Valedictory as Marion Center Independent Changes Hands
Hon Charles R Griffith ends longtime run as Marion Center Independent owner. Miles R Ranck of Barnesboro takes over as editor and manager from the same office. Griffith recalls 1822 purchase at age 14 and notes town growth and paper’s role, while Ranck brings Glen Campbell and Barnesboro Star experience and plans improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. Griffith
Marion Center
Miles R. Ranck
Barnesboro
The
Independent
Ranck
Glen Campbell
Barnesboro Star
Cambria County
Telegraph Gazette Exhibit At The Fair
The Gazette will run a rest room under canvass and invite all friends to use it daily. Free copies of the Gazette will be distributed. Visitors can watch the electrical news machine and see Bettsburgh’s original copy arrive. The Telegraph Printer exhibit at the Fair is expected to impress with its automatic machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Bettsburgh
Evening Gazette
Baseball Scores and Club Meeting Report
Radio KDKA 6 covers baseball scores and a dinner concert by the Westinghouse band conducted by T. J. Vastine from the Post Gazette studio. Also notes a weekly Home Radio Club meeting chaired by James WW Wier at the Post Gazette studio and a Gulf Refining Company road-conditions report by James Aemstreet for the Automobile Club of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KDKA
Westinghouse
T. J. Vastine
Post-Gazette
James WW
i,Wier
Post- Gazette
Gulf Refining Company
James Aemstreet
The
Automobile Club
Pittsburgh
A. A
Post
Gazette
Miss America Lois Delander Returns to Art School
Atlantic City September reports Lois Delander the newly crowned Miss America 1927 plans to rush back to her art course upon finishing the pageant. She aims to become a successful artist, values her studies, and says the title brings happiness though she did not expect to win. Judges note her simple charm and orderly hair, and she won by a three vote margin over Miss Mozelle Ransome.
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Atlantic City
America
Lois Delander
Delict
Illinois
Lois
Beauty Review
Miss Delander
Mozelle Ransome
Miss Joliet
Miss Philadelphia
Miss Tulsa
Miss Hammond
Public Events and Concert Schedule Preview
Radio and studio listings show a Sunday lineup of brass and mandolin performances, weather forecasts tied to balloon races, church services, and baseball score updates. Notable names include Victor Saudek, Hugo Mariani, Gofrey Ludlow, and Rev. Clarence Edward Jr. Foxy’s program from WZ.
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KDKA
Presley- Macartney
Terian Church
Clarence Edward Jroxy
New York
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Murdock McLeod
Kdka Little Symphony Orchestra
Victor Saudek
Virginia Kendrick
Martha Murdock
Post-Gazette
Hugo Mariani
WJZ
Longine
Wiz
Goffrey Ludlow
Church notes list services across denominations
The notice lists morning and evening services at Methodist Episcopal and Christian churches. J. CG Pinkerton presents Beyond Companionship and The Conquest of the Gospel, Rev. C. B. Emerson discusses Some Factors in Religious Education and The Minister in the Pew, with Rev. F. Richard Eaton leading Christian Church services.
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Tha Fonda
Gospel Road First
Episcopal
Roger Charnock
Presbyterian
F. W. Hinitt
St. Bernard's
M. P. McNelis
A. M. Christian Science
A. M. TE
Zion
B. M. Jones
Homer City Baptist
John
Scott
Indiana
J. CG
Pinkerton
Methodist Episcopal
C. B. Emerson
American Legion Memorial Parade To Rally In Paris
American veterans prepare a major Paris visit within a week as Pershing hails the trip as a great goodwill pilgrimage. French officials promise police to suppress demonstrations, while fifteen thousand ex-doughboys plan to safeguard the Champs Elysees parade on September 19.
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Paris
Pershing
American Legion
Legion
Marshals
Poilus
France
United States
Lewion
Champs D’elysees
Still No Word From Paris Amateurs On August Flights
Central News dispatch from Paris reports two airplane wings found on September 1 by the Ashermen. In Wiltshire the St Raphael landed at Up Avon on August 31. Pride of Detroit fliers Schlee and Brock arrived from Hong Kong at 1 21 pm aboard the Pride of Detroit, covering 11 23% miles with 10 765 miles to go. Levine delays flight due to bad Atlantic weather, while Ruth Elder exudes confidence in the New York Paris crossing and plans to depart Tampa for Wheel ing and Roosevelt Field with Galderman and crew.
