19 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
1
The note cites Psalm 23 as a favored passage with phrasing from the King James Bible and credits a Bible Guild compilation. It mentions Friday and an individual named Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt in a brief archival snippet.
Late yesterday the British King and Queen Mary remained with the royal party at Norfolkshire and planned to return to London today. A conference with the Premier conveyed that the Sovereign has recovered from successive illnesses and is mentally and physically fit to resume active state duties.
In a quirky fashion note, women dye less as wigs become chic with glossy black hair covered by curly ringlets and grand motherly iron gray tresses. Leonce laments men adopting rapid gray streaks, eschewing conservative graying for eccentric bands.
President Hoover shows interest in Fork Mountain community and offers to fund a school for twenty illiterate children after Ray Burraker brings news of a possum capture. He warns photographers to respect local families and cultural conditions amid mounting exploitation concerns.
A continuation of the Grangers report lists attendees including John W. Warner Indiana A F Stewart Penn Run G R Nolf Smicksburg Caroline J Park Marion Center Bessie Smith Marion Center and Obe Gromley Rochester among others at the gathering.
A long list of residents and addresses from Indiana and nearby townships appears, including Mills Berkey Marton Center Rochester Mills Punxsutawney Brookville Reynolds ville Clymer Marion Center Penn Run Shelocta Crestview Creekside and Rossiter. The segment reads as a directory of individuals and households with rural routes and post office references.
The article reports state aid of 15610.88 for the first half of this year versus 12826.68 last year, teaching staff 76 this year down from 80, and 2102 pupils on Sept 16 vs 2126 last year. New commercial teachers Stover Barr Hatch join, Emma L. Dent added. Salary schedule set: varied by grade, certificates, and degrees with maxs up to 2100 for men with master’s in education. increments every year. Supervisors 1500 minimum, 1800 max, with board approval for increments, no retroactive changes.
The brief argues that Baltimore & Ohio would yield public benefits through acquiring control of the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh, improving transportation service. Rochester and Buffalo shipper centers back the plan, while the Delaware and Hudson Company opposes as a failed applicant.
Unofficial results announced September 17 1629 show turnout for the register and recorder and jury commissioner races at Tur snay with early tallies indicating shifts in local political support. Voters weighed candidates in a closely watched contest shaping county offices.
President Loree of the Delaware and Hudson argues for allocating several railroads to his company to form a fifth trunk line. The brief claims Leonard Loree offered no new proposals beyond 1926 and denies requests to place the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh under Delaware and Hudson control. Rail interests, including the Buffalo and Susquehanna lines, oppose the Baltimore and Ohio acquisition. The Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company supports the petition, urging favorable action.
The Johnstown and Altoona club presidents attended and gave brief remarks at the event. Other local officers present offered short talks, adding to the gathering's industrious tone.
The charter presentation was led by David R. Perry district governor of Pennsylvania. A young Altoona lawyer, Perry spoke on Lionism ideals and community service, stressing giving back to the community. About 125 Lions and guests from Indiana Altoona attended, with dinner dancing vaudeville and a magician act by Bob Kline.
A large crowd is expected to witness a rapid advance in aeronautics featuring biplanes and monoplanes along with government aircraft. Planned are a Boeing amphibian a tri motor Fokker a trimotor Ford and other successful models highlighting new aviation innovations.
Miss Ruth McCleary daughter of Mr and Mrs C G W McCleary of Windber and Walter S Chapman son of Mr and Mrs J Ll Chapman of Clymer were united in marriage Wednesday evening at six o clock in the home of the bride s parents in Windber The Rev M Glyde Horst officiated Miss Hazel McCleary of Akron Ohio sister of the bride was her only attendant James Robert Jentry of Akron Ohio was Mr Chapman s best man Music from Lohengrin was played by Miss Iria Harris at the piano and Prof Joseph Harris on the violin A wedding dinner supplemented the ceremony seating for thirty
Congressman Wyant wins post office approval for Clifford Ball mail planes to collect endiet Friday and Saturday afternoons and fly to Pittsburgh for stamp cancellation. Greensburg chamber secretary Mason says thousands have sent letters seeking initial air mail cachet from Greensburg. Parking for 60,000 cars arranged. traffic directed by state troopers to the port near Mt. Pleasant road. Yale football to employ new rush-line system under coach Walsh with 17 lettermen on varsity.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss remedy claiming 20 pounds shed in three weeks. It promises increased energy clearer skin and vitality with daily half teaspoonful in hot water and a money back guarantee if no health improvement is felt. The pitch urges buying from Widmann and Teab or leading druggists.
Old Rayne Presbyterian Church invites all lovers and friends to a September 22 2:30 PM service led by the Men’s Organized Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church Indiana with Horton Shields directing and Indiana based music. The program includes hymns scripture reading prayers anthems and lessons led by Indiana and Rayne participants.
National City Bank of New York and the Corn Exchange Bank approve a merger to form the largest American banking institution. The consolidation basis is five Corn Exchange Bank shares for each National City share, with stock trading sharply in the unlisted market as the announcement was made.
Quotations furnished by Hemphill and Noyes Co Indiana Theatre Building phone 1100. The list shows prices or percent changes for numerous corporations and firms including Am Can Amerada Corp Am Loco Andes Copper Anaconda Copper Atlantic Ref Am Tel and Tel Barnsdall Beth Steel Chrysler Calumet Hecla Col Graph Col Gas-Elec Com Power Eng Pub Sea Fox Film Graham Paige Gen Motors Hudson Motor Hupp Hayes Body Int Tel Ken Copper Kolster Radio Lou Gas-Elee Miami Copper Marmorn Motor Nat Dairy Prod Amer Corp Nat Cash Reg Nat Power Light Nevada Copper Nat Bellas Hes Home Packard Park Utah M. Path Ex Inc Penn R R Radio Keith C Ritter Dental Rem Rand Reserve ABN Shell Un Oil Skelly Oil Sinclair Cons OFF Stand Oi N J Temas Gulf U S Foreign S Utilities Pow Light U S Smelt Ref United Corp Ugi Wi White Motor Wilcox Rich Warner Bros West Blea West Air Brake U S Steel Yellow Truck.
A California man reports driving from Los Angeles to the mountains covering 559 miles on 11 gallons of gas using a Whirlwind device. Tests claim fuel savings, increased power, quicker starts, and carbon reduction. Advertises free samples and a $100 weekly offer to promote adoption.
The text argues cities either move forward or slip back and stresses that progress requires citizens to act with a clear aim. It emphasizes constructive cooperation, rapid development, and the need to attract new industries by showcasing a city’s resources and prestige.
Col Charles A Lindbergh and his wife left Charleston at 9 42 am heading to Miami on the third leg of their air journey to inaugurate an air passenger service to Central American cities. A northeast wind delayed takeoff briefly but improving air conditions allowed a smooth departure. Weather disturbances down the coast were not deemed to warrant postponement. The Lindberghs planned no stop between Charleston and Miami, naval yard officials said.
This letter from Mrs Mark Richards of Lake Linden praises Petersons Ointment for healing a leg injury after 20 years of illness. The ad claims ointment relieves pain quickly and also treats piles eczema itching skin and other conditions with a 35 cent box.
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