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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1931

Page

1

Oakland man ends life in garage with revolver

Frank Zajes, 39, of Oakland, reportedly took his own life with a .32 caliber revolver in a garage after a period of moodiness. He left behind a wife and four children. Coroner's jury ruled death self inflicted. Funeral services to be held at the family home with interment in Lucerne cemetery.

Frank Zajes Oakland Awaie Zajes Loftaur Chee Injes Lucerne Hia Pc John Moody Zayes Fred W Lucerne Cemetery

Aives Hearing On Larceny Charge

Willis of Coal Run waived a hearing yesterday after noon on a larceny charge brought by Chief Joe Cusma. He is accused of stealing a coal wagon cap and carbide for a rage house store worth $51 on the night of August. Willis admitted taking the articles but was not under liquor influence when arraigned before Squire.

Diter H. Jackson Joe Cusma Coal Run Oliver. Willis Coal Jy Willis Jiquor Aicee Squire

Lindberghs Begin Tokyo Reception Tour

The Lindberghs left Tokyo by car after five hours of travel in rough mountain roads, continuing a six day official program of receptions and banquets. They will consider a future trip to China and the Philippine Islands as they return to their villa at the home of Ambassador Forbes. Official events concluded with a dinner hosted by Premier Wakatsuki.

Nokio Charles A. Lindbérgh Fic Tokio Kernieawa Populahzaymmer Willy Hainex Ssador W. Gameron Forbes Eobergh Sary China Philippine Islands Tindberghs Manila Tindbérghas Wakatsugi

Local Visitors Enroute to Florida Pecos Fair Entries Taken

Fragmentary notes show visitors en route to Florida with mentions of fair entries. References include Pecos office, market items, and unclear names, suggesting a local fair or market context with limited readable details.

al Anys Pecos Ar Ride

Chicago man helps friend then vanishes with funds

Michael Castronovo, 32, befriended Pete after a chance meeting in Chicago. They walked together and helped Tony, who claimed his father died leaving $18,000. Castronovo lent $3,600 to finance a trip, then Pete and Tony disappeared with the money after Castronovo left to fetch headache tablets.

Chicago Michael Castronovo Pete Tony Caliifornia Castronevo Castronovo Castronove

Gazette Appreciation Highlights Canning Receptacles Secured

The Gazette notes broad civic support as hundreds of canning vessels are secured for households. Surplus fruits and vegetables will be prepared for winter canning efforts, enabling families to preserve seasonal harvests. Local organizations encourage participation, with distribution planned through community programs.

Charities drive collects fruit jars for winter aid

The Central Charities thanks Indiana citizens for jar and glass donations. Scouts distributed on four wards collected hundreds of jars crocks and glasses. Trucks from Bon Ton Indiana Hardware and Indiana Motor Co aided with Scouts collecting. Containers will aid winter aid for those previously helped by the association.

The Gazette Central Charities Indiana Bon Ton Indiana Motor.Co Charities Association Ciltizens Tis Gazette

Injured minor seeks five thousand in auto crash suit

Mary Burke, a minor, petitions for 5000 dollars in damages for injuries from a March auto crash near Avaggh. The suit, filed by her parents Dennis P. and Sarah M. Burke of Johnstown, names Hunt of Johnstown as defendant. Allegations claim reckless driving and failure to keep to the proper lane caused the vehicle to crash into an abutment, overturn three times, leaving Burke with a fractured nose, scalp injuries, deep arm and leg lacerations, and a sprained back, with extended hospitalization.

Ebensburg Avaggh Mary Burke Dennis P. Burke Sarah M. Burke Yan

Eight pigeons poisoned by toadstools near Canonsburg

Pittsburgh reports eight pigeons fed on toadstools at a Canonsburg area farm suffered poisoning. All but one were discharged after hospital observation. 13 year old Fhorynce Lauletta remained in fair condition. Reports note mushroom remains and the panic among guests during the midnight meal.

Pittsburgh Uup Canonsburg Fhorynce Lauletta Tauletta Itosus Novaca Ginick

Liberal Education Emphasized at Indiana County Institute

Eightieth annual Indiana County Teachers Institute opens with most teachers present. Dr E W Chubb of Ohio University outlines liberal education as foundation for living, noting 87 percent of engineers' success comes from nontechnical skills. Session continues with song led by Prof John W Nefe.

Lhe Indiana County Teachers’ Institute James I. Chapman R. L. Clark John W. Nefé E. W. Chubb Ohio University O. Chubb O. Electrical Engineers

Man from NuMine faces DUI charge after crash

Joe Gallina waived a hearing after being arraigned on operating a motor vehicle under the influence. He posted 500 bail and was released. He is accused of causing an automobile accident on the Indiana Plumville improved highway when his truck struck a Plymouth owned by John Norko. A physician found Gallina under liquor influence.

