Massie Four Convicted in Honor Slaying Case
Four defendants in the Fortescue Massie case were found guilty of manslaughter in Honolulu. Clarence Darrow condemned the verdict as a travesty and planned an appeal. Massie, Fortescue, and two sailors faced sentence, with Judge Davis to pass sentence next Friday. The city remained tense with armed police and Navy patrols after the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adam
INS
Honolulu
T. 1
Thomas Massie
Clarence Darrow
Massie
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
Joseph Kahahawai
Thalia Massie
Kahahawai
Navy
Naval Base
Darrow
Essun
Fig
Charles 8. Davis
Man Injured in Sagamore Mine Accident
Steve Chis of Sagamore was seriously injured in a rock fall at the Sagamore mine of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Company. He suffered a crushed leg and was taken by ambulance to Adrian Hospital in Punxsutawney after the accident near 4:90 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Chis
Sagamore
Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Company
Adrian
Punxsutawney
Bowser Undertaking Establishment
Plumville
$150000 Loss in Lumber Mill Fire in York
Fire at the J. H. Myers and Son lumber mill in York Borough caused an estimated loan loss of 150000. Sparks from a locomotive were blamed for the blaze that destroyed a two story lumber shed and damaged a window frame mill. Insurance partially covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
J. H.myers and Son
Indiana Hosts Librarians Event With Carnegie Speaker
Indiana will entertain the Allegheny Valley Library Association on Wednesday May fourth. Librarians travel from Oil City to Oakmont and from Kittanning to Altoona for a morning meeting at the Indiana Free Library and an afternoon session at Hotel Moore. Charles E. Wright of the Duquesne Carnegie Library will speak, with Estella Slaven and Margaret Lemon leading discussions. new books will be reviewed by Mrs. John Hellewell of the DuBois Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Allegheny Valley Library Association
Oil City
Oakmont
Kittanning
Altoona
Indiana Free Library
Crystal Room
Moore
Charles E. Wright
Carnegie Library
Duquesne
Estella Slaven
Margaret Lemon
Twenty One American Women To Be Presented At Court
The American Embassy in London lists twenty one American women set for Buckingham Palace court appearances to King George and Queen Mary on May first and May seventh. Mrs David K Bruce will present the guests at the first event and also handle the second. Names include Miss Mary Elizabeth Heeche and Miss Helen Bryan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Reynolds
London
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Mel
David Kl
Fi. Bruce
New York City
Helen Bryan
Richmond
Eugene H. Dooman
David E. Finley
Washington, D. C
Hilda Foster
Boston
Mays
National Music Week Programs in Indiana This Week
National Music Week events begin in Indiana with a sacred concert by the vested choir of the First United Presbyterian Church led by organist Mrs. Robert M. Fisher and soloist Miss Florence Gerber of Johnstown. Kiwanis observes music night at a church supper with Miss Mary St. Clair King in charge. Friday features the Indiana High School festival with a joint county orchestra and chorus in the auditorium and a Monday Musical Club dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
First United Presbyterian Ghurch
Robert M. Fisher
Florence Gerber
Johnstown
Kiwanis Club
First United Presbyterian Church
Mary St. Clair King
Indiana High School
George Hannaman Seriously Ill in Grove City Home
George Hannaman is gravely ill at the Odd Fellows Home in Grove City after suffering a second stroke of paralysis. He had returned to Indiana for his son's funeral and was stricken again upon returning to the Grove City institution. his condition remains critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tixnnaman
Odd Fellows
Grove City
Mr. Hannaman
Indiana
Latrobe Police Payless Six Weeks
Latrobe police officers have not received salaries for six weeks due to an empty treasury and no funds until June. The report mentions local figures such as Mrs. Culp and businesses like Rise Inn and a Sunday dinner menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe Patio
Toe
Mrs. Culp
Sun
Rise Inn
College Store House Burned
A small building used as a store house for the State Teachers College adjoining the athletic field was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon around 4 30. The loss is about 200. Nearby barns ignited and a larger cement block store house roof caught fire. Firemen quickly contained the blaze in five minutes. Contents in the cement block building included paint turpentine bleacher seats and other items. none were damaged. Fire cause unknown but believed sparked by a dropped cigarette during a ball game crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
Girl's Murder Claim Not Confirmed Near Blairsville
