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Jatufda wnttotte- mild -temper ture, followed by rai evening or on Sunday. VOLUME 70. i i i MI- I I SECTIONS INDIANA, P1SNNSYLVANIA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER TWENTY PAGES A 0 Jt Here'a anoint dftj UsomenlB, folka; Ihe ftercb'an have scran fine for day and tomorrow, TWO CENf A CC MM in HELD IN LOCAL DRUG STORE ROBBER FLOYD GIBBONS SPEAKING Hollo Everybody. Plenty of the old paprika in the news pot again today. Even full size eight column front pages can't begin to hold the Trush of sizzling page one stuff, landslides iri Prance, mobs menacing Americans in Peru super sleuth Gaston Means chasing Reds, Carter Glass rising redheaded against that Democratic pledge of polite co-operation with the White House, Church of England visipning a reunion of divided Christendom with one great church embracing us all in the same this spinning sphere has sure stepped up her R.

P. M. and is hitting on everything. CONVICT REFUSES PAROLE PRISON BETTER THAN HOME TIFFIN, 0., Nov. "Be it ever so But, "no, thank you, I'd rather stay here" "here" being the the answer re- ceived today astonish'ed offi- cials at the Toledo workhouse to their offer to free Jack Wells on parole.

Seneca county officials, on the plea of Wells' wife, had decided free the prisoner, when word of their action reached Wells, he replied: "I prefer the workhouse to my home." A landslide in Lyons, France, kills 50. Communist riots in 'Peru kill 15, including two United States citizens, one tragedy is an act of other, the act of man. If we used the brains in solving the reasons for man fighting man as we do in learning the mysteries of nature we could really start bragging, about the approaching millennium. Man tights nature with reason, hut he uses to fight man government uses force to suppress rioters. British police use force to suppress demonstrations in India.

Assassins try to shoot President Cosgrove in Ireland. Some day we will know how to employ brain instead- of brawn in fighting human error and when that time comes we will spend more money (Continued on Page Six) SHOW TONIGHT Indiana Awarded 1931 Show of West Pennsylvania Florists. JOHNSTOWN, Nov. The city, horde of gardeh'' enthusiasts and was'' thoroughly won to the week's flower show yesterday as' additional hundreds inspected the costly exhibit of the Pennsylvania florists in the Auditorium. At the Fort Stanwix hotel in the afternoon, wholesale and retail florists over a wide area of the state held their one business meet.

ing of the show approved the sending of the 1930 western Pennsylvania exhibit to Indiana. Greensburg, which long, ago had submitted its application, will claim the flower (Continued on Page Four) CLASSIFYING CLOTHES, ITEMS ATJHEATRE Some Two Thousand Being Opened and Placed Ready for Distribution Following Requested Needs. FEATURE NOTES magnificent response of the citizenry of Indiana and various points in Indiana county, has turned the quiet, heretofore unoccupied 201 and 202 on the second floor of the-Indiana Theatre a veritable beehive of industry. A glance into the offices discloses clothing, dresses, suits, underwear, C0 ats, shoes, to say nothing of a lot of groceries. The first attempt to classify the, articles is toeing made today and almost at once the persons in charge will begin the distribution to needy households.

Several women of Indiana are assisting the theatre personnel in opening the some 2,000 bundles, removing the articles and placingVthera, on racks and tables. The committee urges a quick turnover that the articles be (Continued On Page Two) STEETLE WAS HONORED GUEST DEATH OF MBS, SUi Aged Resident of Indiana Passes Away After Lingering Illness- Mrs. Gompers Buried Tomorrow. Missionary, Child Stein by Savages Mrs. Sue Simpson, 80, one of wo surviving members of the family of the late James and Margaret (Trimble) Hood, mU.il her death, passed away at her Home, 757 Wayne avenue, at eight o'clock this morning, following an extended illness of a complication of diseases.

The deceased was born March 31, 1850, on the Hood homestead, near the Hood school in White township. Early in her young mature life she removed with the parental family to Indiana, which had since been her home. She was united in marriage with George W. Simpson, whose death occurred in 1912. Mrs, Simpson was an ardent Christian and held a record for constant attendance upon divine worship in the First United Presbyterian Church a period of 75 years she had been present for almost every service, first being brought to Sabbath School from her White township home and later actively identified with the congregation when the family home was removed here.

She was much interested in the new house of worship and was present each Sabbath in the new edifice until failing health compelled her ti remain at home. She was the possessor of a lovable disposition, lived a quiet, retired life, b'ut was ever at the call of relatives and friends, whether for purposes of aiding in some joyful event, or mourning at the passing of a soul to its reward. Surviving the deceased is a brother, the Rev. Robert Hood, of Sterling, Kansas. With her during the last year was her step-daughter, Miss Belle Simpson, of Philadelphia.

