Temperance Taught In Church School
Miss Agnes St Clair, Temperance Superintendent of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association, urges a county wide drive to boost church school membership by 10 percent and to lead a five week campaign from January 26 to March 1. The article argues the Bible supports temperance, urging teachers to model restraint and use Bible study, health education, and age appropriate materials to educate children, youth, and adults about alcohol. The campaign emphasizes primary, junior, and larger group work with Bible verses and research to explain why beverage alcohol harms health and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes St. Clair
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Indiana County Association
Misa St. Clair
Dorce
Defense Names Witness In Westwood Murder Trial
Pittsburgh January 22 defense called Robert Johnson to testify that a taller man fleeing Martha Westwood’s McKees Rocks home matched the silhouette of the accused Justice of the Peace James J. Westwood. Johnson noted the yard was dark yet reflected light let him see the fleeing figure through a window. The trial recounts Martha Westwood’s murder on July 10 as her husband faces accusations linked to the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Robert Johnson
Martha Westwood
McKees Rocks
Justice of the Peace
James J. Westwood
Johnson
Westwood
Chauncey Prager
Prager
Martha
Daddy
Amateurs Contest Honors Urban Vocational Schools
Amateurs contest continues as Turbotville vocational school in Northumberland county won first place in the agricultural division of the vocational school exhibit contest. Hepburn township vocational school in Lycoming county earned top honors in the home economies division. Each winner received $60. Turbotville’s display themed home beautification and Hepburn’s focused on home security. The second prize of $50 went to Orangeville in the agricultural division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turbotville Vocational School
Northumberland County
Hepburn Township Vocational School
Lycoming County
Turbotville
Hepburn School
Orangevifle
Vocational and high school awards announced with cash prizes
In Columbia county Fawn township vocational school York Trinity High School Washington Myers town High school Miflin i township vocational school Columbia Jonestown High school share cash prizes from 45 40 35 32.50 and 30 dollars respectively in home economics and related divisions. Other awards place Dallastown Madison township DeLong Memorial Spring Grove Avon Grove and Arendtsville high schools across counties with multiple placing prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Fawn Township Vocational School
York
Trinity High School
Washington
Myerstown High School
Miflin i Township Vocational School
Columbia
Jonestown High School
Dallastown High School
Madison Township
DeLong Memorial
Montour Counties
Spring Grove High School
Jonestown
Avon Grove
Chester County
Arendtsville High School
Spanish Prisoner seeks discreet air mail correspondence
A letter from a prison inmate signing only as L solicits a secret exchange via air mail. The writer claims control over inmate instructions and asks to contact through a trusted intermediary, Manuel Pena at Hotel Bristol Independencia 30 Mexico D F, with the inmate promising private delivery and full disclosure upon reply. The plea emphasizes absolute secrecy and distrusts direct prison contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Pena
Bristol
Queen Mother OpensChurch To Public At Sandringham
The Queen mother orders the church at Sandringham opened to the public for services as the royals await Ed ward who returns from London accession ceremonies with the Duke and Duchess of York. The Duke of Gloucester remains ill in London as a 1 year old King’s body is to be moved by gun carriage to London. A golden altar donated by Rodman Wanamaker stands inside the church alongside a jeweled Bible and Communion set. Three wheelchairs are described among royal estate attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandringham House
Edward
London
Duke of York
Lof York
Duke of Gloucester
Wolferton
Rodman Wanamaker
Edward VII
George
Wanamaker
Sandringham
Lions applaud Stahura at weekly meeting
The Opus Lions featured a musical quartet and a performance by The Phantom Trio. Guest speakers included Bill Rees and Mr Karl Oerlain, with Jack Kennery welcomed to membership. Joseph Uhler spoke on state and local school finances, praising Indiana’s tax and education setup and advocating centralized administration with fewer districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Woodring
Teachers College
Jack Kennery
Indiana
Joseph Uhler
Kiwanis Club
Uhler
Indiana Teachers College
Teachers’ College
Pennsylvania
Proclamation Readings Mark Death of King and Accession
King Edward dies and a new king is proclaimed in London ceremonies at St James and across the realm. Carriages, guards, and heralds accompany the four proclamations read in London and in Dominions and colonies. Prime ministers Baldwin and Ramsay MacDonald attend pivotal events at government houses.
