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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1948
Page
5
John Frederick Funk of Middletown was jailed for 30 days of a six month sentence on petty larceny charges. Judge John Rice presided. Police say the larceny occurred at a locker in the bus terminal.
Middletown dominates Clarke county baseball 14-0 as Berryville slides to third place. Middletown knocks 12 hits, with Cooley collecting four singles, Brumback and Ross adding hits, Renner tripling. Clashes include protest over a pinch hitter rule. Stonewall 10 Boyce 8. Gainesboro 16 Gore 1.
C Vernon Eddy was reelected grand recorder and Roy A Larrick named warden of the Grand Commanders Knights Templar of Virginia at the annual meeting May 13 15 at Old Point Comfort. George B Setzeler of Pennington Gap was elected grand commander. Norton chosen for 1949 conclave site.
National League saw Cincinnati beat Chicago 13 11 and St Louis 6 while Pittsburg game postponed due to rain. American League featured Boston 14 Washington 6 Chicago 6 2 Cleveland 4 9 St Louis 3 Detroit 2. Philadelphia at New York postponed by rain. Stars highlight Andy Paix Cubs five hits four runs four RBIs. Earl Johnson Red Sox two hits no runs in 5 3 innings to rally from 5 1 deficit and win 14 15.
Crossword puzzle clues including across items from 1 to 52 and down items 1 to 37, covering topics from titles to tools and chemistry symbols, with entries such as Knights titles and a wall painting. Answers span literature, science, and everyday objects.
Berryville native Bob Houghton now plays with the Asheville Tourists in the Class B Tri State league. He earned his fifth win of the season last Wednesday over Florence South Carolina, while Asheville leads the circuit at 20-7. Former Clarke County resident played in North Carolina State League last year under manager Clay Bryant.
A historical note records Hudson Bay involvement in 1619 and a Lutheran congregation established on Manhattan Island in 1648, marking early European religious and regional milestones.
Lutherans were among the earliest European settlers on American shores. A Lutheran Christmas service was held by the community, marking early worship in the colonies.
Eleanor Roosevelt received an honorary degree at West Virginia’s Necro college and argued that U N effectiveness hinges on Americans’ democratic rights. She said leadership in democracy must come from the United States as the strongest nation economically and militarily. She contrasted with the Russian system which she said guarantees jobs at the cost of freedom. A dissolution notice follows for Woolen Shop in Winchester Virginia.
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