16 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
1
N Risinger of White Township announces candidacy for the office of Commissioner in Indiana County. He values 80 years as a farmer and thresherman, appeals to local voters, and asks for support at the coming primary election on September 20.
Miss Jean Prothero leaves Waddenning for Glendale College Ohio to take a preparatory course. Mark Campbell a Punxsutawney business man among Thursday Indiana visitors. James D. Aice and Mrs Aice attended the Fair. J R Garney and E P Daugherty of Kittanning were Thursday visitors. J I Campbell Homer City constable and Indiana visitor. he seeks re election amid strong support. Cherryhill voters deny reports that Harrison Lydie would buy three trucks for roads, campaign bank says untrue. Miss Virginia Donahey of Pittsburgh visiting Mrs Sarah Braughter. J E Brown Seward calling on Indiana friends. JM FL Nelson Robinson contractor visiting County Commissioners. Constable S Conner of Montgomery town ship attended the Fair. H D Tomb East Wheatfield visitor. Willmont son of Mr and Mrs W A Moss returns to Meadville to resume Allegheny College studies. Mrs Jennie Elgin and son John visiting in New Jersey guests at J W Miller home. Mrs Morris Rothstein and daughter Leone depart for Boston Emerson College of Oratory. Mr L C Rosensteel and family with Elmer Painter and Mrs D E Painter and son of Elders.
Ridge visited Rayne Church while Mr and Mrs W M Ruddock Jr left for Ashbury Park New Jersey to attend the marriage of Miss Alien Cooper and John Y Scott. Mr and Mrs W M Lingle of Uniontown stayed with Dr and Mrs Paul Reed. Mrs Joseph Donley of Latrobe visits with sisters Miss Fanney and Miss Carrie Geseler.
The report lists multiple horse races with owners and winners from Harrington Delaware. Ruth T. owned by H Cook won the 2:20 pace in three straight heats while Northern King owned by Ulp and McGreary claimed the 2:19 trot. Tree Gentlemen owned by N H Cook won a fourth purse in Kelly Station Pennsylvania.
The 71st Indiana County Agricultural Association day closed amid fog and sun as Governor attended. Police and state troopers kept traffic moving. A stray boy injury was reported but not confirmed. Music by Boy Scout Band Nirella Band and Legion Drum Corps drew praise. Rumors of infantile paralysis were debunked. five Indiana children bitten by a mad dog were noted. Funeral notices follow for several local residents.
The article notes Velen Bell Rush shows restraint in her artistic pursuits while preparing for a recital in Indiana on October 6 under the sponsorship of the Monday Music Club. Her disciplined approach and high artistic standards are highlighted as she refines her craft ahead of the event.
The article discusses uncertainty about an insect or animal host in spreading poliomyelitis while noting that most experts view infantile paralysis as a human disease spread by personal contact. Massachusetts reports 92 new cases, Ohio 85, California 49, highlighting the complex seasonal and rural factors in the illness.
The Forty and Eight Band from Greenville Ohio plays A B Fu favorites as American Legionnaires arrive at Cherbourg. Prefect of Manche greets the guests while General Pershing reflects on memories of arrival a decade ago under different circumstances.
Reports from Tokyo to New York cover attempts at Pacific crossing in various craft, including Pride of Detroit and Royal Windsor. Proposals include Honolulu to San Francisco legs and Kasumi gaura to Tsurumi loading, plus Miss Cel Grayson planning an Atlantic ocean flight with an Igor Sikorsky amphibian. Obituary notice included for Anna Dixson.
British airmen McIntosh and Fitzmaurice prepared at Baldonnel for an east to west ocean flight. With a plane capable of about 100 miles per hour, they expected to reach New York by tomorrow afternoon New York time after studying weather reports and ocean charts. The decision to start came once the plane was ready.
Mrs. Robert M. Smith of Church Street is critically ill in a Pittsburgh hospital after developing pneumonia Wednesday evening. Attending physicians fear she may not recover as the disease takes its toll.
Ensign Theresa Frisberger, a returned missionary from China after seven years of work, will conduct a special meeting at Salvation Arms Hall Tuesday evening September 20. She will be joined by Capt. Myrtle Goddard of Pittsburgh. Frisberger will appear in Chinese costume and deliver an instructive lecture. admission is free.
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