City Council Debates Higher Movie License Fee
City council members review a second reading of an ordinance to raise moving picture show licenses from 15 cents per seat to 50 cents for the Majestic and 25 cents for the Princess, with objections about clock ownership and outside pressure. Debate ends with the ordinance remaining as read, pending third reading next meeting.
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Burkley
Majestic
Moritz
Eagleston
The
Barkley
Fagleston
Ahlbrand
Sprenger
Turkley
O. O. Swails
T. H. Montgomery
Tunley
East Second Street
J. J. Briggs
James A. Cox
New Court Term Opens in Jackson Circuit
Jackson circuit court prepares for the December term starting Monday, five weeks long with light business expected. Grand jury convening at the discretion of the new prosecutor M S Roach, who takes office January 1, while incoming officials may delay a spring grand jury. Several cases carried over, new filings include foreclosure related to Lincoln National Life Ins Co versus W L Densford and others, totaling thousands in demand.
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Jackson
Jackson County
B. Lowe
M. 8. Roach
Jackson-Lawrence
Lincoln National Life Insurance Co
Christmas Shopping Hits Big Volume On Busy Day
Crowds fill the streets as local stores report a large trades today with extra sales staff and promises of strong business through the next week. Shoppers have begun early gift purchases as Christmas approaches with stores extending hours.
Christmas Gift for Ex Service Men Legion Membership
Fathers Mothers Sisters Wives urged to give a year’s membership to Seymour Post No 89 American Legion. For details call R 136. D 23d W N Everhart adjt.
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Seymour Post No
American Legion
W. N. Everhart
Adjt
Giant Slaughter Sale Promises Christmas Shoe Deals
The advertisement urges shoppers to pair shoes and slippers for Christmas with reduced prices at Colabuono's. It touts a ongoing Giant Slaughter sale and claims discounts across all items including home goods.
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Colabuono’s
Primary Sunday School Primes Christmas Party Rehearsal
The Primary Department of the First Baptist Sunday School will meet Sunday afternoon at two o'clock to rehearse for their Christmas Party which will be given Friday night at 7 30.
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First Baptist Sunday School
Glee Club Minstrel at High School Saturday Event
Glee club boys perform a minstrel show at High School Assembly room with matinee at 3 PM and evening show at 8 PM. The notice mentions the date Saturday December 16 and contains a death reference.
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Glee Club
High School
Ninety-Eighth Birthday of Jackson County Native
J Frank Fislar, oldest native born resident of Jackson county, celebrated his 98th birthday at his Farmington home. Born in Grassy Fork, he worked in Dudleytown and Newry then postmaster at Newry. He has lived on his Farmington farm since 1854, marking a long life of industry. recently he lost the sight of one eye.
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J. Frank Fislar
Jackson County
Farmington
Fislar
Mr. Fislar
Grassy Fork Township
Jacob Fislar
Dudleytown
Newry
Brownstown
Paris
Jennings County
Washington Township
Brownstown Legion Presents The Microbe of Love Play
The Brownstown American Legion post staged The Microbe of Love to a crowded basketball hall. About fifty cast members delivered a smooth production with a strong musical program and chorus numbers. The home talent show was praised as one of Browns town’s best ever.
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Brownstown American Legion Post
Basketball Hall
Brownstown
Tip's Yellow Taxis Advertisement
Classified notice for Tip Richardson offering taxi services with phone contact 447 and residence at 67. Advertisement declares availability anytime and anywhere, promoting Tip Richardson's taxi business.
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Tip
Tip Richardson
Changes urged in fire report for city overhaul
The Indiana Inspection bureau report to Mayor and council calls for major restructuring of the fire department, higher staffing, a 750 gallon pumper, updated water mains and hydrants, and a building and electrical inspector. It aims to lower fire insurance rates by adopting standard equipment and stronger water supply, alarm, and department organization.
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Fire Department
Water Company
Melvin Jerrell
Indiana Inspection Bureau of
Indianapolis
Fire Engie Manufacturing
Poplar Street
Brande Street
Pine
Ewing Street
Caution Urged in U S Role in Europe Affairs
White Sulphur Springs W Va December 16 Governors in conference urge extreme caution as Harding administration weighs intervention in Europe. Pennsylvanias Sproul warns against Atlas burden North Carolinas Morrison favors hands off yet prudent policy. Minnesota Preuss says limited knowledge. Marylands Richie cites need to revise reparations for lasting settlement.
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United Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
America
Europe
Harding
United States
Preuss
Minnesota
Richie
Maryland
Keller Defies House to Testify in Daugherty Case
Representative Keller of Minnesota again defied the house judiciary committee by sending attorneys rather than appearing to testify. The panel debated possible actions from compelling a deposition to reporting he has fled impeachment, while planning to proceed with hearings on the remaining impeachment counts.
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United Press
Washington
Keller
Minnesota
Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Kellar
House
Caraway
Arkansas
Democrat
Repre
Cooper's Taxi Services Advertised For All Hours
Closed cars with heaters and careful drivers advertised by Cooper's Taxi. Call 226 anytime. Also fresh oysters at Kelly's lunch stand opposite interurban station, phone 296.
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Cooper's Taxi
Kelly
Steinkers Meat Market Offers Fresh Dressed Meats
Steinkers Meat Market advertises home dressed cornfed and baby beef with home made sausage. Order full dressed chickens for Sunday and Christmas dinners by calling Phone 27.
Motive sought in hatchet murder of Shaffers on Money Greek farm
Newcastle Indiana December 16 authorities probe motive from robbery to feudism and revenge in the hatchet murder of Bill Shaffer and his wife. Diamonds worth thousands stolen. $7 000 in rings taken. Suspects traced to two men and two women seen with an auto stolen before dawn December 7. Prosecutor Jeffries hints at near residence connection. Ben Brookshire cleared for possible release. James W Davidson testifies of loans and missed meeting. child witness Billy Huffstickle questioned as police seek facts.
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United Press
Newcastle
Ind
Bill Shaffer
Jeffries
Ben Brookshire
Shaffer
James W. Davidson
Shaffers
Indianapolis
Davidson
Muncie
Billy Huffstickle
Mrs. Shaffer
Dheal
Harding Seeks Counsel on Europe Intervention to Avert Crash
President Harding advises with trusted officials and ambassadors on intervention to stem Europe’s looming economic collapse. He anticipates an international conference, with loans to Germany, debt relief for Allies, and stronger U.S. moral influence as tools to restore stability.
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United Press
Washington
Harding
Europe
America
George Harvey
Harvey
United States
Germany
France
Ruhr
President Mabriel Marutowicz of Poland Assassinated
Paris dispatch reports President Mabriel Marutowicz assassinated in Warsaw as he prepared for his inaugural oath. About twenty thousand nationalist opponents reportedly hurled missiles during the ceremony, and nationalist assembly members were absent from the oath taking.
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United Press
Paris
Mabriel Marutowicz
Poland
Warsaw
Marutowicz
Giant Slaughter Sale Extends Christmas Deals
Local retailer advertises ongoing Christmas offers with discounts on meat and holiday items. Consumers urged to take advantage of prices during the extended sale period.
Cooper's Winter Specials at Cooper's Tire & Accessory Store
Winter sale highlights heaters skid chains windshield wipers and curtain glasses. Low prices encourage shoppers not to take chances on harsh weather gear.名
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Cooper's Tire & Accessory
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