Riggs tops U. S. tennis field at Forest Hills
Bobby Riggs, 6-4 6-2 6-4 over Welby Van Horn in the final round at Forest Hills secures undisputed No 1 world ranking. Alice Marble edges Helen Jacobs 6-0 8-10 6-4 after a stormy finish to win the women's title amid waning momentum from heavy contract fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bobby Riggs
Welby van Horn
Los Angeles
Wimbledon
Forest Hills
Riggs
van Horn
Elwood Cooke
Wayne Sabin
John Bromwich
Tilden
Alice Marble
Helen Jacobs
Miss Jacobs
Miss Marble
Moody
Lenglen
Close Tussles Mark Bowling In Y Leagues
Louis Melsha of the Tribune leads early Commercial League scoring with a 598 three game series, edging teammate Maresh by two pins. Van Horn tops single-game with 232 for the Challengers, as Tribune takes team honors with 899 high game and 2583 series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Melsha
Tribune
Maresh
van Horn
Moeller
Y.M.C.A. Alleys
Mareshas
Merchants Bank
la Plant
Womacka
Challengers
C. A. Auto Supply
AGUE
L. As Merch. Nath Bank
Penick
Ford
Manson
Woolworths
Woolworth
L. Pet
Azette
Derry Burrell
Rosemont
Masonville Loses To Coggon In Eight Four Defeat
Coggon defeated Masonville on Masonville's diamond by 8 to 4 as Babbitt pitched well with five strikeouts, Shaw struck out 12 for Masonville, while Schaeffer drove in three runs with two doubles and a homer in the ninth. Ryan Shamrocks then beat Winthrop 11 to 5 behind Peterson's three hits and strong team hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonville
Coggon
Ryan
Winthrop
the Gazette
Babbitt
Schaeffer
Shaw
Rhe Coron
Vhs
Kia
G. ‘Shaw
Norway Wins Playoff Over Blairstown 6-3
Norway defeated Blairstown 6-3 in a Sunday playoff for fourth place in the Iowa Valley league. Stocker of Blairstown and Schulte of Norway homered with one on base each.
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Dlal
Walford
Norway
Blairstown
Stocker
Schulte
Nova Re-enters Hospital for Eye Injury after Fight
Lou Nova remains at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia through Tuesday for treatment of eye cuts from last Friday's bout with Tony Galento. His general condition is listed as good.
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Philadelphia
INS
Lou Nova
Hahnemann Hospital
Tony Galento
Fifty-Seven Play In Manchester Golf Meet
Fifty seven schoolmen of northeastern Iowa competed in the second annual golf tournament at the Manchester Golf and Country club. Results show first flight leader MH Taylor of La Porte City with 114 and Jack Orr of Iowa City at 116, with various ties and scores through seventh flight including Cedar Falls and Decorah participants.
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Manchester
Iowa
Manchester Golf and Country Club
MH Taylor
la Porte City
Jack Orr
Iowa City
Mehit
Fred Cameron
Vinton
Supt. Wood
Elknder
Ficht
G. W Gchantz
Cedar Falls
L. d. Henney
Bellevue
T N. McCleland
Oranre Township
Ash
Russell Baker
Minthron
L. Hendrickson
Decorah
How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week
A 5 person family plan shows daily menus and recipes to sustain two adults and three children on about twelve dollars weekly. Includes baked fruit desserts such as pears and peaches, and a full grocery list with beverages, cereals, meats, produce, and staples.
Simple six item pickles leaflet offer
A note invites readers to request a copy of a six item fruit and vegetable pickle leaflet by sending a stamped self addressed envelope. Requests for Meta Given booklets should be sent to her care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Burlington Eagles Edge Cedar Rapids In Close Golf Match
Burlington Eagles defeated Cedar Rapids 12 to 11 in a Kenmore Sunday match play event marking Cedar Rapids last match of the season. Burlington stars Dick Holstein shot 76 and Happy Mosena 78 while Cedar Rapids’ John Giuliani and Walt Hodge led their side with 78 and 79 respectively.
