Land Bank Loans Tie Up 24 Million For Farms In District
The Baltimore Land Bank district closed loans totaling 24,039,100 through March 31, 1984. Commercial banks held 10,070,812 of the total, with 9,702,124 going to mortgage and private lenders, insurance firms and others. Bonds are being accepted in place of cash for mortgage refinancing in a shift toward Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation bonds.
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Baltimore
Tomb
Farm Credit Administration of
Land Bank
Ifomb
Insull Aboard The S S Exiling Life Of Party
Insull appears in comparatively good shape aboard the S S Exiling despite periods of ill health. He maintains a hearty appetite, has not missed a meal, and rarely exercises beyond occasional use of deck chairs. He shows a disregard for potential consequences upon returning to the United States to face legal troubles in his vast Midwest utilities empire.
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Insull
United States
Stocks At 1 O Clock An Average Hair Measurement
An obsolete stock note claims a human hair weighs 0.000007665 of an ounce and measures one ivery long, reflecting a quirky OCR fragment about small measures.
Mushball Activities Set for Thursday League Meeting
Local mushball scene shows growth with three new teams Bon Ton BR PR Office and Maytags entering. Managers urged to submit rosters by Thursday as entry fees guarantee good faith and plans for possible two division playoffs emerge. Season runs May to August with decisions on ball type umpires schedules fields and potential night games. Daylight Saving support grows among citizens and music pallers in Indiana. Managers meet at 7:45 PM at J M Stewart Hardware.
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Bon Ton
Br, & PR
Office
Maytags
A. B. Ansley
Thurglay
Indiana
Musicpallers
Leason
J. MI Stewart Hardware Company
Obituary notices in Irwin Blairsville and Stroudsburg deaths
Obituary roundup lists Isaac Davies age 69 of Irwin died at home and to be buried at West Newton. Also James Clayton McAfee 15 months, Blairsville. Dorothy Carney 20, Stroudsburg. Joseph Kaplita 49, Dayton area. Each entry notes survivors, services, and burial plans where known.
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Isaac Davies
Irwin
Calvary Baptist Church
West Newton
South Wales
Irwin Church
Matthew H. Bruce
North Seventh Street
James Clayton McAfee
Raymond McAfee
Burrell Street
Blairsville
McAfee
W. Jewart Miller
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
New Alexandria
Dorothy Carney
John Carney
Andrew Bradshaw
Shook Avenue
Stroudsburg
Carney
Fifth Street
East Stroudsburg
Joseph Kaplita
Dayton-Sagamore
Ness
Dayton
Catherine Kaplita
Blair
Helen
Mildred
Geneva
D. Kaplita
Peter Kaplita
Detroit
Ludwig Kaplita
Poland
Flora
Bowser
Phinville
Hoary Law Prohibits Liquor In Places Of Amusement
A Philadelphia discussion recalls an 1881 statute banning liquor sales in any amusement venue. Courts note the 1933 liquor act does not overturn this historic prohibition and urges repeal of abusive provisions. The Home Rule Association schedules a meeting on April 26 at 7 30 p m.
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Philadelda
Henry M. Hoyt
Home Rule Association
The
Pitchers Becoming Batters In Big Games See Schumacher
Story recalls pitchers turned hitters in big games as Mel Ott and others spark Philadelphia and New York clashes. Schumacher and Lindstrom homer as Giants beat Phillies 11 to 7, with Cubs, Reds, and Pirates also posting wins. Roosevelts brain trust debate sparks notes on Tugwell nomination and Republican push for Senate inquiry.
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Schumacher
Pay Rowinkon
New York
Moat
Schwinacher
Glanta
The
Phily
Mel Olt
Giants
Phils
Cubs
Philadelphia
Fang
Yanks
Athletics
Frank Crosetti
Wallop
Rad Ruffing
Johnny Marcum
Fred Lindstrom
Pittsburgh
Reds
Bush
Keven
Roosevelt
Senators
Johny Welch
Red Box
Red Marberry
Tigers
White Sox
Dodgers
Braves
Ott
Trosky
Indians
Lindstrom
Pirates
Medwick
Cardinals
Wilson
Phillies
Shiver
Crosetti
Yankees
Klein
Bonura
Whitesox
Marble Contest Opens Soon in Indiana County
Indiana County hosts a marble contest with a parade from the Municipal Building at 10 a.m. Saturday to the McCrory lot tournament grounds. Prizes from Penney's attract participants from inside and outside Indiana. entrants must be under 15 and submit an entry blank by Friday.
