County's First CCC Camp Arrives Today in Indiana County
Indiana County's first CCC unit arrives at Kinter farm near Garbleton as Camp SES-PA-1. Captain Wm. G. Wharry commands a 200-man company transferred from State Park Camp No. 3, Pittsburgh, with Lt. James T. Kelly assisting. Temporary tents set, soon to be permanent barracks. tasks include Soil Erosion Service projects in the Crooked Creek watershed under Camp Supt. Richard Snyder assisted by Miles Hubler, John P. Hogan, and W. L. Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Kintersburg
Pennsylvania
Wm. G. Wharry
Wharry
James T. Kelly
South Park
Pittsburgh
State Park
Crooked Creek
Richard
Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Miles Hubler
John P. Hogan
W. L. Tomlinson
Eb, Hess
Home Talent to Present Minstrel Monday Evening
Indiana Post 142 American Legion presents Hit It Up at Ritz Theatre Monday April 29. William P. Root directs a 40 piece old time minstrel show with a modern musical revue, dancing and solos. Delos Campbell chairs the event promising a lively, polished program featuring top home talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Legion
Ritz Theatre
Indiana Post 142
American Legion
William P. Root
John B. Rogers Producing Co
Akits
Delos Campbell
Lad Struck By Car Injures Right Leg
Donald Peterson aged X, son of Mr and Mrs S Q Peterson of West Philadelphia Street, is at Indian hospital with a compound fracture of the right leg after running into a car driven by Charles McCleland of Bellefonte on Saturday afternoon near his father's hardware store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
S. Q. Peterson
Court Crier M. H. Wilson Pled at His Home Today
M Henderson Wilson longtime Indiana resident died at noon today at his home on Carpenter Avenue after heart ailment and complications. Andrew Wilson of Allentown and his daughter-in-law Mrs Margaret Wilson of Johnstown were at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Wilson
M. Henderson Wilson
Indiana
Carpenter Avenue
Hila Aon
Andrew Wilson
Allentown
Margaret Wilson
Johnstown
Bla
Former Congressman Clyde Kelly Shot Cleaning Rifle
Former congressman M Clyde Kelly of Allegheny county was accidentally shot while cleaning a .22 rifle at his Marchand summer home. The bullet passed through his left lung. he was rushed to Adrian hospital in Punxsutawney and reported in satisfactory condition with expected recovery. Kelly, a long-time congressman since 1917, later published the Daily News Herald in Braddock and had served in the State Assembly. He is mentioned as a possible candidate for Allegheny county commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Clyde Kelly
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Marchand
Kelly
Adrain
Punxsutawney
Peelor and Feit Move to Savings and Trust Building
Peeler and Feit Attorneys at Law relocate from the Indiana theatre building to the fourth floor of The Savings and Trust Company building after more than 35 years in the same site. Elder Peeler and George J. Feit formed the partnership on January 1, 1900, opening at Sutton homestead. The building changed hands several times, later becoming Marshall building then Indiana theatre building, now owned by Monessen Amusement Co. In 1923 L. M. Peeler joined the firm, which continues practice in its new Savings and Trust Company location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeler & Feit
Indiana Theatre
Savings and Trust Company
Peeler
George J. Feit
Sutton Homestead
Philadelphia Street
Carpenter Avenue
Godfrey Marshall
Marshall Building
Adda P. Dikin
Monessen Amusement Co
L. M.peeler
Sayings and Trust Company
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Towns and Names
A list of marriage licenses including Carl Braughler and Chloriee Wolfgang of Rochester Mills, Guido Micheletti and Jean Slenorino of Homer City, Ralph Thompson and Ruby Helman of Greensburg, and multiple other couples across Indiana, Clymer, Blairsville, Smickaburg, Dixonville, and surrounding areas with various residences. The compilation presents numerous entries with partner names and origin towns such as Homer City, Blairsville, Cresson, and New York City, reflecting widespread participation in nuptial registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Braughler
Rochester Mills
Chloriee Wolfgang
Guido Micheletti
Homer City
Jean Slenorino
Ralph Wm. Thompson
Greensburg
Ruby Helman
Indiana
George A. Patrick
Commodore Norma Gregg
Commodore Dorse Melvin Lightner
Dixonville
Mary Eva Clarke
Cecil Woodle
Eleanor Jones
Homerity
Ralph Mehenke
Viola Woodle
Merle Cravener
Blairsville
Phyllis Moorhead
Harold Glenn Caseby
Smickaburg Lettie Valley
Barnett
Smickaburg
Max J, Nibert
R.D
Sara Jane Sell
Mary Arbutus Bence
Clymer
J. F. Stumbols
Akron
Grace Lewis
Florent Henico
Lucerne
Busan Obuah
Edward Wagner, Sr
Mary Jane Hauck
Sam Guillant
Bretz
W. Va
Hiprieda Lydia Schleger
Brets
Donald Bouch
McGeeg Mills
Virginia Spencer
Rosslier
1934 County Dog Licenses Near Total Issued
County treasurer C. McLain reports 8,025 dog licenses issued by noon, within about 400 of the 8,437 total licenses issued in 1934. The figure reflects licenses issued up to that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McLain
Delinquent 1934 Real Estate Taxes Liened May 6
The county to lien delinquent 1934 real estate taxes on May 6 and enter the property lien. Registry Assessors begin work May 6 to register voters for the 1935 fall primary and general elections.
