Aged prisoner tells of Huffman murder case
County detective says Reuben Johns aged 62 of West Wheatfield confessed to killing John Reisinger 68 a wealthy recluse in Huff Indiana County. Johns shot Reisinger in the kitchen floor and later demanded checkbooks from Blairsville banks. He led investigators to the Luger home where the missing items were found and was arrested in Huff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Koozer
Reuben Johns
West Wheatfield Township
John Reisinger
Huff
Indiana County
Johns
Reisinger
Koozer
Johins
Blairsvoe National Bank
Blairsville Savings and Trust Company
Floyd Luger
Robinson
Wilson
Luger
Indiana County Primary Election Cost Per Vote Cited
A report on last Tuesday's primary shows Indiana County spent 5939.55 for labor, transportation and rental of election houses plus ballots and boards supplies. Total costs near 5000 dollars for the election imply about 300 dollars per vote cast, with a single precinct incurring about 3 dollars per vote due to small registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Frank Vogel Operated At Indiana Hospital
Frank Vogel of North Fifth Street underwent an appendectomy at the Indiana hospital Thursday evening at 7 80 P M His condition this morning was excellent Ernest Forsha injured in the Clymer automobile crash that killed Lawrence Potts is reported satisfactory Ralph Loughry who had been hospitalized for a week will be discharged today Dr Hughes office moved to 87 South Sixth St effective May 1st to be opposite Culp's Garage 211x
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vogel
North Fifth Street
Indiana Hospital
Ernest Forsha
Clymer
Lawrence Potts
Ralph Loughry
Dr. Hughes
R. K E. Hughes
South Sixth St
Culp’s
River yields firearm tied to Donahoe killing
Fayette county authorities strengthened their case against Robert C. Bledsoe charged with murdering John F. Donahoe after a 45 caliber revolver was pulled from the Monongahela river bed by a 400 pound magnet. The gun was found about 40 feet from shore near Nemacolin Ferry, where Tony Bell says Bledsoe threw it after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Fayette County
Robert C. Bledsoe
John F. Donahoe
Monongahela
Nemacolin Ferry
Tony Bell
Bledsoe
Bell
Death notices Philip M Price prominent Johnstown figure
Philip M Price 47 president of the Johnstown Automobile Co died suddenly at his home 640 Tioga Street at 10 25 last evening after a heart attack Born June 23 1885 he was son of the late Charles Price and Mrs Sarah Haws Price He is survived by his widow Edna Vinton Price four children and a sister and was active as a benefactor and director for several local charities hospital boards and the Westmont borough school board He organized the Johnstown Automobile Co in 1907 Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Price
Johnstown Automobile Co
Indiana
Tioga Street
Price
Mr. Price
Charles §. Price
Old Cambria Steel Co
Sarah Haws Price
Edgehill Drive
Helen Fisher Price
Edna Vinton Price
Sara Price
Philadelphia
William V. Price
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
Westmont Borough
Capone Uses Cell as Beauty Parlor in Jail
Lancaster reports April 29 that Al Capone, nicknamed Scarface, is undergoing plastic surgery to remove a facial scar and joke about using the jail as a beauty parlor. Former Chicago prosecutor C Ray Hansen cites the changes as Capone primes a more euphonious moniker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Scarface al” Capone
C. Ray Hansen
Chicago
Hansen
Capone
Treasury balance and April 27 expenditures report
Treasury balance as of April 27 stood at 336063575.55 dollars with expenditures totaling 14760576.18 dollars and customs receipts totaling 19029048.23 dollars. Washington report dated April 29 from INS summarizes the fiscal activity for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Treasury
Floyd Gibbons Reports Shanghai Bomb Explosion
War correspondent Floyd Gibbons recounts the Shanghai bomb blast that injured six high ranking Japanese officials and frames Asia as far from lasting peace. He notes the violence extends beyond Shanghai to Manchuria and Japan, warning of ongoing threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gibbons
Shanghai
International News Service
Shanghai Battle Zone
Shanghai Today
Waller Divorce Seeks Part of $5 Million Estate
Mrs Alice Miriam Hall Waller asks a Chicago court for divorce from Edward C Waller and a share of the 5 million dollar estate left by the late Edward C Waller Sr The defense asserts Mrs Waller’s real home is in Corona Del Mar California where her residence was purchased by Howard Clark Davis Boston financier The woman appears in a Chicago hearing photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Co. Waller
Alice Miriam Hall Waller
Chicago
Waller
Coronado Beach
Calif
Howard Clark Davis
Boston
Mass
Fasnacht Goes Up With Penney Managerial Move
