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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

5

Voters Show Keen Interest in Indiana County Election

The Lincoln Club of Indiana County holds a series of Republican gatherings across Marion Center Willet Blairsville Saltsburg Burrell Blacklick Youngstown and Indiana aiming to educate voters about candidates. Stars include Judge E B Creps and candidates for Congress State Senate and General Assembly. Events run through Saturday with speeches and limited speaking times.

Lincoln Club Marion Center Willet Blatraville Indiana Indiana County Indiana High School P. m Blairsville Saltsburg Burrell Blacklick Young Townships Blairsville High School Republican Club General Assembly State Committee E. M. Thompson Rayne Township William M. Ruddock Wilfred B. Helwig Abraham Lincoln Thompson Walter H. Morris Punxsutawney Congress C. Gilbert Wolfenden Jefferson Counties J. T. Stewart J. Clair Sloan Earl HB. Hewitt Walter H. Jackson Harry H. Wilson Steele Clark Cherry Tree L. A. Chick Washington Township C. L Hudson Clymer and Heilwood Montgomery Township Arcadia High School

Cherry Tree High School Singers Join County Festival

Cherry Tree high school will be well represented in the all Indiana county music festival to be held Friday evening May 1 in the Indiana high school auditorium. The program features band orchestra and chorus from prominent county schools. Cherry Tree participants include Agnes Wickes Dorothy Holes sopranos Charlotte Cooper Lois Fidto Vivian Rager altos Robert McKee Joseph Lauchak Gerald Carr Fred Street tenors Alpheus Clark Edgar Lewis Thomas McKee Arthur Young basses. Bodylville Woman Celebrates 84th Birthday With Family Dinner Friday.

Cherry Tree High School Widoin Indiana High School Agnes Wickes Dorothy Nan Holes Charlotte Cooper Lois Fidto Vivian Rager Robert McKee Joseph Lauchak Gerald Carr Fred Street Alpheus Clark Edgar Lewis Thomas McKee Arthur Young

Election Appointments for Borough and Primary Posts

Creps announces election appointments across multiple boroughs. Republican Inspectors Armstrong Green No.1 James Ray replaces Clair Weiss and No.3 Damen Hart fills a vacancy. Green No.1-3 J F Lightner replaces Curtis Burnheimer. Green No.2 Harold Nesbit succeeds Robert Houck. Eari fell to succeed Harry McLaughlin Democratic Inspector White Two Esther Campbell to succeed David Campbell Judge of Election Creekside Borough J K Boston to succeed William Sheesley Democratic Inspector Center No.1 Dala Getty to succeed Charles Kenna Democratic Inspector Green No.3 Julius Steeber to succeed Peter Chesko Democratic Inspector North Mahoning Don Shields to succeed Grant Baun Democratic Judge Banks No.1 Ord Huey to succeed Carl Elbell.

Creps Armstrong James Ray Clair Weiss Conemaugh Damen Hart Green J. F. Lightner Curtis D. Burnheimer Harold Nesbit Robert L. Houck Sheloca Eari Fell Harry McLaughlin White Two Esther Campbell David N. Campbell Creekside J. K. Boston William Sheesley Center Dala Getty Charles Kenna Julius Steeber Peter Chesko North Mahoning Don Shields Grant Baun Banks Ord Huey Carl B. Elbell

Coroner to Probe Death in Sample Run Case

Coroner will hold an inquest this week into the death of Jay Bankovich 28 of Sample Run who died in an Indiana hospital from a bullet wound inflicted by Clymer Chief of Police Tony Askey. Askey says Bankovich attacked him and he fired two shots one striking Bankovich. the death followed a Thursday night admission after a Tuesday alleyway incident. Bankovich leaves a wife and three children. funeral was held at John Sasala's home in Sample Run. Also notes a separate item about a public laboratory miscreant panhandling and a Smicksburg party wreck in Missouri en route to California.

Bankovich Bultet Clymer Jay Bankovich Sample Run Indiana Tony Askey Askey John Sasala

Indiana man improves after auto accident injures

Thomas Stewart aged 63 of North Highth and Chestnut streets in Indiana was struck on Philadelphia street Saturday night by a car driven by Paul J. Boucher 39. Stewart was buffered with severe head injuries and transported to Indiana Hospital by witness Merle Stuchell.

