Michigan Faces Western Conference Rivals This Week
Northwestern hosts Indiana after a 27-7 win, Minnesota visits Iowa as both teams chase title bids. Michigan, led by Harmon, seeks revenge on Pennsylvania while Cornell visits Ohio State, Notre Dame meets Illinois, and Purdue hosts Wisconsin trying to end a slump.
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Wolverines
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Bucks
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Bob Zuppke
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Gophers
Dale Smith Wins Kenmore Tourney
Dale Smith captured the Kenmore fall golf title, defeating Jack Smith 3 and 2 in the final of the championship flight. W. L. Schnoebelen won the first flight 4 and 3 over Leo Whitcomb, while Glenn Ravenscroft took the second flight 2 up over Bob Hinton.
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Dale Smith
Smith
Jack Smith
W. L. Schnoebelen
Leo Whitcomb
Glenn Ravenscroft
Bob Hinton
Beck's Volleyball Team Tops In Y W C A League
Beck's squad dominates the Y W C A round robin with a 54 21 victory over the Challengers and a 58 22 win against the Play mates. Comets lead Curry's team 45 37 and edge last year's champions Armstrong 32 31. Armstrong beat Playmates 54 36. Reds Challengers and Curry's each have one win and one loss. Playmates and Bombers show two losses but keep hope.
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Dubuque Bank Leader and Former Legislator Dies at 96
Peter Still mankel, 96, longtime Dubuque County figure in Iowa banking and two term state legislator, died at his Dubuque home Sunday night after a long residence in the county. Funeral services are set for Wednesday.
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Dubuque
Peter Stillmankel
Dubuque County
Iowa
Here
Funeral services for Harmon Crowe Jr. in Oakland
Harmon Gene Crowe Jr., 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Crowe of Oakland, southeast of Columbus City, died Friday in Burlington from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail. He was born in Wapello. Survived by parents, two brothers Lillis and Ivan, and three sisters Bertha, Sadie Coleman of Wapello, and Odessa Darby of Cedar Rapids.
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Odessa Darby
Cedar Rapids
Missionary Tewksbury Headlines First Family Night
Presbyterian missionary M Gardner Tewksbury, born and educated in China, spoke in the church parlor as the principal speaker for the first in a series of family nights. He graduated from the University of Nanking in 1916 and from Yale University.
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M. Gardner Tewksbury
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Banquet Honors Pioneer Women at Town Club Gathering
The Town Federation of Women's clubs plans a second district convention banquet at the Presbyterian church dining room Wednesday at 6 15 p.m. Special recognition will mark the golden jubilee of national clubs with old fashioned dishes and a pioneer chicken dinner. A program features Mrs. Zora Adams and Mrs. A. E. Granger with readings and poems by local women, followed by a ceremonial processional led by club officers. Reservations due with Mrs. Crew by Tuesday noon.
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Norman J. Waffle
Crew
Program For Milwaukee Road Shakeup Approved
Federal Judge Michael Igoe approved a reorganization plan for the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific railroad that would eliminate the equity of common and preferred stockholders.
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Michael Igoe
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Cedar Rapids Woman Fined in DUI Case After Demurrer Stand
Myrtle Webber, 40, of Cedar Rapids, was fined 300 plus costs by Judge John Moffit for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on Sept 13. The case was continued to Oct 23 to arrange payment. She withdrew a not guilty plea after the demurrer was overruled and was tried by the court without a jury with a 500 bond. The arrest followed a collision near E avenue and Seventeenth street NE and her car struck a light pole at Elmhurst and Hazel drives NE.
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Moffit
Liberty
Joseph Steggall
Seventeenth Street
E Avenue
Elmhurst
Hazel Drives
Mt. Vernon Suits Are Settled Before Moffit
Two district court suits over Mount Vernon residence real estate were settled and dismissed with prejudice by Judge John T. Moffit. One suit, filed Sept 8 1938 by Mrs Emma Jean Riddle, sought immediate possession and 500 rent from Sam Gamble and Bessie Gamble, alleging rightful ownership. The petition and defendants cross claim are noted in the record.
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Mount Vernon Residence
John T. Moffit Monay
Emma Jean Riddle
Sam Gamble
Bessie Gamble
Property suit against Mrs Riddle dismissed with prejudice
A specific performance suit filed by Bessie Gamble on Sept 9 1938 alleging Mrs Riddle agreed to convey property in return for services was dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff's costs.
