Potomac Edison Wins Safety Awards in National Contest
The National Safety Council honored Potomac Edison for two national fleet safety prizes at its Safety Congress in Chicago. PE won the Passenger Car Contest and the Truck Contest among 49 utilities, with two truck accidents in 954,000 miles and one car accident in 836,000 miles, placing ahead of Montana Power and Toledo Edison. Toledo Edison took second in the truck contest with one truck accident in 960,000 miles.
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National Safety Council
Chicago
Potomac Edison System
National Fleet Safety Co
Va. Po
P. E
Potomac Edison
Montana Power Co
Butte, Mont
Toledo Edison Co
Toledo, O
Borden Co
Chicago, Il
Competition Heats Up in Ladies Commercial Loop Standings
In the Ladies Commercial Loop standings Va. Woolen No. 1 leads with 12 points and 3 ties followed by South End Fire Co and Capitol Restaurant tied on 10 points. Va. Woolen No. 2 trails with 10 points, while Solenberger’s and Valley Pride also feature in the results. Individual top scorers include Sue Stickley 129 and Evelyn Curl 127, with Brownie Ambrose at 127. Capitol Restaurant dominates team events with high totals in team game and team set.
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Woolen No
South End Fire Co
Capitol Restaurant
Va. Woolen No
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Valley Pride
Solenberger’s
Ant
O'Sullivan
Pews Poeee
Woolen
South End
O’sullivan
Valley Service
Sue Stickley
Evelyn Curl
Brownie Ambrose
Anna Bailey
Martha Bowers
Evelyn Crabill
Kitty Perry
Va. Woolen No. 1
Capitol
Commercial loop first half winner path outlined
A concise report notes the effort to identify the Commercial loop’s first half winner, detailing the approach and key milestones in narrowing contenders and establishing preliminary standings.
Bell metal composition and tonal effects
Bell metal typically comprises 78 percent copper and 22 percent tin with variations. Higher copper content yields a more sonorous tone, affecting the instrument’s resonance.
Orioles Win Little World Series Ended Junior Baseball Title
The Baltimore Orioles clinched the minor league championship by defeating Louisville 5 to 3. The team, led by Frank Merriwell finish specialists, capped a season that set attendance records for junior baseball with 52 833 paid at Monday night’s game, about 17 000 more than the World Series crowd in St Louis.
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Baltimore
Orioles
Frank Merriwell
the Birds
Louisville
St. Louis
Boxer Saint Thomas Demands Violinist for Training
Saint Thomas a heavyweight boxer and Father Divine follower in Philadelphia says he needs a violinist to play every night from now until his Monday fight with Melio Bettina. He claims violin music makes him hear angels sing and helps him stay confident.
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Philadelphia
Saint Thomas
Divine
Melio Bettina
Velocity of Sound in Salt Water Slightly Higher
The observed velocity of sound is slightly greater in salt water than in fresh water, indicating a minor increase in sound speed with salinity.
Household Helps booklet promises easy fall cleaning
The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau promotes Household Helps a home management booklet covering decoration painting utilities floors carpets and furniture. Ten cents postpaid to 316 Eye St Washington D C. Mail to buy and support war bonds.
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Winchester Evening Star. Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
League Leaders Rise With Three Wins In Bowling Standings
Across The Headpin reports Glaize, Clearbrook and Bro clinching three wins to lift their B League mark to sixteen and lead by three games. Jackie Billmyer and Jim Fiddler posted 132 and 128 for key punches as Valley Service swept Eugene Har Baugh’s Coca Cola five. Allen Gaunt’s 139 saved Lee Baking from Bell Clothes Stores, while Paul Anderson added 131 as the Clothiers split. Snapp Foundry edged Studebaker Champions by two pins on Doug Stickley’s late mark. Studebaker’s Pete Anderson paced 538 and 545 games in two wins. Thurston Clevenger and Harry Aiken led Va. Woolen No.1 to a 562 team game and a three-game sweep over Novick’s Transfer Co, though Woolen needed Andy Lake’s late 129 to clinch the last game. Va. Woolen No.2, aided by Bruce Lovett’s 125, posted a 571 team game for a perfect night over South End Fire Co. Lee Ressiguie’s spare combo showcased his control as six through ten pin spares. Tonight’s Va. Woolen No.1 vs South End Fire Co. match looms as a highlight, with Woolen No.1 leading the Ladies Commercial League at ten scores in twelve starts and South Enders one game back.
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Clearbrook
Glaize
Bro
Jackie Billmyer
Jim Fiddler
Earl Luttrell
Valley Service
Eugene Har Baugh
Coca Cola
Allen Gaunt
Lee
Bell Clothes
Clothiers
Paul Anderson
Doug Stickley
Snapp Foundry
Studebaker
Pete Anderson
Thurston Clevenger
Harry Aiken
Woolen No.1
Novick
Andy Lake
Woolen
Earl Willey
Hugh Patton
Jim Gee
Bob Legge
Eddie
Woolen No.2
South End Fire Co
Burch
Woolen Girls
South Enders
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Daggett and Ramsdell Beautymaker Kits
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Daggett and Ramsdell Elorda Cream
Hinds Beau
Hinds Honey & Frangrance
Barbara Gould
Conti
Castile
Sir Walter Raleigh
Key’s
Borden
Hemo
Pertussin
Roger and Gallet LI Pomade
Chelsea Cigarettes
Chelsea
Foxzsen
Areni
Jenny
KOTEX
Tampax
Landin
Mistol
Colgate
People’s
Washington D. C
Miller’s Drug Store
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