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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1947

Page

5

Billion Fund Urged To Aid Truman Plan

Senator Baldwin proposed Congress set up a one billion dollar fund to back President Truman’s anti Communist policy, calling it the American Doctrine. He urged using 10 percent of next year’s 11.5 billion defense budget for foreign aid like Greece and Turkey, with 400 million drawn from the fund.

Washington INS Sen Baldwin R-Conn Congress Truman Senate Greece Turkey

Charges Against RFC Not True Says Henderson

Charles B. Henderson retiring RFC chairman told the Senate banking committee that Cassius Clay's claim of RFC acquiescing in a fraudulent Baltimore & Ohio bankruptcy action is not true. Henderson said Jones dominated RFC railroad dealings and was an RFC leader. W. W. Sullivan and Robert D. L Heureux backed the denial.

Washington Charles B. Henderson Reconstruction Finance Corporation Cassius Clay RFC Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Clay Senate Banking Committee Henderson Jesse H. Jones Sen. Robertson D-Va Jones Rfc-B. & O W. W. Sullivan Sullivan Robert D. L’heureux L’heurex Jones Group John D. Goodloe

Board Pins Blame for Centralia Mine Disaster

A Springfield fact finding board led by John E. Cassidy found the company officials primarily responsible for the Centralia coal mine No. 5 disaster that killed 111 miners on March 25. It faulted the state department of mines and minerals and Inspector Scanlan, urged sending evidence to the grand jury, and recommended legislative use of U S Bureau of Mines findings to update safety laws.

Springfield Ill Dwight H. Green Centralia Coal Mine No. 5 State Department of Mines and Minerals Driscoll Scanlan Centralia Washington County U. S. Bureau of Mines John E. Cassidy Peoria State Mining Board Scanlan

Reclusive Investor Dies as Hoard Reveals $144000 Fortune

Chicago investigators uncover a safety deposit box containing $98750 in cash and securities belonging to August Richter, who died after living in squalor with his 89 year old sister Amelia. A battered trunk yielded more cash and stocks totaling the fortune.

Chicago INS iInvestigators Richter South Chicago Amelia la Salle National Bank Jack Rubens

Executrix Appointment and Claim Notice in Linn County Iowa

Notice is given that Emma Brock has been appointed as Executrix of Anna Verns estate in Linn County Iowa on April 4 1947. Persons indebted must pay immediately. Those with claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated to the undersigned. Maurice L Nathanson attorney for the estate.

State of Iowa Linn County Anna Vern Emma Bro Maurice L. Nathanson Attorne Myrt A. Gibson An Simon Ee County Julia A. A Peet Court

Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa Estate

Notice states Glen has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Myrt A. Gibson in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must immediately pay debts and file authenticated claims in the Linn County District Court. Irene G. Pry is noted with Edward J. Dahms as attorney.

Irene G. Pry Edward J. Dahms

Laraine Day Defends Leo Durocher Suspension

Laraine Day arrived from New York to denounce the Dodgers case as terribly unfair saying Leo Durocher was condemned without a hearing and denied appeal. She refused further comment on her marriage history while praising Leo and noting their ongoing bond and adopted son Christopher Hendricks II.

LOS Angeles Laraine Day Leo California Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Miss Day New York A. B Chandler Laraine Christopher Hendricks Christopher J. Ray Hendricks Santa Monica

Eleven Cedar Rapids ROA Men to Attend State Convention

A Cedar Rapids district delegation of 11 Reserve Officers Association members will attend the state ROA convention in Des Moines today and Sunday. Notables include district executive vice-president Milo Mitvalsky and speakers Brig. Gen. Donald B. Adams, RCA president, and Brig. Gen. E. A. Evans executive director.

Cedar Rapids Reserve Officers’ Association ROA Des Moines John W. Wurster Lee Anderle Clifford Briggs Louis Burkhalter, Jr Frank Hidinger A. W. Pigeon Sophus Klinge Milo Mitvalsky John N. Nichols Keith Tow Curtise Wood Mitvalsky Donald B. Adams RCA E. A. Evans

World corn crop of 1946 47 largest ever reach

Washington AP reports the 1946 47 world corn crop totaled 5.41 billion bushels, eight percent above last year and 13 percent above the prewar average. The United States produced 3.288 billion bushels, with Mexico above average and Asia also above average outside North America.

Washington Agriculture Department Mexico North America Asia

Executor named for Linn County Iowa estate in 1947 notice

The notice announces RL Kubik as executor of the estate of Lewis Folk late of Linn County Iowa who died. Creditors are directed to present claims duly authenticated to the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Price attorney represents the estate.

