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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1948

Page

3

Operatic Program to Replace Radio Notes Hour

The Telephone Hour on NBC WHO shifts from its usual format Monday to feature an operatic program with soloists Marilyn Catlow Polyna Stoska Mary Davenport Thomas Hayward William McGrath and Kenneth Schon. Donald Voorhees conducts the orchestra in popular opera selections at 8 p.m.

NBC - Who Marilyn Catlow Polyna Stoska Mary Davenport Thomas Hayward William McGrath Kenneth Schon Donald Voorhees

Truman Talk Televised Address Planned for Tuesday

President Truman’s message before the joint session of Congress will be broadcast at 10 30 a m. by networks and stations KCRG KXEL and WMT.

Truman KCRG KXEL WMT

Radio schedule notes era performers and guest lineups

Radio listings show OPRANO Eileen Farrell visiting the Howard Barlow program at 7 30 PM on NBC WHO. Quiet Please presents Who Stole a Planet at 8 30 PM with Wyllis Cooper as writer director and Ernest Chappel in the lead. Portswoman Elizabeth Gregg guest panels on Fishing and Hunting Club of the Air at 9 PM on Mutual KCRG and KCRK with Bill Slater as emcee. Elizabeth Day romance and Doris Day headlines. Jane Froman to return to Faith-Froman niche on CBS in August. Al Capp to sub for Drew Pearson. John Kieran to star in TV shorts. Bob Hope expected to stay with current sponsor. Hildegarde show auditioned again. Cedar Rapids Radio Council interview with Mrs Mary Taylor on We Contribute at 3 15 Tuesday over KCRG KCRK. Jim Philbrook to host questions. program sponsored by D A R Ashe y Mayflower chapters. NBC Arch Presley invents 12 hour listener selected programs gadget for radios.

Mutual Kcrg Wyllis Cooper Ernest Chappel Elizabeth Gregg Mutual - Kcrg KCRK Bill Slater Jane Froman Faith-Froman CBS al Capp Drew Pearson ABC John Kieran Bob Hope Bob Hildegarde Cedar Rapids Radio Council Mary Taylor Marion KCRG Jim Philbrook Ashley and Mayflower D.A.R

Radio Schedule Snapshot Displayed For Monday Evening

A dense listing shows a full day of radio programings across stations WMT KCRG KXEL WHO EXEL and others. It includes talk music news and serials with hosts guests and timings from 6 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. next day across multiple networks.

KCRG Henry J. Taylor Lone Ranger WMT Jerry Wayne Rex Conn Exel WHO Farm Eddy Arnold Worcester George Crane Malone Jenny Kxel Farm Hour Helen Trent Manon Street Our Gal Golden Revue KXEL WMT Farm Iowa Pepper Young

Radio Schedule Listing for KCRK Channel 245 and FM 96.9

The listing shows KCRK radio programming with Fulton Lewis Jr and Gabriel Heatter on MBS, various shows such as Guest Star Inside Radio and Music Album, plus news, sports scores, and a Prize Party schedule across day parts from 6:09 to 5:08 featuring hosts like Gregory Hood Billy Rose Guy Lombardo Art Baker and Don McGrane.

Fulton Lewis, Jr MBS Inside Radio Gregory Hood Billy Rose Gabriel Heatter Mutual Newsreel Michael Zarens Hal Graham Art Baker Radio Council Music Shop

Two Galloping Horses Die in Head-On Collision

In Ann Arbor Michigan two horses collided head on during a ride killing both animals. Riders Clifton Wells twenty and Marvin Lee Baker sixteen were bruised but not seriously hurt. Deputies could not explain the cause of the facing directions on the road.

Ann Arbor, Mich Sheriff's Clifton Wells Marvin Lee Baker

Book Rejected From Jail Library For Obscenity

A Marion county jail library volume supplied by the Salem Lions Club was rejected by Sheriff Denver Young for being too suggestive. The offending title is Laws Knives and Files, published by a Fitchburg Massachusetts steel firm.

Salem, Ore Marion County Salem Lions Club Denver Young Fitchburg, Mass

Jets flash across Reich as Soviets unveil new fighters

Sixteen US jet fighters ready for action in Germany with 75 more to arrive soon. In Moscow, Soviet air show unveils new jet fighters and bombers while Stalin watches. The Lockheed Shooting Star crossed the Atlantic from Selfridge in 12 hours 10 minutes, averaging 450 mph, marking a first West East jet crossing. British and American training flights intensify over Britain and Germany as 60 US Superfortresses train in central England.

