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Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1928

Page

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County Relief Fund Quota Raised to Seven Thousand Five Hundred

The county raises its relief quota to 7500 for aid to Porto Rico and Florida where needs vastly exceed estimates. About 400000 in Porto Rico face destitution and disease risk. 15000 Florida families require emergency aid with a $5 million minimum relief fund. Local donors list shows modest contributions as town rallies to help.

Porto Rico Florida Red Cross Indiana County A. S. Wallace Belle Lyda Estelle L. Moulton Indiana

Training Class on Next Tuesday Second Session

The Stand ard School of Leadership Training of Indiana by the Sunday School Association of District Thirteen will hold the second session next Tuesday evening at the First United Presbyterian Church. The Spring class was popular, prompting requests for continuation and access to advanced and fundamental courses. District Thirteen officers and the Indiana Ministerial Association urge Sabbath School officers and teachers to participate in this special training effort.

Indiana Sunday School Association of District Thirteen First United Presbyterian Church District Thirteen Indiana Ministerial Association Sabbath School of Indiana and Vicinity

Par ent Teacher Meeting Here In Indiana Town

An important meeting of the Parent Teacher Association of Indiana will assemble in the High School Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon September 20 at 4 o clock. An election of officers will be held and Prof Norman Koontz the new superintendent of schools will lecture. Special Electric Table Lamps offered at Sloan Bros for 1.95.

Parent-Teacher Association of Indiana Norman Koontz

Reception for Pastor and Bride at West Water Street

The Rev. Samuel W. Shane a minister of Second United Presbyterian Church and his bride were honored guests at a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Frank on West Water Street Friday evening. The event concluded with refreshments after a serenade of vast proportions. The couple will reside at the Riddle home 45 North Seventh Street.

Samuel W. Shane Second United Presbyterian Church W. H. Frank West Water Street Mr. Shane

Radio dealers to tour Atwater Kent factory in Philadelphia

More than 400 radio dealers from Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia will ride a special train to Philadelphia Monday night to inspect the Atwater Kent Manufacturing Co. factory. About 75 will board at Johnstown as guests of Johnstown Automobile Co. and join others from Maryland and Williamsport. The party, aboard Pullman cars, leaves Johnstown near midnight and will be guided by factory representatives after arrival, with breakfast before a factory tour in North Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania West Virginia J. M. Stewart and Co Indiana Philadelphia Atwater Kent Manufacturing Co Atwater Kent Johnstown Johnstown Automobile Co Maryland Altoona Williamsport Pullman

Normal School Trustees Elect Pennsylvania President

Harrisburg, Pa September 22 Edgar Sheets of Millersville was named president of the Association of Pennsylvania State Normal School Trustees at the annual meeting. A. Z. Schoch First Vice President Mrs Ramsey Burton Eric Second Vice President Mrs Howard Miller West Chester Secretary John G Benedict Waynesboro Treasurer. Speakers at the morning session included Dr John A H Keith Superintendent of Public Instruction and T T Allen East Stroudsburg.

Harrisburg Jinsj Edgar Sheets Millersville Association of Pennsylvania State Normal School A. Z. Schoch Ramsey Burton Eric Howard Miller West Chester John G. Benedict Waynesboro John A. H. Keith T. T. Allen East Stroudsburg

Hickman Turns to a Religion

In San Quentin California on September 22 William Edward Hickman the convicted kidnapper and slayer of Marion Parker is reported to turn to religion. He will be confirmed to a religious creed in his cell Sunday while awaiting execution on October 19, officials announced by Wanlen B Halehan.

San Quentin Calif INS William Edward Hickman Kidmapper Marion Parker Los Angeles Fox Wanlen B. Halehan

Wanted Reliable girl for right house work

Help wanted notice seeking a reliable girl for housework duties at Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets Sloan Cros location. Good home offered. Inquiries directed to this office. Also mentions price of $39.50 in 202x context.

Hoosier Sloan Cros

Jolson Weds Ruby Keeler On Olympic Honeymoon Cruise

New York dispatch reports Al Jolson and his new wife Ruby Keeler sailed aboard the White Star Liner Olympic for their honeymoon, Jolson in the Prince of Wales suite. The secret marriage followed a ceremony at Port Chester New York, with captain W H Parker unable to conduct the wedding on board due to regulations. Jolson, famed for singing mancy songs, is 42 and among the era’s wealthiest actors. His prior wives included Henrietta Keller and Alma Osborne, with divorces noted. Polly Lauder also sails on this voyage, with continued coverage on page 2.

New York Alelson Olympic Atlantic Prince of Wales Jolson Ruby Keeler Port Chester N. Y Yolgon W. H. Parker Csmedian Henrietta Keller Oakland Cal Alma Osborne Ethel Delmat Paris

Powder dynamite mystery hits two burned garages

Two garages in Indiana and Clymer were destroyed by fires at 2 am. A trail of powder and six sticks of dynamite found near the Indiana scene deepen the mystery. Losses total roughly fifty thousand dollars with partial insurance. The Indiana garage belonged to J B Esch, the Clymer building to Keystone Chevrolet. Fire crews fought flames into early morning, sparing nearby homes and the Central Hotel barn.

