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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1934

Page

5

Eight Republicans in field for Assembly nomination in Indiana County

Eight Republicans and five Democrats seek the Republican and Democratic nominations for the Indiana County General Assembly seat in the Spring Primary on May 15. Republican candidates include Elder Peeler Carl E Hewitt J T Stewart Sutton Glassford H Lute and W A Ward with prior lawmakers also running J Clair Gloan Edward Thompson and Nathan L Strong seek nominations for Congress. Democratic hopefuls are Russell Gamble E A Goodfellow Paul Lemon Linda Brighman and Rev Charles H Held. Committeemen and state committee members will be elected according to party rules.

Peeler Hewitt Sloan Thompson Stewart Ward Glassford General Assembly Indiana County Elder Peeler Carl E. Hewitt Indiana Assembly J. Clair Gloan Town Edward Thompson Rayne Township

Penn State Alumni Dinner at Moore Hotel

Sixty Penn State alumni and guests gathered at the Moore Hotel Tuesday evening for a dinner meeting led by Indiana County club president George A. Robeson. Toastmaster Harl BH Hewitt Jr. received the program, with reminiscences by Mrs. A Woodward Smith and a talk by Supt Norman Koontz. The principal address came from Prof John Henry Frizzell, head of Public Speaking.

Penn State Moore Hotel George A. Robeson Indiana County Club BM Neff State College Norman Koontz John Henry Frizzell Cha Plain Frizzell

V F W Broadcast Night Speakers Reed Patman

Senator David A. Reed and Wright Patman will speak on a V F W broadcast over NBC Friday night under the Party and Right of the American Legion. Local V F W members will hear the program at the club rooms on South Tenth street at 11 30 P M. The text also notes ancient ancestors of the horse and automobile in a brief aside.

David A. Reed Wright Patman National Broadcasting Network Party The American Legion South Tenth Street

County Treasurer Issues 7 350 Dog Licenses at Noon

County Treasurer C C McKain announced that 7 350 dog licenses had been issued by noon today reflecting steady demand. The figure underscores ongoing compliance efforts and municipal pet regulation in the county.

C. C. McKain

County Rural Dramatics Conference Here Friday

A Rural Recreation Conference is set for Friday at the First United Presbyterian Church starting 10 AM with W R Gordon Penn State extension specialist as principal speaker. A 60 cent luncheon will follow. reservations to County Agent Warner, Indiana phone 71. After lunch the Marion Center Grange presents a one act play A Frock for Francie with score cards and a round table discussion. A county dramatics tournament and other projects will be supervised by a county committee headed by John F Pounds.

First United Presbyterian Church Penn State Warner Indiana Maron Center Grange Francie Indiana County John F. Pounds Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association Marle Shields Blacklick Township Hol. Henderson Center Township

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County and Saltsburg

Series of property transfers announced for Indiana County and Saltsburg including J W Adams to First National Bank of Saltsburg for a Cone maugh tract at 475, J W Serene to the bank for a Saltsburg lot at 1501, Sumner A Stahl to Grace 8 Floyd for 86 acres in Conemaugh at 168, Paul A Robinson to John G Walbeck for 4.46 acres in W Wheatfield at 915, J Irwin Long to Harry Carson for 216 acres in White at 1, A Horton Shields to Walter A Schroth for a lot in Indiana at 2500, Indiana Lumber and Supply Co to Mabel M Forquer for 13 acres in Young at 1, Clarence s Kunkle to Emery C Warden for 38 perches in Creekside at 2000, Indiana Co Commissioners to Bermel Coal Co for 9 1/2 acres in Glen Campbell at 45, John J Remo to Chas C Reed for a lot in White at 600, A Anderson Stuchell to W C Bennett for 10 acres in White at 2250, Co 8 Kunkle to Mary B Sabo for a lot in Center at 1100.

