Death claims aged Blairsville resident at 97
Elizabeth MacLean Paterson of Blairsville died unexpectedly at her son Robert Paterson’s home. Born December 20 1889 in Glasgow she came to the United States in 1884 with her husband David and seven children. Surviving are four sons 24 grandchildren 42 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral at 2:30 PM in Blairsville Baptist Church. Interment Blairsville Cemetery. John J. Riott age 60 died at home in Bloomfield. Funeral Wednesday morning. William Howard Sutton 78 of Derry Township died of pneumonia. He married Margaret Storm in 1896. stepchildren listed. Funeral at 9 AM Wednesday at St Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Catherine Luke White 85 Indiana resident died in Indiana Hospital. She was born May 11 1851 in Canoe Township.
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Mars
Elizabeth
Maclean) Paterson
Indiana County
Robert Paterson
Blairsville
United States
Scotland
Glasgow
David
Mr. Paterson
Robert
Charles Paterson
James Paterson
Wilmington
Del
George Paterson
Leland
Miss
Baptist Church
J. T. Davis
John J. Riott
Pearl Street
Bloomfield
Pittsburgh
Mary A. (Marie) Guttendorf
Bennett Stadtmiler
Indiana
William Howard Sutton
Cambria County
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
Carrolltown
Sutton
Bartholomew
Agnes
Farrell) Sutton
Margaret Storm
Cresson
William
Sutton Ieaves
Margaret Mullin
Johnstown
Walter
Edgar Storm
Grover Storm
Simon & Jude's Catholic Church
Aloysius Cemetery
Catherine
Luke) White
Water Street
Indiana Hospital
White
Canoe Township
George
Wilhelm) White
Charles R. White
George Lyke
Middleton
Ida
Mary Lyke
Panxsulawney
Robinson Funeral Home
Robert L. Clark
First Presbyterian Church
Anthony Ficcolin
Anthony Piccolin
Second Avenue
Piccalin
J. C. Stuart
Blairsville Presbyterian Church
Haly
Ida Piccalin
Raymond
Indiana Harbor
Arthur
Hare
James Caruso
Chicago
John Walt
Ind
William Bachelor
Hammond
Emma
Norma
Geneva
John Bernard Connelly
Torrance
Latrobe Hospital
Michael and
Mary (Folye) Connelly
Connelly
Timothy Cornelia
SS. Simon and Jude's Catholic Church
Calvery Cemetery
Carmelia Falzone
Joseph | Falzone
Young Township
West
Lebanon
Wing
Grace
Delores
Michael
Samuel Falgone
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Iselin
St. Matthew's
Salisburg
DuBois
Punxsutawney
Heberling
Methodist Church
Punxsulawney
Charles
Harry Painter
Eugene Barnett
Near Punxsutawney
D. D. Newman
Harvey
John Reed
Nanty
Cio
James Nicholson
Clymer
Hamer
Nootman
Mahoningtown
Irvin Penkington
Spangler
Lydia Hepburn
Vandergrift
Thomas
Plumville
James
Morrison Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
Income Tax Payments In 1934 Increased Third
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports Pennsylvania income tax payments rose over 1933, totaling 44,423,725 with 342,308 filers, 3.43 percent of the population. Four taxpayers earned over 1 million, 740 over 50,000. the largest class, 1,000 to 1,500, paid 242,506. Average tax per return stood at 122.78.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Internal Revenue Bureau
Aled Naax
Death notices of several local residents and kin
Several obituaries and funeral notices for George R. White's family and relatives in Punxsutawney Blairsville and surrounding areas. Names include Anthony Piccolin, John Bernard Connelly, Carmelia Falzone, James L. Ellis, Harrison Heberling, with details on surviving relatives, burial sites, church affiliations, and funeral times from January weekend notices.
Ten Youths Await Chair in Death House Line
Warden Lawes says twenty five condemned youths remain in death house cells. By February 15, unless clemency is granted, all will be executed. Executioner Robert Eliot stands to gain over three thousand dollars plus expenses. The condemned show fear as death nears and hope dwindles for a later chance at life.
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Death House
Lawes
Robert Eliot
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Iselin Miner Hurt Fatally In Iselin Incident
The miner died with his widow Josephine and children Edward Eleanor Frances and Alice Batsisting at home. He leaves two brothers and a sister in Habey. Services set for 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Church Iselin, conducted by Rev S A Gawronsky. Burial will follow in Iselin Cemetery.
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Josephine
Edward
Eleanor
Frances
Alice Batsisting
Habey
Holy Church
Iselin
S. A. Gawronsky
Iselin Cemetery
Crime fighting experts meet to modernize Pa laws
Harrisburg hosts Pennsylvania first three day conference in the House hall to recodify the 78 year old criminal code and improve procedure. Attendees include Attorney General Margiotti and Justice Kephart with speakers from Philadelphia and Allegheny County.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Pennesylvania
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Charles J. Margloft
Margiotti
Earle
John W. Kephart
State Supreme Court
Charles F. Kelley
Philadelphia
George W. Norris
Philadelphia Criminal Justice Association
Samuel A. Weiss
Allegheny County
Japan Ready to Intervene Seizure of Chiang Kai Shek
Tokyo and Berlin report Chiang Kai Shek may face firing squad as Chinese forces clash near Sianfu. Japanese German talks confirm anti communist ties while observers warn of a potential split of China. Chinese rescue efforts move toward rebel held areas amid martial law tensions.
