Ethiopian Italian War Reports Mounting Frontline Fighting
Reinforcements moved from Eritrea to northern Ethiopia as Italians brace for a long campaign. Italian losses near 500 whites and natives plus 14 officers. Ethiopian toll around 4,000 dead with many wounded. Swedish ambulance unit bombed. Addis Ababa reports nine Swedish and 23 Ethiopians killed. Mussolini vows consolidation as New Year restrictions curb celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eritrea
Italy
Faseigis
Addis Ababa
Southern African Front
Ras Desta Demtu
Haile Selassie
Dolo
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Makale
Askum
Takkaze River
Tembien
France
League of Nations
East Africa
Duce
Indiana May Get a Break in Shipping Route
York by motor carriers may make Indiana a permanent shipping point for Packards. If chosen, 50 to 60 Auto Forwarding Company workers will base in Indiana. Route Detroit to Indiana to New York faces mountains hindering firm decision. Butler was initially considered before Indiana selected. Mr Sabath praised Indiana for its hospitality and clean wholesome restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sabath
Revival service at Indiana Evangelistic Tabernacle tonight
Regular Tuesday evening service to be held at 7 30 at the Indiana Evangelistic Tabernacle. Everyone is welcome to finish the old year properly and start the new year on a hopeful note. May the new year be spiritually prosperous for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Wana Tabernacle
Indiana Evangeistic Tabernacle
Lonesome Dave Shaffer Faces Grand Jury In Pennsylvania
Ex convict Shaffer who wounded a state trooper in Shamokin and said he would apologize to Corporal Bloom plans to be held in Northumberland county jail under heavy guard today before a grand jury decides if he will stand trial for his life. He will be questioned again at the state police barracks as Dr W F Confasir offers a $500 reward for capture. He traveled by freight train after challenging years in the west and says he shot his sister in the Shamokin incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Bee
Dave" Shaffer
Northumberland County
Far West
Samuel Gearhart
W. F. Confasir
Benton
Shaffer
Shamolin
William Hirom
Sunbury
California
Oregon
Shaffer Said As Troopers Questioned Him About the Shooting In A Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Corporal Bloom
Washington
Farley
Roosevelt
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
Alfred B. Smith
Ely
Smith
Hamilton Fish, Jr
R. N
Canton
Borah
Idaho
Ohio
Congress
White House
Patmant D
Tex
Governor in Review of Pennsylvania Accomplishments
A year end review of state progress highlights extended highways, reorganized forests and waters, and efficiency in public service. It notes worker safety gains, insurance fund growth, game and fish land purchases, and education advances under the Edmonds salary act. Washington roundup discusses looming 1936 politics and looming legislative battles ahead of the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania
State Workmen's Insurance Fund
Commonwealth
Game Commission
Fish Commission
Edmonds
Rotary Club Talks On The Constitution Speaker
Attorney Ernest Stewart addressed the Rotary Club last night with a discourse on the Constitution. He presented insights on constitutional principles and their relevance to current civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Stewart
Rotary Club
Stewart
Treasury balance and receipts report for December 28
Washington dispatch reports treasury position with receipts of 9.52 million and expenditures of 24.23 million, leaving a net balance of 2.2289 billion. Customs receipts for the month stand at 26.76 million. Additional notes mention Bulgaria cultivating roses on 17,000 acres in 1934, and 51,558 passengers using Mexican airlines last year. The Empire State Building is cited as the tallest man-made object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bulgaria
Empire State Building
Extension's Executives Appointments for 1936 Roles
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association elected and named the executive committee for 1936. Officers Clyde Houck as president Roy McElhoes as vice president Clayton Miller secretary and Charles M McMillen treasurer. Appointments cover home economics dairy sheep poultry vegetables field crops horses beef cattle swine fruit forestry soil conservation bee keeping landscapes and agricultural economies with meetings set for January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Perry Mack
Cherry Tree
R. D
3. A. Compton
Livermore
H. O. Kimmel
Sheloca
Bessie Smith
Marion Center
H. M. Travis
Smicksburg
R. DB
William Hudson
Shields McMillen
Fred Brehm
Irvin Behm
Marchand
George Peffer
Punxsutawney
B. B. Kunkle
Creekside
Clarence Mc Featers
Penn Run
J. Harold Gibson
Blairsville
Dick Stephens
Homer City
James A. Simpson
Indiana
Robert D. Marshall
Beyer
Bees
E. L. Gillette
Blacklick
Joseph Nichol
Agricultural Extension Association
Indiana County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State College
New Year Festivities by Kiwanis Guests in Pittsburgh
A Kiwanis gathering in Pittsburgh featured Miss Mary Kiwanis Glover with The Gift of the Magi read aloud by Mrs. Mac Luckie, accordion numbers by Mrs. Knight, a chalk talk by Corrani, and scenes from The Minstrel Show and Thespis Group performances. The lively program closed with Binge and Monopoly games as the old year ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kiwanis Glover
