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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1938

Page

11

Crowl's Set Of 367 High For Evening

Crowl posts a high score of 367 in an evening session. The outing features league play and draws attention from nearby clubs and officials. Invitations to upcoming events and wedding announcements are also noted in local notices.

Crowl Post Office Manuel Conner Miller Kern Wingfield Hildebrandt Anderson Whitlock Smith Seereeee Heereeee Youngblood Dean Oa Watkins Sepee Bridges Cove Parrett Seeeeee Haeteee Yeakley Sirbaugh LAMP Seeees Yersseeseess Boyd Teeenee Siler Ates Ee Taee Melsiwee Evensyy Tek Radford Clowe Ater Baker Johnston R. E. Buncutter

Symons Heads Maryland Land Use Planning Panel

Dr T B Symons director of Maryland extension service leads a newly created state agricultural land use planning committee formed at the request of Secretary of Agriculture Wallace. Symons was elected chairman as the group organized yesterday to coordinate agricultural programs and develop a coordinated plan for the state.

College Park T. B. Symons University of Maryland Extension Service State Wallace

Mt St Marys Opens 130th Term Enrollments Rise

Upper classmen report for the 130th term at Mt St Marys College in Emmitsburg Maryland with 350 expected in four classes and 86 in the seminary. Rt Rev Monsignor John L Sheridan president will formally open the term with a solemn high mass tomorrow.

Emmitsburg Mt. St. Mary’s College John L. Sheridan

Named Bishop of Delaware Diocese

Dr Oliver J Hart rector of St John s Church Washington has been elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware to fill the vacancy caused by the death last March He is the fifth person to hold the office and was chosen recently in Dover Delaware.

Dover Del Oliver J. Hart St. John’s Protestant Ep Church Washington, D. C Episcopal Diocese of Delaware Philip Dr. Hart

Rally Urges U S to Support Czechs and Defy Partition

City wide gathering last night pressed the United States to oppose violation of Czechoslovakia's independence and reject any plebiscite plan. Andrew Valuchek, editor of New York Sky Dennik, spoke as leader of American Sokols urging aid and solidarity with Eduard Benes's government. Rev W Owings Stone of Roland Park Episcopal Church chaired the event.

United States Czechoslovakia Andrew Valuchek New York Sky Dennik All American Sokols League Eduard Benes

Ladies Invited To Maryland Livestock Show Barbecue

Baltimore officials opened the traditionally male only event inviting ladies to attend the stock show barbecue at the stockyards during the first week of October. The invitation was issued by the show's officers and directors as part of the annual event in Maryland.

Baltimore Maryland

Swear In New Police Executive

Judge Robert P. Stanton has sworn in P. Lawson who resigned after his indictment on charges connected with operating his securities business.

Baltimore Robert FP. Stanton P. Lawson

Seek Removal Of Restrictions On Maritime Appointments

A resolution to remove current limits on appointments to the maritime commission was received by the Hinesyed Club of the United States. A committee led by Ben Barber of New York proposed practical criteria for appointees including a traffic manager, an operating man, an admiralty lawyer or a financier. The law now bars those with financial ties to shipping firms for three years prior to appointment.

Baltimore Maritime Commission Hinesyed Club United Ore Ben Barber New York Maritime Commissions

Greenbelt Run-Off Set After City Council Election

Greenbelt Maryland voters held a council election for five seats with 18 candidates. no clear majority emerged for most, so a run-off will be held next Tuesday to determine the winners. Sherrod East led the field in first tally.

Greenbelt Sherrod East

Charlottesville approves bonds for new high school and annex

Charlottesville voters approve a 339735 bond issue for a white high school and a Jefferson annex for negroes. The new high school costs about 517700 with 284735 from bond funds. Jefferson annex costs 100000 with 55000 city funds. Federal grants cover remaining costs.

Charlottesville Jefferson School Federal Gants

Roanoke College Coach in Fight with Player

The Roanoke College director and James Buddy M Johnson reserve tackle clashed Monday night outside the coach’s apartment during dinner hour. Fred Coots the center and co captain reportedly joined. neighbor and Coots separated the fight.

Salem Roa Roanoke College James Buddy” M. Johnson Giant Johnson Fred Coots Cocaptain White Cource Coots

Veteran firefighter honored as honorary sergeant

Frank Manuel, a longtime member of the Sarah Zane Fire Company, received his badge as an honorary sergeant today. He was notified weeks ago and plans to wear the badge on his cap.

Frank Manuel Sarah Zane Fire Company Manuel

Keep Roads Out of Politics Say Maryland Taxpayers Group

Officers of the Maryland Taxpayers Association backed non political state roads commissions and state campaigns. President E T Newell noted mayor Howard W Jackson attorney general Herbert R OConor and governor Harry W Nice had pledged to keep the commissions free of politics.

