Indiana visitors and local business at Indiana town events
A long list details Indiana residents and visitors in town for business and leisure. Names include Bernadine Plotzer, Robert Clawson Jr, James Overdorff, Homer Yockey, Jack Richards, Maj. D W Simpson, Prof. Edward Irwin, Walter Harbison, John Carson, M Munshower, SK Repine, Merrell Miller, Peter Veschia, Mrs. Samuel Rose, Howard Stephens, Henry Grimbling, George P Bible, Joe Sheheen, T M Gilpatrick, Ray Spaun, Frank Nantace, Tom France, Constable J J Campbell, Alan Charles R Griffith, Mrs Dollie Ayers, Mrs Leda Williams, Evelyn Byerly, Marion Ayers, H E F Wright, Edward Mack, B Kirker, James Menarde, Martin McAfoose, Asbury Fleming, Howard Wilt, N A Raleigh, W E Reese, W E B Campbell, Harry Snyder. Also noted are courthouse, circus visits, and highway planning activity near Benjamin Franklin Highway.
State allows doe hunting and changes many small game seasons
Harrisburg may 5 ins pennsylvania deer hunters face new rules as the game commission opened the season for does December 1 to 18 with a 100 dollar fine on bucks. The commission also lengthened minor seasons while limiting hunting to Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays and kept a six day bear plan. Ducks seasons remain regular since 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
State Game Commission
Commission
Obituary of Andrew Bingham Clawson and Jeremiah Stake
Andrew Bingham Clawson of Dixonville Pa born December 10 1853 died April 27 1928 aged 74 years 4 months and 17 days survived by his wife Martha Jane Bolvin nine children twenty one grandchildren and one brother David. Services by pastor A D Fero with Revelation 14 18 text. Jeremiah Stake of Ghearryhill township died Thursday at 10 p m funeral 2 30 p m tomorrow at Brush Valley Lutheran church Rev Sprinkle officiating interment in Lutheran cemetery obituary to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bingham Clawson
Sony
Benjamin
Thankful Clawson
Indiana County
Dixonville
Martha Jane Bolvin
Annie Bence
Marian Conter
Joseph
Wowen
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Minny
Thankful
Dinonville
Len Oakes
Irvin
Brainerd
Minn
Ned
Stone Lake
Wis
David
Whitewater
A. D. Fero
Jeremiah Stake
Ghearryhill Township
Brushvyaley Lutheran Church
Rev
Sprinkle
Lutheran Church
Remeney
Saluda Broad Conagaras Dam area guarded after test flood
Power from Ware Shoals to Columbia, where Saluda and Broad rivers meet Conagaras, left no sizable settlements along the river. Since midnight authorities guarded the area and barred access to the dam site. The Greenville area dam, completed last fall for 1 million dollars, has not been used for city water and had only recently undergone tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware Shoals
Columbia
Greenville
Senator Walsh and Tammany clash over Prohibition plank
Discussion centers on forcing a militant prohibition plank into the Houston platform. Gov. Al Smith’s stance, tied to personal views on prohibition, may clash with party forces. Analysts warn a platform fight could hinge on the dry faction’s strength at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
Houston
New York
Gov. Smith
Washington
Social and church notes from Eldersridge families
Eldersridge reports a six o clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs D J Manners attended by J D Humphrey and family and Mr S V Reeves. The C KE held a social in church Thursday evening. All present enjoyed a splendid time. J A Rosenatael made a business trip to Vandergriff Friday. W Beamer and Flor Hickey called at Saligburg Saturday. The Derens Cirss will meet at the home of Mrs Alfred Barr Thursday afternoon. Miss Barnhart and Miss Melet ridge spent the weekend with the former in Mt Pleasant. Mrs Ashbaugh is recovering after illness. Miss Burkett and Miss Haag have completed terms offelon here and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Manners
J. D. Humphrey
S. V. Reeves
C. KE
Thurch
Teveryone
JA. Rosenatael
Vandergriff
Th. W. Beamer
Flor. Hickey
Saligburg
Derens Cirss
Mrs Emma Myers Dies in Glassport Home
Mrs Emma Myers, widow of Henry Myers and former Homer City resident, died at her daughter Mrs Bell Mowry home in Glassport. Funeral services to be held at the Mowery home Saturday evening with interment in Greenwood Cemetery Indiana Sunday at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Myers
Henry Myers
Homer City
Bell Mowry
Glassport
Mowery
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana
McGaughey School Closes After Successful Term
The McGaughey school in Cherry Hill township ended a successful term on April 26 with teacher Miss Margaret Overman guiding the class. A school picnic capped the day as photos captured a long‑standing group including Mrs Ella Kelman, Mrs Margaret Aul, and directors Mr Harrison Lydick and Mr John Lydick, with students Ruth Helman Gladys Helman Jess Lydick Anna Aul Mary Aul Erma Stake Slyva Stake and Blaine Stake among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Lydick
John Lydick
Ruth Helman
Gladys Helman
Jess Lydick
Anna Aul
Mary Aul
Erma Stake
Slyva Stake
Blaine Stake
Jones White bill advances in House with aid for merchant marine
Washington May 5 The Jones White bill to aid development of a primitive merchant marine is expected to pass the House late today after one day of debate with no opposition. The measure calls for government towns at a low borrowing rate enrollment of all seamen in the naval reserve and liberal mail contracts to support ship lines abroad. A fight is anticipated on amendments including a plan by Rep Wood for an interest free government bank to finance new ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
House
Naval Reserve
Bird House displays highlighted by Gazette and circus
The Evening Gazette lauds the Bird House Committee and the John Robinson Circus for hospitality during displays. Mayor Lichteberger facilitated the event. Some Bird Houses remain at the Gazette Office and Homer City Trunze Confectionery on Main Street while improvements proceed and removal begins soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Gazette
Bird House Committee
John Robinson Circus
Gazette
Lichteberger
Gazette Office
Homer City
Trunze
Main Street
Mrs Knapp To Take Stand Soon In Albany Trial
Florence B. Knapp, former Secretary of State, faces trial on a $2875 census check theft charge. Julia A. Smith, Knapp’s sister and former census supervisor, testifies she endorsed Smith’s checks and arranged a $2625 withdrawal for Knapp, while Smith’s salary details are presented.
Fraud Check Scheme Revealed in Philadelphia
Police disclosed a widespread fraud ring in Philadelphia led by over 500 swindlers. Betty Todd and Doris Pamsay, both arrested, face conspiracy and fraud charges after attempting a $75 purchase with a forged check. The pair admitted prior work in other cities and described four gangs run by men with 10 well-dressed female accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
INS
Betty Todd
Iheianapols
Doris Pamsay
Martinsville
Ind
Focal
Padkman
Chicago
Mrs Knapp's Sister on Stand in Census Scandal Trial
In Albany May 5 the state pressed to close its case against former Secretary of State Florence Be Knapp over a 2875 census check. Witnesses say her step daughter Clara Blanche Knapp denies authorization of endorsements and census work. Prosecutor Medalia presents relatives and Robert Moses testifying Knapp burned census records and possibly endorsed checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubany
N. Y
Florence BE. S.knapp
Clara Blanche Knapp
Moreland
Knapp
Charles H. Smith
Julia A. Smith
Helene B. Smith
Bedford
Mass
Transfers and real estate notes in Burrell and Washington
Several transfers and notices include Lawrence Fairman to Bert Fairman for a Washington tract priced at 1 dollar and others: Barclay-Westmoreland Trust Co to Susan Johns. Margaret Parker to Farmers Bank and TrustCo release CG. Nebould to Lewis and Yaney for a Burrell tract at 250 dollars. Maggie Ferrier to Homer City National Bank jot in Center at 1 dollar. Bruno Mykouki to Walter Norvicki three lots in Canoe for 1300 dollars. Grand Kunkle to Earl Kunkle Burrell tract at 600 dollars. Noward Kuhns to Peter Veschin javt in Burrell at 2000 dollars. Mt Joy plans for remodeling Mt dey Church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Fairman
Bert B. Fairman
Washington
Barclay-Westmoreland Trust Co
Susan M. Johns
Margaret Parker
Farmers Bank and Trust Co
J. Nebould
Lewis
Earl Kunkle
Burrell
Noward Kuhns
Peter Veschin
Javt
Local Track Meet Winners and Distances
Sparsely legible scoring shows Smathers wins three events including broad jump and high jump while J Muschella leads multiple sprints and throws. P Muaschella and J Muschella split relay and field event placements with distances such as 110 4 and 87 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smathers
Alexick
Rudolph
P. Muaschella
J. Muschella
Secrist
Luke
Muschella
Sherwood
Firat
Hills Thi
Shank
Lamberson
Frye
Hills
Ginpaen
Heginbothan
P. Muschella
