Yanks Sign Charley Ruffing Boosts World Champions
Charley Ruffing signed by the Yankees boosts a club already riding strong hitting and improving pitching. George Selkirk hits two homers as New York defeats Detroit 7 3 to widen the gap atop the league standings. Dizzy Dean and Cy Blanton secure decisive wins for St Louis and Pittsburgh, while Cincinnati and Chicago post big victories as the season opens.
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Red Ruffing
Tigers
Detroits
George Selkirk
Monte Pearson
Swat
Dean
Blanton
Dizzy Dean
Cy Blanton
Pearson
Dizzy
Bees
Boston Bees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburghers
New York Giants
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Cincinnati
Reds
Alex Kampouris
Roughhouse Reds
Cubs
Phillies
Yanks Tigers
Chicago
Athletics
White Sox
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Hints For Gardeners Restore Soil With Humic Matter
The article urges gardeners to return organic refuse to the soil to improve porosity and moisture retention. It recommends woods earth leaf mold peat moss or stable manure, adding sand to prevent hard clods, and using autumn leaves to frost break soil. It also advises disposing of garden trash away from view, avoiding seeded weeds or diseased leaves, to enrich the soil by fall.
How Many Stars Can You Name
Jeau answers astronomy questions with over 500 Q A pairs in a compact booklet. Each entry forms a complete knowledge unit and the work serves as an authoritative survey of the subject designed to teach readers about stars. Enclose ten cents for postage and handling with this coupon.
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Jeau
Request for Astronomy booklet from Washington bureau
Information from the Winchester Evening Star shows a reader enclosing ten cents in coin for a booklet titled Astronomy. The note asks for delivery to a named recipient with details including street city and state.
Certificates To Be Presented On Thursday May 13
Dr Fen ton of the Red Cross will go to Gore to present twenty one certificates in first aid to students instructed by Paul E Behrens, principal of the high school. Charlottesville article notes University of Maryland beat Virginia 64 62 margin by Maryland broad jumper Beers over Beer.
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The
Red Cross
Gore
Paul E. Behrens
Charlottesville
University of Maryland
University of Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
gardening tip on using fine condition to spade
A brief note suggests applying fine soil conditioner or spading technique under the soil in a garden. It advises placing the amendment around plants where needed to improve soil texture and root growth.
King Sits On Stone Of Destiny at Westminster Abbey
Historic note on the Stone of Destiny, Lia Fail, the Stone of Scone, used in Scottish coronations. The stone, 26 by 16 by 11 inches, sits in the coronation chair at Westminster Abbey after Edward I seized it in 13th century Scotland.
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London
George VI
Westminster Abbey
Scone
Jacob
Bethel
Scotland
Egypt
Spain
Cecrops
Ireland
Tara
Fergus the Second
Kenneth
Scota
Pharoah
Alexander the Third
Alexander
Edward I
England
Edward
First Aid Course To Open Monday
The Red Cross announces a special First Aid course to run May 10 to May 14. Dr. Fenton will lead evening sessions at 7 30 in Brad dock Street M E Church South. Previous standard certificate holders are invited to attend. his return is welcomed by past participants.
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Red Cross
Fenton
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Miss Harlow's Rise From Extra to Star at Capitol
Miss Harlow recalls starting as an extra at Fox and Paramount before Hal Roach and MGM contracts propelled her to stardom. She now stars with Robert Taylor in Personal Property at the Capitol Theatre for two days, noting shifts in pay from cash at check cashing spots to nightly studio cash.
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Miss Harlow
Fox Studios
Richard Dix
Paramount
Hal Roach
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Robert Taylor
Capitol Theatre
Top Of The Town at Hables Palace for Apple Blossom guests
The Palace presents the musical comedy Top Of The Town featuring Doris Nolan George Murphy Hugh Herbert Gregory Ratoff Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Henry Armetta and Mischa Auer. Also shown is Fox News reel and Trouble In Morocco with Jack Holt. Mae Clark and C Henry Gordon co star.
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Apple Blossom
Doris Nolan
George Murphy
Hugh Herbert
Gregory Ratoff
Gertrude Niesen
Ella Logan
Henry Armetta
Mischa Auer
Fox News
Jack Holt
Morocco
Palace Theatre
Savage Death
Tran
Mae Clark
C. Henry Gordon
Crowned by the Rich Man Earl Marshal Plans Coronation Role
England's richest young noble, the 28 year old Duke of Norfolk, has stage managed King George VI's coronation. As earl marshal he selected Westminster Abbey spectators and supervised procession, decor, and police planning. He leads the royal show in full dress beside the king.
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England
Duke of Norfolk
George the Sixth
Earl Marshal of
Westminster Abbey
College of Heralds
Buckingham Palace
Earl Marshal
Richard Tit
Norfolk
Howards
John Howard
Britain
Arundel Cast'e
King’s Champion Stirs Regnal Right and Noble Titles
The text notes a king asserting throne rights by mortal combat and lists current Duke of Norfolk penalties including the Earls of Arundel Surrey and Norfolk with baronial titles Maltravers Fitzalan Clum Oswaldestre. It mentions a recent marriage to Hon Lavinia Strutt daughter of Lord Belper in a brilliant event of the new year.
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Duke of Norfolk
Earl of Arundel
Earl of Surrey
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