Alexander recalls House of David tour and baseball life
Former major leaguer Alex Alexander talks about the decline in youth baseball, his years with the House of David teams in Erie and Benton Harbor, and his career highs. He recalls Hornsby, Lazzeri, and travel stories, noting salaries and pennant pressure.
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Social Notes From Poolesville Picnics and Visits
Mr and Mrs M M Compher hosted a picnic supper at Monocacy Park with guests including Mr and Mrs George D Willard Mr and Mrs D A Dollarhide Mrs Charles Kohlhoss and Miss Margarita Myerly Mr and Mrs Arthur Higin of Washington visited Dr and Mrs G A Elgin Thomas W Perry of Chevy Chase gave a watermelon feast near Poolesville John Hickman won a champion eating title Mr and Mrs Fred J Hughes entertained friends from Washington including Frank Davison and Mr Charles Kohlhoss and family Mrs Cora Norris and William Norris with children were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Will White Mrs Charles Sellman hosted a bridge gathering Mrs Arthur White Mr J Farr White and Mr Ben White dined with Mr and Mrs Edgar Chiswell in Washington Mr Arthur Selby of Frederick visited his niece Mrs Harry Bohthoss Mr and Mrs Robert McCandlish attended social events in the area
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Arkansas Bad Girl and Trusty Visit Hancock Friends
A local social notice lists visits and dinners in Hancock and nearby areas. Mentions Mrs White hosting, funeral for Walter Pyles near Bealsville, and various residents and visitors from Ingleside Washington Bethesda and Alexandria.
Correction in obituary for Mrs. Alice Imogene Altemeier
The News notes a correction to the obituary of Mrs. Alice Imogene Altemeier that appeared in Monday afternoon edition, clarifying details of her death notice.
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Alice Imogene Altemeier
Correction of Sister's Name In Obituary Notice
The sister's name in the obituary was incorrect. The correct name is Mrs Carmeileta Compton Washington. The News apologizes for the error and regrets any confusion caused.
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Carmeileta Compton
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