Creekside man found guilty of first degree murder
Everett G Wilbebit, 67, a former Creekside merchant, was found guilty of hiring John Warren to kill Warden and three Creekside church officials. A jury deliberated eight hours and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The trial proceeded from pretrial to verdict with testimony linking Wilhelm to the arson and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett G. Wilbebit
Creekside
John Alexander Warren
Weyehoald
Langham
James W. Mack
John l L. Getty
Richard J. Mogan
N.planghim
Wilhelm
Warden
Creekside Methodist Episcopal Church
John Funck
Waarden
A. Eugene Wilson
Wareden
Fire damages Dubois Library in rear workroom
A tire discovered this morning gutted the rear workroom of the Du Bois Library in DuBois. Authorities fear extensive damage to the book stock including valuable volumes. Origin of the blaze was not determined. staff noted the library had been closed since Saturday night and no prior fire was evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire
du Bois
DuBois
Carl William Hull
Indiana
Fire Destroys Spence Barn in Borough Conflagration
Fire at 3 30 Sabbath morning destroyed the Spence barn rear of 1201 Philadelphia street sparking intense flames visible across the borough. Origin undetermined with a theory that vagrant tramp occupants may have started the blaze. Garden tools porch swing and household furnishings burned. Nearby John Lydick residence slightly scorched. Continues on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lydick
Death Comes Sudden to Indiana Man
Fulton H. Salsgiver 63 hanged himself at his home 766 South Street after months of illness. Born May 30, 1868 in Young township he lived in Indiana since 1900. He leaves a widow and five children and several siblings. Private funeral by Dr. Robert J. Clark at the family home Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton H. Salsgiver
South Street
Mr. Salsgiver
Young Township
Isaac Salsgiver
Dayton
West
Lebanon
Sara Sell
Indiana
S. Paul Lewis
Jay
Joseph
Paul Salsgiver
J. N. Griffith
Rhensburg
W. W. Salsgiver
Brackenridge
W. Salsgiver
Leechburg
Chas. ‘Salsgiver
Columbus
Ohio
George Fryer
New Philadelphia
George Shirley
Saltsburg
Robert J. Clark
First Presbyterian Church
Easton Publisher Henry Bleele Dies After Illness
Henry Joseph Bleele, longtime representative in Congress from this district and head of Manston Publishing Company, died at his Easton home after a brief illness. He was 72, and is survived by his widow Mandela Steele, a daughter Adele Freiz married to Prof. A Harry Jetz of Lehigh University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Haston
Mar
Henry Joseph Bleele
Congress
Manston Publishing Company
Mandela Steele
Adele Freiz
A. Harry Jetz
Lehigh University
Coral Willian 12 Year Old Runs Afoul of Police Noses
RBUPLIOR March 20. The Butler police detain 12 year old Mike Olin sky a guest in Coral Indiana County. He calls himself traveling aground and escapes, returning to the station, slipping past Officer Schnitzer, then riding three blocks before recapture. He slept in Chief Kellys office and was found jimmying the desk. He boards a bus home to Coral after brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbuplior
Butler
Mike Olinsky
Mike
Naren Rea
John W. Schnitser
Schnitzer
Buller
Lewis
Beatty
Kelly
Coral
Rockefeller aims for 100 with simple living
IS GRATEFUL BY hk. L. FALCONIER Cl. Staff Correspondent Rockefeller, nearing 94, says he will reach a second century. He credits mild exercise golf and regular living habits. He rises at 1 A.M., retires early, and plans to keep working as long as he lives. He never drank alcohol or smoked and enjoys golf, sea drives, cards, and radio concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hk. L. Falconier
Cl. S
I. N
Daytona Beach
Fla
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
International News Service
Father
America
Jeff De Angelis Old Guard Actor Dies in New Jersey
Jefferson De Angelis a veteran of the drama's old guard died at his son Frederick C De Angelis home in East Orange New Jersey. Born in San Francisco in 1859 he spent nearly his entire life on stage beginning in Baltimore in 1870 with his sister Sallie. He appeared as an Irish child and remained active in theater until two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
INS
Jefferson de Angelis
Frederick C. de Angelis
Minor earthquake rattle Los Angeles at dawn
