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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1939

Page

11

Bowling Scores Hit 600s at Lincoln and Red Crown Leagues

George Dusek led Red Crown Major League with 652 on 174 224 254. Leon Drapela topped the evening with 681 in the same league, while Lincoln Major League saw four totals over 600 including Cutler 618 and Kerres 607. Multiple teams posted high games and series across leagues, with Rosemont Florists and Quaker Oats among top performers.

Lincoln Red Crown George Dusek Leon Drapela Jack Sprat Keglers Cutler F. Novotny Kerres Hoppe Garden Alberts Cleaners Quaker Oats Cherry Burrell Hillbrunners Helen Center Inter Railway League Knouf Rockettes Bud” Lattner Hillbrunner Center Gazette Penick and Ford Sheftie Rosemont Florists Woolworth's Hanson H. Center Famie Rosemont_Florists Green Diamond Ion Karasek Rock Island Illnois Central Kame Illinois Central All Gold Foods Hirth Wilson and Co Colonial Bread Tech Kautz Drew's Sporting Goods Lattner Mfc Co Hich Bowen Stellar Service Limback Lumber Co Grishaber Jack Sprat Foods Josten Trophies Leon Drapeth Hamm's Beer and Eddy Paper Co Dusek Wich Stemlar Service Buck's Keslers Kruecer Hensley Orphans Fredrickson Morehead Curler St. Paul Texaco Jacobsen R. Carton Co Fox Head Hieh Hopper Albert's Cleaners Drew's Locksmiths Liska O'Meara's Western Brew Cook T.novatis Albert’s Cinners Iearue Lancham Home

North English and New London Fight to Scoreless Tie

North English and New London played to a scoreless 0 to 0 tie Friday night. North English’s defense, led by Captain Feldeverd, consistently stifled New London as penalties thwarted several deep advances. New London registered nine first downs to two for North English but failed to reach the goal line.

Brecal Gazette Golden Bears North English New London Bears New Londoners North Englsh Feldeverd

Sigourney Kalona Teams Victorious

Sigourney defeated Wellman 12 to 0 as Pfaff and Korf scored early. Kalona triumphed over West Chester 13 to 0 with Floyd Yoder and Ned Gingerich finding the end zone. Wellman outplayed in the second half.

the Gazette Wellman Sigourney Pfaff Korf Ka Jona West Chester Floyd Yoder Ned Gingerich Kalona

Brooklyn and Marengo Play To Scoreless Tie

Brooklyn and Marengo battled to a scoreless tie in their first Iowa Cedar league contest. Marengo capitalized on heft but could not muster a scoring punch.

Brooklyn Marengo the Gazette Iowa Cedar League

Red Sox Sign Cronin To Five Year Player Manager Deal

Boston reports owner Tom Yankee confirmed Joe Cronin as player manager on a five year contract. The announcement also states extensions for stars Jimmy Foxx Ted Williams Bobby Doerr and Jim Tabor.

Boston INS Tom Yankee Red Sox Joe Cronin Yankee Jimmy Foxx Ted Williams Bobby Doerr Jim Tabor

Independence Falls To Cedar Falls In Valley Opener

Cedar Falls defeated Independence 25 to 6 in the Tri Valley Conference opener and first night game at Independence field. A crowd near 2000 watched Cedar Falls scores by Comrata two, Walton one, Crowell one with Galloway extra point. Independence's Marinus scored the lone Independence TD for the season's first points.

Oszette Independence Cedar Falls Independence Field Comrata Walton Crowell Galloway Marinus

Mount Vernon Tops Tipton 12 6 Behind Litter And Herring

Mount Vernon defeated Tipton 12 to 6 as Litter and Herring starred for the Mount Vernon squad. Mount Vernon capitalized on a Tipton punt to score in the second quarter, then extended the lead on a fourth quarter drive from Tipton's 35 yard line. Tipton answered with a late TD after Leachart run and a Mitchell to Lind pass set up a one yard line carry by Dice.

the Gazette Tipton Tipton High Mount Vernon High Mount Vernon Leachart Mitchell Lind Dice Littel Herring

Monticello Defeats Marion on Bob Seibel Placekick

Monticello defeated Marion 3-0 as Bob Seibel delivered a second period placekick after Jim Bone blocked a punt at the Marion 4 yard line. The game remained near midfield with Carey and Marsh standout for Marion. Monticello now stands 2-0-1 and has not allowed a score.