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Cedar Rapids Eagles
Burlington Eagles
Kenmore
Burlington
Dick Holstein
Happy Mosena
Cedar Rapids
John Giuliani
Walt Hodge
Trolstets
Walt
Hodges
Hanpy
Mosena
Alldack
Iowa Knights of Columbus Bowls Elect Officers in Dyersville
Frank Less of Cascade was elected president of the Iowa State Knights of Columbus bowling association at a Sunday meeting in Dyersville. Vic Drees of Dubuque was chosen vice president and Charles Gebhard named secretary treasurer. The group will sponsor its third annual tournament in Dyersville this fall. Dandelions called dent de lion for the lion’s tooth shape.
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Dyersville
Frank Less
Cascade
Iowa State Knights of Columbus Bowling Association
Vic Drees
Dubuque
Charles Gebhard
Secret Soviet German Pact Aims to Carve Central Europe
Washington reports a secret protocol to the Soviet German non aggression pact would restore 1914 borders from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Poland would be divided, Lithuania Estonia Latvia fall to Russia, and Germany would control Romanian oil and Hungarian Yugoslav spoils. Italy may join as ally.
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Washington
INS
Germany
Russia
Europe
Baltic
Black Sea
Poland
Great Britain
France
Soviet Union
Lithuania
Estonia
Latvia
Bessarabia
Rumania
Finland
Hungary
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
Romania
The War and Your Pocketbook by John T Flynn
This sketch analyzes how World War II debts strain Europe and how devaluation could alter American pocketbooks. It warns of inflation or rapid devaluation, urges independence from wartime trade, and cautions against reckless money reformers while outlining policy aims to cushion shocks to the economy.
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Flynn
John T. Flynn
John T Flynn
NEA Service
New York
Britain tightens economic war against Reich in Poland crisis
London reports Britain expands economic pressure on Germany under the trading with the enemy act with 278 listed enemies, while the government orders that money for enemies be paid to a British custodian. Newspapers claim Britain and France will press on until Hitlerism is crushed, despite Russian moves into Poland.
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London
Great Britain
Russia
Poland
Germany
Britain
France
Board of Trade
Information Ministry
Roosevelt
the Times
Soviet Union
Hitler
Liberal
Labor
Demands for Reparations and Concessions Across Europe
The text describes demands for reparations, favorable trade deals, and large loans to revive Germany's economy. It states Italy would gain control in the Mediterranean and Suez region, including Tunisia and the Djibouti railhead from Ethiopia, while Washington expects Britain and France to refuse, predicting a war prolonged for years.
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Germany
Italy
France
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Tunisia
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Washington
Great Britain
Seek Thio Trying To Change Canadian Bills At Stores
Police seek three men aged 20 to 30 who tried to pass Canadian currency at several southeast city stores on Saturday night. At 1503 First Avenue East manager William Valentine accepted a Canadian dollar for a 25 cent grape purchase and later refused more Canadian money. A third man offered a $10 Canadian bill at 1725 Eighth Avenue SE while Zelma Moran warned against accepting Canadian money. The men drove a vehicle with Ontario plates.
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Canada
William Valentine
First Avenue E
Aoman
Valentine
Zelma Morlan
Eighth Avenue SE
Bob Stahl
Fifteenth Street SE
Ontario
V F W District Meeting Draws 200 Members
Two hundred Veterans of Foreign Wars from Cedar Rapids Monticello Maquoketa Dubuque Clinton and Davenport gathered for the Second district convention at the Memorial coliseum. Emil Prochaska presided with speakers Father Monahan Des Moines officials Kinney Red Oak Echternacht and others. A Musketeers Drum and Bugle corps drill followed by a dinner hosted by the local auxiliary.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Maquoketa
Dubuque
Clinton
Davenport
Memorial Coliseum
Emil Prochaska
Father Monahan
Peoria
Alex Miller
Des Moines
Mike Kinney
Fort Dodge
Ed Smith
Red Oak
Ray Echternacht
Musketeers
War drives renewed vigor in Pennsylvania coal belt
The Philadelphia AP report notes King coal facing long troubles but gaining momentum from wartime demand. Anthracite regions in Pennsylvania see a revival as producers aim to recapture lost markets and accelerate toward a boom era once more.
