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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

13

Iowa conference football standings tighten as Upper Iowa leads

In Des Moines the Iowa conference race tightens with Loras and Penn widening top positions. Upper Iowa jumps to a share of fourth with Central after beating Western Union 27 to 0, while Luther strengthens its perfect record with a 20 to 7 win over Valparaiso.

DES Moines Leras Penn Simpson Quakers Iowa Wesleyan Upper Iowa Central Peacocks Western Union Fayette Loras Luther Dubuque Walloping Valparaiso Luther College Buena Vista Dubuque Yiddey Dubuque University Parsons Ceredit Simpson College St. Ambrose

Wilson Dominates Mississippi Valley League Standings

Wilson high leads the Mississippi Valley conference with a 7 0 victory over McKinley while others like Dubuque Iowa City Roosevelt Davenport and the two Waterloo schools each have one loss. Standings show tight race with few losses and Wilson ahead despite low scoring in league play.

Wilson High McKinley Dubuque Iowa City Roosevelt Davenport Waterloo Mississif W. Ll. Lisea Wewa City Wilson Mason City East Waterloo Franklin Clinton Corah Manchester Mooseheart Owa City Fort Dodge

Al Hostak Slated To Make Big Tour

Seattle Star reports world middleweight boxing champion Al Hostak of Seattle plans a late November tour after regaining the NBA crown. He will fight Charlie Coates of Los Angeles for the on title in Tacoma Thursday night.

Seattle al Hostak Attle National Boxing Association Harrison Seattle Star Hostak NBA Sally Krieger Charlie

Oelwein Reserves Rally to 13-0 Win Over Decorah Seconds

Oelwein reserves defeated Decorah reserves 13 to 0 on a raw afternoon. Merle Evans, Oelwein quarterback, sprinted 60 yards for the opening score in the second quarter. A blocked punt recovered on Decorah’s 40 yard line set up the final score in the fourth quarter with the extra point made.

Decorah Oelwein Merle Evans

Birds Vision Champions And The Sharp Sight Of Otters

CAL JOHNSON discusses animal vision from birds to otters noting birds like hawks and eagles possess keener sight than dogs and tracing the otter’s surprising ability to detect a human presence from a distant riverbank as a vivid example of sharp sight.

Cal Johnson

Four bowlers top 500 in Lincoln leagues Monday night

Mrs Frasinger led with 593 in the Lincoln Ladies league as Georgia Frasinger posted 197 226 170. Eleanor DeGroat added 554. Other top totals included Rosaleen Mercer 542 and Agnes Buchan 512. In Knights of Columbus Palumbo Foods won one game. Scolaro Enzler Lugage 602. Pfeffer 607 for Red Crown Minor. Lattner set a season record 1 113 across five games.

Keglers Lincoln Georgia Frasinger Eleanor DeGroat C. R. Plaster Company Western Rosaleen Mercer Agnes Buchan Knights of Columbus Sam Palumbo Palumbo Foods Naso Bros Gus Scolaro Enzler George Pfeffer Red Crown Gordley Super Service Hutchinson Knights OF Solumbos League Teshhen Klassen Palumbo Palumbo Ee Eecesvene G Scolaro Seeaeeedes Collese Inn Eeenes Slebke and Taylor Herical Aes Ate Tee Novak Heating Armatrone's Andrie RED Crown Minor League National Oats Town el Lt. and Power Jesina Cedar Valley Dairy Vee Chamberger Bakery Guaranty Bank Arene Op AL Wee Eernee Anderson Saveee Gordley's Service Ee Hutchinson's Rere Reifer Teetee Rosenbaum Tim

Grinnell Plans Historic Nov 4 Football Feature

Grinnell College will celebrate the semi centennial of intercollegiate football with a display echoing 1889 play. On Nov 4 during the Grinnell Beloit game halves, two Grinnell students in 1890s garb will reenact the old rules, supervised by Max Shelton and John C. Truesdale. The event recalls 45 minute halves three downs to five yards and the no down until carried rule. Officials include Frank G. Pierce and Grinnell figures Allison and Pooley, with Ward Field to host a memorial dedication prior to the game.

University of Iowa Grinnell Mississippi River Town Shelton John C. Truesdale Jim Allison S. J. Pooley Frank G. Pierce Marshalltown Allison Pooley Ward Field Frank PF. Everest B. M. Huntley Fendieton Harry Doremus State Center Apts Savare Hollywood Calif J. Pooley Tb One Harvey F. L. van Gleson Igeeeast T.A. Lyman York Harry Macoming Merbert Ities Medleneo Alfred Wright Denison

