Kenwood Wins At Playground Track Meet Highlights
Eleven of sixteen public playgrounds competed as Kenwood led with strong showings across events. Gene Phillips of Roosevelt set a junior boys broad jump record at 15 feet 4 inches, while Betty Balcar of Kenwood set a junior girls volleyball throw record at 49 feet 5 inches. Kenwood secured multiple relay and sprint wins, with notable performances by Riverside, Roosevelt, and Buchanan in various events.
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Kenwood
Buchanan
Sinclair
McKinley
Arthur
Riverside
Reed
Roosevelt
Lincoln
van Buren
Daniels
Gene Phillips
Bob Ennis
Betty Balcar
Janet Bokerney
Sesbenee. Com
McClenahan
Delerides
Ler Beye
Ismor Roosevelt
Bors Allen Martin
Renwood
Joe Ider
Ament
Verne
Bn Petrozvelka
Roosevel
Nieis
Tives
Maki Fees
Boyle
Nie
Holocex
Nee
Betty R.mwood
Patricia * Pau
Tmew
Dorothy van Vieck
Kenna
Marty Riverside
Evelyn Mark. Sinclair
M. Korn
S. H. Baum
Bers
T. Transides
C. Werner
Buchanen
G. Mollman
J. Mo
BR. Rosek
P. Scherick
M. Toman
McKinner
G. Heyle
G. Anderson
E. Barnes
H. Wilson
G. Gia R. Hansen
W. Buchana
Riversi
Asthus
Farth
Bore Lair
J. Cook
E. Holecek
B Boyle
EF. Reed Riverside
Rd. McKinsey
Cubs Brighten Home Stand With Darkened Centerfield Seats
Chicago fans noticed a boost in the Cubs after GM Jim Gallagher closed off three centerfield sections and painted chairs dark brown to cut glare. The team has won seven of nine home games, scoring 48 runs on 87 hits, with only one opposing pitcher lasting the full nine innings in this stretch.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
Cubs
Jim Gallagher
Bud and Walt Loses to Brown's Cleaners in Softball
North Liberty Bud and Walt softball team fell 19 to 7 to Brown's Cleaners of Iowa City in a Sunday matchup. Jenkins pitched for Brown's Cleaners with Lemons catching. Bud and Walt were paced by pitchers Bob Rinehart, Donald Musgrave, and Eddie Smith with Lloyd Rinehart catching.
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Gazette
North Liberty
Bud and Walt
Brown's Cleaners
Iowa City
Jenkins
Lemons
Bob Rinehart
Donald Musgrave
Eddie Smith
Bud
Walt
Lloyd Rinehart
Hole-in-One by Vernon O Riley Nets Invitational Win
Vernon O Riley, 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred O Riley, scored a hole in one Sunday at the annual invitational golf tournament in Waukon.
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Waukon
Vernon O'Riley
Fred O'Riley
Sam Barry To Take Jones Position At USC
Los Angeles report states Sam Barry is expected to take the role once held by Jones as Howard Barry, who served at Iowa and followed Jones to USC in 1929. Athletic Director Willis O Hunter announces the possible successor as Rufus Von Kieinsmid university president returns from Washington Aug 10. Telegrams of condolence pour into the athletic office and Jones' home from coaches and sports leaders nationwide praising his influence on sportsmanship and fair play.
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Los Angeles
INS
Howard Barry
Iowa
Jones
U.S.C
Rufus B. von Kieinsmid
Washington, D. C
Willis O. Hunter
Ail
Raiders Acquire Southpaw Pitcher Calvert Delayed
Latest Raider bulletins say J. Paul Calvert is delayed at his Montreal home and will not join the Wilkes-Barre pitcher. Koehler, unsigned earlier, will rest days before a start. Appendicitis last spring weakened him. Two local cigar stores Curry's and the Niagara Smoke Shop will handle box seats for the season.
