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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1936

Page

7

Jordano Leads Allegany Past Handley in 24 6 Victory

Allegany High School, led by Jordano, overwhelmed Handley 24 6 as Jordano scored all Cumberland’s touchdowns including two rushing scores and a fourth quarter interception return. Handley fullback Red Baker watched with a bruised back, missing a key factor in the hoped comeback.

Cumberland Valley Handley Cam Allegany High School Berland Jordano Cumberland Miff Clowe Baker Red Baker Clowe Grove Cps

Stork Derby Sparks Toronto Mothers Contest

In Toronto a maternity race set by the will of Charles Vance Millar pits mothers against each other to win his estate, now valued around 500000 dollars, for bearing the most children in ten years after his death. Mrs. Matthew Kenny, leader with twelve children claimed, faces four other disputing mothers as the contest nears its October deadline.

Toronto Matthew Kenny Charles Vance Millar

Dedication Invitations Issued for Strasburg New Post Office

The dedicatory committee chaired by Major A. Willis Robertson includes Dr. George G Crawford the Strasburg mayor and Richard S Wright the postmaster. Invitations announce a dedication ceremony Friday October 30 at 2 30 PM in Strasburg for the new post office building.

A. Willis Robertson George G. Crawford Strasburg Richard S. Wright

Massanutten Academy Triumphs To Narrow State Title Gap

Massanutten Academy defeated Staunton Military Academy 27 to 6 in Staunton Virginia, moving closer to the state scholastic championship while ending Staunton Military’s title hopes.

Staunton Massanutten Academy Staunton Military Academy Purple Dragons

Health Club Stalls Anacostia Again In Tight Gridiron Defeat

Health Club maintains opponent scoreless for the second time this season but fails to score against Anacostia Eagles. Bracketed by brave defense, Charlie Anderson Braithwaite and Forney lead locals. Sperry Severn Rankin and Jones excel for Anacostia. Johnson injures in first quarter and may play next Sunday at Ridgeley W Va firemen.

Anacostia Eagles A. C Charlie Anderson Brunswick Anacost Braithwaite Forney Haymaker Campbell Sperry Severn Rankin Jones Anacostia Johnson Ridgeley W. Va

Blue Ridge Man Approved for Canadian Naturalization

Edmonton court approved the naturalization application of John Gregg of Blue Ridge. He wore a scarlet outfit made of blanket cloth and told Justice Frank Ford I like red during the proceedings.

Edmonton Alta John Gregg Blue Ridge Alberta Supreme Court Frank Ford

Lassitude Wins Annefield Cup at Blue Ridge Hunt Meet

Lassitude 2d, owned by Col. W. W. T. Torr of Washington, wins the 4 mile Annefield Cup in Millwood Virginia, defeating Career and Welbourne Jack as 1,500-strong crowd cheers. Plain Peggy also claims victory in the Kentmere Steeplechase, the tenth running.

Millwood Lassitude W. W. T. Torr Washington Simon Patterson Pittsburgh Anderson Fowler Montpelier Welbourne Jack Fowler A. E. Pierce Peggy Kentmere Dan IV

Rerig Leads in Flat Race for Old Dominion Cup

Mane enere finishes six rerig ahead of Turner Wilt shire, The Scaup, and Carlton H Palmer's Ghost cer. Mrs Carrol K Bassett wins with a sudden burst to lead entering the stretch, beating Nancy Patterson's Lark Light and Montpelier Stable's My Princess Lassitude 2d, once owned by Capt. Ewart Stewart of Boyce and recently sold to Col. Torr of Washington before the Annefield Cup races.

Turner Wiltshire Carlton H. Palmer Carrol K. Bassett Nancy Patterson Lark Light Montpelier Capt. Ewart Stewart Boyce Col. Torr Washington

Handley Band to Parade in Martinsburg Apple Fair

Handley High School Band has accepted an invitation to march in the Armistice Day parade in Martinsburg West Virginia November 11 linking the apple fair celebration. Parade director F J Schneiderhan says other musical groups will join and over twenty floats are entered with more considering. Float expert E O Burdy from Winchester oversees Martinsburg arrangements.

Handley High School Martinsburg W. Va F. J. Schneiderhan E. O. Burdy Winchester

Adventure in Manhattan at Hable's Palace Today and Tuesday

Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea star in a Columbia picture shown at Hable's Palace with Hable's Palace presenting the film Ad venture in Manhattan. The feature is followed by a Fox News Reel and a Novelty.

Mr. Deeds Jean Arthur Joel McCrea Columbia Picture Manhattan Hable’s Palace Fox News

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