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October 24,1945......

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Ralph Damren:
The United Nations were chartered and I came to town. As a new octogenarian, I will be working my last regular-season game tonight
(Old Town HS vs Wells HS.. for those of you that are hi-tech and nothing better to do).  I also will be retiring from my position as state interp. and Maine rep. on NFHS Football Rules Committee as of Jan. 2026. I strongly feel that an active official should hold those positions.

I plan to still keep my eyes on our forum and like Elvis and others, be an "archair QB, offer shuch sage advice as :"NAH, ya' shoulda' done this in lieu of that  :)" or "NAH, ya' shoulda'done that in lieu of thsi :) ".

OTHER HAPPENINGS IN 1945...

WW II ends with Japan surrender
NFHS new rules:
  Allow the use of 3" dirt tee for free kicks,Penalty for discarding use of head protector is loss of 5 yards.
WHAT THINGS COST:
  New house $4,600
  New car : S 1,020
  Gallon of gas : $0.15
  Postage stamp : $ 0.03
  Loaf of bread: $ 0.09

WHAT WE MADE :
  Annual income : $2,400
  Minimum wage : $ 0.40/hour
  HS football official in Maine : $5.00 (no mileage)

 ^good ^no ^TD varsity games -3 man crew

Etref:
Happy Birthday Ralph

ElvisLives:
Quite the accomplishment, Ralph. Not sure I'll be able to claim to work a game as an octogenarian (7 more seasons for that to happen). So, be proud of your service to the game and the players. And be proud of your service to RefStripes, and all football officials.
Yes, no reason for you to disappear. Your experienced counsel and guidance will remain of great value.

Treat yourself to some lobster!

Robert Cameron
Lubbock, Texas
(I'll be eating a cow. ;D)

GA Umpire:

--- Quote from: Etref on October 24, 2025, 10:28:45 AM ---Happy Birthday Ralph

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 aWaRd pHiNzuP aWaRd pHiNzuP aWaRd pHiNzuP aWaRd

Seven man crew.

Grant - AR:
Happy Birthday, Ralph and congratulations on an amazing career!

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