Mary Agnes Conlon of Braddock told state police she killed her kidnapper in a car and fled with him toward Blairsville. Troopers scoured the William Penn Highway area for the scene but found no evidence as the girl accompanied the search and remained unable to verify the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Agnes Conlon
Braddock
Blairsville
William Penn Highway
Blairaville
Greensburgh
Local Dance Pavilion Engages Pittsburgh Promoter
Paul Bianco owner of Cliffside Park Indiana area announces Frank A. Maggio will manage the park this summer. Maggio a leading Pittsburgh dance promoter pledges top bands under Associated Orchestras of America management. Pavilion renovation underway with high profile entertainment expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bianco
Cliffside Park
Indiana
Frank A. Maggio
Pittsburgh
Mr. Maggio
Associated Orchestras of America, Inc
Vsage
Male Nurse to Be Graduated at Mercy Hospital Jonstown
A male nurse will graduate from Mercy hospital nurses training school Johnstown next month. Joseph Ferruzza of 988 Cypress avenue will complete the three year course at commencement May 10 when Mast Rt Rev Bishop John J McCort will present diplomas. Fifteen young women also will graduate at the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Johnstown
Joseph Ferruzza
Cypress Avenue
John J. McCort
Last Day To File Tax Liens In Indiana County
Tax collectors rushed to file liens in the County Commissioners office as Monday marks the final deadline. Early returns indicate liens will be heavier this year than in the past, with reports suggesting a surge in filings and increased revenue prospects for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Blairsville Vote Recount Starts After Ballot Box Brought In
County Commissioners ordered the Third Ward ballot box moved to the Court House and at 1 00 P M began recounting ballots citing tally sheet irregularities. The recount aims to verify totals for Clair Sloan and Hewitt with ten districts checked and no anticipated changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Blairsville
Court House
Clair Sloan
Assembly
Messrs. Sloan
Hewitt
Lindbergh baby kidnapping negotiations stalled at sea
NOON BULLETIN reports Colonel Lindbergh on a yacht off Virginia Capes as negotiators pursue the abductors for the return of the Lindbergh baby. The Marcon, chartered by Charles H. Consolvo, is said to carry John H. Curtis and Edwin B. Bruce amid unverified rumors of Lindbergh aboard and a hopeful photograph from the kidnappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
INS
Virginia Capes
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ordings
Marcon
Charles H. Consolvo
Baltimore and Norfolk Hotel
John H. Curtis
Norfolk Group
Edwin B. Bruce
Julia
N.Y
Mercy Killer Shoots Himself After Murder in Denver
A 56 year old railroad brakeman known as Mercy Killer shot himself hours after killing his 47 year old wife Mia in a slow, pitiful act. He is reported in custody with likely recovery but faces murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T
Geuyer
Miade
Wolige
Shate
Terior Cepuchim
Tragic drowning in Claymer as toddler falls into uncovered well
In Claymer April catcnese family and their recent misfortunes unfold after young Peter Catanese Jr. 2 drowns when he falls into an uncovered well while his mother feeds stock at their destroyed former home. Father died of tuberculosis earlier, and another fire destroyed their Dixonsville road residence. Funeral set for Sunday evening. burial at Sample Run Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claymer
Peter Catanese, Jr
Sample Run
Catanese
Sixth Street
Borough
Dixonville Road
Clymer
County Extension Committee reviews progress and lists upcoming events
The Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association met to review work to date with reports from Misa Bessia Owen and County Agent John W. Warner. Future meetings include Collan Bee events, sheep drenching in May, potato club gatherings, Rural Recreation Committee sessions, poultry caporizing demos, apraying demos near Blairsville, Call Club and horse meetings, Farmers Day at State College, and Bull Association field days across Lewisville, Purchase Line, and Marion Center in May through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Indiana
Misa Bessia Owen
John W. Warner
Collan
William McGinley
Lome
Pittsburgh
Rural Recreation Committee
Blairsville
State College
Bull Association
Lewisville
Purchase Line
Marion Center
County
Woresiy
Martin to Retain Committee Post in Pennsylvania
State Treasurer Edward Marlin will be re elected chairman of the Republican State Committee at the biennial meeting at the Bellevue Stratford Philadelphia at 10 A M Saturday May 14. Announcement followed a conference of state leaders at the committee headquarters Pennsylvania Building. Formal declaration of General Martin for re election will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Marlin
