The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-20
SOAP BOX PRIZES
 AWARDED 10 BOYS
 AT ROTARY LUNCH
Dr. William p. BIanton Will Be Escort for Derby Win
 ner on Trip 10 Akron

Don Skuse. head O. the local Soar Box Committee, first announced that he was nervous today at noon when taking the floor to make the Soap Box awards at the Rotarian luncheon There was no doubt about it. Skuse was nervous throughout the ceremony, but as he walked from taLle to table introducing each boy entered in the race, the Soap Box King" more than counteracted any nervousness with the outstanding sincerity of his undertaking.
 Following his announcements and presentations, Leo Osterman, race winner of 1946. presented Skuse with a beautiful wrist watch in behalf of the boys in the 1948 race On the back of the watch was neatly in scribed: ITO Don, From the Soap Box Derby Boys of 1948." Below the inscription was miniature engrav- ing of the original racer, "Old Num- Der T."
 First prizes awarded were derby shirts to the heat races as follows: Bill Gaines, Don Able, Jr., Sandy Blanton, Keith Overton, Hickey Smith, Jack Gould, Mike Grummett, Mike Wade, Jerry McNevin, Sam McPhetres, Ray Beach, Jerry Wade, Justin Ripley, Jay Osterman, Mason Beach, Jerry Cropley and Lowell Mcclellan. In case the shirts are not the proper size, they may be ex- changed at the s & T Clothiers.
 Jerry McNevin, Class "C" winner, was awarded four months theatre pas, and Sam McPhetres. runner up in the Class "C" entries received similar pass for two months dura- tion. The passes may be exchanged for articles of similar value if de- SlreC.
 Justin Ripley, Lowell Mcclellan and Jay Osterman, first, second and place winners in the Class "A races, were awarded Soap Box Medal tie clasps of gold, silver and bronze. Sandy Blanton, Keith Overton and Jack Gould, first three boys in the Class "B" division, were awarded similar prizes in that order.
 For having the best working brakes in the race, Jerry Cropley received a fishing pole and reel with all the attachments. Billy Gaines received the small wise with Soap Box Em- blem on it's face for having the best upholstered car The Exacto Tool Chest awarded by the Shell Oil Go. for the best designed car went to Dale Osterman. Skuse explained that the outstanding design was judged on conforming to simplicity. being well constructed and of good design
 In addition to the gold tie clasp Sandy BlanJon, went home with a brand new bicycle after the luncheon for Icing the Class "B' Winne..
 The final award of the Drystady trcrhy for the champion was made ! by Skuse with cameras clicking from 10th sides. By first turning tho plaque in one direction and then the other, all photographers were sent away happy.
 It was announced that Dr. Will lialn r. Blanton would accompany ] Justin Ripley, the winner, on his ? forthcoming Akron trip for the national race
 Decorating the head table when Dr. c. c. Carter assumed his role as Master of Ceremonies, was mini ature of the Sitka winners car modelled to scale with wheels and all. The cake was the workmanship and donation of Carson Lawrence who would have a winner everytime by building the same car with wood
 Following group singing of Ameri' ca and a prayer led by Eric New bould, visitors and guests were intro duced after which Skuse read 6 telegram from Sitka. When jo6ingll emphasizing that Sitka had recently Leen doing very well with Junear events, the telegram went on to say