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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1947

Page

5

Early Draft Senate Bill Seeks Labor Reform Ban on Closed Shop

A preliminary general labor bill draft before the Senate labor committee would outlaw secondary boycotts and jurisdictional strikes and ban the closed shop. It also proposes a federal mediation agency, union liability for unfair labor practices, free speech protections for employers, and annual union financial disclosures. A joint house Senate committee would study labor relations and report by February 15, 1948.

Washington Senate Labor Committee Labor Department National Labor Relations Board House-Senate

13 year old girl with artificial legs helps hero in hospital

In Orange New Jersey a 13 year old girl Mary Drury with artificial legs buys an Easter basket for Jerry Nichols a maimed hero lying unconscious in a hospital. She recalls her own loss of legs four years earlier and shares empathy.

Orange N. J Mary Drury Jerry Nichols Mary Jerry Eddie Kathleen Morris

Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County Iowa

Notice of appointment of administrator No 19143 for the estate of Elsie Bartete of Linn County Iowa. The administrator requests all debts to be paid promptly and all claims to be filed with the Linn County District Court.

Iowa Linn County Elsie Bartete Sims

Row over Russian Slap at Britain Was Just Mistake

In Moscow Pravda editors say a January row about Britain repudiating the Anglo Soviet treaty was a mistake by a Pravda foreign affairs writer. Boris Izakov notes Stalin’s differing view was later published. Pravda editors say copy is sometimes cut and readers send letters, though crimes and catastrophes are not printed.

Britain Moscow Communist Party Pravda Josef Stalin Boris Izakov Izaov Izakov Mr. Stalin United States

Church and Reds Clash Over Tru man Doctrine in Spain

Spanish Catholic leader Jose Maria Gil Robles accused President Truman's anti communism policy of emboldening Gen. Francisco Franco and aiding his monarchy plan. The London Daily Worker claimed the United States would fund anti communism in Spain as part of a broader Mediterranean defense network. Senate committee backed Truman doctrine as urgent for Greece and Turkey amid alleged Russian expansion.

United Press Spain Truman Francisco Franco Jose Maria Gil Robles Franco Mediterranean Greece Turkey Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mr. Truman Sen. George D-Ga Europe Asia South America

Taverns Burglarized in Carroll County

Propr ieters of three taverns in Carroll reported Thursday night break ins with forced locks. One tavern reported cash taken totaling 140 dollars.

Carroll, Ia Carroll

Smelter Union Official Quits Amid Accusations

Charles W. Moyer resigned as international secretary treasurer of the CIO Mine Mill and Smelter Workers Union accusing Maurice E. Travis and Reid Robinson of illegal conduct and Communist party influence. He urged locals to withdraw and join a pro CIO affiliate while alleging misuse of funds and illegitimate terms. The dispute also targets CIO leaders including Philip Murray Alley Haywood and others.

Chicago Charles W. Moyer CIO Tor Communist Party Moyer Maurice E. Travis Reid Robinson Provisional Metal Workers Council The Travis-Robinson Philip Murray Alley Haywood James B. Garey van Bittner Walter Reuther John Green John Brophy Travis Robinson Kinson

Young People Present Easter Sunrise Service at First Christian

The First Christian church youth groups present an Easter Sunrise service in the church sanctuary at 6 30 a m with an Easter meditation. Vesper choir directed by Mrs Carroll Fallgatter with soloist Vance Fishell performs. An Easter breakfast follows at 7 30 a m and Journey into Faith sound movie will be shown at 7 p m after the baptismal service. The Youth Center program runs 8 to 9 30 p m.

First Christian Church Youth Activities Department Carroll Fallgatter Vance Fishell

Grady Named First U S Ambassador to India

Henry F. Grady a California shipping executive and trade specialist was chosen as the United States first ambassador to India. Undersecretary of State Dean Acheson announced the nomination amid conflicting signals about timing as India prepares for independence in 1948.

