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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1928

Page

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Marriage of Doney and Raybould in Indiana High School Circle

A morning wedding at the Lutheran Parsonage unites J Frank Doney son of Mr and Mrs John O Doney and Miss Virginia Irena Raybould daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Raybould. The ceremony was private with H Barton George and Ann Higgins present. Doney, captain and star player of the Indiana High School basketball team, will finish his senior year while Mrs Doney keeps her job at Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company. The couple plan to live with Doney’s family for now. Announcements include Chester A Walker’s marriage in Connellsville to Sarah Everett and the Palmer Beggs engagement in Indiana.

J. Frank Doney John O. Doney South Sixth Street Virginia Irena Raybould Benjamin Raybould West Oak Street Ion Lutheran Parsonage B. F. Bieber H. Barton George Ann Higgins Doney Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company Deney Indiana High School Coal Company Walker Everett Connellsville Chester A. Walker Pittsburgh Sarah Everett John Everett John W. Brown Indiana

One Frozen in Detroit Storm Claims Life and Injures Two

One person is dead and two injured after a Detroit snow storm and record cold. John Ripstra of Grand Rapids died when his car blinded by snow collided with Michigan Central tracks. Other injuries occurred when people were struck by trains as roads froze and comms faltered.

Detroit Dan Michigan John Ripstra Grand Rapids Michigan Central

Fire Destroys Blacklick Home of Frank Dunnegan

A fire at 6:40 AM in Edgemont, a Blacklick suburb, gutted the two story residence of Frank Dunnegan. The blaze started from a defective roof fitting and quickly engulfed the upstairs while the family escaped unscathed. Firefighters saved downstairs furnishings. losses estimated at 6000 to 7500 dollars, partially insured.

Frank Dunnegan Edgemont Blacklick

Pan-American Conference Inches Toward Harmony

Havana reports easing tensions as Charles Hughes guides the Pan American Conference toward non political resolutions. Delegates observe selfless U S conduct and smaller republics gain posts, while core issues from hygiene to intervention remain on the table for later discussion.

George R. Holmes INS Havana America Western Hemisphere Charles I. Hughes United States North

Companionate marriage questioned by Pennsylvania's oldest judge

Judge Jos. Cohen, aged 86 and PA's oldest jurist, marked his sixty-first wedding anniversary by declaring companionate marriages to be “all wrong.” He asserted true marriage is the only absolute happiness in a reflection of his long life.

Pittsburgh Dan Jos. Cohen Cohen Pennsylvania

Former jurist to practice law in Pittsburgh

Thomas J. Prather of Meadville, who served two terms as judge of Crawford County, joined the Allegheny County Bar today and will practice law with Attorney Bi Lanty Humes, former U S District Attorney.

Pittsburgis Thomas J. Prather Meadville Crawford County Allegheny County Bi Lanty Humes U. S

Wreck Delays P. R. R. Train at Torrance

A P. R. R. passenger train from Torrance to Indiana was delayed at Blacklick after the locomotive failed. The East and West trains were held at Torrance to allow Indiana travelers to make connections.

Indiana Torrance Blacklick

Exceptional value stove ad from D M Stewart Co

Local ad for heating stoves and quality stoves offered at low prices by D M Stewart & Co at 1265. The message touts remarkably low prices and urges readers to judge for themselves.

D. M. Stewart & Co

Missing Miss Sheil in transcontinental biplane search

Wilmington reporters note a fruitless search along the coast from northern Georgia to Delaware for Miss Sheil and the biplane that carried Ted Mossey and Fret Herring after their non stop flight from Daytona Beach to New York. Three pilots reported no trace as the mission stretched from Charleston to Boiling Field. Cobham flies on toward Benghazi as weather and repairs delay his circumnavigation of Africa.

Daytona Beach Fla New York Wilmington N. G Miss Sheil Ted Mossey Carolina Virginia Charleston D. C Boilingfield Wile Nington Del North Carolina

New Clue Deepens Mystery Of Frances Smith Disappearance

Detectives rush from New York to Washington chasing a tangible lead in the disappearance of Frances St John Smith the 18 year old heiress and Smith College student. A ransom demand of 2400 followed by a reward increase to 10900 set a national chase with reports of a young woman in a restaurant in Washington fainting at a newspaper article and departing in a large sedan accompanied by a man. John Smith and Northampton detective shadow the case as society figures back a broadened search.

