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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1949

Page

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Resurrection Story Retold To Millions

Millions of Americans will hear the resurrection tale at outdoor services from mountain tops to seashore. Crowds range from thousands to 200,000 at the Wichita Mountains service near Lawton Oklahoma, with large gatherings in Washington Chicago Pasadena Miami and Los Angeles. National radio NBC will broadcast the Grand Canyon Shrine of Ages services, beamed abroad, with two Colorado mountain settings used to mark the crucifixion and resurrection. RESURRECTION Continued On Page Two

Associated Press Wichita Mountains Lawton Oklo Washington, D. C Fort Lincoln Chicago Soldier Field Pasadena Rose Bowl Miami Orange Bowl Hollywood Bowl Movie Capital Grand Canyon Arizona Grand Canyon NBC Canada Europe Latin America Colorado Mountain Park of the Red See

2 County Mines Tops In Safety

Top safety records in mine operations for 1949 in Indiana County are held by Lucerne mines and Barr Slopes. Barr Slope mine owned by Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp produced 28,540 tons with no lost-time accidents. Lucerne mines, Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co., produced 65,532 tons with three lost-time accidents.

Indiana County Lucerne Mines Barr Slopes Indiana Council Joseph A. Holmes

Blairsville to Lose Small Plant and Jobs

Blairsville will lose a small plant as The Arzee Company plans to move back to Michigan within three to four months. The firm came from Mt. Clemens, Michigan during a steel shortage, and about 12 Blairsville area men will be affected as operations end locally.

Blairsville Arzee Company Mt. Clemens Mich Michigan

Body Returned of Robinson Vet in 1945 Korea Death

The body of S Sgt Alvin Lichenfels, 23, of Robinson Indiana County killed by carbon monoxide fumes March 24 1945 while billeting in an army camp in Pursan Korea has been returned for reburial. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles K E Lichenfels and the husband of Mrs Dorene Shetler Lichenfels of Robinson.

Alvin Lichenfels Robinson Indiana County Bileter Pursan Korea Linnet Charles KE. Lichenfels Dorene (Shetler) Licetenfels

Local Man Killed In Sharon Crash

Alvin B. Brewer of Indiana, residing at 403 School St, was killed in a car crash on the Sharon outskirts yesterday. Coroner James F. Elder said his vehicle left Route 418, struck two trees, and overturned after Brewer was ejected. He planned to celebrate his 21st birthday today and worked for Rust Engineering on a project at Sharon Steel in Farrell.

Alvin B. Brewer School St Indiana Sharon James F. Elder Brewer Rust Engineering Co Sharon Steel Corp Farrell

Republicans to Force Full Debate on Pact

Senate Republicans vow full discussion of the North Atlantic Security Pact. Senator Taft of Ohio contesting Democratic charges that GOP delay blocks Truman programs, insisting the treaty merits comprehensive debate including arms to signatory nations. He claims the pact outstrips economic control measures in importance to the country.

Washington Senate Iwill Taft Ohio McGrath Rhode Island Truman GOP

Municipal Band Vacancies Open For Tryouts

For the first time since its organization the Indiana Municipal Band has vacancies. Local musicians may join in the near future by applying for tryouts next week. Contact H Blair McCunn Jr at 180 North Fourth St Indiana for details.

Indiana Municipal Band H. Blair McCunn North Fourth St Indiana

Youngster Confesses to Slaying Elderly Man in Dover Case

A 16 year old farmer and his mother confessed to murdering 70 year old Wade Woodridge of Bedford Virginia after a lonely hearts match. The body was buried in a pig pen later burned and dumped in Dover. Robert Vernon Brennan 16 and his mother Inez Brennan 45 were arrested with Robert's half brother Richard aiding as an accessory. First degree murder charges filed against the mother and son. The Brennangs had lived in Dover since 1948 moving from Laurel Springs New Jersey.

Dover Del I Herbert Barnes Delaware Wade Woodridge Bedford Col. Barnes Barnes Robert Vernon Brennan Inez Gertrude Brennan Robert Richard Warman Breneman Doveer Robert Brennan Woodridge Young Brennan Woolridge Brennan Highway Department Brenngns Sneve Laurel Springs N. J

Easter Weather And Services In Pennsylvania

Cool windy conditions forecast for Easter across Pennsylvania with clear skies in most areas. Lent ends today as Good Friday observed. Gov Duff declares holiday. dawn sunrise services planned with 30,000 expected at Philadelphia Temple Stadium and a similar event at Harrisburg’s Fager Field.

Associated Press Pennsylvania James H. Duff Dennis Cardinal Dougherty Catholic Archidoicese Philadelphia Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul Oliver J. Hart Episcopal Church Christ Church Temple Stadium Philadllphia Harrisburg William Penn High School Fager

Miller Family Welcomes Baby Boy at Indiana Hospital

William Keith Miller weighing eight and a half pounds was born at 6 40 this morning at Indiana Hospital to Mr and Mrs William J Miller of 656 Locust Street Indiana Pa The mother and son are doing fine The father works in the Gazette advertising department Also noted are upcoming holiday events and a Meadowbrook dance with Bobby Dale's Orchestra on Saturday April 16 and Easter Monday April 18 featuring Larry Palmer's Orchestra

Millers William Keith Miller Indiana Hospital William J. Miller Locust Street Indiana Miller The Gazette Advertising Department Meadowbrook Bobby Dale Larry Palmer

It Took Five Years But Was Worth It Trout Catch in Titusville

John Brodse of Titusville finally lands a 27?4 inch seven pound trout after five years of attempts. He caught the fish with a pickled minnow and fought it for about 15 minutes, noting the thrill of landing it on a fly rod.