Thomas Stewart Indiana Paul J. Boucher North Highth Chestnut Streets Philadelphia Indiana Hospital Merle Stuchell

Indiana Man Named New Highway Maintenance Superintendent

T Albert Hart of town was appointed superintendent of maintenance of highways in Indiana county. He assumed duties Monday at the State Highway buildings on North Fourth Street. He succeeds George Van Wagner of Blairsville.

Indiana T. Albert Hart Town Indiana County North Fourth Street George van Wagner Blairaville

Vegetable Gardeners Meeting at Marion Center Friday

W B Nissley extension specialist on vegetable gardening at Penn State will give an illustrated lecture at Independent Hall Marion Center on Friday evening April 24 at 8 00 o clock.

Marion Center W. B. Nissley Penn State Independent Hall

Motorists Warned Against Fast Driving At Night On Winter Damaged Highways

Harrisburg April 22 Secretary of Revenue John B Kelly warns motorists to slow down at night due to frost and flood damaged highways. He notes headlights lack daylight power and urges reduced speed to avoid washed out sections and broken concrete hazards after dark.

Harrisburg Revenue John B. Kelly Kelly

Twenty two county youths enroll for CCC service

Twenty two Indiana county youths were among eighty Area No 8 members who enrolled for Civilian Conservation Corps service and left Friday night for Fort Meade Maryland. They will be enlisted and assigned to camps. Listed are Leroy Akins Marion Center Jack Rowland Homer City Harold Hillberry Marion Center Frederick Catherman Glen Campbell David Coy Rochester Mills Paul Androsky Glen Campbell Morris Muman Dixonville Nick Lutzic Starford Joseph Lash Starford Leroy Hiltz Homer City Joseph Redinger Clymer James White Rossiter Elmer Shirley Marion Center Harl Conrad Blacklick John Hilt Dias Harold Rummell North Point Alfred Painter Orion Center Edward Plana Homer City Nick Rushnok Arcadia George Sinclair Glen Campbell Woodrow Walker Cherry Tree Alexander Hechtmanizick Arcadia.

Area Indiana County Area No.8 iCivilian Conservation Corps Fort George G. Meade Maryland Campa Thos Leroy Akins Marion Center Jack W. Rowland Homer City Harold L. Hillberry Frederick Catherman Glen Glen Campbell; David H. Coy Rochester Mills Paul P. Androsky Glen Campbell Morris W. Muman Dixonville Nick Lutzic Starford Joseph G. Lash Leroy Hiltz Joseph C. Redinger Clymer James White Rossiter Elmer M. Shirley Harl L. Conrad Blacklick John A. Hilt Dias Harold ©. Rummell North Point

Local Marriage Licenses and Property Sale Report

The list records numerous marriage licenses including George Kopylec Raytown Co Vernie Sanderlin Raytown Co Mike Krivee Lucerne Mines Mary Felicyan Lucerne Mines Paul E Benshoff Johnstown Zella B Rosenberry Cramer John Berezowsky Boltz Ann Buchkoski Boltz William Moorefiel Ernest Geneva Brown Michael Lessnick Catherine Cindric Alois Crapla Mary Palguta Arch Barkley Pine Flat Veda Shilling Pine Flat Walter D Braughter Grant Two Lois Mildred Beatty East Mahoning John Sickox Alverda Dorothy Bond Jamondville Clayton George Graham Dubois Elizabeth Ellen Kite Dubois David L Cuddy Rural Valley RD1 Ruth Elizabeth Rearick Creekside Josephine Paul Kulic Glen Campbell RD1 Sue Shemo Gipsy South Seventh Street Property Sold J Burt Miller residence on South Seventh street to Tra J Martin manager Butler store on Philadelphia street takes possession next week. Mr and Mrs Miller leaving Indiana for Oneonta NY to reside with their son in law Rev Virgil Crosby.

