Motor Accidents Kill Two Young People in Weekend crashes
James Stuchell aged 20 of Plumville died from a fractured skull after a Saturday motorcycle crash near Menurough station while on his way to Plumville. Julia Varrotta 22 of South Blairsville was killed when a car skidded off a road and overturned near the Plenniken farm on Blairsville road. Antonio LaMantia and Freida Chumm of Blairsville were injured. LaMantia said steering locked before the vehicle left the road and rolled over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stuchell
J. B. Stuchell
Plumville
Indiana
Stuchell
Greensburg
Beracha
Julia Varrato
Joseph Varrato
Antonio LaMantia
Freida Chumm
Blairsville
Plenniken Farm
LaMantia
Sunday School Workers Meeting at East Union May 18
Spring convention of District No. 4 Indiana County Sabbath School Association to be held at Mast Union Presbyterian church. Programs include devotional, music, talks by Rev. John Lloyd Rev. J Clair Twin Rev. Weeks Miss Nellie Miller and others with reports, election of officers, and a basket dinner. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Mast Union Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd
J. Clair Twin
D. Weeks
Nellie Miller
William Sides
Harry W. Bearhart
Bate
Nelson
Rev. Wakeman
Indiana Klan Farm Bets On Big Recreation Grounds
The Indiana Klan plans a 128 acre farm near Reed Station as a major recreation complex. A 120 by 60 foot main stone and brick building will house a large auditorium and dancing floor, with baths boating on Twollelk creek, a dam for a lake, a baseball diamond, picnic groves, and a scenic hill panorama. An orchard of 500 trees is planted by naturalist Uncle Dick Wehrle. Public access is expected, with events tied to reunions and picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Klan Organization
Lncated
Indiana
Reed Station
J.C. Kerr
Dick” Wehrle
County to float million in road bonds planned
County commissioners move to issue one million dollars in road bonds this year to support county road work. Half of a two million bond authorization approved last April will be issued soon. Property owners along Buck Run, Shelocta Elderton, and Homer City Brushvalley routes cooperate by releasing rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Buck Run
Shelocta
Elderton
Homer City
Brushvalley
Weddings of a Week Highlight Local Names and Journeys
Kawarus stani Miss Hazel Stahl married Vernon Edwards at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. F. W. Hinitt officiating. Edwards, formerly with Allison drug store, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Edwards of Shelocta. they reside in Cambridge Ohio where he works. Other couples tied by ceremony include Myers and Luther in Washington DC, Weaver and Fields in Homer City, Makin and Burt in Indiana, Heffinger and Healey in Indiana, with licenses issued for Edwards, Stahl, Myers, Weaver, Fields, Burl, Helfiefinger, Healey, and Snyder among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawarus Stani
Hazel Stahl
Vernon Edwards
Presbyterian
F. W. Hinitt
Edwards
Allison Drug Store
C. B. Eawards
Shelocta
Cambridge
Weaver-Fields Yernel Weaver
Bethlehem
Ethel M. Fields
Town
Homer City
E. L. Ritchey
Vernon S. Edwards
O. Hazel I
Indiana
Wm. H. Myers
Vandergrift
Sara Wike
Israel Weaver
Indiana Person Co
Ernest Alvorn
Efferson Co
Katherine Heilz Merritt A. Malem
County Sunday school workers set busy May and June conventions
May brings at least seven district conventions with more in June. Commodore at West Union Presbyterian May 14, Brushvalley May 19, Homer City May 20, Hay Gridland speaker at each, Cherry Tree May 27, Blairsville May 28, Indiana May 29. A. P. Rockwell to attend all meetings. Shelocta hosts three May 20 onward. Mahoning district two day in Trade City June 3 and 4. Washington and Reyne June 2 at Plum Creek U P church. Rowsiter June 18 at Richmond. Children’s week and Mother and Daughter Day observed. Vacation Bible schools urged as growing community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore
West Union Presbyterian Church
Cherry Tree
Cherry Iree
Blairsville
Indiana
A. P. Rockwell
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association
Shelocta
West Lebanon
Jacksonville
Mahonings
Trade City
Washington and
Reyne
Plum Creek U. P. Church
Rowsiter
Richmond
Real Estate Transfers in Indians County Reported
Deeds recorded show multiple transfers across Washington Pine Saltsburg Green and other townships with values ranging from 300 to 6300 dollars. Notable entries include H B Mitchell to S L Potts 42 acres in Washington and Allen M Trusal to R Parraro across two South Mahoning tracts.
