Firemen meeting and Kingsford Smith flight update
A large meeting of the Barneaboro Carraltown and area fire brigades discussed uniforms and public safety. Names appeared like Clymer, Gallitzin, South Fork and Spangler. News then shifts to Major Kingsford Smith and crew detailing the trans Atlantic flight, marriages, and future plans with radio operator Stannage. The four flyers are due in Washington on Monday for President Hoover’s congratulations at the Capital before returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barneaboro
Carraltown
Clymér
Conemaugh
Creason
Cresson Baker Association
Gallitzin
Unatings
Lilly
Nant-y-Gio
South Fork
Spangler
Hbensburg
Patton
Scalp Levet
Mador Savas
Clymer Fire Company
J. D. Duilap
Fred Hughes
Edward Nicholson, Jr
Clymer
Association
Kingsford-Smith
Ireland
Atlantic
New York
North Atlantic
Kinsford-Smith
Tonother
Oakland
Calif
Southern Cross
Melbourne
Australia
Mary Powell
Pacific
Vatio
Stannage
van Dyk
Saul
Washington, D. C
Capital
California
Moorer
Washington
INS
Charles &. Kinsford-Smith
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
New York City
Hoover
Bolling
Eleven Hurt When Boat Explodes in Summer Storm
The play by play of a fishing party ends in tragedy as the John B. King explodes and sinks during a summer thunder shower. McNeill recalls clinging to planks after being thrown into the water. Eye witnesses Mrs. Clarke of Brooklyn and Mrs. Walklate of Brockville describe the blast and smoke. King’s crew member Jack Wylie is among those lost, with King awarded a Humane Society medal for saving a life prior. Four killed on a Canadian National train near Sudbury as it plunged into the Vermilion River amid a storm. A Harrisburg farmer, Earl Heflefinger, 40, is electrocuted by a lightning strike in the Susquehanna valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeill
G. A. Clarke
Brooklyn
W. C. Walklate
Brockville
John B. King
King
Humane Society of the United States
Jack
Wylie
Toronto
Canadian National Railways
Vermillion River
Sudbury
Flight heroes greeted by unruly Roosevelt Field crowd
Major Kingsford Smith and companions landed at Roosevelt Field and were greeted by about 10,000 spectators. The reception committee led by Grover A. Whalen was swept aside as the crowd surged toward the trans Atlantic flyers. Police lines broke and the crew faced a delayed exit from their aircraft amid near mobbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Field
Kingsford-Smith
Grover A. Whalen
Sir Ronald Lindsey
Roosevelt, Field
Stocks Slip as Bears Hammer Market Across Sectors
New York June 27 bears dominated trading as declines hit motor, utility, railroad and mercantile stocks. Major losses included North American down to 89.5, Westinghouse and General Electric about 3 points lower, Southern Railway weak at 91, and New York Central off to 153.45 amid squeezed earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8S. Cousins
INS
New York
Bears
Stem
Stern
North American
Westinghouse
General Electric
Southern Railway
Atchison
Mercantile
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Woolworth
Goodyear
General Motors
Dupont
Atchison T
Bethlehem Steel
TAM
Canadian Pacific
Ches
Ohio
Eastman Kodak
General Motor Vise
UUM Grisghy-Grung
Toee
Beedeee
Kennecott Copper
al Cities Service
Pennroad Carp
AG Willys Overland
Curtise Wight
Uy Nash Motor
Central
Nort and West Co
Cena
R. Pullman
Pure Oil
Radio Corp
Reading
Ce Sinclair Qi
Nooo Wee
Studebaker
Steel
White Motor
Westinghouse Lee
The Idle Stomach Our Most Serious Unemployment Problem
McCollum argues that modern diets lack sufficient indigestible bulk, especially cellulose from bran and rice, causing idle stomachs. He reviews herbivora carnivora and omnivorous human digestion, praising cooking to soften cellulose and noting rice cellulose as the softest. He links dietary indigestibles to digestive health and overall well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. McCollum
School of Hygiene
Oo Pbibn Health
Johna Hopkine University
America
Australian Senate member proposes Oceano Crossing Mono plane as National Monument
London June 27. The Australian government considered purchasing the Oceano Crossing Mono plane Southern Cross as a National Monument in Canberra today. The proposal came from a member of the Australian Senate and the government reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Canberra
Fragmentary reminiscence of a man returning home
A man reflects on regaining sight after years, recognizing his wife but noting she is not the same as the girl in his mind for 30 years. He recalls associates heard but never seen, now transformed by his return.
