Wedding notices and society tea in Indiana area
A social calendar spans bridal announcements, weddings, and a musical tea at the Foe Stanwix Hotel in Johnstown. Notables include Mrs J K Love and Mra G Buchheit with performers Mre Drew and Mr Hosmer, plus marriage news for Miss Armstrong, Miss Johnston, Dorothy Stine, and Dor thy Patterson. Local gatherings feature dinners, picnics, and a Wherry Class picnic at the Willard Home with several residents hosting guests and a party for a four year old.
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Satinstown
Rota Vollrath- Buchheit
Mrané Gardner Drew
Wes Hosmer
Sys Hie
M's
Gilbert ‘Wolfenden
Indiana
Minneapolis
Minn
Washington, D.C
Altoona
Mrs! Love
Rourke
A. G. Craig
E Armstrong
E. W.mstrong
Albert J. Marsh
Greensburg
J. A. Walton
Mra. W. Leroy Beck
I. C
Shelocta
Mary Helen Johnston
Shelodta R. D
Raymond Earl Fisher
Sagamore
W. H. Brown
Leslie Johnston
Alvin Fisher
Mildred Fisher
Jesse McCoy
Wadsworth,o
Wadsworthigh School
First Presbyterian Church
Stahl
Willard
Plutzman
Elizabeth van Worn
R. N. Ray
Alex Gray
Michigan man proclaimed alive after death notice mix
Shamokin June 2 Michael Whalen, reported killed in a Kalamazoo auto crash, appeared alive when a Transit Bureau messenger informed him of his supposed death. Navy discharge papers on his body clarified the mix up, telegraphed death notice traced to Kalamazoo. Marriage licenses and a local dance at Pennsylvania Inn, Indiana Parkwood road follow.
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Shamokin
Michael Whalen
Senger
Northumberland ‘Transit Bureau
Whalen
Kalamazoo
Mich
Navy
Kalasmazoo
Michigan Hospital
Borotra Starts Fencing Prep For Duel With Poulain
London June 29 Jean Borotra, famed Basque tennis star, begins an intensive training block for his duel challenge with French sports writer Dier Poulain. He takes fencing lessons in Pall Mall under a false name and arranges pistol practice while considering weapon choice. He remains in strong physical condition from tennis and aims to improve after the first lesson.
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J. N.S
London
INS
Jean Borotra
Didier Poulain
Pall Mall
Paris
Borotra
Poulain
Borotta
Pennsylvania Ranks 16th In Typhoid Deaths
State College reports Health Secretary Edith Mac Bride-Dexter cites five counties Armstrong Fayette Franklin Huntingdon and Washington as primary typhoid death contributors. She notes poor sanitation in small towns and a Franklin County contamination issue tied to the Amestone foundation and urges Pennsylvania to lead in typhoid cases.
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State College
INS
Edith MacBride-Dexter
Pennsylvania
Armstrong
Fayette
Franklin
Huntingdon
Washington
Huntington
Franklin County
Amestone Foundation
Dexter
Pennsylvania Water Works Association
Coast Guard Lieutenant Sets World Altitude Record
Lieutenant R L Burke of the U S Coast Guard Air Station Cape May established a world altitude record of 18 100 feet in an amphibian aircraft carrying 1102 pounds. He also registered a new speed record of 173 945 miles per hour over the 100 kilometer course on Tuesday.
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Cape May
R. L. Burke
U. S. Coast Guard Air Sta
Burke
Pardon Board Paroles Thirty In May Clemency
Harrisburg reports the pardon board heard 110 clemency requests in May. two convicts received pardons and 30 were paroled. Recipients include Howard Gross, former Pittsburgh city employee, and Lloyd Lowman, Indiana high school student. Commutations granted to Wherry, Agnello, Taylor, Ferruccio, Feruccio, Delich, and Myers.
