Indiana Visitors and Local Officials Tour midweek
Local residents and officials from Clymer Blairsville McIntyre Buffington Ambrose and other towns visited Indiana for business and social calls. Notables included lumber dealer William Oakes coal police superintendent James Behanneck and Attorney Bruce Sciavotta. Several road supervisors tax collectors and hospital or hotel figures were also listed among visitors and recipients of attention at the Court House and Indiana Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oakes
Clymer
Respected Rossiter Resident Mary Luchan Dies at 70
Mary H Luchan of Rossiter widow of Martin Luchan died at home Wednesday aged about 70. She was active in the Greek Catholic church and longtime resident of Rossiter. Survived by daughters Mrs Mary Ferrance Mrs Anna Krapmak and Mrs Catherine Slee of Rossiter and son Martin White of Tropp D State Police Butler will conduct private services with interment in Adrian Greek Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Luchan
Rossiter
Martin Luchan
Mary Ferrance
Anna Krapmak
Catherine Slee
Health Tone Ad for Bladder Weakness Cure
An old advertisement promotes a patent remedy for bladder weakness and nocturnal urination. It promises renewed health, energy, and sleep, claiming fast relief and strong results with a product sold by a drug store.
Will of Margaret J Thompson Probated In Indiana
The last will and testament of Margaret J Thompson of Indiana borough directs debts and funeral expenses to be paid. It leaves the residue to sister Clara R Bryan and nephew Fred S Bryan, and appoints them as executors. The estate includes goods valued about 225 dollars and real estate about 1000 dollars, a house and lot in the Third Ward of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Thompson
Indiana
Clara R. Bryan
Fred 8. Bryan
Fred S.bryan
Third Ward
Spectacular Circus Draws Crowds with Stunts and Lions
Greensburg crowd hails Miss Mable Stark who wrestles a Bengal tiger with bare hands in a dramatic act. The show features elephants, bareback riders, aerialists, lions, clowns, and the Funny Ford, praised by patrons as the greatest circus of all. Special acts include Shields Brothers and a visit by Indiana Boy Scouts. Doors open 1 PM. show starts 8 PM and heads to Johnstown Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Stark
Miss Stark
Greensburg
Beast
Beaty
Bill Emery
Robinson
Walter Guice
Rudynoffs
Johnnie Correia
Ruth
Walters
Terrall Jacobs
Tetu
Mile
Jacobs
Mile Cronin
Madge Fuller
Yes
Ford
Shields Brothers
Johnstown
Sons of
Danel J
Shields
Cambria
Indiana
D. H. Lichtebanger
Willard
Grange Meet on May 9 1928 Program
Armstrong Grange outlines May 9 1928 events and talks including Essay Pennsylvania's Birds by Mary Anderson and a sketch on lives of musical composers by Ethel Mull. Roll Call features The Story of Leong by Martha Campbell and a discussion on attracting birds with program items by Dick Craig Clarence Brown and Eleanor Dible. News notes cover Mother's Day and garden tips by Edna and Sisters with corn planting methods by the Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Grange
Pennsylvania
Mary Anderson
D. D. Walker
Ethel Mull
Leong
Martha Campbell
Pogm
Dick Craig
Clarence Brown
Eleanor Dible
Edna Craig
Anna Griffith
Slush Fund Hearings Probe Campaign Finances
The hearings will include Senators Curtin Watson of Indiana Norman Nora and others with questions on authorized chairmen managers and treasurers. The committee aims to push the investigation before the Kansas City Republican convention June 13, then limit scope to expenses of successful nominees. Conneaut 7. 24-lobby of First National Bank undergoing improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
James FE. Watson
Indiana
George W. Norrin
Nebraska
Guy P. Goff
Waat
Kansas City
Conneaut
First National Bank
Council collects tributes at Jerusalem gathering and luncheon
The council held a Jerusalem visit with a gavel ceremony and program featuring several addresses and musical selections led by Mrs M Moskovitz and Mrs J Sherer. It honored Maurice Stern and Harry Nixon of the Moore Hotel for luncheon service, with remarks from state and out of town leaders including Mrs Julian Pack and Mrs Joseph Ziskind.
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Jerusalem
Assembly
M. Moskovitz
Stef. M.rothstein
J. Sherer
J. Brody
Julian Pack
Council
Joseph Ziskind
A. Gershman
M. Buchanan
Maurice Stern
Harry Nixon
Moore Hotel
Johnstown
M. Finkelstein
Greensburg
Greensburg C. J. Wi, Mrs. & W. Rose
A. Rosenthal
Punxautawney C. J
Debates over Smith nomination press Walsh and Reed
Democratic leaders weigh Walsh’s slim eight delegate tally from Montana against Smith’s growing lead of about 532 of 682 delegates. Reed vows to stay in, denying any third party move, while Heflin and Blease entertain revolt if Smith wins. Hull touted as possible running mate amid Houston hopes.
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Montana
Walsh
Houston
Smith
Reed
New York
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
Senator Heflin
Alabama
Blease
South Carolina
Hlflin
Borah
McAdoo
Washington
Rep
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Congress
Hull
National Committee
Youngest play draw hoped for by school PTA
The PTA promotes a going play to benefit the high school. Names listed include Sorenson, Jane Underwood, Bernard McCormick, Elizabeth Haines and Theresa Graff. Proceeds from the event support second and third ward buildings and other needs.
Assured 10 Days More of 5c Fares
New York subway riders will keep 5 cent fares for at least ten more days after Mayor Walker’s Washington trip. Justice Blane agreed to weigh an immediate stay against the IRT if it begins 7 cent charges before May 14, when the city’s stay request goes to the full Supreme Court bench.
