Libbey Ten Ready for Washington Battle Tonight
Libbey high school Toledo arrives in Washington for a 8 o clock clash with Coach Jim Shultz s Washington five in the high school gym. Cited star Lewinski leads Libbey after a 21 to 20 win over Fairfield. Washington likely to start Kiesey Wells forward Ahrens center Schulty Henke guards.
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Rice
Libbey High School
Toledo
Ohio
Washington
Jim Shultz
Washington Five
Libbey
Shultz
Ohioans
Fairfield
Gluenka
Lewinski
Tariff Bill Likely Won't Clear Senate Before End of Session
Washington observers expect the Smoot-Hawley tariff bill to miss final approval in the Senate before the regular session ends. House passage occurred months ago, but Senate deliberations lag behind with predictions ranging from February to April. Conferees will need to reconcile major differences before sending a revised bill to the White House.
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Senate
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
House
White House
Glassgow Becomes Third Iowa Man on All-America Trail
Iowa City report notes Willis A. Glassgow as the third University of Iowa player to earn a place on major All-America teams. Selected as a halfback by Grantland Rice for Colliers Weekly and other lists, he is praised for offense and defense and quick kicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassgow
Iowa
Iowa City
Aubrey Devine
Gordon Locke
Willis A. Glassgow
University of Iowa
Grantland Rice
Coller
Rice
Walter Camp
Hawkeye
Cagle
Army
Notre Dame
Camp
Fire Claims Three In Elkhorn Farmhouse Inferno
A family tragedy in Elkhorn Wisconsin as a blaze at the James Carey farm home kills two babies and their grandfather while the rest of the family attends a township Christmas party. The victims include Henry Stowenberg, 65, among the deceased.
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Elkhorn
W's
James Carey
Henry Stowenberg
Stores Report Record Christmas Business in Town
Washington stores and other business houses report a large Christmas trade with last Saturday among the best days this season. Weather aided shoppers and Manager Lloyd Morrison of the telephone company said the day was among the busiest in company history as 2,412 calls were completed between eleven and twelve, about twice the normal amount, with operators busy throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd Morrison
The
Telephone Company
Guest Night At the Country Club
The last of three dances in a series at the Country Club will be held Thursday night. The event is open to members and guests. Those bringing guests should notify Fred Neiswanger or Geo. McDaniel by Wednesday evening. Mrs Carey’s father Patsy Carey and Mabel Carey are mentioned among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neiswanger
Geo. McDaniel
Christmas Cantata Gifts From Two Churches
A large crowd enjoyed Christmas vesper services by the Unit ed Presbyterian choir directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton, featuring The Christ Child cantata with narrator Richard McCleery. The Presbyterian program also offered five carols and the Hallelujah Chorus, with soloists and instrumentalists praised for professional caliber. A Baptist church cantata The Hope of the World followed, directed by Frank R. Sage with Lester Thompson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Cho'r
Carolyn Hamilton
C. B. Hawley
Helen Harvey
Richard McCleery
Ruth George
Lloyd Walker
George Stewart
Hugh McCleery
Mabel Livingston
Irene Delong
Thomas Wolfe
Esther McCreedy
Marion George
Frank Miller
Ne’ Trotman
Miss Livingston
R. L. Livingston
McCleery
Livingston
Lucile Ross
Presbyterian
Henry Shields
Guy F. McLean
Gladys Lloyd
Margaret White Stoltz
Shields
The
Baptist Church Choir
Frank R. Sage
Lester Thompson
Flossie Sherribeck
John Prindle Scott
Ralph Minick
Wilma
Mable Walker
A. A. Wing
Opposition Foreseen to Rail Merger Plan by Board
A congressional fight looms over the Interstate Commerce Commission’s railroad consolidation proposal. Farm bloc opposition may arise over freight-rate impacts, while Republicans push for a nationwide unification of lines to lower rates. Senate and House committees will hear testimony after the holidays.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
House
Senate
Interstate Commerce
New England
Fess
Ohio
Chester Store Robbery Sparks Truck and Suspect Hunt
Sheriff and deputy seek tips on a blue 1929 Chevrolet with a three-man crew seen in West Chester before the Hoover and Porter burglary early Sunday. A load of merchandise valued in the hundreds and about $75 in coins were stolen, including shoes, cigarettes, a Crosley radio outfit, wool shirts, coats, sweaters, and tools. Descriptions of the truck and suspects were circulated to over eighty nearby locations.
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Fred Sweet
George Struble
West Chester
Hoover & Porter
Chester
Sheriff Sweet
Crosley
Essco
Diiver
Iowa
Commandery Elects Corps of Officers
Elliot Grayson was elected commander of Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar at the annual election. Dr R H Dean was elected generalissimo Will Carson captain general Harold Hayes senior warden Henry Zeug junior warden D L Corbaugh prelate Arthur Yard secretary and George McDaniel treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot Grayson
Bethlehem
Knights Templar
R. H. Dean
Will Carson
Harold Hayes
Henry Zeug
D. L Corbaugh
Arthur Yard
George McDaniel
New Camberwell Horses Named Nap to Nebuchadnezzar
Eight new horses bought by Camberwell Borough Council bear distinctive names Nap Newton Nazar eth Noah Nathan Nezib Nibshan and Nebuchadnezar.
