Murder Fear Enters Search for Missing Girl
Martha R. Shearer, 17, vanished from Elder's Aidee area after midnight last Wednesday. Police weigh murder or concealment theories, with family and investigators exploring home and local surroundings. Relatives say she kept to herself. no note or motive found. A large search by 51 men scoured woods and mines within ten miles. father and brother heard noises but trip remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha R. Shearer
BD. I. Shearer
Daniel
Olivet
Belder’s Ridge
Shearer
R. A. Chambers
Kiski Township
McEwen
State Police
Starford Barn Destroyed By Night Fire At Starford Farm
The fifty-foot square barn on Amos Buterbaugh's Starford farm was razed by a fire of unknown origin last midnight. An automobile stored inside was saved. no other valuable items were in the barn. Loss estimated at $1,500. Fearing spread to adjoining buildings, a call went to Clymer Fire Department, which arrived quickly and kept the flames from spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Buterbaugh
Starford
Clymer Fire Department
Clymer
Barry Townsend and Mona Moran in New Serial Romance
Barry Townsend, hoping to marry Mona Moran, misreads a friendship as love and sails for South America. The Indiana Evening Gazette launches the new serial For Sove or Money on Wednesday July 20, revealing adventures for Mona as Barry’s absence unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Townsend
Mona Moran
Barry
South America
Mona
Sove
Indiana Evening Gazette
Indiana State Teachers College Nearly Self Supporting
Dr. Charles R. Foster says public misperception has misrepresented support for state teachers colleges. He notes the current biennial appropriation plus student fees total 10.512 million, with about 6 million from student income, making the colleges roughly three-fifths self supporting. He adds 700 thousand is returned to the State Treasury, leaving net state cost around 3.7 million, and that the Indiana college owes about 1 million of its 1.384 million appropriation to students. He argues private institutions receive far higher state funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Foster
Indiana College Today
Commonwealth
Indiana
Brookside Health Camp notes 21 children gain 51 pounds
Mrs. Twila Bottenhorn reports the Brookside Health Camp children gained 51 pounds total, averaging 2 1 2 pounds per child. Eighty two Heilwood children receive daily milk. readers invited to visit the camp. Lions thank supporters after the last Thursday Variety Show. List of camp children includes Lois Alexander Indiana Sophia Brosko Iselin Anna Bunyak Morrisdale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twila Bottenhorn
Brookside
Heilwood
Indiana County
Lois Alexander
Indiana
Sophia Brosko
Iselin
Anna Bunyak
Morrisdale
Ida Florietta
Bowertown Faetories
Clyde
Clair van Horn
Jacksonville
James Peightul
Superior Court Grants New Trial in Timbassi Case
The Superior Court granted a new trial in Ubaldi Timbassi against Parnell-Cowher Co. of Indiana. The original Indiana County decision favored the prosecutor. Prosecutor’s counsel included L. B. Miller and Judge elect McKendrick. defense lawyers were Wm. M. Ruddock and G. S. Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubaldi Timbassi
Parnell-Cowher Ca
Indiana
Superior Court
L. B. Miller
Town
Elect McKendrick
Cambria County
Wm. M. Ruddock
G. $. Parnell
Worldly bear vaudeville act set for airport show
Claire Keough presents a 500 pound Canadian black bear with vaudeville history touring from Chicago to New York for a RKO unit show. Comedian Honey Bauman performs with the bear while Blaine Wittington acts as straight man. Honey Bauman will host from the airport loudspeakers via KFT and KMPC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Keough
Chicago
New York
Honey Bauman
Drowned Man Not Identified At Pittsburgh Morgue
The body of a middle aged man recovered from the Allegheny river near New Kensington Bridge was held at the Allegheny county morgue awaiting identification. Clues include a monogrammed handkerchief and a Dick Thompson necktie from Indiana. Police noted a week in the water, head abrasion and eye injury suggesting possible foul play. He carried $23. authorities had no missing person report matching the description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
New Kensington Bridge
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Dick' Thompson
Indiana
Tndiang
Burnside Couple Married at First Presbyterian Church
