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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1933

Page

5

Couple Killed When Train Hit Car At Grade Crossing

Double funeral services were held for Center township residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garichak after a freight train struck their car near Cherry Run west of Homer City. Both died at the hospital after the collision. The couple, Austrian born and longtime residents, left two girls aged 10 and 14. Funeral services for Marion G. Learn, who died after being kicked by a horse, were held at Cookport with burial in the M B cemetery. Learn was a Green township resident with three children and several siblings.

Lucerne St. Bernard Cemetery Frank Garichak Center Township Cherry Run Homer City Oakland Avenue Garichak Austria Hadeen Harmer City Coal Company Cockport Lutheran Church Cookport M. B Marion G. Learn Cookport Green Township Nina Viola Bernice Harvey Slater Thomas Sensabaugh Near Commodore J. M. Repine DuBois H. K. Learn Sherman Henry

Real estate transfers and local notices in Wheatfield area

Andrew L Robinson transfers 75 acres to Chrissie M McClure in West Wheatfield for 1800 dollars. M F Brandon to Mrs R P Bayard, Center Lot, 1000 dollars. EB Sports to Ralph Lucas, 6 acres in Banks for 50 dollars. Noel L Smith to Paul N Smith, Indiana lot for 2000 dollars. Charles H Miller to Paul B Mechlin, Indiana lot for 4000 dollars. Penn Electric Co to East Wheatfield Twp School District 0.53 acres for 1 dollar. Penelec Coal Corp to East Wheatfield Twp School District 0.53 acres for 1 dollar. Frank B Gerhard to Jessie J Gerhard, 32 acres in Burrell for 1 dollar. Delbert J Means to Farmers Bank & Trust Co, Indiana lot for 1090 dollars. Summons Lumber and Construction Co to Citizens National Bank, Indiana two lots for 100 dollars. Construction Co to Citizens National Bank Indiana lot for 50 dollars. First National Bank of Glen Campbell to A R Wanchisa, Montgomery lot for 255 dollars. H S McPhilmy to Savings and Trust Co of Indiana, Indiana lot for 200 dollars. William A Shirley to Emerson G Shirley, 55 acres in Conemaugh for 1300 dollars. W C G Diven to John L Diven, Conemaugh lot for 1 dollar. First National Bank operating under government policies notes 70 year old service and conservator. McHenry Building damaged by fire causing 6500 dollars in damage. A & P store and Joe Bongiovanni restaurant and apartment affected. Fire origin unknown. If ailments disappear with sleep you have reached middle age. iExchange.

Andrew L. Robinson Chrissie M. McClure W. Wheatfield M. F. Brandon R. P. Bayard Lotsa Center Ralph Lucas Banks Noel L. Smith Paul N. Smith Indiana Charles H. Miller Paul B. Mechlin Penna. Electric Co School Dist East Wheatfield BE. Wheatfield Penelec Coal Corp B. Wheatfield Frank B. Gerhard Jessie J. Gerhard Burrell Delbert J. Means Farmers Bank & Trust Co Conemaugh W. CG. Diven John L. Diven

Dynamite bomb found at entrance of building

A dynamite bomb wrapped in a Pittsburgh news paper was found in the entrance of a building at 1108 Philadelphia street, a grocery store and apartments owned by Antonio Parisi. The fuse was over three feet long and had been lit but burned only about an inch. Police, led by Chief George Anderson and Officer William Kelley, investigated and brought the device to headquarters for fingerprint analysis.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Street Antonio Parisi George Anderson Wm. Kelley State Police Greensburg

Dairy Economics Meeting Set For Thursday Evening

Dairymen from all parts of Indiana county are invited to a dairy economics meeting at the Court House on Thursday April 13 at 8 PM. Dr F P Weaver head of the Agricultural Economics Department at Penn State will discuss factors shaping the dairy market and outlook for the next five years. He will illustrate with charts and previously spoke at Harrisburg last January.

Indiana County Court House F. P. Weaver Penn State Weaver Pennsylvania Dairymens Harrisburg

Weddings Of A Week Bennett Loughner Waynes Hugene Bennett

New Florence couples Bennett Loughner and Hugene Bennett wed in New Florence on March 381 with Rev Norman Koeklen officiating. Groom miners. parents H C Bennett and Lougner. Also Keeler Burns marriage, Little Laverick Laverick Laverick couples, Pardee Lockard, Hazelett Baxter, McCullough Sowers weddings listed with dates and parental lines.

