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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1941

Page

5

Little Brown Jug At Stake In Michigan Minnesota Clash

In Ann Arbor Michigan hosts Minnesota before a massive crowd as the Little Brown Jug goes on the line. The jug, dating to 1903, has changed hands six times with Minnesota holding it after seven straight wins since 1934.

Ann Arbor Mich Minnesota Michigan Golden Gophers Wolverines Minneapolis Fielding H. Yost Gophers Yost

Eby Dismisses Kohawks After Skull Session

Coe College coach Moray L. Eby dismissed the Kohawks after a victory over Cornell. Players were given a chalk talk and sent home with only Bob Schuetzky’s sprained ankle noted as the injury. The Kohawks prepare to face Lawrence as they remain unbeaten, tied with Knox, and seen as the conference favorite alongside Ripon.

Moray L. Eby Coe Cornell Bob Schuetzky Eby Kohawks Lawrence Knox Vikings Grinnell Monmouth Carleton Ripon

Serbousek Wins in Y W C A Badminton League Action

In Monday play Serbousek's tops the YWCA badminton league with 10 points as standings show Sveo's at 23, Greer's at 31, and Serbousek's leading the pack. Singles results include Jamie over Svrec and Serbousek over Mari Helen Williams with tight set scores. Doubles saw Biernsen and partners win 15 and 16 point games. weekly schedule lists Booth's vs Svec's at 7 p.m and Serbousek's vs Greek's at 8.

Serbouseck Sveo Vecsseceesessaces O Serbousek Greer Benth Mente Jamie Dorothy Svrec Christine Biernsen Dorothy Greer Mary Browne Syee Biernsen Smith-Greer Kene Browne-Maney Kesina-Nemec Seiusek Schaefer Bowne

Andy Anderson Tops League With 635 Pins

Jerry Elias achieved a 501 series highlighted by 191 144 and 166 to lead Lincoln Ladies. Andy Anderson led the Red Crown Industrial circuit with 635, posting 221 201 and 213. Driscoll contributed a 600 total with 197 186 and 226 as Johnson Nut teammates posted 500s for a 2727 series. Sam Kemper reached 600 in the Elks league with 190 215 and 195. A postponed Red Crown match pairs Tess Morris and Leta Nezerka for a later date.

Jerry Elias Miss Elias Lincoln Andy Anderson Andy Driscoll Johnson Nut Triska Fahl Fuller Johnson Nuts Sam Kemper Elks League Seurss Red Crown Tess Morris National Bowling Authority Emporium Leta Nezerka Queen of Cedar Rapids Lincoln Booster League Novak's Amusement High Shullsta Witwer Grocers Armstrong Clothing High Harlan Rock Island Lines Talais Friendly Foods Igh Kennedy Lattner's Roller M'kers Lipp Wilsco Lakeview Stewart Fife RED Crown Industrial League Kenmvore Golf Club Whipple Insurance Co Mich’ Driscoll i Collins Raab Ted Reisn Pharmacy High Anderson Guaranty Bank Kory Inn_No. 2 High Evans Town Light & Power Hutchinson Ice Cream High Babcock Johnson Nut Co Advertising Co High Driscoll Schambered's Bakery RGR Cedar Valley Dairy High R. Schambser Allied Industrial League Lincoln Alleys Rock Island Line High R. Osborn Quaker Full-of Central Park Fuel High Cherry Sparkles Metropolitan Supply High Canarr High Brockman EAGUE Crown Alleys F. Loufck Parts Department Asseny High Nelson Benedict Engineers Vornhult Bachelor Engineers McNie M.cla. Alleys Lions Canopus Robbistises Rotary Cnue Kiwanisee High Jones Y.M.C.A. Church League First Baptist First Lutheran No. 2 High Toman Trinity M. E. An Central Park Y.M.C.A Elions Jone Kiwanis Oe Igh. Jones Vee Libert Aeee Robb

Six Man Junior College Title At Stake Thursday

Independence and Tipton clash for the Eastern Iowa Junior College six man title as both teams carry 4 0 records. The winner on Thursday will claim the conference championship.

Independence Eastern Iowa Junior College Conference Tipton

Fehls celebrate 50 years in La Porte City anniversary

Special to The Gazette La Porte City Mr and Mrs Jake Fehl marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open houses from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm in La Porte City They were married Oct 20 1891 in Spring Creek township Wisconsin native Mr Fehl born 1865 and their four children W H Fehl Mrs Harvey Bahr Lawrence Fehl and Mrs Jilewlyn Gates attended the milestone.

Gazette LA Porte City Jake Fehl Fehl Sheboy- Ban County Wisconsin Spring Creek Township Magdalena Schutte Lutheran Church Jubilee W. H. Fehl Harvey Bahr Arcadia Neb Lawrence Fehl Racine Wis Jilewlyn Gates New Lenox

Legion Sponsor Safety Program In Four School Districts

Marion post 298 American Legion heard Ralph Stable of Ely detail anti tank battery training and equipment. The post voted to sponsor a highway safety program with Marion Viola Atkins and Springville schools participating. Delegates to district auxiliary meeting and Red Cross volunteer plans were discussed.

