Local marriages mark December weddings across towns
Miss Henderson wed in East Mahoning township as William W Hopkins of Indiana plans their new home. Greensburg saw Brandt marry Lambie at Zion Lutheran Home with both set to reside there plus Miller and Allshouse tying the knot at Creekside Zion Lutheran. Frampton and Yale announce a January 1 ceremony at Monmouth Beach while stationed at Fort Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. W. Hopkins
East Mahoning Township
William W. Hopkins
Mabel M. Henderson
Jennie Telford Henderson
Water Street
J.C. Pinkerton
Wopkins
Brandt-Lambie
Henry Brandt
Ethel Pearl Lambie
Greensburg
B. N. Bieber
Zion Lutheran
South Sixth Street
Brandt
Glen Campbell Hotel Raided in January 14 Police Action
Jan 14 near Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania State Police raided the Capitol Hotel over liquor purchases. Officers secured mainly beer. proprietor M B Ales faced $1,000 bail for March Court after waiving hearing. Constable Gardner assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gluon ‘Campbell
Corp
Alex
March Court
Gardner
Patrons Mutual Insurance Reports Strong Year and Growth
The Patrons Mutual Insurance Company held its annual meeting at the Court House to present the yearly report and elect officers for the year. Officers reelected: President W. J. Mulberger of Home, Vice President L. J. Lewis of Punxsutawney, and Secretary-Treasurer Wallace Chapman. The report notes a very successful year with business volume rising over a million dollars in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrons Mutual Insurance Company
Count House
W. J. Mulberger
Home
L. Jf, Lewis
Punxsutaiwney
Treasury
Wallace Chapman
Esa
Homer City Begins Operating Its New Water System
Homer City Council held a special meeting in the Municipal building on Thursday January 12 to set the new water system in operation. Attending were Myr Homer United States Steel Pump Co Wickingham State Health Department official Leopold contractor Hudson and Myron engineers Hansen pipe line contractor Stephens supervisor. Wickersham praised the plant and urged duplicating the numbering system for emergencies. A water sample comparison showed clear filtration benefits. a state analysis is forthcoming. He suggested sewerage as the next progressive step for local and state health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Myr. Homer
United States Steel Pump Co
Wickingham
State Department of Health
I. ©. Leopold
Hudson & Myron
J. W. Hansen
Mr. Stephens
Wickersham
State Board of Health
Evangelistic Meetings Planned in Luverne Hall
Special evangelistic meetings will be held in the hall at Luverne starting Sunday evening December 16 at 7 30 PM conducted by Evangelist Mark Smith of Cadogan PA The meetings continue each evening through the week Rev Williams is the missionary in charge The general public is invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luverne
Mark Smith
Cadogan
Smith
Rev. Williams
St Bernard's Society Elects Officers For New Year
The Ladies Aid Society of St Bernard's Roman Catholic Church re elected the officers for the ensuing year. They are President Mrs John O Hare Vice Presidents Miss Agnes Hoffman and Mrs G W Graff Secretary Miss Rose Rieu Treasurer Mrs Jack Ness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church
John O’hare
Agnes Hoffman
G. W. Graff
Rose Rieu
Jack Ness
Second Ward Pupils Play at High School Friday
Children of the Second Ward School present a history play in the High School building on Friday evening January 27. Notice to Taxpayers all county taxes on estates for 1027 unpaid by January will be liened by the tax collector at the commissioners' office in Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Second Ward
Indiana Co. Commissioners
New Sheriff Enforces Order With Fire Hose Riot
Dekalb county's new sheriff Mrs. Kelen Dalder, 45, took over after her husband’s death. Federal prisoners rebel over supper mush, demand meat. after warnings, hose streams quell the riot. Dalder vows to enforce law while balancing family duties and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sypamore
INS
Kelen Polder
Sherif
Dekalb County
Dayy Ip
Revival meetings unfold at Wesleyan Methodist Church
Revival services begin at Wesleyan Methodist Church with George W Moore and Erwin Enty leading, both Houghton College alumni. Evening services at 7 30 continue through the week under Rev George Blankenbicker. Salvation Army meetings grow in attendance as two backsliders are reclaimed and stereo Bible pictures are shown tonight. Regular services resume tomorrow with 8 pm Old Story program and next week run nightly at 8. Communion observed by United Presbyterian and Zion Lutheran congregations tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
George W. Moore
Erwin Enty
Templeton
Houghton College
N. Y
George Blankenbicker
Salvation Army
Indiana
First United Presbyterian
Zion Lutheran
Germantown Hospital Praised for Fire Response
