Legion Meeting and Junior Baseball Legion News
American Legion Post 141 holds Friday meeting at Memorial Hall to elect four delegates and alternates for state conventions in Wilkes-Barre August 16 17. Officer nominations for 1985 86 year to follow. A Sept 6 officer election and possible August picnic planned. Indiana Post junior team to play Ford City series, first game next Saturday at 4 pm on Glassworks diamond. Jerseys arriving for Saturdays game, team backed by bingo profits on McCrory lot to support junior baseball.
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American Legion Post 141
Memorial Hall
Wilkes-Barre
Legion
Indiana Post
Ford City
Glassworks
McCrory
Homer parade honors awarded at community event
Notable Homer parade results include Gess B. H. Lichteberger of Indiana, B Dwight Ray of The Indiana Evening Gazette, Attorney James L. Jack, assistant chief of the Indiana Fire Association, Paul H. Snyder of Blairsville Fire Department, and Burgess W. L. Hutchinson of Homer City as recipients. Awards cover best appearing company and auxiliary, best drum corps, best junior drum corps, and distinctions for heavy and light apparatus, longest distance traveled, and most parades attended.
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Gess B. H. Lichteberger
Indiana
B. Dwight Ray
The
Indiana Evening Gazette
James L. Jack
Indiana Fire Association
Paul H. Snyder
Blairsville
Cresson
Black Lick
Liquor Control Board Set Up
The state Liquor Control Board decisions affect several members term expirations and duties. Gawthrop is dismissed and replaced, with Crossman and Wagner named to terms ending 1937 and 1939 respectively. Governor Earle emphasizes full-time service and notes Thompson returns to his Pitt Law Dean post.
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Lawthrop
West Chester
Supreme Court
Law School
University of Pittsburgh
Grosscup
Gawthrop
Crossman
Wagner
Earle
Superior Court
Earleaid
Tam
Sunday Movies Bill Signed Dictates Ballot Petition
The measure sets ballot questions by voter petition with council authority allowed only this fall. It rolls back blue laws, permitting Sunday music, baseball, and football in the afternoon and extends hours for Sunday baseball. The act requires motion picture operators who work Sundays to receive one day of rest during the week.
Revivals at Harkins Grove to feature open air talk
Rev. Muir will conduct the second in a series of open air addresses at Harkins Grove near Taylorsville on Route 80 at 8 p m July. His topic is Christianity Versus the New Deal. A patriotic song service and appeal for old fashioned Americanism will be featured. the public is invited.
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Taylors Vie
Moose Lodge Urges Patriotism At Convention
In Boston on July 3 the Loyal Order of Moose and its ladies auxiliary debated communism and birth control, adopted a $15 bounty and a Jayette for each baby born to a member, and pressed for American made goods. National officers were elected and a July 4 parade of about 10 000 members planned for the city.
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Boston
Order of Moose
Lady's Auxiliary
United Sttates
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Order
Walter S. Ruff
Canton
William E. Buehler
Wiliam A. Anderson
Indianapolis
William J. Eaton
Newark
N. J
Harry W. Mace
Philadelphia
William F
Chicaga
Supreme
Foes Battle On Holding Company Death Sentence Fight
Washington moves to reverse Senate stance after House backed a death sentence plan for utility holding companies. Senator Dieterich plans a Monday motion to send the House bill to conference, with White House involvement and possible compromise limiting the death sentence to pyramided holdings. President Roosevelt weighs next steps as House support stands at 258 to 147.
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Washington
INS
House
Senate
Dieterich
Ulinoils
Roosevelt
Senate House
White Houses
Wheeler
Montana
Narrow Escape On Collapsed Illinois Bridge
Six passengers on a Chicago and North Western interurban train told how their carriages dangled on a failing Kerr Creek bridge near Pecatonica Illinois last night. Gasoline bursts and a near cloudburst followed as power lines failed and homes flooded, with damage around ten thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago and North Western
Pecatonica
Ill
Kerr Creek
Harry Wilson
Highway Dept Calls For Bids On New Construction
Harrisburg announces first bid call since the new administration. Bids open July 19 for 5 percent of a mile of 20 foot concrete highway on Route 9789 in Coplay Lehigh County and on painting four bridges in Lawrence and Beaver counties. Weekly figures show 8 contractors at work statewide through June 28 with 4 525 men employed and 9.82 miles of highway completed this week, totaling 83.94 miles this year.
