Scouting Growth in Blairsville and Cokeville Areas
Reports detail communities in Blairsville and Cokeville pursuing Boy Scout charters. Cokeville plans a Methodist church troop with Murdock as Scoutmaster and Bolen Palmer as assistants, while Blairsville Negro youths organize a troop with leadership from the Colored Baptist Church. Scout Executive Harrison to visit January 23 for early training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Blairaville
Blairsville
Cokeville
Indiana Getty Council
Methodist Church of
Charles Murdock
Maci E. Bolen
Harry Palmer
S. A. Ransom
M. M.shields
H. C. Palmer
Roy Brubaker
Harrison
Avater
Reveatows
Baptist Church
Golored Baptist Church of
Hoover enters power politics clash over party administration
The Hoover camp faces a heated debate on expanding national committee members and state chairmen roles beyond annual conventions. Visitors to Hoover at the Mayflower hotel include three national committee members from Wisconsin Missouri and West Virginia, all seen as Hoover gains. Rumor says Hoover may cut Florida stay to brief on a Washington meeting before March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Work
Eatreaat Committee
Capitol Hill
Hoover
Washington
Utah
Mr. Hoover
Mayflower Hotel
National Committee
George Vits
Wisconsin
E. B. Clemens
Missouri
J. Matt Chilton
West Virginia
Florida
Largest locomotive built by American Locomotive in history
A fragment notes that American Locomotive built the largest locomotive ever, rated at 36,000 horsepower, capable of hauling a true train on level track, marking a milestone for the Northern Pacific Railway era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Themerican
Railroads Promise Safety and Comfort in U S Travel
A survey honors the vast U S rail network with 330000 miles in the Americas and 260000 in the United States, roads valued at about 23 billion dollars, annual income near 5 billion, and 950 million passengers. The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh line is highlighted for its 17000,000 investment, 600 miles of track, up-to-date equipment, and strong safety programs including safety first, first aid, Red Cross outreach, and a generous pension system for retired workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Smanl
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commodore Vanderbilt
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Great Lakes
Canada
Ihan
Red Cross
Pennsylvania Aeronautics Committee Leaders Named
Indiana County notes progress on aeronautics legislation as Representative Ellwood J. Turner of Delaware county is named chairman with Paul Canffiel of Cambria and H Stanley Welty of Lehigh on the committee. The House announces the new Appropriations head C Jay Goodnough Cameron as rural members praise the rural league recognition. The State Committee reports today as many old holders return and new faces appear. the session runs briefly with after adjournment members lingering. Rep Stadtlander of Allegheny gifts a tin cup to Rep ans, marking the first official humor of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood J. Turner
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
Paul Canffiel
Cambria
H. Stanley Welty
Lehigh
House
C. Jay Goodnough
Cameron
Appropriations
Rural League
Stadtlander
Allegheny
Ans
Session opens with serious bills from key members
Day 1 of the session focuses on substantive work as members prepare with bills. Administration agenda not presented today, but several meritorious measures are scheduled to appear, signaling a productive start.
Floodgates open as Pennsylvania Senate starts new session
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Senate begins work at 10 am with 200 to 300 bills expected today. Committees and chairmen named, including controversy over the House Appropriations chair, three new committees created, and talks of a three-session week to speed passage. House actions include bills on retirement pay, voting machines, Sunday entertainment limits, and highway transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Brown
INS
Harrisburg
Senate
Max G. Leslie
Appropriations
Leslie
House
Albert Davis
Lagkawanna
Davis
Local Clerks and Officials Named in Lebanon Listing
A historical Lebanon listing names numerous clerks and officials in various towns. The roster includes Thomas H. Dawn Yendon porter Jeroma Shannon Montrose J. R. Lodge Tidioute and others serving as sergeants at arms assistants postmasters custodians and pages with duties in committees and offices including Carlisle and Scranton among places noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Edward J.thomas
Scranton
Robert L. Orr
Greenville
A. I. McCall
Punxeytawney
David M. Curran
Washington
Thomas Bk
Higgins
Conateville
Rhoads
Milton
Edmund F. McCool
Norristown
Michael Sasso
Hazelton
Arthur Mucel
Star
Wil
Treaty Ratification Debate Stalemate Threatens Weeklong Fight
In a bitter battle over the treaty, irreconcilables vow unconditional ratification and blocked two attempts to limit debate. A compromise based on a committee report could end the controversy in an hour, but without one the debate may last through the week with uncertain outcomes.
