Father Brady Honored At Testimonial Dinner
Thursday evening at Ruatte Lodge hosted a testimonial dinner for Father James Brady celebrating his fifteenth priesthood anniversary. About 125 attendees, Catholic Daughters of America led by Mrs. Susan O’Hare, enjoyed a chicken dinner, songs, and tributes from Father Brady’s parishioners. Speaker Thomas H. Sheehe, music from Mrs. Mae Hasinger and Mrs. Leone Miller, plus two future vocations Rev. Mr Herbert Cost and Rev. Mr Joseph Abate, lauded Father Brady and Father McNells’ enduring influence at St Bernard’s in Indiana. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruatte Lodge
Mife
James Brady
St. Bernard's Church
Catholic Daughters of America
Susan O'Hare
Art St. Bernard
Thompson
Father Brady
Father McNells
Indiana
Shep Rte Fock
Bertha Sullivan
Leone Miller
Shannon
St. Bernard's Parish
Herbert Cost
Joseph Abate
Coal strike fears linger as Guffey-Snyder bill stalls
Washington report notes the bituminous coal strike threat reemerges as June 30 wage agreements nearing expiry. Guffey cites tax features delaying Senate action while urging House origin of the measure. Extensions are forecast as the Ways and Means subcommittee resumes work next week.
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Washington
INS
Guffey-Snyder
United Mine Workers of America
Senate
Guffey
Pennsylvania
House
Ways and Means
Tractor Upset Kills Farmer Near Saltsburg
A Conemaugh township farmer, Ellis Gilkerson, 60, died after a tractor overturned while attempts were made to pull a gasoline truck from a ditch on a road near his farm near Saltsburg. He died at Indiana Hospital at 12:45 PM after being admitted unconscious at 11:15 AM. Coroner John Woods opened an investigation.
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A. Conemaugh Township
Saltsburg
Ellis Gilkerson
Indiana
Gilkerson
Alexandria
John Woods
Flower Show Draws Crowd at Streams Garage Site
The annual summer flower show sponsored by the Indiana Garden Club filled Silas C Streams’ garage at Streams Funeral Home, with burlap tables and a neutral brick backdrop. Despite bad weather, roses and tall flowers impressed attendees as ribbons were awarded for terrarium displays and peach bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas C. Streams
Teton
Samuel Rinn
E. C. Buchheit
James Mack
H. B. W.cinger
Homer City
Clifford B. McNees
Kittanning
Deposit Claims Sought By Bank Receiver
J Milford Tomb receiver of the First National Bank of Indiana requests depositors file a claim with his office at Citizens National Bank to participate in future payments, noting some have not yet submitted claims even if filed with the Conservator.
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J. Milford Tomb
First National Bank of Indiana
Citizens National Bank
East Pike Union Sunday Service Announced
Children's Services at East Pike Union Church near the Indiana Airport on Sunday evening June 23 at 8 o clock. Public invitation extended to attend. Notice to Taxables July 3 last day to pay 1985 County and Borough taxes for 5 percent discount. R C Straitiff Tax Collector. 249 255 261x.
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East Pike Union Church
Indiana Airport
R. C. Straitiff
Congressman Gray Seeks Way On Utility Holding Co Bill
Congressman Joseph Gray of Barnesboro explains his stance on the Wheeler Rayburn Public Utility Holding Company bill. He would support a regulatory measure to curb racketeering but would oppose any provisions abolishing holding companies, preserving investors’ rights. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Gray
Utility Holding CO
Joseph Gray
Barnesboro
Wheeler-Rayburn Public Utlity Holding Company
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House of Representatives
House
U. S. Senate
Indiana Woman Martha Shaffer Dies After Illness
Martha Shaffer widow of Levi H. Shaffer died at 278 E Church street Friday at 1 18 pm after seven weeks of illness. She aged 78 and a half, had lived in Indiana 48 years, and was survived by six daughters one son a sister 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral at Lutheran Church Monday at 2 pm with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Also Mary L Young died in Salisbury this morning daughter of James and Martha Young. Sister Rachel Kerr of Blairsville survives.
