10 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
1
The weekly report shows U S monetary gold near sixteen billion dollars, about two thirds of world reserves. Critics argue the vast hoard in vaults fuels currency unrest, dampens foreign trade, and sparks self-sufficiency moves abroad while urging elite experts to devise a global redistribution plan.
A discussion of how married workers with dependents receive higher pay in various countries. The U S department of labor notes limited adoption in the United States, with wartime family allotments for service members and a few local experiments. France, Italy, Belgium and other nations widely practice family allowances to raise wages for married workers while shielding employers from bias against or in favor of different family structures.
A fragment of a letter or column discusses John Steinbeck and Ruthie from The Grapes of Wrath as the foulest brat in literature, then shifts to neighborly conduct, insults, and moral guidance. It includes admonitions on noise, civility, and the duties of being a good neighbor, ending with a correction request about a sentence.
The report outlines early and wide adoption of family wage schemes in Europe. It notes Belgium extending compulsory allowances in private industry by 1930 and Belgium coal miners securing benefits by 1915. It cites Italy implementing broad coverage in 1936 1937 and mentions 1938 reforms in rural areas and the influx of allowances funded partly by the national treasury.
The article notes Mrs. Roosevelt being credited as hostess to the visiting king and queen while criticizing her Hyde Park picnic remark. It defends American spirit in celebrating the hot dog as a symbol of national vigor and asserts Americans can match or exceed British culinary efforts.
Cedar Rapids churches plan Children's Day services Sunday with programs led by William Dykhuizen and choirs. The event features recitations, piano solos, songs, living pictures, and a postlude, with committees listed for program and deco rating duties.
The program begins at 7 15 p m with processional and songs including We a Story to Tell to the Nations and Jesus Loves Me. Scripture from Matthew 18 2 5 and Matthew 19 13 14 is read by Wayne Burger Billy Roller and Mary Ann Galloway. Betty Van de Walker offers a Children’s Day Prayer followed by Welcome Verse by Anna Louise Stoddard. Primary and Junior departments present songs and recitations including Long Long Ago Sing Sweet Little Bird and With Happy Hearts. The Dutch Dolls exercise features Amarylis Allen Mary Lee Yarbough Lois Malley and Joy Kennedy. Winston Williams plays The Holy City cornet solo requested. The Spirit of Love exercise includes Shirley Mead Faye Booze Joy Kennedy and Bobbie Ford. Roxiann Bundy recites Pray and Pay followed by a Don ald Wright Betty Malley dialogue. Remarks by the pastor and the Offering precede Benediction.
A 10 45 A M program directed by Mrs W R Starkweather features opening prayer by Gwen Krippner and Rev George Stauffacher. Primary children present original prayers, songs including All Things Bright and Beautiful and Jesus Loves Me. Baptist baptism by Rev Stauffacher with offerings and certificates presented by Mrs Evertt Finch. Various child performers and scriptural readings follow with solos and duets.
A Sunday service at First Lutheran begins 10:30 AM with organ prelude by Mrs. David Mitchell and multiple musical selections. The service includes processional, primary songs, a Sunday school program led by Bobby Feiden, solos by Harv ey Lindahl and Elsie Rae Mont, and a sermon by Pastor Scherer. The loose offering and combination Sunday school collection go to the Nachusa, Illinois orphanage.
Schoolwide gathering with reserved seating by department under the theme Growing in God's Garden. Includes Flower Song, Onward Christian Soldiers, Youth choirs directed by Mrs L J Wood, live prayer, and dramatization by primary and youth groups. Principal staff and department heads listed among organizers.
The Beginners' Department stages a playlet Each Likes His Own Home Best with cast including Janet Villers Joyce Ann Reinert Lorraine Bertrand Douglas Redies Jo Ann Sponar Gale Morey and Patty Lane plus songs recitations and an exercise lineup. The primary department broadcasts a radio program led by Cecil Hoffman Jr and a boys quartet. The junior department showcases The Unexpected Angel with direction by Mrs Youtry and Betty Jane Curtis.
A Daniels Park Presbyterian service lists preludes and hymns including Reverie by Schutt and God Is in His Holy Temple. Scripture from Matthew 18 1 11 and numerous children's and congregational performances follow, with prayers, recitations, exercises, solos, and a benediction by the Rev D E Kerr.
A church event featured a processional and a series of recitations and songs led by Mary Fortsch and the Supt. Recitation Sonny Byrnes and Brenda Beneke performed pieces including Jesus Loves Me. The Primary and other departments presented recitations solos and songs directed by W. J. Barngrover and W. P. Enright.
The program begins at 11 a.m. with a Prelude and Processional. A song Unto Our Savior and a responsive reading open worship. Cradle roll greetings and a Daisy greeting by Alice Ellsworth lead to remarks from Richard Spinka and Lois Jean Wol. A list of student readers and singers follows including Myron Pete, Dick, Rogers Reyes, and June Peterson. An exercise by the junior department concludes the item.
The document lists a church program featuring songs and messages. Names include Barbara Lazenby Johnny Wheeler William Jepson Allen Parliament Robert Irving Arlene Whipple Helena Sas Tisher Mrs Spinka and Margaret Gearkee. The lineup includes children’s songs prayers and a pastor’s brief message with a benediction and postlude.
Leo Geesaman presides at 10 am service featuring music by the church school orchestra, scripture Luke 2 40 52, infant baptism, primary and junior departments, numerous recitations and songs led by Mrs Geesaman Miss Speakes and other teachers, a message by Pastor Rev C H Hook, and benediction.
The program begins at 10 30 a m with exercises and a pageant featuring Donna Kizer Carol Burk Jean Newhouse Doris Mc Pherson Betty Umstead Levon Ra maker Arlene Hollister Areth Burk Jean Mallas Evangeline Cas Jean Moneypenny Doris Jean Clifford Recitations include Prayer for Joy and I Do Not Ask Performers Blanch McPherson Pearl Hartman Doris Olner Doris Jean Gifford and others A Neglected Child Intermediate Boy and Primary children Millicent Smith Kyl lis Hite Paul Chukas James Marsh Douglas Hamilton James Hamilton Mary Jane Lemaster Mary Agnes Wellanas Robert Ham cores Education Bernadean White Beverly Anderson Bertie Hartman
The Church of the Nazarene will sponsor a daily vacation Bible school for boys and girls opening Tuesday at 9 a.m. Classes end at 11:30 a.m. Six teachers and a supervisor will run the program. Tuition is free. an offering will be taken at the closing program. The school runs three weeks and is open to all.
New York's St George's Episcopal Church in Stuyvesant Square features a modern chapel with wall panels listing vestry members from early history to today. Notable names include J Pierpont Morgan and Richard Whitney. The article contrasts New York funeral customs with the rest of the U.S., noting the central uptown chapel, the role of sextons as undertakers, and porters carrying caskets to graves.
Notice announces incorporation of The Master Tire Tread Company in Cedar Rapids Iowa with Articles of Incorporation detailing capital stock of 25000, 100 shares, stockholder voting, officer roles, and corporate duration. It lists directors L F Lincoln E Fleury F L Martin and officers, with bylaws and future meetings governed by Iowa law.
Senator Herring of Iowa proposed Queen Elizabeth as a unifying presidential candidate for 1940. He said 27 senators backed the idea, praising her graciousness and charm and claiming she would resolve issues surrounding a third term and other potential contenders like Farley and Garner.
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