Titusville John Brodse Titunville Pennsylvania Brozdo

Endurance Fliers Near 1000-Hour Mark In California

FULLERTON Calif April 16 The endurance flying champions Dick Riedel and Bill Barris of Fullerton push toward 1 000 hours with their plane reaching the three quarter mark beating the 726 hour 10 year record held by Wes Carroll and Clyde Schlieper The pair report the motor runs well and describe cramped quarters yet comfortable conditions They have eliminated sugar to burn excess energy and note their training backgrounds during the war as civilian pilot instructors and Navy service Their refueling routine relies on jeep traffic and nearby market supplies.

Fullerton Calif Dick Riedel Bill Barris Wes Carroll Clyde Schlieper NEA West Carroll Clyde Schiliper Santa Ana Riedel Barris

Record Bank Theft Confession Ties Three Men

West Virginia State Police said Roy Mann 28 admitted taking part in two Baltimore daylight bank holdups netting about 3 000 and 33 000. He named two brothers in law James Burnett and Carl Close as accomplices who also staged three Pennsylvania robberies. Police connected a Ligonier store theft and a Follenbee West Virginia bank robbery to the same trio.

Morgantown W. V West Virginia Baltimore R. W. Boyles Roy Mann Military Mann Pennsylvania James Burnett Latrobe Carl Close Mount Oliver Ligonier Follenbee W. Va

Death Claims Wallace Beery Screen Star

Beverly Hills California April 16 AP Death has taken Wallace Beery a veteran of 36 years in films and famous for his grunting dialogue and shabby manner He died unexpectedly at his home last night after treatment for a heart condition Beery appeared in more than 50 pictures including The Champ and Tugboat Annie He was about six feet one inch tall and 225 pounds His career earned him recognition among top money making stars He had been married twice with a divorce from Gloria Swanson in 1918 and Rita Gilman in 1930 A paternity suit involving film bit player Gloria Schumm was to go to trial May 29

Beery Rita Berry Will Beery Carol Ann Noah Beery Rales Marie Dressler Min Bill Motion Picture Herald the Bowery Mickey Rooney Navy Gloria Swanson Rita Gilman Gloria Schumm

Police Locate Mystery Driver After Alleged Hit Run

Police report identifying a maroon automobile driver alleged to have struck Delores Schaeffer a 6 year old girl of 555 Fisher Avenue Indiana late Thursday. The man declined blame saying she ran from between parked cars and fell in the street. No charges filed while investigation continues.

Delores Schaeffer Fisher Avenue Indiana

Boston R C Churches Picketed In Protest

Boston churches faced pickets after three Boston College instructors were discharged for teaching views deemed heretical. Pickets carried placards and promoted a booklet from St Benet Catholic Center criticizing the papal stance. The college president cited the Vatican and church doctrine in stating the dismissal followed continued contrary teaching.

Boston Sixjerance Greater Boston College Fakhri Maluf Lsor James R. Walsh Les Ewaskio Bos Iton College St. Benet Dicts Catholic Center Man Cambridge Vatican Holy Office

Plants Goodie in Auto Senter

DETROIT Easter weekend began early for about 16,600 Detroit auto workers with yesterday walkouts not expected to hamper next week. About 9,600 Ford workers were idled as some attended Good Friday services. About 7,000 Chrysler employees were sent home after a dispute over production rates. Ford reported 25 key line workers and several hundred in the pressed steel plant left around noon.

Detroit Detroit Auto Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp Ford

Dr. Will G. Chambers Dies at 81 in State College

Dr. Will Grant Chambers, 81, who helped found education faculties at Pennsylvania State College and the University of Pittsburgh, died in State College. A native of Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland County, he began teaching in 1887 in Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and later taught in Lock Haven Indiana Moorhead and at Colorado State Teachers College Greenley.

State College Will Grant Chambers Pennsylvania State College University of Pittsburgh Chambers Pleasant Unity Westemoreland County Mt. Pleasant Lock Haven Indiana Moorhead, Minn Normal Colorado State Teachers College Greenly, Colo

Dotty Dripple and Steve Roper Come to Indiana Gazette

The Indiana Evening Gazette will add two standout comic features Dotty Dripple and Steve Roper. Readers will see two of the nation’s best in these strips, already recognized as popular from surveys in Washington DC Birmingham Columbus Indianapolis and other cities. The Gazette is pleased to present them to its readers.

Indiana Evening Gazette Dotty Dripple Steve Roper the Gazette Washington, D. C Birmingham Ala Columbus Ohio Indianapollis Ind Gasette

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