New Church Group Active in Philadelphia
June 12. A conservative band of 32 ministers and 16 lay officers sought legal recognition for the Presbyterian Church of America after separating from the Presbyterian Church in the U S A. Led by Dr J Gresham Machen, the group affirmed that the Scriptures are the Word of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyteran Church of America
General Assembly of
New Organization
Presbyterian Ghireh
Foundation
Wark
Ars
J. Gresham Machen
General Assembly
HOLC Loans Close Today
The federal government ends HOLC mortgage refinancing as of tonight with 4 billion dollars to recover over 15 years. HOLC closes its books at midnight after a three year program aiding over one million homeowners, while housing administration will push private loans for new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holc
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Home Owners ‘Loan
Housing Administration
Punxsutawney Dentist Receives March of Time Award
Dr J P Van Cheri Punxsutawney dentist to be honored at Jefferson Theatre with award for amateur broadcasting during St Patrick's Day event. Governor Earle to present with speech. Attorney General Margoit to accompany him. A Lindsinger from The March of Time to deliver award and reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. van Cheri
Punxsutawney
Jefferson Theatre
van Cheri
A] Lindsinger
Dr. van Cheri
Democrats Plan Rites for Nomination Ceremony
The article notes plans for the Democratic convention rites with the presidential and vice presidential nominees to be notified by Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky. Senator Robinson is named permanent chairman while Barkley remains temporary chairman and keynoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Robinson
Barkley
Convention Slants By Byron Price Noted Unity Behind Landon
The Cleveland convention moved from deep factional strife to near unanimous support for Landon of Kansas. Rival candidates withdrew to avoid defeat, aiming to save the party in 1936 while preserving harmony. Landon’s nomination came through a smoother path than typical, though future challenges loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Landon
Arly
Tem
Landon
Prosifoie
Allen Bridge Repair Debate Sparks State Route Proposal
A discussion on Allen Bridge repair references pushing for state action to extend Pinchot constriction and convert it into a through state route. The note emphasizes seeking improvements by obtaining state involvement and funding.
Soil Conservation Men Plan Meeting at State College Area
The Conservation Service and Pennsylvania State College forestry department announce a two day gathering June 25 and 26 at Indiana. The program includes visits to plantations between State College and Indiana and a study of woodland demonstration plots in Indiana. John F. Preston, head of Woodland Management in the Soil Conservation Service, will attend from Washington, D C, joining other regional woodland managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Soil Conservation Service
Washington, D. C
Governor Lando Begins Day After Unanimous Nomination
Topeka woke to congratulatory messages as Governor Lando arrived at his desk and faced a morning without crowds. He rose early, greeted by reporters, then posed for pictures at the executive mansion and headed to the state house on foot after breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Topeka
Lando
Landon Campaign Opens With Rousing Topeka Welcome
Kansas Governor Landon staked his claim to the presidential bid at the Cleveland convention amid a downtown melee of cheering crowds and marching bands. He pledged an aggressive campaign and reflected on neighborly regard, while sending thanks to supporters and awaiting further guidance from trusted advisers including William Allen White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Wagnon
Topeka
Kas
M. Landon
Republican Party
Kansas
Cleveland
KIWANIANS AT BLAIRSVILLE
Indiana Kiwanians visited Blairsville Jamison Hotel with Mrs Ernest Siewacz as guest speaker recounting her Mediterranean cruise highlights. She noted being in Rome at empire declaration Alexandria at a burial and Palestine amid Jewish Arab attacks. Music came from Indiana vocalists Mrs Mabel Fiscus Truby and Miss Mary St Clair King with Ernest J McLuckie and Mrs McLuckie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Siewacl
Blairsville
Jamison Hotel
Rome
Alexandria
Palestine
Indiana
Mabel Fiscus Truby
Mary St. Clair King
Ernest J. McLuckie
McLuckie
Mackeyville Angler Lands 24% Inch Brook Trout
In Mackeyville on June 1 a fisherman reeled in a large brook trout measuring 24% inches and weighing about four pounds. Paul Pickering and Norris Pearson chased the fish through Fishing Creek as the catch neared exhaustion before securing the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackeyville
Paul Pickering
Norris
Pearson
Ewe
Mary Cindric Found Guilty of Concealing Child Death
A jury found 21 year old Mary Cindric of Coral guilty of concealing the death of her infant. Jurors recommended leniency, with Judge Creps to sentence later. She testified she did not intend to conceal the birth or death, saying she placed the baby in a suitcase to bury at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cindric