Bennett-Loughner Waynes Hugene Bennett Glessen Ruth Loughner New Florence Norman &. Koeklen H. C. Bennett B. I. Lougner Crab Tree Nat T. Lamolinara Loyalhanna Ann M. Zeman New Florence Wayne E. Bennett R. Loughner Thomas Reay Dubois Belva LI. Sayers - Dubois Sherdie M. Pardeerant Agnes V. Lockard Rochester Milla Clair R. Little Newstones Idamar Clymer Margaret Laverick Bradenville Charles W. Hazlett Eleanor Baxter Windber Achille del

Arm strong township quilting party a cheerful gathering

Miss Minta Armstrong hosted a Friday night quilting at her Arm strong township home with neighbors and friends. Women stitched a double wedding quilt while music and stories filled the room. A late lunch followed as guests praised the hostess and shared chores and chatter.

Anderson Minta Armstrong Armstrong Township Wilber Cunningham Earle Foreman Arthur Millen Charles McCardle McCreight Thomas Isabelle Tackitt Shultz Julia Cunningham Jennie Peeler Clarke Peddicord Harry, Millen Bobby Millen Sara Cunningham Minta Anderson

Silver Star Medal Honored County Boy for War Service

War Department credits George A. Fisher of Dixonville and Pittsburgh with bravery in World War I. Former private in the 26th U. S. Infantry First Division, he earned the Silver Star for acts under heavy fire at Soissons France in July 1918. Fisher, a Foreland Street Northside resident, previously received honors from Woodrow Wilson and the U. S. Army A. E. B. He served in battles Cantigny and Soissons. The First Division left the United States June 13 1917, arrived June 27 at St Nazaire, suffered over 33000 casualties, and is honored by a monument before the War Department in Washington.

War Department George A. Fisher France Dixonville A. C. Fisher Town Fisher Pittsburgh Indiana County North Side Ledger Foreland Street Northside 26Th U. S. Infantry U.S. War Department Soissons United States St. Nazaire Washington, D. C

Akron Dirigible Crash Claims 71 Lives in New Jersey

Reports state the USS Akron crashed into Barne Bat Light near the New Jersey coast after midnight Monday, killing 71 including Rear Admiral William A. Moffett. The disaster occurred during a severe wind and electrical storm, with exact cause not yet determined.

Akron United States Naval Barne- Bat Light New Jersey William A. Moffett Naval Bureau of Aero- Reay-Sayers Nauties Thomas Reay Helv Luceile Sayers Dubois John J. Mcclvaine Easels First United Presbyterian Church Thames Reay George B.bayers

Local Funeral Director to Locate in Ebensburg

R T Bell, Wayne avenue funeral director, will locate in Ebensburg on April 12 to conduct a similar business. Thirty two neighbors and friends of the Bell family held a towel shower last evening with a threen upper served. Deer Killed in Fall at Alum Bank Near Blairsville. A deer fell from a high bluff at Alum Bank near Blairsville on Sunday afternoon and died on the Pennsylvania railroad tracks. The carcass was given to the Welfare Association for distribution to the needy.

R. T. Bell Ebensburg Wayne Avenue Bell Alum Bank Blairsville Welfare Association

County issues six thousand six hundred dog licenses

At noon today County Treasurer GC. McLain issued 6,600 dog licenses and 208 fishing permits. A local exchange ends with a quote about someone who never did anything telling others how to act.

GC. McLain

Correction notice fixes price in Browns Boot Shop ad

An off page 7 ad listed fishing boots at 1.09 but the correct price is 2.99. The corrected advertisement with 2.99 appears on page 8. The quote notes men claim self-control while the woman has the last word.

Browns Boot

New Century Club aids many community activities

At the annual meeting in the W. Gc. T. A. building, the New Century Club reported a $329.85 gift to the Indiana Free Library and a remaining treasury balance of $898.78 after meeting obligations. Activities included programs on reforestation interior decorating economy and international relations. Florence Wallace was reelected president with a slate of officers and delegates to the State Federation of Women's Clubs for Pittsburgh in October.

Treasury New Century Club Florence Wallace H. Y Johnston Mary McKnight John Hamill H. B. Race Blanche Anthony Geo. Robeson G. H. Blaxter I. H. Fisher H. C. Christy A.S. Moorhead State Federation of Women's Clubs Pittsburgh

Local College Students Hear Cancer Lecture

A cancer lecture was delivered to Indiana State Teachers College students by Dr. J Clarence Funk of the Pennsylvania State Department of Health. He outlined that cancer is usually local early, curable if treated promptly, and largely incurable in later stages. He warned against delaying medical advice and noted many early cancers are painless. A closing film on cancer followed.