New York INS Washington Frances St. John Smith Smith College John Smith Charles H. Sabin Smith Frances Miss Smith St. John’ Smith Trances Northampton

Wide-a-Wake Club Social Event Details

The Wide-a-Wake Club met at the home of Mrs. L Johnston in West Philadelphia Street for a covered dish supper. About thirty people attended with musty and games entertainment and a focus on social fellowship. Electrical appliances such as percolators grills toasters irons value irons corn poppers sweepers washers and pivers (likely misread) are advertised as available at J M Stewart Co 126xj.

Irs Fil L. Johnston Philadelphia J. M. Stewart Co

Della Benn Cleared in Morals Court Dispute

In Pittsburgh on January 21 Della Benn a Black woman from Evans City appeared in Morals Court on a charge of drunkstiness. When asked if she knew William Penn she replied Yes sir Your Honor saying he is her mad husband. Magistrate A D Brandon discharged her.

Pittsburgh Della Benn Negress Evans City William Penn A.D. Brandon Yassuh Della

Automobiles in County 1927 Registrations and Receipts

The State Department released 1927 automobile and driver registrations by county, totaling 26,017,495 in highway receipts with 2,145,090 listed as miscellaneous. Class A covers passengers, commercial, motorcycle and motor buses while Class B includes operators and tractors. County figures show Indiana A 16,192 B 82,040 receipts 298,797.94. Jefferson A 10,281 B 21,814 receipts 159,181.70. Clearfield A 15,744 B 38,403 receipts 243,746.20. Westmoreland A 47,330 B 100,20 receipts 781,219.20. Philadelphia A 200,089 B 651,840 receipts 4,026,792.71.

State Department Indiana Jefferson Clearfield Westmoreland Philadelphia

NO TRACE OF SLOTSKY SLAYER

Washington Pa Twenty four hours have passed since Israel Slotsky age 27 a member of a prominent Jewish family was found dying battered outside the home of the girl who expected to marry him Investigators have no clue but county detectives hope a breakthrough will come from the account given by Margaret Ochs 19 the woman he planned to wed She heard cries outside the house and found him on the ground blood streaming from his forehead before collapsing and dying

Washington Dan Israel Slotsky Slotsky Margaret Ochs Uercaybar Miss Ochs

Oldest Doctor in Latrobe Dies After Stroke

Dn J Q Lemmon, Latrobe's oldest physician, died Friday morning at 8 10 from a stroke. He would have turned 76 next week and is survived by his widow Martha Steele and three sons George Willis and James Russell. Brother George Lemmon of Greensburg also survives. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Latrobe J. Q. Lemmon Iris Theis Martha Steele James Steele Near Pleasant Unity George 5 Willis C James Russell Ws Cheorge

Religious School Opens in Butler This Week

The School of Religious Education at United Presbyterian Church plans a Sunday gathering at 3 PM for enrolment details. Elmer Findley of Butler will address prospective scholars. Registrants have submitted cards. others should attend to avoid confusion. The school begins Tuesday evening January 24 at 1 30 PM.

School of Religious Education United Presbyterian Church Elmer Findley Butler Findley

Cold relief in sight for Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh January 21. The Weather Bureau said gradual relief from the frigid spell is in sight for Western Pennsylvania after two deaths were attributed to the cold wave. High winds shattered plate glass and unroofed small buildings as temperatures rose from 9 below at 5 AM to the upper twenties by tomorrow. tonight's low expected around 11 degrees.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania U. S Louisiana Mississippi

New Naval Tragedy Feared After Sham Battle

Apparent confirmation of a naval accident off San Pedro was given by the Point Firmin Naval Compass Station at 9 AM. Sixty five naval vessels took part in a sham battle to protect Los Angeles port. The accident occurred during the exercise though no report of a serious explosion reached the Navy as of noon.