Joe Gallina NuMine T. A. Daugherty Hiquof Squire, Co. Q. McLain Gallina Plymouth Sauesier John Norko Sagamore Indana Plumville

Auto Gyro Lands At Local Field En Route To Cleveland

An autogyro touched down at the Indiana Airways field yesterday at 1 30 pm. The Pitcarin Autogyro, built by the Pitcarin Autogyro Company of Willow Grove near Philadelphia, was piloted by Harold F Pitcairn, company president. It was en route from Philadelphia to Cleveland for air races, stopping for 37 gallons of gas and 9 quarts of oil before resuming its journey.

Indiana Indiana Airways, Inc

Trusal Couple Congratulated on Newborn Boy

Harman Trusal of Indiana connected with Maron Center Dairy Co. and Mrs Trusk receive congratulations on the arrival of a boy at Indiana Hospital yesterday. The baby and mother are doing well.

Harman Trusal Indiana Maron Center Dairy Co

Di Chubb Speaks At Rotary Meeting In Ohio

Doctor Chubb of Ohio University spoke at the Rotary Club supper meeting at the Hotel Ind. Guests included Joseph Blairsville of Blairsville County Institute and out-of-town visitors. Chubb delivered wit and humor, keeping the audience in regular laughter. The next meeting was scheduled but canceled due to Labor Day.

A. Apw Chubb Ohio Harry Wil Jurecas Dean Kerrl Labor Day

Homer City Post 493 Legion Meeting Notice

The Homer City Post No 493 American Legion schedules a meeting on Wednesday. All members are requested to attend and to turn in dues derived from a prior sale. Details on the Hicketagh sale date were provided in the notice.

Hoily Legion Homer City American Legion Nancy

Death Mourned for Sir Hall Ramsay of Isle of Man

The Isle of Man mourns its most famous son Sir Hall Ramsay novelist and dramatist died at Greta Castle after a brief illness. He grew up nearby and many scenes from his writings drew on local landscapes. He died before completing his Life of Christ.

Ramsay Isle of Man Sir Hall Greta Castle Christ

Baker death enters probe in West Virginia

Clarksburg West Virginia September 1 UP The slaying of Mary Baker in Washington DC sparked a new link in the Bluebeard case as Washington detectives seek ties to Harry Powers operations. A detective in Clarksburg investigates Poyara activities and a letter to Mrs Asta Buick Hicher postmarked April 30 1930 connects to Miss Baker. Continued on Page Two.

Clarksburg W. Va Mary. Baker Clark Washington D. C Harry F. Powers Poyara Miss Baker Asta Buick Hicher Powers

Tax Justice Meeting in South Mahoning Discusses Tax Reform

The Tax Justice League of South Mahoning held its monthly meeting at the Ox Hill Grange near Plumville. President Clyde Bell presided as H S Lydick of Center Township and Hon. Charles R. Griffith of Marion Center spoke on broadening active membership, educating youth on taxation and voting, and the need for farm-wide organization to secure fair real estate taxation. Griffith noted legislative hurdles for a minority of 208 members and speculated a possible November special session focused on utility legislation and coal issues.

Tax-Justice League South Mahoning Township Ox Hill Grange Plumville Clyde Bell Lydick Center Township Charles R. Griffith Marion Center League Griffith

Cliffside Park to host two dance nights this week

Kayser's orchestra at Cliffside Park tomorrow evening has been cancelled. Fenton Snyder and his Radio Orchestra will headline Cliffside Friday evening September 4, while Al Katz and his Kitsens perform Tuesday evening September 3.

Kay. Kayser Cliffside Park Fenton Snyder Cliffside al Katz Kittens

Summer store hours update in Indiana

The summer hours of Indiana stores have concluded. It was stated this morning that regular hours of service would be effective beginning Wednesday September three.

Indiana

Miss Prudence Altimus 97 in East Wheatfield Township

Today Prudence Altimus is celebrated as reaching 97 years, noted as the oldest woman in East Wheatfield township and among the county’s senior residents. She was born September 1, 1844, daughter of David Altimus and Sarah Peddicord, the second of twelve children. Her early life includes schooling at Mobarland in Brushvalley township.

