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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1960

Page

11

Bowling champions and standings in national duckpin league

J Bowling after two decades on the National Duckpin Bowling Congress executive board sees a season with handicap rules 4 to 5 and a 125 scratch. Francis Jenifer German leads the field with games of 111 and 101 while Clearbrook earns first place behind Glenda Carter 101 and Sheila Snapp 95. In the National League Henson's Gulf improves to 27 1 and Pam Everett posts 108 102 for a 207 high game.

Francis Clearbrook Glenda Carter Sheila Snapp Henson Gulf Pam Everett

Furman Heads for Citadel Showdown in South Carolina

Furman and The Citadel prepare for a critical league weekend at Farmville with both teams seeking wins to improve standing. The Hornets aim to conquer William and Mary twice and fight through practices against George Virginia Tech and West Virginia as part of a jammed ACC schedule.

Hornets William Orel Mary Sask Tok Tetgee Citadel Ia Farmen Citadel Farman

It Takes Big Men to Toss Shot 60 Plus

Des Moines IA AP reports on shot put athletes capable of throwing beyond 60 feet with the 16 pound shot. The article notes their large physiques around 250 pounds and muscular build, describing their silent approach and long strides toward their best throws of 65 feet 7 inches, with mentions of O'Brien as a two time Olympic winner.

Des Moines Iowa O’brien

Forgetting Is Lucky Saved Building at OSU Campus

Mrs. Clara Purdy in Stillwater Oklahoma saved a building on the Oklahoma State University campus in a moment of absent mindedness. Her quick action avoided damage and kept the structure secure.

Stillwater Okla Clara Purdy Oklahoma State University

Hot Rod Officials Address Slo-Mo-Shuns Meeting

Ed Eaton regional director of the National Hot Rod Association spoke at the Slo-Mo Shuns gathering joined by Stuart E. Cain president of the club and Mayor Claude Smalts. The event drew guests from Glo-Plugs Martinsburg Hoppers Southern and Modifiers auto clubs and included Chief J Thomas Boyd as honorary member. John Williams was named NHRA advisor for the Shenandoah Valley.

Ed Eaton Aren Stuart E. Cain Slo-Molina Automobile Club Claude Smalts Slo-Mo- Shuns Mr. Eaton Auto Clubs Glo-Plugs Martinsburg Hoppers Southern J. Thomas Boyd John Williams

Truman says Stevenson or Kennedy could win nomination

Former President Truman said he would like to see Adlai Stevenson or John Kennedy win the nomination. He noted the need for a candidate who can pass Congress and avoid constitutional conflicts, stressing civil rights as vital but property rights must be protected. He dismissed current presidential primaries as unacceptable.

Stevenson Kennedy Truman Charlottesville Harry S. Truman Adlai. Stevenson John. F. Kennedy Weick Petty Congress Peopl

Farm Bureau To Hear Datt Friday Evening

John C. Datt of the American Farm Bureau Federation will address the Farm Bureau gathering Friday at 6 30 p m. The event opens with a covered dish supper continuing the annual custom. Datt will discuss drug regulations and tolerances useful to farmers and fruit growers, with Mr. Pickeral welcoming new members.

John C. Datt American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau J. J Pickeral

Five Crown Skiff Drowns Five Youths on Pond

In Panama City Florida a skiff with twelve feet of craft swamped on a pond. Five youths aboard drowned including Donald Ray Sullivan 11 James Brown 20 Cecil Brown 16 Ronnie Brown 12 and Harry Steven Brown 14 all of Lynn Haven. Relatives on shore swam to aid.

Panama City Fla Donald Ray Sullivan James Brown Cecil Ronnie Brown Arry Steven Brown Lynn Haven

Bishop Harold Bradfield Dies at 62 in England

Dr Harold Bradfield bishop of Bath and Wells died Sunday after a heart attack earlier this year. He officiated at the coronation of Queen Elia and was a leading figure in the Church of England.

Wells England Harold Bradfield Bath and Wells Bradfield Elia

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