Satchel Paige Returns to Majors for Browns Opener
Satchel Paige prepared for his first St. Louis Browns start against the Washington Senators with Bill Veeck watching as Paige signed his contract. The veteran righthander, likely to last four innings before relief, touted his health and new sidearm crossfire pitch while discussing his long career and ageless endurance.
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Louis
Leroy
Satchel Paige
St. Louis Browns
Paige
Washington Senators
Bob Porterfield
Brownie
Bill Veeck
Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Giants
Local social notes from Lebanon Church and area
A roundup of visits and gatherings shows residents from Lebanon, Clara, Winchester, and Reliance visiting hospitals, attending funerals, or spending weekends with family. Mentions include Mrs. Nelvin Hall, Mrs. Hyla Mowery, Mrs. Bessie Orndorff, and others. The piece ends with questions about helicopter capacity for transporting large weapons.
Nebraska Governor Val Peterson Birthday Note
Today marks the birthday of Governor Val Peterson born July 18 1903 in Oakland Nebraska. He later served as newspaper editor and publisher and taught government at the University of Nebraska before entering state politics in 1946 and securing reelection in 1948 and 1950.
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Val Peterson
Oakland
Neb
Frederick Valdemar Erastus Peterson
Nebraska
Peterson
Univesity of
State House
Blood Clot Fatal To Capt. Pritchett
Capt Norton G Pritchett athletic director of the University of Virginia died in Charlotte after a seven week illness from a blood clot in the lungs. Funeral plans call for services in Charlottesville and burial in Cave Hill Louisville. A World War I veteran he helped expand UVA athletics and served with NCAA committees. He was 57.
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Charlotte
Norton G. Pritchett
University of Virginia
Pritchett
Davidson College
Charlottesville
Cave Hill
Louisville
Monroe City
University of Tennessee
University of Louisville
Sewanee (Tenn.) Military Academy
Woodberry Forest
KEEP FRESH WATER IN A COOL PLACE FOR YOUR PETS
A brief note advises keeping fresh water cool for pets during summer and using Goesteck for cooling. The prompt language focuses on hydration and cooling strategies for pets in hot weather.
Whetzel Brothers Update From Front Royal Family
Pfc Harold E Whetzel son of Mr and Mrs Wade Whetzel of Front Royal Road is at Scott AFB Illinois completing 21 of 30 weeks in radio electronics mechanic training He is a Stephens City High School class of 1950 graduate He worked for John S Solenberger Co in Winchester before enlisting January 2 His basic training was at Lackland AFB Texas Pfc Warren Whetzel has returned to San Angelo Texas after a ten day leave.
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Harold E. Whetzel
Wade Whetzel
Front Royal Road
Scott Air Force Base
Illinois
Stephens City High School
Whetzel
John S Solenberger & Co
Winchester
Lackland Air Force Base
Exas
Whet
Pvt Gibson Hoover Finishing Air Force Basic Course
Pvt. Gibson R. Hoover, 18, son of Mrs. Marie Hoover of 15 E Cecil St, is completing his basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas.
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Pvt
Gibson R. Hoover
Marie Hoover
E. Cecil St
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Tire storage duration varies with tire type and recipe
Limited data from the Bureau of Standards show some tires survive a year in storage and perform satisfactorily, while others develop significant tread cracking in the same period. In general tires should be used soon after manufacture rather than stored.
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Bureau of Standards
Two Women Fire Successive Holes In One In Tourney
In a Paterson golf club event at Preakness Hills, Mrs Ruth Slater knocked in a 95 yard ace with a number nine iron on the 18th hole. Immediately after, Mrs Sue Baker followed with another ace using the same club.
Virginia Truck Tag Crackdown On Nonresident Drivers
The Virginia SCC reports 25 000 out of state trucks registered since May with about 1 000 new registrations. Auditors seek drivers names and addresses to verify fuel tax payments for use on Virginia roads. The crackdown aims to reduce untagged trucks to zero. 300 drivers have been arrested and fined 10 to 100 dollars under the nine year old law.
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Virginia
SCC
Estep Sentence Suspended by Court
Emmett Estep pleaded guilty in Clarke Circuit Court on March 31 to assault and battery on Carlton Tombs. He was sentenced to six months in jail but the court suspended the term for one year on condition of good behavior after he had paid a $25 fine and costs and medical bills for Tomblin.
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Berryville
Emmett Estep
Clarke
Carlton Tombsin
Winchester Star
Estep
Elliott Marshall
Trial Justice Court
Tomblin
Cracking Down SCC Registers 25 000 Truckers
Virginia authorities target out of state truckers using state roads without the $1 registration tag issued by the State Corporation Commission. The crackdown emphasizes enforcement and likely penalties for noncompliance.
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SCC
Richmond
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
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Lebanon Church
Clara B. Keller
Mesdames
Guy Gore
Norval Gore
Albert Keller
Nelvin Hall
Winchester Hospital
Mike Orndorff
Clara
Hyla Mowery
Marvin Holtzman
Nags Head
N. C
John Moyers
Adolphus Hockman
E. U. Crane
Capt. Pritchett
Pfc_Whetzel
Hinois
Gibson Hoover
Ake
Jmberland Brewing CO
Cumberland, MD
George Curry
Korea
Dorothy Curry
Haddox Row
Curry
E. Piccadilly
Co Ara
Winchester Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
Valley Avenue
Coca-Cola
Ae Plus
Molden Electric Co., Inc
Cushman Motor Scooter Sales & Service
Singer
Singer Mechanics
Your Singer Sewing Center
Singer Sewing Center
N. Loudoun ST
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