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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1947

Page

5

Picketing ban moves in Iowa House bills

Iowa House sees first labor bills with anti picketing measures and union liability for enforcing collective bargaining. A companion bill allows labor unions to sue or be sued. other proposed laws push local option for beer and hard liquor amid state income tax compromise talks.

Bill Iowa DES Moines House of Representatives House Senate David G. Ainsworth C. A. Bryson Lowa Falls

FAO Urges Surplus Use to Aid Needy Nations

The FAO preparatory commission urged using surplus farm goods to aid backward and developing countries at cut rates. It called for international machinery to stabilize prices and push food to the needy, through intergovernmental agreements on each commodity. The report warned of disaster without action and allowed no diversion to commercial markets under the disposal plan.

Washington International Commission United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization Preparatory Commission On United States Unity of Agriculture N. E. Dodd Dodd FAO John Boyd Orr Ag É Bee Food Ryency

Marshall to Join Big Four Foreign Ministers in Moscow

Secretary of State Marshall will attend the Big Four foreign ministers meeting in Moscow on March 10 to pursue a final German peace treaty. Senators Vandenberg and Connally are expected to accompany him to present a bipartisan foreign policy front.

Washington Marshall Germany Moscow Ataomante Vandenberg R-Mich Senate Foreign Relations Committee Connally Texas Byrnes Sohenaen London Paris Con

Three Sets of Twins Followed by Triplets

Eldorado Illinois Rogers was surprised by night when his wife bore triplets. He already had twins and Mrs. Rogers had given him three sets of twins plus two other children. Two of the twin sets were born in the last three years.

Eldorado Ilae Rogers

Perkins Confirmed to Civil Service Commission

Miss Frances Perkins former secretary of labor was confirmed by the Senate to the Civil Service Commission succeeding Lucille F McMillin who resigned.

Perkins Civil Service Post Washington Frances Perkins Labor Senate Civil Service Commission Lucille F. McMillin

Ted Hartung Found Guilty by Story County Jury

Des Moines attorney Ted Hartung was found guilty of interference with the administration of justice after a 65 minute jury deliberation in Story County District Court. Sentencing is set for February 7, with a motion for a new trial possible. he also faces a separate subornation of a witness charge with substantial penalties.

Nevada LLP Ted Hartung Des Moines Story County G. R.s Hill Hartung

Olson confesses crime to avoid marriage payment

Raymond Olson, 21, told Federal Judge Patrick Stone that he stole and transported a car from Minneapolis to Wisconsin to be sentenced to prison and avoid marrying a eager girlfriend who offered to cover all expenses. The judge sentenced him to two years on probation.

Wausau Wis Raymond Olson Olson Patrick T. Stone Minneapolis Wisconsin Stone

Spettel Sentenced On Charges of Arson

William Spettel aged 25 from Waterloo received an indeterminate sentence not more than 10 years in the Anamosa reformatory after pleading guilty to arson. He admitted setting fire to two vacant farm houses burning near Andrew the night of the 22nd.

Maquoreta William Spettel Waterloo Anamosa Reformatory Spettel Andrew

Notice of Appointment of Executor for Kate [illegible]

In Linn County Iowa the estate of Katherine unknown is undergoing probate. The signed executor has been appointed on January 10 and is represented by Kubicek Novak Kubicek Attorneys at law.

Linn Katenty

Miller to Speak at Trinity Lutheran on Lutheran Education Sunday

The Rev. F. L. Miller head of public relations at Valparaiso University will speak at Trinity Lutheran church at 10 45 a m Sunday in observance of Lutheran Higher Education Sunday. He promotes the Lutheran University Association fund raising campaign seeking 1 6 million dollars. Miller is a Concordia seminary graduate and earned an M A from Marquette University and has taught history Latin and German.

