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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
7
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Washington Senators projected to finish in first division after 1947 seventh place. They lost 7 4 in a 12 game exhibition stretch to Philadelphia. Brooklyn pitchers feature in San Antonio as Burt Shotten assigns Lefty Hatten against the San Antonio club. Ralph Branca beat Beaumont 14 2 as Dodgers win. Giants dominate Browns then fall 11 4 to Pirates, marking Pirates first defeat in 11 games. Reds return to Tampa for a four game stay.
Yankees edged by 7 6 in 11 innings yesterday. Walters names Cross and Fanovich to pitch against Washington. Indians rest Gordon with Berardino going 3-for-4 in 8 4 win over White Sox. Red Sox rest Williams Doerr DiMaggio Tebbetts as they travel to Lakeland to face Tigers. Cubs visit Cardinals as Staley Reeder Papas set to pitch. St Louis 7 2 loss to Braves.
Triangle Shoes opens its second Virginia store at 4111 N. Loudoun St with a gala opening planned. S. H. Harrison, from Wilkes Barre, heads the inauguration and announces giveaways of nylons, hose, and roller skates with shoe purchases. The 82nd Triangle store follows a Lynchburg location, with Chambersburg, Pa., the nearest other outlet.
The completed remodel replaces the old storeroom with a blue and cream glass front and a cream maroon interior. Mrs. Jean Malley will manage the 7 Winchester branch until a local trainee is ready. Local staff include Harry A. Smith, Jean Miano, Patricia VanLear, and Pearl Strasnider. The store offers a full line of shoes, handbags, hosiery, and accessories with a $30,000 stock total.
Carl L Campbell was elected president of the Winchester Presbyterian men of the church. Other officers include G G Sydnor as vice president T J Calkin as secretary and Irvin Hoke as treasurer.
James William Ellyette of Clarke County died of a heart attack at his Bardane W Va home. Survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Kenneth Fritts and four grandchildren. Former Clarke County orchard worker. Funeral set for 2 p m Saturday at Leetown Methodist Church. Helicopter use aids archaeologists in relic hunt.
Approximately 40 members of the Stephens City Volunteer Fire Co. received uniforms at a special meeting this week. The gear will be used in the Apple Blossom Festival firemen parade on April 28. A further meeting on April 14 will organize the marching group and practice. Tea, per the National Geographic Society, is the world’s third most popular drink after water and milk.
A Hooper family chat reveals slang from the twenties as Hap’s daughter explains a “real gone” suitor. Ma translates to “cat's whiskers” and the piece closes with a reflection on judging others and living modestly, with a toast to simple beer or ginger ale.
Howling winds carved drifts from 23 inches of snow dumped on Hayes Center as a spring storm sweeps southwest Nebraska. The blizzard disrupted travel and utility service, with residents scrambling to clear driveways and assess damage.
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