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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1942

Page

7

New Milk Record Set by Rymann Ayrshire Cow Nita

Cacapon Nita by Caesar has set a national Ayrshire record with 365 days production of 22 756 pounds of milk at 4.51 percent plus 1 026.7 pounds of butterfat. Born July 6 1933 at Wardensville West Virginia the cow weight 1550 pounds and produced 72 862 pounds milk overall in 1843 milking days. Under West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station oversight the cow was milked by eight people with grain and beet pulp rations totaling 5100 pounds of grain and 2200 pounds beets diet focused on alfalfa hay.

Ayrshire Lawrence Reyman Wheeling West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station Penshurst Nita Charlie G. A. Bowling Reymann Rita PeThe Sirens

Q and A Box On Sports

The 1941 National League batting leader was Elbie Fletcher of the Pittsburgh Pirates with 118 free trips to first base. John Henry Lewis lost his light heavyweight title as he moved up a weight class. Harry Heilmann, ex Tigers outfielder, hit .408 in 1923.

Elbie Fletcher Pittsburgh Pirates Q. Q John Henry Lewis A. Lewis Harry Heilmann Detroit Tigers

Spotlight On Local Sports

National League scores include Boston 3 over St Louis 2 and New York 13 over Cincinnati 5. American League results show New York 17, Detroit 18, Boston 14, Washington 11, St Louis 12, Chicago 8 with many games postponed.

Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Pet G. B. Brooklyn

Awards and Trophies Presented At Joint Duckpin Banquet

Winchester bowlers gathered for a 250 attendance Duckpin banquet with Dr. Allen Hawthorne as toastmaster. The Evening Star Ladies' League Commercial Ladies League and A and B Men's Leagues honored top bowlers. Alma Renner had high average and Elizabeth Jasper high set. Imperial Five won the league title for a second year, while others received trophies for high averages, sets, and games.

Winchester Bowlers Piret Allen Hawthorne Soddy Haines Evening Star Commercial Ladies’ League Star’s League L. A. Allen Dan Elsen Alma Renner Elizabeth Jasper Sencindiver Arbelle Pugh Helen Berry Lac Bell Clothes Imperial Five Eisen Allen Ruby Schneider Vivian Hershberger Mary Gail Cather Commercial League Belve Hitt Ladies’ Commercial League Michael Esther Kern Kitty Perry Oye Line Mickey Perry Northern Vi Company Knitting Mill Dr. Hawthorne Dudley Lichliter Star Jack Zimmerman Hawthorne Russell LaPollette Gordon Mcllwee

Boyce Edges Clearbrook In Extra Inning Baseball Thriller

In a rain shortened game, Boyce defeated Clearbrook 9 to 5 in eight innings as Yowell led with four hits and Clevenger hit a homer for Clearbrook. Driver homered for Clearbrook, while Buckner had three hits and 11 strikeouts. Berryville beat Middletown 14 to 3 with Stephens City’s Rhoden collecting 13 hits.

Sock Soak Tou Cleatercaie Iowa Frederick-Clarke County Boyce Clearbrook Driver Clevenger Wilsonston Bolyce Yowell Buckner Colston Willingham Popor Robert Clevegner Keystone Stephens City Fawcett Aia Ok WNIT al Berryville Ab Lee Seeeesreeees Marcus Rhoden Cnson

Agreement on Travel Funds Seeks Rail Safety Restorations

Native Woodrum said Senate and House conferees would likely align on restoring Senate cuts in Interstar Commerce travel funds. The aim is to boost safety of railroad employees and signal inspections despite overall spending reductions.

Washington Woodrum Senate House Althoth

Commuters Get Raid Orders in Norfolk Test Night

Norfolk residents face an air raid drill next Monday night between 8 and 10 PM. Commuters may be held for about an hour as buses and street cars halt at signals under the warning of Charles B. Borland, defense director for the city.

Norfolk Charles B. Borland Defens

Chicago Grain Quotations Clipped Quietly

Grain quotations from Chicago show mixed bids with numbers like 14 1 8 to 3 8 and 5 8 to 1 2 for September and December contracts. The brief clipping notes buy and sell ranges and dates without fuller market context.

Park Opens Season Sunday by Park Nine in 1942 debut

The Park Nine starts its 1942 season Sunday at 3 PM in Winchester against Hagerstown's semi pro circle team. The Park Circle team uses the Owls diamond with veterans like Patton Emmert and Swanson on the field.

