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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
2
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A chaotic pageant of onstage acts features Samuel, Delos Campbell, Lyle, and a host of performers. The program includes ragtime piano by Camp, comic singing, a lively quartet, and intermission numbers with Miss King and Mrs. Foell. Audience laughter and eclectic routines mark the show.
The Windyanna Pa event featured a four character playlet Judicially Spanking or Survival of the ithlest with two Camels and a King, Delos Ellsworth and Mary concluding specialties, followed by a three piano number and a final Star Spangled Banner. The audience was invited to attend again tonight.
Farmers from five counties compete for county prizes in wheat oats potatoes and corn with first prizes of seven dollars and second five dollars in each class. A final contest awards five dollar prizes to overall county winners. Parking will be ample in Punxsutawney though traffic rules are expected to be well managed.
By week’s end half of the Rural Valley Sagamore Home road paving should be complete with two miles of slag laid by M Bennett and Sons on October first. The Rural Valley to NuMine gap is due to close by Saturday, creating a three mile continuous hard surface segment. The project aims to finish the entire contract this fall. classified ads from Watins gazette.
Engineer W K Smith and Fireman rank Kummer were killed when Southern Pacific passenger train number 6 failed to stop at an open switch in Sparks yards and collided with a freight train. Eight passengers were injured in the early morning crash near Reno Nevada.
Premier Pangalos announced Greece will proclaim martial law with preventive censorship to curb newspapers that attack the government. The move aims to avoid judicial actions against politicians who take over editorships to attack the regime.
The forecast for this district predicts rising clouds and warmer temperatures today, with showers tonight and tomorrow, followed by cooler conditions tomorrow afternoon and night. After a weekend heavy rainfall, yesterday brought fair weather and clearing, but officials warn of a cooler night ahead.
The coast guard patrol boat 101 arrived at Atlantic City harbor under its own power today, convoyed by patrol boat 183. After being listed as lost, eight crewmen had been pumping to keep the vessel afloat. one engine was disabled but the remaining engine enabled the boat to limp into port.
A stream of residents from Center township Cherryhill Green Brushvalley and others trailed through Indiana today. Visitors included Peter Shank, F W Hadden, Elmet Shields, Gyrus Steffy, John R Elkin, Samuel Gustafson, H E Muran, Martin Bracken, Martin Wissinger, Bert Dunmire, Dr Schoemaker and family, Charles R Griffith, and the Neilers. Mrs Bennett Miss Ayers and Miss Mildred McKee also noted as visiting or returning from trips.
General Baking Company to operate 157 baking firms and set bread prices in major U S cities. A secrecy rule from three majority commission members kept the complaint from becoming public.
In this city residents are urged to assist the 78th Veterans event on Thursday with wage 1 support. An appeal notes that over five years ago twenty percent of contributions was refunded to donors. Tomorrow an appeal will seek decorations and other suggestions for the celebration.
Navy personnel request retention within their own branch amid calls for autonomy. The fragment hints at internal debate on assignments and protections for those seeking to stay in the Navy while pursuing favored treatment or status within the service structure.
Sharrsburg Pa Oct 6 The state highway patrol reports 1509 arrests in August with fines totaling 15226.50. The busiest category was 459 reckless driving arrests followed by 278 for open cutouts 254 for defective rights and 240 for violation of road plans. Erie County led with 1080 in fines and Montgomery with 867.50.
Police chase five flashily dressed bandits after a $53 000 gem heist at John Linhert jewelry store. They bound the proprietor and three clerks in a bel room before fleeing. The week’s robberies push the nationwide total toward one million dollars as authorities intensify inquiries.
The Troutman Company announces new officers J L Cote Jr president and J Metzler vice president with continued Connellsville store operation. William R Thomas Jr joins board of directors alongside John Thomas Sons representative. Gradual improvements planned with future development after January 1 across Indiana Greensburg Latrobe Butler and Connellsville locations.
Pittsbur gh club president Dryfus says he returned 500000 in ticket applications. Forbes Field prepares for 44000 spectators with new stands and a press box for 700 writers. Scalpers operate openly, with IRS deputies in offices, as prices soar from ten to six dollars depending on cost and buyer.
The commission rejected authorization for a cross state railroad line arguing no urgent need exists as current routes meet through traffic between New York and the west. Examiners noted the direct light grade line across Pennsylvania offers obvious advantages but demanded thorough feasibility review before any large investment.
Air pilot has been missing for nearly five days after last seen in the air about 24 miles east of Hare on a New York to Chicago cargo flight. Adjutant General Beary, under the Governor, plans troops and air support. Superintendent Egge discusses search with Governor Pinchot and considers using volunteers and Air Mail planes.
In Omaha Ott 6 INS the boiling talk centered on Col William Mitchell aviator and Army Navy air advocate. The American Legion seeks to avert a shock during President Coolidges visit by delaying public backing while Mitchell’s case, now before Washington, moves toward a court martial. Mitchell supporters threaten a push to invite him to address the convention as leaders pursue a resolution favoring a separate air service with central Army control and Navy air forces under federal plan.
The article notes Miss Talley’s intensive study abroad and a pending debut amid family caution. Concurrently it details a missing Air Mail pilot Ames, feared lost after a plane vanishing over mountains, with constant searches and false recovery reports from Bellefonte field to Huntingdon and Stone Mountain.
Radio program schedule lists dinner music, news chatter, a dinner, and a string of concerts and performances from 7:80 to 10:00. Highlights include Vanities Orchestra, Grand Opera Il Trovatore, and vaudeville acts with multiple concert times and a cruise theme.
Mr and Mrs H M Beatts an their son and Miss Arlene Baylor an Mr and Mrs Paul Kinter all of Indiana departed yesterday in two cars for Naples Indiana to spend the winter Mrs Ernest Krape and her family also departed yesterday to join Mr Krape at West Palm Beach Florida The Krape car was driven by Joseph Hoover.
Notice to public states Alice Sickenberger has left home and no responsibility for her debts. Public hearing Oct 21 1925 at 9:30 a.m. in City County Building seventh floor on license to operate common carrier between Kittanning and Indiana via specified routes. Cornish attorney for applicant Cornish, TT Boarts, Kittanning, Pa.
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