Miles Fasnacht and family leave Indiana after six years with J C Penney to take over the new Penney unit store in Columbia Lancaster County. He returns home for the posting, stepping into a promising Columbia operation under his leadership. Community best wishes accompany the family as they relocate for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J. C. Penney Company
Miles R. Fasnacht
Columbia
Great Merchandising Corporation
Mrs. Fasnacht
Forecaster predicts snow Saturday with cold spell
Local weather forecaster Fe Lorentz says a cold spell arrives tomorrow night with possible snow flurries. He noted last evening that today would be warmer, but showers are expected late tonight and tomorrow, with snow flurries likely Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorentz
Lorents
Smoke Fatal to New Castle Fire Chief
Charles Lynn 56 chief of New Castle Fire Department died at his home after being overcome by smoke while fighting a fire a month earlier. Doctors say this was not the cause. He is survived by his widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Charles Lynn
Lynn
Tax impasse stirs ire of Congressmen in session hope
Washington Apr 24 The Senate Finance Committee stripped all import duties from the new tax bill prompting a potential summer session impasse. A bipartisan bloc led by Senators Shortridge and Connally vowed two weeks of debate to exclude oil tariffs while House leaders press for a one cent per barrel crude oil duty. Republican leaders see a tariff skirmish shaping a lumber duty fight as they maneuver to force Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Senate Finance
Congress
Afl
Shortridge
Cale
Connally
Texas
House
Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate
Official count of vote started for primary election
This afternoon at 1 30 the official count began for the last Tuesday's primary. The Board of County Commissioners leads the count with clerks assisting. Members include Clyde Bath William Bowman Lawrence Robinson of Indiana R Zimmers of Blairsville and Wn IH Baird of Glen Campbell. They aim to finish by Saturday night. A new four year service on G F E Refrigerators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Clyde Bath
William Bowman
Lawrence Robinson
Indiana
Zimmers
Blairsville
Wn. IH. Baird
Glen Campbell
Foreign Wars vets frolic at DuBois booster event
Thursday evening marked a booster occasion for the James J. Patterson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and overseas veterans of this region. A large gathering featured Daniel J C O'Donnell, state commander, Benjamin Ralsky, Captain Robert Woodside, and many post and district officials from western Pennsylvania. Visitors included Captain C G McLary and district commanders from Holmondes and Indiana, with delegations from Kane, St Marys, Indiana, Franklin, Ol City, Ridgway, Warren and Bradford. The program ran in two parts: a business and speaking session at Eagles Hall, then a reception and banquet at the Patterson Post headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
CG. McLary
Tneliana
Holmondes
Bradford
Leasing
Indiana
John Risheberger
Indiana Post
O'Donnell
Te Port Worth
Eagles’ Hall
Return From N Y Buying Trip
Mr and Mrs Maurice Rothstein have returned from New York City where they were purchasing goods for their new Philadelphia street store the Molly Ann Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Rothstein
New York City
Philadelphia Street
Jury Still Deadlocked In Honor Murder Trial
In Honolulu on April 28 the polyglot jury deliberated 29 12 hours without reaching a verdict in the four Americans murder case. Reports say voting may be 10 to 2 for acquittal. Defendant Grace Hubbard Fortescue, visibly distraught, could not eat dinner as the four defendants await outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
September Morn Rose Balks Police in Coat Theft Charge
Miss Lucille Strong appears in a local court after a disturbance and stripping incident during a lineup. She reportedly refused clothing, was persuaded to dress, and faced a charge of stealing a coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surge Polle? Cine
Lucille Strong
Miss Strong
Hurley Speaks to Newspaper Men at ASA Dinner
New York April 29 Hurley told the American Newspaper Publishers Association that the White House and the President’s program place the nation first. He denied partisan aims and urged adherence to freedom and individuality as America faced economic turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CINS
Hoover
Patrick J. Wurley
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Woast
Hurley
Associatio Baureau
America
Marion Center Mine Operating with Prospects for Summer Work
The Marion Coal Company's mine at Marion Center has been working Cullime for three weeks with bright prospects for steady summer work. A number of men are employed now and more may be added as the mine develops. Other orders for cows besides those filled are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Coal Company