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St. James’ Palace
Edward
Sandringham
Mary
Trafalgar Square
Charing Cross
Windsor Herald
Alfred Trego Butter
Strand
Temple Bar
London
Fleet Street
Ad.vance
Rng
Ludgate Hall
St. Paul's Cathedral
Royal Exchange
Dominions
India
Northern Ireland
Isle of Man
Jersey
United Kingdom
Stanley Baldwin
Buckingham Palace
Edward VII
Ramsay R MacDonald
No. 10
Downing Street
Baldwin
Portrait of King Edward VIII in formal pose
A description notes King Edward VIII, once Prince of Wales, pictured in one of the few occasions he sat for a formal portrait. The passage highlights his role as Britain’s new monarch and the burden of sovereignty over much of the world following the death of his father George V, while noting his reputation as a world traveler and frequent informal snapshots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Great Britain
Edward VIII
George V
Sparta
Prince of Wales
Posa
Edward VIII Inherits Throne Amid Swift Oaths and Flights
King Edward VIII swore allegiance at St James's Palace after landing from Sandringham becoming sovereign to 500 million subjects. The Duke of York and Duchess, ill but recovering, planned to accompany him to the Norfolk estate where King George died. Weather halted a Sandringham air trip and the new monarch signaled a modern rule with further air journeys planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandringham
Midlands
Duke of York
Edward
Norfolk
George
England
Privy Council
St. James' Palace
Baldwin
Prince of Wales
Obituary of Mrs Elmiry Owens 89 Porterville widow of Rev Owens
Mrs Elmiry McCaughey Owens died January 14 in Porterville California at 89 widow of the Rev William Owens DD former minister of the First United Presbyterian Church here. She left a daughter Elizabeth and a family including 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter Mrs W C Boyer who lived with her mother. A broken needle recalled from washing curtains when she was 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Boyer
Fred Shetler
Indiana
Elmer
M’caughey
Margaret E. Graffius
Punxsutawney
Susan Bowser
Greenwood Avenue
Clearfeld
Obadiah
Elizabeth (Stear) Wolfe
William Graffius
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Bowers
Altoona
Galton Graffius
Clayston Graffius
Stoneborg
Greenswood Avenue
W. G. Fulton
Greenwood Cemetery
Owens and Rubins Family Notices from Indiana and Punxsutawney
Obituaries detail survivors for J C Gaugher's wife Bess Owens and Molly Long Rubins of Indiana with ties to Cortland Bristol San Francisco Standford University and Philadelphia. also Margaret Graffius of Punxsutawney dies at 81 with funeral in Greenwood Cemetery and services in Indiana and export chapter of Royal Neighbors noted.