J. W. Adams First National Bank of Saltsburg Conemaugh J. W. Serene Chas. C. Reed White A. Anderson Stuchell W.C. Bennett Kunkle Mary B. Sabo Center

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Multiple Towns

A list of marriage licenses issued for numerous couples across towns including Seward, Arm agh, Lewistown, New Castle, Blairsville, Vintondale, and Indiana. Names featured include Leroy Swailes Robindale, Helen Yarnell, Clair Brashvalley, Roxie Dick, Harry Sprankle Indiana, Helen Daniels, Sylvester Brought Lewistown, Emma Yoder Lewistown, Melvin Mayes Grange, Anna Hazlett Frostburg, Stephen Ligan Hellwood, Anne Bunyak Hellwood, John Prica Dilttown, Evelyn Pair Dijtown, Ralph Phillips New Castle, Floradell Tindall New Castle, Steve Orlaskey Cleveland, Helen Zotchen Chambersville, Nick Lonesky Vintondale, Annie Uadiski Hellwood, Herman Boaker Indiana, Catherine Ford Indiana, Frank Craven Jr. Vintondale, Helen Sinchalk Idamar Tra Blairsville, Annie Alexander Blairsville, Fred Bryan Indiana, Agnes Hannaman Indiana.

Leroy O. Swailes Robindale Helen Yarnell Seward Clair Stake Brashvalley Roxie A. Dick Armagh Harry A. Sprankle Indiana Helen Daniels Clymer Sylvester A. Brought Lewistown Emma C. Yoder Melvin J. Mayes Grange Anna I. Hazlett Frostburg Stephen Ligan Hellwood Anne Frank J. Craven, Jr Vintondale Helen Sinchalk Idamar Tra Neal Blairsville Annie Alexander Fred Bryan Agnes Hannaman

Birthday Party at Clyde A Delightful Gathering

A birthday celebration was hosted at the home of Mrs. G. B. Mack in Clyde on March 27 honoring Mrs. G. B. Mack, Mrs. Stella St. Clair, Mrs. Merle and Vincent Mack. Guests included the Mack family and relatives. A dinner and birthday cakes with trimmings followed by music and games. The notice closes with a light quip about household expenses.

Clyde G. B. Mack Stella St, Claire Mra. Merle Vincent Mack G. BE. Mack Flora Foust St. Clair Cleon

Sabbath School Institute Held At Presbyterian Church

Walter E. Myers of the State Sabbath School Association will speak at the Sabbath School Institute in Indiana’s Presbyterian church on Saturday April 7 from 9 30 A M to 3 30 P M. The program includes devotions, a short play, departmental conferences, and a luncheon. County President W C Chapman will extend greetings and Mrs Charles McMillen will preside.

Walter E. Myers State Sabbath School Association Sabbath School Institute Presbyterian Church of Indiana Myers W. C. Chapman Agnes St.Clair Mr. Myers Charles McMillen

Young Peoples Council Meets at Creekside Friday Night

The Young Peoples Council meets at Creekside M E church Friday at 7 30 pm. Theme Stewardship Money a Symbol of Power Text Are ye not of much more value than they Worship Service led by Randal DeHaven Pageant Stewardship by Creekside youths Book Review Money the Acid Test by Dr David McCarnahey Discussion topics include the nature of money and its Christian use with Miss Ruby Brown and Miss Louise McMillen. Benny? Benediction and business session.

Young ‘Peoples Council M. ‘Eb Creekside Randal DeHaven M. E. Church C. L. Moore David ‘McCarnahey Ruby Brown Louise McMillen

Fleming Silver Anniversary Dinner and Wedding News

Mr and Mrs J Albert Fleming of South Eleventh Street celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner for 25 relatives and friends. Mae Campbell of West Lebanon wed Fleming on March 31 1909. they have three sons Merle Olean and Wendell, all at home. The home featured silver bells and Easter flowers and a chicken dinner. gifts included a chest of silver. Also reported: Palladium Lodge Odd Fellows elected new officers led by Noble Grand R Delmont Fisher, with J A Harman A Boges J B Younkina C M Koontz and K F Robinson named to various posts.

