Purnell 79 Live Again Belief End in Harbor Cult
In Harbor Michigan a religious cult leader Benjamin Purnell, believed to rise from the dead after a 72 hour wait, died. His wife Mary mourned yet remained faithful as 144,000 Israelites and followers planned burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery beside his son Coy, in a plain unmarked grave. The group faced no public ceremony, preparing for a somber burial in the family plot.
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Northwestern railway to replace block system with automatic train control
Northwestern railway officials announce that Iowa division will remove the old block system early next spring and install automatic train control. The new system flashes signals directly to the engineer in the cab, replacing side signals and offering constant guidance, with electric control through the rails to the locomotive cab.
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Iowa
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Stormy
Fogey
Geto Florida Visit Planned by Kennedy Family
The Kennedy party including Mrs WG Kennedy will travel by train to Cantonment for a brief southern visit. Mr and Mrs Merrill, Kennedy’s sister, accompany them. The trip aims for a rest and recovery after Kennedy’s summer heart trouble, with the party in good health and ready for travel.
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Cantonment
DeKalbier
Merrill
Kennedy
Slaying of Marian Parker tied to Hickman and escapee
Reports from Kansas City Chicago and Portland tie Edward Hickman to the Marian Parker case. Hickman a bank clerk once studied in Kansas City and previously detained for a forged check, was linked to a slain girl in Los Angeles. Police traced a stolen Chrysler and a possible accomplice in the crime.
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Cline
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Marian Parker
Los Angeles
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Marian
Chicago
U.P
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Clarence Lowitz
Portland
Ore
Hut Chase
Marion Parker
Wenatchee
Washington
Chase
Biggs
Oace Organist in Theatre Here Now at Denver
Robert West, formerly DeKalb theatre organist, is heard from Denver Colorado where he has worked days on a new show house. He recently returned from Texas where he played as organist when a movie palace was opened. His family plans to join him, and he may stay in Denver for several weeks.
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DeKalb Theatre
Denver
Colo
Mr. West
Texas
Movie Palace
Mrs Sarah Kennedy Discharged After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Sarah Kennedy recovered from an operation at Glidden hospital and was released to her East Lincoln Highway apartment by city ambulance after a period of critical illness and steady improvement over several days.
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Sarah Kennedy
Glidden Hospital
Yale Student Visits Friends Here During Holiday Break
Yale University student Russell Anderson, son of Mrs. Andrew Anderson of Rockford and a former local resident, has been visiting in the city for a few years. He returned to Rockford to spend the Christmas vacation and will go back to Yale after the holiday.
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Yale
Russell Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Rockford
Yale University
Victors In Jury Trial For Elgin Burglary Case
Attorney DéEstin L Pasley and H W Brittain led defense in Geneva circuit court as James Woolcott of Elgin was found not guilty of burglary. Woolcott, arrested October 3 near the Masonic Temple, faced line of testimony including an alleged confession by rubber hose and a contested alibi. The trial drew Elgin attention amid rumors of a barefoot robber.
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Elgim
Auto Mishap Victim Struck By Bumper at Third and Crewe Cover
John Novak store scene as collision forces Noel to the sidewalk. Noel, 831 Second Street, suffers skull fracture, three right ribs broken, scalp wound. Dr Fullenwieder says serious condition and possible doubt of recovery. Lorenzi and Link face reckless driving charges. bonds set at 1000 dollars. Link secured bond. Lorenzi seeks bondsman.
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Noel
Third Street
Crewe Cover Street
Novak
R. C. Fullenwieder
St. Mary's Hospital
Erlentborn
Lorenzi
Link
Fullenwieder
Second Street
Rescue effort for S-4 crew amid gale and fading oxygen
Rescuers struggle in a gale off Provincetown as divers fail to reach the sunken S-4 submarine. Six crewmen remain trapped in the Mar compartment after their last oxygen bottle was exhausted, with a final message asking if there is any hope as dawn broke and storm clouds gathered.
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Mass
U.P
Doc
Graham
May Fitch
Navy
Brumby
Philip R. Andrews
Charleston Navy Yard
Block Island
Submarine S-4 rescue race amid uncertain life or death
Amid hopes for six sailors trapped in the sunken S-4, naval crews press on with dives, oxygen gear, and rescue plans as foggy prospects mix with stubborn resolve. Brumby and Andrews oversee operations while observers weigh signs of life or demise in the waterlogged aftermath of the Block Island incident.
Committee Probes Walsh Resolution on Power Combine
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Committee met during Senate adjournment to authorize a preliminary inquiry into the power combine. Investigations 15 may be warranted, but no definite steps are expected until after the Christmas holidays.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Walsh
Business Men Are Too Busy for a Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce reports no business men's meeting this week as merchants focus on Christmas sales. Friday's merchants meeting is cancelled and the following Friday noon will host no general session. Secretary O G Olwin notes no large agenda is planned and the session should be brief.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hell
O. G. Olwin
Officers for County Legion to be Elected
County American Legion officers will be elected at Kirkland this evening. A chicken dinner starts at 7:45 as District Commander Gallagher and Division Sykora attend, with large turnout expected. Legionnaires from DeKalb plan to meet at 6:30 in the Kennedy building post rooms and bring cars to share rides.
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Kirkland
Gallagher
Divison
Release of Boys From Reformatory and Public Administrator Notice
State board of pardons has entered orders for release of 43 percent of boys at the Dunotk reformatory with 314 already freed since October 3. Administrator's notice: Anna L D Rhutasel deceased. Kavige appointed administrator, Court of Katls County. March term commences first Monday in March to settle claims and debts, payment scheduling to the administrator. Dated December 20. Myrtle Metin administrator.
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Tt State Board of Pardons
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Kavige
Anua LD
Rhutasel
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Ion All Permatus
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Myrtle Metin
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WANTED A widdle aged woman for a housekeeper in country area Must be capable of caring for two small children Address box SX care of Chroa fees " TO PORK SALE W Rhode Island Red pul setter. Frank Hobie West Linewhw Hiekwas.
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Rhode Island
Frank Hobie
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