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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1936

Page

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French Socialists Move To End Nationwide Strike

The Associated Press reports a new socialist government in France proposing legislation to end a mass strike involving millions. As talks proceed the strike widens in Spain with about 800000 workers. A Fascist was killed at Seville. Belgian authorities warn strikers as troops remain in Antwerp and at factories.

Ffy Associated Press Spain Sevelle Folde Arme Belgium Antwérp Shipping Attty

Firemen Rally to Beat Home CCC in Tight League Contest

Firemen overcome two earlier losses to Stewart’s Hard fare and Dalry Dell, edging Home CCC 9 to 8 after late errors. Mills and Wagner keyed the attack while Walls made a remarkable running catch. Scoring by innings shows CCC taking early leads before Firemen forged the comeback.

Stewart Hardfare Dalry Dell Fireen CCC To & Ad Mills Wagner Walls Ahr Gragroski Kuntz Cf Rohosky Wakert Karpski OM Zimmer I Aypski Stanley

Mine Foreman Fire Boss Names and Examiners Listed

A long list of mine foreman candidates and those who prepare the fire boss examinations is provided, naming numerous individuals and towns including NuMine, Reynoldsville, Punxsutawney, Stump Creek, Clarksburg, and DuBois, with many other localities and surnames interspersed. The article reads like a roster of officials, examiners, and associated locations connected to mine safety work in the region.

Ougias Iselin Joe Constantine Iph Chapman NuMine Roy Shafer New Bethlehem Frank C. Rosa Louis Gamber Rossiter Joe Malone Jilis Chapman Doyle *Tinton George Snyder Clair Harris Richard DeHari Reynoldsville S. L. Tess John Pettick Oscar Buhite Gilbert McCracken Francis Lann William L. Charl‘ton Frank Fox Waller P. Kime Stanley Pusieuiz Steven Yasenchak Anthony Roycord Stump Creek Marlin Gay Weber Dorsey L. Humphreys Ne C. Vanity Clair Coffman Peter del- Dennis Smyers Ivor Lanfar Wilim Harrett Sykesville Eugene Pa- 2 Thomas Olson Sagamore Fred Itls Lee Anderson Timblin Olaf Tterson Waterman Alex Patteron Yatesboro K. H. Mortimer Punxsutawney George Goduihin William McGee John Golouihin Auliman Joseph “Matko Arcadia M. L. Ruffner M. Cc. Lemon Commodore Charles Bank Qsko Ernest H. Bass Glenn Fullerton Emanuel Langham Louis Kriz “Manick Michael Harold Gates Robert Jeffrey Lucerne ‘Mines Howard Oakley Adam P. Popson Penn Run James H.gotwald Punxsusawney Raymond ‘Beheetz James Cowie Harold L Himes Francis FP. Stapleton Joseph A. Staey Andrew Uulish Jr. Rathmel James Liberton Harl Deemer Soldier Mike Opina John T. Bratek Ernest C Sherwood Troutville Robert Sampson Jr William Morgan

Day Warrior Here Sunday Part Continues

The article discusses Smith's gubernatorial bid and the political forces led by Tammany Hall aimed at destroying him through the courts. It notes Smith’s prior defeats before 1928 and his reaction to state enforcement laws as he broadens his fight through the American Christian Alliance to restore and preserve his goals.

Smith Tammany

Open forum set after Mr Anderson speech on church influence

Mr Anderson states he will answer questions after his address about the church influence issue and his scrimmage with Tammany and political alienism, along with other matters he may not cover in his speech.

Anderson

WPA Busy on Local Project

The county plans improvements at the Court House including a roof change an extra story expansion and courtroom rearrangements. Estimated to cost 80000 financed through the Public Works Administration, with plans drawn by the county engineer and architect for submission to Washington. If approved the two projects may proceed concurrently.

Court House Public Works Administration Washington

Obituary notices for local residents and funeral plans

Obituary announces death of an Indiana County man at Greensburg hospital after a three week illness. Survived by widow Grace Lichtenfels and siblings Russell Ernest Frank Glenn C E Mack Dorothy Elsie Margie and Dean. Funeral at Mt Tabor Church near Blairsville with burial in Blairsville cemetery. Also notices for Dr Clark J Dickie and John Appleton Mock detailing funeral times and burial sites in Streams Funeral Home Oakland Cemetery Brush Valley and Greenwood Cemetery Indiana respectively.

Westmoreland Hospital Greensburg Leonard Bros Pennsylvania Railroad Grace Lichtenfels William Lichtenfels Indiana County Russell Ardara Ernest Frank Johnstown Glenn Clyde C. E. Mack New Florence Dorothy Elsie Margie Dean Orrin L. Cribbs Harrison Avenue Mt. Tabor Methodist Church Blairsville G.E. Letenworth Blacklick Mock John Appleton Mock Brush Valley Greenwood Cemetery Indiana

Earle Plan Still Far Off in House Debates

House leaders test substitutes for revenue bills. Fuel oil tax options draw Democratic support, with initial two cent rate trimmed to one half cent. An independent one percent income tax faces first passage, earmarked 98 percent of revenue for education amid ongoing party maneuvering.

