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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1923

Page

8

Features of big V M C A gathering opens convention

The fifty fourth annual state convention of the Y M C A opens Friday at 2 46 PM in Indiana with more than 300 delegates expected. Key topics include basis of active membership, efficiency changes in state and international committees, and Y M C A relations to colleges. Saturday features many speakers from notable organizations and a Sunday program ends with a mass men’s meeting.

Indiana Cleveland Young Men's Christian Association Pennsylvania First Presbyterian Church J. BE. Skillington M. BE Altoona Presbyterian Church Johnson Calhoun Second U. P Pittsburgh R. S. Hail Tsunanfu China Great Foreign Mission Association W. H. Ridgeway Coatesville Fred 3. B Frank Olmstead Penn State College Stats College J. Graham Machen, Jr Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton N. J Samuel McWilliams D. D M. EB

Indiana to Get Modern Theater in Clements Site

Work starts this week on a new modern playhouse in Indiana on the Clements property East Philadelphia Street. W P McCartney Peter Johnson and T M Kurtz fund and plan a 1000 seat auditorium 600 balcony plus 300 in the gallery with a 60 by 15 lobby. The building will be stuccoed with an added top story and will include ladies rooms a nursery a smoking room offices and display space. The theater will host road attractions and motion pictures with top seating and opera chairs. Residents will later vote on a name for the county seat modern theater.

Indiana Clements East Philadelphia Street W. P. McCartney Peter Johnson Hon T. M. Kurtz Punxsutawhey McCartney McCartney and Johnson Johnstown DuBois Ridgway Bradford Buffalo Rochester Butler Pittsburgh

Weddings of a Week in Indiana Area

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK, various couples wed in Indiana region churches including Brickley Blair in MecKesport and Fisher Grumbling in St Bernard church. Many entries list names, towns, and clerical officiants with dates and congregations across multiple ceremonies. Modern hospital X Ray equipment noted and ministers assigned to two churches in local updates.

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Transactions Listed

Deeds recorded include Jennie M. Angele administrator to 7 M. Stewart for a Clymer lot at 1660 dollars and many other transfers across West Wheatfield Homer City Blairsville and Indiana wards. Notable entries include Harley G. Cline to Mallon Mills and George Myers to BE Myers both in Homer City areas, with prices ranging from 4400 to 6300 dollars. The list also notes hardware and railroad company property transfers and multiple parcels in Burrell and Conemaugh.

Brown’s Boot Shop Indiana Punxsutawney Clearfield DuBois George D. Lanich Church Street Fred J. Brown A. &. Houston Indiana County Ieee Tust Jennie M. Angele M. Stewart Clymer Harvey G. Cline Mallon Mills West Wheatfield Lloyd I. Gorman T. W. Moody Second Ward Archa Davis John W. Wilson Pine Alexander Gray W. H. Long Thind Ward V. Hill George Douglass Homer City George Myers Bl. Myers Vernon F. Taylor Fortunato Barone Firat Ward Bert Gintero Ella M. Wise Montgomery Charles W. Ronf Jennie M. Little Third Ward Thomas H. Faith C. O. Bowman Rayne D. A. Hetrick James TH. Shatter Burrell Earl Crusan Johnston-Beyet Hardware Co Joseph Pelegring South Mahoning Ellis W. StiMer Harvey B. Langham Green J.B J. Calvin Boyer First Ward Herman Hershbrine Margaret A. Hazlett Blairaville Rosa Mascienyik Mike Figler James H, Vorlage Tessie G. Kerr Blairsville James H Vorlage Oliver F. Glass Wm. Reed Raymond M. Shick Pennsylvania Railroad Co McKinney Steel Co Irvin P. Pierce Susan K. Pearce Banks Jacob T. Mears J. A. Fletcher Conemaugh Wn. H. Calhoun George 8. Ripple J. Wilse McCartney Frank 3. Sloan Fourth Ward

PERSONAL BREVITIES FROM INDIANA COUNTY TOWN

D. T. Martin of Alyerda and J. J. Dearmy with D. & Davis of Brushvalley visit county seat. John M. Miller of Sutton-Miller Co. is in New York on sickness. John W. Sutton returns from voyage. Numerous locals enroll as Progress readers. many visit Pittsburgh and Indianapolis on errands. Public notices include fairs dates and community events.

