Death notices and funeral rites across several local families
Funeral rites were held for Frank Beam er Longwill in Dixonville with interment in Oakland cemetery. Mrs Rebecca Jane Learn, aged 89, died in Cuba New York and was buried in Greenwood cemetery. Emma E Campbell of Johnstown died at 81 with services in Dilltown. Mrs A T Davis of White township died at her home with services in Robinson Funeral Home. Barbara Orvis died in Memorial hospital Johnstown leaving two sons and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Longwill
Robinson
North Seventh Street
Oakland Cemetery
Frank Beamer Longwill
Indiana
Cleveland Clinic
John
Sarah (Henderson) Longwill
Dixonville
E.arly
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Presbyterian Church of
Leonard Longwill
Clymer
Clinton
Lawrence Longwill
Shreveport
Harry Longwill
Bert Longwill
New Castle
Belle Widdowson
Niagara Falla
N. Y
Streams
Church Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Rebecca Jane Learn
Dimner Conrath
Cuba
Georges
Elizabeth
Cook) Baker
Cockport
Green Township
Jonathan Learn
Learn
South Eleventh Street
Elmer Conrath
Ila McFarland
North Twelfth Street
Emma E. Campbell
Johnstown
Indiana County
H. H. Myers
Dilltown
Catherine Lynn
West Wheatfield Township
Christopher J. Campbell
T. S. Lynn
Margaret Lynn
J.stephens
Lila Butler
A. T. Davis
No. Seventh Street
A.T. Davis
White Township
Oxford
Tls
Atwood and
Plumyilie
Joseph Hoover
A. ‘Fp. Davis
Arlington
Hoover
Turtle Creek
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Barbara Craig
Barbara Orvis
Mary Bagley
Wehgrum
Memorial Hospital
Michael
Pittsburgh
Obituaries Highlight South Bend Resident Virgie Allehouse
Miss Virgie Allehouse of South Bend dies at home after a year of illness. She was a longtime correspondent for The Progress at South Bend and survived by one sister, with funeral services held at her home and burial in South Bend cemetery. The notice also covers Lenore Parks of Clarksburg, Ella Coulter of Spring Church, Blair Wissinger of Clymer, and Frank Green of Homer City, detailing ages, family survivors, and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Allshouse
South Bend
J. Francais
Loulga Allahouse
Miss Allehouse
Reformed Church of
Progress
Herman Knepshield
Apollo
Papa, Jean
Kittanning
South Bend Cemetery
Ella Coulter
R.J
Edsel Coulter
Ronald Coulter
Derry
Merle Coulter
Punxsutawney
Samuel Heasley
Saltsburg
Margaret Smith
Harry Fairman
Blair P. Wissinger
Marion Center
Presbyterian Church
Blair Palmer ‘Wissinger
Clymer
Indiana Hospital
Wilmore Fuel Company
H. B. Wissinger
Clarence
Blaine
Indiana
Bert
Carl
Howard
Arthur
Edward
Dean
Latrobe
Kenneth
Coalport
Mortgage Fears Rise as Home Is Temporarily Mortgaged
Mrs Chubbwitt confronts her husband about mortgaging their home. He downplays the risk saying the loan is temporary until foreclosure. The exchange hints at financial strain and looming legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chubbwitt
Maple Grove Social Notes and Local Visit Highlights
Maple Grove reports: Mr. and Mrs. G R Waltemirse and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sleppy visited the Fair home near Indiana. Merl Dickey moved his family from the Phillips farm to the old Clark farm. Mrs. Jennie Coy returned from a visit with her sister Mrs. Frank Anderson near Indiana. Chalmers Decker now employed at Robindale. Mr. and Mrs. W P Wagner and daughters Minnie and Twila and Mrs. Nettie Sleppy were guests at the George Wolfe home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merl Dickey
Phillips Farm
Clark Farm
Jennie Coy
Frank Anderson
Indiana
Chalmers Decker
Robindale
W. P. Wagner
Minnie
Twila
Nettie Sleppy
George Wolfe
The High Wall and the Revengeful Dana Means
