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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

3

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.

England

FASTEETH Powder Keeps Teeth Firm on Plates

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.

Boyce Bowlers close season with banquet and titles

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.

Boyce Tokes Inn Opequon C. B. Carr Gardiner Ladis Hilda Willingham Rebels Night Owls Helen McDonald Mrs. van Deventz Mrs. Gardiner Mrs. Kibler Bertha Willingham van Deventer Charles Minghini Robert McDonald Julian Everly John Siler Braxton Strode Minghini Everly Igh Maples John ‘Zombie Dorothy Brown Virginia Lanham Garland Brown

Mountain Falls Social Notes Mention Local Visits

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

MT. Falls Clark Ricards Mt. Ranier Richard Mollie Richard William Keffer Walter Brown Wardensville W. Va Reuben Hulver Bernard Maschauer Purcellville B. C. Hulver Paul Glynn Loma Vance William Corbin

Game warden kills 42 inch timber rattler in Warren County

Riverton game warden James W. Simpson felled a 42 inch timber rattlesnake in Warren County. The monster reptile carried 11 rattles and a button.

James W. Simpson Riverton Warren County

Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday

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.

New York Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland Pet

Anti histamine drugs relieve itching in skin rashes

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.

King F

Grimes News Notes Local Visitors and Events

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.

Allen Purne Emer Brentwood C. J. Orndorff Richard Fleek John Romney W. Va Arthur Fleek Far Smallwood Charles Henshal George Sheppard Shepard Sheppe Charles Peggy Sheppard

Stops for Drink Find Long Lost Daughter

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.

Manila Violeta Ngo Philippine Red Cross Briones Violeta

Silver and Golden Wedding Traditions Rooted in Medieval Germany

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.

Germany

Yesterdays Stars Stan Musial and Cards Power 14 7 Win

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.

Stan Musial Cards St. Louis Dodger Vern Bickford Brages Pittsburgh Kexitakaakkaiaxue

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