Coroner To Play Santa Messenger In Tragic foundry death
In Muncie Indiana on December 24 coroner Dr John H Boles will deliver Christmas gifts to 6 year old Patricia Tilley from her father William E Tilley a foundry worker who killed himself by leaping into a cupola furnace after separation from his wife and child The father left notes and a poem To Patricia from Daddy at the home and the tree still lit by warm lights amid the workers.
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Last of 14 Dead in Appomattox Bus Crash Identified
Virginia's worst bus accident turned Christmas tragedy as identifications were released. The last body was tied to a sodden Christmas card reading Miss Laura Davis signed J. Jones. L. E. Gunn of Meredithsville tentatively identified the young woman as Laura Haney Davis of Meredithsville who often visited Greensboro. Also identified were Ruth Perline Goodwin, 21, of Cary, North Carolina. A brother said she was en route to visit relatives for the holiday.
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Appomattox
Laura Davis
J. Jones
L. E. Gunn
Meredithsville
Laura “Haney” Davis
Gunn
Greensboro
Ruth Perline Goodwin
Cary
N.C
Kermit Goodwin
Hopewell
One Kind of Gift Chicago Divorce Awarded
Samuel Harrison had contested his wife’s divorce for two years but near the 1955 Yale observance he softened. He told Judge Rudolph Desart he would give a Christmas present by granting her the decree. Mrs. Harrison was awarded an uncontested divorce.
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Chicago
Samuel Harrison
Yale
Rudolph Desart
Soviet naval buildup cited amid Mongolian invasion fears
Moscow reports Izvestia says Soviet sub fleets fourfold since 1931 and coastguard up 1100 percent, with Pravda claiming submarine and destroyer increases of 455 and 370 percent since 1931. Statement emphasizes undersea power in Pacific and Baltic as tensions rise after MongoliaJapan-Manchukuo talks.
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Izvestia
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Baltic
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Manchoukuo
Rozdesventsky
Tsusima
Pravda
Feed the Birds Christmas Dinner for Game Birds
Bird lovers and youngsters are urged to place food in sheltered spots as snow blankets the ground. Farmers and rural residents are asked to provide meals for game birds and other feathered friends during winter.
Alban Berg Dies At 51 Composer and Academy Member
Alban Berg, aged 51, noted composer and Prussian Academy of Fine Arts member, died today in Vienna. The death removes a prominent contemporary figure in modern music and arts circles.
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Vienna
Alban Berg
Prussian Academy of Fine Arts
Thelma Todds Old And New Lovers Studied At Party
Grand jury investigates two loves of Thelma Todd as possible murder motive after her death. Ida Lupino and her father Stanley Lupino recount a vacant chair and a San Francisco romance at a party hosted at Cafe Rodocero. Carbon monoxide death timed between 6 and 8 a.m. on Sunday.
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Wallace Ford
The Nativity Ode On Christmas Spirit and Humility
A sermon reflecting on the Christmas story as a source of spiritual sustenance and humility. It contrasts material celebration with the birth of Christ, honors the Child, and urges sharing blessings with family, friends, and the poor as the true observance.
Contract Bridge Spectacle Fails As Garden Event
New York report shows the Madison Square Garden bridge final drawing about 1,000 spectators for the French American contract bridge match. The Americans, represented by the four aces, won by 2 810 points after 100 hands, total 97 250. Mike Jacobs promoted the event but the grand spectacle flopped.
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WPA Pays Off For Christmas
Maryland WPA workers are paid before Christmas under special Baltimore arrangements. Checks were rushed out for projects in Hagerstown Williamsport Hancock Camp Ritchie and local road works. Harold T Seibert arranged and delivered the Frederick checks.
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Dual Highway Hearing Planned Before Start
Governor Harry W Nice announced that the proposed dual highway from Hagerstown to Frederick will not begin until after both sides in the dispute are heard. A hearing is set for early next year in Baltimore with bids for three road sections already opened and no contracts to be awarded until the hearing.
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Frederick
Harry W. Nice
Roads Commission
Baltimore
Myersville- Frederick
Midnight Mass Tonight Ushers Christmas Service
A solemn high mass at midnight tonight begins the Catholic Church Christmas celebration locally. It will be followed by masses at 7, 8, and 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. A special music program will feature the midnight service.
Compromise on Veterans' Bonus Seen
Washington report quotes Speaker Burns as saying a compromise veterans bonus bill may be found acceptable to the administration. He hopes a deal can be struck if supporters show flexibility, aiming to dispose of the measure early and help May adjournment. Burns met with President Roosevelt and noted the President’s breathing spell and possible veto would depend on Congress action.
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Burns
Roosevelt
Congress
Crying Babies Save Family From Gas Poisoning
In Baltimore on December 24 a mother and three young children narrowly escaped death from coal gas after their cries awakened the mother. She aroused a neighbor and relatives, a physician aired the room, and all were reported out of danger with only a mild case of gas poisoning preventing a worse outcome.
