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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1938
Page
5
Greenhorn Boothwork Slickers dominate a tough muddy game finishing 16 to 0 on Saturday. The Greenhorns secure a decisive victory in difficult conditions.
A Winchester Evening Star notice advertises a fortune telling booklet detailing palmistry cards leaves and coffee grounds readings. The ad promises party amusement and offers a copy for ten cents, with handling details and director Haskin in Washington D C.
EY to start activities with Orange and Green practice on Monday. A large turnout is hoped for both sides as football is seen in the afternoon sun. The game is Saturday September 24 with student body urged to show support.
Handley resumes football amid whistles and crowds as the 1938 season starts. Veterans Gene Dunn Willie Cather Tom Whitham Mickey Perry Harold Patton Meredith Shumaker Bill Lohr Dunlap Lawrence er lead a 35 man hopefuls group in preparation for the Berkeley Springs game on September 24.
Theodore Yokem, D. D. urges embracing the new school year as a path to progress, noting the fear of schooling is worse than actually attending. He reflects on vacations ending and encourages starting on a positive note.
Handley High School announces a list of new students including Robert Clayton of Stephens City Virginia Katherine Pingley Round Hill Rosa Cather Miller School Martha Rees White Hall James Butler Miller School James Courtney Round Hill Harvey Austin Miller School Floyd Barrett White Hall Jean Cornwell Miller School Racey Miller School Robert Smith White Hall Leonard Hess Berryville Mildred Shirley Miller School Helen Hudson Stephens City Arthur Willis Clearwater Falls Jean Duvall William Claytor Stephens City Thurston Willis Clearwater Falls James Anderson Miller School Gerald Ritter Martinsburg W Virginia Margaret Richard Mt View Virginia Harry Richard Mt View Virginia Paul Cram Marshall Virginia Elizabeth Richard Mt View Virginia Boyd Unger Miller School Mary Hodgson Mt View Virginia Margaret Smith Fincastle Carpenter Gainesboro Virginia Mildred DeHaven Stephens City Paul Bourjaily New Hope Seniors Virginia Artrip Stephens City Ralph Bowman Gore Catherine Bly Stephens City Post Graduates Martha Millner Strasburg Reba Higgs Strasburg Ollie Cline Stephens City Barbara Stolle Berryville Aloise Brill Winnie Bailey Bail ey Jean Baker Ann Oaks Jean Moling Anne Belle Snyder Gertrude Jones Dorothy Anderson Virginia Loy Mildred Sargent
Handley School introduces new faculty including Hunter J Maddox from Shepherdstown WV who taught at Charles Town high school and holds an AB from Shepherds College and studies at Columbia University Elizabeth J Martin from Elkins WV who earned AB from Davis and Elkins College and previously taught Virginia McCue of Staunton comes with a BS from Madison College Harrison Craig Sipe of St Clairesville OH who taught at Bethany College and holds an MA from the University of Virginia The additions are welcomed by Handley and its students.
Colonel Ruppert's Yankees clinched their third straight league pennant despite losing two to the St. Louis Browns as rain disrupted schedules and Boston's Red Sox slipped out of contention. The Yanks lead the league with 94 wins to 59, aiming to become the first club to win three straight world titles.
Two years ago the Booster Club welcomed new members. Three years ago Book week was observed. Juniors seek acting roles planning a play titled At the Soda Fountain. Thirteen years ago Handley beat Waynesboro 98 to 0 in football. Executive Council met September 13 with Richard Himelright presiding. Vance Larkin read last minutes. Isabelle Simpson outlined constitution changes. By laws passed. Student court plan discussed. Next meeting to set average grades for activity participation.
Motivated by renewed competition both Shamrocks and Oranges gear up for the soccer season. Aiming to field many ninth through twelfth grade girls, organizers announce practices on September 19 20 21 22 and 23 for both teams.
A collection of short comic exchanges among local residents about quiet business days travel in a flivver misrouted mail roadside cushions and humorous miscommunications. The bits feature Yeakle Gene Shoey Allie Officer Ochs Mrs Hale Pete Pat and Jenedith in rapid punchlines.
The report notes two completed matches with Cleveland 7 3 and Philadelphia 3 14 as well as St Louis 4 8 and New York 3 7, indicating varied results despite rain delays.
Yesterday's NL results show New York and St Louis rained out. Cincinnati and Boston also postponed by rain. Brooklyn beat Chicago 4 to 3 while the second game tied 1 to 3 at five innings. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia finished 1 to 0 in the rain shortened game with a second game tied at five innings.
Victor F. Ridder former New York WPA administrator told a congressional subcommittee that the Workers' Alliance was largely Communist led and that officers must hold Communist party memberships. He recalled clashes over WPA reductions and cited Floyd Fuss’s defense of the alliance.
Nomination for the baseball hall of fame includes Buck Newsom with 18 wins for the St. Louis Browns. The Cubs still chase the Pirates as Gabby Hartnett stirs up the Bruins. Ossie Solem’s Syracuse grid squad shows strong early form. The Yanks’ pennant clinch and other regional notes appear, including players and managers debated for the Dodgers.
Warm, partly cloudy market report with demand fair and steady tone. Prices listed for barrels and bushel baskets across several varieties including Jonathan, Delicious, Grimes and Rome, with US No. 1 and Util. grades, and futures delivery contracts noted.
A regular meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is announced for 8 o'clock tonight. Adjutant Richard Boyce asks all members to attend.
The Winchester Corporation Court orders a special election for a bond issue not to exceed 33000 dollars to fund a municipal armory. The action authorizes a 10 year serial bond with 3 percent interest and directs ballots and publication in the Winchester Evening Star in September 1938.
The federal debt rose to a record 38.407 billion dollars after the Treasury completed borrowing 800 million on bonds and notes. This boosted the cash working balance to 2.4105 billion, one of the largest sums in history.
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