A light seismic tremor was felt in Los Angeles at 6 01 am today. The quake was brief and mildly felt with no reported damage. The notice also advertises Day Nichol’s appearance in Itching Fingers at First United Presbyterian Church on March 23 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angels
Mar
Los Angeles
Nichol
U. P. Church
Four Power Control Will Maintain Peace
The article notes four power control as a path to peace with Mussolini set to acquiesce and the British prime minister traveling to Paris to secure a French agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Paris
MacDonald Says Four-power Peace Plan Needs France and Germany
Rome dispatch reports British Prime Minister MacDonald en route to Paris to urge French accord on a four power European peace plan backed by Mussolini. He cites the need for all powers to join, notes talks with Mussolini and French officials, and signals upcoming discussions with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Dosch-Fleureout
Rome
INS
Musso Iiat
Europe
MacDonald
Great Britain
Paris
Ishbel
Mussolini
M. Henri de Jouvenal
Italy
Sybil Graham
Matente
House Leaders Seek Decision On Drink Kick
House leaders push to resolve an argument over beverage limits as a vote may come today. If approved 3.2 and 3.05 rules would allow beer or wine purchases starting April 2.
Capitol Notes on Beer Law Dispute Aims for Quick Compromise
INS dispatch from Washington reports administration leaders seek a fast compromise between House and Senate over a beer cap of 3.05 percent and wine use in a proposed 1933 relief bill. Expect House to adopt Senate limit. wineries seek separate action. Farm relief bill also moves, with White House assured House passage by Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. K. Hutchinson
INS
Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Judiciary Committee
California
Joseph Burns
Tennessee
Ruth and Ruppert Signings Uncertain Amid Correction
Special Correction from a New York dispatch states Babe Ruth and Colonel Ruppert have not reached a definite agreement despite earlier ads promising Ruth would sign at 2 PM tomorrow. The notice notes the event remains unsettled and no contract finalization is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
New York
Broadcasting Company
Babe Ruth
Coronel Ruppert
Ruppert
Ruth
Ara
Brother of Clearfield judge drowns in unusual accident
J Wallace Chase age 55, brother of Judge A R Chase, dies when his auto veers off a blind street and plunges into the Susquehanna River, swollen to five feet. Passenger William Fackley escapes after climbing from the submerged car. firemen fail to revive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Susquehanna
J. Wallace Chase
A. R. Chase
William = Fackley
Chase
Flood Waters Devastate Ohio River Valley Across Four States
Ohio River Valley faced heavy flood damage with seven deaths reported across Ohio West Virginia Kentucky and Indiana. Water levels rose as tributaries fed the river inundating towns destroying farmland submerging highways and stranding residents. Portsmouth and Newport reported severe conditions with city blocks under water and residents urged to seek higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinginnati
Ohio River
West Virginia
Louisville
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Newport
Adaus
Jackson
Pike
Szipty
Blairsville Clothing Store Robbed Early Saturday
State police and Blairsville police sought suspects after the McMillen clothing store in Blairsville was looted of 80 dresses 20 coats four men s suits and hosiery worth several hundred dollars. A 1927 Chrysler sedan owned by George B Wilkinson was stolen from the Wilkinson garage presumably to transport the loot. car had to be broken into to start. Police note the burglary occurred before 6:45 a m and that burglars ripped a rear window grate and door lock before fleeing with the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Barracks
Blairsville
McMillen Clothing
Wilkingon
East Market Street
Chrysler
George B. Wilkinson
Brown — Street
Conemaugh Iron Works
Wilkinson
McMillen
Dea. m
Mederal
Trade City Road Progress Slowed By Mud
Work on the Trade City road from Marchand to near Trade City advances slowly as mudblocks hamper progress. Shovels are active near the Peffer farm and at the Trade City end, where the route resembles a plowed, waterlogged field. Bad weather worsens delays, though the highway department could fix the short piece to allow safe motorist travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade City
Marchand
Peffer Farm
Highway Department
