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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1935

Page

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Strong Reunion Draws 188 From Six Counties At Cliffside Park

The 17th annual Strong reunion was held at Cliffside Park on Thursday June 20 with 188 attendees from Armstrong Cambria Clearfield the ferson Westmoreland and Indiana Counties. Members wore pink and green bows while guests wore red and tables held pink roses and evergreens. A 12 30 p m dinner followed the 100 year old Moses Strong bell and games for children and adults were enjoyed. The program featured devotions welcomes talks readings vocal selections and memorials. Next year’s reunion is set for Cliffside Park on the third Thursday of June 1936.

Cliffside Park Strongs Armstrong Cambria Clearfield Ferson Westmoreland Indiana Strong Moses Strong Strongstown Alton Strong Falks Clarence~e Clune P. W. Large M. E. Church of Clarence Strong Diane Clymer Carl Roberts Strong Reunion Huntsburg Utah California Freda Stewart R.D Shirley May Moore Leechburg Irma Dan Strong Penn Run Hughes Brothers I Aotie Kroes Maggie Elvie Renshaw Pennsylvania Frances Strong Helman Earl Strong Blairsville R D Irma Strong Fenn Run God Trimpey Leo Moore Thomas H. Strong Edmon Leslie Miller Bolivar Hazel Miller Herbert Strong Indiana R. D Blair McCann Ralph Stewart Wilfred Stewart John Strang Clarence S. Strong Mabel Strong Hanna Helman

Closed Book Mitchell Probe Yields No New Evidence

Washington June 22 The Senate Commerce Committee found the Mitchell investigation closed with no new findings. Ewing Y Mitchell former Assistant Secretary of Commerce had promised graft and scandal but Copeland said the testimony was hearsay and data from prior probes. Secretary Roper defended the department and criticized Mitchell.

Washington INS Senate Mitchell Ewing Y. Mitchell Secretary of Commerce Roper Department Copeland

CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH GRAY DEFENDS PRIVATE PROPERTY

The letter quotes Congressman Joseph Gray arguing that lawmakers have no right to seize private investments. He states he would not steal funds or stocks from individuals and that a congressman's status does not justify destroying a neighbor's property. He suggests leaving constitutional questions to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court of the United States

Obituary Funeral Services Planned for Saltsburg Woman

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 30 p m at the home of her niece and nephew Della and Robert J Leech Saltsburg in charge of her pastor the Rev M Rudolph Miller Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery An obituary will be printed in Monday s paper.

Della Robert J. Leech Saltsburg M. Rudolph Miller Edgewood Cemetery

Coal strike action eyed by Congress as talks continue

Guffey and Rep Snyder report assurances from House leaders that the bill will be acted on by the Ways and Means Committee next week. Carter Coal president says operators ready to negotiate contracts at high NRA code rates. Opponents argue the Gurley Snyder bill would create a Federal board to classify coal and discriminate between regions.

Guffey Rep. Snyder Pennsylvania House Ways and Means Committee Congress James W. Carter Carter Coal Company Gurley-Snyder Federal Board

Governor Earle Signs Key Emergency Tax Bills

In Harrisburg Gov George H. Earle signs the final emergency tax measures to balance the budget. The package includes a one cent gasoline tax raising about 22 million, a one mill personal property tax, a six cent amusement tax, and a three and a half million dollar documentary stamps tax. A tax anticipation bill allows borrowing up to 50 million against uncollected taxes to cover relief needs.

Harrisburg George HM Earle Commonwealth State Supreme Court

Confession in Fiendish Murder Case Shocks City

Thompson confessed to a brutal murder detailing driving to the cemetery, stripping the clothing from the victim, keeping watch for over ten hours, dumping the body in a creek, and returning to the city while scattering garments. Police used a detector to pressure his admission before his full confession emerged.

