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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
1
The case centers on Rubright and his wives amid a deadly explosion. Nannie Myers testified that a man was with Mrs. Rubright before her death, while police connect events to a disputed domestic life. Rubright had divorced his first wife, then married Sayre, and concealed his marriage to appear single while supporting Sayre.
The article reports a midnight walkout impacting 6,000 workers. Company boards in New York and elsewhere rejected the miners demand to place check weighmen and to fund a 50 cent biweekly check to unions. C B C Corp and Vehe R and P Co defend wage practices, noting existing concessions, housing, insurance, and a new wage scale effective July 16.
The Indiana Merchants Association held a Monday evening drawing awarding coupons worth 1.00 to 10.00 to listed winners in towns such as Homer City, Homer City area, and Spangler. Names include Betty Biesinger, A W Drew, Raymond Miseus, Mrs J A McCamey, Mrs M J Cost, Mrs T M Beatty, Hila McGeary, H H Tyger, Mrs Harold Nesbitt, Ella Stadtmiller, Mrs Martin Obor, Red Wiscavage, Mrs Ethel George, Mrs R W Beamer, and Elsie C Brown. Ming Virginia Davis conducted the drawing at 760 Locust street.
In Pittsburgh the Pittsburgh Coal Co. raised retail coal prices by one dollar per ton for domestic use, making lump coal four dollars thirty cents at the curb. This follows recent wage increases for miners at the company and comes amid ongoing labor talks over check weighman and pay-off disputes.
Indiana grocers and stores face pressure to meet re employment plan rules under a new recovery act. The plan aims to credit firms that sign agreements even if implementation is delayed, with emphasis on fair treatment for small employers adapting operations. News outlets are urged to avoid misusing insignia while awaiting full enforcement.
In Greene County yesterday pickets forced a shutdown at the Buckeye mine in Nemacolin and the strike spread to smaller mines. Westmoreland and Fayette counties faced widespread paralysis as Pittsburgh Coal Company and H C Frick Coke strikers joined. Troopers treated injuries, and Maj Momeyer asked for more troops while Gov Pinchot’s mediation gesture faltered as Moses refused to attend.
County managers meet to settle disputes and review schedules. President Everett issues six new baseballs for team and player feats this month, including home runs with bases loaded and first shutout. Teams urged to complete postponed games, submit reports, and publish scores in the Gazette.
The State bee keepers meeting and rural field day will be held at Rockton Pa on Saturday August 12 at the apiary of Mr J B Holle Peter. To reach the apiary turn north at Tatthersburg near DuBois on the Lakes To Sea Highway Rockton lies a few miles north of Luthersburg The program starts about ten A M with a basket picnic at noon Demonstrations on queen tasting requeening honey extraction and other timely topics will be given by Mr d B Mollopeter and J J Anderson Penn State bee extension specialist There will be a round table discussion for questions County Agent Warner will conduct the tour leaving the Court House at Indiana at 8 A M standard time by way of Punxsutawney and Big Run A detailed outline will appear in next week’s paper.
A long list of names and roles for multiple townships covers inspectors election tax collectors school directors and local officials. The document names candidates and officials such as inspectors assessors registrars supervisors and a justice of the peace across Green Montgomery Mahoning and other townships. The mix shows party affiliations noted in parentheses and indicates a broad slate of local election figures.
Roosevelt vacationing at Krum Elbow shows him resting and happy with no schedule beyond two hours of work around noon. Friends visit as Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoys pool swims and drives through the Hudson Valley countryside near his old home.
Descendants of A. H. Reed Elizabeth Reed and related families plan gatherings at Klanarm Cookport on August 19 with noon basket dinner. Huey Smith reunion set for August 12 at William A. Smith grave in Smithport. Stumpf clan reunion at W A Smith park on August A. Kettering School teachers and friends reunion August 12 at the schoolhouse. Pine Flats School reunion August 12 on the grounds with all teachers and pupils invited.
Do You Remember five years ago and ten years ago in sport notes. The text recalls Kaddie Tolan and Flynn setting marks at Hawthorne and Jack Bentley’s Pirates win over the Giants. It mentions Metcalfe and the Lake Shore handicap with times and outcomes.
An oats variety demonstration will be held Friday evening August 4 at 7 P M at Clyde Houck s farm. Seven varieties including Cornellian Patterson Keystone Wayne Sensation Swedish Select and a Ben Lowman log variety will be threshed separately with yields computed. J B R Digbey Penn State agronomy extension specialist and County Agent Warner will attend. all farmers interested in oats culture are invited.
Obituaries report William Walter Elwood 18 dying of pneumonia at Blairsville home after firemen used inhalator. Funeral set 2:30 pm at home with Rev. J C Stuart and Rev. J Norman Hunter officiating. burial Blairsville Cemetery. Survived by parents W P and wife, sister Margaret Elwood, grandparents and great grandmother. Also notices: Nancy Ann Palmer 77 died Saturday. service at Palmer home with burial Blairsville Cemetery. Mary Ann Hadden 68 died Monday at Roche ter Mills. funeral at Thomas Funeral Home Marion Center. L Todd Owens former Armstrong County commissioner died in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh. services pending Apollo pastorage. Sarah J Carrier Zah ni s er wife of Bishop Zahniser died Monday. funeral tomorrow Mount Washington Free Methodist Church. burial Montrose Cemetery. Survived by husband and two daughters and two sisters.
A lively portrait of Busby Berkeley’s chorus influence on a Broadway spectacle with celebrity personalities, planning glitches, and the loves and losses behind the production. Warner Bros. backed the ambitious project, and the cast’s brilliance is praised as a gauge of its ambition.
Sweltering residents across Pennsylvania faced scorching heat with no rain in sight as weathermen predicted showers. Nine deaths were reported statewide from heat-related causes yesterday, including a person who apparently died by suicide amid the extreme heat. Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia faced critical conditions with hydrant use and water shortages while Harrisburg saw near record heat and a delayed chance of showers. Pittsburgh recorded temperatures above 90 as officials warned of continued heat and variable late-day showers in western areas.
A vivid review lauds Gold Diggers of 1933 starring Warren William and Joan Blondell. It praises the lavish choruses and dance ensembles, calling the production breath taking entertainment and a standout in Warner Bros offerings alongside 42nd Street. The piece notes the adaptation by Erwin Gelsey and James Seymour and the music by Harry Warren and Al Dubin.
Discussion notes Urschel release after abduction by two gunmen who seized him from his Oklahoma City home during a bridge game. An escape car waited at a prearranged spot. Urschel reportedly blinded and held as the gang sought a ransom or leverage. Mrs Urschel, widow of Tom Slick, joined at home. neighbor Mrs Jarrett distressed as vigil continued. Also: Baden Pa miss Sarah Yulgris, 15, remains missing three days after last sighting as search persists.
Gandhi and 32 followers were arrested at Ahmedabad as authorities halted his plan for a village march to spread disobedience doctrine. He was released under strict terms limiting movement and disobedience. If he violates, a two year term under the Bombay Emergency Powers Act awaits.
Police and Baden residents launched volunteer search parties across wooded countryside led by Police Chief William B. Crysler after a girl at a firefighters picnic vanished with a young shack dweller named George Gural. Authorities canvassed campgrounds and sought state police aid to determine if abduction or elopement occurred.
Baseball Daily Drama reports Babe Ruth starred for the New York Yankees in a 13 to 9 victory over Washington. Ruth collected four hits including a triple that capped a rally after a costly Washington error helped set up the big inning. cronin and Gant contributed offensively for New York.
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