Georgie Pace Stops Webster In Eighth
Georgie Pace world bantamweight champion from Cleveland earned a technical knockout over Jimmy Webster of Toronto in the eighth round of a 10 round non-title bout. Webster was driven to the ropes after a seventh round where he twice went down. referee Lou Parker halted the fight 28 seconds into the eighth.
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Cleveland
Georgie Pace
National Boxing Association
Jimmy Webster
Toronto
Webster
Lou Parker
Dr. James Naismith Near Death Again at 78
Lawrence Kansas Dr James Naismith originator of basketball was near death again after a cerebral hemorrhage. He rallied and returned home from hospital on Wednesday only to suffer a severe heart attack.
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Lawrence, Kan
INS
James Naismith
Cedar Rapids Air-Way Club Plans Thanksgiving Shoot
The Cedar Rapids Air-Way Gun Club announces a Thanksgiving poultry shoot to be held Sunday at the club grounds west of the Cedar Rapids airport. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and runs through the day, inviting participants to compete on the grounds.
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Cedar Rapids
Air-Way Gun Club
Paychek Edges Hartnek In Close Heavyweight Bout
In Omaha 1940s style boxing report, Paychek defeats Hartnek by a single point on referee My Sullivan’s scorecard after ten rounds before 4000 fans. Hartnek’s eye swelled late as Paychek rallied in the final minutes. crowd groans echoed as Sullivan announced Paychek the winner.
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Omaha
My Sullivan
Johnny Paychek
Des Moines
Paul Hartnek
Creighton University
Sullivan
Paychek
Hartnek
Johnny
Paycheek
Paul
Twenty Members Of Football Squad Get Letters At Cornell
Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Twenty-five men received varsity letters and twenty-seven received numerals according to selections this week by the Cornell college athletic board and Athletic Director Dick Barker. Twenty varsity starters were football men with listed names and five cross‑country men also won letters. Freshmen earning numerals in football and cross‑country include numerous names, with Howard Orms receiving a numeral in cross‑country.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College Athletic Board
Dick Barker
Don Anderson
Art Boettcher
Ernie Dahlberg
Oswill Fais
Charles Harris
Melvin Hetland
Dave Hoare
Gayle Howery
Quentin Joy
Don Larson
Bill Lyman
Allen McKean
Byron Nelson
Jack Paul
Jim Sprague
Rolfe Karlsson
Don Loepp
Bruce McLaughlin
Art Manning
John Milliken
Earle Bodine
Paul Roberts
Gene Rosberg
Ted Stotler
Charles Voyce
Don Wilson
Jerry Wilson
Lloyd Woods
Russell Whitford
Howard Orms
Robin Lee Turns Pro Skater After Olympic Cancelation
St Paul’s Robin Lee, five time and current national amateur senior figure skating champion, has turned professional. His father and coach Agner R Lee announced Friday, with Robin set to coach at Winnipeg Winter Club from December 1. The Olympic Games cancellation pushed the move.
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ST. Paul
Robin Lee
Agner R. Lee
Robin
Winnipeg
Man
Match Games Scheduled At Red Crown Sunday
Muscatine rivals Plamor Pearl Button will face Josten Trophies while Plamer Pearl Button (women) meets Bishop's Cafeteria at Red Crown alleys Sunday. The best local men and women bowlers from Muscatine are set to compete in two match games at the popular venue.
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Muscatine
Red Crown
Plamor Pearl Button
Josten
Plamer Pearl
Bishop’s
Eastern Iowa Masonic District to Hold Lodge Session
A district Masons meeting guided by Ed Sparling of Cedar Rapids will convene in Shellsburg Monday and Tuesday with eighteen lodges represented. Dinner by Eastern Stars is planned Tuesday night, led by local lodge head Jay Napholz.
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Shellsburg
Ed Sparling
Cedar Rapids
Eastern Stars
Jay Napholz
Appointment of Guards at Anamosa State Reformatory
Anamosa Iowa AP reports the appointment of H V Blair of Washington and Francis Miers of Grand Junction as guards at the men s state reformatory were announced Friday.
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Anamosa
H. V. Blair
Washington
Francis Miers
Grand Junction
Death Comes To Boy Who Had 129 Blood Transfusions
Mount Vernon mourns Junior Simpson five died after a 20 month fight with nephrosis at Childrens Hospital Iowa City. Since April 27 1938 he received 129 blood transfusions and had partial recovery before a cold led to heart failure. Survived by parents Earl and Mrs Simpson and a 4-year-old brother Dick. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p.m. at Methodist church. Burial in Mount Vernon cemetery.
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Maquoketa
Alonzo D. Wilson
Harrison Funeral Home
Wilson
Catherine Dimmer
Victor
Kenneth
Beloit
Wis
Clarence
Philadelphia
Clara Mundt
Arizona
Nell Patterson
Carrie Wilson
Postville
Mary
Washington
Elmer Miller
Barber
LeRoy Hospital
Mount Hope Cemetery
Miller
Cynthia Baker
Andrew
Herbert
Kansas City, Mo
George
Edgerton, Wis
Mount Vernon
Junior Simpson
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Earl Simpson
Children's Hospital
Junior
Ecards
Methodist
Lloyd Gustafson
Two Killed Eight Hurt In Davenport Auto Accidents
In Davenport two women were killed and eight people injured in a string of automotive accidents caused by heavy fog. Delila Abents, 67, died after stepping into Arthur Pollitz’s car. Anna Passig, 68, seriously injured and blind. Margaret Simpson, 60, was fatally struck by Allen Strohbeen’s vehicle. Inquests will be conducted. Coroner W. F. Shelley reported fog as the blamed factor.