Dread Milady Indiana State Teachers College J. Clarence Funk Pennsylvania State Department of Health Wank Dr. Funk Funk

Death of Griffith Ellis Noted Indiana Leader in Milling and Civic Life

Griffith Ellis longtime Indiana resident died at his West Church Street home from pneumonia after a week illness. He was born August 1 1862 in Walou and moved to Indiana 60 years ago to join his family's Penn Boller Mills enterprise. He led Milling, banking, and educational service including seven years as Citizens National Bank president and board member at Indiana State Teachers College. Funeral Monday at his residence with Rev Dr J A McCamey officiating followed by interment at Oakland cemetery. He is survived by daughter Mrs George R Fulton of New York son T Elmer Ellis of Indiana and four grandchildren. He held roles in the State Legislature transcribing room, the Indiana County Agricultural Society, Cosmopolitan Club, M E Church, Masonic Lodge and multiple local boards.

D. Tyger Gipsy John F. Frye Edna Washington Township J. M. Dixon South Seventh Street John Dickey Troy George R. Fulton New York Allen Kirkenpatrick West Pike Betty Musser South Sixth Street Mary Campbell Butler Charles Gessler T. C. Burhenn Jeannette John M. Daugherty Church Street Kinter Fry Elmer Shaffer Plumville Indiana W. R. Fiedler Indiana Dairy Corporation Alexandria Paul Reed North Seventh Street David Livingston Murphy St. Marys Maple Street Anne Thompson West Oak Street Youngstown John L. Getty Lawrence Getty Sarah St. Clair Reed New York City James McLain Hubbard, O C. C. McLain East Philadelphia Margaret Josephine Mack Holyoke College J. A. Adamson W. S. Campbell Cora Campbell New Florence Campbell Associated Gas &Electric Company Seward and Robindale Willam Ruddock J. Arthur Robinson Harrisburg David Hill Marilyn J. A. McCamey Oakland Cemetery Griffith Ellis West Church Street David Ann Hughes) Billa Walou Citizens National Bank Indiana State Teachers’ College Pennsylvania Millers' Insurance Agency Indiana County Agricultural Society Cosmopolitan Club M. E. Church Masonic Lodge Mary St.Clair Higwito T. Elmer Ellis Town Thomas Betty i Ellis Mills and Mary Jane Fulton Griffith Willa Fulton, Jr Laura Ellis David Ellis

Mrs Charlotte Evaline Dickson 71. dies in Indiana widow of Scott Dickson

Mrs Charlotte Evaline Risinger Dickson aged 71 wife of Scott Dickson of Indiana dies at her home 362 Philadelphia street Tuesday evening after a illness. Born August 27 1862 in North Homer City she married Scott Dickson over 50 years ago and lived most of her life here. She belonged to Methodist Episcopal Church Mothers of Democracy American Legion Auxiliary Foreign Wars Auxiliary Ladies Aid Society and Cary Memorial Class. Survived by husband two children Charles Dickson Irene Connor Evaline Balentine two sisters Blanche Lehman Annie Reed and a brother Albert Risinger. Friends may visit at home until Friday noon when body goes to Methodist Episcopal Church for viewing 1:30 to 2:30 p m with funeral services by Rev J A McCamey. interment Greenwood Cemetery.

Charlotte Evaline (Risinger) Dickson Scott Dickson Indiana Philadelphia Street David and Jennie (Johnston) Risinger Homer City Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana Mothers of Democracy American Legion Auxiliary Foreign Wars Auxiliary Ladies Aid ‘Society M. B. Church Cary Memorial Charles &. Dickson Mt. Pleasant Irene Connor Pann Run Evaline Balentine Warren, D Blanche Lehman Washington, D.C Annie Reed Calery Albert Risinger Washington, D. C Episcopal Church J. A. McCamey Greenwood Cemetery

Crawford and Rupp Residents Die in Local Area

Annie M Crawford age 73 died at her home near Elders Ridge after months of illness. She leaves four sons Carl Shelocta Chande William Walter all at home and two brothers. Funeral at her home Thursday at 2 00 pm conducted by Rev J V Mountain with burial at Edgewood Cemetery Saltsburg. Rev J C F Rupp aged 76 died at home in Saltsburg after a long illness. Survived by widow Zella H Rupp and son Rev J W Rupp. Sister Mrs A K Goodheart of Dayton. Funeral Friday at 10 00 am led by Revs H H Bagger and J Myers. Remains to be taken to Leechburg for burial.

