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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1944

Page

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West Branch Beats U High In Conference showdown

West Branch roars back to topple University High 33 19 in the second half as Wayne and Warren Rummells, Ken Lathrop and Steve Nusser spark a late Bears surge to claim the Eastern Iowa title. The game features multiple turnovers and sensational plays, including a 68 yard hookup and pivotal interceptions, securing West Branch sole possession of the conference lead. Rummells brothers and Lathrop lead the Bears while Iowa City’s Lathrop, Harper and Morris produce early scores.

Iowa City Iowa Kings Bluehawks Rummells Twins Wayne and Warren Ken Lathrop Bears Lathrop Warren Rummells Carran Bluehawk Jim Williams Red Morris West Branch U High Morris Craig Harper Wayne Rummells Harper Rummells Wayne Pedersen Wayne Rummeils Wayne Wayne R Steve Nusser Williams Reinbrecht Leal Curran

Maynard Blue Devils Clinch Fifth Straight Win Over Tripoli

Maynard Blue Devils defeated Tripoli 19 to 6 to close a strong season run. Maynard recovered a Tripoli fumble on the opening drive and bounded ahead with a 31 yard line, followed by a Hennegar quarterback sneak for the first score. Buenneke caught a Hoth pass for a second TD in the third, and Hoth added a late fourth quarter score as Maynard stretched their lead.

Maynard Maynard Blue Devils Tripoli Hennegar Buenneke Hoth Speer Gebert Gooden Baur

Independence Triumphs Over Anamosa High 14 to 2

Independence edged Anamosa High 14 to 2 as Furnam scored the first touchdown in the opening period and Maynard kicked both extra points for Independence. Anamosa managed only a safety by Ne ville and trailed 7 to 2 at halftime.

Anamosa Neville Anamosa Raiders Furnam Independence Benty Maynard

Mt Vernon Surprised By Monticello But Wins 7 6

Mt Vernon Maroons beat Monticello 7 to 6 after a tight game. Dean Caraway led the offense, driving the tie and the eventual score with a second period run and extra point. Monticello answered with a late push but Mt Vernon’s defense held, despite guard Junior Koch missing action with a broken finger.

Mt. Vernon Monticello Maroons Dean Caraway Koch Fischer Woolf Caraway Rickels Monties Kochmen Jim Koch Jeftena Montie Maroon Junior Koch Menticelie Mit Verner Ee Pischer Bohlkename Ie Winsor Bob Messerii Ie Cwaos Jr Kochie Lies Ana Aeta Travis Naylor Chaees Hartley Kiburz J Kanadee Slinks Ceca -Osseos Monticello—Rickels Vernon Cara Carl Lloyd Messerli Ha Schotz Bob Thompson Notbob

Marion Defeats Manchester To Lead WaMaC

The Marion Indians defeated Manchester 19 to 6 to top the WaMaC standings. Emmons scored on a 75 yard kickoff return, Failor added the extra point, and Emmons punched in a one yard score in the third quarter. Reed and Coon starred for Marion as the team moved toward a decisive game at Anamosa next Friday.

Marion Indians Manchester Marion Emmons Coon Failor Powers Indians Stamy Bob Reed Bob Coon Anamosa Derflinger Bee Vescedes Kas Wilson Herrinie Reeves Caighten Essere Tires - Scrotromaas Durer Cnehnees Greenway Eli RS Zittlemann Reed Ers Krog Gogre Gable Hank Thompson Houlihan Connor W. Lamb Kridler

Robinson Stops Woods in Ninth

Ray Sugar Robinson, former New York Golden Gloves champ, stopped Sgt. Lou Woods of Ft. Sheridan in the ninth round of a ten round bout at Chicago Stadium before 10,622 fans. Woods outweighed Robinson by 5 1/2 pounds, 153 to 147 1/2, with Robinson scoring the stoppage in the ninth.

Chicago INS Ray “Sugar” Robinson Sgt Lou Woods Ft. Sheridan Ill Chicago Stadium Woods Robinson Dan Robinson Jerry Pittro George Costner Evanston Phil Williams New York Elmer Ray Los Angeles Bill Petersen Robert Earl Charley Parham Milwaukee

Dittmer scores four times in 26-0 Waukon win

Bikadher surged in the second half to extend its Upper Iowa lead with a 26-0 victory over Waukon. Jack Dittmer, left halfback, ran 70 yards for a touchdown and scored three more, while John Glesne added two conversions. Waukon’s end Schulte stood out for the hosts.

