Billie Holiday Sentenced to Federal Reformatory
Philadelphia May 28 Billie Holiday a 28 year old Negro blues singer was sentenced in U S District Court to the federal reformatory for women at Alderson West Virginia for narcotics addiction The judge ordered benevolent treatment if she cooperates with agents to track down heroin sources Assistant U S Attorney Hildenberger called her a victim of a parasitic ring who charged her 100 for narcotics that cost 5 to 10 The singer testified she earned between 40000 and 50000 last year and 250000 in three years she asked to plead guilty and go to a hospital The Narcotics Bureau head urged isolation from those who enticed her with the addiction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Billie Holiday
U. S
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
Joseph Hildenberger
Hildenberger
Miss Holiday
Ganey
Reformatory
Judge Ganey
Joseph Bransky
Federal
Chicago
Amazing Improvement Spurs Early Return Plan
Grandview Missouri May 28 President Truman eyes an early Washington return as Mrs Martha E Truman shows remarkable recovery from a hip fracture. White House aides call her progress miraculous with doctor noting normal temperature and excellent respiration while the President weighs travel plans to attend the 35th Division reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Truman
Washington
Charles G. Ross
Martha .E. Truman
White House
Ross
Wallace H. Graham
Thirty Driving Course Graduates at Indiana High School
Thirty students from the Indiana High School Driver Training Course passed their driving tests at the local grounds and received licenses. Instructor William Wilt led the program. Graduates include George Armstrong, Betty Banks, Patricia Fisher, Joyce Hunter, Marjorie Kritzer, Ruth Lowman, Jean Shaffer, Virginia Shaffer, Marion Stephens, Florence Stiffler, Martha Weisel, Catherine Wolfgang, Dorothy Vedder, Helen Yakal, and many others with addresses listed across Indiana and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana High School
William ‘Wilt
George Edward Armstrong
Ernant
Betty Banks
Oakland Ave
Indiana
Anna M. Butera
School St
Martha A. Campbell
Shelocta
Marion M. Dick
Clymer
Isabelle R. Ducca
Ernest
Wayne Fairman
Creekeide
Lucille Fairman
Creekaide
Betty Ferrier
R. D
Patricia Fisher
Betty Ann George
Clair Henneman
Rear
Oak Street
Iiam Hollins
Joyce Hunter
South 7Th St
Etta Mae Juart
Chambersville
Marjorie R. Kritzer
Waters
Ruth A. Lowman
Donald Lukehart
Ruth Pifer
Station Ave
Jean M. Shaffer
Virginia
P. Shaffer
Indena
Harriet V. Shields
Marion E. Stephens
Church St
Florence J. Stiffler
Grandview Ave
Martha Weisel
Miller Ava
Homer City
Mary L. Wissinger
Vehicle wreck at Commodore on Route 80
Police reported that Wilbur A. Rennie of Dixonville drove a 1931 Ford south on Route 80 and left the road at Commodore, overturning at about 5:30 p.m. yesterday. He suffered a possible fractured rib and damage to the car was about $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siute
Wilbur A. Rennie
Dixonville
Commodore
Punxsutawney to Get New Police Home
Harrisburg May 26 The Senate today received House approved legislation withdrawing a $1 state office building appropriation for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The bills repeal a 1945 plan to build offices to house hundreds of state employees now rented by the Commonwealth. Also passed an appropriation for a new police facility at Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
House
Commonwealth
Compromise Averts Fr. Token Strike in Paris
Paris reporters describe a last minute mediation ending a 24 hour token strike by 85,000 French gas and electric workers seeking higher pay. Government rescinded requisition orders and named M. Grunebaum Ballin of the Council of State as mediator, with findings due by June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Grunebaum Ballin
Council of State
United States Supreme Court
Story of Youth Unfolds in Mich. Tragic Firearm Case