Washington Henry F. Grady United States India Dean Acheson California Acheson Truman India Post Congress White House Grady Senate New Delhi Great Britain

Night Club Robbery Suspects in Custody

Charles Gargotta and his brother Gus were arrested in Kansas City on rob bery warrants tied to a February $7,600 night club holdup in Harlan Iowa. Iowa officials extradited them to face charges after patrols found a three-bandit robbery that netted cash, travelers checks, and panic at the club.

Kansas City Charles Gargotta Gus Harlan Orrell Gearhart Shelby D. B. Bender T. A. Thompson Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Iowa Phil M. Donnelly Thomas E. Redmond William A. Peters Gearhart

Man shoots self while sitting on wife in Kendallville

In Kendallville Indiana Paul John Taite 36 killed himself Friday while sitting on his wife Margaret Taite said he had been ill recently and she did not realize what happened until he collapsed after his gun went off Taite was despondent according to the coroner.

Kendallville Ind Paul John Taite John D. Hall Taite Margaret

Fiancee Held for Floyd Death Trial

Ruth Helen McKenzie was ordered held for trial on a charge of murdering her fiancé, Jack Clifford Floyd, formerly of Center Point, Iowa. She told officers she playfully stabbed him during an argument.

Los Angeles INS Ruth Helen McKenzie Jack Clifford Floyd Center Point Iowa Miss McKenzie

Easter Services At Several City Churches

Calvary Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW hosts Rev Rod ney C Gould with morning services at 8 30 and 10, baptismal at 7 30 and choir cantata The Dawn of Easter. First Second Avenue and Twelfth Street features Rev Grant F Anderson sunrise prayer at 7, worship at 10 50 with Moving Stones, and Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Mt Zion 824 Eighth Street SE has Rev Fox in charge with sunrise service, 11 a.m. sermon, Easter program by Sunday school at 7 30 and Waites band. Wednesday prayer at 7 30.

Calvary Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Rodney C. Gould Training Union Second Avenue Twelfth Street Grant F. Anderson Mt. Zion Eighth Street Fox Waites

Church Schedules Across City Offer Multiple Masses

Immaculate Conception on Third Avenue and Tenth Street SE lists Masses at 6 8 9 30 11 and 12 noon with confessions Saturday 3 30 to 6 and 7 30 to 9. St Ludmila on Twenty first Avenue at Second Street SW has 5 45 8 and 10 a m Sunday Masses and 6 45 a m weekday services with confessions Saturday 3 to 7 p m. St Matthew's at First Avenue and Twenty fourth Street E offers 6 8 10 high mass and 12 with confessions Saturday 3 30 to 5 30 7 30 to 9 and Friday devotions 7 30 p m. St Patrick's on First Avenue at Fifth Street NW lists Sunday Masses 6 7 30 10 30 and 12 with a 9 a m children's mass and weekday 8 a m. St Wenceslaus on Twelfth Avenue at Fifth Street SE shows Masses 6 8 and 10 a m along with Holy Day masses 5 30 7 and 9 a m and confessions Saturdays 3 to 4 45 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m.

Immaculate Conception Third Avenue Tenth Street John M. Molloy Alphonse P. White John E. Thornton St. Ludmila’s Twenty-first Avenue Second Street Frank Hruby St. Matthew’s First Avenue Twenty-fourth Street J. D. Kearn St. Patrick’s Fifth Street St. Wenceslaus Twelfth Avenue A. W. Chihak Joseph Kissling

Easter Services at First Seventh Street Church

Sunrise service at 6 30 a m conducted by young people. Prayer 9 30 Bible school 9 45 worship and communion 10 45 sermon I Believe in Life Everlasting. CYF 6 p m Baptismal service 7 followed by Journey into Faith film. Youth Center 8 9 30 p m Second Third avenue and Sixth street SW Rev I E Linkletter. Church school 9 45 worship 10 50 Easter cantata sermon This is Life Eternal Baptism 5 p m YF 7 a m.

