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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1931

Page

7

Postseason benefit games gain nation wide support

Foot ball volunteers across the nation rally to aid the unemployed with charity games. Eastern matches include Army vs Navy at Yankee Stadium on December 12 and eliminations in New Haven on December 5 among Yale Brown Dartmouth and Holy Cross. Midwest and Rocky Mountain plans also form, with Missouri to face a St Louis winner and a Denver game tentatively set for December 5.

New York East Army Navy Yankee Stadium Yale Brown Dartmouth Holy Cross New Haven Princeton Pennsylvania Columbia Cornell Providence Rhode Island Rutgers Davis Williams Tennessee Mississippi A Big Ten Dayton Ohio Midwest Big Six Nebraska Missouri Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma Iowa State St. Louis University-Washington University Louis Denver

Stricken Freighter Believed Lost In Pacific

The Japanese freighter Yonan Maru, with an estimated 40 to 50 crew, sent distress calls as it sank, while the liner President Jefferson, carrying Col. and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, searched about 65 miles away. The Yonan Maru's position was given as about 500 miles west of the Aleutians.

San Francisco Cal Jefferson Charles A. Lindbergh Aleutian Islands

Semi Pros Face Harpers Ferry In Weekend Clash

Winchester semi pros host Harpers Ferry at Rouss Spring Park tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Both teams are seen as evenly matched and this is the only football game in the Virginia section this weekend drawing local fans.

Winchester Harpers Ferry Rouss Spring Park Virginia

Opequon Group Rev G Morrow Plans Sunday Services

The notice invites parishioners to multiple services across Opequon Group churches led by Rev G Morrow. Opequon Memorial Kernstown holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Round Hill and Burnt Church list Sunday School and worship times, with Christian Endeavor or Christain Endeavor activities in the evening. Opequon Chapel and Chapel Sunday School times are shown, with evening Endeavor and worship.

Opequon Group G. M. Morrow Opequon Memorialt Kernstown Round Hill Christian Endeavor Burnt Church Christaan Endeavor Opequon Chapel Christain Res Chapel

Bathing Robin Forces Boys Under Water in Lawn Spray

A robin, after failing to lure two boys beneath a lawn spray, nudges them with its beak until they are swept under the water. The playful scene suggests even birds can disdain baths.

Alexandria Team Wants Game Here

The Star reports Engine Company No. 5 of the Alexandria Fire Department requests a grid contest with a local team. The Alexandrians are described as a 150pound aggregation and further information may be obtained by writing E. Fields, manager, Alexandria, Va.

No. 5 Alexandria

Apple Market Shipping Point Report for Thursday

Winchester Virginia to Martinsburg Shenandoah Cumberland Potomac district warmer with showers. Market steady to firm with improved demand. Wire inquiry noted. Carloads FOB usual terms. U S No 1 barrels 2 to 112 inches 2.00. 2 to 2% inches 1 car 1.75. U S Hail 2% inches up few 2.00. Black Twigs U S No 1 2% inches up few 2.60. Yorks U S No 1 2% in ches up 75c. Staymans U S No 1 24 in ches up mostly 85c. U S Util 24?2 inches up few 50c. Romes U S No 1 3 inches up 1 car 100. 242 to 3 inches 1 car Tic.

Winchester Martinsburg Shenandoah -Cumberland - Potomac Dist U. S Yorks U

Band Conductor Qualifications Emphasize Rudiments History and Practice

The text outlines a conductor must be grounded in music basics history instrumentation composition and harmony with extensive practical experience in band and orchestral work.

TODAY'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWER SLATE

A compact summary of the crosswords shows a list of clues and answers for a mixed churchyard style puzzle. The page includes numbered across and down hints covering topics from boats and morphology to colors and objects with final solution note.

Ruth predicts Yankees power and A's decline in Denver

Babe Ruth touring Denver foresees the Yankees winning with one ace pitcher next season and declares the Athletics through. He notes Grove Earnshaw Cochrane Simmons and Miller aging from overwork and predicts Ruth will retire after two more seasons. Ruth heads to Los Angeles for 15 games and five film reels before returning to New York.

