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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1947

Page

3

Baseball scores and stars from yesterday

American League results show Boston 0, Detroit 5. Philadelphia 4, Cleveland 0. St. Louis 9, New York 4. Washington 1, Chicago 2. National League Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 4. Yesterday's stars include Walter Masterson who pitched 16 scoreless innings in relief but got no win. Ralph Kiner hit two homers for Pittsburgh and drove in four runs across two games.

Boston Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis New York Washington Chicago Pittsburgh Walter Masterson Senators Chicago White Sox Early Wynn Ralph Kiner Pirates Phils Brooklyn Cincinnati Detroit Ton Washington St. Louis

Trash Fire Alarm Near Valley Wrecking Co

Fire units responded yesterday at 3 pm to a trash fire on a vacant lot at the Martinsburg Pike near Valley Wrecking Co. No damage or injuries were reported. The second item notes the tuba family of instruments including the bombard, helicon, and euphonium.

the Valley Wrecking Co Martinsburg Pike

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Flush Promoted

Advert says to flush kidneys and bladder with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root to increase urine flow and ease burning during urination. Claims non habit forming herbal formula with 16 ingredients and a free trial offer from Kilmer & Co. based in Stamford Connecticut.

Dept. Y. Kilmer & Co., Inc Stamford Con

Warning signs of low blood strength and SSS Tonic claims

The ad describes pale palms and lips from weak blood and explains how low food intake lowers energy and immunity. It asserts millions of red blood cells refresh daily and promotes SSS Tonic as a proven builder of blood strength for non organic nutritional anemia and better appetite.

Royal Crown Wins Playoff Of The Game

The Royal Crown softball team defeated O'Sullivan 6 to 2 after a scoreless early meeting. Whitlock earned the win allowing three hits with five walks and five strikeouts. Donald walked four and did not record a strikeout.

Royal Crown O'Sullivan Whitlock Donald Pope Huyette Telingo Grim House Copenhaver Purtlebaugh Heslip Coffelt Nicholson Terlingen Bailey O. Pope A. Whitlock W. Spaid O. Spaid Yeakle Fuller O’sullivan Gray Fawcett End Lake

Clarke County Primary Ticket Uncontested

Unopposed Democratic candidates in Clarke County August primary include incumbents for Commissioner of Revenue S. S. Thomas Sheriff W. W. Smallwood Jr. Treasurer W. D. Burtner Commonwealth Attorney Edward McC Williams and four district supervisors. Democratic committee nominees also unopposed across districts with several incumbents and named replacements. one Chapel district candidate did not qualify.

Clarke County S.S. Thomas W. W. Smallwood, Jr W. D. Burtner Edward McC. Williams County Board of Supervisors Clifton Price Battletown William Fenton Chapel Edward B. Lee Greenway J. M. Fishpaw Longmarsh Democratic Committee Clark

Funeral for Loudoun farmer John Ward details

John S Ward 58 prominent Loudoun county farmer was killed when a tractor toppled on his Leesburg area farm. He died after being pinned under the machine Saturday. Ward led the Virginian State Crop Association and chaired Loudoun AAA during the war. Survived by his wife and four children. Funeral services followed by burial at Green Hill cemetery after services at his home.

John Ward Loudoun County Leesburg Green Hill Mr. Ward Frederick County Inez, Lemley Stephens City Assn

Everybody's Song Book advertised for thirty cents

The Winchester Evening Star promotes EVERYBODY'S SONG BOOK a 144 page collection of 205 songs with patriotic hymns college songs Christmas carols Stephen Foster tunes and more. Includes authoritative notes and an index for quick access to favorites and lessons on voice and piano. Submit thirty cents by mail. The trombone note briefly mentions sackbut origins.

America Stephen Foster

Haymakers Meet Set For Wednesday

Farmers and fruit growers urged to attend two field meetings on hay and pasture crop improvements at Edwin Marker’s Cedar Creek grade farm and Sloan Wolfe’s road between Hay field and Gainesboro. A final discussion on modern haymaking methods at 8 pm at the courthouse.

Edwin Marker Cedar Creek Sloan Wolfe Hayfield Gainesboro Court House

United States Rubber Demand Estimated at 252000 Tons

The article estimates the annual minimum requirement for natural rubber in the United States at 252000 tons. It discusses supply considerations and potential impact on industry and pricing.

United States

Funeral services for John Glenn Hines

John Glenn Hines aged 43 died Saturday after carbon monoxide fumes from a blast in a well at a Capon Road quarry. He suffered illness after re entering the well and was taken to Woodstock hospital where he died. He worked at the Standard Lime and Stone quarry near Strasburg. He is survived by his widow six children three brothers and two sisters.

Columbia Furnace Union Church John Glenn Hines Woodstock Mr. Hines Capon Road Strasburg

Boy Scout Circus Plans Outlined At Dinner Meeting

Plans for a boy scout circus to be staged in the nine county area were outlined at a June 18 dinner meeting at the George Washington hotel called by H B McCormac. The event aims to involve about 1000 scouts and cubs from Maryland and Virginia with Lions clubs as sponsors.

George Washington Hotel H. B. McCormac Berkeley Jefferson West Virginia Frederick, Clarke, Warren Shenandoah Rappahana Page Virgina Lions Clubs Winchester Martinsburg Clarke County Lions Club Henry T. Hardenburg Winchester Chamber of Commerce Mr. McCormec William M. Battaile Robert B. Dechert

Raisin vineyards planted east to west for all-day sun

A raisin grower explains his fields are laid out east to west to maximize sunlight on grape vines all day. The design aims to improve ripening and quality of harvest.

Movie Colony Delusions and Dollars in Hollywood

Hal Boyle notes Hollywood’s glamour and money pull as Hollywood workers and servants chase rising pay. He recalls a writer’s joke about mountain homes and describes the film colony’s power to make the outlandish real and the culture of lucrative temptations surrounding studios and stars.

Hollywood Greenwich Village America Times Square

Wartime Shortages Hit Lighthouse Maintenance

Reports note shortages during World War II include lighthouse upkeep as ships faced risks from wartime destruction and limited maintenance funding.

War veteran Harry Stansberry joins Winchester police force

Police Chief C. W. Hollis announces the appointment of Harry K. Stansberry to the Winchester police force. He is assigned to the night shift, began duties yesterday, is a Knoxville Tennessee native and World War I veteran, and has resided in Winchester since January after working at Solenberger's hardware store with his wife Isabelle Shatzer.

C. W. Hollis Harry K. Stansberry Winchester Knoxville Tenn Stansberry Isabelle Shatzer Solenberger

Vacancy on Police Force Spurs Applications at Pairfax Lane

Hollis notes a force vacancy and unknown filling date. Several applicants have filed for the position as residents at 120 Pairfax lane await new staffing.

Stansberrys Pairfax Lane Hollis Force

Fifty Injured In Rail Crash Near Potsdam

A milk train collided head on with a New York Central passenger train at Eben Station near Potsdam New York, injuring about fifty people who were taken to Potsdam General Hospital. None of the injured were reported in critical condition.

Potsdam N. Y New York Central Eben Station Here Potsdam General Hospital

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