Los Angeles INS San Pedro United States Naval Compass Station Point Firmin Roa Los Angles

Possible American pope if Vatican Quirinal ties heal

Rome dispatch notes that a future papacy could shift to non Italians once Vatican state relations normalize. If the breach ends, Italy may lose its privilege to elect the pope from Italian cardinals and an American cardinal could be favored, given European bloc conflicts and cross border interests.

Guglielmo Emanuel ‘VII Rome Vatican Quirinal Huly Sa Lontit Italy Europe

Ohio Town Loses Post Office in 1000-Foot Fire

Hillsboro Ohio residents battled a four hour blaze that destroyed the post office and three other buildings. Estimated losses not yet set. Fire crews from Hillsboro Chillicothe and Washington County aided by volunteers moved mail and records to save salvageable items.

Hillsboro Lota Chillicothe Washington C

Storm Ahead in Washington Religions Issue

Washington January 21 a warning of storms ahead confronted the Democrats as leaders tried to soften the religious issue in the party. Rumors of Heflin running on a third party ticket against Smith threaten to keep the issue alive. Heflin denied plans to run third party but would head a Democratic ticket if he pursued the presidency. Senate Democrats split over approaches after Heflin's speech and party renomination.

Chicago Frank I. Smith Trom Iingis United States Senate Len Simall Senate Union Smith Ilinois Small WM. K. Autchinson Washington Sraith Heflin Eflin Congress Touston Robinson Aransas Bruce Seamus Isargland Dill Bea “Ce Wheeler Montana Mc.Kellar Tennessee Swanson Virginia

Powder Magnate Dies Suddenly

Brunswick Gatlin 2 in Del died suddenly at his winter home from heart trouble while reading the newspaper. He left instructions for burial at Hapant, with family gathered in his residence.

Brunswick Gatlin 2 Witham J. Dapopt Willanaie Wilmiraten Del Yestorlas Hapant

Wheelchair death shocks Pittsburgh community

A disabled woman, Mrs. Umestad, age 66 and deaf, was burned to death in her wheelchair in Pittsburgh while alone with her husband away 15 minutes. The husband, a Baltimore drug company salesman, had left her unattended before returning home.

Mittsburgh, Jran Mes Sturry Umestad Baltimore Umestad Umstad

Revival Meetings to Start at Free Methodist Church

Revival meetings begin tomorrow at the Free Methodist Church with Rev. Mitchell preaching on topics like Being with the Spirit and The Judgment Bar of Christ. Morning and evening services feature a heart-searching tone, with singing and rational worship.

Free Methodist Church Mitchell Maud Edwards Wral China Choistian Richard Mata Second United Eitch A. Bruder Presbyterian Adam A. B. Hosbach Peayer Carist Episcopal Roger Knock Moing Puayer O. Ro Aude Wommenian St United Presbyterian Dinkerran Dion B. F W. Adteynean Albert Litek

Slayers Girls Birthday Promise Sparks Tragic Case

In Owosso on January 21, Adulph Totelling had promised his two daughters Vita 10 and Tressa 8 they could celebrate on January 20 for their birthdays. After his arrest for the slaying of 8-year-old Dorot Schneider, neighbors contributed small gifts, a quiet party was held with only the girls present as the mother mourned.

Owosso TN Adulph Flo Pris Neleubors Lotelling

W. C. Smith in Coal Co Sale

An article on the Standard Smokeless Coal Co sale notes Frank Smith as a former owner, clarified as an error in the initial report. The sale involves Karl G. Howitt and the company, with the record correcting the misattributed name.

W. C. Smith Coal CO Standard Smokeless Coal Co Karl G. Howitt Frank Smith

Two Montreal Residents Die In Suicide Pact

Montreal reeled as Bernadette Theberge aged 28 from Norchatsplon Mass and Alfred Diy ehesneau aged 3 from Montreal carried out a suicide pact. They died in their dingy housing room with each other in their arms. Coroners jury returns verdict of death by own action in affect of low mood.

Montreal Que Dan Bernadette Theberge Norchatsplon Mass Alfred Diy Ehesneau

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