Woman jailed in theft keeps son in luxury
Newark detective says Helen Smith alias Helen Brown or May Brown, a famed pickpocket, kept her son in elite schools with stolen funds. She allegedly posed as a wealthy widow, led a delegation of New York pickpockets to a Chicago congress, and has a history of prison time totaling years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Helen Smith
New York
Helen Brown
May Brown
John Reilly
Reilly
Lessing
Euchannatle Congress
Chicago
Bur Jenous Chea Crouks
Feather Duster Tale Sparks Seattle Indignation
L P Ram, fifty five, claims his wife dumped a pillow full of feathers on him while asleep as punishment for spending on a shave and hair cut. He says he was not drunk and was simply tired after bringing home groceries. The judge sent him home to reconcile with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
L. P. Ram
Raina
Man killed in clay vat accident at Red Wing factory
Twenty nine year old Mion Wilkin Smulth, an attendant at a hopper for ground clay, suffocated after slipping into a clay vat at the Red Wing sewer pipe factory. An air pocket under the mass of clay burst through trapping him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing
Mion
Wilkin Smulth
Smith
Hairpin Cause of Death In Curtain-Dragging Accident
Mrs. John Kunz, 46, Mellon Wisconsin, died when a hairpin driven through her skull pierced her brain after she fell from a chair while hanging curtains. Authorities described the fatal accident as an unfortunate mishap in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Mellon
Wis
John Kunz
Farm Calendar Timely Reminders From Penn State College
The Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture outlines timely farm tips. Topics include selecting the best garden seeds, growing Christmas trees on a small plot, emergency hay from various crops, disease control by roguing and spacing, a fall pig crop decline, quality chicks for profit, landscape planning with grape arbors, and regular tractor maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College School OF Agriculture
Arly
Pennsylvania
United States
Local social notes and visits in Cherryhill area
Miss Marie Gipson spent Wednesday night with Miss Catherine Engle. E O Grow of Johnstown was a business caller Wednesday. Miss Erma Bennett of Strongstown spent a night with Miss Winifred Muffley. Ira Myers of Manor called in Indiana on Wednesday. A kitchen shower for newlyweds Merle and Mrs Long was held at the bride’s parents near Heilwood with games and luncheon. David Kephart and son Grant visited M H Dick, while Mrs Grace Waltermire and Miss Hazel Dick were Newtown visitors Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J C Kelly of Pine Eleige were Indiana callers Thursday. C A Amond of Penn Run was in Indiana Thursday. Mrs Frank Waltermire, long ill, is convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gipson
Catherine Engle
E. O. Grow
Johnstown
Erma Bennett
Strongstown
Winifred Muffley
Ira Myers
Manor
Indiana
Merle Long
R. A. Martin
Near Heilwood
Long
David Kephart
Grant
M. H. Dick
Grace Waltermire
Hazel Dick
Newtown
J. C. Kelly
Pine Eleige
Thursay
C. A. Amond
Penn Run
Frank Waltermire
Local Social Roundup From Barnesboro and Nearby
Asa McAnulty and c W Keith attended church in Barnesboro Sunday afternoon. John Biss recent guest of sister Mrs John Frank. Prof and Mrs D D Patterson and family called on Mrs W H Patterson Sunday. Rev and Mrs McKnight and family were week end guests in Brown home. Anne Smith and son Ralph of McIntyre spent Sunday with Elizabeth Keener. Mrs Asa McAnulty and daughter Gertha and Alice McCurdy recent guests of Mrs Quay Baler. C W Keith and son Marion were Sunday guests in Brown home. Friends of Mr and Mrs Alvie Stahl visited Gibson home Wednesday evening bringing gifts. Dean Richardson of Barnesboro spent weekend with his parents. Lisle Elder and daughter Indiana visitors Friday. Mrs G O Richardson spending weeks with Mr and Mrs David Rishel of Patton. Mrs Murray Gilpatric of Hamill spent Friday with Mr and Mrs H W Oberlin. Mr and Mrs L R Elder and daughter were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs H B Downey of Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa McAnulty
Ana c. W. Keith
Barnesboro
John Biss
John Frank
D. D. Patterson
W. HB
Patterson
McKnight
Brown
Anne Smith
Ralph
McIntyre
Elizabeth Keener
Gertha
Alice McCurdy
Quay Baler
C. W. Keith
Marion
Alvie Stahl
Gibson
Stahl
Dean Richardson
Harry Richardson
A. S. McCachren
Harry McCachren
Brushvalley
Scott Rodgers
Kenneth Seliers
Evert McGeary
Harrisburg
R. B. Stutzman
Doyle Stutzman
William Campbell
Mollie Patchen
Hilfott
Guldenbad
Ottly Willliamson
Pittsburgh
John Davies
Kathryn Falcon
Marguerite Cunningham
Heshbon
S. J. Bagley
Johnstown
Odessa Harbart
Glassport
Sadena Biddleman
Bion Tomb
Martha MecFeaters
Seward
W. J. McFeatey
Geo, Gaul
Mollie Beck
P. E. Hoover and Son
Clairton
Nannie Shields
Punxsutawney
M. Shields
Alph Anthony
Grange
John Millican
Mary Shaffer
Bertha Rippert
Emma Wilhelm
James Hamilton
Mangus Sprankle
Mary Hadden
Aid
Anna Sutter
Maggie White