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Martha Shaffer
Levi H. Shaffer
E. Church Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Mary L. Young
Salisbury
James
Martha (Townsend) Young
Rachel (Young) Kerr
Blairsville
Prodigal Son Drama at Creekside Church Service
Special services at Creekside M E Church present Rev H L Davis and Edna Davis of Bridgeville in a dramatized message The Prodigal Son during Sunday night service prompt seating is urged due to expected large crowd They recently broadcast from Ft Wayne Ind with Homer Rodeheaver Also note Blue Star Restaurant ad offering 9 N 6th St Ravioli 10c plate 255%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside M. E
H. L. Davis
Pees Edna “Davis
Bridgeville
Rev
Miss Davis
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Homer A. Rodeheaver
Blue Star Restaurant
N. 6Th St
Court House
Man's dream of Athens voyage amid tragedy born in Blair
PITTSBURGH June 22 INS For 40 years George Stratigos dreamed of visiting his native land Athens to see his mother and homeland He, his wife and 10 year old son planned to sail from New York but he will not see his homeland as his sight was stolen years ago by bandits in a robbery Two men Nicholas Devembers 22 and John Arendas 24 were tried and convicted of the crime leaving Stratigos unable to view his homeland and family once more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
George Stratigos
Athens
America
Stratigos
New York
Nicholas Devembers
John Arendash
Share-Wealth Tax Drive Gains Senate Backers
Edward B. Lockett reports in Washington that a vigorous Senate push to enact Roosevelt’s share the wealth tax is under way. Twenty-two Senators signed a round robin urging disposal before adjournment, with LaFollette leading the effort. House leaders pledged action if the Senate acts, while Senate leaders remained cautiously noncommittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Lockett
INS
Washington
UINS
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Bob LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate Finance Committee
Rep
Doughton
North Ceralina
Ways and Means Committee
Coughton
LaFollette
Missionary Society Meet Opens 52nd Convention at Grove City
The Women's General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church in North America begins its 52nd annual convention in Grove City with business sessions and a reception. Mrs. E. B. Erskine of Steubenville, Ohio, convention president, addressed the opening session as about 800 delegates and guests from across the country attended. Several missionaries from foreign fields were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Women's General Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church In
North America
E. B. Erskine
Steubenville
New State Levies Hit Average Taxpayers in Two Years
Harrisburg report details the emergency tax plan approved by the general assembly. It outlines $51.5 million in new direct taxes on cigarets gas and stocks, plus $25 million in state income taxes for higher earners. Industry taxes total $46.5 million, with a $1.06 million bank deposit seizure, backing a $125.0 million budget. income tax scales range from 2 percent to 8 percent with a $1,000 exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State
Harrisburg
INS
General Assembly
George H. Earle
Kidnaper Gets 45 Year Term
In Tacoma Washington Margaret Wales 22 dubbed the enigma woman faces a plea before U S District Judge Cushman after her husband Harman Waley and attorney Stephen O Brien prompted a change from a guilty plea to not guilty The ringleader Harman Waley already admitted guilt and received a 45 year federal sentence The government had moved to dismiss the extortion count but later reinstated it and noted Mrs Wales mailed one ransom note in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
INS
Undness
Margaret Wales
Weyerhaettser
U. S
E. &. Cushman
Harris to Return Here for Sentence
Judge J. N. Langham ordered Stanley P. Ashe to deliver Harry Harris from Western State Penitentiary Pittsburgh to County Detective Harry E. Koozer for return to Indiana to plead guilty to three indictments for highway robbery in the Clarksburg Saltsburg district. Harris, jailed in Westmoreland County, had indicated through counsel he would plead guilty here. District Attorney W. M. Ruddock said the sentencing would occur Monday morning.
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J. N. Langham
Stanley P. Ashe
Western State Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
Harry Harris
Westmoreland County
Harry E. Koozer
Indiana
Clarksburg-Saltsburg
Harris
W. M. Ruddock
Local VFW Members Plan State Convention Meeting
Delegates and alternates elected to attend the State convention at Wilkinsburg will meet in the Post Rooms on Monday evening. Frank Cain chairs the transportation committee and anyone needing transport should register at the club room.
