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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1935
Page
7
Obituaries report Albert L. Miller 63 of Indiana formerly Philipsburg died Sunday after long illness with services held at Robinson Funeral Home and interment in Mount Holly Springs. Also noted are death of Eliza Jane Lewis 60 of Robinson and funeral arrangements for Ira Miles Cochran 51 of Center Township and infant Bernard Clark in Wilset with local lodge and church affiliations.
Ida May Campbell a long time Indiana resident died Monday at her home from complications after a hip fracture. Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 PM at First United Presbyterian with burial in Oakland cemetery. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Charles Birch and Mrs Clyde McQuown and son Alva L Campbell plus six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also sister and brothers.
Matthew Ray aged 78 died Friday in Presbyterian hospital Pittsburgh after eight days as a patient from a complication of diseases. Services conducted by Dr. Robert L. Clark followed by interment in Oakland cemetery. Born April 12, 1867 in Rayne township, he was a son of Robert R. and Nancy Ray. He spent much of his life in Rayne township and later lived in Indiana, where he was known for his fine traits and strong friendships. He was a member of the Presbyterian church in town and leaves his brother R N Ray and three sisters Mrs Minnie A Creps Mrs William Borland and Mrs Charles Zehner all of Indiana.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at Mt Union church for Mrs Roy Detwiler 27 who died Monday at her Pine township home after a six month illness. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Mason she was born February 21 1908. Survived by husband three children Cecil Hazel and Roy her parents and ten siblings all at home.
Larue Ackerson aged 19 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Ackerson of Cherry Tree died Monday at midnight. Survived by parents and siblings Helen Lulu Richard and Robert. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at the Ackerson home with Rev Robertson of the Penn Run Wesleyan Methodist Church. Interment in Manor Cemetery in Cherryhill township.
Joseph Brown aged 78 a well known East Mahoning township farmer died at his residence on Thursday from complications of diseases He leaves a widow Bertha Lowman Brown and sons Norris Brown Rochester Mills Dean Brown Punxsutawney Lester Brown Wharton Pa Burial was in Marion Center cemetery on Sunday
At a Johnstown meeting, Gallitzin district officials issued spring forest fire season instructions. Over 250 wardens and 4000 fire fighters will be ready to respond. Walter Neal serves as Indiana county inspector with three of ten towers in the county at Pennview Mountain Blairsville Clymer and Glen Campbell districts. Towermen listed include Pennview IR A Patton Clymer S H Stephens and Walter Sherwin Glen Campbell.
Rev and Mrs B A Edwards were honored at a Purchase Line Community building farewell. Edwards served as pastor at Purchase Line Church of the Brethren and nearby churches for eight years before relocating. Ivan Fetterman spoke for the congregations, followed by music readings and short talks. Lunch was served as attendees wished them well in their new field.
Betty resists a plea from sister Virginia as a quarrel with Chuck unravels. Virginia schemes by turning a salad into a playful test, while Betty endures tears at the window and a kitchen table misstep. The night ends with a lighthearted swap when Virginia jokes about noses.
Mr and Mrs Prank BH Daugherty and relatives visited Philadelphia for the 12th annual flower show featuring a $1 500 000 display. Highlights included a circular water feature with acacias, a Hoover rose, Roosevelt variety, many orchids, rock gardens, wildflowers, and a large local exhibit with seasonal plants from Widener estate and others. Tea tables and social hosts added to the visitors experience as they toured the show.
Edward O'Neill of Green township celebrated his 89th birthday with 69 relatives and friends at his home on Wednesday. John Siverd, a longtime Green township resident and Civil War veteran, attended with family connections. An evening of renewing acquaintances featured lunch and well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Allegheny County CCC Camp to move to Indiana County within about 150 days, mostly from Somerset county farm, to be quartered at Kinter farm in Rayne township under an Regular Army officer. Camp BBPS PA-1 to replace the South County Park facility, first Gall Blown Service Camp in the state.
Mrs Tillie Frailey shopped in Indiana last week. Howard Scott family moved into the Beer house near the Brethren church. Bertha Wimmer visited Fern Ankney. Mel Silvis called at Ralph Ramer’s. Mable and Geneva Boyer visited sister Leila. Clarence Wright Stone and daughter from Harrisburg visited Jay Henry home. Irvin Sheasley family visited Mrs Sheasley’s parents. R B Miller and Fern Ankney hosted overnight visits. Frank Schall of Elderton spent Saturday with Galen Kimmell. Rev Wimmer and daughter Bertha, Mrs Ralph Ramer and Viola visited Indiana Wednesday. Sewing club meets April 9 at 1:90. Season Ramer works for R B Miller. Glenn Frailey of Girty visited his mother. TL Porter Miller attended church at Sheloca. Roy Fulmer bought veal calves. Mrs Plummer Say of Partcar visited her parents the Sam Calhouns. Caleb Calhoun not improving quickly.
Warren Celt aged 26 received a 16 year federal sentence after pleading guilty to part in the $10,000 First National Bank of Avonmore robbery near Salinburg. The May daylight heist also involved Vance Carter and Joseph Maczarak who got similar terms last fall in Pittsburgh. They face county robbery indictments tied to the Shel octa holdup of Harry Edwards last May who lost $100.
The report notes the birth of an 84 pound baby girl to Mr and Mrs George Adams in Heilwood on March 86 and lists a long sequence of callers and visitors including Mrs Burnheimer near Dixenville Indiana and several local residents. It records movement of residents, visits to John Overman and Sloppy homes, and a remark from HR BE Frankenfield of Bethlehem about the time needed for labor.
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