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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1936

Page

5

American Legion Maintains Lead In League A Victory

American Legion swept the Kiwanian maple toppers in a League A bowling night. Babb led Northern Virginia with 155, Boone 125 for the Legion, F Glaize 120 for Rotarians, Sargent 113 and 110 for teachers, Northern Virginia posting a 594 high team game. Osullivan Lions match postponed due to charity ball.

American Legion Babb Northern Virginia Handley Powermen P. Glaize Rotarians Boone F. Glaize Sargent O Sullivan Lions Glaize Howard Rthern Virginia Setae Ba Deeeans Peery Ee Oats Ee

Firemen from Ridgely to Face Health Club at Rouss Park

Local football fans in Cumberland Maryland will see Ridgely West Virginia Firemen eleven play Health Club at Rouss Park Sunday. The Firemen come from across the Potomac and have faced semi pro Maryland DC teams. Health Club expects a tough matchup. The Health Club squad has had a solid season with two wins and two scoreless ties and no losses. Fans anticipate an entertaining afternoon with plenty of thrills.

Cumberland Ridgely W. Va Rouss Park Potomac River Maryland Cistrict of Columbia

Camp Committee To Meet Tonight

The Boy Scouts program committee will meet tonight at the George Washington Hotel after the Court of Honor with Chairman I. Fred Stine. They will plan the second training course meeting set for the second Thursday night in November at the Presbyterian Church Annex and discuss topics speakers attendance and songs.

I. Fred Stine George Washington Hotel Presbyterian Church Annex

Policeman Notes Odd Car Tag in Columbus Traffic Case

Policeman H. M. Amrine cited a horse and buggy left double parked at a busy intersection. The summons puzzled him until Max Sterbaum, owner, supplied the missing line. The tag read Make of car Freddie and was sent to headquarters.

Columbus H. M. Amrine Max Sterbaum Freddie

Sixty Fishermen Feared Lost After North Sea Storm

In Copenhagen on October 30 report that sixty fishermen in fourteen boats are feared lost after failing to answer radio calls since a weekend storm.

Copenhagen Denmark North Sea

Lynchburg Rally Hopes For Big Democratic Victory

In Lynchburg a torchlight parade preceded an old-fashioned rally at the city auditorium where Congressman Clifton A. Woodrum of Roanoke predicted a sweeping Democratic win district wide and nationally. He spoke after several Democratic leaders. Senator Carter Glass was away. a telegram from Glass was read by A. D. Barksdale.

Lynchburg Clifton A. Woodrum Roanoke T. X. Parsons Carter Glass Woodrum A. D. Barksdale

Mr Glass Teaches Bible Class Sunday at Loudoun Street Church

William W. Glass will guest teach the Open Door Bible Class at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church at 9 45 a m Sunday. He substitutes for ill R Lee Stickel and is regarded a capable teacher. Members hope Mr Stickel will return soon given his good work.

William W. Glass Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Glass R. Lee Stickel Mr. Stickel

Virginia Highway Commission Backs Faster Core Road Plans

The State Highway Commission urged halting continual mileage additions and called for funding to finish the primary road system and a sizable secondary network. For the year ending June 30, 1936, outlays reached 21.75 million dollars with 8.84 million on construction including 35 new bridges.

Richmond State Highway Commission Gov. Peery Virginia Highway Department Port Said Henry G. Shirley General Assembly

Pulp Workers To Get Raise

West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company will boost pay 10 percent for more than 5000 employees starting December 1. Brion Luke, company president, said the firm will keep the 40 hour week for all workers. The company operates plants in Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

New York West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company Brions Luke Jony Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania

Airport Work To Start Next Week

State Highway Department official A H Pettigrew reports work on the municipal airport will begin early next week. Equipment will be moved to the site, runways funded by the state, and if hangars are moved the state will cover their relocation costs.

State Highway Department Winchester A. H. Pettigrew Highway Department

Honor Court To Be Held Tonight

A Boy Scouts Court of Honor is set for tonight at the George Washington Hotel at 7:30 p m Mayor Dr. Charles R Anderson will describe his trip to Winchester England and Ireland A large crowd of parents and friends is expected All Scouts and leaders should attend The program includes call to order opening prayer colors pledge of Allegiance Scout Oath welcome introductions speaker awards and benediction

George Washington Hotel Charles R. Anderson Winchester England Ireland A. Lee Coble Irag

Blazing meteor seen in daytime over Lake Michigan

Residents of Benton Harbor reported a bluish light streaking across the sky at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and vanishing toward the northwest over Lake Michigan. Farmers near Riversigie, seven miles north of Benton Harbor, also saw the light.

Ben Harbor Mich Benton Harbor Lake Michigan Riversigie Benton Harper

Plymouth 1937 Shows Greatest Low Priced Car Value

The article touts a new Safety Styled Interior and Scientific Sound-prop features for the 1937 Plymouth. It highlights a Hypoid rear axle once used only in costly cars, floating power engine mountings, and a hushed ride with shock absorbers similar to those in giant airliners.

Plymouth

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