DePaolo Clinches 1927 Auto Racing Crown in AMA
Peter De Paolo is crowned champion automobile racing driver of America for 1927 with 1,440 points from eight major races under AMA rules. Frank Lockhart finishes second with 1,040 points, George Saunders third with 1,006. Lockhart sets records for American Speedway and Dirt Track qualifying speeds and times.
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Peter de Paolo
America
American Automobile Association
de Paolo
Frank Lockhart
George Saunders
Lockhart
Atlantic City
Cleveland
Leon Duray
Harry Hartz
Earl Devore
Babe Stapp
Tony Gulotta
Dave Lewis
Cliff Woodbury
Eddie Hearme
CHT Bergere
Tommy Milton
Ira Wall
Los Angeles
Cal
Dave Letwis
Indianapolis
Ind
George Sanders
Altoona
Salem
N. H
Alto
Seiberling Singers Broadcast Tuesday Evenings
The Seiberling Singers will air weekly Tuesday programs at 8 p m New York time. Frank Coord Jr Inc and Seiberling Rubber Co distributors join 5 000 dealers in Seiberling All-Trends to sponsor the national broadcast enjoyed by radio enthusiasts and music lovers.
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Iocal Tre Distributors
Frank Coord, Jr. Inc
Seiberling Rubber Company
Seiberling All-Trends
Seiberling Singers
New York
Flying Cloud Completes 10000 Mile Indiana Endurance Test
The Rea Flying Cloud, chosen at random, completed a 10000 mile non stop test in Indiana with two drivers alternating rests. The car faced severe road conditions, no mechanical adjustments were made, and brakes and clutch showed no unusual wear. Gas mileage averaged 15 mpg amid city traffic, and a parade celebrated the feat in Indianapolis.
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Flying Cloud
Rea Flying Cloud
Et. Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Hoosier
Reo
Indianapolis
Seiberling Singers Named From New York Area
Leo Huntington of Frank Collord Jr Inc announces the Seiberling Singers were chosen from top soloists and choristers in New York and nearby areas for the Red Network broadcast.
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WEAF
National Broadcasting Company
Famous Red
Leo Huntington
Frank Collord, Jr. Inc
Seiberling
New York
Salvation Army Urges Pledge Payments for Church Fund
Captain George Watt of the Salvation Army appeals to pledgers of the old First Presbyterian church building fund to send remittances. Money is needed to pay for repairs and completion of the building, with pledgers urged to mail checks or phone 1934 or 1818 for pickup.
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George Watt
Salvation Army
First Presbyterian
Captain Watt
Four Preventable Diseases Behind Most Child Deaths
Towa City Iowa December 14 Diseases now preventable cause three fourths of deaths of children under six, says Gertrude Pavey of the University of Iowa child welfare research station. She lists smallpox diphtheria scarlet fever and measles as examples and urges preventive care. The danger period is ages two to six when contact with medical advice wanes, she notes, stressing nutrition prevention of defects and health habits to curb infections.
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Courier Special Service
Towa City
Gertrude Pavey
University of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Miss Pavey
State University
Transfers of property in Westfield Riverview and Leavitt adds
Property transfers record shows Jones Clarke F and partners conveying lots in Westfield Add and Riverview Add including blocks 4 24 and 2 as well as Leavitt's Add, with names Francis Lynn Lynn Nathan Northey and William B E Ogie among involved parties, noting plot and block designations.
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Jones Clarke
Lo& Aa
Nathan Northey
William BE. Ogie
Leavitt's
Dr. L H Carpenter Dies in Grundy Center
Dr L H Carpenter a local physician for 25 years died at home after a long illness of heart disease and complications. He was 51. Funeral arrangements await word from a Louisville, Kentucky brother. Survived by widow and three children Phyllis Irwin and Helen.
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Courier Special Service
Grundy Center
L. H. Carpenter
Louisville
City League Opens At East High In City Games
Opening City League basketball games at East High are sponsored by the city league. Teams contest early matchups as officials carded the event and set preliminary standings.
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East High
Them
East High Gym Hosts M C A Basketball Night
The schedule lists games at East High Gym tonight with Winds Central facing Gates College and Phi Sigma Chi meeting John Deere at 7 15 p m. The 8 45 p m matchup features Orange Township against High Alumni. An oyster practices Bout 80 000 000 ORES.
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East High Gymnasium
Cenral
Gates College
Bo. Om. Phi Sigmi Chi
John Deere
1Orange Township
Hig Alumni
Liability rates slightly raised for automobile liability insurance
Auto insurers notify a modest rise in liability rates for pleasure cars from $1 to $4 per thousand, 16 to 15 percent higher than last year due to higher losses. Rates for commercial cars and property damage remain unchanged. previous reductions over two prior years are noted.
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Sercon
Souders
Motor Maxims
Ellis Motors, Inc
Ming the Family
Blues
Motors
U Washington
Peacter
Buick
G.M. A.C
F.o.b. Flint
Mich
GMA
Christimas
Black Hawk
Buick CO
Waterloo
Nick Pourth
Washington
Dr. Carpenter
Amrad
Rome
Independent Electric Co
Jefferson
Johnny Kilowatt
Lockheed
THE
Hydraulic Brake CO
Abtemesne Tepécr
Hydraulic Brake Company
REO Motor Car Company
Lansing
Michigan
Distributors OF
D. Thompson
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Dameni
Lona Eee
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