Marion Center
Death halts WJAC broadcasts after Price death
Owing to the sudden death of Philip M. Price president of Johnstown Automobile Co operators of Radio Station WJAC all broadcasting is ordered stopped until after the funeral The Young Indians orchestra of Indiana was to have been featured over WJAC this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Price
Johnstown Automobile Co
WJAC
Young Indians Orchestra of
Indiana
Former Bosses To Be Caddies In Westchester Program
In White Plains on April 20, 180 men including ex executives and professionals learned golf basics to qualify as caddies on Westchester courses. They were taught posture grip and shot selection by a caddy master, many having earned over ten thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Westchester
Doctors Gather at Ninth District Medical Meeting in Indiana
An enthusiastic meeting of the Ninth Councilor District of the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania was held at Indiana High School. Eminent Pennsylvania physicians led the scientific program with talks on genital bleeding and heredity. Luncheon followed as district officers and physicians from Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, Indiana and Venango counties reviewed society policies and district reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society of
State of Pennsylvania
Indiana High School
Pennsylvania
Frank C. Hammond
Temple University
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Medical Journal
Leonard G. Redding
Scranton
Medical Society of the
Jed
Kellam
Indiana County Medical Society
Alex H. Stewart
William H. Mayer
Pittsburgh
State Society
Nintt
Charles Falkowsky, Jr
M. D
Brenholtz
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
Williamsport
W. F. Donaldson
R. L. Anderson
Armstrong
Butler
Clarion
Jefferson
Indiana
Venango
Indiana County Club Opens Golf Season May 1
Dr. G. E. Simpson, Greens Committee chair, says the Indiana County Club will officially open its golf course on May 1. If greens are not ready, flags will not be raised until May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Simpson
Greens
Indiana County Club
Dramatic radio touch claimed in Lindbergh baby case
New York April 20 INS report describes a dramatic radio broadcast aimed at the Lindbergh kidnapping suspects. Harry Fleischer of Detroit's Purple Gang was named as an intermediary through whom the message might reach the alleged mastermind. Utterhart, an attorney, was identified as the contact for coordinating the broadcast. The sender urged direct contact through Utterhart while avoiding a tip-off, claiming to be the main boss in the Ohio gang network. The message implied connections to the “Big Mug” and referenced prior abductions, with no signature. Utterhart, a former World War I intelligence captain, said he acted as a liaison for a party in the case, claiming authority from those concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Pleischeer
Detroit
Purple Gang
Lindbergst
Wi Stalon
Mediately
Harry A. Utterhart
Attai Ey
Harry Fleischer
Harry
Ha A
Utterhart
44Th Street
Tam
Ohio
Mike Grifted
Reiber
Big Boy
Stittre
Milital Intelligence
Meres
Jeason
Trm
Twrn
Pound Dance Here Thursday May Benefit Sends Invitations
Company F raised funds at a recent benefit dance for the War Association where a pound of foodstuffs was the sole admission. They were asked to repeat the event with a similar dance planned for the Armory Thursday evening May 5. Details to follow. Mrs Nelson-Dodd invites you to Brush Valley May 6, 1982.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware Association
Nelson-Dodd
Eureka
Brush Valley
May Festival To Close Music Week In Indiana
Indiana County wraps National Music Week with a joint county high school orchestra and chorus festival at Indiana High School auditorium. Nearly 200 students rehearse under Miss Caroline Gessler and Mr Canfield, featuring string quartet from Clymer High and a woodwind quintet from Indiana. Guest conductor John Wy Nett of Indiana State Teachers College leads the program. admission is free to all patrons and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana High School
Canfield
Caroline Gessler
Blairsville
Clymer Figh
Indieanu
John Wy Nett
Indiana State Teachers College
Neft
Principals Association
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Philip Price
Dispatch
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Asia
Japan
Manchuria
Antons
Nesaasea
Cauir
Nevang
Iongo Lozio
Uran
Montana
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Daxor
Wisconsin
Veavont
Bre
Ken
Kras
Xycawanely Aig
Lisso
Issome
Sane
Literary Digest
ALA
New Hampshire
Assachussus
U.S
Kansas
North Carolina
Nevada
Aly
Fasnacht
Penney
Capitol Notes
G. FE
Auto Parts Co., Inc
N. Y
Marion Center Mine
WJOC
H. 5
Purple
Fleischer
Lindy Baby
Pound
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