Indiana County Fair Fast Approaches with Improvements
Improvements are made speedily for the Indiana County Agricultural Fair held the first week in September. New ditching, fences, roofs, and a racing stables complex are among the enhancements. Acts include a strong lineup with bands and acrobats, and the event is tied to the Coal Oil Racing Circuit with purses listed for trotting and pacing events. A funeral for Balle Love Thompson is noted, with services by Mule.Toverment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agriculturality
Wty'taka
Paul
David Blairmber
D. R. Smith
Ryce
Indians County
Uredly
Balle Love Thompson
West Bolivar
Mule
Inter-County Temperance Meeting At Ridgeview Park
The Western Pennsylvania division of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold a two day session at Ridgeview Park on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4 and 5. Officers include Mrs Br oc Wylle president, Mrs Mary R. Pos treasurer, Mrs G M Steala recording secretary, and Miss M A Bingham corresponding secretary. Mrs A T Bell of Blaireville seats on the program for an address. In addition to talks by white ribboners there will be an elocutionary contest for Loyal Legion members.
Ithaca Conservatory awards music scholarships to two parsons
Two Parsons awarded free scholarships at the Ithaca Conservatory of Music during the term closed. Eleanor Mentch of Cresson receives a piano scholarship and Mildred McClelland of New Florence receives vocal culture training. Bach scholarship valued under 100 dollars tuition. Mike McClelland’s parents hail from Conemaugh township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Ithaca Conservatory of Music
Eleanor Mentch
Cresson
Mildred McClelland
New Florence
Missa Mentch
McClelland
Bach
Mike McClelland
Conemaugh Township
Gathering Honoring 95th Birthday of Mrs Elizabeth Simpson North
A large family gathering at Mrs Elizabeth Simpson North’s home to honor her ninety fifth birthday. Grandchildren and great grandchildren from Ponxsptawney and nearby areas attended, joined by relatives including Lex Mitchell and family, Taylor North family, and many North relatives from multiple towns in Pennsylvania. Professor B D Condron also returned from a Pennsylvania Teachers Association convention at State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Simpson North
Laura Allison
North Ninth Street
Ponxsptawney and
North
Ray
Martha J. McCreight
Lee North
J. B. North
Misa Ada Bouck
Ptinxentawney
Mildred Carl
Pitteborg
N. §. North
Janeau
David North
Nancy
Lovejoy
Clara Thompson
Heilwood
Mary C. Simpson
William Timblin
Vernon
John Patton
J. B. Nichola
Joan
Margaret
J. O. Speedy
Revie Thompson
Indiana
B.D. Condron
State College
Teachers’ Association of Pennsylvania
Blairaville Courier
Amateur Photography Board Sees Local Health Board Changes
At Bolivar council on July 10, John K. Leria was selected to join the Health Board for six years and 0. Wi Hammond was elected for four years. The meeting was held in the White Palace Building basement with plans for prompt attention to photography and local drugstore issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K
Pittsburg couples wed in separate ceremonies
Murray Behan of 44 Washington street and Miss Agnes Pounds wed in a Thursday morning ceremony at the Baban hone officiated by Rev. S Edward Young. The couple traveled to Philadelphia then Atlantic City before returning. Pounds’ roommate Conductor David D Jones also married Jessie C Gormley that same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Pounds
Pittsburg
Agnes
J Behan
Washington Street
S. Edward Young
Second Presbyterian Church
Ha Groom
Eietere
Mietes Mary
Agnes Puunoda
Tacianga Nail Vista
Union Depot
Escapae Royal Wenders
Mr. Pountse
Shadyside
Pitsburg
Behan
Pound
David D. Jones
Cliff Street
Jessie C. Gormley
Junen
Murry Wisis
Bbehan
Puurda
Two Day Celebration at Baptist Church Opens Jubilee
The semi centennial celebration of the Baptist church opens this afternoon at 2 30 with exercises led by Pastor Dr BH F King. Rev J Thomas Davis of Batteville offers greetings from Indiana district churches. Tomorrow features greetings from the Indiana chorus and a sermon by Dr A J Furman. The B P U schedules a 7 30 service with a commemorative poem read by Mrs Albert Heckel and a sermon by Rev D W Swigart. Congregation size listed as 150 on the church roll shows 280 active members. The second annual Joseph Headley family reunion is set for August 8 in Morris Rapart oar Girty grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
BH. F. King
Mise A. Santa Buterbaugh
J. Thomas Davis
Batteville
Indiana
B. J. Henehey
Lodiana Chorchan