Gas Consumers in New Savings Schedule Announced
Pittsburgh March 20 UNS An optional mic from Manufacturers Light and Heat Co will cut gas costs for users over 11 000 feet monthly, with larger users over 15 000 feet saving about 3 percent under the new schedule. Dr Biehl Chiroprist Motel Indiana Tuesday March 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Manufacturers
Light and Heat Company
Dr. Biehl
Chivepauist
Motel
Indiana
Sales Tax Return Forms Distributed in Western Pa
State Revenue staff will tour western Pennsylvania counties this week to hand out sales tax return forms and answer questions. Retailers failing to file and pay the 1 percent gross receipts levy by April 1 face penalties. The tax applies to gross income of retailers from Sept 1 to March 1, with penalties of 10 percent plus 12 percent annual interest for nonpayment. A Revenue representative will collect returns in Indiana county March 20 to 24 at various venues including Ballsville Chamber rooms Homer City Post Office Neeley Hotel Clymer and Indiana Court House basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Revenue Department
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Chamber of Commerce
Ballsville
U. S, Post Office
Homer City
Neeley
Clymer
Court House
Indiana
Pennsylvania Legislature Faces Crucial Week On Blue Law Debates
Harrisburg dispatch notes Sunday sports beer and relief issues dominate the 1933 session. Senator McClure seeks reconsideration of the death knell for the Schwartz blue law, aiming to place the question to voters via two referenda. Steedle bill to legalize indoor and outdoor Sunday amusements awaits House action. Sowers liquor commission ready to outline beer controls, with Sewers signaling a beer bill introduction tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Kelly
INS
Harrisburg
Capitol
John J. McClure
Delaware
McClure
Steedle
Sowers Liquor Commission
Clinton Sewers
Philadelphia
Fractures leg at birthday party in New Florence
Mrs Kila Wallace widow of Ephriam Wallace of New Florence suffered a fracture of the left leg during a birthday party at her home when she slipped and fell from outside steps. She was taken to Memorial hospital Johnstown and was reported resting fairly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kila Wallace
Ephriam Wallace
New
Florence RK. D. 2
Wallace
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Zangara Executed For Cermak Death At Raiford
In Raiford Florida on March 20 Giuseppe Zangara was executed in the electric chair for the assassination of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. The 2800 volt blast followed a swift, ceremony-free process with 12 witnesses invited by officials. He boasted Go ahead push the button and predicted communists would kill capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarleton Collier
INS
Raiford
Fla
Giuseppe Zangara
Florida
State Price Farm
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Zangara
Miami
Dan Hardie
Dade Cowty
Ciy
Franklin
Roosevelt
Cermak
Anton J. Cermak
Angara
Five Convicted In Insurance Plot At Altoona
Five defendants including Myrtle Fetter and her husband Berdie C. Fetter were found guilty on conspiracy charges in Altoona for an intricate plan to cash in life insurance. Readings indicate ghoulish midnight trips to a county cemetery and cremation of a body near a mountain cabin were cited as key elements in the alleged scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Lfe
Hedford County
John W. Oaks
Li Wan
Berdie C. Fetter
Fetter
Petter
Myrtle
Marrtin N. Divety
James Irvine
Ross A. Barclay
Lageni
First United Presbyterians End Quinqui Century Celebration
Dr Willian Oaley Thompson former OSU president and former moderator of the General Assembly spoke at the quinquicentennial observance of the church. Forty new members joined at the morning service and flowers honored long‑time members. The day featured sacred music and an organ recital, ending with a benediction solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invisible
Still Ord
Musig
Robert M. Fisher
Carolyn Biscus
Thompson
Samuel
Dr. Thompson
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Asa Vw. Lantz
Grocepy Stece
Shirley Irene Marshall
Shirley Irene
Ralph Marshall
College Avenue
Gladys Shaffer Marshall
Indiana Hospital
Easton
Coral ‘Willian
Berlin
Dave Hennen Morris
Germany
Mr. Morris
Jeff DE Angelis
OLD Guard
Capitol Notes
Garner
Milton Nt. West
Joan Garner
Brownsville
Texas
First United Presbyterians
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