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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1950

Page

9

Across The Headpin League Scores And Standings

The report details bowling results from diverse teams including Chapman Motor Valley Airways and Jewel Box. It notes individual scores by Gordon Teeple Jim Green Nancy Allen Edith Ritter and others, with game and set tallies and shifting team standings in the league race.

A. Co Motor Co Polly Chapmen Fi and Nancy Ind Chapman Res Nancy al Chapman Motor Valley Airways Gordon Teeple Jim Green Gordon Clevenger Bill Baker Eam Frances Crisman Eleanor Stimmell Miriam Avenger Mabel Grim Stimmell Y Airways Mrs. Clevenger Loretta Sutler Bertie Edith Ritter Capper Star Office Virginia 3Ranner Corinneskaden Connie Line Chapman Motorhile June Bageant Ean Steele Jewel Box Ancy Allen Isabelle Calkin Ted Va. Fruit Co Tronic Bell Brengle Clothiers Berryville T To V. Fruit Co Nancy Allen Eleanor Summell Polly Chap Mes Am No Gordon Teepleth Buck Clevener Gilbert Helsley Ick Gannon Biller

Babe Didrikson sweeps Titleholders Golf in Augusta

Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the Titleholders Golf Tournament at Augusta by posting a 298 over 72 holes to set a new tournament record and claim $500 in prize money. She led every day, with a 72 opening round and a 73 in the third round, showcasing consistent dominance.

Augusta Pebble Beach Calif

Locke Apologizes to PGA Chieftains

Norwich report says British Open champ and South Africa native Locke apologized to the PGA. He could earn at least 25000 dollars before January 1 and hopes for reinstate by April 15. Locke, who feuded with American officials last year, earned 24327 in 1947 and 29010 in 1948.

Norwich Conn Bobby Locke South Africa Professional Golfers Association of America PGA Locke United States

Bo Wininger moves toward pro golf after leaving Oklahoma A and M

Monday Matinee notes Bo Wininger, former Oklahoma A and M golfer, has informed the PGA of plans to pursue professional golf. The piece also mentions Wisconsin Legion pushing Peewee hockey, and a busy week for Ohio State athletes with baseball tennis and NCAA events on the docket. It recalls a Lehigh anecdote about a fly rod and notes Civil War damage to Cape Hatteras lighthouse.

Bo Wininger Oklahoma A & M PGA Wisconsin American Legion Ohio State New York Lehigh Billy Sheridan

Virginia political moves sighted in weekend events

The Associated Press notes a string of weekend political developments in Virginia. Republicans in the Ninth District nominated George C. Sutherland for Congress, anti organization leader Francis Pickens Miller criticized the General Assembly session, and Hampton delegate Victor P. Wilson weighs a May 2 House race. Harrisonburg vows a Democratic primary in the Seventh District while CIO PAC deliberations in Roanoke spark speculation about a Lynchburg challenge to Burton. Miller lauds younger House members as the party machine weakens.

Associated Press Virginia Congress General Assembly Francis Pickens Miller Bristol George C. Sutherland Grundy Democratic Party Lashes Organization Miller Charlottesville Victor P. Wilson Hampton Democratic Committee Harrisonburg Burr P. Harrison Virginia Cio Political Action Committee Roanoke Cio-Pac Boyd E. Payton Lynchburg Upper South Cio’s Textile Workers of America Union Clarence G. Burton Governor Battle House of Delegates House

Aylor Leaves on Herndon School Evaluation Trip

R E Aylor superintendent of Frederick County Schools is on a committee evaluating Herndon High School for the State Department of Education. He departed yesterday and is not expected to return to his office before Thursday.

R. E. Aylor Frederick County Herndon High School State Dept. of Education Aylor

Birth Records Confidentiality Spreads Across States

States adopt confidential birth records to shield illegitimate or adopted children. The American Public Welfare Association reports 14 states already use the plan with six more expected this year. Once filed, birth certificates become confidential records viewable only by the person, parents, guardians, attorneys, or court‑ordered officials.

Chicago American Public Welfare Association

Land Owner Becomes Priest Cancels Debt

Nai Thavil Charnlekla a 70 year old former Army Lieutenant Colonel will enter the priesthood. He cancels debts owed by 320 farmer tenants totaling $10,000 and plans to pass the land to his family. Some tenants offer free labor in gratitude.

Bangkok Nai Thavil Charnlekla Thavil Thavill

Man Ordered Jailed Over Unpaid Traffic Fines in Maryland

Thomas Hudson Hall, 25, of Norfolk Virginia, was sentenced to 110 days in jail after failing to pay 250 dollars in fines for five traffic charges. The offenses include drunken driving, reckless driving, driving without a license, using plates from another car, and no registration. State Police Trooper J C Gates said Hall was arrested Thursday near TB Maryland.

Upper Marlboro Thomas Hudson Hall Norfolk J. C. Gates Hall Tb, Md

Musicians Triumph at Palace Theatre Amateur Show

James Martin leads performers at the Palace Theatre amateur show winning first prize. Almona Haun and Ramona Smith take second for a song and dance act. Eugene Comb and Jack Keller place third among vocalists from Stephens City. Numerous contestants from local streets perform singing and instrumental acts.

James Martin Louoa Hoe Bill Cond Teena Palace Theatre Almona Haun Ramona Smith Highland Ave Eugene Comb Jack Keller Stephens City Junior Carter W. Cork St Marie Diggs S. Cameron St Kenneth Williams National Ave Buster Frye N. Cameron St Richard Williams Beckie Greene W. Clifford St Franklin Brill Mt. Williams Zelda Breedon Mountain Falls Chester Paul Shumaker Stephenson Robert Golightly S. Loudoun St Wayne Dunn Kirby Reed S. Braddock Joan Gravis Cameron St

Buttons and Bows Writers Seek Song Requests from Disc Jockeys

Hollywood column notes Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, writers of Buttons and Bows and other hits, appeal to DJs to request song ideas. They estimate about 2,000 influential DJs shape which new songs become popular, while acknowledging public taste governs success and that not all attempts meet with strong airplay.

Hollywood Jay Livingston Ray Evans Evans Livingston Paramount Irma Ray Jay

Ambiguous Note Hints At Repeal and Armament Debate

A fragmented line suggests discussion on repealing arms or arms policy and references past influence. The text hints at evaluating the old power and its potential for influencing current opinions.

Copper Record Riders Attract Flattering Attention

A fragment notes Ray and Jay with Copper themes drawing flattering attention, reflecting salesmanship and crowd appeal in the scene. The terse phrase hints at performers or exhibitors engaging observers through plausible charm and showmanship.

Ray Jay

Metropolitan film loan for policyholders 1949 annual report

Metropolitan's Annual Report to policyholders for 1949 will be sent to any on request. Copies of the film may be borrowed for showing by local business civic or other groups with Metropolitan policyholders.

Metropolitan

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