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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29
Major Training
Camps
BY UNITED PRESS

WINTER HAVEN. Fia. - Trad
ing runors hurxed through the
New York Giants training camp
today. Manager Bill Terry has
gone to the Phillies' camp al
Miami Beach.
First BasemAn Merrill May.
Pitchers Kirby HiEbe and Hugh
Mulcahy and outfielders Morris
Arnovich and Joe Marty are Pills
mentioned a. possible objects Of
Giant offers
ST. PETERSBURG. Fis---South-
paw Lee Grissom. acquired from
Cincinnati. IL the sensation Of the
New York Yankees spring train
ing camp. In his first appearance
on the mound yesterday Grissofn
held Yankee batsmen hitless. He
exhibited mid-scason speed and
said afterward his arm "felt fine
TAMPA. FIa.--Several infielders
and outfielders. not due until Mar.
1, were at the Cincinnati Reds
camp today but did not engage
in practice. Manager Bill Nc
Kechnie and Coaches Hank Gowdy
and Jimmy Wilson served as
pitchers yesterday as all p bat
terymen took part in a lengthy
batting drill.
TUCSON. Ariz.--The Pittsburgh
Pirates were scheduled 10 take
their first workout today when
they arrive at San Bernardino, Cal.
The squad numbered % players
with Lee Handiey and Arky
Vaughn still unsigned. Vaughn viii
sign later.
PASADENA. Cal. - Jimmy
Dykes. manager Of the Amer
lean League Chicago White
Sox. planned 70 call the first
training session Of the 1910
season today. About IS play
ers will be ready for the Open
ing warmup.
AVALON, Cal.-Manager Gabby
Hartnett Of the National League
Chicago Cubs left worrying about
his three holdouts-Pitcher Dizzy
Dean and Outfieiders Augie Galan
and Hank Leiber--long enough to-
day to step up the pace Of his
pitchers workouts.
ANAHEIM, Cal. - Benny
Mccoy. the Philadelphia Ath-
Ietics' $4,000 second baseman,
favored a lame arm today NJ
his teammates prepared for
their first training camp game
tomorrow. Mccoy explained
that the ailment Was not seri-
Gus and expected II to disap-
pear within a day or two. The
regulars play the subs tomor-
row. and the exhibition season
starts formally Saturday when
the As meet the Seattle
Rainiers.
ORLANDO. Fla. - Dutch Leon
ard. unsigned star of the Mats
pitching staff, faces a possible fine
and suspension unless he reports
here by Friday. Clark Griffith said
that he had been very liberal"
with Leonard and that the offer
sent him last week was his last"
Griffith said unless he accepts
he'll be subject to both fine and
LAKELAND. Fla. - Schoolboy
Rowe. Harold Newhouser, Tom
Seats, and Hal Manders held the
spotlight in the Detroit Tigers
pitchers roster today after turning
N good performances during a
regular workout.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

foemen ~ Tony Csnsonrr sammy handsf and
Billy PstrolIe would have barred hls way 10 the
lightweight throne.
Homicide Henry. provided he stili retained hs
health. would have had 10 wade through the hkes
Of Jimmy Moiarnn. Jackie Fields and Young Cor
bett To win the welterweight crown and complete
ms triple
Armstrong won the festhsrweight utls from
Mike Bslloiss who certainly didn't rate In the same
league with Taylor and Chocolate.
He beat crafty. resourcsfui man In Lou Am
bers 10 win the lightweight crown. hut u 10 doubt
ful n Herkimsr Lou II a. good cAnxonsri or
Mandsl In their hsy-dsys
In grabbing the weiterweight honors Armstrong
blasted the dayights out Of the clever Barney Ross
but Barney was . powdsr-puf champion compared
10 AeLArnin. Jmmy's heavy artillery might well
have blown the wids-opsn Armstrong into the vide
open spaces
But that II neither here nor thsrv. for Armstrong
did accomplish what he sst out 10 do-bscoms ths
only triple ehampon-snd. N he trina csf~rino
Garcia at Gilmore stadium nsxt Friday night he'll
have a claim his fourth worlds championship
II you can forget about Al Hosiak which you just
can't
They De b. .syisg nat Hssry Armstrong ain
fight In Havana before long and pick sp . sies
piece Of change for Doing nis foe viii psesssly
Dtssy Dean has net lsinsd the Chicago CUBS ~
Avalon and there those Who think he seser
win. Tia dope IL that Ola Ds 10 ssueshlns Ike
rs pounds overweight and aeesaf care whsthss Ne
ever hurts aE.ia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29
EASTERN OREGON WINS

