Horseshoe championship to decide charity match at Coliseum
Frank Jackson defends his world title against Patt Mossman in a barnyard style charity event at the Coliseum arena. The Jackson family squads include Carroll and Hansford Jackson with Miss Caroline Schultz and Charlotte Schultz. Nine games may be needed with five wins to claim the title. referee will be William Hale Thompson. Proceeds fund a Christmas basket fund.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Coliseum Arena
Frank Jackson
Patt Mossman
Iowa
Mossman
Jackson
Carroll
Hansford Jackson
Caroline Schultz
Illinois
Charlotte
William Hale Thompson
Christmas Season in Schools Celebrations Noted
City schools held festive Christmas activities with varied programs. Centennial school staged an operetta "At Home With Santa Claus" for about 125 parents, featuring characters such as Santa Claus and Mary Christmas. Other schools held simple programs and classroom trees.
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Centennial
Santa Claus
William Springman
Santa
Ruth Sartor
Mary Christmas
Nellie Askea
Kringle
Jean Jarrard
Santa, Jr
Gerald Mitchell
Nick
Gene Crossett
North Star
Charlotte Squire
Connedor
Ray Kupka
Aurora
Miss Grimes
the Heights
Yeh
Winifred Allen
van Dyke
Man With Steel Cage Sparks Uproar Aboard Toledo Car
A near riot erupted among women on a Toledo streetcar when a man boarded with a steel cage holding several white mice. The incident drew stunned responses and unsettled riders as authorities reviewed the scene.
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Toledo
Ireland to install bilingual road signs at junctions
Motorists visiting Ireland will find main road junction direction signs printed in both Irish and English. The bilingual signs aim to aid navigation and reflect the country’s linguistic heritage across major routes.
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Ireland
Kenneth Ormiston Surrenders in Los Angeles Case
Kenneth G. Ormiston, fugitive linked with Aimee Semple McPherson in a criminal conspiracy case, walked into the Los Angeles district attorney’s office and surrendered at 10 35 this morning He is to be arraigned before a grand jury and Superior Judge Elliott Craig.
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Associe Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson
Rand
Elliott Craig
Muscatine Wins Bitter 15-10 Opening Little Six Game
Muscatine high school edged Washington 15 to 10 in a hard fought Little Six opener. Washington led early with free throws but Muscatine pulled away to a 9 3 halftime edge as both teams showcased solid defense and teamwork. Referee decisions drew protest from the Washington crowd, while Muscatine coach McKinstry prepared for Cedar Rapids game tonight and Christmas vacation workouts.
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Muscatine High School
Washington
Muscatine
Washington Crew
Ogilvie
McIntyre
Te Strake
Fisher
Bales
Weaver
Turner
Butler
Davenpor
Cedar Rapds
McKinstry
Cedar Rapids
Bill Kelly
Iowa City
Crisis in Germany as Marx cabinet resigns
London reports a crisis in Germany with supporters of the republic and monarchists contending after Chancellor Marx resigns following a Reichstag defeat. Berlin notes the cabinet may guide state affairs until a new ministry forms and many officials return home for Christmas. Hans Luther is named by rightists as a potential successor.
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Associated Press
London
Marx
Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
von Hindenburg
Hans Luther
Central
South America
Mary
Christmas Music at the Baptist Church program
A Baptist church announces a Christmas music program for tomorrow. The morning service features the full choir anthem Break Forth into Joy a duet Room in My Heart for Thee sung by Mrs. Lemley and Mr. Sage a tenor solo Glory to God by Mr. Catlett from The Everlasting Light cantata by Ira Bishop Wilson The Light of Promise and The Wonderful Nazarene are also performed with soprano solo The evening program includes selections from The Christ Child cantata by H W Petrie Lester J Thompson is organist and Frank R Sage is director.
