LURED FRIEND TO DEATH IN SHANGHAI CONFLICT
In Shanghai French Concession John M Hansen of Brooklyn shot and killed Rahortik Lean of Portland then attempted suicide by wrist slashing. Hansen, a former US Marine Corps member, lured Lean to a suburb where Lean’s body was found. Police report a quarrel preceded the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
John M. Hansen
Brooklyn
N.Y
Rahortik
Lean
Portland
Hansen
Hs Frenel
Heim
University of Town
Strongs Hold Strong Reunion At Rustic Loder Pennsylvania
Fourteen people gathered Thursday June 16 for the 13th annual Strongs reunion at Rustic Loder near Indi ana. Attendees from Cambria Jefferson Westmoreland Armstrong and Blair counties shared memories with Civil War veteran William Stahl and Matilda Fyock Bartlebaugh of Penn Run. A basket dinner followed a business meeting and string music performance. The next reunion is planned for Porter near Punxsutawney in June 1988 with a committee led by Mrs H E Reitz Blaine Selman Sandy A Moose and D Roy Shrecengost. Twenty seven US submarines are reported out of commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustic Loder
Indiana
Cambria
Jefferson
Westmoreland
Armstrong
Blir
William Stahl
Matilda Fyock Bartlebaugh
Penn Run
Daniel
Jacob
John Strong
Betsy Strong Lydick
Old Sebring
Cherryhill Township
Daniel Strong
Porter
Punxsutowner
H. E. Reitz
Blaine Selman
Sandy A. Moose
D. Roy Shrecengost
Eastern Star's Heated Election and Change in Officers
In a scrambled report from the Ithalian convention of the Gavan Chaytor Order of Eastern Star, Moe Himets and others faced off for key offices. Meredau De Linderman of Pittsburgh was named Chand Matron, with new officers including Mrs. Ann Paul as Associate Grand Detresey A and George Funke of Philadelphia as Worthy Grand Patron, while other listed members and locations appear, signaling a broader reorganization within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labe Park
Gavan Chaytor Order of
Astern
Star
M Alexander
Philadelplin
Sadie Rosmilton
Tarentum de Hoyotes Bu
Grand
Patran
Mas
Phatetive A
Danater
Cax
Conductcoss
Mabel i Miller
Miteten
Grade Treasury Vrs
Rose Cy Cunper
Philadelphia
Grand Triste
Tanse Ehozen
Masessia Ky Bersling Auntown
Ebony Re Gatlin
Wilkinsburye
Dawes Calls for Balance in Government Spending
Dawes insists he is out of official life and urges reductions in government expenditures at all levels. He notes during the past decade federal debt fell about 1 percent while municipalities swelled debt by nearly 60 percent. He warns that tax relief must target specific aims to ease the municipal tax burden and spur recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Evesuniyphon
Sige Hho
Hitin
Junior Red Cross Members Drive Service Across County
A Red Cross report highlights 1440 Tiriana county school children joining the Junior Red Cross to aid local and international communities. They distributed canned goods, clothing, eye and dental care, toothbrushes, and added kits for rural districts. Gifts were given at Christmas, and exchange of art and magazines with foreign nations fostered friendship. The program funded by $175.80 supported ongoing projects, including school garden maintenance in several communities.
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Red Cross
Tiriana
Blairsville
Bulgaria
Germany
Turkey
Poland
Norway
Sweden
France
Junior Red Cross
Thaddeus Stevens
Waterman
Luejushora
McIntyre
Tide
Veterans of World War III rally after setback
Veterans of World War III pledge to press on after the Senate defeated the bonus bill. Waters declares a temporary setback and urges orderly action while plans to remain in Washington through 1945 to secure the bonus. He calls on veterans to write their buddies and stay united for the fight ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Waters
Washington
Republican Prohibition Plank Tightens Electoral Fight
Chicago reports on the GOP convention where minor party factions push a prohibition attack while vets seek to brand it a failure. Debates center on the platform wording ahead of November elections with Democratic strategists aiming to exploit the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deys
AL Smith
Hoover
Democrats Leap to Redraft 18th Amendment Debate
Debates over repeal versus retention of the 18th Amendment heat up as Joliet Shouse signals convention limits. Possible add on a home rule substitute. Farley Garners friction noted by Woodall. Roosevelt forces questioned on Shouse chair choice and Parley misgivings surface amid early convention skirmishing.
