Winchester Opens Massanutten League with Woodstock Opener
Winchester starts the Massanutten League with a 3 pm Sunday home game against Woodstock at Rouss Park and follows with an 8 pm exhibition versus the Charles Town Legionnaires under James Wood lights. The roster blends Clarke County, James Wood and local talent, including Eddie Dodson and Dick Keller, with new infielders and several late additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Woodstock
Rouss Park
James Wood
Charles Town Legionnaires
Eddie Dodson
Dick Keller
Willis
Walter Barr
Charles Rackley
Clarke County
Eagles
Buddy Willis
Donnie Royston
Alfred Murphy
Johnny Foltz
Lawrence Buckner
Jimmy Foltz
Owen Foltz
Howard Hounshell
Buck Cooper
Buck Baker
Graham Leslie
G. Headley
Don
Carroll Smith
Jim Beatty
Ryland Conner
Winchester Club
Charles Town
James Wood Athletes Feted At Touchdown Club Banquet
The Touchdown Club of James Wood High School held its Spring Banquet in the school cafeteria honoring the basketball baseball and track squads. Eddie Shokes former Redlegs first baseman spoke in an interview session after a two part program that included dinner and guest introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touchdown Club
James Wood High School
Eddie Shokes
Winchester
Cincinnati Redlegs
Jim Sargent
Paul Beable
James Wood
Godfrey Prelip
Charles Campbell
Campbell
Beable
Prelip
Archie Manuel
Jim Casey
Could you drive across Israel in a day
The article notes Israel stretches about 150 miles from Lebanon to Egypt and 20 to 70 miles wide. It emphasizes the small size yet diverse geography climates soils and the mix of peoples living there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Lebanon
Egypt
Bird May Catch Thief In Seed Store Theft
An Indian mynah bird valued at 100 dollars was stolen from a seed store in Charlotte North Carolina. Police say the talking bird and its whistling may help identify the suspects and recover the bird.
Man Charged in Knoxville Dog Theft Case
Esker Long, 41, is charged with stealing a $150 dog from Patrolman Fred Scruggs and selling it to Patrolman Les Colquitt for $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Esker Long
Fred Scruggs
Les Colquitt
Ordination Blessings Mark Mission Servants Ceremony
Bishop Ireton presided at the ordination ceremony for the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. The Very Rev Thomas O Keeffe presented crucifixes to each candidate and preached on upsides of a missionary life. A reception for 500 attendees followed at Holy Trinity Mission Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Chapter
National Council of Catholic Women
Sacred Heart Church Hall
Mark McHale
Edwin Lillis
Holy Trinity Mission Seminary
Ireton
Thomas O’keeffee
M.S.S
Mission Servants of the Most Holy Trinity
Father O'Keeffe
Sharp health figures show year-to-date rise in cases
Health officials noted new cases rising through May with 206 reported in the week ending May 14. The disease year starting April 1 now totals more than last year for that period, though calendar year totals lag behind 1954 figures. Through last Saturday there were 722 disease-year cases versus 718 the prior year, while calendar-year totals reached 1,786 versus 2,271.
Colonels Host Musselman Under Lights Tonight
James Wood hosts Musselman in a 7:30 o clock non league game as the Colonels aim to stay above .500 with a 7 6 record and Clarke County looming Friday at home. Musselman features Swartz who hit a grand slam against Driver in the previous meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Jerry Stewart
Charles Wallace
Colonels
Pete Willis
Willis
Owen Foltz
Clarke County
Juanita
June Putnam
Kay Boone
Eddie Shokes
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Indianapolis
North Carolina
Duke
Musselman
Walter Barr
Jim Casey
Johnny Foltz
Wendall Dick
Tommy Driver
Driver
Charlie Wallace
Stewart
Wallace
Swartz
Millions of Americans in Adult Education in 1954
At the November 1954 meeting of the Adult Education Association it was reported that 4.915 million adults were enrolled in some form of educational course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Adult Education Association
Rouss Park Tennis Courts Open for Summer
The municipal courts at Rouss Park open for the summer season. Rates are twenty five cents per hour per person or five dollars for the season. students in grade or high school play free. Jack Santmier is custodian under Lynn Carpenter supervision. Newly resurfaced and in excellent condition. Charles Aiken, recreation director, comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Park
Jack Santmier
Lynn Carpenter
Charles Aiken
Humphrey Advocates Rescue Plan With Air Cover
The speaker argues for a military rescue of 481 Americans held by Communist China, proposing a task force under appropriate air cover. He vows to participate as a Marine Reserve lieutenant colonel in any capacity his services may prove useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Boggs Service To Be Tomorrow
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Smith Boggs widow of James Boggs will be tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Stover Funeral Chapel Strasburg with Dr. Harry Crim officiating. Burial follows at Riverview Cemetery Strasburg. Pallbearers include Ellwood Boyer John Miller Evans Fisher Fred Huffman Manson Lineburg and Guy Pingley. Born in Sedalia Missouri.
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Boggs
Mary Smith Boggs
James Boggs
Stover
Strasburg
Harry Crim
Riverview Cemetery
Ellwood Boyer
John Miller
Evans Fisher
Fred Huffman
Manson Lineburg
Guy Pingley
Sedalia
How's Your IQ Answers Page Four Quiz
Correct responses listed for the page four second section questions. Includes nations Japan and Italy, Pocahontas, Ten Commandments, February, Evelyn, true, Pacific Ocean, Russian, and reptiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pocahontas
Powhatan
Italy
Evelyn
True
Pacific Ocean
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Charles Town Legion
Largent
Norfolk
Shakes
Norfolk Naval Base
Shokes
Mr. Campbell
Will Owings
Melvin Fawcett
Lola V. Perry
Jonathan
Cooper
Jones
Daniel la Vecchia
Trinity Lutheran Church
Daniel LaVecchia
Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Simplicity Garden Tractors
America
Co. I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Piccadilly St
Chipman
Chipman Chemical Corp
Green Chemical Co
Wyck St
Armstrong
E. Piccadilly St
Bihsop
Reilly
Nickerson
Bachmann
Sharp
Cammer Tire CO
Seiberling
Braddock St
Brucetown
Clearbrook
R.C.A
Chas. R. Duvall
Jim McAboy
Ray Russell
Humphrey
Loudoun St. Winchester
I. Q
Split Rock
Winchester Concrete Products
Welltown Pike
Glaize & Bro
Sanitary Plumbing & Heating CO
Westinghouse
Youngstown
AM & FM
Stephens City
Stephens City Lions Club
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