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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

24 Aug 1949

Page 5

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Aug 24, 1949

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5

Briton 18 Becomes Youngest To Swim English Channel

Philip Mickman an 18 year old Briton completed the English channel swim in 23 hours 48 minutes setting a record as the youngest to do so. He started from Cap Gris Nez France and finished at Kingsdown England near Dover after battling wind rain and tides. Shirley May France a 17 year old from Somerset MA cheered him on from a speedboat during the final stretch.

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Dover England Philip Mickman English Channel Mickman Channel Kingsdown Cap Gris Nez France Shirley Somerset Mass Ted Temme
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Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Linn County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on August 29, 1949 at 9:00 am a document purporting to be the will of William C. ton, late of Linn County, Iowa, will be heard in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House for proof and advisement to probate. Cedar Rapids Iowa, Aug 23.

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State of Iowa Linn County Illiam C. Ton Said County Court House Cedar Rapids
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