Registration Drive Sets November Voter Enrollment
County Registration Commission crews visit eight Tridiana communities this week to enroll residents not yet registered. Sessions run 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:06 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at listed election houses and Ho mer City fire hall. Any county resident may register at any site or the Courthouse.
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County Registration Commission
County Commissioners
Rochester Mills
Third Ward
Blairsville
Cin Marion Center
Armagh
Arcadia
Brushvalley
Cockport
Homer City
Maine political tensions loom in national view on Ballot
The dispatch discusses Maine elections and national sentiment, with Democratic Chairman James A. Farley and Republican leader John Hamilton visiting the state. It notes Governor Lewis O. Barrows facing Democratic predecessor Louis Brann, and Townsend pension groups backing incumbents. Roosevelt spoke in Maryland supporting Barrows ally, while Tydings criticizes party loyalties. Upcoming primaries across several states are noted, with cross-party dynamics and unit voting unusual in Maryland.
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Maine
James A. Farley
John Hamilton
Mainé
Lewis O. Barrows
Louis Brann
Maryland
Lewis
Croarfield Centre
Pennsylvania
Tydings
Oscar Léser
Baltimore
Galen Tait
Harry, Nice
Harry T. Phoenicus
Taok
Assembly to Study Net Plan to Aid Hard Coal Industry
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania General Assembly opens debate on a hard coal plan. A bill would create a price and production commission with power to operate idle mines, classify anthracite, and allocate 28 500 dollars to the old anthracite commission. Debate noted lack of governor and UMW support, with hearings planned.
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Net
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
House
Anthracite Commission
Earle
United Mine Workers
Thomas Kennedy
Senate
Pennsylvania and Georgia political contests loom in primary race
In Georgia the four man senatorial contest includes Walter George and Eugene Talmadge, with McRae and Lonergan also seeking renomination as factions clash. In Pennsylvania Charles Alvin Jones aims to continue New Deal governance, while labor leaders react to AFL endorsement dynamics. A separate note describes community rebuilding after a condemned Davis home, funded by donations and focused on reconstructing on Constitution Avenue.
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Georgia
Walter George
Lawrence Camp
White House
Eugene Talmadge
William G. McRae
Lonergan
Connecticut
George
Tydings
Cummings
Charles Alvin Jones
Pennsylvania
Earle
Democratic Party
William Green
American Federation of Labor
James J. Davis
Davis
James L. McDevitt
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
AFL of L
Green
McDevitt
Workers of
Commonwealth
CIO
Thomas Kennedy
Constitution Avenue
McCreary Lane
Rehousing Saga Sparks Borough Action and Relief Effort
Davis family, led by sole earner Davis, faced eviction after 30 days from their home. With health and wage issues since 1934, relief from state and federal agencies was unavailable. Burgess Motley mobilized local businesspeople, workers, and volunteers to construct a new shelter on short notice.
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Ing
Davis
Davis Familly
Burgess Motley
State Voter Comparisons in Thrift and Integrity Debate
State voters weigh the Democratic platform focusing on thrift and integrity in government as the campaign continues from page one, highlighting contrasts with Republican positions and local concerns about governance.
Royal Prince Dies in Sleep Amid Royal Health Struggles
London dispatch reports the death in sleep of Arthur of Cortlaudht, first cousin to King George VI and heir to the Bbsyeat. A longtime royal handyman and trusted aide, he served four kings, including Edward VI and George V, and acted as governor-general of South Africa during George VI’s absence in India from 1911 to 1922.
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London
Arthur of
Cortlaudht
George VI
Wes Perestial
Edward ‘VI
George
India
South Africa
Peace talk stance from wartime broadcasts
A fragmentary speech note quotes a Paris based correspondent saying France was not involved and a peaceful solution is hoped, while Benes holds the decision. British officials fear conflict may involve France but deny arming, and question Britain's role as a world arbiter. Hitler is said to mean what he has stated recently.
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France
Wnes
Benes
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Palestine
Hitler
Indiana County Welcomes G O P Campaign Kickoff
Indiana County opens Republican campaign with a pledge to work with any who strive for GOP goals. The party frames its push as an attack on the New Deal record and an endorsement of liberal policies, arguing voters must decide if New Dealers bungled liberal goals. In New York City, plans start next month for a $1,000,000 air terminal designed like a rail terminal.
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Jines
New Deal
New York City
Airways
Davis Family Resettled in West Virginia Home
Community volunteers donated 200 hours of labor and about $50 in cash to furnish a new four room house for a large family. A local lumberman provided lumber and use of his facilities as the family plans an addition next spring. Notley lauds residents for rehousing and caring for the youngsters amid prior neglect from authorities.
