Building and Loan Association Yearly Report
The Indiana County Building and Loan Association publishes its tenth annual report in the Gazette. It notes steady growth to over half a million dollars in resources, with 1932 stock subscriptions open. Officers listed include John W. Button president J R Richarda vice president F C McClure secretary and T N Robinson treasurer. Directory members: J L Orr J H Luxenberg J B Sutton M A Gordon D W Elmpson F A Berner A H K Torrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Building and Lore Association
State Banking Department
Indiana Theatre
Indiana
John’ W . Button
J. BR. Richarda
F. C. McClure
T. N. Robinson
Ing
J. l. Orr
J. H. Luxenberg
J. B. Sutton
M. “A. Gordon
D. W. Elmpson
F. A. Berner
A. HK. Torrence
Drawing Jurors for March Court in Quarter Sessions
Sheriff Eugene Wilson and Jury Commissioners Scott Chambers and William F. George began drawing jurors for the March term by order of Judge J N Langham. They will select 24 grand jurors for the first week starting March 7, petit jurors for the week of March 14, 60 petit jurors for the week of March 21, sixty traverse jurors for the fourth week starting March 28, and sixty traverse jurors for the fifth week beginning April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wilson
Scott Chambers
William F. George
J.N. Langham
Wilson
Court of Common Pleas
Treasury Balance and January 26 Expenditures Report
The Treasury net balance on January 26 was 544,025,972.55 with expenditures that day at 6,176,159.25. Customs receipts for January 26 totaled 23,146,886.00, according to U P dispatch from Washington dated January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
U C T Official Dies in Altoona
Altoona Pa Jan 28 Joseph Burgart 72 Altoona Past Grand Councilor of the United Commercial Travelers died in a hospital here after an operation yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Joseph Burgart
Pennsylvania “United
Hera
Funeral services for Thomas J Moorhead at his late residence
Funeral services for Thomas J Moorhead will be conducted at his home 421 Philadelphia Street by Rev. Robert L L Clark Jr. at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. Interment follows in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call after 1 30 Friday. Moorhead son of Wrank and Emma A Moorhead born July 20 1883 in Cherryhill township Indiana, long active constable, member of First Presbyterian Church and American Legion. He leaves his widow and several connections with continued note on page 2. Presbyterians tonight at Tabernacle.
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Thomas J. Moorhead
Philadelphia Street
Robert Ll. Clark, Jr
T.D
Greenwood Cemetery
Moorhead Hioe
Thomas Johnson Moorhead
Wrank
Emma A. (Stephens) Moorhead
Cherryhill How Ship
Cherryhill Township
Indiana
Moorhead
Ward
Shelter brings tragedy as youth dies in shed
In Vintondale 18 year old Clark Wright left friends to escape cold. He was found dead about 11 30 am in a sand shed on the Vintondale cul tery property while picking coal. Coroner Davis cited heart disease. Wright had previous chest incidents and is survived by parents Prandy and Mrs Wright and siblings. Funeral plans incomplete.
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Clark E. Wright
Vintondale
Vinton Colleries Company
Jan
Clark
Wright
Lawrence Hoffman
S Mall
Cyrus W. Davis
Dru, McFarland
Pardon
Twin
Hofman
Hoffman
Young Wright
Prandy Wright
Wintondale
Pittsburgh slayings suspects identified in Verona banker holdup
Notes of case report two men believed involved in the December 5 1920 Verona Pa banker slaying and robbery. Suspects Hadok and Manulo arrest in Rankin Pa claim to live in Youngstown Ohio. Detectives say witnesses identify them. both deny involvement. One man allegedly shot the banker and seized $1000 while the other man drove the getaway car. Police say they were arrested on automobile theft charges. Continued on page 2.
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Pittsburgh
Verona
Youngstown
Rankin
Matt Hadok
Mike Manno
Hadok
Charles N. McFarland
Allegheny Valley Trust Company
Manulo
Michael Jordan Rankin
Steel Tomb for 60 Men on Submarine
Aboard a motor launch near Portland England a flag on a buoy marks the spot where British submarine M-2 is believed sunk in about 102 feet of water. A rescue fleet including minesweepers presses the search as dawn reveals a grim scene with hope fading for any survivors among the 60 crew.