Denver Babmino New York Yankees Grove Earnshaw Cochrane Simmons Bing Miller Ruth Yankees Babe Yanks Athletics Los Angeles New York Babe Ruth Philad

Concentrate of Grape Held Illegal in Prohibition Test

Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis ruled that fermented grape concentrate aimed at making alcohol violates the national prohibition. The Ukiah Grape Products Company of New York was fined 100 dollars on seven counts. Albert Brunnet, former Kansas City manager, 40 dollars on five counts. two counts of possession carried 100 dollars each. The case proceeds without a jury and an appeal is planned.

Associated Press Kansas City Merrill E. Otis Leesa Otis Ukiah Grape Products Company of New York Albert E. Brun

See No Evil Proverb From Nikko Monkeys Legend

The Nikko mural legend tells of three wise monkeys Mizaru Mikasuru and Mazaru who embody the motto see no evil hear no evil speak no evil. This ancient tale inspired the familiar proverb used worldwide.

Nikko Japan Mizaru Mikasuru Mazaru

Mrs J H Whitney Colors Win Pair At Laurel Track

Mrs John Hay Whitney won the Warrenton Steeplechase with Spar and the Maher with Overtime. J H Bud Stotler saddled Zosara and The Heathen. Willie Nor was aboard both winners, Spar and Zosara paid 3 to 2. Spar beat Dionysos for first as Overtime nosed Sun Melus to second in a chaotic Warrenton program.

Sun Melus Bob Shannon John Hay Whitney Warrenton Cock Robin Hunt Edward R. Bradley Polinos Dionysos W. R. Coe Sonst Phillips Tex Callahan Masked Rer

Air Container Is Latest Tire Tube

J D Cammer of The Cammer Tire Co in Braddock and Boscawen streets promotes the Goodrich air container tire tube. He notes factories have expanded to meet rising demand, claiming it seals punctures, strengthens tires, preserves air pressure, and boosts mileage, aiding commercial vehicle operators nationwide.

B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co J.D. Cammer Cammer Tire Co Braddock and Boscawen Streets Goodrich Tire Distributors Goodrich Mr. Cammer United States

Four Slayers Are Put To Death In Chicago Jail

Four murderers were electrocuted in the county jail at midnight in Chicago. A fifth man was saved from death by a last minute stay on an insanity petition. Executed were Frank Jordan alias Carlson 30 and Richard Sullivan alias Davis 35. Charles Rocco 24 John Pouescoe 21 and policemen Anthony Rubhy and Patrick Durkin were among the condemned. Frank Bell was granted a stay 30 minutes before execution. Warden Money penny had sought clemency for Bell for helping foil a jail break attempt.

Chicago Frank Jordan Alias Carlson Anthony Rubhy Patrick Durkin Charles Rocco John Pouescoe Courtney Merrill Richard Sullivan Davis Christ Papas Frank Bell Sullivan David .Moneypenny Bell

New York Criminal Admits Fear of Knife in Sale Testimony

A notorious New York figure confesses fear of a knife, casting doubt on his sworn testimony as a possible paid testimonial to push knife sales. The claim suggests the testimony may be bought to boost cutlery sales.

New York

Public sale set for 11 o'clock at courthouse

Public sale announced to be held in front of the courthouse at 11 o clock on Tuesday November 3 1931. Items include 16 shares Potomac Edison Company 7 percent preferred stock Shenandoah Valley National Bank as executor Est of Geo H Magruder and 10 shares Potomac Edison Company 7 percent preferred stock as administrator Est of Katherine Rauhof with sale days Wednesday and Saturday noted.

Potomac Edison Company Shenadoah Valley National Bank Geo. H. Magruder Shenadoah Valley National Bank Admi Katherine Rauhof

Blacksmithing and repair services in Stephens City VA

E W Clevenger advertises at his old stand in Stephens City Virginia offering blacksmithing and repair work with better service and guaranteed satisfaction. Prices stated as right. (10-10-17-21)

Stephens City

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