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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

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Pennsylvania Democrats Eye Second Caucus For Leader Support

Washington reports a second Pennsylvania Democratic caucus may meet to consider endorsing John J. OConnor for House floor leader and to discuss a candidate for assignment to the Ways and Means Committee. The first caucus endorsed Sam Rayburn, with OConnor holding six of 24 votes.

Washington Pennsyvania Friends of John J. O'Cannon DNY Teader Sam Rayburn D-Tex Harry L. Haines Red Lion Pennsylvania House Ways and Means Committee Rayburn O'Connor Joseph Gray Cambria County Gray Charles J. Faddis Waynesburg Faddis Ways and Means J. Twing Brooks Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Congress

Obituary Notes Frank Sacco and Melzar McClelland

Obituary notices report Frank Sacco of Homer City born in Italy on September 4 3658 died at home on Railroad street Homer City after eight years there. Also mourned are Evelyn LaRue two year old daughter of Ralph Mumau Commodore and Rev Melzar Deloss McClelland formerly of Elderton Whitesburg and Hooker Pa with services noted at Concord Church and Curries Run.

Frank Sacco St. Louis Church Ladishins Lipsis St. Bernard’s Cemetery Indiana Evelyn Larue Ralph Mumau Commodore Effie Ruth Velma Clyde Taylorsville Cemetery M. D. Pclelland Melzar Deloss McCleLland Concord Church Hooker Edgar Coe Irwin Willis McNeese D. D Northwashington George Miller Butler Charles Millar Robert M Masillon Grove City College Westminster Theological Seminary Butler Presbytery Fourth Presbyterian Church Portland Ore Sitka Alaska Pikeville Irma Rugh) McClelland Frank McClelland

Revival Indians Evangelistic Tabernacle Screenings At 7:30

The Revival Indians Evangelistic Tabernacle hosts stereopticon Bible pictures from Creation to the life of Christ tonight at 7:30 on the corner of 7th and Locust. Rev. and Mrs. Lindsay from Davis Bible School will lecture in connection with the visuals. Admission is free. offerings support the work.

7Th Locust Christ Lindsay Davis Bible School Binghamton N. Y Justus Indiana

Mather Against Price Fixing in Milk Industry

Dee Yee expressing belief that New York milk control has hurt producers, urging elimination of price control. Mather, president of the SheMeld Producers Cooperative, cites 14,000 members across New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Stakeholders from four states discuss interstate milk pricing and regulation.

New York Dee Yee Fred &. Mather Ulster Bradford County Mather SheMeld Producers Cooperative Association, Inc Pennsylvania Vermont New Jersey Veremont Harry H. Hollingshed United Milk Producers of New Jersey, Inc suMelent

Three Auto Drivers Taken in County Court

The court revoked licenses and fined three drivers. Joseph Eritano and Peter Eritano of Dilltown were ordered to pay J. P. Kirkpatrick $50 and costs after alleged beating and theft during a pay dispute. Joseph Kalanovich of Fulton Run faced a $25 fine and costs for violating liquor laws. R. C. Stitt, ex-justice of the peace, was ordered released and to report on a case involving a Clarksburg merchant. Three Shoup brothers were promised exile from the county and state for peace and disorder charges, with permission to visit Maryland.

Joseph Eritano Peter Eritano Dilltown J. P. Kirkpatrick George Jerko Kirkpatrick Joseph Kalanovich Fulton Run R. C. Stitt Conemaugh Township Clarksburg Samuel Floyd Donald Shoup West Lebanon Maryland

Neutrality amendments eyed amid war shipment debate

Officials discussed extending the Neutrality Act beyond May 1 to cover civil wars such as Spain. Senators Pittman and Vandenberg avoided comment while Van Nuys favored emergency provisions to remedy the act's defect.

Robert Cuuse Jersey City Duffy Pittman New Foreign Relations Committee Vandenberg D-Mieh van Nuys D-Ind Spain

Authorities Push Probe Into Mountain Death

Coroner John Woods reported post mortem findings of a neck fracture and scalp lacerations on Mortensen. The body lay on the mountain for a week or more, covered by deep snow, after he disappeared. Relatives had searched nearby areas near Spangler before authorities broadened the investigation.