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Harry Johnson
J. Paul Calvert
Montreal
Wilkes-Barre
Cailvert
Ollie Marquardt
Koehler
Johnson
Curry’s
Niagara Smoke Shop
Zcherny Shuts Riverside In 2-1 Blue-Jay Victory
Ted Zcherny pitched a three hitter to lift the Amana Blue-Jays past Riverside 2-1 on Sunday. Riverside’s Derry stole second third and home in the fifth after leading off with a single, as Anamosa Reformatory at Anamosa noted.
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AMANA
Ted Zcherny
Amana Blue-Jays
Riverside
Derry
Anamosa
Prep vote results to be announced Thursday
Ted Sloan, director, announced that balloting for selections to the high school all star meet in Drake Stadium on Sept. 5 will be announced Thursday. Sloan said votes would be tallied from ballots received up to Wednesday.
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Drake Stadium
Ted Sloan
Eatin Sloan
Lisbon Chamber Donkey Softball Ends in 6-5 Thriller
In a Sunday night game sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce the Commercial club beat the Citizens 6 to 5 before about 1000 fans. In the regular game under new lights Best Oilers of Lisbon defeated Cedar Rapids Post Office 8 to 3.
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Lisbon
Chamber of Commerce
Oilers
Cedar Rapids
Decatur Team Figure J Wylie's Wife Dies After Illness
Mrs. L. J. Wylie, widow of J Wylie a member of the Decatur Three and baseball team, died Monday night after a long illness in Decatur Illinois.
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Decatur, Ill
Brandon Wins 7-6 In Sunday Baseball
Brandon defeats Black Hawk Sport Shop of Waterloo 7 to 6 in a Sunday baseball game at the local field. Brandon completes the comeback with key hits in the late innings.
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the Gazette
Brandon
Black Hawk Sport Shop of
Waterloo
Knox Testimony on Dropping Bombs by U S Destroyer
A Senate naval committee report quotes Secretary Knox describing a U S destroyer off Greenland firing three depth bombs amid fears of a submarine attack. Knox says there was no submarine evidence and the incident stemmed from cautious self defense, not an engagement.
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Knox
U. S
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Secretary of Navy
United States
Greenland
Atlantic
Navy
Adaak
Gaede
Aeroe Ee
Europe
Mass
Korn and James win independent league two-ball foursome
Jane Korn and Steve James won the independent league two-ball foursome match on the Kenmore course ending a ten week season. Prizes went to league leaders. Team honors went to the Toppers 165 points led by Merle Boileau with Betty Beardsley Henri Jones and Cleo Nolan.
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Kenmore
Jane Korn
Steve James
Merle Boileau
Betty Beardsley
Henri Jones
Cleo Nolan
Cardinals
Bernice Cameron
Clarice Hillbrunner
Grace Nelson
Police Plan Rifle Range In Station Basement
The city council asks Safety Commissioner to draw up plans for a new rifle range to be built in the police station basement. Estimated cost around $5.00, funded from Benesh’s annual budget savings over several years.
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Benesh
Ject
Reds and Japs Discuss assurances on Russo Japanese pact
Report indicates Japan will seek assurances from Russia before reaffirming the Russo Japanese neutrality and friendship pact. The negotiations come amid conflicting reports from other quarters about Russia’s stance.
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Japan
Russia
Two Marion Drivers Sentenced for Drunk Driving
In district court Judge Charles J. Haas sentenced two Marion area drivers on drunk driving charges. Peter R. McEnany 35 of Ryan received 30 days in jail and a 300 dollar fine after a guilty plea. John Shaft 40 of Ha Ind had an initial 99 day sentence reduced to 30 days and a 300 dollar fine after attorney C. E. Kirwin explained time constraints and job prospects in Nebraska. Shaft was arrested after his car collided with a parked vehicle on a Marion street.