Monticello Marion Bob Seibel Bob Seibels Emil Klumpar Jim Bone Carey Marsh

Marquette and Farmersburg Open Clayton County Tourney Wins

In Clayton county action Marquette routed Guttenberg 17 to 0 as Herron and Knapp homered and Guttenberg had two hits. Farmersburg edged Moc Gregor 2 to 1 in extra innings in a pitchers duel with Wilkes fanning 18 and O Brien 15. none of the runs were earned.

Marquette Clayton County Guttenberg Herron Knapp Farmersburg MocGregor Wilkes O’brien

Greeley High Wins Baseball Tourney

Greeley won the Delaware county baseball tournament by defeating Colesburg 15 to 7 in the finals. Greeley beat Oneida 11 to 4 in the semifinals, while Colesburg defeated Earlville 7 to 5. First round results saw Greeley 4 Delhi 0 and Colesburg 15 Buck Creek 1.

Greeley Colesburg Oneida Earlville Delhi Buck Creek

Campion Reserves Tie Elkader 6 to 6 in Prep Football

Elkader hosts Campion reserves from Prairie du Chien in a scoreless first half until Horworth of Campion returned an Elkader forward pass 28 yards for a touchdown in the second period. In the final period Huggins for Elkader and Shaw for Elkader scored on a 25 yard rush.

Elkader Campion Prairie du Chien Horworth Huggins Shaw

Elberon Defeats Chelsea 20-3 in Home Baseball Win

Elberon high school crushed Chelsea 20 to 3 on Thursday at home. Novak starred with two home runs and a one hit Chelsea lineup limited by Elberon pitching and fielding to eleven hits.

Elberon Elberon High Chelsea High Chelsea Novak

Benton County Baseball Meet In Second Round

Friday results from the Benton County baseball tourney show Second Round action with Urleans edging Shellsbore 6 to 5 and Garrison defeating Newhall 8 to 1. First round included Norway 10 Watford 5 and Keystone 24 Blairstown and Van Horne 16 Mount Auburn 1.

Atkins Benton County Norway Watford Keystone Blairstown van Horne Mount Auburn Urleans Shellsbore Garrison Newhall

Victor-Victor High Defeats Amana in County Final

Victor-Victor High won the Iowa county high school baseball tournament final, defeating Amana 16 to 5 on Friday.

Gazette Victor Victor High Amana

Spor t J Abs by The Associate Preps

Philadelphia bout sees Billy Maher win on points over Jimmy Vausha in a crowded card. Des Holness narrowly defeats Arno Andersem in a separate lightweight showdown. Maxim Howell Kinc over Lou Breuillach in Worcester, a former welterweight and middleweight champ. Johnny Paycheh and other results listed across cities in a dense boxing roundup.

ST. F. L Johnny Paycheh Des Holness Arno Andersem Weden Philadelphia Billy Maher Jimmy Vausha Cleveland Worcester Maxim Howell Kinc Netroit Lou Breuillach Welterweicht Hollywood Calif Tony Chayer Toe Angeles Johnny Rokra New Jersey San Francisco Lliey Marshall Sacramento Teddy Yaroun Fittebarsh

Ehlerman Released From Fort Madison For Good Behavior

W. A. Ehlerman, once a Sioux City jeweler, freed from Fort Madison after nearly two years for conspiracy to rob a safe in his office. He served 13 months of a three year term for the 1937 conviction. The gang also involved Harold Baker who died in a powderhouse explosion, and others serving long terms for related crimes.

Fort Madison W. A. Ehlerman Sioux City Glenn Haynes Ehlerman Iowa Supreme Court Harold Baker Baker Sioux Falls Billy Nesbeth Lee Bradley South Dakota Harry Reeves Iowa Nesbeth Bradley Helen Seiler

Northwest Iowa Methodists reject merger with Upper Iowa Conference

Webster City Iowa AP Northwest Iowa Methodist conference voted 173 to 65 against uniting with the Upper Iowa conference in the northeastern quarter of the state. Laymen 77 to 13 and ministers 96 to 52 opposed. Result is a memorial to a Chicago meeting next year. Upper Iowa had voted for merger. The conference raised 850 dollars beyond a 15 thousand dollar college fund goal, with Sioux City pledging 25 thousand contingent on the larger fund. Lay delegates named for the general conference are Otto Bartz, Mrs. W. H. Morling, and James I. Dolliver.

Webster City Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference Upper Iowa Methodist Conference Chicago Upper Iowa Northwest Northern Iowa E. R. Roadman Morningside College Roadman Iowa Sioux City Atlantic City Otto F. Bartz Sheldon W. H. Morling Emmetsburg James I. Dolliver Fort Dodge

British Ship Hartbridge Sends SOS Near Nova Scotia

Mackay radio reported at 7 am Saturday that the British steamer Hartbridge sent distress calls from a point near Yarmouth Nova Scotia. The message said Hartbridge was aground off Sea Island near Yarmouth and in need of help.

