Council Day at Scout Camp Emphasizes Growth
William Penn Council members visited Camp William Penn for a dinner and mushball game with Scouts. Enrollment reached 108, prompting a one week extension starting August 6. A Sea Scouting program begins August 16, with 15 year olds eligible. Nine Scouts earned Second Class badges at a Court of Honor as camp improvements and tidiness receive praise.
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Ganp
William Penn
William Penn Council
Boy Scouts of America
Paul
Gill
Rev. Barber
Hig
Willer
Harber
Sea Scouts
Harrison
Campé
Dillinger Buried Amid Far-Reaching Mourning And Rumors
The notorious outlaw John Dillinger is laid to rest after a secret burial near Morresville. A handful of relatives and reporters attended as rain fell, while crowds mourned from a distance. Nearby, a family of his half sisters Frances and Doris Reed tearfully remembered him as a “big brother.” In Indiana county a Workers Federation convention is announced for Homer City High School, July 27, with both afternoon and evening sessions open to all.
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Morresville
Maywood
Aubrey Hancock
Dillinger
Lille
Frances
Doris
Sniffle
John
Dollfuss Murder Reported by INS Shocks Vienna
Vienna reports the assassination of Chancellor Dollfuss by Nazi gunmen. The unarmed leader was shot twice and left to bleed for hours, denied medical aid and a priest. Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal assault in the chancellery and a nation in mourning.
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Tl. R. Knickerbocker CL. N
LN. Sy
Vienna
INS
Dollfuss
Vatican
Baithatsplitz
Congress Hall
Robinson Youth Faces Trial In Rager Death
A Robinson youth stands trial over the Westmorland county shooting death of Mrs. Rager who died aiding her daughter during a struggle with Johns for a revolver at the Beard home in Bolivar. Coroners plan an autopsy and an inquest.
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Robinson
Rager
Westmoreland County
Cyrus W. Davis
Cambria County
H. Albert McMurray
McMurray
Bolivar
Johns
Greensburgs Speaker for Commencement List of Graduates
A long list of graduates and their degrees appears, naming Greensburg as the speaker location and detailing individuals affiliated with public school music education and two year curricula. The roster includes names such as Rene Dixon, Mary Pauline Henderson, Barbara Louise Balthaser, Harry Frederice Brubaker, Melton Michael Gordon, Evelyn Marie Hodgson, Margaret Louise Lydick, Louis Vincent Roney, Eugene Robert Sutton, Bernice Lorrayne Bowser, Katherine Elizabeth Glearnesboro, Martha Jane Harris, Catherine Lois Kelly, Grace Belle Craig, Bertha Catherine Gerstner, and many more across Greensburg and surrounding towns. The document records Bachelor of Science and two year curriculum pathways, with multiple institutions and locales cited.
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Rene Dixon
Livermore
Mary Pauline Henderson
Derry
Barbara Louise Balthaser
Morrisburg
Serentary
Harry Frederice Brubaker
Altoona
Melton Michael Gordon
Indiana
Evelyn Marie Hodgson
Sagamore
Margaret Louise Lydick
Hubert Gurlickl Morton
Nanticoke
Louis Vincent Roney
Punxsetsawney
Eugene Robert Sutton
Lucerne Mines
Bernice Lorrayne Bowser
Robinson
Margaret Genevieve Carrick
Punxsulawney
Grace Belle Craig
Home
Imorence Tarrict Kiyes
New Kensington
Bertha Catherine Gerstner
McKees Rock
Katherine Elizabeth Glearnesboro
Martha Jane Harris
Homer City
Catherine Lois Kelly
Carrolltown
Lovell Margaret Leoneard
Barnesboro
Helen Rose Lela
Turtle Creek
Dorothy Lorraine Rankin
Homestead
Yainah de Witt Robison
Irvans
Martha Jane Shaffer
DuBhis
Eleanor Anne Waddell
Tunnelton
Lenore Grace Wright
Curwensville
Lloyd
Wade Clair Mall
Rural Valley
George Shodrach Joiner
Aleverda
Maul G. Lane
Barnesboroy
John Murray McConnell
Edward August
Minimier
Gessna
Lucartha Mountain
Greenaburg
Ruth Gladys Peters
Jeannette
Sara Ann Sayver
Greens
Notable births and residents listed across multiple towns
A brief community notice lists Elizabeth Katherine Purг and Ruth Evangeline Steintiff among residents in Pittsburgh Elderton Punxsutawney Indiana Mount Alton with names including Kenneth Eugene Shaffer Daniel Willis Williams Pauline Magdalene Zias. The fragment implies an obituary or social column summary of local figures and locales.