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Marion
Charles J. Haas
Peter R. McEnany
Ryan
James Clapp
Sea Police
C. E. Kirwin
Braska
Shaft
Payout of 10 Percent Declared for Brookman Creditors
Receiver W. Brookman reported income from the receivership allowed a 10 percent dividend to 22 creditors of Hatch and Brookman. The court approved remittances totaling 2292.94, lifting overall payments to 40 percent of debt. Receivership fees for Seodenan and attorney fees for G K Thompson were approved, with two smaller claims settled in full.
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Hatch and Brookman Company
G. K. Thompson
Lampert Yard, Inc
Nagle-Eaton Lumber Company
Potter files divorce suit citing cruel treatment
Ruth Potter sues for divorce from Pena Ruth Potter alleging cruelty and seeks custody of their 14 year old son. they were originally married April 4, 1926 and remarried in Cedar Rapids on December 25, 1939 after a prior divorce.
Guthrie Divorce Seeks Permanent Property Settlement
Helen Guthrie awarded an attachment of 756 dollars plus attorneys fees in a divorce suit against Roy Guthrie. She alleges marriage in Osage on December 14 1933 with no children and seeks title to jointly owned property at 1307 Sixth Street NW as a permanent settlement.
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Helen Guthrie
Roy Guthrie
Suit by Jerry Zelda Seeks Partition of Land
Judge Haas missed the hearing on Saturday. He reported the Mount Vernon road property at tn avenue SE, the subject of the partition suit, had been settled. The defendant’s interests were sold to him for 2500 dollars, while appraisers valued the land at 2400 dollars.
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Jerry Zelda
Adolphi Zelda
J. At. Haas
Mount Vernon Road
Tn Avenue SE
John Sebetka
Vincenc Kubovec
E. J. Ornsky
Zimmerman divorce suit seeks attachment against husband
Joan Zimmerman obtained an attachment without bond against Edward Zimmerman as she filed for divorce before Judge Haas on Tuesday. The couple, married in Cedar Rapids on July 5 1938, have a two year old daughter and she alleges cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Joan Zimmerman
Edward Zimmerman
J. Haas
Cedar Rapids
Zimmerman
Miner sues for cruel treatment in custody case
Joseph W. Miner filed suit alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Miner was married in Rock Island on November 25, 1933.
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Joseph W. Miner
Ae Iista
Miner
Rock Isla
Jerry Bys Named Acting Administrator of Widra Estate
Jerry Bys appointed acting administrator of the estate of John B. Widra by J G & Haas as decedent's sole heir. A $15,000 corporate surety bond will be required of Bys.
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Jerry Bys
Actos
John B. Widra
J G & Haas
Peo Egg
Bys
Lott Will Admitted Probate Executor Named In Bond Set
The will of Catherine Lott was admitted to probate on Tuesday confirming her son Robert H. Lott as executor with a $2000 bond. Mrs. Lott died July 17.
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Catherine Lott
Robert H. Lott
Arthur Axmear Begins Two-Week Vacation as Deputy Clerk
Arthur Axmear, deputy clerk of the district court, started his two weeks off on Monday. He will be away from duties during the vacation period, returning to responsibilities after the break.
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Arthur Axmear
Three-Way Tie Sparks Marion Softball League
In Marion the Softball league sees a three way tie as CI tops Packers with a six run rally, while Marion Merchants debut plays a mixed program tonight. Donkey ball exhibition at 8 p m features Allen Motor company fireballs versus local players sponsored by the Marion association.
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Vely
Marion
CIO Packers
Hadbedokeeee
Ikers
Kinkead
Holland
Poole
Marion Merchants
Itary Dairy Company
Services Held for Mrs Aleean H Clark at Yocom Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Aleean H Clark were conducted at the Yocom chapel by Rev Vernon H Carter of the Christian church. Burial followed at Oliphant cemetery with pallbearers Charles Meroshek Albert LeClerc Walter Morgan and Jack Norris. Relatives from Center Point Norfolk Wayside Chicago Springville and Waterloo attended.
