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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

5

World church unity marked by Madras missionary council

Mrs. Alice Rigby Moore of Tipton reported that the international missionary council in Madras brought together delegates from over fifty countries, with 470 elected and 700 attendees. The two week session emphasized unity through prayer, diverse representation, and published findings to guide world church study. A tenor solo by Harold Reeves highlighted the program.

International Missionary Council Madras India Alice Rigby Moore Tipton St. Paul’s Methodist Church First Baptist First Congregational First Presbyterian Madras Christian College Japan Great Britain China North America Africa Europe

Dixie Davis and Hope Dare Married in Nyack

J Rich ard Dixie Davis known as kid mouth piece of the Dutch Schultz policy gang wed Hope Dare in Nyack New York on a Sunday. Davis, who turned state's evidence against James J Hines and served a short jail term, was released recently.

Nyack N. Y J. Richard Dixie” Davis Dutch Schultz Hope Dare Goldstein Dixie James J. Hines

Eyes Take On More Demanding Visual Tasks Today

Eyes are pressed into heavier work as technology and safety needs demand sharper and quicker visual performance across professions and daily life. Experts note training and proper care help maintain long term vision amid rising demands.

Radio Station Schedule Highlights Evening Programs

A dense listing of radio programming across stations WMT WGN KFJB WSUI WHO WOI WOC and others. It details hourly show titles hosts orchestras and musical acts along with news sports and market updates across dayparts from morning through midnight.

WMT Wool—Drake University al Pearce We News Wwoc KFJB Hollywood Woc Sesquicentennial WGN Flying Porter WSUI Dr. L Johnny Davis Orch Horace Heidt Fish Fry Five Don Orlando Lew Diamond So Thi Ae Diamond Peter McGregor WSO Biondie Who—Drake Parry Winton Ted Fio Rito Rines Wooc Ben Bernie Jan Garber WGK Jehnny Davis Ted Weems Baldy Roger Tony Cabot Zinn Arthur Pinky Tomlin Anson Weeks Bob Joe Fisher Wgorning Boone Reee Altar Woolf WOII Lem Martha WOI Jean Abbey WMZ Bible Kitty Kelly John Melody Strings Melodies Just Bill John Metcalf Woman In White David Harum Mary Lee Taylor Hannah Jenny Manhattan Joyce Jordan June Baker Senetana Maree Arnold Grimm Hilltop Beta Theta Pi Eno Wssui Judy and Wwoc—Society Jane Anderson Iowa Don Roth Rbetty Street Forum Milton Charles Voice of Iowa Dr. Malone Hillbillies Cubs Reds Iowa City Ersp WMI Joe Doakes Pepper Young Wwoac Judy Jane WSU Deep River Boys Stella Dallas Maurice Reese Woocc Vic and Sade Johnson Julia Bruce Baker Stan Stanleywen Bert Shefftter Racee Loring Curt Rogisinski Aneee Vries Sports

Reader cautions on diathermy versus tonsil removal

A reader recounts a seventy year old patient advised to remove tonsils but guided to a diathermy option. After one treatment and a negative culture, the specialist recommended leaving them alone and the patient stayed well. A second reader recalls five years of diathermy trials ending in conventional tonsillectomy.

A.T C.W Kiet John F. Dille Co

Wheat germ and vitamin therapies for health questions

Readers report benefits from daily wheat germ for heart and sleep, with advice to use several ounces or switch to vitamin B complex if unavailable. A caller seeks prostatic obstruction guidance and breathing instruction, with standard pamphlet requests and pricing.

Prehistoric pterosaurs used a single finger to support wings

The wings of ancient flying reptiles were anchored on the front by one finger on each hand, a distinctive skeletal adaptation that enabled flight.

New Dramatic Afternoon Style From Anne Adams Pattern

Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4207 with sunni darts at the round neck to create soft fullness and a youthful front bodice. The dress features slashed sleeves, high neck, and panel skirt lines. Available in multiple sizes with fabric yardage, this midseason frock aims for glamour and easy sewing. Send 15 cents for pattern. book and pattern together 25 cents. Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New Sour

Soviet Edict Strips 100 Officials of Decorations

Soviet decree in Moscow removes decorations from 100 former civil and military officials for conduct unbecoming the bearer of orders. This follows an earlier July 26 action that purged 79 officials. The listed individuals have long since disappeared from public life.

Moscow

Sound speed in steel relative to water

The statement notes that sound travels 15 times faster in steel than in water, indicating a comparative analysis of acoustic velocities in two materials.

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