C S A Cedar Rapids wins Monticello softball meet
The C S A team from Cedar Rapids defeated Sand Spring 8 0 in the finals to capture the Monticello softball tournament title. Oxford Junction upset by Dubuque Pack earned consolation honors as 12 teams played through the event with three Cedar Rapids wins securing the title.
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Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Czechoslovakian Society of America
Oxford Junction
Dubuque
Franklin
Chevies Lead Team Batting in Monticello Softball
At halfway through the season six teams are ranked by batting. Chevrolet tops with 315 at bats and 96 hits for a .304 average, followed by Niles, Franklin, Grain Belt, Sand Spring, and Center Junction. Grain Belt and Sand Spring tie in the game standings.
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Monticello
AB. H. Pet. Chevrolet
Niles
Franklin
Grain Belt
Sand Spring
Center Junction
Monticello Golfers Top Mount Vernon in Low-Scoring Meet
Monticello's 20 man squad defeated Mount Vernon on the Monticello course Sunday afternoon by 30 to 12. Claude Appleby shot a 71 to lead the visitors while Royal Rodman added 73 and Mount Vernon's Dean was third low with 76.
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Monticello
Mount Vernon
Claude Appleby
Royal Rodman
Dean of
Montcello
Tipton
Anahohy
Monticello Tennis Triumphs Over Vinton 8-1 in Cedar Valley Start
Monticello opened Cedar Valley league play with an 8-1 win over Vinton on Sunday. The locals swept singles, took two of three doubles, and most victories came in straight sets. Upcoming match vs Kenwood slated for next Sunday.
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Monticello
Vinton
Hospital Court
Thrilling Softball Tourney Ends In OneRun Margins
Spectators watched a series of one run games decided by one point margins after extra innings. Umpires faced heated protests in nearly every game as Leigh Lint pulled Niles from the field amid a tense feud with Oxford Junction. The Chevy squad dropped its first game after debuting new uniforms, while Gene Byers sat out a poor scoring note due to a mislisted name. Francis Turner, a Ft. Des Moines heavyweight, showcased his power at 194 pounds and previously dethroned a five year champ at camp. Bill Teutken’s 22 pound bass near his Delhi cottage drew praise from anglers after a June bug spinner lure.
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Franklin Franklin
Monticello
Grain Belt
Sand Spring
Harry Schneider
Dave Winans
Clarence
Wyoming
Chrevolet
Earlville
Dubuque Pack
Onslaw
Leigh Lint
Niles
Oxford Junction
Chevy
Gene Byers
Gene
Francis Turner
Ft. Des Moines
Bill Teutken
Delhi
Bill
Strong Post Office Team to Play Here
The Cedar Rapids Post Office team will play Friday night against Franklin in the second game. The Post Office club is regarded as one of Cedar Rapids’ best with strong pitching and wallop at the plate. Reynolds of Franklin is expected to challenge them. In the other game Chevrolet faces East Dubuque.
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Cedar Rapids
Franklin
Post Office
Reynolds
Chrevolet
East Dubuque
Mount Vernon Golfers Praise Local Fairways Care
The Mount Vernon golfers compliment country club members on excellent fairway conditions. The fairways are cared for by Fred Aldrich.
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Mount Vernon
Fred Aldrich
Niles Center Junction Grid Ready for Next Week Games
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes upcoming games with Niles facing Center Junction on Monday and Grain Belt meeting Sand Spring, plus Wednesday matchups Chrevolet vs Niles and Franklin vs Center Junction. Government touts self liquidating projects with limited new options remaining.
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Franklin
Center Junction
Niles
Sand Spring
Chrevolet
Niles Franklin
Cedar Rapids
Recorder Announces 1939 First Half Fish and Game Income
County recorder Mrs. Bess E. Sherman reports a slight drop in fishing and hunting license income for the first six months of 1939 compared with 1938, while total filed instruments rose. The report shows 1939 fees totaling 1328.95 and 3,285 instruments filed versus 2,528 in early 1988. A July 1 trapping law requires copper tagged traps, with 15 tags per license and 15 cent replacements, to identify trap owners.
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Bess E. Sherman
County Recorder
Appleby Loses To Rodman In City Tourney
Royal Rodman defeats Squaik Appleby in the first round of the Monticello golf tournament. Other first flight results include Mark Rodman over Dick Long 4 up 3 to go and Ben Roberts over Eddie Heiserman 4 up 8 to go. Second and final rounds set for player convenience.
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Royal Rodman
Ben Cotton
Dr. L. J. Swift
Gene Byers
Walt Brainerd
Francis Shimanek
Harry Rodman
Sam Rhatigan
Carl Hodson
A. B. Grimes
Lee Mokin Breaks Independence Track Record
Lee Mokin trained on the sandy Independence track pacing three sensational miles Tuesday to shatter the Independence track record and lead a strong field in town. Driver Long guided Mokin to the pole while fending off Lu McKinney Captain Mokin Charlie Mokin Foxie Chenault Jr and Dr G. The fastest time noted was 2.08 for the second heat with Royal Chan winning three heats of the 2:24 trot.
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Lee Mokin
Independence
Long
Lu McKinney
Captain Mokin
Charlie Mokin
Foxie Chenault, Jr
Dr. G
Silence Justified by Precedent in Roosevelt Era
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes growing doubts about a policy break as public expectation builds. It cites precedent, warning that past presidents who spoke up under similar pressure lost control of confess and the party convention.
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Dubuque
Wheel New to the Indians
The article notes that pre contact New World Indians did not develop wheel technology until after Europeans arrived. It contrasts the lack of wheeled transport before white contact with later introductions by settlers.
Buffet Meal With Cold Meat Platter Guide
A homemaker can host a buffet by arranging assorted cold meats on a long table then serving guests at side tables. Plan a balanced menu with a hot dish, salads, bread, dessert, and beverages. Use garnishes and color to create an attractive spread and allow guests to help themselves. An August vacation plan conversation ends the excerpt.
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Inez S. Willson
Summer Camp Plan Prompts Family Vacation Idea
A back country, roughing it family scene discusses sending Joey Doris and Ted to camp as a way to refresh after a summer. Dr Fulton cites camp and farm experiences as reforming for children and suggests a joint family vacation afterward. Joe and Fanny consider coordinating the trip with Jim Fyl.
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Ted
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Cabin Three Comes To Order
Camp cabin mates Slim Jurgens and Jack Longman plan a prank to tidy Joey Ferguson’s bunk after he leaves the cabin in a rush for the bird hike. Joey returns to find his messy bunk, accusing someone of a joke while Slim pretends innocence.
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Slim” Jurgens
Jack Longman
Joey
Slim
Jack
Messy bunk prompts resolve in cabin reflection
Joey notices the mess at his bunk and recalls cabinmates' comments. During rest hour he vows to improve and become a regular, neat member of the gang, hoping to prove Mom right about keeping spaces shipshape back home.
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Joey
Council Blutts Nonpareil Commentary on G Allen
The passage comments on G Allen and Abe Seaton with mixed praise and critique. It notes Allen’s removal from office and argues no man is indispensable, suggesting a desire for retention in some role but criticizing the former official’s perceived self-importance.
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Blutts
G. Allen
Abe Seaton
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