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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

3

Sunday church schedules across multiple congregations listed

A long church directory lists services and activities at Braddock Street Methodist Centenary Reformed Christ Episcopal Christian Science Nazarene Congregational Christian Disciples First Assembly of God First Baptist First Brethren Evangelical United Brethren Grace Lutheran Highland Avenue Presbyterian Loudoun Street Church of Christ Market Street Methodist Montague Avenue Methodist Round Hill Macedonia Sacred Heart Catholic Winchester Presbyterian with pastors, Sunday schools, worship times, and auxiliary groups.

First Evangelical United Brethren Carl W. Hiser

Unger Will Disposes of Estate

James P. Reardon qualified as executor of Minnie G. Unger estate under bond of 7000. Appraisers Roy Boyce Coleman Dunn Harry McCann Joseph Jolliffe and D K Russell named. Bequests of 500 to J N Goode Cora Fries Woodrow Milburn Albert Unger Casper Newlin and 200 to Cora Snider. Remainder to brothers and sisters Sarah E Goode Florence V Goode Casper Newlin Henry Casper En och Simon Newlin.

James P. Reardon Minnie G. Unger Roy Boyce Coleman Dunn Harry McCann Joseph Jolliffe D. K. Russell J. N. Goode Cora Fries Woodrow Milburn Albert Unger Casper Newlin Cora Snider Sarah E. Goode Florence V. Goode Henry Casper Enoch Simon Newlin

Viscose Insures Alaska Pulp Venture With New Mill

American Viscose Corp and Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co form Ketchikan Pulp & Paper Co to produce wood pulp in southeastern Alaska. Avisco, backing supply, plans to boost future capacity. Frank H. Griffin says the dissolving pulp will mainly serve growing American viscose needs.

American Viscose Corp Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co

Paint Firms Fined For Anti-trust Price Conspiracies

Four major paint and varnish firms pleaded no contest to anti-trust charges for price fixing. In Pittsburgh federal court Judge R M Gibson fined the firms a total 25000 and five company officials 11500. Firms fined include Pittsburgh Plate Glass Devoe Reynolds and Inter Chemical Co American Marietta Co of Chicago 10000 on two indictments.

Pittsburgh R. M. Gibson Pittsburgh Plate Glass Devoe and Reynolds Inter-Chemical Co American-Marietta Co Chicago

Boyce Dominates Stephens City for District L Win

Boyce rolled up its second District L victory by drubbing Stephens City 22 to 6 under Senseng Road lights. Yowell and Gardiner scored in the second period, Hawkins added two points after a dropkick, and Spurs and Thompson teamed for a late safety. Stephens City only scored in the fourth quarter as Frederick County muffed chances. Coach Miley used the full squad and noted fumbles on Stephens City drives.

Boyce Stephens City Senseng Yowell Gardiner Hawkins Spurs Thompson C. E. Miley Jr Frederick County Boys Miley Journals N. Spurs Grim Buckner Garver Cunningham Wane Carr Pyle

Leads and Strikes Spark City Church League Standings

Catholic team led by Father Joseph Haye and Edwin Lillis posted a season best team game 554 as they beat Reformed. El Keller twice rolled 127 helping Braddock St Methodist sweep Cork St Christian for top spot. Lutheran 546 toppled Baptist 513 501 with Buck Clevenger 121 and Bill Brown 126.

Braddock St. Methodist Cork St. Christian Catholic Market St. Methodist Baptist United Brethern Reformed Lutheran Ind Fred Sturn el Keller Edwin Lillis Billie Richard Buncutter Braddock St Methodist Joseph Haye Rolling Buck Clevenger Fred Sturm Cork United Prethern George Weidig U. S Bill Brown

Hedgesville Beats Berryville In Tough League Clash

Hedgesville defeated Berryville 20 to 8 as Berryville limited by Smallwood injury and Devine leg injury. Locke connected for a TD to Devine but Berryville fell behind 8 0 at half and could not overcome the visitors with Woodstock looming on next Friday.

Berryville High School Hedgesville Smallwood Boyce Clarke Coaditions Berryville Locke Chester Rockwell Devine Feagens Rockwell Woodstock

Handley Gridders Top Clifton Forge 26-0 on Strong Ground

Handley rode early scoring by Richard McIntyre to a 26 to 0 victory over Clifton Forge on their field. McIntyre crossed for three touchdowns and added an extra point while Keller and Wolverton contributed key runs and a fourth quarter score. Handley dominated with 10 first downs as the Judges prepare for Covington next week.

Handley Clifton Forge Richard McIntrye Winchester McIntrye Keller Wolverton Mountaineers Maddox Richard Boxwell Manuel Semples Semples Covington Cougars

Sportsmen's League opposes shortened quail season

The Northern Virginia League of Sportsmen's Associations calls for keeping the season from November 20 to January 5 or abandoning it. Col. R. S. Parrott says delegates will press the State Game Commission. The group includes Augusta, Clarke, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Rockingham, Fauquier, Orange and Culpeper counties.

Northern Virginia League of Sportsmen's Associations State Game Commission Sportmens’ Organization Col R. S. Parrott Parrott Augusta Clarke Page Shenandoah Warren Rockingham Fauquier Orange Culpeper

Dove symbol of meekness and peace tied to gall bladder myth

The ancient belief that the gall bladder houses bitterness and anger led to the dove being chosen as a emblem of meekness and peace.

