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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

9

Washington and Lee Relations in Athletics to Be Reconsidered

Captain Richard Smith, W and L athletics director, says the university must adopt Snow White subsidization or risk falling behind Southern Conference rivals. A April Lexington meeting will determine future policy with trustees, faculty, students and alumni present.

Richmond Richard Smith Washington and Lee Smith Lexington Morrison Hutcheson James Caskie Harry George Carmichael G. D. Hancock Raymond Johnston Livingston Smith Robert Nicholson Ring-Tam-Phi Fielden Woodward Vaughan Beale Joe Sykes Walter McDonald E. A. Fitzpatrick

Venerable Minister Remains Indisposed

Friends report the Reverend F. M. Woods pastor emeritus of the Presbyterian Church of Martinsburg West Virginia is indisposed at his son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Mululis home in the suburbs. Dr James R Graham of Winchester and J M Woods of Charleston have been visiting during this period.

F. M. Woods Presbyterian Church of Martinsburg W. Va Mululis James R. Graham Winchester Wood J. M. Woods Charleston

Henshaw Named Vice President At Chesapeake and Ohio

Harry Henshaw C O officer and native of Bunker Hill Berkeley county, a former West Virginia state senator, is slated for a vice president role as Chesapeake and Ohio directors meet this week. He is well known in Winchester and Frederick county and has long worked with the Huntington railway offices.

Chesapeake and Ohio Eee Henshaw Bunker Hill Berkeley County West Virginia State Senate Winchester Frederick County Huntington

Preston to Speak at Newport News Lions Club Event

Samuel D. Preston of Winchester, governor of the 24th District of Lions International, will headline a Newport News gathering at 7 pm at the James River Country Club. Ellis Loveless of Norfolk, former district governor, will share the platform as a charter is presented to the newly organized Lions Club during a combined ladies night.

Samuel D. Preston Winchester Lions International Newport News Lions Club Preston Ellis Loveless Norfolk James River Country Club

Norfolk Jury Finds McCan Guilty of Attempted Child Assault

A Norfolk corporation court jury found John Henry McCan guilty of attempted criminal assault on a seven year old white girl and sentenced him to death in the electric chair. Judge James A. Goode set March 25 for arguments on a motion to set aside the verdict. The attack occurred February 13 in a vacant house.

Norfolk Corporation Court John Henry McCan James G. Martin James A. Goode McCan Boston

Two Men Named Edwin Hansen Arrested for Speeding in Salt Lake City

Two motorists with identical names Edwin Hansen No. 1 and Edwin Hansen No. 2 were arrested Sunday at 21st South and 14th East by Patrolman G. H. Volkert for driving 50 mph. Hansen No. 1 forfeited a $25 bond while Hansen No. 2 paid a $25 fine.

Salt Lake City Edwin Hansen 21St South 14Th East G.H. Volkert Hansen No

Champions To Open Ball Series With Dartmouth

William and Marys state baseball champions announce a 20 game schedule opening April 3 at Williamsburg against Dartmouth. Captain Charlie Balti more leads a strong returning lineup though pitchers are thin with Rosy Waugh gone. Junior Jack Purtill is the lone returning pitcher among few, while a quartet of sophs from the freshman team join the rotation.

Williamsburg William and Mary Dartmouth W. S. Gooch, Jr Indians Charlie Baltimore Salem Rosy Waugh Waugh Baltimore Jack Purtill Morgan Mackey Lloyd Cornell Bill Byrne del Farnsworth Frank Yeager Frank Ross Charlie Beale Charlie Hern al Tirelis Wayne Harper Rudy Tucker Vance Fowler al Chesnut

Gore School Presents Hen Pecked Husband Play

Gore high school stages a three act play The Hen pecked Husband or Father Goes Domestic at 8 tomorrow evening. New seats and scenery brighten the new school auditorium. Cast includes Roger Talcott Ralph Fry Jennie Talcott Virginia Kern Betty Talcott Anne Talcott Carl Cummins Harding Williams Russell Rowland Glen Wisecarver Rosalyn Rowland Evelyn Anderson Fletcher Helen Hook.

Gore High School Roger Talcott Ralph Fry Jennie Talcott Virginia Kern Betty Talcott Louise Franks Anne Talcott Maxine Link Talcott Carl Cummins Harding Williams Russell Rowland Glen Wisecarver Rosalyn Rowland Evelyn Anderson Fletcher Helen Hook

Dewey Clubs To Be Organized In Richmond

Robert Waitt Jr of the Young Republican Club of Richmond says a statewide Dewey for President club will organize at a meeting Friday night. A state chairman will be elected who will appoint district chairmen for nine districts. The club will be nonpartisan and open to Democrats Republicans and anyone else supporting Dewey.

Richmond Robert Waitt, Jr Young Republican Club of Waitt New York E. Dewey

Jury acquits three and convicts Eckert in liquor case

In Lancaster, a jury acquitted one defendant and convicted three, including Chester Eckert. The district attorney noted Eckert was ill and would be tried later. The judge, while charging the jury, said Eckert was home in bed and not on trial, then ordered his name stricken from the verdict.

Lancaster Chester Eckert Eckert

Is Your Nose a Target Khaled Mentholatum Ad

Fragments promote Mentholatum relief for nasal congestion and clearer breathing. Claims soothing vapors provide hours of comfort waking users with a refreshed head and steady breathing.

Khaled

National Press Club Frolic Planned at Charles Town

The National Press Club plans a spring outburst in Charles Town West Virginia on May 13 with President Roosevelt invited as a guest. Charles Town Jockey Club President A J Boyle announced arrangements include a baseball game between Senators Representatives and newspapermen with a marked infield diamond.

Charles Town Washington National Press Club Panhandle Roosevelt A. J. Boyle Jockey Club Boyle Press Club Senators

Road Condition Data To Be Presented To Virginia Commission

Richmond March 16 Part of a federal state highway survey conducted over the past two years will be presented today to the legislative commission created in 1938 to examine Virginia road needs Senator Aubrey G Weaver of Front Royal chairs the session Highway Commissioner Henry G Shirley will present the data Citizens Road League of Virginia directors are invited to attend The study seeks uncompleted mileage in primary and secondary systems the funds required to meet standards and the probable amount needed

Richmond Virginia General Assembly Aubrey G. Weaver Front Royal Henry G. Shirley Citizens Road League of Virginia Legislative Commission

Cooperatives To Construct New Transmission Lines

Richmond March 16 The Powell Valley Electric Cooperative of Jonesville was authorized by the State Commission to borrow 000 from the rural electrification administration to undertake construction of 129 miles of lines. The cooperative was also authorized to issue not more than 000 membership certificates at each. The 150,000 must be divided as follows: 103,500 for lines and substation 5,500 for meters 16,000 for organization fees 7,000 for service tions 6,000 for working tal.

Richmond Powell Valley Electric Cooperative of Jonesville State C Commission

Highway Commission Sets Meeting On Systematic Plan

The commission will discuss funds available and other facts to aid a systematic highway development plan. It will also study methods to reduce highway fatalities. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Capitol.

Capitol

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