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Harrisburg
Howard Gross
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Lowman
Indiana
Gross
Charles Kline
Lowman
Jarceny
Edward B. Bennett
J. Albert Reed
Washington
Ralph BE. Wherry
Cambria
Salvatore Agnello
Eric
Frank Taylor
Lawrence
Lareetty
Patsy Ferruccio
Mercer
Dan Delich
Dudley J. Myers
Man Murders His Jealous Sweetheart in Griffith Park
Hollywood police report D W Nield aged 41 confessed to shooting and killing his 41 year old sweetheart Frances Conklin after her jealousy over his attention to his 80 year old mother. He said they were out for a walk in Griffith park when the dispute escalated and he fired the revolver. He was taken into custody after the body was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
D. W. Nield
Frances Conklin
Nield
Griffith Park
Miss Conklin
Stoken
Lucerne Students Stage First Public Music Program
The Lucerne music students led by James Rutherford performed at the Lucerne ball grounds yesterday at four thirty, presenting Polka One Two Three Waltz Wild Roses Mazurka Silver Heels and more in a community service concert. The amateur group featured Bird Number The Cuckoo Indian Intermezzo Red Wing Comedy March Hey Hey Sacred Number Beautiful Star of Heaven Isle of Capri.
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James Rutherford
Lucerne
Drunk Kentucky Woman Detained After Pittsburgh Incident
Miss Le Craven of Louisville Kentucky told a police magistrate she became intoxicated by Pittsburgh whiskey. Police said she dozed in a hotel lobby chair while her police dog Lady stood guard. She was awakened and jailed, claiming she meant no harm.
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Pittsburgh
Miss le Craven
Louisvilla
Pennsylvania adds road miles in June state projects
Harrisburg reports accelerated highway work with 74.12 miles of new roads paved by June 27, up from 36.31 miles on June 6. Forty-one contractors employed 5,249 workers on various projects across the state.
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Harrisburg
Highway Department
First Wedding Held at Tiny Hometown Church in 14 Years
POTTSVILLE June 29 The four years old white church at Hometown saw its first ceremony today when Eleanor Jenkins wed Robert Frederickson. Rev. George Gebert noted most members married at home. The date also marked the bridegroom’s parents 34th wedding anniversary.
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Rayne Township
Robert Short
Clymer
Gladys
Lloyd Bence
Bert Bence
Marion Center
Clinton F. Hildebrand
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Sarah Short
Mt. Lebanon
Pittsburgh
Aaroh, McWil- Mams
Erwin
Pottsville
Eleanor Jenkins
Robert Frederickson
George Gebert
Econgregaion
Charles Frederickson
Gebert
Visiting notes and society rounds in Indiana and nearby towns
A column of social visits and church events unfolds across Indiana and surrounding areas. Parents and relatives host travelers from Pittsburgh to Johnstown, guests attend the Annual Women General Missionary Society convention in First United Presbyterian Church, and local residents welcome visitors from Warren, Tarentum, and Spangler among others.
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Alex Buntin
Marjorie Ann
Betty Jean
Atlanta
Georgia
J. L. Nix
Helen Wineman
McKee Hospital
Pittsburgh
Rose Wineman
Women General Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Elizabeth Magill
Agnes
A. M. Adams
Mildred Wineman
Ralph Shadle
Dwight
Olive
Johnstown
R. D. Kauster
Francis Moore
New York City
Jean Moore
Frank Stormer
J. R. Flickinger
Metuchen
New Jersey
Albert, Smith
John Lucas
Joe Diven
Warren
Ohio
A. W. Ruddock
Ruddock
W. L. Dickey
Falls Creek
D. A. Ferrier
Bert Overdorff
Linus Overdorff
Emmett Overdorff
Aileen
C. 1. Ferrier
Commodore
M. C. Peele
Dickie
Spangler
Erma Will
Martha Mock
Local social visits brighten week among area residents
The article notes several brief social calls and visits. Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Shaffer hosted a visitor from the brother-in-law's home. Milliard Frye and his wife returned home after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scheller of Meadville. Ernestto Presti made a Friday business visit in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Elmer Henderson and Mrs. Roadman of Derry were Saturday evening callers at Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Jamison's home.