Thompson Nussbaum Canly

Pennsylvania Legislature Ends Fiscal Fears After Tax Push

Lawmakers ended tax worries as measures balancing the budget passed. The one mill tax on intangible wealth became law while other pending taxes were killed. Conference reports on liquor regulation and state authorities funding were in flux, with approval expected soon and battles over personnel selection and budget provisions continuing.

Liquor Board Commonwealth Pennsylvania Central Board Achterman Senate Secretary of Internal Affairs Philadelphia Pittsburgh Senate Democrats Ahderman G. O. PB George H. Earle House McClure

Testimonial Dinner Given by Catholic Daughters

A testimonial dinner honoring Brady featured a purse gift from the Catholic Daughters. The audience rose in unison at the conclusion, marking a moment of appreciation and community fellowship.

Brady

Sewing Classes Schedule Week Beginning June 24

Community notices list sewing and handicraft classes across Indiana Homer City Lucerne Ernest Creekside and Lucerne. Dates and times vary with sessions set for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week with makeup for missed Homer City sessions.

Indiana Horace Mam Schisal Homer City Creekside Luceme Lucerne Horace Mann

Joyful honor for Father Brady at St Bernard’s Parish

The guest of honor Father Brady expressed heartfelt joy as a grateful crowd praised him. He recalled ordination on May 20, 1920, Masses in Fargo North Dakota and in Ireland with family present, and thanks from his parents as well as parishioners. The evening closed with Florence Sutton’s impersonation of a colored Mammy, marking a memorable page in the parish memory book.

Father Brady Timne Fargo North Dakota Bishop O'Reilly Ireland Florence Sutton St. Bernard’s Parish

SHARE WEALTH TAXX PROGRAM DISCUSSION CONTINUES

A pending resolution to extend emergency taxes that would expire June 30 may be taken up. Senator McNary of Oregon pressed for swift legislative action while Harrison said he did not know when he would move to consider the measure.

Harrison Republian McNary Oregon

Sharon Farrell Vote on Merger

Sharon Farrell voters faced a pivotal election to decide if Sharon and Farrell should merge to form a single city. H. E. B. McDowell led the Greater City forces arguing consolidation protects valley industries, with backing from United States Steel and other industrialists who warned plants might leave the valley without merger.

Sharon Shenango Valley Knapas Sharaf H. EB. McDowell Valley Industries United States Steel Corporation American Steel and Wire Plant American Sheet and Tin Plate Company

Alaska colony conditions prompt Hopkins report request

Acting on Senate orders, Relief Administrator Hopkins prepared a detailed report on Alaska's colonists. Senators Vandenberg, LaFollette, and Shinstead urged the inquiry after colonists alleged deplorable conditions, widespread sickness, fear of an epidemic, and lack of medical care for many pregnant women.

Washington INSI Senate Harry L. Hopkins New Deal Alaska Hopkins Vandenberk, R Michigan LaFollette Prog Wisconsin Shinstead Farmer-Laborite Minnesota

Father Coughlin Continues on National League Threat

The article notes Father Coughlin continuing on a nationwide league plan that could mobilize broad backing and present a direct aid open threat to use its voting power. The piece emphasizes the potential political leverage and public reaction.

Coughlin Under Fire From Michigan Catholic Press

The Michigan Catholic criticized Father Dargin for attacking Father Coughlin and dismissed the Ecclesiastical Review piece as sensational. It argues nonpartisan activity is not a political movement and notes Coughlin cites no party while promoting social justice principles.

Dargin Detroit Iins Edward V. Dargin Ecclesiastical Review Charles BE Coughlin Michigan Catholic Michael J. Gallagher Royal Oak Ecclessiastical Review Father Dargin Croton Falls James Cardinal Gibbons Father Coughlin United States Anti-Saloon League League

Riches in Oil Right at Home at Pennsylvan ia

State College Pa June 22 CINS An oil mecca riches in oils lies under the noses of oil experts and land owners in Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio New York and West Virginia Learn science newest method of recovering it and they will enjoy oil riches not known in 78 years of oil history C B McClintock consulting geologist told 300 oil experts at the Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association annual session He said a billion barrels of Pennsylvania crude are immediately recoverable and surveys show more than 5500000000 barrels potentially recoverable Operators with current tools can get as much oil as in the past 76 years At current prices enough oil is in sight to lubricate one fourth of all cars on U S highways for the next 26 years Sweeney declared the oil code is through and the industry is ready to tend to business itself.