State of Iowa Linn C Lewis Fok Linn County Linnty, Iowa District Court RL Kubik Price

Notice to creditors for the estate of An Simon

The undersigned administrator of An Simon's estate in Linn County Iowa gives notice on April 4 1947 of claims due and to be filed with the Linn County Recorder. Administrators name Adolf Kubicek Novak and Kubicek Attorneys represent the estate.

Buchanan County Farm Bureau Aids Relief Drive

Walter E. Lewis of the American Friends Service Committee said the Buchanan County Farm Bureau donated 3060.40 for starving children relief. County Agent Jay Partridge led the county campaign, with 169 dollars designated for Catholic agencies and the rest given to AFSC to fund nearly 300000 supplemental meals for children in central Europe and the Orient.

Des Moines Walter E. Lewis Ae Friends Service Committee Iowa Buchanan County Jay Partridge Independence Lewis American Friends Service Committee Europe The Orient

Four Allied Powers To Divide 239 Japanese Warships

The United States informed Britain, Russia, and China that 239 destroyer-size Japanese ships are to be divided equally among the four Allies. Gen. MacArthur reports 140 captured vessels ready for delivery with larger ships and submarines to be destroyed. a Tokyo drawing will allocate the smaller ships.

Washington United States Britain Russia China Dean Acheson Douglas MacArthur Acheson Tokyo

Local Church Services and Programs Across Three Washington Congregations

Calvary Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW hosts morning prayer 9 20 Bible school 9 40 worship 10 55 sermon Forbidden Speech Training Union 6 30 diaconate board 6 45 service 7 30 sermon The Victory That Over cometh the World Wednesday prayer 7 30 Friday Night Sunday School Council. First Second Avenue and Twelfth Street SE Rev Grant F Anderson Upper Room prayer 9 30 church school 9 45 worship 10 50 Dr David I Berger guest preacher YF 7 30 Mt Zion 824 Eighth Street SE Sunday school 9 30 devotional 11 led by deacons evening Lift and Climb club prayer service Wednesday 7 30

Calvary Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Rodney Co. Gould Bible School Training Union Diaconate Board Sunday School Council Second Avenue Twelfth Street Grant F. Anderson David I Berger Mt. Zion Eighth Street

Catholic Churches and Service Times on City Streets

The listing names Immaculate Conception St Marys Right Reverend Msgr John Molloy and pastors Alphonse White John Thornton at several parishes. Masses are given for St Ludmila St Matthews St Patricks St Wenceslaus with weekend 6 8 9:30 11 a.m. and 5:45 8 10 am times and confessions Saturday 3 3 30 to 6 7 30 to 9 p.m. including Holy Day and weekday masses.

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

Church Services At First and Second Avenues

Dr. Carroll C. Roberts leads a morning service at First Avenue SE with Bible school at 9 45 and sermon Christianity on the March. CYF and adult studies follow, baptismal service at 5 30, youth center 7 30 to 9 30. Rev I E Linkletter presides at Second Avenue SW with church school 9 45 and sermon Let Your Light Shine.

Third Avenue Carroll C. Roberts New Testament Church Roberts Second Sixth Street I. E. Linkletter

First Church of Christ Scientist Public Details

The listing notes the First Church of Christ Scientist at 1242 Second Avenue with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 a m on a topic Are Sin Disease and Death Real A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p m Reading room at 318 Paramount Theater Building open daily except Sunday 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m

First Church of Christ Scientist Second Avenue Paramount Theater

Church of the Brethren Service Schedule

The Church of the Brethren at 1057 Fourth Avenue SE lists church school at 9:45 a.m. led by J. Dean Stoner, worship at 10:55 a.m. with a sermon titled The Experimental Use of Faith, service at 7:30 p.m. Council meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and the trustee board meets Thursday.

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

Long service and Bible study at 511 Tenth Street

A church note lists activities at 511 Tenth Street SW with a long service and Bible study at 10:30 a.m. Communion follows at 11:45.

Tenth Street

Bible Services Planned at Dairy Dale and Mt Vernon Area

The Rev A Timothy Starr hosts a schedule including Bible school at 9 45 Worship at 10 55 with the sermon Did Not Our Heart Burn Within Us Nursery provided Teen Age Adventurers meet at 6 30 Gospel song service at 7 30 with And There Was No More Sea Moody Institute film The God of Creation Wednesday 7 30 Bible Community club Friday 4 to 5 Sunday school 10 15 Verlon Smith superintendent Prayer meetings at 7 10 and 7 30 Youth group from Oxford Ia leads prayer Wednesday 7 30

Dairy Dale Mt. Vernon Road Thirty-fourth Street Timothy Starr Moody Institute of Science God of Creation Bible Community Club Verlon Smith Christian Youth Oxford

Bethany Church Services and Activities Schedule

Bethany at Sixth Street NW led by Rev Milton E White holds Sunday school at 10 with A H Bliss as superintendent and worship at 11 featuring the sermon Throwing Stones. Evening Young People 6:30 with Singspiration 7:30 and The Way of Peace sermon. Thursday service 7:30 at First Washington Ave and 17th St SE led by Rev J Richard Wagner with a Nursery and youth programs. Pilgrim Sparks and Coe Legiates meet at 5 and 6 30 with Pilgrim Fellowship attending spring rally at DeWitt.

