Brookwood Addition Sealed bids join 10 room school building
Hope School District announces sealed bids for a Brookwood Addition two story brick and stucco building with 10 rooms and hall space located on Highway 67. Bids due by 7 June 1948 at 7:30 p.m. at James H. Jones office. bids opened by School Board. Owner to deliver upon payment and title warranty free of liens. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Signed by President BR. M. LaGrone Jr and Secretary Clifford Franks with dates April 25 May 6 13 20.
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Brookwood
James H. Jones
Board OF Education
HOPE
BR. M. LaGrone, Jr
Clifford Franks
Benziger’s store era and a heroic family legacy
A reminiscence extols Benziger’s store at the E and Spruce corner with a wide assortment from luxury cosmetics to hardware. It recalls Oral Benziger’s modern management, his pioneer lineage, and Elwood Benziger who died in World War I. The piece blends local lore with patriotic praise and mentions community service by employees.
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Benziger
Oral Benziger
Tshe
Ludwig G. Benziger
Blac
Ereal Institution
Elwood
Far East
Dallas
Crystal Palace
Chateau-Thierry
Vinald Benziger
Tal Ve
Baptist Sind
von Slane
YWCA
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Bepzygens
City
New York
Stalin
Atlanta Hurling Staff Beginning to Come to Life
The Atlanta Crackers won their first game of the year 12 to 1 led by two strong mound performances. Nashville clinched first place by defeating Little Rock 72. Birmingham remained a runner up after a 4 to 8 win over Mobile. Memphis crushed Chattanooga 20 to 6 as Gen Wade earned his fourth straight win. Alvin Heuser debuted for the Travelers in relief of Pem Perme. Games listed for today include New Orleans at Atlanta and others.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Association
Crackers
New Orleans
Nashville
Little Rock
Birmingham
Mobile
Memphis
Chattanoova
Lookouts
Gen Wade
Vols
Alvin Heuser
Travelers
Pem Perme
Chattanooga
Feller
Tribe
A's
Yankee Stadium
Tetroit
Felicy
Bill Dietrich
Val Nenhouser
Detroit
Boston
Hal
Tigers
New York Yankees
Lefty
Ied Lopul
White Sox
Fred Sanford
St. Louis Browns
Early Wynn
Washington
Senators
Chiciga
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Brooklyn
Broa’s
Clyde King
Hes Barney
Ted Wilks
Dodgers
Phils
Chicago
Johnny Blatmk
del Ennis
Eddie Miller
Howie Schulter
Cliff Chambers
Sant Nahem
New York Giants
Larry Jaisen
Cincinnati
Whitey Lockman
Bill Rigney
Giants
Boston Waguvereddt
Roaokie
Vern Bickfort
Bickmore
Pittsburgh
Babeayn
H. WM. Barnes
Wilson
Jim Wee
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Price
Lee
Milkay
Ted
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Beck
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Chas
Lewis
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Gko
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Club de Pot
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Cleveland
Reed
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Barnes Borennee
Mitchell
Ed Bost
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Cannon
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New York
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Lewallen
Herbert
My Smith
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Brooklyn Il
Hawkee Puller
Inemialy
Puller
Grittin
Bare
Cotton States Leaague
Greenwood
Hot Springs
Ifvlenu
el Dorado
Tee
Clarksdale
Hope Softball Team Loses Opener 9 6 at Fairpark
The Merchants Allstar team fell 9 to 6 in the opener at Fairpark last night. Manager Fred Robertson praised his squad after the season's first game. Henderson balanced lineup with Porter and Taylor carrying the load during the seven innings. A large crowd attended as Saturday May 22 sets the entry deadline for city league teams. Seasonal play begins June 1 with six teams already entered. entries must be received by noon Saturday.
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Merchants Allstar
Fairpark Jast
Fred Robertson
Henderson
Porter
Taylor
Satuday
Cleveland Cools Off Mack's Tribe
Bobby Feller pitched Cleveland to a 6-1 win over Connie Mack's Athletics, seizing the American League lead as the Tribe swept the series. Early Wynn and White Sox rivalries are noted, with Yankees and Dodgers results also mentioned along with other AL and NL action.
