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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

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Postville Rips West Union as Schultz Stars in Homecoming

Jack Schultz, six foot, 180 pound senior, scores all Postville points in a 19-0 homecoming win over West Union to share the Upper Iowa lead. He runs for all three touchdowns, adds the point after, punts and handles kicking while overcoming a hip injury. Schultz also intercepts a pass, returning 30 yards. George Bachelder and Gerald Hagen shine on defense. Wanda Pruess named homecoming queen. Crowd 1,500.

Postville Jack Schultz West Union Upper Iowa Schultz George Bachelder King Gerald Hagen Luther Heins Bob Landt

Maynard and teammates surge to 41 0 win over Elgin

Maynard exploded for four touchdowns in the first half and two more after, led by Gardon who scored the opening marker. Schultz, Windenberg, Allenstein, and Wolfgram also crossed the goal line as Maynard dominated Elgin.

Maynard Elgin Gardon Paul Schultz Paul Windenberg T. Allenstein Ed Wolfgram Gordon Schulte Wolferam Windenberg Allenstein Senulte Stoffregen Baker

Weather Delays Start of Slater Fall Baseball Tourney

Slater state high school fall baseball tournament games postponed from Saturday morning to Saturday afternoon due to weather conditions.

Slater

Fayette 40 0 at Sumner in Upper Iowa tilt

Fayette beat Sumner 40 to 0 in an Upper Iowa conference game Friday night. Wayne Lease scored two touchdowns and added two extra points while Larry Johnson had a 22 yard rushing TD. Don Meier made a 11 yard field goal and ran for 21 and 33 yards but did not score.

Elkader Waukon Iowa David Snitker Vick Snyder Roger Huggins Snyder Fayette Wayne Lease Larry Johnson Don Meier Sumner És Kk Denteciehs Peek Uchdowns Lease D. Boreherdine Johnson Buhr

Rowley Nine Beats St. John's 7 to 2 in fall finale

Rowley high school baseball defeated Independence St. John's 7 to 2 to close the fall season. Winning pitcher Floyd Hopkins allowed four hits and four walks while Rowley capitalized on five miscues by St. John's. Rowley had four hits.

Rowley St. John’s Independence St. John’s Floyd Hopkins Rapley McLoughlin Proc Evers

Jack Gavilan Winner In Line for Sugar Title

Chicago official says Ray Robinson will relinquish the welterweight crown and the Kid Gavilan Beau Jack 10 round bout in Chicago next week could determine the new champion. Robinson quits to pursue weight issues and a match with middleweight titleholder Jake LaMotta.

Chicago INL International Boxing Club Ray “Sugar” Robinson Kid Gavilan Beau Jack Robinson Jake LaMotta

Local Names for Menhaden Revealed By Fishermen

The report lists numerous regional terms for menhaden including bugfish, bughead, oldwife, alewife, greentail, mossbunker and fatback. Experts note the variety reflects local dialects and fishing communities.

Falcon to guest on Quick as a Flash at 6 30 PM

Tremayne known on KCRG as The Falcon will be guest detective on the Quick as a Flash program at 6 30 PM on the Mutual Network. Tina FCCH will join as guest panelist on Twenty Questions at 7 PM on KCRG KCRK. OB Brooks will provide Franklin Clinton gridiron play by play on KCRG KCRK tonight. Lineups start at 12 45 PM for the fifth game of the 1949 World Series on Mel Allen and Red Barber.

Tremayne KCRG KCRK Tina Fcch OB Brooks Franklin- Clinton Mel Allen Red” Barber Allen Mutual Army Walter Brooklyn Dodger Brooks

High School Grid Results and Various Choicest Games

Regional high school football and college scores dominate the page with matchups across Iowa and beyond. Notable results include ValIe Yinton Wamac and Monticello triumphs, plus Cedar Marengo and Tama Brooklyn blowouts. The estate notice for F W Armstrong appears near end with administrative details for claims to be filed by October.

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County notice states Henry F Teahen was appointed and qualified as executor of the Anne Weid estate on September 23 1949. People indebted must settle with the undersigned and holders of claims should file them with the Linn County Iowa District Clerk.

State of Iowa Linn County Anne Weidlate Oferk A. Linn County

KCRK Radio Promises Static Free Enjoyment On FM 96.9

An ad touts KCRK as offering interference free radio on FM 96.9 or Channel 245. The text mentions data and a 1:30 time slot with Franklin Ciii and 10:00 News, suggesting a broadcast schedule reference.