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Aleean H. Clark
Yocom Chapel
Ana
Vernon H. Carter
The
Christian Church
Oliphant
Charles Meroshek
Albert LeClerc
Walter Morgan
Jack Norris
Margaret Clark
Center Point
Rose Heppner
Max Heppner
Norfolk
Neb
Frank Florer
Dauger
Sharon
Wayside
Jess Clark
Everett Clark
Nellie Marian
Chicago
Oddie Clark
Springville
Charles Oliphant
Ida Oliphant
Waterloo
St Mary's circle to meet at St Joseph's church
St Mary's circle of St Joseph's Catholic church will meet at 2. Members gather for fellowship and church activities at the parish in town.
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St. Mary’s Circle
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Community set for gathering honoring Rev. C. J. Biddle
Complimenting Rev. C. J. Biddle and his family of Guitute Center, members of the Christian church will host a gathering Thursday at seven in the park. All friends are invited to attend.
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C. J. Biddle
Guitute Center
Contion of the Christian Church
Park
Topeka Woman Honored by Sister Guests
Mrs. Louise Gibson Putnam of Topeka Kansas visited sister Mrs. J W Bowman and was entertained Monday at the home of Mrs. May Dumont. Mrs. George E Covers were said for four.
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Louise Gibson Putnam
Topeka
Kan
J. W. Bowman
May Dumont
George E
Legion Auxiliary installs 1941 42 officers in Gaecenhok
Monday evening the American Legion auxiliary in Gaecenhok installed its 1941 42 officers. President Mrs. James E. Clapp led the new slate with 45 members and guests present. Virginia Seger played flute and readings were given by Mrs. Carolyn Hanscom. Refreshments were served by a committee of local members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Gaecenhok
Neal Miller
Dayton Lininger
Leasure
A. R. McElwain
James E. Clapp
T. A. Barkwill
Herbert Price
Dinner hosts honor guests from Washington DC
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reimers of 940 Ninth Street hosted a Monday evening dinner to compliment Mr. and Mrs. Burk of Washington DC who were overnight guests en route to the west coast. Also present were Mrs. J. B. a.
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Fred Reimers
Ninth Street
Burk
Washington, D.C
Reverend and Mrs Allen Visit Bailey Household
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Allen of Conrad were overnight guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bailey.
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E. C. Allen
Conrad
Earl Bailey
Boy Scout Troop 38 Meets Tonight at Lincoln Building
Boy Scout troop No. 38 will hold its meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the Lincoln building. The session will cover scout duties and project planning and is open to all members.
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Boy Scout
Lincoln Building
Red Cross Unit No 1 to Meet and Lunch
Red Cross unit No 1 will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. in the sewing rooms. A Dutch treat lunch will be served at noon.
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Red Cross
Country eggs and wieners advertised at local grocer
An advertisement lists country eggs at 22 cents a dozen and wieners at 33 cents a pound from Dickey’s.
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Dickey’s
Family visitors depart Griswold after weekend stay
Mrs. Don Dermyer and her son Billie, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Neill, return to Griswold. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Bailie of Chicago also spent the weekend in the home of Mrs. A. parents, Mr. and Mrs. (incomplete).
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Don Dermyer
Billie
W. G. Neill
Griswold
J. C. Bailie
Chicago
Christian Church Service August 2 at 2 30 PM Home of Mrs Berlin
The Service class of the Christian church will hold its August 2 OS at 2 30 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Guy Berlin 1990 Eighth avenue Co hostesses will be Miss Elda M Kemp and Mrs H F Breed The Rev Mr and Mrs C J lived here Monday to spend a few days in the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest C Hamm
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The
Christian Church
Guy Berlin
Eighth Avenue
Elda M. Kemp
H. F. Breed
C. J
Ernest C. Hamm
Voss Visits Sioux Falls Relative Over Weekend
Alfred Voss of Sioux Falls South Dakota was a guest over Sunday of his mother Mrs Emma Albright. Mr and Mrs Aaron Albright of North Liberty were guests Sunday of Mrs Albright.
