Sadler’s Letter From New York Cathedral Visit
George Francis Sadler writes about visiting the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. He notes construction begun about thirty years ago, costs of about 3.6 million so far with total not less than ten million, and describes chapels of tongues for multilingual services and a 600 by 300 foot exterior with 109000 square feet area. He mentions opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera in English and German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Young
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
Rome
Seville
Milan
Deems Taylor
Metropolitan Opera Co
Smatana
Geo. Francis Sadler
Broadway to Des Moines Berchel Theatre three nights
Des Moines audiences will see Broadway described as the most successful play of the season. The Jed Harris production comes to the Berchel Theatre starting March 15 with a Saturday matinee. Critics nationwide have praised its vitality and wit. The Des Moines cast and company are carefully chosen for the engagement.
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Beaches
Des Moines
Dhart
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Berchel Theatre
Jed
Jed Harris
Broadway
Berchel Theatre Des Moines Sees High Mail Orders
The piece notes that playgoers face higher prices in New York Chicago Boston or Philadelphia than at the Berchel Theatre in Des Moines. It urges patrons to mail orders promptly for the best seats, predicting heavy demand.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Berchel
Des Moines
Precision methods reach climax in auto industry
Chrysler engineers describe standardized quality driving new manufacturing accuracy. The company touts extensive use of advanced tools and gauges, minutely tested camshafts, and rigid engineering rules applying to models 52 62 72 and Imperial 80.
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Chrysler
Chrysler Tool Department
Brash Exchange Sparks Racial Slur and Wedding Talk
A reader recall shows a crude exchange with a racial slur about evolution and a boast about a prosperous husband. The bride claims her husband’s hardware business prospers, citing a reciever appointment as proof. A hospital caller asks to see Joe Brown while a nurse notes his convalescence.
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Joe Brown
Silver Wedding of the Smiths in San Diego and Pella
Revered couple Dr. John Bunyan Smith and Mrs. Smith celebrate a twenty fifth anniversary with a San Diego reception at First Baptist Church. The event honors their Iowa marriage in 1903 and features music, readings, and gifts from the church community.
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San Diego
California
J. B. Smith
Pella
Iowa
Massenet
Florence Wetzel
H. B. Thearle
Bodien
Frank Page
Riley
Isabel Sharman
Church group plans an enjoyable program for attendees
Fragmentary OCR text describes officers of a church committee coordinating a program for a pleasant event. The readable parts show phrases about planning and welcoming attendees, with focus on community participation and several church figures.
Deseret divorce suit filed in Marion County Iowa
In Marion County District Court May term 1928 Eva Trier files for divorce from Philip Trier on grounds of desertion for over two years. Plaintiff seeks custody of child John P. Trier known as Jack Trier and further relief. Defendant informed to appear by May 1928. default may be entered. Attorney H. E. De Reus signs dated March 5, 1928.
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District Court of the
State of Iowa
Marion County
Eva Trier
Philip Trier
District Court of
Iowa
John P. Trier
Jack” Trier
Knoxville
Town
A. D
H. E. DE Reus
Pellacans Again Touring for Central University
A six member touring group from Central University travels to churches in the East and Midwest after two years of requests for a smaller ensemble than the glee clubs. Directed by Mary Taylor Liggett, the group includes Anna Tysseling Nina Gosselink Raymond De Haan Bernard Muyskens Lillian Payne and Frances Bailey. Their varied program features sacred and secular selections with vocal piano readings and duets plus readings.
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East
Middlewest
Mary Taylor-Liggett
Ladies’ Glee Club
Gentral College
Anna Tysseling
Nina Gosselink
Raymond de Haan
Bernard Muyskens
Lillian Payne
Frances Bailey
Bailey
Central
Central's ensembles tour through Minnesota and Dakotas
A Central musical company presents an itinerary showcasing its high quality musicianship. The schedule lists performances in Steen Minn, Leota Minn, Chandler Minn, Edgerton, Churchville, Clara City, Roseland Minn, Silver Creek Minn, Amberat Dak, Bemis S Dak, Castlewood S Dak, Dempster SD, and Valley Springs, with dates from March 25 to April 6 and potential changes.
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Central
Steen
Minn
Leota
Chandler
Edgerton
Churchville
Clara City
Roseland
Silver Creek
Amberat
Bemis
S. Dak
Castlewood
Dempster
D. Briday
Valley Springs
Tentative Schedule For Ladies' Club
A tentative schedule lists events for a ladies club with locations in Stout Iowa Aplington and Monroe including dates Sunday March 26 Monday March 26 and Tuesday March 27 at churches and towns named in the notice
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Stout
Iowa
Aplington
Monroe Church
Club divided on Belmond Meservey event
Evening Med reports April 1 at Belmond and Meservey with Bundey listed for the occasion. Community plans show a division in the local club over the Sunday event on April 1.
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Bundey
Belmond
Meservey
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Great Cathedral
New York City
Rastus
Pella National Bank
Reserve District
United States
U. S
Pear Nce
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S
Rouse
Marion
H. P. Scholte
I. P. Scholte
Hugo W. Kuyper
Geo. G. Grass
J. H. DE Vriesh
II. Geelhoed
THE
Smiths
I. Ri
Mittee
Miss Bailey
IE Leader
Oskaloosa, Iowa
of New
Wortman Auto Service
Yassorey Hi Vel Earad Baby
Coy
Oskaloosa Hatchery
H. N. Summers
Oskaloosa
High Ave
Churel
Bole Nat Coffee
Jcpenney Co
West Oskaloosa
Unlanaaada
Ary Chrnler
Aley
Avai
Reig
Detroit
J. E. Cornelius & CO
South Pella
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