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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1946
Page
5
Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour precip of 0.29 inches ending at 7 a m. May to date 3.67 inches year to date 9.61 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 33 years is 36.49 inches with monthly values ranging from January 2.49 to December figures. Data courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
Lebanon Church Va May 27 residents recall a well presented Friday night program at the school. Mrs John G Bowman and children of Stephens City visited Mr and Mrs Julius Keller Thursday. Uriah Brill a Frederick County native and Wheatfield resident since 18 years, died at Cora Miller Hospital after illness. Mrs Clara Keller learned of the death of her aunt Rosa Virginia Headley Wednesday.
Alex Black of Lorain, Ohio, needed a turkey and delivered three final strikes for a 1695 series to win first prize of 1500 in the Hank Marino world open individual bowling classic in Milwaukee. Walter Ward took second with 1693 as the prize list totaled 8800.
Listings for sales and auctions on May 31 through June 15. Items include household goods, farm machinery, hunting equipment, building lots, and registered cattle. Locations span Berryville Greenwall Ave Rest Va Stephens City and surrounding roads with dates and times for each sale.
The 1946 West Virginia racing season opens at Charles Town on Wednesday May 29 at 2pm. President Albert J. Boyle and the Charles Town Jockey Club prepare a 46 day meet from May 29 to July 20 with more than 600 horses entered. The circuit draws top out of state reservations from Charles Town Martinsburg and nearby towns as breeders and visitors fill stalls.
Gravel Springs May 27. A surprise party was held at Lewis Utterback Jr.'s home on May 23 with guests Misses Yvonne Everett Catherine Feathers Barbara Borror Joan Beatley Lola Beatley and Master Guy Beatley. Nearby visitors included Maynard Orndorff from Alexandria and relatives from Middletown. A flag raising and May Day program at Gravel Springs school is planned for Tuesday May 28 at 2 o'clock with public invitation.
The timetable lists 7:00 Louise Massey to 11:45 Melodie Favorite Orch. with programs from The Lone Ranger and Lum n Abner to Lux Radio Theater and Pacifica stories. Local news, sports, and organ performances fill the night across stations WMAL WRC WTOP KC News.
Motorists are urged to trust ATLAS Tires for road proven performance and broad tire life warranty with country wide servicing. The message highlights reputation riding on tire quality and the nationwide service network.
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