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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1938

Page

7

Melton Shines as Giants Edge Cards in Tight Showdown

Giants southpaw Cliff Melton dominates with six straight wins as New York takes a 5-3 victory over St Louis. Yankees surge to seventh straight victory behind Spud Chandler, Henrich and Rolfe homers, while Red Sox and Cubs stumble amid weather delays.

Melton Grimes Cliff Bill Terry Chicago Cubs Yankees Cleveland Indians New York St. Louis Cardinals Giants Bob Weiland Young Spud Chandler Tommy Henrich Red Rolfe Yanks Washington Senators Vernon Kennedy Detroit Tigers Nats Lefty Lefty Grove Boston Red Sox Jimmy Dykes White Sox Tom Yawkey Gold Red Millionaires Cubs Siam van Lingle Mungo Dodgers Cholly Grimm Gallopers Mungo Brooklyn St. Louis Browns Connie Mack Athletics Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates

Standing of the Clubs

The standings list shows New York 1st Cleveland 5th St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 4 Boston 5 Chicago 2 Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston

New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Eereen Rain Brook Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Ll Louis Washington

Mother's Day Service At Helping Hand Mission

Residents of Indian Hollow packed the "little church in the wildwood" for a Mother's Day program at the Helping Hand Mission. Rev. E. J. Rohart and family presented sacred features while Mrs. Howard Luttrell played the organ. Mrs. Henry W. McVicar announced Rohart will assist in mission work, with Sunday School at 3 PM. Revival meetings may begin in early June led by Reverend Rohart.

Indian Hollow Wildwood E. J. Rohart Howard Luttrell Henry W. McVicar Rohart Timmer

Clinic for Young Cripples Offered by District Nurse Association

The District Nurse Association announces an orthopedics clinic for children on Saturday May 14 from 9 30 a m to 2 p m at the association office near the Court House. Dr Robert V Punsten of the University of Virginia hospital will oversee. The free examination aims to aid crippled or deformed children. adults are not eligible.

District Nurse Association Court House Robert V. Fpunsten University of Virginia Hospital

Wild West Show Sold At Auction

Army officers farmers and sports women among 3000 bidders at auction sale of 200 horses once owned by Tim McCoy's wild west show. Receivers for the show demanded cash before delivery with prices as low as 50 dollars for a 9 year old gelding and 380 dollars for draft teams.

Washington Tim McCoy

Timberlidge church conference postponed to later date

Reverend Robert A. Whitten of Timberlidge Congregational Christian Church announces the quarterly conference set for May 14 in High View West Virginia is postponed due to a lighting plant outage and delayed repairs.

Robert A. Whitten Timberlidge Congregational Christian Arch High View W. Va

Mink farmers appeal to armed forces over war maneuvers

Sunbury Massachusetts May 12 Mink farmers urged the army air force to avoid overflying their farms during war drills fearing the noise would draw mother moose to prey on their young.

Sunbury Mass Army Air Force

New Ball Traveling Rapidly in Major Leagues

New York May 13. A growing suspicion says the National League used a hopped up ball this winter. Batters have hit many home runs and Carl Hubbell complains the ball comes back fast. Giants manager Bill Terry orders his players to stop bunting. American Leaguers joke about Fricks dead ball traveling further in spring exhibitions.

New York National League Carl Hubbell Giants Carl Hal Schumacher Hub Bill Terry Ford Prick Jimmy Wilson Phillies Chuck Klein Frick

Evansville Woman Refused Jail After Weight Wins a Stay

Mrs Emma McAdoo of Evansville Ind a restraining protest against jail for illegal liquor possession due to weighing 450 pounds She was ordered into a State Excise Officers car but avoided jail after a $100 fine and suspended 30 day sentence Registered as a legal notice in local proceedings.

Evansville Ind Emma McAdoo

Alimony Lien Suit Against Clarence T. Owen

Court orders Clarence T. Owen to appear within ten days of publication to protect his interest in a Frederick County Virginia real estate lien for alimony. The order requires weekly newspaper publication for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse, with mailing to the defendant.

Frederick Virginia Ee Panale E Larrick M. Lynch West Eaverick Bank Clarence T. Owen Frederick County Fannie E. McComas Winchester Evening Star

Feel Young Again 3 in 1 Kidney Remedy Ad

Quick three in one remedy for kidneys and bladder promises relief from getting up nights excess acidity and related ailments. Highlights eight day treatment priced at 50 cents. Sold by Miller's Drug Store Winchester Virginia Berlin's Pharmacy Berryville Va.

Miller’s Drug Store Winchester Virginia Alexander's Alexander’s Drug Store Berlin's Berryville

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