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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
A garbled report discusses a taxation pursuit bureau and a large income, noting it does not stand for one year and mentions a profieer f stress. the text remains unclear about concrete actions or outcomes. The fragment touches on Montana and a difficult endeavor with March timing implied.
The readable text lists several personal names and vague actions, mentioning Lydia M widow, Elisabeth, Mrs Han, C. C. and Will, and Dr. Lisle Speedy. It hints at a Presbyterian connection and a tentative event on Saturday but lacks clear facts, dates, or outcomes.
Edith Buchanan and Mr. McCreary wed and will take a six week western trip visiting California and Canada. The bride, Indiana High School class of 1914 alumna and Beechwood graduate, is active in Alpha Kappa Phi. The groom, also Indiana High School 1914, Gettysburg College alumnus and World War I Air Service veteran, plans Indiana residence with his father in the McCreary Tire and Rubber Company.
Mary J. Curvin of Franklin presided at installation ceremonies led by Dr. Millie J. Chapman of Springboro. Flowers were presented to incoming and outgoing officers, noted as the week's highlight. Lillian Clark Cary of Dubuque, Iowa, national president of the Ladies of the GA R, arrived at 11:27 a.m. and became central to closing events. Final reports were heard and officers installed for the Home Board and Department, with national president Carey conducting. Home Board officers include Minnie Griffith of Pittsburgh as President and Anna Hess of Pittsburgh as Senior Vice President. Department officers feature May Slattery of Pittsburgh as President and Catherine Williamson of Chester as Senior Vice President. A reception for the corps and GALR members and veterans was hosted at Juliet White Watson’s home.
Informal program with Porch and wafers hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans and the Women s Relief Corps combined at the Court House last evening. Presentations of a portrait of Lincoln and a flag to Indiana public schools followed speeches and music. A large crowd attended two hours of programs including prize readings, speeches, and the Gettysburg Address, with later Elks Club reception and dance for visiting delegates.
A three year survey shows Pennsylvania industry averaging 290 days worked in 1916 and 288 in 1917, with 287 in 1918. Employee counts rose 25 percent in industrial jobs, from 1,499,107 in 1916 to 1,406,426 in 1917 and 1,817,793 in 1918, with Americans increasing to 1,222,505 and foreigners to 529,070 in 1918. Negro labor surged, rising to 65,478 in 1918 from 22,858 in 1916, as male workers totaled 1,256,354 of all employment.
Internal revenue officer CG Lewellyn of Pittsburgh will visit Johnstown June 21 to 25 to assist local corporations with income tax blanks for the year. Gardner will operate his office at the post office building to aid filers.
Adjt General continues from first page with encampment duties and faithful service. Visitors include Mr and Mrs J D Aka of Hillsdale and H C W Patterson of Saltsbury. Frank Rowley of North Mahoning Township attends the reunion. Mary Miles Minter appears at the Grand in Jenny Be Good during today and tomorrow showings.
The report notes Pennsylvania factory counts for 1917 and wartime declines. It cites KOAQT 578,500 as invested capital and discusses changes in plant numbers from 280,768 to a lower total due to labor and material shortages. Government actions moved some plants to nonessential status, constraining output.
Mrs Florence M Bogus thanks Pan American Life Insurance Co through special representative As J Allison for the prompt payment of back insurance held by her late husband Har 212753 were females 1 279860 males 22708 mates During WIS 1 076 imales and 240802 femmles Although employment of minors under 16 rose in three years the gain did not match total employes In 1916 there were hi 7 boys and 8 986 girls while in WET there were beck boys and 0 827 girls In DIR the reports show 14221 boys and 10 062 girls The rise in boys employment was 1 percent while girls rose 1 percent The increase in total employes in the State jury the three years was 2b percent Guests in Dine were done Mr and Mrs CC Dinsmore of North Seventh street with their guests farmer's mother Mrs Pen ne Dinsmore of Punxsutawney and H H Benyough of Pittsburg
Letters testamentary granted to Jane Tinthopre executor of Indiana Pennsylvania. All persons having claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated for settlement to the executor. Payment should be made promptly to Jane Tinthopre, executor, Indiana, Pa, June 5.
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