Death notices Mrs Mary H Bider 89 New Castle resident
Mrs Mary H Bider aged 89 widow of Robert Dider died at her New Castle home on April 13 born July 1 1844 in Diamondville daughter of George and Sarah Spalding. She lived in Leechburg Elders Ridge Salinburg and New Castle. survived by five children Maud W Elder Robert R Elder George Paul Hider Alice McKalip and Helen Elder and by sister Miss Josephine Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Bider
Robert ¥ Dider
New Castle
George
Sarah. Pail Spalding
Diamondville
This County
Spalding
Leechburg
Elders Ridge
Mary
Robert Y. Hitler
Elder
Salinburg
Alice McKalip
Victoria
British Columbia
Can
Helen Elder
Pittsburgh
Huey Rites Held For Clarence A Huey Near Denton Md
Clarence A Huey aged 57 died at his home near Denton Maryland on Thursday He was a Banks township native son of the late Robert and Mary Ann Huey He leaves a widow Edna and several children and brothers Funeral services were at his home with interment in Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Huey
Denton
Banks Township
Robert
Mary Ann Huey
Smithport
Edna Huey
Charles Keiffer
Chester
Howard Williamson
Preston
George
Stanley
James
Marlette
Burdette
George W
James A. Huey
William M. Huey
Marchand
Joseph H
John C. Huey
Town
Funeral services for Clara Beatty Cribbs in Jacksonville
Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of her daughter in Jacksonville with interment in Oakland cemetery. Clara Beatty Cribbs, aged 89, died Friday at her Jacksonville home after a life-long residence in the community. Born April 17 1844 she was a long-time member of the M church. Pastor Rev F W McConnell conducted the rites. Surviving children include Edith Ferguson Jacksonville Tilie Gemmell town Belle Douds Livermore Mabel Collins Marion Center Lulu Cribbs Pittsburgh and Alvin M Cribbs Newton Falls Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Oakland Cemetery
Town
Clara Beatty Cribbs
M. &. Church
F. W. McConnell
Edith Ferguson
Tilie Gemmell
Belle Douds
Livermore
Mabel Collins
Marion Center
Lulu Cribbs
Pittsburgh
Alvin M. Cribbs
Newton Falls
Dunmire and Stitt Rites Reported in Local Obituaries
Mrs. Sara H. Dunmire aged 80 a longtime Canoe township resident died Friday night at her Juneau home of heart trouble. Funeral Monday at United Brethren church Juneau with interment in Pearce cemetery. She leaves three children 16 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren and a California brother William Colbert. Gilbraith Stitt aged 82 of Saltsburg died Monday at his home in Salisbury after a long Homerie residence. He worked with American Sheet Tin Plate Co. and belonged to Saltsburg Presbyterian church and Apollo Masonic Lodge. Surviving sons are Clark P. Stitt Ralph O. Sutt Harry G. Stitt and A Roy Stitt. Burial in Apollo cemetery follows at his late residence funeral today.
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United Brethren Church of
Juneau
Pearce Cemetery
Sara H. Dunmire
Canoe Township
Jacob Dunmire
United Brethren Church
J. C. Dunmire
Rochester Mills
George M. Dunmire
Mra
William Armstrong
Punxsutawney
William Colbert
California
Apollo
Gilbraith Stitt
Salisburg
Homerity
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Saltsburg
Clark P. Stitt
Clarksburg
Ralph O. Sutt
Harry G. Stitt
Greensburg
A. Roy Stitt
Canton
William McKnight 78 dies in Armstrong County
William McKnight aged 78, former assessor and longtime South Bend township resident, died April 17 at his sister Mrs. William Coates home in Sharpsburg. He is survived by his son George McKnight of Sharpsburg. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Methodist church near Girty, where he was a faithful member, with burial in the church cemetery.
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William McKnight
South Bend
Armstrong County
William Coates
Sharpsburg
George McKnight
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Girty
Campbell Rites Held for 68 Year Old Miner
Campbell funeral services were held Sunday in Punxsutawney with interment in the Oliyeburg cemetery for J. Campbell 68 who died Thursday at his daughter Mrs David Strachen Rossiter home from heart trouble He was born in Pante and worked as a miner for many years living in Delancey the past six years He leaves a widow and children Mrs David Strachen Rossiter Madison Campbell Mrs Floyd London Punxsutawney and William Campbell Johnsonburg.
