Rose Bowl scalpers lose grip as tickets flood market
In Pasadena on December 30 scalpers find the Rose Bowl ticket market weak with best seats selling for small premiums. With 90,000 tickets total and over $300,000 in cash, outsiders struggle to obtain passes while early forecasts of a fast field boost optimism for a crowded arena. Gittleson Bros. marketed prices decline, while weather forecaster Dr. Irving P. Krick predicts a fast surface for the game week.
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Paul Zimmerman
Pasadena
Calif
Benny Baggual
Santa Anita Track
California
Duke
Tournament of Roses Association
Gittleson Bros
Irving P. Krick
Nathan Goldstein Advances to Quarterfinals in Junior Indoor Tennis
Nathan Goldstein of Brooklyn upset seed Malcolm Weinstein of Philadelphia to reach the national junior indoor tennis quarter finals. Defending champion Joey Fischbach of Brooklyn also moved forward as the event reached the later rounds.
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New York
Nathan Goldstein
Brooklyn
Malcolm Weinstein
Philadelphia
Joey Fishbach
Fights Last Night in Atlantic City AP Report
Roosevelt Rowe of Philadelphia lost a ten round decision to Freddy Walmeyer of Richmond in Atlantic City. The bout featured steady jab work from Walmeyer and a controlled boxing display, with Rowe pressing at times but failing to overturn the scorecards.
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The
Associated Press
Atlantic City
Freddy Walmeyer
Richmond
Outpointer
Roosevelt Rowe
Philadelphia
Basketball scores from early season matchups
Illinois defeated Villanova 28 to 22 while Minnesota beat Temple 38 to 35. Scranton topped Wyoming 38 to 29 and California defeated Nebraska 58 to 30. Ohio State edged UCLA 59 to 57 and Dartmouth defeated Stanford 48 to 47.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Villa Nova
Minnesota
Temple
Scranton
Wyoming
California
Nebraska
Ohio State
Dartmouth
Stanford
Car Towing Turned Fight in Bemidji Garage
Bemidji garage mechanic Aal Hagen suffered a badly swollen face after a dispute over a frozen car. He was tasking to tow the vehicle when the owner reappeared and struck him, leading Hagen to conclude he had picked the wrong car.
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Bemiji
Minn
Aal Hagen
Hagen
Sunday School Lesson Highlights With Peter Followers
Peter Gi4ed to Serve highlights the calling of Simon Peter and his brother, the fishermen who followed Jesus after the baptism. It contrasts their willingness to leave wealth and home with a rich man who chose not to renounce possessions. The article reflects on Jesus’ early ministry, the calling of the first disciples, and the theme of following Christ.
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Peter
Simon
Cephas
Simon Peter
Jesus
John
Frederick County Church Notices and Services
A digest of worship schedules across Frederick County churches including Salem Congregation of the Church of the Brethren led by Elder L. R. Dettra and pastors Cephas Fahnestock and H. L. Riggleman, Jubilee and Sunday school times, Galilee Church of Christ with minister Wilbur A. Reid, Opequon Group Presbyterian, Burnt Church services, and related church schools and devotional meetings.
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Salem
Church of the Brethren
L. R. Dettra
Cephas Fahnestock
H. L. Riggleman
Young People’s Meeting
Stephens City
Pal School
Talbert to Lead New Year Service at Welltown
Pastor Talbert conducts 10 a m service at Welltown with Crums sermon at 11 30 a m and New Year program at 7 30 p m. Dorothy Anderson Miss Triggs and others to speak before the pastor delivers the New Year message. Committee led by Mrs Gordon Armel to arrange special music with other circuit members invited.
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Talbert
Welltown
Crums
Timber Ridge Church Services Led by Rev. Whitten
Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church announces Sunday schedule with 10 a.m. worship and Sunday School. At 7:30 p.m. worship service, visitors are welcome. Rev. Robert A. Whitten is the pastor.
