Clymer Bankers Plan Bridge Celebration with Fading Governors
The Clymer celebration for the new bridge will feature a principal address by Governor John S. Fisher, who cannot attend due to prior engagements. Charles M. Schwab and another distinguished guest also send regrets. Labor Day events include a three Indiana bank closures, cost-wary industrial plans, an automobile caravan, band concerts, and film shows at the Ritz Theatre. A day of activities marks the dedication amid campus enrollment hopes and local parade elements.
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Bankers Committee
Overnor John S. Fisher
Indiana
Ritz Theatre
Labor Day
Indianas
Clymer
Inanda
John 8
Fisher Charles M. ‘Schwab
Earhart suffers minor injuries in Rodgers Field crash
Amelia Earhart and passenger Putman escaped unharmed after the left wheel struck a rut during landing at Rodgers Field. Mechanics foresee a weeks long repair, leaving Earhart undecided about continuing the flight. Witness S. H. Trego described the nose plunging, propeller splintering, and wing damage as the aircraft skidded to a halt.
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Pittsburgh
Amelia Earhart
Earhart
Putman
New York
Rodgers Field
Misaré
S. H. Trego
Miss Earhart
Academy Reunion Plans Monday at Kimmel's Grove
Preparations for the annual reunion of former students and friends of Elderton Academy. The event will be at Kimmel's Grove near Elderton on Monday September 3 with a noon basket dinner and several features. A Labor Day hand concert is advertised by Olymer. Hoosier kitchen cabinets are offered by Sloan Bros at 849 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderton Academy
Kimmel’s Grove
Elderton
Hoosier
Sloan Bros
Light Poles Being Planted on Main Street
The Associated Gas and Electric Company under Robert P. Martin brightens Main Street by painting ornamental lights a light gray color. The note suggests other businesses follow to improve the town’s appearance during Fair Week for visiting thousands.
Bell Company cuts service connection charges in PA
The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania lowers installation and move fees for homes and some business lines. New rates take effect Saturday September 1, reducing charges from 3.50 to 2.50 for residence installs and moves, and lowering residence and business extensions from 8.50 to 2.00, with other reductions of 1.00 to 1.50 on various items. Continued details appear on page 2.
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Bell, Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
William G. St. Clair
McMillen Silver Anniversary Party at Valley View Farm
Mr and Mrs W McMillen hosted friends at Valley View Farm near Kellysburg to celebrate 25 years of marriage. Bride Mary Martin McMillen wore a wedding gown from a quarter century ago trimmed with ruffles and a large white bow. Cosmos and white dahlias adorned the house as guests, including Mr McMillen’s siblings, gathered for a 9:20 supper.
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W. ©. McMillen
Valley View Farm
Kellysburg
Mary Martin McMillen
John P. Martin
Moreau Low On Center Twp Road Swarrisburg
Bids opened for 16 highway improvement projects and one bridge by the Department of Highways. Contracts will upgrade about 35 miles of concrete roads except two. Unofficial low bidders include A F Moreau for 22,572 in Center township and Hermann and Gass Latrobe for 73,274 in Latrobe area.
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Swarrisburg
UINI
Department of Highways
Ivatana
Center Township
A. F. Moreau
Westmoreland
Bell
Logathanna
Hermann and Gass
Latrobe
Forged Check Arrest In Philadelphia Street Store
Moe Buchman, a merchant at 804 Philadelphia Street, stopped a check payment after recognizing an attempted forgery. Christian Bergman, of 8th and Water, presented a $55.75 check for $26 of goods signed by Eugene Coleman, a local contractor, and Bergman was arrested after Buchman alerted authorities and Coleman denied signature.
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Chamber of Commerce
Moe Buchman
Philadelphia
Christan Bergman
8Th and
Water Streets
Buchman
Harry Johnson
Eugene Coleman
Bergman
Coleman
Moe
Coeman
Thamas Moorhead
Gospel Meetings Start Sunday Eve
Evangelist Joseph B Harrison of Johnstown will conduct a Gospel Tent Meeting on West Church Street beginning tomorrow night at 7 46. Harrison conducts un denominational evangelistic work and has held meetings at Nant y Glo and Homer City. He preaches in the Chautauqua style with evangelistic and doctrinal sermons using pathos and humor and features old fashioned gospel singing.
