Falconry Returns as Popular Sport in England
Falconry, an ancient method of hunting small game with birds of prey, has been revived and is now a popular sport in England today.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
3
Falconry, an ancient method of hunting small game with birds of prey, has been revived and is now a popular sport in England today.
FASTEETH is an alkaline powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly. It prevents sliding rocking and slipping without a pasty taste. Available at drug stores.
The Ladies' league crowned Mrs Gardiner champion by beating Hilda Willingham, while the Rebels captured the Men's league crown by defeating the Night Owls in a five game total pinfall roll off at Tokes Inn Opequon. High averages and scores highlighted the season with Willingham 105 and Gardiner 164 high game. Officers named for next season include Mrs Zombie president Dorothy Brown secretary Virginia Lanham treasurer Garland Brown president of the Men.
Mountain Falls May 20 Mr. and Mrs. Clark Ricards and family of Mt Ranier Md were weekend guests of Mrs Richards aunt Miss Mollie Richard Sunday they attended the funeral of William Keffer The Rev Walter Brown of Wardensville W Va was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr and Mrs Reuben Hulver Mr Bernard Maschauer of Purcellville has been spending several weeks with Mr and Mrs B C Hulver On the sick list are Mrs Paul Glynn Mrs Loma Vance and Mrs William Corbin
Riverton game warden James W. Simpson felled a 42 inch timber rattlesnake in Warren County. The monster reptile carried 11 rattles and a button.
National League results show New York 5 Cincinnati 0 and St Louis 14 Brooklyn 7 with Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 and Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1. American League games include New York 8 St Louis 4 Detroit 4 Boston 1 Washington 4 Chicago 1 and Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 1.
The article explains that antihistamine drugs pyribenzamine and benadryl often relieve itching in hives and speed recovery. They may help eczema and infant itching, with variations in effectiveness. Side effects include sleepiness and upset stomach. use under a doctor's guidance.
Mary Grimes of Grimes Virginia hosted W B Buckley from Washington on Friday. Charles Brown, promoted to first sergeant, is son of Dewey and Mrs Brown after two years in Panama. Visitors include Thomas Brannon from Berryville and Harry Hays family of Washington with grandson Kenneth. Galilee church plans June 6 children day exercises.
A Manila woman drinking water at a shop glass handed by a girl who turns out to be her nine year old daughter Violeta Ngo. After a 39 month search by parents police and the Philippine Red Cross the reunion ends a separation from liberation days. The child had been found on the streets and adopted by the Briones family who own the shop.
The article traces wedding customs of medieval Germany that gave rise to enduring silver and golden anniversaries. It notes early Christian and noble celebrations shaping modern marriage milestones and influences on European rites.
Stan Musial had a perfect night powering the St. Louis Cardinals past the Dodgers 14 to 7 with a triple a double and three singles while drawing a walk. Vern Bickford yielded five hits in a 4 1 victory over the Pirates in his season debut.
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