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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1930

Page

1

Steel Chorus and Singers Spotlight in Local Program

A fragmented OCR list shows a steel chorus and multiple named performers including Tehor Solesa, James Bent, James Wakefield, Gladys Pitcher, Stanley Evampbell, Carl Engle, Oscar J. Fox, Jos. Sanderosa, H Sheriff, Oley Speaks, Davison, Mrs. Stanley Campbell, Alberto Randegger, Earl Towner. The program features a mix of choruses, solos, and selections such as Rounded Up In Glory and The Crossroads.

Tehor Soles Olmstead James Sanderson James Bent Sons of Men Charles Wakefield Cadman Martanina Gladys Pitcher Rindinge Selestad — Hise Stanley Evampbellmobell The Volga Boatmen Carl Engle Ors Oscar J. Fox Harlequin Sheriff Jack—Squire Jos Oley Speaks Reapers Davison Stanley Eampbell Alberto Randegger Earl Towner Orus

Tornado Rips Through Frost and Surrounding Areas

A powerful tornado struck Frost causing widespread destruction with all thirty Frost businesses demolished and every home damaged. The storm then swept through McLennan and Hill counties, injuring many and prompting emergency hospitals, refugee camps, and martial law measures. Relief crews from San Antonio and Waco aided the stricken region as fatalities rose and communication failed.

Mercy San Antonio Waco Frost McLennan Hill Gulf of Mexico Gulf Armies Runge Nordheim Austin Lax Antonio Ernie Corsicana Fort, Worth Mineral Wells Bowie Rangor Coleman

Mother Town Tragedy Details Revealed In Letter

A mother recounts buying a .22 rifle weeks earlier and concealing it at home before killing herself on the way home with three children. In a letter addressed to Mildred, an older daughter, Mrs Yelden outlines arrangements for disposing of the children's effects and urges the remaining siblings to heed old advice and attend church. The note to Mildred, Mrvan, and Vernon asks them to avoid hard thoughts of their mother and to try to live this down.

Mildred

Parking Fights and Alley Plans Spark Indiana Borough Debate

Philadelphia street congestion prompts Indiana Council to consider removing long parked cars and directing drivers to side streets. Officials urge business owners along Main to set examples, while petitions for brick alley paving and fence around borough property move forward. Council also jokes over abandoned brick theft and requests repair equipment. Taylor Alley remains unopened and 15 cars are red tagged.

Philadelphia Street Chamber Indiana Benjamin Franklin Highway Indiana Council Philadelphia Gombers Alley Ninth Street Dr. C South Thirteenth Street Taylor Alley Z. P. Whaiy Jika Tidlany Taylor Aney Tha

Death toll of Indian quake may reach 7000

London dispatch reports the Pegu Burma quake death toll between 6000 and 7000, with fires, tidal waves, and rioting by Nationalist extremists. Rangoon records 40 dead and 200 injured as emergency hospitals fill. entire towns like Pegu leveled, 20000 residents homeless.

London INS London Daily Mail Pegu Burma Mahatma Gandhi Pogu Gulf of Martahan Rangoon Mounntain Gulf Bombay

Parking violations near fire plugs spark city warnings

Indiana observers report ten hearings this week for parking infractions with five more expected. Offenders singled out were first-time violators tagged by the Burgess, with records kept for future repeat offenses. Causes include parking over lines, near fire plugs, and where no parking signs exist, as seen at Murphy's stand.

Indiana Murphy’s

Pinchot attacks Philadelphia gang and calls for reform

Former Gov Pinchot intensifies campaign against the Philadelphia gang in Pennsylvania politics. He urged removal of Commissioner Benn, accused Western Pennsylvania counties of obstruction, and vowed to abolish the coal and iron police. He pressed open access to the Harrisburg governor and criticized the Public Service Commission while pledging to repeal the inheritance tax on small estates.

Supreme Court Pennsylvania Indiana Blairsville Philadelphia Harrisburg Commonwealth Pinecot Tie Coal and Iron Police Pinchot Public Service Commission Brown Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Blood study links brain activity to vein samples

Washington May 7 Ins Blood drawn from a punctured jugular vein flowing from the brain shows variations from samples taken elsewhere. Dr Abraham Meyerson of Boston, a mental expert, says the brain acts like a muscle and is an active metabolic organ. He notes the brain absorbs more oxygen and sugar than other parts of the body.

