Homer City Bridge Plan Reaches Satisfactory Accord
A deal formed yesterday between Indiana County Commissioners and Homer City residents on repairing or replacing the Yellow Creek bridge on Main Street. The 11 600 bid by H W Hansen Co of Pittsburgh for widening 9 feet was canceled in March by the current board, prompting local leaders to seek a timely solution to ease congestion.
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Missioners
Indiana County
Com
Board of Commissioners
Homer City
Homer City Council
Flumer
Receivers Appointed for Amerford Margaret Coal Co
The Amerford Margaret Coal Company with offices in Blairsville Pennsylvania and mines at Treshbon and Billtown Indiana County Pennsylvania was placed in receivership by the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas. D E B Thompson and J E Stewart were named receivers to operate the mines without interruption. assets exceed liabilities and the court expects a favorable early settlement for all parties.
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Amerford-Margaret Coal Company
Blairsville
Pennsylvania
Treshbon
Billtown
Indiana County
Court of Common Pleas
D. EB. Thompson
J. E. Stewart
Oakmont
Webb Couple Welcomes Son After Noon Birth
Prof and Mrs R F Webb of 337 South Sixth Street receive congratulations from friends on the birth of a son in Indiana Hospital yesterday afternoon. Both mother and child are reported to be doing nicely.
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R. F. Webb
South Sixth Street
Indiana Hospital
Still Time To Be Registered For Primary Election
County residents not yet registered to vote in the April 24 primary can register by calling the County Commissioners' Office through Saturday, April 14. Local merchants advertise engraved name services, dairy feed, patterns, and dry cleaning offers amid a crowded list of notices.
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County Commissioners' Office
Poultry Club Plans Joint Meeting at Court House
The two adult poultry clubs schedule a joint gathering on Wednesday April 4 at 7:60 at the Court House. H. H. Kauffman of the State College department will discuss Problems in Chick Brooding and conduct a clinic on diseased birds anyone may bring.
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Court House
Marion Center
Indiana
HH. H. Kauffman
Tixtension Department of State
Callege
Floods unleash doom along Feather River in California
In Marysville and surrounding areas the Feather River flood smashed two sections of the Niso-Jaus causeway and toppled a levee, flooding more than 100000 acres of rich farmland as volunteers struggled to respond. California towns face ongoing damage after 48 hours of destructive floods.
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Marysville
Cal
Feather River
California
San Francisco
INS
Sac
Weather halts Atlantic hop by German ace Koehl
Strong westerly winds at Dublin delay Captain Herman Koehl and two companions from leaving Palldonne Airdrome in a Junkers Bremen. Flying conditions at dawn were unfavorable and did not improve, forcing a postponement to tomorrow.
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Dublin
Ins
Trans- Atlantic
Herman Koehl
America
Koehl
Paldonne
Bremen
Fire damages at A Brody dwelling in Rossiter
Fire origin in attic of a frame building owned by A Brody at Rossiter caused damages estimated from 5 000 to 8 000 dollars. Firemen and volunteers confined flames to the Brody structure though nearby wooden buildings were at risk. First floor housed a pool hall run by Clair Brickell. second floor held apartments of Maddox and Craig and furniture of James Black. Investigation continues. Homer City fire department tests new equipment amid multiple borough fires.
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James Black
Homer City
Four Die in Plane Crash Near Mexico City
An American Consulate rushes to contact kin of three U.S. airmen killed when a Fairchild aircraft crashed near Toluca, about 50 miles from Mexico City, en route from Nogales to the capital. Pilot Sterling Rohls and passenger Wellace Snringer died instantly. William J. King died later in Toluca Hospital.
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Mexico City
INS
Consur
Taluca
Nogales
Arizona
Sterling Rohls
Wellace Snringer
William J. King
Toluca
Fets
New York
Air minded America seeks cadet entrants in March call
Washington reports America has become highly air minded as the Army seeks volunteers for a new class of 110 flying cadets. By March 28 there are 1041 eligible applicants and many more unqualified. California leads in applicants from all states plus Panama Hawaii Alaska and the Philippines. Training officers expect about 1500 applications before April 10 exam date.
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Washington
INS
America
Air Corps
Training Corps
Panama
Hawaii
Alaska
Philippines
California
Millionaire stars insured for radio broadcast
40000000 to hear broadcast Dodges Brothers insure against nonappearance of film stars for tomorrow night's national radio broadcast featuring Douglas Fairbanks D W Griffith Charles Chaplin Norma Talmadge John Barrymore and Dolores Del Rio Insurance covers 250000 with 5000 paid if Chaplin's voice fails to function First time a movie star's voice valued enough to insure Chain of NBC will carry the program with about 60 stations Plans include two broadcast elements New York with Paul Whiteman and speech by E G Wilmer and a second at Studio Valenti's Fruit and Grocery store Philo Street open Thursday after remodeling Your patronage solicited.
