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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1946
Page
9
George Quint emphasizes careful garden preparation and precise seed sowing. He advises turning over soil, applying fertilizer, leveling ground, and marking straight rows, then placing seeds at correct depths and intervals. He warns against wasting seed and suggests thinning and weed removal as sprouts appear.
A Winchester advertisement claims ERB-HELP cures abdominal gas and related discomfort. It describes a woman who could not sleep lying flat due to gas, propped by pillows, and reports relief after using ERB-HELP containing 12 herbs. The ad urges purchase at local drug stores.
Lee Keller rolled a 374 set after games of 122 149 and 103 to pace Winchester in a two to one win over Coliseum five in Blue Ridge League action. Clyde Hildebrand and Chet McDonald led Hagerstown in a 629 604 win over Winchester. Rod Crowners suffer another 600+ loss as the series continues. Martinsburg invades Winchester Thursday as a stern test for Rudy Rodger's Cleaners five. Evening Star Ladies League standings and top scores listed.
The 45th annual Virginia Conference of Social Work will add two institutes at the John Marshall Hotel from April 8 to 11. Dorothea Sullivan will lead Supervision in Social Group Work, focusing on on the job supervision and conference techniques. Arthur Jones will discuss Current Trends in Recreation and its role in postwar culture. Organizers Dr. David Wilson Dr. Raymond Kimbrough R C Rohrbaugh R L Sheetz Rothe Hiller Charles Chew Miss Cordelia Cox.
A medical column notes non fatal precancerous skin tears burns and wounds may lead to skin cancer and urges prompt removal of overgrowths. It discusses womb tears after childbirth and regular exams for women over 40 to detect cancer early and improve survival. It also covers breast cancer risks with chronic inflammation and the value of tissue examination.
The board declares a quarterly dividend of 1.31 dollars on preferred stock and 25 cents on common stock. The company plans a 40 acre Winchester plant to produce brake shoe materials, with an estimated 500000 dollar building cost. President William B. Given Jr cites OPA price ceilings and rising labor rates as factors reducing profits and warning shareholders about policy risks.
The Rev. William G. Everson of the First Baptist Church handed Mayor Earl Riley a dollar in a farewell address ceremony to settle a bet before leaving Portland for a pastorate in Richmond Indiana. The dollar was meant to clear unpaid debts.
Wendall Barney president of the Chamber of Commerce appealed to all un registered automobile title holders to visit the Winchester Credit Corporation at 22 Rouss Ave or Miss Bertha Kline at 16 Rouss Ave and register before applying for license tags at the Chamber offices.
Blairton plans an April 28 start for baseball with an early season. The Blue Sox, a pre-war Martinsburg area powerhouse, reform after eight players returned from service. West Virginia players win honors in the Invitational Tournament while Viscose nine begins practice. Virginia events include August softball state championships and the Portsmouth regionals in September.
In Kinsey Mont on March 25 eight Watts brothers answer to H Watts as call is made at the Watts residence. The eight boys are Harold Henry Herbert Harvey Harry Homer Herman and Howard Watts.
Bob Kurland the nation's top scorer leads the Oklahoma Aggies against North Carolina in the NCAA final at Madison Square Garden. The eight point favorite Aggies seek a second straight title as Kurland and Weldon Kern return from injuries with UNC trying to derail the high scoring rival.
Glen Falls N Y March 26 Woodberry Forest of Orange Va will face Taft Preparatory School of Watertown Conn in the opening round of the Eastern States Basketball Tournament Thursday night. Tournament pairings were announced last night.
St Petersburg Florida March 26 Bill Dickey veteran catcher of the New York Yankees faces slow return to form as his legs fail to respond after Navy service He planned to play but injury risk and a toe impact during practice may set back his bid to reach a full games quota this season.
All Girl Scout leaders and interested individuals are invited to the first Basic Training Course meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Girl Scout Room. Mrs. Herbert Solenberger will discuss Orientation and Mrs. Robert McNally will cover Troop Organization.
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