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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1940

Page

10

Willkie Tour Portraits Timid Advisers In Campaign

In San Francisco Bay area Willkie denounces advisers who urge milder attacks calling them timid pussyfooters. He says the administration leads to bankruptcy and loss of liberty, then continues through Oregon and Wisconsin toward White Plains and Michigan appearances.

SAN Franciacer Wensdett San Franciscn Bay Area Chinatown Berkeley Klanstoelt Wiilkie United States Willkie Golden Gate Republan John Steimbeck Willkle Wendell Sacramento Washington San Francisco Oregon Madison Wis New York White Plains Michigan Detroit National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs

Moorhead Quits In Dispuite Nath lowe Democratic Chief

Moorhead resigns as state party chair amid dispute over leadership and internal disagreements. Reports say Frank De Afernchada of Wes Afetnica was among those commenting as Moorhead left to focus on personal affairs. Local readers note the party faced a split over strategy and candidate support.

Moorhead Nath Lowe Pes Agar Democratic Ete Salapelaw Frank de Pirivingin State

Grinnell and Sigourney Area News Highlights and Events

Regional items report drunkenness fines in Sigourney, American Legion addresses in Grinnell, NYA homemaking project expansion for Grinnell youths, Grinnell mission at St Mary's church, and various local notices. Includes rural school sessions, weddings, and community programs across Grinnell, Sigourney, Decorah, Tipton, Anamosa, and Urbana with multiple local officials and organizations named.

Grinnele Kermit IL Innefert Eddie Peterson H A. Jackson C S. George D M Arnold Grinnell H C Parsons Focht-Tennant American Legion Robert J. Shaw Sigourney Legion Poweshick County Brooklyn Montezuma O F Haag George Kelly National Youth Administration Anna O'Brien William Ziegenmeyer NYA L. S. Neal Decorah Oscar M. Russell St. Benedict’s Catholic Church M. E. Nolan Mr. Russell Patch Prairie Galena Ill Phoebe Kissel William Mary Nellie Nick Frank Joe Russell Brandon Otis Moore Methodist Church Mable Downing South English Ralph Jessie Wyoming West Union Milford E. Holtzman Fayette County Omaha Claxton County A. J Kutschat FBI

Wellman and Brighton Battle to 6-6 Tie in Ke-Wash Opener

Wellman and Brighton played to a 6-6 draw Friday in the Ke-Wash opener. Wade Moot hart and Wilson carried the ball for Wellman while Gier of Brighton scored late in the game and Wellman scored in the first quarter.

the Gazette Wellman Brighton Wade Moothart Wilson Gier

Millers Beat Kansas City In Series Opener

Minneapolis edged Kansas City 3 to 1 as Milt Haefner pitched the Millers to a victory in the fourth game of the preliminary series. Columbus climbed 2 to 1 on Louisville with a 14 to 5 win, marking a second straight win after losing the opener. The schedule repeats Saturday.

Associated Press Minneapolis Kansas City Milt Haefner The Millers Columbus Louisville Colonels

Dorothy Page Vernon dies at 31 golf champion

Dorothy Page Vernon former Wisconsin and western women's golf champion died after infantile paralysis left her on an iron ring respirator since Thursday. She was 31 and passed away early Saturday in Madison Wisconsin.

Urbana Hersel Hawley Seattle Wash Ruth O'Neal Nevada Phillip O'Neal Dwayne Mabel Madison Myrna Neveral Hawley Methodist Church Ivan Hawey Dorothy Page Madison, Wis Ins Dorothy Page Vernon Wisconsin

Godoy to Fight Louis Rematch in Philadelphia

Promoter Herman Taylor announced Arturo Godoy will meet heavyweight champion Joe Louis in a rematch at Philadelphia. Details include bout time and venue as negotiations proceed.

