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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

11

Millwood to Play Park and Millville in West Virginia

Millwood meets Park on Saturday and Millville, Va., on Sunday with former Park players in West Virginia uniforms. Eaton and Ernest Burch will pitch and receive, respectively, for West Virginia as park veterans return home. The Park seeks its sixth straight win as improvements at the park invite public support.

Millwood Millville W. Va Park Eaton Millwood N Spa Clarke Front Royal All-Stars Ed. Burch Winchester Ernest Burch Burch Michael West Virginians Orrison Walters Sleakman Hoemaker Meillen Barnard Duff Duvall Shores Swanson Kite

Famous Speedster at Indianapolis Saturday

Off the track Bill is an enthusiastic motorcyclist who owns and rides a Harley Davidson. Last year he finished in second place at Indianapolis.

Bill

Safety first for seeds in clay soil

The Garden Graph explains a method for sowing seeds on a bed of clay soil then covering with a thin layer of sand or sand and peat. The sand layer helps rain soak in rather than run off and aids sprouts reaching the surface when ready.

Kernstown Lot for Sale by Decree in Frederick County Va

The order, dated March 16 1936, directs public auction of Lot No 1 a one acre Kernstown building lot on the East side of the Valley Turnpike in Kernstown Va. Sale at Winchester County Court House on June 11 1936 at 2 PM. One half cash with the remainder in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and purchaser bonds. Auction by C I Brumback, Auctioneer.

Herbert S. Larrick Admr George W. Farmer George W. Farmers Circuit Court Frederick County County Court House Winchester Kernstown Valley Turnpike Jacob Metz Herbert 8. Larrick

Senators beat Athletics 8 to 2 for 13th straight over them

Washington Senators powered by Buddy Lewis and Cecil Travis 13 hits to beat the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 2. Lewis had a triple and two singles three extra base hits. Travis added a triple and two singles in five at bats. The win marks the 13th straight over the Athletics this season.

Washington Buddy Lewis Cecil Travis Washington Senators Athletics Lewis Travis Philadelphia Ore Finney Warstler Moses Elli Puccini Higgins Rhodes Turbeville Sth Johnson Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Boston Yankees Harry Gumbert Giants Dodgers John Moore Phillies Phils Bees Jim Bottomley Browns Indians Roy Henshaw Cubs Reds Dizzy Dean Jim Winford Cards Farmer Pirates Senators A’s Sugar Cain White Sox Tigers Mickey Cochrane

Job Printing Bill Heads Better Heads Statements Envelopes

A note on STAR JOB PRINT highlights improved job printing offerings. The item suggests better quality bill heads statements and envelopes produced by the service.

Bill

Frank Frisch Cheers Pitching Find For Cardinals

Manager Frankie Frisch grins at a new pitching discovery with Jin Winford joining the St. Louis staff. Winford twirled two hit balls in a twin bill as the Cardinals won 6-2 and 7-3, keeping pace atop the standings.

Associated Press Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Dean Boys Wild Bill” Hallahan Roy Parmelee Bill Walker Jin Winford Columbus Red Birds Winford Pittsburgh Pirates Dizzy Dean Bucs New York Giants Terrymen Brooklyn Harry Gumbert Gumbert Red Sox Jimmie Foxx Yanks Bill Dickey Yankee Eric McNair Tigers Sox Detroit Tigers White Sox Sugar Cain Goose Goslin Dixie Walker Gemedal Alvin Crowder Roy Henshaw Chicago Cubs Reds Kiki Cuyler Phils Boston Bees Johnny Moore St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Senators Hanily

Baseball scores and matchups from today's games

Philadelphia at Washington Chicago at Detroit St. Louis at Cleveland New York at Boston New York 7 Brooklyn 3 St. Louis 6 6 Pittsburgh 2 2 Cincinnati at Chicago Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at St Louis Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at St Louis

Washington Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Boston New York St. Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Loui Cewteree Ooklyn Phiadelphia Pesece

City Power Plant Debate Highlights Municipal vs Private Supply

Winchester discussion centers on whether a city owned plant can outcompete the Northern Virginia Power Company. Engineers for the city argue the municipal system would benefit residents and merchants, while the power company warns of deficits if rates aren’t kept low. Virginia counsel stresses the company’s efficiency could meet competition, unless city rates fall enough to widen taxpayer deficits.

Stultz Burns McDonnell R. Gray Williams Virginia Power Company Northern Virginia Power Company Burns and McDonnell Winchester

O'Sullivan led Heels and AC win in tight league night

In a day of heavy action Men's Athletic Club beat South End 14-6 as Snider and Whitacre contributed strong defense and hits. O'Sullivan required extra innings for a Lions win after a seventh inning rally, then Heels added four in the eighth to seal success behind Peyton and Peer while Hobart and D Clevenger handled the defense for the losers.

O'Sullivan Lions Club Men's Club South End A. & P. Grotery Virginia Woolen A’ Club Snider A. C Whitacre Snapp Clevenger Lonas McDonald Lions Jungle Tribe Heels Peyton and Peer Hobart D. Clevenger Cne Seme Eee A. & P. Tea Co South End Hose National Fruit Northern Virginia Men's Athletic Club

Potomac Edison Officials Pledge Virginia Rate Reductions

Mr. R Paul Smith president of Potomac Edison says he sees himself as a Winchester city employee and pledges future rate cuts aligned with income and expenditure. He stresses the company’s economy and seasoned personnel. A special meeting was set for Friday to discuss Burns and McDonnell and Northern Virginia Power Company reports.

R. Paul Smith Potomac-Edison Winchester John Rosenberger Henry Burns and McDonnell Northern Virginia Power Company

St Paul Bystander Fight Ends With Police Intercession

Large crowd watched 23 year old Neo Farmer clash with three men at a downtown intersection for about 30 minutes. The altercation ended when police arrived as the suspects, Walter Dineen Truman A Pringle and Harry Speelman, claimed Farmer took a leather jacket from Pringle’s car.

St. Paul Neo Farmer Farmer Walter Dineen Truman A. Pringle Harry Speelman Pringle

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