drug Store God Drug Stores

Dick Brown elected captain of Sarah Zane Fire Company

The article notes Dick Brown chosen as captain to succeed James N. Moling who did not run again. It mentions sanitation work in the city and a Christmas message from civic groups. A fire at the United States Capitol caused heavy damage and Dr J Edward Harris resigned as superintendent at Winchester Memorial Hospital to focus on X ray work.

Dick” Brown The Sarah Zane Fire Company James N. Moling United States Capitol Washington J. Edward Harris Winchester Memorial Hospital Clarence W. Hensell Lewis M. Allen W. A Baker Civic League

Handley High to Open 1926 Basketball Season

Five years ago on January 4 1926 Handley High School began the 1926 basketball season with Shenandoah Athletic Club as the opener. Also noted is a New Year fire at Louis Pearson’s home on National Avenue, the sixty sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs G W Dellinger, a weights and measures seizure of faulty quart measures and the Winchester Rotary Club lunch at Farmers and Merchants National Bank building.

Handley High School Shenandoah Athletic Club Louis Pearson National Avenue G. W. Dellinger Persell Plank Winchester Rotary Club Farmers and Merchants National Bank

Winchester Officers Elected and Bond Proposal Placed

The Winchester Athletic Club chose 1916 officers led by R. T. Barton Jr as president and George Pansler as vice president. A $40,000 bond issue seeks funds to install a municipal lighting plant as England enacts conscription to replenish its depleted army. The city manager will oversee daily city affairs.

C. T. Owen C. W. Trenary C. R. Ritter William C. Gratchen England Winchester Athletic Club R. T. Barton, Jr George Pansler J.H. Seal Marshall Baker Winchester

Gilpin Buys Southside Home From Clay Carr

Announcement of the sale of Southside in Clarke county from Clay Carr to Kenneth Gilpin for about $20,000. The 112 acre tract, adjoining Scaleby near Boyce on the Winchester Washington highway, will be used for a stud farm. O M Carr to move to Huntingdon. Carr retires from farming.

Mr. Gilpin Southside Clay Carr Uthside Clay Carr Kenneth Gilpin Clarke County Huntingdon Mr. Carr N. B. Page Ilpin Europe

Quotation on Advertising Efficiency Cited by Doher y

A reader quotes Henry L. Doherty stating that 100 percent advertising efficiency would yield more sensational results than 100 percent efficiency in gas or oil. The remark reflects industry views on promotion impact.

Henry L. Dohery

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