Parkwood Man Celebrates 75th Birthday in Armstrong Twp
Madison B. Craig marked 75 years with a surprise party at his son M. B. Craigs home in Parkwood. Family and friends gathered for games and a cake with 75 candles, including numerous Craigs and in laws from Parkwood Iselin Coal Run Indiana and West Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Craig
Parkwood
M. B. Craig
Arthur
Paul
Preston
Willam
Hazel
Glenn
Ward
Ruth
W. J. Craig
Max
Merle Craig
Iselin
Eugane Barclay
Dickie Barclay
Coal Run
R. L. Craig
Edgar McKee
Betty McKee
Indiana
Sam. J. Holstein
T. H. Shearer
Betty Shearer
Bobby Shearer
West Lebanon
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Limited by Small Sums
A series of real estate transfers in Indiana County lists multiple deeds across Canoe Cen ter Cherryhill White Young Blacklick Blairsville and Rayne townships. Transfers range from one dollar to six thousand dollars with buyers including individuals and a railroad company and sellers such as Blanche J Clark and Catherine Stumpf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron J. Unger
Frank J. White
Canoe Township
Blanche J. Clark
Rochester and
Brittsburei Coal Co
Center Township
Peter Novak
A. J. Hines
Cherryhill
Clymer National Bank
Clymer
Edward B. Hennatt
J. R. Richards
White Township
Blanche Reeger
Clyde M. Grove
Albert Jacoby
Charles McKenzie
J. R. Klingensmith
Indiana County Street Railway Co
Indiana
Indiana County Street Railways,Co
Nick Kovalchick
MacLaine
Margaret Alice Gray
Thomas L. Jones
John Wood
John L. Lewis
Union
Young Township
J.P. Martin
Park ‘Biddy
Rayne Township
Luther Buzzard
J. J. Palmer
Blacklick
Catherine Stumpf
Annie
Healey
Blairsville
Margaret ©. Palmer
Victoria Stumpl
Forestry Meeting at J. R. Marsh Farm Penn View
A forestry meeting will be held at J. R. Marsh Farm one half mile east of Penn View on the William Penn highway in West Wheatfield township Friday morning at 9:00. Frank T. Murphey of Penn State will demonstrate woodlot improvement cuttings and demonstrations and discuss re foresting methods and farm woodlot management. Sunday trains on the Indiana branch of the Pennsylvania railroad will be discontinued with daylight saving time. the last mail to Indiana will be Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Marsh
Penn View
William ‘Penn Highway
West Wheatfield Township
Frank ‘T. Murphey
Penn State
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sabbath School Institute At Methodist Episcopal Church
Indiana County Sabbath School Association holds an institute for adults, children, misslopary, temperance and vacation Bible school departments at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday. Leo C. McKay of Sharon will be principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sabbath School Institute
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Methodial Episcopal Church
Leo C. McKay
Sharon
Sheriff Wilson Undergoes Major Operation at Indiana Hospital
Sheriff Eugene Wilson underwent a major operation at Indiana Hospital this morning. His condition was reported satisfactory at 1 40 o clock. Wilson had been a patient in the local hospital for observation for two weeks prior to the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Eugene Wilson
Sherry Eugene Wilson
Indiana
Sherif Wilson
Personal Briefs Full of Local Travelling Visitors
Mrs. Robert M. Fisher of North Sixth Street spends days away. Philadelphia visitors include Mrs. Dart EB Prugh and Anna Maa Skelton, plus many town residents visiting New York City. Numerous locals travel to Harrisburg, Indiana, Cleveland, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Easter weekends, renewals of The Progress, and subscriptions appear amid social calls and family welcomes across Indiana and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Fisher
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Dart EB. Prugh