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Inr
Joliet Shouse
Hiquor
James A. Farley
Joan N.garner
Garner
Walter F. Woodall
Farley
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Parley
Gav
Marion Center Dairymen Host Joint Picnic and Field Day
Members of Indiana County cow testing associations and the Marion Center Jersey Bull Association held an annual picnic and field day at Marion Center Community Park. The event featured a production judging contest led by CG Gearhart, reports on testing groups, officer elections, and a spirited baseball game ending with William S Wetzel sliding into third base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Marion Center Jersey Bull Association
Marion Center
Gearhart
Dairy Extension Specialiay
Penn State
Wan
S. Wetzel
Clyde Slauek
Weel
Larry O Kimmel
James Carell
Willian Ch McMillan
Lestings
Pennsylvania
National Daily Show
Islouie
National Daily Association
Hevinge
United
Shits Taltsustiges
Ao Tinpur Uit
Prin
Carl Jobnson
Wendell Wetzel
William S. Wetzel
Cow
Relief Group and Public Works Debate in Senate
A partisan clash in the Senate over veterans bonuses and a large public works bond plan is shaping relief policy. Norris opposes the bonus, while La Follette and Costigan back peacetime bonds to fund jobs. Wagner and Smith push state loan routes. Pethick proposes a chain store tax to cover deficits. New York relief concerns prompt federal scrutiny of municipal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Norris
Neb
la Fallette
Wis
Costigan
Labollette
Schall
Minnesota
Wagner
House Banking Committee
Chile Under Martial Law Calls For Precaution
Santiago Chile Time 7. Chile reimposes martial law as a precautionary measure to monitor disaffected communist elements backing deposed Colonel Marmuke Grove. Government seeks calm as the capital remains quiet and vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Time
Jun
Carlos Davila
United States
Alberto Abero
Marmauke Grove
Privin
Billygoat fails mystic trial at Brocken fair
In Brocken Germany on June 18 a local event promised a classic transformation from a billy goat into a young man by Fraulein Urta Bohn before a crowd. The goat resisted and the enchantment fell short as spectators watched the matronly ritual falter and the goat spurn the attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brocken
Germany
Mr. Brocken
Fraulein Urta Bohn
Bundle Dance at Dreamland Park Promises Wholesome Evening
A Monday evening dance at Dreamland Park, sponsored by Manager Cicero and the Welfare Association of Indiana County, urges attendees to check footwear and dancing gear. The event features Mr Cleave’s music, welcomes food contributions for charity, and emphasizes a well‑maintained floor and wholesome atmosphere for county dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland Park
Park
Wlfare Association
Indiana County
Welfare Association of
Cicero
Welfare Association
Manzanillo Quake Damages Mexican Port Town
Manzanillo, a west coast port in Colima state, suffered a two minute quake that damaged adobe houses and caused panicked streets and cracks in rails. The fishing schooner Chicken of the Sea reported the shocks and noted several lagoons formed on shore with no confirmed casualties. Police and rescue efforts were not mentioned.
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San Francisco
Manzanillo
Mexico
Mackay
Chicken of the Sea
Meixco
Colima
Calima
Eas
Anxious Eyes on Lausanne Debt Conference
Washington notes anxious US officials expect possible pressure at Lausanne to cut or moratorium foreign debts. Debtors signed funding for $246,666,000 in 1942 to be repaid over ten years. First payments start in fiscal year totaling about 24.6 million, with Greece due 130,000 July 1, and Germany 33,050,000 September 30 for army costs and mixed claims. Greece also owes another 130,000 on November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Lausanne
Greece
Germany
Absurd exchange on marriage and health discussed by two women
Mary asks if the doctor is involved in their engagement and Monica replies that marriage was not just for health. The dialog plays with social expectations and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Monty
Monica
Tragedy of Lindbergh Case Shocks New Jersey Jail
In Tron ton New Jersey on June 18 Ernest Brinkert a White Plains New York driver faced an unsettled future after Violet Sharpe maid in the Morrow home Englewood New Jersey died by an act of self harm. Brinkert says he lost his job and his troubled past is now public. He suspects he was innocent and fears questioning by authorities, hoping a Justice Department agent would allow him to confront the girl to prove he knew her no better than before.
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Pittsburgh
al Smith
Herbert Hoover
Civic Club
Chicago
Herbert
Home Loan Bank
Washington
Meaver
Norbeck, R
South Dakkota
Hoover
Norbeck
Congress
Watson
James I. Watson
Indiana
Federal Reserve
Trunton
Ernest
Brinkert
White Plains
N. Y
Alpine
N. J
Violet Sharpe
Dwight W. Morrow
Englewood
Nu. d
Brinker
Department of Justice
Anida Dishong
Tounstown
Anida Dell Adams Hixhong
Cooper, Wrenne
Dishong
Tanneryville
Indiana County
Willians
Dugless) Adams
Jacob S. Dishong
Johnstown
Anne Reas
Pitts. Waregh
Daniel Adams
Jfooversvile
Tarr, Mire
Boyd Cameron
Calvin Disheng
Woo
J. S. Shank
Boyer Gtree
Seph W. Disheng
Kane
Harvey
Lawrenne
Cowper Avenue
Perry KL Tye
EO Custer
Salix
Bonshotf Conetery
Funeral notices from Indiana with multiple survivors
Obituary notices list Joseph Wallis Walls and family details in Indiana and Brady regions. Includes survivors, work history, marriage, church membership, and funeral plans. Anida Dishong of Johnstown dies at 44 with lengthy survivor list and service details. local death notices note ages, birthplaces, and memorials in Pennsylvania counties.
