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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
2
The Indiana Democrat is a weekly publication printed every Wednesday, identified as the county's only Democratic newspaper with a circulation surpassing 3,000. It notes its post office filing status and location in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
The notice states terms of subscriptions at 1.59 per year in advance and 2.00 per year if payment is not made in advance, detailing the payment conditions for readers.
Advertising rates listed for administrators executors and auditors and dissolution notices at $2.00 each. All other legal advertising $2.50 per inch with 25 percent adds for figures and tables. Estray and caution notices $2.00 each. Resolutions obituary notices and poetry charged at three cents per line. Cash required with order.
Gie Tau Hemaceat details the Franklin Sansom owned Big Little Newspaper of Indiana County with steady circulation growth. It targets urban and suburban homes and urges readers to join the Democrat family. Augustus E Hood is listed as editor and publisher.
A Farvard University professor warns a Republican win could trigger a wild stock market boom followed by a crash. Pittsburgh Press notes bank deposits largely safe under government insurance, with small temporary losses from closings expected to recover. Irish Sweepstakes prizes return over 11 million dollars to the U S, outperforming many foreign bonds. The Philadelphia Record counsels caution: in case of doubt, don’t borrow or lend.
The editorial rebuts GOP claims of waste in Roosevelt era job programs. It cites necessary projects like eliminating grade crossings and argues Republicans exaggerate waste for campaign gain, noting substantial evidence of benefits from the Public Works Administration and Works Progress Administration.
Democratic registrations surge in Allegheny amid missing boroughs tallying 806971 Republicans and 282982 Democrats. Four years earlier Allegheny recorded 425121 Republicans and 49054 Democrats. Bruce Barton warns of extended Rooseveltism as GOP braces for political battles in Harrisburg and nationwide. Republican efforts critique relief delays and spiritualized politics, with Pinola narrowly securing GOP State Treasurer nomination while Thompson remains a political outsider.
The Schechter brothers of New York built wealth selling chickens under the N R A and then attacked the N R A in the U S Supreme Court. On the first anniversary of their so called victory they faced no chicken for their own family pot and no cash backing from Liberty Leaguers.
The Horst report from the Joint Legislative Committee to investigate relief states that the committee cannot find any distinction between war veterans and other citizens. Signed by Rep Horst of Lebanon and Senators Bean and Ealy, the Democrats refused to sign.
Governor George H. Karle notes that voting Republican in Pennsylvania supports leaders like John McClure in Delaware County and aligns with major Republicans in the state organization. The message highlights party backing and leadership within the GOP structure.
Senator Joseph F. Guffey warns that workers cannot buy food from farmers without fair prices, while farmers need profitable prices to fund manufacture. The Republican Committee denies Cleveland convention rumors of a vaudeville or musical festival atmosphere. Rep Marion Zioncheck vows to oppose Roosevelt with Pittsburgh Mayor McNair aiding.
Social events fill Cherry Tree and nearby towns with visits from Buffalo Cleveland and Johnstown as residents travel and host. Firemen auxiliary wins second prize at Old Home Week while scouts host a chicken supper. The Cherry Tree community building nears completion with Bee Bros construction and plans for a 40 by 120 foot stone structure including a 40 by 70 basketball floor and council room.
Ernest residents spent a midweek visit to Big Run and Sykesville while Bible school activities closed with a parent audience and children’s program. Local families and friends from Creekside Mossprove Morrisdale Heilwood and Bisbane exchanged visits and attended meetings and funerals.
William Lydie and Rebecca Salurade of Nanty Glo married in Cumberland on Thursday. They reside with his parents Hale Lydie of Lovejoy. Comodore Steve Fuleke and Kenneth Shott, schoolmates, were mentioned with names misspelled and unclear in the Greenville area.
Misses Louis and Given McCul dough of Indiana visited their sister Mrs William Mumau. Buddy Lundbergh son of Mr and Mrs August Lundberg seriously injured his condition is reported as fair. Mr and Mrs Doyle Smith rejoice over the birth of a baby boy Doyle Lee. Mrs Bes sie Filler recovering. Charles Grumbling from Cherry Tree was a business caller Friday. Letha Sfadden vacationing at home after a year in New York. La Rue McCrum on vacation with her parents. George Popick and sister Helen from Sidney Pa visited Mr and Mrs Charles Wanchisn. Dennis McCoy and sister Queen from Cook port visited Mr and Mrs A J Bragg. Gerald McCullough and son of Indiana visited Mr and Mrs Howard Lewis and William Snedden family. A J Bragg Merle Kanan George Howard fished Chesapeake Bay. many fish brought back.
Mrs Alice Cunningham of West Lebanon joined Enos Cribbs at home Saturday evening. Indiana shoppers visited McKissen valley and West Lebanon households. Numerous relatives from Indiana and South Bend visited or were guests in local homes. Bible school enrollment at West Lebanon Presbyterian Church reached fifty. Community members exchanged calls and visits across McIntyre Cramer and nearby towns. Children’s Day services are planned at Jacksonville United Presbyterian on Sabbath evening June 14.
Walter Mackel and Charles White spent Sunday afternoon in Albion. Numerous families from Punxsutawney Rochester Mills and nearby communities visited relatives, attended a funeral, and joined the Sunday School convention at the M. E. church.
Mrs Grace Morton and son Tommy visited with friends in Homer City and Josephine Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Elmer Smith and family of Josephine called on Mr and Mrs A W Smith Tuesday. Mrs Rhoda Lewmar and Mrs Grace Morton spent Tuesday with friends at Indiana. Mrs Doyle Muir and brother Kenneth Jones of Strangford visited with Mr and Mrs Leonard Jones Wednesday, Mrs Daisy Reiss of Greensburg and Mrs Florence McNutt of
Tuesday and weekend social updates list numerous visits and hosting by residents of Smith Bridge Blairsville Socialville Revloc and nearby towns. Names include Rhoda Lowman Martha Miller Flora Carnes Edna Minhinnett James Dias and Florence McNutt. Local ball results note Socialville beating Cokeville and South Blairsville.
Mr Stephen Patsolic and Mr and Mrs Michael Stee were callers on Saturday. Misses Louise and Elizabeth Laing vacationing at their sister's home in Altoona. Mr and Mrs Michael Stee moved to the residence of Mr Harry Patsolic. Mr and Mrs Harry Connor and their son Billy visited in Lovejay on Sunday.
The Clymer Tire Company held a busy week with a Ho Work show and Friday parade. The Senior Class enjoyed a trip to Washington. Mr H F Wilson of Detroit visited here. Paul Neal graduated from Pitt. Mr and Mrs Alford Jones of Johnstown visited Ann Johnston. Margaret Kurzinger and Leonard Thayer wed at the Roman Catholic Church on Saturday morning.
Mrs Wm Brilhart of Harrisburg visits her Rossiter family. Mr and Mrs Russell Divins of Cleveland visit firm Diving in Rossiter. Kathryn Anderson of Punxsutawney weekends with Rossiter parents Rudolph and Mrs Anderson. Thomas Murray Frank Welsh Al Nealer and Joseph Lambert attend Clearfield Supply Co meeting in Indiana. Majorics from Cleveland spend week with Harvey Beezer. Rossiter also hosts picnic attendance for Daniel Pope Wm Kanouff and Ralph Kring and Chariton Sr. family. Wim McCloskey visits Sykesville. Daughertys attend funeral of a relative James Daugherty of Pittsburgh. Frank Arble of Nanty Glo visits Rossiter.Continued on page 5.
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