Wattman Park defeats Laurel in baseball 6 to 2
Wattman Park wins 6 to 2 over Laurel in a seven inning game at Laurel playground on Monday July 9. Wattman players Dick Huck Howard Ball Jack Stewart Billy Wade George Reinhart and David Hass scored runs while Bill Melchior Frank Hooper and others contributed for Laurel with Jack Allworth as captain and Walter von Reinsperg in center field. Umpire Miss Skidmore and scorekeeper Dorothea Mulholand noted the result.
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Laurel Playground
Wattman Park
Dick Huck
David Hass
Howard Ball
Howard Bond
Jack Stewart
Walter Foslund
Billy Wade
George Reinhart
Wattman
Charles Broad
Walter von Reinsperg
Jack Allworth
John Hawley
Bill Melchior
Frank Hooper
Miss Skidmore
Dorothea Mulholand
Else von Reinsperg
Wattman Wins Over All with Fine Games
On July 2 Wattman played Beach. despite a late start the game was played and Wattman won 10 to 5. On July 9 Wattman met Laurel. a hard fought match ended 6 to 2 in Wattman’s favor with strong team effort from Howard Ball.
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Wattman
Laurel
Vattman
Howard Ball
Vattman Playground
Laurel and Village Green Kickball Girls Fight for Win
In Laurel on Saturday July 7 the Village Green girls defeated Laurel 32 to 18 in a lively kickball game scoring leaders Vivian Miller Virginia Anderson each with three and Else von Reinsperg Theophila Skorap five for Laurel. Umpire Colin Finlayson. Mary Finlayson notes warm weather and enjoying the match.
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Laurel
Laurel and
Village Green
Dorothea Mulholand
Colin Finlayson
Vivian Miller
Virginia Anderson
Else von Reinsperg
Theophila Skorap
Mary Finlayson
Laurel Playground
Nursery Rhyme Caller Chides Robin at Four
A short verse notes a child named Alan Felsenthal, age 3, waking to scold a robin. The exchange unfolds around a morning hour, with a quip about an extra sleep.
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Mr. Robin Redbreast
Robin Redbreast
Alan Felsenthal
Central
Inquiring Reporter Debates Lady Lindy and Science
Readers label the idea of Amelia Earhart aiding science with mixed views. Catherine Thompson argues flight inspires exploration, while Dick Sullivan questions motives, and Mary Finlayson plus Ruth Seymour contend her courage spurred progress and female ambition.
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Atlantic Ocean
Catherine Thompson
Dick Sullivan
Vattman Park Teams Win 6-2 Over Laurel
The Vattman park playground team defeated Laurel 6 to 2 at Laurel playground on July 9. Despite longer bases, Vattman played a solid game, then prepared for a July 16 rematch at Vattman park against Village Green.
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Vattman Park Playground
Laurel
Laurel Playground
Borcwe Shannoh
Ree
Village Green
Esampes
Vattman Park
Dick Huck
Vattman Playground
Charles Broad Wins in Laurel Horseshoe Tournament
In Laurel, Charles Broad defeated Bill Melchior 11-5 and Frank Hooper 7-13 5-11 to win the horseshoe event. Walter von Reinsperg took third, John Halley fourth. Jack Allworth and Tom Finlayson were defeated. Colin Finlayson beat Halley as he challenged. The field also faced Wattman, Beach, and Village Green on July 12 with Laurel taking second.
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Laurel
Charles Broad
Bill Melchior
Frank Hooper
Walter von Reinsperg
John Halley
Jack Allworth
Tom Finlayson
Colin Finlayson
Wattman
the Beach
Village Green
Mary Alice Hayes on a Simple Stolp Summer School
Mary Alice Hayes describes Stolp summer school as easy with fun activities and games during recess. She notes homework but says listening to the teacher makes the work manageable and enjoyable for the next year.
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Mary Alice Hayes
Stolp
Seed School Park Play Rules At Nearby Lot
Miss Park of the school office warns children about the newly seeded park around SEED SCHOOL PARK. Students are asked to play north of Stolp as Ruth Seymour notes in the Summer School notice.
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Miss Park
Stolp
Ruth Seymour
Village Green Children Parade Through Town
Village Green playground children staged a clever Thursday parade from Village Green to Washington Avenue and back, showcasing funny and pretty costumes from Simple Simon to flower girls. Girls crafted pot holders and doll clothes while boys made string hammocks and everyone worked on scrapbooks, led by Gertrude Goelz.
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Village Green
Washington Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Wattman Park
Lake Avenue
Lake
Ridge
Simon
Gertrude Goelz
Vattman Park Defeats Beach In Close Battle
On July 9 the Vattman Park girls beat Beach 26 to unknown final in a tight game at Beach. Key players included Lucille Hoffman Jane Brandt Lor etta Steffens Elaine Stewart Edith Brandt Dorothy Holway Virginia Green Katherine Holway Olive Davis with substitutes Geraldine Hoffmann and Betty Todd.
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Vattman Park Playground
Vattman
Lucille Hoffman
Jane Brandt
Loretta Steffens
Elaine Stewart
Edith Brandt
Dorothy Holway
Virginia Green
Katherine Holway
Olive Davis
Geraldine Hoffmann
Betty Todd
Laurel
Wattman Playground
Lily of the Valley Perfume Notes by Verna Archambault
Verna Archambault describes lily of the valley as a fragrant, native to Europe Asia and America plant. The dainty white bells sway under broad leaves while thriving in shade and spring blooms. Versatile for hot houses and garden escape along shady roadsides. 1450 Lake avenue.
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Verna
Europe
Asia
America
Verna Archambault
Lake Avenue
Fireworks Display Over Northwestern Stadium Noted From Swamp
Witness reports July fifth fireworks at the Northwestern stadium during a July Fourth display. The show featured many set pieces and shooting stars, lighting the stadium and sky for blocks, as night illumination came from the fireworks.
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Hugh
Northwestern Stadium
Edith Brandt Wins Dressed Doll Show at Vattman Park
Edith Brandt won first in the senior division at the Vattman park doll show held Friday at 2 pm. Geraldine Hoffman placed second and Lucille Hoffman third with onion and stocking dolls. Junior winner Dorothy Davis received first prize with a flower doll.
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Vattman Park
Helen Smith
Edith Brandt
Geraldine Hoffman
Lucille Hoffman
Edith
Geraldine
Lucille
Kathryn Holway
Dorothy Davis
Marjorie Hill
Betty Todd
Dorothy
Marjorie
Barbara Holway
Wattman Playground
Playground Horseshoe Contest Winners Named
Boys from Wattman Laurel Beach Village Green competed with two boys from each park at the Village Green on Thursday July 12. Wattman took first, Laurel second, Village Green third, while Beach boys were defeated by all.
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Howard Ball
Billy Wade
Wattman
Colin Finlayson
Charles Broad
Laurel
David Weinstock
Bernard Saxon
Ralph Hoffman
Albert Roemer
Village Green
Rex Martin Wins Three Races at Howard School Meet
Rex Martin wins three of four races at the Howard school event held in the afternoon. He competes in a boys age group and in two younger races, taking prizes including ten gallons of gas, a pound of candy, and a quart of ice cream.
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Rex Martin
Howard
Howard School
Children Bring Lunches at Village Green Picnic Day
On Wednesdays at the Village Green playground children bring their lunches and enjoy a casual picnic under the trees. Mrs. Fanckboner oversees the gathering where about fifty youngsters sit, talk, and have a pleasant time together.
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Billy Fanckboner
Village Green
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Wm. H. Klein
Vattman Park Downs Beach
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