A Philadelphia clipping describes Germantown Hospital’s swift emergency response after the Germantown Community Center fire that killed 23 children. Doctors and nurses worked tirelessly adding beds and preparing rooms as parents arrived, with Betty Clark, Gail Bornheimer, and Peggy George among Indiana student nurses aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Clark
Betty
Germantown Hospital
Germantown Community Center
Philadelphia
Betty Clark
Gail Bornheimer
Peggy George
Indiana
Germantown
Bhes!pital
Johnstown Man Attempts Suicide in Park
Johnstown Pennsylvania January report states Snyder Feder, a 46 year old insurance man, shot himself below the heart in a park and lay briefly before seeking aid from residents. After waiting three hours he attempted to be moved to hospital with help from a nearby farmhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
TNS
Snyder Feder
Nere
Peder
Fio
Flyers Still In Air At Mitchell Field Endurance Attempt
Clarenete C hamilton bernlin and Roger Willian, famed trans Atlantic aviators, circled over Mitchell Field aiming to surpass the world endurance record of 62 hours 22 minutes 1 second set by the Germans. Leaks in gas tanks slowed progress as spectators watched from below. If they stay aloft until 2 34 this afternoon they would beat the current mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Field
Clarenete Chamberlin
Clyer
Roger Willian
Stromg
Avaators JH
Ineliniz
Mane
Clymer Fire Company Reorganization and Local News
The Clymer Fire Company held its regular annual reorganization in the municipal building this week with a large turnout. Officers elected include President Chris Butterworth and Secretary H C Mack, with electric buzzers installed at members’ homes. The Iron Dry Water Proofing Co. completed reservoir wall treatment contracts in Clymer, and Clair Richards and Christina Per rat were married at Franklin Street residence by Squire H H Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Fire Company
Legal Fire Company
Chris Butterworth
Leland “Sherburn
Ed Long
Joe, Ek, Steele
H.C. Mack
Db. W. Lyle
George Davis
J. D. Dunlap
Cecil Christie
H. J. Dunegnan
Sam Capazzi
Don Strong
Andy Taytash
Ceci Christie
Edward Long
Iron Dry Water Proofing Co
Indiana
Clymer
Koaystone Service Inc
Moose Temple
Clair Richards
Christina Perrat
Squire HH
BD. Smith
Franklin Street
Cou
Evening Classes At High School Open Registration
Night students and others may enroll in the second semester by registering in the Superintendent's office on Tuesday evening, January 37. New students who meet requirements may join typing, bookkeeping, sewing, business English, business arithmetic, or high school subjects with six or more enrollments.
Basket Ball Tonight at Y Club Hosts WooM CG A
The Buhi Club of Shawm will meet the WooM CG A Tntu mediates on the level floor this evening at 72 o'clock. A good game is promised and a large attendance is expected. Tax notices urge payment of Borough, School and County taxes by January 5 or they will be returned to the Commissioners Office. J M Stewart & Co advertise automobiles priced from $5.50 to $18.25 and a twin-table billiard event is noted with a bus leaving St Cardhutton at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buhi
Shawm
Woom
CG. A. Tntu
Promia
Fifth Reprieved by Carl L. Turner
The article reports Pennsylvania plans for executions in January, noting Robert G. Elliott’s role as state executioner. It lists condemned men like Leon Seavern and Frank Arnold among those awaiting the electric chair, with cases involving Raymond Winter and William Myer in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl L. Turner
INS
Musbuurgh
Dan
Ruth Snyder
Judd Gray
Sing Sing
Pennsylvania
Wit- Jess
Robert G. Elliott
Rockview
Western
Bellefonte
New York
Centre County
International
Stanley P. Ashbe
Leon Seavern
Northumberland
Frank Arnold
Frank Edward Lockett
Hugh Millien
Philadelphia
Raymond Winter
Pittsburgh
William iMlyer
Tries death by own action as experiment in Yonkers
Stephen Bross a 28 year old psychology student killed himself by gas in his Yonkers home bathroom. He left notes describing his intent and belief that death reveals truth. A roommate found the body after the gas was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
Jan. T
Stephen Bross
Gus
Bross
Deth
Anymoere
William Mantén
Breas
Tourist Hotel Men's Convention Opens In Altoona
Altoona January 14 The Tourist Hotel Men's Convention opened with speakers including Samuel P Le Atlantic City and A A Leach of Mifflinburg listed among notable attendees. The session featured addresses on hotel publicity and industry topics, followed by a Sauerkraut Supper at the All Lutheran Church on January 27 at five o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Chares Durty
Mhiadelghis
Amd
Jon Ings K
Love
Jolmetown
Pennsylvania
Nication
Allernlanes
Top Watch
New York
Withamsport
Tari
Harrisburg
Synks
Samuel Pe
Atlantic City
TC. Minkill
Das
Yurean
A. Leach
Mibersburg
Assusiation
Syvening
Aion Lutheran Church
Vickers
