County Jury Recommends Purchase Of Indiana Fair Grounds
The Grand Jury votes 15 to 7 to urge Indiana County to acquire the Indiana Fair Grounds in White Township for a county park at a price not exceeding $20,000. petitions with over 2,500 names supported the plan while one opposed it. The Board of Commissioners postponed a decision pending detailed study of finances and operating feasibility. Continued on Page Two Roller Skating Dreamland tonight.
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Indiana Fair Grounds
Indiana
William M. Ruddock
John B. Flenniken
John Thompson
Grand Jury
Indiana County Agricultural Society
White Township
Borough of
Indiana County
Elizabeth Bush
Margaret Couch
Shelocta
Wallace Clawson
Livermore R. D
W. Cramer
Armagh
Samuel Green
Clymer
Mary Good
Hewitt
Florence Kunkle
Jacksonville
Blanch Longenecker
Blacklick
Linus Mclanry
McGall
Richard Neil
Aultman
Mabel Stormer
Homer City
Jacob’ B
Troutman
Smicksburg
Tax Voting Qualification Up Again In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on June 6 a proposed constitutional amendment would restore the tax qualification for voting, requiring all voters to pay a local tax before casting a ballot. Sponsored by Senator George Woodward of Philadelphia, the amendment seeks final action next week after last year’s change voided the tax rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
George * Woodward
Philadelphia
Fatal Crash Claims Capitosti In Homer City
John Capitosti twenty five of Homer City died after his car struck the Yellow Creek bridge in the Homer City business district. He was taken to the Hospital at Indiana Mine Hoga where an emergency operation followed. Doctors reported a fractured pelvis ruptured bladder head lacerations and chest contusions. Police Chief A J Campbell said the impact crushed the driver in the wreckage and that loss of control near the bridge may have caused the crash. The Indiana patrol is investigating the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Capitesti
Homer City
Yellow Creek
Indiana
F Capitosti
Lucerne Mines
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
A. J.campbell
Capitosti
Iron Bridge
Campbell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dreamland Rink Opens Tonight in Ebensburg
Dreamland's canvas sided skating rink opens this evening at 8 o'clock. Operated by James Cicero who runs the Fair Grounds pavilion at Ebensburg, the portable 50 by 100 foot rink houses up to 300 skaters and features fine music for skaters.
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Dreamland
Pennsylvania
James Cicero
Fair Grounds Pavillion
Ebensburg
Three Generations Honor Miss Effie G Fisher Retiring
Irwin Indiana marks the retirement of elementary teacher Miss Effie G Fisher after 41 years of service. Acknowledgments note her graduation from Indiana State Normal School in 1893. A church fundraiser chocolate dinner is announced for Crooked Creek Baptist Church near Chambersville on June 7 at 108 pm, priced 25 cents.
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Effie G. Fisher
Irwin
Miss Fisher
Indiana State Normal School
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
Chambersville
Price
Battle of Statistics delays world naval talks in London
British and German naval delegates clashed over statistics in London as they seek to scope a future world naval conference. The discussions between Joachim von Ribbentrop and UK officials showed a deadlock, raising doubts about reaching a broad agreement to limit naval building under Washington and London treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolte
London
H. R. Knickerbocker
Washington
Germany
England
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Robert Craig
Death of Mrs Harriet Hawk in Warren and others
Mrs Harriet L Hawk aged 94 died at 6 am Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Warren D Clarified by the Parks hig highlands origin and noted survivors include 12 grandchildren seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Leechburg Lutheran church with Rev William Pfeifer officiating Interment in Highfield cemetery Parks township Also funeral services for Mrs Laura Hutchinson 45 wife of Joseph Hutchinson who died at home in Coy near Homer City held at Mundy’s Corner United Brethren church at 2 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet L. Hawk
H. M. King
Warren
Leechburg Lutheran Church
Williliam Pfeifer
Highfield Cemetery
Parks Township
Laura Hutchinson
Joseph Hutchinson
Coy
Homer City
United Brethren Church
Mundy’s Corner
Senate backs Guffey bill to regulate coal industry
Washington June 6. Senate leaders line up for fast action on the Guffey bill creating a federal bituminous coal authority to regulate hours and wages and intrastate commerce. Debate centers on constitutionality and committee routing before floor action as Roosevelt seeks quick moves on NRA crisis measures.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Guffey
Robinson
Arkansas
Neely
West Virginia
Harrison
Mississippi
Logan
Kentucky
Senate Mines and Mini
HOLC to discuss mortgage relief on Washington radio broadcast
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board will discuss steps to relieve home mortgage distress and extend liberal terms tonight at 10 30 EST in a Washington radio program hosted by John H Fahey. The HOLC plans an additional 1 75 billion for mortgage relief following latest federal legislation.
