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Davenport Protest Urges Mayor to Stop Carnival
At Davenport Ohio? meeting 14 local groups condemned the Shows of the Mighty Doris Carnival for immorality and alleged gambling. They asked Mayor Barewald to halt the carnival and curb Rock Island News distribution in Davenport. Representatives reported investigations found immoral acts and gambling not curbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Doris Carnival
Harrison Street
Davenport Commercial Club
C. L. Barewald
Rock Island News
Davenport Ministerial Association
Kiwanis Club
Davenport Rotary Club
Commercial Club
Knights of Columbus
Mississippi Valley Fair & Exposition Association
Davenport Public Schools
Davenport Park Board
Alderman
O. S. Blass
Lenda Hand Club
W. Co. A. Visiting Nurses’ Association
Davenport Woman’s Club
Misa Lacey Orendorf
D. von Maur
Rock Island
Barnwald