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Tony
Central
Paris
St. Raphael
Upavon
Wiltshire
Levine
London
Charles D. Levine
America
New York
Ruth Elder
Tampa
Florida
Atlantic
Flder
Detroit
George Galderman
Fd. Carnell
Lakeland
O. H. Porter
Legion's Block of Household Goods Auction Listing
An auction listing enumerates items including silk pillows dresser sets quilt shufffett sets dining sets dolls aluminum wares smoking stands and book ends along with a number of other articles likely from a Legion post sale.
Torris Sebring to Visit County Fair as Young Gazette Guest
Torris Sebring, 12, eighth grader and agent of the Fivening Gazette from Cherry Tree by the Susquehanna, will visit next week for the Indiana Evening Gazette County Fair. He will meet about fifty local youths who serve as readers’ helpers in their communities. The event promises a day of rare enjoyment at the Inter-State exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torris Sebring
Fivening Gazette
Cherry Tree
Susquehanna River
Clair Sebring
Ruth Sebring
Torris
Indiana Evening Gazette
Weekly Stock Report Shows New Highs as Cotton Rises
New York reports a bullish week with a record-breaking stock advance led by high grade rails steel and major corporations. Cotton futures jumped ten dollars to about 24 cents per pound due to reduced southern production, while 800000 bales were cut from expected output. Trading volume remained robust with many prominent buyers and pools driving prices higher.
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Cousina SN. S
New York
Stock Exchange
New York Central
United States Steel
Legion Block Party Promises Games and Prizes in Indiana Glassware
The American Legion hosts a Block Party on Monday night September 12 at White's Tot on Philadelphia Street offering exclusive glassware and prizes. A varied lineup of barkers including Gib Parnell, Harry Laughlin, Clarence Fleck, Al Nealor, and the Ray Bros will entertain with comedy and crowd interaction as ticket holders vie for a Mast er Six Buick Sedan through on site drawings. Proceeds fund Legion activities and the event runs nightly next week with public tickets available at the grounds booth.
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Indiana
Seven O'Slonk
White’s Tot
Philadelphia Street
Legion
Anc
Gib Parnell
Harry Laughlin
Clarence Fleck
al Nealor
The
Ray Bros
Murray Pealer
George Clark
Jim Tepley
Khalouf
Walt Peterman
Bill Pierse
Jim MaNelis
Jess Renown
Meek
American Legion
President Coolidge notes balance in education funding
The President urged careful review of how American education funds are spent not to cut the bill but to ensure value. He stressed adding spirituality to education while not undervaluing scientific training, praising Land Grant Colleges for agricultural progress and wartime production capabilities. He cited Lincoln's influence on victory in France.
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France
Abraham Lincoln
Coolidge
Father Tries to Hide Attack as Police Nab Suspect
A missing child case ends with the arrest of the girl’s father, Donahue, who confessed to attacking and slashing his daughter after a daylong search by state and local police and volunteers. The girl initially claimed an unidentified man assaulted her but identified her father at Latrobe Hospital. Record enrollment in Blairsville Public Schools reaches 4276 for 1927 1928 with high school total 391.
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Indiana
Westmoreland
Latrobe
F E. T. Cohee
Donahue
Berlin Empfield
Blairsville
Blairsville College For Women
Walnut Street
Cherry Tree Boy and Girl Band Promises Big Fair
The Cherry Tree Boy and Girl Band present free exhibitions of fancy and stunt riding, diving and jumping horses, a tumbling act, and an airplane para chute jump. Agricultural, forestry, machinery, and automobile displays will be the greatest on record with Old Saldiers Day on Tuesday and school children's day on Wednesday offering free admission. Thursday is home coming day and Friday Governor's day with Governor John S Fisher and staff attending after a parade led by Nivella's Band and the Legion Drum Corps. Midway space will extend over a mile as Indiana prepares for thousands of visitors over the week, with daily attendance expected to set records.
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Cherry Tree
John S Fisher
Mrs Mallory Wins Middle States Women Tennis Title
Mia Molla Mallory, former national champion, claimed the middle states crown by defeating Miss Ken Bouman of Holland and France at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in straight sets 6 4 6 4.
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Philadelpphia
Mia
Molla Mallory
Middle States
Ken Bouman
Philadelphia Crickket Club
Seta
Legion car raffle drives sale for Post 141 event
A call for donations from 1 to 50 cents funds a raffle with each ticket winning entry to a drawing. The car will be given away Saturday evening at the party. All proceeds and operations are Legion owned. Post 141 asks for support for the undertaking.