A Michigan youth used a pistol to shoot four members of a family during a flower picking scene. Oliver Terpenning admitted the killings as his motive and wept when asked about attending a funeral for Barbara and siblings. He fled to Ohio after the incident, later surrendered to authorities with the help of a passerby. Father William Smith urged justice for the victims while expressing no hatred for the accused or his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Leonard
Barbara
Terpenning
William B. Smith
United States
Ella Mae Smith
Port Huron
Detroit
Ohio
Norman Dombrosky, Jr
Gilgal Memorial Meet at Gilgal Presbyterian Church
Memorial services set for Friday at 10 30 a m in Gilgil Presbyterian Church. The Rev John A Backera pastor will deliver the address. Music numbers and readings will mark the remainder of the service withDST noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgil Presbyterian Church
John A. Backera
Rafail Charged in Divorce Libel Case in Uniontown
In Uniontown Pennsylvania May The court heard claims in a divorce libel case of Théamae W Rafail. He alleged Garnet L Rafail barred him from saluting the flag and smashed a radio during the National Anthem broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Pas
Thémae W. Rafail
Rafail
Garnet L. Rafail
Marion Center Memorial Day Observance Planned at Park
Marion Center will hold a Memorial Day program May 30 at 1 p.m. in the town park with Rev. L. O. Douds delivering the address and a monument dedication to World War II dead. American Legion will serve refreshments, with a game party in Park Hall in the evening. rain plan moves to the Methodist Church. Veterans and Clymer Drum Corps meet at the park. program includes flags salute, choir music, invocations, and dedication ceremony for those who died in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
L. O. Douds
American Legion
Park Hall
Methodist Church
Clymer
Carl Craig
John Backora
Clymer Drum Corps
W. S. Shields
L. O. Dauds
The
Thomas Funeral Home
Rev
Boy 15 shoots self after missing high school chance
Waynesburg Pa May 28 Jimmy Franks 15 a Bobtown youth stunned by disappointment over not attending high school shot himself in the chest Monday in a deserted Bobtown school auditorium. Memorial Hospital reported him out of danger after the attempt, as he had quit school in November to help his family and was told he had missed too many classes for the entrance exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
Jimmy Franks
Memorial Hospital
Bobtown
Jimmy
Motion Picture Industry Faces Communist Influence Probe
The subcommittee reports deep Communist inroads in the film industry and urges full exposure by the Senate committee and studio heads to rectify the situation. Investigators found significant information on Hans Eisler, composer, with hearings set for June 16 in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sud
Committee On UN- American Activities
Thomas
McDowell
Los Angeles
Robert E. Stripling
Louis J. Russell
California
Hans Eisler
Eisler
Gerhart
Eister
America
Hans Hisler
Hollywood
Executioners Of Army Hang 26 More Guards
Report of 26 guards hanged by an Army execution squad. Five died silent, four shook their heads. SS physician Eduard Krebsbach, 52, snarled nein. Werner Grahn, 63, sentenced banker, had a letter from his daughter before execution. Karl Struller, 33, guard, spoke of dying for a better Germany. Dr Waldemar Walter, 39, said Here might stands before right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Eduard Krebsbach
Nein
Werner Grahn
Mendoza
Miami
Fla
Karl Struller
Waldemar Walter
Boy 12 Saves Mother After Sleep Aid Note Found
In Portland Maine on May 26 a Brooklyn boy David Ross aged 12 and his mother were found alive after she and he ingested sleeping tablets in a hotel room. Police Captain McGuire said David woke and retrieved a note from his mother apologizing for the overdose and stating she acted to shield others. The note hinted at plans to “not let Brooklyn know,” while a postcard asked to return David to Brooklyn for dental work. Mrs Cross was reported in fair condition and David was in good spirits as authorities investigated motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
