Broaca Eyes Comeback With Indians In 1939 Camp
Johnny Broaca, bespectacled former Yankee pitcher, joined the Cleveland Indians at camp and hopes to return to his 1937 form after a year and a half out. Manager Oscar Vitt notes he could be fourth starter if needed. Earl Averill’s status unsettled as Lyn Lary starts workouts. Indians face the New Orleans Pelicans in a tuneup.
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Johnny Broaca
New York Yankee
Cleveland Indians
Broaca
Oscar Vitt
Yankees
Yale
Bronca
Vitt
Earl Averill
Averill
Lyn Lary
Indians
New Orleans Pelicans
Plain Colors in Men's Suits Seen In Local Shop
A Court Street shop highlights a shift from bold plaids to plain covert cloth suits and topcoats for spring. Sport coats appear in plain pastels with three button backs, paired with old slacks for a sport ensemble. Sweaters use gabardine or leather fronts, shirts show French cuffs with wider collars, and lightweight hats in new spring colors rise in demand. Pennsylvania notes more miles of improved highways than any other state.
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Pennsylvania
State
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Union
Marblehead Plans Boat Building Course in High School
Marblehead officials propose introducing a boat building course into the high school manual training program as expert work requires sending workers out of town. The plan aims to strengthen local skills and retain shipyard knowledge within the community.
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Marblehead
Mass
Colors chosen for Golden Gate Exposition dress
The Golden Gate International Exposition announced its spring color scheme with Pacific blue lime-tree green pirate purple and sun-tower copper for fashion.
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San Francisco
Centenarian William Jackson Reflects on Marriage
Sydney resident William Jackson has just turned 100 and says his main regret is never marrying. He admits a long prejudice against women but now urges all young men to marry.
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Sydney, N. S. W
William Jackson
Serum Aims to Cut Pneumonia Deaths by a Third
Dr. Julien E. Benjamin described a new serum to the public health federation as reducing pneumonia deaths by 33 percent. Plans are under way to demonstrate the treatment in a city basin area.
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Cincinnati
Julien E. Benjamin
Public Health Federation
Silhouette Redefines Men's Suits Amid New York Fashion Show
The New York Custom Cutters Club reports a shift to a wrinkle aware silhouette. Tailors now craft suits with wrinkles if needed to achieve a longer daytime coat line, narrower shoulders, and a low collar for a taller, more slender look.
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Sauk Center
New York Custom Cutters
Club J
Frilly Debutante Junior Fashions for Athens Juniors
Athens juniors embrace frilly bright outfits with ruffles ribbons and petti coats. Jumps between jackets and skirts feature swagger coats and boxy boleros. Picture frocks hoop skirts and wide sashes echo grandmotherly party fashion with square necklines and off the shoulder styles.
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Athens
Easter Fashion Parade Brings Snappy Moral Tale
A whimsical piece follows an organ grinder with a ringside stand at an Easter Parade. A pleased man in a new Spring outfit tosses a penny to Tony on the way to church while his wife laments a lack of Easter attire. Moral warns against vanity.
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Tony
Masonic Past Masters And Officers To Meet
Plans are complete for a meeting of the Twelfth District Past Masters and Officers Association in Gallipolis. Dr Otto Carter says dinner will be served at 6 15 in the Methodist Church with business sessions at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple. Membership spans Meigs Lawrence Jackson and Gallia Counties.
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Gallipolis
Masonic Temple
Otto Carter
Meigs
Lawrence
Jackson
Gallia
Verlotta Wins Tarzan Title After Bare-Handed Fox Kill
In Monson Massachusetts Tony Verlotta earned the nickname Tarzan after a fox hunt when his dogs trapped a fox 80 feet from him. He dropped his gun and killed the animal with his bare hands, refusing to shoot.
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Monson
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Tony Verlotta
Tarzan
Verlotta
Flier Builds Dual Pilot Plane For Air Race Thrill
Cleveland stunt flyer Mike Murphy plans the two pilot aircraft the Cheek-to Cheek. One pilot will fly upside down for portions of the race creating a daring display for National Air Race fans.
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Cleveland
Mike Murphy
Bradford News Notes
Bradford notices mention Anthony Hysell of Pomeroy visiting his son in law Ed Russell and family. Mrs. Clay Evans is ill. Ella Hysell of Bradbury visited daughter Mrs. Arthur Hendricks. A L Hysell of Bradbury was a business caller Tuesday evening. Rev J P Miller called on friends Tuesday. Bible School attendance Sunday was 71.
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Bradford
Anthony Hysell
Pomeroy
Ed Russell
Clay Evans
Ella Hysell
Bradbury
Arthur Hendricks
A. L. Hysell
J. P. Miller
Logan Men to Star in Womenless Wedding Benefit
Two local men James Horwell will play the bride and Jack Jones will be the flower girl in the Womenless Wedding at Rockbridge Friday night. The Band Mothers Group sponsors the event and the winter fundraising by the band and Band Mothers totals about 200 dollars for band use.
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Logan
Rockbridge
Band Mothers Group
James Horwell
Jack Jones
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