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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1947

Page

2

Frederick Cops Tri State Golf Match Victory at Frederick Md

Frederick Maryland Golf Club won the first Tri State match with 8112 points, Winchester 67, Front Royal 54, Purcellville 33. Individual scores include Grim 31-2 and Mason 6 1 2. Next matches set for May 18 at Winchester Martinsburg course and May 25 at the local club. White Sulphur Springs hosts the sixth playoff.

W. E. Bridgeforth Harry Kern, Jr Philip Glaize Otis Sargent Ralph Martinsburg Winchestre Tri-State League White Sulphurs W. Va

Truman to Notify Congress on Portal to Portal Pay Bill

President Truman will send a bill to Congress tomorrow regarding portal to portal pay. Presidential Secretary Charles Ross declined to forecast a veto or signing outcome and said the President will attach an explanation with his communication.

Washington Truman Congress Charles _ Ross Ross

Twin Sons Buried After Winchester Hospital Death

Twin sons of Mr and Mrs George Franklin City who died Saturday morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital were buried Sunday at 11 a.m. in Refuge cemetery. Born May 7 the infants died minutes apart. Mrs Franklin formerly Miss Viola Pitcock of Warren County. Mr Franklin, a former serviceman, was born in Winchester. They have no other children.

George Franklin City Winchester Memorial Hospital Refuge Franklin Viola Pitcock Warren County Winchester

North Mountain Edges Gore 8 7 In Bi State League

The North Mountain baseball team beat Gore 8 to 7 after a six hit first inning lead. Gore rallied to lead 6 5 in the sixth before a Clem double and a Clem 3 bagger swung the game back North Mountain way. Secrist and LaFollette pitched for Gore, Clem pitched all game for North Mountain. North Mountain will play Lost City next Sunday.

North Mountain Gore Richard Clem Secrist LaFollette Ashwood Nesselrodt J. Morrison Lost City Stephenson Yanks Martinsburg Harry Arnold Copenhaver Raymond Willis Cole Rock Diamond Berkeley R H Gray S. Mongan R. Mongan Gaither Newlin Sheweridge Crisman Faulkwell Faircloth H ‘Sr. Willis Keckley Isle P. Willis R. Willis Punkhouser Fahnestock Cf Arnold

Hedgesville Briefs Highlight Ill Hollis DeHaven Stay

Hedgesville West Virginia May 13 Hollis DeHaven remains ill. Visitors at his home include Harry De Haven Lynnwood De Haven and Henry De Haven of Siler Virginia. Boyd Rooney Judy Rooney Phyliss Hedges Buddy Miller Orvall Butts also present. Jennie Coffenbarger visited Hagerstown. Hilton Shirley Front Royal spent time with Elmer Murphy. Lawrence Shade and Russell Whitmore hosted visitors. Ap te Blossom Festival drew many attendees from area.

Hedgesville W. Va Hollis DeHaven Harry de Haven Lynnwood Henry de Haven Siler Va Boyd Rooney Judy Rooney Phyliss Hedges Buddy Miller Orvall Butts Jennie Coffenbarger Hagerstown Hilton Shirley Front Royal Elmer Murphy Lawrence Shade Russell Whitmore Ere

Boyce Harriers Second In State Track Meet

Boyce high school tied for second with Natural Bridge in the VHSL Group In meet at Charlottesville. Jimmy Casey led with a 10 point haul including first in the 100 and 220 and part of the winning 880 relay. Arthur Gardiner of Matthew Whaley set records in shot put and discus to lead individual scorers.

Boyce High School Natural Bridge Charlottesville Boyce Matthew Whaley Williamsburg Jimmy Casey Casey George ‘Estep Ridgeway Coulson Frederick County Sonny Rickard Stephens City Rickard Bridgewater Rockville Port Republic Strasburg Greenwood Beaverdam Washington-Henry Blue Grass High Broadway Stephen City West Point Montpelier Arthur Gardiner Gardiner

Market Dips As New Lows Persist Across Many Stocks

New York May 13. The market traded lower with many stocks at new lows for the year or longer. Large blocks changed hands early as declines persisted through the day. Skepticism about the economy, labor relations and taxes trimmed accounts while a few issues showed bid activity. Homestake stood out with a 1947 peak while Sperry, Glenn Martin and others showed resistance.

New York Homestake Sperry Glenn Martin Kennecott Air Reduction Dow Chemical U. S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Goodyear Eastman Kodak U. S. Gypsum Anaconda Norfolk and Western Amerada Petroleum

Hospital's Expansion Hurdles and Public Help Sought

In a board discussion Winchester area hospital leaders warn earnings may not cover expansion needs. A 1946 outlook cites rising costs help shortages declining net from accounts and merchandise delays. The president urges frank requests for charitable support to fund the largest project yet.

Winchester Albert

Baltimore Livestock and Produce Markets Report

Market firm on produce with steady apples and mixed fruit grades from Md Va Pa N J crates. Poultry and eggs steady with demand light. slaughter cattle extremely light in USDA quotes. hogs active with higher koszt prices across weight classes. cattle and sheep summary across Chicago and regional markets. Entities include Baltimore USDA and Chicago exchanges with multiple weight bands and prices.

Baltimore N. J Bu. Bas U. S Staymans Starks Yorks USDA Goa Chicago

Second Speedway Race Scheduled Sunday May 18

The Airport Speedway will host its second season race on Sunday May 18 announced by track operator Kermit Batt. The program aims for nearly twenty cars from several states with renewed rivalries after last year’s finale and a driver list to be released by midweek.

Airport Speedway Kermit Batt Batt

Quiz Answers From Page 4 Revealed

Correct responses include Crown Prince Frederik, not, eighty four years old, Was, Within the same house, Alpha, ten cents per pound, Herbert Backe, Comic, and Claudette Colbert with Fred MacMurray.

Crown Prince Frederik Herbert Backe Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray

May 15 22 Sales Directory highlights Winchester area items

Listings show multiple auctions in Virginia with dates May 15 to May 24. Items include household goods furniture farm machinery livestock and threshing equipment at addresses in Front Royal Marlboro Winchester Berryville and nearby routes. Notable entries include P R Boxwell W H Shanholtz Shen Valley Shorthorn Breeders Assn Mrs James Wingfield and Bruce Lineberg.

Siler T. E. Luttrell Harry Fahnestock Ross St Winchester Dick Price Berryville Winchester Highway Bruce Lineberg W. Va. Ave

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