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Campbell
Panxautawney
Oliyeburg
J. ©. Campbell
David Strachen
Rossiter
Pante
Delancey
Madison Campbell
Floyd London
Punxsutawney
William Campbell
Johnsonburg
TTT Club of Armstrong Township elects new officers
The TTT Club of Armstrong Township met at Mrs. Mary McGaughey's home on Friday evening to elect officers for the coming year and plan activities. May meeting set for Mrs. Clarence Brown's home. attendees included Mrs. McGaughey, Mrs. Couch, Mrs. Miller, Miss Myres, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TTT
Armstrong Township
T.T.T. Club
Mary McGaughey
Clarence Brown
Margaret. Couch
Sharp Guiste
Frank Miller
Laura Griffith
Dorothy Miller
Charles Miller
W. H. Myres
Emily Myres
Belle Lytle
Charles Wilkinson
Roy McAdoo
Margaret Couch
Howard Myres
Irene Myres
Mary Margaret Myres
Lois Myres
Wilt A. Dible
Edwin McClintock
Dig Up Black Walnut Water Pipe After a Service of 178 Years
Harrisburg reports a 178 year old black walnut water pipe segment from Bethlehem's Moravian era was unearthed by Forester John Aughanbaugh of the Pennsylvania Forest Research Institute. The piece, dug near the original pump site, underscores black walnut durability among native timbers. Also announced is the engagement of Catherine Griffith of Nanticoke to R Milton Wachob of Wilkes Barre, with the wedding planned for early fall. Griffith attends Wheaton College and Wachob serves as Bell Telephone Company business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Bethlehem
John Be, Aughanbaugh
Pennsylvania Forest Research Institute
Mont. Alto
Aughanbaugh
Catherine Griffith
Nanticoke
R. Milton Wachob
Virginia Wachob
Town
Wheaton College
Massachusetts
Bell Telephone Company
Wilkes-Barre
Indiana High School
Gettysburg College
Lucerne Boy seriously injured after hit by car
Fourteen year old Tony Mykut of Lucerne was struck near Homer City on Sunday afternoon and remains in an Indiana hospital with a punctured right lung and other injuries. Driver Charles B. Grant Jr. of Emlenton was involved. Highway patrol found the accident unavoidable as the boy suddenly stepped from behind a car into the Grant machine while attempting to cross the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Tony Mykut
Indiana Hospital
Homer City
Charles B. Grant, Jr
Emlenton
Ladia
Grant
End of the Rainbow comedy unfolds at Widers Ridge church
A three act college comedy titled At the End of the Rainbow will be presented at Widers Ridge church on Wednesday evening May 3 at 8 00 pm Leaders Martha Jane Fassett. Mrs R E Fassett visited New Kensington Friday. Charlotte Rosensteel was a Saturday shopper. Elders Ridge Sabbath school at 10 o clock and church at 11 o clock with C B at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B
Martha Jane Fassett
Widers Ridge Church
R. EB. Fassett
New Kensington
Charlotte Rosensteel
Post Gazette offers daily home delivery plan
Progress and Pitts Burgh Daily Post Gazette announces a five dollar and fifty cent yearly rate for Indiana County R F D residents or those not served by Post Gazette carriers. The Post Gazette remains the only daily paper mailed to homes the same day.
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Progress
Pittsburgh Daily Post Gazette
Indiana County
R.F.D
Post-Gazette
Five Popular Salmon Species and Their Qualities
The Chinook or king salmon is the largest and earliest canned variety with deep red to pinkish flesh and high fat content. Sockeye, blueback, or red salmon share a deep red color, firm texture, small bones, and high protein. Pink and chum are smaller and paler. pink is cheaper with strong protein, while chum is the cheapest canned option with lighter color but wholesome flavor.
Lengths of Miles by Country and Metric Conversion
A compact glossary noting mile lengths across countries. It cites geographic and statute miles, conversions to feet and meters, and lists English, German, Tuscan, Scotch, Irish, Prussian and Danish mile values. A kilometer equals 621 miles and 29 kilometers about 18 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Survey
United States
First Letter-Post in Europe History Noted
The earliest European letter post began in Hanseatic towns in the thirteenth century. Paris University couriers carried letters and money across France and nearby regions. Louis XI created a mounted royal post about 1464, Louis XIII’s era saw a post administration, Louis XIV popularized post paid envelopes via De Valayer, and penny post boxes were set on major Paris streets for mail reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
University of Paris
France
Louis XI
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
de Valayer
Paris
Smallest Plane Tree Church Claims World Record
In Anchlorau a plane tree houses a tiny church with four seats and a sleepy congregation limited to three members. Locals say Greece’s rich earth inspired the woodland chapel, where squirrels scold the size and the pastor takes a vacation when the male quartet sings.
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Anchlorau
Greece
Anchloran
Plane Tree
Parachute Packing Rules by Commerce Department
The Department of Commerce requires parachutes be packed or repacked at least every 60 days before flights. Packing must be done by a rated parachute rigger or by a packer designated for the army or navy. Owners licensed as riggers must take parachutes to a rigger for packing.
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Department of Commerce
Army
Navy
Harding Was to Be Minister and Faithful Service
Warren G. Harding was pledged to the ministry by his parents, with a Baptist father and Methodist mother. He initially chose the Methodist church, later switching to the Baptist faith. While in Marion, Ohio, he served as a Trinity Baptist church trustee. In Washington as senator and president, he attended Calvary Baptist church and stated that no nation can survive if it forgets Almighty God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Trinity Baptist Church
Washington
Calvary
Birthday Surprise Party for Rayne Township Man
Mr and Mrs H M Brandon of Rayne township formerly of Indiana were honored at a family reunion for Mr Brandon s 76th birthday. The gathering at son in law and daughter Marry Burkett s home included 26 grandchildren and numerous relatives. The oldest guest was 87 year old Civil War veteran Mr Stahl.