Prudence Altimus East Wheatfield Township David Sarah Peddborg) Altimus Migg Altius Brughvalley David Altimus Sarah Peddicord Perly Mobarland School Brushvalley Igwnthip Altimus

Synthetic stockings from air may be produced

Buffalo report quotes Wallace Carothers of Du Pont Experimental Department describing synthetic silk from air derived acids and ethylenic glycols. He notes 20 such compounds exist, could yield silk-like floss, and that warfare might drive future production though current commercial value is limited.

Buffalo Wallace H. Garothers du Pont Experimental Department Carothers

R P Yard and Garden Contest Winners Named

Representatives from the Department of Agriculture Extension judged yards and gardens in the R P towns for the fourth year of the Coal Companys Yard and Garden contest. Prize money totals 350 dollars with checks soon to be mailed to winners Lucerne Iselin Iselin and Iselin winners include Joe Brodnick Szantmiklosi Kinsey Novatesky Measker Balazo Harshyne Davis and Geter Joe Patricey Bentley Jack Yockey Patrick Grabosnky and Spon.

Department of Agriculture Extension Carl Bittner Mirri.e. Carter Coal Company R. & P. Coal Co Lucerne Joe Brodnick Alex Szantmiklosi Wm. Kinsey Andy Novatesky Frank Measker Joe Balazo Steve Harshyne James Davis Anderson Geter

Miss Craft Bride of Orville Johns in Brookville

Miss Belva Craft daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Craft and Orville Johns son of Mr and Mrs Albert Johns both of Punxsutawney were united in marriage by the Presbyterian minister in the Presbyterian parsonage at Brookville Early Monday morning They were attended by Miss Elizabeth Latimer and Ralph Cousey of Punxsutawney Mrs Johns attended Punxsutawney high school and worked in Dr Wilbur Black dental office in Indiana Mr Johns is manager of the A and P store in the McHenry building on Philadelphia street They will reside here

Belva Craft Edward Craft Orville Johns Albert Johns Punxsutawney Brookville Elizabeth Latimer Ralph Cousey Johns Punxsutawney High School Wilbur Black Indiana McHenry Building Philadelphia Street Mrs. Johns

Treasury net balance and August expenditures report

The U S Treasury reports a net balance of 199 698 154 95 on August 20 with expenditures of 6 653 018 48 for that day and monthly customs receipts through August 29 totaling 38 586 759 20. An upcoming September 4 meeting in Diamondville invites residents to form the Diamondville Cemetery Association at Union Church. Peaches Die bus basket via s Fruit Markets.

Washington Treasury Diamondville Vicidity Union Church

Third Injured Seriously in Seward Truck Crash Near Kittanning

Sept 1 report from Kittanning: a Seward trio, Cecil Wagner 40 dead, Karl Hrabayosky 17 and Robert Wagner severely injured, when their truck overturned at a curve at foot of a steep hill near Engewood on Route 422. The driver Cecil Wagner died instantly from a broken neck.

Cecil Wagner Dirgeer Carl Hrabravége Ky Victira Robe Wagner Kittanning’ Hospital Kittanning Seward Seriory Engewood Hrabrayosky Robert Wagner Kittan Ing Jaure Canton Whudl

Penn State Alumni Dinner Planned at Moore Hotel Saturday

A Penn State alumni dinner is set for Saturday evening September 5 at 6 30 P M in the Crystal room of the Moore Hotel. About thirty two Penn State students from Indiana county are invited and urged to attend. Reservations should be made with W Warner Belk 71. A committee of alumni and students from across the county was named to organize the event including John H Stewart Paul Mitchell Robert M Burnett Charles R Wetzel Marion Genter Harry O Kimmel John Clark Ba Hewitt Bob Laingwood Royden Hutchinson Rose Nix Ronald Gray fith Peter Fisher and John W Warner Indiana.

Penn State Moore Hotel Acquai Pe Indiana’ County Crystal Room The Mooré Office of John H. Stewart Indianet Paul Mitchell Clymer Robert M.’ 'Burnett Salieburg Charles R. Wetzel Marion Genter Harry O. Kimmel Lochas John Clark Blairsville Ba’ Hewitt Indiana Bob Laingwood Royden Hutchinson Arm

Kiwanis Club Reunions Highlight Community Talk

Fadra Holmes Wilson, Texas University, spoke to Kiwanis at the Hotel Monday on what defines a man by deeds in hardship. She shared anecdotes and stressed child welfare and community needs in Indiana, praising assets seen in youth while noting their visibility in society. The program featured vocal numbers by Donald Ong and notes on guest Audley Maben Charles.

Fadra Holmes Wilson Texas, University California State Teachers College Stitute Kiwanis Club Indiana Lavani Gram Donald Ongwill Hills of Home Kiwangg Mary St. Clair King Audley Maben Charles Rev Js Af

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