Third Avenue Carroll C. Roberts Sixth Street I. E. Linkletter

First Church of Christ Scientist Service and Reads Room

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 on Unreality subject. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Reading room at 318 Paramount theater building open daily except Sunday from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m.

First Church of Christ Scientist Second Avenue Paramount Theater

Easter Means to Me Sermon at Church of the Brethren

The Church of the Brethren at 1057 Fourth Avenue SE holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J Dean Stoner in charge Worship follows at 10 55 a m featuring Easter music by combined choirs A sunrise service is planned with gathering at 5 30 a m then traveling to the service location Breakfast at the church after the service Also on the church calendar are men's work Tuesday night midweek prayer Wednesday and related activities

Church OF the Brethren Fourth Avenue Milton C. Early J. Dean Stoner

Bible Study and Communion and Evening Service Schedule

Bible study and communion at 10 a.m. with a 7:30 p.m. service. Midweek service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Services moved to Toddville church at 511 Tenth Street SW with S. W. Baken speaking.

Eighth Avenue SW Tenth Street SW Toddville Church S. W. Baken

Easter Services At Local Churches With Meetings

In Dairy Dale-Mt Vernon area services begin with Bible school at 9 45 am and worship at 10 55 am led by Rev A Timothy Starr. Easter candlelight program at 7 pm, prayer meetings, youth activities, and business meeting follow. Edgewood church offers Sunday school at 10 15 am under Verlon Smith with an Easter service and evening prayer events. Mr Ainsworth to speak. schedules include Friday community club and midweek prayer sessions.

Dairy Dale Mt. Vernon Thirty-fourth Street Timothy Starr Bible Mr. Ainsworth

Congregational Bethany Church Services Schedule

Bethany church at 1300 Sixth Street NW led by Rev Milton E White holds Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 with sermon The Linen Clothes and an Easter color pictures program. Evening service 7 30 features Easter music and The Easter Story in Color Pictures. Mid week service Thursday 7 30. FirstWashington avenue at Seventeenth street SE led by Rev J Richard Wagner offers church school at 9 45 nursery at 10 45 with sermon Man s Victory over Death and Easter music choir soloists Anna Marie Neeson Robert F Clauss violinists Norman Paulu Elma Fern Samuelson baptism and reception of new members.

Bethany Sixth Street NW Milton E. White E. O. Samuelson Anna Marie Neeson Robert F. Clauss Norman Paulu Elma Fern Samuelson

Episcopal Easter Services at Grace Avenue Church

Easter Holy Eucharist at 8 am presided by Rt Rev. Glwood L. Haines a bishop of Fy. Church School at 9 at St John’s Nineteenth Street and Park Avenue SE led by The Rev. D A Loferski. Communion at 7 30 am. Communion and sermon at 11 with nursery available.

Episcopal Church of England Sixth Street Glwood L. Haines Fy Celebrant St. John’s Nineteenth Street Park Avenue D. A. Loferski

Worship service at Evan United Brethren Church

The Rev J Paul Worship leads a sermon at 10 50 AM during services at Sharon Eighteenth Avenue and Ninth Street SW with no new members recorded.

Evan United Brethren Sharon Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street J. Paul

Empty Tomb Sermons and Youth Fellowships at Local Churches

Two churches outline weekly schedules including Bible study and worship services. The Rev. Lyle K. Anderson leads a 11 o clock sermon Our Lord's Resurrection with reception of new members. Salem church follows with 10 45 worship and consecration of Lenten offering led by Rev G H Bam ford. Youth groups meet nightly.

Easter and Resurrection Themes At Czech English Church

The Evangelical and Reformed church at Second Street SW offers English Bible school at 9:30 am and Czech and English worship at 10:30 with sermons on The Lord of Life and Four Gardens. Dawn service at 6:30 am preaches I am the Resurrection and the Life with YF breakfast at 7:30. A church school program follows at 9:30 and 10:30 worship includes baptism and reception of new members. Church school board meets Thursday at 2 pm in the pastor's study.