Linn County Board Of Supervisors September 1939 Proceedings

Linn County Board of Supervisors convened September session 1939 with all members present. Resolutions authorized notices to depart to named residents, beer permit for Wesley J. Dvorak, and multiple bonds and salaries. extensive list of claims, reimbursements, and payrolls approved. Financial reports from sheriff, county auditor, clerk of district court, and recorder deemed filed. Adjourned September 26 1939.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Iowa State of Iowan Linn Cedar Rapids Beeson Seevell Towit Linn Counts Wesley J. Dvorak Inw Scevell Stirm Kutchern Sodding and Fuel Company W . G. Block Company Central Park Fuel Company Chadima Coal Company EB. E. Pinney Coal Company Ince Ashby J H Andrie P M. Poor Albaugh Jennie. Gravel Allis-Chalmer Mix Co Boker Paper Co Hssup Blnauls Sons Co John Baldwin Frank B. Treas Baldwin Frank B. O’seer Bokeraws Beshears Bliss F Broullk Sarge Anson Buehler Bros Bokorneys Barron Motor Inc H. Co Conway Carney Groc W .J P Ry Co Davis Dairy Co Duster Bros Drexler Drew Gee DeShaw Selma Trans Elec Motors Co Itzels Dairy Sxterior Stucco Inc Iason Mary H.L Farmers Exch Frank Olive Glassson Willis A Atty Feces Pris Greenawalt Dr R Gilmor Mrs Ol] & Gas Co Oiunte Ralph Dumiston Giunte Ralph Hunter Dalry Edward Aceese Kiegee Heilman Mrs FL Huber Holden-Kahler Co Hosek Fandler Motor Cn Elec Jones Dempsy Klinger Paint Co Hs Sun Sufan Pris Ete Segelias Lagomarcino Grape Co Sail Trurance Press Arimer Hews Garden Wae - Marshall Theresa Mary Continent Petr Corp Walsky Jos J Louise Govern Funeral Home McDonald John McEnnany Margaret Donald Chas toKesson & Robbins Bell Tel Co J. Atty Nassif_ Sam Naso Bros Nassif Sam Beli Tel Co Nielson MA Mary Tone Oliver Farm Equipment Co Peterson Baking Co Eateote and Sons Co Matt Poyneer Fred J Soc Welfare Peiffer Leo FP Helan Leo Edna Vondzensky Rohn Funeral Home Registrar of Vital Statistics Tom Rapids Chev Co Sanford Co Morris Asses Eanens Sawyer Biscuit Jali Socia Jennie Shugar Earl Saltizahn Theodore Stodola Leo Sauers Groc Skelly Oil Co Simon Frank Standard Bakery Sikora Otto Sprague Co Stemundt Arthur Standard Oil Co Shepard John State of Iowa Schueler N J Standard Ol Co Speeder Mach Corp Terpkosh Taschner Forrest Weed Weldhouse Richard Vane Witwer Grocer Co Western Union O'seer Telegram Witwer Geo P Walfie OG Whiting Dairy Walbrand Walker Eva C Wiggins Williams Estate Alnutt Louis Bo Atkins Francis Eve Eee Bammert Chas Veess Barrett Arthur Bartholomew Behrens Harry Bad Bolon Jesse Broxey Cesses Tee Briindige Fay Sess Buchtella Wae Chavez Joe. Baat Churchill Earl Wee Ciha Geo Cook Wman Cortez Fete Seer Dvorak Frank Daburn Chas Erguson Everett Noyd Leo Uchs Bow Fatrel Carl Cane Ariswold Sss Dansen Dalton A Jensen Sss Johnson Carl Eo Ro Kanellis Jas Kepler Kenneth E Kessler Geo. de Lee Columbus Lenk Otto Aes Beer LeVane Howard Loseau Harry Te GAC McCalley Otis McCoy Ross McNeal Avery McQuitty Guy Malik Thos Mikesell Murphy Henry Neal Null Clifford AC O'Neill Simon Osier Amos Owens Robert Vee Patton Isinah Perew, Martin Perry Grant A Peterson Morris Luke Teres Zwore Walter Eldridge Nelton Arble Veens White Wicher Ainke Joe Hurt Jake Searles Baker Oran Voorhies Jewry Alexander Enneth Anderson John Casratt Peaceeens Clark Reas Conrad Eh Wes W. Frederick Arl Helbig L. Kussler Metosnek v Jack Norris Lloyd Davis H E. Travis So L. Peterson Richard E. Burlingham Hurt Walter Hurt L. Morgan Man C. 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Pioneer Team Invited to Homecoming Exercises

The first Pioneer team members have been invited as guests of the college for homecoming exercises during the event.

Kern Denies He's Leaving Carnegie Tech Football

Pittsburgh AP reports coach Bill Kern deflected rumors about leaving Carnegie Tech. He said he is satisfied at the college, has no definite plans, and will focus on the upcoming Notre Dame game while exploring personal improvement.

Pittsburgh Bill Kern Carnegie Tech Kern Carnegie Notre Dame

Anamosa Reserves Triumph Over Marion 24 to 0

Anamosa reserves beat Marion seconds 24 to 0 in a 32 minute game. Jessen scored on a six inch run and Shorty Larson added a 47 yard TD. Kinser ran in the final score. Kinser failed three drop kicks and a pass for extra points.

Gazette Anamosa Jim Dardis Blue Raiders Marion Seconds Jessen Kinser

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