20 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
1
The article fragment references a city editor and advertising rates, with mentions of Marshall and Attica Indiana figures. It includes quotes about education and human nature, noting pole vaulting origins and a secretary of war who improved with practice. The text is a fragmented OCR slice with multiple unrelated topics.
President Coolidge reasserts his cautious cat label during a weekend yacht cruise aboard the Mayflower with Roy L. West and Senator Capper. A nor’easter off Arlington moves the ship to anchor near War College as Copeland fights to highlight George Clinton’s stature in recent statue placement. Clinton’s career spans Continental Congress service, Revolutionary generalship, New York governorship and two terms as vice president. Ferris, a Senate educator, questions overemphasis on intellect.
The College Club and Rose Bud Tea Garden members assist in outfitting 25 needy boys and girls with clothing shoes games and toys. Sun day School and Sorosis Club support help. Salvation Army Santa and kettles plan street donations for 100 families and 300 children while stores pledge more.
Continued from Page Iwo lists recipients for merit badges and honors across several categories. Notable names include Charles Hawk Charles Callahan Ronald Griffith Francis Ansinger and Jacob Casaday with merit and badge assignments in personal health firemanship public health and first aid among others.
MADRID December 20 King Alfonso was slightly ill and stayed from his office, causing no alarm. LONDON December 20 British trade delegates, after a visit of inspection to Soviet Russia, remained at home as they prepare a report outlining views on Red Russia.
A severe cold wave grips Chicago and the Midwest with subzero temps. Minnesota hits 44 below zero, Indiana and Ohio suffer rail and wire disruptions as cities lose contact. Forecasters predict not so cold Sunday and a largely cold week ahead from Ohio Valley to the Great Lakes and Middle Atlantic.
A battered report describes a looming civil conflict with a citadel guarding a height over a city. The town commandant reportedly defected to rebels as fronts stretch from Seraya to Pissokopeja. Rebel forces under Tsana Hey, aided by Ahmed Bey’s central Albania troops, press toward Tirana. Bishop Fan Noli’s cabinet calls for capitulation. Bolshevik agent Alex Jougouf, from Vienna, was killed in the fighting.
Wesleyan church announces Sabbath School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 and a class meeting at 11 46 followed by a Young People's Meeting at 1 00 and an evening sermon at 7 45 The midweek prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 The church notes mention Rev J D Wilcox and the sermon topic The Christ of the Prophecy
The Cannonball rises to supremacy after a grueling twelve round battle with Abe Goldstein. Martin, famed for resilience, absorbs heavy punishment yet answers with powerful rights and hard body punches. Goldstein bulks with flashes of speed but fades late as Martin’s relentless offense seals victory.
At Ebensburg the Tall Cedars of Lebanon banquet honored Mr. Clark after a hunt where a buck was found to have only one horn and one functional eye. Despite the trophy plan, the disappointment was sincere and he was invited to return. County officials J A Henderson and H C Estep attended the event with about two hundred members.
Fragmentary OCR shows a boast about a gold red blue black legend from a Tuscany exporting firm claiming sale in England and possessions. Woven strands described around the body and neck. The text is fragmented and stylistic, with unclear surrounding context.
John D Musser dies after contracting typhoid fever on a trip. He led efforts toward a fraternity house at the college and was expected to succeed his father at the Clearfield Aluminum Tar Corp. He was active in Zion Lutheran Church and Outing Club Indiana. Survived by parents and siblings Kathryn, Helen, Fred, William, Betty, Hele. Funeral Monday at Zion Lutheran with burial in Oakland Cemetery. G W Dias 72, Dilltown resident, dies. funeral Tuesday at 10:30 in his home and burial in Armagh Cemetery.
In a Naples dispatch dated December 20, merchants describe bootlegged wines and sparkling Burgundy from Long Island sellers at prices from two to twenty dollars a quart. A decorative sparkling Burgundy bottle features sealing wax, a ribbon, and a leaden stag, claimed to be fit for a Spanish king. Divers at Port Baia uncover a remarkable statue of a seated Hercules from a Roman emperor’s seaside residence.
County Commissioner Lew Estep and family visits noted along with numerous residents from Breashvalley Homer City and Indiana heading to homes for Christmas. Officials, teachers, and students travel between Harrisburg Howard and Grove City College as routes and holiday plans are listed in town society notes. Classified ads note Albanian government resistance as war updates reach Trang.
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