College football talk and sports figures swirl in roundup
The column surveys bids to replace Mt. Vernon C C at Tuckahoe and notes petitions urging Denny Myers be promoted. It cites Vanderbilt freshmen, Armstrong’s book, Bettina Christo staging, and various sports chatter from boxing to baseball, Hollywood notes, and football watchlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene About
Mt. Vernon C. C
Tuckahoe
Brown
Denny Myers
M’laughry
Henry Armstrong
Larry Atkins
Cleveland
California Commission
Los Angeles
Nate Lewis
Bald Eagle
Chicago
Loop
Leo Rodak
Ken Overlin
Washington
Private in Canadian Army Paid $1.30 Daily
A private in the Canadian Army receives $1.30 per day. The pay reflects early 20th century military wages and is listed as the daily rate for infantry ranks.
Star Office bowls to threaten second-half title in league
The Star Office team opened the second half with strong showings in multiple events. Ida Simmons rolled a 157, Dolly a 307, and Sue 289 as top scorers. O Sullivan beat American Legion in a tight 493 to 492 rolloff. Mary Omps and Dot Sencin Diver led Hershey Pints and Rotary, while Edith Ritter rallied to 129. Four local bowlers enter the Virginia State Open in Rosslyn. Corrine Carscaden posted 681 across six games in Baltimore, though missing prize money after a clutch fourth game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Ladies League
Star Office Girls
Hann
Dolly
Sue
Dot
Ida Simmons
O'Sullivan
American Legion
Rotary
Northern Virginia Power
Roland Bean
Mary Omps
Handley
Dot Sencindiver
Hershey
Edith Ritter
JWC
Bell Clothes
Virginia Butsler
Corrine
Wallace Life Milestones In Henry Wallace Career
Washington January 20 Milestones in the life of Henry Agard Wallace new vice president Iowa farm boy from Adair county 191 from To wa cage College Became editor of Wallaces Farmer and Iowa Homestead 1933 Appointed secretary of price and ree draft crop 1940 Elected Vice President went to Mexico City as special envoy for inauguration of new Mexican president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Agard Wallace
New Vice-Press
Adair County
Iowa
Towacage College
Coe. S
Wallaces’ Farmer
Iowa Homestead
Prite and Ree
Mexico City
Why Graham Flour Is Named After Sylvester Graham
Graham flour takes its name from Sylvester Graham, a 1794 1851 American reformer who advocated vegetarianism and believed flour should include the bran to produce more healthful bread. He argued the outer hull retained nutrients and aided digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Sylvester Graham
Revolta Wins San Francisco Golf Title Amid Flooded Course
Revolta, the Evanston pro, defeated Harry Cooper of Chicago 7 and 6 to capture the San Francisco tournament in brutal weather. He surged to a four under par closing, posting 16 one putts, as greens ponded with water. The final advanced Revolta to the 11 year record for the event despite a rain soaked day. He heads to southern California for the Bing Crothy Amateur pro event January 24 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Ee Revolta
Evanston
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Revolta
Cooper
Presidio
California
Bing Crothy
Canterbury Notes From CANTERBURG
The notes report F L Dovell in serious condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Carrie Hudson visits. Pred Ridings near Stephenson with Biggie and daughter visiting sister Mrs Kenneth in Front Royal. Irene Fogle improving after illness. Mrs Joe McCarty with sister Mrs Elmo. Harvey Clark family moved to the Neilson home. Lawrence Madigan and family spent Friday in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterburg
F. L. Dovell
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Carrie Hudson
Visi
Pred
Steph
Biggie
Kenneth
Front Royal
Irene Fogle
Joe McCarty
Elmo
Harvey Clark
West Virginia
Neilson
Lawrence Madigan
Winchester
Ice-skaters' fire for fence theft exposed
Patrolman Ralph Lloyd was led to a frozen pond near Robert Thomas' home where remnants of a stolen 25 feet of picket fence were smoldering in a fire built by youthful ice-skaters, solving the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ralph i Lloyd
Robert Thomas
Afternoon News Is Late by Reged ot Abend The Star
An adjusted bulletin notes that the afternoon edition of the Star is delayed to 7 P M as editors catch up after a late deadline. Local readers are advised to watch for updated pages and city briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Secretary Knox Tests Lease-Lend Bill Before House Panel
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox appears for the President's Lease-Lend bill before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He warns that only the British Navy keeps war away from the United States and states he does not authorize further transfer of American fighting ships to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Knox
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Britain
Conn Aims to Gain Weight in Second Helpings Plan