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Philadelphia
King Coal
New Hope
Pennsylvania
Deaths: Mrs Emma Dunshee Watson longtime Cedar Rapids resident
Mrs Emma Dunshee Watson wife of A N Watson died at home 11 10 p m Saturday after brief illness Born Oct 9 1862 Rockford Illinois came to Cedar Rapids from Des Moines in 1894 Married Mar 9 1898 in Cedar Rapids Graduated Rockford HK and La Porte City high schools Congregational church treasurer of Ladies Aid Funeral at Turner chapel 2 p m Tuesday Rev William A Jacobs First Congregational Burial Oak Hill cemetery Survived by husband and brother W H Dunshee Friends may call at chapel
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Emma Dunshee Watson
A N. Watson
Second Avenue SE
Mrs. Watson
Rockford
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
A. N. Watson
Watson
Rockford, HK
la Porte City
Congregational Church
Death of 15 year old Oldig Sietsema in Robins
Oldig Raymond Sietsema Jr. died at 5 20 am after a brief illness. Born June 29 1924 in Cedar Rapids he had lived in Robins nine years and attended Franklin high school Cedar Rapids as a 10 B student. He loved sports especially baseball and was active in the Church of the Brethren and Pioneer club serving as secretary treasurer. Survived by parents two sisters and grandfather R D Sidsema of Minnesota. Funeral at Church of the Brethren Robins 2 pm Wednesday with viewing at Turner chapel.
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Oldig
Raymond Sietsema, Jr
O. R. Sietsema
Robins
Cedar Rapids
Franklin High School
Church of the Brethren
Pioneer Club of
Betty Lou
Joan Merrill
R. D. Sidsema
Renville
Minn
Church of the Brethren At
Turner Chapel
Funeral services for Jesse Snyder in Linn County
Funeral services for Jesse Snyder pioneer resident of Linn County who died at his home 1218 First Street SW will be held in Beatty chapel at 2 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev W C Grant Burial will be in Campbell cemetery six miles east of Cedar Rapids on highway 30 Friends may call at the chapel after 5 p m Monday
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Jesse Snyder
Linn County
First Street
Beatty Chapel
W. C. Grant
Campbell Cemetery
Cedar Rapids
James H Crowder dies after long illness at 49
James Howard Crowder 49 of 848 Sixth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 6 45 am Sunday after a prolonged illness. Born Mount Vernon NL Aug 22 1890 he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1915 and worked 23 years as a Rock Island railroad switchman until retirement in 1938. He was a member of S A of N A No 92 and Four Square Gospel church. Survived by wife a son Glenn at home his mother Mrs Lucy Crowder Silvis Ill and three sisters Lena Gorman Silvis.
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James Howard Crowder
Sixth Avenue SE
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Railroad
S. A. of
N. A
Four Square
Four Square Gospel Church
Glenn
Lucy Crowder
Silvis
Lena Gorman
Funeral in Moon chapel for Nealy Cox kin and brothers
Mrs. W. H. Nealy and Mrs. Edward Cox of Chicago join two brothers Harry of Silvis and Edwin of Gary Ind for a Moon chapel service at 2 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. Malcolm E. Hall. Burial is planned at Linwood cemetery with members of the switchmen's union as pallbearers. Friends may call at the chapel.
