News: Boby Engler, 2nd Place in 'Silver Skates'

ENGLER, MEZIK, RIES

Posted By: Stephen D. Williams
Date: 8/25/2006 at 15:11:31

Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Tuesday, January 20, 1948, page 9 of 14, column 3

Our Town
Newsy Briefs About People You Know
...
Boy Known Here Is
Second Place Winner
In 'Silver Skates'

Bobby Engler, 11, of Cedar Rapids, who has visited relatives in Iowa City numerous times, won second place in the 220-yard midget boys final of the Chicago Silver Skates derby last Sunday.
One of the smallest skaters in his class, Bobby attracted a large following among the spectators.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Engler, he is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mezik, 1120 North Dodge street, and a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. C, C. Ries, 726 North Van Buren street.