26 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
1
Stamers told a Johnstown audience that public opinion shifts away from chain-store and mail-order buying. He argued foreign owned firms harm local health and prosperity and urged support for Independent Merchants over out of town rivals.
A sequence of local mentions includes Mr and Mrs George Camer and daughters Nancy and Jane visiting relatives in Clair ton Pa while Dr Fred W St Clair conducts a coroner inquest into the death of Michael Ladnone mine superintendent killed in a Butler Consolidated Coal Company mine explosion. Other items note visits by Maj C C McLain Joseph Schert zinger Arthur Russell and William Fait from Reading for the U S W V encampment and Dr John D Wilson visiting his mother in Church Street.
A memorial to James Buchanan of Pennsylvania the bachelor and fifteenth US president was unveiled at Meridian Hill Park before President Hoover. A ceremony featured Mrs. Francis H. Denny pulling the cord, poems and music by the Marine Band, and remarks by Hoover and trustee Lawrason Riggs. Pennsylvania officials and kin attended, noting Buchanan's birth in Franklin County and his White House term.
Weather stayed fair with scattered clouds at altitude as the Southern Cross pressed on toward Nova Scotia. The radio operator prepared to tune compass bearings while messages streamed to Chatham shore. Experts note the crew remained off their exact position, communicating with ships at sea as they search for updates.
Major Kingsford Smith and three companions, after a nonstop flight from Ireland, faced fog and drifting conditions as they flew the Southern Cross toward New York. They were determined to land at Roosevelt Field at 6:30 PM EDT, relying on dead reckoning when the compass failed.
A Wisconsin woman reports losing 11 pounds in six weeks after using Kruschen Salts daily. The ad touts the product as a fat reducer and overall system rejuvenator costing 85c for four weeks, claiming benefits for energy, vigor, and clearer skin, with Widmann and Tenhand as local sellers.
Major Kingsford-Smith and three companions, who crossed the Atlantic, will be welcomed in New York arriving from Harbor Grace, N F. The Mayor's committee plans a Broadway parade, a Battery landing, and greetings by Mayor James J Walker. The flight from Harbor Grace is about 1500 miles and meteorologist Kimball cautions on possible clouds. The reception will echo Lindbergh and Byrd legends with dignitaries invited to Roosevelt Field and a welcome by the city.
A busy midday trading read shows American Tobacco and Anaconda Copper advancing while Kodak and Chrysler mark gains. Several industrials including Kennecott, Studebaker, U.S. Steel, and Westinghouse display varied percentages, with airlines and utilities among notable movers.
A lettered note describes a backward path from the Atlantic to Australia with a woman reassuringly vowing to stop a proposed action. She urges a hurried return for their wedding on the sixth of September, asserting resolve to protect the ceremony.
Daniel Carter Board the National Scout Commissioner spoke on Scouting origins and youth, humorously reflecting on modernity and smoking. Indiana County Council leaders and Rotary Club hosted a Camporee winner from Indiana Troop 3, with a procession to Natural Bridge for the Regional Scout Jamboree.
A large turnout signs up as Camp Mahoning opens Monday morning. Secretary Evgeratt urges all registrations by Friday night to allocate any Indiana quota extras. Everett leads a squad preparing the camp, with DuBois and Punxsy youths visiting to help set up. Girls camp opens Monday July 14 and registrations are already in order. contact the office for full details.
Federal troops rushed into Chihuahua state after a coup by Manuel Prieto that left one dead and two wounded. Gabriel Jimenez, police chief, was killed as Prieto’s faction seized the Chihuahua City palace. Governor Almada fled to Juarez and both sides claimed control.
Elizabeth Ryan, American tennis veteran, beats Belgian Jeanne Sigart 6-8 6-4 to advance to the Wimbledon women’s singles fourth round. American doubles pair Gregory Mading and Berker Bell defeat Count Salmon Hoogstraeten and Kurr 7-5 6-4 6-4 in straight sets. William Tilden and Hans Timmer reach the doubles second round with a 6-4 victory over Deterding and Reddall.
The Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania met in Chambersburg naming Dugan Greensburg as moderator and appointing heads for four key committees. Bills and overtures go to Dr. William Querry, judicial business to Dr. Calvin Hays, nominations and resolutions to Dr. E Mollavain, and presbytery records to Dr. George Miller. F. H. Ott was elected to the general council class of 1983 as delegates gathered for a memorial service.
Following are prize winners from Greensburg Firemen's Parade last evening. Legion Drum and Bugle Corps took first with Jeannetta, Latrobe tied for second, Blairsville and Ligonier Firemen's Bugle Corps each secured 82 points, first and second prizes divided evenly.
The article praises Vandergrift Fire Department as the finest pumper in line, with Sutereville noted for best combination chemical and hose apparatus. Scattdale fire department is cited, while Junior Drum Corps wins first at Bolivar with Latrobe second. Largest crew reported at Virat South Greensburg, with second place at Itcairn.
The article offers fashion advice for full figured women on dress length and color coordination. It emphasizes matching hose and shoes, prefers dark or gray stockings with black shoes, discourages novelty patterns, warns tight skirts enlarge feet, and recommends plain inconspicuous shoes with proper fit.
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