John Woods Mortensen Spangler Pointe Priite

Detective Chief and Squad Begin Formal Duties

In Wilkinsburg on December 29 a playful chief Cherley Wood and his five companion youths began formal duties as a permanent juvenile policing unit. They and their all-child crew, including 16 year old Jean Wood, were inducted by Burdess I J Yocum who praised reform efforts to steer juveniles from crime and to curb vandalism arson and theft.

Wilkinsburg Speager Reald Cannon eChief Cherley Wood Pittsburgh Vghts Burdess I. J. Yocum Jean Wood Police Department

Three Theories Considered On Death At Remote Spot

Early reports described three possible causes of death for Mortensen. Authorities weighed murder due to clothing inside out, a possible automobile victim placed at the site to conceal an accident, or death by own action.

Mortensen

Kidnap Case Sparks Fear and Mobile Searches Across Cities

Reports describe fear for a boy’s safety as police cancel a planned territory search near the Mattson home. Investigations cite a ransom note and possible abductor involvement, with rumors of a second car and a nationwide hunt led by federal officials.

Justice Charles Dr. Mattson Dy Mattson Seattle Tarama Mattson Portland Dre Dan Harrison Law Columbia River Harrison Harry Snider Washington State Patrol Irvin York Washington D. Co Edgar Hoover Department of Justice Hoaver Yacoma Tacoma Connolly George Weyerhaeuser

State Educators Set 50 Dollar Teacher Increases 1934 Meeting

State educators proposed 50 dollar raises for teachers in Fourth Class districts as main objectives of the 1934 gathering. Nominations were made for president C. F. Maxwell Greens Pure Nelson Adgleman Mount Pleasant R R Abeneshy Harrisburg and Jd. Frank Faust Chambersburg. Second vice president Elizabeth Ledwidge Pittsburgh Dr Fred P Carson Carlisle Holman White Philadelphia B M Hockenberry Bower J D App Harrisburg. Executive director Dr J Herbert Kelly was unanimously nominated for re election. Harrisburg chosen for 1937.

Alriwers C. FL Maxwell Greens- Pure Nelson Adgleman Mount Pleasant R. R Abeneshy Harrisburg Wnd Frank Faust Chambersburg Elizabeth Ledwidge Pittsburgh Fred P. Carson Carlisle Holman White Philadelphia B. M. Hockenberry Bower J. D. App J. Herbert Kelly Association Harrieburg

Bituminous Parley Opens as Split Grows

Operators divided into southern and northern camps during the first bill debate. Southern groups oppose federal regulation of prices while northern producers back it. Leaders from both sides attended the conference seeking a united front and agreement on marketing provisions. The United Mine Workers show support if prices and wages stay high. Neither miners nor the national bituminous coal commission attended.

Producers Generaly United Mine Workers National Bituminous Coal Commission

Association elects officers at annual convention

Miss Mary B. McAndrews, of Carbon-Aste, becomes president and officers are elected today. The legislative and resolutions committees include C. W. Lillibridge, D. W. Armstrong, James S. Cinder, and others. Dr. Ade and Governor Earle to speak, urged balanced teaching of subjects and character, with four points on family guidance. A reception and dance conclude the delegates' sessions tonight.

Mary B. McAndrews Carbon- Aste Nat State C. W. Lillibridge Smethport D. W Armstrong Lock Haven James S. Cinder Pitthsurgh Raymond Ebalur Coatesville J. A. Mechling Kittanning Lucy Class Harrisburg J. 2. Werner Coraopolis Carmen Ross Edinboro Jessie Gray Philadelphia Henry Kelly Scranton Norman Chwantz Indiana Arthur W. Fergson York J. Nelson Mowls Uniontown Ben Byers Elizabeth John C. Culler, Jr Sharpsville Aaron Longacre Amos J. Krels B. M. Davis Clarion John Ray Lester K. Ade Earle de. Ade Grace School Grace Langdon New York City Wallace W. Atwood Clark University Worcester Mass

Four New Committees Face House Republicans

The Steering Committee of the House Republican minority adopted a progressive course for the coming session. Rep. Ellwood J. Turner said Republicans will not detail proposed legislation yet. They reviewed the Goodrich report and changes in public welfare and education, aiming to avoid overburdening ordinary citizens. Democratic leaders continue conference on committee assignments with state chairman David L. Lawrence planning talks with Senators Muffman, Rehberts, and Monroy.

