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In 1944, Congress again considered canceling the game. Then the idea came up to use it as a fundraiser for the war effort. Scheduled to return to Thompson Field, the game was moved instead to the much larger Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. To purchase tickets, a buyer had to buy a war bond. The game pulled in some 100,000 spectators and $58 million. Scalpers got up to $1,000 for some tickets, and 15 private boxes on the 50-yard line rented for $1 million each.
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Taking care of Allen and its citizens seems to have become a tradition for the Edens family. The Allen City Council is pleased to announce their new police chief is Brett Edens. Brett follow his uncle, Wes Edens, and grandfather, John Edens, in serving Allen as police officers.
Read moreThis Saturday is the long-awaited date for Santa’s visit to Allen. He’ll be arriving in downtown Allen, via fire truck, at 2:00 p.m. He will be greeting youngsters of all ages in the west business block, in front of The Advocate office.
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The Allen teams both won their opening round games against Stonewall on Monday night and now advance to games Thursday (3 girls, 4:45 boys) The girls will face top seed Vanoss and boys will face top seed Roff. (photos by Wes Edens)
Read moreThe Allen Mustang Band will present their Christmas Concert this Sunday afternoon, December 12 , in the school auditorium.
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This is the Atwood community Christmas picture. Names are: back row, Aydan Hamilton, Christina House, Jennifer Brill, Sophie Cassell, Jewellerie Brill, Brody George, San with Jasper Cassell & Cooper Frederick, Kierra Frederick, Kensley Logan, Kryron Logan, front row: Kayleigh Spears, Easton Niblett, Antonio Hamilton, Brooke, Allie,Jazzebel Brill, Nolan George, Greyson Linker,
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