16 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
1
An obscure ad describes engineers’ new invention claimed to improve auto starts and fuel efficiency, with claims of quicker starts and terrain adaptability. It offers free trials and a money savings pitch, listing a contact in Avanos Wise for a promotional tinw and sample.
Greensburg hosts both the Reserves and Varsity against De Bois with doubleheader action. The Reserves seek a fifth straight win after last night’s 64 15 rout of Yatesboro while the Varsity eyes a clean home slate. The Varsity travels next to New Kensington Y M C A for a tougher test.
Brooklyn reports a fatality linked to an illness spreading through the port area. Health Commissioner Wynne orders five inspectors to screen ships from the Red Rows port and to bar shipments from the infected zone to curb travel and further cases. Names of the victim and details remain undisclosed as officials monitor the situation.
Transcripts show irregular trading as oil stocks slip and the market declines for radios and other sectors. A broad loss in major shares tops news while bond offerings reach new peacetime records, signaling cautious sentiment amid sector weakness.
The article reports Rev Craig resigning from Princeton Seminary amid reorganizations at the Presbyterian church. It notes his cause, connections to Westminster and Princeton, and the broader shift away from traditional doctrines, with leadership changes at the seminary and involvement of key figures like Rev Dane and Dr Gray.
Blairsville National Bank officers and directors were reselected at a stockholders meeting in Plainsville. Elected officers include Thomas H. Looney president, S. Ray vice president, H.M. Baker assistant cashier, and others. directors named include Thomas Hybone, Lewis I. Rhonda, W. Hy Wolff, Dr A. E Rutledge, and William Young.
Fragments suggest action by directors may prompt a new union or formation within a conservative Presbyterian church movement tied to Philadelphia. The garbled text cites Cram predicting a broader restructuring as tensions rise among factions.
An incident involving Professor Raith at a distinguished college leads to a fatal outcome for a person named David in a location described as Tavillng Ky, with unclear surrounding details. The report references a farmey professor and a series of damaged events including a feiture of venue and ensuing violence.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a debestion dance with two people, noting the ship pilched on heavy cont and mentioning pregnancy and wets swaying. The text is unclear and names are unreadable, leaving critical details missing.
A jagged obituary fragment reports Yopkins leaving family and a long list of relatives with burial plans in Barnesboro. It mentions Mrs. LC Clayton, Mrs. W Vattorgon, and various others, plus a Barnesboro man aged 75 who died after a visit to Salzburg and burial to be in Balke bare.
Leaves his widow Mrs Viala Sinchall two sons and two daughters at home in Homer City with Rozelle Sinchall of Detroit. Body at Mrs Suenell’s home Yellowcreek Street until Saturday morning. Services at Jo mor City Presbyterian Church at 10 o clock. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Nicholson of Qlacklick and Rev Brugh of Llamer City in charge.
In Texas a controversial tale emerges as a suspect claims involvement in a bank robbery while authorities trace a trio linked to the slaying of Bradg land. A mountain pursuit ends with the gang surrender after a ground-and-air chase, a deputy recalls a tense standoff and a dramatic identification effort unfolds.
A Pennsylvania police briefing outlines plans to return Irene Seivacder from Arizona to face murder charges for the shooting death of Corporal Paul during a western kidnapping spree. Authorities describe Seivacder as a determined, merciless criminal and say extradition papers may be signed by Governor Fisher with Private Moore accompanying.
Local bowling scores show Bert's team winning all three games against Clymer. Daselett led Bert's squad with 400 pins, while Clymer's side featured Lin, Sar, and several teammates scoring for the loss.
Senator William J. Harris writes that prohibition has failed after a decade, noting that arrests under federal law were high and enforcement funds scarce. He cites limited success in three regions and urges Congress to fund genuine enforcement. the Anti-Saloon League reports continued optimism at its biennial convention.
The session featured Alfred McBrite praising the League and celebrating its divine birth. Philadelphia director Alfred Freeman chaired the meeting as Dr Cherrington of the Education Department and Col Rae M. Robb of Los Angeles spoke in the afternoon and planned evening talks.
Sources say Governor Tisner supports Taylor as gubernatorial successor. The plan, backed by Senator Grundy, could pair Taylor with Grundy, while fears arise over Lewis campaigning against the State Highway Department affecting his candidacy.
Clark Rea, 55, was killed by bullets fired through a window at his Neshannock township home. Law enforcement in Lawrence County searches for three masked suspects who broke in after the shooting, per brothers J. H. Rea and other local accounts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the Baltimore and Ohio violated the Clayton act by acquiring Western Maryland Railroad stock. It ordered B and O to divest the stock, with no transfer to any of its personnel, by an undated deadline. The holdings totaled 80,909 shares of various preferences and common stock worth $18,173,040, about 2.8 percent of Western Maryland's capital.
Chicago January 16 Ins fires in Mercy Hospital basement spread smoke to the first four floors trapping smoke injuries to six firemen in serious condition. Newborn babies were hastily moved from obstetrics watch as smoke entered rooms. Ordered care for patients remained calm until the blaze was out. J C Robinson and J T Hoover of Smicksbury were in town yesterday.
Local bankers and numerous community figures gathered for the Indiana County Bankers Association annual banquet at the Country Club. Attendees included Riveratt C. Ake and J. Ake of Millsdale, Ake’s son, and A. J. Oldham of Greensburg, plus many other officials, farmers, and civic leaders from Blairsville, Saltsburg, Clymer, and Cherry Tree.
Officers and executive committee appointments announced for the Extension Association at the Court House. 1930 program to be developed at the January 31 meeting. 1930 officers listed. Poultry Record Club to meet January 30 at 1 30 p m at the Court House with Prof H D Monras as speaker.
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