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W. H. Nealy
Edward Cox
Chicago
Harry
Death of Milwaukee railroad flagman at Cedar Rapids
William Elmer Richwine, 56, flagman for the Milwaukee Railroad at the First street and Ninth avenue SW crossing, died at his home 225 Eleventh Street NW after a heart attack Sunday night. Born in Marion on June 19, 1883, he lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years and belonged to the Maccabees. His wife Elizabeth survives. Funeral at Beatty chapel Wednesday at 11 am with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 pm Monday.
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William Elmer Richwine
Milwaukee Railroad
First Street
Ninth Avenue SW
Eleventh Street
Marion
Cedar Rapids
The
Maccabees
Elizabeth
Beatty Chapel
Linwood Cemetery
Oth Academic Year Opened at Coe College
The fifty ninth academic year of Coe College opened at Sinclair Memorial chapel with Rev Dr Robert Little announcing the start. Dr Starry M Gage presided, Melvin Carlson read scripture, and Dr David J Berger spoke on education and religion uniting for true scholarship and constructive Christianity. Dr George W Bryant closed with announcements.
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Coe College
Sinclair Memorial
Robert Little
First Presbysterian Church of
Cedar Rapids
Coe Board of Trustees
Starry M Gage
Cae
Melvin Carlson
David J
Dr. Berger
Ins Church
Muscaine
Coe
George W. Bryant
Recheck On Philippine Freedom In Light Of Events
Washington report from the Foreign Policy association questions the 1946 Philippine independence and notes Philippines and Hong Kong act as barriers to Japan’s drive toward the Netherlands Indies. It argues U S naval power must curb Japan from basing in the Philippines to block access to resources.
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Washington
Foreign Policy Association
Philippines
Hong Kong
Netherlands Indies
Cas
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
France
Netherlands
Japan
Archipelago
Borneo
Dog drinks soda from bottle without a saucer
Evansville dog Magesy, a 9 year old mongrel owned by Ada White, drinks from a bottle held by his mistress at a soft drink stand. He dislikes hot weather and asks for a cold bath, enjoying a tub of cold water for hours, and he even closes doors when entering a room.
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Evansville
Ind
Magesy
Ada White
Miss White
Townsend plan urged to curb unemployment and boost demand
The Gazette discusses the Townsend plan as a solution to mass unemployment among 4 million under 26 and retirees over 60. It argues replacement taxes and pension-like payments would stimulate buying power, reduce welfare programs, and lower government costs, noting Townsend’s October speaking engagement in New York.
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the Gazette
Europe
Chicago University
Townsend
Dole
WPA
PWA
CCC
New York City
Municipal Forum of
New York
Townsend Clubs
Louis Wokoun
Local Woman Elected Secretary-Treasurer of Iowa Restaurant Union
Thelma Hare of Cedar Rapids was chosen secretary-treasurer of the Iowa State Council of Restaurant and Bartenders unions at a Des Moines meeting. M. W. Spencer, also of Cedar Rapids, was named one of three trustees. The council aims to push liquor-by-the-drink legislation and address employers in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Hare
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Council of
Des Moines
M. W. Spencer
Iowa
Harry Stoker
Edward Vandiver
Tom W. Taylor
Sioux City
J. Darrell Tuenr
Ottuma
James Anthen
Davenport
Leo B Bone
Dubuque
Spencer We Mos
la FE
Garnett
al Deher
Archie Ommen
Roy Jones
Chamber Directors Urge Neutrality in War Referendum
United States Chamber of Commerce directors urged Congress to keep the U S out of war unless attacked. In White Sulphur Springs the three day meeting backed peace efforts and said an America at peace strengthens democratic government and could help solve postwar world problems.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. V
Board of Directors
The
United States
Chamer of Commerce
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the
America
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Si Kimm
Nova Recovering
Tom
Bette Forrest
Gazette
K. C
Robert G. Nixon
Baltic States
United Kingdom
Ministry of Information
British Isles
Thio
V. F. W. District
James H. Crowder
William E. Richwine
Dog
People’s Forum
State Sec
Treas. Restaurant and Bartenders Union
Moerr
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