PORTLAND - Eastern Oregon
College q Education and Pacific
university basketball teams meet
tonight 10 determine which xlll
represent Oregon In tia national
intercollegiate meet IN KAnssS
city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29
Gle WATER. Fla-

Larry MacphAil. BrcokIys
Dodger preIy. said today that
he didn't care "a great deal"
what his five unsigned players
did this season. Dolph Csmilii.
Harry Layagetto, Dixie Walk
~, Pete CosearArt and lind
sey Deal are the holdouts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29
.Lutherans Top
Seattle Quintet

The Pacific Lutheran hoopmen
kept up their high-scoring pace
last night at Seattle when they
submerged the Seattle college out
ut by a SO TO 81 count. At the
halftime. the score was 20 TO i6,
with the Lutherans on top.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29
Bofisry Loop

nsstsFy issgas Tssaiss Tuesday
slTht we're Services Dsttsfr ~.
"a Battalion 10. hsdies ~. 4 nef-
tory %. Hstsssy . -. H<sd.
a,ssrtsx. BATTERY II.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

SANTA BARBAnA, CaiH.-1Tss
Hollywood stars engaged ia their
first rookie game a. ths s~sson to.
day. with tb< entire sqssd nov In
ths trainlng camp. oglflsidsr lsa.
psrt Thompson. last 70 check IN.
arrived today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

sEW rOnk fs0b DsFlsnd
yordhsm track star. lDhsriis sp<s1
from be father. Larry povisnf.
xhs von ths national sco-xssa
TILE FIVE timss.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

Eastern Oregon eliminated Ore.
gon College Of E1sostion % 10 IS
IN the ssmi.finsi round last night
Pacific vpsst ths favored Portland
Pilots . Ito ~.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

ANN ARBOR--hiehlEss 10 con
sidsrins flying u tbs west coast
for i,s football opener with Cali.
fornla. sept. a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29
PACIFIC LUTHERAN (5s

II you're not using u. sell :, with
Fast Action Times Want Al.
Phone Main 1881.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

BrChtkY--whas started sssl
10 BE- . tight bell game with Z
1919 hsiftims scors ended IN q
rout when Buckley nouatsinssss
hsid Auburn Trojsns sooreisss shs
third quarter and wsat on 10 vlln.
ss-zs. here last night. Emry had
. big night. scoring 10 points
Auburn seconds wen their first
gsms of ihs year. beating Bsekssy.
zT-s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

pvss Hsnlins Hsspatas ~ sal.
ssla. bssss nsrtunf sallissl. eagl
gsf--ossassfs o.. nsnpf 81
Quar-, Asshsfa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

"hh we A<fsek vi oSDnnea ~
Best Fed Uhssssss
REsToN--coaeh Chuck Smith
was claiming the foul shooting
championship for his nnnmriaw
Tigers after thsy defeated Renson
Indians. $3.50. largely via The free
throw route.
Rsnton seconds won. si-7z.
Pirates tlsssss
mom.fNE uishiiss risstss
seutsied suaser spsrtsss. se-71.
here last nisss .ss k~ps 90 fhssr
way 10 fhs Puget ssass sssfsr.
snes seesaa hail tssie.
l4lsNfs..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-29

lsl' russs ~ osss Il, x.ss-'
wiison 10. Ls,sss ca ooenasll %
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22

