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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1922

Page

6

Sacred Concert by Homer City and Blacklick Churches

Two choirs from Homer City and Blacklick Presbyterian churches unite under J A Kayes for two sacred concerts. The first at Homer City on Sunday at 8:00 pm and the second at Blacklick on Tuesday April 11 at 8:00 pm. An offering will be taken. The program features anthems, solos, duets, choruses, and a benediction.

Homer City Bhuwkiek Preghyterian Chhurches J. A. Kayes Tacklick Homer City Presbyterian Church Bracklick Presbyterian Church Laves Anthem Danaher Zinn Sophio Soto Melmbaugte Roprano Enor Mr N Long Mole E. A. Hunter Brand Sane Haritone Bolo Israal J. L Mayes Monet Jesus O. Trexler Cosacht Misa Tuck Duncan Miss. Stunter Divine Redeemer Ava Maria Misa Cassell Dieb Mia J. A. Shrom Tracik Banedictelonea

Retirement list and county fair dates in Light County

On March 1 1922 the State Retirement Board reported 679 school employees retired. Of these 529 received superannuation and 160 disability allowances. 13 superannuants and 20 disability annuitants returned to work. Averages: superannuants 4947.24. disability annuitants 268.04. ages 69.2 and 48.9 respectively. Retirees include eight in Indiana county and others in Cambria Jefferson Clearfield Armstrong. County fairs listed from Sept 6 to 29 at Apollo Clearfield Brookville Greensburg and more. Congressman Strong campaigns for re election. Deaths include I L McCombs aged 65, J J Johnston and others. Burials at Greenwood Cemetery follow services by Rev White.

Indiana County Cambria County Jefferson County Clearfield County Armstrong County Green Township Indiana State Department of Agriculture Dayton Apollo Cautroltown Clearfield Brookville Cglumpian I. Z. McCombs McCombs Railroad Avenue Ife Homer City Putladeen Tia J. J. Johnston Omer City Winn Johnston Reed Nettie Gonzler Tpillsburehy al

Fisher boom sweeps Pennsylvania for governor

State Banking Commissioner Fisher runs a statewide campaign with strong Western Pennsylvania support and big-city endorsements. Bosses in Pittsburgh spar over a so called harmony candidate as Fisher gains traction, vows a finish to the fight, and draws cheers from voters at rallies in McKeesport Butler and Pittsburgh.

Woman Prevented Railroad Wreck at Blacklick

Mrs Joseph McAdoo noticed a broken rail on the Pennsylvania tracks near Blacklick while walking from North Josephine to Blacklick. She radioed section foreman G D Horrell, who ordered a slow speed limit and alerted Blairsville wreck force, preventing a probable disaster before the southbound passenger train reached the site.

Joseph McAdoo Pennsylvania Railroad North Josephine Blacklick Indiana Blackfick Y Blackfick Jtation McAdoo

Pennsylvania Governor Candidate Praised for Independence

A supporter commends a ten year record of public service in Pennsylvania. They highlight experience as State Senator and Banking Commissioner, executive ability, and intimate knowledge of government. The letter lauds fearless independence and integrity, pledging fidelity to the Commonwealth if elected.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth

Indiana automobile show to display fourteen makes

Plans are underway for Indiana's first automobile show in the Sutton-Miller building on Sixth street from April 18 to 22. Fourteen car makes will be exhibited including Cole, Oldsmobile, Durant, Dodge, Studebaker, Essex, Hudson, Liberty Six, Ford, Lincoln, Haynes, Oakland, Nash and Chevrolet. Admission is free, with information available from display staff, and music each evening. The event marks a historic county collaboration of local dealers.

Indiana Sutton- Miller Sixth Street Cole Oldsmobile Durant Dodge Studebaker Essex Hudson Liberty Ford Lincoln Haynes Oakland Nash Chevrolet

Little Indiana Lad Wallace Chapman Jr. Photo

A photograph reproduced of Wallace Chapman Jr., six months old, son of Attorney and Mrs. W.G. Chapman of West Washington Street. The portrait was taken at the Douglass studio on Philadelphia Street.

Wallace Chapman, Jr W.G., Chapman West Washington Street Douglass Studio Philadelphia Street

Weddings of a Week in Indiana and Nearby Towns

Indiana resident Tomb weds Betty Wentz in New York City and returns to Indiana to set up home. Robinson pairs Hall and Donahue wed at the bride’s home with a dinner and reception to follow. Clark of Robinson marries Helen Shetler with an old fashioned serenade. Painters Peifer and Fearn wed near Marchand, then settle on the Peffer farm. Brawner Lowry wedding in New York City home setting. Dora Moot marries Maurice Smith in Washington DC. E H Williams and Mary Irwin wed in Johnstown and plan to reside there. Harman and Putt wed at Penn Run. Waldron and Walter marry in Indiana. Pardee Treese wed in Hillsdale and Troska Wadsworth wed in Cramer. McQuown Rea tie in Indiana. Bush Starr wed in Rochester Mills. Various marriage licenses listed, with several names and locations. Also notes a shingles of marriages in Blairsville and nearby towns. A property sale by Wilson Shields and a farm purchase by G Stephen Edwards announced for Rayne township with further sale planned.