Disease at plant prompts state and federal probes
Governor Earle ordered health and labor departments to act, using all medical resources to analyze and correct the infection. Of 1104 employees examined, 102 showed varying degrees of illness. Dr Edith MacBride-Dexter and Dr J Moore Campbell will study conditions among workers' families as a joint Federal and State investigation may occur. The company cooperates fully in corrective steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Department of Health
Department of Labor
Industry
Avery
Commonwealth Oy
Edith MacBride-Dexter
J. Moore Campbell
Bureau of Health Conservation
Bashore
Sol Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act proposed
The bill aims a two year stopgap to manage payments for designated agricultural commodities. It bans land contracts binding producers and sets an end date of December 31 1937. Farmers receive payments only if they maintain erosion control or soil improving crops and follow secretary prescribed rules. Applies to all states plus Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Agericulture
Roosevelt Faces Path On WWI Veteran Bonus Bill
The House debates the Senate passed $60 cash bonus plan for 3.5 million World War I veterans. Presidents could sign to start June 14, veto requiring two thirds, or let it become law after ten days. Some advisers consider appealing for a silent approval to avoid political backlash. The bill pledges $1 billion with no funding method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Senate
Post oMley
Congress
House
Johnson Sees Folly Either Way in Policy Clash
Philadelphia January 22 Generan Hugh Johnson contrasted Democrats ceaseless spending with Republican plan. He warned that both sides fail to restore economy, saying the administration sapped roadbed for a scaffolding under a broken present. He urged strict economy and sound currency as vital. Uniontown attorneys seek dismissal of motion to examine sinking fund. background cites county debt near 8 million. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Generan Hugh. Johnson
Johnson
NRA
Middle Atlantic Lumbermen's Association
Uniontown
Long landslide in Alabama echoes Louisiana results
Early returns from the Democratic primary show Huey Long aligned candidates leading by large margins in Louisiana. New Orleans, a key stronghold, reports a wide victory margin as Long allies hail it as vindication of his share-the-wealth program amid attacks on the New Deal. The empire Long built is set to pass to Richard Leche as governor with Governor Allen finishing the Senate term, while Earl Long becomes lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Huey Long
Louisiana
Long
Roosevelt
New Deal Administration
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Aight
States
Baton Rouge
Richard W. Leche
Leche
Orleans Parish
Senate
Frank Looney
Shreveport
Allen Ellender
House of Representatives
John Sandlin
Earl Long
Clement Moss
Warata Glance by the Associated Press
Ras Deata Demiu heads southern Ethiopian forces denying Italian claims of big victories along Somaliland. Discovery of a Danakil desert air base and the arrest of Sultan Mo hamed Yaku who allegedly planned an air strike on the Capital. Baron Aloisi led an attempted $24,000 transfer to the League sanctions committee, vetoed by the council. Marshal Badoglio reports capture of Neghelli and a northern offense. Rev Duncan Henry leaves New York for Addis Ababa mission work. Warren county medical society elects Dr. J. T. Melone as president for 1096.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Ras Deata Demiu
Danakil
Sultan Mohamed Yaku
Geneva
Pompeo Aloisi
Italy
Tranfer
League of Nations Council
Aloisi
Rome
Badoglio
Neghelli
Gulla Borana
Ethiopia
New Castle
Pylends
Duncan ¢. Henry
New Wilmington
New York
United Persbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Waretorn
Warren
Warren County Medical Society
J. T. Melone
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Temperance
Stahura
Opus
Moorhead
Arrows
Jaysons
Foulsham & Ranfield, Ltd
Old Bond St
Canada
Acme Newspictures, Inc
Bess
J.C. Gaugher
Robert Elliott Owens
Cortland
N. Y
Charles T. Owens
U. S. Navy
N. A
Margaret
Greta) Owens
San Francisco
William B. Owens
Standford Univeersity
Gauger
Helen van Or
Molly (Long) Rubins
Daytona Beach
Fla
Streams Funeral Home
John W. Kennedy
First Regular Baptist Church
Crawford and
Jean
Widowson) Long
Ponce Park
First Regular Baptist Church of
Royal Neighbors of America
William Rubins
W H. Scott
Export
A. N. Smith
Irvana
James Foreman
Wilkinsburg
Edwin H. Song
GAP
Douglas B. Cornell
Washington, Jan
Thdiatia
Indiana High School
Indiana Post No. 141
American Legion
Arthur W. Camer
Saveral
Dick Vernon
Hitz Crosby
Willie Dee
Ann Carrell
Ripley
Hall
Broadway
Ita Cenlean Ee
Arepeny
t +h
Brande Dome
Brosavey
46Th Street
Goreme Longore Square
Alabama
Warata
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