Auto licenses for 1930 to be white and blue
Marion county will issue 1930 automobile license plates from December 1, with state plates made at Anamosa reformatory. Plates will be dark blue with white numerals, smaller in size, and county designations now numeric rather than lettered. A nationwide color-change trend is noted with 31 states altering schemes for 1930.
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Marion County
F. T. Metcalf
Anamosa
State Executive Council
American Automobile Association
Evidence Stars Pauline Frederick at Rivola Theatre
Great Human Story presents Evidence a Warner Bros Vitaphone talking picture at Rivola Theatre Oskaloosa for 3 days starting Sunday December 1. Pauline Frederick leads a cast including William Courtenay Conway Tearle Lowell Sherman Alec B Francis Freddie Burke Myrna Loy Madeline Seymour Lionel Belmore Ivan Simpson in a drama on circumstantial evidence and a woman's honor with legal and family stakes. Based on J Du Rocher MacPherson play with scenario by J Grubb Alexander directed by John Adolfi.
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Pauline Frederick
Rivola Theatre
Oskaloosa
Myra Stanhope
Lee
William Courtenay
Conway Tearle
Lowell Sherman
Alec B. Francis
Freddie Burke
Frederick Myrna Loy
Madeline Seymore
Lionel Belmore
Ivan Simpson
J. du Rocher MacPherson
J. Grubb
Alexander Bee
John Adolfi
Praying Hands Dedication for Mrs Wormhoudt
Poignant memorial poem honoring Mrs. G H Wormhoudt of Pella Iowa via Rachel Weston Wormhoudt. It recalls hands scarred by battles and service, praising a life spent in devotion and helping others, with a note to read the Chronicle Want Ads for more.
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G. H. Wormhoudt
Rachel Weston Wormhoudt
Earth
Pella
Iowa
The Dangers of Home Drycleaning
A public warning explains how static electricity from fabric friction can ignite gasoline or cleaners like naphtha. It notes humidity, ignition risk in homes, and compares danger to dynamite, urging professional drycleaning in controlled plants to prevent fires and deaths.
Municipal power plants rise and fall over decades
A Northwestern University professor reports a long term survey showing municipal electric plants grew to a 1923 high of 3,066 before declining to 2,320 by 1927. The study notes 1,440 cities no longer operate municipally and receive power from private networks. Four factor groups explain shifts: legal political, technological, economic, and public philosophy toward government roles.
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United States
Herbert B. Doran
Northwestern University School of Commerce
Electric Light and Power
National Electric Light Association
Doran
What Price Thanksgiving
A reflective piece ponders gratitude and desire during Thanksgiving, noting common wishes for wealth, beauty, success, and comfort. It suggests contentment comes from recognizing what we already have, even as imagined luxuries tempt us. The subtle message: plenty exists if we value present blessings.
Mince Meat Uses Beyond Traditional Pies
Classic winter treat mince meat is shown as a versatile ingredient for cakes cookies turnovers tarts sundaes and more. Recipes include Mince Meat Fruit Cake Mince Meat Drops Turnover Cake Mince Meat Tarts and a Mince Meat Sundae with serving tips and storage notes.
Centralites Embrace Service to Support Generations
The address speaks to students and families about gratitude and duty. It urges writing, praying, giving, and serving during the Big Drive. It celebrates choosing a life of work at Central and the joy of pursuing various talents while helping future generations enjoy blessings.
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Central
Centralites
Graceland Holds Central To Scoreless Tie In Return Tilt
Central faced Graceland in a non conference game after a prior win over Penn. Central entered confident but Graceland’s defense held firm, as Central was kept scoreless. Highlights include early kickoffs and punt exchanges, with Graceland gaining momentum on defense amid tense drives.
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Southern Town
Graceland
Centralites
Penn
Graceland Stands Tall in Critical Goal Line Stand
In a tense finish, Graceland held Central at the one yard line after a series of crashes and penalties. Central failed to convert on fourth and two feet, attempting an end run with a lateral pass as Graceland’s defense, led by Ver Dught, stopped the bid at the goal line.
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Luxanap
Alway
Johnson
Graceland
Neifert
Central
Central Graceland Game Ends In Scoreless Tie
The Central and Graceland football clash produced a drab 0-0 tie as both teams failed to mount a consistent scoring drive. Central showed moments of promise but costly errors and strong defense kept the game even, with both sides trading yardage without delivering a decisive breakthrough. Coach Winter rotated players with little impact. The near one yard line stand and missed opportunities defined the stalemate.
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Central
Graceland
Winter
Freey
Chinatown Charity Drive to Stage Spectacular in Des Moines
Elks lodge of Des Moines plans a week long Chinatown spectacle at the Coliseum starting December 30. A royal Empress campaign will select a leading lady to preside over the mystic city with prizes including a Chrysler coupe. Ten thousand dollars in sets will transform the venue for crowds from Iowa and beyond, with officials estimating attendance of up to 250000.
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Des Moines
Elks Lodge
China
Iowa
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