Central State Maroons crack Owosso Donovan in 36 to 20 win
Central State Maroons dominated Owosso Donovan in a decisive 36 20 victory. Early scoring sealed the lead as Central State built a 21 8 halftime margin and expanded in the third period with sharp teamwork and strong defense. Nine Maroon and Gold players saw action, highlighting depth and coordinated passing.
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Owosso
Mich
Dee. Af
Central State Tan
Owogso Donovans
Munson
The
Maroons
Central State
Pulkner
McCluchéy
Lodewyk
Central
Pendergast
Kipne
Haight
Brooks
Lewis
Dressed Beef Weighs in At Wide Range
A locally dressed beef sold by Dai Johnson drew public guesses on its weight. Estimates ranged from 360 to 1421 pounds with farmers often predicting 500 to 600 pounds. Bert Edward guessed 21 12 pounds while Mrs. John Medvill offered the low figure.
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Johnson
Nist
Dai. Johnson
Enos Wyant
Bremont Township
Bert Fward
John Medevill
Funeral Plan for Fallen ULT Leader in Michigan
In Benton Harbor Michigan U P reports the House of David colony plans a funeral for Benjamin Purnell the self styled king and seventh messenger as delays in his promised resurrection prompt burial on colony grounds. Only his body guard Frank Wyland accompanied by taxi to a funeral parlor reflecting a shift to health code compliance before the mausoleum plan is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
U.P
House of David
Benjamin Purnell
Purnell
Frank Wyland
Colony Gardens
Christ
House Votes Return War Confiscations Bill
Washington December 21 The House approved a bill to settle all German and American war claims. The measure would pay claims up to 100000 dollars by American citizens against Germany and proceed to the Senate for approval. The vote was 223 to 26 in favor with passage unchanged from last year.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Germany
BO Peredit
Mexicans Seek Honorary Mexican Citizenship for Lindbergh
Mexico City reports the chamber of deputies explored making Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh an honorary Mexican citizen. Senator Ricardo Tepeda said if legal authority exists the honor could be granted similar to LaFayette's status. A joint parliamentary session was hoped before his Central American tour.
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Mexico City
U.R
Charles A. Lindergh
Chamber of Deputies
Inieatis
Lindbergh
Mexico
Ricardo Tepeda
LaFayette
Fumberk
Ludbergh
iZa Whiich
Death toll rises as England endures harsh cold wave
UK reports 54 deaths today from the severe cold spell. London hospitals treated about 400 people for exposure and accidents, including 142 cases with broken arms and nine with broken legs across six hospitals.
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London
England
Radio appeal sought for murder suspect in Parker case
Kansas City broadcast tonight requests Edward Hickman, wanted for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker in Los Angeles, to surrender. The message is signed by Charles Edwards, former police chief and close friend, urging the youth to come in for his mother’s sake.
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Kansas City
U.R
Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Iran
Charles ‘Edwards
Petition sent to state supreme court over Purnell bond
William J. Barnard filed a petition with the state supreme court admitting its delivery yesterday. The legal notice seeks the return of a Purnell bond posted by colony members and friends to guarantee Purnell’s appearance for trial on criminal charges.
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State Supreme Court
William J. Barnard
Purnell
Snow Removers Stand Ready as County Roads Rule Idle
Isabella county crews and state highway forces hold equipment in reserve as light snow falls and warm spells threaten to paralyze roads. Plows, fences, and 218 miles of county roads await action amid fluctuating temps and looming thaw risks.
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Ind
Isabella County
Cps
Mark Johnson
Quity Reid
Crawford
Blaiichard
Percent of Isabella county auto plates issued for 1928
The report states only five percent of over 5,000 autos and trucks in Isabella county hold 1928 licenses. Secretary of State officials say about 260 plates will be issued next year, with January 4 the last day to use 1927 plates, and counties may see delays.
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Isabella County
Secretary of State
Lansing
Telephone battle moves to Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Attorney General W. W. Potter filed in the state Supreme Court seeking to resolve whether state control or the telephone company holds the power in a ten year dispute. The case centers on an application by Michigan Bell for higher rentals tolls and rates across municipalities and the state's challenge to the value of services from AT and T which takes about 4 percent of the company's income.
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Lansing
Deg
U. P
Michigan
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
W. W. Potter
State Supreme Court
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Cantata 10 in High School Thursday Evening
The high school girls glee club directed by Miss Mary Louise Maxwell rehearses Christmas carols and presents the cantata Chimes of the Holy Night on Thursday at two thirty in the high school auditorium. Christine Taylor and Dorothy Hursh are soloists. parents are invited to attend.
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Mary Louise ‘Maxwell
Methodist Sunday School
Mi Ling
Christine Taylor
Mt. Pleasant
Christine Teylor
Dorothy Hursh
Harding Caskets Placed In Tomb
Bodies of President Warren G. Harding and Mrs. Harding were moved from the Marion cemetery vault to the new Harding Memorial building. The 5,000 pound sarcophagi were transported by trucks guarded by military guards and placed on a platform for the burial service. President Coolidge is to give the principal address at the tomb’s dedication next June.
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Marion
U.P
Warren G. Harding
Harding
President Coolidge
Telephone charges prompt state inquiry into franchise books
The state attorney general argues that a demand for the reason and justification of new telephone charges, tied to a parent company, is the business of the state. If the company blocks access to its books, the AG says the franchise agreement permitting state investigations would be a practical joke.
