Handley High Wins Class B State Track Title Again
Handley High School claimed its fourth consecutive Class B state track championship at the University of Virginia meet in Charlottesville, led by Halford Baker with 17 points though sidelined from the relay by a back issue. Fredericksburg High School narrowly topped the standings, while Handley athletes excelled in discus, shot put, high jump, and sprints, with notable performances from Baker, Dunlap, and Sutton in multiple events.
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Ticket Route to Richmond via Winchester Luray Charlottesville
A transit note for a passenger route from Winchester through Luray and Charlottesville to Richmond. Departure at 8 00 A M and 3 45 P M via Culpeper.
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Virginia
Richmond
Winchester
Luray
Charlottesville
Culpeper
Virginia Military Institute Honor Roll April cadets
One hundred two VMI cadets were named to the April honor roll for achieving at least a ninety average in all subjects and maintaining good conduct. Included in the section are Second Class J. L. Meem of Front Royal and Fourth Class D. E. Clark of Strasburg.
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Virginia Military Institute
J. L. Meem
Front Royal
D. E. Clark
Strasburg
West Point Seniors to Visit Aberdeen Proving Ground
Members of the first senior class from the United States Military Academy at West Point will visit the Aberdeen proving ground on June 1 and 2 for their annual post tour.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Giants Ride NL Pennant Path After Narrow Chicago Win
Giants beat Cubs 3 to 2 as hubbell Ott and Ripple spark the offense. injuries strike Giants with Danning Kuhel Schumacher and Appling sidelined while Yankees trim Indians and Celtics chase standings in tight pennant battles.
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Washington
Cecil Travis
Senators
St. Louis Browns
Boston
Cleveland Indians
Jack Wilson
Red Sox
Cleveland
Jimmie Foxx
Joe Cronin
Bob Feller
McGillicudians
New Type Fire Nozzle Shown in Hagerstown
The first fire in Hagerstown will find firemen ready with a brand new nozzle of a new type. The device can switch from solid stream to spray or fog and is especially useful in oil fires.
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Hagerstown
Martinsburg Overtakes Winchester In Low Ball Golf Match
Martinsburg defeats Winchester at the Opequon course with a final 1842 to 82. Paul Bennett and Ira Eyler led with 72 and 76 as their duo posted 67 for low ball. Laurie Hill and Philip Glaize led Winchester with scores of 79 and 81 respectively.
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West Virginia
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Ira Eyler
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Laurie Hill
Philip Glaize
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Women May Be Placed On Tickets In Maryland Primary
Maryland voters may see women on gubernatorial tickets as candidates for state posts. A Republican and a Democrat each pledged to name at least one woman, likely for the Court of Appeals clerkship. Gov. Nice hinted a Eastern Shore woman could be on a reelection ticket while A.G. O’Conor aims to name a woman on his ticket. Elizabeth R. Menefee of Cumberland mentioned as possibility.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Court of Appeals
Harry W. Nice
Herbert R. O'Conor
Elizabeth R. Menefee
Cumberland
Democratic National
Mrs. Lucy Doman Sets Channel Bass Record at Cape Charles
Front Royal recognizes Lucy A. Doman as holder of the ladies record for the largest channel bass caught in 1937. She landed the 57 pound 7 ounce fish May 30 during a Cape Charles fishing party, measuring 51 inches long with a 30 inch girth. She is married to Jimmy Doman.
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Front Royal
Dan Holland
Field and Stream
Lucy A. Doman
Doman
Cape Charles
Prof Groves In County For School Inspections
Prof E Boyd Groves of Mary Washington College Fredericksburg is in Frederick County visiting several secondary schools. He travels with Miss Anne Preston Starling rural education supervisor for Frederick County in this inspection.
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E. Boyd Groves
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg
Frederick County
Anne Preston Starling
Evening Start in Winchester Prompt Delivery Service
Reader advised that running to receive an Evening Start in Winchester ensures prompt delivery by Cab Postal Telegraph with no charge for this service.
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Winchester
States Roads Camp Plan Fails to Start
Baltimore May 9 An opinion clarifying the law appropriating 100000 for convict labor on roads did little toward helping the State Roads Commission put prisoners to work. The commission has been trying for months to establish a convict roads camp but plans are halted by law interference or official action.
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Tle
State Roads Commission
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