Jefferson Chairman Backs Trust Issue in Pennsylvania Race
The Pennsylvania gubernatorial scene centers on home rule versus federal dictation as Attorney General Schnader and GOP allies frame a campaign against Democrat George H. Earle. They warn against outside influence from Washington and urge the state to determine its own policies, while Earle remains silent on the charges.
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Harry Bergman
INS
Pmousadelphia
Washington
William A. Schnader
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Earle
White House
Haverford
Roosevelt
Austria
Earie
Chis
James A. Farley
U.S
Davis A. Reed
Reed
Schnader
F D Holds Its Best Picnic Again
Members of the Indiana Flite Company held a picnic at the Fair Grounds with a Nine feed served by the efficient kitchen committee. The event featured pitching by Jim t and others as players from AW Zullers, Bill St Clair, BAL Helwig, Wally Cunningham and more joined, drawing praise for a well organized social. Chief Naugherty and many men returned to town hoping for a repeat soon.
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Indiana Flite
Fair Grounds
Iitehen
Wireman
James L. Jack
Jlin T
AW Zullers
Bill St. Clair
Bal Helwig
Wally’ Cunningham
Jiges" Loughry
Parks
Brady
Naugherty
Earle Sees End of Hitlerism in Austria Role
Former Minister to Austria Earl e recalls conversations with Dolifusa and Frau Nollfuss. He states Hitler’s plans were not merely bloodshed but cold blood killings. Earle praises Hitler’s era as leaving behind one of the most lovable and human men of modern times. He warns Austria of Nazism and anti Semitism.
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Vienna
Austria
Extra Session Up to Hopkins Threatens State Relief Plans
The piece reports on possible extra legislative session over federal relief funds. Monthly relief spending runs about 16 million dollars, with nearly 4 million for works relief and related aid. If past matchings set a precedent, Pennsylvania may need over 3 million monthly, making 1.25 million from the federal government inadequate unless Hopkins accepts a compromise to avert a special session. Attorney General Schnader frames the issue in campaign terms at a Philadelphia rally, urging protest of Guffey’s alleged support for a session.
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Washington
Hopkins
William A. Schnader
Philadelphia
Austria appeals to powers to save independence from Nazi rule
Vienna reports that Austria, newly threatened by Nazi domination from Berlin, pleads with Italy France and England to intervene to preserve Austria's independence. The government doubles troops and guards, while key figures such as Dollfuss' envoy to Rome, Anton Rinteten, die in a staged crisis as rivalling factions clash amid Nazi support and counter actions across Austrian towns.
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Vhenna
Austria
Italy
France
England
Berlin
Nai
Austrian Chancellor Dollfuss Assassinated In Nazi Coup
Vienna reports detail the July 25 assault by Nazi insurgents who seized the chancellery, wounded Dollfuss, and briefly toppled government control. The crisis ends with Dollfuss slain and prince von starhemberg taking provisional chancellorship as Austria relies on police and army to restore order.
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Dollfuss
Austria
Vienna
Prince von Starhhemberg
Austria Crisis Deepens After Dollfuss Assassination
Government admits fighting continues in Styrian provinces with at least six killed. Nazi candidate Dr Anton Rintelen died by own action after arrest. Courts-martial to try Dollfuss assassins. 144 Nazis reportedly to be dumped at the German border. Mussolini vows to resist Austrian threats. 80,000 Malian troops mass on frontier. Britain pledges to defend Austrian independence. France watches with policy of watchful waiting. Hitler flies to Berlin to take command. Von Hindenburg and Neurath offer condolences. Reith dismissed for amnesty talks. Authorities urge cool heads to avert another European war.
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H.R. Knickerbocker
I. N
I. N S
Vienna
Dollfuss
Germany
Austria
Kurt Schushhnigg
Dojifuss
Hitler
Europe
Dellfuss
Italy
Jugoslavia
Austria Hungary
Serbia
Ballhauschutz
Emil Fey
Fey
Miklos
Anton Rintelen
Rome
Rintelen
Stuermer
Karwinsky
Dieth
Jong
Astria
Styria
Mussolini
London
John Simon
Great Britain
Paris
Doumergue
Foreign Office
France
Berlin
Bavaria
von Hindenburg
von Neurath
Reith
Dalifuss
Obituary of R Vandevand er Cres son conductor
R Vandevand er, a Punxsulawney native now in Altoona and rehired Cres tion branch conductor of the P R R, died suddenly Tuesday night in Punxsulawney from heart trouble. He was 65, born in Punxsulawney, lived there long before moving to Altoona. He belonged to the M F Church of Altoona and leaves a son, a daughter, two sisters in Altoona, and a brother in Bellwood. Services set for Friday at 2 p m in Bellwood.