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Sidney J. Williams
United Press
Dead Man's Bay
Land
Eng
Johnstown 4x Net Team Tonight at Dreamland Park
Johnstown skating basketball team faces Indiana rollers at Dreamland Park this evening. Indiana holds a 14–0 season record with wins over Cumberland Altoona Greensburg Uniontown and McKees Rocks. Skating starts 7 30 p m and basketball at 7 30 p m. Admission is small. rink open Tue Thu Sat. private parties may be scheduled Mon Wed Fri.
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Johnstown
Indiana Rollers
Dreamland Park
Cumberland
Altoona
Greensburg
Uniontown
McKees Rocks
Indiana
Johnstowners
Frank Named Probation Officer
W. H. Frank of 960 Waterstreet was named county probation officer by Judge J. N. Langham to fill the vacancy after the death of Bert Roof. Frank resigns as salesman for S. & R. Motor Company to take the post. friends wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Frank
Waterstreet
J. N. Langham
Frank
Bert Roof
S. & R. Motor Company
Reitz Named Insurance Head at Patrons Mutual Fire
Ladd M. Reitz of near Brookville was elected president of the Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company succeeding the recently deceased Samuel J. Mulberger. J. M. Dick of Cherryhill township was chosen as vice president after serving on the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd M. Reitz
Near Brookville
Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Samuel J. Mulberger
Mr. Mulberger
J. M. Dick
Cherryhill Township
Orthopedic Clinic Monday in Red Cross rooms
The children's orthopedic clinic will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the Red Cross rooms of Court House. The crippled children's committee has done splendid work and deserves community support. The note also records the sale of the late Dr D Ralston's optical business to Dr George W Huntley who will continue at the same location. Jan 28 baked ham supper at Lutheran Church from 5 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Court House
BR. D. Ralston
Geo. W. Huntley
Evening church events schedule with choirs and talks
The note lists tonight events at the Tabernacle including Boys and Girls chorus, a men's prayer meeting, a large chorus program led by Harry H. Storrs, and a Presbyterian Night with Mr. Stephens. A Union Prayer Service, a general meeting, another chorus session, and a cello solo are mentioned, plus the revival report and a question about Indiana.
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Tabernacle
Tabernacle Annex
Harry H. Storrs
The
Presbyterian Church
Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Indiana
Sportsmen Meet Friday Evening in Court House
Indiana county sportsmen are urged to attend a meeting sponsored by the Indiana County Fish and Game Association at 7:00 tomorrow night in the Court Room of the Court House. A solid program includes addresses by State Game Commission representatives and prominent sportsmen. Topics ask discuss hunting fishing and camping matters. the event is open to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana County Fish and Game Association
Court House
State Game Commission
University freshman in critical condition after suicide attempt
Charles E. Butts a 23 year old University of Alabama freshman remained in critical condition in Tuscaloosa after shooting himself to learn what death held. He has a bullet wound in the lung. His Gouverneur New York parents were at his hospital bed as a prior note suggested a pledge to communicate if either died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Charles E. Butts
University of Alabama
Gouverneur
N. Y
Butts
Compensation cases heard by state referee Hess at county court
Sixteen compensation cases were heard by State Compensation Referee Frank A. Hess of DuBois in the courthouse courtroom yesterday afternoon. Hess reserved decisions and will return them soon. Today he will hold additional hearings in the Cambria Free Library Johnstown with nine cases listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hess
DuBois
Court House
Hess
Cambria Free Library
Johnstown
Miss Brickell Is Cumberland Bride
Mrs T Porter Brickell of West Water street announces the marriage of their daughter Blanche to James W Miller, son of Mr and Mrs J H Miller of South Seventi street. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church Cumberland Md Friday December 4 with Rev Staniforth officiating.
Grove Couple Congratulated on Birth of Son
Mr and Mrs Harry S Grawe of Indiana are receiving congratulations on the birth of a 12 pound son born at their home at 11 oclock Saturday morning. Harry Eugene and his mother are getting along nicely. Blow out proof mufflers for all cars and trucks. Auto Parks Co Inc Ritz Theatre Bldg.
