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The Washington times., 1933-08-23

of the country to ask people who
are receiving the lowest incomes
of the past 20 years, and in
some cases no incomes at all, to
donate money to a ball player
who has had regular work for
IL years at very short hours
and splendid pay.
Token from Fans
All in the world the Bluege
Day means is that Mr.. and Mrs.
John Fan and their brothers and
sisters and children are going to
chip in small sumS-not more
than a dollar from any individ-
ual-with which to buy the
Blueges something they will ap.
preciate and something which
will be a token from Washing
ton to as outstanding a third
baseman as the game has boasted
in years and years and years.
Now let's go on with the words
of praise from the readers:
Ben GoldStein writes:
II am indeed grateful to see
that you have made Ossie
BIuege Day . reality. You have
q splendid general committee,
all excellent men who will work
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
Bluege Day at Griffith Stadium Sept Not to be Benefit
Fans Bits Merely Will Purchase Ossie Gift

If there is any doubt in your
collective minds that Washington
is going hook line and sinker for
the Ossie Bluege Day being spon-
sored by The Washington Times
at Griffith Stadium, Saturday,
September 9, perhaps you will be
convinced by excerpts from some
of the letters which have come to
Vice Chairman Bill Mooney, Post
master of Washington, along with
contributions up to a dollar for
the Bluege gift.
But before launching into the
public expressions in adulation OF
the Bluege Day, let's get one thing
Strengthened out, it being the i'm
preston in some quarters, includ-
ing one local newspaper, that the
Bluege Day is taking the form Of
a benefit.
Such is not the case. Bluege
will receive a gift purchased with
the nickles and dimes and quar-
ters and half dollars and dollars
subscribed by the thousands of
fans he has thrilled over the past
decade with lighting-like stops
and rifle throws to first base.
In deciding n the nature of
the Bluege Day, General Chair
man James A. Farley, Postmaster
General of these United States.
and his committee decided this is
no time in the economic history
The Washington times., 1933-08-23

with The Washington Times
to make this a real event, and
that is as it should be.
Permit me to extend my very
best wishes for your complete
success and if / can be of any
service, 1 shall be more than
pleased to render any assistance
within my power in behalf of a
suitable honor for one Of the
gre2 est third basemen the game
has ever known. 1 am Seldin.
my contribution to Postmaster
Bill Mooney"
Indeed, you can be of service
Benny. You can talk this Blueg'
Day day and night for the mex
three weeks, and be sure tina
everyone with whom you speal
sends along at least a nickle ant
not more than a dollar for tn
Bluege gift. Thanks, old man.
Mrs. E. Harrison writes:
"It is with pleasure that I
read of a Bluege day. 1 have
been boxing for this since the
opening of the season. / cannot
think Of q more worthy cause,
Is Osse stands for all that is
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
HORSE SHOW ON
TOMORROW

WARRENTON, Va, Aug. q.
Inclement weather today caused
officials of the annual Warren
ton Horse Show to postpone the
event.
The show will be held tomor.
row and Friday, instead of today
and tomorrow as originally
planned.
Heavy rains made the show
ring a quagmire, but it is hoped
that fair weather will intervene
in time to have everything in
readiness for showing tomorrow.
The postponement of the War.
renton show will probably cause
further postponement of the
children's horse and pony show
at Rockridge, estate Of David
N. Rust, near Leesburg. The
children's event was set back
from yesterday to Friday, but
probably will be postponed from
Friday to a future date, due to
a conflict with the Warrenton
show.
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
KIDDIES SPORTS
POSTPONED
BY RAIN

Two important sports events for
children, one involving more than
1000 boy athletes of the city'S
Fairgrounds, the other involving
children of Loudoun county, Va.
who ride horses, have been post.
poned to Friday because of incle-
ment weather.
The local event for youngsters
is a tracl- meet to be held in Cen.
tral High Schools Stadium. The
Virginia event is the first annual
Rockridge horse and pony show,
to the held at Rockridge, estate Of
Mr.. and Mrs. David N. Rust, near
Leesburg.
The little Olympics," as the
city-wide track meet for play.
grounds youngsters is known, were
scheduled for yesterday, but the
field was a quagmire neceSsitating
postponement until Friday morn
ing.
1t was deemed advisable to post
pone the Rockridge event because
the entrants, all children under 16
years Of age, were to be called
upon to jump horses and ponies,
something which became precari-
Gus when the show grounds be.
came slippery due to the rains.
The postponement of both
events will materially aid in bring.
ing larger crowds of spectators, ac-
cording to officials.
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worth while in baseball, in char.
acter, and play and ability.
BEST YEAR OF CAREER

