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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1956

Page

5

Begun and Walcott Called to Grand Jury in Box­ing Probe

Chicago, UP report Jack Begun and Jersey Joe Walcott were subpoenaed to testify before the Cook County grand jury Monday amid boxing controversy. Begun had charged that Johnny Saxton’s victory over Carmen Basilio was theft and spoke of possible wrong doing in the fight while appearing before the Illinois Boxing Commission.

Chicago Jack Begun Cook County Grand Jury Jersey Joe Walcott Begun Illinois Boxing Commission Johnny Saxton Carmen Basilio Grand Jury Edward White Saxton

Allen Hired At Anamosa High School Basketball Coach

Frank E. Allen, former junior high coach at Anamosa for two years, is named to replace Ted Lawrence as high school varsity basketball coach. He graduated from Iowa Teachers College in 1954 after army service and a year at Iowa, earning a master's degree. His junior high teams were undefeated last season and his basketball squad won the Jones County title. He also teaches junior high math and serves as driver training instructor.

the Gazette Anamosa Frank E. Allen Ted Lawrence Allen Iowa Teachers College University of Iowa Jones County

Snead Opens Lead With 69 at Greensboro Open

Sam Snead shot a two under par 69 to reach 135 after two rounds, grabbing a five stroke edge at the Greensboro Open. The defending champion from White Sulphur Springs rallied from six holes early to card three birdies on the back nine.

Greensboro N. C Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Fam Sneady Ford Bill Callasper Frank Mtcaias Jim Turnesa Bill Ker Dave Douglas Secessee ay_ Heber or al Besselink Gerald Hesselring Charlie Farlow Orville White i George Bigham Fred Wampler

Hagge Takes Beaumont Lead With Four Under Par

Marlene Bauer Hagge shot a four under 69 in Beaumont Texas to take the lead at the tournament on Friday. The performance gave Hagge a solid edge over challengers as she opened a significant advantage late in the round.

Hagge Beaumont Texas Marlene Bauer

Beaumount Country Club hosts fourth Babe Zaharias golf event

The tournament ends with a Sarasota Florida golfer finishing one stroke ahead of Patty Berg of Chicago. Betty Jameson, the defending champion, trails by two strokes as the final results crown a new leader after four rounds.

Beaumont Country Club iSarasota, Fla Patty Berg Chicago Betty Jameson

Interstate League grants franchise to Iowa Illinois clubs

The Interstate baseball league of Iowa and Illinois received a franchise from the National Baseball Congress. The league includes Davenport teams Glick's and the Blue Sox, the Muscatine Red Sox, and six Illinois clubs Rock Island Galesburg East Moline Matherville and two from Moline.

Wichita, Kan Interstate Baseball League Iowa Illinois National Baseball Congress Davenport Glick's Blue Sox Muscatine Red Sox Rock Island Galesburg

Television Listings for Cedar Rapids and Nearby Cities

Television schedule fragment lists channel numbers and programs for Cedar Rapids Iowa Waterloo Ames Davenport Des Moines and surrounding areas. Shows include The Lone Ranger Perry Como Honeymooners Perry Como Wayne Marco Polo Gunsmoke Runyon Theater Hit Parade and Capitaine Blackjack with varied news weather sports and movies.

Danny Kaye Shines In The Court Jester Premiere

Danny Kaye stars as the comic hero in The Court Jester opening at the Paramount today. The film brings musical comedy to the big screen with Kaye delivering rapid fire gags and standout songs.

Danny Kaye Paramount Today

Theater Time For Saturday Show Schedules

Saturday theater listings compile showtimes for Paramount Iowa and State venues. The Paramount presents Court Jes ter with 1 3:10 5:20 7:30 9:40 shorts 2:40 4:50 7 9:10. Iowa screens Backlash 1:15 4:10 7:05 10 and Red Sundown 2:40 5:40 8:35. State features Battle Stations.

Paramount Iowa

Evening cinema and drive-in schedule mixed listings

A condensed schedule lists showings at multiple venues including Times children’s matinee and Palace theatres with films such as Billy the Kid, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Sabre Jet, Naked Amazon, Three Cases of Murder, Taza Sons of Cochise, Dragonfly Squadron, and Sniper across various times.

C.R Taza Sons of Cochise Dragonfly

Notice of Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed

State of Iowa Linn County on March 30 1956 Alvin F Prucha appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed for the estate of Annie M Fracker late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate to make payment and those with claims to file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the District Court Richard Holden Attorney

Towa Linn County Arch Annie M. Fracker Iowa Ose Clerpor Nn County Alvin F. Prucha Will Richard Holden State of James B. Holgate Allen John J. Shea NFE Lilltos

Notice of Executor Appointment for James B Holgate Allen

State of Iowa Linn County notices state that on March 30 1958 John J Shea has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of James B Holgate Allen late of Linn County deceased. All persons owing debts must pay promptly and all claimants should file authenticated claims with the Linn County Clerk of Court.

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