Wins King Title In Lebanon Baby Contest
Maurice Gormley aged six at the Methodist Children’s Home on West Camp Street is crowned Lebanon’s King. The popular Harney School student thanked friends for votes and gifts after receiving the crown and sceptre. Sponsored by Fred Siess Motor Company in the Baby Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Gormley
Methodist Children’s
West Camp Street
Maurice
Lébanon
Harney School
Fred Siess Motor Company
Lebanon
Imogene McCray
Cora Bynum
Imogene
Fred Siess Motor Co
Imogene, Adler and Company
Colonial Theatre
The
Lebanon Reporter
Carey
Alexander
Colortone
Ian
Crowned Queen Imogene McCray in Lebanon contest
Five year old Imogene McCray daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McCray was crowned Queen at a Colonial Theatre party this morning in Lebanon. She was among six entrants in the queen race and received gifts from local merchants after the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene
Imogene McCray
Harry McCray
South
Lebanon Street
Colonial Theatre
Adler & Company
Lebanon
Governors Talk Over Problems At Conference
Governors from across the nation debated economic low mood at the 23rd conference in French Lick Indiana, shifting from conservation to public utilities. Governor Pinchot urged utility regulation while Roosevelt outlined a five year plan for rural uplift and state planning to curb farm decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
Ind
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Will Hays
America
Pinchot
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Washington
O Year Manhunt Ends in Capture
West Orange New Jersey June 2 an intensive six year manhunt ended with the capture of Philip K Knapp former Cornell student and son of a Syracuse New York family He had been sought since July 2 1925 for the Hempstead Long Island murder of Louis Panella and a noted thief for a thrill He was an army deserter and suspected in the ax murders The capture came as twelve detectives surrounded a shabby frame cottage as he returned from work as a mechanic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Orange
N. J
Long Island
Philip K. Knapp
Cornell University
Syracuse
N. Y
Knapp
Louis Panella
Hempstead
L. I
State objects to appraisers in Stephenson land case
The State through Attorney General James M. Ogden and Connor D. Ross filed exceptions to the appraisers report in State vs Edgar R Stephenson et al for land needed for Michigan Road improvement. Appraisers set damages at 1130 for Stephenson. the state argues the award is excessive and that half an acre of land and relocation will affect nearby property. The state made no exceptions to the report awarding 140 to John E Thompson et al for land to be appropriated for the same highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ogden
Connor D. Ross
Edgar R. Stephenson
John W. Hornaday
Carl Bowman
John T. Jones
Granville Wells
Stephenson
John E. Thompson
Navy plans strongest air force as growth reaches peak
Washington reports that by June 30 the U S Navy will deploy more planes in sea combat than any other world power. A five year build program begun in 1926 has raised aircraft from 350 to over 1 000 with costs around 63 million dollars. Navy officials foresee continued expansion including 500 more planes and four new carriers to maintain air power at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Navy
Congress
Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
William A. Moett
David S. Ingalls
Ingalls
Admiral Moffett
Lomatch Family Visits Smiths Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Lewis Lomatch and daughter Iva May of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur L Smith and their son Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lomatch
Iva May
Indianapolis
Arthur L. Smith
Robert
Rev Metz to Attend Baptist Convention
The Rev. C. A. Metz left this morning for Kansas City Missouri to attend the Northern Baptist Convention. He is accompanied by the Rev. A. E. Cowley of Shelbyville and the Rev. Walter Halbert of Franklin. They travel by motor and were classmates in theological school. Mr. Metz will return home next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Metz
Kansas City, Mo
Northern Baptist Convention
A. E. Cowley
Shelbyville
Walter Halbert
Franklin
Mr. Metz
Daily Christian Paper Planned In New York City
The 143rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A approved plans for a Daily Christian Newspaper in New York City to back President Hoover and prohibition in the 1932 campaign. No funding was promised. The assembly urged unemployment studies, backed anti lynching efforts, and supported the Inter racial Commission. The proposed paper would be printed with the Brooklyn Eagle’s plan but remain independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
