Butcher Shop Bandit Taken In Ohio County Jail
One man is in the Indiana county jail and another is sought by county and state police after a hold up at Mike Matthews butcher shop in Coral at about 7 39 this morning. $426 was taken and later recovered by the bandit who fled in a Plymouth coupe with two men. A second man was arrested after entering the Rich store. The captured man identified himself as Jake Poloseto of Aultman. Police estimate a second arrest soon as clues point to a Plymouth coupe and getaway route through Grafford and Blairsville.
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Indiana
Mike Matthews
Coral
Matthew
Matthews
Richey
Homer City
FE. R. Myers
A. J. Campbell
Nan ‘“Dhieve
Graceton
Blairsville
Jake Poloseto
Aultman
Greensburg
Income tax returns show sharp drop in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania saw about 45 million dollars in income taxes collected for 1938 by mid March, a roughly 33 percent fall from 87 million last year. An estimated 37,000 returns were filed in the western district by the final filing day as IRS attaches began compiling data.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Pennsylvania
Internal Revenue Office
Internal Revenue
D. B. Heiner
Prayer Circles For Thursday Amid Fruits Of The Spirit
Thursday morning meeting notices for divisions A to D list district numbers and officer names. A death prompts a church gathering at 8:30 pm and a short service at 817 North 7th Street before departure to the late member’s home.
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M. Cunningham
A. W. Cunningham
North 7Th Street
W. G. Leach
Blairsville Man Resigns Council Post
William N. Dickie resigns as Blairsville borough council president at a special meeting citing pressure of other business. Dickie, a local druggist, had served as president since 1930 after succeeding Dr. H. B. Smith. The vacancy will be filled at the next council meeting. the three-member council also includes William Vorlage and L. A. Chick.
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William N. Dickie
Blairsville
Dickie
Hig
James Nesbit
H. B. Smith
Thomas North
William Vorlage
L. A. Chick
Gas Thieves Involved in Larceny Case At County Court
In yesterday's criminal court action, Harry Carney pleaded guilty to larceny tied to stealing gasoline from T. F. McCarthy's garage last spring. Joe Vaigo and Merle Stuchell were named, with Stuchell absent. Prosecutor William Ruddock, aided by Wayne Tomb, presented the case alleging two thefts of five gallons each for use in Vaigo's car. The jury verdicts concluded with one not guilty and the county to pay costs.
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William Ruddock
Wayne Tomb
Harry Carney
Joe Vaigo
Merle Stuchell
Commodore P T Meets March Seventeenth
The Commodore Parent Teacher Association schedules its March meeting for Tuesday evening March 17. Thomas H. Sheehe of Indiana Angelo Cardamone and the Pierson Brothers of Dixonville will perform musical numbers and the schools will supply the rest of the program. All friends of education are urged to attend.
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Commodore Parent-Teacher Association
Thomas H. Sheehe
Indiana
Angelo Cardamone
Pierson Brothers
Dixonville
Friends of Education
Death claims aged dentist in Indiana County
Dr. L N Park born October 12 1848 in Marion Center borough died Tuesday afternoon at his Chestnut street residence from complications after a heart attack. A Civil War veteran and Philadelphia Dental College graduate 1876 he practiced in Marion Center then Indiana. He chaired local boards and was active in the Presbyterian Church and several fraternal organizations. He leaves his widow Martha F Hampton Park and two daughters Mrs E E Lewis of Indiana and another survivor.
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L. N. Park
Bia
Chestnut Street
Marion
Marion Center Borough
James L. Park
John Park
Western
Pennsylvania
Snyder
Greencastle
East Mahoning
Evergreen
Ab &A
Richmond
Presbyterian Church
Indiana County
Mayor Launches Move to Abolish Own Job
Wilmington I March 16. Mayor J C Thompson leads a campaign to abolish the mayor and aldermen offices and replace them with a city commission. He currently earns 800 dollars yearly and would receive 50 dollars as head of the new commission.
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Wilmington
J. C. Thompson
Thompson
Parents of S. S. to Be Social Guests
The Sunday School Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans a social for the parents of the children Thursday evening on St. Patrick's Day. Strong turnout expected with an 7:30 start. There will be singing and other features. Light refreshments will be served and it is free.
