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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1946
Page
3
Washington reports Rosie the Riveter era workers faded from national payrolls after V E Day. From 19 million peak in wartime to 1.63 million in January 1946 many returned home, filed for unemployment, or saved away. It also notes Purple Heart history from World War I and II eligibility.
Across The Headpin and Windiel lead in scores as Royal Crowners post 594. Hagerstown Amoco and Virginia Woolen Co. teams win two from Five Aces and Red Cross respectively. Individual high games include Keller 128, Kline 138, Buck Clevenger 131, and Fauver 138 with several 100+ games across Ladies and Jr. Women divisions.
A man recounts dramatic changes after taking ERB HELP a 12 herb bowel cleanse. He claims relief from headaches pimples rheumatic knee pain and general wellbeing. the ad urges purchase at Winchester drug stores.
The page lists junior women bowling results with Worth's and Star Office among top teams and individuals. It includes scores like 526 for Worth's and 534 for Jr. Women, plus team high set 1507 by Worth's, and references a Q&A about where to inquire on a serviceman’s personal effects in the Coast Guard.
High school nines in the Frederick Clarke Baseball League begin April 9 with Middletown at Boyce and Gainesboro at Stonewall. Gore drew a bye. Pope named president. all-star and all-league plans discussed. aims to align rules with Virginia school standards and designate umpires for the season.
Jack Dempsey is named president of Boxing Promoters of America Inc and director at Adams Hats with a salary between 50000 and 100000 yearly. He will select Monday fights for broadcast and assist in matchmaking while promoting clean fights and expanding the group across ten cities. Dempsey plans an arena in midtown Manhattan to rival Madison Square Garden and will travel to California to recruit Pacific Coast members.
With 11 pitchers used in two days Manager Billy Southworth calls off all intra-squad competition until Thursday. The team will have outfielders and infielders pitch in batting practice while the unused pitchers rest ahead of a game with the Philadelphia Phillies.
New York reports show at least 45 players remained unsigned as spring training opened with most clubs, except the Red Sox and Reds, represented in the holdout group. Dodgers include Dixie Walker and Pete Reiser among the prominent names. Commissioner Chandler weighs options with Mexican League jumps under review. Dick Bartell impresses Giants during camp as McCarthy Weiss discuss roster moves. Ted Williams returns to the Red Sox batting drills in Sarasota after a brief illness.
District Class B playoff action is set for Thursday and Friday at Washington and Lee in Lexington with Covington Wayne sboro Staunton and Harrison remaining in contention. Handley eyes a return next year while Martinsburg and others exit WV-VA play. Radford beats William Byrd 40-17 to claim Blacksburg tourney title. William Byrd prevails over Pulaski 43-41 in the final.
Q and A explain that anyone who served on active duty honorably between December 7 1941 and hostilities end is eligible for the World War II Victory Medal. It defines termination date as proclaimed by the President or fixed by Congress and notes that no points are awarded for decorations. Some awards may make a man eligible for earlier release.
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