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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1947

Page

5

Winchester Cleaners Rally To Split With Frederick In 3 Match

Winchester earns a 1760 total to Frederick 1738 as Larrick tops with 391 pins and Landis leads the visitors with 385. Frederick Cramer, Cahill and others contribute strong scores, while Winchester rallies from early deficits to win the final game by two pins.

Frederick Recreation Winchester Peoples Cleaners Cleaners Recreation Cramer Cahill Jack Larrick Bill Moore Winchester Larrick Jack Landis Moore Frederick Cramer Landis Etand Deen Eas Winchester Clevenger Keller Rhea

Mystery Fumes Roll in Off Ocean Besmuts Beachgoers

Officials and health authorities seek source of fumes affecting Jacksonville Beach and nearby shores. Director Wilson T. Sowder notes no alarm and slight irritation with no odor detected. Residents described smells like sulfur or ammonia and symptoms include coughing watery eyes and hay fever-like effects.

Jacksonville Beach Fia Wilson T. Sowder State Health Department Sowder

Missouri River as Main Stream of Mississippi Study

Some experts argue the Missouri River is the Mississippi’s main stream, making it the world’s longest river at about 3,700 miles with the upper Mississippi as a branch.

Missouri River Mississippi

Rummage Sale and English Tea Planned for Charity

The John Mann Methodist WSCS will host a rummage sale at the church Friday to aid the paint and repair rally. A benefit English tea is set for Sunday afternoon at 424 N Kent St, the home of Mrs Adina Wells. Erupting volcanoes could lower global temperatures by about one degree Fahrenheit.

John Mann Methodist Church WSCS Adina Wells Kent St

Arnold Takes Senior Tourney

Lester D. Arnold won the first annual Seniors tournament at Winchester Golf Club with net 68 on a 14 handicap. Col. B. R. Brown took second with net 72 on 16 and Wendell B. Goode was third net 73 on 17. Arnold also earned the lowest gross prize with 82, Browne two with 88, as the newly formed Seniors Assn plans annual events with 16 members. The golf committee includes Dr. A. T. Hawthorne W. Nelson Page and John H. Minnigerode with Arnold as president and E. B. Whiteside as treasurer.

Winchester Golf Club Lester D. Arnold BR. B. Brown Wendell B. Goode A. F. O’linger

Ill. Jonathan Drop Light Causes Heavy Apple Loss

Illinois report from Anna notes Jonathan apples showing a light crop due to a heavy drought and prolonged heat. Remaining apples lack proper color. growers fear heat may have trimmed this fall crop. Shippers seek cooler weather to color Delicious apples, due in about a week. Some southern Illinois orchards report good crops needing cooler temperatures for color.

Anna Ill Jonathan

Volcanoes Emit Large Sulfur Dioxide Plumes

Large volumes of sulfur dioxide rise into the atmosphere from volcanic activity, with potential impacts on air quality and climate. Observers note repeated emissions from multiple vents, signaling ongoing volcanic unrest and the need for monitoring.

Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed in Brief

A word puzzle list with numbered Across and Down clues for a crossword style grid. Clues cover variety of topics from language to geography and biology. The page presents typical engagement for readers with a solvable set of definitions and cross references.

Yankees Clinch League Pennant For 15th Time

The New York Yankees clinched their 15th league pennant in 27 years as the Brooklyn Dodgers near clinching a World Series spot. Chicago White Sox defeated Boston Red Sox 6 3 in the doubleheader opener prompting celebrations.

Associated Press New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Brooks Redbirds

Giants Triumph Over Cardinals 10-5 Behind Rigney's Offense

Billy Rigney led the Giants with two doubles, two singles, and a triple in five at bats as New York defeated St. Louis 10 to 5. The performance highlighted Rigney's hot day at the plate and helped propel the victory.

Associated Billy Rigney Giants Cardinals

How Water Rises in Giant Sequoias and Redwoods

Water transport in giant sequoias and redwoods remains debated. Botanists discuss mechanisms by which sap rises to extraordinary heights, noting high sap pressures and potential cohesion tension in the xylem.

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