KCRK Keane Franklin Ciii

Marengo Defeats Toledo 48-0 In League Tilt

Marengo powered to a 48-0 victory over Toledo in a South Iowa Cedar League game. Jim Jacobs scored twice and threw for three touchdowns. Dick Hook caught a 75 yard TD pass. Guard Jaick Simmons added a 45 yard rushing score after an interception, and Harlan Newkirk led Ma rengo on defense amid a crowd of 1200 fans.

Marengo Toledo South Iowa Bob Gunzenhauser Jim Jacobs Dick Hook Ees Jaick Simmons Harlan Newkirk Sommes Ellis Prefidencer Santa. Jacobs

Tama-Tama Dominates Brooklyn In South Iowa Cedar League Tilt

Tama-Tama built a 33-2 halftime lead and cruising to a 51-2 victory over Brooklyn. Tama scored six rushing TDs and two through the air with Don Inman adding a 50 yard TD run. The Tigers totaled 403 yards, aided by strong downfield blocks from guard Pat Loftus.

Tama Brooklyn Don Inman Pat Loftus Tama Acovers Zigler Inman Vavra Werner Strine

Pheasants Plentiful in Middlewest

Pheasant hunting opens in Minnesota the Dakotas and Wisconsin this month with good prospects. Non residents face licenses of 25 dollars in North Dakota, 20 in South Dakota, 25 in Minnesota and 25 in Wisconsin plus 3 dollar transport stamps and travel costs. Seasons run North Dakota 45 days, South Dakota 10 for non residents 45 for residents, Minnesota 17, Wisconsin 14. Visitors to South Dakota will start hunting on opening day.

Minnesota Conservation Department Wisconsin Minneapolis Dakotas North Dakota South Dakota Union

Vincent Price and James Whitmore Lead New Film Plans

Hollywood reports Vincent Price and wife honeymooning in Peru before Price returns for Baron of Arizona rehearsals starting Nov. 1 for Lippert Productions. James Whitmore stars in Asphalt Jungle after film work with John Huston. Dorothy Lamour’s baby due Oct. 21 prompts possible Dorothy Lamour Howard or Richard Thomson Howard names. K T Stevens and husband Hugh Marlowe await homecoming from England film work for Twentieth. Roy Del Ruth seeks new directing bid.

Hollywood INS Vincent Price Peru Vincent Arizona Lippert Productions James Reavis United States Territory Dorothy Lamour Dorothy Lamour Howard Richard Thomson Howard K. T. Stevens Hugh Marlowe England Twentieth Roy del Ruth

British Star Jessie Matthews Scores Return to London Stage

Jessie Matthews, once ill and in a sanatorium, is back in a hit London show. Joseph Cotten has returned from Italy with a bad cold and will rest a few weeks. Nancy Kelly left for New York to pursue divorce from Fred Jackman Jr., returning in ten days.

Sam Wood Jessie Matthews London Joseph Cotten Italy Nancy Kelly New York Fred Jackman, Jr

A Bomb Delivery Tasked in Secret By Congress Unit

Washington officials told the Congress atomic weapons can be delivered to long range bombers instantly if the President orders. The secret briefing involved AEC and Air Force chiefs with Lt. Gen Curtis LeMay present, signaling close cooperation and potential weapon transfer at moment’s notice.

Washington Air Force Atomic Energy Congress Truman Congressional Atomic Yenergy Committee Brien McMahon D-Conn Joint Congressional Committee Atomic Energy Commission McMahon AEC Curtis Lemay Japan Strategic Air Command Omaha

Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County Iowa

On September 30 1949 WM W CuigeMan was appointed administrator of the estate of Mathilda J Holm in Linn County Iowa. He invites all creditors to present their claims duly verified to the Linn County Clerk. Attorney Wm W Crissman handles the estate.

WM. W. CuigeMan Te of Mathilda J

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Iowa Estate

Notice declares Dwight Krumholtz as attorney for the Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids executor of Anna Melsh estate Linn County Iowa. He urges all creditors to file claims authenticated with Linn County District Court and arrive for immediate payment. The document is dated September 23 1949.

State of Iowa Linn County Anna Melsh Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Dwight Krumholtz

Saturday Theater Time Schedules Announced by Local Theaters

The article lists film lineups and showtimes for multiple venues including Paramount State Palace Strand Marion and Drive-In. Notable titles include Come to the Stable Under Capricorn Devil's Henchmen Brimstone The Kid from New Land Stallion Road Buffalo Bill Rides Again Lust for Gold Let's Live a Little Countess of Monte Cristo Walk a Crooked Mile The Set Up Tuna Clipper The Untamed Breed A Chump at Oxford Bride of Frankenstein with showtimes spanning afternoon to late night.

Countess of Monte Cristo Marion Oxford

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