Vandergrift Sportsmen Aid Crooked Creek Clean Up Campaign
The Vandergrift Sportsmen's Club, backed by 844 members and aiming for 1,000, launches a Crooked Creek clean up drive. They seek cooperation from Indiana, Apollo, Leechburg, Kittanning and Ford City clubs to push stream purification and oppose mine pollution. The group also plans a Major Bowes amateur show for funds and announces a membership contest winner to be honored, while wildlife efforts include freeing rabbits and disposing of illegally sized fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vandergrift Group of 844
Vandergrift Sportsmen's Club
Crooked Creek
Aimod
Apollo
Leechburg
Kittanning
Ford City
Westmoreland
Armstrong County
Pennsyvania
WPA
Bowes Ammateurs
C. C. Edwards
Vandergrift Club
Nimrods
Bowes
Joseph Pallon
Ways and Means Committee
George S. Zorn
L.A. Cross
Game Committee
Meteor Seen Across Philadelphia Area Sparked Bright Night
Witnesses in Philadelphia and nearby New Jersey reported a bright fireball early today. Dr Olivier noted it may be the brightest since the 1933 New Mexico meteor, with observers describing a six to eight foot wide object and daylight-like shadows from telegraph poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Olivier
New Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Virginia
Philadelphia
New Jersey
William F. Wintz
Gower Merion Township
French Ears Deaf To Appeal
The council adjourned its public session into a secret session and decided to invite a German representative to explain Hitler's cause and seek conciliation. The League of Nations Council sought to avert trouble over the Rhine reoccupation, urging amicable talks with Hitler while France warned of urgent decisive measures for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
League of Nations Council
Rhineland
France
Adolf Hitler
James’ Palace
London
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Germany
Obituary notices for Emma Elizabeth Wright James and family
Obituary notices cover Emma Elizabeth Wright James who died March 4 with services at Wilgus Wesleyan Methodist Church, interment Rowley Cemetery, and lists survivors including eight grandchildren. Also reported are Wayne Scott of Grampian who died March 10, Joan W. Griffith of Julian, John W. Griffith of Idaho and California, David Palmer of Blairsville with funeral details and surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma £. W. James
Emma Elizabeth Wright James
Wilgus Wesleyan Methodist Church
B. A. Moore
Marian Center
Rex Brickell
Hillsdale
Jesus
Brickell
Moore
Emma Elizabeth Wright
Morgan James
Leslie James
Glen Campbell
Elizabeth O'Brien
Barnesboro
Leone Statmiller
Lorenza James
Emma Pearce
Virginia Pearce
Jesse David
John §. Wright
Clara Bradbury
McGees
Mills
June Emerle
Windber
Charles Wright
Buyles
Sue Wolfe
Patton
Helen Hofer
Viva Cressley
Rowley Cemetery
Wayne Scott
Grampian
Frank H
Stella Scott
Commodore
Mandella (Witherite) Scott
Margaret Nichols
Indiana
Mary Olive Brown
Starford
Nellie Scott
Millford
Del
Wilbur Scott
David Palmer
Water Street
Blairsville
John Palmer
Palmer
William G. Long
Blacklick Methodist Church
Indiana County
Peter
Jane (Bailey) Palmer
Sarah Jane (Rhine) Palmer
Bella Campbell
Mary Stitt
William D
Charles F
George R
James F
John W. Palmer
Thomas Palmer
Charles Palmer
Saltsbury
Mary Stephens
European powers press for action over German Rhine moves
France and Belgium urged the League to condemn Germany for moving troops into the demilitarized zone of the Versailles settlement. Eden warned a breach of treaties had occurred while seeking peaceful council actions. Britain pursued a conciliatory path as France weighed sanctions linked to a possible British military agreement. Germany showcased plans for Rhine fortifications as troops stayed in place amid uncertain support for decisive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Belgium
League
Reich
Eden
Europe
Council
Britain
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Rhineland
Ecouneit
Hitler
London
Great Britain
der Fuehrer
Foreign Office
Rhenigh
Reichschancellor Hitler
Munich
Reichstag
Karlsruhe
Hjalinay Schacht
Paris
Rhine
Holmes Safety Group Elects Ernest Chapter Officers
William Dembroskey was elected president of Ernest Chapter No. 198, Holmes Safety Association. New officers include Alex Morrison and Walter Domino as vice-presidents, Jason Hitchings as secretary, Dr Auslander as health director, William Gallanher as education director, with an executive committee of Reed, Foltz, Secoskey, O Hara, and Dembroskey. George Steinhuser served as honorary chairman. Ankney of the Bureau of Mines spoke, Hitchings gave an accident report, and the program included music and other entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dembroskey
Ernest
Holmes Safety Association
Alex Morrison
Walter Domino
William Thomas
Alex Turner
Jason Hitchings
Dr Auslander
William Gallanher
Thomas Reed
J. H. Foltz
Willian Dembroskey
John Secoskey
James O'Hara
George Steinhuser
Mr. Ankney
The
Bureau of Mines
Truth About Diet by Dr Morris Fisubein
During acute infection the diet should be light and fluid heavy with advice for milk beverages and oral solutions. It emphasizes low protein intake to protect kidneys and notes liquid diet should rise with disease severity while avoiding gastric upset. Coffee may be given in moderation when blood pressure and nerves permit, and the need to adjust diet to maintain nutrition during fever and long infections.
