An outing at Old Poggy Creek, southeast Lancaster in the 1940's. Far right may be Richard Simms, later policeman. Center row in white trunks may be Mel Stewart of Green Street.
Pfc. Clyde Dixon, a 19-year-old resident of 329 Locust Street, coaches the Rockland and Green Streets Playground softball team (the Rockets) during his 30 day furlough from World War II. Starting from the right of Mr. Dixon, are: Eugene Williams, Robert Stuart, Robert Dixon, Kenneth Gant, Henry Gant, Robert Anderson, Donald Cook, James Arnett, Paul Waters, Harry Stockbauer and Charles Stuart. This photograph appeared in the Lancaster New Era on August 4, 1945.