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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1939

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Moral Embargo on Plane Sales as Molotov Defies Roosevelt

Washington reports a possible moral embargo on U S sale of bombing planes to Russia in response to Soviet attack on Finland. The idea drew support from Congress members who urged Finland debt relief and renewed condemnation of Soviet bombings.

Molotoff Washington Roosevelt Finland Washington Post Russia Post Hull Japan United States Congress Norris Ind-Neb Clark “Oidahu Tome Helsinki Iran Esterday

Legion Meeting Advances Membership and Welfare Programs

Legionnaires of Indiana Post and Auxiliary pledged support to the state program for disabled veterans and their families at the December 1 meeting in Memorial Hall. The post, with 175 members, aims to surpass last year’s enrollment after a successful Armis tice week drive. Headquarters will operate at Moore Hotel each evening next week to forward cards to the state round-up in Harrisburg December 9. The post also contributes to Christmas funds for Scotland Orphans school and veterans hospitals. County graves registrar H. H. Manners reported 40 previously unidentified graves now recorded. The Navy Department seeks graduates for aviation training and cooperation with Indiana Post, details from Commander Metcalfe or Adjutant Lahr. The year’s activities earned a National Legion citation, followed by social hour and card games.

Legionnaires of Indiana Post Its Memorial Hall Steel Guthrie Moore Hotel Harrisburg Kristmadé Scotland Orphans School Veterans’ Hospitals H. H. Manners United States Navy Department Charles Metcalfe Albert Lahr National Legion

Relief Continues As City Struggles With Food Rationing

Relief lists show single adults receiving limited staples this week including graham flour oats corn meal and apples. Next week quotas may shift to four pounds of apples and three pounds of white flour unless incoming corn meal and oats arrive. Cleveland relief officials report a 30 percent shortfall versus the U S Children’s Bureau adequate diet. Clients press stations for food and coal after a weeklong stoppage while streetcar tickets to health centers are issued.

Roley Cleveland U. S. Children’s Bureau of Home Economnics

Revival Continues in Clymer On Franklin Street

Revival meetings progress in Franklin street Clymer with services each evening at 7 80 o clock led by Evangelist E. E. Leadingharm and continuing through December 10, as noted in Gazette Classified.

Frankin Street Clymer E. E Leadingharm

Shakespeare Club Origins and Early Meetings Return

The article recounts the Ingleside Shakespeare Club origins with Mrs. Suilon’s history of 21 members, notes 10 living, and accounts of early gatherings on November 27 and 28, 1879. It lists founders, charter members, and the transition from amateur group to a permanent organization.

He Young B. B. Tiffany William Ewing Young Wy Sutton J. M. Stewart J. D McKalip Bary Thos. Sutton Thos Sutton Baer Includig BB Vifany S. M Oclark Maryy White Purington of. HO Wilson J. S. Porter A.C Boyle Agnes Porter S. M. Clark KH. Wison Bo Wiling

Leechburg Pair Die of Fames in Gas Cabin

State Police identified Arnule Myers 19 and Francis Marie Seilman 18 as the Leechburg area pair found dead from carbon monoxide in a Zillys Grove tourist cabin near Worthington. A camp attendant found the bodies after they entered the tiny structure Wednesday night. a gas stove was burning. Dr. T C McKee of Kittanning attributed death to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Worthington Zilly's Grove Arnule Myers Francis Marie Seilman Leechburg M. A. Beliner T. C. McKee Kittanning

Finnish Front News Amid Bombardments and Snowfall

Reports from Helsinki and Karelia describe Soviet air and naval attacks with heavy casualties among civilians in southern coastal cities. Finnish forces claim multiple tanks destroyed, heavy losses for Russians, and several Russian planes shot down. The Kirov cruiser was reportedly sunk near Hangoe, while a Finnish proclamation forms a People’s Government at Terijoki. World famed composer Sibelius remains missing.

Finland Helsinki Karelan Gulf of Finland Lake Lagoda Olkimora Russaroe Hangoe Gulf Ftrom Stockholm Kirov Defense Ministry Suurssari Arctic Ocean Suvjarvi Jasman Mylly‘Jarvi Moscow Terijoki Olta Kuusinen Mauri Rosthberg Jan Sibelius Sibelius Sweden

Russia seeks provisional government aims for Finland

Tass release colors Russia’s stated plan to reorganize Finland after arrival in Helsinki. The Kinnunen statement targets the government of former Prime Minister Atto K. Cujander and its successor, signaling a shifting political aim after arrival.

Helsinki Tass Russia Filtand Kinsien Atmo K. Cujander

Changes and traditions of the Shakespeare Club brief sketch

The article notes ongoing membership shifts due to deaths and removals with only Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sutton remaining from the original group. It mentions changes in club regulations, an uncertain name change to Shakespeare Club, recurring questions about refreshments, a supper introduced for evening events, and a president-for-life tenure after years of minor modifications.

