Hunt Other Victims Of Model Bluebeard
New Jersey authorities broadcast a nationwide appeal for help to locate seven wives of Tenry Campbell the so called Bluebeard and torch slayer. Campbell confessed to murdering and cremating Mrs Mildred Mowry of Greenville Pa and police seek the remaining five wives now unaccounted for with addresses and marriage dates including Sarah Phelan New York Emma Bulloci Chicago and May Parkington-Powers Pawtucket among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plizabeth
N. J
New Jersey
Tenry
Colin Campbell
Bluebeard
Torch
Mildred Mowry
Greenville
Campbell
Rosalea
Indiana man aids Bowery Mission daily for a quarter century
A long-time Indiana convert recalls his 25 years of Sunday service at Bowery Mission. He observed 627 meals served to starving people including country and city boys, laborers, and the poor. Shoes and trousers were most needed, along with other clothing as donations. He praises the mission’s work and wishes success to Indiana believers in bringing Christ to hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery Mission
Indiana
My. Pratt
Mr.Pratt
Boston
St. Louis
Christ
Brother Welch
Education without effort and the tyranny of mediocrity
A university panel cites slogans like education without effort and “information painlessly imparted.” Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Rand of Harvard discuss experimental useless facts in education while Dr. Aydelotte of Swarthmore urges fighting mediocrity. Dr. Andrews of Yale calls for more men of first rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
B. K. Rand
Harvard
Frank Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Charles M. Andrews
Farnam
Yela
American Historical Association
Study leadership and graduate training perspectives
A quoted remark questions who ensures perspectives are not jostled and fundamental principles not forgotten. The speaker criticizes modern study methods in graduate schools as ill suited to prepare leaders. The tone is reflective on educational aims and leadership readiness.
Ruth Receives Bride in West 90th Street Church
At St Gregorys a small ceremony unfolded in rain as Ruth wore a purple georgette gown with steel beads and a matching purple hat, while the groom wore a navy sack suit. Cameras and spectators filled the street and church as the Babe protected his wife during flash photographs. The couple will live temporarily with Ruth’s family in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gregory’s
West Ninetieth Street
F. F. Hughes
Ruth
Babe
New York
Stock Market At Noon Hour In New York
New York April 17 stock traders opened with disappointment over US Steel stock rights. U S Steel slipped to 183 1/2 while active industrials rose modestly. General Electric jumped 4 points to 238. New Haven and New York Central led rails with small gains. Seattle retail weakness followed aggressive cigarette price cuts hurting profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel
General Electric
General Railway
Continental Can
Anaconda and
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
New Haven
New York Central
eWakness
Seautle
Rotary conference highlights and speaker lineup
Rotarians gather for a multi city conference with Almon Firoth as host and R Kelsey of Toledo delivering noon remarks on My Vision of Rotary. Governor's Ball and assorted entertainments fill the Greensburg event as clubs from numerous cities attend and hotel reservations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon Fi Roth
Rotary International
R. Kelsey
Toledo
Rotary
Greensburg Country Club
Greensburgy Club
Penn Albert Hotel
First Presbyterian Church
Alma Moore
Rotary Ams
Aliquippa
Ambridge
Beavey Falls
Blairsville
Braddock
Brownsville
Ae Cambridge Springs
Canonsburg
Jarnepic
Charlerai
Clairton
Connellsville
Cresson
Derry
Donara
Dormant
du Bois
East Pitsburgh
Ellwood City
Franklin
Gassport
Greensburg
Greenville
Grove City
Homestead
Indiana
Johnstown
Kittanning
Latraby
Leechbure
Masontown
McKeesport
Meadville
Mercer
Meyersdale
Monessen
Monongahela City
Mt. Pleasant
New Castle
New Wilmington
Oil Ciy
S. Pittsburgh
Punxsutawney
Behnke Scottdale
Sharon
Sharpsburg
Somerset
Swissvale
Titusville
Turtle Creek
Uniontown
Verona
Warren
Washington
West Newton
