Death notices highlight Wiggins and McAfoose passings
The community mourns ER Mc Afoose aged 48 at home on South Fourteenth Street after a heart attack. He leaves widow Levina Wise MeAfoose and children Karl, Evelyn, Anna, Lois. siblings H Lukehart Mattes Keppel Luke hart Grader and J Wilbert McAfoose. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM at Bethel Presbyterian with Rev. Hinitt. interment Greenwood Cemetery. James Robert Wiggins, 75, died after an apoplectic stroke at his Armstrong township home Saturday afternoon. He was born in April in Armstrong County.
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Rank ER. McAfoose
South Fourteenth Street
Armstrong County
Bethel Presbyterian Church
McAfoose
William McAfoose
J. Wilbert McAfoose
F. W. Hinitt
Greenwood Cemetery
James Robert Wiggins
Armstrong Township
New Ritz Organ on Display in Indiana Installation Begins
A $45,000 Morton pipe organ from California has arrived in Indiana for Ritz Theater installation. Viewable in the mezzanine all week, it mirrors the Loew Pittsburgh instrument except it has three manuals. Joseph E. Stuart will play it as the orchestra and orthophonics provide music until completion. The ivory and gold instrument will be placed in a designated theater location and dedicated by early August.
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California
Indiana
Golden State
Robert ‘Morton
Morton Studios
Ritz Theater
Loew Theater
Pittsburgh
Joseph E. Stuart
The
Ritz
New Air Shafts Being Sunk at Adrian and Rossiter Mines
Reports from the R P and C offices say a new air shaft is being sunk for the Adrian mine at Albion to improve airflow with no unusual development expected. The Elk Run Shaft pumps are reportedly being ruined to reduce water handling. A second air shaft is also being sunk by the C B and C Company for the Rossiter mine on the Sutter farm.
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Adrian
Albion
Elk Run
C. B. and C
Rossiter
Sutter Farm
Local Woman Hurt In Crash On Prospect Bridge
JOANSTOWN June 25 Mrs D G Orner of Indiana Pa was cut on the left side of her face and injured at the knee while her husband suffered a bruised knee in a collision on Prospect bridge at 6 35 last night. Police report says the Orners and a machine driven by Paul Pall Hooversville collided. both cars were badly damaged and the drivers were ordered to appear in Traffic Court on June 28.
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Joanstown
D. G. Orner
Indiana
Prospect Bridge
Lee Homeopathic Hospital
Orner
Paul Pall
Hooversville
Nuptial Notes Engage Hazel Repine and Arthur Archibald
Announcement of Hazel A Repine Indiana daughter of Mrs Mary Repine and Arthur Archibald Salem Ohio son of Mr and Mrs J A Archibald Livermore at a dinner hosted by Mae and Ruth Stephens. Repine a teacher at the county’s Indiana State Teachers College notes spring flowers and a secret scroll. Out of town guests include Florence Galbreath Cabot Mae Archibald Livermore Pearl Reed Freeport Ruth Pounds Blairsville Zora Archibald Pittsburgh Elizabeth Williams Greensburg marriage planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel A. Repine
Indiana
Mary ¥. Repine
Arthur Archibald
Salem
Ohio
J. A. Archibald
Livermore
Mae
Ruth Stephens
Repine
Indiana State Teachers’ College
Florence Galbreath
Cabot
Mae Archibald
Pearl Reed
Freeport
Ruth Pounds
Blairaville
Zora Archibald
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Williams
Greensburg
Mothers Hear Piano Pupils of Mrs J R King
The piano pupils of Mrs J R King entertained their mothers at the King home on Friday afternoon. Selections from Tunes of Tiny Tots by Chopin Verdi Straabog Krogmann Stephen Foster Rossini Czibulka and others were played by Peggy Coulter Olive Martha Playfoot Ruth Hoover Betty Patton Irene Clark Jane Gillespie Dolores DeSantis Margaret Campbell Raymond Weamer Lillian Shank Adam Lowry Liona Playfoot Mary Streams and Florence Brown. At the program’s end refreshments were served. A delightful hour was spent by everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R King
King
Chopin
Verdi
Straabog
Krogmann
Stephen ©. Foster
Rossini
Czibulka
Peggy Coulter
Olive Martha Playfoot
Ruth Hoover
Betty Patton
Irene Clark
Jane Gillespie
Dolores DeSantis
Margaret Campbell
Raymond Weamer
Lillian Shank
Adam Lowry
Liona ‘Playfoot
Mary Streams
Hotel Greeters Meet In Two Pennsylvania Cities