House

Homes in Jefferson county mining town under relief study

Local inquiry into housing for families of WPA workers at McKinney Steel Company houses in Josephine area reveals workers listed on WPA projects but unclear residency. Relief officials say no local public housing exists and relief can cover rent to 150 percent of taxes with landlord approval if a house is secured. Inquiry continues with county officials.

Ing Josephine Gracelon Bells Mille WEA George Fisher WPA Jorsephine McKinney Steel Company John 8. Fienniken Indiana County Cormailssigner Fienniken Emergency Relief Administration Landford Indiana County

Senate Passes Tax Bill As Conference Debate Looms

The Senate, by 36 to 24, approved a $829 million tax bill with a 15.5 to 18 percent rate on net corporate incomes, a 7 percent undistributed profits levy, and changes to dividends and surtaxes, sending the measure to a House Senate conference amid looming disputes over higher rates and administration goals. Executives aim to push a 33.5 percent average rate. House plans go higher, with conferees to decide next week.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Senate House House Cleveland Couzens Keyes Robinson D. Ark Black Ala LaFollette

Foster says public to decide after board vote

Dr. Foster states he will present his side and let the public decide after a board vote that declared the president’s chair vacant. Attorney General Margiotti counters Foster accusations of political motives, noting the trustees’ 3-2 split and suggesting a Senate investigation.

Attroney Board of Trustees Foster Dr. Foster Margiotti

Platform tensions surface in Republican gathering

Senators and delegates debate a short modern platform for 1936. Fisher influence cited as driving party direction, with Western and Eastern factions clashing over currency, tariffs, and reciprocity. Kansas White gives campaign voice. Pennsylvania Senator Davis notes half of 75 delegates responded favoring a concise, liberal platform similar to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Gov. Landon Republican Party Roosevelt Washington James J. Davis Pennsylvania New York Davis Supréme Court

Borough fines leveled for overloaded trucks under 4,380 pound excess

Justice of the Peace J. D. Hill fined two drivers for overloaded trucks. Myers Joseph W. Bonzer of Pritchard St Pittsburgh faced 4380 pounds overage, while Louis C. Boles of Swan St Buffalo N Y incurred 2360 pounds excess. Patrolman Clair arrested them.

Justice of “the Peace J. D. Hill Clair Myers Joseph W. Bonzer Pritchard St Pittsburgh Louis C. ‘Boles Swan St Buffalo

Widow Denies Conspiracy to Murder Husband in Pennsylvania

In Warren Pennsylvania on June 6 Mrs Mary Seminuk a 28 year old widow testified before a jury denying she conspired to murder her husband. She said she signed an alleged confession only after officers warned her she must sign or go to jail.

Warren Mary Seminuk

Motor Patrolman Killed in Crash Near Girard

Corporal L. Fulton of the State Highway Patrol was killed when his motorcycle collided head on with a car driven by Francis Layden of Union City near Girard Pa. He had been en route from Osceola Mills to Erie and was visiting his parents before the fatal return trip. The tragedy was under investigation by state police and the county coroner. Fulton had served nine years and was a popular member of the patrol.

Osceola Mills Loréazd D Fulton Erie DuBoison Girard Fallon State Patrol

Treasury balance and deficits reported in daily statement

The daily treasury statement shows June 4 receipts of 15.6 million and expenditures of 42 thousand, leaving a balance of 2.327 billion. Customs receipts for the month total 5.23 million. The current year deficit surpassed 3 billion, with the government spending 3.0106 billion more than it collected since July 1, 1936, and total expenditures through June 4 at 6.654 billion versus revenues of 3.6346 billion.

Washington The Treasury

Junk dealer held for court in copper wire theft case

Max Israel, Indiana junk dealer, is held for court on a $1000 bail after waiving hearing on a charge of receiving stolen goods. State Trooper James L. Stuck alleges he bought 900 pounds of copper wire cut in short lengths stolen from West Penn Railways Co. in Armstrong County.

Max Israel Indiana Justice of the Peace J. D. Hill Israel James L. Stuck West Penn Railways Co Armstrong County

Two Gipsy Residents Fined for Liquor Violations

Three Gipsy residents were fined $29 and costs each by Justice of the Peace J. D Hill yesterday on charges of selling untaxed liquor. Constables Cialt Dewyinney and Hill arrested them after a buy was alleged in each locale, with moonshine liquor seized. Those fined were Mrs Mary Prat to, Saylor Spicher and Peter Hughes. They all pleaded guilty.

