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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

2

Handley Defends Group II Track Title at State Meet

Handley coaches Sargent and Maddox lead a squad of 11 to Charlottesville Friday to defend the Group II title. Teddy Keller, last year’s third in broad jump, competes alongside rising stars Lew, Byrd Fugitt in discus, and Wingfield in shot put. Between district marks and 25 high schools entered, Handley faces tough field as finals move up one day due to Charlottesville meet.

Snag Sargent Maddox Charlottesville Handley Teddy Keller Lewis Keller Byrd Fugitt Wingfield Hardley Burke Harrisonburg Manuel Semples Martinsville Matthew Whale High School of Williamsburg

Handley Track Meet Entry List At 8 A.M. Friday

The locals with Supt. Quarles and Coaches Sargent and Maddox depart at 8 a.m. Friday. Handley entrants include Loring Burkaart in high jump and hurdles, Edwin Babb in hurdles, Teddy Keller in broad jump and 880, John Solenberger in 880, Donald Ritter in sprints, Jim My Lawrence and Richard Haymaker in dashes, Manuel Semples in shot put, Byrd Fuggitt and Demo Semples in discus. Judges team features William Wolverton, Loring Burknart, Jimmy Lawrence and Donald Ritter in the 840 yard relay.

Supt. Quarles Sargent and Maddox Handley Loring Burkaart Edwin Babb Teddy Keller John Solenberger Donald Ritter Jimmy Lawrence Richard Haymaker Manuel Semples

County approves teacher bonuses and raises after June

Shenandoah County school board approved a $10,053 bonus fund to 140 teachers after June 1. Salary schedules for next year were adopted with raises from $65 to $165 annually. A sick benefit fund for county teachers will take effect next term.

Woodstock Shenandoah County

Answers to Daily Quiz From Page 2

The item lists quiz answers with locations and statements. Entries include Bogota Colombia Helsinki Iceland and names like Amefigo Vespucci claiming true facts and moods about rates and preferences.

Bogota Colombia Don Quizote Helsinki Iceland Amefigo Vespucci

Fred L. Grim 70 Dies After Four Day Illness in Winchester

Fred L. Grim aged 70 of 1178 Kent Street Winchester died at Memorial hospital at 7 20 am after a four day illness He was born in Winchester a son of the late Hugh and Kate Grim and married to Lillie B Conner Grim He was a member of Friendship Fire Co and a former employee of Consumers Utilities Co Surviving are his widow three daughters Virginia Fausler Lillian Reid Alma Grim all of Winchester three brothers B G Grim Philadelphia H T Grim Texas and 8 Hawkins Winchester two sisters Mrs Harry Hawkins Winchester and Mrs W G Townes California Four grandchildren Services will be held at 2 pm Friday from Jones Funeral Home with Dr S L Flickinger and Dr E T Clark officiating Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers Staton Shade Walter Shawn John Stull Robert Bell William Morrison Ora Bailey.

Fred L. Grim Kent St Memorial Hospital Winrchester Hugh and Kate Trenary Grim Lillie B. Conner Grim Friendship Fire Co Consumers Utilities Co Virginia Fausler Lillian Reid Alma Grim Winchester B. Grim Benjamin Grim Philadelphia H. T. Grim Texas Harry, Hawkins W. G. Townes California Jones Funeral Home S. L. Flickinger E. T. Clark Mt. He2brow Cemetery Staton Shade Walter Shawn John Stull Robert Bell William Morrison Ora Bailey

Stassen Seeks Delegates as Taft Fights On in Ohio

Stassen remains hopeful for a national delegation after a strong showing in several industrial areas while Taft presses marginal gains in Ohio. Analysts say Taft must limit Stassen to under ten delegates to rally new momentum for his presidential bid.

Ohio Taft Stassen

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

American League results show New York 6 over St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 8 over Cleveland 6, Boston 6 over Detroit 3, and Washington 3 tied with Chicago 3 after 5 innings due to rain. National League games in Pittsburgh postponed by rain, with Chicago also postponed.

New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington Chicago Pittsburgh Pet Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Enos Slaughter Stan Musial Cardinals Redbirds Brooklyn Doda

Russia Buying Less as U S Tightens Exports in 1948

A Commerce Department report shows 1947 U S exports to Russia totaled 149.5 million dollars, with metal working tools at 35.0 million. Rail equipment and farm tractors comprised major shipments while 1948 early months saw exports drop by more than half due to stricter licensing and military vetoes.

Washington Russia United States Commerce Department Ussr U. S UNRRA

Major Ameri Standings garbled baseball recap

Cardinals rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Brooklyn 5-4 as Alphe Brazie relieved George Munger in the fourth and pitched six hitless innings following an early pressure limit. The victory improves their standing in the Major Ameri standings.