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Riddle
Local Churches Share In Clara Van Dyke Will
Judge Moffit admits probate for Clara Van Dyke of Cedar Rapids who died Oct 9. Merchants National Bank named executor. The will leaves Cedar Rapids residence to the estate and bequests to religious groups and individuals including $100 to Sunshine Mission and Bethany chapel, $200 to Unity Center, $50 to Bethel M E church, and $100 to Edith Hollenbeck Cora Harper Bertha Jarbo Rose Nation Emma Groo Clyde Satterly of Cedar Rapids.
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John T Moffit
Clara van Dyke
Cedar Rapids
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Leslie van Dyke
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Unity Center
Bethel A. M E
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Cora Harper
Bertha Jarbo
Rose Na+tion
Emma Groo
Clyde Satterly
Insurance Claim Suit Over $1000 Policy
Mrs. Neva Rachel Kayser sues Occidental Life Insurance Co of California for $1000 claiming policy benefits after Walter J Kayser died. The insurer contends Kayser lied about a bone ailment at application and seeks to rescind by refunding paid premiums. The case was opened before Judge J Heiserman with a district court jury.
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Occidental Life Insurance Company of California
J . Heiserman
Kayser
Walter John Kayser
Madison suit settled over milking machine sale
A $126.25 suit by Ben H. Anderson Manufacturing of Madison against Jacob F. Selzer was settled and dismissed before Judge John T. Moffit. Selzer sought $500 in a counterclaim, both sides were dismissed with prejudice on payment of $25, and the milking machine was returned to the Anderson company.
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Selzer
Anderson Company
Justice Reed Writ of Error Ruling In Ward Case
Judge John T. Moffit ruled for the defendant after a hearing on a writ of error from a $40 judgment in Roy Ehlers vs Montgomery Ward and Company. The case, appealed from a justice court, resulted in the $24.75 remittance remaining. Ehlers claimed the defendant repossessed merchandise left in his possession.
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Roy Ehlers
Montgomery Ward and Company
John T. Moffit
Montgomery Ward
Ehlers
Teen awarded 360 in car wreck suit against Konecnys
Judge John T. Moffit ruled Monday for Mary Ann Wilhelmi, 17, and her father Karl Wilhelmi in a personal injury suit against Thomas Konecny and Francis Konecny. The petition says the car owned by Thomas and driven by Francis overturned on July 7.
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Mary Ann Wilhelmi
Karl Wilhelmi
Thomas Konecny
Francis Konecny
Miss Wilhelmi
Divorce suit against Suchockis dismissed without prejudice
A divorce action filed October 17 by Rosalia Suchocki against Walter Suchocki was dismissed without prejudice by the plaintiff before Judge John T. Moffit on Monday. The couple married in Cedar Rapids in 1924.
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Walter Suchocki
John T. Moffit
Cedar Rapids
Roy Armstrong Names Archie Post in Iowa Attachment Suit
Roy Armstrong files a lawsuit seeking $27.68 with attachment against Archie Post, a non resident of Iowa, as the named defendant in the action filed in state court.
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Archie Post
Iowa
No Comment On Report Bombsight Given To Britain
War department officials refused to comment on reports that the United States bombsight was released to Great Britain. Senator Rush Holt pressed for confirmation and asked if England was promised flying fortresses after the election. Army officials unofficially doubted official transfer, but offered no detail.
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Lizards Abundant Across Tropics Worldwide
Lizards occur on every continent except polar regions and show high numbers in tropical areas. They adapt to diverse habitats and play roles in local ecosystems.
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Byrnes Attacks Willkie on Defense Slights and Deception Risk
Senator James F Byrnes denounces Wendell Willkie for charging national defense neglect and says his speeches may mislead foreign governments and spur aggression. Byrnes argues preparedness is steady with help from the White House, Congress, and the military, and warns against secret deals or impeachable wrongdoing. Ed Flynn stands by at Democratic HQ. press questions about press influence elicit no answer.
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Park Plan Report To Be Presented To Council
A joint meeting of the city plan commission and the city council will hear the preliminary report on the Harland Bartholomew park plan. The plan covers five major parks including Bever Elis Daniels Riverside and Shaver. Mayor Frank Hahn urged councilmen to attend Tuesday evening.
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Bever Elis Daniels
Riverside
Shaver
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