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Federal
Hama Loan Bank Board
Washington
John H. Fahey
H. M. Buchanan
HOLC
Johnstown
Fahey
Young Bride Leaps From Car After Argument
Pittsburgh June 6 Mrs Anna Duffy 23 year old bride of three weeks is in hospital with serious injuries after leaping from a moving automobile following an argument with husband Francis Duffy police say he told officers his wife jumped from the rumble seat during the quarrel She suffered a possible fractured skull
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Pittsburgh
INS
Anna Duffy
Francis Duffy
Three Great War Leaders Die In Quick Succession
London dispatch reports the first 24 hours of June claim three top war leaders. Field Marshal Lord Byng, commander of the Canadian Corps in the Vimy Ridge victory, Admiral Sir Charles Madden, King George’s double and Jellicoe’s chief of staff at Jutland, and General Alexander von Linsingen, who defeated the Russians, have all died in Hanover.
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London
VNS
Lord Byng
Vimy Ridge
Charles Madden
Jellicoe
Jutland
Alexander von Linsingen
Hanover
Pride husband charged in hammer death and suicide attempt
Norris Pride, 35, is held in the beating death of his wife Mrs. George E. Pride, 36, in Johnstown. A coroner's jury is awaited as Pride reportedly struck her with a hammer then jumped from a viaduct into the Conemaugh River in a failed suicide attempt. He was rescued unharmed but in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
George E. Pride
Norris Pride
Pride
Conemaugh
Wife Sues Son of M Eldowney In Pittsburgh
Robert McEldowney of Johnstown heir to about a million from Henry C McEldowney estate sues for divorce. Helen Schuyler Nicholson McEldowney alleges cruelty and indignities as she and two children reside at Arlington Apartments. Separate report notes Gertrude Phillips Murdock seeks divorce from J Milton Murdock Jr citing cruelty. Elder McEldowney left no will, so widow would receive one third under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Robert McEldowney
Johnstown
Henry,c
D.N.R
J. V
John Vogt
McEldowney
Arlington Apartments
Gertrude’ Phillips Murdock
J. Milton Murdock, Jr
Union Trust Company
United States
Mercer man indicted for ax slaying of gas station operator
Leroy Palmer, 82, Grove City, was indicted for murder in the March 18 ax slaying of Howard Sidley, 28, a gasoline station operator. Palmer, arrested two hours after the crime, awaits trial in Mercer County jail as the case moves to the September term of criminal court. Sidley’s death arose during an alleged robbery attempt, with Palmer denying knowledge of the crime.
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Mercer
INS
Howard Sidley
Leroy Palmer
Grove City
Palmer
Mercer County
Sidley
Pittsburgh Banker Robert Fulton Dies at 59
Banking circles mourn the death of Robert Oliver Fulton, VP of the East Liberty City Bank and Trust Company, who died after a brief illness. Fulton, 59, came to Pittsburgh 34 years ago from Latrobe, his birthplace.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Robert Oliver Fulton
East Liberty City Bank and Trust Company
Fulton
Latrobe
Toledo Power Strike Averted Before Any Crippling Action
Toledo Edison Company unions vote overwhelmingly to return to work and accept a peace plan after a threatened power strike would have darkened homes and factories. Federal mediator J B Connor arranged the conference guiding the unions to accept renewed wage negotiations. Office workers followed by joining 237 to 22 in the final vote to resume operations immediately.