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London
Nap
Newton
Nazareth
Noah
Nathan
Nezib
Nibshan
Nebuchadnezar
Camberwell Borough Council
Two tourists jailed for gas line theft attempt
In Terre Haute two stranded tourists tried to steal gasoline from a policeman's car. They pleaded guilty and were fined one dollar plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Terre Haute
Guity
Mustard Stirs London Teachers Over Leaving Age
J. T. Mustard of Bethnal Green clashed with delegates at the London Teachers Conference as he opposed a resolution to raise the school leaving age.
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Mustard
Spice
London
J. T. Mustard
Bethnal Green
Keeleys from Evanston Visit Mrs Keeley’s Home
Mr and Mrs Mort Keeley and daughters Patricia and Joan of Evanston Illinois are visiting at the home of Mrs T T Keeley on West Washington Street during the holidays.
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Mort Keeley
Patricia
Joan
Evanston, Ill
Mr. Keeley
T. T. Keeley
West Washington Street
No Serious Epidemic of Influenza Looked for by Health Bureau
U S Public Health Service officials expect no recurrence this winter of the influenza epidemic that cost an estimated 56,000 lives last year at this time. About 1 811 influenza cases were reported to health authorities countywide the week before last though this is not unusual for December. The service cautions the public to get fresh air, proper ventilation, and avoid drafts while staying active and eating well.
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Health Bureau
Washington
U. S. Public Health Service
Health Service
Public Health Service
U.S. Public Health Service
James N Boileau Dies After Eight Week Illness At 77
James Newton Boileau 77 died at 11 50 P M at his home 1421 East Third street after eight weeks of illness from paralysis related stroke He had lived in Washington over forty years He is survived by wife Ellen Vinton and nine children numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral set for 2 30 Tuesday at L A Jones with Rev D Chalmers Fulton The burial will be Elm Grove cemetery He was born August 1 1852 in Adamsville Ohio and moved to Iowa as a child
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James Newton Boileau
East Third Street
Boileau
Washington
L A. Jones
D. Chalmers Fulton
United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove
Mr. Boileau
Adamsville
Athens County
Ohio
James
Sarah Willis Boileau
Iowa
Winfield
Burlington
Ellen Vinton
John C
Ellen Coen Vinton
Alvah Boileau
Ainsworth
Charles Maiden
Harry O. Eldridge
Howard E. Boileau
Marshalltown
Bert White
Had Edmondson
Howard Hoyle
Harry Boileau
Arthur
George W
R. M. Boileau
C. H. Boileau
Des Moines
Joe Boileau
Ottumwa
Dan Jones
Gladwin
Mary Boileau
Meek Family Welcomes Detroit Guests for Holidays
Mr and Mrs M A Meek host Walter and Alice Meek of Detroit who arrived Sunday. Also expected is Carl R Meek with Mrs Meek arriving Tuesday morning for holiday visits.
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M. A. Meek
Walter and
Alice Meek
Detroit
Carl R. Meek
Mail heavier than in any previous year
New York and across 30 key cities show rising Christmas mail and gift values. Money orders in New York jumped. express shipments up while parcel post fell. Record card volumes amid weather delays and a weekend rush. larger cards become common as postal workers cope with peak season.
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United Press
New York
U. F
America
Yuletide
Postal and Express
New York City
West
Girl Scouts Elect New Patrol Leaders
Three new patrol leaders were elected at the last meeting for the Eagles Ruth Morrison Cardinals Elizabeth Thorne Pathfinders Evelyn Turner while the Sailors did not elect. Five girls passed the tenderfoot test. Geraldine Springman Evelyn Turner Sarah Virginia Davis and Harriet Bey are named. The court of honor will start bandaging and first aid lessons early next year. The next meeting is January 6 with no holiday gathering. Scouts contributed food to Goodfellow baskets.
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Girl Scouts
Eagles
Ruth Morrison
Elizabeth Thorne
Pathfinders
Evelyn Turner
Geraldine Springman
Sarah
Virginia Davis
Harriet Bey
Court of Honor
Goodfellow
Smoke Fills East Main Street Home
Firemen respond to a basement fire at Miss Eva Smeltzer’s East Main Street residence. A pile of kindling ignited, producing dense smoke. Prompt action limited damage to a small extent.
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Eva Smeltzer
East Main Street
Daneger
Judges Decide Winners In Holiday Yard Decorating Contest
Tonight the panel of judges reviews the best decorated yards and homes in town. An awards announcement will be made tomorrow with checks sent to the winners. Christmas decorations have appeared on porches and yards across the town this week.
Strange Bee Malady in Port Talbot Colony
Entomologists cannot identify a disease that has killed two million bees belonging to a local farmer in Port Talbot. The outbreak alarms beekeepers and raises concerns over pollination and crop yields in the region.
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Port Talbot
Mr and Mrs J Martin White Visit Relatives in Brighton
Mr and Mrs J Martin White motored to Brighton on Sunday to visit Mr White’s brothers W L White and H B White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
J. Martin White
Brighton
Mr. White
W. L. and
H. B. White
Ruth Hedges Returns From Oberlin For Holidays
Ruth Hedges came back Saturday from Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio and will spend the holidays at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Hedges.
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Ruth Hedges
Oberlin College
Oberlin
Ohio
Mrs
Carl Hedges
Wisconsin Fullback Harold Rebholz Takes First Lesson
Madison Wis Harold Rebholz fullback on the Wisconsin football team is learning to try He recently took his first lesson.
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Madison
Wis
Harold Rebholz
University of Wisconsin
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