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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1947

Page

6

Loyalty Act Expected To Win In Congress

Washington AP reports Republican leaders say a six point loyalty standard for federal employees is nearly certain to pass before the July adjournment. The act targets disloyal acts and associations, with six criteria including espionage, treason, and affiliation with subversive groups. House action is expected next week. then to the Senate.

Washington Congress G.O.P House Senate Truman

Peoria Business Block Destroyed by Fire

A spectacular Friday night blaze destroyed most of a Peoria business block causing about 200000 dollars in damages. Fireman James Hancock, 20, was injured as the Hale garage fire started the inferno.

Peoria Ins James Hancock Hale Garage

Foes of Soviets in Europe Plan Headquarters in U S

A suppressed opposition to Soviet rule in Europe plans to base its headquarters in Washington, D C, arguing the Paris conference collapse ends One World cooperation. Led by Ferenc Nagy, the group includes Balkan peasant leaders and may invite other democratically inclined parties from Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Poland, and possibly Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Albania.

Washington INS Europe United States Balkan Russia Ferenc Nagy Nagy Stanislav Mikolajczyk Polish Peasant Party Mikolajczyk Jan Ciechanowski Romania Czechoslovakia Albania

Ramadier Wins Confidence Vote on Economic Policy

Paris reports Premier Paul Ramadier secured a confidence vote on economic policy in the National Assembly. The tally stood 331 in favor to 246 against, with 310 needed for a majority. Critics from Communists and PRL pressed the challenge amid debate over Marshall Plan activities and government balance.

Paris France National Assembly Paul Ramadier Marshall aid-Europe Ramadier PRL Far Right

Soviet Economy Could Offer Aid To Europe, Reports Say

Soviet Russia, buoyed by a strong harvest and rising industrial output, may offer economic aid to European countries as a counter to the Marshall plan. Informants note Stalin’s Moscow conference remark that the USSR might sell grain to Britain, amid the Paris aid talks breakdown and Britain and France aligning with the U.S. on their own plan.

Eddy Gilmore Moscow Russia Stalin Ernest Bevin Soviet Union Britain James Wilson British Overseas Trade Agency Paris France U. S

Grain drive in Soviet Union aims for bumper harvest

Informed foreign sources in the Soviet capital said Wilson's chance of making a grain deal had dwindled. After last summer's drought the Communist party and government leaders declared nothing more important than an all out agricultural effort to assure a fine crop this year. The weather was excellent and it appears likely the goal will be reached and surpassed.

Wilson Communist Party

Three Year Old Delights Truman at Virginia Campus

Three year old Hodgman Smith broke from his father’s side and ran to President Truman, shouting Hi Mr President, prompting cheers from Independence Day spectators at the University of Virginia. The president lifted him for photographs as onlookers urged repeats.

Charlottesville Hodgman Smith President Truman University of Virginia Truman President Hodgman William A. Smith University Hospital Mr. Truman

Army Training Opposed By Westminster Group

Grinnell Iowa AP report says the Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship approves its 1946 council stance against peace time universal military training by a three to one vote. The six day national assembly is held on the Grinnell College campus with delegates from the Westminster group.

Grinnell, Ia National Council Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Grinnell College

Paris Red Paper Jumps Release on Truman Speech

Ce Soir, a pro Communist Paris newspaper, published extracts from President Truman’s Charlottesville address more than six hours before delivery, calling it a violent speech and criticizing allied talks. Other papers in France and Italy followed, despite notes urging restraint, after editors ignored release rules to outpace rivals.

Paris Ce Soir Truman Charlottesville France Italy

Sullivan Charged With Drunk Driving in Rhode Island

Gael Sullivan 42, executive director of the Democratic National Committee, pled innocent to drunk driving in a special session of the second district court in Wakefield Rhode Island. He was released on personal recognizance for trial July 14 in South Kingstown after a collision on Post Road with James Earl King 47 of Foster Center. Police say Dr Henry B Potter found Sullivan under liquor influence and unfit to drive. Sullivan appeared with his wife and attorney Peter W McKiernan. clerk presided.

Wakefield R. I Gael Sullivan Democratic National Committee Second District Court Sullivan Lake Shore Drive Chicago South Kingstown Walter L. McNulty James Earl King Foster Center Post Road King Iba McNulty Henry B. Potter Democratic Party Peter W. McKiernan Providence Thomas J. Sheahan

Plane crash near Camden kills man and two children

Thomas Yarnell, 37, of Berwyn Pennsylvania, and his two children Susan 8 and Thomas Jr 3 died when a light plane crashed on a state highway inside Camden city limits during a holiday pleasure flight over south Jersey. Hundreds of motorists witnessed the fatal accident.