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The
Baptist Church
Mrs. Lemley
Mr. Sage
Mr. Catlett
Ira Bishop Wilson
Ralph Minick
the Christ Child
H. W. Petrie
Lester J. Thompson
Frank R. Sage
Infant Campbell Dies After Weeklong Illness
Ten month old Allen Mark Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Bert Campbell died at 3 20 yesterday after a pneumonia illness. He was born in Washington February 10 1920. Survived by parents one sister Charlotte and two brothers Joe and Paul. Funeral services set for Sunday at 3 pm at L A Jones funeral home with burial at South Engish Monday.
Potash Deposits in Pecos County Boost US Agriculture
Chemists announce new potash deposits in Pecos County Texas will free American farming from European supply. The arsenic apple problem solved as shipments of apples bound for Great Britain will be inspected before departure from the United States.
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Pecos County
Texas
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Hat makers note shift after Vaentino death in party hats
After Vaentino's death public taste shifts from sheik turbans to Ken Turpin derbies for fancy dress parties, according to carnival hat makers.
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Vaentino
Mt Pleasant Game Cited for January 7
Ottumwa defeated Mt Pleasant 13 to unknown at Ottumwa last night in a Little Six game. Burlington and Fairfield plan to meet at Fairfield tonight as the league schedule resumes.
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Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Mt. Peasant
Burlington
Fairfield
Columbus Junction Man Will Observe His 97th Birthday
Columbus Junction Iowa December 18 George D Harrison a prominent resident will celebrate his 97th birthday at his home on South Hill Sunday Born December 19 1829 in Philadelphia he attended Antioch School Springfield Ohio and moved to Louisa County He built the first grain warehouse in Columbus Junction and ran a large grain and livestock business He also farmed several nearby farms He served in the Iowa Legislature from 1870 for two years A niece Miss Pearl Harrison lives with him and a son Hal Harrison resides in Long Beach California.
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Columbus Junction
George D. Harrison
South Hill
Mr. Harrison
Philadelphia
Antioch School
Springfield
Ohio
Louisa County
Coumbus Junction
Iowa
Miss Pearl Harrison
Hal Harrison
Long Beach
Calif
Christian Church Holds Annual Meet in 1927
The Church of Christ held its annual meeting with a church supper and fellowship. Officers for the church and Bible school were elected for 1927. Reports from departments showed a prosperous year and promise to surpass prior records.
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Church of Christ
Bible School
Coats Reports Florence Visit and Wilson Dam Wonder
Rev. S K Coats writes from Florence Alabama praising the city and noting Wilson Dam’s vast scale funded by the government. He describes warm weather, pleasant travels, and sends best wishes while mentioning illnesses and accidents in Washington.
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Florence
Ala
Edntor Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
South
Evening Journal
Cty
Wilson Dam
Mrs J C Stoutner of Keota Shopper Reported
Mrs J C Stoutner of Keota was a shopper here yesterday. The brief item notes her local shopping activity and current presence in the area.
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J .C. Stoutner
Keota
Senate OKs Missouri River improvements bill
The Senate accepted the House provision for Missouri River work from Kansas City to Sioux City with a $12,000,000 cap. A local cost share was debated but eliminated, while a six foot depth limit and other restrictions were proposed. Western senators supported limiting local participation.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Kansas City
Sioux City
Jones
Commerce Committee
King
Utah
Brighton Christmas Street Program And Community Updates
Brighton prepares for a Christmas program with music from the town band and glee clubs, Santa will hand out 600 candy sacks at 7:30 p m. Several residents visit or recover from illness, with social gatherings, club events, and travel notes across Eureka and nearby areas. J C Gregory is noted as England’s top tennis player by Lawn Tennis Referees Association.
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Brighton
Glee Clubs
Reading
Threse Swisher
Marjorie Wanerus
Glee Cubs
Santa
P. MecCart
Des Moines
Emma Conroy
Nellie Hagans
Pleasant Valley Club
J.C. Gregory
England
The
Lawn ‘Tennis Referees Association
Prehistoric Indians Built Part of Salt River Valley Irrigation
A segment of the Salt River Valley irrigation system in Arizona was constructed by ancient Indigenous people, indicating early engineering in the region.
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Salt River Valley
Arizona
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