George Kopylec Raytown Ind Vernie Sanderlin Mike Krivee Lucerne Mines Mary Felicyan Paul E. Benshoff Johnstown Zella B. Rosenberry Cramer John Berezowsky Boltz Ann Buchkoski William Moorefiel Ernest Geneva Brown Creekside Josephine Paul Kulic Glen Campbell R. D Sue Shemo Gipsy South Seventh Street J. Burt Miller Butler Philadelphia Street Miller Indiana Oneonta N. Y Virgil Crosby M. M. Palmer Homer iCity Buffalo Buffalo University Eminy Smith Chicago Sarah KK Christy T. A. McQaughey McKeenport Mra J. W. Wiggins South Street Migs Nellie Peters Jessie Getty Town Walter Peters New Kensington Frank Cunningham Wayne Avenue George Cunningham Charleston W. Va Harry J. Buchhelt South Sixth Street Misa Clara Weber Atlantic City John Getty McKeesport Hugh Bell Water Street Nellie Nealer St. Xavier's Academy M. F. Rowley Janiata H. B. Boyle North Tenth Street John Kerr South Twelfth Street Kenneth Kerr Newport W. 8. Miller Robert Henry Darlington Jennie Miller West Washington Street J. T. Builer Coraopolis Ronald Moorhead Bash Locust Street Norman Glasser Carnegie G. D. Gorman South Third Street Glasser Ruby Glassford Richardsville Jefferson County William Getty Maple Street George Myers Morence Peterg Ruth Fry Lown Harriamiry Young Peoples United Presbyterian Church R. C. Sherrard Petrolia Edith Sherrard Washington,Pa Stillman A. Foster School Street J. Merle Fleming South Eleventh Street Helen Smith Peam Run M. ®. Goodnight Akron Arthur Musselman Long Island Wilbur Widdowson Marion Center Musselman Widdowson J. J. Geisel GC. Murphy Company Catherine Overdorff Stella Overdorff Loicie Overdorff Lloyd Overdorff Brushvalley Overdorff Mechanicsburg Mark Simpson White Township Indiana Hospital Robert Wendell Clyde Fowler Arcadia Treeno J. D. Devinnay Edgar Bills Saltsbury Devinney Billy Winifred Wagner Meryine Bethel Cora Sleppy Maple Grove Fredericksburg Lealle Atkins Albert Lettick Atkins Wagner

Keller Celebrates 75th Birthday With Family Dinner

Mrs. B K Keller of West Chestnut street marked her 75th birthday with a family dinner on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Keller and family of Kitanning Mr. and Mrs. George Keller Dr and Mrs Thos McNelis and Miss Betty Patton of Indiana. Also, Mr. and Mrs. John Hamill of School street plan to move to the Hamill farm in White Township to reside with Plymouth L Hamill who has been ill.

B. K. Keller Benjamin K. Kellar West Chestnut Street John Keller Kittanning George Keller Thos, McNelis Betty Patton Indiana White Township John Hamill School Street Hamill Plymouth L. Hamill

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Area Social Ties

McKeesport firm Consales Construction wins $39 926 contract for 1.28 miles of reinforced concrete road on Route 119 in Burrell township. The project will straighten and drain sections, reducing dangerous curves on the Indiana Blairsville route as locals and visiting guests appear in the long personal notices.

McKeesport Consales Construction Company Burrell Township Blairsville

Harry and Lydick Critically Ill in Indiana Hospital

Lydick resident of White township lies in critical condition at the Indiana Hospital with complications from disease. Lydick has been an editorial writer for the Evening Gazette for several years.

Harry & Lydick Harry Lydick Indiana White Township Indiana Hospital Mr. Lydick Evening Gazette

Blacklick Township Farmer Has Good Herd of Jerseys

Tom Strong and son, Blacklick township, show a Jersey herd from breeding and good feeding. February milk statement: 14 cows produced 210 996 pounds at 6.5 percent butterfat, value $827.68 before deductions. Net return $294.23 after 4 percent cooperative and Dairy Council cut and hauling. Milk sold through Dairymen's Cooperative to Otto Milk Co. Pittsburgh.

Tom Strong T. M. Strong and Son Blacklick Township Jersey Sophie Tormentor Warner Strong Dairymen's Co-operative Sales Association and Dairy Council Dairymen's Co-operative Salea Association Otto Milk Co Pittsburgh

Old School Days Reunion at Elders Ridge

Former Elders Ridge Academy alumni gather at Wilders Ridge grounds on Friday May 29 for a reunion and commemoration. The Fi ders Ridge Vocational School conducts commencement on the same day with a tribute to Rev Alexander Donaldson. An informal 2:30 p.m. meeting, a later channel program, and an old fashioned literary contest mark the event.

