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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1955

Page

2

Indiana Central Edges Coe in Naperville Tournament Final

Indiana Central defeated Coe College 88-84 to repeat as Naperville Jaycee tournament champions. Bailey Robertson and Robertson led Central with 33 points, while Al Purcell scored 32 for Coe before fouling out late. North Central lost to Alma 84-64 in the consolation game.

Indiana Central Coe Naperville Ill Coe College al Purcell Robertson Central Purcell Alma Michigan North Central Dick Ayling Dick Wehrli

Prep Cage Roundup SOLON LOWDEN

SOLON and Lowden split a twin bill with Solon winning the boys 64 62 while Lowden swept the girls 79 40 Greenwald and Randall each scored 23 for Solon boys Kroemer 17 for Lowden Eleanor Licht led Lowden girls with 43 and T Krob 15 for Solon girls.

Solon Lowden Greenwald Randall Kroemer Eleanor Licht T. Krob

Calmar teams split pair with close varsity losses

Calmar varsity girls defeated alumni 84 to 43 behind Ehler's 22 points. Alumni boys edged varsity 55 to 54 as Iverson scored 22. Varsity boys were led by Schisel with 24 while Schuler topped the alumni with 18.

Colesburg Leona Bockenstedt Nancy Bockenstedt Leona Floyd Sampson Robert Sampson Jim Clark Calmar Ehler Schuler Tom Iverson Schissel

Garnaville and Bagley Win DoubleHeader Victories

In Guttenberg Garnaville beat Cassville 53 47 with Tuehy scoring 13 for Garnaville and Elliot 17 for Cassville Ortmann led Guttenberg with 22 while Kendall had 23 for Bagley in the second game.

Guttenberg Garnaville Bagley Wis Cassville Boarder Tuehy Elliot Ortmann Kendall

Wilton Junction boys overpower Tipton 66 to 52 as Kerr runs high

Wilton Junction defeats Tipton 66 52 with Bob Kerr scoring 29 points and Chet Christianson leading Tipton with 12. Tipton won the reserve game.

Mt Vernon Alumni Rally Behind Freeman Scoring 16

Roger Freeman led Mt Vernon Alumni with 16 points while Dick Kruse added 11 for the varsity level players in a showcase game.

MT. Vernon Roger Freeman Dick Kruse

Rice Stars in Service Bowl

In Tokyo at Meiji stadium about 40 000 saw the Air Force All-Stars beat the Army 33 to 14 in the ninth Rice Bowl. Halfback Dusty Rice ran 97 and 95 yards for touchdowns and helped the Flyers win their second straight Far East service title.

Tokyo George “Dusty” Rice Air Force All-Stars Army Meiji Stadium University of Iowa Flyers Rice Air Force Hawkeye

Caiazza May Be Out for the Year With Knee Injury

Illinois reserve center Ted Caiazza may miss the rest of the basketball season after dislocating cartilage in his right knee during practice. His leg is in a cast and the decision on his return will come when the cast is removed next week. Caiazza helped LaGrange win the state prep title in 1953.

Champaign Ill Ted Caiazza Illinois Caiazza LaGrange

Clermont Elgin Girls Tilt Ends 51 47

Clermont Mac defeats Clermont Elgin 51 to 47 in a girls game. Pat Pedersen scores 22 for the winners while Arleen Knudsen adds 15 for the losers.

Clermont—Mar-Mac Clermont-Elgin Pat Pedersen Arleen Knudsen

Postville Rolls Past New Hampton 96 67 in Big Third Quarter

Postville surged with 33 points in the third period to beat New Hampton 96 to 67. After a 40-38 halftime edge, Postville outscored the visitors 33-12 in the third as Milt Mohs poured in 26 points, 20 in the second half, while Ray Blietz tallied 26 for New Hampton.

Postville New Hampton Visiitors Milt Mohs Ray Blietz

Holy Cross Invited to 1956 Dixie Tournament

Holy Cross, which reached the 1953 Dixie basketball classic final, has received an invitation to participate in the 1956 tournament. Vanderbilt Iowa and Utah will also compete.

Raleigh N. C Holy Cross Vanderbilt Iowa Utah

Theater Time Listings for Saturday Shows

Theatre managers note schedule changes with matinee variations across Paramount State and Iowa venues. Films listed include Artists and Models Court Martial of Billy Mitchell Sabaka Second Greatest Sex Naked Sea Music Land Zabouda Last Command Return of October Big House USA Gun That Won the West Kiss Me Deadly with specified showtimes in multiple locations.

Naked Sea Palace Marion Big House USA

Appointment of Executrix for Roscoe H. Crawford Estate

Notice from Linn County Iowa that VIDAM Crawford has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of Roscoe H. Crawford deceased. All indebted parties must render accounts to the Executrix and all claims must be filed in the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Kreuter and Claassen, attorneys, represent the estate.

Disney Music and Documentary At The Times Review

Nadine Subotnik discusses Disney Music and a sea themed documentary at the Times. The piece notes that Disney films are repeatedly issued reissued and revived for TV and audiences. The program Music Land blends Make Mine Music and Melody Time with stars and cartoonists, featuring the Andrews Sisters Benny Goodman Fred Waring and Ethel Smith among others.

Walt Disney Disney Javnee

Adventure documentary follows tuna clipper voyage

A 16 week sea journey from California to the Galapagos and back is chronicled in Naked Sea. The film mixes real life adventure with color footage and harmonica guitar music. William Conrad provides narration amid the voyage's tensions. Jerry Colonna and Roy Rogers appear in contrasting segments alongside Casey at the Bat.

Fry Jerry Colonna Casey Roy Rogers California Galapagos Islands Hollywood William Conrad

Notice of Appointment of Executrix and Administrator

Notice is hereby given that on December 22 1955 Edith Alewis and Maurice H Bordewith were appointed and qualified as Executrix and Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of Thomas J C Lewis deceased Linn County Iowa All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Attorneys JoMilcott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll

State of Iowa Linn County Roscoe H. Crawford Iowa Cou Thomas JC. Lewis Edith Alewis Breoutrix Maurice H. Bordewith Jomilcott. Shuttleworth and Ingersoll Ateys

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