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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20
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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20
King-Wettig
Vows Announced

Miss jeanette Wettig, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wettig, be-
came the bride of Clarence La
Mar King, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. H. King, in a ceremony per-
formed Saturday, August at $50
o'clock in Emmanuel Presbyterian
church. The Rev. A. K. Dudley,
pastor of Winter Park Presbyteri-
an church, officiated, using h e
double ring ceremony.
The church was beautifully dec
Grated with palms, white gladioli
and asters, with branched candle
labra.
Preceding the ceremony. a pro-
gram of nuptial music was pre-
scented by the church organist,
Norman L. Mintz. Miss Charlene
Register, soloist, sang II Love You
Truly" and because"
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, was lovely in her we'd
ding gown of white duchess satin,
with fitted bodice and lace yoke,
with insets of lace in the fl t d
sleeves which extended to a point
over her hand. She wore a finger
tip veil of bridal illusion shirred
to form halo, and trimmed with
seed pearls. Her bouquet was of
white carnations, showered W t h
tuberoses.
Miss Frances Wettig, sister of
the bride, was maid-o f-honor. She
wore gown with white satin bod
ice shirred down the front, with
full skirt of marquisette. She car
ried an arm bouquet of deep pink
carnations and wore natural ar
rangement of matching flowers in
her hair.
The matron- of-honor, Mrs. E. F.
Bradshaw, Jr., and bridesmaids,
Miss Violet Rae Register and Miss
Wettig, wore identical
dresses of white taffeta with very
full skirts of net appliqued in bow
knots of taffeta, with short puffed
sleeves. They also carried bouquets
of deep pink carnations, with
matching flowers in their hair.
The bridegroom had as his
best man, his brother, Johnny
King. The ushers were T Sgt.
Jesse L. Marshall, brother of the
bride, James Simmons and Don
aid Edmondson.
The mother of the bride wore a
dress of printed crepe and a cor
sage of pink roses. The bride
grooms mother wore a dress of
grey crepe with corsage of pink
roses.
Immediately after the ceremony
a reception was held at the brides
home. The dining room table was
centered with wedding cake top
ped by miniature bri d e and
bridegroom, on either side of
which were tall white tapers in
silver holders.
Miss Lillian Davis presided at
the punch bowl, and was assisted
In serving by Miss Margaret Da-
Wis, Gloria Bruce, Vernell Wells.
and Miss Shirley Futch.
The couple left during the eve
ming for a wedding trip. For trav-
eing, the bride wore a two-piece
white silk gabardine suit with
white accessories, and corsage
OF white carnations.
MIR. and Mrs. King are making
their home at 259 Lake Fore
Parkway.
Among the out-of-town guests
here for the wedding were Mrs.
j. E. Jacobs and daughter. Lor-
raine, Mrs. E. F. Bradshaw. Jr
Cpl. and Mrs. R. M. Grissom. of
New York city, Mrs. L. A. Bangle
OF Norfolk, Va, T-Sgt. Jesse l..
Marshall, Maiden, Mo-, Mrs. D. B.
Graham, Parkton.
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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20

twice saved a patients life by fast
thought and faster action.
One occasion, on June 30, Crab
tree related, Nurse Nifong was
alone in a ward of the hospital de-
voted to acute cases. Other nurses
and attendants had gone to lunch.
Suddenly, an electrically-operated
respirator ceased functioning.
There wasn't time to tinker with
the wiring, because the young man
inside the iron lung couldn't wait.
Miss Nifong Immediately started
operating the machine by hand. 1t
was manual labor, but she worked
steadily for 20 minutes before help
came'
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20

Thursday and Friday in Whining
ton.
Mrs. R. C. Wells and two little
daughters, Celia and 10 Ann have
left to join Mr.. Wells to make
their home in Asheville.
Miss Sara Bailey of New York
city, and Mrs. Arnold Chapman of
Bennington, VT, have returned to
their homes after a weeks visit
to Miss Bailey's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Bailey on Riverside.
Mrs. w. H. Smith has returned
to her home in Wilmington, after
visit OF several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. R. Koonce on Riverside.
Billy and Louise Anderson
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20
James Named Officer
Of b.. Association

