20 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
1
The Sons of Veterans and their Auxiliary opened sessions today. The farmer's session began in Lyvie Hall with plans to continue, reports show good condition and auxiliary meetings in the municipal building. Numerous features highlighted in today’s reports.
The B0th annual encampment of the Ponna Division Sons of Veterans, Unite States of America, convened in Lyre Hall with Commander Wyo1 Bryar presiding. Delegates reported. future sessions planned at the Cota House as more attendees arrive. committees formed include Constitution and Law, Officers' Reports, and Press.
Visitors are invited this week to view a varied display at the auditorium with rooms dedicated to exhibits on Todtana tml viet ity and local history. Objects range from early period items to town artifacts while schools present student work from entry to completion. Prominent merchants and manufacturers mentioned include plossip as part of the continued feature.
A disjointed OCR summary notes Australia weighing conscription amid manpower concerns for the Commonwealth. Mentions public debate, potential policy shift, and general wartime resource planning without clear dates or names.
The Pennsylvania Division Sons of Veterans Auxiliary opened its annual convention in Osceola Osceola Osceola with State President Mrs. Ackerman of Bangor presiding. Officers reports showed strong organization. committees were named and a joint greeting session with the rival convention planned for this afternoon. An auto tour of Indiana and vicinity was scheduled for delegates this evening.
A fragmented old advertisement touts Tidal Wave flour as superior to any flour on the market. It warns against “sting” and urges buyers to compare price, noting availability in Indiana and Pennsylvania through David Elis and Son of the Penn Roller Flour Mills.
A colonial era two reel feature Behind the Mask with Grave Cunard and Francis Mord leads a slate of comedies including i doker and Unicorn, followed by Charley Chaplin tomorrow at Lyric Hall with dance tonight as well Bead theater hosts DANCE and the public notice lists local trades and staffing at Nixon Avenue and Filth Street
The committee behind the Carnival Queen Contest released a live update this morning. Names listed include Myrtle Crawl and Florence Crepe amid unclear standings as votes are counted.
The Jewish community of Indiana with guests from Johnstown Greensburg Altoona Pittsburgh and other towns dedicated the Holy Scrolls in new rooms in the White Building. The event featured a children chorus in blue and white a praise for Zionist ideals and a luncheon for about 200 attendees. Leaders praised unity and social life while urging support for Russia’s Jews and the Zionist movement.
The McBryar cup gift from Commander McBryar aims to boost camp recruitment. At Wayne Rigg & Co. store the cup is on display after a quarter ending March 31 1916. The camp reports a net gain of four members and notes Bee becomes permanent property and the cup was won three times.
Town merchants and committees of the Centennial celebration decide to close places of business from 12 to 3 o clock on Friday. Merchants with floits support the plan and urge all others to join in.
A Lyric Hall event promises a dance tonight from 9 to late, inviting attendees to enjoy music and movement in a lively evening at the venue.
London June 20 A new order forbids employing men of alien birth whether naturalized or not in command of British steamers. The directive targets captains and officers aboard civilian vessels amid wartime measures. It follows ongoing tensions over naval manpower and loyalty concerns.
Miss Nelle McGregor of North Sixth Street hosted a dinner party at Hauxhursts last evening honoring house guests Miss Hellen Piatt of Pittsburgh and Mildred Clark of Punxsutawney. Piatt was McGregor's roommate at the Birmingham School for Girls. Plates were laid for twenty. After dinner the party enjoyed an automobile ride.
J U Johnston News Shop advertises decorating materials for Centennial Week and the 4th of July Lecourry from nine to twelve at Lyric Hall. Full line includes flags festooning plumes mans and other items with fast colors for personal use.
The United States flatly states it will not withdraw troops from Mexican territory and warns the de facto government that its policy will not be changed under any circumstances. The note rebukes insinuations of territorial aggrandizement and calls the situation alarming.
Washington states the United States will not withdraw troops from Mexican territory and holds Carranza's de facto government responsible. Secretary Lansing declares refusal to retreat, warns of consequences if Mexico uses force to defend its territory, and affirms U.S. duty to prevent further invasion.
Town Gazette outlines a parade float sequence interpreting local history with high school girls as an Indian princess, a pre white settlement Indians scene, a settler arrival in a wagon and ox cart, and a Birth of Indiana float featuring George Clymer and early land deeds. The description notes caution over scarce records and honors teachers and parents for cooperation.
Fragmentary remarks reference Centennial Week and Fourth items with scattered terms like Plage Featooning Fans and Get Hep. Mentions J. D. Jahnat Rabe and vague guarantees. Text is unclear. summary concentrates on event notes and probable names from damaged OCR.
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