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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

2

Hershey Pints Retain Star League Title in Close Victory

The Hershey Pints won their second consecutive Star Ladies Bowling League championship by a 1,463 to 1,411 margin over Berryville et See rally later. Helen Berry of Berryville led with a 318 series, while Dorothy Sirbaugh and Lucille Seal posted strong sets for the Pints.

Hershey Pints Berryville Et Hershey Sec Eeemers Foye Chile Sabeatseet Juffir Helen Berry Berryville Dorothy Sirbaugh Lucille Seal Jinny Lind Cather King Evening Star Harrisburg Hershey Ice Cream Company E. N Isabelle Alexander Harold Hildum Elinor Summell Frances Anderson

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

Advice for women aged 38 to 52 coping with changes of life. Suggests fresh air eight hours sleep and a tonic, Tipdia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, to boost vitality and calm jittery nerves during menopause. Pinkham's is recommended as worth trying.

Pinkham’s

Rock Crusher Injury Breaks Lewis Arm at Quarry

Howard Lewis, 47, suffered two broken, compound arm fractures when his jacket sleeve was snagged by a rock crusher at a quarry on the North Western Grade. Fellow workers stopped the machine in time, saving him from a worse fate. He remains in hospital for several days.

Howard Lewis Lewis Stuart Perry Iso

Port Colborne visitors return from Kernstown visit

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shields and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sherk have returned to Port Colborne Canada after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crosby at Kernstown.

Clarence Shields Ivan Sherk Port Colborne Canada Robert Crosby Kernstown

Forest Fires menaced three states with widespread damage

Boston reports state and local officials described grave forest fire threats across Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts as crews fought multiple fronts. Seven homes lost in Maine plus numerous cottages and thousands of acres burned with towns Hardwick Winchendon Sharon and Carver affected and an incendiary suspect detained in Plymouth.

Boston New England Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Hardwick CCC Winchendon Mass Sharon N. J Plymouth Mass Carver

Miss Kackley Chosen Clarke Beauty Queen

In Berryville Virginia on May 12 Miss Dorothy Kackley was selected Miss Clarke County 1939 at a High School Commercial Club beauty pageant. She stood out among 49 contestants with runner up Elizabeth Wolfe.

Berryville Dorothy Kackley Loring Kackley Clarke County High School Commercial Club Elizabeth Wolfe J. M. Wolfe Jefferson County W. Va W. H Naomi Longerbeam Katherine Childs Ella McKay Ann Neville Barnett Rose Ellen Rammsburg Laura Drury Ruth, Lancaster Gladys Elsen Janice Smallwood Louise Campbell Beatrice Russell Edna Heironimus Lucy McCloy Edna Grubbs Dorothy Dove Camille Wisecarver Frances Wolfe Frances Bell Margaret Carroll Mary Cochran Sybil Price Anne Lee Enders Dorothy Lee Pauline Childs Berta Racer Elizabeth Hereford Vida Levi Louise Bell Alberta Owens Jean Levi Jo Lancaster Therese Levi Charlotte Oiler Hilda Huff

Japanese Occupy Amoy International Settlement

Japanese naval forces occupied the Amoy international settlement in Fukien province, southwest of Shanghai. A Japanese spokesman warned similar action might be necessary to safeguard foreign areas. The settlement, about one and a half square miles with a small foreign population, was previously occupied months ago. Domei reported the move followed a Chinese man being wounded, with the naval commander claiming the right of self defense.

Shanghai Amoy Sac Shanga Amoy Fukien Province Shanghi Domei

Forest Fire Duty Tightened in New England Restrictions

Officials enforce broad woodland fire prevention in New England as Massachusetts mobilizes 17 000 men to clear woodlands. Men aged 18 to 50 face fines or jail if they refuse forest fire fighting requests.

New England Massachusett

Treat the Family To Guest Specials at Evening Star Cooking School

The Evening Star promotes a four day Cooking School in Sarah Zane Hall May 16 to 19 offering thrifty, innovative canapes, desserts, and guest special meals for homemakers. Mrs. J Watson Shockley leads with time saving kitchen tips and prize incentives from participating firms. The event runs daily from 2 pm with a focus on modern, labor saving design and home psychology.