Murray G. James. local lawyer,
was elected vice president of the
Carolina Building and Loan asso-
citation at the monthly meeting of
the board of directors.
James, a member of the law
firm of Carr, James and Carr, has
been a member of the Carolina
Building and Loan board of di-
rectors for approximately IL
wears,
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20
Miss GwendOlyn RackIey
WEEDS James M. Simmons

I. B. Rackley of Wilmington, an
nounces the marriage of his daugh-
ter, Gwendolyn June, to James
Monroe Simmons, grandson of r..
L. Clements of Wilmington.
The marriage took place in Con-
way, S. c., on August 10. The
couple is residing at ZIG North Sew
enth street,
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20

redwood bark wastes whjcL w.
mally result from lumberina =.
erations in the west
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-20

of Hemingway, S. c., are visit
ing their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. P. Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
Armstrong Picked Over ZannelIi

Boston, March 23-(UP)-Durable Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles staged light workout today pend- ing his second boxing bout in five deys-a i0-round meeting tomorrow night at Boston Garden with Ralph (Ripper) Zannelli of Providence, R. I.
 Armstrong, whose ability to mete out punishment with his fists fails to dim despite his elaine, 3l years was favored to defeat the punch- absorbing Zannelli and score his eighth consecutive ring victory in his second comeback campaign.
 This is the second .e-ting be- tween the pair. Four years agC while king of the welterweight class, Arm- strong dropped zannelli to score the first and only knockout over the Providence boxer.
 Since that time, however, Arm strong has been up and down once in a comeback attempt while zan. nelli has improved somewhat and this year is having his best luck in the ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23

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 BEING NO dragons to slap at the moment would Ike to uniform system of listing the odds on sporting events For instance last Friday night Beau Jack was S to according to papers and to S others would that "5 o4 would DC the proper to state the odds.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
2-1 Choice
 Over Al StoItZ

New York, March 23-(UP)-I1p- py Larkin and Allie Stolz, two classy New Jersey lightweights. tangle to- night in the l0-round main event at Madison Square Garden, with Larkin favored at 2-1.
 It will be the first time two Jer- sey boxers ever have met in a fea- ture bout at the Garden.
 Larkin of Garfield, N. J.. was favored because he is b;lieved to sharper" due to recent activities. Moreover he will have a weight ad- vantage of about 137 pounds to l34. Larkin agreed to make l37 1-4, or to forfeit $2,000.
 Means Much
 It will be an ra-important bout for Stolz of Newark. N J., who hopes to use Larkin as stepping stone to a title shot win one of the lightweight champions-Bob Mont eomery, New York version, or Juan 1urita, who is recognized by the B. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
Stars VS. Indions
 For Kelley Niqht'

The Brooklyn " Junior Raskot- ball league All-Stars tangle with the Indians, champions of the past opening competition, tonight at 7'30 at the Hut to close the season in Brooklyn,
 Tho All-Stars will show Patsy Mirto, Danny AltieM, Dick Januska Joe Russo, Mandy Mandillo, Jim Grant, Tony DeVito, Steve Mar cuccio, The squad under the super. vision of Couch Chet Montagane has worked out in the gym, and Is ready for tho combat with the Indians.
 The Indians starting llne.up ac. cording to Coach Duke Kaslauskas will be Bill Behr and Bernie Lawlor guards, Angel st, John and Butcll Milite, forwards, and Mario Quat. tro, center, The Indians have had a layoff since winning the crown last week In activity against other clubs, but have been kept on their toes by workouts in the gym.
 The game promises to be a thrill or as both the Indians and the Stars are keen on victory, Johnny Higgiston will ollciatc,
 The athletic event is only part of the program in store for the public at the Hut tonight, as danc- Ing will follow the game, starting at about 9 D. m.
 The affair Is held in honor Of Melville Mel Kelley genial sec- rctnrv of the RrooklVn branch whO will be the recipient of several awards, The public is invited to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23

