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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1938

Page

28

Birth of Greater Ukrainia Seen in Ruthenia Move

Ruthenia officials believe the hour for a greater Ukrainia nears after Prague decisions to adopt Ukrainian as the official language in Ruthenia and to elect a new 30 member legislature from the government party. No opposition parties will be allowed.

Chust Ruthenia Czechoslovakia Greater Ukrainia Prague Poland Roumania Soviet Russia Ukraine

Powell-Irish engagement royal wedding set in Delhi

DELHI Mr and Mrs E G Adams announce the engagement and coming marriage of their granddaughter Miss Maxine Wilma Powell to Frank Irish son of Mr and Mrs Frank Trish of Hopkinton. The ceremony will be in Delhi on Christmas Day with Rev William D Bostrom officiating. Powell is a Lenox College student and YWCA president. Irish runs a Hopkinton radio shop.

Delhi E. G. Adams Maxine Wilma Powell Frank Irish Frank Trish Hopkinton William D. Bostrom Miss Powell Lenox College Athian Society Irish

Fear of Ukrainian independence movement cited

A brief report notes concerns over Ukrainians pursuing independence, reflecting fears of possible organized resistance or political separation movements within the region. Copyright 1928.

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Christmas programs planned in local Iowa churches

West Liberty and nearby towns schedule holiday events with church programs at 7 30 p m in West Liberty First Methodist Episcopal First Presbyterian and Church of Christ presenting Christmas themes. Tipton Santa Claus to give treats Dec 24 at 6 p.m. in Tipton with local clubs and Moose lodge support. Local lodges elect new officers in Springville Atalissa South English and Lisbon O E S chapters announce officers and party details.

West Liberty First Methodist Episcopal Elmer Merridith First Presbyterian Church Wayne Ivey Ralph Schooley Lester Bates Church of Christ Tipton Santa Claus Greater Springville A. F A. M. Lodge W. M Willis McGrew S. W L. A. Johnston J. W G. L. Dyke R. F. Wiley L. J. Miller J. C. Pattern Love Lena Mann W. F. Dunlap Atalissa Masonic Hall E.eded Nita Miller J. A. Kline W. P Thelma McColm Frank Ceepping Clella Kline Luella Fliderleen Marjorie Kline Marjorie Smith Rosalind O.E.S Laura Snakenberg Earl Herr Edna Stoner Starlin Wheeler Minnie Benedict Q. C. Rowe Bernice Hurst Marjorie Miner Lisbon Dolly Bennett Dorothy Morningstar Hazel Smith Jennie Bigger Alice Young C. B. Johnston A. J. Ramsay

Mason circle officers and 1939 WRC officers listed

Mason circles will be W H Hog gard worshipful master G L Al bright senior warder Glenn S Hartong junior warden G D Sailor treasurer A J Ramsey trustee The W R C society named the following officers for 1939 Mrs Emma Ringer president Mrs Mabel Kynett vicepresident Mrs Lena Downing secretary Mrs Edna Carbee treasurer Mrs Emily Warner chaplain

W. H. Hoggard G. L. Albright Glenn S. Hartong G. D. Sailor A. J. Ramsey W. R. C. Society Emma Ringer Mabel Kynett Lena Downing Edna Carbee Emily Warner

Former La Follette aide seeks manslaughter pardon

Thomas Duncan, once financial secretary to Governor Philip F. La Follette, filed a formal pardon petition with the Wisconsin governor. The request concerns a manslaughter case connected to Milwaukee, triggering a hard review by state officials.

Madison Wis Thomas Duncan Philip F. la Follette Milwaukee

Pardon sought for ex-aide to governor in manslaughter case

A former top adviser to Governor La Follette seeks a pardon while serving one to two years for fourth degree manslaughter after a drunken driving accident in Milwaukee. The pardon petition argues political prominence will hinder parole, though the judge and prosecutor oppose clemency. The application may reach the governor next week.

Hearing Sets Jan 9 On O'Brian Short Term Contest

The Iowa state election contest board will hold its first hearing January 9 on the O'Brian short term contest. Incumbent Secretary of State Robert E. O'Brian remains in office past the new year while the dispute over the short term and full term questions continues.

O'Brian DES Moines State Election Contest Board Secretary of State Election Robert E. O'Brian John F. Wessels Earl G. Miller Judge Board Miller

Globe girded by vast web of cables and wires

The world shows more than 300000 miles of submarine cables 100000000 miles of telephone wires and 5000000 miles of telegraph wires encircling the globe highlighting a vast communications network.

Globe

Canvass Board to Report on Schedule as 20 Day Limit Nears

Gov. Kraschel said the state canvassing board will finish its duties within the 20 day law. It has issued certificates for U S Senator Gillette nine congressmen one district judge and one supreme court judge. Swanson’s injunction blocks further action until a recount request is resolved. Swanson trailed Harrington by about 400 votes. The note about a duckhawk closing in on prey appears as a separate aside.

Des Moines Nelson G. Kraschel State Executive Council United States Gillette Supreme Court Kraschel Albert FP. Swanson Congress Swanson Vincent F. Harrington

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