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R. Vandevander
Punxsulawney
Altoona
Cresson
Lhe
M. F. Church of
Bellwood
Bellwonidi
Drunken driver hangs self in Crawford jail
Meadville July 26 A 43 year old Glenn W Miller prominent local business man jailed for intoxicated driving took his life last night fashioning a noose from his shirt and hanging in his cell Sheriff Nickels and Charles Milley discovered the body. Miller was arrested after a Conneaut Lake driving incident and his wife was jailed on a disorderly conduct charge.
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Meadville
Glenn W. Miller
Miller
Crawford County
H. A. Nickels
Charles 5. Milley
Conneaut Lake
M. E. Hans
C. H. Blocker
Treasury balance update and stray historic notes
Treasury balance as of July 24 stands at 2 494 599 007 42. Internal revenue 2 376 696 17 and customs receipts 115 446 923 63. Miscellaneous items mention Sir William Blackstone, witch belief, tuberculosis decline, a German alarm clock light, Australia population, Marion Indiana armored car, and bull fighting origin.
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Washington
INS
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Woes pile up for W Garman in fatal crash
Ashville July 26 A 35 year old mine operator W Garman died of a heart attack while driving toward Altoona after a concrete crash on Burke Horn road unconscious for five hours. Passersby found him in the front seat and he was taken home in Altoona. State police investigate threats to his life and his youngest daughter with no clues yet.
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Ashville
D. GarMan
Burke Horn Road
Altoona Sant
Altoona
Garman
Homs
Hig Shanty
Ebensburg
Rejna
Og Ha
Bedford
Gatman
A. Gatman
Mob Attacks Three Policemen in Philadelphia Riot
In Philadelphia a mob of about 150 men assaulted three officers in an early morning clash while trying to free three prisoners charged with street fighting. Police fired about a dozen bullets, wounding Attorney Cerebrus, and five rioters were arrested as reserves restored order.
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Philadelphia
Cerebrus
Dillinger Pal Probasco Leaps to Death in FBI Building
James Johnston Probasco, 67, a key witness in Dillinger gang investigations, jumped to his death on July 26 as federal agents prepared to question him. Reports say Dillinger and Homer Van Meter once visited his home where facial surgery and acid-bleached fingerprints were attempted to hinder identification.
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Chicago
INS
John Dillinger
Dillinger
James Johnston Probasco
Homer van Meter
Probasco
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bankers
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Moorhead
Jor Engebert Dellfuss
H. R. Knickerbocker
Vollfuss
Heimwehe
Hmiley
Greensburger
Jefferson
Margiotti
Dr. Pringle
Diductite
Commonwealth
Sehinder
Paso
New York
F. D
Jugo Slavia
Ehincelor
Englebert Dollfuss
Anton Rinteten
Nollfuss
Doll
Horse Marines
Wes
Heimwehr
Marquis
Neuslaedter-Steurmer
Doltfuss
Morocconer
Miklas
Klagenfurt
Madame Dollfuss
Riccione
Thaly
Venice
Ranguil
Tle
Alto Bio Bio
William Blackstone
Australia
Marion
Ind
Spain
W. Garman
Allied Chemical
American Smelting
American Tobacco
Anaconda Copper
Atchison T. S. F
Atlantic Refining
Railroad
Iti
Bordens Bethlehem Steel
Canadian Pacific
Ches. and Ohio
Chrysler
STP
Goto Colaite Columbia Gas
Consolidated Oil
Dan Curtiss-Wright
Dupont
Eastman Kodak
Erie Railroad
Ft. Pitt Brew. Co
Freeport Texas
General Electric
General Motors
Nickle
J. C. Penney Co
Kelvinator
Kennecott Copper
Lone Star Gas
Miami
Texas Co
Montgomery Ward
Nash Motors
Dairy Prod
New York Central
NY. NH
Norf
West It
North American
Packard Motors E Pennsylvania R. R
Pullman
Pure Oi Radio Corporation
Radio Keith
Reynolds Tobacco
Sears Roebuck
Socony-Vacuum
Standard
Cal
Standard Oil
N. J. Studebaker
Texas Corporation
United Corporation United. Gas Imp
United States Steel
Warner Bros. Pie
Westinghouse Hlec
Woolworth
Arkansas
Ford Limited
Pennroad Corporation
Trans, Airways
Dillinger Pal
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