Princess Griselda Wins Second Annual SPCA Dog Show
Princess Griselda of Wimpleton, a fawn great Dane owned by Richard Lewis Jr of Winchester, topped the Second Annual SPCA Dog Show at the Farmer's Livestock Exchange. About 60 dogs from Northern Virginia and nearby West Virginia competed. net proceeds for the Shelter Fund reached $100.
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Griselda
Wimpleton
Richard Lewis, Jr
Winchester
Farmer's Livestock Exchange
Beau Zev
J. Curtis Fray
Virginia
West Virginia
Shelter Fund
Ruth Rhodes
Lewis
Pepper
Lindsay Massie
Jane Kramer
Delaplane
Dana Mooney
Mike
P. R. Nightrider
E. B. Jackson
Berryville
Durward Smallwood
Sirbaugh
Bulubell
H. L. Maury
Levi's
Lonnie Levi
Levi
Jimmy Corcoran
Smokey
Evelyn Grubb
Jane Barnett
Mr. Lewis
H. Lamp
Virginia Ruttkay
Benton Snider
Pasture Seeding Demonstration Planned Near Winchester
A 20 acre pasture seeding demonstration will be held August 9 on Carroll Campbell’s farm three miles southwest of Winchester on Middle Road. The Frederick County Pasture Club hosts with state program support aiming to boost farm income by 50 to 75 million dollars annually. Local tractors and equipment dealers provide materials for the event.
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Carroll Campbell
Winchester
Middle Road
Frederick County
Battle
Minoso Leads American Hitters With .346 Average
Minnie Minoso of the Chicago White Sox boosted his batting to .346 to pace the American League for Rookie of the Year consideration. Gil Coan of Washington rose to .340 in second, displacing Ferris Fain of Philadelphia who sits at .334. Bob Feller tops the pitching list at 15-4, while Vic Rashi holds 108 strikeouts.
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Chicago
Minnie Minoso
Chicago White Sox
Minnie
White Sox
Washington
Gil Coan
Coan
Ferris Fain
Philadelphia
Fain
Bob Feller
New York
Vic Raschi
Birthday features Sebastian Kresge founder of Kresge Co
Sebastian Kresge born July 31 1867 in Bald Mount Pennsylvania built a fortune from nickels and dimes. He began as a sales clerk saving eight thousand dollars in five low years and launched the five and ten cent stores that became the S Kresge Company later a chain of 697 stores in the United States and Canada.
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Sebastian Kresge
Bald Mount
Alesman
S. Kresge Co
United States
Canada
Sebas
Kresge Named Board Chairman Amid Philanthropy Push
Tian Kresge has been appointed chairman of the board and has given millions to philanthropy. He resides in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania.
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Tian Kresge
Mountainhome
Reds Release Army Nurses From Russians After Detention
The Russians freed two American Army nurses held since Saturday after wandering off the allied motor highway near Berlin. First Lt Geraldine Johnson of Mount Hope West Virginia and Second Lt Lynette M McCoy of Portland Oregon were identified by the army. They intended to drive to Frankfurt am Main but followed signs to Frankfurt on Oder in the Russian Zone at the Polish border and were picked up by German communist police in Rudersdorf while seeking directions.
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Beruuin
Berlin
Geraldine Johnson
Mount Hope
West Va
Lynette M. McCoy
Portland
T.he
Frankfurt On Main
West Germany
Frankfurt
Oder
Rudersdorf
Keller Pingley and Pope Lead All Star Balloting
With three days left to vote the Winchester City League All-Star race remains wide open. Nine players plus six chosen by managers will form a team to face Berryville All-Stars at the Softball Associations Annual Yard Party this Saturday. Keller Pingley and Pope top early balloting with multiple Royal Crown and Arthur players in close contention for infield and outfield spots.
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Winchester City League
Berryville All-Stars
Theodore Keller
Garland Pingley
Leon Pope
Keller
Pingley
J W. Arthur
Pope
Royal Crown
Jesse Donald
O'Sullivan
Alonzo Whitlock
Arthur
Willard Spaid
Swisher
Chick Curry
Ed 8Ard
Lee Fawcett
Sam Purtlebaugh
P. Corrigan
Lewis O’connell
Welfare Tips for Pets Before Vacation Leave
Practical guidance on ensuring pet welfare before travel. Covers hydration, housing, exercise, vaccination checks, emergency contacts, and safe separation from hazards while owners are away. Emphasizes planning, grooming, and trusted caregivers to reduce stress for dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals.
Bull Calf Makes First Ski Jump in Frederikstad
In Frederikstad southern Norway a bull calf reportedly completed a 40 foot ski jump. The calf approached the Oega Ski Jump examined the course sat on its haunches and glided down the ramp landing cleanly before walking away tail high the first such feat noted.
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Oslo
Norway
Frederikstad
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SPCA
Denneys
J.C. Penney CO. Inc
Jack DeHaven
Ferguson
Dan Brumback
International Tractor
Carl Hicks
John Deere
Lewis Lamp
MMZ
Mr. Campbell
Bebe
Tuckie
Minoso
Kresge
Reds
Keller, Pingley
Moose
Owen Foltz
W. Thompson
Shirley White
Smith
Lawrence Grim
Richard Hart
Earl Bailey
Ed Burch
L. Grim
SKFEW
Licga AN
Lucerne
For All
C.B. Smalts & Son
Nat’l Ave
Holliday
A. Ebert
W. Cork ST
Clearbrook
Stonewall School
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