J. Albert Fleming South Eleventh Street Mae Campbell West Lebanon Fleming Armstrong Township Indiana Merle Olean Wendell Fleming J.C. Foreman H. P. Fleming J. C. Baker I. W. Fleming Mary ‘Thomas Alice Fleming Joe Campbell Margaret W. H. Beatty William Griener Town Elizabeth Campbell Evelyn Smith Penny Run Virginia Beck Braddock Naomi Leonard Gallazin Odd Fellows R. Delmont Fisher Palladium Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows J. A. Harman A. ©. Boges J. B. Younkina Widows and Orphans Home C. M. Koontz K. F. Robinson Grand Lodge

Three Cumberland Marriage Licenses Granted to Indiana Couples

Three Indiana county couples received marriage licenses in Cumberland Maryland on Tuesday. The pairs listed include George A. McCapher of Indiana and Ruth Waugaman of Penn Run with Glenn B. E. Lindsay and Florence H. Wagner. Russell F. Lindsay and Bertha L. Brendlinger, both of Heshbon.

Cumberland Indiana County George A. McCapher Indiana Ruth #. Waugaman Penn Run Glenn BE. Lindsay Florence H. Wagner Russell F. Lindsay Bertha L. Brendlinger

Local woman dies in gar accident near Panic Jefferson

Martha Belle Gaul a 35 year old school teacher of Indi ang and Jefferson counties died after a car crash near Panic Jefferson county. She was taken from a wrecked car to Adrian hospital Punxsutawney where she died. Driver Charles H. Lewis survived with minor injuries. Funeral services were held at her mother's home in Chestnut street followed by burial in Hamilton cemetery. An inquest held in Punxsutawney is noted.

John Salsgiver Chestnut Street Hamilton Martha Belle Gaul Indiang Jefferson Counties Adrain Punxsutawney Panic Jefferson County Charles H. Lewis

Autopsy Shows Indiana Man Died From Exposure

Funeral services for David Allyetti aged 37 were held at St. Bernard Church in town with interment at Avonmore Cemetery. An autopsy ordered by County Coroner Dr. Fred W. St. Clair found death caused by exposure after his body was found semi conscious in his car near Devil's Elbow east of Indiana. Allyetti, a WWI veteran, had lived in Indiana ten years and worked for the State Highways Department. He is survived by his widow, a son, his mother Mrs. Maria Allyetti, and several brothers and sisters.

St. Bernard ‘Catholic Avonmore David Aliyetti Indiana Indiana Hospital Fred W. St. Clair Water Street Devil's Elbow Kenwood Wilsworth Lowman State Highways Department Way 4 Indiana Post, American, Legion Bugle and Drum Corps Indiana Post Veterans of Foreign Wars The Woodman of the World Italy Andas David, Jr Maria Allyetti Turtle Creek Ernest Allyetti Town John Allyetti Emma Allyetti Quinto Allyetti Delmont Carolina Curetti William Allyetti Forbes Roads

Farmer Albert Knepshield Ends Life With Shotgun

Albert L Knepshield 59 a well known farmer of Kiski township Armstrong county ended his life on Saturday by firing a shotgun into his breast at his home dying almost instantly. He leaves a widow Mrs Cora Knepshield and several children burial was at Spring Church on Tuesday.

Albert L. Knepshield Kiski Township Armstrong County Cora Knepshield Spring Church

Court Allows Sale of First National Bank Assets

Paul J. Straitsu conservator of the First National Bank of Indiana won permission from Federal District Judge Nelson McVicar to sell assets valued at 1,839,636.10 to the First National Bank in Indiana under a preapproved contract. The sale, including cash bonds stocks and other assets, aims to serve depositors and pay an immediate cash dividend as developments are expected in coming days. Meanwhile a long-remembered quilt party is recalled from Armstr ong township with Miss Anderson and neighbors quilting, socializing, and sharing tea as they inscribe a double wedding ring quilt destined for California.