No Court This Week In Civil Court

Jurors called for service this week were dismissed due to continuance of cases. Several trials settled or under settlement, with remaining cases moved to the June term. Home talent to present The Thread of Destiny a Civil War comedy by Brushvalley high school Friday April 20 in the Brushvalley community building.

Brushvalley High School Brushvalley

Bachelors of County Chitty Plan Social Evening at Country Club

Privileged bachelors of the county have issued invitations for Monday evening April 2 to entertain friends. Dance and cards will be the amusements, with a social season at the Country Club noted for the event. List of prospective hosts and guests includes Lynn Moorehuel Watson Withee Thomas Cloid Rinn Henry Wall Max Sithar Henry Min... (truncated)

Tiventad Ili Hoyta Lynn Moarhesul Richard W. Watson Withee Thomas Cloid Rinn Menry Wall Max Sithtar Menry i Minterlehiner J. Herman Watson Martet Daugherty Dol J. Curry Wilward Jnlon Joseph J. Campbell Foti A. O'Conner Lingwrenee U. Husioger I Orepa Charles i Northagie Joss Me. Siteson Thomas N. Robinson John M. Miler Glase Walker Rayonendi Raymond PL Burns J. Milford Towh Willem Ritter Miturive Prainar

Local Social News Notes From Mountain Town

Katharine and John Pyock returned to their school after taster vacations with their parents Mr and Mrs. Tasty oek visited Merlin Flouck and daughter Louise at Mont Gul ly of IT gdale Inst week Ralph Knupp visited his brother Walter Knupp of Dilltown last week Mr and Mrs Melvin Payne visited Ross Anthony Sunday new store owned by Melvin Payne doing nourishing business Ross Anthony spent days with daughter Ney Lock ard off Nanty-Glo Norris Rairigh spent Saturday in Nashville with parents who are sick Clyde Bultner and wife of Tamer City spent weekend with Mrs Ross Anthony William Rankin visited grandson Paul Rankin at Bowdertown Thursday Mr and Mrs Chironen Cassidy of Cipsy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Norris Raleigh Ross and Andrew Anthony of Hastings spent weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Ross Anthony Grover Keating and his mother of Cookport spent Sunday with O B Keating The Learn family marked David Learn s 72nd birthday with twenty grandchildren two great grandchildren and relatives from Baul Run John Trimble of Wilgus visited his parents Mrs and Mrs J W yack Sunday Ralph Knupp made a business trip to Wehrum last week The McCoy called on G W Myers on Wednesday

D. T. Martin Alyerda Callar J. J. Dearmy D. & Davis Brushvalley John M. Miller Sutton- Miller Co New York John W. Sutton Jinara J. B. Trouser Danger Ailhie Itome Indiana Delbert J. Means Town Pittsburgh Edith Batenting Hust Philadelphia Newton Long Martha Learn Clymer Gladys Price Layobe Lucile Mitchell Wells Rossmoyne Indland H. HW. Hetrick C. W. Gearing Jeannette Charles J. Ebey Maple Street W. B. Long Washington Lewiship Progress M. C. Rhinehart Robbingon of Progress Charles J. Hileman Ida S. Reed Guys Mills J. Howar Houk South Sixth Street William Watt Parkwood R. D T. M. Watt M. Stewart Darwin Stewart Eileen Near Home David K. Hill Tulsa Okla Frank E. Moorhead Mrte A. S A.R. Moorhead John McGeary Leethburg William Simple Chambersville W. O. Buchanan Larimer L. Barr J. N. Elder Kittanning The Presbyterian Church Steel Warner Ifelen Elders Ridge Warner C. J. Moore West Church Street Charles L. Hudson Wille Family of Progress R. A. Hart Elsie Young Township Oakland Avenue Hart Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co W. J. Kodkey Ballavue Mary Jana Buterbaugh Purchase Line Buterbaugh Thomas L. Gibson Baltimore Gibson Therton Indiana Normal School Maryland Kid L. Snyder J. W. Nichola Jewelry Co Brownsville Rochester Mill J. A. Snyder Jie J. N. Banks Charles Cunningham Creston Cunnningham Banks J. M. Stewart Philadelphia Seventh Street Katharine John Pyock Merlin Flouck Louise Mont Gully Gdale Ralph Knupp Walter Knupp Dilltown Melvin Payne Ross Anthony Sunany Chironen Cassidy Cipsy Norris Raleigh Ross Andrew Anthony Hastings Anthony Grover Keating Cookport Jamey A. Learn Maury Baul Run Learn Home John Trimble Wilgus

