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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

5

Handley Judges Travel to Falls Church in Non League Grid Clash

The Handley Judges head to Falls Church for a 2:30 kickoff against a non league foe after a 13 13 tie with Lexington. Coach Maddox drills emphasize pass defense as Handley seeks rebound after a 6 0 loss to Mt Vernon.

Lexington Falls Church Mt. Vernon Luray Hunter Maddox Clifton Forge Covington Maddox M. Semples Wolverton Peer Lamb Crim Lake D. Semples J. Semples Blackburn Solenberger McKee Gaylen Strance Harrisonburg Front Royal

Mrs. Ann Owens Dies at 97 Widow of William Owens

Mrs. Ann Eliza Owens 97 widow of William Owens died at 9 20 last night at her son Jesse Owens home near Berryville. Survived by son Jesse and three other children Richard George Owens and Mrs Hazel Huff. Services noon tomorrow at John H Enders funeral home Berryville with Rev R Carrington Paulette officiating. Interment Green Hill cemetery.

Ann Eliza Owens William Owens Jesse Owens Berryville William and Sallie Cook Earl Hardy County W. Va Jesse Richard George Owens Hazel Huff John H. Enders R. Carrington Paulette Berryville Baptist Church Green Hill Cemetery

Clarke County Touch Football League Opens

Clarke County launches its new touch football league with the Redskins led by Holmes Carlisle defeating the Bears 17 to 0 and Harold Buckner’s Rams beating the Giants 6 to 4. Edward Barnett is president of the four team league with Kercheval as vice president and Jack Enders as secretary treasurer.

Clarke County Redskins Holmes Carlisle Bears Harold Buckner Rams Giants Edward Barnett Ee -Kercheval Jack Enders

Swamp Root Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for nighttime urination backache and minor kidney disorders. It credits a famous doctor from generations ago and claims rapid relief through a formula of herbs roots and botanicals. A free trial offer and full sized bottle are advertised with cautions to follow directions.

Kilmer & Co., Inc

Gore Girls Halt Sleepy Gainesboro In Extra Inning Loss

The Gore high school girls softball team pushed Gainesboro to extra innings before losing 7 4. It marked Gore’s sixth straight win for the victors. In league play Stephens City beat Stonewall 13 6 and Berryville defeated Boyce 7 4. Upcoming games include Gore at Stonewall Berryville at Stephens City and Boyce at Gaines.

Gore Gainesboro Stephens City Stonewall Berryville Boyce Gaines

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