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Methodsat Episcopal Church
St. Patrick’s
Corporal Eagen Rarin To Go at Court House Tonight
Community entertainment kickoff with 150 Indiana participants. Rehearsal tonight at 7 30 at the Court House. main cast, chorus, and others urged to attend. Friday night March 28 at 8 16 at the high school auditorium. Reserved seats sold through the high school office. matinee Friday at 4 for 10 cents.
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Eagen
Indiana
Court House
Aquard
Hagen
Langham
M. B. Church
Universal Producing Co
Prohibition Split Deepens in House Vote Split by Party
Capitol notes report a Monday test vote on prohibition shows both parties facing a wet plank at their June conventions. Democrats split 114 dry to 90 wet, Republicans 112 dry to 97 wet, signaling sharp intra party divisions. Wet delegates argue they hold sway in key states, foreshadowing battles in Chicago.
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George R. Holmes CW
N.S
Washington
Mar
INS
Chicago
Dale Gates
Fire Damages Wilson Home
Fire caused by a defective flue damaged the residence of Mrs. A. S. Reese at 655 Chestnut Street. Mrs. A. W. Wilson Jr, formerly of Kiski, had occupied the home for a year. Fire started in the furnace and smoke and flames were soon noticed. Two lines of hose extinguished the blaze. Damages estimated at about $3,000.
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A. S. Reese
Chestnut Street
A. W. Wilson, Jr
Kiski
Edward M Thompson Declares Pennsylvania Assembly Candidacy
Edward M Thompson announces to Indiana County voters that he is a candidate for state representative in the General Assembly. A Rayne Township resident living on the Buffalo Pittsburgh Highway between Kellysburg and Marion Center he seeks the Republican primary on April 26 1932.
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Indiana County
General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
Rayne Township
Buffalo-Pittsburgh
Kellysburg
Marion Center
Edward M. Thompson
Academy Discusses Moving Log Spring House to Vocational Site
The Elder's Ridge Academy board meets at the Vocational School to explore relocating the century old log spring house once used by Dr. Alexander Donaldson. The plan would establish a museum for Indian relics and ecological specimens and serve as a depository for academy records and souvenirs.
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Iun
Clarksburg
Hitler's Ridge Presbyterian Church
Alexander Donaldson
Academy
Plana
EH. J. Manners
Vocational Training School
Academy Board
Elder’s Ridge Academy
Vocational School
Donaldson
Local Hospital Reports Provide Updates On Several Patients
Clifford I. Whiting of North Eighth Street, manager of the Rieck McJunkin Company, underwent a major operation Tuesday with satisfactory condition. Jay D. Hill is improving slowly. Mrs Raymond Cassel of 307 Blairt on avenue is reported in good general condition after a major operation Tuesday. Lawrence Pilgrim shows no change. Jean Herbert, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Herbert of Elderton, is recovering well after a mastoid operation. John C Lyster of Penn Run is improving after a major operation last Saturday.
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Clifford I. Whiting
North Eighth Street
Rieck- McJunkin Company
Jay D. Hill
Raymond Cassel
Blairton Avenue
Lawrence Pilgrim
Jean
R. R. Herbert
Elderton
John C. Lyster
Penn Run
Fire at Children's Memorial Hospital endangers 175 patients
In Chicago 175 young patients slept as a fire on the hospital roof endangered lives. Nurses waited with them while firefighters extinguished the blaze. Police picked up eight motorists for running stop signs near Indiana Street intersections, with hearings set before Squire Walter H. Jackson. Stop signs exist for safety. violators face fines up to five dollars.
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Chicago
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Indiana
Squire Walter H. Jackson
Powers Asks Execution Stay
ALKENS West Virginia March 14 The attorney for Harry F Powers mass slayer J Edgar Law seeks a writ of habeas corpus and a stay of execution for Powers who was condemned for the slaying of Mrs Dorothy Pressler Lemke of Northboro Massachusetts The court planned a decision by 2 p m and a possible federal stay if justified
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Alkens
W. Va
J. Edgar Law
Powers
Dorothy Pressler Lemke
Northboro
Mass
Moundsville
West Virginia
Baker
Clarksburg
State
Blairsville Silk Mill Reopens After Shutdown
Blairsville mill of the Schwarzen bach-Huber Company, silk manufacturers, resumed operations today after a shutdown on February 13. The mill employs 250 persons. Superintendent F. Roaskopf said the pause was due to lack of orders, but the company plans steady operation and potential expansion in Blairsville when conditions warrant.