SCOvILL, BRASS EASY WINNERS
 OVER TOOL, UST

Scovill SERA basketeers drubbed good Waterbury Tool array by the most surprising score of 65 Go 90 last night at the YMCA as mates fled" Jumping Joe Joyce in an effort to get the Scovill captain near enough to Tools Andy York in the high scoring department which the lat- ter has been leading all season.
 For half Q game, U. s. Time Cor poratlon, Ingersoll or Clock, which ever name you prefer, gave tho strongly-favored American Brass Q tough tuSsle, but the BraSsies, led by Slason and Boley, who wound up with 20 points, walked away from their rivals to win Q 49 to 3l de- cision,
 With the second round cham. piOns undecided until Wednesday of next week, when Brass and Rub- ber meet (unleSs the borough team loses to IngerSOll next Sunday and the state industrial title play carded for the Y, M. (. A. gym April leg; the IRA original plan voted by the managers for "bcSt of three' ser- ieS between first and second round winners; which means Chase Brass and Copper and either American Brass or U. $. Rubber Of Nauga- tuck now seems impossible. Last night, Brass went one game ahead of Rubber and now has won !, lost 2 In the second round; Rubber needing n win over IrgerSOll next Sunday to square the standing again, before the two rivals meet next week Wednesday to decided second round hOnOrs and tho Chase opponent (prObably one game) with the winner to enter the state Dusty league play here Saturday April lst.
 Seovill and USTime meet next Wednesday while Chase md Tool, USRubber and 1ngersoll arc paired for next Sunday alternoon; With the all-important second round headliner between American Brass and USR scheduled for next Well nesday night at 9l5,
 No Sweeney
 For some reason that is not eas. fly explained, Tool was different" team without it's captain, Bill Sweeney, reported Navy-bound, Ed Stanley and Jimmy Liakos played their usual aggressive game, but Scovill scored steadily as the score mounted, despite Tools distinct ad- vantage in height; Stanley, Bulette and York being taller than any Sco- vill player. Joyce scored eight field goals and as many free-throws for his 24 point exhibition, missing but one Of nine charity losses. York added 10 points to his seasons to- tal Stanley also netting 10 markers. GanVIII
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
PeFlCles' Time Poor In Ills First Journey
By DAN PARKER

fan what the Golden Age of Per point Percles twoyear-od what with Bill Hels bought the colt this had better eb It's golden age, Belmont Park where he to be for his debut during the metropolitan racing season. made slow run of 1t hadn't hour hope for the sake of Mir Hes 66 who will bet Pers this that this not porent
 Anyone who pays $es yeang either spaowS Heis bfry; he money buy anything catches his fancy did this Whiraway.
 Only yealng brought than PeriCes bigger Wnards taiOrmade bed New EaSland Syndicate sweep Hustle the infant for whom w. R. COe paid S7OOoo refused to live up to his name Another cp that goner Broadway Limited whose limited than hlS
 If reric follows the example by costly op Greek restaurants out and find other oil well"
 THE HORSE PLAYERS MOTHER GOOSE Little sat In the corner Wondring what ponies to try
 He picked one for fun,
 At a hundred to
 And said: "What a big jerk am r
 Tom, Tom the Pipers son.
 Stole pig and he
 The pig beat
 every
 So returned him to his 1ng Crosby, simple simon met Q pie going
 Said Simple Simon to the pie Hey, let's sec your scratch sheet will yuh, Bud3' Bah, Bah, blNcksheep, have you any woo9" Ycs sir sir three bags full
 They're being consigned to those Jockey Club
 JULES POLLOCK passing Ebbets Field not long stopped songwri informs me- Flows treEsP" asked the first swoyback, 1aTthleV replied the other DessaTabiNn I'm Raing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
ROLFE WELL SET WITH PITCHERS
 FOR YALE TEAM