Bethany Sixth Street NW Milton E. White A. H. Bliss Young Ple Washington Avenue Seventeenth Street J. Richard Wagner A.m Pilgrim Sparks Pilgrim Fellowship DeWitt

Episcopal Grace Avenue Service Times

The Church of England Grace Avenue at Sixth Street NE offers communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services.

Episcopal Church of England Grace Sixth Street Communion

Notice of Administratrix for Keith Gibson Estate

Notice indicates appointment of administratrix for the estate of Keith Gibson of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to present claims and payments to the undersigned by May 7 in the office of the park of Linn County. Attorney Edward J. Dahra represents the estate.

Mt. Vernon Teachers Granted Salary Boost by Board

The Mt. Vernon board of education re elected all public school teachers raising salaries by 200 to 400 dollars over last year. The board will maintain service for current districts but will not add new districts next year. John Lyford named new board president.

MT. Vernon Board of Education John Lyford

Church services at St. John’s on Nineteenth Street and Park

The Rev. J. H. Dew-Brittain serves as celebrant with Rev. D. A. Loferski officiating. Communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9:45. Prayer sermon at 11 with nursery available.

J. H. Dew-Brittain St. John’s Nineteenth Street Park Avenue D. A. Loferski

Evangelical & Reform Church Services Slated

Milo Filipi leads Bible school at 9 30 with worship at 10 30 and a sermon The Floating Axe YF meets at 7 pm on Our Divided Selves First-Fifth Avenue and L Street SW The Rev Frederick H Haag conducts Church school and adult class at 9 39 am Worship 10 30 Our Relation to Christ Teacher Disciple Believer YF at 6 30 pm in English

Evangelical & Reformed Milo Filipi Bible School Fighth Avenue L Street Frederick H. Haag Christ

Area Churches Schedule Worship and Youth Activities

EVAN United Brethren St Andrews Fourth ave at Seventh St SE Rev Lyle K Anderson church school 945 worship 11 sermon The Bible and Conscience YF 630 pm Thursday 730 pm Salem First Ave at Third St SW Rev G H Bamford Sunday school 945 worship 1045 sermon Disciples Behind Closed Doors YF 630 pm Sharon Eighteenth Ave at Ninth St SW Rev J Paul Stevens church school 945 worship 1050 sermon Gods Property Sunday school board meeting after service YF 630 pm Bible study Tuesday and p m Children s Bible club Wednesday 4 pm

Evan United Brethren St. Andrews Fourth Avenue Seventh Street Lyle K. Anderson Salem First Avenue Third Street G. H. Bamford Sharon Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street J. Paul Stevens God Children’s Bible Club

Latter Day Saints Services and Meetings Listed

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 838 First Avenue NE holds Sunday school at 10 15 a.m. Sacrament service at 11 with speakers Mrs Estelle S Walker and Larry Walker. Relief Society meets Thursday at 1 45 p.m. The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Sohol Hall 416 Third Street SE holds church school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11.

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon First Avenue Estelle S. Walker Larry Walker Relief Society Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Sohol Hall Third Street

Multiple Missouri church schedules listed with ministers and services

Notices list several Bethany Missouri and Our Saviors American churches with addresses on First Avenue NE First Avenue and Thirty seventh Street NE and Fourteenth Street SW. Each entry lists pastors supply pastors worship times Sunday school times and midweek activities including Walther Leagues and voter meetings.

Methodist Churches Schedule in St. Paul Area

A list of services and activities from Bethel A M E, John Huss, Kenwood Park, St James, St Pauls, and St. Johns churches. Sunday school times range 9:45 to 10. worship at 11. youth groups meet evenings. midweek prayer and meetings noted with a no midweek service until further notice.

Sermon and Bible School Schedule at Central Park Church

Central Park on Seventeenth Street NE hosts Bible school at 9 45 with Prayer Helper. Philathea CE at 5 45 p m Senior High CE at 7 00 p m College business forum at 7 00 p m Wednesday lecture on Roman Catholic doctrines at 7 45 p m. Daniels Park address 860 Center Point Road NE features Rev F A Munneke and Rev Allan E Schoff with a 10 55 sermon After Easter.

Central Park B Avenue Seventeenth Street Allan E. Schoff Daniels Park Center Point Road F. A. Munneke

Local Church Services and Meetings Schedule

Church notices list services at multiple locations with times and sermon titles. Highlights include Elders installation, Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with sermons such as The Quest and So Take the Times of Testing. Various youth groups and an upcoming annual congregation meeting are noted.

