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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
7
New York September 6 The touring U S Track Team returns from France and the AAU outlines a 10000 rate for three year olds in a fall race called Gallant for Stakes. North Carolina aerial corps praised England’s crew. Sammy the golfer noted as popular. Yankees discussed with no ill will and war era context noted.
Present and past rainfall figures show September to date at 1.40 inches and year to date at 34.91 inches. The 26 year average for the period is 2.58 inches per month, with an overall average annual rainfall over the past 96 years of 35.09 inches.
Youth writer Jim Kluttz surveys Southern Conference football as 1939-40 terms begin. North Carolina State shows a 200 pound forward wall. Charley Young from Valdese heads to NC State at quarterback. Maryland and North Carolina both list Bob Smith at center. Jos Murphy of the Terps is a 9.8 second man in track. George Atkinson of the Cadets wins four numerals as a freshman. Carl Voyles worries for William and Mary at center with untried sophomores. Duke’s Eric Tipton links Petersburg stars to William and Mary as layouts for schedules roll out.
Trustee to sell at public auction in front of the County Court House in Winchester on September 22, 1939 at 12 o clock noon. Property at 424 South Kent Street known as Woore place, conveyed from Commercial and Savings Bank May 29 1933. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments with bonds.
The National Football League kicks off on September 10 with 1938 stars joining ten teams. Davey O’Brien debuts for the Eagles against the Pirates as Gus Henderson leads the Lions in Detroit against the Chicago Cardinals. New coaches include Ernie Nevers and Dutch Clark, with Carl Storck now president after Joe Carr’s death. Attendance projections beat last year’s 200,000 as the league expands showmanship and spectacle.
In a fifth round program of boxing results from multiple locations the AP notes Zivic of Pittsburgh stopped De Ruzza of New York in the sixth? round, Juliano of Garfield outpointed Weinberg in New York, White of Newark outpointed Baldwin in Philadelphia, Ivy of Hartford stopped Arilla in Hartford, Bat Battalino of Hartford stopped Himes in Holyoke.
Police arrested William Jackson as he wandered among about 100000 fairgoers in Indianapolis Indiana. He was said to sell whiskey by the drink from a bottle during the event at the state fairgrounds.
A tailored two piece suit with matching jacket showcases a high collar in dark green fabric. The ensemble emphasizes sharp lines and cadet tone while the wearer selects a 60 kg weight estimate, reflecting the season’s military style.
A violent 19th century incident led to widespread fear as authorities ordered native communities within a 40 mile radius to be killed after a Mexican mail carrier was killed. About 400 were reportedly killed with 4000 surviving.
The British Broadcasting Company said it intercepted Warsaw radio dispatches reporting German parachutists who dropped behind Polish lines dressed as Polish soldiers. They were court martialed and sentenced to death.
In Carlisle Pennsylvania the Cumberland County Home steward was seriously wounded and his wife killed during an incident described by coroner E A Haegele. Authorities report the wife fatally shot herself after injuring her husband. The event prompted an investigation by local officials and the coroner.
Park teams and records are listed with cities such as Martinsburg Blairton Elkins Frederick Leetown Ballston and Berryville. Standings show wins and losses with percentages, including teams like 7-Up Black Sox and Girardian A C.
Public auction to sell 437 West Leicester Street Winchester Virginia at noon on September 23 1939 by trustee Lynch following a 1924 deed of trust securing 5000 with interest. Real estate features a brick residence on a 45 by 118 foot lot in a good neighborhood with one third cash down and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Duvall & tas acting as auctioneers.
Dodgers cling to a pennant chase as Cincinnati's Reds win in ten innings to extend their lead. Hugh Casey's 11th win on short rest fuels a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bees and keeps Brooklyn close to fourth place. Hank Greenberg's 25th homer helps Detroit beat St. Louis 4-2 while Chicago's White Sox sweep Cleveland 4-2.
An air raid alarm sounded at 2 30 a m in Bourges and was lifted two hours later.
Reuters reports correspondents in Luxembourg and Basel say four heavy artillery duels raged along the Moselle region all night between the Maginot and Siegfried lines.
Trustee under a 1933 deed of trust offers for sale at public auction at 11 00 A M on September 30 1939 in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia a 103 12 by 143 58 foot parcel with a substantial frame dwelling near Sunny side. The property once belonged to D W Pugh and wife by Katie Chapman deed of 1931. One third cash, balance in two annual installments at 6 percent, bonds and trust deed and insurance required.
By authority of a 1926 deed of trust the trustee will sell at public auction at the Winchester Court House on Saturday October 7 1939 at 11 A M. The lot fronts twenty feet on South Street and extends back to the line of A Taylor Ritter known as 418 South Kent Street. Terms: one third cash day of sale with balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Auctioneers Brumback Auct. 9-6,13,20274t
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