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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1948

Page

9

Roadster Racing Title At Stake This Weekend

Ronny Cash and Carl Anderson challenge Bob Whitbeck for the local roadster title as 20 cars return to Airport Edway for a 20 t race tomorrow at 2 30 p m. A record crowd is expected with heats semifinals and a 30 lap feature.

Ronny Cash Carl Anderson Bob Whitbeck Cash Roaring Roadsters Whitbeck Rug Anderson Chester Charles Armel Ken Cather Doug Bailey Kermit Batt Eastern Roadster Assn Eastern Roadster Racing Club Lawrence Lichliter Web Jenkins Sam McCarty

Deer Population In Pennsylvania Too Large

Ross L. Leffler, president of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, says the deer problem in Pennsylvania is acute with an estimated one million deer roaming the state. He notes the herd is too large for its range, causing winter starvation, crop damage, and increased slaughter of weakened deer by wild dogs.

Antlantic City Ross L. Leffler Pennsylvania Game Commission Pennsylvania Leffler Nternational Association of Game, Fish and Conservation Commissions

Inland waterway travel from Boston to Key West

It is now possible for commercial tows and craft of limited dimensions to ply from Boston to Key West with minimal exposure to open ocean hazards. Some sections lack Federal authorization or full construction, limiting the waterway’s reach.

United States Boston Key West

Bormann Alive in Russia Claim Surfaces in US Probe

Walter Rapp, former wartime interrogator now with the war crimes unit, says he is convinced Martin Bormann is alive in Russian hands. He claims Bormann arranged his fate after clashing with Hitler and that the German aide acted as Reich commissar for the Russians in Berlin.

Mernberg Germany Martin Bormann Bormann Hitler Walter Rapp Los Angeles Telford Taylor Rapp International Military Tribunal Rudolf Hess Fuehrer Hess England International Tribunal Berlin Brandenburg Gate Franz Neuman Neuman

Gasoline Leaks From Colorado Wells Alarm Rural Trio

Carl Stone on a truck farm experiences an explosion after gasoline seeps into a water well. Neighbors Philip Schwieder and Mrs Bonnie Perko report wells polluted and gardens threatened. Schwieder claims pumping 6000 gallons in three months. officials lack a source.

Denver Carl Stone Stone Philip Schwieder Mrs Bonnie Perko Schwieder

Sain Conquers Pirates as Braves Lead Grows

Johnny Sain won his 21st game and pitched 281 innings for the Boston Braves, who beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 2 to widen their lead. Sain tops majors in complete games and innings pitched, with Lemon as closest challenger. The Red Sox, Yankees, and Indians won in the American League pennant race.

Johnny Sain Boston Braves Sain Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Lemon Cleveland Carl Hubbell Dizzy Dean Mort Cooper Paul Derringer Dazzy Vance Bucky Walters Vance Walters Samn Pirates Bucs St. Louis Cardinals Boston New York Red Sox Yankees Browns St. Louis Tigers

Indians Beat Senators 4-1. Athletics Rally Past White Sox 9-6

Detroit wins 4-1 in Washington as Indians widen gap to two and a half games behind. Philadelphia Athletics overturn a deficit to defeat Chicago White Sox 9-6 in the Majors only night game.

Detroit Indians Senators Washington Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox

Yesterday's Stars Lead Off In Baseball Features

Yesterday's stars include Jim Hogan of the Indians driving in three runs with a home run and single in a 4-1 win over the Senators. Johnny Sain of the Braves, with two days' rest, pitched an eight hit 6-2 victory over the Pirates, his 21st win and 26th complete game in 24 days.

Jim Hogan Indians Senators Johnny Sain Braves Pirates

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

In the National League St Louis beat Brooklyn 4 to 2 and Cincinnati topped New York 5 to 3 while Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 3 and Boston beat Pittsburgh 6 to 2. In the American League New York overwhelmed Detroit 13 to 5, Boston won 9 to 3 against St Louis, Cleveland defeated Washington 4 to 1, and Philadelphia beat Chicago 9 to 6.

Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago New York Cleveland Philadephia Detroit Washington Philadelphia

Thunderstorms More Common in Ohio Than New England

The record notes that thunderstorms occur about twice as often in Ohio on average compared with northern New England, indicating a regional disparity in storm frequency.

Ohio New England

Clarke All-Stars To Tackle Legion In Season's Final

Clarke county All-Stars battle Conrad Hoover American Legion post baseball in a season finale at Park Diamond at 3 p m tomorrow. Clarke hopes to add a second win this year after edging the Legion in prior meetings. Players listed include Fansler, Keller, Boyd, Fawcett, Sours, Pope, Emmart, and Shickle with pitching choices between O Leary Buckner Judy and Pierce.

Clarke Legion Conrad Hoover American Legion Post Clarke County All-Stars Park Diamond Buckner James Judy Middletown Buddy Pierce Winchester Legionnaires el Keller Swisher Emmart Clarke County Sheet Fansler T. Keller Boyd Fawcett Sours Pope E. Keller Shickle O'Leary

Pea Blast Effective For Corn Stealers Says Judge

HYATTSVILLE Md Sept 18 Judge Alan Bowie recommends a load of shot possibly black eye peas for city slickers who raid country corn fields He spoke while sentencing two Washingtonians on theft of corn and beans The judge said a load of shot is the most effective way to prevent theft from farmers who sweat for their crops

Hyattsville, Md Alan Bowie

WWII Veterans Tax Refunds and Public Law 367

Most armed forces members were exempt from income tax during World War II due to wartime law. There is no general refund for taxes paid by service members, but Public Law 367 allows refunds of federal home taxes paid by or on behalf of service members who died in active service between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1947. Applications must be filed by December 31, 1948 with the Collector of Internal Revenue.

Clarke Lions Take Tri-state Match

Clarke county Lions defeated Williamsport Lions two of three at the latter’s home alleys. Team members included Arthur Golightly Richard Funk Julian Everly William Burtner and J W Olcott with Norris Simpson as coach. Clarke posted 505 512 491 to Williamsport 468 475 495. Clarke will bowl Stephens City Lions in Winchester Wednesday as the nine team Lions league opens in Virginia West Virginia and Maryland.

Clarke County Lions Williamsport Lions Clarke County Arthur Golightly Richard Funk Julian Everly William Burtner J. W. Olcott Lion Norris Simpson Clarke Williamsport Clarke Lions Stephens City Lions Winchester Lions Virginia West Virginia Maryland

Sassafras Leaves Show Trio of Patterns on One Twig

The sassafras tree displays three leaf patterns on a single twig at once. This unusual variation occurs on the same branch, illustrating the species’ distinctive leaf shapes and growth habit.

Hospital Fashion Show Nets 320 For Winchester Memorial

A fall fashions preview directed by Jesse Henigson at the Georgehotel raised 320 for Winchester Memorial hospital’s building fund. Models included Mrs. Thornton Bryarly Mrs. Walter Bosserman Jr. Miss Elizabeth Baker Miss Sally Pratt Miss Billie Krieger Hazel Johnson Elizabeth Cather Bonnie Seal Jane Sowers and Sue Sowers.

Jesse Henigson George — Hotel Winchester Memorial Hospital Thornton Bryarly Walter Bosserman Jr Elizabeth Baker Sally Pratt Billie Krieger Hazel Johnson Elizabeth Cather Bonnie Seal Jane Sue Sowers Marshall Steck

Winchester Women Named in Local Event Roll

Betty Kersey Sara Leatherman Kitty Stephenson Betsy Glaize Carol Cain and Frances Brown of Winchester are listed among participants in a community event and appear in the local roll call.

Betty Kersey Sara Leatherman Kitty Stephenson Betsy Glaize Carol Cain Frances Brown Winchester

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