A Silver Creek tale recalls Dana Means, a rich recluse who built a high wall around a white mansion and used debt, foreclosures, and land control to humiliate townsfolk. After his death, the town seeks his wealth through legal action, aiming to fund public needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means
Dana Means
Man Means
Len Dyer
Dana
Len
Silver Creek
Chris Andrews
Andrews
Chris
Lindsay's
Old Dana
Great
White House
Light From the Sky Reflected on the Sea
Dr E O Hulburt of the Naval Research Laboratory explains why horizon reflections vary and how polarized optical filters for marine binoculars and sextants reduce glare. His findings clarify when ships become visible and when seas darken, aiding navigational accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Hulburt
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington
Hulburt
Old School Physician Tribute Recalls Indiana County Medics
A poem by J. M. Risinger honoring Indiana County physicians recalls the old school family doctor. It praises Drs. Morrow, Ansley, Hosack and others for duty, kindness, and ethical care while noting the changing face of medicine and the enduring golden rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Ansley
Hosack
the St. Clairs
Thos
John
Anderson
Evans
Campbell
Reed
Marshall
McMullen
Tomb
Leonard Seed Co
Leonard
Indiana County
Burkhart-Grove nuptials amid local greetings
Mary Luther daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Burkhart wed James Francis Grove of York on March 26 at Glen Walls New York. Clare Donohue convalescing at home with scarlet fever. Dave and Martha Martin visited brother Allen Martin in Clymer R D Tuesday. H L Dickey of Clymer R D recent town caller. Mr and Mrs Robert Muswell of Barnesboro in town Wednesday. Dave Glenn of Clymer R D in town Monday. Mrs Mike Shabbick and children visited Winburne Sunday. Clara Bradbury of McKeans Mills called Friday. Mr and Mrs James Grove of York spent weekend with Tony Burkhart's parents. Indiana callers included Misses Alma Vater Alma Leone Almira Adams and Wm Donohue Robert Goggan and Andrew Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alverda
Anthony Burkhart
Mary Luther
James Francis Grove
York
Glen Walls
N. Y
Clare Donohue
Dave
Martha Martin
Allen Martin
Clymer
R. D
H. L. Dickey
R.D
Robert Muswell
Barnesboro
Dave Glenn
Mike Shabbick
Winburne
Clara Bradbury
McKaes Mills
James Grove
Tony Burkhart
Indiana
Alma Vater
Alma Leone
Almira Adams
Wm. Donohue
Robert Goggan
Andrew Adams
From the voyage to Japan a sailor’s unlikely influence
Elmo Scott Watson recounts Ranald McDonald who, in 1848, rowed toward Japan aboard the whaler Plymouth and was set adrift near Natuka. After ten months imprisonment he learned the language and customs, freed in 1849, and his teaching helped Morlynma become an interpreter for US minister Townsend Harris, shaping early American diplomacy with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranald McDonald
Pacific
Japan
Plymouth
Lawrence B. Edwards
Natsuka
McDonald
Glynn
Morlynma
Townsend Clarris
United States
Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Lenore C. Parks
Saiteburg
Lenore Carolyn Parks
Foster J. Parks
Clarksburg
Saltsburg High School
Indiana State Teachers College
Parks School
Conemaugh Township
Clarkeburg Presbyterian Church
Robert
Frank Green
Nazarine
Homer City
Coral Lutheran
Frank
Cleveland
Merle
Maude Spencer
Wellsboro
Earle
New York State
Brent
W. M. Green
Maple Grove
G. R. Waltemirse
Isaac Sleppy
Dick Fair
J. M. Risinger
Indiana County Medical Society
Dobbin
Jine
Remendous
Elmo Scott Watson
the Progress and
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
Willis & Henderson
Wayne Ave
Telephone
Hartnett
Philadelphia St
Penna
G. W. Graff CO. Muats Groceries Delicatessen
North Sixth Street
Inihana
National Brands
James J. Walters
Indiana, Ta
Kitt Optical CO
Seventh St
Manila
Root Bee Supplies
J.M. Stewart & Co
THE
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