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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1931

Page

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Trial List Of Criminal Court Diminished At September Term

The September term trial list was reduced as twenty five defendants pleaded before Judge J. N. Langham this morning. Carl Campbell received costs plus a 30 day county jail term for drunken driving. Emil Erickson faced a $200 fine. Earl Mardie had liquor possession sentence suspended on costs. Ralph Kuckenbrod and others had sentences suspended on costs. Edward Goss Daily William Manosky were cited for larceny with suspended sentences. George Rogel and Chas Wellen faced aggravated assault and battery charges with fines and costs. continuing details noted.

J. N. Langham Carl Campbell Emil Erickson Earl Mardie Ralph Kuckenbrod Edward Goss John William Manosky George Rogel Chas. Wellen

Fractures Back in Fall From Tree

Edward Selva a 41 year old farmer from Derry township Westmoreland county near Blairsville was seriously injured Saturday when he fell 15 feet from a plum tree on his property. He suffered a probable fracture to the back and was taken to Latrobe hospital. Walter Ressler of Robinson Indiana county had a left leg injury from an automobile strike and returned home from Memorial Hospital Johnstown after x ray tests.

Edward Selva Derry Township Westmoreland County Blairsville Selva Latrobe Hospital Walter Ressler Robinson Indiana County Memorial Hospital Johnstown

Avonmore Station Robbery Strikes Rail Hub

Bandits broke into the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger station at Avonmore near Vandergrift early Saturday. They cut a hole in a door, lifted the lock, rolled the safe into a warehouse, and hammered it open with a sledgehammer before escaping with 17 dollars. The theft was discovered when the station opened Saturday morning.

Pennsylvania Railroad Avonmore Vandergrift

Storm follows Yangtze flood and plague in China

Storms along the Yangtze river devastate homes, drown thousands, and disrupt ships and relief efforts. Yellow flood waters bring corpses and debris as wind wrecks structures and floods threaten larger vessels. Continued on Page Two.

Han'kow China Yangtze River

Watch For Millers Dollar Dag Anniversary Base Ad

Local ad tease signals Miller’s Dollar Dag anniversary sale set to appear in tomorrow’s paper. The brief notes a promotional event tied to a dollar deal and urges readers to check the upcoming issue for details.

Miller

Pools placed under state permit system in Pittsburgh district

About 200 pools in the Pittsburgh district including seven western counties will come under L. S. Morgan, district engineer, when the new permit law takes effect September 1. Operators must obtain licenses, meet health specifications, and changes may be required for existing pools. One-year permits cost 3 dollars for towns under 1500 population and 10 dollars for larger towns. penalties range from 25 to 500 dollars and possible jail time for operating without a permit.

Pittsburgh Western L. S. Morgan Department of Health Morgan Allegheny Greene Fayette Indiana Somerset Washington Westmoreland

Death of Miss A Della Beans in Indiana

Miss Anna Della Beans died after an eleven month illness at her home 0 South Sixth Street Indianapolis born Marion Center August 16 1872. She moved to Indiana in 1901 with her parents and was office manager at Beans Insurance Agency after her father died. Survived only by her brother Harry P Beans. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church and Young Women's Club and was a charter member of the Indiana chapter No 299 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Anna Della-Beans South Sixth Street Alvin A Isabella C. Beans Marion Center Indiana Harry P. Beans Beans Insurance Agency Miss Beans First Presbyterian Church of Indiana Young Women’s Club Order of the Astern Star

Man Arrested In House Explosion Case At McKeesport

McKeesport, Pa. August 25 UP Gabriel Amenadola and his family were reported missing after a house explosion. Police say Amenadola returned to the rented home with a $2000 furniture policy, was jailed on suspicious person charges, and his wife and son stayed overnight at his brother-in-law William Liberatora’s home.

Mckeesport Gabriel Amenadola Amenadola Anenadola William Liberatora

Gifford Leads Nationwide Drive For Unemployed Relief

Walter Gifford Hoover adviser forms volunteer force under the slogan Eight Distress Arising From Unemployment to raise funds for local relief agencies. He will coordinate a national campaign using radio hookups and publicity, meeting with leaders from welfare and charity groups to set a fundraising date.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washinton Walter Gifford Hoover American Telephone and Telegraph Company Big Business Allen T. Burns The Association of Community Chests Linton B. Swift Family Welfare Association W- J. Ellis Association of Public Welfare Officials Bertha McCall National Travelers Aid

Theatre Employes Picnic Brings Large Fun Event

Officials and workers from Indiana and Ritz theatres in Indiana and Philipsburg Rowland Theatre and Theatres Printing Co. plus their families gathered at Y.M.C.A. campgrounds along Mahoning Creek for a well attended annual picnic. Activities included outdoor games water sports and a lavish lunch. A late evening baseball match saw Indiana Philipsburg defeat Ritz 26 to 5, with line up details withheld.