Rosa
Emma Shields
Wilda Chesley
Homer Sadler
Gertrude Vite
Jesse Beers
Lester Sutter
Reed Sherry
Juneau
Blair Gaul
Earl Beck
Hays Frank
Indiana
Carrie Brick
Loyd Gullick
Iniana
Ralph Doakey
Harry Coleman
Margaret Gene
Everett Coleman
Mack Coleman
Hiders Ridge
Ralph Donahey
Jay
H. C. Cunningham
Clare Marshall
Chauncey and Marlin
M. A. Fulton
Albert Lafferty
Betty Gene
Patton
Martin Lafferty
C. C. Walker
Jack Clawson
Blairsville
Frank Clark
J. E. Fryer
Ida Ferguson
Harry Ferguson
George Lydie
Clinton
Saltsburg
Carl Flemming
Willis Miller
Iselin
Wiggens
Laura
Harnest
Parkwood
St. Clair
Mt. Tabor
W. C. Lichtenfels
R. C. Lichtenfels
Ardara
J. F. Lichtenfels
Donald Duncan
Charley Penrose
Otis
Fred Lichtenfels
Mabion
Ernest Lichtenfels
Batty
Guy Smith
Harry
W.T. Marsh
Strangford
Communion Services At United Presbyterian Church Elderton
Elderton residents attended communion at the United Presbyterian church led by Rev. Wright. Ladies' Aid Society of the MKE church met at Mrs. C P Steffy's home Friday to piece a quilt. Mrs Vida Rearick and Tittle daughter visiting friends in Vandergrift and New Kensington. Mrs Wm Kauffman visited at Mrs Adda Johnston's home Saturday. Edith Halston Miller visiting her siblings at the Ralston home. Mrs Bell Dorsey arrived at the Ralston home to spend time with relatives. Mr and Mrs Vincent Wood of Indiana were guests here Sunday. Roving commentaries from Pathfinder noted on political economy and a quip about a Scotchman's bath tub meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Wright
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. KE
C. P. Steffy
Vida Rearick
Tittle
Vandergrift
New Kensington
Wmn. Kauffman
Adda Johnston
Edith Halston Miller
Ralston
Bell Dorsey
Vincent Wood
Indiana
Samuel Wineberg
H. A. Petter
Marion Center
Samuel Petter
Onnie Leckwatch
Punxsutawney Hospital
Curtisville
George Heller
Wilkinsburg
Mohney
St. Marks Church
Ladies Aid Society
Town
Punxsutawney
Walter Wineberg
Harvey Peifer
Fear Marion Center
Blair Uber
Annie Moot
Nathaniel Simpson
Oak Tree
Armage Community Hears Many Sabbath Guests and Visitors
Armagh residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns during Sabbath as families welcomed guests from Brushvalley Pittsburgh and Punxsutawney. State Farm Show attendees include R B Stutzman Doyle Stutzman and William Campbell while Missionary and Ladies Aid plans at the Armagh church feature a guest missionary address.
Clarkeburg Sabbath Notes Local Church Activities
Clarkeburg observances fill the Sabbath with 9:46 morning study 11:15 sermon. Many Indiana visitors call on local homes. Shoppers and visitors travel to Saltsburg Pittsburgh Punxsutawney see Iselin and Mt. Tabor events. Church services draw crowds as groups meet at homes and in town across a weekend.
ADMINISTRATRIX AND AUDITOR NOTICE ITEMS IN ESTATE CASES
Letters of administration on Yeone Butterbaugh of Cherry Hill Township have been granted to the undersigned. Creditors must present claims for settlement, and debtors should pay promptly. Auditor Saw Spaigelait will attend duties February 3, 1931, 10:00 AM, at Room 802 Savings and Trust Building Indiana Pa, for J A Lantry estate distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeone ‘N. Butterbaugh
Cherryhill Township
Wugainst
Pierce
Orphans’ Court of Indianaounty
J. A. Lantry
Foter
Simon Itwi~ Itell
Green ‘Township
Savings and ‘Trust Building
Indiana
Spaigelaiet
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Ross
DeGaetano Master Cleaners
Philadelphia Street
Blind” Investments
Associated System
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Associated Gas and Electric Securities Company Incorporated
Indiana, Penna
Firestone
Price Bach
Oldfield
Courier
Hileman
Bear Brody’s Store
Indiana, PA
Florence Barry
Cherryhill
Spruce
Rochester Mills
Elderton
Pathfinder
Armage
Covode
East Wheatfield
Vine Tomb
Missionary and Ladies’ Aid Society
Armagh Presbyterian Church
John Wert
George Hill
Roger
Roy Ream
Morrellville
West Palm Beach
Alson Cramer
Cardiff
Mr. Cramer
C. H. Findley
Mildred
Frank
Jos. A. Bhrom
Blacklick
Deadwaters
Mre
Irvin Shaffer
Homer
Dorothy
Rowene
Brush Valley
Mra
Amanda Moose
James Campbell
Norris Lyster
Max
Nolo
Albert Stake
Clair Stake
Norris Growef
Calvin Petterman
Ernest Myers
Harvey Moose
James’ Campbell
Stake
Sexton
Carlyle
Chambersville
Harry Lukehart
Home
Jay McQuilkin
F. &. Kirk
Wh. Downey
Carl Miller
Harry Miller
James Brownfield
Fielk
H. A. Miller
C. A. Brady
Anna Mat
Frank McGara
Clarkeburg
Marchand
Mount Tabor
8. E. Fulcomer
Torrance
C. B. Mack
Ruth
Gladys
Geo. Clawson
Marmaret
Flora Clark
Wednesay
Currys Run
M. M. Akay
Livermore
Harry McCurdy
Alta
Indiana State Teachers College
Jay Alers
Roas
Elda McCurdy
State Teachers College
Wilber Mack
Bolivar
Airey
J. W. Cunningham
Robert
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Perry McCreight
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
D. J. Means
Battery & Electrical Service
Gompers Avenue
Penna
L. B. Miller
Lizzie C, Buterbaugh
Clymer, Pa
Jaanuary
Cadillac
Philadelphia
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