Wilders Ridge Elders Ridge Academy Fiders Ridge Vocational School Old Academy Reuners Alexander Donaldson Hiers Ridge Academy

Real estate transfers record several township parcels

George H Behm transfers nine lots in North Mahoning to Irwin M Behm for 4 dollars. Pittman to Musser Forests 197 acres in Rayne township for 1 dollar. Numerous other deeds list transfers of acres and lots across Central Indiana County with prices from 1 to 15 060 dollars, including First National Bank of Saltsburg securing 1 acre in Conemaugh and 100 acres in North Mahoning to Emily Weffer White for 1 dollar. Additional parcels involve Green Brushy and Cherryhill townships, Burnell Homer why, and White, Blairsville, and Homer areas with prices ranging up to 15 060 dollars.

George H. Behm Irwin M. Behm Lota North Mahoning Township William M. Pittman Musser Forests, Inc Rayne Township O. C Bush William H. Brady Green Township Clyde R. Thompson Vera N. Neal Indiana Verna N. Neal Conemaugh Township George Hemick First National Bank of Montgomery Township Florence Hoover Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Ceen Township Dean Gerhard Burrell Township John F. Stahl Leora Stahl Homer Why Indiana County Street Railways Co Cherryhill Township M. Wdith Steving August Koats Cherryhill Geraldine Smith Lambing Charles H. Smith Clymer David Potts Clarence Walker Grant Township Jesso C. Baughman Alice Moburg Blairsville Guy W. Baker Marold TV Wtoward Blacklick Burrell William Sheesley Sheesley Marie Freytle Indiana County Center Township Cominigdionord Thomas C. Brown W.oh Jamey Millie A. Peterson Saltsburg

Golden Star Club Charter Revoked by Judge Creps

Judge WB Creps revoked the Golden Star Club charter near Rossiter after David Melvin Manto Coretti and George Catartouch pleaded guilty to selling beer on Sunday running a disorderly house and possessing gambling devices. He imposed fines of 300 dollars for Melvin and 150 dollars for the other two with costs, due in a month if they return prepared to pay.

Gielden Star Club Crops WB. BS Creps Golden Star Club Rossiter David Melvin Manto Coretti George Catartouch Creps Melvin

Republican Women Rally For Candidates In Indiana Hotel

More than 160 persons attended a Republican gathering Saturday afternoon in an Indiana hotel. The event, led by the Republican Women of Indiana and White Township, featured local speakers and mock talks by candidates urging a national return to Republicanism. Attorney James W. Mack warned against dictatorial trends abroad while introducing several candidates for Congress, the state senate, and the General Assembly.

Tolan White Township Indiana Cornell Republican Women of America James W. Mack Congress Wilter B. Morris Emlyn Jones W. Stull Gener Edward B. Bennett General Assembly Walter I. Jackson Earl , Hewitt Harry H. Wilson J. T. Stewart Jd. Clair Sloan Steele Clark Charles H

Armstrong Grange Meeting Program at Parkwood Schoolhouse

The Armstrong Grange outlines its April 29 meeting at Parkwood Schoolhouse with music by the Walker Family, a reading by Ella Ray, discussions on radio market reports value to farmers, and a session on advertising farm products. Also listed are donation class members, farm improvements, a short play, and remarks by Worthy Master A H Wiggins and L Calhoun.

Armstrong Grange Parkwood Walker Family Ella Ray Lawrence Fraily Heber Miller J. K R. Patterson W. S. Brown Helen Craig Mathel Mull Agnes Craig Junior Cray Harold Blakely Martha Blakely Clutr Wells Thos, Campbell Florence McGurdle Harry Craig Dible Clarence ‘Brown Annabel Craig H. Wiggins Worthy Muster Calhoun Walker Pamily

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Varner In Marchand

Neighbors Mock Varner in Marchand honored on her 77th birthday with an unannounced visit. A noon lunch was served as friends and relatives gathered including Rey Mrs Garland and son Paul Mrs Silas Wetzel Mrs Minnie Wingert and others in this communal birthday salute.