President Coolidge Heads South to Mend Latin American Ties
President Coolidge moves toward Havana to explain U S policy in Latin America and outline Pan Americanism to hemisphere leaders. The trip signals urgent efforts to ease tensions stemming from Nicaragua and Mexico and to reassure nations of the United States’ role in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
Presidential
Savannah
Dan
Coolidge
United States
Latin Africa
Mexico
Niccaragua
Ubart
South
Central America
Havana
Western Hemisphere
Washington
New World
Tear bomb disrupts services at Rossiter church
PUNNSUTAWNEY Jan 14 A tear bomb released in the basement of the Hungarian Presbyterian church at Rossiter filled the air with gas. Services went on at 5 30 am and 3 30 pm with pastor A J Phillips crying from tear gas. State police in Rossiter probe the incident, suspected as a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Rossiter
Mid Winter Vacation Tours by Indiana Residents
Well known Indiana residents depart for mid winter vacations. Vernon I. Taylor and family head to California for the winter, J. A. Miller travels by land to Florida for three months, Henry Wilson goes to Pasadena to visit his stepson Ian Wood for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vernon I. Taylor
California
J. A. Miller
Florida
Henry Wilson
Pasadena
Calif
Ians Wood
Coolidges On To Miami From Jacksonville Stop
President and Mrs Coolidge departed Jacksonville after a brief morning stop. The presidential train left at 7 4 clock and headed toward Miami with a local official to greet the couple. The First Couple will spend an hour in Jacksonville on the return home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Pla
Dam
Miami
Coollelore
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Local Ledger
Mrs We H Martin died at home on Sitting Seventh Street after a short illness. She leaves husband and multiple children including David, Diana, and several relatives. Funeral at her residence 808 8 Seventh Street, Monday afternoon at 3. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Edith Marian Conley Miller, age unknown, wife of William H Miller of Kline apartments, died of tuberculosis at Memai Hospital. Born in Strongstown, India County, she leaves husband and three children. Funeral at Salvati Army citadel Vinestrest with burial in Richmi township cemetery. Judge Wesley I Houston of Hall Idaho, elder son of the late Mr and Mrs William l Houston of Black, obituary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We H. Martin
Seventh Street
David Martin
Diana
J. A. Harmon
Henry Bennett
Boro
H. C. Brassfield
Chicago
Greenwood Cemetery
Edith Conley Miller
Founstown
Edith Marian Conley Miller
William H. Miller
Kline Apartments
Memai Hospital
Strongstown
India County
Charles Edw
Elizabeth
George Willie Miller
King Mortuary
Salvati Army Citadel
Vinestrest
Richmi Township
Houston
Wesley I, Houston
Idaho
William l Houston
Charles Bush Named Assistant Scoutmaster in Indiana Troop
Last evening a commission appointed Charles Bush of Waterstreet as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 7, sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church. Bush brings years of scouting leadership and aims to enroll more than seventeen scouts, with plans for a patrol and a charter renewal this spring and early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bush
Waterstreet
Cane City
Indiana
Zion Lutheran Chuge
Bush
Kaal
Iseliffee
Zion Lutheran
Sant
Man shoots wife then fatally shoots self in hotel
Walter McFall, 27, a brakeman, killed his wife Mrs. McFall, 21, after suspecting her infidelity. He shot himself in the right ear and remains in critical condition. The couple had married only months earlier. The report describes two men as involved and notes a violent confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McPall
Ney
Mom
Melall
Public radio to television within five years predicted
A 1920s laboratory demonstration shows moving pictures and sound via new television tech. Researchers at the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and General Electric affiliates unveil a set that could bring televiewing into homes with loudspeakers. The test linked distant audio with visible images, foreshadowing family viewing and real time broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tephone and Telegraph Company
Hom
RF. W. ‘Alexanderagig
Radio Corporation Cot America
Geng. Flovtrie Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Henderson
Glen Campbell Hotel
B. Alex
Maxch Court
Homer City
Lucerne
ST. Bernard's Society
First U. P
Lutheran Communion
Indiana Nurse
Johnstowner
J. OM. Stewart & Co
Charles Butterworth
Maye Bay
WW. Lowry
J. M. Stewart & Co
St. Cardhutton
Elliott
Alemne
Auty Parts
Latin America
Rossiter Church
Coolidges
Miami, Fla
W. H. Mart
South Sé
Shirt
Charles Bush Assistant
S. Me
Zion Luthe
San
Iassen
Hi As
Ted Lay Vedee
Deynas Wabin
Padio Laboratories
Uineral Plestine Company
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