Ellwood J. Turner Delaware Goodrich Tryal David L. Lawrence Harvey Muffman Monroy Senate Warren R. Rehberts Northampton

Bringing Bodies 12 Plane Crash Victims Named Continues

On the crushed fuselage were the bodies of A. L. Markwell a diamond broker from Los Angeles Edward T Ford Jr of San Marino son of Grace Lines president Mrs Ford John Karn of El Centro a citrus grower H S Teague artist Hollywood Mrs W A Newton Los Angeles Alex Novak El Centro H P Hare musician San Francisco Miss Evelyn Valance Los Angeles and other identified victims, with coverage continuing on page seven.

A. L. Markwell Los Angeles Edward T. Ford, Jr San Marino Calif Grace Lines Steamship Company Alex Novak el Centro H. P. Hare San Francisco Evelyn Valance

Governor's Wife Joins Muncy Prison Board In New Oath

David L. Lawrence administered the oath to eight new state officials including Mrs. George H. Earle wife of the Governor to the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Industrial Home for Women at Money Mrs A Mitchell Palmer to the State Board of Motion Picture Censors Robert L Myers Jr James J Mevill and George B Prince to the Unemployment Compensation Board S Twing Brooks to the Liquor Control Board Arthur Howe as secretary of the budget and a Governor's cabinet member Edward Prendergast named secretary to the Governor succeeding Myers

Mwarrisburg David L. Lawrence Commonwealth George H. Earle Earle Board of Trustees The Pennsylvania Industrial Home For Women At Money A. Mitchell Palmer Stroudsburg Wilson State Board of Motion Picture Censors Robert L. Myers, Jr Camp Hill James J. Mevill Philadelphia George B. Princibie Pattery Cambria County Unemployment Compensation Board U. 8 Twing Brooks Allegheny County Liquor Control Board Arthur Howe Plymouth Meeting Montgomery County Edward Prendergast Pittsburgh Myers

Wreck of United Air Lines Plane Near Saugus Sparks Theories

Officials say United Airlines lost a passenger on the San Francisco to Los Angeles run for first time in six years after a crash near an emergency field at Saugus. Pilot Blom radioed for a guiding beam before the plane vanished in rainy weather.

Edwin W. Blom Burbank Robert McLean Burbands Yvonne Trego Ajemeda Calif Department of Commerce United Air Lines San Francisco Blom Union Air Terminal Utah Western Air Express American Airlines Tusco Calder Idaho Northwest Airlines Dee Braniff Airways Dallas Tex United Airlines Saugus McLean Markwell Hare Newton Miss Valance Hastings Mich Korn Novak Imperial Valley Grapece Growers’ Association

German Ship Release Stirs Spain Neutrality Debate

International reaction to the Basque release of the German freighter Palos grows as Washington grants licenses for second-hand airplanes to the Madrid government. French leaders weigh non intervention, while Basque authorities press for unconditional release amid claims the cargo included war material for Franco's forces.

London International Neutrality Committee United States Madrid Washington State Department Paris Council of Ministers Spain Chamber of Deputies Aerce Bilbao Palos Tenpe Bisques Berlin Bern Foreign Office Bay of Biscay Basque Information Bureau Alos Biscayne

Watch Night Services Planned by Free Methodist Church

Free Methodist Church announces its Watch Night program for Thursday December 31 at 9 30 p m with songs prayers testimonies and two sermons ending at midnight with consecration. Rural ministers are urged to submit notices by Wednesday afternoon ahead of Friday no Evening Gazelle issue.