Anna Maa Skelton
Town
New York City
Robert Alker
Harrisburg
John Alker
Schoolstreet
R. BH. Krape
Jonastown
Indiana
John St. Clair
Cuddy
Nora St. Clair
South Eleventh Street
W. 8. Miller
Inlaw
Robert Henry
Bastington
John G. St. Clair
School Street
Douglass Tucker
Cleveland
Leo Moore
Leechburg
John W. Hauer
Washington Street
Ida Berkepile
R. D
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
John Keith
Mary Keith
Howard M. Fair
Aliquippa
A. 8. Moorhead
South Seventh Street
P. N. Park
East Locust Street
Baltimore
Dorothy Sutton
Park
Jenella Anderson
Hollidaysburg
J.B. Anderson
West Philadelphia
Wynona
Kathryn Malcolm
Pittsburgh
Walter
Walter Malcolm
North Seventh Street
C. Paul Reed
Roy St
Donald Moorhead
Harry Thompson
Albany
N. Y
Vernon Cook
Washington le Street
John Getty
McKeesport
William A. Getty
Maple Street
New Concord
Ohio
Thomas Smyth
Weat
A. B. McCormick
Oll City
Clyde Seanor
Chicago
Blanche Seanor
Beryl Seanor
Austin Say
Loya Bay
Bheloda
R.D.2
Progress
C. G.’ Morrow
A. A. Calhoun
South Fifth Street
Morrow
First United Presbyterian Church
Morrows
Tacoma
Wash
J.C. Walker
Shelocta
J. A. Walker
Elderton
Curry Run
Walker
Progress Office
Pittsburgh, Post Gazette
Unusual X rays Reveal Health Clues in Indiana County Schools
Unsuspected facts about heart and lung conditions are being shown to parents of students in Indiana County. X-ray reports from tuberculin tested pupils at four high schools indicate need for diet, rest, and treatment of defects. Reports go to family physicians urging follow up for medical guidance. Indiana Hospital hosts x rays Tuesday and Friday mornings as Blairsville and Clymer students join later. Tuberculosis program aims to use knowledge as a weapon along with open windows at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
Homer City
Blairsville
Blaireville
Clymer
Indiana Hospital
Indiana County Tuberculosis Society
Junior Red Cross Convention In Indiana County
The first Junior Red Cross convention in Indiana county will be held at Horace Mann school on Saturday morning April 27 from 10 to 12. Delegates from county schools will attend with Miss Frances Eaton of Harrisburg and Miss Louiszita Simone of Harrisburg High School as chief speakers. The event features student speakers, the county high school orchestra, and displays of articles made by children from Japan, the Philippines, Spain and Austria. Teachers, parents and students are invited. The Juni or Red Cross hopes to make this an annual affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross
Indiana County
Horace Mann
Junior Red Cross Council of
Indiana High School
Frances Eaton
Harrisburg
Louiszita Simone
Japan
Philippine Islands
Spain
Austria
Bang Testing Interest at West Wheatfield Meeting
At the Germany schoolhouse in West Wheatfield Tuesday evening dairy expert R R Welch of Penn State spoke on cooperative bull associations and dairy business housing. County Agent Warner described the Bang testing program, with township leaders J R Marsh J S Wagner and Ernest H Mack soliciting cattle owners. By week’s end most herds are expected signed for Federal and State Bang test with $20 paid per grade reactor and $50 per Dure-bred reactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
West Wheatfield Township
R. R. Welch
Penn State
Warner
Bureaus of Animal Industry
J. R. Marsh
J. 5. Wagner
Ernest H. Mack
Federal Bureau
Residents Petition Court to Revoke License of Club
White township residents petition Judge J N Langham through District Attorney Wm M Ruddock to revoke the license and dissolve the charter of the Indiana Citizen's Club a drinking place in a residential district on East Pike. The petition cites drunkenness and other acts disturbing the peace. May 1 set for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
J. N. Langham
Wm. M. Ruddock
Indiana Citizen’s Club