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Alfred Voss
Sioux Falls
S. D
Emma Albright
Aaron Albright
North Liberty
Albright
Nelda Mae Fromme Returns From Week at University Hospital
Nelda Mae Fromme, a student nurse at University Hospital in Iowa City, returns after a week spent with Ford. The report highlights her brief absence and subsequent return to duties.
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Nelda Mae Fromme
University Hospital
Iowa City
Taies Eeode Ford
Miss Helen Hamm Returns for Two Week Family Visit
Miss Helen Hamm a student nurse at St Luke's hospital returns home Tuesday to spend a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest C Hamm Also Mrs J A W Stewart came back from Des Moines to see her daughter Miss Elsie Stewart James and Jerry Good at St Berchman's school traveled to Marshalltown Sunday to spend a week with their father Dr
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Helen Hamm
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ernest C. Hamm
J. A. W. Stewart
Des Moines
Elsie Stewart
James and
Jerry Good
St. Berchman’s School
Marshalltown
Sues on Tuesday Morning at Rochester Clinic
A brief legal notice states a suit filed Tuesday morning at a Rochester Minnesota clinic office. The readable fragment identifies a local venue and action but omits names, parties, and outcomes.
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Tse
Rochester
Minn
Wis family plans vacation amid uncertain spring
Mr and Mrs Deanne Wis of Se ning plan a trip to Wisconsin for a vacation despite rough weather and travel uncertainty. The fragment notes savings and dates remain unclear.
Ed D. Spending Several Days in St Louis
Ed D. is spending several days in St Louis Missouri as part of a routine visit. Local observers note his schedule includes meetings and leisure activities around the city.
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St. Louis, Mo
Linn's Best 4-H Club Holds Achievement Day
Linn's Best 4-H club observed achievement day Monday at the fairgrounds, with members displaying projects and receiving awards for completed 4-H activities.
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Linn
Clarence Reinhard Enters University After Monday Arrival
Clarence Reinhard carrier for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and nephew of Mr and Mrs G L Martin entered the university on Monday afternoon. He undergoes antion there ednesday.
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Clarence Reinhard
Cedar Rapids Gazette
G. L. Martin
University
Antion
Pillows Erick and Es Mrs Helen Kline and Her Son
Readable fragments show a domestic reference naming Helen Kline and her son with mentions of pillows and a family setting. The item reads as a brief social notice or household note in the column.
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Helen Kline
Clark Child Accompanies Aunt to Norfolk Home
Larry George Clark a one year old son of George Cae acc accompanied by his aunt Miss Rose to her home in Norfolk Nebraska and will reside there.
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Larry George Clark
George
Miss Rose
Norfolk
Neb
Vitamin B sale at Owen's Cut Rate Drug
Advertisement notes Vitamin B priced at .25 at Owen's Cut Rate Drug.
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Owen
Herbert Marshall Reflects on Goals and Happiness
Hollywood veteran Herbert Marshall offers a philosophy on striving and contentment saying real happiness comes only when a man has no more worlds to conquer. The International News Service reports the viewpoint from a thoughtful, seasoned star.
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International News Service
Hollywood
Herbert Marshall
Baraboo Leader Warns of Political Monopoly Threat
Baraboo Wisconsin, House Minority Leader Joseph W. Martin warns that some seek a political monopoly in the country amid claims that power and profit appetites threaten liberty and country. He cites those “blind enough and selfish enough” to pursue control.
City offers July tax rebate with cold soda bonus
Wilmington taxpayers received a July tax abatement plus a free cold bottle of soda as a July payment incentive. The hot weather boosted the appeal of the drink alongside the five percent discount.
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Wilmington
Del
Soldiers urged to stop sending notes to laundry staff
Fort Leonard Wood Missouri soldiers are asked to stop enclosing get acquainted notes with dirty shirts and socks, amid concerns over decorum and propriety in the post laundry system.
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Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
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