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Ets
The
American Legion
Legion
Post ‘No
Indiana visitors and local notices fill Friday entries
A crowded list of Indiana County residents and visitors appears, detailing calls in town from Clymer Rochester Mills and nearby areas. The notes mention multiple individuals from Latrobe Muskingum College Greensburg and Brookville, along with a public bid notice for a concrete arch bridge project in Buffington township.
Griffith Bonner Clan Reunion on Labor Day at Home City
The Griffith reunion gathered on a Farm near Home City with many attendees from Wheeling Pittshorough Johnston Blacklick Vandergrift Vandergrift Indiana and Ohio. Family members listed include Griffiths Simpsons Walters Deemers Brackens Wilsons Heston Walkers Johnston McGinity Branon Miller and others. The event featured socializing and shared memories in a large family gathering across multiple towns and states.
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Griffith
Home City
Mra
A. ©. Griffith
Wheeling
W. Va
Jon A
Williaan
Brannon
Pittshoreh
Johnston
Fort W
Or. Simpson
Blacklick
J. Simpson
Indiana
R. C. Walter
Blairsville
A. B. Deemer
Isechburg
Ohio
J. M. Walker
Vandergrift
W. Rives
Garrick
Melvin Walker
Vandergertt
H. Johnston
J. McGinity
Merle Branon
Albert Miller
The Whimmy Sex The Yottiester Wihu Note
A cryptic message argues that the plorid of owt is women and aligns with a reformer’s view in Boston. The writer cites a transcripi from Wews Boston and contrasts it with antisocial chatter. The piece reads as a satirical polemic on gender and media discourse.
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Wihu
Boston
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Percy V. Liechtenfele
Post-Gazette Studio
WCAE
iBaschal
Willian J. Fagan
United Press Association
E. K. Stroup
Calvary Baptist Temple
Gierdorf Sisters
Ivy Sweatt
Stratford Fear
Justin Lawrie
Happy Hour
Harry Hayden
Aml
P. R. Creed
St. George
K. G. Klaphake
Firs
Studio Resital
Reed
Sonorans
Frank Ahern
Edward Mareh
WCAR
Lead Church
Weekly Stock Report
Mallory
iAnguet Hotinke
Clymer
Russell Coal ‘Mining Company
Charles Nippes
Rinsk Bak
Indiana Visiols
John 1B. Selig
Catherine
Erie
Jacobs
Parnassus
Butterworth
Clymerene
Geaterays
Livy Bartlebaugh
Arcadia
Samuel Henry
Ifriends
James A. Getty
Atttorney
John S. Getty
Towvn
W. C. Coward
Kittanning
State Highway Department
Court House
C. H W. Tyger
Rochester Mills
County Commissioners’ Office
Tra H. Gahagan
West Mahoning Township
Lewis G. Clark
Isabelle
Woody
Muskingum College
E. M. Westcott
Clearfield
Galen
A. D. Deemer
Alex’ Moora
Brookville
Edw. Filbaum
Julia Egeflin
Ashtabula, D
John P. McCoy
Doctor
C. H. Bee
Mary
Mrs. Fleck
Virginia
Stanton Military Academy
Doctor Bee
Harold
Harry Patterson
Saltsburg
Miss Welen
Mabel Pinkerton
Muskin«gum College
Robert Young
Blanche St. Clair
High Acres Farm
Robert McKenna
Greensburg
George R. Fulton
New York City
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J. ©. McGregor
H. Wallace Thomas
Nayton Fair
Will Lawson
Teannette
Commissioners of
Mannsylvania
Mardis Run
Buffington Township
Ryan
Indiana County
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Jame
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Dew
Dhe Ferest
Tudlana County
F. OM
Smith, IL
Gh. Clark
Camper
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H.C. McCara
Henderson
Fom
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Seanene
Beth Steel
Baldwin Loca Sane
Cal Peldea
Oaden Qi
Nola
Crueble
Tae
Bae
Columbia Cras
Davison Chem
Denede Bay Bbg
Ethene
Fisk
Granby Cop
Nickel
Com
Tetera
Nor Pac
Pan Am
Packard
Phetene
Pierce Arrow
Rock Island
Yee
Sinclair Oil Tent Teene
Seneca Op Pewewe Ree
South Pac
Studebakery
South Rails
St Louis
Union Pac
US Steel
West
West Air
Willys Overland
Hudson Segene
Stewart-Warner
Master & Vompart
Seurgh. Pal
Glasser
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