Indiana and Ritz Theatres Indiana Rowland Theatre Philipsburg Theatres Printing Company Y.iMf. C. A Mahoning Creek Indiana- Philipsburg Ritz

St Petersburg Society Picnic Plans Annual Reunion

The Pennsylvania Society of St Petersburg Florida will hold its annual reunion tomorrow at Ridgeview Park. A basket lunch is planned at noon followed by a get acquainted meeting. The business meeting will take place in the park amphitheatre with a program arranged by Mrs Z Whifield at her park cottage.

Pennsylvania Society of St Patersburg

Farewell Party for Pastor Arthur Fowler Gospel Church

Members of the First Baptist Church held a farewell party for pastor Arthur B. Fowler and his family at the Gailey home on Chestnut Street. An evening of lawn games followed a heartfelt talk by J. G. Cheene of Homer City. After luncheon one hundred ten attendees enjoyed music.

First Baptist Church Arthur B. Fowler W. M. Gailey Chestnut Street J. G. Cheene Homer City

Bucknell Accepts Glenmore Fine for Electrical Engineering

Announcement by registrar H W Holter states Glenmore M Fine of Dalton Pennsylvania has been admitted to Bucknell University Lewisburg. Fine, son of Mr and Mrs Iva C Fine, is a 1929 Indiana High School graduate and will enter the electrical engineering program as freshman when sessions open September 9.

H. W. Holter Bucknell University Lewisburg Glenmore M. Fine Iva C. Fine Church Street Dalton Fine Indiana High School Buck‘oll

Gibson Family Reunion at Camp Rest August 89th

The Andrew and Hiram Gibson reunion is planned at Camp Rest on August 89 with all friends and relatives invited. The notice asks attendees to bring brothers and sisters and to join in the gathering.

Gibson Andrew and Hiram Gibson Camp Rest

NAACP Leader to Speak at Court House on August 26

Robert W. Bagnall, director of branches for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will speak at the Court House Wednesday evening August 26 with doors open at 7 30. A musical program plus a silver offering will accompany the event. The meeting is under the NAACP GO P of Indiana county with Perry B. Byrd as president and Nathan Jennings James Vance and Harry S McClurkin on the committee. Bagnall was born October 14 1884 in Norfolk Va and educated at Norfolk Mission College Temple University and Bishop Payne Divinity School. He was ordained a priest in 1905 and has pastored in Blackstone Va Cromwell Md Cleveland and Detroit.

Robert W. Bagnall National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Court House Perry B. Byrd Harry S. McClurkin Nathan Jennings James Vance Norfolk Norfolk Mission College Temple University Bishop Payne Divinity School Protestant Episcopal Church Blackstone

Justice Holmes Gravely Ill at 90 in Beverly Farms

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of the United States Supreme Court, age ninety, is gravely ill in Beverly Farms Mass after overwork and a cold worsened his condition. Physicians report no immediate danger though fatigue and age concern his family and colleagues.

Beverly Farms Mass Oliver Wendell Holmes United States Supreme Court Justice Holmes Edward J. Holmes Supreme Court

Lindberghs Readied for 600 Mile Tokyo Dash

In Nemuro, Japan, Col and Mrs Charles Lindbergh prepare their yellow black monoplane for a 600 mile flight to Tokio. Crowds in Nemuro and nearby villages celebrate the aerial pioneers as Cal Lindbergh checks the motor and oversees refueling for the final leg of the journey .

Nemuro Japan Charles A. Lindbergh Tokio Oclishi Nomeraska Kasumigaura Kurile Islands Lindberghs

No Women to Enforce Day Law Announcement

Washington August 25 Prohibition Director Woodcock announced orders soon will be issued to all prohibition administrators forbidding the use of women in enforcement of prohibition. Pioneer notices about office furniture sale included in the same column with packing details.

