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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

3

Miss Lucy McDonald Delegates From Strasburg Church

Miss Lucy McDonald spends this week at Lynchburg College as a delegate from Strasburg Christian church. Mr and Mrs James Pingley of Dundalk Md visit relatives here. Mollie Lindamood of Winchester convalesces with sisters Annie Gertie and Myrtie. Alger Copeland hosts Little Charles Copeland of Strasburg. Anna Belle Bowers returns to Bethesda to resume studies at Strayer’s Business College.

Bethesda Strayers Business College

Free Treasury of Fruit Canning and Freezing Recipes

Free 1948 edition promises simple syrup method for finer fruit color flavor and texture. Provides canning and freezing directions for fruits berries recipes for pickles relishes chili sauce marmalades and condiments and new serving ideas for frozen or canned fruit.

One Armed Pitcher Smashes Wins For Grove Lime Sox

One armed pitcher E Shifflett stars for M. J. Grove Lime Company in Stephens City as they win a double header 7 6 and 4 3 over Donahue Florists of Front Royal on their new field under lights. Shifflett also won Monday and Saturday games highlighting a busy week of wins and a cake auction fundraiser.

E. Shifflett M. J. Grove Lime Company Stephens City Donahue Florists of Front Royal Grove Company Grove Ward's Grocery Winchester Shiflett Senseng Road Church Martinsburg Wa. Va

RC Team Joins Softball Assn Virginia District Tournament Tie

Royal Crown Cola becomes the second Winchester softball team to join the Virginia Softball Association and enter the district tournament at Arlington July 31 through August 1. Virginia Woolen’s entry was announced yesterday, with the winner advancing to August 14 and 15 for the state championship and a trip to Allentown Pennsylvania for regional playoffs September 6.

Royal Crown Cola Winchester Virginia Softball Assn Arlington Virginia Woolen Allentown Central BP USA B. A. Wolf Kensington Ave Richmond

Derby Racer Builder at Work Kenny Holmboe Wins Akron Derby

Kenny Holmboe of Charleston West Virginia, 1947 Soap Box Derby champion, is shown with family after winning the Akron race. The article also highlights Jack Jenkins of Winchester whose soap box project and gravity racer are under construction for the July 17 race, sponsored by Chapman Motor Co.

Kenny Holmboe Charleston Akron Kenny Winchester Jack Jenkins Millwood Ave J. A. Jenkins Sr Jack Handley Chapman Motor Co Jenkins

Firemen Parade Dates Set for Aug 13 and Other Coached Events

Firemen to Parade New Market Fire Co. has set Aug. 13 as the date for its annual parade. Other coaches are planned at Bridgewater July 21, Toms Brook July 23 and Strasburg Aug. 6.

New Market Fire Co Bridgewater Toms Brook Strasburg

Workers Recruited For Potato Harvest In Virginia

The Winchester Virginia State Employment Service office transferred E C Charnock to Exmore on the Eastern Shore to recruit and place workers for the potato harvest. Workers from other offices have been sent to the area to meet labor needs, with the effort expected to last about 60 days. Most labor comes from immigrant groups working under crew leaders who contract for whole crop harvesting. This method may be used again next fall for the apple harvest in Winchester if needed.

Winchester Virginia State Employment Service E C. Charnock Exmore Mos

Park Fishing Season Ends in Shenandoah National Park

Park fishing, opened April 20, ends Saturday in Shenandoah National Park. The park is not affected by recent changes in Virginia State fishing laws extending the trout season.

Shenandoah National Park Virginia

Save Time Save Bother Save Money Shop tn Your Own Community

The fragment promotes saving time money and effort by shopping in your own community. It emphasizes local merchants and convenience without specific events or dates.

Save Money Shop

Legion Juniors Fall to Martinsburg in Junior Legion Game

Martinsburg Junior Legion defeated Winchester Legion Juniors 9 to 3 Wednesday in Martinsburg. Foltz end Bailey pitched three innings for Winchester, surrendering seven hits and 12 walks while striking out eight. he also collected two of Winchester’s six singles.

Comete-Hoover American Legion Post Martinsburg Junior Legion Martinsburg Foltz End Bailey Winchester Boys Bailey

Seven man jury awards damages in Front Royal auto crash suit

A seven man Warren county jury awarded Wesley Childress $20 000 in damages against Ward E Myers Jr for injuries from a 1944 auto crash near Front Royal. Childress was represented by William C Armstrong Jr and J Sloan Kuykendall of Winchester.

Warren County Wesley Childress Ward E. Myers Jr Front Royal Childress William C. Armstrong Jr J. Sloan Kuykendall Winchester

Edinsburg Promotes High School Band

Edinsburg patrons and interested citizens meet at 8 pm Monday at Edinburg High School to discuss forming a Madison district band. Triplett High School band of Mt. Jackson will give a concert before the meeting.

Edinburg

UB Softballers Closer To League Lead After 24 10 Win

United Brethren moved within a half game of Cork Christian by routing Christ Episcopal 24 to 10. Neil Babb pitched Market St. to a 7 6 win over Marquigue Ave Methodist while Sacred Heart Catholic crushed Loudoun St. Presbyterian 21 10. Tonight Loudoun St Presbyterian meets Market St Methodist on Diamond 1 and Braddock 8 1 faces Christ Episcopal on Diamond 3 at 7 p m with Rosenberger vs Royal Crown and Jewel Box vs Ward's Grocery on Diamond 2 at 7 and 8 45 p m respectively.

United Brethren Cork St. Christian Christ Episcopal Ub's Montague Ave Sacred Heart Catholic Loudoun St. Presbyterian Market St. Methodist Braddock Methodist Jewel Box Ward‘s Grocery

Regular WSCS Meeting in Stephens City Va

The WSCS of the Methodist church held its regular monthly meeting in Stephens City with Mrs. W. B. Steele presiding. Sylvia Lemley spoke on Restore of Paths as the topic. Many locals attended and several family visits and outings were noted, including trips to Ashville Oklahoma and Cacapon Lake.

Stephens City WSCS The Methodist Church W. B. Steele Sylvia Lemley E. C. Day and Son Miller Barley Eldridge Lemley Gervis Lemley C. ©. Watson Henry Ritenour Arthur Grim Bob Shiley Cacapon Lake Park E. M. Lemley D. B. Haines Winchester Eugene Barley Ran Yeakle Ralph Mowroe Kenneth Mowrey Paul Allard Carol Ann Woonsocket R. J Maurice Lemley C.S. Headley Boyd Myer Steele States Steele Good Year Rubber Co Sydney Australia Bob Mooney McKeesport Mack Car Baugh And

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Yard Party Plans

Mrs Willie Yeakle and family from Alexandria. Mr and Mrs Howard Evans and Betty and Edwin Evans. Mr and Mrs William Ware of Birmingham visiting the Orndorffs. Mrs H P Lovett hosted the bridge club. Sam Cook returned from Maryland visit. Dan Brown of Martinsburg visiting relatives. Jack Bowen vacationing near Orlando with Kittlewell family. Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary plan annual yard party on July 23 and 24 on the school lawn with an evening band concert.

Willie Yeakle Howard Evans Betty Edwin Evans Alexandria William Ware Birmingham Leslie Orndorff H. P. Lovett Sam Cook Maryland Dan Brown Martinsburg Major Lomax Parker Gilda Orndorff Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary

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