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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1918

Page

7

Chapman Heads County Schools For Fourth Term

County Superintendent James J. Chapman was chosen head of the county schools for the fourth term on the first ballot at a county school directors convention in the Court House. He won 124 of 476 votes. Ernest Work and D L Wingar received 35 and 12 votes respectively. Salary raised to 2600 per year. Harmony prevailed as officers were elected and directors pledged cooperation.

Court House James J. Chapman Ernest Work Indiana Schools D. L. Wingar Cherry Tree Chapman John F. St. Clair West Wheatfield Township E. M. Lockard Town Indiana County Directors’ Association Wellington Cunningham Conemaugh Township J. Mack Stewart Clymer W. L. Shields Jackson- Yiles J. F. Piper Saltsburg J. B. Flenniken Burrell Township E. E. Irwin

Deed transfers recorded in Indiana County

Deeds filed show transfers from Harry E Huffman to W I Lytle for 900 dollars and from E B Bundy to Daniel Duncan for 310 84. Multiple parcels change hands including lots in Indiana Blairsville and Homer City with prices ranging from 75 to 15 400 dollars and parcels in White Green and Washington counties. Also notes court sessions, a stork visit, a doctor serving in Japan, school tax adjustments and a municipal judge election.

Indiana County Harry E. Huffman Center W. I. Lytle E. B. Bundy White Daniel Duncan Bundy Joseph EH. Weaver George T. Buchanan Third Ward Indiana Indiana State Normal School Juna J. Clement First Ward Wm. J. Zeigler Guardian G. J. Grites Blairsville Angelo Rotella Harry D. Carnahan Armstrong Martin B. Craig Clawson James Meek Jones Ben W. Evang Brushyalley J. Moose Charles Brickell Montgomery Luther J. Hickok Margaret Gilkey Turner Robert EH. Harbison Frank W. Mowry Indiana County Coal Co Leroy Nicholson C. Paul Steed Homer City Frank F. Moore Praircis 8. Robinson Garfield Garfield Fire Clay Co Mckea Rankin Washington Lowry Little O. W. Shields Young W. B. McGinley J. CG. Sha West Mahoning Samuel W. Condron Charles Glasso Rossiter Felix Truence Daniel Kennedy Conemaugh A. B. Askins Thomas G. Murray Blatrayille Mary T. Smith R.N. Ray John Bennett W. P. Stormer Second Ward C. W. Bennett Jacob Smith Nicola Scongla D. B. Waltemire Clerryhill Ira M. Myers

Official Facts Concerning Government War Activities

Notes from The Review of the War issued by the National Committee on Public Information. The annual Army pay now exceeds 500 million dollars. Production of 10,000 new automobiles trucks in progress for the Army. Our 14 inch guns weigh nearly 60 tons and are over 18 feet long. A 5000 ton cruiser capable of 35 knots will be fastest. About 60,000 officers and men engaged in Navy coast patrols. Navy stocks supplies for one year. 70,000 acres planted with castor beans for aircraft oil. Army hospitals grow from 7 to 68 facilities and beds from 5,000 to 8,400, with 30,000 more beds planned. Fleet vessels in naval service up fourfold. Navy officers and men pay for first war year estimated at 125 million. Submarine production delivered to Navy by private yards and navy yards. Army paid 60 million for horses and gear. more than 50 million for horses and mules. Expenditures for fuel and forage exceed 00 million. Military Railways orders and depot material worth hundreds of millions. Quar termaster purchases include prunes, beans, tomatoes, condensed milk, mosquito bar, olive drab, wool blankets, drawers, stockings, wool coats. Ordnance program includes grenades, pistols, revolvers, projectiles, explosives, machine guns, rifles. Why Not Cut the Coat? Pennsylvania Railroad to replace long frock coats with short sack coats for 10,000 conductors to save wool. ministers urged for similar reform.

Navy Army Director General of Military Railways General Engineer Depot Quartermaster's Department

PERSONAL BREVITIES J EA Nolo and Indiana visitors noted

A stream of local callers and travelers is listed with names and towns from Nolo Pine Plats Lovejoy Smicksburg Vandergrift and nearby townships. The Progress notes type of visits include Indiana trips, camp duties, and family stays with several residents enrolling as subscribers.

Contests and Colorful School Events in Washington Township

A noisy array of school activities unfolds as Washington township closes for a Thursday event. Pupils led by Sara Davis and Harold McCausland perform in a novel contest divided into Company A and Company B, awarding stars to top participants Thelma Bell Isvadamison Nellie Bell Frank Byrdie and Harold Me Crushand. Exciting senior junior color fight at Cherry Hill township high ends with senior flag at seven feet versus seven two feet. Local recruiters report several youths accepted for service.

Washington Township Bih Sara, Wiavis Cole Harold McCausland Thelma Bell Isva Daimison Nellie Bell Frank Bydie Harold Me Hoang Gonpany CA Moe Rompany Iveshire Ob CWA Ernest Houser Irone Jamison Melvin Wells Sara Davis Doing McGausland Winifred Myers James Wolfa Norman Kittle Day Umining Churett Penn Gherry Hill Township High School Wynn H. Stewart Presbyterian Church Marlin J*riday J. J. Fleming Calghty Iva M. Miller Hyde Miller Maurice Miller Blaine Orr Harold Waterson Elder Watergon Laurie Millen Mother Wry Toi Ib Bauer

Fragmentary 19th century notice with vague names and events

A garbled OCR fragment mentions military equipment, armor, and ammunition plans, with scattered names and places. It references a death on April 2 and a list of individuals including Mrs.ducoh li and Mr. Shank, but details are unreadable and inconsistently rendered. The text is largely unintelligible.

Gaehalder Evisi Age Pollinge Bf Fahipstown Willi Shank Faergy

Deaths Recall George Plotner Sr and Community Figures

Obituary notes the death of George Plotner Jr. on North Pitts Street and recalls his father George Plotner, Sr. as a longtime local businessman and founder of Botser Theater Market. The report lists survivors, church and fraternal affiliations, and funeral details at St Barnard Catholic Church. It also mentions other local deaths, including Samuel Knox near Mi and a number of residents from Shelocta and Bolivar, with brief memorial details and burial plans.

W. Clotver North Pitts Streat Iaigne George Plotner George Wy Gralt Dias Ua Uinssafawaresy Wilivabeth Vlolver Rank Plotar Henry Newer Mises Margierif Plotaer Goria Asinger Idalae Motvar Lard City St. Bernard's St. Barnard Catholic Church N. P. McNells Edward Dowell Farrel

Countywide Patriotic Demonstration Marks Liberty Loan Launch

A large crowd gathered for a outdoor ceremony on Philadelphia street marking the first anniversary of the nation’s entry into World War I and the launch of the Liberty Loan. Draftees from County Court House paraded past schoolchildren and veterans, ending at the Elk building with speeches by Senator Paul O. Tus tin and Lt. Paul Perigord. The day featured a mass sing along, praise for war effort, and a notable collection for the drive.

Wiehewik Camy Lae Philadelphia Imha Court County House Thole Gaaline Sons of Veterans Boy Scouts Clymer Gracelon Inedium Philadelphia Street Elke America J. N. Langlum Paul O. Tusthi State Bureau of Publdic Safety Committee Europe Tustin Paul Perigord St. Paul Minn France Amerten Heraune Werthtenbeih Twaid Caver la Alverta Imid Bly Sniris Courege Ryeneh Canthusian J. M Davis Bhulrsville Abe Wen Euip

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