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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
2
The 88 Indiana Democrat is a weekly publication issued every Wednesday and billed as the only Democratic newspaper in Indiana County Pennsylvania with circulation over 3,000. It notes second class matter status at the Indiana Pennsylvania post office.
The notice states a subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year strictly in advance with a lower rate of 00A year if paid in advance, outlining prepayment requirements and pricing structure.
Advertising rates detailed for administrators executors and dissolution notices at $3.00 each. Other legal advertising $2.50 per inch with 25 percent extra for figure and table work. Estray and caution notices $2.00. Resolutions obituary notices and poetry charged at three cents per line. Cash must accompany the order.
The speaker attacks Bourbonism as a threat to democracy, cites 1929 sacrifices, and accuses powerful financial interests including DuPonts and Alfred Sloan of backing subversive groups. He links the Black Legion to the Liberty League and criticizes Supreme Court rulings aiding the administration.
The Evening Gazette reports Kiwanis Club backing Senator Graff’s resolution to probe the State Teachers College removal of its president. The editorial questions the club’s politics and the document’s stance on freedom of teaching, noting contradictory passages and inviting readers to judge.
A critical view of the Cleveland GOP gathering claims the platform serves Hearst backed interests and big money, with Landon and Knox seen as group favors. The piece asserts Republicans lack confidence in their ticket and predicts Roosevelt’s victory, suggesting Hoover might have been a better slogan.
Harrisburg June 16 Gov George H Earle at a Detroit Democratic rally alleges subversive propaganda by reactionaries created the Black Legion. He calls it the child of Liberty League Wall Street and big business influence and links its growth to Fascism and to actions against the Works Progress Administration. He warns of Supreme Court decisions eroding the Constitution and outlines three possible futures including constitutional amendment or a judicial oligarchy.
A speaker argues that the court's actions threaten the Constitution and warns that drastic steps, constitutional amendment, or congressional limits on the court's powers may be needed to restore public confidence among 126 million Americans. The remarks reflect a debate over checks and balances and judicial overreach.
The piece surveys intra party skirmishes as Hooverites and Rooseveltians clash over WPA policy and Roosevelt’s New Deal. It notes Hearst and Pinchot shifting allegiances, Ralph Strassburger’s revolt, Pennsylvanian editors backing anti Roosevelt lines, and a Liberty League formed by wealthy GOP women. The piece cites The Inquirer denial of WPA dinner tickets, Pew’s Farm Journal takeover, and critiques from the New York Herald Tribune and Scranton Times about the GOP’s direction. One line highlights the State Pardon Board’s parole record amid broader GOP pain.
YOUNG TOWNSHIP residents visit relatives in Elderton while West Lebanon and Indiana callers stop by homes in the area. An oil house at McIntire was struck by lightning causing a small fire Friday night. Other locals, including Kelly Havellette and the McCracken family, were seen visiting friends and handling errands in the region.
Sunday evening gatherings at the L. Henry home and Jacksonville U P church events mark a quiet week. Residents like W J Campbell, Samuel Wilden, Judson McGracken, and Russell Weaver make local calls, while Armstrone township residents visit farms, Detroit trips yield four new cars, and planned church cleanup mirrors close community life.
Old Home Week in Cherry Tree attracts a full crowd with daily events. Visitors include Helen Mason of Emeigh, Sis Toronto of Spangler, and Joan Ratchford of Emporium. Families from Colorado, Barnesboro, Sandy Ridge, Derry, Carrolltown, and others visited local homes and attended Sunday church services.
Local residents from Ernest and nearby towns visited relatives across the region last Sunday and over the weekend. Families named include Drina Reynolds Foltz Hallman Ditech Morrison Moody Seigner Tingle and Anderson, with visits spanning Helvetia Creekside McIntyre Loretta Cresson and Philadelphia connections.
The page notes visits and returns of residents including Mr Wilden of McIntyre and Everett McGinnis of Ernest returning home after a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Larry of Mossgrove. Indiana shoppers and neighbors in Sykesville and Morrisdale are listed among those visiting relatives and friends this weekend.
Local notes report Miss Roberta Long returning to Emlenton after visiting Glen Hawk family. Several residents and visitors are listed, including Bartholemew and Cuddy households, Gibson family moving from Indiana, and various trips to Atwood Fulton Run Punxsutawney and Cleveland. WPA Campbells Mill picnic drew attendees. weekend calls to Barr Slope and Emporium residents noted.
Sunday visits to Adrian hospital for George Behm amid other local movements. Families carpooled to see relatives in Punxsutawney Indiana Rochester Mills and Pittsburgh, with neighbors and kin gathering for social calls and church activities.
Charles Gaul and Isle Dormine are noted in this brief item alongside a mention of a delicious lunch that was served. The text provides limited context and names, leaving the exact event and locations unclear.
The Methodist Bible school class held its annual program Sunday night with a large attendance and a very nice presentation. Various local residents were noted for travels, visits, and family events including birthdays, new jobs, and hospital care among Indiana and surrounding areas.
Mr Harve Emerick, a lifelong resident, died Monday and was buried Thursday at Pine Grove cemetery. Firemen held a pie social at Grange Hall Wednesday. Families visited, church services were held Sunday at the Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches. Miss Evelyn Oberlin and Miss Elizabeth Butler, from Pittsburgh, visited Mrs Imella Oberlin. A hail storm caused damage locally. Neighbors Mr G O Richardson returned home, and his manager Mr Homer Anderson returned to DuBois. Mr and Mrs Thomas Jordan and daughter visited Mr and Mrs H N Richardson, as did Mr and Mrs Robert Dunmire at Mrs Clark Cochran's home.
M and Mrs Pardee with family visited Mrs Bila Hurd on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ryal Gibson called on Mr and Mrs George Johnsons. Galen Moore and family of Marion Center and Craig Moore of Glen Campbell were visitors to Mr and Mrs Frank Moore recently.
Mary and Constance Weaver attended Children's Day services at United Presbyterian Church in Richmond. W. W. Cease, an Indiana business caller, was here Saturday. M. K. Crawford bought a new Chevrolet touring sedan. Russell Weaver visited his aunt Mrs. Alice McCracken near McIntyre. Many residents attended the Air Derby at Brac Breeze Airport in March and met Gov. George H. Earle. W. W. Cease bought a Lafayette car recently. J. C. Baumber of DuBois is staying at his summer resort here.
Mr Ivank Rudeak buys the building owned by Clifford J Oakes. Mrs Metro Oschip shopped in Clymer Saturday. Mary Spisak worked at New Idea in Clymer Saturday. Mrs Turol Carlson was a Clymer caller on Saturday. Mike Oschip vacationing with grandmother Mrs Furchak in Yonkers town New York. Mr John Spinner was in Clymer. Mr and Mrs Harry Sr and family visited Mr and Mrs Mitchell Patsolic Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Telford Lowman of March and spend Tuesday evening with Mrs Elizabeth Sheesley. Mrs Darius McNutt of Josephine visits with Mrs Rhoda Lowman. Raymond Duncan of Homer City spend evenings with Rager family and Ruth Lowman. Several locals attend Idlewild Park picnic and visit kin in Blacklick and Pittsburgh.
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