Washington Team Brings Two Winchester Lads In Sunday Showdown

Two former Winchester halfbacks Tommy Turner and Mac McGill join the Washington Brown Bombers for a 2:15 p.m. Sunday clash at City Park against the Winchester Bombers. The visiting roster includes Barney Gordon and Hugh Robinson, with Coach T. J. Clevenger bolstering the lineup with Martinsburg and Charles Town stars. The teams share a heated rivalry as locals expect a record crowd, and the visitors arrive by bus around 12:30 p.m. A 9 a.m. practice is planned tomorrow by the host coach.

Winchester Tommy Turner Mac McGill Washington Brown Bombers City Park Winchester Bombers McGill Thompson Barney Flash” Gordon Hugh “House” Robinson T. J. Clevenger Martinsburg Charles Town Clevenger

90 Piece Band In Hagerstown Halloween Parade

Forty bands and drum corps join the Alsatia club Mummers parade in Hagerstown on November 1 at 8 p m The 90 piece University of Maryland band leads a large lineup for the colorful event featuring 15 giant balloon figures with prize money totaling nearly $3000.

University of Maryland Hagerstown

Stonewall Dominates New Market 38-6 in Clean Win

Stonewall high school stayed unbeaten in league play by routing New Market 38-6 at New Market. Dewey Gillespie scored four times on offense and added a 40 yard run and multiple interceptions. DeHaven Crim and O’Connell added TDs and conversions, while Neff scored New Market’s loneTD. The game featured no major injuries and few penalties. Stonewall heads to Hedgesville then hosts Berryville on Nov. 5.

Stonewall High School New Market Wil Bryant Harper Stonewall Dewey Gillespie Harper DeHaven Crim O'Connell Neff Hedgesville Berryville Litten Cornwell Miller LE Lewis Silcott DeHaven Olinger Hoover Weaver D. Gillespie Dorsey Patton

Local Names List in OCR Fragment

Readable names include White, Cole, Dyke, Oates, C. Gillespie, Shirley, Crim, Jobe, Bragg, Morrison, Davis. No context or actions provided in fragment.

White Cole Oates C. Gillespie Shirley Crim Jobe Bragg Morrison Davis

Crash Kills Two Near Clifton Forge Underpass

Two people died in a collision near Clifton Forge when a car plunged into an underpass. Holmes Ralston Dice, 40, of Burketown, a field supervisor for Valley of Virginia Milk Producers, died instantly. Mrs. William C. Wine, 25, of Harrisonburg, died later from injuries. her husband was seriously injured.

Clifton Forge Holmes Ralston Dice Burketown Valley of Virginia Milk Producers William C. Wine Harrisonburg

Friday College Football Scores From Local Colleges

Friday results show Bostin University 28 over N C U 7. Lebanon Valley 14 over Moravian 6. Upsala 7 over Susquehanna 0. Morris Harvey 7 over W V Tech 9. St Vincent Pa 21 over Waynesburg. Georgetown 35 over Fordham 0. Newport News App 20 over Eastern Carolina 6. Navy 150 Ib 28 over Cornell 150 Ib 0. Navy Jayvees 35 over Penn State Jayvees 26. North Carolina Frosh 20 over Virginia Frosh 0.

Bostin Univ Lebanon Valley Moravian Upsala Susquehanna Morris Harvey W. Va. Tech St. Vincent Waynesburg Georgetown Univ Fordham Newport News Eastern Carolina Navy Cornell Navy Jayvees Penn State Jayvees North Carolina Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. J. Hawkins John J. Hawse Centenary Reformed L. Flickinger Christ Episcopal James B. Roe Christian Science E. Cork St Church of the Nazarene A. L. Lepley Swisher Congregational Christian Robert A. Whitten Bible School St. Christian Disciples William J. Hadden Jr Claude M. Grove First Assembly of God M. N. Zezzo First Baptist E. T. Clark First Brethren Rev Paul & Dick A. C. Frye Grace Lutheran William E. Eisenberg Loudoun St. Church of Christ Nathan Williamson Garland Whitlock Market St Montague Ave Edward A. Plunkett Round Hill Macedonia Sacred Heart Catholic Julian Bullock Winchester Presbyterian Ronald S. Wilson Russell A. Joyce SS Council Mary Bittinger WINC Fale Vela Kent ST M. G. Unger Biu Ues Miller & Anderson E.boscawen ST. Wosehsster Mrginia ECSU Stephens City Bowl Hedgesville Downs RED Cross Baker & Anderson Scotland Royal Dutch Airlines KLM Prestwick International Radiophoto M'Intyre Sportsman’s League Shaw Garden Smith’s Garage East Piccadilly St Washington Winchester Armory Jac.” Fretwell Clowe's Jewelry Store Winchester News CO J. W. Grove Furniture CO American Legion Home Stag Front Royal Swanky ROYAL Burgundy Buncutter Tire CO Shenandoah Valley National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation N. Cameron ST Albin Tommy D. Lockhart N. Loudoun St Grove’s S. Loudoun St
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