Sports Roundup hints at pro football draft moves
The item sketches Willie’s $20,000 guarantee for engaging Phil Terranova, mentions Kalky Wright, Sal Bartolo, Pep Hernandez, Laluh Costan tino, and notes light humor about a Cubs player. It also cites Milwaukee’s Charley Grimm not commenting on Paul Erickson, reports on spring practice, and jokes about a tavern scene. A Syracuse U plan to form an all girl band at fall games is noted alongside Pitt Pirates football draft chatter and Bill Daley army eligibility. The York Gazette’s new sports editor is Thelma Crone, 19, described as attractive.
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Willie
Phil Terranova
Ite Place
Kalky Wright
Sal Bartolo
Pe Hernandez
Laluh Costantino
Pep
Charley Grimm
Milwaukee Brewers
Paul Erickson
Paul
Chicago Cubs
Erickson
Grimm
Cub
Syracuse U
Pittsburgh Pirates
Minneapolis
Bill Daley
York, Pa
Beulah Park uses V motif in track tradition
The oval Beulah Park features a prominent V symbol as a victory mark. The winners enclosure, track markers, and racing silks worn by W E Brannon of New Orleans display the V and dots and dash. Some bettors also pass V shapes at the betting windows.
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Beulah Park
W. E. Brannon
New Orleans
Georgia Tech Backfield Star Sent to Centre College
Clint Castleberry, known for his Georgia Tech backfield play last fall, is sent to Centre College to study more tactics rather than returning to Tech. Big Hugh Casey of the Norfolk Naval Air Station contends Leo Durocher is not as witty as he sounds, noting Casey’s recent no hitter likely reached Norfolk.
Memorial Service at Fairview Church Planned
CROSS ROADS VA May 14 The annual memorial service will be held at the Fairview Lutheran church Sunday starting at 2 p m Ministers of neighboring churches are invited to participate All who have assisted with music before or wish to help again are urged to come and support a pleasant profitable memorial service.
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Cross Roads
Fairview Lutheran Church
We the Boys in Khaki and Blue Fight for Liberty
A wartime call urging civilians to support war production and morale. It lists roles for workers and emphasizes labor, flying planes, and wartime responsibilities. The note is signed by Sgt. W. Hahn of A-T Company, 342nd Infantry, Camp Howze Texas.
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Tokyo
Sgt. W. Hahn
A-T Co
342 Infantry
Camp Howze
Texas
War model alarm clocks arrive with fixed price
Virginians may soon buy a new war model alarm clock listed at 1.65 dollars. The Richmond OPA district office reports a 90 cent ceiling for manufacturers and 1.10 for wholesalers, with the 1.65 ceiling price excluding tax. Dr. Raymond B. Pinchbeck notes these limits were set by the War Production Board.
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Raymond B. Pinchbeck
OPA
Local Social Notes From Brucetown Area
Brucetown Virginia May 14 report lists residents and visitors including Mesers Samuel J Swimley and Clarke Purcell departing May 5 for Camp Lee to train in the army. Navy enlistment adds William Boden who left May 4 for Richmond. Various greetings from Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown and Clearbrook describe gatherings at the Kidwell Haines Shirkey Brill Stuart and Hayslett households.
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Brucetown
Samuel J. Swimley
Clarke Purcell
Camp Lee
Virginia
Grover Kidwell
Dale Haines
Winchester
Aden Kidwell
Baltimore
M. O. Kidwell
William Boden
Navy
Richmond
Will Frazier
Meta Frazier
Clearbrook
Tom Stuart
John Hayslett
Paul Triggs
Martinsburg
W. Va
Waverley Hardesty
Wadesville
Nellie Davis
Hugh Brill
Wesley Brill
John Snapp
Gladys Snapp
West Virginia and Virginia Social Visits Noted
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Boyce and two children visited Mr. Irvin Boyce in Yellow Springs W Va. Charles and Lewis Lake from Winchester called on John Perry. John Colvin and family visited relatives in Shepherdstown. Mrs. Johnnie Cammer and son Daniel visited her mother. Pearl Cochran was here. Sunday School at 10 30 next Sunday with no afternoon preaching. Rev Mesick to present Anniversary Day program at 8 P M inviting public attendance. Mr. and Mrs. John Perry called on Dorsey as well.
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MT. Pleasant
Emmett Boyce
Virginia
Cecil
Irvin Boyce
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Charles Lake
Lewis Lake
Winchester
John Perry
John Colvin
Shepardstown
Johnnie Cammer
Daniel
Baptism Brings Twelve Converts at Capon Bridge Church
Ebenezer Virginia May 14. A baptism service Sunday night yielded twelve converts from the Capon Bridge Church of Christ led by Rev. E. S. J. Goode. Local visitors include Pamsy Violet Mary Jo Clark of Mr. Williams and Miss Muggins Holi day of Winchester. Relatives and neighbors shared news of illnesses and farm work as the community notes a needed crop shower and ongoing farm labor.
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Ebenezer
Capon Bridge Church of Christ
J. Goode
A. C. Whitacre
Pamsy
Violet
Mary Jo Clark
Williams
Muggins
Winchester
R. P. Anderson
Marie Oates
Marvin Shaver
Helen Funkhouser
Margaret Whitacre
Eva Whitacre
Lester DeHaven
Martinsburg
W. Va
Delbert Whitacre
Donnie
Ritter Nearing Recovery After Illness
John Ritter, ill for several weeks at Dorsey Ritter’s home, shows slow recovery. Friends express hope for a full return to health. Mr. and Mrs. John Colvin visited Mr. and Mrs. John Perry Monday night.
Social notes from Rosenberger and Winchester area
Minnie Tucker from Winchester visits Mr and Mrs C H Rosenberger. Pvt James H Allamong from New Jersey visits his parents Mr and Mrs C H Allamong. Many locals host guests including Mr and Mrs W W Brewer and others. Graveyard committee of St Johns church plans cleanup June 2 at 1 30 pm, weather permit. Sunday service at historic St Sunday at 3 pm. Pvt James B Frye returns to Fort Dix after ten day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Guy I E
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Raymers Bradfield
Betty Lou
Chambersville
W. W. Brewer
H. A. Snapp
Daniel Hammock
Reliance
St. John’s Church
Mt. Williams
James B. Frye
Fort Dix
N. J
Mrs
Guy I. E
Local Social Notes From Reliance Virginia May Week
Grace Dovell and a d C are to visit Mr and Mrs I K Grover this week. Mrs Carson Bowen and daughter join Mr and Mrs Elmer White in Washington DC for several days. Mrs Haden Clem visits her parents Mr and Mrs H E Grover. Our Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs Ray Bowers home to bake yeast breads. We are sorry to hear of the
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Reliance
Grace Dovell
Washington, D. C
I. K. Grover
Carson Bowen
Elmer White
Haden Clem
H. E. Grover
Ray Bowers
Local Notes From Town and Camp Pickett
Recent accident involving Kelly Clem son of Mr and Mrs Clem at Camp Pickett Virginia. Billy Rinker Washington DC police officer visiting his parents in town. Grover family at Grange meeting White Hall. Children's Day plans underway. F D Willey painting Mrs Hugh home to improve curb appeal. Mrs Luther Browning visiting. Rev C P Walz begins a series of meetings. Mrs Clem to host an event. W M A chapter holds meetings this week led by Mrs Stickley.
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Kelly Clem
Clem
Camp Pickett
Billy Rinker
Washington, D. C
John Rinker
D. N. Grover
Nelson and
Arthur
Mr. Grover
Grange
White Hall
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Luther Browning
Charles Kerns
Rev. C. P. Walz
I Stickley
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