New Haven, Conn, March 25 - If pitching means anything the prospects of Coach Robert A, tRed) Rolfe's l9l4 Yale baseball team are exceptionally bright,
 The former New York Yankees third baseman has been putting over 30 candidates through limber- ing up exercises for the past two weeks in the Universlty's armory and outside work Is expected to start shortly in preparation for the opening tilt, an exhibition game with the Boston Braves on April 5,
 At this point Rolfe has more pitchers than do most major league managers, 10 to be exact, and five of them have college experience under their belt,
 Back Is his l9AS ace, Ed Machaj, the 4-F civilian who wound up the season by hurling S5 consecutive scoreleSS innings, l6 of them in a to 0 dual he won from Holy Cross and aiding the Ipswich, Mass blonde wil lbc two other Ell veterans, Blake Walker and Joe Wilcox,
 Walker pitched last spring but devoted his time to football prac- tice during the summer months, while Wilcox, rangy yearling in l943, won his single start via the shutout route,
 Ed Strype, a stocky tireballer who was with Columbia last spring, is also In the Bulldog camp, and will likely see lot of service, along with Dick ManVille, Q siX-foot, four inch V-l2er from Harvard.
 Rolfe is quick to admit that he has been impressed by Manville, and feels that he can turn in some brilliant jobs during the coming campaign, The West Newton, Mass, lad twirled for the Cantabs last year md limited the strong Boston Coast Guard array, which chase MachaJ to the showers in a game with Yale, to a single run,
 Other pitching prospects bidding for berthS on the squad arc Joe Yang, who worked out with the Rochester Red Wings last year; young Ed Morris from Exeter, Wally Buell. from Exeter, Joe Elslnger, John Wilson, a Stevens Tech pro- duct, and George Loh,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
(Reg. U, s. Pat. OH0 By JACK CUDDY
limited Pres Stan Correspondent

United Pres StafR Correspondent
 New York, Mrach 23-(UP)- They're throwing a clambake to- night at Al Schacht's for Harry Grayson, sports editor of N. E. A -one of the most colorful and au- thoritative figures ever to cavor' across the sports prdoscenium.
 Grayson, the guy who once "bombed" Jacobs beach with his breakfast dishes, is a debonair merry-andrew, whose personality and penchant for excitement make him a movie fans conception of a sports writer. But at the same time he is a sports writer's sports writer because of his hustle, fearleSsness and vast store of knowledge.
 This swashbuckling sage of the press copos has written book and it promises to be best seller; although it's not about himself Hence tonight's sh incig at Schacht's. The book is called "They Played the Game" It contains in- innate stories of baseball greats.
 But the guys and gals who gather tonight wish secretly that 1t was another book Harry had writ ten-"The Book of Grayson"
 Undoubtedly Grayson someday will write a book about himself about his experiences since he started following sports as a lad of 16, back in 1912.
 Down through the years, stogie- smoking Harry has come to know intimately more people in sports than any other writer in America. Contacts with Grayson invariably result in lasting memories. People say. Gosh, I'll never forget that night when-"; or remember that afternoon when"-no one forgets Grayson.
 Harry still cuts a wide swath that is moved deeply back through three decades of brilliant work and gay skylarking on the Portland Orgonian; the Los Angeles Express Examiner, and Record: the Sar Francisco Bulletin; the old New York World Telegram: and N. E, A
 His gifts for ferreting out news even though it entails getting big wigs out of bed in the wee dark tours. garnered many a scoop Ie wrote about the Black Sox scan al six months before the scandal roke. He wrote about Judge Lam
 is decision-making free agents 125 ball players six weeks before .andis announced the decision. He picked Tunney to beat Dempsey at Philadelphia: and then journeyed to T',annAm'a AaAAAssAuA@ S~S~~ S%S S~44
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
St. Johns, DePoul In CoIIeqe Finals

New York, March 23-(UP)-St. Johns of Brooklyn, upsetting fa- vored opponents in each of its two previous assignments, today was in the final round of the national in- tercollegiate basketball tournament against smooth DePaul, still fated for the role of underdog.
 St Johns, handing Kentucky its second defeat in 20 games and averaging an earlier beating gained the final round last night with a 48 to 45 victory, DePaul extended to the limit, finally gained a 4l to 38 victory over Oklahoma A & M, clinching the issue ill the final 90 seconds when the Aggies had only four men on the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
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WHITE SOX

French Lick, Ind, March 2S - (UP)--Pitcher Thornton Lee of the Chicago White SoX found the rigors of northern spring training toe much for his lean frame today and laid off with Q heavy chest cold Manager Jimmy Dykes welcomed Outflelder Thurman Tucker, whc said he would try to play 0 few weeks with the White SoX before being called by the Army, He al' ready has been accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
CUBS