worth while In baseball, in char
acter, and play and ability.
BEST YEAR OF CAREER
"And what is better than to
honor him in this, the best year
of his career. Anyone who has
seen his sterling play year after
year, the same, steady, smooth
player, giving his best to the
game, can well appreciate what
he means to the Washington
team. 1t is the opinion of all
Washington fans that he is the
best third baseman in either
league.
81 am sure the fans will sup
port Bluege Day and turn out
to honor and show their ap-
probation of his great work.
have attended one Washington
world series and am hoping for
another, as we have a great
manager in Joe CrOnin and q
great team behind him."
The two quotations above eX
press splendidly the spirit ir
which the OSsie Bluege Day is be
ing accepted in Washington anc
environs. Postmaster Bill Mooney
meanwhile telephones that contri
buttons are coming in from al
quarters, the Maryland and Viz
ginia counties included.
In another column today unde
the caption, "Bluege Honor Roll
is printed the names of the earl,
contributors. The amount the,
contributed is not important. Tn
fact that they contributed is i'm
portant and it is important t.
the success of Ossie Bluege Da,
that every fan who can possibl
spare anything from a dollar dowr
get it along to Postmaster BiI
Mooney, Washington City Pos
office or leave their donation a
the business office counter Of Tn
Times. 1921 H st. N. witt
! their names,
The Washington times., 1933-08-23

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EQUIPOIsE-Was
foaled January /, 1928. Sire-Pennant. Dam-Swing
ing, by Broomstick. Bred at C. V: Whitney stud,
Fayette county, KY. Sex-Stallion. Age-Five years.
Color-Liver chestnut Color of eyes-Deep brown.
Color of mane-Black.
Number of starts-39. Victories this season-Fve
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stand in Whitney stud in Kentucky in attempt to
reproduce himself.
Owner-Corneius Vanderbilt Whitney. Trainer
Thomas ]. Healy First start-Bowie, Md. 1880. First
victory-Maden two-year-old 1880 Most famous
victory-Arlington Handicap July 22 1888, mile
and one-quarter with 1875 pounds up, in 2:O2 As.
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Continued Rain
Plays Havoc
With Sports

Since this is not the tropics, the
rains of the past few days may
soon be over.
Meanwhile, sports lovers have
been forced to declare a mora
torium on their amusement. Tired
of postponing their annual play
ground track meet from Tuesday
to Wednesday, and then again to
Thursday, playground officials,
have decided not to attempt to
buck the elements before Friday.
The indoor swimming pools,
however, will remain true to it's
users who will have nothing left
to do but swim, which is really
making the most of wet weather.
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Bill Mooney, Vice Chairman,
Bluege Day Committee,
City Post Office.

Enclosed find NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Not than from Individually
to be spent for Bluege Day gift, Saturday, septem
ber 9, under the auspices of The Washington Times
Name .........................
(If stamps used for remittance, they
stuck together.)
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
Baseball Drama

THE HERO-Wally Berger,
Braves, hit a home run in four
teenth inning to win for Boston
over Pittsburgh, S to 4.
THE GOAT-Al Thomas, Sem
atOrs, grOOved one for Hank
Greenberg, Detroit, who whacked
the ball into the left field
bleachers to win, 10 to 8, for the
Tigers and snap Washington'S
13.game winning spree.
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
CAMPUS GAME
RULE Of VA.
REVOKED
BY HARRY COSTELLO

