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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1947

Page

5

Iowa approves 11 million budget for next two years

Des Moines AP The house appropriations committee recommended an 11,050,198 annual budget for most state departments and agencies for the coming biennium. The plan includes modest salary raises for top officials and broader salary increases of about 20 percent, while preserving certain school aid and bus-cost reimbursements.

Des Moines House Appropriations Committee Harry E. Weichman R Newhall Department of Public Instruction Robert D. Blue Weichman State Department of Public Safety State Department of Public Instruction Department

Budget Surplus For Fiscal 1947 Is Highest Ever

Washington AP A government record shows a fiscal 1947 surplus exceeding three billion dollars the highest in history. In under nine months the Treasury took in more than Truman’s full year forecast, boosted by $7.4 billion in wage income tax deductions and $14.93 billion from other income taxes, while spending ran below estimates. Analysts expect a balanced budget for the year ending June 30, with a potential one billion surplus, as receipts climb beyond earlier projections.

Washington Treasury Records Truman Pearl Harbor

Committee Recommends $600000 for Social Welfare

The committee’s recommended allocation for social welfare totals $600000 versus $632615 asked and $432615 received. The state department would get $645000 under committee plans, compared with $79000 asked and $645000 proposed by the governor.

Department Ofublic Safety Deent of Agriculture Health Department State Department of Social Welfare

Russians See Biased U S Policy Report Reported by Cronkite

Moscow observers say Russian readers get a skewed view of Truman's Mediterranean policy from U S newspapers. Since the policy speech, editorials and statements favorable to the policy are scarce while many sources show unfavorable reactions.

U.S Moscow Truman United States Russia Henry Wallace Vito Marcantonio Al-N.y

Scions To Look Into Duplications At 2 Iowa Schools

DES MOINES AP. Lawmakers consider appointing an interim committee to study potential duplication of instruction at Iowa State College and the University of Iowa. They seek to limit overlapping programs and unfocused expansion while avoiding any implication of wrongdoing. Both schools maintain engineering colleges.

DES Moines Iowa State College University of Iowa House Senate Fee Iowa Iowa State

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Iowa

The notice states that G. Cleassen, attorney, acts for the under mentioned administratrix in Linn County Iowa. Details are limited but the filing concerns administration and official appointment procedures. Individuals and exact names appear partially due to OCR errors.

Dedication Sunday For Our Savior s Lutheran Church

Our Savior s American Lutheran church in Kenwood Park holds a dedication ceremony for its new chapel at First Avenue and Thirty seventh Street. Pastor J F Wipperman, who arrived July 2 1946, leads services at 10 30 am with H W Siefkes addressing the morning gathering. confirmation of adults follows the 7 30 pm evening service by Rev H Kumpf of Jesup.

Our Savior’s American Lutheran Church Kenwood Park First Avenue Thirty-seventh Street Y.M.C.A J. F. Wipperman Cedar Rapids Our Savior’s Wipperman H. W. Siefkes Iowa American Lutheran Church H. Kumpf Jesup

Waverly Pastor to Be Holy Week Guest Speaker

The Rev. Perry R. Epley of Waverly will speak at Holy Week services at Sharon Evangelical United Brethren church at 7 30 each evening next week through Saturday Communion observed Sunday evening Music features Lincoln PTA singer Wednesday and Gospel quartet Friday Epley a Iowa State College graduate and former army chaplain in the European theater.

Perry R. Epley Waverly Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church Epley Iowa State College Evangelical

Balkan Inquiry Expansion Voted

The United Nations Balkan inquiry commission voted 8-2 to probe Greek charges that Bulgaria and Yugoslavia are stirring a Macedonia revolt to seize Greece's wealthiest province. Ethridge led the Western push for a full inquiry including Belgrade and Skopje, despite Soviet opposition.

Sofia Bulgaria United Nations Balkan Inquiry Commission Yugoslavia Macedonia Greece U. S Mark Ethridge A. A. Lavrishev Belgium Syria United Kingdom France Brazil Russia Poland Ethridge United States Belgrade Skoplije

Church Services and Programs on Calvary Fifth and First Second Aves

Calvary Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW led by Rev Rodney C Gould holds prayer at 9 20 a m Bible school at 9 40 worship at 10 55 with sermon Christian Purity Training Union 6 30 p m service 7 30 with sermon The Impenitent City Ft Wayne Bible Institute Glee Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m no Wednesday prayer meeting Communion Thursday 1 30 p m First Second Avenue and Twelfth Street SE led by Rev Grant F Anderson offers Upper Room prayer 9 30 a m church school 9 45 worship 10 50 with sermon A Divided City YF at 7 30 p m Communion Thursday 7 30 p m

Calvary Fifth Avenue Sixth Street Rodney C. Gould Bible School Training Union Ft. Wayne Bible Institute Glee Club Second Avenue Twelfth Street Grant F. Anderson

Catholic Holy Days and Mass Times for Local Parishes

The listings detail Mass schedules Confessions and priest assignments for Immaculate Conception St. Ludmila St. Matthew St. Patrick and St. Wenceslaus. Times include multiple daily masses on Sundays and weekdays with Saturday confession slots and Holy Day masses noted.