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Wilkinsburg
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank Cain
Transportation Committee
Inside Job Reilly's belief on Lindbergh kidnapping
New York brief notes that Edward J. Reilly former chief defense counsel for Bruno Hauptmann told the King County Grand Jurors at their annual dinner that the Lindbergh baby kidnapping was an inside job. He pointed to Hopewell as a week end retreat with few servants and noted Betty Gow's arrival and the phrase The coast is clear after her call to Red Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward J. Reilly
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergit
Revised Utility Legislation Faces Major Revisions
President Roosevelt opposition yields to House Democrats as key committees redraw utility and TVA controls. Interstate Commerce Committee drafts a greatly modified holding company bill offering partial exemptions from the federal stock transfer tax and loosening tax burdens on profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Friedhem
INS
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Military Affairs Committee
TVA
Commerce Committee
Setitiiles and Exchange Commission
McQuown Wins 1350 Insurance Verdict in Fire Suit
A Westmoreland County civil jury awarded E F McQuown 1350 against General Insurance Company of America for household furnishings insurance on a Penn Run home partially damaged October 29 1933 and totally destroyed November 4 1933. The case was tried before President Judge Charles D Copeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. McQuown
General Insurance Company of America
McQuown
Penn Run
Charles D. Copeland
Westmoreland County
Falls From Tree Leave Teen With Leg Fracture
Joe Predgon, 16, of Coal Run, fell from a cherry tree and fractured his right leg. He was admitted to Indiana Hospital yesterday afternoon for treatment. An unrelated notice for Amity Gift Shop announces a new gift headquarters at 9h Street, former Park Book Shop, inviting patrons and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Predgon
Coal Run
Indiana Hospital
Amity Gift Shop
Park Book Shop
Indiana
Harrisburg Debates Authority Bills In $4 Million Works Program
In Harrisburg today the legislature wrestles with major points of dispute over two bills to create state and local authorities to manage the federal works program. Senate and House conferees, after days of sessions, aim to finalize a conference report on the Bradley and Chervenak measures amid arguments over repayment terms and constitutional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
INS
Assembly
Bradley
Senate
George H. Harle
Pennsylvania
Ralph M. Bashore
Ests and
Waters and Planning
Sen.g.’ Mas Owlet
Tioga
PWA
Bashore
Gove
House
G. Everett Doying
Youngest U S Senator Seated Holt Breaks Record
Rush D Holt of Virginia, a 29 year old Democrat, becomes the youngest person seated in the U S Senate. His arrival sparked a notable clash as Republicans and some Democrats opposed seating him, with Holt finally seated by a 6 to 17 vote amid tense scenes in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UNS
Senate
Rush D. Holt
Virginia
Héla
Coughlin Accused of Violating Canon Law
New York June 22 In an Ecclesiastical Review article Rev Edward V Dargin Canonist for the archdiocese of New York accuses Father Charles E Coughlin of direct violations of canon law through political utterances and the People’s Lobby of the National Union of Social Justice He argues the Detroit radio priest should be disciplined by Bishop Michael Gallagher and that Coughlin’s civil and religious duties invite Canon Law action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Charles E. Coughlin
Deroit
Edward V. Dargir
Archdiocese of
The
Ecclesiastical Review
Father Coughlin
National Union of Social Justice
Father Dargin
Michael 3. Gallagher
Detroit
Coughlin
Joseph's Church
Croton Falls
Canouici
Archi
Thoee
Gseality
Father Dap
Father Coughling
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Rustic Lodge
May D. Sutton
East Pike Union
Court of Errors and Appeals
Trenton
N. J
Anna Hauptmann
D. G. Werner
Hauptmann
Sweden
Greta Garbo
Gotenburg
Ital
Greta
Peoria
CNS
Gerald Thompson
Mildred Hallmark
Mildred
Creek
Creekside Church
Waley
Lucy Catton Thomas
Lucy
Reilly
M’quown
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