Indiana Paul Sharretts, Pardee-Treese Charles Pardee Miles Esther A. Treese Hillsdale Laurie W. M. Blose Montgomery Township Troska-Wadsworth Charles Troska Ethel May Wadsworth Cramer Squire T. W. Cramer AL Secedons W. G. S. Robertson J. W. Robertson Woal Brughvalley Beringer Ralph Berinsery Jolson Green Robert It Burkett M. Bush West Wheafield Tsabella Barrowman WD. B. Henry Mirstland Anna A. Steel Robert R.burkett West Wheatfield Kenneth M. Waller J. W. Fullmer Center Dora M. Lowe Bertha W. Gallagher West Mahoning D. Latera Daniel Frattura Blairsville J. W. Smeltzer Henry W. S. Miller S. M. Boggs Third Ward M. Edith Adamson B. Good Marion Center A. L. Guthrie D. Good J. L. Ross Isabella Barrowman Second Ward Rayne Jacob W. Miller Verner Shields Fourth Ward Ft. B. McClure Fulton Douglass Jlot Joseph Sainato W. C. Hurt Washington Thomas Sutton Trustes Alberto F. Winger W., H. Smith Turner B White George W Harry Wells James L. Jones Catherine Woodburn Charles S. Woodburn Clara J. Waller Helton Young Conemaugh John Pergugon Tom Dundheek Elizabeth Shirley Henry Adr Homer City Clara Gibson al J. Hines Cherryhill Sloan Buterbaugh Fred Huber MM. W. Ben Weat Wheatfield Rohit McNeiley John R. Swartzwelder J. Nelson Stein W. L Tyger Green Thomas G. Willace George M. Plowman East Wheatfield Waltermire Michel McQuaeny W. H. Mahan J. G. Maehan Mary J. Metfonry Audrey Jolliday Carrie W. Heh Mary MM. Bruce W. J. Short Madtana

Surprise party for Washington Township couple

Sixty neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Adamson of Allison district in Washington township gathered at their home on a Thursday evening March 238 unannounced with baskets of good things to eat. The Allison family moved to their new home in Viumville on April 1. Alleged Shivey killed John Dean, who is charged with shooting Spencer Zeller at Salina. Dean, a negro, died by a train near Pittsburgh March 27 while on his way home to Columbus, Ohio. His body was identified by two men who knew him.

Jewett Battles Hower City Greenshark Momer City Bella Evans Murray Lucas John Roy Andrew Frans Pittsburgh Creenwood L Brody Ss. W. Rose Brody Bros Parewell Washington Township J. A. Adamson Allison Viumville Shivey John Dean Spencer Zeller Salina Dean Columbus Claiy Bethel Creekside Indiana B. Kinsey Arcadia Belle Wells Frye Kenwood Glyde Gessler W. W. Stewart H. M Altimus M. T. Rankin Kellysburg Jennie Lowman South Eleventh Street John McGeary Leechburg Alonzo Sides Pine Flats Progress Jennia Brewer James Cribbs Cloud South Mahoning Township Parkwood Lisle Carnahan A. K. Goon Town Punxgutawney Walker Wells Harrisburg Elizabeth Parnell Dwicht Englewood N. J J. E. Parnell South Sixth Street Ruth Marybell Simpson William Simpson Near Town Westminster College F. B. Camp Near Cherry Tree Foxburg John Camp Elizabeth Bartlett Robert Brownless Martha Orr West Philadelphia Charles King Dixonville Harriet Snyder Don Wright Gaynelle Patton King J. Wilse Thompson Railroad Avenue Homer Waddell Apollo Thompson Ella Thompson John Houk West Indiana Carroltown Abigail Widdowson John M. Widdowson Robert M. Ginter Washington, D.C Pittsburgh Gazette Times Sandy Mr. Ginter Indiana Times Harding Ginter John 8. Fisher Diames Chapman Sarah Elkin Chapman James Chapman Georgeville County Tyrone Ireland Tity Lutheran Church Chapman Home John Axe Smickalburg John Fl. Chapman David I. Chapman Anna M. Chapman North Mahoning Township James F. Chapman W. G. Chapman Mia M. Wingert Can~aden N. Y Joseph 5. Chapman Stustford Hing Anna Marrett Wendell Idahoy Martha Ralston Brockwayvie John St. Elkin Adam V. Briagiea Banks Township Ella Willam An. Brithart Grant Township L. B. O'Harrah Milton Brithart D. R. Burkey Purchase Lina Merrill Brilhart Akron John H. Brilhart Meadville Church of the Brethren

Indiana News Roundup of Visitors and Local Events

Personal notices list numerous residents and visitors to Indiana including Claiy Bethel Arcadia and Glyde Gessler Pittsburgh. Others traveled from Creekside Dilltown Brookville and Leechburg visiting Indiana. Local officials, students, and workers are mentioned with family, hospital, and funeral notes plus a daylight saving vote defeat and an Afghan shower plan for disabled soldiers.

Deeds Recorded From County Properties Weeklong

The record lists numerous land transfers and property deeds across Indiana County. Transactions include acres and lots in West Wheatfield Blairsville Green Rayne and other wards, with prices ranging from thousands to over six thousand dollars. Several individuals and executors appear as grantors or buyers, and the list notes associated estates and trustees.

Deaths Mark Week in Rayne and Nearby Towns

Multiple obituaries recount sudden deaths in Rayne township and surrounding areas. John Galbreath died at home of heart failure near Grove Chapel. Benjamin Fleck, longtime local resident and schoolteacher, died at Grant Street home. extended family links include Shields, Sloan, Chapman, Wingert, and McMahan families. Interments set in Oakland and local cemeteries. services led by Rev. Gearhart and Rev. Axe.

John Galbreath Rayne Township Grove Chapel Church J, Wilson Shields Cline Dehaven Monroe Geneva Indiana Clarence Lawrence Shields Charles B. Sloan Creekside Aingering Benjamin F. Fleck Grant Street Blair County Big County Indiana Ar Brown Lion Lutheran Church E. M. Gearhart Drie Oakland Cemetery Flo Anna Belle Pollock Cherry ‘Tree Alice Lest A Weck William Clarence Meek Iir Willer Allison India Arthur L. Fleck

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