Church Services and Programs On First and Second Avenues

The Rev. Carroll C. Roberts leads a service at First-840 Third Avenue SE with Bible school at 9:45 and a sermon I Believe in the Kingdom at 10:45. An evening School for Christian Living runs 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Youth center 8 to 9:30. The Rev. I E Link conducts services at Second-Third Avenue and Sixth Street SW with church school at 9:45 a.m. Worship and communion follow at 10:50 a.m. CYF meets at 6:30 p.m.

Third Avenue Carroll C. Roberts Bible School School For Christian Living Second Sixth Street I. E. Linkletter Cyf

First Church of Christ Scientist Announces Services and Hours

The First Church of Christ Scientist at 1242 Second Avenue lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 with the subject Reality A testimonial meeting is on Wednesday at 8 p m The reading room at 318 Paramount Theater Building is open daily except Sunday from 930 a m to 530 p m

Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Second Avenue Paramount Theater

Church Service Schedule for Milton C. Early Parish

The Church of the Brethren at 1057 Fourth Avenue SE lists church school at 9:45 a.m. led by Dean Stoner, worship at 10:55 a.m. with the sermon Day of Acclaim, and an evening program at 7:30 p.m. with song service and message. Tuesday features The Little Outlaw and Wednesday Between Striking Hours followed by chapel. Thursday includes communion.

Church OF the Brethren Fourth Avenue Milton C. Early Dean Stoner

Long Beach Church Service Schedule and Bible Studies

The Church of Christ lists services at 511 Tenth Street SW with long service and Bible study at 10:30 a.m. Communion at 11:45. At 716 Eighth Avenue SW Bible study at 10 a.m. Lord's supper at 11:10. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Church OF Christ Tenth Street Eighth Avenue

Community Church Services and Events for Dairy Dale-Mt Vernon

The Sunday program includes Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 with babies dedication and a sermon Peter's Downward Steps Peter's Upward Steps. Teen Adventurers meet 6 30 p m Gospel song service 7 30 p m with sermon And Now Abideth Demons Disease and Death. Violinist Dulcie Bell from Toronto to perform. Good Friday service at 7 30 p m. Annual officer election after worship and communion. Prayer meeting 7 10 p m Christian Youth 7 30 p m Bob Stone speaker. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m.

Dairy Dale Mt. Vernon Road Thirty-fourth Street Timothy Starr Bible Peter Latin America Dulcie Bell Toronto Edgewood Chester Ainsworth Christian Youth Meeting Bob Stone

Congregational and First Washington Sermons and Schedules

Bethany church at 1300 Sixth Street NW under Rev Milton E White lists Sunday school 10 a.m. worship 11 with dedication of children and sermon The Cheering Crowd Young people 6 30 p m service 7 30 with sermon By What Authority Easter Week services daily 7 36 p m The Lost Inheritance How Do You Come and candlelight communion Friday First Washington at 17th Street SE led by Rev J Richard Wagner church school 9 45 a m nursery and children's hour 10 45 services 10 55 sermon Mans Paradise Pilgrim Fellowship and Pilgrim Sparks 6 30 p m

Bethany Sixth Street NW Milton E. White Washington Seventeenth Street J. Richard Wagner Pilgrim Fellowship Pilgrim Sparks

Grace Avenue Sixth Street Episcopal Parish Schedule

Grace Avenue at Sixth street NE lists Communion 8 and 11 a.m. Church school 9 45 a.m. Lenten service Tuesday 8 p.m. with Rev Frederick G Williams of Clinton. Communion Thursday 9 a.m. Service of Proanaphora and Litany Friday 9 a.m. Service of Preparation 7 30 p.m. Saint John s Nineteenth Street and Park Avenue SE Reverend D A Loferski. Communion 8 a.m. Church school 9 45 a.m. Prayer and sermon 11 with nursery. Communion Wednesday 10 a.m. Communion 7 30 and 10 a.m. Thursday Service 7 30 p.m. Friday service noon to 3.