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Wolly
National Broadcasting Company
New York
Paul Whiteman
E. G. Wilmer
Dodge Brothers
Bee Supplies and Home Demonstrations Offered
J. M. Stewart & Co offers a price list for electric sweepers at 39.50 with free demonstrations. Butch Heit Bros advertises candy, Riggs, and a home-delivered sweepers demo by phone, promising light weight and simple operation.
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J. M. Stewart & Co
Butchheit Bros
Latrobe Fire Rages Through Main Block
A large portion of Latrobe's business area was destroyed by a five hour blaze that started in the Latrobe Dairy Co and spread through the Fred Lowenstein Department Store. Much stock was saved but smoke and water damage hit many tenants including Amity Club Council of Jewish Women and doctors offices. Paxton Garage expected loss around 23000 with most of its 50 stored cars lost. Embers swept by 90 mile winds.
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Latrobe
Fred Lowenstein
Latrobe Dairy Co
Lowenstein Block
Amity Club
Latrobe Section
Council of Jewish Women
R. L. Durham
J. Harz
J. H. Anderson
W. J. Cooke
Frank
Rwin
W. C. Paxton
Radio and television to shape 1932 elections, Harbord says
Major General J G Harbord, head of RCA, told the Chicago Association of Commerce that radio and its new TV era will let millions see and hear distant speakers in the 1932 campaign. He praised broadcasting linking nations, international outreach, and nightly operatic and musical programs reaching American homes.
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Chicago
INS
J.G. Harbor
Radio Corporation of America
Chicago Association of Commerce
Europe
Asia
New Bed and Living Room Sites Seized By Buchheit Bros
Continued on Page 2. New bed and living room sites reveal several truckloads just received. They are very attractive and high quality at very low prices from Buchheit Bros.
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Severnl
Buchheit Bros
Sold Old House as Modern Hotel in Farrell Case
Farrell Pennsylvania March 28. Accused of selling an old building for 10000 dollars as a modern hotel with large business. Frank Fleischer E Ross and Joseph Aldrich of Pittsburgh held for court under bond of 2000. John Salko Rockingham Wayminster told officials he paid 4000 dollars cash and five pieces of Youngstown property to complete the deal.
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Farrell
INS
Frank Fleischer
E. Ross
Joseph Aldrich
Pittsburgh
John Salko
Rockingham
Way
Minser
Youngstown
Unemployment Debate Sees Dems Fight for 1928 Issue
Washington March 28 The unemployment situation becomes a daily congressional topic as Democratic leaders push it as a 1928 election issue. They claim 4,000,000 unemployed due to Coolidge era economic policy, clashing with Secretary of Labor Davis who cites 1,800,000 idle workers. Republican leaders led by Senator Smoot defend administration, blaming floods for any rise and predicting relief by spring.
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Washington
INS
Coolidge
Davis
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Polit Cies
Republican Party
Mississippi
New England
Mrs. Laura Weaver Buried Today in Plumville
Mrs. Laura Weaver aged 62 widow of Thomas Weaver died at her home in Plumville Monday night from complications of diseases. Funeral services were held at her home this afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. Giffen with interment in Beracha Cemetery.
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Laura Weaver
Thomas Weaver
Plumville
Mr. Giffen
Beracha
Bombings Target Chicago Shopkeeper. Record Reward Offered
A new bomb exploded in front of Emil Seiler’s beer pump and supply store after he refused campaign posters. Illinois announces a $65,000 reward for naming the men behind Monday night bombings that endangered eight people and damaged homes of U S Senator Chas S Deneen and Judge John A Swanson with immunity for informants who are perpetrators.
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Chicago
Emil Seiler
INS
U. S
Chas, S. Deneen
John A. Swanson
Tlinois
Spring Weather Forecast Brings Cold Wave Ahead
Forecaster C Lorenza warns of a cold wave reaching the area by week’s end. Today will be fair then warmer with increasing clouds and rain. Thursday turns to rain or snow with colder, stormy conditions, clearing later as much colder air arrives. Radio Bargains and local ads note closing deals on sets and custom suits at J M Stewart & Co.
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C. Lorenza
United Stateseeather
Sne
Mr. Lorentz
Torentz
New England
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COAL
Margaret
Webb
Miller's Drug Store
Reymer Minlity
Hetrick & Wilson
Ches. F. Pauch
Adult Poultry Club
Vermont
Sacramento
Atlantic
Armstrong
Rossiter
A. Brody
Walter
Anna Katherine ‘Green
Baffalo
N.Y
Sterline Rohlfs
Yvesterday
Es Rohlfs
Park Street
Roulfs
Anna Katherine Greene
Easter
Armstrong’s
Steving Furniture Store
Valenti’s Fruit and Grocery Store
11Th & Philo. Sts
Riggs
Reymer’s
Miller's
Kiegs
Auto Parts Co
Ruty Theatre
Blix
East Phila, St
Greensburg
Derry
Paxton Garage
Main Streets
Paxton
Latrube
Surtele
Barr Photographer
Daley
Othe Garage
Lowenstein
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