Camden N.J INS Thomas Yarnell Berwyn Susan Thomas Jr Yarnell South Jersey

Mischance in Richmond Leaves Man With Broken Ankle

Earl Fleener, 40, fell from a tree while picking cherries and broke his ankle in Richmond Indiana. Doctors told him he would not have found cherries anyway, as his fall occurred from a pear tree.

Richmond Ind Earl Fleener

Youthful Extortionist Placed on Probation

In Duluth AP Federal Judge Dennis Donovan placed Lynn Hounfell a 16 year old from Duluth on probation until he is 21 after pledging guilty to attempted extortion. The charge stems from a letter to George Weckler of Fort Atkinson Wis father of eight year old Georgia n Jean Weckler who disappeared earlier. The youth said he conceived the extortion plan after reading news about the girl’s disappearance.

Duluth Dennis Donovan Lynn Hounfell George Weckler Fort Atkinson Wis Jean Weckler

Notion of Appointment of Executrix in Linn County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on this 19th day of June the undersigned appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Anna Trzil late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate should pay promptly. those with claims must file them authenticated in the Linn County District Court office. Mary Trzil, Executrix.

State of Iowa Linn County Anna Trzil Mary Trzil Executrix Sargent, Spangler & Hines

Cedar Rapids Church Notices

A list of Cedar Rapids church services noting congregations, addresses, and schedules. Includes Rev. Grant F. Anderson and others with times for Sunday school worship and midweek prayer meetings, plus sermon titles such as Considering the Cost Others Pay for Us and The Religion of a Healthy Mind.

Catholic parish church schedules on Immaculate Conception block

Listing multiple parishes with addresses and clergy. Mass times span mornings and noons, with Saturday confessions and weekday services. Includes St. Ludmila’s St. Matthew’s St. Patrick’s St. Wenceslaus and assigned priests and assistants.

First Church of Christ Scientist Service and Reading Room

Sunday School at 9 45 am worship at 11 with Iserman God. Testimonial meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Reading room at 318 Paramount theater building open daily except Sunday 9 30 am to 5 30 pm. 1041 Second Avenue SE.

First Church of Christ Scientist Second Avenue SE Iserman Paramount Theater

Bible Study and Services at Two City Churches

Bible study at 1122 Avenue NW at 10:30 a.m. Preaching at 11:15 with James Michals as speaker and Communion at 11:45. Evening service at 7:30. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. At 716 Eighth Avenue SW long service at 10 a.m. Bible study 10:15 with sermon at 10:45 and Communion at 11:15 and evening service at 7:30. Bible study continues.

Avenue NW James Michals Eighth Avenue SW

Unclear church schedule at Ellis Park Lane and Eighth NW

Service times listed for Rev and Mrs Dotty at Unified services at 9:45 am and 7:30 pm. Weekly schedule includes 7:30 pm services on Wednesdays and a 7:30 pm Sunday service. additional 6:30 to 7:30 pm block noted as YF 630 p.m.

Ellis Park L Avenue Eighth Street NW S. EB. Dotty

Church services and activities listing at two SW intersections

Third avenue and Second street SW The Rev L W Kolb conducts church school at 2 p.m worship at 3 p.m overcomers service at 6 30 p.m with David Frank in charge evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m services on Wednesday and Friday at 7 45 p.m Fourteenth avenue and K street SW The Rev R E Hodgson holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m sermon The Victory of Defeat NYPS at 7 15 p.m evangelistic service at 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 p.m

St. Matthew’s First Avenue Twenty-fourth Street J. D. Kearn St. Patrick’s Fifth Street St. Wenceslaus Twelfth Avenue A. W. Chihak Joseph Kissling Third Avenue Second Street L. W. Kolb Overcomer David Frank Fourteenth Avenue K Street R. E. Hodgson NYPS Church of the Nazarene

Mount Vernon Area Church Events Schedule

The Rev A Timothy Starr leads Bible school at 9 45 am and worship at 10 55 am with sermon Into the Highways and Byways Baptismal service at Second Christian church at 2 30 pm Afterglow at Bever Park 7 30 pm Friday prayer meeting 8 Edgewood Sunday school 10 15 am worship 11 am with Rev L E Wardle guest speaker prayer meeting 7 10 pm Christian youth 7 30 pm Ralph High speaks Youth land adult prayer meeting Wednesday