Baltimore Maryland Taxpayers’ Association E. T. Newell Howard W. Jackson Herbert R. O’conor Harry W. Nice

Captured in Towson After Home Escape

A Baltimore County man described as a maniac was captured hours after fleeing his home near Towson following an incident in which he struck his crippled father with a chair and bit his brother in the face.

Towson Baltimore County Here

Will Beautify Va Route 12 Involving Local Groups

Waynesboro and nearby communities push to beautify Virginia Route 12 from Waynesboro to Greenville. H J Neale of the Virginia Highway Department will survey 13.6 miles next week and secure easements from local organizations. D R Rass will oversee the project with efforts to plant trees and enhance both roadside sides.

Waynesboro Imm Greenville H. J. Neale Virginia Highway Department

Tragic Train Death Near Jarman's Gap Crossing

The body of Lewis Layne aged 30 was found beside the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks near the Jarman's Gap crossing between Crozet and Greenwood. He appears to have been struck by a train in the night. crew of west bound No. 3 reported sighting the body about 3 o'clock.

Waynesboro Lewis Layne Chesapeake and Ohio Jarman’s Gap Crozet Greenwood

Annexation talks in Hyattsville deferred to conferences

Citizens west of Hyattsville city limits delayed annexation action after meetings with the City Council. Councilman W Irving Earnshaw said sentiment favors more talks before any approval.

Hyattsville W. Irving Earnshaw

Maryland College Park Quarsity Squad Chooses 20 Men

Coach Frank Dobson has selected 20 players for the Maryland quarsi ty squad to face Richmond on Saturday. With six or seven positions open, about 30 players are competing for berths this week.

College Park Maryland Quarsity Frank Dobson Richmond

Fishburn Tablet Unveiled At Park

At Stone State Park a 5000 acre recreation area near here a tablet unveiling honored Jun ius Blair Fishburn donor of the land in 1933 States park system owes much to public spirited men including Fishburn and William E Carson of Riverton former Conservation Commission chairman Hall praised progress from a backward to leading state in public recreation over ten years Shenandoah and Colonial parks are cited as enduring tributes to the effort

Establ Stone State Park Fishburn Roanoke Junius Blair Fishburn Hall William E. Carson Riverton The Conservation Commission

Sees Hope In Trade Agreements

George Messersmith assistant secretary of state called reciprocal trade agreements the most important constructive program to restore order to a chaotic world. He spoke at the American merchant marine conference banquet and projected the New York to Buenos Aires steamship service starting October 8 as a tool to deepen U S relations with South American republics.

Baltimore George Messersmith Messersmith American Merchant Marine Conference Proeular Clubs United States

Cat adopts flying squirrel in Sarah Gray home

Becky the tabby cat at Sarah Gray's home in Prince Frederick has adopted a flying squirrel and raises it with her two kittens. The squirrel often climbs trees, a behavior the cat struggles to understand.

Prince Frederick Becky Sarah Gray Miss Gray Beck

Air minded classes announced for St John College

St John College in Annapolis will broadcast classes monthly this year. President Stringfellow Barr said the aim is to provide alumni with authentic and vivid impressions of a college in session, not to rival radio entertainers.

Annapolis St. John’s College Stringfellow Barr

Lutherans To Decide On Bishop At Baltimore Convention

Delegates from the United Church in America representing about 1.5 million members will meet in Baltimore October 5 to 12 to vote on a proposed change to church governance. A special commission will report amid sharp debate as 42 states territories and Canada participate. Proponents argue the change aligns with global Lutheran practice while opponents favor maintaining the current democratic form. if approved the church leader could become an archbishop and synod presidents would be designated as bishops.

Baltimore United Church In America Canada Frederick Kn

Ruml Placed on St. John's Board

Stringfellow Barr announces Beardsley Ruml of R. H. and Company New York City as the fourteenth member of St. John's College board of visitors. Ruml, a Dartmouth graduate, was named at the opening convocation.

Annapolis Stringfellow Barr St. John’s College Beardsley Ruml R. H. and Company New York City A Ruml Dartmouth University

Mighty Boost For Middies Tennis Adds New Plebe Star

The Naval Academy gains rookie Seph R. Hunt a top ranked Davis Cup figure. Roy Graham heads the academy tennis program as demonstrations by four ranking amateurs were postponed to 3 p.m. if weather clears. Arthur Hendrix faces Martin Buxby in singles with Buxby and Wilmer Hines pairing against Hendrix and Wilmer Marcum in doubles.

Annapolis Naval Academy Eoin Ofseph R. Hunt Hunt Angeles Roy Graham Arthur Hendrix Martin Buxby Buxby Wilmer Hines Hendrig Wilmer Marcum

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