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Blairsville
Schwarzenbach-Huber Company
Sisk
F. Roaskopf
Dicky Clements Wins Bath Radio Prize
Dicky Clements son of J Richard Clements of Booth Ninth Street won the radio prize at Bath's Meat Market Oil Pan and Head Gaskets for all cars and trucks Auto Parts Co Inc Ritz Theatre Bldg The notice to taxpayers was not paid by April and may be liened with 10 or more percent added plus costs.
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Dicky Clements
J. Richard Clements
Booth Ninth Street
Bath
Auto Parts Co. Inc
Ritz Theatre
Lindbergh Baby Seizure Alleged In New Jersey Case
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping file advances minimal progress as police chase a reported black coupe seen near an Manhattan street and a New Jersey license plate. Officials refused to confirm details while Col Norman Schwarzkopf’s team releases a lengthy statement outlining clues and ongoing inquiries. Continued coverage notes questioning of residents and suspects, with authorities pursuing leads in Jersey City and Welfare Island developments.
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New York
Ita
Quentin Reynolds
US. N. S
INS
H. Norman
Kopf
New
Ji Peschwarck
Jersey City
Fitzgerald
William Gleason
Clifford J
Cuse
Charles
Welfare Island
Hee Station
Jersey
Gleason
Itinerant Fatally Hurt In Car Crash
Mark Siniskey about 70 died in Indiana Hospital at 4 45 p m from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Edward R McCormick Karne City Butler county noon yesterday in Homer City Coroner Fred W Bt Clair viewed the body at Flickinger Undertaking Parlors Homer City and ruled accidental injuries He was crossing the concrete highway near the North Homer City borough limits watching a truck traveling toward Indiana and aid continues on Page Two.
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Mark Siniskey
Indiana
Edward R. McCormick
Karne City
Butler County
Homer City
Fred W. Bt. Clair
Flickinger Undertaking
Coral District
Umits
Ald
Noted Kidnapping Guilty Verdict In Ohio Case
Dowell Hargraves of Youngstown found guilty of kidnapping 13 year old James De Jute Jr. of Niles. Judge Lynn B. Griffith overruled a new trial motion and sentenced Hargraves to life in the Ohio Penitentiary. Trial held without a jury. Defense attorney Sam Mango argued lack of state witnesses and defense silence cited as evidence of guilt aside from the verdict.
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Ee ‘Arren Oe Dowell Hargraves
Youngstown
James de Jute, Jr
Niles
Lynn B. Grif
Iss
Udge Griffith
Hargraves
Ohio
Griffith
Sam Mango
Evangelical Church Evangelistic Services Tonight
Evening sermons continue at 7 30 in the Evangelical Church. The Rev R C Miller district superintendent of the Pittsburgh conference will deliver the message. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Evangelical Church
R. C. Miller
Pittsburgh
Nichols Celebrate Birth Of Eight Pound Girl
Mr and Mrs Herman Nichols of North Fourth street rejoice over the arrival of an eight pound girl March 9 Patsy Jane and her mother are getting along nicely.
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Herman Nichols
North Fourth Street
Patsy Jane
Thieves' Looted Truck Sighted Near Tenth Street
A couple reports seeing a truck loaded with loot from a Buchanan wholesale house late Sunday night. They saw it traveling from Philadelphia to Water Street around midnight and turning east on Water. Police seek the couple for details and urge contact with County five Harry Koozer for information.
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Philadelphia
Harry Koozer
Buchanan
Spring Openings Spark Store Displays Ahead of Season
Thousands flock to display windows last evening with many more expected today and tomorrow as formal Spring Openings begin. Shoppers are urged to visit stores catering to women and men to seize savings and fresh stock. An advertisement promises additional news for spring and stocking up, while Sunbeam Mimeater See Streams informs village readers. Mrs Edna Glaaxia will be at our store Thursday through Saturday answering questions on vitamin liver concentrates and cold liver pills at the Drug Store opposite PR.
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Thureday
Hataring
Edna Glaaxia
I Drug Store
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Baby Haven
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S. M. Cunningham
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Eagen Rarin
C. W. Freeman
Moore Hotel
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Dees
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Oscar Seachrist
Bristol
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