Central Park B Avenue Seventeenth Street Allan E. Schoff Philathea C.E C.E Mus Memorial Ninth Avenue Zdenek Park Ted Choy China Kenwood Park First Ave Nue H. Franklin Galloway iLife S. H. Aten Daniels Park Center Point Road F. A. Munneke Joseph Olivet B Avenue Tenthstree D. Keith Irwin Westminster Third Avenue Bever Fourteenth Street Andrew Kurth Eric Clitheroe Sinclair Twelfth Avenue Tenth Street Ralph B. Colton Bible School Westminster Fellowship Dairy Dale Mt. Vernon Road A. Timothy Starr Second Christian Church Bever Park Edgewood L. E. Wardle Ralph High Youth Land Senate Christian Church E. F. Austin Penn Calvary Baptist Church 3Rd Ave Rodney C. Gould Fundamental

Czech Church Services Announce Worship and Sermons

At Czech-1510 Second Street SW and First-Eighth Avenue and L Street SW the Czech church holds a 9:30 a.m. school, 10:30 a.m. worship with a sermon titled From Among the Fires Hus Speake. YF service follows at 7 p.m. with a sermon titled John Hus. The Rev. Frederick H Haag leads.

Second Street Milo Filipi Hus John Hus Eighth Avenue L Street Frederick H

Church Services Calendar for Sharon Eighteenth Ave and Salem

Riverside church schedule lists Sunday events at Sharon Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street SW and Salem First Avenue Third Street SW. Rev G H Bamford preaches at Salem with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. worship led by Rev Edward Gough. St Andrew's at Fourth Avenue Seventh Street SW holds church school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 led by Rev Lyle K Anderson.

Sharon Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street Salem First Avenue Third Street G. H. Bamford Edward Gough St. Andrew’s Fourth Avenue Seventh Street Lyle K. Anderson

St John the Baptist Service at 501 A Avenue NE

The Rev. George Hadiis leads Orthros and Sunday School at 9 30 a m with liturgy to follow at 10 30 a m at Saint John the Baptist Church located on 501 A Avenue NE.

St. John T the Baptist George Hadiis

Rev Scott B Pyle Church Schedule on Second Street SE

Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service every evening at 7 30 p.m. Rev Scott B Pyle conducts services at the Second Street SE location with daily evening meetings.

Second Street SE Scott B. Pyle

Stokes Rev A J Sunday School and Worship Times

Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Children’s Happy Hour at 6 30 p.m. Young people at 7 p.m. Gospel preaching 7 30 p.m. Youth fellowship Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p.m. Boys’ club Saturday 6 30 p.m. Third street and Fifth avenue SW.

Third Street Fifth Avenue A. J. Stokes

Mormon and RLDS church notices for SE area

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Second Avenue SE hosts a sacrament service at 11 15 a m and a Book of Mormon study class at 7 30 p m at 1110 Second Avenue SE. The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints meets at Sohol Hall 413 Third Street SE with church school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Second Avenue Book of Mormon Third Avenue Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Sohol Hall Third Street

Church notices from Bethany Missouri and surrounding paths

Local church schedule lists services Sunday schools worship times and sermons across multiple congregations including Bethany Missouri First U S C A Our Savior s First Trinity Missouri Bethel A M E and St Mark s with guest speakers and planned meetings such as voters assemblies membership classes and prayer meetings through the week. Names include Rev E W Wag Zazer Rev Paul L Miller Rev C C Bachmann Rev J F Wipperman and Rev P L Bornhoeft along with St Olaf college speaker Kermit Roisen.

Bethany Missouri First Avenue E. W. Wag- Zazer Voters’ Assembly Mission Circle Fellowship Club Kretschmar First U.S.C.A Third Avenue Tenth Street Paul L. Miller C. C. Bachmann Luther Leagues Our Savior's Thirty-seventh St. Mark’s St. Stephen’s Keen - Teen Y.M.C.A Fishers of Men Kermit Roisen St. Olaf College Fourth Street Trinity—Missouri Fourteenth Street P. L. Bornhoeft

Sunday Gospel Services Held With Guest Speaker

121 Second Street NE announces Sunday school at 3 p.m. and a gospel service at 7 30 p.m. The Rev Hilmore Cedarholm of Waterloo will be guest speaker. Gospel services continue every evening at 7 30 p.m.

Second Street Frank H Ward Hilmore Cedarholm Waterloo

St John the Baptist and St George parish services listed

At St George 1202 Tenth Street SE Sunday school 10 a.m. Mass 10 to 12. At St John the Baptist 600 Seventh Street SE the Rev Thomas N Abodeely Divine Liturgy from 10 a.m. until noon with services in Syrian Greek and English.