Annie M. Crawford Annie M George) Crawford Young Township Elders Ridge W. Eaton George Center Township Carl Shelocta Chande Woiam Walter Crawford Trank George W. H. George Homer City Wilders Ridge Jd. V. Mountain Clarksburg Presbyterian Church Madern Edgewood Cemetery Saltsburg J.C. F. Rupp St. Johnie Lutheran Church Salisburg Ihe Hecho Armstrong Township Zella H. Rupp J. W. Rupp Homestead Park A. K. Good

Grangers Hold Good Meet Here Thursday

The Pomona Grange meeting at Zion Lutheran social room drew about 1,000 members from 25 subordinate Granges. N. C. Kunkle led, Homer Rodeheavyer spoke on welfare work, debate centered on relief administration, with a push for state highway employment. J. Audley Boak of Lawrence co gave the principal address.

Pomona Or County Zion Lutheran Church N.C. Kunkle Armstrong Township Pomona Homer Rodeheavyer Welfare Association J. Audley Boak Lawrence County

Child Rescued From Jig Saw Puzzle Alarm in Blairsville

Lois Piper nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lisle Piper of Tunnelton was found safe after hours of frantic searching by her parents and Blairsville firemen. She had wandered from a barber shop and became absorbed in a jig saw puzzle at Mrs Lear's home on Market Street before being located unharmed. Local police coordinated with the highway patrol during the incident. August marriage reports and bank conservatorship news follow in this page item.

Tunnelton Blairsville Lois Piper Lisle ‘Piper Piper Blakeville Lois

Royer Man Dies After Car Collision Near Sagamore

Joseph Renosky, 52, of Boyer near Plumville, died in an Indiana hospital Friday evening from injuries. He was struck Wednesday by a car driven by Dr. Albert M. Larkson of Yatesboro in Sagamore. The report notes the fatal accident details and the involved parties.

Royer Joseph Renosky Boyer Plumville Indiana Albert M. Larkson Yatesboro Sagamore

Harry V. Pritehman Admitted to Indiana Bar

Harry Vernon Pritehman of town was admitted as a member of the Indiana County Bar Association on Monday.

Harry V. Fritehman Indiana Harry Vernon Pritehman Town Indiana County Bar Association

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Vicript Centeer Township Cockport First, National Bank First National Bank of First National McHenry Philadelphia Joe Bongiovanni Keeler-Burns Raymond Lloyd Keeler Hiderton Hulda Grace Burns Atwood Robert L. Clark John Keeler George Burns Little Laverick Clair Ronald Little Register and Recorder W. Ralph Cummings Charles Little John Laverick Pardee-Lockard Sherdie Marsh Pardee Grant Township Agnes Virginia Lockard Rochester Mills Joseph Pardee James Lockard Hazelett-Baxter Charles Walter Hazlett Eleanor Irene Baxter Cokeville OC. Carlisle Samuel ‘Hazlett George Baxter Armstrong Harvey-Plowman George Christopher Harvey Derry Fannie Rebecca Plowman Homer ‘City Robert Henson Ling Brager-Duncan Ralph Cecil Rager Johnstown Laura May Duncan George R. Patterson Gerhard McCurdy George Gerhard Blairaville Dora McCurdy New Alexandria Steubenville, O Armagh University of Pittsburgh State College William ‘Penn Grace Fournier Ruth Nichols Richard Hughes Alfred Steinan John Schmidt Wilkingburg Steinan Grested Margaret J. Calhoun Lawn Walker Brothers Parkwood Fisher Pictare Tate Capital John Chtizen Leopold Seyffert Frank Decker Margaret J E. Cunningham Miss Cunningham R. H. Cunningham Governor's Committee On Rolley Willie Wile Misa Agnes Stadtmiler Misa Agnes Stadtmiller John J. Adamson Home Frank Porter Indiana Hospital Clab Tewin Crary Irwin Stafford Irwin J.C. FB Grangers J. Audley Hank Willo Highway Patrol E. Elaine Knapp Marion Center J. Carl Muman Waynesburg George F. Martin R. B. Napp H. W. Mumau Vandergrift The American Sheet and Tin Plate Co Western Pennsylvania Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland First National Bank of Jefferson Harry A. Cree First National Bank of Stoyestown N. G. Speicher ConservatoriCitizens National Bank of Windber Henry K. Saryer
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