Two hundred hotel industry workers and their companions are set to attend the second quarterly meeting of Pennsylvania Charter No. 41, Hotel Greeters of America, on June 29 and 30 at the Hotel Weimer in Lebanon and the Hotel Conewago in Mount Gretna. Charter 41 Indiana members listed include Harry E. Nixon Theodore Jordan Marion D. Weston Morris Stern and H W McCann. Donahue reunion slated for June 28 at Community Park Marion Center. all invited. Riggs restaurant ads and Auto Club invitation appear in the same page snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Morris Stern
Moore ‘Hotel
H. W. McCann
Camp Rest
Democrats Eager as Convention Opens in Houston
Houston, June 24 25. Anti Smith forces report a min 750 votes on second ballot with potential rise. The push to block Al Smith includes anti Tammany groups drys McAdoo remnants and older party factions arriving for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
New York
Smith
Solid South
Arkansas
Louisiana
North Carolina
C(ins
al Smith
Soa
New Arrival in Carson Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Carson of South Tenth street announce the arrival of a girl weighing six pounds four ounces at Indiana Hospital on Sunday night. Mrs Carson was formerly Aileen Sullinger of Homer City.
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Robert
Presidential boom for Sen Joseph T Robinson
Houston dispatch reports a rapid vice presidential boom for Senator Joseph T Robinson minority leader in the United States Senate. The surge rivals the Democratic ticket’s second spot race with whispers of Gov Alfred E Smith endorsement and potential pairing if Smith wins the nomination. Some party leaders favor Senator James A Reed as a running mate option should Smith secure the presidency.
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William K. Hutchinson
INS
Houston
Texas
Joseph T. Robinson
United States Senate
Robinson
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Smith
Arkansas
James A. Reed
Reed
Annual Meet of Auto Club Seeks Officers and Plans
The annual meeting of the Auto Club will be held in the Community Rest Room on Monday June 25 at 8 pm. Members will elect officers and discuss plans to improve service. Pennsylvania Motor Federation field secretary K. D. McNelly will address the gathering.
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Cur
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
KK. D. McNelly
Smith Forces Agree On Small Prohibition Plank For Days
Houston June 25 The Al Smith forces reached a tentative prohibition plank to bridge dry and wet factions. It denounces Republicans for failing to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment while pledging to enforce all laws. The draft avoids naming enforcement specifics, aiming to avoid alienating militant prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Kenneth Clark
CINS
Houston
Tex
al Smith
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Ite
Attractions at West End Park Week Schedule
West End Park opens the week with the Commodore team Tuesday. Wednesday features Stafford vs Intiana, and Thursday presents Arcadia as the attraction. All games start at 5:80 P.M. Parking is ample.
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Commodore
West End Park
Stafford
Intiana
Arcadia
Mrs Wilson Seen as potential Joan of Arc at Democratic Convention
Houston dispatch reports Edith Bolling Wilson could unite the party if intraparty strife threatens victory. Moody’s backers groom him as Bryan successor, with anti saloon league support for a dry plank. Governor Smith is predicted to win the Democratic nomination and the presidency on early ballots.
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Wilson
Joan of Arc
Moody
Bryan
Ritchie
Smith Victor
Neal C
INS
Houston
Edith Bolling Wilson
Tex
Dan Moody
Texas
William Jennings Bryan
Brazos
Chievag
Platte
Anti-Saloon League
Three Injured In Collision Near Ridgeview Park
Blairsville reports three persons seriously injured in a two car crash on the Blairsville Derry road near Ridgeview Park. Minors A Minor 66 of Williamsport suffered leg and body injuries. Mrs WL W Gray 62 of Williamsport had a probable left ankle fracture and body injuries. Wilbur Morgan 23 of McKeesport sustained head and body injuries with probable concussion. All were taken to Latrobe Hospital.
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Blairsville
Blairsville-Derry
Ridgeview Park
Latrobe Hospital
Min
A. Minor
Lamsport
Wlw. Gray
Williamsport
Wilbur Morgan
MeKre Resport
Infurica
McKeesport
Ridgeview Dark
Insurance Underwriters of Indiana Organize at Allison Home
Mr and Mrs Harry E Allison hosted an Indiana life insurance underwriters luncheon at 229 South Seventh Street. A business meeting followed and the Insurance Underwriters Association of Indiana County was formed with officers James Smith president Wallace Guthrie secretary and Edward Fleck treasurer.