Tfirst
Saccones
Rot
Willams
Patterson
Secord
Koupoi
Kalaer
The Holy City and Sacred Selections Recital
A church program features tenor solo To the Lord our God by Mr Mead and contralto Come ye Blessed by Miss Audrey Mead. The Firing Pot is for Silver by the Methodist Church Quartet with Jno Godeon and others. Irma Bartolomew solos These are They Which Came. State Teachers College quartet List the Cherubim Heat. Sopranos Mrs David Bigir and others perform Great and Marvelous are Thy Works with the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Mr. Mead
Audrey Méad
Methodist Church
Jno
Godeon
Misa
Sara Wiley
Hugh Ney
Frank Beck
Soprand
Irma Bartolomew
State Teachers College
Cheruba
Howard Way
J. Blair Sutton
Charles Gespler
W. SP. Walker
Harpers
Edwards
David Bigir
Brush Valley to Give Play The Private Secretary comedy at Brush Valley High
The third annual Senior Class play The Private Secretary a three act farce at Brush Valley High features Mr Marsland arranging a secretary by letter and a meek Reverend Spalding, with complications from impersonations and a seance. Presented in Brush Valley Community Hall Friday May 11 at eight. Cast includes Dean McCrea Harry Marsland Homer Spiers Donald Davin Douglas Cattermole Samuel Rugh Virin Overdorff Edith Marsland Dorothy Foster Eva Webster Florence Mitchell and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Valley High School
Robert Spalding
Brush Valley
Mr. Marsland
Dean McCrea
Harry ‘Marsland
Homer Spiers
Mr. Cattermole
Donald Davin
Douglas’ Cattermole
Samuel Rugh
Overdorff
Sydney Gibson
Bill Buchanan
John
Boyd McElvee
Knox
Wilbur Rhine
Edith Marsland
Dorothy Foster
Eva Webster
Florence Mitchell
Stead
Margaret Campball
Miss Ashford
Treaso Hanna
Local Dewolays Plan Train Trip and Chapter Delegates
The report outlines a return train trip with dining cars offering sandwiches and coffee. Union News messengers will sell non-procurable items aboard. Benjamin Franklin Chapter lists numerous delegates and advisory council members, with plans for constructing a new city Ha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hancock
Clark Henry
Maurice Hile
Norman Holzapfel
Preston Jamison
William Lackey
Robert Liggett
Jacob Nicely
Nicholaon
Vaughn Hedpath
Richard Stitt
Chester Thomas
Hugh Wiley, Jr
Raymond Morgan
Vicdor Weamer
Hugh M. Bell
N. Dewitt Ray
Geo. Kk. Clark
J. Wilbur Gibson
Local Church Services and Schedules Across Town
Local church listings show multiple denominations with service times. Homer City Methodist Episcopal, St. Bernard’s Catholic, Church of God, Christian Church, First Evangelical, Wesleyan, Christ Episcopal, Salvation Army, and others host morning Masses, Bible studies, Sunday schools, vesper services, and street rallies. Key events include Bible readings, sermons, and a Salvation Army street service near the Court House with Sunday programs and Monday night Union band appearance. Admission is by ticket for the United Presbyterian event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Salvation Army Hall
Win
Mac Taviah
Philadelphia Street
Christian Church
F. Richard Eaton
Servant of All
Lamb
Lamb of God,” First Evangelical Church, Rev . B. Hosbach
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Geo. Blankenbicker
Christ Episcopal
Church
Roger Charnock
Midnight Baptist Mission
Court House
John 8. Scott
Salvation Army
Dawid
Soranton
Young Peoples’ Legion
C. C. Twila Barclay
Moore Hotel
Joseph Atkinson
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Unitedresbyterian
Nation-tension rises as Chinese forces clash in Taiwan
Reports describe Chiang Kai-shek forces destroying bridges and rail lines from Tsing-Tao to Tsinan to delay 5,000 Japanese troops bound for Tainan. In Tainan, Nationalists reportedly loot and shoot foreigners as hundreds are killed or wounded in fighting. 90 foreigners remain in the Tsinan area, with conditions for American and oil company staff dire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsing-Tao
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yellow River
Tsinan
Tainan
United States
Taiwan
J. N. Avent
G. R. Woolf
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Feng
Yu Haiang
Chiang Kai Shek
American Presbyterian Mission
Tsinan Pone
Courses and the Way Men Absorb Information
An Exchange note argues that some men gain knowledge through care while others absorb it through the ayas. It suggests those who learn by care should subscribe to all lecture courses within reach. The remark reflects contemporary views on education and self-improvement.
