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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
2
The Indiana Democrat notes circulation over 3,000 and weekly publication. Subscriptions listed at $1.40 yearly in advance or £2.00 if not prepaid. Advertising rates set at $3.00 for certain notices and $1.50 per inch elsewhere. obituaries and poetry charged at three cents a line. Cash required with orders.
A historical notice notes the Stationa ijemorvad was established in 1861 by James B. Sansom and appears in the June 24 1936 issue.
An educational piece arguing for unbiased analysis of the Constitution and political ideas. It recalls the 1787 Philadelphia framing, warns against blind worship, defends freedom of speech, cites the Declaration of Independence, and notes liberal versus strict interpretation while stressing reasoned, fact based discussion.
The writer critiques constitutional reform ideas and judicial supremacy, cites Taft and Haines, discusses separation of powers, and notes public figures like Reed and Hoover. The piece laments political thinking, contrasts professors with politicians, and comments on the 1936 party scene and budget critique by the Liberty League.
The Grand Oil Party rallied around Landon with Hoover Hearst and Hokum as unstructured delegates in Cleveland faced a mix of signals. Gifford Pinchot moved to Topeka for a London bandwagon ride and vanished from contact. The preconvention campaign fund lists Mellon heirs at $5,000 each amid a chorus of party critics and a coming tune of seven long years.
The piece traces heavy oil industry influence in Pennsylvania politics during the 1936 Republican campaign. Key figures include Governor Alf Landon, the Mellons of Gulf Oil, Joseph Power of Sun Oil, Edwin B. Gox of Atlantic Refining, G. Mason Owlett, and M. Harvey Taylor. Also noted are E. T. Weir of Pittsburgh steel and other corporate interests backing the effort.
The John Learn and W L Henry families near McIntyre attended funeral services for Mrs Jennie Kier Sandals of Clarksburg on Sunday. W W Couche is ill at the home of his daughter Mrs Maude Reed of Vandergrift. Mrs George Smith and son Floyd visited in the Samuel Henry home Sunday. Simon Anthony of Kent is on the sick list. John Lewis and daughter Elizabeth and Miss Nettie Lewis of Indiana visited in the home of Lowry Lewis of the Anderson district. Luigi Azzellia of McIntyre is having his home repaired by Chas MH Miller and Sons, Mr and Mrs August Macro and family of Sheloca visited in the A 5 Penrose home Sunday. Mrs Angeline Fennotti of Mc-
Intyre residents report dog bite without complications. Earl and Mrs Strickland attend funeral for Mrs Helen Demich in Sagamore. Samuel Windows and family move to Aultman. Abbie Turnbulls visit in McIntyre. Vincent Amond, Indiana call. Coal company plans to demolish houses for new track, families relocate to Aultman. Clara Johngarlo and Merle Collins attend Indiana Democratic committee meeting. Local men petition for a social club chapter under Judge Creps. Jacob and John Hancock make Indiana business calls.
Mr and Mrs Howard Wells and friends from Pittsburgh visited over the weekend with Mr T M Gilpatrick. A serenade was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Edgar Work. A kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Lisle Work drew many presents and dancing followed. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Dave Beven of New Kensington and Mr and Mrs Moody of Pittsburgh.
Rossiter residents frequent Punxsutawney Indiana and Punxsutawney as visitors callers and wedding guests. John DeBerte of York Pa returns home for summer vacation. Elizabeth Simons and Patrick McCloskey wed in Saint Francis Church. Rose Marie Melvin and Joseph Basile marry in Indiana. Local hospitals and mine work are noted.
The boys and girls class of the M. E. Church met Tuesday evening at Peggy and Jack Irwin's home, followed by a luncheon of sandwiches pickles strawberry shortcake ice cream and cake. The American Legion held a meeting Thursday evening. Mrs. P. K. Wilson and her son Billy visited Atlantic City for a few days. Miss Bea Cramer called on Pittsburgh Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Sam Forney visited in Pittsburgh on Friday. Mrs Weaver campers at Mahaffey. Jerry Hanna week with friends at Spangler. Miss Jessie and Jerry Buterbaugh of Cherry Tree with Mr Ben Stigers and Mr Jim Dunlap of Culver in Johns town Sunday. Mrs Sechler and Eva camping at Curwensville. Tom Monroe of Derry and Frank Zeigler of Cherry Tree attend banking school. Mrs Tom Monroe and children from Derry stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Albert Grumbling announce daughter Martha Pauline to Norman Jerome Nolan on Saturday June 20. Mr Miles Harrigan of Carrolltown weekend with Ernie Roberts. Delmont Notely visiting Altoona Saturday.
The Ladies Aid of Ernest Union church held its monthly meeting last Thursday evening. Various locals visited relatives and attended events, including picnics at Dixie Inn and the Hal Buburn farm. Several residents traveled to nearby towns for visits, meetings, and hospital visits, with updates on births and illnesses.
Ruth Shaffer and two children visited friends in Mar chand on Friday. Birth Shields visited sister Maxine Shields Thursday. Burt Shields W A Lewis and daughter Laura from Indiana called on Elmer Peffer Thursday. Tom Wolfe moved his family to the Hadden house Wednesday. Law of Sportshore visited his Uncle D B Sutter Sunday. Lewis Shields visited Mrs Don Shields Monday. Vern Shaffer and family of Punxsutawney visited.
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