Billy Conn begins a two month second helpings campaign at Normandy Isle in Miami with promoter Mike Jacobs. He plans to gain weight to 187 pounds, rest and avoid exercise, then challenge Joe Louis next summer for the heavyweight title. He weighs 183 pounds and may drop to 178 in ring weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Billy Conn
Conn
Normandy Isle
Mike Jacobs
Pittsburgh
Jacobs
Joe Louis
Louis
Winchester Star Information Bureau Note
The Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington D C offers answers to factual questions. See page 4 for details and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Rustic Five Beat Toms Brook 32 vs 22 Thriller
Rustic Five defeated Toms Brook 32 to 22 as Wakeman led the winners with 14 points. Tavern guards McQuillian and Wateen struggled to score, while Ritchie sparked Rustic in the second half to pull away after a 11-6 first quarter and 14-12 halftime. The Tavern team travels to Warren ton Wednesday seeking revenge after past losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trams
Leavng Scoers
Taverns
Branthern
Wakeman
McQuillian
Wateen
Kibler
Toms Brook
Sue
Satya
Ritchie
Warrenton
Coca Cola Quint
Fauquier
Secccveta Cele
Stecccoese
Eae Wakeman
Ecb
Haciaceus
Rite
Gs Oe Rente
F. Locke
Tle Williamson
Monon
B. l
Rustic Tavern
Dr Freeman Praises Gen Lee in Birthday Address
Dr Douglas S Freeman delivered an NBC address honoring General Robert E Lee on the 134th death anniversary. He cited Lee’s wartime letters as guidance for citizens and nation, stressing preparation, restraint, sacrifice, and the value of discipline learned by Confederate soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Robert E. Lee
National Defense
Douglas S. Freeman
Lee
NBC
Blue Network
Thomas J
Stonewall) Jackson
Freeman
Richmond News-Leader
Washington Eye
Washington and Lee Ty
Humphreys
Dr. Freeman
Star Team Sets Two Loop Bowling Records
The Star office team posted its best score of the year with two seasonal marks a 588 for the high team game and 1614 for high total pin fall Handley led with 1486 in series Imperial 1481 and Goodrich 125 Omps 125 Hann 150 narrowly missed the single game record by three pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hann
Star
Ritter
Jo W. C
Omps
Goodrich
Sencindiver
Handley
Eddy
Imperial
Star Office
Mary Hann
Aid For British To Be Discussed At Mt Williams
Mount Williams Debating Society plans a Friday evening debate at the Community Hall on the topic United States should furnish all possible. The program includes music and refreshments and begins at 7 30. Winchester friends are invited. The January 10 session was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Williams Debating Society
United States
Winchester
Mount Williams
Armel
Bean Rolls 140 Scores in A Loop League
Northern Va power teams compete in the A Loop standings with Bean rolling 140 high game and 336 high set. Kiwanis and Country Club players post strong scores while Arnold of Rotary leads in high set with 362. Kiwanis 578 team game tops ee Va and Northern Va team sets reach 1577.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Kiwanis
Coca Cola
Northern Va
Rotary
O'Sullivan
Legion
Bean
Buncutter
Perry
Country Club
Error
Arnold
Miss Energy Selected From 100 By Bread Bakers
In Baltimore on January 20, the Potomac States Bankers Association will choose Miss Energy from a 100 girl pool. The Miss Energy contest tops the convention program with bakers from Maryland Virginia and Delaware present. Judge Carl P. Schmidt says judging focuses on energy vitality and glow of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Potomac States Bankers’ Association
Maryland
Virginia
Delaware
Carl P. Schmidt
Darbin Harmon Headline President’s Birthday Ball
Darbin and Harmon are named headline attractions for the President's birthday ball to be held January 30 at the Fifth Regiment Armory. Senator Radcliff, chairman of the Maryland National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis committee, announced their appearance for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna
Michigan
Senator Radcliff
Maryland
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Fifth Regiment
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Mr. Snavely
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Mary Pickford
Hollywood
Paul Waner
Newsom
Buck Newsom
S. A
Hartsville
Ial
Oldsmobile
Pine Motor Coodge
Plymouth Distributors
Wallace
Potomac By-Products Co
Warpers Ferry
W. Va
Armstrong’s
Last
Armstrong
Fritzie Zivic
New York
Canterbury
Danny Cop
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Secretary Knox
Miami, Fla
Chapman Motor Co
Farm Bureau
Rustic
Gen. Lee
Jack Delaney
Mascot
Otho
New York Harbor
Freetown
West Africa
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Star Ladies’ League
Star Weed
Mt. Williams
Country Gents and Power Co
Team Country
Northern
Power
Lions Legion
Peeweeee Wee Eee
Energy
ESSO
Bickers Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Duncan Bros
Kellys
National Fund
Shenandoah Motor CO
Victor
Columbia
Bluebird
Decca
Okeh
Frenesi
Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman
Glenn Miller
Jimmy Dorsey
Charlie Barnett
Hal Kemp
Vaughn Monroe
Eddy Duchin
Woody Herman
Miles Music Coq
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