Far East tensions rise as Japan moves toward China
Washington dispatch reports new danger spots in the Far East as Japan's Manchurian campaign provokes Chinese riots against Japanese and Russians. A U S warship nears Foochow after a U S consul appeals for protection of life and property. United States Britain and France discuss joint action to preserve peace while Japan's troops are said moving toward China proper. Stimson meets British and French envoys and a diplomatic incident over the Mukden assault on American Consul Chamberlain prompts further talks. The Tokyo foreign office says the interpreter who struck Chamberlain has been discharged, with no punishment for others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Baird
Washington
Far East
Japan
Harbin
Foochow
U. S
George C. Hanson
United States
Great Britain
France
China
Stimgon
Ronald Lindsay
Paul Claudel
State Department
Yester AY
Tokio
Japanese Foreign Office
Culver Chamberlain
Mukden
Conaul, Sind
County physicians appointed by county board
At a county commissioners meeting the new board members John Flenniken H Albert Raleigh and C L Campbell named Charles E Rink jail physician and Charles H Bee physician for the county and Willard Homes Willard Homes patients Also appointed were Matron of the County Home Mrs James White Matron of the County jail Mrs Euene Wilson and County Undertaker Silas C Streams The appointments of Matron of the Willard Home and caretaker of Memorial Hall were deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners’ Office
John Flenniken
H. Albert Raleigh
C. L. Campbell
Charles E. Rink
Charles H. Bee
Willard
James White
Euene Wilson
Silas C. Streams
Willard Home
Memorial Hall
Farewell Party for Heshbon Friends Hold Sendoff
Commissioner Campbell and his wife were surprised Saturday evening as about 50 neighbors and friends hosted a farewell party. The event featured music games and a late lunch at 1 o'clock. Friends extend best wishes as the couple moves to a new home in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heshbon
Jan
Campbell
Indiana
A Trip Taken 54 Years Ago
A Blairsville resident, Robert B. Evans, sailed from Willow Street Wharf in Philadelphia aboard the steamship Cedita with the P T Collins Expedition bound for Madeira and Mamore Railroad work in Brazil. The toil included wrecks, ship arrivals, and hopeful reunions as Evans remains in daily health among Blairsville folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Evans
Blairsville
Willow Street Wharf
Philadelphia
Mercedita
P. &T. Collins
South America
Madeira and Mamore
San Antonio
Matto Grosso
Brazil
Amazon
Madeira
Metropolis
Curritudh Beach
North Carolina
Richmond
Heaven
Collins
Indiana County
Evans
Blairsville Way
Citywide Evangelistic Campaign Organizes Districts
The devotional committee and Evangelistic campaign coordinators divide the city into districts overseen by captains and lieutenants. Cottage prayer meetings run Tue Wed Thu 10 to 10 30 AM, with a union Sunday morning service in the Annex of the Tabernacle. A nursery committee led by Mrs Kate Glassford will care for children during services. Mayor Lichteberger chairs the public safety committee overseeing parking and congregation safety. Walter Y Malcolm directs seating and platform construction for a 400-voice choir as the Tabernacle nears completion with lights and furnaces installed. The entire organization is to be finalized at Thursday’s meeting ahead of Sunday night services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Kate Glassford
Public Safety Committee
McCamey
Lichteberger
Walter Y. Malcolm
Peelor's Condition Improved Amid Illness
Friends of Hon and Mrs Elder Peeler report serious illness at their Philadelphia street home due to pleuro pneumonia. Morning bulletin says both are much improved and responding to treatment. They passed a restful night and are believed to be on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Peeler
Philadelphia
Peeler
Duquesne Downs Grove City In Tight 25 23 Match
Duquesne University defeated Grove City's basketball quintet 25 to 23 in Grove City Pa. last night. The game stayed close, deadlocking with three minutes left and the Dukes leading 12 to 10 at halftime. The score remained within a four point range overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Duquesne University
Dukes
Murder charges filed against two slain men in Houston hideout
Springfield dispatch reports Prosecutor Charles Chalender filed murder charges against Harry Young and Jennings Young posthumously after they killed each other during a gun battle with Houston police while evading arrest for the daughter of peace officers. Additional charges target six other Young family members for stolen property and accessories before the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Harry
Jennings Young
Houston
Tex
Maracre
Charles Chalender
Chalender
Southwest
J. P. Young
Oscar Young
Oscar
Harry Young
Lions Club to Sponsor Show at Rite Theatre