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Timber Ridge Congregational Christian Church
Robert A. Whitten
Religious services schedule for Reliance and nearby chapels
Reliance U. B. Circuit led by Rev. W. D. Mitchell with 11 a.m. preaching. Ridings Chapel at 3 p.m. preaching. Stephens City service at 3 p.m. led by Rev. Mr. Carper. Greenway service at 7:30 p.m.
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Reliance U. B
W. D. Mitchell
Reliance
Ridings Chapel
Stephens City
Mr. Carper
Greenway
Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian Church Schedule
Cedar Cliff Group Presbyterian church announces Sunday services with pastor Rev. Julian T. Owen. Church School at 9.30 a.m. worship and Lord's Supper at 10.50 a.m. Monday Young People's Choir at 7.30 p.m. Friday Young People of the Church at 7.30 p.m. Mount Hope church school at 2 p.m. worship and Lord's Supper at 2.45 p.m.
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Cedar Cliff Group
Presbyterian
Julian T. Owen
Cedar Cliff
Mount Hope
White Post Charge Church Services and Schedule
White Post Charge M E Church South led by Rev W D Sheets with worship at 11 am at White Post and 7 30 pm at Millwood for sermon. Boyce 6 45 pm features Young People's service. Begin the new year right by going to the house of the Lord.
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White Post
M. E .Church
South
W. D. Sheets
Millwood
Boyce
House of the Lord
Frederick Circuit M E Church Sunday Services
Frederick Circuit M E Church South led by Pastor George L Waters holds preaching and Communion at 10 a.m. Macedonia hosts preaching and Communion following Sunday School at 11 a.m. Carpers Valley offers Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. with 11:30 a.m. Communion. Round Hill Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Relief, Paxton and Lamp’s Sunday School at the usual hour.
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Frederick Circuit
M. E. Church
South
George L. Waters
Macedonia
Carpers Valley
Round Hill
Paxton and
Lamp
New Liaison Between Science and Religion Proposed
Richard Gregory urged the American Association for the Advancement of Science to fuse science and religion. He argued that belief in survival after death guides ethics, and that science and theology share a pursuit of truth. He cited Newton and Darwin to illustrate ethics shaping ideas.
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Richard Gregory
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Nature
London Magazine of Science
Sir Richard
Newton
Darwin
Bouncing Girl May Face Board Investigation
Jonesville December 30 nine year old Bertha Sybert, famed for nightly bouncing on a squeaky bed, may be investigated by the Lee county board of supervisors. Sheriff R F Giles said he will report findings after a thorough check and may summon all witnesses, possibly including two University of Tennessee professors who observed the child.
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Jonesville
Bertha Sybert
Lee County Board of Supervisors
R. F. Giles
Bertha
Powell Mountain
Bright
Wallin Creek
Giles
Board of Supervisors
University of Tennessee
Hunter Drowns in Sassafras River Duck Boat Accident
Elkton Md Dec 30 A search was planned for Ralph Cunningham 30 after he drowned when a small boat capsized during a duck hunting trip in the Sassafras River yesterday.
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Elkton
Ralph Cunningham
Sassafras River
Disciples of Christ Pastor Goes Over Bible School Schedule
Ebenezer congregation lists Bible school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Capon Bridge services follow with Bible school at 10 a.m. and worship at 7:30 p.m. Consecration services planned. Communion will be observed.
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Disciples of Christ
S. J. Goode
Ebenezer
Capon Bridge
Safe Equipment To Be Stressed For Grid Players
Denver based report says the national football rules committee will meet in Colorado Springs to stress safer equipment for players. Louis H. Mahony of Denver predicts the gathering will be quiet with little support for major rule changes such as passing anywhere behind the line or abolishing the extra point.
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Denver
National Football Rules Committee
Colorado Springs
Louis H. Mahony
Rocky Mountain
Mahony
Denver University
Pantry intruder found feeding in West Virginia pantry
W. Va. man Bob Mayes arrived to a kitchen confrontation as his wife and mother-in-law guarded the room. An intruder stood in the pantry. Mayes opened the door and discovered a possum feeding on fruits and jellies while a revolver was briefly involved.