Washington Prohibition Woodcock

Home Again From 10006 Mile Vacation

Mrs. Mabel McCormick of Simicksburg has returned from a 10006 mile tour including Yellowstone Park and points in Canada California and Mexico. John McCormick of Niles Ohio visits his mother. Turtle soup and ham and egg supper planned at the Catholic Church Hall at six. Everyone welcome.

Mabel McCormick Simicksburg Yellowstone Park Canada California Mexico John McCormick Niles, Q Elcome

Man Killed On P R R Tracks Near Graceton

Joseph Rodisich a 37 year old Graceton coal miner was killed on the Indiana Branch passenger train No 6886 about 6 04 pm Monday a mile north of Graceton station. The engineer S B Taylor of Blairsville and conductor Ralph E B Forrester of Indiana observed him on the tracks as he walked south. Despite repeated whistles the man did not leave. He was mangled and the body sent to Ferguson funeral home Blairsville where the coroner planned an inquest later that evening. Relatives are being sought including a brother a Greek Catholic priest in Chicago. Rodisich had lived in Graceton about 18 months and was single.

Joseph Rodisich Graceton Graceton Coal and Coke Company Indiana S. B. Taylor Blairsville Ralph EB. Forrester Ferguson Undertaking Establishment Frederick W. St. Clair Chicago Rodisich

Flower Show Committees Plan Sweepstakes at County Office

Last night the Flower Show committees met in the County Agent's office to finalize plans. Three sweepstakes award prizes include an imported vase from Green Vase Floral Company, a $5 plant value from Henry A. Creer Seedsman, and a hand made glass vase from Frank C. Myers. The event aims to educate as well as compete, encouraging broader familiarity with flower varieties. the completed list itemizes entries by category such as Annuals and Ageratum with specified stems.

Green Vase Floral Company Henry A. Creer Philadelphia Frank C. Myers Grant St Indiana

Tax Justice League Meeting At Ox Hill Grange Hall

There will be a Tax Justice League meeting at Ox Hill Grange Hall in Fast Plumville on Monday evening August 31. Speakers include Hon Elder Pocter Hon Charles R Griffith and Harry S Ly dick Esq. Everyone is invited to attend.

Tax-Justice League Ox Hill Grange Hall Fast Plumville Elder Pocter Charles R. Griffith Harry S. Lydick

Girl Accused In Torch Deaths Near Ypsilanti

Catherine Keller, 25, described as Fred Smith’s sweetheart, is charged as an accessory for withholding knowledge of the killings of three Cleveland girls and their young escorts near Ypsilanti Michigan, and aiding the crime.

Catherine Keller Fred Smith Tyo Cleveland Ypsilanti Mich Angel

Mass meeting spurs New York police crime drive

In New York Aug 25 thousands gathered at Madison Square Garden inspired by two grieving mothers, Mrs John Lopez and Mrs John Veneghallo, to demand action against gangsters and racketeers. Police Commissioner Mulrooney ordered the citys most extensive crime drive with 138000 earmarked for radio, armor and motorcycles. A mass rally urged Roosevelt to replace lax officials and enforce all laws.

New York Madison Square Garden John Lopez Gloria John Veneghallo Michael Little Italy Edward P. Mulrooney Gnern United States Bainbridge Colby U. S Robert F. Wagner Congress Smedley D.butler Mulrooney Franklin D. Roosevelt James J. Walker Board of Estimate Churchill Webb

First Annual Corn Roast For Indiana Evening Gazette

The Indiana Evening Gazette office and mechanical employees held a first annual corn roast at the Ray farm featuring boiled roasting ears stewed weiners cold dinner buns spaghetti and condiments with coffee and marshmallows. After the meal they gathered around a fire with lanterns headlights and enjoyed group singing and a modern drop the handkerchief game.

Indiana Evening Gazette Ray Farm

Free Wheeling Drives Exam Rule Change in Harrisburg

Harrisburg reports Benjamin G. Eynon, motor vehicles commissioner, ordered operators license applicants with free wheeling cars to demonstrate conventional gear shifting during driving tests. He noted many new owners rely on free wheeling and must learn to use the clutch between gears. Entries for fair now at Secretary's Office, Citizens Bank Building, Philadelphia Street.

Harrisburg Benjamin G. Eynon Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Qar Eynon Department of Revenue Cibcigens Bank Philadelphia

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Avonmore Station Miss A. Della Beans Priest Mattthew Canning Father Canning ST. Petersburg Society Bucknell School Torio King Cather Pods Mfg. Co P.R.R South Mahoning TAX Justice Meet Police Mass Meet Gazette
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