Washington Township News of Family Visits and Local Events

Mrs Jennings Allshouse and children Alvin and Lonwise visited her parents Mr and Mrs Uerica Pet arman on Friday. Joy Parks of Somerset visited the home of Mr Tutt Montley. The Five Points school will close on April 24. The historical pageant The Spirit of New England will be presented by home talent at the Presbyterian church on April 19 and 20. Mrs Orrzilla Adams aged 83 died on Sunday at home of her daughter Mrs Powers. Interment Blairsville cemetery. Some Liveyours England saloons display signs Ladies cannot be served without their bats on.

Jennings Allshouse Alvin Lonwise Uerica Petarman Willet Cora Parks Pittsburgh Liloyd Boence Maes Joy Parks Ira Marlin Ed Lohy Joslin Iisher Walter Varnon Nowe Brice Joy Bain Somerset Tutt Montley Hhe Five Points Jacob Bush John Bush Walt Gladys Big Tan Bush Bubisie Davide Jowes Vowird Rankin Ed Lohr Spirit of New England the Presbyterian Church Town Orzilla Adams Orrzilla Adams T. Powers Blairsville England Pauline Lowry Pauline Ll. D. Lowry Shelovta A. K. Strane Union Cemetery Crete

Death notices in Indiana County paper recount locals` losses

William G Lanorman 58 of Woll Senach died at home after Brights disease following a lingering illness. Ralph Neibert Stalph Neibert 28, son of G M Neibert, died after a long illness in Rayne township. Mrs Henry Sickenhofer 76, Homer City resident, died after apoplexy. Mrs Hannah Weston 90, widow of John Weston, died at Work residence after illness. Michael Trainer 18, died after long illness. Mrs Samuel Roden 40, of Blairsville area, interment in Blairsville cemetery. Miss Helen McGowan 28, nurse, died at Saranac Lake. Patrick Kelly 74, native of Freeport, died at County Home. Funeral details for several observances noted.

William G Lanorman Meksonville Bright John Lowman Jacksonville Atove MetTatite Ducksonville Lowgian Pisbuygshy Witkinghures Db Grady Mies Wiily Blaimaville Janis Tlamitton Jab Pose Mex Aerad Kor Lidanite Onldana In Jana Lade Masons Ralph Neibert Stalph Neibert G. M. Neibert Rayne Township Briglu Tie Hfelong St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church of Indian Royal Lodge of the Knights of St. George Wilkinsburg Success Grange Tree Sister Mayne Rath Ward Mourer Mary Neibert Thomas Ward Bhesides Mae Meri St. Bernard’s Catholic Church St. Bernard's Cemetary Henry Sickenhor Henry Siekenberger Ffomer Cily Flomer City Hinnah Weston Maria Jane Wooston John Weston J. W. Work Wis Wirtlow Huntingdon County Marton Gonter Nelen McGowan Helut McGowan Ttinua George McCowan Chattame Saranac Lake N. Y New York Patrick Kelly Patelek J. Kelly Saturdauy Free Land St. Bernard Catholic Cemletery Willian Buechimnan Ann Buchanan Weed William Buchanan Mes Walden Davis Konter Tr. Buchanan Pittsburgh Prank Buchanan Ligonier Homer City Davis Cheenwood Cemetery