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Jack Hand
Bobby Feller
Cleveland Tribe
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Hamilton and Hogan Leach Lead at St Louis
At Norwood Hills Country Club in St Louis on May 20 two former champions Bob Hamilton and Ben Hogan shared the early lead in the 30th PGA tournament with five under par 66s. Hamilton credited strong putting and accurate approaches as the field played the fast greens, while Hogan also posted a low score as top shooters gathered in a tight leaderboard.
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St. Louis
Bob Hamilton
Ben Hogan
Professional Golfers Association
Norwood Hills County
Hamilton
Wilist
Cemon
Cetting
Golfers Vie For Medal As PGA Qualifying Close In May
In Hershey and St Louis a small field of contenders battles over the medal amid jokes about prizes after each round. Ben Hogan weighs in on the format while Ky Laffoon Dutch Hackson and Emerick Joc sis spar for the top prize. Veteran scorers cope with tough courses as Jim Ferrier and Gene Ezrazen post low rounds. The scene includes golf chatter about travel and gear and a moment of humor from a hotel room controversy.
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St. Louis
Ben Hogan
Ry Little
Ben
Lloyd Mangrim
Lloyd
Mangrom
Golf Round Highlights From Hershey Galley Report
Hamilton, Landayver Md., shot four under par 32 for nine, including an eagle and two birdies. Hogin posted 29 putts as Lang added three birdies, while Sorazen and Nevise each needed 30 putts for 63s. Ed Oliver and Sammy Snead tied with 29 putts, as the round showcased strong putting and early leads amid PGA chatter.
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Hamilton
Landayver
Eagle
Hogin
Lang
Hershey
Gene Sorazen
Covrnrijans
Dogfeer Masseus
Terman Nevise
Akron
Sarazen
Ed Porky Oliver
Kenmere
Wash
Sammy Snead
Springs
W. Va
Slammer
Emnie Dermaret
Oja Lalissap
Peli Gooper
Baseball scores and league results from yesterday
Yesterday's results span the National and American Leagues with New York and St. Louis trading tight games against Brooklyn and Chicago. The Mets, Phillies and Giants posted wins while Cleveland and Washington split. Minor leagues in Texas and Arkansas show Shreveport, San Antonio and Oklahoma City scoring varied results. A note on a Siberian migration of birds weighing around one ton to one ounce highlights a remarkable long distance journey context.
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Prses
St. Luvs
Broek Yas Ineimati
New York Bista
Busta Ai Rhiadelphia
American League
New York
Chiewga
Philalesphe
Petyvatt
Clevelane
Nightington
St. Lews
National League
Cincianato
St. Tals
Brooklyn
Ausun
Bittsburgh
Philadephia
Chicago
St. Lows
Welruit
Cleveland
Lehiodette I
Atlanta
New Orleans
Treen
Mobile
Men Ph
Chakraooga
Nago
Litt Rock
Shreveport
San Antonio
Houston
Bontomot
Pom Worth
Oklahoma City
Yallad
Greenwood Dodgers Fall In Playoff After Blackout
The Associated Press reports a playoff game halted by an electrical blackout as Greenwood Dodgers lose the contest to Natchez Indians 9-3. Regular game results include Pine Bluff Cardinal rally over Helena 7-6 and Hot Springs shutting out Clarksdale 8-0.
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Associated Press
Greenwood Dodgers
Dodgers
Natchez Indians
Jim Griffith
Natchez
Pine Bluff
Cardinals
Ray Smerek
Ralph Justice
Helena
Bill Phillips
Hot Springs
Clarksdale Planters
John Marin
Martin
Clarksdale
el Dorado
Greenville
Cats Baseball Season Closes With 9-1 Record
Hope High School baseball team finishes 9-1 after defeating Gordon 3-0 at Veterans Park. Mitchell LaGrone pitched a four hit shutout for his sixth win, while Jamie Russell went 1 for 1 with a walk and scored, giving him a .500 season batting average. Eddy Sutton and Buddy Sutton contributed key plays as Hope claimed one of the program’s best seasons.