Gers Alphe Brazie Cardinals George Munger Cards Brooklyn

Truman Plans Northwest Tour

Sen. Magnuson said President Truman will tour the Pacific Northwest after a speech at the University of California on June 12. Stops include Spokane Seattle and Olympia with Gov Wallgren hosting in Olympia. The trip likely begins June 4 in Chicago for the Swedish immigration centennial event and then to Omaha for the 35th Division reunion.

Washington Sen. Magnuson D-Wash Truman Pacific Northwest Berkeley Calif University of California Magnuson Spokane Seattle Olympia Wash Mon Wallgren Chicago Midwest Omaha Neb

May 5 to June 5 Sales Listings in Clarke and Surrounding Counties

A nearby directory lists auction dates from May 5 through June 5 across Clarke, Winchester, Berryville, Strasburg and surrounding areas. Listings include estates, households, antiques, livestock, farm machinery, real estate and personal property with exact times and locations such as Senseny Road, Welltown Pike, National Ave, and Rt. 50 west in Winchester.

Stephens City J. Cooper Senseny Road Sam M. Skinner Shepherdstown W. Va Sadie Hamrick Hattie Stover National Ave T. E. P. Clark Frederick County Court House Arthur O. Cooper Welltown Pike L. B. Whitacre Earl Shade Farm Winchester Julian Glascock Summit Point James Grove Ebenezer Whitacre Bessie Smith Kern Slonaker Coal Co Rt. 50 West H. M. Stevens Old Glover House Buckmarsh St Berryville Harry Orndorff Wadesville Clarke County M. B. Swimley Swimley Ruby Schneider Kernstown George Helsley White Hall

Berryville Council Takes No Action on Daylight Saving Time

Berryville council did not vote on adopting daylight saving time despite a 27 to 24 Chambers Commerce vote. Mayor Leonard Bell cited state law designating Eastern Standard Time as official in Virginia and said the council had no authority to act. The town agreed to run the swimming pool for one year with details to be announced.

Berryville Chambers Commerce Leonard Bell Virginia Alexandria Fairfax Arlington Washington Chamber Commerce Towr

Artificial Breeding Session Weighs Plans for Dairy Cows

Robert K. Stickley, chairman, announces a special meeting at the Winchester court house at 8 p.m. Monday to count enrolled cows and decide whether to continue organizing an artificial breeding association. The group aims to enroll 1200 cows and urges interested farmers to attend for more information before a decision to proceed is made.

Robert K. Stickley Winchester Court House Stickley

Farmers sign up for participation list

A partial roster shows farmers who have signed up or intend to participate. Names include Austin W. Conner C. E. Conner Alfred L. Snapp R. W. Bayliss R. D. Keckley Mrs William A. LaRue L. P. Cole Gilbert Brown Garland R. Bray Walter E. Adams E. Earl Shade I. Fred Herman B. Stine Carl Strickler George Eagle Haven Wolfe Robert Stickley Roy Kern J. N. Good Paul Koenig Thomas Jones Marl Hannum.

Austin W. Conner C. E. Conner Alfred L. Snapp R. W. Bayliss R. D. Keckley William A. LaRue L. P. Cole Gilbert Brown Garland R. Bray Walter FE. Adams E. Earl Shade I. Fred Herman B. Stine Carl Strickler George Eagle Haven Wolfe Robert Stickley Roy Kern

Hospital and team leaders listed in obscure ceremony

A long roster lists Mrs. C. D. Whitfield and others as hospital figures and names the men's division command trio J. Curtis Fray Edward L. Molden and Hoye L. Riley. It adds numerous leaders including A. J. Bowen E. B. Harbaugh C. E. Hofer and more, ending with Clyde.

J. Curtis Fray Edward L. Molden Hoye L. Riley A. J. Bowen E. B. Harbaugh C. E. Hofer E. A. Knight J. T. Kremer Roy A. Cather Lamar H. Keen William H. Louthan Herbert A. Solenberger Herbert J. Wilkins Joseph A. Schroth Charles H. Dick R. L. Pizzano John Carl Morgan Ronald MclIntrye L. Merkle Slifer Herbert J. Duke Hartry A. Carpenter George W. Jones Wilbur R. Johnston Maurice R. Trenary Ralph D. Shockey Peachy L. Hockman John D. James Richard K. Eddy Gustav Bornscheuer Herbert C. Holliday C. H.kabler Edward D

Campbell and Woodrow Harper Named in Proceedings

Campbell, Woodrow Harper, Victor W. Wheeler, Sherman W. Dick and John D Carr appear in the records with documented roles in the matter. The list indicates involved individuals and their association to the case or filing.

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