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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1943

Page

2

Park and White Sox to Raise Curtain on Baseball Season

The Shenandoah Baptist Association held its 45th annual Missionary Union session at Front Royal with Mrs. Carl Talbert elected superintendent. Officers named include Mrs. M. J. White as assistant superintendent and Mrs. O. W. Borden as secretary treasurer. Guest speakers included Rev. J Handley Wiley and Miss Blanche White.

Community Missions Mollella Kuykendall Martinsburg E. E. Sumpter Shenandoah John Kern Boyce Women’s Missionary Union of Bentonville Heb and Luray Second Church W. Va Woman's Missionary Union of Summit Point Carl Talbert Foreign Mission de

Mexiana Bed Sore Relief Powder Advertised

In a historic medical ad a product named Mexiana formerly Mexican Heat Powder is promoted to relieve bed sores and chafing by forming a medicated protective coat between skin and bed clothes.

Clarke Training School Holds June 2 Activities Close

Clarke Training School in Berryville announces its culmination events for June 2. Principal notes a memorable year with a seven point program and highlights progress since 1902 including high schools in every Virginia county and urged military and nurse training in schools. A victory pageant on the campus will invite public attendance.

Berryville W. T. B. Williams Blacksburg Virginia

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported

The Treasury on May 19 showed receipts of 31.44 million dollars and expenditures of 236.86 million. Total debt stood at 139.012 billion dollars, with an increase of 254.61 million over the previous day.

Washington The Treasury

Answers to the Daily Quiz

Correct responses listed for questions on page 1 include Domes Little Bo Peep Sidney Porter No Yes Are not True At peace Yes True. Local Sports Are Featured In The Evening Star Daily.

Little Bo Peep Sidney Porter True Evening Star

Kohr To Start His Ist. Game With The Park

Winchester opens baseball season Sunday at 3 p m when the Park hosts the White Sox. Kohr, a southpaw, makes his first appearance for the Park as Keller handles catching duties. Expected starter lineup includes Patton Emmett Michael Luby Grim Royston and Kohr with Franklin Anderson calling balls and strikes. Park fans are urged to attend despite a ban on pleasure driving with 36 cent grandstand seating and a quarter grounds admission.

Winchester White Sox Graci Sam Ensogna Sox Kohr Keller Sandy Baker Bony Patton Emmett Michael Luby Grim Royston Eee Uarge Ryland Conner The Park Association Franklin Anderson

Local Markets Report Spurred by Daily Edits

The Star notes markets appear corrected daily and disclaims responsibility for any typographical errors. It emphasizes ongoing market tracking and standard pricing updates across sessions.

Star

Sports Roundup Highlights Prospects and Schedule Uncertainty

The item notes Washington U may cancel its 1943 football schedule prompting reliance on Maryland for fall play. It cites baseball chatter about the Yanks eyeing Ned Harris, and mentions young sprinter Charley Parker from San Antonio may compete in the East. Don Clayton of Fayetteville is set to join the Army Air Force Aug 30.

New York George Washington U Washington Maryland Yanks Detroit Ned Harris Charley Parker San Antonio, Tex Don Clayton Fayetteville N. C Durham High Army Air Force Boyd Baitley Illinois U Cubs Lou Boudreau Wallie Roettger Jimmy Curran Mercersburg Dick McFadden Barney Berlinger

Big Ten Eases Eligibility As Freshmen Can Play

The Big Ten faculty symbols loosen rules allowing freshmen postgraduates and transient soldiers to participate. College figures like Brigadier General Frank A. Armstrong and Wake Forest standout past players are noted among a wave of alumni in uniform. Maryland’s 1937 team members Ed Shegogue Benny Alperstein Bob Bradkey Bob Watson and Mike Lombardo are serving as officers.

Dick Cummum Minneapolis Big Ten Attu Frank A. Armstrong Europe Germany Wake Forest College Detroit Tigers University of Maryland Ed Shegogue Benny Alperstein Bob Bradkey Bob Watson Mike Lombardo

Braxton again shines for Norfolk club in seven hit win

Garland Braxton, veteran Braves pitcher from 1921, hurled seven hits against Lynchburg as the Norfolk Piedmont League club won. After the game a fan noted Braxton could already play major league ball, reflecting his ongoing promise.

Garland Braxton Braves Norfolk Lynchburg Cardinals Tom Fergusson

Market Quotation Update From Baltimore and Chicago

Baltimore market notes show apples steady potatoes no sales reported poultry firm eggs 1737 cases butter 22185 pounds while cattle hogs and sheep varied across weights and markets. Chicago report lists hogs salable 17000 with prices mostly steady to 10 lower and cattle and calves active with higher steer and yearling prices.

Baltimore S. C Sacks Cobblers US Katahdins US Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S. Dept. Agri

Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report

Baltimore on May 21 reports wheat prices at 1.57 per bushel for No. 2 red winter and 1.55 at Winchester Market. Corn is 1.10 per bushel. Prices based on deliveries at mill.

Baltimore Winchester

Stock Market Slips On Timidity Amid Weekend Caution

New York May 21 shares drifted lower as buyers hesitated for the weekend. Profit taking and profit cashing dampened trends while war news offered limited support. Losses concentrated in U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Western Union and others with gains seen in Santa Fe Allied Chemical Sears Roebuck and Philip Morris.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Western Union Nickel Plate Preferred Southern Pacific Great Northern J. I. Case United Aircraft Anaconda du Pont U. S. Rubber Santa Fe Allied Chemical Johns Manville Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Woolworth Philip Morris

Alumni To Hold Party For 1943 At Berryville

Berryville Virginia May 21 directors of Berryville High alumni meet with R C Carter Jr presiding to plan a class of 1943 party set for June 11 at 7 30. Ed Barnett chairs arrangements with Dorothy Shenk Rebecca Carter Elsie Cadwallader as members. PTA to handle refreshments.

Berryville R. C. Carter, Jr Beverley Whiting Camille Wisecarver Dorothy Shenk

Chicago Grain Quotations May 21

Wheat opened with minor gains in May contracts as trading ends today. Data and rye slipped slightly while opening prices showed mixed figures for May July September and December options across Wheat Corn Oats and Rye.

Chicago

Miss Steele to Sing at Market Street Methodist Sunday

Miss Mary Louise Steele will sing a solo for the Young Men's Bible Class at Market Street Methodist Sunday at 9 45 in the morning. All members are urged to be on time.

Mary Louise Steele Young Men’s Bible Market Street Methodist

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