Phyllis "arner, veteran actress at 10, started
her wi tn public reel tations of "Twinkle Twin
kle Little star" at the tender IF IL months,
when she used to appear in programs at the Stock
bridge, Massachusetts, Town Hail. Since then the
Tented daughter of Greenbelt's mayor has steered
that would the of an Ordinary young
ster.
At the age of five, after she had moved to Wash
1ngton, she was giving readings ROR in Edi tn
Reeds "Kiddy Iour". Two years later Ihying
"Little Nary" wi tn Robert Downing and Rose ander
who were making "Ten Nights in Barroom" one of ra-
dio's most famous melodraaas. his
that 1T was chosen of the earliest skits for
television W3 inlo3l with the original cast.
The sane year Phyllis also appeared with WBALS 'Un-
Gle Ed" Warner no re1ation) edit tor of the
Baltimore Sun, who broadcast an impromptu program
every Sunday called "Uncle Ed and his m Clldren".
Phyllis introduced, with great success, Uncle Edits
rSawdust Song".
In 1882 Phyllis of the seven finali sts in
Hos local Quest for Talent. Her recitation of "The
Fleas on lily Dog Alice" her a reward of nfretted
instrument and complete series of instructions at
the Pappas School of MuSic", according to
clippings in Phylliss scrapbook. The finalists also
appeared for weeks engagement at Keith Theater
The Washington POSTS feature program Headlines of
Yesterday" broadcast from VIAL a national hook
up in 1o34,made of her talents juvenile ac-
tress in recreating famous events the past.
At the age of IL WJSV chose her as one of the
studio hostesses during its "Parade of Youth" series.
In 1896 she appeared in both the Civic Theater,s
kind Lady" and the Roadside Tneater,s nAnong the
Moonshiners" An exceedingly popular melodrama the
latter was represented by the Guild eater and later
as the featured entertainment at PRESIDENTS Birth
day Ball. Phyllis played "Sarah Case, childn upon
all three occasions.
When Eleanor Roosevelt conducted a radio tour of
the White House in 1897, WfAL Phyllis was chos-
en- as the young guest to "accmpany" her and to ask
the Leading questions. Her High School Footlig1ts
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22

Club gave her leading role it's "Doll shopr the
year.
Hince moving to Greenbelt from Chevy Chase, Piyl-
Isis talent has been in demand from many
carnations. She's often called upon to give her
famous "Ten Nights in Barroom", in which she takes
all three parts. Her poem Alice, the dog who
Spring she played the leading feminine role the
Senior Play "Hobgoblin House". When the Bell Tele-
phone Company recently Greenbelt to pre-
sent program drawing upon local talent, Phyllis
was selected to play the part Of the deaf girl in
"From Then till Now" a dramatization of Alexander
Iraham Bells achievements.
Phyllis has taken part in 10 Crossroads Theater
offerings this sumner, supporting role in:rA Wom-
ans Fool", and the heroines part in what a
Lfe". in which she plays Henry Aldrich's high
school sweetheart, Barbara. To quote from Nas-
1ngton critics. Gordon gets able support from
the lass who plays the young love of his adolescent
life, Miss Phyllis Warner, who must be Tor have
been) young high school girl to look and act that
much like one." "Rhyllis Warner, who the auto
graph fiend in "A Woman's Fooln, is cast practi-
real Central High School girl to the puzzled
president of the junior class seem real"
latent ambition to be missionary may underlie
hyllis's decision to major in welfare work at the
University of maryland, which she hopes to enter
this Fall. Be this as it may, any Of the many
mothers In Greenbelt who have entrusted their chill
dren to her know tnat she would be in
at least phase of such Phyllis plans
to study languages, too. She intends to keep her
dramatic interests Ton the side for another Of her
real ambitions is radio and television career.
Note: The Cooperator welcomes suggested names of
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22
4;a8IA *=coME 4zE|4 i=zi..'!|Ez ~.
81 - THE k + ~
!jl|9ELRH

The annual presentation Of prizes to the cham
pions and championship teams Of Greenbelt Will be
of the features of the 1870 town fair. The
Greenbelt Reps Will be hand to accept their
Prince Georges Softball trophy, the Block Softbal1
Champions will be crowned, the tennis team If sue
cesshl in its remaining ma tces, Will receive the
Interurban Cup and the various prize winners of the
Recreation Depar rtment's field day Will have their
moments. IF, at the end of all the pretty speeches
that must be part Of these presentations, the
toastHaster NC. Doesn't find himself at loss
for 1oWery adjecttves, he should be in line for
some sort of prize himself.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22
TOURNAMENTS FOR THE TOWN FAIR

All boys and men interested in the Horse Shoe and
archery tournaments please Sd up with Mr.. Gold
fsdden or Mr.. Holocmost In the Recreation Depart
nent. These matches will be played off before the
Town Fair 80 that the awards be given to the
winners In each class. All entries must be In by
the closing date which Will be Monday, August 26.
The Tournament will begin Tuesday, August n, at
$500 Pm. for horse shoe pitching. Archery for
will be held Saturday, August 81, ct 1880 AN.
Everyone is invited to attend these events. Only
Green belt residents are eli gible tourna-
ments.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22