Coral
B. Creps
Miss Cindric
Indiana
Ernest Work To Speak Here At Summer Commencement
Dr. F. Ernest Work of Muskingum College will speak at the Second Summer Commencement Service at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. He will share reminiscences from Ethiopia and discuss his book Ethiopia a Pawn in European Diplomacy, with insights from his time advising the Ethiopian government and studying European documents on the region. His talk covers Ethiopian history, European rivalries, and the nation’s fall under Il Duce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ernest Work
Muskingum College
East Mahoning Township
Indiana
First Presbyterian Church
America
Negus Negasti
Ethiopia
Dr. Work
Il Duce
Treasury balance and receipts update
Washington June 12 reports Treasury position as of June 10 with receipts totaling 116,156,253.36 and expenditures 44,555,824.81, leaving a net balance of 2,342,199,252.83. Customs receipts for the month amounted to 11,635,800.44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Woman duped by two men in Uniontown theft case
Mrs Cartelia May of Olivér told police two men promised to lure her into a scheme and swindled $256 from her. She wrapped $200 in a stocking and passed it to one man who claimed to have a plan, but the stocking held only a bundle of rags after they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Une
Cartelia May
Olivér
Polick
Unlicensed Dog Roundup in Indiana County
A. C. Gross of Harrisburg, a special dog license law enforcement officer, arrived to assist Oscar F. Barrett in a roundup of unlicensed dogs. Licensees total 8400, but many dogs remain unlicensed. Officers are investigating complaints and prefer not to pursue wholesale arrests. Dog owners urged to obtain licenses promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Gross
Harrisburg
Bureau of Agriculture
Indiana
Oscar F. Barrett
Punxsutawny man sentenced for drunken driving
Pittsburgh on June 12 an Allegheny court judge sentenced Labana Mohney of Punxsutawney to three months in the workhouse and a $200 fine after a jury convicted him of driving while under the influence. He was arrested following a May 5 accident on the Pittsburgh Saxonburg boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Labana Mohney
Mohney
Pittsburgh-Saxonburg
Local Visitors and Memorial Day Gatherings in Nicktown
Nicktown residents and families visited relatives over the weekend and Decoration Day. Bert Reithmiller and family joined Mr and Mrs Leo Kinnan and daughter at Fran Reithmiller’s home. Lovey Charrah’s family spent Decoration Day together. Iva Kerr visited Spurgeon Mumand’s home. Logan Lowman called at George Oakes’ home. Zane Buhlerbaugh visited Clayton Daughterty’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reithmiller
Leo Kinnan
Fran Reithmiller
Lovey Charrah
Iva Kerr
Spurgeon Mumand
Logan Lowman
George Oakes
Zane Bulerbaugh
Mrs. Clayton Daughterty
Rain brings brief relief to drought in Pennsylvania
A thunderstorm hit central and eastern Pennsylvania, killing Ralph Sandes, a 33 year old Lebanon County farmhand, as Leon Welland, 12, was injured trying to help. Rain totals varied with Easton 1.43 inches and Philadelphia 0.78, offering limited drought relief while cooler air moved in and officials warned it may not be enough. Lighting struck two houses and a streetcar line in Scranton, disrupting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
E. J. Gasteiger
State Division of Crop Reporting and Information
Easton
Wilkes Barre
Philadelphia
Johnstown
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Newport
Allentown
Ralph Sandes
Lebanon County
Leon Welland
Scranton
Roosevelt Calls Monopoly Threat to Democracy in Dallas
In a Dallas speech, President Roosevelt laments monopoly power and defends democracy in opportunity. He links corporate control to labor ownership of essentials, urges a broader good neighbor policy, and urges federal and state action to curb entrenched economic chiselers threatening democratic institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Texas Cén
Mexico
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Texas
Dallas
Texystone
Landon platform gains Hoover support amid gold standard clash
Former President Herbert Hoover endorses Governor Landon's platform calling it a sound currency and a progressive statement. He notes a wish for slight additions but backs the platform's principles. Borah signals cautious stance and awaits Landon's reaction to platform planks before endorsing a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Borah
Hoover
New York
Herbert Hoover
Paul Sexson
Day Set for Cleveland Trip to Stanford Trustees Meeting
A schedule notes a day in Cleveland for attendance at a meeting of the trustees of the Leland Stanford Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Leland Stanford Foundation
Disabled Vets to Form Indiana County Chapter
