Northwestern Bell Plans 1931 Iowa Expansion
Des Moines AP says Northwestern Bell plans a 4.5 million dollar Iowa program in 1931 to build and replace facilities across the state. Projects include cross state cable Davenport to Council Bluffs and Omaha, and dial service in Des Moines. Anticipated long distance messages rise to 14.2 million. local calls to 1.557 million daily. 44.5 thousand miles of wire or cable. 6 thousand miles of open wire. 35 thousand poles and 60 thousand cross arms.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
H. G. Conger
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Shenandoah
Decorah
Burlington
Conger
Family Gathering at Bermel Home Christmas Dinner
A pleasant Christmas gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bermel at their home with present families including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bermel Pleasant Prairie Felix Doran and son Robert Francis from near Wilton Ralph Bermel Raymond and Clarence Bermel Other news items note Mrs. Will Marclf and Marie West Liberty visiting the August Gettert home Wayne Eckhardt student at the University of Iowa spending holidays with his parents A C Eckhardt Miss Mary Balser returned home near Bayfield from the Bermel residence Ed Doerfer entertained the Excelsior Literary society next meeting planned at Albert Eckhardt home Lillie McGillivray returned to Chicago after a visit Walter McGillivray hosted a Christmas party honoring Donald Dean Guests included G B Potter Lela Vern Van Camp and Lillie McGillivray Chicago area relatives Harold Covell and Charles Covell near Wilton were guests at the MacGillivray home Sunday
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Sweetland
Peter Bermel
Robert Bermel
Pleasant Prairie
Felix Doran
Robert Francis
Wilton
Ralph Bermel
Raymond
Clarence Bermel
Will Marclf
Marie
West Liberty
Wayne Eckhardt
University of Iowa
A. C. Eckhardt
Mary Balser
Bayfield
Edward Doerfer
Excelsior Literary Society
Albert Eckhardt
Clyde Fryberger
Muscatine
John Downer
Lillie McGillivray
Chicago
Mary McGillivray
Walter McGillivray
Donald Dean
G. B. Potter
Lela
Vern van Camp
Harold Covell
Charles Covell
MacGilllivray
Radio Listings for Dec 24 Across Chicago Stations
The schedule compiles Dec 24 radio programs across WMAQ WBBM and WBPM, detailing nightly lineups with NBC CBS and regional shows. Highlights include What's New in Domestic Commerce, National Farm and Home Hour, Amos n Andy, and a full slate of music, talks, and weather updates through late night.
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NBC
Paramount Theater
Des Moines
Betty Crocker
Don
Betty
Radio Household Institute
Rumford
School of Eatey
National Farm and Home Hour
Palais D’or Orchestra
Blackhawk
Charlotte Geer
Backhawk Trio
Valley
Jas. C. Green
Uncle Abe
David
Bonnie Laddies
Washington
Wm. Hard
Halsey Stuart
Vincent Lopez
St. Regis Hotel Orchestra
Jack Albin
Hotel Pennsylvania Orch
Dave’s Barnstormers
WMAQ
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Orchestras and Programs
CBS La Palma smoker at 8 30 p m features Lucien Lelong program with Ben Bernie's orchestra at 9 p m Wyle Hat Hour at 9 30 p m Off the Air until 11 15 Then Around the Town at 11 15 p m with Ben Bernie's Jan Garber Henri Gendron Paul Whiteman Agnew and Frank Shaw orchestras.
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CBS
la Palma
Lucien Lelong
Ben Bernie
Wyle
Jan Garber
Henri Gendron
Paul Whiteman
Agnew
Merry Gardens
Frank Shaw
King Family Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
The King family held its annual Christmas dinner at the H. J. Jarrard home Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Shaffer and daughters Bonnie and Frances of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton of Guthrie Center, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Davis and son of Glidden, and Mrs. Jarrard's sister who remained for a week's visit.
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Conesville
King
H. J. Jarrard
Lyle Shaffer
Bonnie
Frances
Moline
Edgerton
Guthrie Center
Warren Davis
Glidden
Highland Center
Jarrard
Quick Relief for Coughing Spells
The Thoxine prescription promises rapid double action to soothe irritation and reach the internal cause. First dose often stops stubborn coughs. pleasant tasting and safe for family use. Money-back guarantee if it does not beat all prior remedies. Available 35c 60c and $1.00 bottles via Henderson Drug Co. and other drug stores.
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Henderson Drug Co
Public Sale Held at Freeman Estle Farm North of Town
Freeman Estle conducted a closing out sale Monday at his farm north of town. Prices showed corn at sixty one cents per bushel hay at eleven fifty per ton and a team of gray mares sold for two hundred thirty dollars.
Navy builds XSL-1 submarine scout plane
The United States Navy prepares an experimental air craft designated XSL-1 to scout for submarines. It features a Loening built engine, folding wings, and compact design as part of naval research reported in The Journal Want Ads.
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Washington
United States Department of the Navy
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Keizersveer
Holland
WOC
Davenport Des Moines Central Broadcast Co
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My Book House
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Gurley
Cbs—Literary Digest
Hal O'Flaherty
Tosca Seidel
Bill Hay
Detroit Symphony
Amos An
Andy
Daily News
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Dan and
Sylvia
Elgin
Teach View Gardens Orch
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Variety
Old Town
Farmeat
Kyw
tHydrox
Curtis Candy
Teaberry
Uncle Bob
Panico
Canton Orchestra
Olsen & Ebann
Yeast Foamers
Herald & Examiner
State Street
Wayne King
Aragon Orchestra
Spitalny
Edge
Beach Orch
Louis Panico
Canton Tea Garden Orchestra
Hamp
Congress Orches
Cope Harvey
Illinois
Luke
Miranda
Amos 'N
Mike and
Herman
Weather Report
Herbie Kay
Sol Wagner
WBBM
Purities
Pop
Weber's
Sycamore St
King Family
Pleasure Island
Prestige
Pink Box
Fussy
Bonnybrook Milk
Library
Standard and Joy
Eichenauer’s
Cigar Store
East Second St
Ruth Conklin
Harley Orr
George Orr
Eben Williams
Crawfordsville
W. H. McKee
William McCormick
Catherine
H. H. Owen
J. T. McCormick
Forest Maxwell
Mae Wehr
Donald Ross
Everett Orris
Columbus Junction
C. A. McCormick
Merritt Wehmeyer
Vere Walker
Fredonia
Rufus Bullis
Iowa State Teachers College
Wilbur Brehme
Mary
G. N. Bullis
Charles Crist
Morning Sun
Delia Crist
Brockway School
Orono Township
George Stillwell
Stillwell
Elizabeth Edgar
Circus
Mack
Zeppelin
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