Work to start on B and P highway 1928 progress news

Mis County welcomes promise of Buffalo Pittsburgh highway work in 1928 with a plan to complete about forty miles this year. A DuBois Kiwanis audience heard Dr. B E Taylor report on Harrisburg talks with State Highway Commissioner Paul Wright and local delegation. He cited support from Indiana Clearfield and Jefferson counties and warned not to stop short of continued effort. The meeting celebrated the Highway Association’s strength and urged sustained public backing as communities along the route prepare for B P Day spending and luncheon gatherings.

Seelion Wis Pennsylvania Buffalo-Pittsburgh BE. Taylor Mrockwayyvilla Highway Association Lie DuBois Kiwanis Club Mr. Taylor Harrisburg John Jaldont Connalsstoner Wriehl Wright Taylor Go Buood Fisher Indiana The Osborne Clearfield County Jefferson County Israel Jericho Thiffilo-Pittaburgh Haley Betts Max Moore UL Invin Peter Ad Charles Jcpinth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coral Daniel Reed George Reed Cokeville Bridge Pennsylvania Railroad William Reed Saltsburg Kiskiminetas Saltshburg Indians Troutman Co Inthana Brickley-Blair Arthur James Brickley Ida Brickley Penn Run Adah Blair Duquesne Tist United Presbyterian Church Meckesport Brickley California Indiana Normal Conservatory of Music Fisher-Grumbling Paul CG. Fisher Mary E. Grumbling N. P. McNelis St. Bernard Catholic Church Nicewonger-Ewing Daniel Nicewonger Vandergrift Mary Anderson Pine Township J. B. Baker Lutheran Church Wallace B. Smith Salome Edmiston Walter L St. Clair Jessie M. Lydig Alfred Brown Mora B Anderson Robert W. Smith Hazal R. Hallman Jacob R. Craver Bettie Sims - Everett L. My Vera A. Edwards Eve Lloyd Roberts Taylorsville Presbyterian Church Moon Run Allegheny County Roberts R. J. Roberts Presbyterian Seminary Youcher EB. L. Blocher Plumville Lumna Chemical Company Bar Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Chamber of Commerce Stiner Eva F. Allison D. H. Funk Theological Seminary United Presbyterian Saltsburg and Phvville Marion Indiana Homer Plumville High School Gertrude Morrow George F. Fisher Marion Center McCormick Indiana High School Marian Buterbaugh Janella Anderson Homer City High School Bertha Winn Dorothy Uber Thursda Second United Presbyterian Church Ernest Stewart Ersma Ernest, Jr Paris France John M. Daughtety Metropolis Green ‘Township State Department of Agriculture Gaven Township Cockport Dayton Apollo Carralltown Clearhell Brookville Success Grange Success Grange Knights of Malta North Sixth Street Shelocta Grange Hall Bacneloers Washington Township Ernest Ramer Alice Ramer Shelowto Jong Ulness Maine Alice Cravener Miderton Noble Waterson Putoecyuille Harry Miller Halph Stemer Vluncreek Monroe Ramer Paw Kimmel Shelocka Murray Leason Blair Rhoda Reynald Ramer Lderton Willian G. Denne Michael Mishael Mie Duchased Tidinng Mirsky Samuel Rader Samuel Roden Womeda Strangford Burrell Township Charles Houls Now J. &. Roden Pontie Mich Wats Muda Iadtio WH. Sansith Fiuttle Hi. Smith Huttle St. Davis San Jose Gal Missimitle Rusided Nelson McConish B& P Highway Yhar Mis County Orgateimtlion Bivlway Lye Buffalo-Pitusburgh Clarksburg W. Vu Robert McLaughlin Clarksburgh Petall Myrtall
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