David Ross
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harold K. McGuire
McGuire
David
Cross
Maine General Hospital
Court Won't Take Drink Jurisdiction
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to take original jurisdiction in a case challenging the soft drink tax set to take effect June 1. Marshall H. Morgan, counsel for Philadelphia manufacturers, argued the tax lacks uniformity, claiming it should tax by value, not quantity, to be fair. The suit seeks expedited review while the legislature is in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Supreme Court
Oday
High Court
George W. Maxey
Marshall H. Morgan
Philadelphia
Morgan
General Assembly
Janes H. Duff
Dominick Maida
Veto Power Debate Highlights UN Tensions
Philadelphia May 28 Senator Owen Brewster says Russia uses veto to paralyze the United Nations. He argues the rest of the UN may endure without Russia for a time while warning against Soviet delays in Europe to profit from US recession. Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas backs a federal anti lynching bill to shift cases from local juries, making communities liable to victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Owen Brewster
Russia
United Nations
Brewster
ABC
America
Europe
United States
Helen Gahagan Douglas
D.-Calif
Greenville
S.C
Douglas
Washington
Seek To Aid Teacher Pay Act in Harrisburg Today
Wilber Emmert and Clinton File, executive council members of the Association of State Teachers College Faculties, are in Harrisburg to lobby for House Bill 1041. The measure aims to set minimum salaries and regulate faculties of state teachers colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Emmert
Clinton File
Association of State Teachers College
Harrisburg
Russia aims to turn Korea into a Communist satellite
Lieut. Gen. John R. Hodge told the House Appropriations Committee that Russia seeks to make Korea a Communist satellite. He said the Soviets wage a sustained propaganda campaign to undermine U.S. efforts, portraying Americans as colonizers and failing to fulfill commitments as they wait the United States out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John R. Hodge
U. S
Korea
Russia
Hodge
House Appropriations Committee
United States
Memorial Day Parade and Service Plan in Indiana PA
Parade steps off at 10 30 A M from Philadelphia Street to Memorial Park with veterans from World War I and II and auxiliary groups. Memorial Day program at 11 00 A M to be broadcast featuring songs readings and addresses by Col Richard Watson and Hon William McMillen. Wreath ceremonies honor veterans of Revolutionary War War of 1812 Mexican Civil Spanish American and World Wars with local legion and auxiliary posts leading the salute and taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of the Union of the
Philadelphia Street
Sixth Street
Sixth
Wayne Ave
Memorial Park
Park Ave
Community Center
Philadelphia
Ninth Street
Richard Watson
William Pierce
Dale Marlin
Harry Fee
Joe Hess
Hichard Ganley
Jos. W. Serene
E. Garson
America
George Clark
I. L. Peterson
Logans
Richard W. Watson
Jack Wolfe
J. W. Everett
Doug Everett
William R. McMillen
Indiana County
Sons of American Revolution
American Legion
Robert Pierce
William A. Tood
Pennsylvania
John B. Lowry
Harry Streams
KE. A. Groas
F. W
Franklin Anderson
Indiana
Thomas F. Murray, Jr
V. F. W. Post
Taps
Postwar materials for home diverse in U S telephones
The list of stocks includes Am Can Am Rad Am Tel Tel and many others. It notes 30% phones per 100 population and mentions postwar materials for homes using steel aluminum plastics and light-weight concrete worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Reduction
Am Can Am
Rad & St. S Am Smelt & R Am
Tel & Tel
Bald Loco
Balt & Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Briggs Mtg
Budd Co
Case
Js) Co
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G & el
Coml
Solvents
Cons Edison
Curtiss-Wright del Lack & West
Douglas Aircraft du Pont de N Eastman Kodak
el Auto-Lite