Floods Ease. Five State Roads Reopened in Pa
Harrisburg reports March flood relief as nearly all closed roads are reopened. Remaining closures include U S 22 at Dauphin Clarks Ferry U S 11 and 22 at Amity Hall U S 11 Sunbury to Northumberland East Lewisburg U S 11 Northumberland to Shamokin Dam and the Marysville underpass on State Route 5 with about five inches of water. openings expected during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Highway Department
U. S
Dauphin
Clarks Ferry
Dauphin County
U.S
Amity Hall
Perry County
Sunbury
Northumberland
Lewisburg
Shamokin Dam
Seliigs‘grove
Middle Creek
Marysville
Child nutrition and infection impact in undernourished kids
If a child is undernourished when infection begins it may become seriously undernourished before infection progresses. Ear and kidney infections and sometimes tuberculosis cause the worst effects. a quart of milk daily and a diet rich in nutrients help maintain weight and blood. When fluids are forced by infection powdered or evaporated milk can substitute. A reader asks if a 7- or 30-day fast can cure goiter. reply: a 30-day fast is possible but unlikely to cure goiter and is unwise.
Farm Prices Rise for Livestock and Dairy in 1935
Prices for livestock poultry and dairy products jumped since 1932 with increases ranging from 15 to 92 percent. J Hans Sell French, secretary of agriculture, cites Federal State Crop Reporting Service data showing farmers’ cash income from livestock chickens milk and butter rising by 56 million dollars in 1935 versus 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hanssell French
Hauptmann Electrocution Preparations Under Way
Invitations to the electrocution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann will be mailed next Saturday as the Lindbergh baby killer faces execution the week of March 30. Warden Kimberling announced preparations include notifying official executioner Robert Elliott and testing the chair. Governor Hoffman doubts reprieve power, while Hauptmann hopes hinge on possible new evidence or questioning of Dr John F Cant don. Ransom intermediary don Don comes to New York from Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Mark
Kimberling
New Jersey State
Kimbering
Robert Elliott
Harald G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
John F
Jassie
Condon
Ransom
New York
Panama
Flood Strikes Susquehanna Valley Killing and Flooding
Floodwaters across the Susquehanna Basin swelled streets three feet deep and closed bridges from Wilkes-Barre to Hanover township. In a downstream tragedy, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Boog their ten year old daughter June and Mrs. Della Mulle died from asphyxiation in their home. Harrisburg faced threats as the Delaware Lehigh Schuylkill rivers receded, while state authorities issued sanitary measures and $1,000,000 WPA disaster relief funds were authorized by President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Hanover Township
Guy Boog
June
Della Mulle
Boop
Harrisburg
Schuylkill
Lehigh
Delaware
State Health Department
Roosevelt
Stock Market Names and Corporate Rosters of Major Firms
A dense listing of corporations and brands appears in the stock market notes, naming Al Allied Stra Allis Ch Mig Aim Can Am Car and dy Am Coml Also Am Pow and Li Am Rad and St Am Hell Mil Am Smelt and R At Tel and Tal Am Wat Wire Afiiconda Arm fil Atch and 8 F Atl Refin Auburn Auto Aviation Corp and many others across industries including Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, Goodyear, IBM, DuPont, Phillips, Procter and Gamble, Union Carbide, United Airlines, Westinghouse, Sears, and more, reflecting a broad snapshot of market players and corporate trademarks active in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askadune Alleghany Allied
Stra Allis Ch
Hell
Wire Afiiconda
Auburn Auto Aviation Corp
Baldwin Lee Balt and
Owl Barnsdall Bendix Aviat Blaw Knox Boeing Airp
Bohn Alum Borden, Borg Warner Briggs Mfg
Burr Add
Ei Auto
Gen Foods
Goodyear T and R
Graham Paige
Harbalker
Hudson
Harvest
Manville
Kennecott Kresge
Lehigh
Ligg and
Myers Loews
Loriallard
McCrory
Mcintyre
McKees
McLellan
Montgom Ward Murray Corp
Nash
Nat Biscuit
Nat Diery
Nat
North Am Northern Pac Packard
Penney Penna RR
Phila
Phillips
Pierce
West Air Union Carbide
United Air Lines Unit
Aire Corp
United Corp
United Gas Imp US Smelt
US Steel Warner
Pict West
Mary West UN
M Wilson and
Woolworth
Property transfers scattered across Indiana towns and entities
Fragmentary list shows multiple real estate transfers and deeds including parties such as Thomas C Rupert and Harry W Claypoole in Indiana, First Nations Bank of Indiana to Charles H Miller, a Conemaugh lot involving Charley F Ange, Elizabeth Morrone by sheriff to Lenox Cogs Co., two lots in Homer City, and a county association parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Rupert
Harry W. Claypoole
Lot
Indiana
First Nations Bankg of
Charles H. Miller
Indigna
Paul Strake
Charley F Ange
Conemaugh
Elizabeth Morrone
Gherif
Lenox Cogs Co
Homer City
Ward
Johnston
