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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1935

Page

3

Iowa All-State Basketball Selections Shift To New Generation

Iowa Daily Press association prepares all-state teams from a largely new crop of high school players as sixteen first class teams drill ahead of the Cedar Falls state tournament. Coaches are polled by The Gazette and twenty-six other papers to name the best players each expert has seen this season, regardless of team records.

Des Moines IDPB Yesteryear Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Cedar Falls Wally Gaddises Paul Granges Maurice McMichaels The Gazette

Jersey man nets record daily double at Tropical Park

Harry Topser of Jersey City New Jersey cashed a $2 daily double at Tropical Park for $7 205 40 after Wanoah and Arakay won their races. The favorites finished third in both races allowing the win and Topser called it the thrill of a lifetime.

Coral Gables Fla Harry Topser Jersey City N. J Topser Wanoah Arakay Tropical Park Topset

Deserter Charged Marsoun Extradition Withholds

County officials ordered Chicago police to release Edward Marsoun Jr. if he refuses to waive extradition to Linn County to face a desertion charge in an indictment from the March term grand jury. The case stems from a former wife’s information alleging Marsoun failed to support two minor daughters after moving to Chicago following a divorce three years ago.

Chicago Edward Marsoun, Jr Cedar Rapids Marsoun Linn County Ed Fordyce Iowa

Plaintiff testifies in Skelly Oil personal injury suit

Emma M Edmonds testifies in district court about injuries from an alleged entanglement of her clothing with parking shrubbery near a Skelly service station at First avenue and Tenth street E on December 18 1933. She claims the entanglement caused her to step from the sidewalk and fall.

Emma M. Edmonds Skelly Oil Company John T. Moffit

Boxing Results From Across Cities Reported by AP

A jumble of boxing outcomes from cities including New Orleans Detroit Brooklyn Syracuse Buffalo Huntington Louisville Minneapolis and New York features several bouts with knockouts outpoints and draws. Notable names include Ervin Werner Vreankie Wolfram Jackie Sharkey Edadle Risko and Joe Gerace among others.

RY Thy Associated Press New — Orleans Ervin Werner New Orleans Pete Nebo Key West Ala Wasington Vreankie Wolfram Detroit Pete Be Grasec Brooklyn Chicago Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Orville Droullard Windsor Ontario Pihladeldina Edadle Risko Syracuse Sammy Slaughter Terre Haute Ind Bufvfalo Joe Gerace Buffalo Mickey Devine Bastavia Puntington Alabama Kid Dover Hairston T Huntington Louisville Hester Columbus Afarl Thompson St Louie Ci Jack Gibbons St. Paul al Diamond Paterson Nodee Holyoke Mass Jon Lombards Gracy Citks Billy McMahon New York Newark Nodothuckes Keven

Hoosier Coach Resigns After Postseason Loss

Jeffersonville coach Janis P. Francis resigns after townsfolk criticize his handling of the team following a state finals loss to Anderson. Jeffersonville had won 30 straight games, 22 in the season and eight in tournaments, before the 23 to 17 defeat.

Jeffersonville Ind Janis P Hank) Francis Anderson Indiana Francis

County Ping Pong Tourney in Marion Opens Tonight

Ninety three entries filed for the Linn county table tennis tournament to start tonight at 7 o clock in Marion high school gym. Stanley Kellams says pairings will be set late today with five division championships including men and women singles doubles and mixed doubles. Prizes donated by Iowa Electric Light and Power Balster Furniture Sigfred Clothing Marion and the Marion table tennis club. All entrants urged to be present tonight.

Linn County Marion High School Stanley Kellams Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Balster Furniture Company Sigfred Clothing Store Marion

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Events

The Iowa Volunteers sponsor a Pla Mor dance with prizes for best dancing and costumes. A city plan commission meeting is scheduled at 7 30 p m in city hall. 110e Dusek was fined 10 dollars for intoxication with jail for nonpayment. Listed traffic violators paid fines. Joe B Miller of Armstrong Clothing remains ill with pneumonia at St Luke's hospital. Lieut. Lewis E Zalesky Jr to discuss infantry supply at Reserve Officers class, with Brig Gen Grahl to speak at Sojourners meeting.

Iowa Pla-Mor Joe B. Miller Armstrong Clothing Company Miller St. Luke’s Hospital Lewis E. Zalesky, Jr Federal Sojourners Charles H.grahl

Scout Woodcarving Session at Coe College

The final of five wood carving instruction sessions for adult Scout leaders and older Scouts occurs tonight at 7 30 p m at Coe college led by Paul Smola of Central City. The troop committee course also meets at Coe tonight at 7 30 with Harry Frasher and Chester Johnson in charge. The troop committee accredited course closes next Wednesday.

Coe College Paul Smola Central City Coe Harry Frasher Chester Johnson

Washington pupil corrects spelling of speaker's name

A Washington High pupil challenged a Gazette reporter over the spelling of Stanley J. Mengler's name. The Rotary club notice and Cedar Rapids school listings show variants Mang ler Mangler Mengler with an e or a. the contract signature at the board of education offices reportedly spells Mengler.

Stanley J. Mengler Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Gazette Mangler Washington High School Handbook of the Public Schools of Grant Washington Board of Education Mengler

Sedalia Bank Loot Ends Eight Hour Terror Rampage

Three masked bandits looted the Sedalia Bank and Trust of about $16,000 then fled after forcing eight people into a vault. The raid followed a terror rampage at the home of assistant cashier James P. Norlin, who was abducted after leaving a National Guard meeting. Mayor Poundstone and family were restrained. others were taken into custody as the bandits escaped in a light coach. A passerby later heard shouts and alerted authorities.