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Chang
Generalissima Chiang
Shanghai
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
China
Marshal Chang
James A. Mills
Tokyo
Germany
Kominern
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sianfu
Chang Hsiao-Liang
Missimo
Chiang Kai Shek
Cenray
Shensi
Japan
Communist International
Chiang
Manchuria
Japanese Provocateurs
Domei
Nanking
Pop Front
Poular Front
National Front
Spain
Shersi
Kansu
Ho Ying-Ching
19 Die in Road Accidents Continues Page One
Reported highway mishaps claim nineteen lives across several locations. Trains kill three people in Connellsville, Conway, and Johnstown. A Greensburg mine rock fall kills two. Meadville child scalding, Lock Haven burns, Quakertown drowning, and Pittsburgh deaths follow. Ambiguous names and ages noted, including Clarence Pierce of 1541.
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Connellsville
Conway
Johnstown
Greensburg
Meadville
Lock Haven
Quakertown
Pittsburgh
Aliquippa
Bredford
Pottstown
Clarence Pierce
Roosevelt Elected Today by Pennsylvania Electors
In Harrisburg on December 14 the Pennsylvania electors met to cast ballots for Roosevelt and Garner for reelection. The 2,353,788 Democratic voters had chosen electors, who prepared six copies of the certificates and awaited noon to proclaim the victory. The 1935 Legislature allocated $1,000 for the electors' expenses.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Electoral College
Senate
Roosevelt
Garner
Federal Court
Middle Pennsylvania
United States Senate
State Department
Washington
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Earle
Democratic State Committee
Three Car Crash on Route 129 Near Blairsville Claims Injuries
West Philadelphia resident sustained lacerations after a three car collision on Route 129 near Blairsville. Patrolman B W McClusky reported Albert Huber of Oak Street Indiana said a passing car cut him off, bruising his fender and causing his vehicle to swerve into Pierce’s car. The third vehicle fled the scene.
King Pledges to Parliament Amid Royal Ceremony
In a Cannes context Wallis Simpson faced abuse, while King George VI, aged 20, secretly flew with William J. McMahon claiming the prince’s early aviation lessons. McMahon recalls a likable youth seeking flying guidance despite risks and a strict salute reprimand.
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Ashtabula
Leutenant
Royal Air Corps
George VI
William J. McMahon
McMahon
Mion Arca
King George
Edward Begins New Life After Abdication and King’s Health
Edward, in Vienna for ear treatment, is reported to have a non serious condition treated with x rays light therapy and rinsing. British Archbishop Canterbury criticizes Edward’s reign as a moral failing while George VI marks his 41st birthday with no official observance.
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Neumann
Vienna
Concensus
Austria
England
Baron de Rothschild
Castilgates
London
Church of England
Britain
Canterbury
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
George VI
Buckingham Palace
Jesse Owens Tops AP's 1936 Outstanding Athlete Poll
New York December 14. Jesse Owens, OSU sprint and long jump star, won the Associated Press six edition Outstanding Athlete of 1936. He led with 170 points, tripling nearest rival Carl Hubbell’s 61. Lawrence Kelley placed third with 83, edging Max Schmeling at 32. Joe Louis finished behind.
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New York
Jessie Owens
Ohio State
Berlin
Associated Press
Owens
Joe Louis
Jessé
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Hubbell
Yale
Lawrence Morgan Kelley
Williamsport
Ps. Kelley
Max Schmeling
Schmeling
Kelley
New Guards for Wallis Simpson in France
In Cannel France on December 14 officials report Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson under extra protection after abusive letters about her relation to Edward Duke of Windsor. A surete detective guards her on trips from Villa Lou Vier while Scotland Yard guards depart. A new chauffeur joins to assist the detective and replace George Ladbrook.
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Erstove
Villa Lou Viei
Piccadilly
Wally
Cannel
France
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Edward
England
Surete Nationale
Villa
Lou Vier
Scotland Yard
London
Simpson
George Ladbrook
Duke of Windsor
Wallis
Molten glass flood halts American Window Glass plant
In Arnold on December 14, a flood of molten glass at 2700 degrees overwhelmed a tank at the American Window Glass Company plant. About 1100 tons poured into the basement through a two foot break, water cooling the flow. Fire crews expect nearly a month to remove the glass, with superintendent H F Clark saying most can be reclaimed and attributing the break to erosion of linings by intense heat.
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Clark
Youth Vanishes After Fatal Accident Firearm Incident
In Allentown a 16 year old vanished after an accidental shooting injured Morris Siglin Jr. 16. Siglin, who was carrying the rifle, fell as it discharged striking him in the right side. A note left behind read You ll never see me again. Police searched for Frank Polser amid grief over the tragedy.