Fuerstenfeldbruck Germany United States Moscow Russia Lockheed Shooting Stars Selfridge Mich Atlantic Britain England Malcolm Stewart Josef Stalin Vassily Stalin

Pope Outlines 1950 Global Catholic Crusade

Pope Pius XI declared 1950 a world girdling crusade for defense of the church and world peace. A four point directive calls sanctification of souls, action for peace and holy places, defense against enemies of the church, and social justice initiatives for the needy.

Rome VNI Pius XI Catholicism Msgr Giovanni Montini

ROTC Deferment Quota Fixed at 126 400 Students

The Air Force announced a 126 400 quota for college students in ROT C eligible for draft deferment for the next school year. Freshmen sophomores and all new freshmen are covered. juniors become seniors under other provisions. Deferrals require signing an agreement to accept a commission if offered and to serve two years on active duty.

Korda Drops King’s General. Flynn Reconsiders

Hollywood reports Alexander Korda halted The King's General project with James Mason and sent Daphne du Maurier's adaptation to Errol Flynn in Jamaica. Flynn awaits decision whether to return to Hollywood for MGM or travel to London, with family plans tied to the choice. Poked fun at westerns comes from Robert Young and Gene Rodney with a satire titled Galahad of Gower Gulch.

Hollywood INS Alexander Korda James Mason Daphne du Maurier Errol Flynn Jamaica Errol MGM England Flynns London Robert Young Gene Rodney Gene Autry Roy Rogers Bob Galahad Gower Gulch Sunset Boulevard

U S Churches at Membership High

The Christian Herald reports 1947 church membership at 77,386,186 Americans, a gain of 3,713,006 from 1946. Protestants total 46,149,676 members (60 percent), Catholics 25,286,178 (33 percent), Jews 4,641,000 (6 percent), with others making up 1 percent. Catholic membership rose 866,049 and Protestants grew by 1,173,962.

New York United States The Christian Herald

Romance on the High Seas and More at Local Theaters

The listings show multiple cinemas including PARAMOUNT, IOWA, STATE, TOWN, PALACE and MARION offering a mix of features and shorts. Titles include Romance on the High Seas Gung Ho The Sainted Sisters Tall in the Saddle The Miracle of the Bells and The Affairs of Geraldine with varied showtimes throughout the day.

Iowa Northwest Marion Geraldine

Edgar A Guest Poem Fragment The Poet of the People

A verse fragment by Edgar A Guest depicts a grandfather’s woes amid family illnesses. It notes Ellen Elizabeth’s mumps and recurring childhood ailments while contrasting fleeting joys with ongoing sorrow. The quirky closing line observes cats rarely eating rats and mice.

Ellen Elizabeth

Rain Spoils Cedar Rapids Open Air Band Concert

Sunday rain cancelled the Cedar Rapids concert band open air event in the plaza. A portion was broadcast from the Roosevelt hotel on WMT. Conductor R L Moehlmann, leading members of Local 137 AFM, said next Sunday's program will be announced. The fourth of eight free concerts, last under Moehlmann, will have R Cedric Anderson conduct the final four performances.

Cedar Rapids Plaza WMT Roosevelt Hotel R. L. Moehlmann American Federation of Musicians Moehlmann R. Cedric Anderson Roosevelt School

B 29s Reach Aden After Global Flight

Three American B 29 bombers circled the globe and landed at Aden in southern Arabia on Monday after leaving Tripoli Libya.

Aden Globe Arabia Tripoli Libya

Designing Woman Tips for Caring for a Child's World

Advice on shaping a child's environment to match his developing abilities. Suggests letting him grow into tasks, like reaching towels, by adjusting size and expectations. Emphasizes understanding that a vast world can feel overwhelming to a young child and guidance is needed.

Small Bathroom Steps for Kids Neat Habits

A simple guide urges placing a ready made shelf rack in tiny bathrooms and adding a mirror for easy grooming. It suggests brackets and under shelf racks, highlighting child sized items to foster self care and reduce parental time.

Notice of Appointment Executrix in Iowa Estate

Notice is hereby given that on July 24 1948 MRS J A also known as DOTUMA was appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of John Stangl deceased in Linn County Iowa All persons indebted must pay promptly and those having claims should file with the Clerk of Linn County District Court George E Farmer attorney

State of Iowa Linn County John Stangl Iowa J. A Dotuma George E. Farmer

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