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Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1931

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Briand withdraws as second ballot set for French presidency

In Versailles on May 13 Aristide Briand withdrew his candidacy for president of the Republic after a first ballot showing 401 votes for Briand and 442 for Paul Doumer. The Senate and Chamber of Deputies, meeting as a national assembly, prepared for a second ballot amid wild crowd reaction and partisan cheers and jeers.

Versailles France Up—-Aristide Briand Ralph Heinzen Senate Chamber of France Aristide Briand Pail Doumer Doumer Briand Léon Blum Socialist, Was Hooted. General Saint Just Morocco Painteye Pierre Laval Andre Tardieu

Heilwood Becomes First Indiana County Scout Troop

Heilwood claims the first official Boy Scout Troop in Indiana County with a five year history charter presented at a Monday meeting. Original 1911 Scout and first Heilwood Scoutmaster Blair Muffley attended, as did many Scouts and leaders in the new high school Scout room. Scout commissioner G. G. Kanable presented to Prof. R. and others during the program.

Indiana County Heilwood Indiana Blair Muffley Scout Teom Scouts Scouters Oriente G. G. Kanable

Montgomery Tax-Justice League Formed in Arcadian Meeting

Montgomery Township residents gathered Tuesday evening with about one thousand people taking initial steps toward forming a Montgomery Township Tax-Justice League similar to Green township. Harry B. Lydick of Indiana spoke, women showed strong interest, and formal inauguration is expected soon.

Hal Montgomery Montgomery Township Green Township Harry 8. Lydick Indiana

W. J. Mentor May Resign

Washington Pennsylvania May 13 The special committee report on the Washington and Jefferson College student strike since March will be delivered to the Board of Trustees at a special meeting this afternoon A statement from Dr S Baker college president is also to be received The committee has completed its investigation but members refused to disclose findings and trustees would not comment on rumors of Dr Baker resigning today

Washington, Pa Washington and Jefferson College Board of Trustees 8. Baker Baker

Winners of Medals Named by Indiana County Safety Council

The Central Pennsylvania Safety Council announced nine gold, silver, and bronze medals for best safety essays by Indiana County students. The local committee selected winners from 200 essays after judging by county officials and teachers, with winners chosen at Townstown after the April contest closing.

Central Pennsylvania Safety Council Indiana County R. E. Laramy M. §. Hentz James Killins Francis McNelis W. Carr Townstown The Safety Council Marcel James F. Chapman George Edwards Chapman Edwards Herbert Wardrop Johnstown

Mrs Woodward Taken To Memorial Hospital

Mrs Alvin B Woodward of 1119 School Street was moved to Memorial Hospital Johnstown for cataract removal from her right eye. Friends wish for relief and a quick recovery.

Alvin B. Woodward School Street Memorial Hospital Johnstown Woodward

Treasury Net Balance Showed May 11 Total

Treasury net balance on May 11 was $192,642,406.31 with expenditures for the day of $16,594,095.79 and customs receipts for May totaling $11,194,785.20.

Washington Trevenry Ustoms

Cherry Tree Nurses Graduate From Maryland Hospitals

Miss Florence Madden and Miss Grace Harkness of Cherry Tree were among nine nurses graduating at South Baltimore General Hospital in Baltimore Maryland on May Tth. Madden earned a fifty dollar scholarship as best practical student. Marie Fitzpatrick formerly of Cherry Tree graduated May 12th from Mercy Hospital Training School of Baltimore. The alumni list includes Indiana county women with notable records.

Florence Madden Grace Harkness Cherry Tree South Baltimore General Hospital Baltimore Maryland Marie Fitzpatrick Mercy Hospital Training School

Boston milk man wins Camel prize in nationwide contest

James Thomas Sharkey a 32 year old Boston milk man won the $25 600 first prize in a $50 000 national contest promoting moisture proof cellophane wrappers on Camel cigarette packages Judges Roy Howard Charles Dana Gibson and Ray Long announced contest results awarding 38 prizes including five to $1000 and five to $8000 and naming multiple winners across varied locations including Dorchester Cambridge Willimantic Coronado Louisville and New Albany among others

