29 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1930
Page
1
The Y M C A plans fall and winter classes coordinated by Secretary Evarstt with a strong lineup. The local artist will assist in offering privileges to members. Bowling alleys will receive a view coat and open around October 6, aiming to boost activities for local youths.
Trainman described a haggard youth near Rattlesnake Mountain with a bloodstained handkerchief wrapped around the left knee. Police say Skidmore and Dutton hid in a cabin a week after the Pittsburgh district holdup left Hammond dead, with George Skidmore suspected as the gunman and Leonard Skidmore aiding his escape.
Deokgo Skidmore and William Dutton confronted by police after a pursuit to a lonely hillside cabin near Belle Fonte. Skidmore fled into the forest while Dutton surrendered. Mrs. Clark, confident she aided the hunt, says she warned them about bad companions and did all she could to help authorities.
The article explains how federal and local officials seek to prevent disorder and ticket resale without tax payment. Only applicants notified by the local club may buy box and grand stand seats, with on site sales available the day of each game for prompt purchase by eager buyers.
Loy Steele Findley 37, Blairsville, Blairsville native and World War II veteran, died in Chicago after a brief illness. He was a sergeant in motor transport and survived by wife Margaret Moorhold Wiley and several children. Funeral arrangements set for Blairsville. Burial in Blairsville Cemetery.
A garbled list of stock names and figures appears, naming major companies such as Nash Motor General Motors American Can Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Continental Can Studebaker U S Steel and Anaconda Copper. The liquidity and values are unclear due to OCR errors, but the fragment reflects a market ticker style with numerous company names and dubious price-like numbers. The entry lacks a clear narrative or date.
Several obituaries and funeral notices follow. Boyd Newman Findley died in infancy with survivors including wife Mia and daughters Thelma Alberta Mabel Grace Hilda Margaret Elizabeth. Sister Mabel Findley Dull died in February 1920 and sister Alice Aindley Lindsay survives in Frailwood. Also listed are Walter K Borland aged eight, Joseph Robinson, Jane McManus, James E Johnston, and Mrs Lewis Leis of Helvetia, with funeral details and burial plans at Grandview Oakland Uniontown Plumcreek Union Church Greenwood Memorial.
Multiple obituaries from several families in DuBois Rossiter Indiana and nearby areas. Mrs Miller and Mrs King mourned, with funeral services at Steffey Methodist Episcopal Church and interment in Morningside and Pierce Cemeteries. Mrs Niel widow of ex County Commissioner D T Niel remembered for many children and long faith.
Curtiss-Wright Company of Columbus chartered the plane from Colum bus to Cleveland for night flying with pilot John Corrodi. McNulty claimed ownership and hired Hehts after arrival, taking off before lighting was installed. The wreckage was found Wednesday as searchers combed the beach to locate the manufacturer’s body.
June 17, 1949 report details Dickey questioned over passing checks drawn on Blairsville bank payable to Melvin Cattle. He claimed a brother-in-law John Shank gave him the card case, but Shank unavailable. Investigators note Dickey a habitual criminal. car linked to victims by license and description of a Hudson coupe.
O Mvara and state motor patrol officers found the home of Hepner with the garage door open and the car missing. Rickey was captured about three o clock yesterday morning and taken to Greensburg for examination and fingerprinting. Troopers believe Dickey left a crime trail and expect a hearing after investigation. His brother Carl was jailed in Pennsylvania two years ago for forgery and is still serving.
Happenings note an arrival by air service Friday with a guest from Penn Run, Mrs. William Edmunds hosting over the weekend. Tuesday is a big day as Admiral Byrd is due at the airport, with planes from other airports expected to join the welcome. An aerial parade will accompany the ground parade.
The route and participants for Admiral Byrd's parade through Indiana and Homer City were detailed. Officials, veterans, school children, and multiple civic groups will greet Byrd Tuesday at Johnstown noon arrival and march through the towns with a full program at Ritz Theatre later that day and next morning.
An official order details a parade in honor of Admiral Byrd at Indiana Pennsylvania on September 29 1980 with schedule times from 10 80 am departure to 1 20 pm parade start and 1 45 pm review. It lists aides to the Grand Marshal including Major William E Pierce Major Lou ds Bell Captain E D Timberlake and others and designates Pierce as chief of staff reporting to Memorial Hall at 12 30 pm September 30.
An August 2 crash on the Blairsville Derry road killed a Ross boy and injured others. Bauer, who drove the striking car, faced manslaughter and failing to stop charges, was fined 200 dollars plus costs after a plea of no contest. Prominent locals testified for Bauer and his parents urged leniency.
Heilwood P. T. A. opened its season at the high school auditorium with a music and business meeting. George Lindsay affirmed board cooperation with teachers while Blair Maffey and Mrs. George Lindsay voiced parental and organizational support. Mr. Laing spoke on The Wise Use of Leisure, followed by informal refreshments.
Harrisburg Sept 29 A call for the condition of all Pennsylvania banks at close of business Sept 24 was issued at noon today by Peter G Cameron secretary of the state banking department. The report, according to the official note, was published for banks and the public.
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