Indian student to head 1,006,000 Zoroastrians
Jal Dastur Payry, a Columbia University student known for slang and dance steps, sails from New York to assume leadership of India's Zoroastrian worshipers after his father’s death. He speaks eight languages and plans to study philosophy to guide the church. He notes religion as pure fire symbol and plans to marry within customs.
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New York
Dastur
Payry
Columbia J University
Suez
India
Althe
Columbis To &T
Manhattan
Jal
Zoroaster
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Ben Batsford writes a vivid, affectionate piece praising the people and a speaker who must depart to fulfill his duty as their religious ruler, emphasizing a sense of duty before personal offerings.
Auto Fire Damages McDonald Garage on Church Day
Independent Iowa report outlines multiple local incidents including a backfiring auto starting a blaze at John McDonald's garage as his family prepared for church. Also notes a radio broadcast by Gayle Wood, a serious illness for Mrs Greenley, a pressure tank explosion at Burkhart Garage, a high speed collision injuring C S Marinus, a large family reunion, several small fires, and a local insurance ad.
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Independence
John McDonald
McDonald
Gayle Wood
Des Alpines
Orpheum
Mr. Wood
Funeral Held for Jesup Woman of Local Note
Mrs. J. K. Ennis a respected figure in Jesup and nearby Janesville, died Monday after a paralysis stroke on December 17. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. T. M. Nielsen presiding.
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Janesville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Women’s Relief Corps
First Methodist Episcopal Church
T. M. Nielsen
Harding Receiver Named for Bend & Mortgage Firm
Des Moines December 29 AP Former Gov W J Harding appointed receiver for the Bend and Mortgage company of Town after financial difficulties. He takes charge as court appoints him to oversee assets and liabilities during the proceeding. The appointment follows inquiries into the firm’s operations and aims to protect creditors and investors.
Gho Fal Club Makes Public Debut At Congregational Church
Charles City Iowa December 29 The Gho Fal club a 40 voice chorus from city choirs gave its first public appearance at a vesper service at the Congregational church. Mrs John McGeeney Mrs Fred Spear Mrs Walter Siein and Russ Norma Dietrick assisted at organ and piano. The club will repeat the program next Sunday. Organized this fall with Mrs Goodsell Henke as director weekly rehearsals are under way for the forthcoming Elijah.
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Charles City
John MecGeeney
Wicorgia
Bred Spear
Pone
Walter Siein
Russ Norma Dietrick
Wsage
Goodsell Henke
Brainrio
Elijah
Wright Named President of Scottish Rite Club
ER Wright was elected president of the Waterloo Scottish Rite club for the ensuing year at a meeting last night in Black's tea room. He succeeds A W Sheplee. Other officers elected were A C Williford vice president and Harry Fergemian secretary treasurer. The club has been organized three years.
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ER. Wright
Weterloo
Scottish Rite Club
Black’s
A. W. Sheplee
A. C. Williford
Harry Fergemian
Pike Will Report to Masons Tonight on Temple Status
George E. Pike speaks on the status of the new Masonic temple at Park avenue and Mulberry street. An entertainment program features the Masonic male quartet William Grobe James Bailey Ralph B. Slippy and Kurl Zetthoefer, with piano solos by Everett Swank and a ventriloquism act by George B. Boyce. Past masters perform ritual at 2:30 p.m. and a cafeteria dinner follows. A separate note reports a Canary death signal in Chicago from leaking gas at a bird store, with Albert Burgin among victims.
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George E. Pike
Masonic Temple
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Masonic
William Grobe
James Bailey
Ralph B. Slippy
Kurl Zetthoefer
Ohight
Masonie Temple
Sycamore Street
Waterloo Lodge
A. PL & Af
Everett Swank
Eli Swank
George BE
Boyce
Cardy
Admiral Rogers Dies at Monte Carlo at 78
New York dispatch reports Rear Admiral Haymond Perry Rogers U.S. Navy retired former president of the naval war college died in Monte Carlo aged 78. The obituary notes his long service and leadership roles within the U.S. Navy and defense education.
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New York
INS
Haymond Perry Rogers
U.S
The
Naval War College
Monte Carlo
Ward
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