Winston-Salem N. C James Thomas Sharkey Boston R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Sharkey Train Street Dorchester Mass Walter Sweet Marine Corps Brooklyn N. Y.) Navy Yard Julius M. Nolte Duluth Minn Duluth Commercial Club Roy Howard Scripps-Howard League of Newspapers Charles Dana Gibson Life Magazine Ray Long International Magazine Company Cosmopolitan Albert B. Franklin Harvard Kirkland Street Cambridge John R. McCarthy Main Street Willimantic Conn Frederick E. Robinson Coronado Beach Calif William A. Schrader Curtis-Wright Louisville Brent

Don Gregory at Cliffside May 22 at Cliffside Park

Mr. J. H. Walton announces Don Gregory and his Victor Recording Orchestra as the next Cliffside Park attraction on Friday May 22. Gregory recently completed successful bookings at Mublebach Hotel St Louis Paramount Grill New York and Castle Farms Cincinnati. He broadcast nightly from WLW during Castle Farms engagement.

J. H. Walton Don Gregory Victor Recording Orchestra Cliffside Park Mr. Gregory Mublebach Hotel St. Louis Paramount Grill N. Y Castle Farms Cincinnati WLW

Will Rogers praises Arizona flowers and Harvey’s hospitality

Will Rogers writes from Winslow Arizona praising the desert’s bloom in Arizona and New Mexico. He recalls the petrified forest and humorously critiques Baptists. he credits Fred Harvey for traveler hospitality and food, suggesting his waitress on the dime.

Winslow Ariz Arizona New Mexico Noah Wild Buffalo Ted Fred Harvey

Tax Justice League Meeting In Green Township

There will be a meeting of the Tax Justice League of Green township in Community Hall Cockport Thursday evening May 14 at 8 oclock All taxpayers urged to attend. Just one week more and our display of beautiful wall hangings ends. Buchheit Brothers Bis

Vaxustice League Tax Justice League of Green Township Cockport Vax Justice League Grant Township Tax-Justice League Grant School House Wee Buchheit Brothers Bis

Court House Baptist Congregation Wins In State Supreme Court

The Court House Baptist congregation in Indiana County won in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Justice Simpson affirmed the Indiana County Court ruling that the Court House church is the original congregation entitled to the use of the building at Church and Ninth streets, Indiana. The appeals by D. R. Walkinshaw and Mrs. E. Wilson Bagley were dismissed, with costs directed as specified.

Justice Simpson Langham Walkinshaw Mrs. Bagley Court House Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Indiana County Court J. N. Langham First Regular Baptist Church of Indiana Pennsylvania Harry Allison D. R. Walkinshaw KE. Wilson Bagley Indiana County E. Wilson Bagley James W. Mack E. E. Creps First Regular Baptist Church Appellee

Miss Lesher to marry flying instructor in aerial honeymoon

New York May 13 UP Edna Lesher 24 a Tyrone Pennsylvania physical instructor began flying three years ago and will wed her instructor William C Patterson chief pilot of Westbrook Aeronautical Corporation on June 1. The couple plans an aerial honeymoon across the United States.

New York Edna Lesher Tyrone William C. Patterson Westbrook Aeronautical Corporation United Stables

Golf Luncheon at Country Club Postponed Match May 28

The second monthly golf luncheon at the Country Club drew a good crowd though rain interrupted play. A planned Kittanning 2 match was postponed to May 28 and a dinner free match may be organized for those who wish to join.

Fujiyama Crater Vanishes After Mysterious Explosion

A crater on Mount Fujiyama in Japan disappeared today after a mysterious explosion. The Hohei crater formed a hump on the mountain’s flank near Fujiama, an extinct volcano. Authorities believe a landslide caused the loss, with no earth tremors felt and heavy cloud cover prevailing after the blast.

Rio Hohei Mount Fujiyama Japan Fujiama

Storks argue over canary ends with fine for theft

Chicago May 13 An argument between two storks over a canary led to a $50 fine after Tom Stork was found fleeing with belongings including the bird from his estranged wife Louise Stork. The incident occurred amid a heated dispute at their residence.

Chicago Storks Tom Stork Louise Stork OK OK

Robbers Enter Hillsdale Store

Robbers forced a rear door at Hillsdale gas station owned by Andy Wauchison, ransacked the shop and fled with about 800 dollars in tools tires cigars cigarettes and candy. County officers seek clues. this is the second robbery against Wauchison in two months following a prior break in at his general store.

Andy Wauchison Hillsdale Mr. Wauchison Wauchison

Frazier Elected Principal of Iselin Schools

Willard W. Frazier, set to receive his B H. D. degree this year at Indiana State Teachers College, is elected principal of the Iselin schools.