F. S. Crawford
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Furman
Library
King
Albert Heckel
D. W. Swigart
Waa & Mlataire
Joseph Headley
Morris Rapart
Recital Highlights Bolivar Methodist Church Program
Mrs Agnes Stover Martin of Johnstown a King's School of Oratory graduate presented a recital at Bolivar M E Church Thursday evening. Interludes included four songs by Mabel Hunter and piano selections by Mrs W M Wyon and Misses Noro Armor Eunice Miller and Lester Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohnatown
Agnes Stover Martin
Johnstown
King's School of Oratory
Bolivar M. E
Migs Mabel Hunter
W. M. Wyon
Miases Noro Armor
Eunice Miler
Lesnor Robinson
Idlewood Park Hosts Dance Night With Orchard Music
A Friday evening party at Idlewood Park entertained many married couples and some singles. Apple’s Orchestra provided the music for enquare dances used most of the night. John Bath protested he was too heated to leave, but after a consultation the group decided to extend the party by another hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewood
Idlewood Park
Apple
John Bath
Fred Jamiaon, Dan Wood compete in New Castle pacing events
Fred Jamiaon finished sixth with Dan Wood in the 2:16 pace at New Castle on Friday. Dan Wood is owned by J. K. Love of Johnstown. Jamiaon fared better in the 2/20 trot, finishing second with Vastal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jamiaon
Dan Wood
New Cestle
J. K. Love
Johnstown
Jamiaon
Vastal
Directors hear many applicants for school posts
With 66 applicants and 18 schools to be apportioned, Rayne township directors faced a lengthy selection Friday. Ernest School favors the graded teachers. James Jones was chosen principal at 50 cents monthly. Grade teachers named for Nos. 3, 2, and 1 positions, while Faul Smith was chosen to preside over the Chambersville school with about 65 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
Ernest
James Jones
Chambersville
Florence’ Meanor
Homa Swanson
Misa Elizabeth Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Faul Smith
Eleventh Street
Clave
Normal
East Wheafield
Burrell
Washington, Green and Brughvalley
Notable Visitors Reported Across Indiana and Pittsburgh Area
A scrambled social column lists numerous visitors and residents from Indiana and Pittsburgh areas. Names include James McGragor A. F. Oxper J. States J. N. Kivang Ada Rowe Mina Josephine Stewart J. M. Stewart Everett Ake Ella Steinrod Helen Ruttan and others. Details note travels to Pittsburg Wilkinsburg Ellenville and surrounding counties with visits and anticipated treatments and gatherings.
Grain and buildings burned at Walker Farm fire
In a pasture near Curry Run church a fire destroyed grain, a granary, barn and several outbuildings at the Woodward Walker farm. The crop belonged to Albert Miller, with Jr Rittenhouse tenancy. Thresher owners from Creekside helped save about 120 bushels of grain. Fire likely started from a heated cylinder. Insured by Far Mutual Fire Insurance Co. No fatalities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward Walker Fs
Curry Ran
Jr .Rittenhouse
Albert Miller
Jot & Walterton
Creekside
Far Mutual
Tasorance Co
O Strong
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Ractions
Mro
Belle Thompson
Aured & License In
Kittanning
Pennington's
Ita
Wilson & Wood
Inter-County ‘Temperance Meeting
Ridgeview
Miss McClelland
Punxsutawney
Alice T. Sith
East Water Street
Ak Houk
J. Richard Clements
White Palace
Murray E
Agnes Behan
Blairsville
Heasley
Girty
Bolivar
Jamison
Rayne
Huffman
G. H. Huffman
Chatham
Marion Center
M. E
Taing
Dixonville
Bia Gon
Zenla Harman
Mias Llazie Jamigop
John &. Hastings
Philadelphia
Miases
Agnes and
Martha Pounds
Murrey E. Pounds
Misa Agnes J. Behan
Pittaburg
Clark Hepry
Wind‘Dey
Panxsutawooy
Mra. Hepry
W. BP. UL
James McGragor
A. F. Oxper
Prttappry
waa @ boglgeas
Irdiopa
Squire
J. States
J. N.kivang
Ore
Ada Rowe
Elviraville
Monblag
Rebert
Srisade Hare
Mina’ Jonephine Stewart
Pittsborg
Ip the Guent
J. M. Stowart
Mosaré
Edeard Leais
Biwerd St Clair
Everett Ake
Ling
Bs Mitchell
Ella Steinrod
Oakland Avenue
Jett Thia
Law Richards
Misses Hattia
Rick Tdiend Berney
Wilmerding
Wefe
Sophia Lowry
Helen Ruttan
North Ninth’ Atrest
North Bide
Pittaborg
Wileop Rupert
Armaiong
Weatmarstead
H. H. Mokain
Wilkinsburg
D. A. Mohain
Mra. J. ¢. McMping
Jhildran
Legebburg
Formen
Mr.and
Mey. J
Walker Farm
Harmiese
U. S
Pure Food and Drug
Sols
Hildebrand Drug
Laat
Squire R. J. Huffman
Alexandria
Derry Township
Greensburg
Dreamsland Theater
Arette
Factory Eale Men's
Wilean & Wilean & Woods
Howe Children' Ball
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