Seven Drowned in Michigan Lake During Christmas Ice Tragedy
Seven people including two children died on Errgang Lake Michigan near Muskegon as a Christmas sled on thawing ice led to a fatal break. Orval Oman, 7, and his family attempted a rescue, with several relatives and neighbors subsequently drowning while others tried to help. In a separate incident, two brothers, George 14 and Virgil 11, drowned after a Christmas tree accident near East Rosewell Lake. The double tragedy left communities mourning and investigating the incidents.
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Muskegon
Mich
Dee
Errgang Lake
Santa Claus
Here
Orval Oman
Albert Oman
Fred
Teddy Morgan
Errgang
Oliver
Orval
Martha Morgan
Hart, Mich
Arthur Ik
Walker
Walkerville
East Rosewell Lake
George
Virgil
McCormick Deering
Deering
Moline Hill
Emerson
Time on earth motivates daily eternal focus
A reflective quote urges living each day in light of eternity and recognizing the brevity of earthly time and limited chances. It emphasizes purposeful living and stewardship of opportunities.
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Earth
Stevenson
Four Shotgun Bandits Kill Detective in North Side Cafe
Detective James J. Caplis is killed and Peggy Griggs is wounded when four shotgun bandits burst into Beach View Gardens, a Chinese cafe, during a dance. Caplis fires back, dies hours later. bandits flee after a brief exchange of gunfire.
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Chicago
U.P
James J. Caplis
North Side
Caplis
Peggy Griggs
Beach View Gardens
Fireproof building saves Gildner Grove stock in blaze
In Maquoketa a fire at the Gildner Grove Clothing Company building caused about 20 000 dollars of stock damage. The fire, likely started by an overheated furnace, did not spread beyond the stock area due to the structure's fireproof construction.
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Maquoketa
Gildner Grove Clothing Company
Des Moines Theft Lists Odd Oddments Stolen
Police reported thieves entered an apartment in Des Moines and stole a quirky set of items described as essentials for a hot time. The loot included a corner, a blowtorch, and two electric fans, among the read list of plunder.
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Des Moines
Iowa drivers slow to apply for new license before deadline
Des Moines reports that less than two weeks remain before the January 1 deadline for the new drivers license law. About 487000 applications have arrived of the estimated 1.5 million required. Delays stem from Christmas shopping and rural road closures. many applications will be mailed after Christmas as Des Moines speeds up to issue up to 56000 licenses daily.
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Des Moines
Secretary of State
Sheriff’s Office
365 Prisoners Paroled in Iowa Public Year
Des Moines reports the Town Board of Parole says 365 prisoners from Fort Madison Anamosa and Rockwell City were paroled and placed in employment in the year ending December 1. In total 959 persons entered the three institutions and bench paroles were supervised. Mary Ann Koppes, 3, was critically hurt in a collision near Linn county poor farm when a car struck a stalled milk truck. Mrs A A Koppes, 28, died in the crash.
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Des Moines
Town Board of Parole
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Rockwell City
Marion
A. A. Koppes
Linn County
License rules delay noted for new year penalties
The receipt issued after application for a license will serve in lieu of a license until it is obtained. After the first of the year driving without a license carries a maximum $100 fine or 30 days in jail at the court's discretion.
Christmas at the White House Plans Quiet Santa Visit
President Hoover will host a subdued Christmas at the White House with a likely Santa Claus and a nontraditional party for about 200 invited children. Guests are asked to bring gifts for needy children rather than receive favors, reflecting a leaner holiday for the nation’s capital.
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Washington
Hoover
Big House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lawrence Richey
Theodore Joslin
Santa Claus
Peggy Ann
Herbert
Peter
California
Pasadena
Nick
Herbert Hoover Jr
Allan
Los Angeles
White House
Are These Our Children? Opens at Fox Theater
The film Are These Our Children? opens this afternoon at the Fox theater. A half dozen young actors and actresses deliver a strikingly realistic portrayal of rebellious youth amid bold, modern themes. Wesley Ruggles directed a production praised as a momentous motion picture.
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Dimes
Wesley Ruggles
Mer Flappers
Fox Theater
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Charlie Bruegge
Paul Klotz
Audt
Jones
Haskins Ladies’ Aid
Marie Pelzer
Miss Griggs
Iowa
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Creamery
P.and
G. Naphtha
Joc
Kellogg’s
C. & H. Pure Cane
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Ohio
New York
Rockton
Morton
Cremo
Wm. Penn's
Fleischmann’s Yeast
Bon White Laundry
Thompson
H. & A. Special Bread
Soc
Great Northern Navy Beans
Mrs. Hoover
India
VRE
Powerreal Bilm Pol
Pressive
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