Funeral esrvices will be conducted phoio HIM-, nn. MLS. Ai'Miur V. 1'ylee, Mom phis, Tcnn. mid their two-year old (laughter, Matliin, all whom were nf tucked by suvug Indians In (he Briuiitinii xvhoi'e the Rev.

Tylsc was tinned ns Presbyterian llev, Tylce, (h Mo girl and a mirsc wcro nin.s sncrcil, UIH! Mrs. Tylec, nlso missionary 1 wounded. FREE PRIZE! BE EASILY Yesterday marked the passing of the 42nd birth-stone for M. 0. Steetle of Wayne avenue and last evening the "young man" was the honored guest at a delightful party at Camp Rest-a-While, sixty guests being present.

Cards occupied the remainder of the evening. First honors in the two lists went to Kay Bettis and Robert Reed and low scores were turned in for Mrs. W. L. Beck and Clarence Clawson.

The four received handsome prizes. (Continued On Page Two) CLYMER CHURCH CHOIR PROGRAM Actually Districts without Business Opportunities Demand Your Quick PACKARD HEADS Scout Drive Going Nicely The results of the second report meeting of the Boy Scdut campaign held in the Moore Hotel last evening found the total of'the campaign well past the half way mark. In the remarks ol' the evening, Hon. Elder Poelor, chairman of the campaign that the results were gratifying and that the outlook for the flnai meeting would flud the goal reached with a good margin over the top. This statement (Continued on Page Foul-) Becoming Classes If your glasses are, old fashioned or unbecoming, call and try on some of the new modern styles.

R. D. Ralston 0, 67-70x Royalist Sees Russia's Fall PITTSBURGH, Nov. "Russia is tottering, starving, ready for a new of the Royalist forces are ready!" This assertion was made today by John J. K.

Chapel, son of Countess Josephine Coupatvitch Chapel, as he prepared to join fellow Russians of the Royalist faction in a council of war in New York. "Hundreds of thousands of men, more than anyone outside of the party knows, are massed on the Serbian, Bulgarian and Chinees fron- Page Four) Winter Car Comforts Hot Water and Hot Air Heaters, Skid Chains, Glycerine, Wind Shield Defrosters and Monkey Links for all ars and trucks. Auto Parts Ritz Theatre Bldg. 60tfx "The Story of the Pink Rose" with musical arrangement will be given in the Clymer Presbyterian Church by the church choir Monday evening, November 17, at 7:30 o'clock. The story is an interesting and touching one and the music portrays Christian mission work in the slums of New York.

There will not be any admission charged, but a silver offering will be taken. The general public is invited. Kittanning Presbytery Men Meeting Sunday The second annual convention of 1he men of the Kittanhing Presbytery will be held in the Leechburg Presbyterian Church, Sunday, November 16. Tlie program follows: MORNING SESSION Frank M. Presiding of John.

i 4 H. Ferguson, Apollo, ithe Host of the Confer- Norman H. Henderson, Leechburg. of the Pittsburgh Mr. Geo.

Campbell, Pittsburgh. lliWK-Address, "The Young Man of 1 the J. Stftnley Barter, MRS. FERRARA IS CRITICALLY ILL The many friends of Mrs. Peter Ferrara, who was operated recently at the Indiana Hospital, will be pleased to learn that while her condition this morning was reported as serious, she is getting along nicely and her recovery seems assured.

Guns aivd Ammunition All makes of guns and Western ammunition. Drybak. nnd Rich clothing, and other hunters' needs at A. W. Mabon Sons.

70x November Linen- Sale at H. B. Vogel Co. afford to miss the bargains. 68-70x Einstein in His Latest Photo Six sets of prizes today await' award in six districts included in the Gazettes circulation expansion'cam- paign area.

Packard, Willyo-Knight, Buick, Dod Brothers, Chevrolet, Whippet rd enclose motor cars and $6,000 in cash are ready to award those who actively assist the Gazette in its circulation drive just starting. Today there are actually districts without competition for prizes. An unparalleled opportunity is offered men and women who will seriously join the'Gazette in its program anil who will immediately set about the business of winning one of the major prizes provided. All is expected to do, or can win any one of the al(Continued On Page Two) MOTORISTGETS, HERE Joseph Upolzer, of Johnstown, charged by Chief of Police Stroble with driving in front of a fire truck while it was enroute to a fire, was sentenced to pay the costs and a fine of $10, at a hearing held before bquire C. C.

