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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1939
Page
10
Reading of a 1939 King Features Syndicate crossword list with numbered across and down clues. Entries reference ink cuttlefish pleasure boat passage money twist insect maven and other terse hints. Answers connect to a printed puzzle headline style and show the era's wordplay.
Walter Johnson, longtime pitcher and radio announcer, discusses his first regular season arm pain after back to back exhibition games and a sleeper trip. He recounts pitching four innings and completing a full game in which he earned a no hit win, joking about his sore arm and Clark Griffith's push.
Richmond Virginia March 25 appointment of Mayor Lichford of Lynchburg and James Ashby clerk of the Stafford County Circuit Court to the State Conservation Commission announced from the Governor's office. Terms run to December 31 1942. Chairman N Clarence Smith set April 3 for a meeting to discuss new projects including Manassas battlefield monument to Stonewall Jackson and a road through Seashore State Park amid seaside opposition. Transfer of Richmond Battlefield Park to the National Park Service may also be discussed.
In New York on March 24 a new appeal plan emerged to save James J. Hines from a four to eight year prison term for selling political protection to Dutch Schultz. With Lloyd P. Stryker withdrawing, Hines relies on new attorney Martin W. Littleton to pursue the appeal.
In Hagerstown Maryland archery fans push for a larger range after national champion Miss Jean Tenney calls for expansion. City Engineer Joseph I Lyon assists in planning a new site as demand grows beyond the crowded City Park range.
A reader asks how to handle a husband who funnels salary to his family, leaving his wife resentful as gifts and outings favor relatives. Caroline Chatfield advises a direct talk, presenting clear facts, preserving temper, and showing fairness to win change. If needed, she suggests the wife earn her own money and limit in-law influence.
Exhibition games listed with teams from Cleveland New York Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia Tulsa St Louis Philadelphia Jersey City Milwaukee Boston Newark St Louis Oklahoma City and more. Yesterday results show Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Kansas City Boston St Louis etc. Fights in West Palm Beach Minneapolis and other sites reported with several decision outcomes.
In Indianapolis Gai) Gieger drove a truck to a Miling station and left $130 on the running board. Stackhouse and Paxton counted out $130, then stepped into an office. The bill blew away as Greger drove off, six bills recovered after neighbors searched the area.
Opequon Virginia notes Mrs Ashby Fox recovers after a year of illness. Weekend visitors include Charlie Baker and son at Robert Racey home. Winchester shoppers list the Snapp Orndorff Roe Shelley and Sager families. Local trips to Stephens City and visitations at John Marker and Funkhouser households. Dr Harris treats John Lowe, illness not serious. Construction of the new Opequon church advances rapidly.
In Frederick County Virginia on March 17 1939 the suit of John W Ward and William Murphy as executors of Emma Ward Barrett deceased against Dora Ward Brotherton Gertrude Ward Coffroth et al seeks to construe the will settle the estate sell the realty and distribute proceeds. Defendants not residents are ordered to appear within ten days of publication. The notice to publish weekly for four weeks and postings and mailings are directed with the next rule day being March 20 1939. Clerk Herbert S. Larrick signed March 18 1939.
Reports from Florida and Texas spring camps show rising power for the Yankees with five home runs in two days and Joe DiMaggio collecting three. Pirates coach Pie Traynor adjusts plans for San Francisco while Bowman seeks form. Other notes cover outfielder Wally Moses injuring a leg, influenza precautions for Cecil Travis, Phillies and Tulsa Oilers, Indians and Giants exhibition history, Bill McKechnie praising Lee Grisson, Joe Cronin evaluating pitchers, Jim Bagby Jr. and Lefty Wade getting looks, and Hal Reiser’s hot bat then cramp.
Richmond March 25 The state labor commissioner Thomas B Morton will chair a roundtable on youth in industry at the Virginia youth conference to be held at the University of Virginia April 21 and 22 The conference focuses on social economic and citizenship issues of Virginia youth organized by a committee led by William M Moore of the University
In Greensboro a 19 year old jailed for drunkenness was freed after a surge of support from inmates and the jailer. The judge agreed upon learning the prisoner had mumps and the jail was crowded after one day of a 30 day sentence.
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