Marion Nebraska Keeps Dry Despite Prohibition Repeal Talk
Marion residents remain dry as deeds to town property include a clause banning alcohol and related activities. The founders in 1901, led by Marion Powell and Martin Nilsson, feared a saloon town near Kansas so they inserted prohibitory language into every Marion deed.
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Lincoln
Martin Nilsson
Kansas
Kansas State Line
Man on a fleeing horse in a passion ride incident
A man rode a horse in a heated moment and the animal bolted away with him. Bystanders reported no further injuries or details of the aftermath.
Wellington Community Mourns Carmela Guilia Dies
Mrs Carmela Guilia 70 dies at son's home Gabriel Guilia in Wellington Born in Italy she came to America 27 years ago The Guilia family moved from Akron two years ago She survived by four other children 12 grandchildren Funeral services by Dr C W Recard at the home Sunday at two Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Also reports a cold front and local holiday activities including Ladies Aid Society meeting and piano pupil Christmas party
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Akeron
Henry Gulila
Akron
Vincent Gulla
Cleveland
Marta Tamburella
Florence
C. W. Recard
Greenwood Cemetery
Wellington Church Hosts District Institute Delegates Banquet
Epworth League members of the Methodist church host district league delegates at the mid year institute set for January 28. The local league organized committees during a Wednesday gathering. More than 200 young people expected to attend the banquet and rally associated with the event.
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Wellington
Florida Visitors Report Rainy Weather
Mrs. Kent Robinson received a letter from her son Kent saying Florida had ideal weather until Wednesday of this week when rain began. The note reflects a shift in conditions during a period of pleasant climate for visitors and residents alike in the Sunshine State.
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Kent Robinson
Kent
Missouri Student Urges End Of Homecoming Felicitations
The Missouri Student at the University of Missouri calls for abolishing Homecoming amid accusations of debauchery and moral filth. An editorial titled An Ideal Crumbles condemns drunken mobs, bootlegging profits, and parents kept away, citing the death of Willard McElree, a 21 year old engineering student from St Louis in an auto wreck the day of the game with Kansas.
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Orville Read
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McElree
St. Louis
Here
Kansas
Alumni association defends student conduct during celebrations
An alumni group contends that drinking levels this year were no higher than during farmer homecomings and blames outsiders rather than students for any issues.
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Farmer
Britain Exports Little Arms to China Amid Controls
British export data shows scarce arms shipments to China amid Anglo Chinese licensing rules. The Board of Trade requires written Chinese approval for war materials, with licenses for sporting rifles issued routinely but stricter controls on war materials. Through 1951 total arms exports stood at £3.28 million, while the first ten months of the year reached £2.81 million. In mid year Japan purchased British machine guns and related ammo and aircraft gun mounts.
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Japan
City workers cut costs to run village on reduced budget
In Centerline Maryland a small city payroll of 2,606 residents keeps services going as 90 percent of taxes are delinquent. Fire and Police Chief George L Theut proposed volunteers work for free or share leftover funds after debt payments. Workers smoke less, cook at the municipal hall, and accept groceries or eggs as pay until back taxes are collected.
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George L. Theut
Elyria
Tom
Harry
Lorain
Oberlin
Cleveland
Council
Seattle Liquor Law Repealed by City Ordinance
Seattle adopts state style liquor rules after city code repeal. The ordinance, signed by Mayor John Dore, removes Seattle prohibitions on liquor purchase, taking effect December 29 following statewide repeal.
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Seattle
John ¥. Dore
Ance Builds Gigantic Pier at Cherbourg
Cherbourg faces a bold 1933 expansion as ANCE constructs a vast pier and rail terminal. When finished it will be the world’s largest combined maritime and rail terminus with piers nearly 1000 feet into the inner basin. It aims to attract monster liners including the 1027 foot Norman Die and boost tourist traffic to Cherbourg.
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Marine Ministry
Le Havre to Get Maritime Terminus for Transatlantic Trade
New Le Havre port structure costing 6 600 000 will replace Cherbourg shuttle traffic with a 933 foot pier 140 feet wide. Passengers rise to a first level while freight and baggage move on a lower level via moving platforms. The terminal will include customs restaurants restrooms shops and quick boat train links to Paris. A BALL-outlet at Paris adds an art gallery and lecture hall for Normandy Brittany and Vendée subjects to attract travelers.
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