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Baltimore
Margaret Ryan
Ryans
Money to burn in Helena as fire forgives loss
William Mundy reported his $225 in currency burned when his Helena home burned last month. He sent the ashes to federal authorities and received a reimbursement check just in time for Christmas, restoring his funds and mood.
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Mont
William Mundy
Sam
Munday
Buzzie Roosevelt Cold Delays White House Christmas Plans
Washington December 24 Roosevelt Christmas plans were somewhat upset today because Curtis Dall known as Buzzie has a slight cold and cannot come to the White House in time for Christmas His mother Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and her husband John Boettiger and Sissie who now uses the name Eleanor on White House lists will not arrive until Friday They will all be at the White House for the grandchildren's Christmas party December 28 Sara Roosevelt already arrived with her parents James and Mrs James Roosevelt and will find her stocking hung by the grandfather's fireplace tomorrow morning The President's family will attend the lighting of an outdoor Christmas tree and the President will broadcast greetings after which Dickens Christmas carol will be read aloud by the President.
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British Awaiting Lindbergh Arrival For Protection
British authorities plan limited extra police at Liverpool docks for the arrival of Colonel Charles Lindbergh Mrs Lindbergh and their child to seek sanctuary from kidnapping threats. Plainclothes and uniformed officers will meet boats at Liverpool with usual customs and immigration staff. Scotland Yard reinforcement viewed as unlikely.
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Aged Matron Slain at Haverford College Dinner
A 70-year-old housekeeper, Mrs. Mary L. Ginder, was shot to death at a Christmas reunion dinner in Founders Hall Haverford College. Roy Crittenden, 36, a former college dishwasher, surrendered after the killing and reportedly said he would do it again. He stole a shotgun, wrapped it in Christmas paper with a holiday card, and entered the dining room where seven watched as he fired. Police described the intruder’s entry and the subsequent surrender to a Delaware County officer.
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William A. McClenehan
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John Ginder
Movie Star Claudette Colbert to Wed Doctor Pressman
Hollywood reports indicate Claudette Colbert and Dr. Joe E. Pressman are enroute toward a sudden elopement to wed in Arizona. The couple, who flew to San Francisco together a month ago, have kept details private as Pressman delivered a scientific address in the city.
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Joe E. Pressman
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Los Angeles
Ethiopians Lose 700 Killed in Abbi Addi Battle
The Italian government announced that Sunday's battle at Abbi Addi in the Tem bien area cost Ethiopians 700 killed and over 2,000 wounded. Italians reported 157 casualties including seven officers killed and 173 wounded.
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Abbi Addi
Tembien
She's Honest With Santa Christmas Letter Fun
Crisfield Md December 24 In the Crisfield Times a Christmas issue features letters to Santa Claus from readers including a mischievous girl who declares she is 415 years old and promises to improve next year while listing gifts she hopes Santa will bring if he cares to.
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Crisfield Times
Santa Claus
Santa
Three Negroes Rob Storekeeper in Baltimore Shooting
Police hunted three young negro robbers who entered a Baltimore store and shot owner David Konig and his wife Annie Konig after declaring a stick up. The storekeeper was critically wounded and their son Michael Konig chased the robbers by car before abandoning pursuit on icy streets.
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Baltimore
Annie Konig
David Konig
Last Minute Shoppers Burglarize Baab Home
Chicago readers report a Christmas Eve burglary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Baab. After stepping out to finish gifts, the Baabs found all other presents stolen upon their return. Local police investigate the break in.
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Chicago
Otto J. Baab
Sheffield Steel to Give Nine Tons of Turkeys to Workers
Kansas City news reports Sheffield Steel plans a Christmas aid program delivering about 1,800 turkeys weighing nine tons to employees for holiday dinners, with hash to follow.
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Kansas City
Sheffield Steel Corporation
Weather keeps cold grip across Minnesota and Midwest
A second cold wave drove temperatures to 15 below in Fargo and Jamestown while Minneapolis-St Paul hovered near 10 below. Chicago expected near zero as southern Maryland towns faced deep snow and ice shut shipping in upper Chesapeake Bay. Snow depths hit Casablanca? (Note: adjust).
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Oakland Records Maryland's Deepest Snowfall This Winter
Oakland in Garrett County reports 30 inches of snow for December making it the heaviest statewide total this winter. A 20 inch depth was reached last week with further flurries pushing the count over 30 inches while the State Roads Commission coordinated 62 snow-plows and 20 measuring trucks to keep highways open across Maryland.
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Paymasters Held Up Near Bridgeport
In Norristown Pennsylvania two robbers intercepted Continental Diamond Fiber paymasters L. B. Eastman and F. J. Redmond as they left the main office for the timekeeper’s office. Eastman bore the cash box containing $1250 intended for Christmas bonuses and pay checks that were not negotiable. The robbers forced Eastman to surrender the cash, then fled in a car after warning the men to stay quiet.
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Continental Diamond Fibre Company
Bridgeport
L. B. Eastman
F. J. Redmond
Eastman
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