The Daily Alaska Empire

MARBLE CHAMPS RECEIVE AWARDS FROM LIONS CLUB

Nine young men were honor guests today at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Juneau Lions' Club, and all nine were given awards for their prowess in playing marbles.

Robert Peters received handsome and conclusive proof of his skill-a beautiful gold cup--and medals were given the three top players in each division.

Bob topped them all in the first Lion-sponsored Marbles Tournament last week, after taking first honors in the division for boys from 12 to 14 years old, inclusive.

In the finals, run off Friday, Freddie Hulse came in second, and James Boddy, third, for honorable mention. Both were represented among the "big three" in their own divisions.

Peter Wood, Jr., received the gold medal for winning in the division for 9-year-olds and younger; Dick Reynolds was awarded the silver medal for second, and Allan Shattuck, 2nd, received a bronze one for being third.

Similar medals went to John Bailey, Kenny West and James Boddy for boys 10 and 11 years old. Winners in the match for boys 12 to 14 years old were Robert Peters, Freddie Hulse and Tommy Abbott.

The Rev. Walter Soboleff, chairman, made the presentations, and thanked the fellow Lions who served with him on the committee. They are Harold Zenger, Bob Shuff, Bob Scott, Lt. D. P. Applegate, Dade Nickel and Jack Glover.

Two adults came in for honors, too, Col. John R. Noyes and Al Ransome being given handsome keys for their outstanding activities in bringing in new members.

The keys are furnished by the international organization for such achievement. Milton J. Furness made the presentations.

Two coming events are scheduled by the Lions-one for members only, the other for the pleasure and enjoyment of all Gastineau Channel residents. Wednesday evening, armed with saws, axes, rakes and shovels, the hardy Lions will rendezvous at 7 o'clock at the Douglas Community Beach which the club maintains especially for a children's playground.

This will be strictly a work party, but so enthusiastic are the Lions about cleaning the beach that they expect to get the whole job done in one concentrated session. In the absence of Bob Shuff, chairman, Carl Rusher made the report today.

The other event is the May 9 concert of the famed Mt. Edgecumbe chorus, in the 20th Century Theatre. In order not to compete in any way with the big music festival this weekend, Lions will not go into action until Monday afternoon on their event. The chorus, which had an enthusiastic audience last year, has been augmented to 70 voices. Martin Holm is chairman of this Lion-sponsored concert.

President Val Poor appointed a nominating committee to report May 15, when nominations also may be made from the floor and June 5 has been set for the annual election of Lions' Club officers.

Milton J. Furness is chairman of the nominating committee which also numbers Alva Blackerby, George Danner, Clarence Warfield and Dr. Joseph O. Rude.

On behalf of James Arthur Glover, born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Glover, the proud father passed cigars to fellow Lions.

Three members of other Lions clubs were guests today: Max Penrod and Ralph Young of the Mt. Edgecumbe club, and Lawrence Carlson of the Whidby Island club, who was asked to tell about its activities. Carlson was given a hearty welcome by old friends. He was born on Douglas Island and lived on Gastineau Channel for a number of years.