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West Virginia
Lumbarman
Notley
Davis
New York Beauty Crown Sparks Pageant Controversy
Atlantic City pageant judge criticism erupts as Marilyn Meseke is named Miss America. Claire James places second amid claims judges were biased and applause favored Miss California. Earl Carroll defends selections in crowded hotel room remarks.
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Neww York
Atlantic City
Marilyn Meseke
Marion
Earl Careroll
Claire James
Los Angeles
James
Carrol
California
Indiana pastor leads funeral in multi obituary notices
Obituary notices for Samuel Elmer Allison 76 a longtime Indiana carpenter and farmer, Etta May Bork 52, Elizabeth Bott Cook 45, Mabry Rusnak Borish 49, and Susan Senyitko 23 describe deaths, birthplaces, survivors, and funeral details. Interments noted at Greenwood Cemetery and Oaklawn Cemetery with services led by pastors and family.
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Samuel Elmer Allison
Indiana
M. White Township
South Sixth Street
Charles
Nancy (McCartney) Allison
First United Presbyterian Church
Nancy (Stephens) Allison
Kathryne Allison
MBS
Etta May Bork
Etta
May Bork
Lucerne
West Newton
First Baptist Church of
John W. Kennedy
First Regular Baptist Church of
Greenwood Cemetery
Albert Bork
Harold Bork
Lucerge
Alvin
William Bork
David W. Everett
Jacksonville
Fla
Charles M. Everett
Pittsburgh
Harry Fritchman
Parkers Landing
Elizabeth (Bott) Cook
Earl Cook
Cherry Tree
Miners Hospital
Spangler
John and
Susan (Grey) Bott
Pallan
Mabry (Rusnak) Borish
George Borish
Blacklick
John
Susan Rusnak
Cbhechoslovakia
Coral
Lutheran Chapel
Graceton Lodge
National Slovak Society
Mary Kundla
Graceton
George
Michael
Andrew Mracko
Vandergrift
George Zobelinik
Youngstown
Blairsville Cemetery
Nazi No 2 1S III Cabinet Meetings In London Paris
Cabinet meetings were held in London and Paris as British ministers met at 10 Downing Street for over two hours. Britain aimed to convince Germany it would resist if France's integrity was threatened while France prepared for any outcome. British and French military experts reportedly consulted as precautionary measures were implemented in England.
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London
Paris
Ten Downing Street
Germany
Britain
France
England
Pusto
Pennsylvania Labor Endorsements Stir Philadelphia Race
A dispute over labor federation endorsements erupts as William McDevitt and Senator Davis clash with Pennsylvania Federation of Labor leaders in Philadelphia. McDevitt defends his nonpolitical state board post while Green criticizes Davis for his labor record, as Governor Earle prepared to oppose Davis in November after a split primary endorsement.
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Philadelphia
Willliam Green
A. F
Danive "Ts
Mee Devitt
The
Pannaytvas Hit Federation
Sovat
Gréen
Endoraeria
McDevitt
Pesylvania Federation
McDeviltsi
Earle
Amterican Federation
Labor
State‘Board
Green
States Federation
Benneylynnar Féderation of Labor
Boa
Tha Arhévican Federation
Haber
Pittsburgh Labor Council
Davis
Workers of
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
George H. Earle
A. F. of
Battle of Sanctions Ends as Nations Impose Declarations
France prepares for possible war footing while the League of Nations nears its 19th session. Neutral nations decide they may join punitive measures or abstain, keeping sanctions machinery largely idle. In China, Japan drives toward Peiping Hankow railroad as Chinese resistance slows the Yangtze push. Insurgents fortify positions on the Ebro front with clashes along a ten mile front near Gatea to Sierra de Los Caballos.
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Mary
Hess
France
League of “Nations
Scandinavian
Netherlands
Belgium
League
China
Japan
Peiping-Hankow
Hankow
Yangtze River
Spain
Ebro
Gatea
Gandesa
Sierra de Los Caballos
James Roosevelt Recovering After Ulcer Surgery
James Roosevelt undergoes removal of a large stomach ulcer and a second operation described as a posterior gastroenterostomy. President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt, and others visited him. a rapid recovery was expected with possible departure planned for Hyde Park once his condition allowed.
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Dr. Gray
Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
James
Mr. Roosevelt
Early
My. Roosevelt
White House
Hyde Park
Treasury Balance Report September Receipts and Expenditures
Treasury balance and receipts data dated September 9 show receipts of 14.9 million and expenditures of 20.5 million, leaving a balance of 2.168 billion. Customs receipts for the month totaled 8.56 million.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Three-Year-Old Donald Farrington Missing Near Holland
Red-eyed searchers trekked through West Holland seeking three-year-old Donald Farrington who vanished from his home yesterday morning. Emmett Farrington, the father, reported the youth missing from the farmyard while he played.