F. L. Miller Valparaiso University Trinity Lutheran Church Miller The Lutheran University Association Concordia Seminary St. Louis Marquette University Milwaukee

First Congregational Church Elects Officers

At the annual meeting of the First Congregational church officers were chosen. Deacons: Dr. Irving L. Churchill Robert Clauss Archie D. Dennis J. H. Fordice A. L. Woggenthaler. Trustees: Miss Ella S. Merriam church clerk A. Hines treasurer Willard H. Gibbs school superintendent John R. Tellier chief usher. Benevolences committee: Mrs. Lee Beardsley Mrs. H. F. Blomquist Perry Roberts Richard May Mrs. Edwin B. Zeller.

First Congregational Church Irving L. Churchill Robert Clauss Archie D. Dennis J. H. Fordice A. L. Woggenthaler Ella S. Merriam A. Hines Willard H. Gibbs John R. Tellier Lee Beardsley H. F. Blomquist Perry Roberts Richard May Edwin B. Zeller

Charges Dropped in Grand Rapids Adultery Case

In Grand Rapids Michigan the adultery charges against Reverend Daniel L Reedy and church organist Marguerite Cowles were dismissed after prosecutors received a letter from Cowles husband Paul. Reedy remains defrocked by the Methodist church and may not officiate as a minister.

Grand Rapids, Mich Ins Daniel L. Reedy Marguerite Cowles Grand Rapids Menson Cowles Paul Reedy M Church Kent County

Mount Vernon Man Harry C. Gilliland Dies at 71

Harry C. Gilliland, 71, of Mount Vernon, died suddenly Friday morning after opening his coal office. He previously ran a dry goods store, served 15 years on the school board, and was a Mason and Methodist. Surviving are his wife and son Francis S. of Des Moines. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church, Rev. H. H. Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon.

the Gazette MT. Vernon Harry C. Gilliland Cedar County Cornell College Gilliland

Complete Dieselization of Railroads Predicted

CHICAGO AP C R Osborn general manager of the Electro Motive Division of General Motors predicts the railroad industry will complete its dieselization soon with motive power shifting from steam to diesel across lines.

Chicago C. R. Osborn General Motors Corporation

Calvary Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW Services and Activities

Calvary on Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW holds prayer at 9 20 a m Bible school at 9 40 worship at 10 55. Wheaton Glee Club meets Monday at 7 30. A second church on Teenth Street SE led by Rev Grant F Anderson offers church school at 9 45 worship at 10 50 with Dr David I guest speaker YF at 7 30 pm and Wednesday worship at 7 30 pm with Women’s Society in charge. Mt Zion at 824 Eighth Street SE led by Rev D O Bell offers Sunday school at 10 am service at 11 on Weep at Noon and a 7 45 pm service on Seven Story Building with Wednesday prayer at 8 pm.

Calvary Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Rodney C. Gould Wheaton Glee Club Second Avenue Teenth Street Grant F. Anderson David I Woman's Society In Charge Mi. Zion Eighth Street D. O. Bell E. P. Hall First Avenue NE E. B. Page Clinton Belle Tracy Cedar Rapids Church of God Ellis Park L Avenue S. E. Dooty F. G. Smith Anderson Ind Church of the Foursquare Gospel First Avenue Cline Halsey Crusaders Legion Praise and Prayer League Children’s Church Stanley Ellis Independence Church of the Open Bible Third Avenue Second Street L. W. Kolb W. B. Kolb Overcomer L. W. Kolb King Free Methodist G Avenue NW C. F. Olson Hellenic x St. John the Baptist A Avenue NE George Hadjis Orthrose 324 Street SE Scott B. Pyle

Catholic church mass schedules and confessions list

Immaculate Conception on Tenth Street SE and St. Ludmila on Twenty‑First Avenue list daily and weekend Mass times Confessions and devotions for multiple parishes including St. Matthew St. Patrick St. Wenceslaus with priests named and times noted.

