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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1938

Page

3

Manager Who Didn't Make Good Given His Walking Papers

Frankie Frisch loses Cardinals job as Sam Breadon ousts him for 1939. Mike Gonzales takes over for rest of season. Paul Dean wins for St. Louis on Frisch’s release day, while Pittsburgh leads NL hunt with a 6-4 defeat of Frisch’s club. Betsy notable AL swing as Hank Greenberg nears Ruth pace amid Detroit wins and Yankee loss. standings show Pennant race tight across leagues.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr Ted Press Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Frankie Paul Dean Frisch Paul Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinal Sam Breadon Mike Gonzales Breadon Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Bill Lee New York Giants Brooklyn Luke Hamlin Pittsb'gh Chicago N. York Hank Greenberg Detroit Tigers Babe Ruth Rudy York New York Yankees Washington Joe Krakauskas Boston Red Sox Athletics Yanks New York Cleveland St. Louis Bob Feller Russ van Atta Mel Harder Phillies Boston Bees Philadelphia Sam Jon Onkel Frankis Dutch Meyer Texas Uchristians Ben Foord Ed Wise Memphis Joe Dwyer Nashville Baltimore Pierce Street Kingston

Pinkham's Compound Promises Relief for Women

An old ad copy extols Pinkham's Compound as a tonic for women to build up strength, ease nerves, and calm distress. It claims over a million women have reported benefits from the herbal remedy in a sixty year history.

Pinkham

FSligacre Farm Real Estate Listing Offer

Real estate for sale listing describes a seven room city home with modern conveniences and possession in 30 days priced at 315000. Also offers an 175 acre stock and dairy farm with large barn silo sheep sheds good water electric lights driveable access and financing options 2 thirds of price. contact 133 N Cameron St.

N. Cameron St

Railroad unions plan Chicago meeting to oppose 15% wage cut

Cincinnati dispatch reports George M. Harrison president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks says railroad unions will meet in Chicago on September 26 to decide actions to defeat managements 15 percent wage cut proposed for October 1.

Cincinnati George M. Harrison The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Chicago

Chicago Woman Legally Joins Brother-in-Law in New Marriage

Four months after divorcing Edwin Riesen a Chicago woman aged 25 married Edwin's brother Walter Riesen aged 39. The earlier spouse Mrs Edna Riesen said she sought to fulfill an ideal of a husband.

Chicago Edna Riesen Edwin Riesen Edwin Walter

Round Up of Baseball Pirates Giants and Other Sports Hints

SID Feder reports on the pennant chase with Pirates slipping, Cardinals and Giants linked to Frankie Frisch, Rogers Hornsby potential bids, and Tony Galento tipped for heavyweight crossover. Mentions Notre Dame USC trip, Owings celebra tions, and various scouting notes from across the leagues.

Sid Feder NEW_ YORK Chelly Grimm Cardinals Frankie Frisch Giants Brooklyn Tony Galento Poconos Tony Pirates Tom Baker Freddy Fitzsimmons Jersey City Reds Cubs Notre Dame California South Bend Louisiana Texas New Mexico

Normal Cruise Begins by British Mediterranean Fleet

The British Mediterranean fleet led by Warspite started its autumn cruise to Greek and Egyptian ports from Valetta Malta on September 12. About 30 ships participate in the voyage, described by authorities as a normal cruise amid recent Gibraltar reinforcement due to maneuvers of Spanish insurgent naval vessels nearby.

Congresswoman For A Short Time

South Carolina to have a congresswoman for the first time as Mrs. Bessie M. Gasque of Florence becomes the sole candidate for the unexpired term. Governor Johnston calls a special election to coincide with the second Democratic primary, with the term ending in January.

Columbia S. C South Carolina Bessie M. Gasque Florence Allard M. Gasque Gasque Olin D. Johnston

School Teacher Too Realistic At First Grade Class

Olive F. Jordan a Wenonah New Jersey teacher faced charges for shocking the nervous systems of first grade pupils by realistically detailing the horrors of war and automobile accidents. Prosecutor Lynwood Lord was retained to seek dismissal as parents push action after the school board gave her this week to reply.