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Elkins
W. Va
Bob Mayes
Mayes
102 Golf Pros Square Off For Houston Open
A field of 102 golfers, many top pros from 1938, began the first 18 holes of the $3,000 Houston Open at 6,553 yards. The aim was to equal or beat the 64 record set yesterday by Dick Metz, who led the pro-amateur event. Metz and Clifton Mooers formed a new PGA record for ball scores, with notable rivals Harold Spaden and Sammy Snead among leading figures in the sport.
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Houston
Tex
Dick Metz
Chicago
Fred Corcoran
Professional Golfers Association
Metz
Clifford Mooers
Harold
Jug c Spaden
Sammy Snead
West Virginia
Pride
Testing Couple Failed To Wait For Court Rule
Arlington Virginia test case on three day waiting rule for marriage licenses collapsed when Michael Romaine of Brooklyn and Catherine Kreitsck of Astoria N Y married in Prince William County. Ten Arlington lawyers offered services to the couple, seeking a ruling, while the judge faces a married pair and delays on guidance.
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Arlington
Arington County
Walter T. McCarthy
Michael Romaine
Brooklyn
Catherine Kreitsck
Astoria
Prince William County
Maryland
Virginia
Gretna Green
Arlington County
Border Counties
New York
McCarthy
McKeesport Pa City Roots and Charter Dates
The city of McKeesport was founded in 1765 by David Mc Kee and chartered as a city in 1890. The question asks for current age, which would be calculated from those dates. Local history notes show its origins and formal incorporation milestones.
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McKeesport
David McKee
Ranking Headweights Stir Talk In Boxing Round Up
Sports Round Up reports Bob Pastor at No 1 challenger for Joe Louis with Maxie Rosenbloom close behind. Notes John Marshall headed to Rose Bowl coverage, Rex Enright’s first USC year praised, and praise for Brad Holland and Larry Craig on the Carolina football scene. Mentions Eastern and Western stars including Elly Vines, Don Budge, Walter Shinn, and Joe Louis Barrow.
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Drew Middleton
Jimmy Johnston
Boy Bandits
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Maxie Rosenbloom
Pastor
Noggin
Brother Johnston
John Marshall
Raleigh
N. C
California
Rose Bowl
John Brennan
Michigan
University of South Carolina
Rex Enright
South Carolina
Brad Holland
Larry Craig
Gamecocks
Lou Gehrig
Yanks
McCarthy
Marshall Goldberg
Goldberg
Walter Shinn
Pennsylvania
Elly Vines
Don Budge
Joseph Louis Barrow
Pompton Lakes
John Henry Lewis
Callenger
Summit
Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt
Saratoga
Mal Stevens
New York
Violet
Don. Budge
Vines
Budge
Eddie Bannick
Giants
Terry
Microscope Demonstrated At AAAS Meeting In Richmond
In Richmond on December 30 a new electron microscope able to magnify up to 1 000 000 times was shown by Dr V K Zworykin of RCA to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The device uses electron beams and lenses, creates a visible image on a screen, and promises advances in studying viruses including smallpox and the common cold. Other reports include findings on a fossil missing link, fish behavior compared to humans, and views on alcoholism as a psychological condition.
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Richmond
American Association For the Advancement of Science
V. K. Zworykin
Radio Corporation of America
Zworykin
William & Gregory
Milo Hellman
Columbia University
New York
South Africa
G. K. Noble
American Museum of Natural History
Charles H Durfee
Wakefield
R.J
Severe cold wave looms after light Virginia wintry mix
Sleet snow and subfreezing temperatures kept Virginians indoors as meteorologist Hibard predicted a severe cold snap moving into Virginia from the north and west late tonight or tomorrow. Readings rose in Newport News to about 40 from 22.2, while Danville hit a season low of 13. Strands of sleet and light snow caused slippery roads but no major accidents were reported.
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Associated Press
Danville
North Carolina
Shenandoah
Strasburg
Mercury
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Lynchburg
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