Wilkinsburg
Wilmerding
Zelienople
State Senate Passes General Appropriation Bill Amid Delays
The Senate and House advanced key measures including a $124,000,000 general appropriation bill for state government operations and a $50,000,000 bond proposal for soldier bonuses. Lt. Gov. James pressed for a roll call as the Senate approved 48 to 0 after tumultuous Ayes and Noes. A conference regarding a study commission on age limits in industry was killed in a similar quip-filled scene. The session opened late for the House after a lengthy breakfast with leaders and officials, with the night session devoted largely to voting on amendments and related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Arthur H. James
James
House
Larry Mc
Crossin
Philadelphia
Chester Hill
Joseph R Gudyy
Quieley
Glinton
Senale
Weingartier Coperation Iil
Goyer
Salus
Win Iquiledinge
Blowliue
Senateoon
Moss
Hatse
Caverttur
Niogly Ly
Vevessex
Tae
Hoover administration faces fierce GOP splits on farm and tariff plans
In Washington the Hoover for Congress agenda faces GOP resistance from grain belt Republicans over farm proposals and a debenture plan. Democrats oppose tariff changes while Republicans split on valuation shifts. Mellons’ tenure under scrutiny as Senate inquiry weighs legality of continuing as Treasury Secretary amid McKellar resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Hoover
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hoover
House Agriculture Committee
Mid-West
Lariti
Tariff Commission
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
American Legion
DB. A. R
House
Senate
Mellon
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
McKellar
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Tater
Oratory Continues From Page One At College Event
The report notes continuation of an college life related oratory contest on page 1. Six of the contestants will advance or perform in subsequent rounds, with details on participants, order of appearance, and judging criteria pending further coverage.
Regional and Local High School Championship Contests
Out of town contenders include Helen Yochim David Anderson Lincoln Lincoln Arthur Keller Ellwood City Helen Petonic Scottdale St John the Baptist Parochial Indiana Helen Vinton Indiana Helen Arnold Townville Townville Charles Titus Jefferson Township. Local contestants are Allan Beatty Perry Pittsburgh Public Belle Isle Eleanor Gilmore Bellevue High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Yochim
David Anderson
Lisbon
Arthur P. Keller
Lincoln High
Ellwood City
Helen Petonic
St. John the Baptist
Scottdale
Arlene Vinton
Indiana High School
Indiana
Helen Arnold
Townville Vocational High
Townville
Charles S Titus
Jefferson Township
Jefferson
Allan Beatty
Perry High School
Pittsburgh
Eleanor Gilmore
Bellevue High School
May Day drive targets 65 counties in Pennsylvania
A report to Dr. Theodore B. Appel from Dr. Mary Briggs Noble notes 65 counties, including Indiana, are participating in May Day activities to boost preschool health. Two PA counties have yet to report complete organization, with over 50 000 preschool children expected to receive protective measures during the first week in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Theodore B. Appel
Mary Briggs Noble
Indiana County
Ernest B. Race
Noble
Nable
Cherry Tree Scouts Advance Toward Second Class Rank
The Cherry Tree Troop held a meeting after their Troop Charter presentation. W N Templeton and Scout Executive Harrison attended. Second Class Badges were awarded to Torvis Sebring, Jack Strassler, Robert Schmonder, and Kate Krone. Harrison will return soon for remaining awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Tree
W. N. Templeton
Indiana County Council
Harrison
Torvis Sebring
Jack Strassler
Robert Schmonder
Kate Krone
Templeton
Storm Toll Hits Atlantic Coast In 60 Mile Gale
A 60 mile gale drove wreckage along the eastern seaboard with telegraph lines down and wrecked barges in harbor. A freighter grounded in the lower bay as tank steamer Agiworld damaged and tug Amboy JIT sunk. Several boats feared lost near Point Pleasant and bodies found on Long Island beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Agiworld
Erth Amboy Jit
Hnara
Jersey