Paul N. Zimmerman e. Associates have applied to
Chief Nabee for space In the Social Room Of the
school. Their exhibit promises to be of the
most UNIQUE of the festivities. They have organ
tzation other than love for things piscatorial,
Fishing to you), and their efforts Will be directed
to create replica of the Greenbe1t Lake and vicin-
ity. It Will have real running water, real swimming
fishes, and everything. It promises to be of
the fair's best.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22

One of the more timely of the planned exhibits
will be that of the Greenbelt Home-omers maittee.
David Humphrey, designer of the original basic plan
of the proposed homes In Greenbelt has offered
to supply model.
Glen wilbur, in charge of the booth, has ans
which include contest, display of building
terials, and series of charts describing how one
may become member of the group and how the coop
erative will work.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22

According to Paul Wlstack's Underwater Marylandy
Prince Georges County derives its from Queen
Ane's consort, Prince George of Denmark, whom she
married in 1853.
In 1895, Prince Georges, Montgomery, ana Charles
Counties were carved out of large county by
Queen Anne. At that time, she also named a county
across the Chesapeake after herself.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22
CONTESTS
TO WHOM IT NAY CONCERN,

TO WHOM IT NAY CONCERN, ALL interested parties
must contact Mrs. Robert C. Porter not later than
this week to secure Contest Listing. This Is the
final week for lining such and there
will be posi- lively exceptions made. If you have
proposed contest, have idea for good contest,
Porter.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-08-22

Note: The Cooperator welcomes suggested of
other Greenbelt residents whose Biographies" would
be interesting to print in this column.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-11
X ~ *
STOCK SALES

For sale-Spotted Poland China
Male hog 20 months old, W.T.. 400 lbs.
Guy Scoles, l mile north of town
on the Dixie.
For sale-Week old calf. Fred c..
I Badertscher, Bluffton phone.
For sale-Duroc boar l year old.
Clint Moorehead, phone 527-W.
For sale-10 weaving pigs. Robert
Amstutz, IL miles south west of
Pandora.
For sale Hampshire male hog, i'm
muned, will trade for other stock of
same breed. A. S. Pifer, 3 miles east
of Bluffton.
For sale-Colt coming years old,
broke. J. C. Deppler, Bentley road.
For sale-2 Jersey bulls eligible
to registry. F. G. Younkman,
Bluffton phone.
For sale or will let out on shares
Two sows, one with pigs. F. E.
Wenger, Bluffton phone.
HORSE BREEDERS Announce
ment-Trailer jack 10c mile one way,
over 10 miles, reduction, insurance
$12 after 80 days extra charges
Party selling mare before foaling, is
held responsible for insurance unless
arrangements are made. Can put
this jacks colts up with any. Would
sell choice out of gentle work mules
or 8 yr. old brood mare with good
6 wk. old mule colt by side, also hel
sorrel mule colt from last year
Would exchange TOO or 800 lb. steers
with some flesh. Harley Marquart
Bluffton phone, 3 miles N. w. o1
Bluffton, r. R. 2.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-11
Pleasant View

Little Joan Green is recovering
from an attack of the mumps.
Mrs. Lulu Hanna, who has spent
the past few weeks in the Mrs. Thom-
as Reddin home in Findlay spent the
week end in her home with her son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Hanna and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Harris and
daughter Marcella of Toledo spent
Thursday and Friday in the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Shaffer and family.
Alva Rickly and Joseph Habegger
assisted in repairing the United
Brethren church parsonage at Rawson
last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. r Harris visited
his aunt, Mrs. Viola Haines at Nc
Comb, Sunday afternoon.
The Ladies Harmony Circle will
meet with Mrs. Lucille Frantz this
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ella Har-
ris will be the program leader. There
will also be a seed exchange.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-11
Richland Center

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Moser and
sons spent Sunday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. Weldon Luginbuhl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Crawfs spent
Tuesday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Hochstettler and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Badertscher
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Zim-
norman and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilmer Badertscher and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Badertscher and
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Burk-
holder and daughters were Sunday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
! Dwight Frantz and daughter.
Past week callers at the Walter
Schaublin home were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Schaublin and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Gratz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Badertscher, Mrs. Elda
Hoffman and Mrs. Richard Strahm
of Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. I. Luginbuhl and
sons Kenneth and John and Miss
Margaret Hobson were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Coon and Miss Harriette Criblez of
Millersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Gratz OF
Lima and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford
Gratz were Sunday evening supper
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Gratz. Evening callers were Mr.
and Mrs. Reno Gratz and daughter
Those that assisted Mrs. Ida Lug
inbuhl in an all day quilting Thurs
day were: Mrs. Emma Gratz, Mrs
Tillie Badertscher, Mrs. Mary Dep
pier, Mrs. Ruth Schaublin, Mrs
Kathleen Grant and son, and Mrs
Florence Schaublin and daughter
Rachel.
Mrs. Lydia Lora and daughter
Clara were Sunday dinner guests O
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Hochstettlel
and family.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-11
News Our Grandfathers Read
From Issue Of February Z, 1907

