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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
3
Avisco scheduled games at Front Royal Saturday and Sunday afternoon against Camp Lee Travelers. The Front Royal nine blanked Carlisle Indians last Sunday, aiming for another strong showing with home crowds.
The itching torment of eczema drives sufferers to seek relief with Peterson's Ointment 35¢ at all druggists. One application must delight you or your money refunded. Also for itching feet and cracks between toes.
David H. Eagle of the city ordered to jail for 10 days of a 60 day sentence on a bad check charge. The balance was suspended by Judge John Rice after Ralph Mulvey filed the complaint.
National League lead by Boston 28 21 .571 and New York 27 22 .551 with St Louis at 27 23 .540. American League shows Cleveland 31 15 .674 and Philadelphia 31 21 .596. Yesterday Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5-4 and Pittsburgh shut out New York 2-0. Batting star Stan Musial went 4 for 4 with the winning run. Fritz Ostermueller allowed three singles in the Pirates 2-0 win over the Giants.
Braddock Street Methodist beat Sacred Heart Catholic 25 17 to close in on the first round crown. Hensley drilled a homer triple and three doubles in six at bats. Montague Avenue Methodist could tie for first with a win over Loudoun Street Presbyterian, who upset earlier. Cork Street Christian topped Baptists 11 5. Junior League saw Braddock Street Methodist win 17 6 over Loudoun Street Presbyterian. Tonight Winchester News Royal Crown and Red Wing meet teams on Diamonds 1 2 and 3 with other matchups listed for Braddock Street Methodist and Montague Avenue Methodist.
A truck carrying 10 polo ponies from Virginia to New York was stolen in Baltimore then abandoned hours later with the horses inside. Driver John Pacicca of Purchase, New York, said he heard the truck start while he was taking coffee. the vehicle was found against a tree with no injuries to the ponies. Pacicca planned to resume the journey.
Vacation Bible School at Lou doun Street Presbyterian reports 72 enrolled across Beginners four and five Ada Baker leads the primary group with 26 enrolled and nine through 12 Junior class has 20 students under Rev H Middletown Raynal as superintendent.
Friends report the death of Jane Danie Bryant six years old in a Norfolk hospital after a minor operation. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. Orman Bryant formerly of Winchester and lived in this city five years while Bryant led the Methodist district. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Thursday in Braddock Street Methodist with Dr. Hawkins officiating. she leaves two sisters and her parents.
Final rites for Raymond C. Ogden, who died last Wednesday at Falls Church, were conducted Saturday at John H. Enders Funeral Home in Berryville with Rev. R. A. Craig officiating. Pallbearers named were Floyd Robinson Roy Bradley Smith McFillen Oliver Stickles Andrew Carpenter and Jack Longerbeam.
Union prayer service of the colored churches of Winchester will be held at 8 p m today in St. Paul Methodist church. A business meeting will follow the service.
Memorial services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Chapel church with all invited. Various local residents and guests visited and dined with families, including Mrs C W Moore hosting Mrs A E Dawson and others from Berkeley Springs and Romney.
Daily vacation Bible school at Congregational Christian church will close Friday. An eight o clock commencement program will be given by 70 enrolled children. Adult advisors include Mrs. Robert A. Whitten director Evelyn Allen secretary Richard Crisman treasurer and recreation director.
The body of Mrs Elsie C Sumption who died in Philadelphia will arrive at Jones funeral home tomorrow night and rest there until 2 p m Friday service at Cork St Christian church Rev William J Hadden will officiate Interment Mount Hebron cemetery Pallbearers: Kenneth Clevenger Mack Strosnider Douglas Clevenger Claude Grove Robert Hockman and William Fidmondson
King Gustav V marked his 90th birthday in Stockholm as nations paid homage. The monarch with over four decades on the throne remains active, with Britain sending a cruiser to honor him. He recently halted tennis on doctors orders after several hunting trips last season.
A brand new $10,000 pumper broke down during a major warehouse fire in West Carrollton. Fire Capt. William Aufuldfish, angered by bystander heckling, threw and stomped on his hat and resigned immediately. Estimated warehouse damage $10,000.
The Long Island estate of Bennett E. Meyers a former Army Air Forces Major general now in jail is listed for sale. Asking price is 100000 dollars with the 12 acre property overlooking Long Island Sound featuring a 12 room Georgian colonial house. Meyers serves 20 months to five years for inducing perjury before a congressional war contracts inquiry.
Washington reports a small drop in births with 1,149,000 births from January to April this year versus 1,270,000 in the same period last year. The vital statistics office released the figures today, noting the drop from the 1947 boom level.
All members of the Winch est er White Sox have been asked to meet 5:30 pm tomorrow at Park Diamond for practice.
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