Sedalia, Mo INS Sedalia Bank and Trust Company James P. Norlin National Guard Norlin O. B. Poundstone

Senate amends basic sciences bill in Des Moines

Iowa Senate adopted committee amendments to rewrite the basic sciences bill. A five member board of examiners would oversee licenses for healing arts with a proficiency in anatomy physiology chemistry pathology bacteriology and hygiene. The measure excludes current licensees and several allied professions and specifies student exemptions and board composition.

Des Moines Senate Committee On Public Health Iowa State University Iowa State College State Teachers College Iowa State Board of Educational Examiners Garritt E. Roelofs

Sioux Center Advocates Change to Ease Controversial Bill Feature

Sioux Center said the committee amendments on the senate floor would remove a highly controversial feature of the bill and create a more unbiased and impartial board.

Sioux Center Senate

Cornell Matmen To Take Part In National Meet

Mount Vernon Iowa Coach Dick Barker heads to Bethlehem PA with Howard McGrath and Ray Bunch for the national intercollegiate wrestling tournament March 22 23. McGrath and Bunch carry undefeated dual meet records. A dinner March 26 at the Blue Parrot honors Cornell wrestlers and basketball teams with Rollie Williams as speaker. tickets via Gerald L Hil Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon Dick Barker Cornell Howard McGrath Ray Bunch Leigh University Bethlehem McGrath Pounder Bunch Eagle Grove Dale Brand George Smith Robert Crumbaugh James Watson Gordon Ellison Blue Parrot Cafe Rollie Williams State University of Iowa Iowa Gerald L. Hil

School Board Faces Split Over Auditorium Use Policy

Board members clashed Monday over continuing or revoking a rule that bars non school groups from using school auditoriums for pecuniary profit except for community events. The Sokols won renewed access to Wilson auditorium while Beethoven club requests were denied to maintain consistency.

Board of Education McKinley School Lions Club Thomas Suchomel Frank Filip Arthur C. Deamer Wilson Sokol Association Sokols Charles T. Hickok Joseph Sadowsky Beethoven Club Wilson Auditorium Philadelphia

Orville H Adams Heads DeMolay Legion of Honor

Orville H Adams was elected chairman at the first annual meeting of Cedar Rapids DeMolay Legion of Honor held at Wayne Bain's home. Members present included Basil Waddington Stanley Moore Jr Richard Munden Wayne Bain Ben Padzewsky and Fred J Witousek with Master Councilor Robert Leedom representing the Cedar Rapids chapter. Adams holds the DeMolay Cross of Honor and conferred it on DeMolay advisors.

Cedar Rapids DeMolay Legion of Honor Wayne Bain Fourteenth Street Legion of Honor Basil Waddington Stanley Moore, Jr Richard Munden Ben Padzewsky Fred J. Witousek Cedar. Rapids DeMolay Robert Leedom Orville Hull Adams DeMolay Advisors

Phone installations show gain in March first half

M H Morrison Northwestern Bell local manager says the first fifteen days of March recorded fifty two telephone installations, compared with fifty three in January and fifty five in February. The note ends with a remark on the world's tallest trees of Australia, peppermint gums.

M. H. Morrison Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Australia

Salvation Army Opens Campaign To Raise 5600 Dollars

The Salvation Army launched a budget drive of 5600 dollars at a Monday evening meeting at the Montrose hotel led by Mayor W J Neill. Floyd Philbrick gave the main address and Lieut Col Robert Penfold outlined Army purposes. a list of workers receiving prospect cards and in the field today was announced including Rex Emry and many others.

Salvation Army Montrose Hotel W. J. Neill Floyd Philbrick Robert Penfold Des Moines Rex Emry P. A. Anderson E. J. Barrett Blanche Lary Sylvia Francis Millie E. Foster Martha Johnson Anna Belehrad D. P. Schwartzentruber Mildred MacDanel Howard L. Young J. P. DeMoor Be, H. Owen Wade H. Nelson Dr. Hoyt Thomas K. H. Kehrer Jos. H. Ainsworth H. F. Blomquist A. Angott Frank C. Nissen F. W. Damour G. A. Clemens J. K. Munn Frank A. Brooke Franklin Kemp J. B. McGladrey Robert D. Davis Ervin F. Stepanek L. R

Iowa House rejects governor over warrant issues

A provision to place full warrant power with the governor was voted down in the Iowa house. The measure was dropped by a committee amendment, leaving warrants under the control of the entire executive council. The bill presently assigns a $3,500,000 warrant authority.

Des Moines INS Iowa Executive Council House

Warrant Policy Delayed After Investigative Report

The house postponed final action pending the warrant investigating committee report due in two or three days. It notes refunds for last November issues and requires future warrant sales to occur after public bidding.

Carleton D. Beh House

Heavy Trucks Restricted On Several Soft Highways

State highway officials embargo heavy loads on multiple surfaced roads due to seasonal softening. Highway No. 261 north of Iowa City to Highway 161 is closed, Jones county No. 38 from No. 117 to Center Junction and county line, and Highway No. 136 from east of Oxford Junction to Onslow is closed to heavy traffic.

Iowa City Jones County Center Junction Oxford Junction Onslow

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