Waukon Bikadher

High School Football Scores from East Waterlee and Nearby Schools

East Waterlee beat MM McKinsey 6 to 33 in a high school football slate. West Branch trounced University High 33 to 19 while Mt. Vernon led 7 to 6 over Monticello and Marien 19 to 6 over Manchester. Other results include West Liberty 1, Columbus Jet ? over West Union 112 to 6, and multiple close games across Iowa small-town teams. College notes show South Carolina 6, Charleston Coast 32, Kentucky and Texas Tech with mixed outcomes.

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Tama Hands Marengo 27 7 Setback in Early Scoring Rush

Tama Indians opened strong with Morgan and Malin scoring two quick TDs in the first quarter to lead Marengo. Rebik added a third TD after a blocked punt, and Tama led 21 0 as Marengo finally crossed for a late TD on three passes.

Morgan Malin Tama Indians Marengo High School Marengo Tama Rebik

Clinton River Kings trounce Davenport Blue Devils 25 6

Clinton's River Kings smashed Davenport's Blue Devils 25 to 6 in a Mississippi Valley title tilt. Clinton dominated on both sides, outgaining 306 to 72 yards and holding Davenport without a first down after the first quarter. Burridge scored twice, Reed intercepted for Clinton, and Lutz added a point after.

Clinton River Kings Davenport Blue Devils Mississipi Valley Blue Devil Vistors Burridge Hal Lutz River King Jack Reed Paulsen

East Waterloo routed by McKinley in football game

McKinley High overwhelmed East Waterloo 34 to 6 at West Side Stadium afterleading 14 to 0 at halftime. East Waterloo’s Hollingsworth and McDonald scored after a strong Trojan aerial display as McKinley extended its passing attack to nine completions. Seidler added two extra points, while McKinley’s driving backs sealed the win with multiple long drives and a late fourth-quarter score.

East Waterloo McKinley High Trojan West Side Stadium East High John Hollingsworth Earl McDonald Mel Potter McKinley Hollingsworth Trojans McDonald Bill Seidler Clemmer Roy Sorenson Bears el Alge Ye Bramble Potter Ray Sorenson Garthoff Seidler Roach Sediacek Athey Mead Garther Teorea Anderson

Michigan State Football Prevails 32-0 at Detroit Stadium

Michigan State College remains undefeated and untied with a 32-0 win over Wayne University before 10,500 fans at University of Detroit Stadium. State racked up 16 first downs to Wayne's three, controlled the ball throughout, and never punted. Wayne's best push came when the Tartars stopped at its own 40 early in the third, the only Michigan State defensive stand.

Detroit, Mich Michigan State College Wayne University University of Detroit State Wayne Tartars

West Union Triumphs Over Sumner High 12 to 6

West Union erased a 6 0 halftime deficit to beat Sumner High 12 to 6 on homecoming night. Bierman scored both West Union touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters and was crowned homecoming king while Beatrice Rude was named queen.

West Union Sumner High Sumner Burrough Bierman Beatrice Rude

West Liberty Beats Junction 12 0 with Owens TDs

West Liberty high school football defeated Junction 12 to 0 at home Friday night. Owens scored both touchdowns for West Liberty.

Columbus Junction West Liberty Owens

Decorah Defeats Cresco On Cresco Field 36-6

Decorah secured a 36-6 victory over Cresco on Cresco field highlighted by Wallace Grant's 60 yard touchdown run.

Decorah Wallace Grant Cresco

Teachers High Triumphs Over Cedar Falls 26 to 6

Cedar Falls homecoming crowd watched Teachers High deliver a 26 to 6 victory. Stevens opened with a 60 yard reverse for a touchdown, Jepsen scored twice, Folsom added a TD, and Traer’s Sealock kickoff return for 60 yards provided the Cedar Falls score.

Cedar Falls Teachers College high-Tracr Teachers High Stevens Jepsen Folsom Traer Sealock

Postville Defeats Fayette on Safety in Conference Showdown

In the Upper Iowa conference game at Postville, Postville defeated Fayette 9 to 6. Neither side scored in the first half. Eugene Medberry tackled Smith on a punt return for a safety in the third quarter, giving Postville two points. Fayette answered with a 70 yard interception return for a touchdown, but Postville reclaimed the lead in the fourth when Clay Schultz converted a point after, securing the 9 to 6 victory.