Funeral for Dr Bartz and Mrs Bartz pallbearers named
Funeral services were held with pallbearers including T. T. McCalgin A. G. Shaffer William McCalgin J. L. De Laney Adam Miller and Pioy Smith for Dr Bartz and trustees EB L McKelvey J. E. Patterson H. O. Boyer R. A. McMeans Ford Moore and Kirk Brown for Mrs Bartz The funeral departed Rural Valley at 1 for Slippery Rock with interment at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. McCalgin
A. G. Shaffer
William MccCalgin
J. L. DeLaney
Adam Miller
Pioy Smith
Dr. Bartz
L. McKelvey
J. E. Patterson
H. 0. Boyer
R. A. McMeans
Ford Moore
Kirk Brown
Rotary Factor Emphasizes Peace Drive and German Perception
Dewall urged American Rotary Clubs to advance world peace by revealing Europe’s real conditions and the truth about the conflict. He noted Rotary faces hurdles in Germany as readers treat American writers Lewis and Mencken as accurate portraits of Americans, though progress is being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewall
Rotary Clubs
Europe
Rotary
Germany
Dewalt
Sinclair Lewis
H. L. Mencken
Rotarians
Death Claims Harry L. Condron in Punxsutawney
Harry L. Condron 41 died after years of disability from a fall from a box car on the Indiana Branch of the B R and P Railroad. Born in Smicksburg he is survived by his father, widow Inez Neal, and five children Naomi Harold Regus Paul and William. Funeral at Smicksburg with interment there. Also noted is the death of Mrs Hannah Williams 85 in Punxsutawney after influenza and pneumonia, survived by children T B Williams Mrs J M Williams J B Williams Mrs B F Rathetein and Elizabeth Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Condron
Indiana
B.,.r. and P
Homeopathic
Pittsburgh
Smicksburg
Samuel Condron
Naomi
Harold
Regus
Paul
William
Sprankle and Morrison Chapel
Jalie Trautman
Hannah Williams
Punxeutawney
Carmarthereshire
South Wales
E. T. Williams
Punxsutawney
Funeral Services Set for Mrs Shields in Marchand
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the late home of Mrs. Calvin Shields. The 80 year old widow died after a ten year illness at her Marchand residence. She was formerly Miss Jennie Lloyd and lived her entire life in Marchand. Interment will follow in PATION.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Shields
Jennie Lloyd
Hfe
Marchand
Elijah Cartwright Pation
Hepzibah Cartwright
Cartwright
French McAfee
Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Philadelphia
Ruth
Patton
Dorothy
Gladys
Shirley
William Asbury
Henry Asbury
Akron
James
Trenton
N. J
Helen
Asbury
Pittsburgh
Harry Eckenroda
George Meargarts
Detroit
Mich
Lice Oakly
Harry S. Doerr
Johnstown
Bertha
Lohn Doerr
Harry
Doerr
Palliser Street
Southmont
Eighth Ward
John
Sarah Barnhart Lohr
Earl Lohr
Westmont
Rudolph Lohr
Florida
Emma Cohoe
South Side
Nellie Miller
Indiana Normal School
Shipman
Grandview Cemetery
Nesbit Named to County Board to Join Original Members
George Nesbit is appointed to function with the two original board members James I Henderson and Charles L Bence. His appointment is well received and expected to serve the county interests. Nesbit, formerly a candidate eight years ago, previously lived in Indiana where he ran a painting and paper hanging business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesbit
James I. Henderson
Charles L. Bence
Washington Township
Indiana
Babe Ruth Faces Ruin After Tragic Death
In a Brunswick Hotel suite Babe Ruth confessed that his wife's death has crushed him both mentally and physically. He said his brilliant baseball career lies in ruins, his ambition shattered, and that at his peak he feels ruined. He expressed a desire to escape and questioned if he can play again. He refused bitterness toward the girl he loved, choosing tenderness and fond memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baseball History
Brunswick Hotel
Babe
Dr. Kinder
Weather Brews Heavy Snow Across Western Pennsylvania
Weather man reports high drifted snow and cold snaps gripping Western Pennsylvania. Regions saw the heaviest snowfall of the year with plows and trains challenged, roads near impassable, yet no extreme cold. More snow expected as forecasts warn of a spell of winter. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie lines ran on schedule despite disruptions as 35 snow sweepers were deployed. children seized hills with sleds for the first time this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittaburgh
Lake Erie
Pittsburgh
Farm Bureau Notes on Sheep Day and Extension Officers
Indiana County hosts sheep day at State College with Jeep and Wool Growers. J. W. Warner guides county agent actions. Extension committee names cover crops, swine, dairy, sheep, poultry, fruit, potatoes, vegetables and home economics. 1929 program planned. Bull associations hold meetings to add proven sires. state college dairying expert speaks on using proven sires. Warner attends state conference and Harrisburg show setup. Open letter praises Farmers' Co-operative Association of New Florence for wholesale purchasing and strong leadership. notes 126 members and community building. Warner commends county agricultural leadership. Hosiery mill in Middletown-Conewago reopens at Emaus and Catherine streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Indiana County Jeep and Wool Growers Association
J. W. Warner
W. R. Thomas
Blaine Miller
Hudson
Clayton Miller
Dick Stephena
Harry Leech
J. J. McElhoes
Clark Coleman
Ass Anderson
Lloyd Rosensteel
James M Curdy
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
J. B. Flenniken
Blairsvivile
T. M. Strong
Blairsville
R. D
Ohn
G. Henderson
Saltsburg
John G. Henderson
Saltse
Creekside
Norman H. Barclay
Hood
Frank W. Williams
Indiana
Harry S. Lydick
Homer City
Home Economics
J. J. Hutchison
Armagh
Mra
J. I. Fyock
Clymer
Association
Paul Hopkins
Marion Center
H. Steffy
Brushalley
Clyde Houck
Oh. Watzel
Bull Association
Purchase Line
Elders Ridge
Jersey Bull Association
R. R. Welch
Dairy Department
Warner
Harrisburg
Weamer
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
New Florence
H. P. Liggett
H R. Conrad
Ernest H. Mack
West Wheatfield
Joan W. Warner
Stock Quot. Open, Ark, Am, and Oil Firms Listed
The page lists numerous stocks with percentages for companies including Am., Wool, Ajax Ruby, Chill Cope, Cushion, Hudson Mots, Int. Nickel, Lehigh, Magna Con, Mid Con Peb, NY Gen, Tex Pace Coal, Union Pacific, Royal Dutch, Sinclair Oil, Studebaker, St. Oil Cal, Eastman, and others. Values show daily or offer-specific changes, with many percent figures across diverse sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Gia Sissetretaces
Loco Seveseenenne
Tan Nacorda
Prseenee Crete
Cogern
Lehigh VII
Mid
Mid States Oil
Cevssseesees
Otte Steel
Stewart Warner
Tex Pace Coal and Oil
Union Pacific
Ouse Ul Phillips Pete
S.seeee
Punta Alegre
Studebaker
Stan Oil Cal
Stan OU NJ
Stan Oil Ind
Ite
Eastman Dilison CO
Pittsburgh
Hoover Swamped With Cabinet Recommendations
Cabinet recommendations flowed to Herbert Hoover with proposals from Senator Oddie of Nevada for Louis B. Cates as Interior Secretary and prospects for Wm J Donovan as Attorney General. West and Catholic sensitivity, Klan and prohibition groups oppose Donovan’s Catholicism and potential wet leanings. Wilbur may return to the cabinet. Longworth met Hoover at luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Louis 8. Cates
Utah
Oddie, J
Nevada
Smoot
Cates
Harry Woodyard
Hoover
West Virginia
Donovan
Ku Klux Klan
Prohibition
Gilda Gray Granted Divorce in Wisconsin Court
Gilda Gray the shimmy dancer was awarded a divorce from Gil Boag of New York by Judge C M Davison in Waukesha Circuit Court. She charged cruelty and Boag withdrew countercharges alleging misconduct in London with her manager. The suit was uncontested and she has lived in Cudahy with her one year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha
Wis
INS
Gilda Gray
Gil Boag
New York
C. M. Davison
Boag
London
Miss Gray
Cudahy
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Speaking
Rogues
THE
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the Entrep
Guthrie 'de Milford
Beryl L. Veert
One
310 Savings & Trust
Indiana County
A. B. Hess
Lancaster
Hanner
John A. Rhodes
Hess
White House
Witherspoon
Franklin County
Blue Ridge Mountain
Ren
Musmanno
Spangler
York
York Hospital
York Society
Rep. Howe
Rep. Miller
Northampton
State Department of Highways
Rep
Howe
Rep. Baker
Union
State Committee
George J. Whitpkey
Dawson
J. Maurer Reinchil
Americ
George Nesbit
Farm Bureau Notes
Athe
Middletown
Conewago
Emaus
Catherine Streets
South Trh Gt
Indiana, Pa
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