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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1938
Page
7
A fragment outlines Joseph P. Mealy and his sisters tracing a relative who has been living in the area for a year. The text notes Kelly left his Lynn Massachusetts home at age 15 and moved elsewhere.
Warren County High School remains the undisputed champion of the Valley High School Baseball League with only one loss as half the schedule is completed. Middletown and Stephens City lag behind but show steady improvement, fielding many freshmen and sophomore players.
Daily life report from Reliance Virginia outlines visits in town and nearby Charles Town West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee hosted friends with Mr. and Mrs. Bowen. Mrs. Lee Hunt entertained during the Blasm Festival. Several residents travel to Washington D C and visit relatives. A. M. Dyke is ill. George Hinkins recovers from severe burns. W M A to meet May etc.
Bermuda bound from Los Angeles, W. Warner Jr. and his bride former Mrs. Jean MacDonald depart after a stormy courtship. Warner hired a lady detective to shadow his fiancée to prove her love in a high profile romance.
The Fishers Hill picnic grounds near Strasburg host a first northern Virginia checker tournament on Thursday the 19th. Ed Milliken of Toms Brook chairs the arrangements and is accepting free entries with about 30 already entered. Play starts at 10 o'clock with plans for four to five players from each town within 75 miles. If weather is bad shelter will be provided. players from nearby states may participate.
St Davids Virginia April 30 Mr Robert Clem, recently in a government hospital in Washington, DC, plans to return home to Deache f Rileysvill Clav or Oeysville for Easter visit. Mr and Mrs Fred Emswiller of Washington DC spent time with his wife's parents. Mrs Lucy Hebron remains ill. Evalyn McClanahan and Paul Plauger wed last week.
The State Agricultural Extension Division reports Virginia terracing work with 2,000,000 feet of terraces protecting 5,200 acres. Terracing cooperatives span Albemarle and nine counties while a Scottsville meeting proposes marketing lambs via Eastern Livestock Cooperative Marketing Association to boost prices and improve grading since 1920.
Sports column notes Pie Traynor's Pittsburgh Pirates survival in spring with Phil Wrigley era Cubs players. Reds top Pirates in two games while Cubs surge past Cardinals as Dimaggio, Foxx and Mulcahy shine in a busy New York and American League slate.
General John J. Pershing, shown in Washington, entered Walter Reed hospital for a medical check. He traveled from New York where he attended his son Warren Pershing's marriage.
National League results show Philadelphia defeat Boston five to one and Chicago edge St. Louis six to five. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh four to one while New York prevailed over Brooklyn seven to six. Rivalry games follow with Brooklyn visiting New York and Chicago at St. Louis. Standings show New York leading with about .692, Cincinnati around .625, and Philadelphia near .500 in a crowded race.
Dick Jenkins son of Ronnie Jenkins on Cedar Creek grade is recovering from injuries after being pawed by a horse. For a time it was feared the child’s injuries would prove fatal but his condition is now satisfactory. NOTICE FOR CALLING ALL OUTSTANDING REFUNDING SERIAL SCHOOL BONDS OF CLARKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ON JUNE 1 1938. Bond details list amounts and maturities ending in 1943. Bonds total face value plus accrued interest to June 1 1938 payable to W D Burtner Clarke County Treasurer at Berryville Virginia. By order Clarke County School Board April 28 1938.
New York aquarium officials thought they solved a fish-eating issue by using cats but the cats joined rats in predation. Dr Ross Nigrelli noted electricians discarded a cat, but a few volts effectively drove rats away and preserved the fish.
An itemized accounting shows sub totals for school funds, real estate, and county office needs. It lists compensation for board members, clerk, attorney, and superintendent, plus salaries, supplies, and transportation costs for Frederick County schools.
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