Bob and Babs Wed in Surprise San Diego Elopement
Hollywood May 15. Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck eloped to San Diego for a surprise marriage in the home of friends. The ceremony was performed by Municipal Judge Phil Smith at 12:20 a.m. Taylor and Stanwyck said they planned the wedding two weeks earlier and would live on her ranch for now. Stanwyck has custody of their adopted son Dios and is divorced from Frank Fay.
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Hollywood
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stangwick
San Diego
Tye
Taylor
Hedely Smarr
Stones
Payette Lake
Idalin
Thomas Whelan
Miss Stamwyck
Fife
Hardeehhamber
Miss Stanwyck
Frank Fay
Dios
Los Angeles
Infant Girl Becomes Young Mother in Peru Case
Peru page one reports Lina Stair, three months old when pregnant in 1938, believed by Indian doctors to be a victim of the Evil Eye or a snake spirit Tiracha. Dr Larrabure notes belief that water springs and rainbows trigger pregnancy. Doctors chose surgery after long confinement, baby weighed 70 pounds at birth? Noted. Father height near 37 inches. Medical officials deem the case unique in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anapher
Lina ‘Stair
Ima
Pisco
Lina
Aretending
Lavvadure
Retrepo
St. Louis
American Medical Association
Morris Fishbein
Society News notes Sunday visits and guests
W E Helwig spent Sunday visiting his mother and sister Mrs Katherine Helvig and Mrs doton Samuels of Shamokin. Miss Alice Clements brought her parents niece and aunt as guests, the latter from California. Alfred Barnhart and children Patti and Pouliny of Lebanon visit Mrs Barnhart. Mrs Livinston and Mrs Elizabeth Livdae host guests along Tenth Street. Ivy Huber and family visit from Heiburg. Miss kena Hester and von Huber noted. Mrs Edwards and Siguris from Gale land avenue travel to Ohio to visit friends for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Helwig
Katherine Helvig
Doton Samuels
Shamokin
Alice Clements
California
Hester Hume
Ivy EK
Huber
Heiburg
Mis Kena
Hester
End von Huber Hester
Clymer Avenue
Ohio
Primeval tribe child age debate cited in report
The piece cites Lina Medina and a payee discussing the unknown age of children born to primitive tribes. Dr Labeabince notes age indicators beyond a birth certificate and teeth. He says the girl’s features and mentality resemble a child of a certain age, she is shy and unable to explain events, even with a doll offered for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Medina
Labeabince
Poison Case Grows as War Crimes Ring Unfolds
Twenty four persons remain jailed with two more in custody as a sensational murder and poisoning ring unfolds across Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York Ermitt. The gang linked to witchcraft and a ten year span is tied to the deaths of multiple victims including Altonsi and Favato with Stella Petrillo awaiting trial. Police say $100000 paid by insurers on fraudulent claims remains untraced while motives and full leadership are still under investigation.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Petrillo
Ferdinand Altonsi
WPA
Carina Favato
Altonsi
Secret Service
Reluilia
Alfonsi
Stella
Coal Strike Update Traverses Labor Tensions in New York
Report outlines national coal workers actions and employer responses across states. Notable mentions include Kentucky operator shifts and a pending Appalachian conference. Terms point to extended talks and a proposed synthetic coal color change. The piece notes no deliveries scheduled as negotiators seek an agreement by May 20.
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New York
Tate
Asia
Pitts
Levis
Acad
Palaelian Conference
Ashwat
Llobet
Aswenbon
Kentucky
Alerens
Iines Bund
Gaida Bardeval
Chamberlain's Tribute to His Wife Sparks Warm Reflections
In London Neville Chamberlain paid a rare public compliment to his wife calling her a confidante, steadying presence, and best friend. The piece links such praise to other wartime leaders like Austen Chamberlain and Baldwin, noting how their spouses steadied and supported them, sometimes even shaping policy and diplomacy. The observer highlights the influence of thoughtful, loyal partners across British leadership, including Queen Mary and the Queen's mother, in guiding a monarch and easing personal challenges.