Evangelical & Reformed Second Street Milo Filipi Bible School Eighth Avenue L Street Frederick H. Haag Church School Jesus Christ Church School Board

Church Services at Sohol Hall Seeks Attendance

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Sohol hall 416 Third Street SE invites the community to church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Sohol Hall Third Street SE

Local church listings and service times for Bethany Missouri

Several churches report morning and evening services with sunrise services and cantatas. Details include Rev. Wag gazer at Bethany First Avenue NE, Rev. Miller and Dr. Simon supplying. Sunday school times, voter's meeting, and special programs. Our Savior's American and Trinity Missouri also note sermons Christ the Prince Victoriously and Hope Amid Despair with Easter plans.

Easter Services Listed By Area Churches

Area churches outline Easter worship times sunrise services and sermons. Bethel A M E Rev Andrew R Parks hosts 9:45 Sunday school and 11 worship with reception of membership and sermon Does Your Religion Triumph. John Huss Rev F O Hillman Easter program 10am worship 11 with Resurrect ion from the Dead. St James offers sunrise 6:30 am cantata The Risen Savior and sermon This Is the Begin ning. St Pauls holds arch pavilion 6:30 am sunrise services with 9 and 11 am identical celebrations led by Dr Kober and Rev Green. Duplicate 9:30 and 11 am services at tone avenue and Fifth Street SW with Easter music and play And Peter at 7:30 pm.

Bethel A.M.E Sixth Street Andrew R. Parks A. R. Parks John Huss Fourteenth Avenue F. O. Hillman Kenwood Park Thirty Third Street Dwight E. Webster St. James—Ellis Boulevard Avenue NW F. L. Hinshaw St. Paul's Third Avenue Fourteenth Street SE Marvin B. Kober Merton B. Green Arch Pavilion Bever Park Kober Tone Avenue Fifth Street J. E. DeLong Gilberta Krueger Beatrice McFate J John Leonard Gladys Thomann Paul Bradley Peter

Westminster Fellowship Sunrise Service and Choir Cantata

The Rev Allan F E Schoff leads a Westminster Fellowship service at Central Park B avenue Seventeenth Street NE with a 6 a m sunrise service and breakfast. Identical worship at 9 and 11 am include a sermon Glory Ahead. Nursery Sunday School at 10 15 am Baptismal service 3 pm and choir vespers 4 pm featuring a cantata with soloists.

Central Park B Avenue Seventeenth Street Allan FE. Schoff Westminster Fellowship

Easter Services Planned Across City Churches

Local churches announce Easter worship with dawn services at 6 to 7 a.m. and morning sermons at 9:45 to 11 a.m. Programs feature cantatas, receptions, juvenile activities, and annual meetings for officer elections. churches include Memorial, Kenwood, Olivet, Sinclair Memorial, Westminster, and Westminster campuses with varied chapels and locations.

Saint John the Baptist and St. George Church Schedule

Sunday school at St. George on 1202 Tenth Street SE from 10 to 11 a.m. Mass from 10 to 12. St. John the Baptist at 600 Seventh Street SE with Rev. Thomas N. Abodeely. Divine Liturgy from 10 a.m. to noon in Syrian Greek and English.

St. George Tenth Street St. John the Baptist Seventh Street Thomas N

Easter Meaning in Atomic Age Sermon at 11

Rev. Waldemar Argow leads church services at Peoples Third Avenue and Sixth Street SE with a church school at 9:30 and a 11 oclock sermon titled The Meaning of Easter in an Atomic Age. Music and soloists enhance the Sixth Film Society program at 7 30 p m.

Third Avenue Sixth Street Waldemar Argow Film Society

Easter services and meeting at two churches

At First Third Avenue and Second Street SW the Rev. Robert Little leads Bible school at 9 30 a.m. Worship and communion follow at 11 with the sermon Who Is Risen. At Grande Avenue and Sixteenth Street SE the Rev. H K Galloway conducts Bible school at 9 45 a.m. Worship at 11 with He Is Risen and Easter music. Annual congregational meeting and church supper Tuesday at 6 30 p.m.