The Lions Club, after a regular supper at Hotel Moore, named committees to run the annual show set for Monday February 8 at the Rite theater. They have contracted with John B. Rogers Producing Company of Ohio to stage a musical comedy like Castles in the Air, featuring Marilyn Milley, with scenes in a New York cafe and Gondolivia on the Rhine. Rehearsals expected to begin January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal
Moore
Lions Club
Delos Campbell
Rite Theater
John B. Rogers Producing Company
Ohio
Rogers Company
EB. R. Lumsden
Vinance
O. K. Guthrie
W. C. Fleck
Delos Martin
Andy Stahura
Bud” Jimes
Ralph Harrison
Dr. R. BE. Hughes
P. R. Parks
Carl Douglas
Harry Repine
Lloyd Carr
Harry Nixon
Stoan Beers
Lions Club Auxiliary
City heads offer 10 percent pay cut in Wheeling
City Manager T. Y. Beckett and 19 department heads propose a voluntary 10 per cent salary reduction. Beckett would fall from 8000 to 7200 dollars. The plan, presented last night, will be taken up at a special city council meeting next Monday. Stermer's Chicken Supper, 60¢, every Thursday, 5 to 7. wed-tix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
T. Y., Beckett
Beckett
Stermer
Bombing Plot Leads to Philadelphia Dynamite Find
Federal agents in Philadelphia focus on a nationwide bombing plot after discovering dynamite and percussion caps in a roofing house. Twenty four dynamite sticks, thirty six fuses, and three percussion caps were found in a room recently vacated by tenants. Laundry marks on shirts surface as a principal clue. An agent previously in Easton, Pa, linked to a fatal mail incident, arrived to direct the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piadelphia
Jan
Fedral
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Federal
Easton
Philia
Mississippi flood forces dozen villages to evacuate
NE Mississippi residents prepare to flee as the Tombigbee and nearby rivers breach sandbag levees after heavy rain. About 60,000 acres are flooded along a 40 mile front, 2,000 residents displaced, and convicts help were sent back from duty as dykes fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendora
Miss
Jan
Missisippi
Pirchman
Cassidy Bayou
Farm
Aubrey Falls
Tallahatchie
Williamsport Man Appointed to State Game Commission
Harrisburg Jan 6 Gov Gifford Pinchot announced Ralph I Eckenstein of Williamsport as a new State Game Commissioner to replace J August Beck of Williamsport who resigned last month amid accusations of political interference By this appointment the commission has four members and four vacancies Three Pinchot appointees from the old commission were not confirmed by the Senate but were reappointed after the Senate adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Ralph I. Eckenstein
Williamsport
State Game Commission
J. August Beck
Uckenstein
Pinchot
State Senate
Senate
Error noted on new license cards in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg January 6 Delaware UP reports 2,300,000 Pennsylvania drivers learned renewal applications omitted license fee amount. State Registrar Benjamin Hynon confirms renewal fee remains $2 for operators licenses. New licenses take effect March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Benjamin Hynon
State Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Ritchey Bus Route Hearing Aims Direct Brookville to New Bethlehem
Pittsburg January 6 Ritchey Transportation Company seeks a direct 28 mile shorter bus line linking Brookville Jefferson County and New Bethlehem Clarion County. The Public Service Commission examiner heard the application. current service requires a transfer at Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ritchey Transportation Company
Brookville
Jefferson County
New Bethlehem
Clarion County
Public Service Commission
Clarion
U S Treasury Balance and Jan 4 Expenditures Noted
Washington Jan 6 The treasury net balance Jan 4 was 472,241,638 09 Expenditures that day totaled 12,074,270 14 Customs receipts for the month through Jan 4 were 4,450,687 81 Caretaker of Disposal Plant Salary Was Set at 65 00 The salary of the caretaker was set at 69 per month not 165
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Council
Democratic Party to Pledge Wet Referendum
Democratic Party chairman John J. Raskob urges a 1932 platform plank to require Senators and Congressmen to vote on his home rule plan via state conventions elected by popular vote. A poll shows 91 percent favor submitting the proposal as a constitutional amendment. He warns of party wreck if not faced and supports a vote without pledging to repeal Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Jan
Democratic Party
John J. Raskob
Raskob
Clymer Borough Council reorganizes with Hetrick reelected president
Clymer borough council held its regular meeting and reorganized for the new year. H H Hetrick was reelected president and C L Long secretary for two years while John W Pomeroy was elected treasurer for one year. Anthony Asykey named police officer for the year as the council noted good finances and long-serving members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hetrick
C. L. Longwell
John Pomroy Treas
Clymer
W. Earl Oakes
C. C. Long
Burgess O.V. Householder
Clymer Borough
J. W. Rankin
John S. Taylor
Indiana
Thomas Pealer
Junior Rifle Club Meets Tonight at Armory