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Davenport
Delila Abents
Anna Passig
Arthur Pollitz
Miss Passig
Margaret Simpson
Allen Strohbeen
W. F. Shelley
Amber Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Husman marked fifty years of marriage with a celebration at their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weenckamp’s home. Born in Germany, they emigrated in 1885 and wed in 1889 at Wayne Zions Lutheran church. Eleven children survive including Anna Weencamp, William Amber, John Amber, Kate Dirks, Dena Dirks, Henry, Mate Dirks, Louis Conley, Alvina Rink, Mayme Husman, and Ed Husman.
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Amber
Willie Husman
Henry Weenckamp
Germany
United States
Wayne Zions Lutheran Church
Anna Weenckamp
Monticello
William
Onslow
John
Kate Dirks
Wyoming
Dena Dirks
Henry
Minnesota
Mate Dirks
Anamosa
Louis Conley
Alvina Rink
Mayme Husman
Ed Husman
Farmer Near Harper Ends Life With Gun
Redlinger, 65, a farmer two miles east of Harper, was found dead in bed Friday night by neighbors after not being seen for two days. He shot himself with a rifle, believed to have occurred Wednesday night, linked to despondency over his wife’s death a year earlier. Sheriff Tremmel and Coroner Reynolds investigated. Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am at St Elizabeth's church in Harper.
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ST. Olaf
John K. Olson
Norway Lutheran Church
Olson
Johanna Larson
Herbert
Decorah
Olavus
West Union
Helena Olson
G. Roland
Clermont
Sigourney
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Harper
Threat of suspension hangs over Des Moines police chiefs
Des Moines council considers suspensions for three top officers after a jail case involving three men labeled forgotten. Chief Henry Alber, J A Brophy, and Capt. Paul Castelline face possible discipline as investigators review arrests made in a 33 hour jail detention with no charges filed.
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DES Moines
Henry A. Alber
J. A. Brophy
Paul Castelline
Henry WasBrouck
Mark Conkling
Lee Keyser
L. P. Love
John MacVicar
Garden Grove
Alber
Brophy
Capt
Castelline
Wood
Bognano
Polk County Junior Bar Association
Chamber of Commerce
B. J Flick
Iowa
HasBrouck
Iowa City News Briefs Highlight Talks and Events
Prof Harry E Stinson and Richard Gates will discuss art December 3 in a gallery talk series at the University of Iowa. Phi Beta Kappa plans its initiation for December 4. Attorney Ingalls Swisher named county chairman of the annual President's birthday ball, set for January 27, with grant-raising past efforts benefiting the Children's hospital. Troop I 113th Cavalry of the Iowa National Guard begins a seven day field training under War Department encampment orders, with a 15 mile march planned near Eagle Point and Hills. Rev Lewlyn A Owen to speak at the Community Thanksgiving service on Thursday at First Presbyterian, an inter-church cooperative event. Miss Mary Sueppel, 73, dies at Mercy hospital, longtime Iowa City resident active in St Marys church.
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Iowa City
Harry E. Stinson
Richard Gates
University of Iowa
Phi Beta Kappa
Honorary Scholastic Society
H. J. Thornton
Ingalls Swisher
Children’s Hospital
National Foundation
U. S. War Department
113Th Cavalry
Iowa National Guard
Elmer Hay
Eagle Point
Hills
Lewlyn A Owen
First Presbyterian Church
Iowa City Ministerial Association
Inter-Church Student Council
Mary Sueppel
Mercy Hospital
Sueppel
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Missing highway signs found at Cornell college dormitory
Thirteen highway signs and 25 street markers torn down in Mount Vernon last week were located at Merner Hall, a Cornell college dormitory. Returned to city hall at the Iowa highway commission’s request. No charges filed yet. penalties for damage or removal set at 100 dollars.
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Mount Vernon
Merner
What Magnetic Mines Are And How They Work
A detailed explainer on magnetic mine concepts clarifies that a true magnetically sensitive device is unlikely to rely on giant permanent or electro magnets. Instead a near surface coil system could detect a steel hull and trigger detonation or motor action, with safety features to prevent premature activation.
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New York
Magees Honored At Anniversary Party At Cornell
Mount Vernon twenty fifth wedding anniversary honored by Cornell college faculty with a surprise party Friday night at Armstrong hall. The event featured reenactment of the couple's romance and wedding and old games. A set of silver candlesticks was presented to the Magees in front of about eighty attendees.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
John B. Magee
Armstrong Hall
Magees
High Court Reverses Part Of Arthur Stoneman Case
The Iowa Supreme Court overturned part of a district court ruling in the Arthur Stoneman matter. It found a warranty deed from Isabel Stoneman to Arthur Stoneman valid, rejecting claims of fraud or undue influence. It also affirmed the district court’s decision that a $2,000 mortgage assignment was invalid, as it was made while Isabel lived with Arthur and he controlled her finances.
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High Court
Arthur Stoneman
Supreme Court of Iowa
District Court
Isabel Stoneman
Supreme Court
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Oelwein
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Atkins
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