Gosport All Stars win Virginia State Softball title
The Gosport All-Stars Navy Yard softball squad won the Virginia State tournament in Richmond. Russ DeBerry pitched superbly in the semifinal and final rounds, with Tex Richardson and Tommy Tomich contributing key hits and Johnny Morgan delivering a crucial double to drive in the winning run.
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Russ DeBerry
Serviceman
Gosport
Navy Yard
Atea
Richmond
Norfolk
Tex Richardson
Tex
Tommy Tomich
Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation
Johnny Morgan
All Stars
Coppersmiths
Newport News
State Guard News Notes Aug 27 Drill and Sept 5 Supper
The 14th Company of the North Carolina State Guard met at the Armory on Monday at 7 30. Captain Francis Kemp announced a revised summer outing plan turning into a bang up supper for the company on Wednesday night Sept 5 at 6 30 with steak and ice cream all you can eat. Sept 5 will also be a compulsory drill night with a U S Army officer to provide instruction. No drill on Sept 3 Monday night. Last Monday’s drill included manual of arms close order drill and a short night march. Several new recruits joined the company.
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14Th Co
N. C. State Guard
Francis §. Kemp
Tuscarora Beach
Kemp
U. S. Army
All-Stars Triumph 2-0 Over Freedman Marks For Championship
Washburn shut out the rival in a 1-0 win to reach the final. In the final, DeBerry allowed only one hit as the All-Stars beat Freedman Marks 2-0 led by Elliott’s first inning homer and aggressive baserunning by Tomich and Meyers.
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Wash” Washburn
Kenny Powlesland
Bill Elliott
Tommy Tomich
Freedman Marks
Richmond
Russ DeBerry
Russ
Tomich
Meyers
Osage
DeBerry
George T. Cary
Richardson
Washburn
Monty Montgomery
Ed Day
Ken Powelsland
Lee Rosier
Jim Meyer
Johnny Morgan
Edwards
Odollenmaier
Hauck
Coughlin
Wood
Yard
John G. Flynn
Gosport All-Stars
Mrs J D Whitehead Hosts Coca Cola Party for Mrs Kendall
Mrs J D Whitehead and Mrs A O Baines entertained at the Whitehead home Saturday morning at eleven o'clock in a Coca Cola party honoring Mrs H L Kendall who plans to move to Scotland Neck. Roses and summer blooms decorated the rooms. Bingo prizes went to Mrs A C Nichols Jr Mrs John Newton Mrs George Randolph Mrs L C Marshall and Miss Annie Cherry. The hostesses presented a gift to Mrs Kendall and Miss Anne Whitehead assisted with drinks and canapes. Attendees included Mrs H L Kendall Mrs W T Clement Sr Mrs Lilly Sullivan Mrs R E Shervette Jr Mrs L C Marshall Miss Annie Cherry and Miss Ernes
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Annie Cherry
Kendall
Whitehead
Anne Whitehead
H. L.kendall
W. T. Clement, Sr
Lilly Sullivan
R. E. Shervette, Jr
L. C. Marshall
Ernes
Attendance Pride: Old Members Missing At Meeting
Present members filled the room while many former attendees were reported absent. The note urges keeping an accurate attendance record to reflect current participation.
Women's Society of Christian Service Meeting Details
The Rosemary Methodist Church group will hold a general meeting Sunday evening after worship. Circles 1 2 3 and 4 convene Monday at 7 30 pm with Circle 1 at Mrs G C Redford's Hamilton Street home and the others at the church. Members are urged to be punctual.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Rosemary Methodist Church
G. C. Redford
Hamilton Street
Norfolk visitors noted in town social column
Cpl Gilbert Francis, Miss Frances Burgood, and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Norfolk were recent visitors in town.
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Cpl
Gilbert Francis
Frances Burgood
Robert Johnson
Norfolk
Local Socials List Names of Notable Guests
tine Cherry, Mrs. George Randolph, Mrs. John Newton, Mrs. Hugh Sherrod, Mrs. J. B. Britt, Mrs. A. C. Nichols, Jr. Miss Anne Whitehead, Mrs. Baines and Mrs. Whitehead are named among attendees in a society notes column.
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Tine Cherry
George Randolph
John Newton
Hugh Sherrod
J. B. Britt
A. C. Nichols
Anne Whitehead
Baines
Whitehead
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E.w.smith
Roanoke
State Guard
Sto
Mrs
J. D. Whitehead
Mrs. Kendall
Douglas-Parker and
Adam
Bloom Bros
Quality Outfitters
Roanoke Ave
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