St. George Tenth Street St. John the Baptist Seventh Street Thomas N

Unity Center Service Times and Classes

Unity Center at 1015 Second Avenue SE led by Mabel Swanson offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 with a sermon The Problem of Suffering A Wednesday 8 p m class and a Thursday Unity Guild meeting at 7 30 p m provide additional activities

Unity Center Second Avenue Mabel Swanson Unity Guild

United Presbyterian Church Service Times and Sermons

The United Presbyterian church at First Third Avenue and Second Street SW held Bible school at 9 45 a.m and worship at 11 a.m with a sermon titled The Desire to Escape by Rev Robert Litt. The Grande Grande Avenue church at Second Street SW conducted Bible school at 9 45 a.m and worship at 11 a.m with a sermon titled Making Use of Our Powers by Rev H K Galloway.

United Presbyterian First Third Avenue Second Street Robert Littte

New Pastor Succeeds In Kenwood Park Church

The Rev J Arthur Young becomes pastor of Kenwood Park Methodist Church succeeding Rev Dwight E Webster. He previously led congregations in Waukon Vinton Fayette Waterloo First Church and Sir John’s Davenport and served five years as Waterloo district superintendent. He has chaired Protestant ministerial associations in several cities and sits on Cornell College trustees and St Luke’s Hospital boards. Mrs Young is daughter of the late Rev W E Van Buren who retired in Tipton for 25 years.

J. Arthur Young Kenwood Park Methodist Church Dwight E. Webster Mr. Young Waukon Vinton Fayette First Church of Waterloo Sir. John's Church Davenport Iowa Falls Dubuque Hampton Cornell College St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Rotary

Clitheroe to Speak at Westminster Church

Dr. Eric L. Clitheroe of Coe College will address the morning worship at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday. His topic is The Bible and Democracy.

Eric L. Clitheroe Coe College Westminster Presbyterian Church

Seattle Burglar Leaves Pants Behind After Theft

Authorities trace a burglar who stole a pair of pants from W C Barnett and swapped his own pants. The thief left behind his wallet containing an identification card, helping identify the suspect in Seattle.

Seattle W C. Barnett

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on June 20 47 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Joseph Matoush deceased of Linn County Iowa All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those with claims will file them in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA Executor Franken eyes and Crawford Attorneys

State of Iowa Linn County Joseph Matoush Linn Lows Linn County, Iowa District Merchants National Bank OF Cedar Rapids Franken, Eyes and Crawford, Atetorneys

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Iowa Estate

On June 10 1947 Mary L Peters deceased of Linn County Iowa was appointed Executrix of her estate. All persons indebted must render to the undersigned and those having claims should file in the Linn County Clerk’s office. Mary McKissack Executrix Geo C Claassen Attorney.

Mary McKissack Executrix Geo C Claassen

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Naa Peti Portland Cement Association Hubbell Des Moines Town Umyte OE. Auerbach Chamber OF Commerce Buffalo 2 N.Y U.S State Department Department Vladko Macek Shirley Booth and Stroud Twins Baptist Cedar Rapids Church Twelfth Street Grant F. Anderson Calvary Rodney Gould Los Angeles Mt. Zion Eighth Street SE A. Fox Sixth Street NW Milton C. White Christ In the Washington Avenue J. Richard Wagner Episcopal Grace Sixth Street A. G. Colbourne Allen C.E. League Missionary Society St. James — Ellis Boulevard N Avenue NW F. L. Hinshaw Rollin Oswald St. Paul’s Marvin B. Kober John K. Moore College-Business Forum The Living Church Trinity J. E. DeLong Presbyterian Center OF Liberal Thought K. P. Hall Christian Carroll Roberts Workers Bible ‘School J. H. Thornton University of Iowa Second I. E. Linkletter Christian Science Church OF Christ Church OF God Church OF Tite Open Bible Evangelical & Reformed Evan United Brethren Home Mission Lutheran Methodist Bethel A.M.E Sixth ‘Street Andrew R. Parks Man's Sunshine Mission Dairy Dale Church Church of the Lutheran Hour Bethany Lutheran Church Missouri Synod E. W. Wooggazer Grace Episcopal Church N.E Inquirers Clitheroe Ewes Mary L. Peters Ows the Foursquare Church H. J. Tedder Evangelist — Author Tokio Philippines Borneo India Tedder Jesus T. Jaracz Watchtower Society Coliseum Cedar Rapids Company OF Jehovah's Witnesses
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