Word: erman
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...records, the Turkish government decided to expand its program, this year put 14 youngsters through a rigid set of tests and interviews to pick those qualified to go abroad. Last week three more Turkish prodigies were in Paris waiting 'o begin their formal studies. The three: ¶ Verda Erman, 12, daughter of a Wagons-Lits Cook inspector in Istanbul. Verda began playing the piano at six, showed so much promise that her parents and music teacher decided to enter her in the ministry's contest. When she won, her father took a leave of absence, now lives comfortably...
...Erman Wins Javelin...
Puritan Bill Erman won the javelin. His 143-foot toss was nearly 13 feet ahead of Deacon Frank Manheim's effort, with Gene Kearney of Adams third and Bellboy Oscar DePriest fourth. Roger Davis of Adams was a close second in the broad jump, followed by Ronnie Breslow of Lowell and Dann Troxell of Leverett. Funster John Simpson and Owen Edmonds of Kirkland tied for fifth...