First Third Avenue Second Street Robert Little Grande Avenue Sixteenth Street H. K. Galloway

Easter services and church listings in city notices

Center churches announce Easter programs led by Rev. E B Page Rev Belle A Cedar Rapids and Rev S E Dooty co pastors with services at 7 30. Cantata and YF vespers at 6 30 p m. Local talent play For He Had Great Sons directed by Mrs Harvey Hinderks.

K.P. Hall First Avenue E. B. Page Clinton Belle A Cedar Rapids Church of God Ellis Park L Avenue Eighth Street S. E. Dooty Harvey Hinderks Church of the Nazarene Fourteenth Avenue K Street R. E. Hodgson Church of the Open Bible Third Avenue Second Street L. W. Kolb W. B. Kolb Overcomer David Ee Spea Free Methodist Avenue NW C. F. Olson Sun

Easter and revival services listed for multiple churches

A miscellaneous church notices page lists Easter services at several faiths. Details include Sunday school times, preaching and evangelistic services, and special revival meetings led by Rev. Scott B. Pyle and other speakers. Locations cover streets in SE and SW districts with events from Easter Sunday through mid April.

Central Park Choir Plans Easter Cantata at Park Church

Central Park Choir under Miss Vida Rumbaugh will present an Easter cantata at 4 p.m. Sunday closing Easter activities at the Central Park Presbyterian Church. Soloists include Miss Bonnie Popham soprano James Nichols tenor Edward Melcher tenor with Clarence of the choir and Miss Kenbaugh performing solos.

Central Park Presbyterian Church Vida Rumbaugh Daniel’ Protheroe Bonnie Popham James Nichols Edward ‘Melcher Clarence Kenbaugh

Bishop Elwood Haines To Deliver Easter Sermon

Bishop Elwood Haines of Davenport head of the Iowa Episcopal diocese will deliver the Easter sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday service at St. John's Episcopal Church and confirm an adult class. The Rev. D. A. Loferski assists. He will also conduct Easter services and speak at St. Mark's Church in Anamosa Sunday afternoon.

Elwood Lindsay Haines Davenport Episcopal Diocese of Iowa St. John’s Episcopal Church D. A. Loferski Haines St. Mark’s Church Anamosa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mediation Agency Val M. Barta Otto L. Schiuter Cee Mills Brothers W-M-T Safeguards For America Russia Knights of Columbus Smelter Wife Floyd Cedar Rapids Church Baptist Christian Christian Science Church OF Christ Council of Administration Children’s Bible Club Lyle K. Anderson Salem Third Street G. H. Bamford Missouri E. W. Waggazer Paul L. Miller James O. Simon Supply Luther Leagues Mark’s YMCA Roland Johnson Our Savior Ae Street J. F. Wipperman Christ the Prince Victorious Trinity Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Virginia Anamosba, Iowa F. A. Munneke Theodore G. Lilley Carmon Hill Ninth Avenue SE Z. F. Park Ellis Park Rose Garden First Avenue FE R. Franklin Galloway Christ Olivet Tenth Street NW D. Keith Irwin Jesus Risen Lord Unitarian United Presbyterian Christ Ambassadors Scott B. Pyle Bertie Duvall A. J. Stokes Childen’s Church Young People's T. Park Ever New Sunshine Mission Jok H. Ward John Smith Edgewood Community Church Unity Center Mabel Swanson Sune Day School Central Park Choir Elwood Haines Foursquare Church First Ave. W Holy Fire Service Crusaders Spiring Calvary Baptist Church 5Th Ave 6Th St. St Holy Communion Yone Welcome Bethany Lutheran Church Dees Missouri Synod the Church of the Lutheran Hour First Ave E. W. Wagegazer Nster Presbyterian Church WEST Reverend Andrew E. Kurth
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