Washington Abraham Meyerson Boston

Campaign Speech Fragment Sparks Gubernatorial Talk

A fragmented campaign speech in which a candidate vows to push constitutional reform, claims independence from a Philadelphia group, and asserts he will not accept advice from rival party figures. The speaker insists his only ally is Charles Armstrong and lampoons opponents while predicting no strong policy changes if elected.

Campflanor Philadelphia Charles ¥. Armstrong Harrisburg Miquelf Alge

Independent campaign members pledge support at Indiana meeting

Speakers from Cambria and Indiana County promote cooperative efforts to educate the public to patronize independent merchants. They outline methods using newspaper, billboard, and radio advertising and announce venue use at Indiana Theatre. Directors elected include B. M. Clark A. J. Musser L.W. Householder and others across Pennsylvania.

Ryan H. B. Pequenat Pittsburgh Cambria Indiana County Pequegnot Cambria County Indiana Theatre Adda P. Elkin Stanley Elkin Ritz and Indiana Theatres Zellers B. M. Clark A. J. Musser L.W. Householder Indiana C. H. Brickle Rossiter Carl Bence Dixonville D.W. Hawes Cherry Tree W. S. Maltz Glen Campbell Richard Duncan Heilwood

Operetta Cast and School Chorus Highlight Year

The operetta featured students with roles such as Daisy-Mary Weaver and Walter Whitmyre plus acts like May Pole Dances by Fifth and Sixth trades. The event included Fourth to Sixth Trades choruses and benefited from the cooperation of training teachers and departments, marking a standout activity of the school year.

Daisy Mary Louise Weaver Haster Rabbit Walter Whitmyre Violet Alice Moorhead Mildred Gessler Tack Buddy Taggart Berwyn Russell Shepherds and Maidens Posey Virginia Smith George Hill Chapman Marshall John Simpson Louis Hines

H S Students and Westinghouse Singers Plan Event

Southwestern section list names for Betty Eilis and Jane Stewart preparing violin solo and accompanist roles. Participants include Mabel Fiscus in vocal solo and Robert Cronk on cornet, with multiple choir altos sopranos and accompanists named for a school performance at Westinghouse High School.

Westinghouse High School Betty Eilis Jane Stewart Mabel Fiscus Clayabel_ Tweed Robert Cronk Cornet Albert Litzinger John Vinton Marie Adams Peggy Jane Clements Mable Fiscus Angeline Hauxhurst Lucille Littlefield Martha McKee Ethel Myers Dorothy Wensel Irene Park Winona Wilson Helen Wagle Marian Weamer Gertrude Dickie Mae Mock Amny Mae Skelton Eleanor Strassner Blanche Brickell Betty Ellis Roberta Jobe Thalya Longwill Nellie Peters Clayahel Tweed Belle Hayes Wiley Shirley Wisner West Alias Marian Cox Sophnia Hill Martha McCoy Ruth MccGaughey Rosalie Romeo Dorothy Walls

Death claims W. George of West Lebanon

W. George of West Lebanon dies. survivors include I. R. George of Indiana R and D. D. George of Vandergrift and A. Quay George of Taren tum. Funeral at his late home Thursday at 2 pm EST. He was a member and Sabbath School teacher at First United Presbyterian Church of Tatentuin.

W. George West Lebanon R. C I. R. George Indiana D. D. George Vandergrift A. Quay George Tarentum George Fist United Presbyterian Church of Tatentuin

Matilda Walker Rupert Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Matilda Walker Rupert longtime secretary of Allegheny Bree baseball team died Monday afternoon at 8 10 from diabetes after lingering illness. Born April 22 1860 she lived mostly near Shelocta. Survived by daughters Mrs E E Fleming Mrs T A McGaughey and Harry Rupert nine grandchildren and a great grandchild and brothers and sisters Mrs A E Wadding Mrs J A Hill Grant and James Walker Scott Walker Israel Walker. Remains taken to Shelocta home. Services held at Curry's Run Presbyterian Church at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