Youth Faith and Services at Second Third Avenue Church

Worship with communion at 9 45 a.m. Rev Merton B Green speaks on Youth Shares Faith at 10 45 a.m. and again 7 to 7 30 p.m. with School in Disciple History. Rev I E Linkletter leads worship at 10 50 a.m with sermon A Contagious Faith. YF at 6 30 p.m. Church school 9 45 a.m. Location Second Third Avenue and Sixth Street SW.

Merton B. Green Third Avenue Sixth Street I. E. Linkletter

First Church of Christ Scientist Schedule

Sun services at 11 with subject Truth and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p.m. Reading room open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except Sunday at 318 Paramount Theater building.

First Church of Christ Scientist Second Avenue Paramount Theater

Church notices from Fourth Avenue church schedule

Church of the Brethren at 1057 Fourth Avenue SE schedules Sunday services at 10 55 with sermon Facing the Sun and an evening service at 7 30 with sermon The Spiritual Life Official board meets at 3 p m Wednesday prayer service Jesse Miller leads Wednesday devotional duties Tuesday knit meeting at 7 30 p m plus a 9 45 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m service details provided by Rev Milton C Early

Church OF the Brethren Fourth Avenue Milton C. Early Binet Jesse Miller

Long service and Bible study notices at two locations

A bulletin lists 511 Tenth Street SW with Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and Communion at 11:45, and 716 Eighth Avenue SW with Evanlist Eugene Suddeth of Des tines in charge. Bible study at 10 a.m. Service at 11 with sermon Elder ship and Communion at 11:45. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study at 7:30 p.m.

Tenth Street Eighth Avenue Eugene Suddeth Destines

Edgewood Sunday School Anniversary Service Schedule

Edgewood church observes the ninth anniversary of Sunday school at 10 15 a m led by Rev Daniel Kerr. YF meets 7 30 p m with worship and communion by Rev Chester G Ainsworth. Music by Arlin Pratt cornet soloist and mixed quartet. Bible school at 9 45 a m worship 11 nursery available sermon The Almighty Shepherd. teens 6 30 p m gospel song 7 30 p m Significance of Where He Leads Me I Shall Follow. Bible community club 4 p m prayer and praise 7 30 p m Friday.

Edgewood Daniel Kerr Chester G. Ainsworth Arlin Pratt Dairy Dale Mount Vernon Roa Thirty-fourth Street Timothy Starr Almighty Shepherd Bible Community Club

Religious services and programs at Bethany and First Washington avenues

The Rev J Richard Wagner leads a church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 10 55 a m with a sermon What Can I Do for God Nursery provided during church The Legiates meet at 5 p m and Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m Bethany at 1300 Sixth Street NW led by the Rev Milton E White with Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m Young People at 6 p m 7 30 p m Singspiration and a sermon Sin of Adam and Eve Bible club after school Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Washington Avenue Seventeenth Street J. Richard Wagner God Bible Club

Church Service Times At St. John's Street and Park

The service schedule lists church school at 9 45 and a 11 o clock Mass with sermon by the Rev James KH Dew Brittain of Independence and the Rev D A Loferski. Communion at 84 m. Kindergarten at 11.

James KH. Dew-Brittain Independence St. John’s Nineteenth Street Park Avenue D. A. Loferski M. Church School

Evangelical and Reformed Czech Church Services

The Rev Milo Filipi leads services at Czech and English sessions with 9 30 a m Sunday school, 10 30 a m worship and a 7 p m evening sermon What Disciples Are in Themselves The Rev Frederick H Haag conducts English worship at First Eighth avenue and L street SW with 9 30 a m church school 10 30 a m worship and a 6 30 p m YF gathering A church school teachers meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Second Street Milo Filipi Sible Eighth Avenue L Street Frederick H. Haag Vital Religion

Evangelical Churches Schedule Services and Meetings

United Brethren First United Brethren on Seventh street SE holds church school at 3 45 worship at 11 with sermon Christ's Call to Youth YF at 6 30 and an official board meeting Monday at 7 30 Bible study Thursday 7 30. Salem formerly First Evangelical on First avenue SW offers Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 Knowing God as a Father YF at 6 30. Second Evangelical on Ninth street SW holds church school 9 45 worship 10 50 sermon Self-loving or Self-giving YF at 6 30 Bible study Tuesday 8 p m Children’s Bible club Wednesday 4 p m.