Philadelphia Herman Taylor Arturo Godoy Joe Louis Wll Om Dovase Gus

Presbytery To Meet At Columbus Junction

A Columbus Junction meeting is announced for the Presbytery with ministers elders and clerical members listed. Officers and attendees from Vinton are named including Harold Stor and Fearces Hur vet along with treasurer Dorris Have and secretary Bob Bea.

Presbytery Columbus Junction

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4581

Pattern 4581 is offered for girls sizes 6 8 10 12 and 14 with size skirt and short sleeves blouse. Uses 54 inch fabric for skirt and 39 inch fabric for blouse. requires 1% yards and 134 yards respectively. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. Additional ten cents buys latest Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York

Wilkie Willis Fosters Odd Trade Near Coffin Mystery

A local cryptic note describes Wilkie Willis rumored to sponsor an odd trade near a coffin site. Police say the strange message hints at a possible plan but remains unclear with little corroborating detail.

Autumn Weather Unchanged by Tofiterrt Bunders

Readable text reports no shift in autumn weather patterns despite local references. The piece mentions weather expectations and community responses, with no decisive forecast updates or verified changes recorded.

Decorah Sign Painter Dies in Truck Collision

Decorah sign painter died after being struck by a truck. Investigators described the incident at the scene and began a standard inquiry into the cause and circumstances of the fatal accident.

Decorah

Aurora Man Is Convicted for Winter Food Theft

A 30 year old Aurora man was found guilty in a local court for stealing food supplies intended for winter reserves. The trial, held at the county courthouse, involved testimony from neighbors and the defendant's alibi was disputed by prosecutors.

Urbana Methodist Church Urbana School Ladies Union Loyal Circle Church of Christ Allen Hillard Whit Hawley J. R. Ferguson M. E. Dingman Walter Smith Flora Rouse John Rupp E. C Daniel Greiner W. P. Hicks West Chester Greiner Downers Grove Hicks Washington Aurora Man

Bad Company Campaign Remarks and Postville Class Officers

A local campaign speech in a town as George Wiar touts reelection in his opponent John Vales tine’s home town. Postville high school elects officers across grades with seniors Calahan and Sanders leading as president and vice president. numerous student names listed for secretary treasurer and other roles. Between 3,000 and non professional boxers are noted in England.

Lisbon Lisbon High School Dorothy Evans Iowa City George White Oatholt Marengo Earl E. Harper University of Iowa America Ralph Gruenwald Wafello Oakville Mediapolis Northfield Toolesboro Elrick Specav Goncerts Cfntervilifap George Wiar John K Valentne Fridanza Wilsean Ai Carnett John Valestine Postville Pastuille High School Paul Calahan Jack Sanders Onal Gordamier Wiss Pantine Smith B H Graeher Epensarts Gretchen “Eers Rene Ramp W Laffort Gericke Vesa Irma Whanne Ivan Blackmer — Swansars Elaine Tague Eugene Shutte Cressa Tuhmar Tressurer Viss Wilma Trumebull Wilton Gulevng Sporenes Marilyn Tague Marv Fherling Virginia Marsten Teddy Green Velvin Bell Eugene Sutton Sponear Engand

Methodsts Desert to Change In Time Of Conference To Jun ldge

A brief item notes a change in schedule affecting a conference with the date moved to June. No individuals or organizations are clearly named in the readable text. Further details are unavailable due to fragmentary OCR.

Cell For Police Aid Lands Ex-Convict Back In Prison Cel

A former convict was returned to prison after a police aid cell led to his recapture. Authorities say the operation involved local law enforcement and a neighboring jurisdiction. The man faces renewed charges following the arrest.

Army pay loss reimbursement plan for employees

A local firm announced it will reimburse employees for pay lost during army service. The report notes attendance at a luncheon and lists officers elected for a Parent- Teachers association event, including President Mrs Edris Wieze and Secretary Esther Martin.

Regan Norway Asencritten Autorium Supt Johnsten Luneheen Edris Wieze Ida Banze Serina King Esther Martin Herman Deroula

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