State College Cins Pannsylvania Ohio New York West Virginia Pennsylvania Grade C. B. McClintock City Pennsylvania McClintock United States Daniel J. Sweeney Buffalo

Appropriation for Dust Storm Study

Washington June 22. The Geological Survey requests 1.8 million dollars from the relief fund to study the nation's water resources as a measure to prevent future droughts and dust storms. Project work includes surface and ground water, rainfall, chemistry, and regulation, tied to the National Resources Board. The Smithsonian asks 161,060 dollars for classification and preservation of material in the national collection.

Washington Geological Survey Interimy Department Water Division National Resources Board Smithsonian Institute

Protest Dismissal Of Oil City Nurse Helena O Hara

Resentment rose as petitions circulated protesting the dismissal of Miss Helena O Hara a state nurse after 21 years of service. Dr Edith McBride Dexter secretary of health cited department reorganization. Medical society and Oil City and Franklin Hospital staffs urged retention and planned to forward petitions to Harrisburg.

OL City Helena O'Hara Edith McBride Dexter Miss O'Hara Dexter Venango County Medical Society Oil City Franklin

Wild Bullet Wounds White Twp Girl Near Indiana Airport

Zella Mitchell 18, working outside the Mitchell farmhouse near Indiana Airport, was shot in the right chest by a .22 rifle. Admitted to Indiana Hospital at 6:55 p.m., doctors say the injury is not serious. The shooter, cousin Norman Isenberg 22, fired at a bird, striking Zella instead.

Fred Zella Mitchell A. D Indiana Mitchell Iate Norman Isenberg

TVA Restrictions Move to Curb Federal Power Authority

Chairman Rayburn announced a new utility bill with House action seen next week. A military affairs panel rejected the administration bill on TVA expansion, approving a compromise restricting federal power program including Congress consent for new projects and production-cost based sales limits after July 1997. The measure also puts TVA under comptroller general supervision and requires competition with private utilities under an approved accounting system. Wilts Meat Order winner Loy Yates of Saltsburg won a meat order at H. 5. Fails store in Pittsburgh area meat contest. The ocean level disparity shows 1.7 feet higher on the Pacific coast than the Atlantic.

Rayburn House Military Affairs Committee TVA Congress Comptroller General Federal Power Commission Wilts Loy Yates Saltsburg R. D Conemaugh Township Philadelphia Street Pittsburgh

Children Day Program at Local Evangelical Church

Tomorrow night at the Evangelical Church on Fourth and Church streets the Sunday School youngers present a Children’s Day program. The program features songs, recitations, exercises, a pageant, and the offering. Performers include Irma Uber, Eunice Uber, Joanne Uber, Marjorie Blair, and many local children from the church youth groups.

Evangelical Church Streets Peppe Irma Ruth Uber Prayar Bab Pratt Dr. Song Loyal Hilm Douglas Everett Imogene Gearhart Deck Grundy Eunice Uber Joanne Uber Lucille Kellar Marybelle Beatty Marjorie Blair Dys Strong Betty Jo Fleming Oren Hilty Raymond Blair Dean Strong Charles Kellar Jack Saltsgiver Stewart Moore Jay Bennett Calvin Hilty Richard Kellar Betty Holt Wyoma White Nioma Byers Sarabelle Salts River Dorothy Hilty Mildred Shank Emily Wentz

Flower Show Honors Award Winners at State College Event

Mrs May D Sutton won first place with 24 points in the Bag of Vigoro category. Other winners included Jardinere for Leslie Pattison, Lawn chair for Wilmer Henry, and Bulbs donated by Indiana Floral Co and Mrs E B Race. Iris collection donated by Wilmer Henry and Dr M J Walsh. Mrs Thompson to receive Siberian iris. Fred Vinton and Garden Club thank Mr Strearns and assistants, Indiana Evening Gazette, and all helpers. show ends today with hours all afternoon and evening.

