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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1938

Page

3

Derringer and Greenberg Key Pieces In Pennant Races

Paul Derringer pitched the Reds to a 6 2 win over the Bees for his 13th victory as Cincinnati closed within two games of the Giants. Hank Greenberg hit his 31st homer as Detroit beat Washington 6 5, closing in on Babe Ruth’s 1927 pace.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr Associated Press Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Derringer Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees New York Giants Tiger Greenberg Detroit Washington Senator Babe Ruth Babe New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Bobby Feller Chicago White Sox Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Phillie St. Louis Cardinals Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Taacdizers Wally Berzer Paul Debs Garris Joe DiMagnio Yanks der Mag Heys Bobby At Brooklyn Burleigh Grimes Leo Durocher Dodgers Hartnett

Special Fifth Sunday Services at Sandidge and Rock

Rev S J Goode of Disciples of Christ announces special fifth Sunday worship at Sandidge Church next Sunday at 1 30 pm and at Rock now at 3 30 pm as part of an extra schedule. He will also attend moral services at Pleasant Grove near Capen Bridge Sunday after noon.

S. J. Goode Churches Disciples of Christ Sandidge Church Rock Sp. Minese Gooce Pleasant Grove

Good Reason For Running A Red

Chicago report notes chauffeur Bert Saggerman ignored two traffic rules to win police praise. He ran a red light and turned left in front of Officer Michael Mulvihill, who whistled sharply as the driver jumped out claiming there was a robber.

Chicago Bert Saggerman Seggerman Michael Mulvihill Mulvi Saggerman

Examinations for U S Civil Service Posts Open

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for several posts. Positions include Director of unemployment insurance at 10000 dollars yearly with broad administrative experience. Senior attorney 4600 dollars. Hospital librarian 1800 dollars. Electroplater 1860 dollars, among others. Full details from Herman Lee at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Railroad Retirement Board Bureau of Home Economics Bureau of Motor Carriers Interstate Commertee Commission Interstate Commerce On Branch of National Park Service Department of the Interior Washington, D. C Veterans’ Administration Herman Lee U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Syphilis Fight Urged By Winchester Women Group

Mrs F J Marshall writes for the Woman's Civic League urging frank discussion and modern measures to combat syphilis in Winchester. She cites Surgeon General Parran and the death and disability toll, calling for public education, better sanitation, and open talk to reduce victims and medical costs.

F. J. Marshall Woman’s Civic League Thomas Parran United States Public Health Service Parran The Ladies Home Journel J. W. Williams Johns Hopkins University Medical School

History of Beginnings adds a word play note

Read History of Beginnings in next Monday's Star. OMPS Funeral Home note appears in the clipping with a playful line about Howry and the word Blarney.

Star Omps Funeral Home

A Few Cents A Day Keeps Backaches Away

Men and women suffer from poorly functioning kidneys and bladder. They learn the new scientific way and find refreshing sleep all night long without getting up. RIS is sold and recommended by leading drug stores including Alexander's in Winchester Virginia Berlin's in Berryville and Miller's in Winchester.

Alexander's Drug Store Winchester Berlin Berryville Miller’s Drug Store

Health unit plan urged by Civic League and Junior Board

President Wilson quote frames aims to diffuse knowledge of tuberculosis as educated men act as trustees of moral assets. The group promotes a health unit and clinic under the Junior Board of Trade and Civic League to combat the disease in the community.

Woodrow Wilson Board of Trade and Civic League

Farmers Invited To Annual Cooperative Meet

Farmers and their families are invited to the annual meeting of patrons of Southern States Cooperative at 8 00 p m August 4 1938 in Stephens City High School Stephens City Va Advisory Board members of Stephens City preside Mr Max F Borden executive vice president Cooperative Southern States Fertilizer Service and Mr Lloyd Painter manager South States Stephens City Service will discuss the cooperative program Dr Martin s Band will provide music with contests prizes refreshments and entertainment The meeting is part of 210 being held for 100 000 patrons this summer to consider the cooperative movement

Patrons of Southern States Cooperative Stephens City High School Stephens City Preston Carbaugh Miller Bailey Fred Ridings Beny Massie Silas Grim Max F. Borden Cooperative Southern States Fertilizer Service Lloyd Painter South States Stephens City Service Martin’s Band Southern States L. E. Raper

Crickets Feed On Rattlesnakes in Nevada Range

Ely observer Morley Murphy reported crickets in the sagebrush country have shifted to a diet of rattlesnakes. He said he saw swarms of Mormon crickets overwhelm three rattlesnakes with no trace left of the reptiles.

Ely Nev Morley Murphy Murphy

Bluebird Nest Halted at Kirksville Oil Tank

George Davis, owner of a Kirksville bulk oil station, found a bluebird nest in a storage tank and removed it twice. The mother bird began a third nest, and a sign now blocks tank use until the birds complete nesting.

Kirksville George Davis Davis

Claims Carriers Seek To Rectify Finance Errors

July 27 P George an airman of Railway Laboronta reports carriers propose a 15 cut to correct financial management mistakes. Harrison led union officials in deadlocked talks with carriers over the wage proposal. He says railroads floated bond issues for improvements and paid dividends, then want employees to accept a wage cut to cover bond interest.

P—George Railway Laboronta Harrison

Bel Air Opens Ten Day Meet With Inaugural Feature

Bel Air Maryland July 27 Bel Air opens its ten day race meet at the Harford County Fair Association with the 750 Bel Air inaugural fifth event on the eight race program. Entries include Suncrax Hi Swing Patsy Begone Happy Hostess Wahcoo Caidon and Ever Grand. Rain delays may slow the track but General Manager Ray Bryson reports strong demand for private boxes and expects a profitable meet matching last year.

Bel Air Harford County Ray Bryson

Magazine Features Virginia Stories in New Jersey Autoist

The New Jersey Autoist travel issue on Virginia is the third such edition this year. All Virginia content comes from the Virginia Conservation Commission. It opens with the Governor's Palace scene in Williamsburg and includes a Restored Capitol view and articles on Williamsburg gardens and Virginia caverns.

New Jersey Autoist New Jersey Automobile Club Virginia Old Dominion Virginia Conservation Commission Governor's Palace Williamsburg Capitol Governor’s Palace Caverns of

Cantor to Campaign for German Jewish Refugees on CBS NBC

Radio highlights list Cantor postpones comedy role to plead aid for German Jewish refugee children via WABC CBS broadcast Tuesday afternoon. He plans to turn over his Great Neck mansion to shelter victims and travels Europe to study relief methods.

New York Eddie Cantor Europe Great Neck L. L

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