Indiana Clymer Esch Gompers and Taylor Alleys Keystone Chevrolet Kunkle Esch Garage Gompers Franklin Street Sherman Runyan White Township J. B. Esch Spangler Wal Timblin Keystone Chevrolet Company Bunyan Fifth Street Mr. Esch Chevrolet

Harvest Festival and church services outline

Owing to illness Rev Dr Frederick W Minitt cannot use the pulpit for weeks. Dr Hinitt left for Briarcliffe Manor NY to visit his daughter Dorothy. Rev G J Stosser will preside at morning and evening services tomorrow. A Salvation Army Harvest Festival opens with an 8 pm musical program. Harvest service follows in the Holiness meeting at 11 am. An auction of farm produce is set for Tuesday at 7:50 pm. Evangelist Harrison holds two services on West Church Street with a 3 pm assembly and a 7:43 pm evangelistic sermon Hell and How to Escape.

Frederick W. Minitt Presbyterian Church Hinitt Briarcliffe Manor N. Y Dorothy Minit G. J. Stosser Evangelist Harrison West Church Street Harrison

Northcott breaks silence on Los Angeles murders case

Vancouver reports unsi Gordon Stewart Northcott, the Los Angeles ape man, denouncing charges from his cell amid extradition appeals. He claims innocence while Riverside grand jury indicts him for the deaths of four boys, including Walter Collins linked to the infamous murder farm.

NEA Los Angeles Gordon Stuart Northcott Vancouver B. C California Gordon Northcott Louisa Northcott Gordon Stewart Northcott Northcoatt Riverside Calif Walter Collins

Relief Asked of Presbyterians for Puerto Rico Suffering

The Presbyterian Board of National Missions appeals to about 10,900 churches to raise $250,000 through special collections in churches and Sunday schools for hurricane relief in Porto Rico. If tomorrow is not feasible, collections may be held next Sunday as Torre Rigo Day.

Philatwilphia Presbyterian Board of National Missions Porto Rico Torre Rigo

Blairsville Urges Aid for Hurricane Victims in Morida and Porto Rico

BlairsvilleHealth and Welfare Association calls on citizens clubs and organizations to join a meeting at the First United Presbyterian Church tomorrow to plan clothing money and supply drives for hurricane victims in Morida and Porto Rico. President Minstein notes thousands dead homeless and looming famine while Red Cross continues relief efforts nationwide.

Blairsville National Red Cross Washington Morida Porto Rico Minstein Red Cross

Killers Send Floral Tribute in Hawaii Kidnapping Case

In Honolulu on September 22 a group calling themselves The Three Kings sent flowers to the funeral of 10 year old Gill Jamison, the victim of a kidnapping and murder. A blank note accompanied the arrangement and rewards for capturing the kidnappers have risen above 25 000 dollars.

Honolulu T. H Gill Jamison King's

Yatesboro Pro Game Set For Wednesday Clash

An announced match between the Yatesboro team of the K and PF League and the Nomestead Grays is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon September 26 at 4 o clock. The event will be held at Sloan Bros. with special advertising. The ad also lists Colton felt mattresses and fencing supplies by Jd M Stewart & Co.

Colton Sloan Bros

Florida hurricane toll climbs amid flood seas of Everglades

West Palm Beach reports the estimated Florida disaster death toll rising toward 1,500 with more than 1,000 bodies found in the Everglades flood waters. Relief workers plead for quicklime to bury the dead as evacuation of the stricken area looms. Governor John W. Martin tours the devastation, calling it the most appalling scene he has seen.

Carter Brook Jones VNS West Palm Beach Fla Florida Everglades Lake Skeechobee John W. Martin Martin

Liberty Bell plane repairs resume flights from Campbell field

The Liberty Bell plane damaged in a crash after a paras chute jump has been repaired and flights have resumed from Campbell field on the East Pike near Indi ana. Tomorrow at 2 pm Hontus Skelton of Chicago will perform a paras chute jump landing on the Campbell field. Lieut. Franklin B. Russell the new pilot will carry passengers all day. Officials weigh moving operations to Campbell field along the William Penn Highway, with a decision expected soon.

Liberty Bell Campbell Farm Field Indiana East Pike Hontus Skelton Chicago Campbell Field Franklin B. Russell Liberty Bell Field William Penn Highway

President Coolidge returns to capital after Plymonth visit

President Coolidge arrived in Washington at seven o'clock after a whirlwind visit to his home in Plymonth Vermont. Mrs Coolidge stays in Northampton with her mother, Mrs Lemi ra Goodhue, who is hospitalized. An advertisement for Auto Tarts Co. promotes armature re winding and electrical needs at Ritz Theatre Building.

Washington Plymonth President Coolidge Seven O'Clork

Smith on western tour as crowds greet Governor

Garden City Kansas Sept 22 Governor Smith rode toward Denver after passing big crowds along the wheat belt during the first week of his western tour Democrats hope to carry Colorado in November despite its history of Republican strength in recent campaigns The Hoover campaign fights a whispering drive while Republican leaders seek to run on party record and issues in states across the west

Noover William K. Hutchinson VNS Washington Republican Party Board of Strategy Herbert Hoover Hoover Alfred E. Smith Hubert Work

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Standard School of Leadership Atwater Kent CO Normal School Hickman Polly Lauder Tunney Mary Josephine Polly” Lauder Yatesboro Jd. M. Stewart & Co Liberty Capital D. M. Stewart & Co
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