31 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1930
Page
1
An article notes a Meydum expedition uncovering a 2000 B.C. mummy Sat-Her-em-Hat with semicircular faience bead pendant, carnelian and lapis amulets, and a 70 foot linen pad. Coffins damaged by rockfalls, but discoveries suggest rich potential future finds at Meydum.
A notice advises proper refrigerator use focusing on the ice compartment for ice only, avoiding food and wrapping ice in newspaper. It warns improper placement can lower cooling efficiency and affect the food compartment temperature. A Mount Pleasant petition circulates for Eagle Street opening between ting and Reservoir Street to the north.
In Kiangsi Province at Yuanchow two American women Mina Nina Eleanor Gemmell and Miss Gemmell and English Reverend R W Potted plus Mrs Potted were captured by communist bandits. Two other Americans Glaavier and an English subject Miss Rug escaped to the hills. another American is reported captured. Details scarce due to disrupted communications.
The record notes a Major in 1916 during the Mexican Border Campaign, then a 1917 commission as Captain of Infantry at Fort Oglethorpe. He joined the Sixth Regiment of the Fifth Division in the American Expeditionary Forces, later commissioned Major of Infantry, and served eighteen months in World War I.
Major Charles C. McLain E stands as a serious contender for the Republican nomination as Secretary of Internet Affairs. His long service includes state commands in several veterans organizations and current role as National Secretary of the Eighth Army Corps Veterans of the Philippines and Chinese Relief Expedition. He vows an aggressive campaign amid backing from many Pennsylvania friends and past records.
Heavy demand and mixed early trading push up strong names in electrics and radios. Westinghouse reaches a new high, Radio Corp gains on its annual report, while utilities soften as bids pull back later in the session.
A testimonial from Geo. A. Allen claims Adlerika, a glycerin buckthorn mix, clears forty years of constipation by acting on both upper and lower bowels. He reports regular bowels and removal of unseen poisons after a single dose, with Daugherty's Drug Store selling the remedy.
Pennsylvania politics ignite as nominating petitions close with a clash of party leaders. Senator Grundy attacks Pennsylvania Railroad interests while Gifford Pinchot and Atterbury face broadside battles. Davis's candidacy gains backing from Allegheny leaders as a war board controversy roils state politics.
A roundup of local residents visiting courts, towns, and Indiana companions. Names include CG, R Hamilton, John Ewing, Chas Ys Benee, J I Henderson, George Nesbit, Boyd Ake funeral attendees, and numerous visits by Ray Litzinger, Lewis Litzinger, H D B Langham, James Clark, Edward Clark, Emil Stahl, William Haosack, Borlate Haosack, Irwin Robinson, John Madoni, Merle Neal, J T Mack, Thomas Pealer, D N Bates, Margaret Harris, Michael Rorke, Marie Rorke, George Edwards, Frank Johnston, Edwart frock, B I Bower, Levi Shaffer, Ralph Cummings, Mrs Cummings, and Clair Walker among others.
Washington weighs a possible three power pact excluding Italy with Britain insisting on influence over building figures. The plan tests admin support as the June adjournment nears and grain markets close with mixed moves on wheat corn rye and oats in Chicago.
Pittsburgh March 31. Wage talks planned as 2,800 motormen and conductors seek a five cent hourly raise to 75 cents while onceman crew ops would gain 1 cent. Amalgamated Association and Electric Railway employees to confer with Pittsburgh Railways officials in Fitzgerald's office for renewed discussions.
Clifton Nichol of Commedore was arrested by State Patrolman J W Klemm after a collision on the highway near Commodore with a resident of East Pittsburgh. Nichol’s son in the car suffered minor facial injuries. Nichol was held for court on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor.
The document lists enumerators for multiple townships and boroughs including Center borough Indiana, Marion Center, Glen Campbell, Arcadia, Grant, Spicher Hillsdale, Green, East and South, North and West, Homer City, Indiana Borough Ward 1 to Ward 8, West Montgomery, North Mahoning, Pine, Strongstown, Plumville, South Mahoning, Rayne, Chambersville, Saltsburg, Smicksburg, West Mahoning, Brushvalley, White, Chester A McNaughton, Earl G. Miller, Mrs. Ruth Hanick, Heber George, and others in various townships and boroughs.
The State Board of Pardons refused clemency and Governor Fisher saw no reason for intervention after reviewing the case. Sloat began his final jail video message from Scranton to the Penitentiary, was moved to Rockview death row under heavy guard, and remained there until this morning.
Weas Helfrick died here 13 years ago. Ma Helfrick is survived by children Mary wife of H C Strittmatter Edith wife of William Keyser Johnstown Margaret wife of Stephen Grassberger Cresson Frank Barneshore Louis Altoona Paul Jamestown N Y and Agnes wife of William Stewart Seward. Thirty grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at St Bernard s Catholic church with solemn requiem high mass by Rev Father I J Strittmatter of Crisson. Interment in church cemetery. Edith Doris Young died March 27. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and interment was in Harmony Graveyard. Mount Pleasant J R Wood s Meadowbrook Farm Dairy installed modern equipment.
Posters in bright spring colors announce Aunt Lucia a college style musical comedy to be staged at Indiana High School auditorium on Thursday and Friday nights. The Methodist ladies sponsor the event which features a 200 member local cast under Ming Pauline Fossler of the Universal Producing Company.
Capes appear with the cane in Paris fashion, seen in smart metropolitan shops for day and evening wear. Descriptions include beige suede worsted suits with short shoulder capes, a pink taffeta spring cape lined in baby blue, and separate ties-on capes that pair with floral prints or pin dots, taking the place of wraps with sleeves. Capes dominate evening dress, adding a seductive lace touch to printed chiffons.
Literary Digest poll results show Philadelphia leading repeal support with 44,603 votes, while 12 smaller cities report varied figures for enforcement modification and repeal. Other cities list mixed tallies across decline, modification, and enforcement options.
Oliver Horne captain of the University of Pennsylvania boxing team died after an intercollegiate bout with William Struble of Penn State in Philadelphia. He likely died of pneumonia rather than the prior cerebral hemorrhage after surgery. Burial services will be held tomorrow afternoon at his home.
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