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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1931

Page

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Safety Essay Winners Displayed In Heagy's Drug Store

The Central Pennsylvania Safety Council prizes nine safety essays by county school pupils in gold silver and bronze pins. Contests ran March 18 to April 16 under State Factory Inspector George Edwards with County Superintendent James F Chapman. Groups I II and III defined by grades set topics on home street safety parental injury and community safety programs. Winners announced by numbers, not names, with awards to be presented later. continued on Page Two.

Central Pennsylvania Safety Council Heagy’s George Edwards James F. Chapman Indiana County

D. A. R. Tree Planting Ceremony in Memorial Park Indiana

Indiana Chapter of the D. A. R. held an annual tree planting in Memorial Park. A tree gifted by Mrs. C. G. McLain from the McLain farm was planted to the North with hopes to add a South and East and West plantings next spring. Mrs. Alma S Garee led the event. Miss Helen Louise Duncan sang Trees by Joyce Kilmer. The tree was planted by Civil War veteran Aga Scott. ceremony featured 100th Psalm read by Mrs. Coney.

Indiana Memorial Park C. GC. McLain McLain East Pike Garvin Adams

Traffic Light At Ninth St Ninth St Stop and Go light bidos

The borough council awarded a contract for a Stop and Go traffic light at the corner of Ninth and Philadelphia streets. Lightcap Electric Co. bid $314.25 as the low bidder, with American Gas Accumulator Co. of Elizabeth NJ bidding $307.84. The signal will hang from four brackets on each post, highest placement possible. The only other action: Winfield King seeks a sewer on North Sixth alley, promising sidewalks and sale of improved lots if approved. The street commissioner will report next meeting.

Ninth Philadelphia Lightcap Electric Co American Gas Accumulator Co Elizabeth N. J Winfield King North Sixth Street

Widow's will ties gifts to kin savings pot

Mrs Susan A Lally a 71 year old Minneapolis widow leaves 250000 to match dollar for dollar the amount each of her 16 nephews and nieces has saved by the time of her death the plan doubles each saved dollar into an inheritance asset plan with the phrase a penny saved is a penny earned guiding the bequest

Susan A. Lally Minneapolis

Seek Vogue of Kitty Cats With Parlor Manners

Harrisburg May 6. Legislation in the general assembly would require all cats in Pennsylvania to be licensed with a collar tag and could impose death on unregistered cats over six months old. Anyone may kill a cat caught pursuing poultry or entering poultry premises, licenseed or not, and unlicensed cats on private property could be killed on sight. Licenses would cost 50 cents yearly with fines or jail for noncompliance.

Harrisburg Milady

Ministers Meet at Heilwood May 11

The Indiana County Ministerial Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday May 11 at 11 A M in Heilwood Presbyterian Church. The speaker will be Rev J J Mellatus minister of the First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana and his subject will be The Challenge of Peace. All ministers are cordially invited to attend.

Indiana County Heilwood Presbyterian Church J. J. Mellyatus First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana

Out Our Way sketches revive childhood memories

A nostalgic look at Williams' Out Our Way cartoons and kid themed ideas that evoke personal memories. The feature blends shop cartoons and human interest images to portray kids as real and timeless, inviting readers to relive youth and the adage once a kid, always a kid.

Williams Ms’ Shop

Flier Wins Way Out of Jungle After Plane Crash

Youthful Count Edmondo di Robillani, starved and exhausted, describes a 15 day struggle to reach safety after a jungle crash in Mato Grosso. He, a friend, and mechanic endured storms, stalking jungle animals, tree sleeping, and improvised meals before eventual recovery and plans to attempt another flight. Continued on Page Two.

Sao Paulo Brazil Edmondo di Mobillani Matto Grosso di Robillani Jose Quaranta Mussolini Italy

Jurist and daughter head to Apple Blossom Festival

Judge J. N. Langham and his daughter Mrs. J. Roy Maloney departed overland yesterday morning for Winchester Virginia to attend the Apple Blossom Festival. From Winchester they will drive to Tennessee for a two week visit with friends and relatives.

J. N. Langham J. Roy Maloney Overland Winchester Virginia

Air mail plane crash kills two in California

Two men died when a Pacific Air Transport tail plane crashed into a mountainside near Sunland, Burbank. Pilot Arthur Starbuck and passenger C. R. Parmalee, said to be from San Diego, perished in the early morning wreck.

Burbank Calif Arthur Starbuck C. R. Parmalee San Diego Pacific Air Transport Sunland

S S Convention Program Made in Salem Church

District No 4 Indiana County Sabbath School Association holds a May 13 convention at Salem Methodist Episcopal Church with forenoon afternoon and evening sessions. Programs include devotional segments addresses on Christian education by Rev J F McKnight Rev C G Edwards Rev C L DePrefonta ine Rev Wayne W Patch Rev J Stanley Harker Dr George W Wellburn and more with music by Miss Allenn Williams and a basket supper. Superintendent and delegates urged to attend. complete convention notes follow with Mothers Day May listing at Hall s.

Indiana County Sabbath School Association Salem Methodist Episcopal Church J. F. McKnight Commodore R. D CG. A. Edwards Clymer C. L. DePrefontaine Hellwood Wayne W. Patch J. Stanley Harker D. IF. Rinn George W. Wellburn Christian Education Joxilne Barnesboro Allenn Williams

Thiel College Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church

Thiel College campaign opening event at Zion Lutheran Church on Thursday May 7 at 8:00 p m. Thiel College senior Mises Sara Boseart will perform several musical numbers with a contralto voice. Home town Greensburg. Miss Mildred Dozer of Pitcairn and Miss Borsart will also sing a duet.