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Harry E. Allison
Indiana
South Seventh Street
Indiana County
James Smith
Wallace Guthrie
Edward Fleck
Smith
L. S. Brown
Pan- American Life Insurance Company of
Pittsburgh
Brown
Harry Allison
Allison
Pan-American
William M. Milligan
Life Insurance Underwriters Association of Pittsburgh
Mr. Milligan
Contributions to Brookside Health Camp Opens Soon
Contributions have poured in for the Brookside Nutrition Camp to be opened soon by the Indiana County Tuberculosis Society. Donations include 70 from Club, 25 from A Friend, 25 from New Centory Kiwanis Club, and supplies from Jewish Women. The Dilltown site offers ideal housing, a large playground, and water tested by the State Sanitary department. Milk from tuberculin-tested cows will be supplied from the Stephen’s farm. Katherine Cast joins as Camp Councillor. Streams Music Department showcases the Orthophonic Victrola at the Ritz all week. For sale a second hand furnace and pipes. Tire prices and Mazda bulbs advertised.
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Indiana County Tuberculosis Segisty
New
Centors Kiwanis Club
Mornag
Dilltown
Stephen's Farm
Witeh
Katherine Cast
Amundsen Located By Russian Vessel For Rescue
London June 25 Captain Roald Amundsen missing explorer located by the Russian ice breaker Krassin. Moscow report via Paris cites wireless contact and Russian aviators ready to fly to safety in a Junkers plane. Amundsen Lt Lief Dietrichsen and Rene Guilbaud hopped from Tromso to aid Umberto Nobile’s Italia crew.
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London
INS
Roald Amundsen
Paris
Moscow
L'Information
Krassin
Amundsen
Ieee
Junkers
Lief Dietrichsen
Rene Guilbaud
Tromene
Norway
Umberto Nobile
Improvements Begin On Homer City Fireproof Store Complex
Work has started on a tile and stucco fireproof building at Main and West Elm in Homer City. Daniel Harmon plans to use the 40 by 100 foot space for a modern meat market and a five and ten cents store, aiming to occupy by September first. Local contractor C Th Coup is in charge with a large crew rushing to finish. Tony Bruno of the Happy Hour Cafe is remodeling his place with new booths a larger dance floor and a crated green and cream interior and an orthophonic machine installed.
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Daniel Harmon
Main
Est Elm Streets
Homer City
Harmon
C. TH. Coup
Tony Bruno
Happy Hour Cafe
City Ball League Opens Tonight With Fire Company Start
The City Baseball League sponsored by the VYM CGA begins tonight at 6 on Fast End field. The Fire Company and the Manufacturers clash as the Owl Timers promise action, with most play expected up and down the field. The sporting page lists the schedule and teams entered.
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City Baseball League
VY. M. CG. A
Monty
Motor trip to St. Louis by A. Smith and family
A. Smith and his family left from 249 Base Chineh Street on Saturday. They planned a motor trip to St. Louis, Missouri, expecting to be away about three weeks.
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ST. Louis, MO
A. ©. Smith
Base Chineh Street
Satur
St. Louis
Fire Department and Auto Club Meet Tonight
Community notices urge Fire Department AN members to attend at 6 13 and 3 00 P M in Rest Room for Auto Club meeting with discussions on East End Ball and Manufacturers game.
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Fire Department
East End
Fire Co
Auto Club
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Frank E. McAfoose
Fourteenth Street
Wiggins
Morton Instrument
Riggs
Culp
Community Park
Marion Center
Tammany Tiger
Democracy
Charles L. Kohler
John 5. Carew
James Egan
George W. Olvany
Osephohnson
David H. Knott
Dan O’ryan
Qolvany
Tammany
George R. Holmes
Carson
Sen. Jos. T. Robinson
Boom
Albert Ritchie
Maryland
Three Ute
Dema
al. Savith
International News Service
Democrative Convention
United States
Madison Square Car
Streams Music Department
Ramona
Silas C
A. T
J. M. Stewart & Co
National Mazda House
Auty Parts Co
Rite Theatre
Uldyg
Nobile
Arctic
Hersis
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Troiani
Citta di
City Ball League
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