Boys and girls aged 14 to 18 are invited to join the Junior Rifle Club tonight at 7 PM in the Armory. Coach Alan Salkeld will provide rifles and targets and explain shooting basics. Bring your own ammunition and learn proper technique in weekly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Salkeld
Briand Health Anxiety Persists Despite Official Denial
Paris January 6 Aristide Briand aged 69 faced continued concern over his health despite officials insisting he is not seriously ill. They say he is weakened by a dietary regimen for his recent poor condition. The report notes lingering worry about Briand while confirming no grave illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aristide Briand
Prominent Clymer Resident Samuel Brandwan Dies Suddenly
Samuel Brandwan a leading Clymer figure died suddenly at 1 30 PM after hours of illness diagnosed as heart trouble He came to America in 1902 lived in Algon Ohio before moving to Clymer in 1924 He managed The New Idea store owned by Silverman and Silverman of Altoona He married in 1907 leaving a widow and two children Samuel Junior and Esther His funeral was set for Cleveland where he would be interred He was a volunteer fireman and active in community efforts and local enterprises
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Brandwan
Clymer
America
Algon
Ohio
Silverman
Altoona
Brandwan
Samuel Junior
Esther
Cleveland
Radio Stolen From Blacklick Home of Prof Culp
A Philco radio was torn from its wall in the rear of Prof Edward Culp's Blacklick township home after burglars shattered a window last night. He discovered the theft on returning from church services as Special Officer Dan Bates follows clues and an arrest is expected soon. Also notice of Dr Freeman’s relief visit to Moore Hotel on Thursday evening January 11 from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Culp
Blacklick Township
Blacklick
Thieved
Philco
Culp
Bhicklick Methodist Church
Dan N. Bates
C. W. Freeman
Greensburg
Moore Hotel
Hundreds Stranded As Caravan Passes Through Blairsville
Hundreds of marchers from Father Cox's group were stranded west of Blairsville when the caravan halted. Blairsville police and local merchants provided food and shelter. About 40 men stayed in the municipal building, 85 in the Eagles rooms, 90 on gymnasium floors, with others at American Legion HQ and fraternal buildings. Many began walking again after breakfast at the municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Cox
Army” of War
Blairsville
Third Ward
American Legion
Burgess G
Overdorn
Order of Eagles
LaMantia
William Penn Highway
Municipal Build
Work Progressing At Tabernacle On McCrory Lot
Erection work on the Tabernacle on the McCrory lot is advancing rapidly. A large crew began plating the sides walls and roof this morning. The building committee aims to have the structure closed in quickly and hopes to hold the first service Sunday evening. Volunteers are urged to join on the lot tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrory
831 Dog Licenses Issued By McLain
County Treasurer C. McLain and clerk Harry McLain issued 831 dog licenses by 10 am. Owners must obtain licenses by January 15 to avoid arrest and a fine. The office previously wrote more than 7,600 licenses last year. McLain has also issued fishing licenses for 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McLain
McLain
Harry McLain
Major McLain
Couple Married in Cumberland Maryland License Filed
A Cumberland Maryland marriage license was issued to Ralph Jess Peffer of Marion Center and Mabel Claire Ruffner of Plumville after a Cumberland ceremony reported today. The couple secured the license yesterday signaling an Indiana county couple beginning their marriage in Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cumberland
Maryland
Ralph Jess Peffer
Marion Center
Mabel Claire Ruffner
Plumville
Meanest Man Steals Flag From Clymer Legion Post 222
In August at the Cambrig County and Vicinity Volunteer Firemens Convention held in Clymer the American Legion Post 222 lost a $50 wholesale value American flag. The post has clues and offers a reward for the flag’s return. Anyone with information is urged to notify the Clymer American Legion Post 222 Pistons pins and rings for all cars and trucks Auto Parts Co Inc Ritz Theatre Bldg. Theisss articles from China are still for sale at Katharine Blair’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cymer
Cambrig County and Vicinity
Crymer American Legion
Auto Parts Co, Inc
Ritz Theatre Bldg
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John A. Cygon
Annapolis Navel Academy
Annapolis
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Peelor
Duquesne Dukes
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Boabing
Phila
HGH Waters
Mississippi
Williamsport Man
U. S. Treasury
Glymer Council
Otto H. Kahn
Senate Finance Committee
John Waddell
Winday
Green Township
Brown
Taylorsville Cemetery
James Waddell
Nancy (Goun) Waddell
J. W. Waddell
Earl Pellerman Warl Fetterman
Akron
Cockport
Maula Young
F. 5. Young
James
Norma
Walter
Earl
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