Republican State Committee
Bellevue- Stratford
Philadelphia
Martin
Pennsylvania
Cerny Defending His Title in Erie Marathon Today
Erie April 30. Frank Cerny of Lucerne Mines, representing Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co, is to defend his Allegheny Mountain Association Senior Marathon title in the Erie long distance race run today under the Erie Times. Twelve entries will answer the opening gun for the A A race which starts at one PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Frank Cerny
Lucerne Mines
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Allegheny Mountain Association
Erie Times
A. A
D A R Meets at Kirkpatrick Home
Dianad Chapter D A R will meet at the home of Mrs Allan Kirkpatrick Tuesday afternoon May 3 at 2 40 o clock. Reports of delegates to the forty first Continental Congress and the tree planting program will be featured. Members with cars share rides and those with bulbs shrubs or highway planting items should call Mrs N Dewitt Ray to arrange drop off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thdianad
Nivel
Allan Kirkpatrick
Delogates
Forty-First Continental Congress
Membe
N. Dewitt Ray
County Receives Bond Sale Proceeds
Tnchana County has received 130000 from the recent sale of bonds. The money was paid to County Treasurer G. C. McLain by Graham Parsons Co. of Philadelphia. The funds should cover county operations until this year's taxes begin arriving shortly after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnchana County
G. C. McLain
Graham Parsons Co
Philadelphia
Mrs McCreight Contest Winner Named By Radio School
Mrs Blaine McCreight of Indian deeded a Star-Rite Newie Maid Electric Miser-Beater-Jduice Max tractor from Wittgerald Manufacturing Co Torrington to Mrs McCreight. She currently stays with her parents Rev and Mrs L D Ott in Duneensville Pa. Dr Bobh Chivepechel is at Lake lana Hotel Tuesday May ded 2its.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worevart Radio Cooking School
New York
Blaine McCreight
Wittgerald Manufacturing Company
Torrington
Coin
McCrerecht
Yeao
Mre. L
O+t
Duneensville, Pa
Bobh Chivepechel
Lake Lana Hotel
First Death Reported From Friday Bombs
A young Korean confessed to a communist crime. Do not predict unfriendly international relations. The Friday bomb incident marks the first death report from the attack.
Truce Pact by Dixon Hoste
Shanghai reports say Japanese officials form a funeral committee for Dr. Y Kawabata president of the Shanghai Residents Association who died from injuries in the Hongkew Park bombing. Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Ugeda are among officials affected while French police raid Korean houses linked to revolutionary groups. A 25 year old confessed bomber connected to these organizations is cited as the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Hoste
INS
Shanghai
Y. Kawabata
Kenkichi Ugeda
Dagunece
Saltsburg hardware store robbed. loot valued at $200
State Police from Greensburg hunted burglars who broke into Shupe Hardware Company in Saltsburg last night. Manager Preston D. Shupe found the shop looted at 6:30 am, with ammunition, flashlights, jewelry, sporting goods, and other merchandise missing. Three young women reported seeing three youths loitering near the rear entrance about 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Shupe
Saltsburg
Death of Thomas Faith on Pennsylvnia tracks near home
Thomas Faith of College avenue collapsed this afternoon while walking along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near his home. He was pronounced dead at Indiana Hospital. The body was taken to Leydie Undertaking Establishment. Special today and Sunday supper available at Caruso Cafe, Wet Phila. St. Phone 9257.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Faith
College Avenue
Indiana Hospital
Leydie Undertaking Establishment
Spaichetti
Caruso Cafe
Wet
Phila
Forensic And Music League Contest Closing
The fifth annual Pennsylvania Forensic and Music League contest ends today at PLUSBERGIL with high honors to Taylor Alderdice. Debates and finals feature Williamsburg, Coraopolis, and Montrose, while Taylor Alderdice earns string quartet and piano trio top honors as 4000 students compete across bands and orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Alderdice
Montrose High
Mauch Chunk
Sspinalls
de. Schoet
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Sagamore Mine
Brush Valley
Dr. Hughes
R. E. Hughes
South Sixth
Culp’s
Mrs. Fortescue
Mrs. Massie
Weut
Massie-fortescue
Thomas H. Massie
Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kuhuhawai
Allegheny Valley Association
Ambassador Mellon
Paulna Dec ‘Heutiau
National Music Week
George Hannaman
College
Girl
Coast City
Santa Rosa
Cal
Juliette Proctor
Proctor
Cerny
Kirkpatrick
James. R
Forensic and Music League
Wil Willamsbury
Mercersburs
Northumberland
Coraopolis
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