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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
5
Seniors at Indiana State Normal celebrate Gala Week with the annual Senior Ball in Recreation Hall. Irwin's Pep Orchestra led a praised program while the Faculty Recital in the chapel promises an elaborate musical showcase this evening.
U S Senator and Mrs George and U S Senator and Mrs David A Reed, arriving about 6 30 P M Saturday, will dine with Hon Jno S Fisher, speak at the Court House, and hold a reception. They tour Indiana and other counties, ending in Philadelphia, after visiting Glen Campbell and Clearfield.
Geneva authorities let a confessed peeping Tom escape with a suspended sentence after being caught peering into dormitory windows at William Smith College. Edward Buckley was arrested after authorities responded to a college official alarm. Buckley blamed drinking squirrel whiskey for his actions, while Dean Barbara Walker vowed stricter enforcement.
Howard L. Dinsmore known as Dobby dies at 48 after a year of cancer illness at the family home in Patton He was partner in Dinsmore Brothers tailoring with C C Dinsmore and senior member of the Patton firm survived by widow son two years, mother Mrs Jennie Dinsmore three sisters and five brothers active in Masonry and past Worshipful Master of Patton Lodge The obituary notes another local minister Rev D R Burkey died suddenly at Dixonville Hospital and references continued on Page 4 Column 4
London June 1 The Trish deportation indemnity bill passed the House of Commons on final reading without a roll call. The measure protects the Home Secretary and government colleagues from financial damage due to alleged illegal deportations of Irish Republican sympathizers from England to Ireland, signaling a Baldwin government victory.
George T. McHenry has moved his electrical supply business from the Marshal building to temporary quarters behind the Indiana Hotel on Sixth Street. He will stay there until a new building on Philadelphia Street near Fifth Street is finished.
With exams completed the Senior Class at Indiana High School enjoys the campus festivity week. A faculty planned program promises a memorable evening as one hundred seniors participate and the largest class yet. The sequence includes tonight's reception, tomorrow’s Senior Banquet at Campbell's Mills, and Sunday’s Baccalaureate Sermon by Dr Hinith at the Presbyterian Church.
Walter Peterman of this city seeks Register and Recorder after World War service, while Deputy Sheriff Ulmer Borland aims for High Sheriff. Samuel J. Ferguson of Blairsville is tipped for County Commissioner, and Republican hopeful Yerguson, cemetery superintendent, faces many contenders as the primary heats up. The era of constrained approvals is gone as a free-for-all scramble begins.
Robert Alker of West School street will be aboard the U S S Leviathan when it sails for Europe on July 4. He plays banjo in the Leviathan orchestra led by Paul Whiteman and will perform in Keith vaudeville before departure. The group has just completed records for Standard Talking Machine and Victor. Alker may visit family here briefly before joining the ship.
Memorial Day sighting of a large blazing cross on a hill south of Marion Center drew the town to the Auditorium as two blasts rang out. Observers found Klan literature left nearby and the event sparked wide comment and concern.
Philadelphia report dated June 1 states Tex Morgan, condemned for kidnapping and killing six year old Lillian Gilmore and injuring her sister Dorothy, was sentenced to death in the electric chair by Judge Monaghan. Execution to be set by the governor at the Western Penitentiary after crime details were presented.
Washington June 1 American airplane manufacturers plan to seize a larger share of global markets as the government launches an international aircraft survey. H M Hoepli chief of the automotive division says the study will assess where US producers can compete with foreign rivals. The drive follows expectations of pending aviation legislation and a rising output of commercial planes.
A reunion of all former members of the Tenth One Hundred and Tenth and Third Regiments will be held at Mt Gretna Pennsylvania on Saturday July 14 1923. The program includes a field meet a review and a camp fire with arrangements for quarters and subsistence. The present One Hundred and Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania National Guard will be in camp and provide entertainment for visiting officers and men.
Following defeats in a double header on Decoration Day the Indiana Independents lost 7-6 in the morning and 17-6 in the afternoon. They will meet the DuBois club on their own field next Wednesday afternoon as preparations begin for a local diamond opening bringing strong clubs to local fans.
Jim Sandy and Carlo Bazio were fined $100 each plus prosecution costs after local court actions for unlawful liquor possession. Prosecution in related cases against Martino Barracca and Mrs Ady Bazio were not pressed due to absence of prosecutors J T Davia and Michael Fisher.
William Penrose of Millwood Shaft near Blairsville said he didn’t know the revolver was loaded when he pulled the trigger. His nephew John Bollinger, 21, is in Latrobe Hospital with a bullet wound in the right arm and shock. The weapon had been set aside long ago and Penrose believed it empty before cleaning and handling it in the same room. No action is planned against Penrose as the incident is ruled purely accidental. Bollinger is recovering.
An inquest at Union Hall Pardus near jPunsxutawney found that Jack Crawford died from a bullet wound Sunday morning. Blair Bracken is held for court on a murder charge after Crawford was shot near the Mayhew store while walking away from the Beebe home. Crawford, 42, leaves a wife, son, daughter, and one sister. Funeral services were conducted at the home near Rossiter.
Following last year’s pattern the survivors of the old Louth regiment of Civil War days will gather in Reynoldsville on July 12 for their annual reunion. Cards are being mailed to members across the United States inviting them to return and spend the day. Recruited largely from this area, the regiment earned an honorable war record that remains notable after more than fifty years.
Elsie McCoy completed a year's work as music supervisor in Ellsworth schools and has gone to Indiana to spend the summer with her parents, Mr and Mrs R B McCoy of East Church Street Sea Food Soft shell crabs live lobsters actallops and other fish advertised for Model Lunch Room.
Andrew Hepler, charged with conspiracy and embezzlement, arrived from Phoenix under custody of Sheriff Harvey Hockenberry. He was met at New Castle and transferred by auto toward Butler. His bailholding wife prepared to join east for the trial set for the week of June 12, tied to the collapse of the Ideal Squad and Citizens Insurance agencies.
Paris June 1 deputies hear warning of a planned coup by combined Royalist and Fascist groups to seize power. Stormy chamber debates followed anti Fascist demonstrations as Interior Minister Maunoury confirms arrests and police seizure of documents showing a nationwide network with officers and members listed.
The Mahoning Cabbage and Potato Growers Association will hold its annual meeting at Ambrose Grange Hall on Wednesday evening June 6 at 8 PM. Officers will be elected, Sales Manager will report, and County Agent along with N A Blanpied will attend to present three USDA films for potato growers. All members and prospective members are invited.
Thirty two couples participated in a square dance at the Armory last evening. It was one of the most interesting events in some time. Another dance will be held on Wednesday evening June 6.
Harrisburg Pa June 1 191? Dr Thomas E Finegan weighs Gov Pinchots temporary head offer at state School Department. Deputy superintendent Becht acts as head as investigations by citizens committees and lawmakers press for program support. Finegan plans to decide next week amid statewide activity and telephonic talks with state officials.
At a joint meeting commissioners awarded two bridge repair contracts to Cap Construction Company of Colwmi Q for Cush land and Crooked Creek bridges. One bridge is in Montgomery with detour created by state officials at New Alexandria as old structure is condemned. The project aims to finish all work by August 10 and improve condition of bridges in Indiana county.
Washington officials study new options after Geneva rebuff showing the United States largely isolated in curbing narcotics trade. Options include an all American embargo and stronger international regulation, aiming to halt narcotics production and distribution worldwide.
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