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Larry's Inn
A. M. Frederick
Geraldine
Town
Carrol Guist, Jr
Tarentum
C. C. Ferrier
Indiana
R. D
Helen Gearhart
Graduate Hospital
Philadelphia
Donald Harris
H. C. Prugh
Presbyterian Church
Goheenville
Marion Gaston
C. H. Gaston
Gipsy
Blair Tyger
Glen Campbell
Anna Wier
John
Dorothy
Clairton
H. B. Johnston
Roberta Raymond
Virgil Grumbling
Heilwood
Chas. Wagner
Johnstown
J. Ord Luther
Carroll Gulst, Jr
C. C. Shaffer
Army Air Defense Program Threat Delays Senate Action
Senator McKellar blocks Senate consideration of a bill to build six permanent air bases, citing non aggressive policy toward Canada. A secret testimony disclosure showed a base near the Canadian border, drawing a presidential reprimand and Canadian inquiry while McKellar warns against risking US Canadian relations.
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Washington
Army
McKellar
Tennessee
Canada
Senate
House Military Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
United States
Electrical storm destroys 15 BLI buildings near Chalfont
An electrical storm near Chalfont Pennsylvania damaged 15 buildings across a two mile rural area, uprooting two homes and sparking two serious fires. Lightning hit Joseph Krouse’s barn at Montgomery Square causing a $5,000 loss, while Harold D. Greenwell’s roof fire caused $200 in damages. Garages and other outbuildings were wrecked and telegraph wires were downed.
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Harold D. Greenwell
St. Davids
Three Candidates for De Molay Office in Pa Conclave
Three western Pennsylvanians emerged as leading candidates for Master Counselor the top state post in DeMolay as the Pennsylvania conclave near closing. Contenders include Robert Mitchell of Wilkinsburg James Bent of Pittsburgh and EB Christman, with Kendig Bare the current officeholder. Delegates also to elect senior and junior counselor scribe mind and treasurer as The American Legion official James Isherwood and Frank Buckingham of Kansas City urged youth involvement. Ernet Brown indicated Wilkes-Barre may host next year’s convention as a 400-delegate ball closes the meeting.
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Washington
Scribe Mind
James E. Isherwood
Pennsylvania
American Legion
Frank Buckingham
Kansas City
Ernest Brown
Wilkes-Barre
Man fatally struck near New Florence in Route 711 crash
John Poirler a 65 year old miner of Ligonier Township died instantly when a car he rode was hit by a truck on Route 711 between New Florence and Ligonier. The truck driver Joseph Milele of Pittsburgh, owner Frank Sorce also of Pittsburgh, was held at Ligonier for coroner inquest.
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Johnstown
CNS
John Poirler
Ligonier
New Florence
Joseph Milele
Pittsburgh
Frank Sorce
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William S. Blyth
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Kias Yahn+Koo Lodge
Fear .Tionesta
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William Owen
E. C. Powell
Downey
Calif
F.L. Elmstead
B. E. Cochran
J. W. Moorhead
Eritaiia
R. D. Campbell
Clarion
F. J. Maffet
Tulsa
Oklo
Detroit
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Dansville
N. Ya Elmira
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DuBois
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Downie
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C. KR. Taylor
Dorothy and
Paul
Georgina Kidd
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George M. Kessler
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C. A. Keller Jett
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Mrs. Kessler
Creekside
State Theatre
T&op
George Raft
Ben Bernie
Popeye Cartoon
Hollywood Rhythm
Mystery Mountain
Mente Sr
Ambulame Sergio
Michigan
Lioyd Bence
Gladys Short
Wesley Fulton
Apollo
Auguste E. Emery
John G. Thompson
Blairsville
Ethel L. Swasy
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Joseph Wess
Ford City
Mabel Marie Swartzlander
Ford C
Lloyd A. Tyger
Cloe
Clara B. Kuntz
Couch
Alex Sherbon
Clune
Pearl Flick
Sailtsburg
Samuel G. St. Clair
W. Wheatfield
Beatrice C. Shomo
Lockport
Pennsylvania Inn
Parkwood Road
Dunmire Orchestra
Ady
Duel
Rochester
Mass
A. L. Hamilton
Hamilton
Grean Township
Betty Lee
Houk
Vcoast Guard
Pardon Board
Lucerne Music Students
Pennzoil CO
Phila. Ste
Troutman’s
MVEC
Congress
Jefferson
George Stimpson
Army Air Defense Program
DE Molay
Amy
Atlantic Pte
Rising Bros
Battery & Tire
Philadelphia Street
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