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New York
Neville, Chamberlain
London
Webemtte
Austen Chamberlain
Siy Austen
Mussolini
Premier Chamberslain
Sir Austen
Kim
Lord Baldwin
Bri Prenier
Edward
Viii
Ign Duke of Windsor
Baldwin
George of
England
Mary
Hospital in sad slip up at Warren State Hospital
Bradford, May 13. W Taylor brought a bouquet for Mrs Jennie Taylor to Warren State Hospital and learned his father had died two weeks earlier. Officials said no patient by that name existed. The 95-year-old daughter of a long-time staff member protested. Investigation found his mother died April 29 and was sent to the anatomical board in Philadelphia. An oversight left him and his aunt uninformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
W. Taylor
Warren State Hospital
Anly
Taylor
Jennie Taylor
Anatomical Board
Philadelphia
Textile Workers Merge CIO Affiliates United Textile Workers
Philadelphia May 15 Pi the Textile Workers Organization Committee CIO affiliate merges with United Textile Workers of America CIO group. The merger approved by 700 delegates at the opening sessions of parallel national LOR. The new group to adopt the United Textile Workers of America name handle all financial obligations and labor contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Textile Workers Organiing Committee
CIO
Wits
United Textile Workers of America
Mut
A. F. of L
Gbs
Guu
Courige Tene
Towil Tube
Awe Twoc
Business Revision Tax Advocates Are Seeking a Compromise
Washington May 15 congressional advocates warned the corporate tax revision remains unsettled. They cited administration discussions and partisan splits on revenue impacts, with proposals ranging from rate changes to repeal of certain stock taxes and credits.
Debutante Receives Threat Letter In Philadelphia
Miss Jaye Eleanor Booth a 21 year old debutante at Ogoniz Junior College received an 84 page threatening letter. A suspect was arrested though details on location and charges were not disclosed. Chief of Posts Inspectors John W Johnston said the case is in the hands of an Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jaye
Eleanor Boothby
British papers fault King George trip route
London newspapers criticize the voyage of King George and Queen Elizabeth suggesting a southerly path would have avoided icebergs and impediments. The Daily Express notes officials were warned, while the Daily Mirror questions whether meteorologists or navigators could have foreseen risks and adjusted the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Daily Express
Daily Mirror
England
Kidnaped Publisher Linked to Book Fallout in Hollywood
Publisher George Palmer alleges his abduction by two men who spoke German resulted from the release of The Man Who Killed Hitler. In labor figures, unemployment payments totaled 1.405 million dollars in the week ending May 5, with 128,224 checks issued, while new claims fell. Labor official Lewis G. Hines cited mine shutdowns and 8,780 unemployment openings, 2,584 in the 16 hardest hit counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Palmer Putnam
Hollywood
Hitler
Lewis G. Hines
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Russell
Auto collision injures two in Adams County highway crash
A 27 year old farmer Nathanie Laughinai of Abe bettstown Adams County was struck by a car while walking on Route 119 two miles south of Indiana over the weekend. Thomas Johns of New Florence suffered a head laceration when a vehicle he rode in collided with another car as he stopped to allow a left turn. Police reported the passenger in the Johns car described the accident and noted damage to the O Hara car driven by John O Hara of Trneeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathanie Laughinai
Abe Bettstown
Adams County
Thomas Johns
New Florence
Indiana
Gilvers
Forest
Johns
John O'Hara
O'Hara
Federal Flood Control Bill May Cost Millions in Pa Projects
The war department civil works bill could total 18.7 million dollars for Pennsylvania flood control next fiscal year if House increases stand. Army engineers plan new work on river and harbor projects and flood control sites in Kingston Edwardsville Wilkes Barre Hanover Township Williamsport and more with multiple reservoir and land allocations including Youghlogheny and Conemaugh.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
House
War Department
Army Engineers
Conemaugh River
Youghlogheny
French Creek
Ohio River
Allegheny River
Evie Harbor
Stock Market Reflects Wide Sector Movement And Wheat Dull
The report lists numerous companies and tickers reflecting broad market activity and sector shifts. It notes constant trading, a few gains and losses, and hints at regional weather impacting corn and wheat futures with steady to mixed early prices and midsession adjustments.
Markets show mixed gains on farm staples and livestock
Grain and fruit baskets hold steady with No 1 sacks of potatoes and regional apples scarcely moved. Hogs advance slightly with lighter weights steady to higher. cattle trade mostly steady with steers near 7.50 but other classes down 10 to 25 dollars, bulls softer.
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Oroaucey
New York
Baldwins
Starks
Greey Mts
Alabama Bliss Triumphs
Florida Kuatahdins
S. Carolina
Harlan Troops Move In After Fatality And Union Talks
A miner was killed at Yancey and his brother-in-law jailed as civil and military authorities say the incidents are not labor related. Brigadier General Ellerbee Carter ordered 200 more troops to the area while Governor Chandler faces union shop pressures from UMW leaders.
