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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

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Three Aviators Rescued After Week on Wreckage in Atlantic

Willy Rody Christian Johansen and Fernando Costa Veiga survived 158 hours on the Esa a trans Atlantic wreckage after engine trouble derailed their flight. They were picked up off Newfoundland by the freighter Belmoira en route to Russia. Costa Veiga was injured but the others unhurt though exhausted. The crew reported sighting only one ship in the days adrift and that signals to the Pennland were unsuccessful.

Willy Rody Esa Christian Johanseen Fernando Costa Veiga Lisbon Portugal Newfoundland Belmoira Russia Christian Hald Christian Johanese Fernando Costa Veiga Coste Verga Johangzen S. S. Pennland Pennland Hald

Leech Class Planning Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Leech Class hosts a meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm with Rev. David Conn speaking on "Greatest Need of the times." A class representative invites all men, members or not, to attend as plans are made for winter union work.

Presbyterian Church David Conn Presbyterian Church of Freeport Indiana

Week Day Bible School Opens with Protestant Churches

Tomorrow morning inaugurates the seventh annual session of the Week Day Bible School with participation from all Protestant churches except the Wesleyan Methodist. The committee urges parents to ensure their children are punctual and regular in attendance.

Wesleyan Methodist

Longnecker Held For Court In Liquor Charge

Longnecker of Montgomery township was held for court and jailed on drunken driving charges after a collision in Hulledale. Co-defendant Gilhousen, also charged with liquor impairment, posted bail and was released after waived hearing. State Trooper Kruth investigated the incident and noted the car left the highway and ended in a ditch.

Squire Walter H. Jackson James Longenecker Montgomery Township Ivan Gilhousey George B. Kruth Tangenecker Hulledale Gilhousen Lquar Hilladale Eee

Bert Roof Stricken While En Route to Derry

County parole officer C Bert Roof of 409 Water Street collapsed in a car near Blacklick at 2 PM while en route with Deputy Sheriff Bags Wilson. First aid at Dr E M Bushnell’s office, then home care. Left side paralysis followed briefly, but by morning his condition was good and he had regained use of his left limbs.

C. Bert Roof Waterstreet Blacklick Derry Bags Wilson Roof Wilson Mr. Roof E. M. Bushnell

M E Conference Program Known at Indiana Church

The one hundred and eighth session of the Pittsburgh Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens Wednesday September 30 at the Indiana Church, with preliminaries Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. including examinations, minister registration, dinner, and the Board of Temperance anniversary. John A. Bell will give an organ recital, followed by talks by Mrs. Elia B. Black and D. Stewart Patterson. The daily schedule lists devotional hour, session opening, sacraments, memorials, committees, and hospital board programs.

Herbert Welch Pittsburgh Methodist Episcopal Church Indiana Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals G. L. C. Richardson John A. Bell Elia B. Black D. Stewart Patterson Evangelism Thomas Charlesworth KR. L. McQuiston Adriesz J. M. Thoburn Board of Hospitals W. T. Hartley

Danbury Hat Boom Sparks Empress Eugenie Monument Talk

Danbury, Connecticut hat industry boomed as factories run around the clock to meet demand for Eugenie style hats. The region produces 85 percent of the nation’s hats, with 30 Danbury factories and several fur plants, paying high wages and pushing payrolls to near 1.5 million dollars over four weeks. Norwalk’s 11 factories also operate at capacity.

Danbury Conn Eugenie Eugenie Bonnet Norwalk

Wellsboro Tiogs field yields sixth million cubic gas daily

A new well in the Tiogs natural gas field at Wellsboro Pennsylvania was gushing 6,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily. It is the 20th well struck in the field, with gas encountered at 3,948 feet. The Pennsylvania Power and Light Company owns the well.

Wellsboro Tiogs Pennsylvania Power and Light Company

Action In Criminal Court Five cases disposed first day before Judge Langham

Five criminal cases were disposed of on the first day of court before Judge J N Langham. Plea outcomes included one guilty plea one bond forfeiture one marriage settlement one jury verdict guilty and one acquittal. A sanity acquittal followed brief deliberations. Fortunato Sabatine and Bennie Gentile were involved in a burglary case with Sabatine guilty and Gentile acquitted. Fairman faced arson charges and was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

J. N. Langham Ray Henry John Chirolo Deiner Hartlebaugh Fortunato Sabatine Bennie Gentile Sabatine Gentile Sam Fairman

Tabloids report odd mood and crimes across cities

In New York garage men blamed by Police Commissioner Mulrooney for staging bogus police rage on cars at night. In Pittsburgh Thomas Wavender, a grocery manager, did not pursue two black robbers who stole $45 and forced him to remove his trousers. Chicago notes a missing soap patent returning thinner by mail. Kansas City cites cemetery workers feeling low mood reducing eating and life span. New Philadelphia reports a six foot black snake mistaken for a bay window with six gray squirrels inside. Scribner Nickel show pony rewarded with an airplane ride after second prize victory.

New York Mulrooney Pittsburgh Thomas Wavender Wavender

Rural Carrier Test Here October 9 Indiana

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam to fill the rural carrier job in Indiana. Applications close October 9. Salary on a 24 mile standard route is 1900 annually plus 30 per mile for each mile over 24. Allowances for equipment. Open to citizens domiciled in the post office territory. Men and women may enter. selecting officers may specify sex. Forms available from the Indiana Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission Indiana Indiana Post Office

Heirs Sought of 15th President James Buchanan

Pittsburgh report states heirs of James Buchanan are being sought to settle a newly expired 99 year lease on an Englewood California estate. James Buchanan Englewood a collateral descendant asked the mission bureau for aid in locating rightful heirs.

