W R Boyd Tribute to Coe College Founders
Cedar Rapids leader W R Boyd urged Coe College students to honor founders by reflecting on their sacrifices and the college heritage. He warned of titanic forces threatening civilization after an era of knowledge expansion and urged vigilance to preserve progress and courage.
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W. R. Boyd
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Mr. Boyd
C. Harve Geiger
Boyd
Ogan
Eleanor Taylor Wendland
George W. Bryant
Vesper Choir
Grace Lockhoff
Madrigal Singers
Coe
Iowa
Police Intervenes As Fist Fight Breaks Out
Philadelphia patrolman Joseph Ransom tried to separate two men during a fight and sent them home. He then pointed at one to emphasize his order, and the man bit the officer’s finger with force.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Ransom
UT Scientists Develop Gypsum Plaster Nearly as Strong as Cement
Two University of Texas scientists have developed a gypsum plaster claimed to be nearly as strong as Portland cement, signaling a potential alternative material for construction.
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University of Texas
Pat Boland Seeks Iowa Football Talent in Toledo
Special to The Gazette. In Toledo a dinner for Toledo’s 1941 high school team heard Pat Boland, intramural athletic head at the University of Iowa, urge that Iowa must secure top football material. Coaching and community leaders praised Co-captains Mike Chrasta and Ernie Zmolek as Os of the Iowa Cedar league champions, with the trophy presented to Supt. F. W. Jakeman. Dr C W Maplethorpe introduced Boland and guest Red Frye from Iowa squad.
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Toledo
Iowa University
Pat Boland
Hawkeye
Chamber of Commerce
The
Lions Club
C. L. Reinig
American Legion
Boland
Iowa
Deat
Toledo Chamber of Commerce
Vernon F. Kepford
Oo Ye H. Struble
Lions Clu
Bob Smith
Mike Chrasta
Uad
Cocaptain
Ernie Zmolek
F. W. Jakeman
C. W. Maplethorpe
Bolend
Red Frye
Nebraska coach Maj. Biff Jones contract renewal
The contract of Nebraska football coach Maj. Biff Jones was renewed after the Cornhuskers endured their poorest season this century. His five year deal extends beyond January first, replacing the expiring agreement from earlier in the year.
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Lincoln
Neb
Maj. Biff Jones
Nebraska
Jones
Cornhuskers
Gridiron Scoring Shows Big Gains Across Regions
The AP analysis finds college football teams averaged 14.31 points per game across 1,947 games in 1941, with the Midwest surging to 17.97 and the Southwest at 18.24. The study credits substitutions and more passing inside the 20 yard line for rising totals, noting gains in all six regions.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Hawkeye Fullback May Turn Pro This Fall
Iowa City bound Bill Green of the Iowa Hawkeyes may join the pros next season. The grid senior just finished a three year varsity career and is being interviewed by Wilbur Moore, Washington Redskins veteran now working as a contact man this fall.
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Iowa City
Bill Green
Iowa Hawkeye
Wilbur Moore
Washington Redskins
Fordham Confirms Rose Bowl Invitation Clarified
Fordham university acknowledged it had received an invitation to the Rose Bowl from Oregon State but declined after accepting a Sugar Bowl bid. Publicist Tom Deegan said a call from Corvallis confirmed Oregon State’s eager bid, yet Fordham chose Sugar Bowl participation on Saturday night.
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NEW York
Oregon State
Fordham University
Tom Deegan
Fordham
Corvallis
Ore
Glare blindness linked to motor car headlights
Scientists report glare blindness from car headlights appears less severe in women than in men. The finding highlights possible gender differences in visual adaptation and glare sensitivity.
Grass Growing Greener But Cattle Are Lower
South Dakota stockmen report green pastures this fall after liberal fall rains. Ranchers say grass growth is above average, yielding healthier cattle and earlier fattening, with fattening progress seen six months ahead of schedule.
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Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
University of Kentucky Lab Opens in Highway Materials Research
A new $62,000 highway materials research laboratory is under construction at the University of Kentucky to advance pavement testing and materials analysis. The project aims to enhance roadway material performance and safety through advanced testing facilities.
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University of Ken
Notice of divorce petition filed in Linn County
Vivien Binkel files a divorce petition against Eugene Tende in Linn County court. The notice warns of default if no answer is filed and that a hearing will be held in January 1942 at the court in the county seat. Goldtawaite and Naughton represent the plaintiff.
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Linn
Vivien Binkel
Pisinteft
Eugene Tende
Eugene Ie ‘Hinkel
Vian Hinkel
Yond
Goldtawaite and
Naughton
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Klek
Pac
Harmon Nichol Kola
I. Sugar
Folger's Coffee
KARO
TUOGG
Minereal
Pork & Beans
Rex
Dept. N
American Meat Institute
Chicago
Barrington Hall
Wilson’s
Golden Bantam
Boston Pork Butt Roast
Campbell’s Tomato Juice
Perley's Food Shop
First Avenue
S.E
New England
Gennel
CAS
M. J.B. Coffee
Fifteenth ST ST
First Ave
DIAL
Sunshine Select Foods
C. F
BEBB
Oxydol
Ivory Snow
Libby
Monarch
Xydol
Snosheen
Sunshine Meats
Wilson's
Wilson's Certified Wieners
Briardale Coffee
Oma. Seerree
Soag Sanule Energy
G. W. C. Peaches
Pillsbury’s
IDA
Bussets
Burnett
College Grocery
Thirtees
H St. SE
Jerry Klinsky
B Ave
Henry Jensen
K St. SW
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Thirteenth St
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Fifth St
Clemens
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