Erie RR Food Fair
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors Gen
Greyhound Corp
Hercules Powder
Illinois Central Int Harvester Int
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop Kresge
Lehigh Port C
Libby McN & L Liggett & Myers Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Prod
Nat Distillers
NY Central RR North Ameria Northern Pac
Packard Motor Param Pictures
Penney
Penn RR Pub
Sve
NJ Pullman
Pure Oil
U. S
Morandi and Weamer Obituaries Highlight Local Losses
Obituaries from Big Run and Indiana note the deaths of Louis Morandi born 1876 and Matilda Morandi widow, with church services held at Holy Cross and interment at local cemetery. Candace J. Weamer of Indiana died after long illness, with services planned at Zion Lutheran Church and burial in St John’s Cemetery Saga more. James J. Reasinger of Ernest died after long illness. service details forthcoming. Surviving family members include children and siblings across DuBois Vandergrift and Leechburg areas, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren named. Arrangements handled by Robinson’s Funeral Home Salts care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Morandi
Fear Edri
Angelo and
Luigio Bargero Morandi
Matilda
Morandi
Italy
Candace J. Weamer
Church Street
Indiana
James J. Reasinger
Ernest
James Jonathan
Margaret Ann Hahn Renainger
Dn DuBois
Howard
Helvettia
Herman
Creekside
J. B
Niagara Falls
N. Y
John
Elsie) Baird
Leechburg
Frank
Grace) Hughes
Curley
Then
Leonard H. Pearson
State Lifts 3 Licenses In Indiana Vicinity Report
State records show three driving licenses revoked for violations of the State Motor Code from May 12 through 15. Revoked: Joseph C. Cessna Rossiter intoxication John J. Pizur Barnesboro failure to stop and disclose identity. Suspended: Harry L. Williams Stairsville speeding. Restored: George Shandick Lucernemines Frederick L. Clark Robinson Nora A. Hostetler Blairsville RB DL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bureau of Highway Safety
Harrisburg
Whll
Joseph C. Cessna
Rossiter
John J. Pizur
Barnesboro
Harry L. Williams
Stairsville
R. D
George Shandick
Lucernemines
Frederick L. Clark
Robinson
Nora A. Hostetler
Blaiirsville
Interment notices for Grow and Shields in Blairsville and Indiana
Harry W. Grow died after an auto accident near Blairsville at 12:20 yesterday noon. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Pansy Abele, two grandchildren, and siblings, with services Thursday at 2:00 pm at Blairsville Christian Alliance Church and interment in Brushvalley Lutheran Cemetery. Wilson Craig Shields of 1275 Philadelphia Street Indiana Pa died May 25 at 8:65 am. Friends may visit at Robinsons Indiana. services Thursday May 29 at 1:30 pm, with interment in Oakland Cemetery Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Grow
Blairsville
R. Dt
John M
Lucinda Carney Grow
Brushvalley, A
Pansy Abele
Toledo
Ohio
Archie W. Grow
Audrey ,Berkebile
Johnstown
May Stake
Fenn Run
Christian Alliance Church of
Hunter Funeral
E. A. Goldner
Lutheran
Brushvalley
Wilson Craig Shields
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Robinson’s
North 7Th Street
Thurman McCracken
Oakland Cemetery
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Mrs. Truman
Punxs
Mich
Marion C
Red
Holy Cross
Iaelin
Pamatane
Ewinseeage Robinson's
Saltscare
Joseph Clark
Clarissa Hopkins Weamer
South Mahoning Township
Plumville
Austin L
Venanga
Rnest, Vandergrift
J. C
Roy
Middletown
Clair and
Walter
Cornelia M. Indiana
Arthur Nestor
Sagamore
Jeanette Cotter
Mat
Florida
Miss Weamer
Vandergrift
Zion Lutheran Church of Indiana
Sons of Union
Veterans Auxiliary
Women's Missionary Society
Zion Auxiliary
Zion Lutheran Church Sunday
Shani
Arthur J. Pfohl Will of
Delate
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
Dodson & Charles Mortuary
Silas C. Streams Dodson
J. E. Charles
Silas C. Streams
Hows Ambulance Service
Indians, Pa
Teean
Ticlate
Greenwood Cemetery
Jantzen and
McGregor
McGregor, Arrow
Skipper
SLAX
Hickok
SWANK
Palm Beach
Moorhead
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