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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1956

Page

3

Knox Presbyterian Church Seeks Funds For New Building Campaign

Knox Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids plans a one day campaign Sunday to raise at least 18000 dollars toward a 60000 dollar goal for a first building. Pastor Pfef fer notes 42000 dollars already on hand or expected, with plans to break ground next spring. Campaign chair is Herbert Weiske and director Rev E O Hannawalt leads from New York representing the board of national missions.

Knox Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids William E. Pfeffer Herbert Weiske E. O. Hannawalt New York Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church (USA

Messiah Will Be Sung at Coe This Afternoon

Handel’s Christmas oratorio Messiah will be performed this afternoon at 4 p.m. in the Coe college auditorium. A 120 voice choir drawn from Coe students and Cedar Rapids residents will sing under Dr. Robert D. Nesbitt. Soloists include Farrold Stephens Robert M Fischer and Audrey Nossaman of the Kentucky Opera Association. Organ by Eleanor Taylor.

Coe College Coe Cedar Rapids Coe Music Department Robert D. Nesbitt The Ken Tucky Opera Association Farrold Stephens Robert M. Fischer Audrey Nossaman Eleanor Teylor

Curtains Vanish From Basket Outside Trash

Mrs. Beatrice McDonald told the Oklahoma City council she left two pairs of curtains in a basket by her garbage can and city collectors removed them. The council approved a $9.18 compensation to her.

Oklahoma City Beatrice McDonald Oklahoma City Council

Railway Express Honors Erma M Klopp for 38 years of service

Erma M. Klopp of Cedar Miss received a certificate of service recognizing her retirement after 38 years with the Railway Express Agency. Klopp served as an on hand clerk for the agency at 312 Twelfth Street SE.

Erma M. Klopp Railway Express Agency Cedar Rapids Miss Klopp

Presentation by Agent H. Wiegroan Highlighted Local Honor

The 1918 presentation was made by Agent H. Wiegroan. Miss Klopp is active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Methodist church.

Oined H. Wiegroan Miss Klopp American Gion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary The Methodist Church

Would be thief nets fake diamond at Caro fair

In Caro Michigan a would be thief tried to steal a ring by threading a wire through a fence and lifting a ring from a display. The real diamond was secured in a safe in the manager’s office.

Caro, Mich

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