Episcopal Church of England Grace Sixth Street James H. Dew Brittain Frederick G. Williams Clinton St. John’s Nineteenth Street Park Avenue

Czech Reform church schedule with guest speaker Haag

Evangelical and Reformed church at 1510 Second Street SW lists Bible school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m with sermon Cross and Victory and a 7 p m service. Friday Good Friday service at 7 30 p m in Czech with sermon Dismas the Penitent The First Eighth Avenue at L Street SW hosts Rev Frederick Haag as guest speaker and confirms reunion services in English

Evangelical & Reformed Second Street Milo Filipi Bible Cross and Victory Fred H. Haag Eighth Avenue L Street Frederick H. Haag

Church Schedules Holy Week Services and Activities

Church school and adult membership close at 9 30 a m Mrs James Chuk is superintendent Worship sermon I Am the Way the Truth and the Life YF at 6 30 p m Holy Week services each evening 7 30 p m Monday Reserved A Place in Hell Tuesday Reserved A Place in Heaven Wednesday Hand Washing Pilate Thursday Feet Washing Christ Friday The Cruelty and thedness of the Cross and communion Consistory Monday 8 30 p m

James Chuk Hell Heaven Pilate Christ

Local church schedules for Salem and area

EVAN United Brethren Salem location on First avenue at Third street SW lists Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 10 45 sermon Needed by the Lord baptismal service esper service 4 30 p m choir cantata Seven Words of Christ Dubois YF 6 30 p m Holy Week services 7 30 p m nightly except Saturday Communion Thursday evening Also St Andrews Fourth avenue at Seventh street SE Rev Lyle K Anderson church school 9 45 a m worship 11 sermon The Royal King baptismal services YF 6 30 p m in parsonage 320 Seventh street SE Candlelight communion Friday 7 45 p m Sharon Eighteenth avenue at Ninth street SW Rev J Paul Stevens church school 9 45 a m worship and baptism The Rev P R Epley and Four Wonderful Things 6 30 service 7 30 p m Holy Week services every evening 7 30 p m Mr Epley speaking

Evan United Brethren Salem fFirst Avenue Third Street G. H. Bamforcé Christ Dubois St. Andrews Fourth Avenue Seventh Street Lyle K. Anderson Royal King Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street J. Paul Stevens P. R. Epley Epley Church of God Ellis Park L Avenue Eighth Street S. E. Dooty Speaking Dooty Church of the W. B. Kolb Overcomer David Frank L. W. Kolb Jean Mitchell Africa St. John the Baptist Avenue NE George Hadjis Second Street Scott B. Pyle Bertie Duvall Fifth Avenue A. J. Stokes T. Park Rutgers Boys Club Jehovah’s . Witnesses Sixth Street C. W. Stratton Company Watchtower Unity Center Second Avenue SE Mabel Swanson God Unity Guild

Latter Day Saints and Reorganized Church Notices

The notice lists activities for two churches: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 838 First Avenue NE with Sunday school at 10 15 and Sacrament at 11 15, speaker Prof. LaRoy Jones from Iowa City, and Weekly Relief Society at 1300 Third Avenue SE. The Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at Sohol Hall 416 Third Street SE holds church school at 10 and worship at 11.

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon First Avenue LaRoy Jones Iowa City Charles Shaffer Third Avenue Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Sohol Hall Third Street

Lutheran church notices and schedule rundown

Local Lutheran congregations Bethany Missouri and Our Savior’s announce worship times and events. Bethany’s services at 8 15 and 10 45 with Sunday school. Walther League and finance meetings listed. Our Savior’s new location First avenue and 2 seventh street NE hosts double services with dedication and confirmation, Luther League and adult instruction. St Marks notes Sunday school at 10 and a church council meeting postponed to April 8. Trinity Missouri lists services at 9 15 and 10 45 with Sunday school 9 30 and midweek announcements including communion and a Friday service.

Lutheran Bethany Missouri First Avenue E. W. Wugigazer Luther League Simon Our Savior’s Seventh Street J. F. Wipperman H. W. Siefkes H. Kumpf St. Mark’s Little Theater YMCA Roland Johnson Trinity Fourteenth Street L. E. Schmiege P. L. Bornshoeft

Bethel A M E and nearby churches prepare Holy Week services

Bethel A M E on Sixth Street hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 with baptismal service and sermon Is Your Religion Humble The ALlen CE League meets 6 30 p m with worship followed by Vesper service The Criterion Klub leads Monday church board meeting Lenten services at John Huss church include 10 a m school and 11 a m worship YF at Kenwood Park and MYF at 6 p m St James at Ellis boulevard offers 9 45 a m school 11 a m worship and a 4 p m vespers Junior choir leads Holy Week 7 30 p m sessions Monday through Wednesday Communion Thursday The Cross Play by Church school teachers Friday St Pauls services at 9 30 and 11 a m include baptism and infant reception of members