Three items of football news
no one of which has received fea-
ture publicity-are m ore than
passingly significant.
Item No. by far the most
important - informs the sports
world that University of Virginia
is scheduled to play a collegiate
grid game in a professional base
ball park.
Item No. 2 tells the sport
ing public that Yale's 1888 foot
ball team will assemble early in
September at Woodberry Forest,
Va, for preseason training.
Purchase Pro Franchise
Item No. 3 brings the informa-
tion that Christian Keener eagle,
former West Point star, and John
"Shipwrerk" Kelly, former Uni
versity of Kentucky backfield ace,
have purchased the Brooklyn pro-
fesional grid team for a reported
price of $4,000 cash.
Many doubt that Virginia will
play it's scheduled grid game in a
professional baseball park, antici-
pating alumni objections. Others
say that Virginia is driven to play
such a contest, requiring money
to carry on her athletic program.
At any rate, the very booking of
q Virginia game to be played In
. professional baseball park comes
as a distinct surprise, if not as a
ahock.
Virginia Steps Away
Virginia was one of the very few
universities of the land to refuse
to place it's varsity athletics on a
commercial basis during the try
ing days when commercialiSm be-
came rampant among our colleges.
That the Cavaliers now cast aside
q tradition of such Importance,
which meant so much to Virginia
in retaining the respect of those
who follow collegiate sport, is
certainly of more than passing
Significance.
The same may be said of Yale's
adventure into preseason train
ing camp. It is blow to many
of Ellis stauncheSt supporters. just
as Virginia's decision to move into
the atmosphere of professionalism
is a blow to many of Virginla's
Staunchest supporters.
Unquestionably, the whole story
OF the why of the Virginia and
vale moves has not been told. 1t
is entirely possible, indeed prob
able. that, when explanations are
Forthcoming, the reasons will be
based on logic and common sense.
At the moment, however, these
two proponents of character IN
college athletics are causing their
friends much worry and not a
little anxiety for the future OF
college athletics.
Pro Game Advancing
The Cagle-K Kelly purchase of the
Brooklyn team indicates conf
dence by persons with the where
withal that professional football
will take its place, sooner or later,
with big league baseball. A few
more such incidents, blended with
the hard common sense shown by
owners of professional grid elevens,
should place the professional game
on a higher plane than it has
been to date. 1t must not be for
gotten that owners of professional
teams right now are organized as
well as big league baseball team
owners and are building up a good
will of great commercial value.
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
MUTUAL LIFE SEEKING

Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany unlimiteds are anxious to
book a game for Saturday and
Sunday. Phone Manager Harry
Shurman at Lincoln 0814 between
6 and 7.
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Bluege Honor Roll

Donations to the OSSie Bluege
gift fund have been received from
his following admirers: william
M. Mooney, Sylvester A. Breen. w.
M. Mooney, Joseph M. Covey,
Harry McGivney, C. e. Schooley,
w. H. Haycock, Larsen Swain,
Edwin S. McCrary.
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
FIREMEN DEFY

Ballston Firemen would like to
play Sunday. UnlimitedS inter
eSted should call Charlie Deuter-
man at Columbia 6941.
The Washington times., 1933-08-23
JUNIORS WANT GAMES

Washington A. C. juniors are
seeking games, especially one for
Sunday. Call Fones at Georgia
The Washington times., 1933-08-23

MARVIN H. MCINTYRE
MEMBER of the White House
Secretarial staff, who has been
named on the Bluege Day Com
nnittee by Postmaster General
Jim Farley. general chairman,
FOR the September 9 celebration
at Griffith Stadium.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23
PROGRESS In SCIENCE

Spectacular discoveries and de-
velopment of General Electric's IA
nous research laboratories-whic
have made progress in science, in
dustry and hOme-will attract mil
lions of visitors to Chicago's Century
of Progress, according to Mr.. Fisher,
head of Wharton Fisher Co., dealers
here for electric kitchen appliances.
General Electric has made large
number of novel and interesting
contributions to the Fair" he says
"There's the House of Magic in
which many strange and almost un-
believable things happen-such as
corn being popped between two con-
tainerS of ice and water, electric
eyes which distinguished color by
sorting black and white balls; music
being transmitted through the air by
a beam of light. Then there is the
artificial fever machine and a Thyra-
tron organ, no bigger than toy piano
but with a sound contributions in
the field of industry, in land, air and
sea Transportation, in communica-
tion. Many of the spectacular light
ing at the Fair was produced by Cen
eral Electric.
"Then there is the talking electric
Kitchen the talking being done by
mechanical device which also turns
spotlights, one at time on the cleo
trio range, refrigerator and dish
washer Doors of refrigerator and
range oven and dishwasher lid open
as the voice tells about each appli-
ance.
Much interest centers, too, in the
General Electric Kitchen Institute,
where craftsmen are in attendance
to assist visitors in planning new or
remodel all-electric kitchens for
their homes.
Mr.. Fisher has issued general in
to all Milford people who
plan to attend the Fair to be guests
at the General Electric exhibits.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23
ROADSIDE BEAUTY
AGAIN THIS YEAR

The committee on roadside beauti-
fication has completed its summer
program and announces that $25 will
be given for the best farm and gar
den on the road from St. Georges to
Rehoboth, $25 for the neatest and
best gas stateion and $25 for the
most produce is sold.
All of these in order to win flag
and the cash prize must be free from
advertising signs and disfiguring
sign boards. The gas station will
display only the kinds of gas sold
The committee feels much graft
fled at the improvement of the places
along the highway and each year
fewer signs are seen and more taste
full gardens noted.
The choice of places for prizes is
Sin the hands of former Governor
Robert p Robinson, who will appoint
a committee of work with him.
Mrs. Pierre S DUPONT, Mrs. Irenee
dupont and Mrs. Henry B. ThOmp-
son. chairman, compose the conf
mittee offering the prizes.
The decisions will be made any
time during the first week in August.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23