Wenonah N. J Olive F. Jordan Gloucester County Lynwood Lord

Hoyt Hurt After Handling Freight of Coins

Portland railway mail clerk Wilbur Hoyt contends mismanaged money harms, when a hand-truck of coins toppled and pinned his foot sending him to a hospital for treatment.

Portland Ore Wilbur Hoyt Hoyt

Navy Only Has Hope On Gridiron

Navy's 1937 grid prospects under Lieut. Hank Hardwick show little optimism. With 80 players, no speed, and backfield losses, the Midshipmen plan a spinner attack and five man line to upset future opponents like William and Mary and VMI while developing a climactic runner.

Annapolis Navy Army Harry J Hank Hardwick Naval Academy William and Mary Tars Virginia Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Notre Dame Columbia Lucien Powell Limont Whitehead Geep” Gillette Blackine Cliff Lenz Hlocker Lenz

Winchester Opens 1921 22 Session With 1091 White Enroll

The Winchester public school system begins the 1921 22 session with 1091 white students enrolled under Supt and Clerk. Forty five teachers will oversee classes, and enthusiastic primary students strained doors while rushing back to school. Two marriage licenses issued: Nellie Clevenger and Vincent Rogers, and Charles Funk and Geraldine Rudy, both under age with parental consent. Fatty Arbuckle is arrested in Hollywood for the Virginia Rappe case as theaters withhold screenings pending trial. Arbuckle a Warren County native and veteran guard officer is noted for wartime service.

Winchester F. &. Clerk Kerr School C. E. Clevenger Vincent Rogers Italy Washington Charles Cecil Funk Geraldine Rudy W. H. Punk W. H. Rudy

Radio Highlights Sets 6 Hour MBS-WOR Anniversary

Six hours of broadcasting mark the MBS fourth anniversary and Texas network addition for WOR MBS stations from 7 p m to 1 a m with guests Lee O Daniel James Allred Elliott Roosevelt and other talent. Schedule includes WEAF WABC WJZ NBC programs and National Soft Ball Finals at Chicago.

New York MBS Wor-Mbs Los Angeles Ft. Worth Chicago Cincinnati Lee O’daniel Texas James V. Allred Elliott Roosevelt Texas Network WEAF NBC Rose Marie Bob Ripley Margaret Speaks Eddy Duchin Marek Weber WABC CBS Pick Pat Wayne King Jack Denny Orne Fred Stone

Virginia National Guard Gets New Commander

Lieut. Col. S Gardner Waller of Front Royal Virginia is named by Governor Westmoreland Davis to command the Virginia National Guard with the rank of Brigadier General. Waller is a well known figure in the state.

Col S. Gardner Waller Front Royal Westmoreland Davis Virginia National Guard Waller

Miss Angelica P Didier Resigns for Dallas Teaching Post

Miss Angelica P Didier, superintendent of the Winchester Trial Hospital for years, announces resignation to pursue broader hospital work. She joined as a pupil nurse twenty years ago and has held the superintendent post since graduation. She heads to Dallas to take a teaching position at a 700 bed hospital.

Angelica P. Didier Winchester Trial Hospital Bane Suent Dallas Texas

Tuesday Radio Schedule Highlights and Programs

WOR MBS 12:15 p m Roger Babson discusses unemployment causes and cures from Boston. WEAF NBC 12:15 Words and Music 1:45 Hymns of All Churches 4 Top Hatters Band 5:45 National Amateur Golf. WABC CBS 1 Tours In Tone 2 Adventures In Rhythm 4 Lets Pretend new time. WJZ NBC 11:30 Farm and Home Hour 1:30 Little Variety Show 3 Club Matinee 5:15 National Singles Tennis also on WABC CBS.

WABC CBS Lena Madesin Phillips Central Europe WJZ NBC Radio Forum Laurence Duggan Wormbs Roger Babson Boston Weafnbc

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