Paragram of local events and notices in Townsend area
After showers Townsend Club hosts ice cream social and band concert in City Park. Democratic city committee booster club and Roosevelt supporters meet at Montcal building 7:30 p.m. Helen Jepson and Lanny Ross to co star on Shaw Boal i broadcast at 4 p.m. John Cudally to speak over WARC at 8:10 p.m. on why another European war is inevitable. Road work from Little Cooley to Riceville advances toward Meadeville. Baldwin Brothers Paving awarded $129,836 contract. Damage to Johnstown American Legion trimmings reported by wind storm. no injuries. Soapbox Derby on South Center street at 2:30 p.m. Four new trustees named Indiana State Teachers College. M. C. Kopp to succeed resigned trustee. John S. Aldisert reelected president of Thalian Sons and Daughters of America. Steam heating plant bid of $30,868 to Cresson tuberculosis sanatorium awarded. U.S. bureau of mines cites 2 864 million barrels daily oil production for September. Electrical power outage during storm. Prothonotary Lawrence Taylor attends Cherry Hill picnic. Golden Rule Club dinner planned at McCray Church Lovell’s Station August 1. Grange suggests crop insurance to replace direct relief. cost estimate $725 million yearly. County Solicitor rules county only has option, not contract, for 36 voting machines. Possible saving on luxury taxes next year under repeal study. taxes on sporting goods, furs, bee admissions, club dues, jewelry may be affected.
Knox Promotes Simple Government in New England Tour
Republican nominee Frank Knox left Hagerstown to push a campaign pledge of simplicity economy and certainty. He and Landon plan a series of East Coast addresses starting in West Middlesex Pennsylvania and Hampton Beach New Hampshire. Knox praised former Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie and criticized group rivalry and group legislation without naming the Roosevelt New Deal.
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United Press
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
Knox
Deny Greyhound Co Strike Disrupts Traffic
Pittsburgh officials said Greyhound passenger schedules are being maintained and a full staff is on loan despite a strike by union drivers mechanics and porters for recognition. J Davidson head of the local Amalgamated Association said at least 28 Greyhound employees joined the strike.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Greyhound Pas Pany
J. Davidson
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway and
Miotor
Greyhound
Cultivation of Cheerfulness Promotes Public Benefit
The article argues cheerfulness is learned through habit and deliberate cultivation. A person who maintains a smiling face amid troubled hearts can unknowingly act as a public benefactor.
Rotary Club Plans Indoor Carnival at State Armory
Rotary members anticipate a major indoor carnival at the State Armory on October 28 and 29 with extensive exhibit spaces already reserved. Horton J. Davis oversees reservations as committees finalize a two night program of entertainment and community involvement.
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Rotary Club
State Armory
Service Club
Wong
Horton J. Davis
Journal Readers Enter Lucky Strike Sweepstakes Contest
Journal readers are invited to enter the Lucky Strike Sweepstake Contest. Four sweepstake cards will be mailed weekly. Listen between nine and ten p.m. Wednesday and Saturday on WST for the Lucky Strike Mt Parade to help pick popular songs and win up to 200 cigarettes with no cost or obligation.
Governor declines to intervene in Monessen religious dispute
Harrisburg August 20 Governor Earle, acting on a justice department inquiry into alleged unjust imprisonment of Jehovah's Witnesses by Monessen Borough officials, refuses to intervene. He recommends resolving the controversy through appeals pending in Westmoreland County court.
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Unien Reese
Harrisburg
Earle
Justice Department
Landon to Hear Old Fashioned Methodist Sermon
West Middlesex, Aug. 20 Gov Alf M Landon will attend morning services at the West Middlesex M E church and hear an old fashioned sermon by Rev Henry G Shilling the pastor a Westminster College graduate two years ago Politics will be on the shelf during the visit by West Middlesex most widely known son
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United Press
West Middlesex
Alf M. Landon
Henry G. Shilling
Westminster College
M. E
Burial problem in Spain looms over civil war toll
United Press reports from Hendaye indicate about a thousand deaths daily in the Spanish civil war. The burden of burial could spark disease fears as many as one third of the dead may be cremated or buried in mass graves, leaving unknown soldiers.
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United Press
Spain
Lisbon
Gibraltar
Pyramid Sun Years and Leap Day in Ancient Egypt
The article describes how pyramids angled to the sun’s noon elevation marked a solar year. A noon shadow on the meridian floor tracked 365 days ending February 28, with a hidden leap day on February 2, in a system kept secret.
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Egypt
Steel Plant Operations Halted Amid Strike Turmoil
Pittsburgh August. The Stanu ard Steel Spring Company suspends operations at two plants after days of fire warfare and clashes between strikers, outside union supporters, and non striking workers. About 600 employees remain idle as guards move workers under police protection to prevent night raids. The strike seeks recognition and higher wages, with plans for a mass meeting and involvement of the steel workers organizing committee led by Philip Murrey.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Stanuard Steel Spring Company
Coruopatts
Wiiot Teaders
DT. Gleason
Philip Mureray
Lin
Peat
Hauptmann Income Tax Payment Settles Tax Bill
In Albany on August 20 the Hauptmann heirs paid federal income tax totaling 1 817.26 via check handed to Internal Revenue collector Harry M Hickey for the 14th district. The move comes as part of final settlements following Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s execution for the crime.
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United Press
Albany
Owen
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Mia Hauptmann
Wan
Harry M Hickey
Internal Revenue
14Th District
Son Held After Run-Over Crash Injures Father
In Peptsburgh on August 20 a 70 year old man, Himer Gamble, was seriously injured when his son William Gamble drove a two ton truck over him in a garage. Police report the son was unaware of his father at the time and an accident is alleged.
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Peptsburgh
Himer Gamble
Gamble
William Gamble
Push sidewalk program with larger force
The Works Progress Administration approves an addition to the WHA sidewalk force. Ray Powers is advanced to general foreman to lead the new crew starting Monday in the Third and Fourth wards. The expansion aims to speed up repairs and construction before frost.
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Sisi Wall
WHA
Ray Powers
Works Progress Administration
Osners
Wife killer fails in attempt at death by own action
William H. Sherwood, 62, an ant dealer, shot and killed his wife Ethel Paxton Sherwood, 31, then tried to take his own life. Neighbors saw him run from the house and Sherwood was found in his automobile with a bullet wound. Police reported divorce proceedings ongoing.
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Umevere
Washington, Pa
William H. Sherwood
Yeserday
Wwe
Ethel Paxton Sherwood
Sherwood
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Riceville
Corryites
Meadville
Warren van Dyke
North East Township
North East Borough
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Cleveland
American Legion
Johnstown
South Center Street
Indiana State Teachers College
M. C. Kopp
Punssutawney
W. J. Smith
Horace 8. Miller
Greensburg
Cora “Myers Fee
Thomas H. Sheehe
D. R. Rees
Indiana
John 8. Aldisert
The
Thalian Sons and Daughters of America
Reading
Teoperty and Supplies
Arthur Colegrove
B. Kelffle Company
Williamsport
Cresson
U. S
Bureau of Nines
Bureau
Lawrenta ‘Taylor
Cherry Hill
Erie
Golden Rule Club
McCray
Lovell’s Station
National Grange
Roosevelt
Louis O ‘Taber
Grange
Jacob
Yester
Harvey M Willis
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Blackberry
Agatez
Soc Fly Killer
Wright
Lee
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Condra’s Pharmacy
Deny Greyhound CO
Landon
Tim
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India
Java
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Coraopolis
Hauptmann
Floyd B. Olson
Floyd &. Olson
Minnesota
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Wisconsin
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William Lemke
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