Postville Postvile Fayette Iowa Postville Eugene Medberry Smith Clay Schultz

Wartburg Defeats Luther in Finale

Wartburg closed its football season with a 12 to 0 victory over Luther in Waverly Iowa. The Wartburg win marked the final outcome of their game and the season sweep the series against Luther.

Wartburg Luther Waverly INL Iowa

Vinton Dominates Belle Plaine 31-6 In Friday Win

Vinton scored in every period to beat Belle Plaine 31-6. Davis and McAlister each had two touchdowns, Herbert added one on a 60 yard run and connected with MacAllister on a 72 yard scoring pass. Bradshaw of Belle Plaine scored late. Vinton reserves played half of the final quarter.

the Gazette Vinton Belle Plaine Davis McAlister Herbert MacAllister Bradshaw

Notice of appointment of administratrix in Edmund Kent estate

Myrtle M. Kent named administratrix of Edmund Kent estate in Linn County Iowa on October 27 1944. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk through the administratrixs attorney Carl Hendrickson.

Myrtle M. Kent Carl Hendrickson

Executor Probate No 17731 Iowa Linn County 1944

In Linn County Iowa on October 27 1944 Donald Anderson appointed Executor of the Minna K Anderson estate deceased all persons indebted must pay promptly and claims should be filed Also Kate Turnbull Wise named Administratrix for the Kate K Turnbull estate October 11 1944 Marie Turnbull Wise Administratrix and Carl P F Jordan Attorney notice in Linn County District Court

State of Iowa Linn County Minna K. Anderson Steet Erko Nn County Donald Anderson Kate No Kate K. Turnbull

Administratrix appointed in estate case 1944 notice

Probate No 1771 shows Ruth Davis Hoskin named Administratriz of Frank Wilson Davis estate Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims by proper filing authenticated in Linn County District Court. J North attorney listed.

State of Iowa Linn County Frank Wilson Davis Ruth Davis Hoskin J. North

Cedar Rapids Gazette catalog page with postage and ads

Disjointed OCR page shows billing rates, delivery notes, and wire service credits for Cedar Rapids Gazette. Lists pricing for periods 1 year to 1 month, postal details, and Allen-Klapp Company ad info with Chicago and New York addresses.

Allen-Klapp Company Michigan Avenue Chicago Avenue York New Center ANP

The Silver Flame film saga eyed in Hollywood gloss

Dorothy Manners reports on Pinch-hitting for Louella Parsons as Hollywood touts The Silver Flame a $2,500,000 technicolor epic from Solomon Lesser spanning Virginia City New York Paris and South America with Barbara Stanwyck Hedy Lamarr Lana Turner Clark Gable and John Farrow linked to major projects and postwar moviemaking momentum.

Sol Lesser Virginia City New York San Francisco Paris South America Hiss Comsuick Loge Crystal Palace Barbara Stanwyck van Johnson Jack Cummins Mexico City Anita ‘Louise Joe Cotten Lana Turner Clark Gable Air Force

Greenwich Village Relies on Charm of Carmen Miranda

At the Paramount theater the Twentieth Century Fox musical Greenwich Village relies on Carmen Miranda to anchor a technicolor pageant. Don Ameche earns a weak role while Bendix, Blaine, and Miranda deliver spirited numbers and acting. The reviewer notes the plot is a typical musical and questions Ameche’s casting though praises the film as entertaining and free of Nazi imagery.

Greenwich Village Carmen Miranda Twentieth Century-Fox Don Ameche William Bendix Miss Blaine The Cherry Blonde Nadine Subotnik

Weekend Theaters Schedule Cards at Paramount to Rialto

The Gazette lists Saturday showings across venues Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times and Marion with multiple films including Greenwich Village The Master Race Irish Eyes Are Smiling Passage to Marseille Gamblers Choice Death Valley Rangers At Dawn We Die Oklahoma Raiders The Story of Dr Wassell and more along with short subjects and late night features.

Paramount Greenwich Village Iowa Venus Palace Marseille Rialto Death Valley Rangers Marion — “Gaslight Oklahoma Raiders Dr. Wassell

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