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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1948

Page

7

Gainesboro Girls Rally to District Victory Over Toms Brook

Gainesboro High School girls football team defeated Toms Brook 18 to 4 for the district championship on a neutral field in Midtown. Thelma Lutrell and Linda Gardner powered the attack. Juanita Braithwaite and Eunice DeHaven contributed homers. Other Gainesboro players listed include Wilda Jean Adams Glad Lampp An Brown Junita Owens and Rebecca Loy. The District trophy was presented during Gainesboro’s graduation exercises.

Gainesboro Toms Ook Midetown Thelma Lutrell Lindardner Nners Juanita

Henry I Aided Emish Weavers By Sanctuary Offer

Henry I extended religious sanctuary to emish wool weavers aiding Worsted, a name derived from their trade. The sanctuary helped the industry borrow its name from Worsted.

Henry I England

Woolen Softball Results and Standings in Local League

The Woolen team beat RC Elks 10 to 5 with Virginia Woolen also posting a 5 to 2 win over Royal Crown Elks. Standings show Virginia Woolen 2, Royal Crown 1, and Ward's Grocery 0 with O’Sullivan, Winchester News, and others in division play. Monday games feature O’Sullivan vs Winchester News and Virginia Woolen against Ward’s Grocery. Church league results include Montague Ave and Christ Episcopal sweeping against Cork St and United Brethren.

Rosenberger Virginia Woolen Royal Crown Waveadevee Conversesso Tseuse & Ward Grocery Coos O'Sullivan Winchester News L. Pet O’sullivan Ward's Grocery Elks Church League Montague Ave Christ Episcopal Cork St W.L Pet. Braddock Presbyterian Cork St. c. Carrasan United Brethren Market St Ceeoe Cork St. Christian Sacred Heart Catholic Baptist Loudoun St. Presbyterian Braddock St. Meth

Shirley Carter Milk Fund Keeps $431 Balance

Mrs. Susan H. Kabler of the Red Cross announces the Shirley Carter Milk and Ice fund shows a $431 balance. The annual statement lists $971 receipts and $539 disbursements with $300 to the Negro Day Nursery and $239 for individual case aid.

Susan H. Kabler Red Gross Shirley Carter Negro Day Nursery Winchester Red Cross Chapter

Middletown blanks Mt. Jackson 11 0 for District L crown

Middletown pitcher Clayton Shiley no hit Mt. Jackson through six innings and a late triple by Jordan spoiled the bid, as Middletown's bats totaled 11 runs on eight hits to clinch the District L title and set up an All-star game clash with peers from the other clubs. Brumback led Middletown with two doubles and a single in four at bats. Shiley earned the win with eight strikeouts and one walk.

Clayton Shiley Frederick Clarke Mt. Jackson Middletown Shenandoah Shiley Frederick County Baseball Hall of Fame Jordan Brumback Clem Ross Dennis Hoover Frederick Clarke County Cr. E. Miley Jr Dalton Ola Brumback Beatty Am Teo Thompson Leelee

Winchester Roller Skating Club Proposed

A group plans to form the Winchester Roller Skating Club to combat juvenile delinquency through recreation. The club will fund semi monthly skating trips, pay travel for out of town skaters, host monthly parties, and offer free beginner instruction with a future two step and waltz program. Members pay $2 plus 50 cents monthly dues. Officers include Bunny Kare president Connie Line vice president Patsy Carson secretary and Bernice Hodson treasurer. Guest members listed include Phil Witney William Battaile Whitey Grubb James Sprint J T Boyd and Grace Bosserman. Some three billion tons of land material are dumped into oceans annually by rivers winds and other agencies.

Winchester Roller Skating Club Bunny Kare Connie Line Patsy Carson Bernice Hodson Phil Witney William Battaile Whitey Grubb James Sprint J. T. Boyd Grace Bosserman

Winchester Banks and Stores Holiday Closure

Winchester banks and stores will be closed all day next Monday May 31 for Memorial Day. The notice lists local financial institutions and shops ceasing operations for the holiday.

Legion Post Nine Faces Two Games This Week end

Legion Post Nine schedules a two game weekend at Park Diamond facing Middletown Minks tomorrow and Charles Town Legion post Monday in a Memorial Day classic. Harold Fawcett will start tomorrow with Jence pitching Monday as Post Nine uses many players. lineup additions may come from Middletown roster changes and new high school ace Clayton Shiley.

Conrad Hoover American Legion Post Middletown Minks Charles Town Legion Post Park Diamond George Boyd Righthender Harold Fawcett Dave Pence Actick Martusburt Fawcett Jence Ve Fawcett Boyd Keller Middletown

Franklin Dressel Teacher of Singing Schedule

Franklin Dressel, a teacher of singing and member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, will offer consultations at First Baptist Church this Sunday from 2 to 5 and Monday until 1.

Franklin Dressel National Association of Teachers of Singing First Baptist Church

Tenants Operate 39 Percent of Farms Today

A historical comparison shows 39 percent of U S farms are tenant operated now versus about 30 percent half a century ago, reflecting shifts in farm ownership and tenancy trends.

Soil Service Estimates Safe Cropland for Rosin Threat

The Soil Conservation Service estimates that only 62 million acres of land now in crops are completely safe from rosinn.

The Soil Conservation Service

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