Evan United Brethren First United Brethren Fourth Avenue Seventh Street Lyle K. Anderson Salem First Evangelical First Avenue Third Street G. H. Bamford God Second Evangelical Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street Children’s Bible Club

Mormon and Reorganized Church Notices in City Streets

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 838 First Avenue NE holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sacrament at 11 with Elder Fred W. Kerkman and Mrs. ae Re Goodman. Also listed at 202 Forest Drive. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Soko hei, 416 Third Street SE conducts church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon First Avenue Fred W. Kerkman Ae Re Goodman Forest Drive Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sokohei Third Street

Community Church Services and Notices Listed

Multiple Bethany Missouri and Trinity Missouri church notices announce service times Sunday school and worship hours. Clergy include Revs E Waggazer Paul Luther Miller J F Wipperman Rol and Johnson and L E Schmiege. Communion announcements set for February with registration at parsonage details.

Local church schedule and sermons across Bethel Park area

Bethel A M E and multiple churches list Sunday school times worship periods and sermon titles including Is Man Naturally Good What House Will Ye Build Me and Poured Out for Many along with YF MYF church school times and weekday activities at Kenwood Park St James St Paul and others in a neighborhood religious roundup.

Bethel A. M. E Sixth Street Andrew R. Parks Alien League John Huss Fourteenth Avenue F. O. Hillman Kenwood Park Thirty Third Street Dwight E. Webster St. James Fllislevard N Avenue NW F. L. Hinshaw St. Paul’s Third Avenue Fourteenth Street Marvin B. Kober Morton B. Green Kober All-church School of Missions Th Avenue Fifth Street Rev. J. E. Church

Church Schedule for Rev Allan E Schnoff and Rev Munneke

Central Park B avenue at Seventeenth street NE hosts Sunday school at 9 45 am worship at 11 with the sermon The Miracle of Grace Nursery available Philathea CE 5 30 pm Senior High CE and College Business forum 7 pm Wednesday Bible meditation 7 45 pm leadership training class Wednesday 8 30 pm and school teachers Thursday 7 30 pm Daniels Park 860 Center Point read NE Reverends F A Munneke and Theodore G Lilley lead services and youth events in nearby First Third avenue at Fifth street SE with a 10 55 am worship and 7 pm youth meeting.

Bethany Missouri E. Waggazer Third Avenue Tenth Street Paul Luther Miller J. M. T. Winther Japan Luther Leagues Our Saviors Y.M.C.A J. F. Wipperman St. Mark’s Little Theater Roland Johnson Trinity—Missouri First Avenue Fourteenth Street L. E. Schmiege F. L. Miller Central Park B Avenue Seventeenth Street Allan E. Schnoff Philathea Daniels Park Center Point Read F. A. Munneke Fifth Street Theodore G. Lilley

Bible School and Worship Times at Kenwood Park Area Churches

The listing details multiple churches near Kenwood Park with Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m sermons titled Why Did I Do It and When Faith Stopped the Mouths of Lions junior high and senior high groups meet in the evening. An Elders meeting and social hour are noted with additional prayer services midweek.

Kenwood Park First Avenue R. Franklin Gallow Tenth Street Keith Irwin

Multilingual Divine Liturgy at St. George Church

The service at St. George Church, 1202 Tenth Street SE, runs from 10 a.m. to noon with Divine Liturgy in Syrian Greek and English led by N. Abodeely.

St. George Tenth Street Malaast Ts Oon N

The Achilles Heel of Liberal Religion

The Rev. Waldemar speaks at 11 on Peoples Third Avenue at Sixth Street SE. The address focuses on the topic The Achilles Heel of Liberal Religion.