Marion American Legion Ralph Stable Ely Eighty-ninth James E. Clapp Viola Atkins Springville Earl Helbig A. Barkwill Herbert Price Glenn Larkin A R McElwain Celan Rollins Monticello Carolyn Hanscom Dayton Lininger William Evans Ned Jones R. M. Clark Byron Wetzel de Lancey Butler Barkwill Jones Larkin Wetzel Lee Wilson Red Cross Legion Hall Hanscom Walter Hall Maquoketa A.R. McElwain Knoxville

Deaths Iowa Mrs Kotovsky 81 Funeral Sunday

Mrs Josephine Kotovsky 81 died suddenly at her daughter’s home Friday. Funeral services were Sunday at Hrabak's chapel Chelsea with burial in the national cemetery. Survived by three daughters Emma Grubbs Cedar Rapids Frances Gaylord Texas Mildred Ash Hudson a son Charles Osage two sisters two brothers husband preceded her in death.

Josephine Kotovsky Fred Grubbs Hrabak Chelsea National Cemetery Emma Grubbs Cedar Rapids Frances Gaylord Texas Mildred Ash Hudson Charles Osage

Divorce Petition in Iowa Court Names Desertion Grounds

In Linn County District Court Iowa January 1942 petition filed by Fred Harvey seeking an absolute divorce from Pauline Frances Harvey on grounds of desertion. Defendant urged to appear before noon January 2 1942. failure to appear may result in default judgment. Philip P Yothers attorney for plaintiff.

District Court of Iows Linn County Fred Harvey Pauline Frances Harvey District Court State of Iowa Iowan Cedar Rapids Iowa Philip ¢ Yothers

Death of Mrs Harold Schodde Sparkes Denver Cedar Rapids Link

Mrs Harold Schodde of Denver Colorado died suddenly Monday night in Denver after months of illness. Born Helen Coffman January 26 1907 she was a Cedar Rapids native graduate of Washington High and Stephens College. She married Dr Schodde in 1934 and lived in Denver six years. Survived by husband sister Mrs Richard Proctor Cedar Rapids and brothers Roy and Maurice Coffman Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements unavailable.

Harold Schodde Denver Colo Cedar Rapids A. D. Schodde

Longtime railroad foreman Henry Raps dies after long illness

Henry J Raps 74 retired Illinois Central boiler foreman died at his Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. Born in Racine Wisconsin he moved to Cedar Rapids after retiring in 1927. Survived by three sons two daughters and a brother and sister. Funeral Thursday in Turner chapel with burial at Linwood cemetery. Flowers omitted. Charles H Bull retired grocer died at his daughter’s Beloit Wisconsin home after a prolonged illness. Born in Brooklyn and long Beloit resident, he operated a grocery for many years.

Henry John Raps Avenue NW Illinois Central Railroad Chicago Racine Wis Cedar Rapids John J. Forster Vancouver B C Richard Swatek Hayward Henry George Raps Cornwall John F. Raps Arthur C. Raps Duluth George W Raps Milwaukee Martha H. Raps First Lutheran Church Turner Chapel H. G Schwegler Linwood Cemetery Charles Henry Bull George M. Bird Blake Terrace Brooklyn N. Y Beloit

Public Works Reserve Seeks City Projects list

The federal public works reserve plans a nationwide survey to identify needed improvements and their priority to cushion post defense unemployment. Local officials expect projects including a municipal parking lot a flood sewer system in east Cedar Rapids a car testing station a Kenwood fire station and a municipal stadium.

Public Works Reserve City Federal Public Works Reserve Cedar Rapids Kenewood

Beloit Death Notice for Retired Cedar Rapids Resident

A 1928 obituary notes a longtime Cedar Rapids retiree who lived there since retirement and died with a Beloit service planned. He married Evaline R. Bailey in 1881 in Verona Wisconsin. Surviving relatives include a daughter, a niece, and several nephews. three sisters and a brother preceded him in death. He belonged to the Second Congregational church at Beloit and enjoyed outdoors and reading. No local services. body to be moved to Beloit for a 2 pm service at the Rosman Uehling Kinzer chapel Thursday. viewing at Turner's in Beloit through Wednesday night.

Cedar Rapids Evaline R. Bailey Verona Wis Second Congregational Church Beloit Turner Mortuary Rosman- Uehling - Kinzer Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Robert Olmstead announced

Funeral services for Robert Olmstead who died at his home 220 Sixth street SW will be held in the Rohn chapel Thursday afternoon at an hour to be announced. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday evening.

Robert Olmstead Sixth Street Rohn Chapel

Strikes at Wilson Produce Plant Not Condemned, White Says

J. D. White, business agent for the Teamsters union, told a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel that strikes like the recent action at Wilson Produce are not condemned by union leaders. He warned they create bad publicity and put unions in a bad fight with the public as they strive to avoid such confrontations.

Wilson Produce Company Labor J. D. White Teamsters’ Union A.F. of L Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel White

Labor leader praises wage gains and community benefit

White of the International Teamsters, spanning 11 Midwestern states with 500000 members, cites wage increases from 30 to 45 cents per hour as beneficial to workers and communities. He also commends the local police for their efficient work.

Georgia Students Seek Talmadge Control Of Regents

Three thousand University of Georgia students voted unanimously for a special legislative session to strip Gov Eugene Talmadge of power over the regents. They urged the legislature to withdraw his authority to appoint board members and for the Senate to reject his last three regent appointments.

Athens, Ga INS University of Georgia Eugene Talmadge University Board of Regents Talmadge Georgia Senate

Falls Cause One Fourth of U.S. Accidental Deaths

A new study highlights that falls are responsible for about 25 percent of accidental deaths in the United States, underscoring the need for prevention measures and safety interventions across age groups.

United States

Read Your Newspaper Carefully for Freedom

A call to vigilant readers to notice half told stories and buried ideas and to engage by writing editors, rallying friends, and debating with neighbors to protect personal freedom.

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