East Pike
Local Resident Maximilian White Dies From Burn Injuries
Funeral services were held for Maximilian White aged about 78 a longtime Indiana resident and member of a prominent county family. He died Thursday morning at Indiana hospital after his night clothes caught fire warming by a gas stove in his North Seventh Street home. Interment followed at Oakland cemetery. Surviving are two sisters Mrs S J Telford and Mrs M G C Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Cemetery
Maximilian White
Indiana
Indiana Hospital
Col
Richard White
Kathrina White
Gambria County
Virginia
8. J. Telford
M. GC. Watson
North Seventh Street
Sarah C, McCunn
Streams
Mina Sarah C. McCunn
Philadelphia Street
Rayne Township
M.C. McCunn
Town
M. W. McCunn
Blairsville
Jacob Gray
Gray Station
Clark Bridge
John T. Gray
Pittsburgh
Howard McLain
Baltimore
Joseph Gray
Marjoria Gray
Los Angeles
California
Historic Exchange Tavern Burned in Blairsville Fire
A blaze destroyed the Exchange Tavern built in 1821 by Samuel McAnulty on the old National Turnpike now the William Penn Highway. Estimated damage reached 30 000 dollars. The Blairsville Laundry plant and the second floor apartment of O S Lichengood were also lost along with several other damaged buildings.
Youth Crushed to Death in Cherry Tree Area Crash
Donald Buterbaugh aged 19 died after a car overturned on a curve near Cherry Tree when a rear wheel collapsed. William Nelson aged 16 was critically injured. his brother George Nelson 19 escaped injuries. The crash occurred Saturday afternoon at Spangler hospital where both youths were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Buterbaugh
Donald ‘Buterbaugh
Earl Buterbaugh
Colver
Highte
William Nelson
Erad ‘Nelson
Stuiffertown
Cherry Tree
Buterbaugh
Spangler Hospital
Nelson
George Nelson
Blairsville Woman Ends Life in Derry Beer Garden
A former Blairsville resident Mrs Gladys Pohel Patratos, 25, shot herself in a Derry beer garden early Thursday. Jealousy is blamed. A marriage license in her room shows her husband died by lightning on a Blacklick-area farm. In 1931 she married a man named Versall near New Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys. Pohel Petratoy
Blairsville
Derry
Blacklick
Patratos
Versall
New Alexandria
Gil Keriously Injured In Auto Collision Near Blairsville
Helen Plato, 15, of Brenizer near Blairsville, is hospitalized in Indiana with possible skull fracture and severe leg lacerations after a Tuesday collision with a car driven by W. A. Peck of Greensburg. She reportedly darted across the highway pursued by a bee en route to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Plato
Brenizer
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
W. A. Peck
Greensburg
Brentzer
Death claims woman at age of almost 100
Funeral services set for Friday at 2:00 p.m. in Fairview church for Mrs Barbara Tiger of Rochester Mills Canoe township aged 93 years 3 months obituary notes long life with 13 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren surviving. Also reported are deaths of Mrs Mary Osborne Wilson and Mina Sarah C McCunn with details on their deaths and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Church
Barbara Tiger
Rochester Malls
Canoe Township
George and
Mary Smith
Jacob Tiger
Grandmother Tiger
Cumberland Presbyterian Church of
Rochester Mills
Mary Jane White
Indiana
Harvey and
Irvin ‘Tiger
Maria Cochran
Also Mentioned on This Page
County
CCC
Lad
Clyde Kelly
Peelor & Feit
Savings & Trust
Armstrong Twp
J. R. Marsh Farm
W. Wheatfield
Citizen's Club
Max White
Derry Beer Garden
Gil
Mary Wilson
Mary (Osborne) Wilson
Wisdow
W. J.wilson
Oakland Avenue
Noah
Sarah (Fox) Osborne
Mercer County
Wilson
Sheloca
Eurry Run
Creeksite
Washington Presbyterian
L. i. Osborne
Jefferson, O
Robert Clark
Greenwood Cemetery
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