Justice of the Peace J. D Hill Cialt Dewyinney Hill Mary Pratto Saylor Spicher Peter Hughes

Clymer Girl Graduates From Columbia University

Mrs. N. L. Diem and son Harold returned to Clymer after ten days in New York City and New England. They attended Columbia University commencement last Tuesday and spent time with Mr. and Mrs. A. Biem in Stratford Connecticut. En route they paused at Lake Kinderhook where Miss Margaret will be a camp counsellor this summer.

N. L. Diem Harold Clymer New York City New England Columbia University A. B. Biem Stratford Conn Lake Kinderhook New York Margaret

Recital Planned at St Bernard School Auditorium

An interesting program has been prepared for the annual recital by pupils of St Bernard Parochial School on North Fifth Street. It will be held in the school auditorium tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

St. Bernard Parochial School North Fifth Street

Local Visitors Share Time at Clawson and Hemphill Homes

Clarksburg residents Mr. and Mrs. George Kieh and their two children from Trafford are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Clawson. Mr. and Mrs. H J Meeker from Ohio called on the Hemphill household Sunday. Mrs. Fred Smith and her son Freddy were also present.

George Kieh Trafford Dean Clawson H. J. Meeker Ohio P. F. Hemphill Fred Smith Freddy

Trustees Veto Athletes Subsidizing at Dickinson College

Dickinson Trustees reject subsidizing athletes and cap athletic aid relative to other applicants. Dr. Fred P. Corson urges no scholarships for athletes with weak records. Board approves ending alumni commission during student solicitations. Officers praised. Boyd Spaht re-elected president. Judge E M Biddle new member.

Carlissm Prualeas Dickinson College Fred P. Coreen Carson Corson Peysier Boyd Tee Spaht Philadelphia E,m. Biddle Catelisle J. Hope Caldwell New York Vicw Edgar H. Heckman Bellétonie Gilbert Malcoim Car- Welt

Social visitors and local engagements noted around town

Iselin visitors among relatives in town include Mr and Mrs Harold Borland and son Dick from Indiana in the R A Jewell home last week Loree Speedy visited Charlotte Smith West Lebanon and Clark Clason called on Dean Clawson family Louise Ferguson saw grandmother Edith Ferguson Kent Mrs I S Kennedy Lewisville called among friends Decoration Day activities Elders Ridge commemoration Mr and Mrs Paul Lowman Decoration Day at New Wilmington Tsahole Jewell Luella Shearer Watkins Ridge visits among relatives Mrs Gaylor and Krebs Clearfield visited P F Hemphill Decoration Day Harry Coleman daughter Sean Irene Clawson Saltsburg visitors Clinton Idle visiting New Alexandria Joseph Cipriany and son Arthur plan a month in New York Frank Clark and family have a new car Hazel Blakley visited Chas Fulton Waterman Lawrence Winger Pittsburgh visited Fry and Ashbaugh homes Willis Miller and Narry Anderson serve on Indiana jury Kenneth Sload and daughter Jane spent Decoration Day at their Duncannon home Billy Shearer Jr underwent appendicitis operation in Indiana Hospital

Iselin Harold Borland Indiana R. A Elders Ridge Paul Lowman New Wilmington Tsahole Jewell Luella Shearer Watson Ridge Gaylor Krebs Clearfield P. F. Hemphill Harry Coleman Sean Irene Clawson Saltsburg Clinton Idle New Alexandria Joseph Cipriany New York Frank Clark Hazel Blakley Chas. Fulton Waterman Lawrence Winger Pittsburgh Fry and Ashbaugh Willis Miller Narry Anderson Kenneth Sload Jane Duncannon Harrisburg Billy Wey Shearer, Jr Indiana Hospital

Speedy Family Visit Highlights Warren Ohio Ties

The mumps visit our town as Mr and Mrs Hugh Speedy and their daughter Joan of Warren Ohio spent last weekend with the J A Compton family, sharing town social ties and a family gathering.

Hugh Speedy Joan Warren Ohio J. A. Compton

Clymer Neighbors Share News and Health Notices

Clymer residents report minor injuries and local visits. Charles Brennan Jr required three stitches after stepping on glass at Dr. Lees. several Akron visitors stay with friends on Franklin and Morris streets while others travel to Pittsburgh for Dr. Beyer’s visit. The Board of Health urges proper disposal of waste, and local social news notes anniversaries and weekend travels among residents.

Brown and Wiggins bale hay at Silvis farm

WwW. L. Brown and John Wiggins baled hay and straw at the E. L. Silvis farm Thursday. Children's Day exercises will be held at West Union Church Sabbath evening, June 7. Reverend Fairman held Communion at this place and Oliver on this date it being his last day with these Churches. He leaves for another section for the next day service.

L. Brown John Wiggins E. L. Silvis West Union Church Fairman Oliver

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