12 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
1
A passage discusses women delegates at Chicago and notes their votes count as equal. It portrays a dawning era of gender equality, praising women’s leadership and influence in politics and attire while linking wartime finance through Liberty Bonds to broader social progress.
The piece urges hold or buy Liberty Bonds during market ups and downs, comparing bond demand to tomato pricing. It warns against short sighted selling and recommends retaining bonds to maturity for safety, plus benefit from face value and interest, with a push to buy more at current rates. In memoriam resolution honors William F. Walker.
Duquesne University defeated Indiana Normal 11 to 6 in a midweek baseball game. Notable plays included two-base hits by Trooney Carl Keefe and three-base hits from Selotto Vebelumis Muisin.
The event reports endurance runs with gold silver and bronze awards for top scorers. Motorcycles with sidecars participate, and several riders encounter minor mechanical issues along long routes through Lewistown and multiple towns from Reading to Pittsburgh. Several residents visit Tyrone and State College while others stay with Pittsburgh hosts.
Fire departments from DuBois East Salamanca Buffalo Rochester and other towns will join first aid teams under the American Red Cross while bands and parade float entries prepare for a major convention at the fair grounds. Medals and certificates will be awarded in first aid contests and hub ant hub hose races with a cup offered for three consecutive years. The event includes a parade and evening festivities with a Jefferson Park dance.
The Spirit of Spring impressed as a novel exhibit at Fineunent week with a standout pageant that drew visitors from cities towns and rural areas. The encampment success sparked interest in the National Encampment set for September and excitement for travel as education and new scenery.
Department Commander J. Andrew Wilt of Towanda stayed overnight seeking a former town official and Penn Public Service manager Mr. Fairchild. County Commissioner A F P Bowman hosted visitors at his home during encampment, while Sheriff Neal of Trade City and County Commissioner Adam Black with his wife greeted many friends. J A Binkeley of West Lebanon also greeted comrades during the gathering.
Church notes list multiple denominations including Christian Episcopal Wesleyan Methodist and United Presbyterian. It notes service times Sunday School preaching and prayer meetings, with a commemorative sermon for a holiday and invitations to attend. Names of pastors Rev J A Reston Rev O Trawford Rev Charles Willians Rev J A Lawrence Rev C G Morrow and Rev W McClelland appear among schedules.
Parish timetable lists Masses and services including Low Mass Morning 11:00 and Evening 7:80 with Vespers and Sunday Sabbath sections. References names Tad McNelis and McKee among participants and Baptist affiliation noted in schedule.
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