Pittsburgh Paul J. Straiuis First National Bank of Indiana Nelson McVicar First National Bank Indiana Comptroller of Currency Washington Straitify U. S Peeler Armatrong Township Minta Anderson Miss Anderson Earle Foremat Maude [Cunningham California Anderson

Five intoxicated drivers sentenced in Monday court

Five defendants appeared before Judge J. N. Langham on Monday and pleaded guilty to alcohol related motor vehicle offenses. Thomas Alexander and Harvey Conner received $200 fines and 34 day jail terms. John Souchin was fined $200, ordered to pay damages, and jailed 60 days. Souchin must reimburse Thompson and Holt for vehicle damages. sentence suspended for C. D. Rearick and Owen Wagner on Code violations.

J. N. Langham Thomas Alexander Homer City Harvey Conner Aultman John Souchin Indiana Robert Holt Langham Thompson Holt C. D. Rearick Rayne Township Owen Wagner Creekside

Five hurt in Pennsylvania crash near Blairsville

New Florence group injured in a late night cas crash at Pennview Summit five miles east of Blairsville. Miss Lucy Nell, 21, fractured pelvis. Donald Ferguson, 18, Blairsville, and Karl Schmitt of Pittsburgh, driving the other vehicle, were involved. Jeanne Ruffner, 20, suffered a hand injury while Robert Graham, 20, escaped harm.

New Florence Lucy Nell Indiana Hospital Pennview Summit Blairsville Donald Ferguson Karl Schmitt Pittsburgh Jeanne Ruffner Ferguson Robert Graham Blairaville

Paper nails shine at New Worlds Fair exhibit

Paper nails shown by the Paper Foundation for the World’s Fair opening May 26 in Chicago. Made from shredded paper and hardened under a hydraulic press, they resist electricity and can be driven with a hammer without sparks. Useful near powder mills or other high explosives.

Chicago Paper Foundation

Motor Crash Near Armagh Injures Several

Mike Matthews of Coral involved a Sunday crash on the Wm. Penn Highway three miles east of Armagh when a tire blew out causing his car to swerve into a pole. Mrs. A. Coury of Homer City sustained head contusions and Agnes Wallace suffered facial lacerations. Matthews was unhurt. Attending guests included Marguerite Daugherty of Pittsburgh and Jeannette sisters Mrs. T. C. Burhenn and Cyril Livingston, plus Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty of Church Street.

Mike Matthews Coral Copal Armagh A. Coury Homer Cty Agnes Wallace Matthews John M. Daugherty Church Street Marguerite Hiarvisburg T. C. Burhenn Jeannette Daugherty Cyril Livingston Pittsburgh

Edna Elder Blackford to Attend J N Rider Golden Wedding

Edna Elder Blackford and her daughter Mary Elizabeth of Winslow Ariz plan to leave about April 10 for Indiana to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J N Rider on April 21 at School street. They will visit Pittsburg Washington and Seward before returning west. Blackford, a Indiana High School 1914 alumna, recalls the 20 year reunion this year and has lived in the west nearly 15 years. This winter she witnessed an unusual light snow in Winslow.

Edna Elder Blackford J. N Edinion Elder Blackfont Mary Elizabeth Winslow Ariz Indiana J. N. Rider School Street

Center Township Couple Celebrate 42nd Anniversary on Easter

Center Township couple Mr and Mrs James Edmiston marked their 42nd wedding anniversary with a Majorable family dinner. Guests included son Howard Edmiston and family of Clune, grandson James T Edmiston of Parkwood, and four other grandchildren. Mrs W O Patrick of Prookville and her husband joined en route to Cokeville, making the gathering larger.

Center Township James Edmiston Howard Edmiston Clune James T. ‘Edmiston Parkwood Mr. Patrick Cokeville

Work Underway on Streams Funeral Home on Church Street

A Wilbert Fowler Construction crew began Thursday renovations to convert the Carson property on Church Street into a modern Streams Funeral Home. The brick dwelling will be remodeled into a Munoral Home for funeral services and related needs.