An Indiana County chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will form at a meeting tomorrow night at Bo'glock in Moose Temple Blairsville. National Organizer Dodd of New Jersey will address the gathering. All wounded World War I veterans, about 90 percent of the 110th Infantry, are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
The
Disabled American Veterans
Bo’glock
Moose Temple
Blairsville
Dodd
New Jersey
110Th Infantry
O O F Memorial at Homer City
The Homer City Lodge No 41 I O O F invites all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to a memorial service at the Homer City Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 7:30 PM. Rev Webb will give the address. Members in badges should meet at the hall by 7:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahy
Homer City Lodge
Homer City
Shelocta Vacation Bible School Sessions June 15 to 26
The Shelocta community Bible School will run mornings from 9 to noon, excluding Saturdays, June 15 through 26. Competent teachers, no tuition, classes in Bible stories temperance health children of other lands memory work and handiwork. Open to all children from beginners through age 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta Community Bile School
Three Trucks Found Overweight in Indiana Patrol Stop
Patrolman Edward Allen stopped eighteen trucks overnight and found three overweight. He issued informations against drivers Nicholas Gerace of Pitman Street Penns Grove New Jersey area, Clarence R. Koske of Buck Avenue Buffalo New York, and Walter Oliver Hays of Sherman Avenue Vandergrift. Judge J. D. Hill imposed fines of 50 dollars and costs on each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Edward Allen
Justice of the Peace
J. D. Hill
Nicholas Gerace
Pitman St. Penn's Grove
N. 4
Clarence R. Koske
Buck Ave
Buffalo
N. Y
Walter Oliver Hays
Sherman Ave
Vandergrift
County detectives aided by adults in beer sale case
Judge McKenrick and Judge Sohn H. McCarin upheld county detentives right to assist in enforcing temperance laws at county expense but condemned employing under 21s, especially young girls. District Attorney Stephens ordered staff to ensure workers over 21 in future. Albert Lewis and Joe Hemp hy of Blandburg charged with Sunday beer sale. alleged buyers were two young men with a girl under 22.
Pennsylvania's Quite A Place
Harrisburg June 12. CoL Ernest G. Smith Wilkes-Barre publisher urged public education to know Pennsylvania the state that has everything and thus more emphatically declare its virtues to others. He said the State Scenis and Historic Commission is calling attention to highways historic shrines and state perks. Dr James F Bogardus secretary of forests and waters said the administration began a program for development of more and better State parks. Charles H Taylor of Washington assistant director of the CCC described the organization's work clearing forest roads creating recreational lakes and preparing public parks. He said the CCC deserved most if not all of the credit for a 40 000 acre reduction in the area of state forests destroyed by fire in 1833 to 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ernest G. Smith
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Smith
State
Scenis and Historic Commission
Pennsylvania Parks Association
James F. Bogardus
Forests and Waters
Charles H. Taylor
Washington
CCC
Butler Man Kills Self at Butler Airport
June 12 coroner's verdict rules Henry K Beach, 30, died by his own action after waving a revolver at friend Eugene Paulli during a taunting moment at the Butler Airport. Beach co owned a flying service. he lived in Cambridge, Ohio, and leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
N. E
Henry K. Beach
$50 000 Deal In Johnstown
Mearl D. Southworth of Swissvale acting for the Pennsylvania Telephone Company paid $50,000 cash for the Kress property at Locust street and Park place Johnstown from the heirs of the late Mrs Justina Kress The Kress homestead once a premier residence was razed last March in this sizable local realty transfer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kress
Locust Street
Park Place
Johnstown
Mearl D. Southworth
Swissvale
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Justina Kress
Governor Earle to Speak at Punxsutawney Air Derby
Governor Earle will fly to Marchand for the Robinson-Morrison Post VFW sponsored Air Derby. He accepted the engagement and is expected to arrive in Punxsutawney-Brad Breeze area in the early afternoon as the event runs all day Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson-Morrison Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Punxsutawney-Braebreeze
Marchand
Governor Earle
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Church
Presbyterian Church of
Presbytery
Syracuse
Machen
Presbyterian Church
New General Assembly
PUNXS
Moorhead
Byron Price Cleveland
Soil Conservation Men
McAlester
Okla
Rich Owens
Arthur Gooch
Owens
U.S. Pu
Abe Lincoln
Fal Iver
Mass
Arizona
Executive Mansion
Vanden
Tno
Susannah
Ourhdo
Emporia Edior
Kiwanians
Ernest
Punxsutawnian IS
Nicktown
William Ferguson
Mars
O'So OY
NEA Service
ING
Massachusetts
London
Idaho
Bost
PBB
Vacation Bible School
Shelocta
Arthur
Bae
Tor
Thos “Pera
Earle
BUICK
Franklin
Packard
Indiana Motor Company
Indiana, Pa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!