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Hope High School
Gindonn
Veterans Park
Gordon
Mitchell LaGrone
Buddy Sutton
Bobcat
Bobcats
Sutton
Hope
Jamie Russell
laGrone
Eddy Sutton
Russell
Cats
Ole Hope High
Lawrence Martin
Adventure Parade and Mutual Network May 20 21 Schedule
Radio listings detail Mutual Network programming across May 20 and 21 including Adventure Parade Superman Captain Midnight Tom Mix K Fulton Lewis Jr News 5 Star Final News Comment Dinner for Two and more. The lineup features musical and variety programs such as Lea Piper’s Orchestra Campus Salute and Queen for a Day along with News reports and farm and market segments. Strong names include Nick Stewart Art Mooney and Henry J. Taylor.
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Superman
Tom Mix
Fulton Lewis, Jr
M News
Billy Rose
Gabriel Heatter
Mutual Newsreetm
Revere All Sta
Stantom
Lea Piper
Nick Stewarts
Art Mooney
Orth
Mutual
Stern Oep
Ozark Valley
Cecil Brown
Kate Simith
Victor FL. Lintdlady
Martin Black
Red Hook
Robert Murleigh
the Johnson Family
TweeTon Baker
Henry J. Taylor
Gabriel Hendler
M Mutual
Meet the Press
Love Letters
Love Songs
Nick Stewart
Ore Enoch Light
Orel Mutual
Straights Hit at Hope Skeet Club Competition
Seventy five rounds were shot Wednesday afternoon at the Hope Skeet Club with straights by Ross Wright Lewisville Babe Fagnani Texarkana Hi M Barnes Texarkana Jim Wilson Columbus Thomas Cannon Hope and Sonny Griffin Hope. Babe Fagnani H M Barnes and Kim Wilson tied for top honors with 50x50.
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Hope
Ross Wright
Lewisville
Babe Fagnani
Texarkana
Hi. M. Barnes
Jim Wilson
Columbus
Thomas Cannon
Sonny Griffin
Kim Wilson
Top Radio Programs Center Time New York May 20
Radio listings for May 20 show NBC and CBS schedules with Henry Aldrich FBI in Peace and War Dick Haymes Crime Photographer Ellery Queen and more. ABC CBS NBC and Mutual programs include Willie Piperskit Fulton Lewis Ted Malone and Campus Salute with late night broadcasts.
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Cental Standard Time
New York
Totnight
NBC
Henry Aldrich
Pen and Allen
Jack Catsoh
CBS
FBI
Dick Haymes
Cone
ABC
Hany Morgan Tid
Ellery Queen
Willie Piperskit
MBS
Fulton Lewisary
Backus Talent
Andy Russell
Nbc—O
Guiding Light
Ted Malone
Camporee Brings Scouts From Several Areas to Hempstead
Negro Scout troops from Prescott Emmet Chiklvess Nevada Nevada district and Hope Washington Blevins join about forty Scouts and five adult leaders at Cyprus Lake Hempstead for a weekend camporee directed by C. E. Prewitt of Prescott. Friday features fishing and stunts while Saturday offers demonstrations and scout skills. Leaders plan a seven day summer camp in their monthly program starting next Thursday night.
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Negro Bay Scott
Hempstead
Nevada Iis
Son Cyprus Lake
Highway
Prescott, Emmet
Chiklvess
Nevada
Hope
Washington
Blevins
C. E. Prewitt
Prescott
Fights Last Night Report From Various Venues
Reported boxing results from Milwaukee Hartford and other cities show numerous knockouts and decisions. Fighters include Cathey Lewis in Hartford and Livia Minchi in Oakland, with Danity Boy Williams in Detroit and Dolph Quijano battling in Wichita. Akron and Boston entries highlight Lee Sayold and Pete Louthis with stoppages noted.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wilie Pep
Hartford
Cott
Charles ‘Cathey’ Lewis
Brooklyn
Lilleakland
Calif
Livia Minchi
Milan
Italy
Danity Boy Williams
Detroit
Wichita
Kas
Dolph Quijano
EL Ba
Lee Cartier
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Hope School
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King Features Syndicate
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