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Harry S. Grawe
Indiana
Harry Eugene
Auto Parks Co., Inc
Ritz Theatre
Rail labor to decide on wage cut today
UPI reporting from Chicago says 1.9 million union rail workers plan a final answer to the railroads' 10 percent voluntary wage reduction proposal. Unions weigh the impact on employment and possible bankruptcy, with executives awaiting a pathway to amicable settlement after two weeks of talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Miller
United Press
Chicago
David B. Robertson
Labor Today
America
Robertson
Formal Truce Fails to Heal Mine Workers Rift at Convention
INDIANAPOLIS Jan 28 The breach between insurgent and administration factions in the United Mine Workers of America remains. John Hindmarsh bitterly attacked President John L. Lewis and international officials triggering near riot and fisticuffs as delegates split into camps. Hindmarsh blamed the Lewis administration for membership declines across key states while endorsing Lewis's Senate appearance in support of a 375 million unemployment relief measure.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
John Hindmarsh
John L. Lewis
Hindmarsh
Henry Schuster
Scranton
Bedlam
Lewis
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Ilinois
Senate
Girl Scout Leadership Call At Indiana Visit
A national field staff member urges women to become Girl Scout troop leaders. Miss Adelaide Werner, Region LH, will visit Indiana on February 4 and 8 to discuss the scope and stimulation of the work, noting women realize its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Werner
Region LH
Indiana
Mrs Werner
Release Kidnapped Man, No Ransom In Midwest Case
South Bend Indiana January 28 Howard A Woolverton 52 wealthy industrialist and latest victim of a million dollar midwest kidnap ring was found safe at home after nearly 24 hours in captivity for 460000 ransom The hunt for the Infamous Seven Gang continued through Illinois and Indiana as authorities traced gang activity and gathering places in the underworld
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Howard A. Woolverton
Midwest
Ilinois
Indiana
Rehearsals For Page The Prince At Ritz Theatre
Preliminary rehearsals for Page the Prince a romantic musical to be staged by the Lions Club at the Ritz Theatre on February eighth proceed well under Henry S Barrett of the John B Rogers Producing Company Ohio Miss Gertrude White portrays Princess Ottilie a cafe entertainer aiding her bankrupt homeland Gonda continues on Page Two
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Page the Prince
Ritz Theatre
The
Lions Club
Henry S. Barrett
John B. Rogers
Ohio
Gertrude White
Ottilie
New York
Gonda
Japanese Forces Advance Toward Chapei Shanghai
Japanese troops reported advancing toward Chapei Shanghai after dark as heavy shelling continued around forts. The Ataka and other ships shelled Woosung Forts in the defense zone while marine headquarters claimed Japanese landings, trains and armored units moving toward the North Station near the national settlement.
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Shanghai
China
Woosung Fort
County Board appoints assessor to fill vacancy
At a county commissioners meeting A G Chambers was named assessor for Monte township to fill the vacancy caused by W Smicksburg's resignation. The session noted stormers supper Thursday evenings. Presbyterians announce evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Chambers
Monte Township
W. Smicksburg
Chambersin
Connectig
Stormers
Smith Repair Shop Marks 190 Years Of Service
A Century and a half celebration looms for the Smith Repair Shop on Capenter Avenue as it nears 190 years of service in the Indiana area. The business lineage traces from Samuel Smith to his grandson and now to Harry E Smith, with mention of past moves and family ties shaping its long-standing presence in the community.
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District of Columbia
George Washington
Wrest
Idiana
Indiana County
Indiana
Ithe Smith
Capenter Avenue
Ietar
Harry E
Poyry Opletion
Samue Smith
Harry E. Smith
T ‘Hen
Lowry
Ling
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Carol
Prince Nicholas
Bride
Paris
Roumania
Nicholas
Mile
Lucia Deleti
Alng Carol OF. Royyani
Charles McFarland
Garry Harrowgate
Shane
Ellen Rusaiter
the Gazette
Tortland
Thuster
Portland
Sabre
Reitz
Tabernacle Meeting
Evangelist Stephens
Miss Brickell
Cumberland Bride
Breaga
Miss Adelaide
Werner
the Prince
Chapei
Marin
Japan
Montgomery T
Ernacle
Third General
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