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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

8

Byrd Is Awarded Woodberry Forest Best Athlete Medal

Harry F. Byrd Ir. received the Best-All-Around-Athlete medal at Woodberry Forest commencement. An 18 year old son of State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. from Winchester he co captained football and wrestling and starred in 440 yard and mile relay track. Woodberry Forest won eight football games and lost one while wrestling went six and three. The AP reports Tokyo says the US Air Force ended the search for a C133 freighter missing Friday in the Pacific with eight crewmen.

Woodberry Forest Harry F. Byrd Winchester W-Club

Winchester Falls to Sleepy Creek In Error-Filled Tilt

Winchester committed multiple errors and walked many batters as Sleepy Creek won 4 2 at Rouss Park. L. Miller and Luttrell led Winchester with two and two hits respectively while Sleepy Creek relied on an early three walk inning and late mistakes to seal the victory. Winchester heads to Bakerton for a doubleheader next Sunday while Sleepy Creek visits Ross Park for a clash with Berkeley Place.

West Winchester Bakerton Rebeles Ross Park Berkeley Place

Baseball results and schedule recap for Sunday and beyond

Major league results show Boston beating Los Angeles 8 5 while New York edges Minnesota 5 2 and Cleveland defeats Kansas City 7 4. Baltimore dominates Chicago 8 1, Washington tops Detroit in 11 innings, and Detroit beats Cleveland 2 0. Saturday saw Washington 4 Chicago 3 in 15 innings, Baltimore 4 Minnesota 3, New York 5 Kansas City 3, Los Angeles 10 Boston 5. Tuesday and Monday schedules feature division matchups and twin bills with several games postponed or shifted to night.

Minnesota Boston Los Angeles New York Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Washington Detroit Washngton St. Louis Milwaukee Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh G.B

Boothe Prompts Virginias School Debate Clash

Virginia Senate candidate Armistead L. Boothe expands his drive on school openings tied to Prince Edward County. Lt Godwin counters with federal court limits while Boothe argues for state action and local rights, amid party alignments and political maneuvering in Roanoke and surrounding districts.

Boothe Prince Edward Godwin Prince Edward County NAACP Boothes Frank Virginia

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery

An advertisement claims a new healing substance Bio-Dyne now available as suppository or ointment named He at drug counters. It promises shrinkage of hemorrhoids stop itching and relieve pain with no surgery and reports prior patients noting piles ceased to be a problem.

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Stanley ties Virginia primary to right to work debate

Former Gov. Thomas B. Stanley labeled the Democratic primary as a choice between sane government and reckless liberalism. He spoke at Martinsville headquarters for the Harrison state and urged support for the Right-to-Work law, accusing the Dowssvocated ticket of opposing it and linking organized labor to anti right to work positions.

NAACP Boothe Prince Edward T. A Otney General Roanoke Stephens Virginia Thomas B. Stanley Harrison-Godwin- Button Soapaane Boothe - Boyd - Cio - Afl Hal Boyd Stanley Martinsville - Henry County Organized Labor Stanley Sai

Gunfire Kills Two in Auto Near Waukesha

In Waukesha Wisconsin a police officer and one of three men being taken for questioning were killed in a moving car burst of gunfire. The officer George Schmidling 30 and Edward Parker 29 died. Wounded James McFarland 42 and James Carothers ? The suspects from Milwaukee are linked to a $95 burglary at an automatic laundry.

Waukesha Wis Moody Walters George Schmidling Walters Edward Parker James McFarland McFarland James Carothers Milwaukee Here

Clarke County Esso Ramps Over Republic In City League Showdown

Clarke County Esso swept two 2-1 and 8-0 wins over Republic Oil and edged Lucky Inn 3-2 in a thrilling third game. Hummerall and Grim led hitters, with Buckner and Oates key on defense and offense. The three-game slate highlighted a rough City League with upsets and strong performances from Gray and Dick.

Clarke County Republic Ih Heute Pack R. H. Hummerall Coca Cola Gene Singhass Vernon Clark Clarke County Esso Republic Oil Ed Grim Harold Catlett Jess Donald Bill Buckner Bud Gray Tacs Lucky Grim al Armel Dond

Bible School at Calvary Church of the Brethren Opens

Vacation Bible School begins at Calvary Church of the Brethren on Front Royal Road and runs daily 9 to 11 30 a m through June 23 Kindergarten to Juniors participate Theme unfinished due to OCR text Directors are Mrs Margaret Childs and Mrs Evelyn Van Meter with a roster of teachers and helpers listed for Junior and Primary groups.

Calvary Church of the Brethren Front Royal Road Margaret Childs Evelyn van Meter Ario van Meter Alvin Shade Debbie Luttrell Laura Shade Arlene Butler Christine Rudolph Norma Falk Jean Turner Carol Jean Cowger

Lightning strike kills boy and dog in Indianapolis yard

AP report describes 13 year old Patrick Conner and his 2 year old cocker spaniel Lucky struck by lightning in their yard. The bolt knocked Patrick down and tore his trousers as dog died nearby.

Indianapolis Ind Luna Patrick Conner Lucky

Kindergarten staff list and music chair assignments

Kindergarten teachers include Mrs Delores Foltz Mrs Childs Mrs Juanita Lee Mrs Minnie Nesselrodt and Mrs Juani ta Silcox. Mrs Flossie Foltz Mrs Anna Schultz and Mrs Mary Lowery will be in charge of the music.

Delores Foltz Childs Juanita Lee Minnie Nesselrodt Juanita Silcox Flossie Foltz Anna Schultz Mary Lowery

South Iran Quake Toll Rises Over Sixty Dead

Two villages in South Iran were shattered by the second major quake in 15 months. More than 60 people died as rescuers hunted for survivors. Deh Kuheh, 500 miles south of Tehran, left 1,500 homeless. Kahneh had all 70 houses destroyed.

Tehran Iran Deh Kuheh Kahneh

Australian beer glass sizes glossary

In Australia a cruiser is the largest glass, followed by schooner as the next size, a middy holds 10 ounces, and a pony is the smallest glass size.

Australia

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