Thos. Sutton Shakespeare Club

Service charge on Christmas Clubs in Pittsburgh

The Pitt National Bank announced a 50 cent annual service charge on each 1040 Christmas Club savings account. Officials said the fee covers supplies and staff costs, noting annual losses of about 1000 dollars in conducting the Christmas Clubs.

Pittsburgh Pitt National Bank

Lawrence witnesses emerge in Erie gravel case trial

Defense cites witnesses from Lawrence's Capitol office including Alice Priddy and Mrs Bertha McCleese who say neither Lawrence nor Bowser appeared March 28 1937. Bowser testifies Verona paid Colegrove 2000 to keep him off, and Patton testifies about April 2 1937 visit without seeing Lawrence. McDonough recaps 1937 Pittsburgh hotel conference involving Earle Margiotti and Adams.

Capitol Poner Edwin Stuart Lawrence Bowser Alice Priddy Bertha McCleese Colegrove Verona Nancy S. Patton Modn Township Allegheny County James P. Kirk Democratic John T. McDonough Pittsburgh McDonough Earle Margrottii Margiott Margiout Graham Erie County Marginiti Charlie

Finnish cabinet formation sparks Soviet denunciation

Premier Ryti leads a Finnish cabinet denounced by Soviet Commissar Molotov as a "war provocateurs" regime. Moscow warns the new government, headed by Ryti, aims to seize power, form a people's army, seize banks and industry, and impose a toilers' state while pledging co operation with the Soviet Union to end the Finnish conflict.

Cessor Risto Ryti Finland People's Suyie Union War Provocateurs I i Molotoff Vaino Tanner Ohe

Christmas Payroll Index Reflects Higher Employment

The October payroll index stood at 110 or 46 percent above the 1929 average, with about 75 million miners employed, up 10 percent from 1920. Buying power of the dollar is higher than during the prior boom, while living costs for workers run about 20 percent below the 1929 average. Miners earned $3.20 daily in 1929 versus $5.76 now, with shorter workweeks and days than a decade ago. Harold Ruttenberg notes the steel industry faces similar changes as soft coal mining.

University Federal Harold Ruttenberg Steel Workers Organizing Committee

Obituary notices from Indiana County deaths and services

An obituary roundup notes the deaths of several local residents from Indiana County. Details include ages from 66 to 68, heart attack death, survivors across Indiana and Blairsville, and funeral plans in Reynoldsville Catholic Church, Elder ton and Shelocta areas. Services are set for Monday and Tuesday with interments in local cemeteries.

O'Hare Indiana County John O'Hare North Ninth Street Indiana R. H. Ray North Sixth Street Edward Millex Homer City Paul Waylon Blairsville Clemenson O'Hare Reynoldsville Catholic Church Church Mary Catherine Sheaffer Henry and Isabelle Cuinsenbigler Sheaffer Shelocta Lottie Sheaffer Shélocta James Boyer Sheaffer Kelly Station L. C. Sheaffer Apollo Catherine Olinger Miss Sheaffer Thomas Sharp Pettrigrew Shelecta Irvin Pettiigrew East Pike Samuel Sarah (Sharp) Pettigrew Jerry Wise Dayton Ava Johns John Petigrew Cresson Little Sell Robinson Funeral Home

Testimony on cabinet members in gravel case negligence

Harry Kalodner testified that Col. Adams told the administration no cabinet member ever repaid money in the gravel case. Kalodner said Earle asked him to review the state police report and seek advice from Adams and Wilhelm. Major Adams suggested Temple and Griffith were negligent and should be disciplined for allowing sub standard gravel.

Harry Kalodner Earle Col. Adams Eile Gravel Kalodner Adams Col. C. M. Wilhelm Ime Temple Griffith H. H. Temple Highway Department E. A. Griffith

Stock market snapshot of major industrials and utilities

A crowded list of stocks across sectors highlights gains and yields for steel, auto, oil, chemicals, and rail firms. Notable names include Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Exxon, United States Steel, Dow Jones components, and major banks, with varied percent moves and trading references across the session.

College Weather Forecast Delivers Cold Turn and Snow Risk

Rain and colder today with a switch to snow tonight. Much colder Sunday. Reading shows 47 the high, 37 the low. Precipitation 0.06 inch, barometric pressure 28.20 inches, humidity 86 percent.

Invalidation of State Alien Registration Sparks Policy Debate

Harrisburg reports that a federal Scranton ruling invalidating Pennsylvania’s alien registration law triggers a wave of reactions. Officials say state relief status remains unaffected while private charity burden increases. Agencies foresee license and registration shifts, with tens of thousands of non citizens affected as the 1940 deadline looms and the registration bureau winds down.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Scranton Howard L. Russell Secretary of Public Assistance Public Charities Association of Pennsylvania No Man's Land Pennsylvania Motor Federation

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