All-Bran Claims Relief for Constipation and Health
An old advertorial urges relief from constipation with Kellogg's All-Bran. It warns of headaches listlessness bad breath and sallow complexion if untreated and touts two tablespoonfuls daily as a safe complete remedy. It claims iron benefits and easy serving options with recipes on the packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Blind artist recalls colors and flowers after tragedy
The article recounts a blind artist who, though he lost his eyesight after a tree fell on his wife during their Ohio honeymoon in 1899, preserved his memory of colors and form. He spent over 50000 trying to regain sight, yet says God has been kind to him as he continues to cherish trees and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Ohio
Justice Department Takes Over Prohibition Enforcement
After years of buildup the Treasury Prohibition Bureau shifts its enforcement duties to the Justice Department. Tuesday marks the handover to Attorney General Mitchell as administration officials finalize the transfer and appoint district administrators to oversee the new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Prohibition Bureau
Justice Department
Western
Walter E. Brown
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Harold D, Wilson
Pittsburgh
Hastern
Arthur G. McDuffie
Philadelphia
Middle
J. C. Loos
Lewisburg
West Virginia
Northern
Harry D. Reynolds
Fairmont
New York
Porto Rico
New York City
Andrew McCampbell
New Jersey
Delaware
Eadquarters
John D. Pennington
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Cincinnati
W.N. Woodruff
Industrial Alcohol Bureau
W. 0. Moss
Samuel 0
Robert A. Thornburgh
INS
Washington
Unela Ram 3
Aegins
Treasury
Mellon
Mitchell
Apprehension over enforcement gaps in prohibition era
The speaker notes grave deficiencies in enforcement across states that repealed statutes. A field force of 198 officials, 12 administrations, 12 permit supervisors, 87 enforcement chiefs per district, and the same number of permissive experts will begin July 1. The setup follows judicial circuits, unlike past prohibition districts, and echoes earlier efforts by General Lincoln C. Andrews to build a broader prohibition army amid smuggling and moonshine concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln C. Andrews
A. H.F. Military Police
Colored Sunday School Union Indiana District Session Program
The program for the Colored Sunday School Union Indiana District quarterly session at Beulah Baptist Church lists schedule details from 10:15 Sunday School with Will Smith and Fannie Crew to 2:00 Quarterly program featuring spiritual songs, recitations, readings, and vocal and instrumental music. Names include Ben E. English, Lee M. Spearman, M. C. G. Clary, G. C. Gibson, Rev. L. E. Reed, Rev. J. D. McCreary, and Ben E. Hopkins with J. M. McCreary serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Sunday School Union
Indiana
Beulah Baptist Church
Will Smith
Fannie Crew
Ben E
T. HE
Lee M. Spearman
M. CG
Clary
G. C. Gibson
L. EB. Reed
Greensburg
J. D. McCreary
Ben E. Hopkins
J. M. McCreary
FARM BOYS CAMP WRAPUP AND EVENTS
Camp activities continued with a scheduled forenoon track meet and a Yellow Creek swim to close the program. A copperhead was brought to camp by Jack Warner Jr, shown to local experts for identification. Local figures Nick Wehrle and Bob Woodend visited during the eventful period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek
Jack Warner, Jr
Copperhead
Indiana
Nick” Wehrle
GRAND OPENING CAMP MEETING IN KITTANNING PA JULY 10 20
An interdenominational camp meeting led by Dr CG H Babcock and Rev Floyd Nease runs ten days July 10 to 20 in Kittanning PA with daily services and multiple sessions. Speakers include Cordell a returned missionary, Mackey sisters provide singing, and children and youth programs are scheduled along with tent camping and affordable meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. I. Boarts
Kittanning
Merchants Unite to Fight Chain Stores in Indiana County
A local meeting hears A. H. Stamers urge independent merchants to join a statewide movement opposing chain stores. He argues lack of cooperation allowed chains to gain footholds, urges public sentiment to favor local shops, and predicts a push for taxation fairness for larger competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chainetares
United States
Indiana
Ouy
A. H. Stamers
Merchants Rally Against Chain Store Move in Saltsburg
Joseph Piper, a County Association director and Saltsburg merchant, chaired a meeting opposing a chain-store expansion. Visiting speakers urged independent merchants to back the movement, arguing it will prompt the public and local banking, professional, auto, and insurance groups to heed the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menaché
Salisburg
Joseph Piper
County Association
Saltsburg
Death notices from Wintondale and nearby towns
Obituary notices report deaths in Wintondale New Florence Lilly and surrounding areas. Frank Mosley of Wintondale dies at 59 at home with widow and several children. services at the Russian Orthodox Church. Multiple other obituaries note Margaret I Medsger Johnstown pastor widow of Rev Medsger, and Margaret Elizabeth Pease Martz of Lilly. Also mentions Rev. John Esch retired minister and Janet L Fulton of Blairsville Portland years. Various local officials and visitors noted in transit.
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Frank Mosly
Margaret I. Medsger
New Florence
Joseph Medsger
C. L. Welsh
United Bretheran Church
West Fairfield
James Martz Lilly
Margaret Elizabeth Pease Martz
James Martz
Main Street
Indiana County
John Pease
Catherine Cessna Pease
Martz
Sara
Roy Leech
Conemaugh
Lena
Leroy ‘Young, Stewart
Altoona
Lamont
Frank Pease
Homer Berkstrésses
Seward
F. A. Webb
M.E. Church
Lillydel
John Esch
Dempseytown
Venango County
Somerset
Indiana
Cambria
Esch
Mr. Esch
Joseph
Sara Esch
Eva
Alfred Mark
Titusville
Etta
Judd Webster
Tulsa
Okla
J. J. Esch
la Farge
Wis
Martha
A. W. Mygant
Pompecy
Janet L. Fulton
Homeopathic Hospital
Pittsburgh
Charles H. Moore
Blairsville
H. E. ‘Lloyd
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Fulton
Livermore
Mary McNall
Fulton
Portland
Oregon
Arthur E. Jones
Springfield
Ohio
Moore
Norman L. Moore
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Harrisburg
Susqueanne Valley
Earl C. Heflefinger
Jones Market
Philadelphia St
McCollum
Field
Mr. Hoover
Sir Lindsay
South Africa
Irish Free State
Col
Bob” Woodend
State Armory Board
Booster
James K. Keegan
Uniontown
C. C. McLain
J. H. Martin
Oil City
Department of the U. S
W. C
Army Penaty
Wilson
Eugene Wilson
Harry Koverr
Clair Borland
Point Perry
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