New York City
Hoover
Prohibition
143Rd General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Board of National Missions
Inter-Racial Commission
New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Brown's Wonder Aid Society Meets in Lebanon
The Brown's Wonder Aid Society met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Retha Henderson's Lebanon home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Tresie Evans, with prayer by Mrs. Mary Wills. A duet "The Palace of Light" was performed by Mrs. Mary B. Wills and Mrs. Phyllis Wells. Nine members attended and one new member joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown’s Wonder Aid Society
Retha Henderson
Lebanon
Tresie Evans
Mary Wills
Palace of Light
Mary B. Wills
Phyllis Wells
Canada raises tariffs on 200 imported products
Ottawa reports Premier R. B. Bennett announced higher tariff rates up to 40 percent on about 200 imported items from the United States and other nations. He cited continued tariff policy shifts since last September and noted new branch factories. the budget projects a 75 million dollar deficit for 1930-31, with coal duties aimed at revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
United States
Canada
R. B. Bennett
Smoot-Hawley
Bennett
Dominion
Murder suspect taken to Wisconsin in 1930s case
A man claiming to be Frank J. Moran, believed to be George W. E. Perry, was en route to Wisconsin to face charges for the murder of Cora Belle Hackett at Lac du Flambeau. He bid farewell to his bride Anna Gutierre, who stood by him yet refused to mortgage property for extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George W. E. Perry
Frank J. Moran
Wisconsin
Cora Belle Hackett
Lac du Flambeau
Anna Gutierre
Perry
Hackett-Perry
Moran
Indiana R O T C unit earns excellent rating
The Indiana University ROTC unit received an excellent rating from the War Department. Noted among the personnel are Lebanon residents J. P. Barnett C. H. Boyd G. C. Kimmel and I. A. Parr as members connected with the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
U. S. War Department
J. P. Barnett
C. H. Boyd
G. C. Kimmel
I. A. Parr
Lebanon
Vatican Fascist Controversy Reaches Critical Deadlock
Rome June 2 The split between the Vatican and the Fascist government over Catholic lay organizations has reached a deadlock with unofficial talks continuing. The regime demands that Azione Cattolica be dissolved and leaders vetted, while the Vatican resists. A series of signals toward compromise included reopening Catholic youth groups and curbing anti Catholic demonstrations and attacks in official organs. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Azione ‘Cattolica
Mussolini
Holy See
Knights of Columbus
Lavoro Fascista
Osservatore Romano
Musolini
Pope
Minnesota gag law overthrown by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court, in a 5 4 decision, struck down Minnesota s gag law that could suspend a newspaper for criticizing public officials. Chief Justice Hughes led the majority defending press freedom and condemning prior restraint, arguing suppression harms the public interest more than publication of official malfeasance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Hughes
Holmes
Brandeis
Stone
Roberts
England Reacts To Alfonso's Exile Demanded Parliament Reform
London reports unrest after King Alfonso's overthrow in Spain. Britons demand parliamentary reform and action, fearing decline if monarchy fades. Economists warn of disintegration and lower living standards, while dominion independence grows and unemployment rises. trade hopes linger with exhibitions and surveys abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Alfonso
London
Spain
Great Britain
George
Britain
United States
Germany
France
South America
Buenos Aires
Lancashire
India
Egypt
Far East
Coronation fete crowns Baby King and Queen of Lebanon
The Colonial Theatre hosted the Better Baby Week finale with King Maurice Gormley and Queen Imogene McCray crowned in regal robes. Votes totaled 33 600 coupons. Maurice led with 340 800 votes, while Imogene topped with 969 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Maurice Gormley
Imogene McCray
Jack Slagle
Merle Harvey
Jack
Maurice
C. Penney Company
King
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan
U. S. Navy
Rev. Metz
Daily Christian Paper
Presbyterians
Brown
Wonder Aid Society
I. U
Split
Minnesota
Queen
Patty Routh
Hutchings Grocery
Janelle Wilcox
J. ¢. Penney Company
Phyllis Walker
Montgomery, Ward Company
Dana Pfaff
Star Drug Store
Helen Marie Flick
Jack Lenox
Lenox Tire Company
Jimmy Miller
Montgomery Ward Company
Shelby Jones
Lebanon Hardware Company
Eddie Ritchie
Adler and Company
Bobby Parr
George Donaldson
Hutchings Grocery Company
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