Point Pleasant
Long Island
Connecticut
Connecticut River Valley
Scouts Honor Troop Promotes Tenderfoot Badges In Cherry Tree
In a Cherry Tree troop meeting two new members were inducted as Tenderfoot Scouts alongside the Second Class award. W N Tampleton. Krone Wissinger and Shephard served on the Court of Honor with Scoutmaster Pounds presiding. The local interest in scouting is growing as the troop continues to excel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor Committee
W. N. Tampleton
Krone
Wissinger
Shephard
Pounds
Deaths of George K. Neely and Alverda B. Will Ward
Obituaries note George K. Neely of near Urey died April 1 1929 after injuries and cancer from 25 years prior. Born Philadelphia 1853 he leaves widow Clara Wetzel nine children and several siblings with services by J E Wetzel and burial at Burnside. The notice also reports the death of Alverda Belle Cessna Ward of Lochvale on April 10 after illness since January with Christian Church ties and surviving children and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Neely
Creorge K. Neely
Urey
Philadelphia
Letitia
John and
Roseann
Hanna) Neely
Clara (Wetzel
Neely
John Houk, Jr
Douglas Ims
Johnstown
Charles Ball
Portage
W. T. Campbell
McGee's Mills
N. E. Barr
Indiana
James K
George L
David M
John E
Letitia Ryan
Rochester Mills
Anna Carr
John
Topeka
Kansy
James H
Lidie J
Near Urey
J. E. Wetzel
Alverda B. Williard
Alverda Belle
Cessna
Wil Ward
Lochvale
Dudley Fullerton
Clearfield
Harry Conner
Mahaffey
Walter
Ray
Charies
Cessna Family Listed in Probate Notice
Farl at home with several grandchildren and siblings named in the notice. R. C. Cassna of Trafford Anna Salsgivery of Big Run G. R. Cessna of Revlac C. B. Cessna of Lochvale Mrs W A Smith and Mrs R J Wetzel of Hortons Mrs HA McCall of Marion Center Mrs Dallas Smith of Gipsy Wm Cessna of Sagamore Lloyd and James Cessna of Gipsy and Mrs Darrell Painter of Canton QO are named relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl
R. C. Cassna
Trafford
Anna Salsgivery
Big Run
G. R. Cessna
Revlac
C. B. Cessna
Lochvale
W. A. Smith
R. J. Wetzel
Hortons
HA. McCall
Marion Center
Dallas Smith
Gipsy
Wm. Cessna
Sagamore
Lloyd
James Cessna
Darrell Painter
Canton
Indiana visitor noted in local brief
Milton H. Brandon superintendent of Graceton Coal and Coke Company was an Indiana visitor last evening. W. 4. Adams chief of police Wehrum attended offices of Squire Walter H. L. Jackson yesterday. Mrs. Mariah Keith of Kinport Pay was Tuesday guest of Indiana friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton H. Brandon
Graceton Coal and Coke Company
Indiana
W. 4. Adams
Wehrum
Squire Walter HL. Jackson
Mariah Keith
Kinport
Civil War in Hollywood Sparks Talkies Battle
London reports that Douglas Fairbanks claims a quiet war has erupted in Hollywood over the consolidation of United Artists and a proposed merger with Warner Bros. He says the moves mark a new struggle for supremacy among the major film studios, broadcast to Europe via wireless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hollywood
Talkies
Douglas Fairbanks
Atlantic Ocean
Doug
Beverly Hills
United Artists
Warner Bros
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Hunt
Shelocta Boro
Georgeville Independent School District
Burt Kinter
M. W. Sprankle
Smicksburg
Ora Arties
Teave Blatraville
A and
Brneet Rae M
Beness and
Bethlehem
St. Rys
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ghrysler Soc
Vane Rae
R. R. Ware
Biairaville
General Motors
Kelvinator
Kennecote Sn
Marland Giltenes
Veans Tee
Miami
Cs S.e
Stewart Warner
Nash Motors Cisseserene
MM N.Y. Central Pree Serena
N.Y
Norf
West
Owens Bottle
Pullman Y
the 340 Radio Corp
Leen
Renee Tees
Studebaker
Airwa Sears
WJ. S. Steel Vesee
White Motor Syne
ATL
Westinghouse
Elec
Gs OG. M. St. P
Willys
Curtis Aero
Atchison T. S. I Treeree
Pawer Watls
Carrisburg
9. S. Lewis
Lewis
Samuel Eckles
Department of Highways
Atention
Ackles
U.S
Magda
Demetresch
America
Galveston
Texas
Misa Demetresch
Apgiean
Cherry Tree's Scouts
Howard W. Peters
Sara Grace Huff
Frank Stonensak
McIntyre
Lengia Germer
Tutner Blair Lewis
Alia McAdoo
Suse
Lma Rou U Bacay
Chi-Namel
Namne
T- Address
Robert S 57S
7Th St
McCoy
Indiana, Pa
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