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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1946

Page

3

Handley Beats Clifton Forge 24-2 in Stadium Showdown

Hink Lewis scored 18 points for Handley while Garber added six as the Judges defeated Clifton Forge 24 to 2 yesterday. Lewis sparked the opening drive with an interception and a 62 yard run, Garber tallied on a 1 yard end run, and Handley added two third quarter touchdowns to seal the win.

Andley High School Jon Forge Cliftonge Hink” Lewis Mason Clifton Forge Lewis White Garber Liptrap Handley King Handley 7 Simpson Le—Larue Kostel Lt—Zuckerman Wood Owens . Smith C—Swisher Bradley RG Nelson King D. Garber E. Bradley McIintyre Gulf Lamb Liptrap G. Garber Clark White Mason

Boyce and Stephens City Deliver Wins in Valley League Play

Stephens City dominates Stonewall 43 6 as Rickard scores four times and Bailey adds two for Stephens City. Boyce defeats Berryville 27 20 with Estep scoring in each of the first three periods and Casey securing a 52 yard run. Berryville and Hedgesville also mired in tough losses as league standings tighten.

Shepherdstown Hedgesville Valley School Athletic League Lowe McKee Byers Aanks Rickard Boyce High School Berryville Estep Boyce Casey Hawkins Locke Feagans Foley Le—Weir Hawkins Berlif Re—Coney Casey Locke Coulson McCarty Stephens City High Scrve Stonewall High Bucher Bailey Stonewall DeHaven Stephens City Keckley

Coon Dog Trials in Clarke County This Sunday

Clarke County Wildlife Association stages its first coon dog field trials in Virginia on Oct. 27 at the W. B. Watkins farm near Berryville. Participants from several states compete for cash prizes with a $3 entry fee before 1 p.m. and $4 afterward. a refreshment stand will be available.

Berryville Clarke County Virginia William B. Watkins, Jr Eustace B. Jackson W. E. Jackson Douglas Mallory E. B. Jackson

Virginia Chamber Invites National State Chambers Meet

The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce board authorized inviting the National Association of State Chambers of Commerce to meet in Virginia next fall and created a highway safety standing committee. Directors also directed officials to collaborate with Governor Tuck’s industrial promotion committee and the U S Chamber to foster regional state conferences.

Richmond National Association of State Chambers of Commerce Virginia State Chamber Virginia Organization State Chamber of Commerce Tuck United States Chamber

Local Notes From Green Spring Area In October

Inwood West Virginia visitor C E Hansaker was in Green Spring on business. Mrs Albert Luttrell and son Gary visited Mrs Bessie Callett. Mrs Martha O Brint of Indiana stays with her brother W T Harty who is ill. E P Nagley now works at C H Musselman Co in Inwood. Albert Luttrell and Gary visited Mrs Luttrells mother Mrs Rose Runkles in Martinsburg recently. Martha O Brint also called on Mrs Lloyd Milburn recently.

Inwood W. Va Albert Luttrell Gary Luttrell Rose Runkles Martinsburg Martha O'Brint Lloyd Milburn

Socks blamed for bad posture at Baltimore hospital school

Mrs. Florence P Kendal wife of the associate director of physical therapy at the hospital school says heavy book carrying between home and school and class contributed to a bobbing "bobby sox slouch" among students. The finding came from a recent examination of school pupils.

Baltimore Children's Hospital Florence P. Kendal Hospital School

Strong District Eleven To Play Bombers Sunday

The Strong District Eleven visits the Winchester Bombers at City Park Sunday at 2 15. The visitor team, led by ex pro Flash Gordon, aims to slow Winchester’s speedy back as District seeks a fifth straight win after a 12 0 victory over Martinsburg Athletic Club. Starting lineup includes Hogans Myers Jackson Day Tibbs Taper Johnson with Honesty Lewis Curry and Warren or Baylor in backfield.

Washington Brown Bombers Winchester Bombers City Park Martinsburg Athletic Club Ole Barney Gordon Winchester J. Hogans Dinkey Myers H. Jackson Day Tibbs Taper Paul Johnson Warren Baylor Lee Honesty C. Lewis Buck Curry

Wished Herself a New Name and Got It With Husband

Elaine Kjos, a Portland airline hostess, wished for an easier name after passengers mistook hers. At a Billings restaurant last June she told a friend, "I wish I had an easy name like yours Smith." A Navy officer beside them then revealed his surname was Smith, and Elaine now shares that name with her new husband, Stuart Smith of Spokane, whom she is honeymooning with.

Portland Ore Elaine Kjos Billings Mont Smith Elaine Stuart Smith Spokane

UVa Chemist Sees Six-Year Window For Atomic Bomb

Dr John H Yee professor of chemistry at the University of Virginia and Bikini tests observer argues the United States cannot maintain exclusive possession of the atomic bomb beyond six years.

Charlottesville John H. Yee University of Virginia United States

Origin of playing cards traced to ancient China

The origin of playing cards remains obscure with the earliest known cards used in China by 969 A D and likely earlier. The question asks what people first used playing cards, noting China as the earliest known source and pointing to long prior use.

China

Unbeaten Browns Face Forty Niners as NFL Halftime Nears

The Cleveland Browns lead the All America Conference with seven straight wins and 180 points allowed 34, as they meet the San Francisco 49ers in Cleveland. The Chicago Bears visit New York to play the Giants amid reshuffled lineups and a tied record. The Redskins host the Eagles while other games feature the Rams vs Cardinals in Chicago, the Packers vs Lions in Green Bay, and the Steelers vs Yanks in Boston. Dodgers defeat Seahawks 30 to 7 under interim coach Tom Scott after Mal Stevens resigns. Linehan to take over next game.

Cleveland Browns Browns Cleveland San Francisco Bears Los Angeles Rams Polo Grounds New York Giants Giants Frank Reagan Dave Brown Phil Ragazzoni Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Rams Cards Chicago Packers Detroit Lions Green Bay Pittsburgh Steelers Yanks Boston Brooklyn Dodgers Mal Stevens Miami Seahawks Brooklyn Tom Scott Seahawks Glenn Dobbs Dodger Linehan Fred Linehan Stevens Yale New York University Sam Cordovano Buffalo Bisons Dick Hanley Chicago Rockets Jack Meagher Bisons Buffalo New York Bebe Pey Ad Dons Los Angeles

Birth of at omics Washington

The Army announced the atomic age began December 2, 1942 at Staff Field University of Chicago. Scientists in the Manhattan Project Meteorological Laboratory achieved a new factor work for the first e.

Washington Army Staff University of Chicago Manhattan Project Metallurgical

B&O outlines new weed burning system on right of way

The B and O Railway describes a weed burner system in its magazine. George R. Packett explains a method using a 3000 degree flame to burn weeds along the tracks. The device operates at 4 to 10 mph and can treat up to 25 feet wide.

aEoe George R. Packett Winchester Baltimore Packett

Chevrolet Leads Production But Faces Slow Recovery In 1946

Chevrolet tops the industry in total car and truck output from January to September 1946 though production was halted in early 1946 and remains far below prewar levels. Through September output stood at 38.7 percent of 1941’s comparable total, delaying peak production for months.

Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Division

Quinine Sourcing From Cinchona Bark Harvests

Quinine is obtained from the bark of Cinchona trees. In harvesting, the tree is uprooted and the bark is stripped off. Cinchona trees must be several years old before bark harvest and do not reach peak production before ten years.

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