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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1936

Page

21

All-Steel Houses Latest Innovation In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh previewed a prefabricated all steel house shown in a downtown department store. The four room dwelling with flat roof and corner windows can be built for $500 using two-foot prefabricated steel panels. It promises 40 percent fuel savings and cooler summers with advanced insulation. Architect William Van Alen pitched steel housing as the next major American industry.

Pittsburgh INS William van Alen Chrysler van Alen Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce

Presidential Candidate He Is A Political Figure

A compact puzzle style listing blends clues for horizontal and vertical entries. It mentions a public official and a presidential candidate among scattered word associations such as river names, bodily terms, animal references, and common nouns, forming a crossword-like grid with various directions.

North Western Announces Train Schedule Changes and Expands Services

North Western unveils schedule changes effective Sunday affecting Cedar Rapids. The Pacific Limited No 14 eastbound departs 1:40 p.m. instead of 4:10 p.m and Mountain Bluebird No 6 leaves 12:50 a.m. instead of 1 a.m. The City of Los Angeles streamliner begins May 17 with 6:10 a.m. arrival. City of Portland trains run 3rd, 9th, 15th, 21st and 27th with 6:10 a.m. arrivals and 9:37 p.m. returns on those dates. In legal news, Robert DeBont of Cedar Rapids seeks a new trial after a drunken driving conviction.

Northwestern Cedar Rapids City of Los Angeles Portland Vinton Robert DeBont R. S. Milner

Western World's Duty in Foreign Missions Dr Bible Says

Dr Frank W Bible of Chicago Midwest secretary for the Presbyterian board of foreign missions urged Western nations to exemplify Christian principles abroad. Speaking at St Pauls church he noted the need for hospitals and home churches to support mission work and finances. Nearly 300 men and over 100 women heard the message during separate gatherings.

Frank W. Bible Chicago Midwest Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions St. Paul's Methodist Church Bible Cedar Rapids Dr. Bible O. A. Prather Far East Fred Michel Dr Bible James Killian G. H. Tellier O. E. Atkinson Fred E. Collard Oren A. Prather George B Sherman R. E. McDanel Byron A. Barlow

Ladora High School Holds Commencement Exercises

Ten seniors of Ladora High School completed their studies with commencement exercises Thursday at the Legion hall. Rev Blaine Hyten of Cedar Rapids delivered the address. Baccalaureate services were Sunday with Rev Hugh Williams as speaker. Graduates include Frances Clevenger, Eldred Cummings, Hazel Davis, Robert Hawkins, Marjorie Keil, Gale Pebbles, Muriel Robinson, Gerald Shaull, LeRoy Shaull, and Onla Sloan.

Ladora Ladora High School Legion Hall Blaine Hyten Cedar Rapids Hugh Williams W. Frances Clevenger Eldred E. Cummings Hazel M. Davis Robert M. Hawkins Marjorie F. Keil Gale L. Pebbles Muriel 8. Robinson Gerald D. Shaull LeRoy K. Shaull Onla Mae Sloan

Entertaining Supper Menu and Recipes

Sunday supper plan features canapes, fruit and vegetable juices, cocktails, potato salad, rolls, radishes, olives, strawberry sponge dessert, coffee, ham relish balls, and cheese nut rolls. Recipes include ham balls and cheese rolls with nuts, plus a strawberry sponge dessert with gelatin and fruit juice, to be served with cake layers and whipped cream.

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