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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1940

Page

27

Church of Brethren to Dedicate Its New Building Next Sunday

The Church of the Brethren on Fourth Avenue and Twelfth Street SE will dedicate its new $33,000 building next Sunday May 5. The ceremony features Dr. W F Schwalm of McPherson College, the Rev Olin F Shaw, and a full program of prayers, sermons, and musical numbers with local clergy and multiple church representatives attending. The building, funded from a long-time fund and a $6000 loan, was designed by architect Charles B Zalesky and built by Stark Construction Company with O A Prather and J K Miller as building committee co chairs.

Church of Brethren Church of the Brethren Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street General Mission Board of Denomination W. F .Schwalm McPherson College McPherson Kan Olin F. Shaw S. L. Barnhart Berle Miller Bruce White JK. Miller Schwalm E. Linkletter Second Christian Church Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association Charles D. Bonsack Elgin Ill General Mission Board Harl Russell Marshalltown Brethren Churches Middle District Iowa Brethren Middle Town W. H. Yoder Waterloo Adel M. M. Sherrick Cassopolis, Mich City O. A. Prather Charles B. Zalesky Stark Construction Company O. A Thompson

Christian Endeavor Fund Drive Set for May 1 to 10

Cedar Rapids leaders and about 25 workers under Rev. I. E. Linkletter will conduct interviews in Linn Benton and Jones counties during the Unified Finance drive May 1 to 10. Everett Cartwright heads Cedar Rapids operations as the movement marks its sixtieth year with over four million members in 100 countries.

Cedar Rapids Christian Endeavor Linn Benton Jones I. E. Linkletter Christian Endeavor Societies Everett Cartwright Unified Finance Christian Endeavor Movement

Cedar Rapids Women Heading to Washington Institute

Mrs. Anna E Lamey and Mrs. Guy T McKibben will represent Linn county at the National Institute of Government for the Women of the United States in Washington D C May 2 3 and 4. Mrs Flora Cotton Etter will join Cedar Rapids delegates next Tuesday then depart Wednesday morning. Mrs Thomas McAllister national leader of democratic women will oversee the Washington meeting with several cabinet members addressing about 4 000 attendees including a White House tea by Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt.

Anna E Lamey Park Terrace Guy T. McKibben Fifth Avenue Linn County National Institute of Government For the Women of the United States Washington, D. C Flora Cotton Etter Sigourney Iowa National Democratic Thomas McAllister Democratic Women Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Institute

Dewey Campaign Spends $14 594 in Nebraska Primary

Nebrask a campaign records filed by J Lee Rankin show $14 594 in Dewey primary expenses from receipts totaling $15 000. Itemized costs include $2 434 precinct workers and $2 948 newspaper advertising plus $2 980 literature and $1 721 radio. Opponent Sea Arthur Van denberg reported $17 091 in state and out of state costs.

Lincoln J. Lee Rankin Nebraska Thomas E. Dewey G.O.P Secretary of State Lancaster County Arthur Vandenberg Dewey

Parents Beware The Teachings In Public Schools

A column argues against collective planning and Marxist influence in education. It warns that promoting easy advancement harms capable students and urges parents to question textbooks and teachers. It contrasts American democracy with Soviet ideology and lists parental questions to challenge school narratives.

Dog Hero Rescues Family From House Fire in Chicago

Pepper the dog alerted and woke Mr. and Mrs. Creighton and their two sons as flames from an open gas stove filled the home. The canine led Creighton to the kitchen where Mrs. Madeline Creighton lay unconscious and was revived by a fire inhalator squad.

Chicago INS John Creighton Creighton Madeline Creighton

Pinpoint Planetarium Opens Door to Star Study

A new book by Armand Spitz with G. Carter Morningstar and Henry Holt guides beginners through constellations and planets using a fold out dome and cut out pages. It explains Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, how to locate them, plus month by month sky sights and a chapter on notable phenomena.

the Inquirer Armand Spitz G. Carter Morningstar Henry Holt and Company

Correcting Star Names for Leonids and Geminids

A brief note on pronunciation advises using accurate enunciations for astronomy terms Leonids and Geminids, emphasizing proper names like Dubhe and similar star identifiers. It stresses speaking the names correctly in discussions and references to meteor showers.

Dex

Ray Coutts Elected Sixth District Michigan Alumni Director

Cedar Rapids native Ray C. Coutts was elected alumni director of the Sixth District Michigan Alumni Association for a two year term at a Des Moines meeting. He succeeds George L. Towne and will lead relations with the university in Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming and Montana. The district director sits on the national board and attends meetings in Ann Arbor twice yearly. The district meeting closed with a banquet honoring the Michigan track team at Drake Relays.

Ray C. Coutts Cedar Rapids Michigan Alumni Association Des Moines George L. Towne University of Michigan Iowa Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Montana Michigan School Coutts Ann Arbor Michigan

Lemon Juice Recipe Checks Rheumatic Pain Quickly

Simple home remedy promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice. Two tablespoons twice daily, promised relief within 48 hours or money back. Sold by May Drug Company and numerous drug stores under guarantee.

May Drug Company Good Drug Stores

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