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Mac Luckie
Knight
Corrani
Thomas Sheehe
Tambo
Hones
Clinton File
Delos Campbell
Thespis
First United Presbyterian Caurch
Mary Caroline Duncan
Louise Rankin
Lucy Oatman
Robert Steele
Wayne Sheffler
Day Nichol
Floyd Rankin
Open bids on county road job posted after holiday
Open bids were announced today for nine highway projects totaling about 10 miles. Friday saw 39 bids after a Christmas holiday delay. Unofficial low bids include Minns Brothers for 0.87 miles of grading and drainage on rural route in Rayne Township at 18076.23 dollars. U.S. Works Program project from Tanoma to Barr Slope with further stabilization planned after grading. The Department of Highways notes the bidding delay due to the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rayne Township
Minns Brothers
DuBois
U. Ss
Tanoma
Barr Slope
The
Department of Highways
Juror Called in Clark Case for Bias Inquiry
In Harrisburg Judge William M. Hargest ordered an open court inquiry into alleged juror prejudice in the bribery and attempted extortion case against State Senator William H. Clark. Subpoenas were issued for juror William Bankes and witnesses William Kuchinsky and Robert Fulton, plus other possible sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
William M. Hargest
William H. Clark
Hargest
Clark
Chester County
William Bankes
William Kuchinsky
Robert Fulton
Senate
William N. McNair
Pittsburgh
Koontz to Serve State in Emergency Education Plan
Lester K. Ade, superintendent of public instruction, announces a state wide program with 130 projects placing about 9000 teachers and spending more than 7.7 million dollars over six months. It aims to help at least 500000 Pennsylvanians with free education and recreation, with museum extension efforts reaching Erie Scranton Philadelphia and Lancaster. Norman C. Koontz named chair of the Indiana county Emergency Council on Adult Education Recreation and Youth in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Pennsylvania
Erie
Scranton
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Washington
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Indiana
Norman C. Koontz
Christmas Tree On Board Ship With Lindbergh Family
A crew member of the American Importer reports a Christmas tree aboard the liner as Charles Lindbergh, his wife, and their three year old son Jon arrived in Liverpool. The family kept hotel room numbers secret and faced detectives on arrival amid privacy concerns and threats.
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Liverpool
Jon Lindbergh
High Seas
American Importer
Adelphi Hotel
Jon
Lindbergh
America
England
Wire as key evidence in Strawmyre murder case in Hollidaysburg
In Hollidaysburg a 12 foot wire strand tied around Viola Moore became pivotal evidence in the murder case against Paul M. Strawmyre. Police said the wire was wrapped from head to foot and twisted to break her neck after a night at a road house. Strawmyre, an Altoona native and car salesman, awaits January trial after bond was denied.
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Hollidaysburg
Viola E. Moore
Paul M. Strawmyre
Commonwealth
Marlon. D. Patterson
Strawmyre
Mrs. Moore
Harry S. Carey
Navy
Naval Prison
Far East
Lindberghs Embark as Hauptmann Trial Draws Ire
White crew members aboard the American Importer report Col Charles A Lindbergh and his wife leaving for Liverpool amid Hauptmann’s execution date in New Jersey and questions over his absence from the affair. Anne Morrow Lindbergh and John Jr appeared worried but were cheered by dock workers as they boarded a taxi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Gladstone
Mersey River
Home Office
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Jon
Liverpool
Lindberghs
United States
Charles A. Lindbergh Jr
Wales
Scotland
Ales
New York
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Big-eared swans and jail bound plans in early year
On Drymon's Kansas farm swans settled by a lake before departing. In Meadville prosecutor Culbertson, soon to leave office, found a guilt receipt for Kenneth Davison and L. Davison, altering plans for a New Year celebration. In Chicago Frank Pupsta faced a disorderly conduct case amid deportation talk.
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Kansas
Meadville
Stuart Culbertson
L. Ar
Kenneth Davison
Culbertson
Davi
Chicago
United States
Frank Pupsta
Thomas Green
Lindberghs abroad amid Hauptmann case and letters
The Lindberghs left the United States amid renewed Hauptmann case interest. Letters threatening the family are said to have driven them abroad. Hauptmann's defense reports his morale is excellent as judges weigh clemency while officials note no date for a pardons hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindberghs
Jon
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Col. Lindbergh
Europe
Lindbergh
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Frederick A. Pope
Death House
New Jersey State
Lloyd Fisher
Fisher
Romaine Johnson
Negrt
Mark . Kimberting
New Jersey Court of Pardons
Pope
Obituary notices span Taft and Vandergrift deaths in 1940s era paper
Obituaries report McLaughlin of Taft with daughter and many grandchildren, Harry H. Hughes death in Akron, and William Davis of Vandergrift aged 84. Details note church affiliations, funeral times, interment sites, and surviving relatives across Pennsylvania and Ohio communities.