Birthday party for Louise Grail at Camp Re White
Society notes report Louise Grail hosting about twenty friends at Camp Re White for a seventh birthday party with two birthday wakes and candles. Attendees include Mrs Ralph Uber and Rev and Mrs Hochach at an Evangel Missionary Convention. Don Bestor Dance draws a large crowd at Cliffside Park with music by Don Bestor and his orchestra. Also mentions hospital update for Maggie Blose and various visits and social engagements.
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Bumbdas
Louise Gra
Omer Grail
Camp Re. White
Louise
Louise Man
Ralph Uber
A.B. Hochach
O#1
City
Don Bestor
Cliffside Park
Rich Woman Held in Death in London Trial
Mrs Elvira Dolores Barney daughter of a London Stock Exchange director and wife of an American singer was ordered tried for the murder of Michael Scott Stephen after a night long cocktail party. She faces a second charge of shooting at Stephen with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A fingerprint expert testified the revolver had many handlers and a confidant letter read in court hinted at a troubled relationship between Barney and Stephen.
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R. H. K. Reynolds
I. N
London
Elvira Dolores Barney
London Stock Exchange
Michael Scott Stephen
Stephen
Lutherans Plan Meeting with Pittsburgh Leaders
A list of Lutheran officials including H. Bagger of Pittsburgh president Rev. Frank W. Ash of Penn recording secretary Rev. G. H. Scanur D. D. Eric statistical secretary Rev. J. Elmer Bittle of Pittsburgh secretary of beneficence Rev. Elmer F. Rice of Duquesne treasurer and Rev. J. J. Myers D. D. of Pittsburgh superintendent of missions outlines plans for an upcoming meeting.
Treasury Balance Report June 18 Treasury Expenditures
The treasury balance as of June 18 stands at 672010595.18 dollars. Expenditures are 4288 dollars and customs receipts total 5247935.28 dollars. The report lists June 18 as the period with balance and receipts by department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Stocks at Closing Farflung Market Roundup
Readable remnants show closing prices for major firms such as American Tobacco Anaconda Copper Bethlehem Steel Cargill Coca Cola Colgate Lima Nickel Kodak General Electric Montgomery Ward Nash Motors Penn Central Radio Corp Sears Roebuck Studebaker Texas Pacific United Fruit United Gas and Westinghouse. The list combines railway, oil, steel, and consumer goods names amid a broad market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
Armour A. Sather
Bethlehem Steel
Bordens Cocc
Ee Canadian Pavifie Ches
Ohio
Cargaler
Coca Cola
Columbia Ga
Consolidated Oi
Dupont
Eastman
T. and i
Ssrolodge Ale Bop
Kennacott Copper
Lone Star Gas
Eee- Monte Ward
Eeee Mount
Nash Motor
Nail
Dalry
NY Central
NY Nhl
North American
Iackard Motor
Penn. R, Rew
Tullman
Pure Oil
Radio Corp
Sears-Roebuck
Soving-Vacuum
St. OU
Gab
St. Oil
Studebaker
Texas Corp
United Corp
United Gas Imp
U. 8. Steel
Westinghouse ‘Blee
Tity
Cub Market Asso
Venmond Corp
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Men & Boys
Eastern Star
John
Josie
Parnell-Cowher & Company
Citizens’ National Bank
George Eto Adas
Bop Walt
Sean
Hamling
le Avsmuabling Democrate
de Kepubliewis
Hirao Bing
Itin
Ds Nittalas Mareeiy
Harrisburg
William D. Pethick
Wayne
Commonwealth
United States Supreme Court
Pathick
Pethick
New York
Walsh
Massachusetts
W. A. Matthews
Burea
Matthews
Wass
Ross
Norman M. Martin
Raynoldaville
Qair Sprankle
Mimery Busch
Anna Chambers
Trade City
Clee Daugherty
Flumvilley
H. L. Roney
Emma Martin
Minnie Martin
Joseph Wallis
Joseph J. Walls
Joly Walls
Pope
Brady's Borg Outober
Walls
BAR Ogp. Railway
Gertrude Mcbewls
Thease
Ilsworth
Hore Othy
Itirold
Gladys
Doh
Medswin
Raemarneey
GI. Walls
Siuonmervilles
Airs
T. Hetrick
New Bethlehen
Creekside Methodist Episcopal Chiurch
Camby I. Moore
Oakhind Cemetery
Dorothy Litner
Lucille Longenecker
West Newton
Maggie Blose
Montgomery Township
Indiana Hospital
Shoe
U. Albert Raleigh
James McLain
Youngstown
Major
Mrs. C. (. McLain
East Philadelphia Street
Phriend
Graying
Pathfindar
Lutherans Plan Meeting
Archie Fleming
Addison Beatty
C. & E. Motor Company
Ig & Specialty
Fleming & Beatty
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