Frazier Iselin Willard WH. Frazier Indiana State Teachers’ College

Open House At Hospital Draws Five Hundred Visitors

Indiana Hospital hosted an Open House with about five hundred visitors touring the newly completed annex and repaired main building. Guests were guided through the institution, received in the living room, and served light refreshments. A spring flower basket and palms decorated the refectory while Mrs. Joseph W. Clements and Mrs. Nora S. Patton oversaw the coffee table and Junior Auxiliary aides assisted.

Lane Indiana Hospital Indiana Floral Company Joseph W. Clements Nora S. Patton W. F. Weitzel Earl Long Marguerite Coe Ray Wildermuth Paul Gill Silas H. Browning Fred P.myers Samuel Rinn

District Y M C A Directors Meet in DuBois

Thirty five Y M C A district directors from Indiana Ridgway Clearfield and Punxsutawney gathered in DuBois at the Hotel Retz for the fourth annual convention. Ivan B Rhodes national council secretary addressed the gathering while C J Aldert er Du Bois schools superintendent presided. Du Bois High School girls presented a praised concert as part of the program and reports from Punxsutawney Clearfield and local institutions highlighted a year of progress with Clearfield mentioning an $8000 campaign.

Maine West Virginia C. J. Alderter DuBois Public Rie DuBois Altoona George Brown Punxsnfiwuey City Association White Ty Paul Frants Clearfield Fie

Government ends drought relief program

President Hoover announced that the government has completed its drought relief loan program using 47 million dollars of the 67 million provided by Congress. Loans reached 380,000 persons across the program.

Washington Congress Hoover

Auto Crash In School Zone Involving Buick Sedan

A Buick sedan operated by Abner Boyer struck Mildred Anderson a 10 year old girl in a school zone near the State Teachers College. Witnesses say Boyer could not avoid the accident as Mildred darted from behind a parked car into Oneland avenue. She suffered minor injuries and was taken home for treatment.

Mildren Anderson J. B. Anderson Philadelphia Street Sedas Abner Boyer School Street Boyer Mildred Aire Howard Trainer State Teachers' College

Appropriations Favorable to Legislature Reported in Harrisburg

Harrisburg May 12. The Senate Appropriations Committee reported thirty appropriation measures favorably. Major items include 4 115,938 for mothers' assistance 2 000 000 for a Delahare bridge project and 2 000 000 for the University of Pennsylvania. Also bills for Fort Necessity site purchase and Albert Gallatin homestead acquisition were moved forward along with 475 000 for a greater Pennsylvania council reduced to 225 000. Other items include 40 000 for a Mahoning Creek bridge replacement 1000 for Cresson fire department 300 000 for Pennsylvania Museum and 2 890 for road construction.

Harrisburg Senate Senate Appropriations Committee Joint Bridge Commission of Bell Fayette Fort Neceassity George Washington Wharton Township Fayette County State Historical Commission Albert Gallatin United States Springhill Township Weingartner Senate Pennsylvania McGregor Mahoning Creek Pine Madison Townships Armstrong Cresson Pennsylvania Museum Soldiers & Saliors Home Eric

Free analysis of water supply program in Indiana county

A mobile laboratory unit led by Dr. Theodore Appel and Arthur Brown will operate in Indiana county for several weeks. The free service screens private water supplies and advises on sanitary conditions affecting health. Citizens may contact Brown at the Indiana hotel with township details and access directions.

Pheodore Appel Indiana Arthur (. Brown Indiana County Secretary of Health Department of Health Arthur Brown Tidiana Hotel

Mystery of Bank Deposits Linked to Death

In Pittsburgh on May 13 a laborer named Impre Stamiter or Lennie Dammetta was found dead by suicide in a coal yard. He had suddenly deposited over $10,000 in two banks during four months while working only three days a week. Police questioned him about the source of the income and noted he had saved little before. The money was believed to go to the state.

Vittsburgh imown @ Impre Stamiter Lennie Dammetta Demiter

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SCOUT Montgomery Tax-Justice W.&j. Mentor U. S. Treasury Boston Milkman Cliffside Will Rogers Baptist State Supreme Court Vrone Fujiyama Crater Canary Hillsdale Store Stork Jeff Wingo Kansas City Winga Punxsy Ridgway Mothers’ Assistance Fund
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