Crawfordsville Christmas Program Delights Audience
In Crawfordsville on Friday a school Christmas program by grades one through seven drew many attendees from the community and surrounding towns. A decorated tree and a first time rhythm band of 20 performed, with the operetta The Toymaker featuring an extensive cast and detailed stage roles. Santa Claus distributed presents at the end of the program.
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Crawfordsville
Ruth Marie Orris
Toymaker
Mande Sarnes
Ray Dell
Gwendolyn Rhea
Conn Whiteman
Emperor
Porrest Sir Neil
Miss Gault
Miss Piper
Miss Johnson
Miss Starr
Mr Berry
Mrs. Carper
Mary Francis McCoy
Clown
Junior Patterson
the Herald
Donald Blankenhorn
Santa Claus
Des Moines Station Owner Hides Cash In Flashlight
Ed Murray a filling station proprietor hid a flashlight containing $20 behind a radiator to secure the money. The thief broke in last night reached behind the radiator and took the flashlight escaping with the cash.
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Des Moines
Ed Murray
Murray
Eminent Rebekah Leader Nannie Buckley Dies
Stuart Iowa reports the death of Nannie Buckley past president of the Rebekah Assembly of Iowa and former advisory board member for the IOOF orphan's home at Mason City. She died here yesterday with lifelong service to fraternal and charity groups.
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Stuart
Iowa
Ire
Nannie Buckley
Rebekah Assembly of Iowa
Mason City
Missing Williamsburg Man Sought in Cedar Rapids
Dan Kelly aged 69 disappeared Wednesday and a search by authorities continued. He left home without warning and rode with a traveling salesman to Iowa City then Cedar Rapids to make a purchase. his son said Kelly carried between 200 and 500 dollars.
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Cedar. Rapids
Dan Kelly
William Sure
Kelly
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Mike
Train kills handcar operator Samuel Lager
Chariton Iowa reports Samuel Lager aged 46 was killed yesterday when a Burlington train struck the handcar he operated. Authorities investigate the accident and identify the location and circumstances of the collision. The incident adds to local rail safety concerns and prompts inquiries by rail officials.
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Chariton
Iown
Samuel Lager
Burlington
Rykoff Removed From Soviet Leadership Amid Turmoil
Dec. 20 reports say Alexi Ivanovitch Rykoff, once premier of Soviet Russia, was removed from the presidency of the council of peoples commissars and from the politburo, replaced by Viacheslas Molotoff. The move signals the eclipse of the Soviet right opposition and a brief easing of internal Communist strife.
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Moscows
Alexi Ivanovitch Rykoff
Soviet Russia
Joseph Stalin
Politburo
Rykoff
Council of People’'S Commissars
Viacheslas Molotoft
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Aik
Soviet Union
Red Square
Soviet Berlin
U.P— Ding
Alex Rykofff
Council of Peoples’ Aommissars
Vacheslas Molotoff
Stalin
Nicholas Bukhary
Central Committee
Communist Party
Michael Tomsky
Ivan Trotzky
Des Moines Theater Robbed in Evening Heist
A Des Moines theater audience watched a futuristic film when two well dressed men quietly entered the manager’s office during the noise of the showing. They robbed the cashier and assistant manager, taking 851 dollars and 50 cents after distracting staff. In other news Dr. C. E. Jahl of Osage was named to the state board of veterinary examiners.
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Des Moines
Aan
C. E. Jahl
Osage
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
M. G. Thornburg
Juhl
John Patterson
Hedrick
Railway workers seek AFL affiliation in Cleveland talks
Four major railroad brotherhoods begin negotiations for affiliation with the American Federation of Labor in Cleveland. A three man committee from the Brotherhood of Trainmen will meet AFL delegates to discuss uniting labor groups. The Locomotive Firemen Enginemen Locomotive Engineers and Railroad Conductors are expected to back the move which would add about 500000 members.
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Cleveland,c
American Federation of Labor
William F. Green
Alexander
IF. Whitney
Brotherhood
Four Brotherhoods
American Federation of Laver
President Hoover Extends Christmas Greetings to Veterans
President Hoover messages Christmas and New Year wishes to veterans associations and hospitals nationwide. He expresses gratitude for wartime sacrifices and hope for health and comfort in the coming year, pledging continued devotion to those in need.
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Hoover
Washington
Tloover
Shipping damaged by heavy fog near Hamburg
Dense fog stretched seventy miles from Hamburg to the Elbe mouth causing mass ship strandings. The U S liner George Washington had a bent screw after being rammed by the Danish motor ship Malaya, but suffered no serious damage.
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Hamburg
Elbe River
United States
George Washington
Ships Run Aground In Fog Shifts at Sea
The Malaya was towed to port after disembarking passengers as its captain grounded near Doekenhaden to prevent sinking. Two cargo compartments flooded. The Deutschland of the Hamburg American line grounded near Finkenwaerder but freed by boats. The Auk also ran aground near Schalan as fog hindered movement.
Winter Solstice Marks Turning Point in Des Moines
The article notes today is the winter solstice at 7 40 am with daylight nine hours eight seconds long. Officials say days begin lengthening though the coldest weather may continue. Weather records show the current winter has not been severe for Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Bec
Weather Bureau
Reading railroad men cut hours to share work in Harrisburg
Trainmen enginemen and firemen in Harrisburg reduce monthly hours to create jobs for those on the extra list. The voluntary plan covers freight and passenger crews and affects about 500 men, allowing others to obtain their share of employment.
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Harrisburg
Vpa
Reading Railroad
Herve
Learned
Frente
Volcano Metapi Erupts in Java Killing Many
reports from Amsterdam to the Daily Herald say Metapi volcano in Java erupted twice killing about 105 people. The first blast near Sroemboene and Boeteen Alava stream 200 yards wide and 5 yards high sent devastation six miles through the district. A second eruption killed ninety more and caused extensive damage across a large area.
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London
Dee
Metapi
Java
Daily Herald
Amsterdam
Sroemboene
Boeteen Alava
Supai Indian Woman Emerges From Hut In Flagstaff Scene
Flagstaff Arizona reports Mrs. Linachickatangja a Supai Indian leaves her hut in a noted morning sequence witnesses say she walked into the glare of a sunlit street and stood briefly before retreating back into the doorway observers noted her calm demeanor and steady steps during the incident.
Woman seeks divorce from Grand Canyon site citing laziness
A woman filed suit for divorce from her husband at the Grand Canyon bench, charging he was too lazy to provide necessities of life. She described him as negligent and unfit for support, and she endured a rugged trip to reach a court, including a climb to the canyon top and a ride for part of the journey.
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Grand Canyon
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