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Indiana County
Penney’s
Indiana
North Seventh Street
Burgess Lichteberger
Marble
McCrory
Indiana Boys
Pinchot Seeks Federal Aid in Liquor Tax Case
The state liquor stores dispute continues as Pennsylvanias liquor control act tax scope is tested in Dauphin County. District Attorney Earle Richards appeals a ruling upholding taxation only on licensed manufacturers, not unlawful distillers, in Mrs Alice N Miller case. McSparran urged shifting tax burden to incomes and inheritances at a regional Womans Christian conference.
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Pennsylvania
Earle. Richards
Dauphin County
Alice N. Miller
Harrisburg
Temperance Union Fights Tax System Calls State Action
The Temperance Union session blasts the present tax structure as out of joint and urges the commonwealth to assume more local taxation and control of the road system. In Pennsylvania the soldiers bonus crosses 20 million with 181000 veterans mailed 18.76 million dollars at an average 143.80 each, while bond action for the final 20 million remains undecided.
Canadian sympathy in pursuit of Dillinger
A Canadian Mountie-led pursuit of Dillinger is described as a man against man ordeal across continents, with the Mountie deemed "devilishly clever," crafty, and entirely unconcerned with human life. General MacBrien is questioned on whether Dillinger is truly desperate or merely clever.
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MacBrien
Dillinger
Roosevelt Defends New Deal Against Brain Trust Criticism
An impromptu speech tied to the subsistence homestead project shows President Roosevelt defending New Deal policies against charges of radicalism. Observers note his rebuttal of Dr. William A. Wirt who called the plan Communistic in scope and intent as he dismisses critics of his administration’s ideas.
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Dr. Wirt
Mr. Roosevelt
Tugwell
Senate
Wirt
House
Mon
Arthur Vandenberg
Brain Trust
Roosevelt
William A. Wirt
Sudden Squal in Campaign for Lieutenant Governor
Punxsutawney attorney Margiotti campaigns for the Republican gubernatorial nomina tion denouncing political bosses. He plans speeches in Shamokin Norristown and Philadelphia as eastern tour begins. An alliance forms in Philadelphia to bolster Lt. Gov. Shannon’s bid against Schnader, Cox faction backing.
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Punxsutawney
Margiotti
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Shamoking
Norristown
Philadelphia
Shannon
Edward C. Shannon
Edwin R. Cox
Cox
Shannon-Cox
Wm. A. Schnader
Pye Shannon-Cox
Pine Flats W. C. T. U. Holds April Meeting at Heilwood
The Pine Flats W. C. T. U. will meet Friday night April 27 at 8 o'clock in Heilwood Presbyterian church. Plans include the annual silver medal junior contest with several area church schools represented. Program features music by Miss Louise Brown and mixed chorus, devotional period by Sunshine Class girls, addresses on Child Welfare, and various songs and business items led by Mae Brown and Mrs. Paul Joiner.
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Pine Flats
Mae Brown
Alice Lindsay
King
Paul Joiner
Earle Frames Loyalty Appeal at Political Mass Meeting
George H. Earle, candidate for governor, urged steadfast loyalty to the president if elected. He claimed millions of sickened Republicans shifted to the Democratic party and criticized Mellon Reed Grundy allies as sowing unrest and aiding communists while calling for NRA business control and wage benefits.
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Democratic Party
George H. Earle
NRA
Earle
Dillinger Gang Now Fenced Within Twin Cities By Guardsmen
Mooresville Indiana April 25 John Dillinger Sr aged 69 sits by a wood stove burning fan mail from his infamous son. He says it would be unfair to let letters pile up and notes locals sent comfort. His daughters study nearby as he explains he cannot hear from Johnnie now.
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Dillinger
Twin Cities
Mooresville
Ind
John Dillinger
America
Muncie
Johnnie
Eric Friedheim
I. N.S
Washington
INS
Rep. Sumners
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Summers
Sumners
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Kolling
Portland
Ore
Northwest
Harry Tracy
Creston
Wash
Tracy
Gordon Literary Society April 27 Event and Readings
A Gordon Literary Society program on April 27 features songs, readings, jokes, and dialogues with participants including Warren Dunnlap Leila Williams Ruth Bruner Eugene Altman and many others. The program also lists intermissions and multiple performers across music and comedy segments.
