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Begins training for hog-calling contest. Washington, D.C. June 9. Interest is at fever height in Louisiana for the coming hog-calling contest at the Capitol between Rep. Robert L. Mouton; of Louisiana, and Rep. Otha D. Wearin, of Iowa. So much so that Governor Richard Leche of the bayou state made a special trip, bearing a live porker; to assist Rep. Mouton in his pre-contest training. The contest is the result of a controversy between the two solons of the merits of the hog callers of their respective states. In the photograph, left to right: Theodora Olivier, neice and secretary to Rep. Mouton; Governor Leche, and Rep. Mouton. 6937
Congressional hog caller. Washington, D.C. June 9. The Capitol Plaza reverberated with sounds of the barnyard today as Rep. Robert L. Mouton, of Louisana, went into serious training for his coming hog. calling contest with Rep. Otha D. Wearin, of Iowa. The contest, which will take place on the Capitol steps sometime in the new future, is the result of an argument between the two solons as to the abilities of the hog-yodelers from the respective states. Judging from his demonstration today the cameraman is willing right now to place the mantle of champion of Rep. Mouton. 6/9/37
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Finalists in Young Republicans Oratorical Contest draw for places. Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Seven Young Republicans from scattered parts of the country, who will compete tonight in the finals of the Young Republican National Federation Nationwide 15,000 Dollar oratorical contest, were received by Chairman John Hamilton today at the Republican National Committee Headquarters. Chairman Hamilton is holding the hat while the youngsters draw for the positions they will occupy on the platform when the finals get underway at the Willard Hotel. Standing, left to right - Paul C. Lentex, Washington, D.C.; Marvin J. Bertoch, Salt Lake City; Donald H. Sharp, Manhattan, Kansas; Raymond D. Morris, Cleveland, Ohio; Burke P. Ferguson, Cullowhee, N.C.; John Janson, Phoenix, Ariz.; George B. Norris, New Haven, Conn.; and Dale M. Nordquist, Grand Forks, N.D. seated with Chairman Hamilton is Donald W. Hornbeck, Chairman of the Young Republican National Federation, 11138
Cup to winner of marathon. Washington, D.C. June 12. Winner of the sixth annual Evening Star Marathon for the National A.A.U. Championship today, Mel Porter of the Millrose A.A. of New York is presented with a bronze trophy by Dr. Leo S. Rowe, Director of the Pan-American Union. A field of the fastest marathon runners in the western hemisphere participated in the race which started at Mt. Vernon, Virginia and finished at the zero milestone in Potomac Park. Porters time for the distance was 2 hours and 43 minutes.
Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. Members of Team Martinsburg prepare a litter to carry a casualty after a simulated base attack. The annual TOP DOLLAR competition at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, brings together finance personnel from four Air National Guard bases from around the United States. Teams must operate in simulated forward-deployed area, and be prepared to react to possible hostile attacks at any time. The winning team receives a trophy to take back to their home station
Begins training for hog-calling contest. Washington, D.C. June 9. Interest is at fever height in Louisiana for the coming hog-calling contest at the Capitol between Rep. Robert L. Mouton; of Louisiana, and Rep. Otha D. Wearin, of Iowa. So much so that Governor Richard Leche of the bayou state made a special trip, bearing a live porker; to assist Rep. Mouton in his pre-contest training. The contest is the result of a controversy between the two solons of the merits of the hog callers of their respective states. In the photograph, left to right: Theodora Olivier, neice and secretary to Rep. Mouton; Governor Leche, and Rep. Mouton. 6/9/37
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