Mrs. Ella Lack, of New Brunswick,
N. j.. is visiting her brother and
Eister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
/ Prettyman. Miss Cecilia Lack was
a weekend guest at the Prettyman
home.
T. A. Hall and l.. T. Gibson, pas
tor of the Milford Baptist Church,
attended the Eastern Shore conven-
tion at Greensboro, Md, on Tuesday
OF this week. They report it as a
day we'll spent.
i. A. Rudell, Jr., son of Mr.. and
] Mrs. T. A. Rudell, formerly of Mil
ford, was graduated last week from
the Hahnemann Medical College, of
Philadelphia. He will serve his in
terneship in the Hahnemann Hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Prettyman
and little daughter, of Philadelphia,
who have been spending several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pret-
lyman, will go to Rehoboth Sunday,
where they will spend some time in
tne fardley cottage.
Joseph T. Smith, local representa-
tive for the Sun Life Assurance Co.,
of Canada, will leave Sunday for
Montreal and Quebec, Canada, to at
tend the annual outing of the Sun
Life agents, who have qualified for
the Macaulay Club. The Macaulay
Club comprises the leading repre-
sentatives of the company in its
worldwide agency organization.
-
Mrs. II. L. Bunstein returned Sat
urday from Lansford, Pa, where she
made a three weeks visit with her
son-in-law, Rev. Alexander Gilmore
and his family. Mr. Gilmore is pas
tor of the Lansford Presbyterian
Church. While there she attended
the wedding of her grandson, Henry
Bunstein Gilmore, and Miss Clara
Bernice Cairns, both residents of
Lansford. The marriage ceremony
was performed on June Sth, 1888, at
8 a. M, by Rev. Gilmore, who is the
father of the bridegroom. Rev. John
Maranakhie, of Port Carbon, Pa, a
friend of the bride, assisting. A large
assembly of guests and friends wit
messed the ceremony. Mr.. Gilmore
is a successful professor of instru-
mental music, and his bride is one of
the most popular young ladies of
Lansford. The newly welded pair
left immediately after a wedding |
breakfast on an automobile honey |
moon trip to California and return,
to visit many places of in
terest EN- route.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NEWS

The Fellowship class picnic of the
Avenue M. E. Church was well ar
tended. Fifty members and their
guests were present, which was held
at Slaughter Beach, Tuesday, June
20. The bus left the church at 2 d.
m. and adding to its jolly crowd at
various points along the way. After
arriving at the beach many gather
ed on the shore to enjoy the bay,
sun aid air, while others called on
their friends at the cottages. Our
headquarters were at the Archer
cottage. Mrs. Beck served a delici-
GUS repast at p. m. at the Slaugh-
ter Beach Hotel of baked chicken
with dressing and all that went with
it to make it very delicious. DR.. Dra-
per called on Mr.. Messick for pray
er. Pep songs were interspersed to
add to the general merry making.
When all had finished dinner, Mrs.
Num- stood up to make a speech.
She was interrupted by the class
cheering her with song, entitled
What Can We Do For You, Mrs.
Num-" She was so taken by surprise
she said that she had almost forgot
ten the good things she was going
to say; then finished her speech,
which was in honor Of the class and
appreciating their devotion to her
and grateful to their ever ready will
lingness to help in whatever way
needed. Mrs. Num- then presented
DR.. Dalema Draper as toastmistIess
for the evening, having mapped out
for her theme the topic Music" She
said all people have some degree of
music, even though they can not
carry a tune and gave a description
of certain words which were musi-
cal and others which were not. Then
she called on each member to sing,
tell story or a Joke; all responded,
and much merriment was created. |
One of our guests was Miss Beulah
Mac Hobbs, who every one was glad |
to have with us again. DR.. Draper
called on her for a speech. Using as
her theme the word Depression and /
leaving out several of the letters, it |
spelled the word press On" We |
were sorry Mrs. Reid, president of
The class, could not be with us. Miss
Nan Deputy suggested that all bow
theis heads in prayer for a blessing
an6 health for Mrs Reid Our pro-
r!am then ended. 1t was most de-
ightful picnic, ]
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23
LOWELL THOMAS
GEORGETOWN GUEST
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LCoHfiHaed from First Pd9eJ
Clubs and Lions Clubs of Berlin,
Salisbury and Newark.
He also introduced Art Leaders of
the Smyrna Rotary Club who sang
several solos. Mr.. Leaders was ac-
companied by the Georgetown High
School Orchestra.
Mr.. Burkholder then introduced
Lowell Thomas, the guest speaker.
Mr.. Thomas told of his experiences
during the World War as official
war correspondent He spent a
great deal of his time during the
war with General Allenby in Pales-
tine and he witnessed the surren-
der of Jerusalem by the Turks. He
also told of his experiences in his
realization of a lifelong dream to
enter the three forbidden countries
of the world. In closing Mr.. Thomas
paid tribute to the noted aviator,
Major James H. Doolittle, and told
of some of his achievements which
have earned him the title of the
cOuntry's greatest aviator.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23
SALEVAN
For Vacation Days


