Arizin signs 1955-56 contract with Warriors
Paul Arizin, runnerup for the NBA scoring crown, inks his 1955-56 deal with the Philadelphia Warriors after scoring 1512 points last season. The note places his achievement in context with early NBA history and boxing welterweight origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Arizin
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia Warriors
Arizin
Wishing Ring
Latonia
Kentucky
National Basketball League
New York City
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Celtics
Booster Night Planned by Delwin Grange October 25
Delwin Grange held a meeting with Master Cecil Epple presiding. A Harmonica and Piano duet by Mr and Mrs George Prout delighted attendees. The group announced Booster Night for October 25 open to all with a promised strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwin Grange
Cecil Epple
George Prout
Leonard Cluley
Maude Muller
The
Grange
Officers Club
Weekend Visits Across Flint Clare and Grand Rapids
Winterfield William Cutler and son Teddy visited his parents the Cutlers. Maurice Vanderwoude from Kalamazoo stayed with his parents. David Cook and Peter Cook hosted weekend gatherings. Aldoris Whitford visited his nephew the Blackledges. Edith Pence of Marion called on relatives. Wilma Cunningham and family spent Sunday with the Davises. Russell and Billy Kennedy hosted guests including Oscar Mattison. Frank Davis hosted various relatives at the Edmond Cutler and Davis homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cutler
Teddy
Flint
Edmona Cutler
Maurice Vanderwoude
Kalamazoo
Simon Vanderwoude
David Cook
Midland
Peter Cook
Aldoris Whitford
Eugene Blackledge
Edith Pence
Marion
Sam Gaskill
Wilma Cunningham
Frank Davis
T.V
Russell Davis
Grand Rapids
Robert Cunningham
Ernest Kennedy
Clare
Billy Kennedy
Oscar Mattison
Harrison
Edmond Cutler
Freshmen on Pro Grid Iron Top Ranks Face Tough Odds
LES BINGAMAN recalls his nerves as a veteran Lions player and explains why only about 396 players exist in the NFL. He notes rookie prospects’ high risk of being cut, the lure of six figure pay, glamour, business connections, and a deep love for the game as he shifts to broadcasting and writing about pro football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Football League
The
Lions
Davy Sparks Fight Over National Road Plan in 1830 Speech
A March 1830 House speech by Davy surfaced in the University of Michigan Transportation Library. He attacked a Buffalo to Washington to New Orleans road bill, criticizing costs and swampy routes while warning of direct taxes. Railroads soon displaced the project, funds halted while taxes persisted.
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Dauntless Davy
University of Michigan
Buffalo
Washington
New Orleans
Davy
John C. Kohl
Transportation Institute
U-M
Six Church Rally and local social visits noted
Eagle News reports a Six Church Rally at Colonville featuring the film How The Bible Came To Us. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. A H Tryon of Pontiac, Rev Beery and family, and numerous Midland Flint and Romulus guests are listed with Sunday meals and weekend visits at multiple homes and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonville
A. H. Tryon
Pontiac
Jenny Bates
Orville Bates
A. Hutcinson
Midland
Julia Hutchinson
Glen Poet
Grace Seestedt
Romulus
Cal Guest
Carl Athey
Rose Athey
Lawrence Bates
Norman
John Watson Jr
Flint
Walter Kleiner
Beery
Lyle Hutchinson
Walter Kemp
Alvis
Jerry’ Denton
Gareth Armentrout
Clare JVs open 1955 grid with 7 0 win over Alma
ClareFreshmen also tie Beal City 13 13 as J J Seiter shines on offense with two long runs for Clare. Defensive play headlines both games led by Rex Robinette Larry Stanley Bill Zinser and Charles Loach.
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Clare
Beal City
S. J.J. Seiter
Rex Robinette
Larry Stanley
Bill Zinser
Charles Loach
J.J .Seiter
J. J
Bear City
Browns Corner Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Nora Honderich joined Sunday dinner with Mrs Nina Kleinhardt and Mr and Mrs Charles Kleinhardt. Belle Deller left hospital to convalesce at her daughter’s home. The Garvers and Newmans and other neighbors shared calls and a birthday gathering at Dora Eltenhardt’s. Several residents attended a Youth Rally in Colonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Honderich
Nina Kleinhardt
Charles. Kleinhardt
Forest Garver
Laurence Dalton Sunny
Belle Deller
Peter Gellar
GC. A. Perry
Carmen Newman
Wolverine
Kathy Malson
Blaine Garver
Clare
Colonville
J. C. Coats
Amanda Newman
Insulated Wire in Modern Air Transport Would Stretch Miles
Insulated electric wire used in a modern air transport would stretch 16 miles, illustrating the scale of aerospace electrical systems. The remark underscores the extensive network of conductors, harnesses, and insulation needed to power avionics, lighting, and propulsion-related components across aircraft.
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Rocky Marciano
Archie Moore
Yankee Stadium
Rocky
Moore
Delwin
Norman Rockett
Frank Prout
Betty Jones
Rosebush
James Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Rother
Walt Disney
Winterfield
Les Bingaman
Select Society
Eagle News
Sharon Kay Ritchie
Denver
Colo
Atlantic City
N. F
J.v's
Alma
Tom Garver
Dan Bay
Roy Beltintlk
Gilson
Rodabaugh
Pat Crawford
Jim’ Rodabaugh
Dave Motffit
Little Pioneers
U.S. Navy
Custom Tailors
Davys
Menther Made-To
America
Ford
H.p
McEwan
Dan
McDonald Hone
Michigan
F.D.A
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