Medford, Mass, March 23-tUP)- Lou Merullo, Chicago Cubs infield- CT, who advised his team that he would be "unavoldably delayed get- ting to training camp at French Lick, Ind, was getting in his con- ditloning with the Boston Red Sox today, Merullo helped fill e gap in tho Red SoX infield, and the ar- rangement was satisfactory to man. gacr Joe Cronin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
NATIONAL
ConteIco BoseboIl Workout April l

The Contelco Athletic Associa- ton of Meriden is planning on opening the 1st Monday in May and are now booking games at home or away.
 The Contelcos will hold their first workout Sunday, April l, at Chepa Field Meriden, Conn. Any young ball player wishing to try out please contact John Pullie, Con- necticut Telephone & Electric Divi- sion, photo 970.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
BRAVES

Wallingford, Conn., March 23 --, (uP)-The Boston Braves reeonsiled themselves today to the probable loss of center fielder Tommy Holmes who left camp to take his pre-in- duction physical examination in Brooklyn, There were three new ar- rivals, Mike Sandlook, an infieldcr
 Hank Lehman, a 37-ycar-old out fielder and pitcher Ira Hutchinson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
REDS

Bloomington, Ind, March 23- (UP)-The Cincinnati Reds suffer- cd dual blow to their pitching stan today and their prospects for a contending spot in the National league pennant race took a dive when Ray starr, 37-year-old right handler announced he would remain on his farm at Sandoval, H., and Southpaw Clyde Shoun was induct- ed into the Navy in Georgia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
At The Troining Camps
BROWNS

Cape Girardeau, Mo, March 2S- (UP) The St, Louis Browns worked with Q makeshift infield today, Don Gutteridge, veteran second baSeman being the only l94S holdover In camp,
 Manager Luke Sewoll said he eX- peeted shortstop Vernon Stephens In time for the teams first eXhibi- ton game with the Toledo Mudhens Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
TIGERS

Evansville, Ind, March 23-(UP) --Elon tChieD Hogsett, 40-year-old southpnw, who was with the De- troit Tigers In their 1884 and 1885 pennant winning years, was back today determined to win a berth on the pitching staff, Hogsett, who broke into baseball with the Evans vile Three-Eye league team in 1928, appeared to be in excellent condi- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
SENATOR'S

College Park, Md,, March 23 = (UP) )--Osssie Bluege, number one optimist among Major League man agers in spring training, devoted his praise today to the hitting of his Washington outficlders Gene Moore, Jake Powell, and George Case and first baseman Joey Kuhel.
 "T'hey must have worn out a doa- en baseballs the way they were slamming that ball around,' he said, "Kuhel especially looked good and said he was confident of improving his last years average of .2lS with the White SoX.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
Zurito Offered $2O,OOO For Bout

Holyoke. Mass, March g. (UP)- Freddy Sommers, manager of light weight Mike Della of Los Angeles, said today that NBA lightweight champion, Juan Zurita of Mexico had been offered $2O,000 for title match with Della ill Detroit on April 28.
 The offer, SommerS fsid, was made by Detroit boxing promoter Nick Londes to Zurita's manager George Parnassus of San Francisco who now is in New York where the champion will meet Beau Jack at Madison Square Garden March Sl.
 Sommers came here with Della for a bout Monday night at the Valley arena with Leo Francis of Panama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
GIANTS

Lakewood, N. J., March 23-(UP) Ace Adams, the New York Giants top relief hurler who broke all major league records last season by making 70 appearances on the mound, will be used as both a starting and finishing pitcher if he plays this season, Manager Mel Ott said today
 Adams, the teams most stubborn holdout, who seeks 100 per cent increase in the $6,000 year salary he received in 1943, will report for a conference with team officials to- morrow, Ott said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
Enkcors Drill

Enkcors will hold a basketball practice session tonight at the club gym in preparation for the game with Watertown Bachelors in the Naug. Valley tourney. All players are to be present at the Boys Club at 800 D. m. The followint men are to be present Marc General, Jos. Fulliero. Sam Andolina, Willy Behr Bob Hanlon. Johnny Reardon, Ernie Greece, George Evon, Art DeSantis and Floyd Stefinelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
Sox Lose Botboy

Medford, Mass, March 23-(UP) --Likeable Johnny Orlando may bring his l8-year career with the Boston Red Sox to an end Saturday.
 Batboy since 1926. Orlando re- ports two days hence for a physical examination for the army