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Harrisburg
Duly
IINS
State Highway Department
Warren van Dyke
Coplay
Lehigh County
Lawrence
Beaver
Personnel changes in Department of Highways Harrisburg
Harrisburg July 3 personnel changes disclose 169 new state employees and 54 dismissals. Highway Department adds 199 staff and drops 45, including James K Holman and Howard L Lightner. New appointees include Abraham J Lough fish commission hatchery superintendent and multiple highway inspectors, engin eers, clerks, and draftspersons across several towns.
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Harrisburg
INS
Highway Department
James K Holman
J Marys
Howard L. Lightner
New Castle
Fish Commission
Abraham J. Lough
Erie
Jonn
Stutder
Franklin
Clayton FE. Swickard
Mercer
Clark
Leonora M. Baines
Sharon
Vernon R. Evans
James H. Ake
Hillsdale
Ohn Jr. Delbeck
Rigby
Rodman
Harry A. Hare
Indiana
Raymond L. Hess
John P. Hogan
Frank C. Asselton
Chainman
British Faith in Versailles Pact Questioned in Commons
London July 3 Great Britain's lack of faith in the Versailles Treaty arms limits was stated to the House of Commons by Sir Samuel Hacre foreign minister. He said Britain sees no prospect of a general international naval agreement based on the Versailles qualitative and quantitative limits and declined to assure naval disarmament negotiations on those restrictions.
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London
INS
Great Britain
Samuel Hacre
House of Commons
Britain
Samuel
Germany
Milton Hershey Gives $100000 To Five Churches
Milton S Hershey funded the five Hershey area churches with 20000 dollars each, totaling 100000 dollars as an Independence Day gift. The churches include Derry Presbyterian First Church United Brethren in Christ Holy Trinity Lutheran Spring Creek Church of the Brethren and St Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
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Milton Hershey
Hershey
Milton S. Hershey
Derry Presbyterian Church
First Church
United Brethren In Christ
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Spring Creek Church
Feud Flares Between Animal Trainers Over Tiger Act
Pittsburgh tale from July 3 reports Captain Raman Proske, a wild animal trainer, and former partner Ma'mselle Lilian Sterpelow near reconciliation as she plans to return equipment she allegedly took to New York. Proske, recovering from tiger act injuries, offers to drop larceny charges.
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Fitpsburgh
INS Sat- Hement
Raman Proske
Maiselle Lilian Sterpelow
Ma'm'selle Strepstow
New York
City Fathers Busy With Signage and Lighting Plans
Borough actions include installing street signs under $500, repainting ornamental light standards on Philadelphia Street with the power company consent, and appointing a candidate for high constable. Council orders two new lights, considers a sidewalk on North 11th Street, reports June fines total, and awaits sewer petition for Grant and 4th to Grand View Avenue with user‑funded materials.
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Philadelphia Street
North 6Th Street
South 9Th Street
Oakland Avenue
South 7Th Street
Wayne Avenue
South 6Th Street
Chapter House
North 8Th Street
North 4Th Street
Philadelphia
Grant and
4Th Street
Grandview Avenue
Street Committee
Pittsburgh Man Shoots Self After Feels He Is Failure
Ken W. Boggs, 86, a truck driver, apparently killed himself near Millvale after leaving farewell notes including a message to his 15 year old daughter urging her not to marry “a good for nothing” like him. Police linked the anonymous tip to the scene. a pistol and three notes were found. Authorities deem it a suicide.
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Pittsburgh
Ken W. Boggs
Millvale
Suit for 500000 Against Estate in Pittsburgh
Mrs Mary G Brown of New York formerly of Pittsburgh seeks 500000 from the estate of late Harry J Parker millionaire oil producer. She alleges a verbal agreement that upon his death he would leave her 600000 minus amounts paid for her support. She claims he gave 1000 monthly, an apartment and stocks valued at 24766 but left only 25000 in his will. The suit says they met in 1927 and that in 1928 he wished to continue their friendship. terms provided for her life support in keeping with his wealth while she would assist him in managing his home.
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Pittsburgh
JINS
Mary G. Brown
New York
Harry J. Parker
Brown
Parker
Tommy Fiero Headlines Ritz Amateur Show Tonight
Tonight at 8 45 Tommy Fiero headlines the Ritz Theatre Amateur Show featuring Indiana acts LaVon Bepler tap Dancer Howard Learn Richard Brandon singer Nick and Scott comedy team Ari Lewis and His Gang Jean Gallo Leo Mahoney Imitations Imogene and Al Guerrie plus Songs and Dance. The Band of Bands Norm Park and his twelve piece Novelty Orchestra provide background each Wednesday.