Funeral service set for Mrs Berringer in Indiana County
Friends may pay respects at home or church from 12 30 to 2 p m Thursday before funeral for Mrs Stephen Berringer 68 who died Sunday afternoon at her Cherry Tree home The service will be at 230 tomorrow at Uniontown Church Indiana County Interment in church cemetery Surviving husband Stephen Berringer and several children including Mrs H J Somerville Akron Ohio Mrs Gilbert Ahlas Cherry Tree Mrs Alex Pittman Lock Haven Clair Berringer New Jersey Clyde Clarence Berringer Cherry Tree R D 2 Clark Berringer Commodore R D 1 Clayton and Lillian Berringer both at home
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William Davis
Vandergrift
Kiski Valley
North Vandercrift
Warren T. Davis
Westmoreland County Sabbath School Association
Mr. Davis
H. Buzzard
H. D. Yost
North Vandergrift
BE. A. Pollard
Detroit
Mich
W. A. North Vandergrift
L.A. Belle Vue
C. P. Apollo
H. Davis Emerson
Nicholas
South Bend
James
Armstrong County
John Brady
Wolvering
Della Hileman
Ford City
William Kaufman
Greenoak
Elderton
Brethren Church
R. D. Greeg
Kittann Ing
Davis
North Yandergrity Church
Sarah Jane (Lamer) Berringer
Stephen Berringer
Cherry Tree
Uniontown Church
Indiana County
Church
Berringer
H. J. Somerville
Akron
Gilbert Ahlas
Alex Pittman
Lock Haven
Clair Berringer
New Jersey
Clyde
Clarence Berringer
Cherry Tree R. D. No
Clark Berringer
Commodore R. D. No. 1
Clayton
Lillian Berringer
Tuberculosis Seals Support County Health Efforts
The tuberculosis fight continues with Christmas Seals funding prevention programs for 1934 including tuberculin testing and x rays for youths and a Brookside Health Camp for affected families. The county saw eighty one deaths in 1931 933, underscoring the ongoing challenge. Seals sales and school fundraising at 573 Philadelphia St welcome contributions to sustain these campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minders Gent
Brookside
Society
Philadelphia St
Wallace Seeks New Glands For Old Capitalism
Secretary Wallace urged economists to craft new planning tools to steady democracy and prevent drift toward dictatorship. He urged coordinated action among agriculture labor and industry to raise production at fair prices and questioned the permanence of parity as a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wallace
America
Farm Economics Association
Park
Washington
Patman
D.-Tex
Brns
Rose Bowl Preview Tossup Between Stanford and Southern Methodist
In muddy conditions at Pasadena on December 31, Stanford and Southern Methodist prepare for the Rose Bowl with forecasts of light moisture and a near even match. Stanford relies on Bobby Grayson and the ground game, while SMU features Bobby Wilgonny and a potent aerial attack. Both squads reported two tough days of practice, with key players hobbling but expected to play as usual in the big clash before about 94,600 fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Sports
Pasadena
Calif
Garlands
Westhorns
Rose Bow Morrow
Stanford
Soilern Methodist
Ciern
Wil
Texas
Matty Bell
Texans
J Bullt
Bobby Grayson
Bobby Wilgony
Columbia
South Methodist
Wilson
Shuford
T B Meeting Held Monday on Indiana cattle test
A cattle owners meeting in Indiana County discussed the biennial T B Area test with Dr. Clarkson of the State Bureau of Animal Industry noting indemnity terms for grade and purebred cattle and the testing plan. Transportation costs were to be paid by the County Commissioners, with bids to be requested after January 7 and county chairman Charles M. McMillen elected. Sixty to ninety day retests would follow in infected herds, and 25 125 cattle were tested in the prior test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Court House
T. B
Clarkson
State Bureau of Animal Industry
de. Bitler
Charles M. McMillen
Ray Township
de Dr. Clarkson
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Moorhead
Yodlane
Sen's Store
Lonesome Dave
Treasury
Extension’s
Koontz
Lester K. Ade
Luzerne County
Associated Press
McLaughlin
Taft
Cal
Aand Bell
Seattle
Wash
Charles McLaughlin
John K. Boston
Washington Church Cemetery
Harry H. Hughes
John L. Meeklins
Commodore
Green Township
Salisbury
American Liberty League
Secretary of Agriculture
S. H. Buzzard
de Garlands
Southern “Methodist
Tam
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