McLain yesterday afternoon. Upolzer was accused of cutting in in front of the fire truck at the intersection of Philadelphia and Seventh streets during a recent fire. MISS MARY ESCH WAS HOSTESS Miss Mary L. Esch, -Registrar at the State Teachers gave 'a delightful dinner party to a number of her co-workers, at the College Inn Wednesday evening. The table was beautifully decorated with pink rosebuds and orchid r.vcet peas.

Tho place cards were in the form of Japanese lanterns attached to attractive little in' different colors. Covers were laid for fourteen. The guests -were; -Mi Bffa M. Duncan, Miss Catherine Miss. Ruth Finn, Miss Verna Findley, Miss Madge Gilbert, 'Mrs.

Ethel George, Mrs. Thelm'a Miss Eleanor Landfair, Miss Emma Launtz, Miss Gplda Nicewonger, Miss Martha Russell and Miss Alice Russell. FELLOW WHO "LICKED" HOOVER IN TOILS OF LAW WESTB RANCH, Nov. 14. Butler, the fellow who "licked" Herbert Hoover when they were boys, must face a court summons- far having a slot machine in his sofe drink parlor.

It was rumored that school boys were patronizing the machine and a deputy sheriff walked into Newt's establishment, gave Butler a court summons and confiscated the machine. The raid likewise revealed two slot machines in the Hoover hotel which is just across the street. GOOD LUCK SHOERS WIN The Indiana Good Luck Horse Shoe Club entertained the Marion Center aggregation Thursday night at the new indoor courts, on Tenth- street. 'A large and enthusiastic crowd of rooters were in attendance. Indiana won the.

honors' bv the score of to 194. The pitching honors went to Gebhart of Indiana who totaled 32 ringers. Fulmer of Marion Center and Phillips of Indiana were tied for second honors with a score of. 28 ringers each. There are a' number of games scheduled to be played in the -near future at Indiana, due notice of which will be given in the Gazette.

Come and enjoy these games of barnyard golf. Check Protector to Double Check a Report Attendance Record Is Splendid. GOOD EATERS Departmental reports were given by Superintendent Norman Koontz at the Board of Education meeting last evening. A new check protector was aought last evening. Heretofore protector of any kind had been in use at the local schools.

Report Two hundred and twenty six pu- Is" were examined; 57 had: poor nutrition; 20 had poor vision; 27 decayed teeth; 19 cervical 'glands; and 43 defective tonsils. There were i'ojr of impetigo during, the month. Seven class rooms were, inspected by nurse and 23 services of firs'; aid vere given; 10 home were nade and 3 pupils were accompanied the physician or clinic. Attendant Officer's Report Twenty absences, in Second WaAl 35 in Third Ward; 30 in 'High School; 3 notices'served on parents; 3 parents arrested. Attendance And Enrollments I The schools were 16 -lays in October and a total of J7 days to November 1.

On November 1 there were 1038 boys enrolled in the schools and 1015 girls or a total of 2073. This is an in. crease of 26 pupils over September. Four hundred and seventy five pupils are enrolled in the Second Ward; (Continued On Page Two) WATERHOUSE IN CUSTODY FOB INDIANA CRIME Modern "Raffles" Alibia! Case by Saying Revolvers and Bad Checks in Suit Returned to Him by a Friend. NOTES OF CASE Clever work by Corp.

H. C. Johnston and Troopers John O'Mara and Harry Wagner in developing vague clues, solved the mystery of the robbery of Daugherty's drug store early' yesterday morning and led to the arrest in Luciusboro at 6:30 o'clock last night of James Waterhouse, alias a Pierce, an alleged modern- Raffles and check artist. Waterhouse, has served time fort forgery arid his recent victims are alleged to be Indiana and Homer prominent professional and business men. The State troopers got their first lead from Chief of Police Jack'' Stroble, iwhose activities are limited? to the borough, and who was ing on the Daugherty robbery.

When Waterhouse was searched ter his apprehension a. .38 calibr. Colt revolver identified as the one stolen from Daugherty'a Drug and a .38 calibre son revolver, both of which were fully? loaded, and a box of shells, are said; to have been found on his person. his inside pocket three persona" checks of Attorney Harry Earhart (Continued On Page Two) BOOfCWEET FREE LIBRARY. Special sale of card tables and bridge sets Saturdr.y.

See page 17. Stevings Furniture Store. 7flx "Life a Guy Mori-ill, D. D. Philadelphia.

Adjournment. and Social Hour. AFTERNOON SESSION Methodist ChHrch 1. Church Attendance Problem Leader, Frank M. Shubert, Kittanning.