Park Nine Winchester Park Circle Hagerstown Hagerstown Owls Owls

Victory Meeting Proceeds Benefit Army Navy Relief

Charles Town West Virginia announces the 18 day Victory Meeting at the Charles Town Jockey Club June 15 to July 4 with 80 percent of track proceeds to Army and Navy Relief and 20 percent to West Virginia Charities. Governor Neely administers the Mountaineer State share. committee members Boyle Riley Perry promote the event amid strong race attendance and uncertain gas rationing impact.

Charles Town W. Va Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc West Virginia Turf Fund Committee Army and Navy Relief West Virginia Charities Mountaineer Matthew Mansfield Neely Albert J. Boyle Leeds K. Riely William C. Perry

Winchester District Music Festival Set For Sunday

The first annual Winchester District Music Festival will be held at Market Street Methodist Church Sunday at 3 30 P M. Twel ve children and youth choirs will participate. Mr Jay Lowden will lead group singing with Cor rine on organ and Miss Strechberry on piano. Mr Lowden will also sing Come Unto Me and Mrs Rosenberger will perform a solo on the Ebert Memorial organ harp and chimes. The public is invited.

Winchester Market Street Methodist Church H. Wark Curry Front Royal Jay Lowden Corrine Betty Jo Strechberry Lowden Come Unto Beethoven

Norfolk motorists to surrender surplus gas ration cards

Norfolk officials announce a ten day period starting next Tuesday for drivers with XX gasoline ration cards who feel over entitled to surrender excess allotments. Rationing office plans adjustments for those seeking changes after three day registration amid complaints of the cards favoring wealthier holders.

Norfolk James M. Wolcott Office of Aed

Virginia Open Golf Tourney Not Held In 1942

Richmond announced the Virginia Open Golf Association will not hold the State Open in 1942 due to fire and gas rationing and wartime conditions. If conditions improve by fall a tournament might be held. otherwise the event is canceled. Chandler Harper has held the title recently amid a Harper Snead Cruikshank clash.

Richmond Virginia FT Tyshare Old Dominion Bobby Cruiskshank Cruiskshank Open Association Chamberlin Snead Eee Caus Chandler Harper Portsmouth Harper

Fights Last Night By the Associated Press

In New York Sammy Angott outpointed Allie Stolz in 15 rounds. In Hollywood Juan Zurita outpointed Baby Breese over 10 with Breese from attan, Kas. Henry Allen outpointed Mike Alfano in Philadelphia. Buster Beaa pre outpointed Mere Cooper in Burlington. Tony Pappa KO Frank Barce in Highland Park. Howell King drew with Al Gilbert in Worcester.

Associated Press New York Sammy Angott Washington Allie Stolz Newark N. J Hollywood Juan Zurita Mexico City Baby Breese Attan Kas Philadelphia Henry Allen Mike Alfano Burlington Buster Beaapre Mere Cooper Jersey City Highland Park Tony Pappa Old Bridge Frank Barce New Brunswick Worcester Mass Howell King Drew al Gilbert

For Sale Items and Advertisements Collected

A set of small classified ads lists for sale items including garments, Webster's dictionary and reference history, a used electric washer, a large farm with crops and livestock, and broiler chicks with prices from Biddle's in Philadelphia. Names given include Clara Pulte Bentz and E. S. Nicholson. locations include Front Royal Pike and Ridge Ave Philadelphia.

E. S. Nicholson Front Royal Pike Biddle’s Ridge Ave Philadelphia

Rodent Kill Red Squill Ad from Solenberger’s Hardware

An advertisement claims 112 rats killed with Schutte's Red Squill sold at Solenberger's Hardware. It guarantees harmless animals and is dated April 1, 1890.

Schutte Solenberger

Lost male tan and white dog near 410 N Loudoun

A lost dog alert lists a male tan and white dog last seen near 410 North Loudoun. A reward is offered. Contact Era Hospital or the Loudoun address for information. The notice includes dates of May 15 2021 and May 16 2021.

With Our Men In The Service Colonel notes from local service men

Parents and friends share word of service members in Army Navy and Marine Corps. Sergeant Richard Owen has completed radio school at Fort Meade and will attend Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning after a weekend visit. Private Koontz and Private Hedrick are mentioned with Coast Artillery duties at Fort Monroe and Camp Hood.

Army Navy Marine Corps Richard Owen Fort Meade Fifth Virginia Infantry Fort Benning Pvt

Practice Schedule For Softball Teams May 18

On Monday May 18 teams schedule multiple games. Sports Shop faces Power Co. on diamond one. Va Woolen meets Clearbrook in Clearbrook. Oscar Nebel plays National Fruit on diamond two. Sports Shop plays Oscar Nebel on diamond two. Power Co. meets Va Woolen and Clearbrook faces National Fruit on diamond three.

Sports Shop Power Co Woolen Clearbrook Oscar Nebel National Fruit

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