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Homnion
Yancey
National Guard
Ellerbee Carter
Chad Nolan
Harlan
Treed Bates
Nolan
Walter Rowe
Rowe
Woodrow Howard
Elbert Clark
Harlan, Hazard
Big Sandy
West Virginia
Virginia
Tennessee
United Mine Workers
New York
Chandler
John L. Lewis
UMW
CIO
Roosevelt to go to Frisco expo
The White House announced that President Roosevelt would visit the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco next month if Congress does not adjourn until late July or early August. If Congress would quit early, the trip could be delayed until after adjournment.
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Warhington
White House
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Congress
Stephen Early
Washington
Death claims aged citizen Franklin Orr Shields
Franklin Orr Shields died at 1:45 am Sunday at his Blacklick township home from a heart complication. He was 75, born November 1, 1803, in the same community, a farmer, former beach justice, and township school director. Survived by son John B. Shields and daughter Mat ie Shields Warner, plus two brothers. Services set for 2:30 pm Tuesday at the family home with burial in Blairsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Orr Shields
Blacklick Township
John
Myrella (Stewart) Shields
Sadie B. Cabeen
Aledo
Ills
Ola V. Cabeen
Shields
John B. Shields
Indiana
Matie (Shields) Warner
James W. Shields
Tara
Iowa
James, Kurtz Shields
D. D
Newark
N. J
Messrs
Harry C. Prugh
Ferman A. Kearney
Homer City
Blairsville Cemetery
Mrs Katherine Sabadash Rites Set After Blairsville Death
Mrs Katherine Sabadash aged 55 died at 11 55 am Saturday at her home near Blairsville after coming to the United States 40 years ago. Survived by two sons Stephen and Joseph Sabadash of Garfield N J and two daughters Miss May Sabadash of Garfield and Mrs Frank Sokaski of Creekside. Funeral arrangements with Robinson Funeral Home for this afternoon and interment in St Bernard Cemetery.
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Katherine Sabadash
Blairsville
United States
Rossiter
Stephen
Joseph Sabadash
Garfield, N
May Sabadash
Garfield
Frank Sokaski
Creekside
Robinson Funeral Home
St. Bernard Cemetery
Moonshine Seizure Hits Yankeetown in Raid
Federal agents seized 20 gallons of moonshine in a Yankeetown raid on the home and garage of Joseph Kuchmick and his wife Lucy. The couple were charged with violating the internal revenue law and jailed in Johnstown awaiting hearing before a U S Commissioner. Officers call it one of the largest illicit liquor seizures in the district in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kuchmick
Yankeetown
Kuchmick
Lucy Kuchmick
Johnstown
United States
Royalty Arrives in Canada Aboard Empress of Australia
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth nearing Quebec after a five day voyage from England. Dense fog delayed docking as the ship sailed past Newfoundland and St Pierre and Miquelon. The royal couple, first British sovereigns to tour the New World, observed the voyage from the deck and attended a divine service aboard May 15 with hymns selected by the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth
Australia
George VI
Newfoundland
St. Pierre and
Miquelon
England
North Atlantic
Hner
Quebec
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Canada
United States
New World
King George
Glasgow
Southampton
Portsmouth
D. F. Armour
Haris
Redeenter
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Jinx—Pictures
Peru
Society News
Campbell Home
Alfred Barnhart
Patty
Pouliny
Lebanon
Mrs. Barnhart
Perio
Mar. Gach
J. Campbell
Sug Day Ours
Livingston
Elizabeth Livdae
Dra Baker
Blalvsyulie
Livinester Spey
Nady
Undiana
Toronto
Woodbine Track
George VI of
George
Pase Oe
Mackenzie
Chamberlain
al the
Senge Finance Committee
Borre
Baiialans
Wales
Cebu
Senate
Sorinng
Weaschy
Ivan Don
Mle Roose
Aten Fur Snaller Corporations
George P. Putnam
Powaha
Balt
Beth Steel
Briggs
Ches
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
Crayne Co
del Lack
She du Pont
East Kodak
el Auto
Elec
Gen Foods
Ad'g
Gen Motors
Gillette
Greyhound Corp
Hard Walker
Hudson Motor
Interlake
Tron
Lit Hary
Nick Can
Tel
Kennecott Cap
Kresge
Loew's Inc
Daly Mont Ward
Nash Kelv
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat. Dist
Nat Paw
Y Central RR
North Aimer Co
Packard Motor Penn RR
Phillips Pet Pub
Sve
NJ Pure .Oil Radio Corp of
Am Reading Co
Repub Steel
Frisco
Blacklick Two
Daugherty’s
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