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Gordon Literary Society
Warren Dunnlap
Homar Clawson
Leila Williams
Ruth Bruner
Eugene Altman
Vota Stuchell
Esther Hoover
Robert Hen_rson
Clyde Grahatt
John Lyons
Leland Giteon
Frank FU
Earl Strong
Darrell Ikesell
Louise Nippes
Virginia Houston
Louise Hill
Max Long
Edward Woolweaver
Luella Shields
Mgr
Bertha Antony
Rivoya Graham
Margaret Hill
Elizabeth Bruner
Twila Finnel
Carrie Elton Clawson
Lula Clawson
Henry Graff
George Hill
Jerry McIntyre
Alex Dick
Jess Antony
Mr. Marsh
Indoor polo nines championship tied as games end
National indoor polo championships in San Jose and Pinehurst saw both junior and senior divisions deadlocked at one all. Chicago Riding Club beat New York Athletic Club 10 to 6 in the senior second game, while Boulder Brook of Scarsdale defeated Cleveland Riding Club 7 1 2 to 4 1 2 in juniors.
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Uhicgagu
Chicago
New York Athletic Club
Winged Foot
Boulder Brook
Scarsdale
N. Y
Cleveland Riding Club
Gold mine claim sparks Chicago office floor row
In Chicago a dispute over a claim to gold found on an office building floor ignites bitter debate. Harbert J. Buchsbaum, president of a jewelry firm, says flakes and an ounce per square foot justify the claim, while J. T. Hilborn argues mining laws don’t apply to offices. Guards watched 2500 feet of removed flooring as negotiations continued and a bond to replace the floor was sought.
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Chicago
Loop
Capitol Building
Harbert J. Buchsbaum
Buchsbaum
J. T. Hilborn
Hilborn
Indiana Kiwanis Circus Enthralls Tarentum Audience
Wrestlers Zbar and Baun of Indiana High under Coach Slick impressed Kiwanis at the Inter-Club Circus in Tarentum YMCA. An extra two minutes decided Zbur’s win in 15 acts by Kiwanis talent from the West Central Division. Caravan of Indiana members, including Miss Mary St. Clair King, attended. King spoke to musicians, a supper followed in circus seats. District Gov R W Shepard and Lt Gov Frank Finley and Trustee Charles Donley spoke. Harry Shook hosted, a car mishap sparked a brief patrol delay before resuming Indianaward.
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Zbar
Baun
Indiana High
Seloo
Slick
Indiana Kiwanis Club
Tarentum Club
Tarentum Y. M. C
Zbur
Fairlawn Stores Expands Cooperative Reach in Pa Region
The Lauderbach Griest Company announces a grand opening of another Fairlawn Store unit funded by New Castle Grocery Company. Fairlawn Stores, a cooperative of independents, cites rapid growth and low prices, with 600 stores across Pennsylvania and partners in multiple towns.
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Lauderbach-Griest Company
Fairlawn
New Castle Grocery Company
New Castle
Fairlawn Stores
Pennsylvania
Sutherland & McMillan
Pittston
Lauderbach- Griest Co
Philipsburg
Williamsport Wholestra Grocery Co
Wilamsport
Schneider Bros. Co
Mt. Carmel
C. A. Curtze
Erie
New Castile
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Allied, Chemical
American Carl'dry
American Tobacco
Anaconda Copper
Atchison T
Atlantic Refining
Sethlehem Steel AL Borders
Aby
Canadian Pacific Lotte Chrysler
Columbia Gas
Consolidated Oil
Danil Curtiss-Wright
Dupontunte
Wastman Kodak
Fort Pitt Wrew Co
Freeport
General Llocumeno
General Motors
Nickle
Int. T
Kelvinator
Kennecott Copper
Lone Star Gas
Montgomery War
Nash Moor
New York Central Key North American Packard Motor Pennsylvania
Pullman le
Radio Corporation
Keith Bbe
Reynolds ‘Lobacco Day
Sears Roebuck
Standard Oil
Cal
N. J
Texas Corporation
United Corporation
United Gas Imp
United States Steel Ts
Warner Bros
Westinghouse Electric
Ford Limited
Penaroad Corporation
Moorhead
Meg
Grace
Chagnon
xFinney
St. Louis
St. Louie
Vaughan
Collins
Davis
Thevenow
L. Waner
Rothrock
Prisch
Meine
Durocher
Frisch
Walker
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Forbes Field
Cleveland
Clube le Pet
New Yorke
Cas
Orsati
Martin
V. Davis
Haines
Pittsburgh AB. R. If. O. A. EB. d. Standing
Ieee
T l L
Pinchot
Joseph F. Guffey
U. S
Purvis
Mercer
Wis
Melvin H. Purvis
Federal Department of Justice
John Dillingers
Little Bohemia
Spider Lake
Department of Justice
Merrill
Eddy Ranch
San Jose
Kid Chocolate
Cuba
Bobby Gray
Pinehurst
Jack Ryerson
Cooperstown
F. C. Robertson
Manchester
Robertson
Vermont
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco
Charles Ferrera
Rey
Plumcreek Valley Grange
Uncreek Valley Grange
John W. Warner
Eisman
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