09 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1930
Page
1
A report from Altdena California notes the annual classic on Saturday afternoon with Billy Arnold among favorites after his May Memorial 100faffe win at Indianapolis. Eugene Svestein of Detroit wins the preliminary race yesterday driving the 26 mile course in 19 failures and 13 seconds.
A Ford veered off a road embankment injuring three, rescued by passing motorists and taken to Indiana Hospital. An aged woman suffers shock and severe scalp lacerations with internal injuries. Long and his daughter have facial cuts and contusions. Mrs. Long is reported in satisfactory condition. Independent Neva Service notes 48 hours saw four killed and 23 injured in the state, with multiple crashes across counties.
The contract for line grade and drainage improvements to provide an outlet for traffic between Myersdale and Patch will start June 6. R. Forbes, Highway Division Engineer, will oversee. Awarded to D. A. Davis of Johnstown, Pa., May 16 for 52,626.85 dollars. Unit and Larimer townships pay 1 cent, Somerset County 45 percent, and the state 50 percent.
A farewell gathering honors outgoing Council president Hunter for his service in Scouting. Robert Templeton represents the Army of Scouts, J J Daub the Scout Tenders, and J elder Pestor the Council members, as colleagues pay respect to his impact on the Scout life of the Council territory.
Mrs Katherine English aged 107 years three months and 16 days died at her Williamsport home after a long life in central Pennsylvania. Daughter of Jesse L English, she was noted locally for living in the area for years and celebrating her hundredth birthday.
Popular MELLO GLO Face Powder boasts purity and government approval. It advertises a smooth application, a youthful bloom, and long wear through a new French process. Manufactured by MEJ.LO IO Face Powder at Widmann and Teah Inc.
Mrs English born February 22, 1823 on Kattle Creek near Washington state. She lived in DuBois and Williamport regions, died at the Ritchie home in Williamport while with her daughter Mrs Sarah Ritchie. Survived by five sons, one daughter, twenty five grandchildren, over one hundred great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Funeral planned in Renova family plot, likely Tuesday.
The Rankin bill proposing broad military pension increases drew support from veterans groups but faces cost estimates from 40 million to 300 million dollars annually. Knutson proposed a World War Veterans based substitute and warned the current plan would exceed 300 million yearly, with gaps for new disabilities and dependents. He backs Swick’s disability pensions proposal. The Washington scene notes Hoover era lawmakers eye tariff action this week, a 300 million rivers and harbors bill next week, and adjournment by June 21, with Democratic leaders backing the plan.
Stocks drift lower after severe bear resistance as short selling and liquidation hit weak speculative issues. United States Steel slipped to 168 1/2, then rebounded to 165 1/4 before retreating to 164 amid large turnover near 4,000,000 shares in three hours. Radio, Radio Keith, and several utilities sagged. Warner Brothers and American Cans showed notable declines as market jitters over near term business weighed on prices.
The Senate began final consideration of the compromise tariff bill with a Thursday vote expected. If approved, it could rush to the House and become law by June 16, followed by the great rivers and harbors bill authorizing waterway funds in 44 states. debates focus on Great Lakes diversions by the Illinois waterway project.
Democratic leaders interpret the North Carolina results as restoring Southern party normalcy and recapturing seats lost during the Smith candidacy. Simmons’ influence aided Hoover’s NC victory by about 60,000, with two Republicans carried along. Simmons trails by 75,000 in a primary bringing few GOP votes, Bailey remains likely in November. Simmons will retire next March, prompting Senate realignment with Harrison as tax and tariff leader. Primary casualties highlighted by several defeated or retiring senators, signaling broader primaries to come.
The article describes the former queen remaining apart from her husband, delaying her chance to become Queen of Romania. Her son Michael becomes a political pawn as Lelen demands custody to personally educate him. After Carol’s proclamation as King, Michael is taken from his mother and placed in Cotveceni Palace nursery.
King Carol resumes throne after annulling his voluntary renunciation, meeting his son Michael and ex-wife Princess Helen. Carol plans to reconcile with Magda Lupescu, while Col. Precop travels to Switzerland to bring her back. The assembly praises Carol as oath is taken and Marie’s telegram supports the move.
A historical note describes a king stripped of all titles and exiled from Romania after taking residence with a woman in a Bellon te area near Paris. Princess Helen later obtained a divorce by parliamentary law, reshaping royal rights and legitimacy.
Engagement announced for Irene Reardon and Ralph Kough with date set for Wednesday June 25 in Greensburg. Multiple weddings reported including Foutz McCall at Homer City, Bagley Learn at Clymer, Gourley Shields at Covode, and Warner Eccelbarger near Big Run with ceremonies in Indiana and Youngstown.
The Boys in Blue of Union Veterans planned activities by auxiliary groups. The Ladies of the G A R credentials committee met tonight as did the Daughters of Veterans credentials committee this afternoon. Color was added to the day with company and regimental drills, brigade and regimental guard mounts, and an evening parade by the Sons of Veterans Reserve Pennsylvania brigade.
District 12 at Rayne Church on June 20 features a full program from 1:15 Devotional Service by Rev J K Boston to 8:50 Temperance talk by Earl Miller. Sessions include welcome address by Miss Helen Bethel, business meeting, parent training, use of Standard B in rural church schools, violin solo, children division problems, officer installation, and social time. bring lunch.
R. T. Thompson of Cincinnati, a salesman en route home, stopped to help a young woman whose stalled car on the Lincoln Highway near Greensburg attracted two men. He was confronted with a pistol, tied up, and robbed of 532 dollars in cash before they forced him to buy gas and fled.
Young people from First and Second United Presbyterian Churches traveled to Homer City for a union program with local youths. Leaders from Indiana and Homer City organized a study on avoiding a summer slump in youth ministry. Local students won national essay prizes in a Stewardship contest, Lillian Spellman and Violet Gable each earning $10 for age groups 9–11 and 12–14.
Dr. Peterson of Unity township Westmoreland county receives a Doctor of Pedagogy for a lifelong career in penmanship education. He directed a Pennsylvanian network reaching 250000 students and 6000 teachers plus authored writing books used across counties.
Constable W A Kunkle and Deputy Constable Robert Neal visited the Court House this morning along with several out of town visitors including Iganc Bennett of Pine township and Hugh White of Canoe township. U S Marshal J C McGregor and Republican officials returned from Philadelphia after a State Republican committee meeting. others noted are Mrs Andrew Romito and son Andrew of New Kensington and Mrs Peter Guarrie and daughter Emogene of Pittsburgh, plus local business figures Carl Bence of Dixonville and Pa dolin R Reed Matthew Yarvis and son of Stafford.
Senator Caraway returns to Washington amid a tense clash over whether Bishop Cannon must answer questions about his 1928 anti Smith campaign funding. Cannon defies the committee, claiming no quorum, while colleagues debate subpoenaing him to address the $48,400 unaccounted and other campaign spending details.
Pittsburgh June 9 INS The Fazio murder trial is moving toward jury selection with attorney William H. Goleman predicting the case will not reach a jury He says the slayer fled to Ohio and promises cooperation to bring the real murderer to trial The victim William J Gregory was found in a barrel with severed head and mutilation in a gangland killing linked to a rum-running feud
Four leaders of New York tongs including Wo Wah Yil Don Kew Poy Yee and Sam Ong pressed for a treaty to end the tong war. District Attorney Crain warned violence must end or they would be sent back to China. The scene unfolded as a stenographer recorded signatures and a handshake signifying peace. Local notes report visitors and officials in Harrisburg and Punxsutawney.
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