May D. Sutton Jardinere Leslie Pattison Wilmer Henry Indiana Floral Co E. B. Race M. J. Walsh M. J. Thompson

Would-Be Suitor Held in $5,000 Bail

Johnstown June 22. Fred Curry and his family face conspiracy abduction and assault charges after arrest in Cumberland Maryland where Curry allegedly sought to force marriage on Miss Widel Hyder 19 of Conemaugh. Also jailed was Abe Hyder’s son van Gonzales alias Mexican John held on the same counts.

Johnstown Fred Curry Widel Hyder Conemaugh Saba Curry Selma Curry South Fork Atener W. Lloyd Hibbs Toay Abe Hyder van Gonzales John J. E. McCartney Curry Cumberland Miss Hyder

Yale Boatmen Hand Harvard Big Defeat in Regatta

Yale varsity eight won decisively over Harvard in the four mile New London regatta finishing about a quarter mile and almost a full minute ahead. Unofficial times were Yale 20 18 and Harvard 21 04 as Crimson rowers staggered to the line.

New London Conn Yale Harvard Crimson Harvard Garsmen

The Merry Man of Death House Dies in Gas Chamber

Canon City Colorado reports Leonard Belongia a 25 year old murderer died in the state prison gas chamber today. He faced execution with a smile and earned the nickname The Merry Man of Death House for his cheery demeanor to the end.

Canon City Colo Leonard Belongia Belongia Man of Death House

Anniversary Shindig for Mr and Mrs Warren Bitterbaugh

Relatives and friends gathered at the Bitterbaugh home near Penn Run to mark the couple’s 54th wedding anniversary with magic, games, and a late lunch. Guests included multiple Overdorffs, Rhine, Foster, George, Conrad, Baker, Stephens, Smith, Hill, Emeigh, and others from Brush Valley, Home Station, and Kenwood.

Warren Bitterbaugh Near Perit Run Eyaline Overdorff Chester Rhine Dorothy Opal A. W. Overdorff Paul and Allen S. Q. Overdorff Charles Glenn Lila Mae Majorie Henry Foster Rose George Charles Conrad Jean Fred Brushvalley Enos Baker Mildred Daisy Home Station Florence Stepheens Clare Lois Vera Lelia Ralph Smith Maylin Hill Penn Run Edgar Emeigh Carl Twila Kenwood Ethel Stephens Floyd Rhine Clair Age Cecil Buterbaugh

Mrs Wood Clark May Be Appointed Pittsburgh Official

Resignation of Jacob Frank as Pittsburgh registration commissioner sparks talk of a recess appointment for Mrs J Wood Clark. Clark had been appointed by Governor George H Earle but faced Senate rejection. if granted, she would serve until the Senate acts in its next session.

Pittsburgh INS Jacob Frank J. Wood Clark Frank Clark George H. Earle Senate

G O P Represented at Cleveland Meet

Harrisburg June 22 M Hate vey Taylor Republican State Chairman today accepted an invitation to have Pennsylvania represented at the regional Republican conference in Cleveland Ohio July 8 and 9 Senator George H Bender president of the Ohio Federation of Republican Clubs asked Taylor to name two speakers for the meeting to be arranged along the same lines as the recent grass roots conference in the Midwest

Harrisburg M. Hatevey Taylor Pennsylvania Cleveland George H. Bender Ohio Federation of Republican Clubs Taylor Midwest

Stock Market Sector Ticker Line Abridged Listing

An OCR read presents a dense string of stock market tickers and company names spanning chemicals, autos, beverages, oil, electronics, railroads, and utilities. It reads like a snapshot of multiple listed equities and market identifiers without coherent narrative or dates.

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