Sharif
Lawt
County B & Ly Association
Le Jazz Hot Trends in New York Swing Scene
New York observers debate the future of swing and hot jazz as venues shift toward sweeter tunes and less blaring, with Red Nichols predicting a decline in pure swing. He notes mixed programs may endure while peak-volume numbers fade, citing past hits and evolving audience tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
New York
Manhattan
Red” ‘Nichols
Dizzy Doresme
Peyton Takes Medicine After Night Club Assault Verdict
Peyton faced a one to three year sentence for assaulting Leon ard Calder at a night club. His bond was withdrawn on appeal, later forfeited after he failed to appear. He was arrested in Cleveland on a fugitive warrant while the case unfolded. The hearing ended abruptly with his wife saying he would return to Pittsburgh where many friends await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Peyton
Leonard Calder
Cleveland
Bogardus II Named Secretary Of Forests And Waters
In Harrisburg on March 14 1945 Governor George H Earle named Dr James F Bogardus of Swarthmore to succeed Thomas C Buchanan as secretary of forests and waters a move opposed by Dr J Evans Scheehle who resigned as secretary of welfare saying he was not qualified to head the department Bogardus a former deputy under Buchanan is described by the governor as an authority on land utilization and conservation an ex geography professor at the University of Pennsylvania and former Swarthmore College and Penn State summer school staffer The changes followed an investigation into discipline and fire hazards in state institutions and the death of Samuel Walker service commissioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Evans Scheehle
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
James F. Bogardus
Swarthmore
Thomas C. Buchanan
Forests and Waters
Scheehle
Welfare
Earle
Department of Forests and Waters
Bogardus
Buchannan
Buchanan
Pulic Service Commission
John D. Pennington
Gorates Place
Samuel Walker
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania State College
Hearst launches veto of lobby actions amid press freedom clash
The Veterans of Foreign Wars ousted George K. Brobeck for lobby work with Tulility Interests. William Randolph Hearst broadened his attack on the lobby committee seeking an injunction to block seizure of his telegraphic correspondence. He charged a conspiracy against press freedom while Chairman Black of Alabama called Liberty League and allies bigger than the government. Earlier, Silas Streams’ firm won a permanent injunction stopping the committee from seizing a mass of letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiry
Veterans of Foreign Wars
George K. Brobeck
Tulility
William Randolph Hearst
Freedom of the
Black
D-Ala
Liberty League
Hearst
Silas Streams
Chicago
Westwood to Fight After Dismissed New Trial Plea
Westwood seeks appeal after Judge McNaugher dismisses new trial motion citing motive and opportunity in the slaying of Mrs. Westwood mother of three who was killed in her McKees Rocks apartment last July 10. The defendant claimed alibi at Eddie Peyton's roadhouse and appeared for sentencing in a blue suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood
McKees Rocks
McNaugher
Squire
Eddie Peyton
Sunday Visitors and Local Visits Noted in Several Towns
Visitors from multiple towns were recorded this week as NOLO Edward Strong and James Burke visited the Esso Service Station on Sunday. Ben Obet and Dan Patterson sent a tip to Keyser, West Virginia. A string of visits occurred among residents of Twin Rocks Nettleton Strongstown and Brushvalley with several locals hosting gatherings and Sunday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Strong
James Burke
Ben Obet
Dan Patterson
Keyser
W. Va
Ray Wike
Kathryn
Twin Rocks
Ernest McDonald
Lloyd
Nettleton
Bruce Patterson
W. L. Bowers Ie
Jay Johnson
Strongstown
Frank Dearmin
Ruth Cramer
New Kensington
Syster
Tom Sutton
George Fair
John Warner
Heilwood
Carl Frank
Bobby
Jennie Hill
Dane Hill
Brushyalley
Bill Patterson
Amos Schree
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AIM OF Sportsmen
Moorhead
Joan W. Griffith
Julian
Calif
John W. Griffith
Jodiana County
Bright
Griffith
Pine Flats
West
Namps
Idaho
California
Jennie M. Patterson
Clymer
R. D
Lydia (Palmer) Griffith
William Earl McClain
Robinson
Dorothy Annabel Donahug, Robinson
Holmes Safety Group
Morris Fisubein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Angela
Health Magazine
Haupmann
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Penn State
Velma A. Pasini
Anne D. Gleason
Gama
Mosarer
A. Frances Turner
Shrabeen Sheffer
Gener ™Eet
Pagil R. Gwin
Cenalanige
Cherlebad
Bendy
Ennsylvania
Eee
Gleason
Wilkes Barre
Arta and Letters
Gwin
Tyrone
Hosmer
Johnstown
Lewis
Gereport
Fae
Mies
Nichols
Onyx Club
Ol Black Joe
Dan
Red" Nichols
Manassah Mauler
Jack Dempsey
P.C.A
Brailsford Feider
Rada
Gap
Westchester Way
Kate
Kate Smith
Mountain Girl
Dolar
Gazette
Bogardus II
Forests Post
Nolo
GFO
D.leydic
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