Evening Star N. Loudoun Piccadilly Sarah Zane Hall J Watson Shockley Star Community Watch Tomorrow

Foreigners Meet American Golden Glovers Tonight

Amateur boxing's eighth international tournament brings eight European boxers from Italy Finland Sweden Latvia and Estonia to Chicago Stadium to face eight American Golden Gloves champions in front of a 21000 capacity crowd. The event caps a field of 25000 and marks the largest amateur boxing tourney of the year with nations eager to triumph.

Chicago Golden Glove Italy Finland Sweden Land Esthenia Dublin

Tony Galento Plans to Quit Drinking and Smoking

Tony the Terrible Galento, in Pittsburgh for a stopover, says he will quit beer and cigars starting tomorrow while preparing for a June 28 fight with Joe Louis. He was seen in Orange New Jersey and on tour to Jeirton, West Virginia for a four round exhibition with Ralph Johnson tonight.

Pittsburgh Tony the Terrible Galento Orange N. J Joe Ouis Rowery Frank Madas Jeirton W. Va Ralph Johnson

Survivors Rise to 36 from Sea Collision Off Nova Scotia

Twenty seven fishermen from the Edith C Rose and Isabelle Parker were landed near Yarmouth bringing known survivors to 36 after the collision of the New England vessels in heavy fog. Eleven sailors remained missing and one body was recovered as three men found the survivors in open dories near Westport and Freeport in the Fundy coast.

Yarmouth N. S Edith C. Rose Isabelle Parker New England Boston Westport Frerport Bay of Fundy

In Memoriam Loving Remembrance of Our Mother

Loving remembrance marks the first anniversary of our mother’s passing. A cherished voice is silent, a vacancy remains in our home and hearts. Lucy Fries and family.

Lucy Fries

Quail Joins Chickens at Clevenger Farm

Mr Clevenger received a quail caught by Co Mays at People's Drug Store and learned the bird joined a flock at the Welltown Pike yard. Mays saw several quail with distinct markings. another quail died after striking a door at Mays North Cameron street shop.

Virginia

Mrs Whitney to Ride in Charles Town Derby Stakes

Mrs John Hay Whitney will lead a Charles Town Derby Stakes field in an outing by the National Press Club at the Charles Town Jockey Club. Virginia riders include Mrs Billie Jacobs Weatherall Miss Gwynne Harrison Miss Ann Leith with other contestants and events scheduled alongside music by the United States Navy Band and the American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps.

John Hay Whitney National Press Club Charles Town Congressional Press Galleries United States Navy Band Charles E. Bentern American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps of West Virginia

Ups and Downs In Fifth Game

Philadelphia bouts show mixed results as Mike Evans defeats Norman Rahn and Bobby Master loses a split decision. other bouts include Powell overpowering an opponent and the card featuring Atlantic City and Plainfield matchups.

Philadelphia Mike Evans Yggy Norman Rahn Atlantic City N. J Powell Plainfield Bobby Master

Va Classis of Virginia Three Day Session Opens May 16

The 101st annual meeting of the Classis of Virginia Potomac Synod Reformed Church in the United States opens May 16 at Trinity Reformed Church Mt Crawford Va with Rev Harvey A Welker delivering the opening sermon. Business sessions, reports, and worship follow through May 18.

Classis of Virginia Potomac Paul Myers John H. Will S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church of Winchester Allen B. Gray Lawrence C. Hollis

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Berry High Roller F. Anderson A.“Bick J. Cather D.birbaugh L. Seal Ro Fussell Elsen Helvestine Ritter Napoleon Lincoln Roosevelt Eiysas Fulton Curser Rock Crusher Perry’s Quarry Miss Kackley Clarke Golden Glovers Tony the National Brewing CO Baltimore, Md National Premium Beer Mr. Clevenger Boyce Centenary Church Mount Crawford Commercial Smale Loan and Finance CO E. Water St Ridgeway Inwood Morris Jones Funeral Home iIn Jones Funeral Home
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