Pittsburgh James Buchanan United States Englewood Cal Inias In Persons Bureau Buchanan

Treasury Net Balance and Mispenditures Reported

Washington Sept 22 UP Treasury net balance as of Sept 19 was 643,260,825.76. Mispenditures for xray line amounted to 10,957,495.85. Customs receipts for the month through Sept were 23,685,840.70.

Washington Treasury

Bad Idea to Take Blonde for a Walk

New York report details Benny Meyerson a gang leader who was inexperienced and aimed to sit on a throne left by the late Meyer Shapiro. After two nights he accepted a telephone invite from a girl and met her at Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn. A car pulled up two men fired shots killing Meyerson. a girl vanished into the crowd.

New York Benny Meyersom Benny Meyer Shapiro East New York Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn Meyerson

Butler Confesses Fire at Judge Drew's Atlantic City Home

John L. Showers, a discharged butler, admitted starting a summer house fire in Atlantic City on primary election day September 15. The blaze caused $3,000 damage. He also confessed to prior jail time for stealing a silver plate from a Philadelphia home where he worked.

Atlantic City N. J Butler James B. Drew Pennsylvania Supreme Court John L. Showers Drew Philadelphia

Iler Mfg Co Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Federal court against Iler Electrical Manufacturing Company of Homer City Pa, makers of incubators breeders and electrical appliances. Creditors J R Wineman C S Kunkle of Homer City and T R Lyda of Blacklick presented claims totaling 697.20.

Pittsburgh Iler Electrical Manufacturing Company Homer City J. R. Wineman C. S. Kunkle T. R. Lyda Blacklick

Two Autos Burn in Garage Fire at Natrona Heights

Tarentum September 22 UP Two automobiles were destroyed and a youth was slightly injured in a garage fire at Jacob Zaron Natrona Heights produce merchant early today. Damage estimated at 5000 dollars. Leroy Nader 18 Campston suffered head lacerations when a fire hose coupling broke as firemen battled flames.

Tarentum Jacob Zaron Natrona Heights Leroy Nader Campston

Somerset Woman Reappointed to State Education Council

Harrisburg news reports Governor Pinchot reappointed Mrs. Alice F. Kiernan of Somerset to the State Council of Education, extending her tenure. The move underscores ongoing efforts to bolster education policy with local representatives. Kiernan has long been active in regional educational initiatives.

Harrisburg Pinchot Alice F. Kiernan Somerset State Council of Education

Y Activities Open Soon Y Activities Open Soon

The local Y M C A will open its doors Monday for all interested in activities after a week of cleaning painting and repairs. Director Everett plans a healthful program with classes for boys men girls and women focusing on gym use and swimming. A full schedule will appear in this paper and the Girls Trivia group formed last night plans further activities.

Everett

Chest Aides Plan Work For Community Chest Campaign

A large meeting of majors adjutants and captains was held at the Wea mer building to organize the Community Chest Campaign. Dr C R Foster general chairman announced the army would include eight majors eight adjutants four captains per major and five workers per captain totaling 208 volunteers. The plan aims to distribute tasks efficiently and expand the fundraising drive.

Community Chest Weamer C. R. Foster

Indiana Sabbath School Convention Opens in City

About three hundred delegates attend the thirty fourth annual convention at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. J Stanley Harkers of Saltsbury presided at the opening. Rev. Robt J Black spoke on The Supreme Goal for Christian Education. Afternoon sessions and a Christian Education Banquet are planned with Dr Earl S Rudisill delivering the address The Challenge to Christian Workers.

Indiana Couny Sabbath School Association J. Stanley Harkers Saltsbury Humber J. A. McCamey D. D Convention Church Robt. J. Black S. W. Guthrie EB. H. Brewster Viola Vinton Morris Earl S. Rudisill Rev. Harker Wed

Rairigh Tops Flenniken In Official Count

The official county election tally shows H A Rairigh of Gipsy winning first in the Republican race for County Commissioner, with Flenniken of Burrell township a close second. Nipper beat Charles Nippes by 113 votes, and Elmer Allison led by 39, as the board tallies results for Sheriff Deputy and other top posts.

H. A. Rairigh Gipsy Flenniken Burrell Township Cng Flennniken Charles Nippes Blacklick Towship Nipper Deed Elmer Allison Indiana Allison Eugene Jon Oppor Frank M. Smith Bilsirsville Smith J. Clai Irwin Green Township Gf Wilson Irwin

Deer Struck by Auto on William Penn Highway Near Clyde

A nine point buck dashed from thick brush onto the William Penn Highway west of Clyde and was hit by a car about 1 15 yesterday afternoon. The deer suffered severe injuries and Deputy Warden G W McCullough of Seward was summoned to shoot it. The animal was a large nine point buck weighing about 200 pounds and was turned over to Blairsville state hospital at Torrance.

William Penn Clyde Ankard Johnstown Blairsville G. W.mccullough Seward State Hospital Torrance

McJUNKIN COUPLE CONGRATULATED ON NEWBORN BOY

Mr and Mrs Kenneth McJunkin are celebrated for the birth of a nine pound boy at Indiana Hospital on Monday September 21 both mother and child are reported doing nicely

Kenneth ' McJunkin Indiana Hospital

FreedIn Nurse's Death In Pennsylvania Auto Shooting

In Couderstown Pennsylvania coroner's jury verdict says nurse Mrs Lillian R Wager died from a gunshot wound inflicted by a person known to the suspect Henry O Felber a Buffalo NY driver released after inquiry Felber claimed he thought the woman had a heart attack and drove toward Port Allegany while the case considers the possibility of a shot from another car and a mysterious hoy.

Coudersport Henry O. Felber Buffalo N. Y Lillian R. Wager Felsher Felber Wag Washington, D.C Port Allegany Selina Hansen Wager Buf Wager W M

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