Uncle Eben Quotes on Games and Trouble
A fragment from the Washington Star notes Uncle Eben saying games can ease worry and make troubles seem worse. The Mount Joy item reports 50,000 new grain oil and a rate at the local flour and feed mill. Mammoth announces a new road to be built from here to Weltytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Btar
Mount Joy
Mammoth
Here
Weltytown
Welfare Bond Issue mobilizes state leaders for 60 million plan
Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia announces the Citizens' Committee for the Welfare Bond Issue to back a $60,000,000 state bond for improving and expanding state institutions serving the insane feebleminded epileptics and delinquents. The effort cites overcrowding, underfunding and staffing shortages across mental hospitals schools and penal facilities, urging voters to support the November referendum.
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Owen d. Roberts
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Committee
Roberts
Juniper Street
Fulton Building
Pittsburgh
Robs
Erts
Wellara
Ma. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Owen J. Roberts
John H. Mason
George RR. Bedinger
Edward E. Betdleman
Harrisburg
Abraham Beitler
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Huntingdon
John N. Conynzham
Wilkes-Barre
Coatesville
Hon
Charles H. Kline
J. Willis Martin
Chestnut Ill
D. J. McCarthy
M. D
Philadel
Foreign service candidates must have "it" described
Washington May 5 An INS report on foreign service candidates shows 185 applicants from colleges and universities, mostly grads and political science seniors. 107 passed intellectual tests but only 86 survived oral interviews, with a board member noting the crucial unseen quality across all rooms, a blend of poise, graciousness, and geniality that helps a candidate cross the threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
United States Foreign Service
Right or Wrong Direction in Power Growth
A quotation from Amos R. Wella questions whether rising power is increasingly good or evil. The text debates the moral direction of power growth and its societal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R Wella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bernadine Plotzer
Union City High School
Robert Clawson, Jr
Blairs- Wille
James Overdorff
West Wheatfield Township
Homer C. Yockey
Avonmore
Jack Richards
Jack O'Hare
Maj
D. W.simpson
Stoney Creek
Huntingdon County
Edward Irwin
Hillsdale
Ecg
Walter Harbison
West
Lebanon
Robinson Circus
John Carson
M. Munshower
Blairaville
J. J. Hearn
Charles Bence
Thomas Pealer
Finn
State Highway Department
SK. Repine
Coral
County Commissioners Office
Merrell Miller of
Robinson
Peter Veschia
Samuel Rose
Greensburg
Henry Grimbling
Rochester Milla
George P. Bible of
Bellefonte
Joe Sheheen
Clymer
T. M
Gilpatrick
Ray Spaun
Roches
Ter. Mills
Frank iNantace
Beaversdale
Tom France
Rousmoyne
Wmoyne
J. J. Campball
Sheriff's Ofice
Alan
Charles R. Griffith
Marion Center
County Register and Recorder
Dollie Ayers
Leda Williams
Philadelpha
Ayers
Evelyn Byerly
Marion Ayers
H. EF. Wright
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Edward Mack
McKeesport
James Mack
Joseph Mack
B. Kirker
Meilwood
James Menarde
Martin McAfoose
Archase Line
Asbury Fleming
Busheas
Howard Wilt
Cockport
N. A. Raleigh
Purchase Line
W. E. Reese
New Castle
W. E B. Campbell
Patton, Pa
Harry Snyder
Blatraville
Boyes L. Peffer
Fred North
Joseph P. Tezui
Rose Jevsi
Blairsville
Frank Nastace
Mav Ranniken
Homey City
Senator Walsh
Eldersridge
M’gaughey
Jones
Bird House
Albany
Florence B
Supreme Court
Stephen Callaghan
George Z. Medalie
Miss Smith
Syracuse
Canana
Aik Knapp
Mt. Joy
Mt. Dey Church
The
Holy City
Dewolays
Lewistown
Eben
Foreign Service
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