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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1947

Page

9

Handley Opens Home Season Against Waynesboro

Handley Judges host Waynesboro High in a league opener expected to draw a large crowd. The day features a flag presentation by Hickory Camp 34 Woodmen of the World and the Handley band’s first public appearance in new uniforms funded by Winchester Lions and Elks.

Handley Waynesboro High Handley Judges Waynesboro Hickory Camp Woodmen of the World Handley School Harry F. Byrd, Jr Garland Quarles WOW Lodge Hall Handley Band Miller School Carlottesville Giants de- Masters Harrisonburg Maddox Solenberger McKee J. Semples M. Semples Lake D. Semples Crim Lamb Wolverton Wolfe McIntyre

Chest Drive Set to Begin November 3

The Community Chest drive starts Monday November 3 as decided at a meeting led by President Fred Ritter. Lamar Keen, Henry Hardenburg, and C Ridgely White attended. The drive ends Armistice Day November 11. Budget quota to be announced by committee headed by F Grove White.

Fred Ritter Lamar Keen Henry Hardenburg C. Ridgely White F. Grove White

Ex-Serviceman E C Walker Dies in Government Hospital

Elwood C Walker 7 died yesterday in a government hospital at Hines Illinois according to word received. He was a son of Bismar k and Agnes Walker of Beth el Clarke county and one of four brothers who served in the late war with three still in service. The brothers Edmond B Fr Belvoir John H Walker and Robert L Walker are noted as in the forces. The body is being shipped home for services.

Elwood C. Walker Hines Til Mr. Walker Bismark Agnes Walker Bethel Clarke County Edmond B Fr. Belvoir John H. Walker Turkey Robert L. Walker Ing

Mrs Elizabeth Swartz Rites Set for Sunday Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Swartz

Mrs Elizabeth Swartz died Thursday morning. Friends will meet 2 p m at her daughter Mrs Raymond Smith Ridgeway then proceed to Best Methodist church for services at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev L H Smallwood with aides Rev W A Tedford and Rev Emory Ellmore. Interment Mt Hebron. Pallbearers Frank Sergeant Ernest Sergeant Fred Ridgeway Harry Pierce Maurice Snapp Bernard Bromley.

Elizabeth Swartz Raymond Smith Ridgeway L. H. Smallwood W. A. Tedford Emory Ellmore Mt. Hebron Frank and Ernest Sergeant Fred Ridgeway Harry Pierce Maurice Snapp Bernard Bromley

Hay storage efficiency favors baled bundles over loose hay

Baled hay uses under one fifth the storage space of loose hay, highlighting significant efficiency gains in handling, stacking, and warehouse use. The fact underscores cost savings and improved space management for agricultural operations.

Armel Students to Transfer After School Fire

Frederick county school board held a special meeting to discuss the Armel school fire. Fifty six pupils attending the fire damaged building will be moved to Highview school once rooms are prepared, likely in several days, said county superintendent Leslie Kline.

Frederick County Armel Highview Leslie Kline

Telephone Pioneers Hold Virginia Dinner Meet at George Washington Hotel

The Old Dominion chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America in northern Virginia hosts a dinner and social at the George Washington hotel. Members from Leesburg Warrenton Culpeper Berryville and Winchester attend with out of town guests Carl Brown W H Clements and E M Reynolds from Lynchburg headquarters. The gathering showcases a 21 year or more service group now totaling 114000 members nationally and 920 in Virginia with 32 Pioneers in northern Virginia including eight retired.

Pioneers of the Old Dominion Telephone Pioneers of America Virginia George Washington Leesburg Warrenton Culpeper Berryville Winchester Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Lynchburg Carl Brown W. H. Clements E. M. Reynolds Beryl Hundley Richmond The

Quake Recorded Near North Mexico States

Mexico City meteorological observatory said its seismograph recorded a strong earthquake at 2 11 40 a m today about 211 miles north of the capital in the region bordered by Jalisco Guanajuato and San Luis Potosi. Judge in Guadalajara reported no quake notices.

Mexico City

Dodgers Triumph 3-2 Over Yankees In Tight Duel

Lavaggetto delivered a clutch pinch hit double in the ninth inning driving in two runs as the Dodgers edged the Yankees 3-2. The win ties the series at two games apiece with the final score reflecting a late rally. The rest of the note mentions Romans using cotton for tents.

Brooklyn-New Yorker Yankes Lavagetto Dodger

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