Margaret Varner Marchand Varner Rey Garland Son Paul Silas Wetzel Minnie Wingert Helen Wingert Alice Mottern Annie Moat A. L. Brewer

Death of Indiana Educator James H Russell

James Herbert Russell born 1827 in Indiana died Tuesday in Ann Arbor Michigan after a long academic career. He taught in Detroit City College now Wayne University and served as history political science instructor before his death succeeded by his mother Mrs Mary H Russell sister Minnie B Russell and brothers Charles and Arthur Russell. Funeral Friday at his mother's home with Rev Samuel W Shine officiating. Burial at Oakland Cemetery.

James Herbert Russell Mary Hall) Russell Jasper Stone Russell Indiana Ann Arbor Mich Philadephia Street Samuel W.shine First United Presbyterian Church Robert L. Clark First Presbyterian Church Oakland James Iterbert Russell Hassell Weat Water Street Tre Indiana State Normal School State Teachers College Cheleville Pilcatirn University of Michigan Washington, D.C Fenry Hall Ann Arcbor Detroit Cal- Joga Wayne University Russell Chusch Mary Hi. Russell Minnie B. Russell Charles H. and Arthur J. Russell

Drunken Driving sentences in Allegheny County Workhouse

A motor vehicle operator aged 36 from Johnstown pled guilty to drunk driving. Judge Crepa sentenced him to six months to a year in the Allegheny County Workhouse and a $200 fine. Patrolman McGresh reported the Wednesday arrest as part of the crackdown on intoxicated driving. Engagement news notes Elizabeth Blair’s pending marriage to Dr Willam Conklin of Santa Barbara Calli. The couple plan a summer wedding. Miss Blair is Madeira School and Varsity College alumna. Dr Conklin a Dartmouth and University of Pennsylvania medical graduate.

Priory Labo Johnstown Allegheny County HB. & Crepa Sapo Frank MecGres Crapa Indiang County James Blair South Sixth Street Elizabeth Willam Conklin Santa Barbara Calli Madeira School Washington Varsar College Dartmouth College Pannsylvania

Clean Up Week Proclaimed in Pennsylvania by Health Official

Harrisburg April 23 Dr Edith Machide Dexter secretary of health proclaimed the week of April 27 as Clean Up Week urging public officials health organizations civic clubs and chambers of commerce to cooperate Wake TL an outstanding speeches Saltsburg Bridge To Be Repaired An Early Date work will start soon on repairing the Salisburg bridge damaged by recent floods and closed to traffic

Penonsylvania Harrisburg Saltsburg Bridge State Highway Department Salisburg

Successor Jos C Streams Appointed to State Board of Undertakers

Joseph N Nied of Swissvale Allegheny county appointed a member of the State Board of Undertakers to succeed C Streams of Indiana who was removed from office. Mrs B H Fitzgerald of Livermore spent Thursday with her sister Mrs Margaret Steele of West Washington street.

Jos. C. Streams Joseph N. Nied Swissvale Allegheny County State Board of Undertakers 3. C. Streams Indianas B. H. Fitzgerald Livermore Margaret Steele West Washington Street

Gibson Funeral Services Held in Pittsburg Area

Addison H. Gibson aged 75 died Saturday in St Johns Hospital Twina Oklahoma from pneumonia. Funeral services Thursday afternoon in Pittsburg followed by interment in Elderton cemetery. He was a longtime gas and oil man tied to Peoples Gas and Sun Oil in Pittsburgh and once drilled the Amatan oil gusher in Mexico in 1918. He was born and raised in Elderton and had many relatives in Indiana. A life in oil and gas spanned Mexico and the United States.

Addison H. Gibson Pittsburgh Elderton St. John’s Hospital Twina Okla Indiana Gas and Oil Industrices Peoples Gas Company Sun of Company Mexico

Blairsville Child Struck by Car on Friday Afternoon

Blairsville 11 year old Nancy Barkley of Bulrdetown Westmoreland county was slightly injured Friday afternoon when struck by a car driven by Mike Pollock of Houte 4 Blairsville. She was taken home after a Blairsville physician found no serious injuries.

Blairsville Nancy Barkley Bulrdetown Westmoreland County Mike Pollock Houte 4 Barkley East Market Street Anpost Pollock A. B. Watson Blairaville

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