DR.. j. S. Steiner made an enviable
record last week from Wednesday
to Saturday, inclusive, during which
time he influenced Madame Stork to
leave handsome sons at the home
of j. A. Thompson, Adolph Lee, d..
p. Basinger and Henry Reichenbach.
Mrs. DR.. w. E. Clymer and two
children, who spent very pleasant
three months visit with relatives
and friends here, started on their
return trip to their home in Havana
Cuba, one day last week. DR.. Cly-
mer has been in Cuba about five
years and has a splendid practice.
At a meeting at Olive Branch,
Rev. A. M. Smith presiding and Miss
Gladys Gordon acting as secretary
pro tenn, the Sabbath school for the
year was organized. The following
officers were elected: Superintend-
ent, Mrs. Jane Fisher; assistant,
Mrs. Bertha Rupright; secretary,
Marie Kidd; assistant, Gladys Burns;
organist, Bertha Reigle; assistant,
Mrs. M. Gallant and Mrs. Fairy
Stratton; chorister, Mrs. Nora STRAIT
ton; assistant, Mrs. Minnie Gallant;
Librarians, Mildred and Leland STRAIT
ton; treasurer, Bertha Reigle; Teach
ers, Mrs. Minnie Gallant, Mrs. Jane
Fisher, Charlie Gallant, Mrs. Mar
, shall and William Ebay.
GERMAN SETTLEMENT
Henry L. and Mrs. Reichenbach
are the happy parents of a boy
baby since Friday.
Noah Habegger, who lives south
of Gilboa, about three miles, sold
his 80-acre farm to a party in
Gilboa at $50 an acre.
Will and Mrs. Habegger are the
proud parents of a boy baby since
one day last week and ditto the
family of David E. Basinger, OF
whom the mother used to be known
as Maggie Flath.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-11

George Niswander has leased the
slaughter house and strip of land,
90-foot frontage, of 7. H. Biery on
Grove street, for the purpose of
starting cement block factory. Mr..
Niswander has placed an order with
Klay and Lewis for four block ma
chimes, two of which are to be COM
pleted in about a month.
]. D. Arras, of near Jenera, whose
ingenious mechanical mind has
worked out several practical, as well
as worthwhile and profitable inven-
tions, has another labor saving farm
machine ready for the market. 1t
is called the "Arras Sulky breaking
plow No. 81.
Misses Bertha and Elma Shifferly
entertained the following at their
country home Sunday evening at six
o'clock dinner: Misses Mabel Fett,
Edith McPeak, Nellie Eaton, Bertha
Amstutz, Katharine Mitchell and
Messrs. Walter Locher, Ray Hauen-
stein, William Albrecht, Daniel
Tripplehorn, Jesse Hilty and Mr.
Goetch.
w. B. Lowry, a son-in-law of At
torney A. J. Owens, who with his
family is located on ranch near
Sanborn, Wis, reports that last
week the thermometer dropped to &c
degrees below zero.
Aldine Kohl is making prepara-
tions to build a new residence near
the college early the coming spring
A. S. Hilty, who attended the ex.
animation held at Columbus il
January, by the state pharmacy
board, was one of the successful ap,
plicants. Out of sixty-seven appli.
cants only twenty-one were success
full.
Henry Schoenberger and daugh
ter, of Chicago, are visiting at th'
home of G. Badertscher.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-04-11
BluftOn Man Paints
Presidents Pictures

Pictures of all the presidents of
the United States, painted in oil by
D. c. Bixel, Bluffton optometrist and
amateur artist are attracting much
attention in the News window where
they have been exhibited since the
first of the week. The work pre-
sents a good likeness of each of the
various occupants of the presidential
chair.
The artist has even attempted to
portray the next president-said by
Bixel to be composite of all the
various aspirants now in the public
eye.