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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

3

Destiny of world rests on Christian youth says leader

Harold Reichardt of Petersburg, president of the State Christian Endeavor Union, told the Western District convention in the Church of Christ that the world faces a crisis like the Exodus era and youth must lead service. Miss Margaret Paugh urged officers to sacrifices for service and Miss Anna Belle Snyder hosted a district meeting dinner. The Queen Mary consumes about 225 barrels of oil daily.

Harold Reichardt Petersburg Christian Endeavor Union Virginia Church of Christ Reichardt Israel Margaret Paugh Arre C. E. Union W. M. Norment, Jr Woodstock Charles Crabill Strasburg Harrisonburg Anna Belle Snyder Winchester

Spring Ball Camps News Notes

Across multiple cities, spring exhibition notes highlight Freddie Sutton admitting baseball came with a football label, Hutchinson's Tigers debut anticipated in Orlando, and Haney's Browns seeking holdouts. Bonura opposes Giants curfew in Baton Rouge, Feller to start in Cleveland’s plan, and Baker under study in New York trade context. Bees celebrate victory while Casey Stengel manages rookies, Sox vs Angels in Ontario, and Yankees praise Steve Sandra with two singles and eight scoreless innings.

ST. Petersburg Fla New York Yankees Steve Sandra

Five Dollar Stamp Is Highest U S Postage Denomination

J M A states the present U S postage stamps top out at five dollars in face value. The five dollar stamp is the largest denomination currently issued by the Postal Service.

U. S

Dixie specials and sports chatter mix in New York round up

A lively sports round up from New York on March 18 covers Bill Terry predicting Giants finishing first and second, Lew Riggs possibly moving to the Polo Grounds, Joe Medwick deal reportedly off, and varied notes from Grapefruit League writing. Also includes light gossip on writers and a guest star Braven Dyer.

Dixie Bill Terry Giants Paul Dean St. Pete Lou Gehrig Lew Riggs Reds Bill Werber Polo Grounds Lew Zeke Bonura Connie Mack Dodger Joe Medwick Tampa New York

Funeral Rites Held For Edward Arnold 80

A large gathering attended the funeral at Timber Ridge Christian Church for Edward T. Arnold 80 of Hooks Mill Hampshire County West Virginia after a three week illness. The Rev Robert A Whitten of Winchester conducted services with interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Raymond Willard Guy Benson and Ross Lafollette. He was born December 6 1868 son of Lewis and Edna Spaid Arnold and survived by his widow Nellie Arnold and daughter Mrs Owen Godlove of Hagerstown Maryland.

Timber Ridge Christian Church Edward T. Arnold Hooks Mill Hampshire County W. Va Robert A. Whitten Winchester Arthur Raymond Willard Guy Benson Ross Lafollette Arnold Lewis and Edna Spaid Arnold Nellie Arnold Owen Godlove Hagerstown Frederick County

Hemphill wins third annual Aiken invitation golf title

Kathryn Hemphill of Columbia South Carolina posted a 52 hole score of 72 72 75 totaling 219 to win the third annual Aiken invitation golf tournament concluded yesterday Other top scorers included Mrs Betty P Meckley of Silver Springs Maryland with 79 79 77 235

Aiken 8. C Kathryn Hemphill Columbia S. C Betty P. Meckley Silver Springs

Yanks may move farm club from Norfolk over ball park doubt

The article discusses the Yanks potentially relocating their class B farm team from Norfolk if a suitable ball park cannot be secured. It notes Harry Sand of City College will join Phi Beta Kappa and mentions spring training with a humorous aside about box scores and public interest.

Norfolk Harry Sand First City College Phi Beta Kappa

Berry's 137 High Score For Ladies

Results from last night show the Jr. Woman's Club leading 3 to 0 against National Print with Cammers and Beta Sigma scoring. Highlights include Berry achieving 137 for high individual game and Cather Hershey 326 in high set. Junior Woman's Club posted top team game 529 while Hershey 504 and Star 495 also stood out.

Cather Junior Woman’s Club Jr. Woman’s Club Cammers Beta Sigma Star Handley Hershey Boyce Industrial Aces Nurses Berry Jr. Woman’s Club Cather Hershey Sine Hann Cammer’s Junior Wompeohy Club Woman’s Ladies’ League G. A. Agicemeay Is Jr. Woman's Club Eeeee Boyce Ee Cemmers Piccadilly Shop National Fruit

Granges Sponsor Apple Pie Contests Across States

Granges in Washington state last year held apple pie contests that climaxed at the National Grange session in Portland with a state winner’s pie presented to National Master Louis J. Taber. The trend may spread as other states and groups adopt the idea, aiming for regional and national contests. The Grange tradition of featuring apple pie at its gatherings continues to shape future events.

Washington Portland Louis J. Taber Grange The

Low voter turnout hits Ottawa city primaries

In Ottawa Kansas none of the incumbents faced opposition as primaries loom with no registered voters and no nonincumbents qualified, signaling little public engagement ahead of the election.

Ottawa Kas

State Still Lacking In Adequate School Houses For a Growing Population

Virginia faces a shortage of suitable school buildings despite large investments over the past decade. R V Long, head of the state division of school buildings, cites $26 million spent since 1929 with 1938–39 shaping up as the biggest year yet, aided by PWA grants and WPA projects.

Richmond R. V. Long State Division of Virginia Department of Interior U. S Public Works Administration PWA

Navy Launches Ship with Champagne Sponsorship Policy

Washington reports on the Navy's ship launches where a sponsor, a woman who breaks a bottle on the bow and names the vessel, is central to ceremonies. The champagne tradition is highlighted as vital yet unevenly supported by command. Navy aims to streamline this aging ritual amid budget concerns.

Washington Champagne and Division Navy Rae

Ill Brinson Refuses Help as New Bern House Burns

Charles J Brinson, ill and bedridden, refused to leave his home as a fire erupted in New Bern North Carolina. Firefighters arrived with an ambulance but Brinson reportedly insisted he could not be bothered, continuing his hot tin supper until flames were quenched.

New Bern N. C Charles J. Brinson Brinson

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