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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

2

Orchardists Session Wednesday Afternoon on Orchard Topics

An afternoon session opens at 2 o'clock with a roundtable to review orchard topics. John P. Bregger of the Soil Conservation Service discusses air and water in bearing orchards, followed by A H Teske on the fertilizer program. Dr A B Groves addresses orchard disease, Mr Weatherford on spring bee treatment, and D A Tucker on top work of apple trees.

John P. Bregger Division of Research The Soil Conservation Service A. H. Teske A. B. Groves Winchester Research Laboratory Weatherford D. A. Tucker V. P. Ze

Interdiction Order Prohibits Alcohol Sales to Elmer Orndorff

In Winchester Virginia on February 24 1939 the Corporation Court led by Judge Philip Williams issued an interdiction barring Elmer Orndorff of Virginia from purchasing or receiving alcoholic beverages. The order directs the Clerk to certify a copy to the Alcoholic Beverage Control at Richmond and was recorded in Law Order Book 13 page 94 with Corinne Barnett Deputy Clerk signing. The action was published by order of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Winchester Virginia Commonwealth Philip Williams Elmer Orndorff James P. Bearn the Commonth Winchest Elmer Ornrff Virja Richmond State of Cuy Towit Corinne. Barnett Corporation Court City of Corinne Barnett Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Act John P. McLaughlin

Series Between Winchester Pros and Straight Shooters Canceled

The city series to decide the best boys and girls outfits is canceled as Halford Baker, manager of the Straight Shooters, cannot field enough players. The club had completed its schedule.

Winchester Halford Baker Straight Shooters

Virginia Farm Bureau Plans Large Staunton Convention

Arrangements are completed for the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Staunton on March 16 and 17. Sessions will be in the Dixie Theatre and Stonewall Jackson Hotel with a theme of Economic Improvement Through Cooperation of Agriculture Industry and Labor. About 600 delegates from 25 county bureaus are expected.

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Staunton Dixie Theatre Stonewall Jackson John R Hutcheson R. M Evans AAA Donald Kirkpatrick American Farm Bureau Federation John M Carmody ABA C. L. Weast A. Gordon Willis Culpeper Farm Bureau Porter Hardy Jr Norfolk Farm Bureau W. T. Parker Sussex Farm Bureau W. R. Ogg C. V Smith D. C Howard S Zigler Rockingham Farm Bureau Augusta Farm Bureau Z. J. Sharitz J. D. Giles Associated Women of American Fann Bureau Federation Bertha Wailes Sweet Briar College Research

No Preaching In Opequon District Churches

It was announced today that no preaching services will be held Sunday in any church of the Opequon Presbyterian group. Pastor Rev. E Summers McGavock is at Kernstown with influenza. Sunday schools will meet at the usual hours.

Opequon

Letter misaddressed to New Mexico governor found

Governor John E. Miles received a letter addressed to Albert K Mitchell the governor of New Mexico and forwarded it to Mitchell at his bell ranch home His 1938 bid for governor as a Republican was unsuccessful and the misaddressed note highlights political mixups of 1930s New Mexico.

Santa Fe N. M John E. Miles Albert K.mitchell New Mexico

Round-Up of Sports Gossip and Rumors Across States

A collage of sports chatter notes from March coverage. Tony Galento Joe Louis betting lines. Pitt door sign Doctor out. Georgie Myatt named NL 1939 glamor boy. Al Schach with Barnum clowns. Jimmy Grippo Bettina linked to movies. Judge Bramham hints two major scouts on payroll. coaches union probe. Lyn Johnson five stars from Menominee. Don Meade slump in Florida. Budge and Perry golf in Garden. Buddy Moore as Louis double. Gabby Street ball toss from Washington monument possible. Fordham luring Minnesota to Polo Grounds. Bob Pastor pact with BA. Strickland fighting March 31. Bill Terry Giants in Miami. Pedro Montanez vs Berg tonight. Vince DiMaggio training. Yanks fake squeeze play noted. Tennessee Golden Glovers tied to Orange Bowl. Mike Jacobs hints on Louis-Galento site. Cubs called Wrigley’s Champions. Derby boss Winn nervous. MacPhail secretary on minor league umpire. whistling Dodgers mention.