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Ritz Theatre
Tommy Fiero
Tommy
Indiana
LaVon Bepler
Howard Learn
Richard Brandon
Nick and
Scott
Ari Lewis and His Gang
Jean Gallo
Leo Mahoney
Imogene
al Guerrie
Norm Park
Ship Co to Investigate Eames Disappearance
New York July 4. Officials of the Maltan line are probing the mysterious vanishing of Miss Angie Eames a 40 year old teacher from Wellesley Mass aboard the Conte Grande at sea June 25. She taught in Italy the past four years and was last seen at luncheon the next day.
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New York
Ommcigls
Angie Eames
Wellesley, Mars
Eames
Italy
Gibraltar
Miners Reported Deductions Prompt Relief Action at Oliver Mine
In Unitrust Uniontown July 3 relief officials moved to investigate alleged wage deductions to pay back company store bills at Oliver Mine No 1 Pleas ant Valley Mining Co. about 120 families blamed short pay and relief rolls. Parties agreed future deductions would limit back bills to 10 percent after rent and checkweigh dues, with no credit for unpaid earnings.
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Uniontown
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Olivar
Pleasant Valley
Relief Board
Oliver
HK. H. Peterson
Norval Galloway
United Mine Workers of America
Lou Evans
Coal Company
Leo Duncan
Evans
Duncan
Galloway
French "French Ford" Citroen Dies at 57
Len Paris July 3 Andrew Gustave Citroen wealthly automobile manufacturer known as the "French Ford" died today at the age of 57 after stomach cancer following an operation last month in a Paris clinic. Born in Paris in February 1848 he built a large motor car industry using American mass production methods. He formed his company before World War I and expanded significantly during and after the war.
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Paris
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Ecole Polytechnique
Cit- Toen
Swimmer Carries Letter To Mayor McNair
Mike Russo a 24-year-old Warren Italian youth sailed the Allegheny River toward Pittsburgh with a message from his hometown mayor to Mayor William N. McNair. He left East Brady last night, aiming to reach the finish by the Sixth Street Bridge in Pittsburgh within three days, aided by two Warren friends in a boat. He hopes to emulate 1884 feat by Captain Paul Boynton as the first to complete the arduous swim, despite dead water and rocky sections between Templeton and here. Local Italians cheered as Russo timed in.
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INS
Freeport
Mike Russo
Allengheny River
Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
Russa
East Brady
Sixth Street Bridge
Paul Boynton
Templeton
Jacob Maxemier
Russo
Alleged Typhoid Carrier Fined in Muncy
Mrs. Fulmer App of Muncy was fined 50 dollars for preparing food at a party where 15 guests contracted typhoid fever, three dying. Justice Robert Burns ordered she remain in town with state health office supervision. Inspector D H Quigley testified she served pudding and salad despite a warning of typhoid germs.
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Muncy
Fulmer App
Robert Burns
Heport
D. H. Quigley
Grants Proposed for G Mens Widows in Senate Bill
The House rules committee reported a Senate bill to grant $5,000 to widows of G men killed in duty. Named officers include Inspector Daniel P. Crowley and Special Agent Herman E. Hollis killed near Chicago by gangsters, Special Agent W. C. Baum killed in Rhinelander, Special Agent R. J. Caffrey in a Kansas City massacre, and other agents killed in accidents or by gang members in Buffalo and Rhinelander.
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House Claims Committee
House
Senate
Daniel P. Crowley
Herman E. Hollis
Baby Face
Nelson
John Chase
Chicago
W. C. Baum
Rhinelander
Flower meeting draws Indiana County residents and clubs
More than a hundred people from several parts of Indiana County attended a joint ornamental horticulture gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Woodward Smith near Blairsville. County Agent Warner introduced Penn State horticulture specialist A. O. Rasmussen who spoke on landscaping principles and displayed 78 slides. Rasmussen urged lawns be kept 1.5 to 2 inches high and mowed sparingly in July to September, with 25 pounds of 4-12-4 fertilizer per thousand square feet in early spring. The event featured a camp supper at Campbell's Mille Park and included members from the Elderton Flower Garden Club and Purchase Line Flower Club.
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A. Woodward Smith
Blairsville
Flower Garden Club
Elderton
Campbell's Mille Park
Purchase Line Flower Club
Warner
A. O. Rasmussen
Penn State
Rasmussen
Wheatfield Township
Armagh
Deni Is Executed At Rockview Penitentiary
William Deni, Philadelphia policeman slayer, was executed at Rockview Penitentiary Belleonte Pa after multiple respite postponements. At 12 32 p m electric current was applied and he died at 1 34 p m. Deni made no final statement, and the death followed a claim of being framed by a former cellmate Luigi Quaranta who is serving life. The execution was witnessed by guards and prison officials with chaplain Rev R McCreesh conducting the dying rite.