2. Church Prof. G. Vincent, Fovd City. 3.

For Rev. G. Matthew Jordan, Rpssjter. T3. an Page NBA London Bureau This interesting camera thp latest iiliotogruph or Professor Albert nmtheroati.

ciau and uf tUe relativity theory Ifiat bparg his fttt'ltp. 'fjio Hid tire was tftjMJju on ill MARRIAGE IS MADE KNOWN Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Raymond, of McDonald, announce tho marriage of their daughter, Geneva, to Earl Ray, son of Mrs. Ray Water street, The marriage was solmenized in the First Unue.l Ptecbyterian Chuiva hero Monday Novem! er 10th, by the Rev.

John J. Mcllvninc. Mr. and Mrs, Ray will make theli future home in Indiana. Pic Social at Burr The Ladies' Auxiliary of Ban- will hold a pie social in the hull tomorrow night.

Cake, ice cream, coffee and sandwiches will also be dispensed. Now is the time to buy your Christmas gifts in linen, towels, embroidered scarfs and lunch cloths at 69c and up. at H. B. Vogel Co.

68-70x Lilliari Russelfs Daughter Suet Twp Day Sec window at Streams' Gift Shop for especially jriced Utility boxes- vases and candle holders for Friday and Saturday only. Buy now for Xmas. gale Saturday on card tables a.n4 bridge sets, ad in Friday's, ppper, alsp see Sea windows. Furnitvre Storp, Poorhouse Fear Caused Tragedy UNIONTOWN, Nov. fictional worries and delusions that I he was "headed for the poorhouse' today were named by police as the probable reasons for the temporary insanity which caused Robert Playford, 65, prominent attorney, to slay his entire family and then take his own life with the same revolver.

Miss Viola White, a maid, ran to the family bedrooms in "Elmcrest," the spacious Playford home, too late to stave off tragedy for Playford's wife and his three young daughters but in time to witness the deranged suicide. Nancy, 12, the eldest daughter, (Continued on Page Four) Table linen and napkins to match, cloths and napkins, all reduced in price at this sale, at H. B. Vogel Co. 08-70x Save Money Attend special sale of vases, candle holders and well made, attractive utility and Saturday only at Streams' Gift Shop.

70x Art Exhibit, Model plane Show and Program. again comes feast ua UL libraries, the. opening of "Chill Book On Monday, morning next at 9 o'clock the doors of the Free Library will be open, tg everybody for the display of new books and the annual art exhibit. The week will be in the nature''of a house warming, for the new quar- ers and will present to the public one of the most complete exhibitions 3f modern book and periodical illustration in the state. Through the courtesy of Joseph Platt, of the Butterick Publishing (Continued On Page Two) TS im Meeting Here The Parent-Teacher Association of Indiana will hole! the November meeting oft next Tuesday evening, Novem-, ber 18, at 7:30 o'clock in the Library; of the High.School.

The meeting willr have "Book Week" as the theme. ThV speakers will be Miss Slaven, Libra-, rian of the Indiana State Teachers' College and Mr. Hull, of the Free Library, who will both speak on subjects allied with Book Week. Tilts musical program will be presented-by Miss Mead, Miss Carson, Mr. and Mr.

Canfield, all of the High School faculty. Among the various "Weeks" thatl (Continued on Page Three) fl ,1 Linen Sale at H. B. Vogel Co, tarts Thursday mom ing, Nov. 13th, 930.

Don't miss this great ft'lv unity. 3, This Brain Tosser Sure Puts It Across NI3A Pittsburgh Bureau A lurgei- share in the estate of her stepfather, the late Alexander ambassador to Hpain, js being sought iu lawsuit at Pitts- Iwgh by Mrs. Dm-othy Q'fteUJy CaJ- VJt, above, only Lillian Itassell. Moore's ('al- vit 81000; she nranised nipthey, when her, ho HPultl child us NEW YORK, Nov. languages are dead "because they had no slang to vivify them," in the opinion of Dr.

Frank H. Vizetelly, dead of American Lexicographers. Dr. Vizetelly acknowledges that he gets "a great kick out of the ex; pressiveness of American slang; there's something 1 snappy about it that seems to fit, no mutter how spontaneously it originates." He not only gets a "kick" out of it, but when iw- age decrees he puts it in the dictionary. Dr.

Vijetelly says he is not a "wisecracker," but admitting an academic interest in slang he uses a "wisecrack" medium to put over his ideas. Let him ielj it in his own words; "Slang travels in cycles," says the lexicographer, "but every now and again one startled by the ery that the shorter term, stronger its' force. There is a certai' sincerity about slung that altogether from snobbery, and I leaves very little room for doubt af to inattention. Prove it? Well, there's not the least doubt about ft man's meaning when he calls yoyt a dud, a wet blanket, or a calamjifjr: howler. You know what he means, and you can't possibly kid yourself that you don't, and I don't, maybe.

At the same time, is more dismal than dead slang, "Of course, I know without told what a artist Is, though yesterday not what a Continued.