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Show ANNUAL 49-ERS WAS BIG DAY j FOR LEGION Milford's 1942 49-er celebration celebra-tion was "highly successful," according ac-cording to Johnnie Eastman, general chairman, and except for the high winds which swept decorations from the parade floats, made attendance at the ball game almost impossible, and generally made the afternoon after-noon participation unpleasant, it might have been one of the biggest 49ers in Milford history. Winners in the parade float contest, first event of the day, were the MIA, first prize of $25; the Telephone Girls, second sec-ond place with $15, and the Lady Lions, third place and $10. In the junior division, the Mi'ford Hospital float took first prize of $5, second place and $3 to the First Ward Primary, and third place and $2 to the B & J Club entry. Winner of the Soapbox Derby, and an air rifle, was Douglas Mcmmott, with Tommy Teasdale winning second place and a pair of roller skates. In the evening, at the judging of the beard contest, Denzel Craw had the longest whiskers to win the $10 first prize; Gordon Murdock took $5 for the most novel beard; Dave Erickson, $3 for having the most colorful hirsute adornment, and Warren Smith of Beaver, $2 as the booby prize. Net proceeds to the Legion, after deducting all expenses, was S701.05, with tags not reported from Cliff James and Doug Pet- j erson, and the E S A Sorority i report on the popcorn and ice . cream booth not received. ' Deta;led financial report, with gross, expense and net listings on all the booths, will be made at the Legion meeting Thursday night and will be published in next week's Milford News. |