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Holland
N. Y
Donald
Far
Relief rolls shrink again as 1938 cuts jobs losses
Harrisburg reports the relief administration's weekly tally shows fewer new losses of private employment and a net improvement across states. For the week ending September 3 Indiana County opened 88 cases and closed 107, a net decline of 19 cases or 1.1 percent, marking the fourth straight week of fewer openings.
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Harrisburg
Relief Administration
Department of Assistance
Indiana County
Two Thomson Scholarships Awarded by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces two Thomson Scholarships for sons of railroad employees. Recipients are James Fulton Leonard Jr and Joseph O Hoopes. Both will enter Princeton University for a four year course. Scholarships honor Frank Thomson, railroad president from 1897 to 1899, and support higher education.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rank Thomson
Sons
Pennsylvania Railroad
James Fulton Leonard, Jr. McKown
Lane
Sewickley
Joseph O. Hoopes
Harrisburg
Princeton University
Frank Thomson
Unemployment Claims Decline in Early September
Harrisburg reports continued drops in unemployment claims from mid July, with $1,442,730 paid in 148,018 weekly benefits for the week ended September 3. Three weeks earlier 200,000 checks were issued and over $2,000,000 distributed. A separate note records conductor Harry C. Weimer, 63, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, dead from heart disease after completing his run in Youngwood.
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Harrisburg
wWas
Youngwood
Harry C. Weimer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Somerset team wins county fair coal meet title in Ebensburg
At the Cambria County fair Ebensburg Pa on Saturday the Somerset team won the four-stables event work-off to capture the state championship in a field of 30 teams. Pennsylvnia Coal and Coke, Mine No. 21, Berwind-White Windber and Melcraft Koppers tied for third with 99.80 scores. ninth to twenty-fifth places listed with high marks. Charles M Schwab opened with remarks on first aid and safety. awards were presented by Patrick F Nairn with $240 in prizes and cups from Cambria County Fair Association and the Eastern Bituminous Coal Association.
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Cathbria
Ebenssburg
Cea Company
Acosta
Ehrénfeld
Pennsylvania Coal & Cole Corporation
Somerset
Pennsylvania Coal Eroke Corporation
Eam
Marsteller
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Windbeream
Melcraft
Koppers Coal Company
Windber
Koppers
Wes
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Clymer
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Seward
Nemacalin, Beaverdale
Commodore
Kent Nasland 2
Charles M. Schwab
Fairgrounds
E. A. Holbrook
School of Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Daniel Harrington
Washington, D. C
U. S. Bureau of Mines Health and Safety
William J. Hynes
United Mine Workers of America
Heath S. Clark
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
National Bituminous Coal Association
Patrick F. Nairn
Cambria County Fair Association
Eastern Bituminous Coal Association
J. J. Forbes
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
West Virginia
Pennsylvania Department of Mines
Holmes Safety Association
United Mine Workers of Americs
New Minister for Indiana Leads Church Assignments
A list of ministers and related assignments appears for various churches and missions in Indiana and nearby towns. Names include Carmany, J Kimmel, Mahoney, Wyeant, and several church affiliations, with multiple street and city references noted for key postings.
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Venango
J. C. Wyeant
Warren First
R. S. Shirey
Wareren Salem Church
A.B. Hosbach
Greenville
C. H. Stang
Hawtthorne
H. L. Loveless
Indiana
Sexton
Blairsville
P. BE
Pyle
Brookville
M. R. Tyson
Cherry Tree
Frank Boyer
Clarendon
J. E. Walter
Conemaugh
W. Baer
DuBois
B E
Coleman
Franklin First Church
P. R. Servey
Franklin
Indiana Man Slated to Head and State Post Event
In aPennsylvania event speakers including Harry Wyman assistant superintendent of Postoffice Service and Ramsey Black third assistant Postmaster General praised Pennsylvania efforts. Frank Brunel Altoona Post Office supervisor recalled 48 years of service as Mrs Davis Auxiliary president received flowers. Street work and a hospital visit followed with a minor accident mentioned.
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Pennsylvania
Harry Wyman
Postoffice Service
Ramsey 8
Black
Frank Brunel
Altoona
Ing
Davis
Roy Fee
Indians Auxiliary
W. Pearl Walker
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Utah
Louisiana
John H. Overton
Michigan
R . Malet
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Moorhead
John Party
Lancaster County
Ferry
East Lempeter Township
Department of Health
Delaware River Joint Commission
Department of Property and Supplies
General State Authority
Royal Prince
G.O.P
Migs
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Susan Senyitko
Rusen Ondo
Uniontown Hospital
George Senyitko
Ronco
Anna Ondo
Braddock
George Ondo
McIntyre
Jas. Roosevelt
Emily
Ebensburg
Gor Furn
Chablero
A& Good
Charles Toba
Wren
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