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Alvin L. Krieg
Star
Toledo
Ohio
Iinsj
Toledo Edison Company
One
Roosevelt
Department of Labor
Washington
J. B'Connor
Electrical Workers Union
Electrical Workers
Worry over business reverses ends in death in Punxsutawney
Robert Beezer, 42, longtime Punxsutawney resident and former owner of a North Findley Street meal market, was found dead in a field behind his North Penn Street home yesterday. Coroner George Means said the throat was cut and an inquest will determine the manner of death, believed to be self inflicted. Beezer had closed his store and faced recent financial reverses that weighed on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Robert Beezer
Mont Desler
North Penn Street
Sue
George Means
Brookville
Beezer
North Findley Street
Taxes Jugged Into Top Place In Legislature
Harrisburg June 8. Ins. Gov George H Earle’s request for additional taxes to cover a state deficit was rejected by the Senate finance committee. The panel proposed temporary transfers from the motor fund and changes to corporate income tax timing to December 1 rather than next summer. Senator John J McClure said new taxes would merely produce excess revenue. The day’s debate linked budget talks with labor and social bills, while preparations for workmen’s compensation and child labor measures continued. Roller-Skating Dreamland tonlat 24
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
INS
George H. Earle
Senate Finance Commtee
Motor Fund
John J. McClure
Delaw
Everett Doying
di Ware
Senate Fin
G Warle
Senate
House
Gonor Earle
Salus
Graff
Ate
Coolahan
Koontz Seeks Veal Calf Finds One in Town
Homer Koontz placed a classified ad seeking a real calf and received a prompt response. Walter Kerr, 28, of Ernest, was admitted to Indiana Hospital for treatment after a baseball injury, the left shoulder likely fractured. A separate note mentions a Penny Bingo event at Memorial Hall at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Koontz
Ion
Walter Kerr
Ernest
Milk producers to meet June 11 in Pittsburgh
Milk producers from Allegheny to Washington counties and the corresponding milk distributors will meet at Fort Pitt Hotel Pittsburgh on June 11 1935. Producers gather at 8 00 p m standard time and distributors at 3 00 p m daylight saving time to select representatives for the Milk Marketing Committee. All producers and distributors urged to attend. Four violators of the milk control act were fined after arrest by milk control board investigators in Westmoreland.
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Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Butler
Clarion
Crawford
Forest
Greene
Indiana
Jefferson
Lawrence
Mercer
Venango
Washington
Fort Pitt Hotel
Pittsburgh
Milk Control Board
Westmoreland
Bankers urged to fear deflation not inflation in 1930s echo
Scranton editorials report Dr. Luther Harr warns Pennsylvania bankers deflation poses greater risk than inflation, urging support for national banking reform for broader credit and government restraint. He cites 1930s downturn, calls to back House Banking Act and maintain strong banking system against radical politics.
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Scranton
INS
Pennsylvania
America
Luther A. Harr
Harr
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association
Congress
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Board of Commissioners
Garbo
Greta Garbo
New York
Sweden
Newark
N. J
Dreamland Rink
I. N.S. London
Harriet Hawk
Avonmore
NRA
Ways and Means Committee
Bailey
Weyerhaeusen
Spokane
Harold Heroux
Seattle
Weyer~ Haeuser
John Keenan
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Keenan
Oregon
Issaquah
Wash
George Weyerhaeuser
Spokarie
Yicomac
Department of Justice
Little George
Here
George
Guild Helm
Heywood Broun
Guid
Mewapapermen’s Organization
Cleveland
Ite
Broun
Resenk
Sues
M’eldowney
Loretta Young
Koontz
Memorial Hall
V. FE
W. Aux
Maria Jeritza
Leopold Poapper de Podhragy
Vienna
George Schirmer
Hart
Aetree
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