Fred Bowman Reed Jr and Miss Dorothy Wetzel, prominent Burnside youths, wed at high noon in the First Presbyterian Church. Rev Robert L Clark officiated with attendants Boynton Reed and Miss Belly Long present amid a brief ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bowman Reed, Jr
Dorothy Wetzel
Burnside
First Presbyterian Church
Robert L. Clark
Boynton Reed
Belly Long
Indiana
Ross Degaetano Get New Plant
Albert DeGaetano, manager of Ross and DeGaetano cleaners and dyes, bought at sheriff's sale the personal property of French Dyers and Cleaners of West Philadelphia for 25. The purchase included three trucks and office equipment. He plans to erect a new dyeing and cleaning plant using the acquired gear and additional machines, with overhauled trucks ready for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert DeGaetano
Ross and DeGaetano
Philadelphia
DeGaetano
Scrapping Trucks Planned If Harrisburg Law Passes
Pennsylvania motortruck owners warn that new Harrisburg legislation restricting truck size and capacity and raising license fees could force hundreds of trucks to be scrapped. A 100-strong fleet operators meeting cites an oil company rep saying his group would spend over 400 dollars more if enacted. Allshouse Reunion drawn 125 relatives at Marion Center Park July 9 with meals, games, and sports. next year’s gathering set for first Saturday in August at the same park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
INS
Pennsylvania Motortruck Association
Harrisburg
Marion Center Park
Sleigh Bells Cheer Coshocton as Heat Rises
Coshocton streets echo with holiday cheer amid 100 degree heat. Hayes Wood jokes and urges townsfolk to keep spirits up as he rides a horse-drawn buggy through main street. In Hollywood, Keaton and Natalie Talmadge part again after she stays home to think it over. The split follows a dispute over joining a Seattle to San Francisco yacht christened Natalie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Hayes Wood
Hollywood
Keaton
Natalie Talmadge
Miss Talmadge
Miss Taladge
Seattle
San Francisco
Natalie
Taxpayers plan march on Harrisburg for tax reform
Western Pennsylvania taxpayers announce a July 19 delegation from Blairsville via Ebensburg and the William Penn Highway to Harrisburg. Participants will meet lawmakers at 1 30 PM, present petitions, and urge changes taxing land for schools and roads while cutting other government tests. Participants are urged to bring lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania
Blairsville
Ebensburg
William Penn Highway
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elder Peeler
Capitol
House of Representatives
Committee On
Baptist Young People Meet in Indiana County Park
A July 14 meeting of the Indiana county Baptist Young People's Board opened with a swim at Glymer Water Works park followed by supper. Mary Conrad led peppy songs and a productive business session planned a county rally at Indiana Baptist Church on August 14, with a devotional close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Baptist Young People’s Board
Glymer Water Works Park
Mary Conrad
Indiana Baptist Church
Indiana County
Hollywood Theatre Riot injures six at world premiere
Police report six people were hurt as thousands rioted in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre during the world premiere of Strange Interlude to honor Norma Shearer and other film stars. Miss Shearer arrived after crowds, joined by Clark Gable, Ralph Morgan and more on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Grauman
Norma Shearer
Miss Shearer
Clark Gable
Ralph Morgan
Jim Couch Undergoes AppendiCitis Operation Today
James Couch of West Charel street underwent acute appendicitis surgery at Indiana Hospital this morning. Condition is reported fair by Dr Biehl, chiropodist, at the A Hotel Indiana. Tuesday, July 19th, 276x. An Indiana Home Company advertisement promises General Electric Radios with special pricing and a roof lowering sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Couch
West Charel Street
Indiana Hospital
Dr. Bieh
A Hotel
Indiana
Capitol Notes Harrisburg Welfare and Labor Officials Fight Cuts
In Harrisburg on July 16 two Pinchot cabinet members sent appeals urging senators to oppose the economy bill affecting Welfare and Labor and Industry. Alice Liveright warned counties would lose state care for the insane and prisoners if cuts pass. A M Northup detailed department activities facing cuts. Welfare and labor budgets earmarked $2,700,000 and $228,200 respectively.
