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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1940

Page

3

Four Tilts In Senior Gold Basket Tourney Open

The YMCA Senior Gold basketball tournament opened with four games Hogan Brothers beat Solon CCC 39 to 18 Crook's DX Oilers defeated Armstrongs 30 to 21 in a close final quarter Light Company rolled to 62 to 21 over Lisbon Troy Mills led Wilson Company 30 to 26 after Wilson surged late Central City, Becks, Mahar Parker, and other teams scheduled Tuesday as first round games To read full box scores see the post game standings and player totals

Y.mc.a Hogan Brothers Solon CCC Crook DX Oilers Armstrongs Oilers Light Company Lisbon Troy Mills Wilson Company Wilson West Liberty C. R. Gas Co Rude Auto Co Mahar Parker Central City Beck Springville Yellow Jackets Grubhoffer Bearcats Hoean Bras Am Solon CCC Koudkir Hagenson McDermott Lane Wolfe Lords Miller Prochaska Padilla Condon Esters Joan Krumm Wier Gralund Cronk Armstrong An Ee Olson O Weber Chapin Ygreer Plotz Zisko Kinney Tavior Novag Watson Gable Reid iPate Hamad Tot Lichtere Lishon Bova Nendryx Nelson Curtis Ao Bowers

Bowling Standings and High Scores From Local Leagues

Sam Palumbo led Knights of Columbus play with a 170 start and 692 series as Louie Jandl took second with 624. Electric Light and Power league sees Electric Repair in front after a three way tie, Accounting within one game, Mount Vernon dropping to third. Gordley’s Service beat Schamberger Bakery with Pfeffer high total 609. Lincoln Ladies see Frasinger 542 series leading, Sarver 524, Borschel 512, Nelson 500. Other leagues note high totals, singles, and team results across Red Crown Minor, Goodfellows, and Town leagues with multiple players posting notable scores.

Sam Palumbo Knights of Columbus Lincoln Alleys Louie Jandl Keglers Electric Light and Power Subway Electric Mount Vernon Kibbie General Stote Keyser Gordley Schamberger Bakery George Pfeffer Georgia Frasinger Lincoln Lucille Sarver Leona Borschel Grace Nelson RED Crown Minor League Co VV Natty Tia Rosenbaum Bat Irish Edwards Rank Hish Zanka Top Hat Kozy Inn Tat Hish Hyland Hutchinson Ren Btn Aob Iowa Electric Licht Sanders Goodfellowstip League Martin Roasa Wish Newman Nash Lincoln Ladies Mary Anns la Plant High Marsh Co. R_ Plastering Co TOT Railroad League Water. Works Rock Island High Cherry Hish Dick's Barber Shop Hish Karasek

Red Crown to Stage April Bowling Tourney

Red Crown alleys will host the second annual recreation tournament from April 6 to April 2. It features team, doubles and singles across two divisions open and over your average based on pins above regular averages as of March 16. Entry fees vary by division with teams and singles, entries close April 3, and early entrants may pick dates.

Mike Simitz Red Crown Simitz

ATA Board Empowered to Fund Operations

CHICAGO AP The American Trotting Association board of directors Tuesday was empowered to provide funds at its own discretion for continued operation of the organization in all departments. A spokesman said the Monday meeting focused on financial affairs and there was no discussion of actions to oppose the USTA outlaw rule barring ATA horses from USTA tracks.

Chicago American Trotting Association Board of Directors Association U. S ATA USTA

Adolph Kiefer Sets World Record Backstroke Time

Adolph Kiefer of the Chicago Towers swam the 100 yard backstroke in 57.2 seconds Monday night against Northwestern University. Officials confirmed the record the following Tuesday during the medley relay backstroke leg.

Chicago INS Adolph Kiefer Chicago Towers Northwestern University Kiefer

Ad Rite Contest Closes Wednesday In Cedar Rapids Gazette

Amateur ad writing contest ends Wednesday at 5 pm with 130 prizes plus 425 dollars in cash and merchandise in weekly awards. Entrants must be readers not professionals. submit one idea per sheet to the Ad Rite Editor The Gazette.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Robert E. Yaw Ambro Wallace Lyon W D_ Lyon Pauline Murray Hutchinson Ice Cream Company Seling Gazette

Paramount Pharmacy and Theater Ad Highlights Menswear

An old classified style notice promotes Paramount Pharmacy and Paramount Theater with standout values in men's and boys' clothing, furs, accessories, and sportswear. The ad references a 9 day charter and location at 307-209 Virse Avenue East, drawing shoppers to a combined retail offer.

Syndicate Virse Avenue

Advertising below for insights on stores and products

The note urges readers to study in-paper ads to learn store offerings and product knowledge. It emphasizes valuing tips found in advertisements and visiting stores to gather information.

TIPS FOR CONTESTANTS Inter Ocean Reinsurance Co FHA loan features

The FHA insured mortgage offers flexible terms from five to 25 years for loans up to 5400 and five to 20 years for 5400 to 16000. Prepayment is allowed with a 1 percent premium. borrowers may also pay 15 percent of the original loan annually without penalty. Inter Ocean Reinsurance cites Section 204 of the National Housing Act and reports 1935–1939 totals of 3.532 billion in FHA activity, signaling system soundness for builders.

Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company National Housing Act Federal Housing Administration

Flowers and funeral service pricing at Moen Brothers

A local ad highlights Toman Flowers offering flowers for birthdays weddings funerals and home decor through a range of departments. Moen Funeral Home describes a no blanket charge policy and invites preplanning discussions to avoid last minute costs.

Toman Tomans Forage Plant Department Moen Funeral Home Moen Brothers Moon Brothers

Killians Dining Room Serves Lunches Dinners and Specials

Worthwhile folrow patrons to make prel minors investiga tion and camp. Killians dining room serves regular lunches breakfasts and special Saturday evening dinners. You may also make reservations for card parties and special dinners. Menus feature fresh items cooked in clean kitchens by experienced women cooks. Diners enjoy fast service and congenial company during noon hours.

Kalfian Killians Killians Mens Grill

Scout Troop 26 Holds Annual Parents Night

Scout troop 24 sponsored by the Van Buren PTA held its annual parents night and charter presentation at the school Monday. Burt Watkins, scoutmaster of troop 21, acted as master of ceremonies.

van Buren PTA Burt Watkins George Sigmund Evedle Frank E Luise James Endsles James Orton Robert Watkins George Naxera Harold West Wild Cat Patrol Kenneth Gardner Dale Blackford

Legion Ball Players Dinner Friday

All boy Legion baseball players are invited to a dinner this Friday at 4 30 P M at the Legion base. The event is planned by Dik Toe and will be held at the Vere Wees according to the program. Only 3 for the season peak 13.

Legion Ball American Legion Legion

Contortionist Act Draws Attention in Chicago

Fragmentary text describes a contortionist act in Chicago with unclear details about performance or venue. The readable bits mention acrobatic feats and a showcase but lack concrete names, dates, or outcomes.

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