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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
5
The Margaret Collins Denny Bible Class will meet at 9 30 tomorrow morning in the main auditorium of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The study centers on what Jesus meant by the kingdom of heaven and related questions.
Troop 1 defeated Troop 6 by 21 to 11 in a West Virginia game remembered for fast pace and early runs. The Martinsburg contest featured key scorers Kady Norton Cather and Sirbaugh, with Lucas and Miller contributing for the winner.
Cary Spicer of Lexington, renowned for football and basketball, has been chosen Kentucky cage captain for 1930. He also excels in tennis and is highlighted as a star athlete amid a year of tough competition. Greenbrier Military School meets Charleston High in a West Virginia high school classic tonight at Lewisburg, noted for fast floor work and strong regional interest. The annual game draws large crowds as Greenbrier and Charleston vie for regional supremacy. A big purse is announced for a Dempsey camera bout as promoter Mique Molloy reveals plans in St. Louis.
London boxing expert B J Evans contends Phil Scott was fouled five times in the third round of the uncut Miami fight shown in London. The film shows Scott with back to camera during fouls as Sharkey wins by technical knockout in the third round.
J W H T Douglas a leading boxing referee states fouls in Scott fight are not definite due to Scott’s position but notes Scott was fouled in the third round. Elks Club and Country Gentlemen win at Kern’s alleys in Natigue bowling contests with high scores. Country Gentlemen tally 537 for the series while Eagle posts 143 for high game.
The State Highway Department advances completion of the 45 mile Lee Highway from Luray to Washington D C. Culpeper county sections and the area near the Culpeper Rappahannock line are under work. The interval east of Warrenton is widened and a contract expected soon for Warren ton to Fauquier Culpeper line.
Congress approves Virginia State Highway Commission authority to maintain the Shenandoah River bridge at Berry's Ferry Clarke County on U S Route 50. The bridge was built without federal consent, and the bill follows prior House passage and approvals from the Department of Agriculture and War Department.
Avocados introduced into Palestine from California are thriving near Jaffa. The finding notes the successful adaptation of the fruit in the local climate and potential for expanding cultivation in the region.
The church lists 9 a.m. Holy Communion 9:45 Sunday school 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on The Protection of God 5 p.m. evening prayer and sermon with daily noon services next week by Rev Chalmess Walk of Grace Reformed Church Frederick Md public invited.
Ida Gochenour 71 died at home Maurertown Va after months of illness following a hip fracture in December and a nine week stay at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She leaves two daughters and several half siblings. funeral held today.
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