24 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1929
Page
1
Former heavyweight champion Dan Corbett quotes Proverbs verses and notes the Bible as history with moral lessons. The piece, compiled by the Bible Guild, ends by mentioning tomorrow’s Texas governor Dan Moody.
Indiana Construction Company of Johnstown Pa wins the general contract for the hospital at 27625.00. Heating and plumbing go to E R Lumsden Company at 4675.00 and electric wiring to Lightcap Electric Company at 665.00 total 32965.00. Bonds may add 1 1 2 percent. Officers authorized to sign contracts with Wilson Construction Company E R Lumsden Company and Lightcap Electric Company.
A wide assortment is listed including lamps, wall plaques, a tapestry, a mantle clock, a buffet mirror, an electric toaster, two burner lamp, silk shades, umbrella, clothes tree, table lamp, art glass shade, hunting shoes, ironing board, hot water bottle, fitted suitcase, sewing cabinet, bed set, aquarium and stand, chandelier, polychrome mirror, Strathmore stationery, automobile robe, luggage carrier, and a mahogany smoking stand outfit.
Florence and John Coolidge wed in a National event that inspired speculation on their honeymoon while preserving privacy. Reporters were limited to a spokesman as seven inquiries were allowed and state troopers kept distance at the Trumbull estate.
Indiana Airways Inc owners R D Hamilton and D J Hamilton introduced a modern two seat Monoplane for sport and training. Instructor Ralph Shoaff piloted while student rode beside to learn takeoffs and landings. A white landing circle and compass‑compensation preparations marked the new airport area as work on a large hangar proceeds.
In a courtroom record, Peacox recounts marrying on April 21, 1928 and a quarrel in July last year. He describes differences in natures, his night work, and Dolly returning home about 1 am. Dolly allegedly mulled parting and admitted jealousy over correspondence with Eugene Bussey.
Indiana theatre building market report lists stock quotations at 1 30 with Hemphill and Noyes Co providing the figures for investors. No broader market context included in the readable text.
In Kittanning on September 24 an equity action by H. E. Butler against Ideal Creamery Co. seeks the appointment of a receiver. Receiver and appraisers to inventory assets, with A. C. Mercer accused of forging notes and falsifying books. Company funds lack and operations at Dayton and Butler threatened with shutdown. Dayton creamery valued at 40000 dollars and Butler store at 8000 dollars.
The testimony details Dorothy Peacox and her estranged husband Peacox as he recalls a long affair with Bussey, a Baltimore radio man, and encounters with another suitor Roy Nelson. He describes jealousy, repeated reconciliations, and a bitter breakup with threats and torn photographs.
Washington reports a planned substantial federal income tax reduction by December Congress, effective March 15, potentially ranging from 200 to 300 million dollars. Treasury plans, approved by Secretary Mellon, will target expanding the earned income credit and raising the maximum income subject to credit, following the 1928 act's increases and past cuts totaling over two billion dollars since 1927.
In court Peacox testified calmly while his mother Catherine Peacox and others described his reputation as good but noted family mental illness history. The defense and prosecution questioned credibility as witnesses including a cross exam about neck restraint, and records showed relatives once confined to asylum.
Reports from Turtle Creek and surrounding areas detail the deaths of multiple residents, including Mrs. Fannie Rhoades and Mrs. Mary G.C. Derby, with funeral arrangements and burial plans noted. Other notices include Betty June Beale’s funeral, and the death of Mrs. Margaret Jane Bergman, with details of surviving family members and burial locations.
At 2 30 oclock Thursday afternoon under Rev J Norman Hunter pastor of First Presbyterian Church interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery.
Constable Walter Fetterhoff paid a surprise visit from North Mahoning township. State Patrolman E. B. Elder of Greensburg called on his mother in Indiana. Edward Fyock, a Penn Run insurer, was visiting friends. Mike Gresko of Cleveland and Grover Keating of Coakport called on Indiana friends. Many local residents and visitors listed include J. H. Elder, J. K. Repine, Ward Wilson, Charles Ebby, 5. G. Miller, Mrs. Agnes Rorke and relatives, Miss Rorke a noted vocalist, Misses Sample and Melnivitch, Dr. John W. Morrow, Miss Spear, C. R. Rorbes, A. M. White, C. H. Beringer, Harkins, James Rocco, Mrs. Mabel Coy, Mack Buterbaugh, Cynthia Bowser, R. E. Abrams, Ellsworth Blanchard, J. F. Clawson, R. M. Dodson, and Walter Cunningham as various court and social visitors.
Harrisburg dispatch says a squad of state policemen will invade Fayette county on October 1 for three months as part of experiments by Major Lynn G. Adams, superintendent of police. Records will be compared at the end to assess benefits of adequate police protection. Fayette county was selected for the study.
Police reported the disappearance of two girls as part of a wider fortnight of missing youths. Mary G Wentworth 16 formerly of Northfield Mass shopped with her foster mother in Philadelphia then vanished after a moment at the central post office en route to Daytona Beach Fla. Marie Boldurian 14 of Woodrow Wilson High School also missing since September 16. Authorities caution broader incidents involve seven missing girls in the area.
The state police head announced that the first county will be the test site for a crime prevention squad due to familiarity with the district and its large criminal court. Other counties are to follow as the experiment aims to measure impact on crime prevention.
Mrs Carrie Betz of Bethlehem Pennsylvania credits Konjola with relief from long stomach troubles. She says appetite returned, bowels regular, headaches absent, and general vitality improved after a short treatment. Konjola is sold at Widmann Teah drug stores in Blairsville and through other local druggists.
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