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Washington
New York
Jimmy” Walker
Interborough Rapid
Harlan F. Blane
United States Supreme Court
New
Boy Found Dead in Bed in Greensburg Pa
Revert Turvey, 14, was found dead in his bedroom with a rope tied around his neck, the body suspended from the bed. Authorities believed an imitation circus act led to his death as details emerged from Greensburg, Pennsylvania. A related report notes oiling state highways began in eight eastern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Lins
Revert Turvey
Plumville Scouts Elect Garman to Lead Next Year
Rev W H Garman was re elected Scoutmaster for twelve months by the Plumville Troop Committee. C M Boyer and Prof Smith named Assistant Scoutmasters to aid Garman. Committee headed by Rev J E Griffin. Attendance strong and troop progress praised for past year.
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Plumville
W. H. Garman
C. M. Boyer
Prof. Smith
Garman
J. E. Griffin
Scouts
Hungarian artist's self destruction shocks New York
In New York on May 4 INS reports Elias Brody a Hungarian artist who beat his lover Bryn Mawr graduate and Folies star "Kittens" Leightmer then shot himself twice. Mrs Brody cared for him as Henry Clews II’s name fades from memory in Paris romance gone wrong.
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New York
Elias Brody
Leightmer
Bryn Mawr
Brody
Paris
Henry Clews, II
Miss Leightmer
Elias
Penn Run Children’s Week Program Begins May Sixth
The Penn Run Children’s Week program starts May sixth with a schedule of services and events at local churches. Highlights include sermons for children at Brethren and Presbyterian churches, cradle roll and missionary talks, a mothers and daughters banquet, a community singing, and a children’s day program led by Wana Stephens and Rev. Jordan.
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Penn Run
Brethren Church
Weaver
Clara Gibaan
Olive Widdowgon
Home Dept
Christian Education
Zoe Lyons
M. E
Mothers and Daughters
Famous Night Resort Locked in Chicago Rainbo Gardens Closure
Chicago reports the shuttering of Fred Manns Rainbo Gardens ends the postwar club era. Mann has ten days to wind down, settle debts, and liquidate assets after a one year injunction tied to undercover agents claims of patrons drinking from hip flasks and waiters supplying setups. The ruling casts doubt on twelve other famous night spots and related cases.
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Chicago
Fred Mann
Mann
Walter C. Lindley
Benedict Short
Aunt Sue and Home Children Visit John Robinson Circus
Mrs Sue Willard known as Aunt Sue and the Willard Industrial Homes children were guests of John Robinson Circus this afternoon in Indiana. She plans this as her last circus day, though at 84 she remains hopeful to return next year.
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Sue
Willard
Aunt Sue
Willard and
John Robinson Circus
Indiana
Last Dance Breaks Rolfe Bond at Burton Party
Marion Woods confronts rumors of Rolfe Burton’s South America plans as engagement ring vanishes. At Mrs Burton’s dance, Marion enjoys freedom from Rolfe’s control, dancing with Tom Lincoln and sensing new prospects. The night ends with hopeful shy exchanges and a possible future.
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Marion Woods
Rolfe Burton
Sadie Smith
Marion
Sadie
Rolfe
South America
Marton
Ralfe
Tom Lincoln
Tom
Sud
Guy Rolfe Burton
Mr. Woods
Burton House
Marlon
Rolf
Maizie Flather
Snow damaged trees and shrubs need prompt pruning
Numerous ornamental trees and shrubs suffered severe damage in the recent snow storm. Landscape expert Emil Kant urges removing all broken branches to prevent disease, noting birch and maples are hardest hit. Some specimens may need removal to restore symmetry, while shrubs recover with staking and tying setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Kant
Pennsylvania State College
Kant
Cherry Tree Soldier's Trip to Hawaii Under Army Duty
Private Tony Repik of Cherry Tree Pennsylvania has been assigned to duty with engineers in the Regular Army and left New York for Honolulu aboard the Cambria. He will join units in the Hawaiian Islands for about two years, enjoying rest camps and recreation near Waikiki and Haleiwa, with a two year stay concluding in his discharge after a $10000 outing including visits to Panama and San Francisco funded by Uncle Sam.
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New York
Tony Repik
Mary Repix
Cherry Tree
Enginers
Regular Army
Haseen
Hawaii
New York City
Tofay
United States Army
Cambria
Honolulu
Repik
Hawaiian Islands
Waikiki
Haleiwa
United States
Panama
San Francisco
Uncle Samm
Market Gains Boost GM and peers in early New York trading
In New York on May 4 heavy early trading lifted General Motors above 299 for a 61 point surge after remaining near 200 for weeks. American Can rose above 99, American Linseed dropped, Wabash advanced in rails, and Standard Oil of New York reached 2014 amid widespread gains. Wheat and corn prices were nearly unchanged. call money stood at 6 percent.
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New York
Motors
Ameican Can
Chrysler
Motor
America
American Can
Wabash
Standard Oil
Two in Jail on Murder Charge
Pittsburgh May 4 INS autopsy shows acute alcoholism as death cause of William T Condon 38 found dead in abandoned Homestead cabaret. William Thomias 40 and Joseph Jacobs 38 of Homestead charged with murder amid a multi day liquor party funded by disability benefits from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
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Pittsburgh
INS
William T. Condon
Homestead
William Thomas
Joseph Jacobs
Thomas
Jacobs
Condon
Brotherhood of Railroad
William T.condon
William Thomias
Joseph “Hayde” Jacobs
Catherine Condon
Pennsylvania Railroad plans air and rail service mix
Pennsylvania Railroad proposes combining air and rail service over part of its system. The plan aims to integrate two transportation modes to expand reach and efficiency, signaling a shift in intercity travel options. Local implications for stations and schedules are to be announced.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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