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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
5
The record shows present and past rainfall figures, with June to date at none and 48 hours ending 7 a.m. unlisted. Average sunar rainfall for the 34 years stands at 36.30 inches. Monthly averages for 1913-1946 are listed, with January 2.45 and November 2.40 inches, among others, courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
The Hume Athletic Club edged the Winchester White Sox 2 to 1 as Purtlebaugh and Kines matched zeroes until the seventh inning when Glascock produced a walk and a two bagger for the decisive run. The Sox led 1-0 in the first, tied in the fifth, and face Clarke County All-Stars next Sunday at Boyce.
At Gainesboro High School commencement Avon Richard Omps won the American Legion medal and Reader's Digest valedictorian award. Lester Linwood DeHaven received a Winchester Business College scholarship. Diplomas were issued to seniors William Laker Delmar Bayliss Philip Braithwaite Lester DeHaven Avon Omps Harold Phillips John Thompson Nevelen Gwytha Bateman Betty Maury Marilyn Miller Joyce Owens Mary Strother Mary Wrutacre.
National and American League results recap with doubleheaders and notable performances. Joe DiMaggio drove in five runs with four hits including two homers in an 11-9 Yankees win over the Indians. Johnny Sain pitched a 2-0 shutout against Pittsburgh with three Braves' hits.
The guidance says a girl should not add sentiment to an autograph unless a fiancé or close friend requests it. Simply signing her name, such as "Mary," is preferred over adding vows or affectionate phrases.
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