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Harrisburg
INS
Pinchot
Alice Liveright
Welfare
A. M. Northup
Labor and Industry
Liveright
Tr. Northup
Department of Labor and Industry
Department of Welfare
Senate
Pilot Burns to Death in Plane Crash near Washington
Frank Peterwell, 18, of Meadowlands, died when his flaming plane crashed on a hillside a short distance north of Washington. Charred remains were prepared for interment as investigators noted the cockpit showed fire had raged after the engine blaze emerged from McGovern field. The aviator, with only months of experience, struggled to level the craft before it dove to earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Frank Peterwell
Meadowlands
Here
Peterwell
McGovern Field
Earth
Holiness Camp at Belsano opens July 28 in Bel
The Wighth Annual Holiness Camp Meeting will be held at Bel sano Pa from July 28 to August 7. Daily services in the large tabernacle with opening night July 28 at 7 30 p m evangelist Wade H Patrick from Alliance Ohio will be principal speaker. Barnes Sisters from Lisbon Ohio lead music all week. Missionary Day is August 4 with Cecil W Traxel, returning missionary evangelist from China, attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wighth
Belsano
Wade H. Patrick
Alliance
Ohio
Barnes Sisters
Lisbon
Cecil W. Traxel
China
New Kensington Couple Wedded in Natrona
Charles Bowers and Miss Edith Stewart both of New Kensington and prominent in Indiana were married recently in Natrona. The couple plan a honeymoon visiting New York Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Canada. Parkwood Baseball Team to sponsor a festival at Parkwood schoolhouse on Friday evenings July 22. General public invited. See new General Electric Radios with trade in allowances at Indiana Home Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bowers
Edith Stewart
New Kensington
Indiana
Natrona
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Canada
Parkwood
Thousands assembled before Capitol in protest over veterans relief
In Washington thousands of bonus marchers converged on the Capitol as leaders like W W Waters of Portland and Glassford of Salt Lake City tried to control the crowd. Police used restraints while the group demanded relief as Congress adjourned without action. Waters was kept as a hostage to maintain order, and the demonstration continued into the night with thousands milling near the main entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonus
W. W. Waters
Portland
Ore
Capitol
Cit
Pelesham D. Glassford
Hia
Congress
Glassford
Waters
Glaseford
Edward 8. Lockete
INS
Roy W. Robertson
California
Walter W. Waters
Senate
House
NATIVE DIES IN WASHINGTON AND HELD IN SPAIN
Mrs Emma Garman Kirkendall of Spokane Wash died at home after months of illness. Born at Garmans Mills she was daughter of Peter and Mrs Garman. Survived by husband Harvey S Kirkendall two daughters Beatrice and Geraldine both in Spokane two sons Homer in Spokane and Roland in Seattle and several siblings. Remains to be interred in Spokane. Funeral of Mrs Bennett noted in New Florence with service Monday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma (Garman) Kirkendall
Harvey S. Kirkendall
Spokane
Wash
Peter Garman
Garmans Mills
Garman
Emma Garman
Harvey
Kirkendall
Saltsburg
Helena
Mont
Beatrice
Geraldine
Homer
Roland
Seattle
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Indiana
Malvina G. Riddle
Beaver
Harry Garman
T. G. Burhenn
Jeannette
Daniel Garman
Barnesboro
Drucilla Douglays
Cherry ‘Tree
R. CD
Bennett
New Florence
Hanah Margaret Graham Bennett
Obadiah M. Bennett
N. B. McChing
New Mlorenve United Presbyterian Church
West Fair
Grand Hotel star power draws Indiana Ritz show crowd
The Ritz Theatre presented Grand Hotel Friday with stars John Barrymore Lionel Barrymore Wallace Beery and Joan Crawford in a high praised adaptation from the stage. Indiana audiences praised the performances especially the women while men enjoyed the drama and spectacle of the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymor
Lionel Barrymore
Wallace Berry
Joan Crmforé
Ritz Theatre
Indiana
For Love or Money serial debuts July 20 in The Journal
Ambitious Mona Moran rises from poverty to a New York office job with a modest wage. She dreams wealth equals happiness. A lawyer offers marriage to one of his wealthy clients, setting a dramatic path in the new serial “For Love or Money,” beginning Wednesday, July 20 in The Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Moran
Mona
New York
Phe Jo Gayette
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Baptist Young People’s Meeting
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