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Allentown
Frank Polser
Morris Siglin, Jr
Siglin
Pol‘ser
Sigjin
Junior Civic Group Thankful for Fund Drive Support
The Junior Women's Civic Club halves its fund drive for an Indiana recreational center and will award $50 prize to a contributor. The drawing occurs this evening at the Manos Theatre between shows. tickets remain in the theater lobby.
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Indiana
Junior Women’s Civic Club
Manos Theatre
American League Proposals Shelved At Inter-American Conference
Buenos Aires reports authoritative sources forecast that proposals for an American League of Nations and an American court will be shelved by the Inter-American Peace Conference. Juan Antonio Buero of Uruguay, sub-committee chair, urges referring the subjects to the Pan-American conference at Lima in 1938 for study by experts in the interim.
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Buenos Aires
Tri State Authority Opens Local Meetings to Rally Flood Legislation
The Tri State Authority announces it will address 18 service clubs and civic groups to drum up support for flood control bills at the upcoming state and federal sessions. One Indiana meeting is planned though the specific group has not been disclosed.
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Tri-State
Congress
Indiana
Fifteen-Year-Old Boy Hunter Bagged Four Deer
Fourteen year old Carl Cheskey Jr. took his first hunting license to Twolick and scored four nine point bucks with a rifle. The beginner’s luck story highlights a young hunter’s surprise success in a local woods.
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Carl Cheskey, Jr
Carl
Stock Market Figures and Names In OCR Mess
The long OCR fragment lists many stock tickers and percentages from Adams to Woolworth, ending with a police note. It mentions Thomas Thomas of Springfield whose automobile collided with a truck in a Springfield incident. The passage is garbled and lacks clear date or location beyond WABASH Indiana and Thomas.
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Thomas
Wabash
Ind
Thomas Thomas
Springfield
Plan Rites for New Bishop in Altoona Ceremony
Laymen and church dignitaries of the Catholic Diocese of Altoona plan tomorrow’s installation of Bishop Richard Thomas Guilfoyle. Cardinal Dennis Dougherty will conduct the ceremony at the cathedral, with Monsignor John Cordori reading the papal mandate elevating him to bishop.
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Altoona
Richard Thomas Guilfoyle
Brie
Mpiscoup
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
John Cordori
Arch Abbott Alfred Koch
St .Vincent's College
Hugh C. Boyle
Pittsburgh
John Mark Gannon
Erie
Hugh Lamb
Thomas H. McLaughlin
Newark
George L. Leech
Harrisburg
Guilfoyle
Adrian
Jefferson County
Extension Meeting Here Next Tuesday
Warmers and their wives attending the annual Agricultural Extension meeting at the Methodist Church Tuesday, December 16, should buy luncheon tickets by Saturday. Tickets available from township ticket committees and the Extension office in the Court House basement. The program includes motion pictures, with a morning session at 10 and luncheon at noon. The afternoon session follows. Farm families and others interested in agricultural projects are invited to attend both sessions and the fifty cent luncheon.
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Methodist Church
Court House
Alnts
Philadelphia suspects seized in fake lottery case
Police seized a fake lottery operation with a monthly take over one million dollars. Twenty men and three women were questioned and released. Those held were booked as James alfpenny, James A. Mulhern, arlesy Rapp and Arthur Holland, all from the Philadelphia area.
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James Alfpenny
James A. Mulhern
Arlesy Rapp
Arthur Holland
Philadelphia
Markets Produce and Livestock Reports From Pittsburgh
Market notes from Pittsburgh dated December 14 show moderate produce demand with mixed apple prices across varieties led by Mackintosh and Jonathan types. Potatoes and Florida produce also listed with varied prices. In livestock, hogs and cattle futures are steady to higher on certain weights, with calves and sheep showing price shifts. The item also notes Miami airport travel averages and a trivia line about porpoises eating their own weight in fish daily.
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Pittsburgh
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Chase
Moorhead
James L. Ellis
Sadie B. Layton
C. M. Koontz
North Fourth Street
New Kensington
Harrison Heberling
Cliff Street
Gabriel
Anna
Reisinger) Heberling
Susan Stear
Jesse Owens
Chum
Junior Civic Group Thankful
American League
Authority
Adams
Alco
Poway
Auburn Auto
Chrysler
EL Std Oil Car Ltd
Oi! Ind
Std
Oi NJ
Studebaker
Texas Corp
Tims Roll
Transamerica
Aire Corp Ay Unit Corp
Indus Airo
Penhead Corp
Annun
Aete
Fittsburgh
Mackintosh
Jonathans
Wealthies
Baldwins
Maryland
Ohio
Idaho
Florida Bliss
Miami
Fla
Holeproof
Good Housekeeping and
Beller Fabrics Testing Bureau
Flumey Hosiery Shop
Philadelphia Street
Manog Theatre
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