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Story August 31, 1922

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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Masonic lodges Andrew Jackson No. 120 and Alexandria Washington No. 22 to play baseball next Wednesday evening in Alexandria, with top talent selected by managers Latham and Fletcher. Eastern Star ladies fundraising via ticket sales with prize drawings for donated items.

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Masonic Game
Of Ball Wednesday

The baseball game to be played next Wednesday evening between teams selected from the membership of the two Masonic bodies, Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120, and Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22, will no doubt be the game of the season. Manager F. W. Latham of Andrew Jackson, and C. W. Fletcher of Alexandria-Washington, have secured the best talent from among the members. The ladies of the Eastern Star are meeting with great success, not only in selling tickets, but with securing prizes, which will be awarded to those holding lucky numbers. Each ticket has a coupon attached. These coupons will be retained by the purchaser and the tickets placed in a receptacle and drawn out, the number drawn will entitle the holder of corresponding number to a prize. The following prizes will be awarded: One picture, handsomely framed, donated by F. Michelbach. One Thermax electric toaster stove, donated by Washington and Ladd. One hand mirror, donated by Rexall Drug Store. One pocket knife, donated by Hulfish and Son. One gentlemen's tie, donated by Levinson Clothing Co.

The ladies wish to acknowledge contributions from the following: R. E. Knight and Son, and J. M. Reed, base balls; H. Kirk and Sons, Lindsey-Nicholson Corp, and F. S. Harper, ginger ale. H. W. Wade, tickets. Cole-Newell, placards. L. L. Armstead hot dogs. The prizes are on exhibition in the window of F. Michelbach, 816 and 818 King street. Tickets can be secured from any of the ladies and are on sale at the following places: Gibson's Drug Store. Monticello Hotel. Cameron Lunch. J. E. W. Timberman, and E. Warfield, Jr.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Masonic Baseball Game Eastern Star Fundraiser Prizes Drawing Community Event

What entities or persons were involved?

F. W. Latham C. W. Fletcher F. Michelbach Washington And Ladd Rexall Drug Store Hulfish And Son Levinson Clothing Co. R. E. Knight And Son J. M. Reed H. Kirk And Sons Lindsey Nicholson Corp F. S. Harper H. W. Wade Cole Newell L. L. Armstead

Where did it happen?

Alexandria

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Key Persons

F. W. Latham C. W. Fletcher F. Michelbach Washington And Ladd Rexall Drug Store Hulfish And Son Levinson Clothing Co. R. E. Knight And Son J. M. Reed H. Kirk And Sons Lindsey Nicholson Corp F. S. Harper H. W. Wade Cole Newell L. L. Armstead

Location

Alexandria

Event Date

Next Wednesday Evening

Story Details

Baseball game between Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120 and Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22, with managers F. W. Latham and C. W. Fletcher selecting players. Eastern Star ladies selling tickets with prize coupons for donated items including a framed picture, electric toaster, hand mirror, pocket knife, and tie. Contributions include baseballs, ginger ale, tickets, placards, and hot dogs. Prizes exhibited at F. Michelbach's window on King street; tickets available from ladies and specified locations.

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