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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1938
Page
5
The report shows 24 hour precipitation ending at 8 a.m. none, October to date none, and year to date 19.83 inches. Monthly figures list varying amounts for February through December, with a long-term average of 35.26 inches over the past 25 years.
Chicago October previews the 1927 World Series as the Yankees, led by implied starter Gomez, clash with Gabby Hartnett's Cubs. Jake Powell predicts a Yankee victory while Chicago fans pack the ballpark and tickets sell fast. The Cubs rely on Clay Bryant and Dizzy Dean to counter, with home run power and batting edge cited.
Special Commissioner schedules public auction in Frederick County Virginia on October 17 1938 at 11 oclock for four parcels belonging to J E Richards including 53 acres west of Winchester with 50000 feet timber 12 acres near Mountain Falls 139 acres southeast Fall Ridge with 125000 feet timber and 80000 feet cut. Terms require one third cash and two equal annual notes with 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust.
Modesto California October 4 Ph Ken Wilhelm of Ww California shattered the world archery flight record at the California tournament with arrows traveling 758 yards and one foot. The previous record of 617 yards was held by Curtis Hill of Dayton Ohio. The new mark was certified by National Archery Association representatives.
In Roseburg Oregon L B Proefrock reported a coyote attack that nicked his arm just before he reached a doctor for anti tetanus serum after securing the animal for the taxidermist.
Eddie Briez reports on Maxie Rosenbloom’s film plans and Hank Greenberg barnstorming for the Bay Parkway Semi-Pros. Observations cover hunting season clashes with football dates, Gabby Hartnett’s Cubs pennant, Cholly Grimm, Washington Huskies, Jimmy Phelan, Al Schacht, Jack Corbett, Mack, Birmingham Southern, Spike Briggs, Tigers, War Admiral, Seabiscuit, Ted Mann, Duke Colgate trip, Pitt’s Sutherland, Yale-Columbia airing efforts.
The War Office announced that men who joined the regular army during last week's war scare may leave by October 15. In London 243 men enlisted, 129 more than the previous week.
Tony Siydini a 33 year old magician known for making objects vanish was accosted on a street in New York. After regaining consciousness with a possibly fractured jaw he found his wallet containing 12 dollars had been stolen by the attacker.
The Christian Herald reports a record year with total church membership reaching 63,848,094 after adding 754,138 members. The Roman Catholic Church remains the largest denomination with about 15,492,016 adults. Baptists total 10,332,005 and Methodists 9,109,359 as the leading Protestant groups.
The Washington Information Bureau promotes a 48 page booklet titled Beauty and Charm. It covers care for hair eyes teeth hands face and figure and guides poise and personality development to aid feminine beauty. Cost is ten cents. order with name address and ten cents to Washington D C.
Four broadcast teams will cover the Cubs vs Yankees opening game at Wrigley Field at 2:15 p.m. Chicago time, then 1:15 p.m. upon moving to New York. NBC CBS and other outlets air the event without a sponsor. tonight's schedule lists programs across WEAF NBC WJZ CBS WABC and WOR with varied guests and features.
Motorcycle officer Herbert Fields driving on his midnight patrol collided with a 100 pound hog. He cited the animal for reckless walking at night without lights and halted his run to report the crash.
The second annual Christian Endeavor convention will convene October 14 to 16 in Tennessee at Avenue Christian. Homer Heaver leads song. Harry Githens, Sam A. Lichitter, and Bert Speer are key figures. Registration is $1. banquet and rooms start at $1. Theme is Christ For The Crisis.
William P. Lawson former Baltimore police commissioner and three former business associates pleaded innocent to criminal charges tied to Lawson's closed securities business. Circuit Court Judge Ulman postponed trials until after November 8 the general election day.
Insurgents continued a slow but steady advance through government hill positions along the Ebro river front in eastern Spain near Hendaye at the Spanish frontier on October 4.
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