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Indians County
H. B. Mitchell
S. L. Potts
Washington
Wesley
John Engle
Alex Pastorello
Elias Dahma
Saltsburg
W. H. Buterbaugh
M.N. Langsham
Montgomery
A. Lydie
J. 8. Dodson
Green
Allen M. Trusal
R. Parraro
South Mahoning
B. McCoy
G. W. Myara
L. M. Peeler
Fannis Vaylor
White
Win
Sheesley
Thomas H. Hetzler
Grant
Emma Merritt
H. B. Langham
Indiana
Albert Brown
John A. Dias
Homer City
Indiana County Personalities and Weekend Visitors
Indiana County notes list numerous residents and guests visiting from Vandergrift, Marion Center, Plumville, and beyond. Mentions include Dr J G Lloyd in Stafford, Miss Abigail Guthrie at State College, and Geneal visits by the Dunlap and Fry families. A Scout fire prevention drive and tree-planting plan mark community efforts this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Coltehaugh
Vandergrift
Lawn
Dill Fawn
Squire W. HH. Troxall
Strongstown
Nancy North
Marion Center
Indiana Friends
BE. Hileman
Illsdale
Kinter Fry
Burgess
J. Dunlap
James A. Stuchell
Five Pointy
Jay Mack
Town
Clair Weaver
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
John A. Park
J. W. Orr
Washington Township
Indiana
Oliver J. MelSenry
Coraopolis
George C. Stewart
Kent
Kunkle Farm
Center Township
Herbert Prugh
Elderton
Indiana Hospital
H. W
Devinney
Maple Street
R.C. Brady
H. H. Williams
Butler
John Brady
Pittsburgh
John A. Hastie
Dormont
N. Ray
Wast Water Street
Louis Dates
Lewistown
8. LeVine
South Seventh Street
Margaret Jove
Buffalo
Pittsburgh Specialty Sales Co
Earl Hewitt
Dilltown
Emerly
Erie
Charles Finkbeiner
Donora
Anna Valjean Work
Fairemont
W. Va
Bernard O'Hara
Harry Bennett
Cumberland
M. Bennett & Sons
Blaine Brilhart
Cleveland
W. W. Brilhart
West School Street
Newell Douglass
Huntingdon
Douglass
George T. McHenry
Allegheny County
Edward Streag
Crushvelley
Patrick O'Neill
Pine Township
Strong
Lulu Melilboes
Stail Road Avenue
Madge Lyd
Alfred Anderson
Paul
Uard
Neal Anderson
Young Township
Jia
Claude &. Bath
Jno
JG. St. Glair
Curtis Bikin
A. C. Houyfor
Harry P. Galer
Harry Roan
Howard Houck
John Mullenry
Pearl Walker
Fred Balfour
Joy Syweitzer
Mitch Miller
J. 2. Memn
Dawn
Altoona
McCord Principal Heads New School Year Two Ward and Third Ward staff named
Nearly 70 people including principals instructors a nurse and physician and attendance color were chosen to lead Indiana pulite schools for the coming year at the Board of Education meeting Monday. Three new departments commercial cooking sewing added to the school wank and will start with the opening of the new high school on North Fifth street next fall. McCord named principal of Second Ward high school new. Mrs Birdie Keener to Second Ward principal and Miss Crissie Cameron to supervise Third Ward building work. New commercial instructors Geraldine Folke Thelma Whinnie Jennette Underwood with Sarah Girten taking charge of Goulding department. Amy Baldridge leads sewing. other new teachers include W T Matthews mathematics and science Thivhald Mitchell music Elisabeth Archibald Dorothy Marey Sionisa Wicky Lavade Moody Mabel Brown and Wil Moore in various grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Birdie Ketner
Chirrygre
Second Ward
Cisse Cameroon
Third Ward
Indiana Pulite
Board of Education
North Fifth Street
OT. McCord
M's. Birdie Keener
Crissie Cameron
Chorce
Puiiding
Nen Commercial Department
Geraldine, Folke
Thelma Whinnie
Jennnette Underwood
Sarah Girhtenp
Goulding
Amy Baldridge
W. Ta Matthews
Selene
Thivhald Mitchell
Elisabeth Archibald
Fimyiedie Anniversary Plans for Indiana Normal School
The fiftieth anniversary of Indiana State Normal School opens with five days of events. Nearly 600 alumni are expected to return for ceremonies including a May 1 pageant led by Miss Stella Minney and Miss Lee Sprowls, with over 400 students in the production. Alumni gatherings, a possible memorial, and June 2 commencement Day will mark the historic milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Indiana
Stella
Minney
Wd Lee Sprowls
Ghee School
Uselrainia Nith
Allegheny County Alumni Association
Chuisen
Jane BE. Leonard
Messigen
Veterans Captain Kimple Dies at Chambersville Home