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Joseph B.harrison
Johnstown
West Church Street
Harrison
Nant-y-Glo
Homer City
Mr. Harrison
Indiana Stores Will Close All Day Labor Day
At a special meeting of Indiana merchants held yesterday afternoon at 2 00 the following resolution was unanimously approved Merchants of Indiana close our stores all day Monday September 3 Labor Day This is the first Labor Day observed this way in Indiana The meeting noted sympathy with plans by nearby Clymer for a gala day to celebrate the last link in the Indiana to Clearfield highway Most storemen are expected to parade at 9 00 Monday morning toward Clymer Signs in store windows announce closures
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Indiana
Clymer
Clearfield
Amie McPherson Faces New Real Estate Lawsuit
Evangelist Amiee Semple McPherson confronted potential litigation over a Lake Tahoe real estate project. F Mason plans to file a $70,000 suit claiming participation in a sales agreement and being crowded out. Existing suits accuse her and associates of using church influence to aid lakefront lot sales and of taking ten percent commissions. McPherson denies any dealings or commissions and claims no interest in the Lake Tahoe Land Company.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Lake Tahoe
F. ¥. Mason
McPherson
Final Plans For Auto Parade to Clymer
Indiana county plans for a citywide auto parade to Clymer were finalized in a meeting at the Rest Room. Citizens of Indiana and nearby areas are urged to assemble before 9:00 A.M. on South Fifth and Church streets for a 9:00 start, aiming to reach Clymer by 10:00 and follow the Indiana Boy Scout Band.
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Indiana County
Tidiana
Clymer
Marshall George T.mchenry
Indiana
South Fifth Street
Church Street
Indiana Boy Scout Band
5Th Street
Marshall McHenry
Ira A. Myers
H. J. Hinterleiner
Thomas Sheehe
N. DeWitt Ray
H. L. Weamer
Harry Koozer
Walter Kissnger
J. Willis Wilson
S. T. Gibson
Health Camp Report Promises Details For Community
A six week Brookside Health Camp closed last week with a forthcoming published report and a separate distribution for donors. Authorities credit last year’s Tuberculosis Christmas Seals sale with making the camp possible and urge ongoing contributions to fund next summer’s event. In Lucerne, John Swab, 30, a married coal miner, was instantly killed when rock collapsed in a Lucerne mine while loading coal yesterday at 11 30 in the morning. Swab died instantly as roof support gave way.
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Brookside
John Swab
Lucerne
Swab
Big Price Reductions In Shoe Repairing And Local Notices
Multiple brief notices advertise shoe repair discounts in Indiana Hotel basement and at a street station shop with prices for leather taps, rubber taps, half soles, and heels. Additional items announce Sunday dinner at Rose Tea Room, School openings in September, Labor Day parade in Clymer, and a sale on electric table lamps at Sloan Bros.
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Goodyear
O'Sullivan
Indiana Hotel
Colored Blue Ribbon Quartet to Sing at M E Church
The Blue Ribbon Female Quartet from Pittsburgh will perform Thursday evening at 8. Tickets cost 50 cents and are available at Houk's, Pollock's, and Miller's Drug Stores. This marks their second appearance in town.
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Blue Ribbon
Pittsburgh
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Houk
Pair Of Babies Found Buried In Monessen Yard
MONESSEN Pa Sept 1 An INS report states an additional pair of baby skeletons were found buried in the Hlatky yard. The family faces murder charges as the mother Mrs Don Hlatky and her two oldest children Elizabeth and Margaret are held for court. The father Henry Hlatky is charged with murdering twins born two weeks ago and the mother is to be heard on two murder counts. The hospitalised mother and the two daughters await hearings.
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Monessen
Higtky
Hlatky
Hlatkys
Elizabeth
Margaret
Don Hlatky
Monongshela Memorial Hospital
Picture frame in Gazette window captivates viewers
A 60 year old picture frame crafted by Indiana county resident Louis Henry draws attention in the Gazette window. Made from 1540 wood pieces whittled with a knife and assembled without glue, it has been owned by H. S. Buchanan of South Thirteenth Street for seven years and is on display for several days.
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The
Gazette
Louis Henry
Indiana County
H. S. Buchanan
South Thirteenth Street
Union church services end with communal rites in Indiana
Indiana church notes report tomorrow evening’s union communion service at 7 30 in First Presbyterian Church with all ministers taking part. Two visiting ministers, Green of Homer City and H E Rodkey, will preach at the morning worships. Regular services resume September 8. A Wesleyan Sunday School Rally is set for 9 45 tomorrow morning and Labor Day sermon planned by Rev. Moore with guest singers Jeffery and Adair.
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Union
Indiana
First Presbyterian Church
Green
Homer City
First Baptist Church
H. E. Rodkey
This County
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Working Men’s Bible Class
Buffalo Bull Captured Near Glen Campbell by Wardens
Eight game wardens from Indiana Jefferson Cambria and Clearfield counties pursued a Jos-Win game preserve buffalo herd near Glen Campbell. They captured a single buffalo bull weighing over 1660 pounds, destined for Ebensburg for display at the upcoming fair.
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Indiana
Jefferson
Cambria
Clearfield
Jos-Win
Glen Campbell
J. O. Clark
Ebensburge
Lutheran Choir Picnic Last Eve
A Zion Lutheran Choir and Music Committee outing at Rustic Lodge on Saltsbury road attracted about thirty attendees in honor of Mrs Walter H Jackson organist celebrating another birthday. Musicians returned to the church for regular choir practice. There are notices of Labor Day fair free entry at Clymer and a McGaughey school reunion meeting on Sept 6 to elect officers and plan next year’s event. Also ads for a new electric washer priced 67.50 and bicycles for school priced bargains.
