02 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
1
Dorcas Fancy Work Club members met for a 6 o'clock dinner at Twin Gables. Mrs. George D. Leydie and Mrs. J. D. Hill planned the evening’s entertainment. Sixteen members enjoyed a turkey dinner with elegant service, then danced and shared fireside talks around the open fireplace.
A fragmented prewar style analysis describes a divided political scene as Coolidge and Gastidge factions plan a session expected to shape three months ahead. It notes Democrats and insurants aligning against regular Republicans, while the president and aides face pressure to direct or block legislation and organize Congress in a largely partisan yet unsettled power struggle.
Washington December 2 Thirteen Senators joined President Coolidge for a White House legislative breakfast. The attendees included Capher of Kansas Phipps of Colorado Oddie of Nevada Harrold of Oklahoma McKinley of Illinois McNary of Oregon Keyes of New Hampshire Edge of New Jersey Willis of Ohio Ernst of Kentucky Elkins of West Virginia Ball of Delaware and Goodin of Idaho.
The Eat Shaffer Hunting Club in Cleatfield county announces two deer taken on the season opening. One deer, a six pronged buck weighing about 100 pounds, owned by Earl Parkins, and the second, a four-horned buck weighing 155 pounds, shot by Boyd Stuchell of Indiana.
President Coolidge endorses an economy drive to reduce expenditures and taxes. He cites an estimated $67,000,000 surplus next year and $373,000,000 for the current year’s obligations. He favors continuing economy to prevent surpluses and possible tax cuts while noting reductions cannot be immediate. Government outlays for next year will be about $60,000,000 less than this year with total Lees ae at $3,267,551,378. Major savings come from Army and Navy cuts totaling about $29,000,000, balanced by maintaining defense. He adds further study may yield more reductions without weakening defense as the nation remains at peace. William Stout of Homer City was a business caller yesterday.
Matilda Bartlebaugh hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for fifteen guests including eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. The gathering featured a long dinner, dessert, and an enjoyable afternoon and evening with family.
Misses Dorothy and Priscilla Klingenamith hosted a surprise party for friends at Twin Gables. Notables visiting Indiana include Margaret Riegel from Harrisburg and Mrs. Tomb of Carpenter Ave. Local civic and business figures, court indexing work, and upcoming Pie Social at Lytle School House are noted along with various residents’ visits and activities.
A proof that advertising brings results was shown last night in the Evening Gazette. The Bon Ton advertised Buffalo blankets at away below cost and the entire stock was exhausted within a few hours.
Congress efforts at work amid tax refund discussions and irrigation administration notes, with figures suggesting a 7 million dollar income tax adjustment and a retail mention of Keeler's Men's and boys' sweaters at half price.
A fragment mentions a ship named Alsminam Steamer and marketing phrasing about limited time availability. The readable text hints at an upcoming event or offer but lacks clear details or dates. Further context is needed to confirm the subject and outcome.
Observer Buren reports a cold wave with likely heavy snow and storms. Forecaster predicts gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures through Wednesday with markedly colder, unsettled conditions for the Warren region.
The piece explains Christmas seal sales fund a county tuberculosis clinic in Indiana, with a nurse serving every county, visiting homes, aiding patients to gain admission to sanatoriums, and supporting clothing and transport needs. Since March, 42 Indiana County patients have been sent to sanatoriums, with 16 awaiting placement. Purchase of seals supports schools and health literature distribution.
The council granted tax duplications relief for 1923 and 1924, ordered a Water street light near the railroad freight station, and renamed Shyrock Alley to Pine Street. Dr. Daniel Ritter proposed Seventh street paving with a central park and side gutters, funded entirely by Ritter and Alex M. Stewart, with a turning space. The plan covers from Vinegar Hill steps to the rear of Ritter property, promising great benefit to the area.
Firemen outline two matinees at 4 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday targets Normal School students at 25 cents, Thursday open to all students at ten cents. Girls Aravits School and Shea Willard Hume to be honored guests. twelve stars appear in The Fire Patrol. one scene cost 25000 to produce. Armory benefit dance planned, advance ticket sales urged. all ticket holders must return funds by 8 PM Wednesday.
The St Clair schoolhouse burned after Mr Ortner Nioma and Paul left at 430. Mildred stayed until five. Fire seen at 540 and the building was a mass of flames. Neighbors saved three seats and a few books. Directors met to arrange a new location for 92 pupils. Damage estimated around ten thousand dollars. Origin of the blaze under investigation.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle meets Pharaoh Rameses II in Hollywood during The Ten Commandments era. Cecil B De Mille presents the Egyptian figure to Doyle in a light, non spooky encounter. Doyle jokes about movies matching the spirit world and misses live shows due to U.S. bookings, later praising the production from London.
Elimination ping pong and checkers contests in the Boys Department determine who will represent the department at the Inter-Aase Meet in Scottdale on December 13. Junior and intermediate tournaments run. intermediates compete in checkers and ping pong. Winners named: Wolfe Barber Sawyer Wilson Sherer Davis. juniors: Buchanan Sherer Sawyer Beatty Leech Garson Strope Williams Sloan Smathers. Results last evening: Buchanan defeated Sloan 20-9 20-5 20-10. Sherer defeated Sloan 20-17 20-4. Leech beat Sawyer 20-7 20-13. Buchanan beat Leech 20-12 20-16. Girl Crusaders meet tonight at 8 with a special program.
The Indiana County plant, featuring pressing, dyeing, cleaning machines and a drying room, will offer high quality work under De Gaetano who will manage the tailoring side. Expert dyers and cleaners will be employed, with a visitors day planned once opened. Rosa and De Gaetano invite the public to inspect the new facility. Florence Jolly, 22, of Centreville near Oil City, died by ingesting boletic acid in her room after leaving a restaurant job, police report.
A garbled report notes a PENNA charter out of state and a fire at the sulphur refining works in CALTANISETTA Sicily. The blaze halted operations and other efforts to extinguish it failed, with the mine ordered tightly closed to exclude danger.
Public sale of George Dickle farm goods 8 miles south of Indiana horses cattle and farm machinery December 3 1924. Sale starts at 12 o clock by J W Ornsi 85.
Local shop offers engraved Xmas cards in a wide assortment of patterns with prices starting at five cents. Nearby Gazetta and more features, located next to the YMCA.
Notice promotes a aluminum steamer gift for readers with new subscriptions to Indiana Evening Gazette. The offer details mail and carrier rates, urging immediate response and outlining annual prices of 3.50 by mail and 6.00 by carrier.
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