New York Tony Galento Joe Louis Pitt Doc Sutherland Georgie Myatt al Schach Florida Jimmy Grippo Melton Bettina Lyn Johnson Menominee Mich Don Meade Budge Perry Buddy Moore New York Golden Gloves Tommy Farr Glenna Collett Ware Fordham Mininesota Polo Grounds Chicago Bob Pastor B. A Maurice Strickland Strickland Boston Bill Terry Giants Miagni Pedro Montanex Jackie Vince DiMaggio Tennessee Golden Glovers Mike Jacobs O. K. Louis Galento John Roxborough Julian Black Chicago Times Cubs Wrigley Matt Winn Jupiter Pluvius

Virginia Designates 29 Pneumonia Typing Labs Including Winchester Memorial

Winchester Memorial Hospital joins 28 Virginia labs in a state system for pneumonia typing to match patients with the correct serum. Dr I C Reggin says service covers a 25 to 30 mile radius and fees vary by station for those who can pay, while some labs offer free testing.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Virginia Richmond I. C. Reggin Riggin State Department Norton Abingdon Luray

Small Fruits Discussed at Four Community Meetings

Meetings for small fruit producers set across Gainesboro Gore Star Tannery Gravel Springs Winchester next week. Topics include production methods cultivation and related issues. Sponsored by local agriculture committees.

Gainesboro Gore Star Tannery Gravel Springs

Mr Gold Noted as Present at March Meeting

P. H. Gold of Stonewall district was inadvertently omitted from the attendance list for the March session. He was present at the meeting.

Mr. Gold P. H. Gold Board of Supervisors Stonewall

Trusteef's Sale of House and Lot in Winchester Virginia

Three deeds of trust dated 1926 1927 and 1928 secure Nannie A Jackson and husband. Trustee M M Lynch offers Lot 215 West side of South Braddock Street Winchester for public auction April 8 1939 at 12 o clock noon. Terms one third cash and balance via two notes due in one and two years with interest and fire insurance. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.

Nannie A. Jackson Corporation Court of City of Winchester Court House Winchester Virginia South Braddock Street The Christian Church M. M. Lynch Duvall & Dunn

Berryville Faces Bell Clothiers Final Tonight

Berryville loses in the Bell Clothiers Basketball Tournament semi finals to Luray 27 to 23. Luray leads 19 to 17 at halftime and advances to face Front Royal and Martinsburg in the final for the regional title.

Front Royal Luray All-Stars Martinsburg

Luray Defeats Henderson in Close Tilt

Scorers Shenk Racer and Wines led Luray in a tight contest against Henderson. Timers listed W Burke as the official.

Luray Henderson Pamioie Strickler Cave Gus Shenk Barrett Lancester Racer Timer W. Burke

Poultry Meeting Planned for March 13 in Frederick County

Poultry producers in southern Frederick county will meet Monday night March 13 at the high school. W. E. Coe, assistant poultry specialist of V. P. I, will lead the session. The gathering is sponsored by the Stephens City Agricultural committee.

Frederick County W. E. Coe The Stephens City

Crowd Enjoys Fine Night of Games

A lively crowd cheers as a smooth program unfolds with top notch games drawing in spectators for a night of entertainment and community approval.

Funk's 154 High Score In A Loop

Funk's 154 points marked the top individual game as Northern Va Power Co defeated Lion and Coca Cola while Rotary blanked O'Sullivan Kiwanis and Handley teachers beat Legionnaires. The series ended with Funk leading a sweep to escape cellar position and a deadlock for third broken by Handley.

Northern O'Sullivan Kiwanians Handley Legionnaires Lions Power Lads Funk Virginia American Legion Northern Va Power Co Eeeee Lions Ee Rotary Etere Ener Coca Cola Seveeeeees Il O'Sullivan Re Kiwanis Seeee Weeee Legion

Hobbyists to visit Hagerstown model exhibit on weekend

Model train hobbyists from Washington Baltimore and York Pa invited to visit the Hagerstown Model Engineering Society exhibit Sunday. A 350 foot long layout with bridges stations towers and water tanks has been erected for visitors to see and operate the models.

Hagerstownn Washington Baltimore York Hagerstown Model Engineering Society

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