Girls Reserves Host City Christmas Party
With Miss Geraldine Brode assisting, the Girls' Reserves of the high school hosted a Christmas party for city children in the high school gym. Each girl accompanied a child, guiding them to the event, as the tree sparkled with gifts and treats.
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Geraldine Brode
Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Warriner on Hast High Street
Mrs I C Warriner entertained a Christmas party Tuesday evening at her Hast High Street home. About twenty five attendees included members of the Young Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and other guests. A Christmas tree lit the room, a program was enjoyed, and Christmas carols were sung.
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I. C. Warriner
Young Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Hast High Street
Rescue Efforts Resumed For S 4 Submarine Sinking
Divers from the U S Falcon returned to the sinking site of the submarine S 4 in Provincetown Massachusetts as rescue and salvaging operations restarted amid favorable sea conditions. official efforts target freeing forty men believed trapped beneath the sea with continued hopes for survivors.
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Provincetown
Mass
U. S
Falcon
Alumni Game Slates Thursday At Local High School
Thursday evening at the high school gymnasium the alumni basketball team will clash with the varsity in a lively rivalry. Walter Kennedy manages the alumni. expected players include Harold Stinson Cornelius Wood William Hersee Maynard Allyn Allan Wooley Tom Johnson Harold Gannell Victor Hibblery and Jack Pierson. The alumni game follows a high school reserves versus Weidman high school contest coached by Ted Waite.
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High School
Running High
Walter
Kennedy
Harold Stinson
Weidman High School
Weidman
Ted Waite
Father of Fire Victims Dies in Battle Creek
Floyd N. Conine, 31, died last night as authorities awaited death of his mother-in-law Mrs. Mary Crain, 65, injured in the same fire. The Conine home burned on Monday, killing three of his children who were buried today in a triple funeral.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Floyd N. Conine
Mary Crain
Conine
Sea tragedy claims fourth family member in S S-4 sinking
Mrs Elmer Cannerson 61, already widowed twice and mother of A W Wedges, learned her son was aboard the S-4 sunk Saturday. She collapsed from shock after the news and was near death today, the sea taking another member from her circle. Hope faded that the man would be saved.
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New London
Conn
U.P
Elmer Cannerson
A. W Wedges
Wen
Eirele
Controversial claim blames Jews and Masons for Germany defeat
General Lutendgorf accuses Jes uits Jews and Masons of causing Germany’s World War I defeat, implying the military police bore no fault. The remark echoes conspiracy-style scapegoating amid wartime rhetoric.
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Lutendgorf
Germany
World War Veterans Face Loss of Adjusted Compensation
In Isabella County several World War veterans have not yet applied for the federal adjusted compensation, with January 1 1928 as the final deadline. Former soldiers urged to contact Bert Shangle and Authie Tice of the Mt. Pleasant American Legion to secure certificates before the cutoff.
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Isabella County
Army
Navy
Marine Ééron
Bert Shangle
W ‘Authie Tice
Mt. Pleasant American Legion
Four Federal Prisoners Spared Christmas at Mt Pleasants Jail
Four Bay County men Charles Wright Emmet Schlink Ed Waler and Myron Earl guests of Sheriff William A Tess will not celebrate Christmas at home. Convicted in Bay City federal court in October they are to serve sentences until April 9 at the Sigmaw jail where six prisoners now await release or payment of fines by friends before Christmas.
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Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Santa Claus
Charles Wright
Emmet Schlink
Ed Waler
Myron Earl
William A. Tess
Whey
Bay City
Ats
Sigmaw
Ixtech Ftiien
Tise
Hess
High School Seniors Observe French Christmas Custom
High school seniors in a French class studied Christmas stories and made a crèche. The miniature Bethlehem scene features moss hills, wise men, shepherds, and a guiding blue star above the manger.
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Noel En Provence
France
Creche
la Provence
Palestine
Bethlehem
Despondent man dies in self immolation after factory layoff
Leon Joseph a 50 year old sugar factory employee, distraught over losing his job after nearly twenty years, set fire to his chicken coop and burned to death. Neighbors reported the blaze at dawn as the son witnessed flames through the coop windows. coroner to examine Friday. The man reportedly said he felt he had lost his best friend when he lost the job.
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ALMA
Daily Times
Leon Joseph
Joseph
Eugene Joseph
The
Sagar
Funeral for Former Local Resident Today
Alma, Dec. 21. Funeral services are held today for Mrs. Ben A. Prete of Pleasant, who died after a month of illness. Survived by husband, a daughter and a son. Husband once superintendent of Crippen Manufacturing in Os Pleasant. Death noted as a shock to friends in Alma and St. Louis.
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Alma
St. Louis
Cante
Crippen Manufacturing Company
Os Pleasant
Idak
Naownit
Carl
Murder Suspect Fails To Be Captured In Los Angeles Chase
A man resembling Edward Hickman, charged with the murder of Marion Parker, eluded police in downtown Los Angeles. Reports of Hickman’s capture were denied as officers widened the search from the Rosslyn Hotel toward Glwns Town districts with multiple units guarding public telephones and using sawed-off shotguns.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Hickman
San Quentin
Chicago
John Krister
Rosslyn
Krijster
Glwns
Nickiaan Ting
Thuan Cling
Usiivcy
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Parnell
Bergdoll Property
Potter
Marian
Perry M. Parker
Glee Club
E. C. Warriner
HIGHS
Gare
SEA
Merry Yuletide
Worken
Chase
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