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Belleonte
Penninsylvania
Wapton
William Dent
Philadelphia
Deni
Harry Donahue
Wolfe
J. G. Weixel
Lluigi Quaranta
Joseph Zanghi
Underworld
Quaranta
R. McCreesh
Japan ready to press in North China action ultimatum
Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese Continental army issued a fresh ultimatum to Sung Chen Yuan the deposed Cha hay governor. It threatens drastic action if the 29th army does not evacuate the province by July 10, while Kwantung forces complain the 20th army has not withdrawn. The North China demilitarized zone is extended 45 miles west toward Kalgan as part of the Chahar settlement.
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North China
Reuter
Tokio
Sung Chen-Yuan
Chahay
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Kwantung Army
Japan
North China Demilitarized Zone
Kalgan
Chahar
Cigar maker's son released after poolroom arrest
Harry Bayuk, 31, son of a wealthy Philadelphia cigar manufacturer, was released in Pittsburgh after questioning in a $15 coat theft at a poolroom where he lived as a pool shark. He said he left Philadelphia a year ago and also drove a milk strike truck.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Bayuk
Philadelphia
Former Queen Elizabeth of Greece Seeks Divorce
Bucharest July 3 and Vienna July 3 INI Former Queen Elizabeth of Greece files for divorce from ex King George shocking European court circles. Proceedings set for next Saturday in Bucharest. George summoned from London. In Vienna hopes for Hapsburg restoration rise as Archduke Otto and ex Empress Zita consider restitution of royal property.
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Europe
Elizabeth
Greece
George
London
Vienna
Austria
Hapsburg
Karl von Karwinsky
Belgium
Archduke Otto of Hapsburg
Otto
Zita
Moonshiner Old Tom Quesenberry Sentenced to 20 Years
Moonshiner Old Tom Quesenberry, 56, begins a 20 year sentence in Virginia for the slaying of Alexandria police officer Clarence McClary after pleading guilty. The trial ended with McClary’s widow denouncing him and a jail guard recounting his remorse. A dog reportedly betrayed his hiding place last March, separating him from his car dog.
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Teesburg
INS
Tom
Quesenberry
Blue Ridge Mountains
Clarence Mclory
Alexandria
Gala Water Pageant At Dreamland On Fourth
Dreamland hosts a gala water pageant on the Fourth of July with an all-ages contest lineup. Events include Hobble-gabble scramble greased pole climb peanut scramble and novelty races plus an admission ticket prize. Local boys will perform diving and swimming exhibitions and may pursue intercollegiate or A A U competition.
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Dreamland
Dreamland Boys
Speeding Motorists Blamed for Game Death Toll
Harrisburg July 3 The State Game Commission blamed speeding motorists for rising game deaths on highways. Birds and animals are a total loss with thousands of rabbits killed yearly and many quail and ring-necked pheasants falling to careless drivers.
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Harrisburg
State Game Commission
OE Convention endorses social insurance and wealth plan
At the 35th International Convention of the International Society of Christian Endeavor, Dr. Daniel A. Poling urged social insurance against old age illness and unemployment and a wealth sharing program. More than 20 000 delegates from the US Canada Mexico and Central America attend as a parade is planned. He warned poverty must not coexist with excess wealth and condemned dictatorships and fascism. The speech highlighted support for the American political system while criticizing indifference that threatens it.
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Philadelphia
Daniel A. Poling
International Society of Chriatian Endeavor
United States
Canada
Mexico
Central America
Christian Church
Dr. Poling
Giant four motor bomber under assembly at Boeing Field
Seattle July 3 JINS Rumored to be the fastest and most powerful plane of its type a giant four motor bomber was being assembled at Boeing Field by Boeing Aircraft Co The mystery plane moved from the factory in sections workmen swarmed over it It has been under construction for more than a year and may be flown to Dayton Ohio after test rights to compete with other bombers when bids are opened for a fleet of super ships for the army Boeing officials refused to discuss details but the craft appears to be the largest of its type in the world.
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Wash
Boeing Field
Boeing Aircraft Co
Dayton
Ohio
Army
Boeing
Ladies Enter Fight Legalized Lotteries
New York July 3 The Ladies today campaign for federal legislation to legalize lotteries to divert gambling proceeds from foreign rivals and racketeers to American citizens. Led by Mrs Oliver Harriman the National Conference on Legalizing Lotteries launches a nationwide effort with a slogan contest cash prizes and entry blanks sold to fund awards and lobbying.
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New York
Congress
Oliver Harriman
National Conference On
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