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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1936
Page
7
A recent announcement describes a technique that uses electric currents to map the earth's internal structure in detail to depths of four thousand feet. The method promises finer underground imaging and could advance geological exploration and study.
Funeral services were held for Ella Violet Shields 78 of Blacklick township at Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial in Blairsville cemetery. She leaves husband F C Shields a son John H Shields Indiana and daughter Marie Warner Center township six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and siblings. Also reported is funeral services for Daniel A Ferrier 84 of Homer City with burial in Greenwood Cemetery after he died from complications at his home. He was a stone mason and member of the Baptist church, survived by wife Loretta Gilbert and seven children.
Abram L Pierce aged 78 dies at his home in Marchand after an extended illness burial follows at Gilgal church cemetery on Tuesday interment details released He was born in Pittsburgh June 9 1858 lived in Indiana 15 years and in Marchand 10 years a carpenter by trade and member of Marchand Evangelical church He married Maude Simpson Bell in 1904 and is survived by a Pittsburgh sister Mrs Jennie Beatty.
Daniel W Hadden, aged 75 lifelong White township resident, died Thursday after stroke complications. Funeral Sunday forenoon at Robinson Funeral Home on North Seventh Street, with interment at Greenwood cemetery. Born May 1 1861 on the Hadden homestead. Survived by son James F Hadden and two sisters Mrs Jacob Henry and Mrs John Johns of Indiana.
Eliza Ann Mitchell 82 dies at daughter’s home in Johnstown born December 25, 1863 in Hast Wheatfield township widow of Charles W. Mitchell. Survivors include children in Johnstown and relatives across county. Funeral held in Findley home with interment at Grandview Cemetery. Harry White Huston 64 found dead in Blacklick home likely due to heart attack. Survived by wife Martha Clara Huston and siblings. Funeral at Huston home then Goral Cemetery. Mrs Anna E Petted nearly 84 died at West Church Street home after residence in Green and Armstrong townships. Survived by children and grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at home then Greenwood Cemetery. John Cochran 47½ died at County Home after wandering away March 29. exposure led to death. Survived by half-brother Blair Lewis and others. Funeral at Streams Funeral Home with burial in Union Cemetery. John F Stahl nearly 78 dies in Homer City from chronic heart trouble. Survived by widow Elizabeth and daughters Mabel Johnston and Leora Stahl. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs James Campbell Indiana resident for 21 years dies after lingering illness. Survived by husband and siblings. funeral at Robinson Funeral Home and Galland Cemetery. Miss Matilda Leach Milas retired Blairsville teacher died in Wilkinsburg. taught 18 years in Blairstown area before Swissvale retirement. Mrs Robert Fry of Josephine dies from heart attack. sister to Mrs Adam Dunmire and Mrs John Jamison.
Esther Hoo Ree aged about 89, native of Plumville, died Monday at her daughter’s home in Punxsulawney. Born August 16, 1847, she married William Ree in 1886 and leaves several children and many grandchildren. Burial in Reynoldsville expected this afternoon. Charles D Miller, 66, died Tuesday at his home in Socialville near Blairsville. Survived by his wife and children, services to be held at his late residence Thursday with interment in Blairsville cemetery.
Multiple obituaries record deaths in New Florence Blairsville Alverda Elderton and nearby areas. Annie Killen aged 66 died Sunday at home. Frank R Gilmore aged 59 died in El Paso after gallstone surgery. Daniel J O'Brien aged 68 died after a long illness. Josephine Rowley of Elderton died in Indiana Hospital after a period of illness.
A long list of Avonmore residents and relatives from nearby towns spent Easter Sunday with family. Names include Mr and Mrs Imn Grimm of Avonmore hosting Rupert and Coulter families, Longs, Haneys, and numerous children. Other visitors came from Leechburg, South Bend, Apollo, and Bagless Run, with gatherings at several local homes and the Brethren church event.
In East Wheatfield, residents attended church services at Black Presbyterkin church led by local figures including Mrs J We Wadsworth and the Kindley family. Kate A Stoker and others visited Memorial hospital after Kate Stoker fell at home Saturday evening fracturing a collarbone. Community events featured a program with marching, tap dancing, and other performances, plus a GAR Glee Club demonstration. Numerous names appear in attendance and greetings at the service and local gatherings.
The Armagh high school event honored pupils with medals as the American Legion, teachers, and civic figures praised courage, education, and service. Speakers included J C Short on education and local leaders stressing moral and mental fortitude for future community leadership.
The Lewisville area reports on Sunday observances and a Wednesday missionary meeting led by J. T. Piven. Officers elected for the upcoming year include Mrs. W. Ht. as President, Mrs. J. L. Diven as Secretary, and Mrs. Barkley as Treasurer. Local residents and visitors are mentioned in passing, noting Easter week activities, family visits, and funeral arrangements for W. Trewin.
Local visitors and relatives from Washington D C Trenton Aliquippa Pittsburgh Phillipsburg and Brush Valley township are listed with their hosts and Easter visits. Archdeacon Rastment and Mrs Rastment visit their son-in-law and daughter in town. The Kunkle family renews Progress subscriptions during a Creekside call.
Report notes absence of radio broadcasting stations in Greece and Albania with the claim reflecting a lack of licensed transmitters and service coverage in both regions. No further details provided.
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