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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1948

Page

5

Yarrell Proposes Winchester Chorus Meet Set Tuesday

Plans for a civic chorus in Winchester directed by Harold Reeves Yarrell of Frederick Md are outlined. The first public meeting is 7 45 p m Tuesday at the Friendship fire hall with officer elections and auditions. Yarrell, a former New Yorker, will run a non denominational group inviting all voices and chorus experience is not required.

Winchester Harold Reeves Yarroll Prederick Friendship Fire Hall Yarroll New York

Shanholtz Farm Sale Set For February 7 1948

Auction announced for 62 acre farm at Marlboro Frederick County Virginia in the Shanholtz estate with dwelling, barn and outbuildings. Sale moved from January 24 to February 7 at 11 30 A M in front of the Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance on buildings. Auctioneer Coleman Dunn and attorney W E Edwards note the postponement.

County Court House Winchester Virginia Cedar Creek Marlboro Frederick County W. H. Shanholtz

Virus Pneumonia A Growing Public Health Concern

A 1948 discussion explains virus pneumonia as a fast changing threat with rising cases. It notes diagnosis via X ray and symptoms while saying penicillin and sulfonamides offer little cure. Treatment centers on rest, fluids, nutrition, fever and cough relief with convalescence marked by weakness lasting months.

Duke Cagers Down Virginia Tech

Duke Blue Devils defeated Virginia Tech 52-45 to move into fourth place in the Southern Conference standings. North Carolina led the 16-team circuit with five wins and no losses as this week’s schedule began amid exam-induced lulls.

Richmond North Carolina Tar Heels Tom Scott Virginia Tech Chapel Hill Davidson North Carolina State Furman Raleigh N. C Wake Forest Wolfpack Little Hampden- Sydney Citadel Presbyterian Merchant Marine Academy George Washington Duke Blue Devils Geroge Washington Navy Pennsylvania Davidson-McCrary Eagles Washington and Lee-Dupont Ind Virginia Military Institute- Roanoke

Grace Episcopal Elects Vestrymen

Grace Episcopal church at Berryville held its annual parish meeting in the parish house. Four vestry members were elected under a rotation system. retiring vestrymen were J. F. Moore R. B. Whiting F. L. Ayler and A. F. Robertson. Admiral R Beardall USN Ret Edward McC Williams Albert Long and Charles E Bowerman Jr were elected to three year terms. Tea was served by Parish Aid.

Berryville Grace Episcopal Church Womens Chancel Guild Missionary Society J. F. Moore R. B. Whiting F. L. Ayler A. F. Robertson R. Beardall U. S.N. Ret Messrs Edward McC. Williams Albert Long Charles E. Bowerman Jr Tea Aid

Soils of Former Forest Land Less Rich Than Grassland

Soils on areas once covered by forests tend to be less fertile than those on former grasslands. The difference reflects historical land use affecting nutrient depletion and soil structure.

Tall Tale Teller Claims Detroit Bank Robbery

A 31 year old man walked into Baltimore central police station claiming he had robbed a Detroit bank of 47000 dollars a year ago. Detroit police found no record of the robbery or a bank with a matching name. Lt. Fred Johnson noted the 22 degree cold and allowed the man to stay in a cell for the night.

Baltimore Central Police Station Detroit Fred Johnson Johnson

Rickey Recalls Start Before Dodgers Turn to Executive Role

Branch Rickey told about 300 minor league executives at a Columbus banquet why he moved to baseball's executive side. He recalled facing lefty Rube Waddell on his major league debut and Cy Young the next day, noting those experiences spurred his career shift.

Columbus Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Rickey Rube Waddell Cy Young

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