New York Mackay Radio Hartbridge Yarmouth Nova Scotia Sea Island

Tennessee Vols blank North Carolina State in opener

Tennessee's vaunted Vols struck quickly in the opening period Friday to score twice and defeat a stubborn N. C. State team 13 to 0 before a crowd of 12,000 in Indian summer weather.

Raleigh N. C Tennessee Vols

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A Cedar Rapids Gazette column outlines бюджет menus for a five person family aiming for about $12 weekly. It lists daily meals and a sample Banana Grape Mold dessert, noting costs and recipes, including meat loaf pocketed in muffins, sides, and beverages.

Dear Miss Manners Advice on Helping a Friend Rebuild

Carrie and a group scorn conventions while she longs for youth. She asks how to help a troubled ex-boyfriend regain footing and earn respect. The answer suggests indirect support, kindness from friends, and presenting the effort to parents as a test of good sportsmanship to rewin trust and his place in the community.

Mary Manners Cate Carrie Miss Manners

When religion is the barrier in a romance

The message advises couples to work out religious differences between themselves. It suggests one or both should adjust, enjoy time together, and let time reveal a better match, hinting at discovering someone else who may suit better.

Dugan Flugheimer Mator

Notice of Appointment Executors No 15313 Iowa Linn County

Trustees R B Booth and G M Booth named executors of the estate of Juhn E Booth late of Linn County Iowa deceased on September 14 1939. Persons owed said estate should pay promptly and those with claims must file them authenticated with the Linn County District Court clerk. Attorney I R Churchlil represents the executors.

State of Iowa Linn County Juhn E. Booth Iowa Linn County, Iowa R. B. Booth G. M. Booth

Hollywood gossip and casting moves swirl around stars

David Selznick plans The Swan with Ingrid Bergman and Alan Marshal, while Ingrid returns from Intermezzo and rejects Berlin. Bill Powell may co star with Greer Garson in Susan and God if health allows, else MGM searches for a replacement. Virginia Dale rises in Buck Benny Rides Again under Mary Martin’s mentorship. Bookending rumors of Errol Flynn and Lili Damita’s romance, Chaplin’s The Dictator is defended against race fears, and Hollywood buzz covers Wahlers, Stanwyck, and Weissmuller health.

Chuck David Selznick Miss Bergman Sweden Germany UFA Berlin Bill Powell Bill Greer Garson Susan and God Powell George Cukor Miss Garson M-G-M Virginia Dale Mary Martin Mary Buck Benny Virginia Para Mark Sandrich Benny Hatter Hollywood Errol Flynn Lili Damita Lupe Velez Johnny Weissmuller Errol’s Lili

Real Glory at Paramount Drama with Cooper and Niven

The Real Glory presents Gary Cooper as a military doctor in the Philippines facing cholera fights Moros and a Moro chieftain in fierce action scenes. Andrea Leeds, Reginald Owen, and David Niven contribute strong performances as danger mounts in Mysang countryside. A Grantland Rice Sportlight covers Florida outboard races and other features accompany the screening.

Paramount Philippine Constabulary Gary Cooper Alipang Andrea Leeds Reginald Owen Hartley David Niven Cooper Mara Mysang Florida Poland France

At the Theaters Listings Across Multiple Cities

Theaters showcase premieres and runs including The Real Glory with Gary Cooper and David Niven at Paramount in Iowa Exile Express at Iowa stage Miracles for Sales Unexpected Father with Robert Young Palace presents Pygmalion and Persons in Hiding RIALTO shows Thunder Trail Strand presents The Oklahoma Kid Listen Darling with star pairs across venues including Judy Garland and Freddie Bartholomew

Paramount Gary Cooper David Niven Andrea Leeds Iowa Joe Sanders Nighthawks Anna Sten Alan Marshal Palace Leslie Howard Wendy Hiller Lynne, Overman Patricia Morison Rialto Charles Bickford Marsha Hunt Gordon Jones Harry Davenport Strand The James Cagney Rosemary Lane Judy Garland Freddie Bartholomew

Kuhn Back In Jail As Bail Is Boosted

Fritz Kuhn, German American band leader, was sent to Tomb prison after bail was raised from 500 to 5,000 amid claims he planned flight to escape prosecution on a new charge. An immediate habeas corpus fight arose in the New York court as his lawyers argued the bail hike.

New York INS Fritz K Tomb Newe Kuhn Ha

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