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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1950

Page

9

Men Bible Class Hosts Good Samaritan Bible Study

The Men s Bible Class of Luther an Church hosts the Good Samaritan Bible study at 9 45 am tomorrow. Superintendent Marshall Cain opens the service with morning devotion. President Paul Miller welcomes visiting class and facilitates fellowship as members participate. Mrs Roy Wickes Jr. sings a solo and Rev W E Hisenberg teaches the lesson. A large attendance is expected. NBC radio network began in 1926 with CBS following in 1927.

Lutheran Church United Brethren Marshall Cain Paul Miller Roy Wickes Jr W. E. Hisenberg

Winchester City Budget Annual Appropriation for 1951

The 1951 budget adopted by Winchester Common Council on 9 1950 sets the annual appropriation with a public hearing June 13 at 7 30 PM. Citizens may protest all items. unresolved items may be reopened by any councilman before final adoption. A detailed budget is available in the City Auditor’s office.

Winchester Common Council

Moose Lodge tops Novick 10 3 in rain soaked tilt

Moose Lodge opened 1950 with a 10 3 win over Novick Transfer Co as Del Sewell spun a two hitter. Dave Fahnestock and Henry Ritenour led Moose with two RBI and 3 4 hits respectively while Barcol and Cooley were held to just 13 losses. Standings show J V Arthur 10 O Sullivan 1 Moose 1 0 Plumly 0 1 Novick 0 2 Royal Crown 0 0.

Cuy J. W. Arthur Insurance Royal Crown Moose Lodge Novick Transfer Co del Sewell Barcol Cooley Dave Fahnestock Henry Ritenour Moose Fahnestock Ritenour J. V. Arthur O'Sullivan Plumly Novick L J. V. Arthur

Baseball for Kids Spurs Park Build in Waterbury

Waterbury enthusiasts are building a $75,000 little league ball park for eight to twelve year olds in 30 states including Texas and California. The piece notes Ted Collins praising Lugene Martin, UCLA football coach Cravath vs Sharman, and a $12,500 signing by a Brooklyn scout.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Waterbury Conn Texas California Ted Collins Lugene Martin Stanford Ted U. of Pittsburgh NCAA Bill Sharman Pueblo Colo Dodgers Jeff Gravath Forrest Twogood Sharman UCLA George Stanich Cravath Brooklyn Jeff

Indians Rally Behind Zoldak In 4-1 Win Over Red Sox

Sam Zoldak relieved with no warmup time and delivered six strong innings to beat Boston 4-1 before 34,892 in Cleveland. He also drove in a run while Bob Kennedy hit a first inning homer and Mike Garcia was hurt. Yankees maintain one game lead after a 2-0 win in Chicago. Tigers crush Athletics 14-8 as rain wipes other games.

Sam Zoldak Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Zoldak San Diego Greenberg Sammy Cleveland Sam Solomon Boston Red Sox Indians Bob Kennedy Mike Garcia Tribe Bobby Doerr Garcia Doerr New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Tommy Byrne Yanks Bobby Cain White Sox Chicago Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Byrne Cain Joe DiMaggio A’s Hank Wyse Carl S Ceib Harry Byrd

National League Standings and Schedule Summary

Major league standings show Philadelphia leading with a .650 mark and Brooklyn at .625, followed by St. Louis and Chicago at .500. Today's doubleheaders include Cincinnati at New York and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, with rain postponements affecting all games. Tomorrow features Chicago at Boston with two games scheduled at 12 30 and 2 30.

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

Local boy Don Cochran sets state javelin record at Miles Stadium

Don Cochran, class of ’45, son of J. Clayton Cochran of 307 Jefferson St., set a state mark in the Big Six javelin at Miles Stadium Blacksburg with a throw of 194 feet 1 inch. He later faced NC State today as Tech meets the Wolfpack.

Don Cochran Handley Virginia Tech Miles Stadium Blacksburg J. Clayton Cochran Jefferson St Tech NC State

Baseball and basketball schedule highlights with standings

Listings show games across leagues including Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at New York with afternoon and evening starts. Standings reference New York, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, and St. Louis with win percentages and recent results.

Derby Trio Seen Heavy Favorites In 74th Preakness

In Baltimore the Pimlico odds favor the Derby trio Hill Prince Middleground and Mr. Trouble for the 74th Preakness. Hill Prince is tipped to be the top bet with Middleground and Mr. Trouble close behind. outsiders include Arcave Balkan and Kinsman. Dooly is Whitney’s mud track insurance as rain looms.

Derby Baltimore Pimlico Chance C. T. Chenery King Ranch Middleground C. V. Whitney Hill Prince Mr. Trouble Casey Hayes W. Labot, Jr W. H. Labrot James Carson Maryland Dooly Whitney

Charles Town Poet Wins Second Prize in West Virginia Contest

Mrs. Hendrix Royston of Charles Town West Virginia earned second prize in a poetry contest sponsored by the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs at the 17th annual Junior Women's Clubs convention in Fairmont on May 12 and 13. Formerly Miss Virginia Artrip she is noted.

Fairmont W. Va Hendrix Royston Charles Town W Va West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Royston Virginia Artrip

Stephens City Tops Gore 11-6 in Pennant Tilt

Rain halted two Clarke County games as Stephens City defeated Gore High School 11-6 boosting its league record to 3-6 and placing it fourth. Gore remains in second at 5-3 while Middletown sits at 1-6. Clarke County and Stonewall were set to clash next, each at 7-2, to decide the pennant.

Frederick Clarke Stephens City Gore High School Clarke County Gore Middletown Stonewall Gainesboro Clarke County High School Stonewall High School Berryville

Acadians settle in Louisiana for welcoming aid and land

Acadians chose to move to southwest Louisiana as it was among the few places offering welcome and aid. Each family received a farm with tools and six head of cattle to begin farming.

Louisiana

Lions Official To Be Speaker At Front Royal Dinner Dance

James C. Hill of Vienna will be the principal speaker at the Front Royal Lions Club ladies night dinner dance to be held Tuesday at 7 in the TWUS Hall Front Royal. Chester Hobart district governor will speak briefly and George Sanders of Winchester will chair as master of ceremonies.

Front Royal James C. Hill Vienna Gel Keent Ibcestional Front Royal Lions Club TWUS Chester Hobart Berryville George Sanders Winchester

Pension question on Coolidge Hoover answer clarified

The Carnegie Institution states neither Calvin Coolidge nor Herbert Hoover received a pension from the foundation. William Howard Taft did receive a pension as a teacher, not for being a former president, under the Carnegie fund for the Advancement of Teachers.

Coolidge Hoover Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Institution William Howard Taft Carnegiement

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