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Zion Lutheran Choir and Music Committee
Rustic Lodge
Saltsbury Road
Walter H. Jackson
McGaughey
McGaughey School
Clay. Barkeypile
Short course for cow testers announced at State College
A week long training course for cow testing association work runs September 10 to 15 at the Dairy Building State College Pa. Open to young men with farm experience and high school completion. Interested parties may write to C R Gearhart Dairy Building State College Pa or consult the County Agent.
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State College
C. R. Gearhart
County Home in Fine Condition Indiana County
Indiana County Commissioners praise the Indiana County Home after a welfare secretary letter commends its management. The inspector’s report notes capable stewardship and friendly service by the Matron and Steward, with recently painted first floor walls for a cheerful look.
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Indiana County
C. L. Bence
J. Henderson
James M. Marshall
E. Grace McCauley
Anti-Saloon League Speaker to Address Homer City Meetings
Wm H Anderson a former Anti-Saloon League leader from New York City will lecture with Al Smith at the Klan Farm near Indiana on Sunday at 2 30 pm and again at Rev Mr Smiths Revival Tent on West Church Street Homer City at 7 30 pm. The events, organized by the Homer City Ministerial Association and allied Prohibition Workers, promise to present Andersons view of Smiths record with no admission charged.
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Wm. H. Anderson
New York City
New York State Anti-Saloon League
al Smith
Klan
New Cable Laying Completed Friday
In a gale the deep sea end of Ray Roberts, N. F. to Hortia Azores cable was laid yesterday, completing the difficult portion of Western Union work linking Azores with Germany, Spain, Africa, Italy and Portugal. Four messages will travel each direction, aiding international communication and arbitration with Germany. Commercial operation is expected this fall.
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Ray Roberts
N. F
Hortia
Azores
Western Union
Germany
Spain
Africa
Italy
Portugal
East End to play doubleheader Monday on Labor Day
East End eyes a Labor Day doubleheader with Johnstown Collegians, game times 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM, aiming for quick contests against a strong season opponent. Auto Parts Co. advertises pistons and cast iron for cars and trucks, Ritz Theatre Building. Brody's reports children’s school dresses at 1098 dollars selling fast.
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Johnstown Collegians
Johnstown
Auto Parts Co
Ritz Theatre Bldg
Judge brands Philadelphia police corrupt and vow to purge
Judge Edwin O Lewis and District Attorney John Monaghan vow to subpoena all police before the special grand jury investigating gangs and graft. Disclosures show officers paid by rum syndicates, with one official said to have earned up to 20000 in a month and a distillery chain paying 29400 in five months. They pledge to crush organized crime bootlegging and corruption in the city.
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Philadelphat
NSI
Philadelphia
Edwin
Lewis
John Monaghan
Monaghan
Chicago
Monroe Doctrine Attacked by Latin American States
Geneva September 1 In a second secret League of Nations session Latin American delegates push for an official interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine to determine if it is international law. Senator Restrepo of Colombia appeals for a formal record as Chile and Cuba back the move while Argentina and others seek to abolish the doctrine, arguing it now oppresses Latin America as it once protected it.
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Geneva
INSI
Forge
League of Nations Council
Des Bate
Costa Rica
Restrepo
Columbia
League
Chile
Cuhba
Argentina
Young Terry McGovern Faces Davis in Labor Day Bout
Young Terry McGovern of Chambersville has three consecutive knockouts and will meet Battling Davis in Everett on Labor Day. He challenges Filipino Younge Dalto who recently KOed W. S. Carpenter. Also see Sloan Bros ads for 60 lb cotton felt mattresses at 7.95.
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Young Terry McGovern
Chambersville
Battling Davis
Everett
Sloan Bros
Smith Seeks First Vote Push From Youth
Albany dispatch says Governor Al Smith plans to court first time voters, notably in dense eastern states, as thousands of young men and women will cast their ballots in November. The campaign focuses on appealing to the new voters in major urban centers.
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Raymond I. Borst
UNS
Albany, N. Y
al Smith
Smith
Hoover plans limited speech campaign amid requests
Hoover's advisers expect he will elaborate his tentative speaking campaign as political leaders nationwide refuse to commit. The Republican nominee contemplates delivering three or four set speeches, according to an official report.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
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Academy
Olymer
McMillen
Moreau
Amie M’pherson
Flock
School Street
Suh
Water St
Chas
A. Moorhead
Citigen
Rose Tea Room
Jennie M. Ackerman
Seecretary’s
Philadelphia Street
Citizen's Bank
Colored Singers
M. E. Church
Lutheran Choir
Citizen’s Bank
Voss
J. M. Stewart & Co
J. M. Stewart & Go
Secretary of Welfare
Anti-Saloon League
East End
Brody’s
Young Terry
Ellis Mill
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