Bethel A.M.E Sixth Street Andrew R. Parks Allen CE League The Criterion Klub John Huss Fourteenth Avenue F. O. Hillman Kenwood Park Thirty Third Street Dwight E. Webster St. James Ellis Boulevard Avenue NW F. L. ‘Hinshaw Holy City Kenwood Methodist Church St. Paul’s Third Avenue Fourteenth Street Marvin B. Kober Merton B. Green Presbyterian Central Park B Avenue Seventeenth Street Allen E. Schoff School of Missions Daniels Park Center Point Road F. A. Munneke Simon the Syrenian Fifth Street Theodore G. Lilley Tom Chadima Twenty-third Street Drive Judy Boynton Dow’s Lane Union Eric L. Clitheroe Tenth Street NW D. Keith Irwin Jesus Sinclair Memorial Twelfth Avenue Tenth Street Ralph B. Colton Bible School Westminster Fellowship Westminster Bever and Andrew E. Kurth

Palm Sunday Activities at Trinity Church

Palm Sunday schedule at Trinity Third Avenue and Fifth Street SW includes YF and family night 5 45 to 8 p m worship 10 50 with sermon Pilate Asks a Question church school 9 45 a m YF at 7 service Wednesday 7 30 p m hymns music and incidents from Jesus life candlelight communion Thursday 7 30 p m Rev J E DeLong leads the service Christ and Man s Response sermon also noted YF music and church activities.

Bers Kober Trinity Third Avenue Fifth Street J. E. DeLong Pilate

Presbyterian church schedule and services listed

Central Park to Westminster churches outline weekly Bible schools worship sermons and baptisms. Denominations include Presbyterian First Third Avenue Fifth Street SE Hus Memorial Olivet and Westminster with youth groups council meetings and Holy Week services. Also notes Liberal Center Spiritualist and Unity Center activities and revival plans.

Syrian Orthodox Churches Schedule

St. George at 1202 Tenth Street SE hosts Sunday school from 10 to 11 a.m. and Mass from 11 to 12. St. John the Baptist at 600 Seventh Street SE led by Rev. Thomas N. Abodeely offers Divine Liturgy from 10 a.m. to noon with services in Syrian Greek and English.

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

Unitarian Service on The High Uses of Adversity

The Rev Walcemar Argow leads at Peoples-Third Avenue and Sixth Street SE. Church school and service begin at 11 with the sermon The High Uses of Adversity.

Unitarian Third Avenue Sixth Street Walcemar Argow

United Presbyterian Sermon and Worship Schedule

The United Presbyterian church on First Third Avenue and Second Street SW hosts Rev. Robert Little for a sermon titled The Hard or the Easy Triumph. Bible school begins at 9 45 a.m. Worship at 11 includes baptism reception of new members communion and closing service of the church year led by Rev. H. K. Galloway at Grande Avenue near Sixteenth Street SE.

United Presbyterian Third Avenue Second Street Robert, Little Bible School

Annual Union Communion Service Notice

The annual union communion service for First and Second Christian churches will be held at Second Christian Church on Third Avenue and Sixth Street SW. The service starts Thursday at 7 30 p.m.

Second Christian Church Third Avenue Sixth Street

Notice of Executor Appointment in Iowa Estate

In Linn County Iowa March 1947 Frank W Donnelly Lynch and Attorneys announce the appointment of the executor of the estate of M D Waples late of Linn County. All persons indebted to the estate must render immediate settlement to the undersigned at the Linn County Iowa address.

South Edgewood School Big Grove Township Johnson County Iowa Solon George Parizek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Akamifle John Oneil Medford, Mass Vicinity State Furniture Co Chas. J. Madison First Street Walter Cronkite New York Times New York PM New York Wall Street Journal New York Post New York Daily Worker United Features Thomas L. Stokes Chicago Daily News Detroit Free Press Miami Herald Madison Wis Capital Times Progressive National Council For American- Soviet Friendship Progressive Citizens of America International Women’s League For Peace and Freedom Congress of American Women Greek-American Council American Slav Congress Methodist Federal Action Federation National Lawyers Guild American Labor Party Coke State of Iowa Teinistratrix Gee G. Cleassen Our Savior's Lutheran Church Balkan Inquiry Robert Vermillion Hollywood Cedar Rapids Church Baptist Immaculate Conception John M. Molloy Alphonse P. White John E. Thornton St. Ludmila’s Twenty-first Avenue Frank Hruby St. Matthew’s Twenty-fourth Street J. D. Kearn St. Patrick’s St. Wenceslaus Christian Methodist Palm Sunday Calvary Baptist Church 5Th Ave 6Th St Fr. Wayne Bible Institute Glee Club Fundamental—Evangelistic Missionary Center of Liberal Thought K. P. Hall Eloise Page Belle Tracy Church of the Foursquare Gospel Cline Halsey Children’s Church Frank Donnelly, Lynch, Lynch Attorneys Bethany Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Church of the Lutheran Hour First Ave E. W. Wuggazer Trinity Lutheran Church Sunrise Memorial Co P. L. Bornhoeft L. EF. Schmiege PRIL Lawenlaae Tradesape Ec Holy Week Pride
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