Zion Lutheran Church Thiel College Mises Sara Boseart Greensburg Mildred Dozer Pitcairn Borsart

Embezzler Burke Found Dead After Covering Audit

In Chicago on May 6 a Kane county auditor Fred A Burke known for honesty was found dead in a Loop hotel after allegedly embezzling about 63000 in poor farm funds He killed himself Monday after setting up an 83000 trust for his wife His assets including a 25000 Aurora home and a 16 cylinder car were attached prior to his death Burke had served 13 years as Kane County auditor and ran a private auditing firm He had been ordered to appear for an accounting and was sought by authorities before the loss was traced.

Chicago Illinois Fred A. Burke Kane County Burke Aurora F. W Beebe

Clymer Couple Wed in New York

Benjamin Kline and Esther Carlson, both of Clymer, were married yesterday in New York City and will reside in Clymer after a brief trip. Kline, born in Bolivar, is son of David and Bessie Yeglin Kline of Johnstown. Carlson, from Altoona, is daughter of Meyer and Ann Klevansky Carlson.

Benjamin Kline Esther Carlson Clymer New York City Mr. Kline Bolivar David Bessie Yeglin Kline Johnstown Mrs. Carlson Altoona Meyer and Ann Klevansky Carlson

Detroit boy killers on tracks terrorize two youths

May 6 Detroit police seek a armed man who tied brothers Edward and Charles Spoutz to a railroad track near Mt Clemens. The boys, ages 14 and 11, were bound as the assailant watched, threatening to shoot them and claiming to have killed five others. Their mother and sister rescued them before a train passed. The man fled, still at large.

Detroit Edward Spoutz Charles Mt. Clemens Spoutz Dorothy Edward Page Two

Competitive golf season opens at Indiana Country Club

The season begins with a Team Dinner Match tomorrow between Professionals led by E. H. Wells and the Cubs captained by William E. Pierce. Regular tees and greens will be used, winter rules revoked, and play will proceed as it lies. A large turnout is expected, followed by a dinner sponsored by the losing side for the winners.

Indiana Country Club E. HE. Wells Cubs William E. Pierce

Evangelist Dunlap Leads Ongoing Baptist Meetings

Evangelist Dunlap speaks each evening at 7:30 at the First Baptist Church corner of Ninth and Church with topics on The Final Proof of a Christian and Satan's Training School aimed at youth. Meetings continue nightly through Saturday and all are invited.

Evangelist Dunlap First Baptist Church Ninth Church Streets Satan

Four killed in new outbreak in Kentucky town

In Harlan Kentucky on May 6 the Evarts violence escalated as a mob ambushed sheriff's deputies and residents. Four men died and two were wounded seriously among the attackers' forces. Deputy James Daniels and Deputy Otto Lee aged 99 and 26, store clerk Howard Jones 25, and ambusher Carl Richmond were killed. Shepheard Parcifal and Estes Cox wounded. The clash followed a ten day wave of fighting that has killed 12 in total in the region. Sheriff John Henry Blair led the response with loyal miners and citizens aiding.

Harlan Sheriff's Deputies Evarts James Daniels Otto Lee Howard Jones Carl Richmond Shepheard Parcifal Estes Cox John Henry Blair

Fire tears through Keystone and nearby stores in Washington

A blaze in Washington Pa last night destroyed the Keystone food market and damaged Caldwell Department Store and a Woolworth chain store. Damage was estimated at 40000 dollars, firemen suffered smoke exposure but none seriously wounded. The fire peaked during the evening rush, blocking traffic as hundreds watched.

Washington Keystone Caldwell Woolworth Court House Trafic

Letter to the editor on the Depression and disarmament

Beverley Hills reader argues the depression spawns endless guesses to end it. He critiques Hoover for urging disarmament as a cure and notes that only military salaries remain paid while others are unemployed. He questions moving troops to the unemployed.

Evening Gazette Beverley Hills Cal America Hoover Chamber of Commerce Army Navy

Major laws yet remain to be considered

Harrisburg May 6 A delay in final adjournment of the 1931 Pennsylvania General Assembly may push the session to June 12. Republican leaders favor that date over May 21, arguing much major legislation and especially appropriation bills remain unsettled. Judicial reapportionment details await Senate concurrence after House amendments. The plan creates 58 districts with Cambria allocation tied to three judges for common pleas and one for orphans court. other districts list counts by county.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania General Assembly Pinchot Pennsylvania Ealy Somerset Senate House Oaly Common Pleas Court Orphans’ Court Cambria County Cambria Allegheny Sirie Westmoreland

Open House At Hospital Announces May Open Event

Indiana Hospital hosts an open house on Tuesday May 12 from 2 to 4 PM inviting the public to tour the facility. Notable is the Staff Room arranged by Dr W D Gates and St George E Simpson with a total cost of 3935.

Indiana Hospital Dietrie W. D. Gates St. George E. Simpson

Montgomery Twp Tax Meeting Set For May 12

Harry S. Lydick of Indiana will be speaker at the Montgomery township taxpayers meeting in Miners Hall Arcadia Tugaday evening May 12 at 7 45. Taxpayers urged to attend as committees seek to form a Taxpayers League branch.

Harry S. Lydick Indiana Montgomery Township Miners’ Hall Arcadia Tuga Caramittes Taxuaiies League

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