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H. M. Brandon
Rayne Township
Indiana
Marry
W. Burkett
Home
Brandon
Mr. Brandon
Elizabeth Snyder
Carlet Snyder
Chester
Douglass
Gilbert
Falls Church
I. L. Miller
Jay
Iva
Alice
Ralph
John
Max
Miller
Punxsutawney
Frank Brandon
Madeline
R. S. Brandon
Ronald
Rodney
S. B. Weiss
Roy
James
Oren
Emerson
Edith Weiss
Robert Brandon
H. W. Burkett
Marjorie
Harold
Margaret
Mary
Marion
Mariella Burkett
Harry Wissinger
W. B. Stahl
Fred Rumbling
Bert Weiss
Jacob Burkett
Florence
Bertha Wissinger
Marion Center
Mr. Stahl
Indiana Post
No. 28
Grand Army of the Republic
Armstrong Grange Meeting Program May 3 at Parkwood
The Armstrong Grange holds a Parkwood schoolhouse meeting on Wednesday evening May 3 at 8:00. Program includes music, readings by Mrs. W. L. Brown and Dorothy Shirey, Yopic-Fire Protection, extemporaneous class, and various acts. Floma Economics Committee members named. Samuel B. Dibler is the Lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Grange
Parkwood
J. R. Campbell
W. L. Brown
L. Calhoun
Wm. McAdoo
H. D. Ray
Ruby Craig
Dorothy Shirey Stunt
Clarence Brown
Margaret Couch
Frances Hamilton
D. D. Walker
Boyd Hamil
Blanche Craig Long
Gaynelle Weiss
Floma Economics
Ethel Mull
Martha Blackley
EB. Fouts
Samuel B. Dibler
Dixonville Social Notes Include Visits and Funerals
Mrs Susanna Liptak returns home after a three week Cleveland visit. Funeral of a relative attended in Nantyglo. Visitors include Mr and Mrs R E B Cribbs and two children from Indiana and Mrs Lenore Henry of Clymer. Other callers and visitors from Bedford and Indiana counties noted along with local town visits on Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Liptak
Cleveland
Oscar Carlson
Edith Erickson
Oscar Carlson, Jr
Nantyglo
R. EB. Cribbs
Indiana
R.D
Lenore Henry
Clymer
J. D. Dunlap
Muir Frew
Frew
Blater
Bedford County
James Waddell
D. R. Bolvin
Patrick Stapleton
Emeigh Run
John Pugh, Jr
Geo. Kumkutehy
Tuberculosis Tactics Urged In County Campaign
Indiana County Tuberculosis Society launches a public health drive with Harold C G Williams explaining that TB bacteria are common in most people. He warns infection often comes from a single person and spreads quietly within families before symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold CG. Williams
Indiana County
Community Social Roundups From Sykesville Area
Local society notes list numerous visits and gatherings across Apollo Vandergrift Kittanning and nearby towns. Families such as Rupert Stepp McKnight Christy and Schrecengost are highlighted with Sunday Saturday and Monday visits and a closing Girty school term ending April 25 with a picnic.
Moreh Marriage Announced Erma McCune Weds in Town
Mr and Mrs W H McCune announce the marriage of their daughter Erma to a groom in town. The brief notice notes the ceremony took place recently and the couples plan to reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreh
W. H. McCune
Town
Erma
Bride of Clarence Treese Wedding in Seneca Pap
The bride, from Clymer, wed Clarence Treese on March 14 at Seneca Papua. Rev. R. K. Rumbaugh officiated. The bride has worked as a cashier at Weamer's restaurant for four years. The groom is the son of Clarence and Mrs Treese and works at Treese Transfer Company in Clymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Treese
Clymer
Seneca, Pap
R. K. Rumbaugh
Weamer’s
Treese Transfer Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary B. Eider
Clara B. Cribbs
Sara E
Dunmire
Elders
HH. M. Brandon
Dixonville
Bacilli
Hiram ‘Rupert
Sykesville
J. J. McKnight
Ana Hon, Ira
Vira George
Kittanning
J. A. Miller
Janet
North Apollo
J. F. Henderson
H. J. Johns
Joe ‘Ross
Wilmer Johns
Gaynelie
Dan Kinter
Bernard
Julia Keppel
Ross Smith
Anna C. Smith
J. T. Jamison
Mary Ellen and
Clair
Sugar Run
Robert Rupert
Avonmore
Bert McCoy
Shady Plain
Alex Scott
Bud Scott
Dutch Run
W. A. Stepp
J.C. Schrecengost
Earl Schrecengost
Walton
Sarah ¥. Henderson
I. J. Sell
Currys Run
Harry Jamison
W. B. Porter
Girty School
Harry, Rearick
Indiana, PA
Indiana Motor Co
North 8Th St
Indiana Hardware Co
Phila. St
Landreth’s Seeds
Madison
Perquart du Pont
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