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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

5

East Iowa Hi-Y Assembly Opens With Delegates From 20 Cities

About 150 delegates from 20 cities gathered for the thirty third East Iowa Hi-Y assembly at the Y M C A. Sessions, at First Presbyterian church, featured Dr Milton C Towner of Huron College delivering the opening address on the theme Hi Y Accepts the Challenge of Tomorrow.

Iowa First Presbyterian Church Milton C. Towner Huron College Hi- Y Hi-Y Alice B. Salter Coe College V. Shepherd Cedar Rapids James Hodgson Coe Clifford Carey North Central Area J. H. Peet Cedar Falls Oscar Gustafson Davenport

Notice of Appointment of Administrator

State of Iowa Linn County the undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Charles Krouse deceased All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment Claims against the estate should be filed with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court Iowa and the administrator Bank of Seana Cham Manz

State of Iowa Linn County Haries Krouse Owa Saig Satioma Bank of Seana

Flapper Fanny Proposes Flight Runway Rule

Sylvia notes 1200 members adopted a resolution protesting a plan to start Chicago to New York flights simultaneously. Five reasons are listed: it would spark runway racing, air-to-air racing, air traffic control scrambling in bad weather, stacking planes over crowded terminals, and dangerous congestion on airways.

Communism Grave Issue Highlighted By Dr. Bready

The Rev. Dr. Charles Bready told the C of C Young Men that communism is a grave global issue after a European trip. He cited Russian dissatisfaction after national ownership, praised American ownership as defending liberty, and warned Nazi aims against the British empire. Warren McAllister introduced him at the Paramount.

Dr. Bready Russia Charles Bready St. Paul Methodist Church Young Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce Europe Bready America Germany Warren McAllister Hal Sheridan Paramount Thea

Greta Garbo Melvin Douglas Comedy Shown for Charity

The Young Men's Bureau sponsors the Ninotchka film from December 15 to 19 in Cedar Rapids to benefit the Winter Sports Club activity. The event showcases highlights from the Greta Garbo and Melvin Douglas comedy.

Ter Greta Garbo Melvin Douglas Young Men’s Bureau Cedar Rapids

Pilots Urge Ban On Dangerous Competitive Practices

In Chicago the Airline Pilots Association urged the Civil Aeronautics Authority to prohibit competitive practices they say threaten passenger safety. They called on regulators to act to protect travelers amid industry tensions and safety concerns.

Chicago Civil Aeronautics Authority The Airline Pilots Association

Police grant pistol permit then report accidental shooting

Clovis New Mexico AP officers allowed 21 year old Bobby Seltenright to carry a pistol Friday. A few minutes later police were told of an accidental shooting in which Seltenright sustained a bullet wound to his right thigh.

Clovis N. M Bobby Seltenright Seltenright

Survivors of Tajandeen Endure Fire as They Escape

Sixty seven crew members of the Dutch ship Tajandeen survived after an explosion sank the vessel in the English Channel. They rowed through blazing oil, were rescued as the Belgian freighter Louis Sheid ran aground, and reached shore in lifeboats. Six crew members were missing.

London English Channel England

Musician Ernest Schelling Dies at 63 in New York

Famed concert pianist conductor and composer Ernest Schelling dies at his New York home on Friday at age 63. He enjoyed a long career, influencing classical music and teaching many students.

New York Ernest Schelling

Also Mentioned on This Page

East HY Assembly Dr. Towner Speaker Area Council North Central Area Council Leigh Soule Washngton Y. M. C. A Earlichols Harry Hangen O. A. Prather Daniel Kerr Howard Benninghoff I. E. Linkletter W. L. Jones Frank Guyott Nevin Nichols William Burger Flapper By Sylvia Marylus Second Street SE Rockwell Kent Doctor Hudson Lloyd C. Douglas Ethel Vance Alice Remsen Radio Fame Giotto Grant Wood Zane Grey West Western Union Smith Sanford Jean Bernard Roderink Tajandeen Antwerp Java 2Nd Ave. SE Che
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