Matilda Walker Rupert T. A. McGaughey North Tenth Street John Sarah Walker Kunkle Shelocta E. E. Fleming Blairsville Indiana Harry Rupert Brackenridge A. E. Wadding J. A. Hill Grant James Walker Scott Walker Israel Walker Curry’s Run Presbyterian Church Mr. McClelland Greenwood Cemetery

Gerun Band Here Tonight at Cliffside Park Dance

Tom Gerun and his band play the opening dance at Cliffside Park tonight with parking for 2,000 cars. The review highlights My Love Parade and Love Parade themes, Dream Lover, Great Gabbo, and blues numbers like The Gambler's Blues, noting blue tone and elaborate arrangements. The critic praises Great Day as the standout piece and symbolically links it to Tom Gerun.

Tom Gerun Cliffside Park Gerun Maurice Chevalier Mr. Gerun von’ Stroheim South Land Tom Tom Mr. Geran Minnetonka

Grund y Pinchot joint headquarters opening noted

Pottsville Pa May 7 joint headquarters for Gifford Pinchot gubernatorial candidate and Joseph Grundy Senatorial hopeful opened in the FW Grand buildings. Observers were surprised as the two camps publicly aligned their efforts to defeat their rivals. It is unclear whether leaders will recognize the move or what effect it will have.

Pottsville INS Gifford Pinchot

Fourth arrest in Blairsville freight theft case

Blairsville, May 7. Clifford Mitcuell 22 of Derry, formerly Blairsville, is jailed in Derry on charges of breaking and entering and robbery for stealing merchandise from Pennsylvania Railroad freight cars in Blairsville yards. He acted with James Householder 22 and Paul Allen 21, both of Blairsville, who were arrested last Thursday. Householder and Allen pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 24 to 48 months in the Allegheny county workhouse. Harry Aven 26, brother of Allen, was also detained on receiving stolen goods charges.

Blairsville Pennsylvania Railroad Clifford Mitcuell Derry Blairaville Mikesell Justice’ of the Ponca Ralph ©. Brown James Householder Paul Allen Harry Aven Householder J. N. Langham Allegheny County Harry Allen W.C. Byrnes

National Banks Over Billion Wealth Report May 7

The March 27 national banks held assets totaling 27.55 billion, down from December and a year earlier. Loans and discounts stood at 14.65 billion, down 201 million year over year. U.S. securities invested 2.72 billion, up 110.8 million since December but down 373.9 million in a year. Other bond holdings 3.83 billion, down 141.2 million in twelve months. Total deposits 21.64 billion, down 1.23 billion year over year. The report notes declines across assets and deposits, with minor gains in securities. Local entertainment notes report Warner Bros. taking over Harris theatres and minor social updates from Bedford and South Seventh Street.

Wallington John W. Pole United States

Stocks at 1:30 American Gan geteneess

Market records list numerous equities with varied prices and percent changes. Companies include Bethlehem Steel, Canadian Pacific, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, Coca Cola, Chrysler, United States Steel, Studebaker, DuPont, Intel Nickel, Kennecott Copper, and Westinghouse Electric, among others. The data shows mixed gains and losses with several entries lacking clear figures.

American Gan Geteneess Attaconda Copper American Loco Atchison T Arnates al Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Ches Ohio Chrysler Coca Cola Ene Continental Iseseeesrees Eastman Kodak Feeees Erie R. R Eeee General Motor Grisgby-Gruno Nickel Kelvinator Norf West Fenn R. R. v Pullman Redeeene Tbh Radio Corp Cgrorstesse Pede Schuite Sinclair OM Cheers Eneae Standard Oil N. J Studebaker UN BS Ator Westinghouse G.M. St. B

Rizzo Faces Judgment Challenge Over Common Scald Conviction

Charles Rizzo, 65, convicted of being a common scald, plans to move for arrest of judgment citing no law for such charge. Jury of eight women four men found him guilty, sparking debate on the archaic offence and potential appeal to the supreme court if the motion fails.

Pittsburgh Charles Rizzo Riazo 4& Man Rizzo Supreme Court

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