Captain William Kimple, Civil War veteran and Chambersville postmaster for 26 years, died at his son J. Clay Kimple’s home in Larimer after a long service life. Born July 4, 1825 in New Jersey, he enlisted in 1861 and served through the war, rising to captain and later marrying Maria Crissman. He left four children and several siblings. Funeral at the Buchanan home in Jewin scheduled for Sunday. Other obituaries note Joseph Weamer, Civil War veteran, and Mrs. Margaret Gailey, widow of Andrew Gailey, with services and interment details. The column also lists a local child William Patterson’s death and a May 23 circus announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Slevin
Co Heber Sleying
Counly
South Sixth Street
Ile
Hele Monry
Steving
Savaral
Hileman
Court House
Nash and Moon Cats
Tie
Focal Lodge of
Odd Fellows and Elks
Mish Prudence Garman
John DB. Garman
Washington, D. C
Uniontown
Wits
Woith
Charlotte Steving
Dy. Mlett S. White
MM. K. Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Henjoith
D. Henry Benjam
Gherryah
Dablity
Ue Laut
Joh Henry
Horn
Tle Wan
Co. G
2D Tatchilon
Pennsylvania
Ilewic &Apenther
Stake lMyan
Th. W. Sprinkle
Albert Stake
Poeu Kan W
Gochenery
Indiana
Henry
Bhiudren
Jave
William Kimple
Chaumbersville
J. Clay Kimple
Larimer
Daha
Mary Sigler Kimple Wa
New Jersey
Indians County
Rayne Township
Co. Js
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
HUW Uulive
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Lair Oaks
White Oak Swamp
Malvern
Lill
Bull Run
Bristoe Station
Fredricksburg
Chancellorsville
Getttysburg
Kellysford
Mine Run
Wilderness
Weldon
Indiana Post
Capt. Kimple
Chambersville
Maria Crissman
Mary Elizabeth
T. C. Wyncoop
J.clay Kimple
Lottie Kiople
Gertrude
W. C. Buchanan
Irwin
Capt. Kinple
The
Baptist Church
Buchanan
Jewin
Liv' Ding
Nannie Aul
Agi
Georgeville
Hannah Marshall
California
Anna Weigley
Joseph Ciik Woniner
Mahoning Township
Beyer
Aml
Joseph Weamer
Upung
St. John's Lutheran Church
Midy Corn Weamer
Clair Weamer
Walter Weamer
Andrew Warner
South Mahoning Township
Rev. Price
St. John’s Cuetary
Margaret Gailey
Andrew Gailey
Wast Oak Street
Davisville
Somerset County
Menjamin Hershberger
Shawn
Andrew Gatley Muarel
Albert W. Gailey
Alice Gailey
Flurry W. Marhart
Town
Olver A
Alex F. Cailey
Pittsburgh
J. ©. Timberlake
Vandergiitt
Ida M. Gailey
Miia
Leah Edmundson
Suffsdale
Lilly Thomas
Lolsepple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Julia Verrard
South Bhursville
East Union
Iediana High School
Indiana High School
Clara Baker
Bernard Gifford
Iwo
Indiana High
Elsie Viona Rowe
Thomas Station
Armstrong Township
Margaret Jane Rees
A. I. Rees
Chestnut Street
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Indiana County
Jersey
Trade City Grajge Hall
Ethel Learn
Joseph Learn
Purchase Line
Clymer
Rosa Zuzula
KLAN
Hefficinger
Hensley
Harry F. Heffiefinger
Dorothy Healey
Jeannette
J. B. Baker
Leonard Brody
1Rd. Brody
Wast Church Street
Douglass Studio
Philadelphia Street
Plumville High School
Smith
Plumville Methodist Church
Norma Kfamilton
Blair McCurdy
Ernest Perry
Ernest Pearce
Blaine Miller
Nora May Kettering
Evan Jamison
Mildred Myers
Mildred Frederick
Martha Smith
Grace Carroll
Reba Hamilton
Marion, Center
A. A. Manners
Marion Center High School
Clark ‘Tray
J. A. Manners
V. C. Hoyt
Tab Thompson
Lydia Walker
New ‘Lax
Frank Rhine
Brushvalley Township
County Commission
Alex Hoover
West Wheatfield
West Wheafield Township
D. B. Taylor
Titusville, Fla
Cdaliad
Joe
Leonard
C. Newnan
Clutles J. Newman
Hohicoad Charel
Maryerd College
loWana County
Indiana County Council
Indiana Normal School
Jodienn Boyds
Janos R. Lowry
Alex T. Lowry
Lain Place
Misa Myelyn Leech Morrison
Engughner
Alexander Morrison
Lowry Ds
Cuome
Harrisburg
Daniel HW. Casey
Harrisburg Chamber of Commarca
Klvwiuntis
Rotary Clubs
Trediaris
Chamber of Commerce
Mpnicopal
Grih O'r Lock
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
Atrs. Joseph
Catherine Rifle
Joseph Rite
Wii
Memorial Hospital
Jonnitown
Islaind Imber
Hei Tonerwe
Kunization
Troutman Company
Jesse
Bane Mines
Stork
Licerne Mbies
Une Detersson and Polliin' Coal Co
Hochester
Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Co
Jefur
Mighael Boos
Uyred
Phangarion
Hig
Lenlonk
Vintandale
Puly
Wiselee
Penitentiary
Egypt
Resole Ann Hharkleroad
Gustele Uler
Hescie Ann Tharkleraid
Georges Haritteroad
Yatesboro
Plumerock Township
Armstirong County
Sue
Sara May
T Wo
Walter Lantey
Gurman
Clearfield Hospital
API WM
Rimple
Joseph Clare Weseman
William Patterson
David Patterson
Robinson
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