Peoples Third Avenue Sixth Street Waldemar

United Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule

The United Presbyterian Church on First Third avenues and Second Street SW announces Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 with sermon The Religious Uses of the Will presented by Rev Robert Little Also Grande Avenue Grande Avenue at Sixteenth Street SE hosts Bible school 9 45 a m worship 11 with subject The Discipline of the Difficult Rev H K Galloway Congregational supper and reception for new members Wednesday at 6 30 p m

United Presbyterian First Third Avenue Second Street Robert Little

Denominations and Services List for Liberal Center

A listing of multiple churches and ministers with scheduled services across locations including Center of Liberal Thought and First Avenue NE. It notes unified services, revivals, Bible studies, youth programs, and language classes led by pastors such as Rev E B Page Rev Belle Tracy Rev S E Dooty Rev F G Smith Rev Cline Halsey Rev L W Kolb and others with times 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at several sites.

Sunday church and meeting schedule notices

Interdenominational services at Third Street and Fifth Avenue SW led by Rev. A J Stokes with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11. Young people meet at 7 pm. Lloyd Knouf leads the 7 pm session and Rev T Park Rutgers gives a 7 30 pm illustrated prophetic lecture. Jehoah’s Witnesses at 400 402 Sixth Street SW with Watchtower study at 7 30 pm. Unity Center at 2015 Second Avenue SE led by Makel Swanson with a radio program at 8 30 am, Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 with a life water topic, plus a Wednesday class at 8 pm If Thou Knewest.

Third ‘Street Fifth Avenue A. J. Stokes Lloyd Knouf T. Park Rutgers Jehoah Sixth Street Unity Center Second Avenue SE Makel Swanson

Lecture by Dr F G Smith at Iowa Church of God

Dr F G Smith of Anderson Indiana will be guest speaker at the Iowa Ministerial Conference of the Church of God. The gathering meets at Ellis Park Church of God at IL avenue and Eighth street. Evening sessions begin 7 30 pm and are open to the public.

F. G. Smith Uf Anderson Ind Iowa Church of God Ellis Park Church of God Eighth Street

Wheaton College Glee Club To Give Sacred Music Concert

The Wheaton College Men’s glee club of 33 members will perform sacred music at Calvary Baptist Church Monday at 7 30 PM. Directed by H William Nordin who earned the Order of Vasa in 1923, the group is in its 17th year and will feature a vocal brass quartet and soloists.

Wheaton College Men's Glee Club Calvary Baptist Church H. William Nordin Sweden Swedish Christian Choir Chicago

Lydia Christensen to Speak on Teaching in Villages in India

Lydia Christensen of Harlan Iowa will speak at St. Paul’s Methodist School of Missions on Sunday from 5 30 to 8 p m. The talk covers teaching in Indian villages and follows her extensive evangelistic and educational work on the Indus river. She plans to sail for India in March.

Lydia Christensen St. Paul's India St. Paul's Methodist School of Missions

Missionary Dr. J M T Winther to Speak at First Lutheran

Dr. J M T Winther, a missionary from Japan, will speak at First Lutheran Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. He went to Japan under sponsorship of the Danish Lutheran Church, remained with the mission after the United Lutheran Church in America formed, and has spent over 40 years in Japan. He taught at the Japanese seminary and was a close friend of T Kagawa.

First Lutheran J. M. T. Winther Japan Lutheran Church of Denmark United Lutheran Church In America Winther T. Kagawa

Ministerial Association to Hear Dr McConnell

Dr H H McConnell field secretary for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America will speak at the Ministerial Association meeting at the First Presbyterian church. The event opens at 10 a m and includes notices of his prior pastorate in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania and upcoming meetings in Waterloo from January 31.

Ministerial Association McConnell H. H. McConnell Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America First Presbyterian Church Mon- Sineses Department of Cain Waterloo Second United Presbyterian Church Wilkinsburg

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