The Free Methodist Church Indiana

Murphy firm grants Christmas and special bonuses

The Murphy organization paid local store employees 255 dollars in the regular Christmas bonus and 541452 dollars in a special bonus. Manager J J Geisel cites ongoing welfare measures including group life insurance sick relief vacations with pay and educational training along with bonuses for nonparticipants.

Martha Bair Christine Poleski Carrie Gibson Blanch Adams Ruth’ Miller Elizabeth McConnell Helen Lightcap Irene Denning Gai Doty Dorathy Crone Mildred McClimate Catherine Switzer Ruth Hamilton Frieda Abel la Rue Colgan Jean Ceccani Sylvia Kuta Mary Mountan Ida Sickenberger Zola Kramp Fannie Dugan Martha Jane Frye Rose Pruno Margaret Nagy Josephine Recupero Leah Kruger

My Troubles Are All Over Now

A testimonial claim describes relief from suffering for a waitress after using a Vegetable Compound. The ad asserts almost a million women wrote praising the medicine and urges readers to buy liquid or tablet forms from druggists.

Farm Credit Office Opens in Indiana County

On November 20, W J Myers Governor of the Farm Credit Administration issued an order transferring Indiana County from Hollidaysburg Production Credit Association to the Butler Production Credit Association. The Butler office, at 159 North Main Street Butler, will open with Edwin M Clark as contact and Harvey M Russell in charge on Mondays and Tuesdays after January 4. Farmers may seek loans for seed feed fertilizer cattle horses machinery and other production needs at 6 percent annual interest plus loan expenses.

W. J. Myers Farm Credit Administration Indiana County Hollidaysburg Production Credit Association Butler Production Credit Association North Main Street Butler Butler Association Edwin M. Clark Farmers Bank Building Indiana Harvey M. Russell

Produce and Livestock Markets Report from Pittsburgh on Dec 29

Produce demand slow with apples and potatoes showing limited price movement. Hogs cattle and sheep in Pittsburgh market steady to mixed with top steer prices around 10 to 12 dollars and bulk lambs near 10 dollars while Chicago wheat futures rallied after morning gains despite Argentina rains.

Pittsburgh New York Maine Green Mountains Pennsylvania Idaho Florida Chicago Liverpool Atlantic Argentina

College Presidents Back Football Defense

New York December 29 three college presidents urged re integrating football into the education program at the National Collegiate A A meetings. Ralph Hutchison James L McConaughy and Thurston J Davies argued football forms part of college life and should be led by presidents and faculties rather than athletic bodies to curb evils and maintain amateur ideals.

New York Ralph C. Hutchison Washington & Jefferson James L. McConaughy Wesleyan University Thurston J. Davies Colorado College Hutchison

Kiwanis Heads Visit Here

The Indiana Club installed officers including President Black and Vice President Steinheiser, with secretary treasurer Rowland and director Kanable. Illness kept Craig away and Whler attended the state educational meeting. Emmert paid tribute to Charley Russell for nine years of service and honored him with honorary membership.

Page One Hill Indiana Club Dr. Black Emmett George J. Steinheiser Rowland Guy G. Kanable John W. Price Walter C. Fish Paul Gill T. Edgar Walker Robert James Craig Joseph M. Whler State Educational Association Harrisburg Emmert Black Charley” Russell Russell

Students Clash With Police At Chicago Union Meet

About 50 American Students Union delegates at the University of Chicago campus faced police outside the Carnegie Illinois Steel plant as they attempted to distribute CIO materials urging unionization. They argued the action tested an ordinance banning distribution at the gates during the morning shift.

Chicago American Students Union Convention Committee For Industrial Organization Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation University of Chicago

Indiana Kiwanis Elects Conner Leader At Banquet

Governor-elect Conner received loyalty pledges from the Indiana Kiwanis as Past President Pharoah presented a lamp and Emmett a pen and pencil set. The gathering celebrated service and the club’s future participation in the International program amid sentiment and humor. Youngwood obituary notes Francis M. Stroble, 13, first burgess of the town, died in Westmoreland County.

Conner Indiana Club Harry Pharoah Emmett International Youngwood Francis M. Stroble Westmoreland County

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