The Monroe County Chamber of
Commerce, Stroudsburg, Pa, has
just published a beautiful booklet,
entitled Pennsylvania Picturesque
Playground" They have printed 50,-
900 copies and are sending them out
gratis to anyone interested. The
cover page is reproduced in colors
from Cullen Yates famous painting
of Delaware Water Gap.
Monroe county is located less than
100 miles from New York City and
Philadelphia, on the borderland of
New Jersey and along the Delaware
River. 1t boasts the majestic POGO
no Mountains, Delaware Water Gap.
Delaware Valley and the Strouds-
burgs. One-third of the people of the
United States are within 500 miles
of this delightful section, and it is
readily accessible by automobile,
railroad, bus and air routes. The
famous resort hotels in this region
report reservations far in excess of
recent years.
The book contains 81 pages, size
8 by II inches,- including cover
pages in colors. It is profusely illus
trated with pictures and maps and
describes the many recreational and
business advantages of this favored
region. 1t gives facts and figures re-
lating to climate and accessibility,
portrays scenery. falls, lakes, water
sports, Laurel Blossom Time, golf,
tennis, winter sports, camps, eques-
trian sports fishing, hunting, air.
ports, and the numerous attractions
which bring thousands of pleasure
seekers to Monroe County in sum
mer and winter.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-23
CAMP OTONKA

Girls in Delaware are most fortu-
nate to have within easy reach such
splendidly located summer camp
as Camp Otonka, which is situated
on the south shore of the Indian
River, four miles east Of DagsbOrO.
Fed by the inlet from the Atlantic
ocean, Indian River water is salt
and the bathing beach at Otonka is
wonderfully suited to non-swimmers
as we'll as proficient swimmers. The
camp lodge is set in the midst of a
beautiful pine grove, with plenty of
! space around it for outdoor activi-
! ties. A staff of trained counselors
live in the same building with the
campers and the camp program is
| planned by campers and counselOrs
| together.
Miss Martha A. Good, district sec
retary for the Y. w. c. A. of the
District of Delaware is the camp
director, Miss Ruth Buckwalter, the
associate secretary of the same or
ganization is the program COUNSEL
or. Miss Mabel Conoway, Home Eco
nomic teacher of the Milford schools
is the camp dietitian. Miss Emily
Bush, formerly of Wilmington, but
whose home is now in Florida, will
be in charge of the water activities,
assisted by other counselors who are
also Red Cross Life Savers. Miss
Bush is a Red Cross examiner and
girls wishing to take the life saving
tests may do so during the camp
season. Other cOunselors will direct
activities in music, arts and crafts,
outdoor cookery, trailing, nature
lore, stunts, hikes, campfires, cere-
moniels, or any other interests that
may be expressed by the campers.
Milford girls who have already
planned to spend some of their sum-
mer vacation at Otonka and sent i'll
their registrations are: Priscilla
Deakyne, Margaret Louisa Ham
mond, Mary Catherine Hammond,
Barbara Marshall, Jean Mulholland.
Marjorie Mulholland, Lydia Bell
Toadvine. These girls have signed
for the Junior High School period
which dates from July % to August
5. 4
other age groups will be from
July 1922 for the girls from eight to
eleven years and the senior high !
school girls will come to Otonka !
from August 5 to August 26. Busi- !
ness girls may attend for a week.
end from July l to 2, or for per-
iod from July 1 over the Fourth of
July. A longer period for business
girls will be from August 26 to Sep
tember 4, which will afford nine
day vacation.
Information as to rates and reg
istratiOn may be secured from the
headquarters office of the District of
Delaware Y. w. C. A., Dover. Camp
Otonka is owned by this organiza-
lion.