Saint churches announce morning services in city area

St George church at 1202 Tenth Street SE holds Sunday school from 10 to 11 a.m. and Mass from 10 to 12. St John the Baptist at 600 Seventh Street SE with Rev. Thomas N. Abodeely offers 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

Jeffersonian Religion Study At Waldemar Argow Church

The Rev. Waldemar Argow will lead church school and service at 11 on Peoples Third Avenue at Sixth Street SE. The sermon topic is Thomas Jefferson Religious Liberal.

Peoples Third Avenue Sixth Street Waldemar Argow Thomas Jefferson

Religious notices at First Third Avenue and Second Street

The Rev Robert Little previews an 11 o clock sermon The Road to Em maus at Grande Avenue Grande Avenue at Sixteenth Street SE Bible school 945 am Worship at 11 subject Life on the Highest Level Study of Various Religions Wednesday led by The Rev H K Galloway

Third Avenue Second Street Robert Little Emmaus

Religious Services Listings Across Local Churches

A schedule of sermons evangelistic meetings and classes across multiple congregations including Spiritualist services led by Rev Eloise Page and Rev Belle Tracy at Center of Liberal Thought and various churches such as Church of the Foursquare Gospel Church of God Nazarene Open Bible Free Methodist Hellenic Orthodox with service times choir events and Bible study sessions for the week. Notable items include sound and color film The Prodigal Son at the Gospel church and Bible study Wednesday at multiple locales.

Center of Liberal Thought E.P. Hall First Avenue Eloise Page Clinton Belle Tracy Cedar Rapids Church of the Foursquare Gospel Cline Halsey Crusaders the Prodigal Son Children’s Church Church of God Ellis Park L Averue Eighth Street NW S. E. Dooty Dooty W. B. Kolb Overcomer David Frank L. W. Kolb Free Methodist Avenue NW C. F. Olson St. John the Baptist George Hadjis

Community Service Schedule and Religious Meetings

Groups meet at 4 30 Monday Wednesday and Friday with a third group Monday and Wednesday at 7 p m Mission 324 See Home Street SE Rev Scott B P Sunday school 10 a m Prea at 11 Evangelistic services 7 each evening Jehovahs Witnesses Bible lecture 3 p m The About Jehovahs Witnesses S Wojciechowski Watchtower Society Li Theater YMCA Watch Bible study 415 Little Theater Libel Sedition Past and to Be Expected Unity Center 2015 Second Avenue SE Mabel Swanson radio 830 a m Sunday school 930 Worship 1 The Training of Will Class Wednesday 8 p m Oneness with God

Home Street Rev. Scott B. P Jehovah's Witnesses Unity Center Mabel Swanson Will God

Olivet Church To Show Color Motion Picture

Olivet Church presents full color scenes from astronomy and natural science in The God of Creation a sound motion picture at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Olivet Presbyterian church 23 Tenth street NW Rev Philip LaRue Moody representative will show the film

God of Creation Olivet Presbyterian Church Tenth Street NW Philip LaRue Moody

Sioux Falls College Choir to Sing in Sioux Falls

The a cappella choir from Sioux Falls College, Sioux Falls, will perform at the First Baptist Church on April 23 at 8 p.m. as part of a 1,500 mile Midwest tour. The choir, organized 14 years ago by Dr. Lee Bright, features 50 singers in official college color robes with instrumental soloists and a college speaker attending.

Si Falls College Sioux Falls Sou Midwest Lee Bright Th Conservatory Instrumen

Minister Frederick Haag to Speak at Rapids Meeting

The Rev. Frederick Haag of First Evangelical and Reform Church will address the Rapids Ministerial Association on Monday at 10 a.m. in the portion of the First Presbyterian Church.

Frederick Haag First Evangelical and Reform Church Rapids Ministerial

Public Lecture on Truth About Jehovah's Witnesses

S Wojciechowski of the Watchtower Society will deliver a public lecture on Truth about Jehovah's Witnesses in the Little Theater at Y M C A this Sunday at 3 p m.

S. Wojciechowski The Watchtower Society Little Theater Y.M.C

Notice of probate and corporate amendment in Linn County Iowa

Notice declares probate of Julia A. estate in Linn County Iowa and calls debts to be paid. It also records a special stockholders meeting of H Company Inc in Cedar Rapids Iowa to amend Articles V replacing pre emptive rights and describing new capital stock and officers H Owen Vera Owen and Darlene Keith named as officers with successor terms. filing dates and recording details noted.

H Company, Inc State of Iowa Cedar Ia Linn County Fr Artic V Board of Masters H. Owen Cedar Rapids Sha Vera L. Owen Darlene L. Keith Pace State County Recorder Eer Pase Oo Company. Inc

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