New Streams Funeral Home Church St Wilbert Fowler Construction Co Carson Church Street Streams

Shelocta Man Loses Chicks in Brooder Fire

A brooder house on Shelocta road burned when a stove overheated. The blaze killed about 860 chicks, many suffocating or crushed as the structure was destroyed in cold weather. No human injuries reported.

Shelocta Millen Shelocta Road Prooder Fred

Maple Sugar Making Outfit Destroyed by Fire Near Richmond

A maple sugar outfit near Richmond belonging to HH A McQuown was destroyed by fire one night last week. The sap was boiled by natural gas and the blaze is blamed on not turning off the gas when leaving for the night. Mr and Mrs Donald Moorhead and daughters Louise and Patty visited Mrs Moorhead's parents Mr and Mrs J T Butter in Coraopolis.

Hichmond HH. A. McQuown Uelmond Donald Moorhead Louise Patty East Locust Street

Centennial School Celebration Opens Sunday in Pennsylvania

Indiana marks the centennial of Pennsylvania free school system with Sunday church services and a Monday joint meeting at the Methodist church featuring Dr. M. J. Walsh of the State Teachers College. A dinner, musical programs, and a Tuesday lecture by Dr. George W. Gerwig are planned, with free admission and a Thursday pageant in the High School auditorium. An exhibit of old textbooks and school artifacts will be shown at the College and High School.

Indiana Pennsylvania M. J. Walsh State Teachers College Methodist Episcopal Church Walsh John W. Neff CR. Foster Teachers College George W. Gerwig Pittsburgh Tadlann High School Gerwig Missy Lola Beeler

Geography Club Meets at Teachers College Saturday

A meeting of the Geography Club is set for Saturday afternoon April 7 at the Geography Lab ormitory of the State Teachers College. Norval Calhoun, president, invites every county teacher. Talks by Robert McPhinny, Mary L. Johnston, and Harry Brubaker are on the program with displays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Officers will be elected.

Geography Club State Teachers College Norval Calhoun Robert McPhinny Anuitman Mary L. Johnston Blairsville Harry Brubaker Altoona

Youth Hurts Hand Pushing Through Roadhouse Door

Dean Repine, 21, of Blairsville, received treatment at Indiana Hospital early Sunday for severe lacerations of the left hand. He reportedly pushed his hand through the glass of a door at a roadhouse on the William Penn Highway near Blairsville.

Dean Repine Blairsville Indiana Hospital Wm. Penn Highway Blairaville

Armstrong Township Teachers Elected for Coming Year

Armstrong township school board elected the following teachers for the coming year on Saturday Walker Norval Calhoun McCreight Cresale Bhiey Anthony Erma Campbell Laney Ida McCurdy Pevler Miss Lewis James Fleming Margaret Cravener Parkwood Mary George Uncapher Harry George West Lebanon Teachers At a meeting of the board of school directors Friday evening Miss Mayes Haage was elected teacher of the upper grade of the West Lebanon school and Miss Emma Munshower instructor of the primary room for the 1934 86 term.

Armstrong Township Armstrong Township School Board Walker Norval Calhoun McCreight Cresale ‘Bhiey Anthony Erma Campbell Laney Ida McCurdy Pevler Miss Lewis James ‘Fleming Margaret Cravener Parkwood Mary George Harry George West Lebanon Board of Mayes Haage Emma Munshower

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Feld County Rural Dramatics W. R. Gordon First U.P. Church Walter BH Presbyterian Church Young Peoples Council Gar Albert L.knepshield Armstrong Co Parmer Bullet Cathrine (Longnecker) Behult Catherine (Longnecker) Schultz Harry Gil Jen Mineral Point John HW. Schultz Julia Callen Lauverne Mines Dinger Martha Haskell Chily L. B. Coleman Smicksburg Court Home Conservator Paul Peeler District THRAR Leonard Ham
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