Death of George Thom as Buchanan prominent Indiana citizen
George Thom as Buchanan died at his North Sixth Street home after a long illness. Born June 27, 1867 near Dixonville, he was a longtime figure in Johnstown's business, church, and social circles. He began as a teacher, later joined his father's store, then ran a Johnstown grocery before becoming a traveling salesman for Francis H. Liggett Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas Buchanan
North Sixth Street
Indiana
Dixonville
Gherryhill Township
William L
Mary M. (Widdowson) Buchanan
Publc
Indiana High Schools
Indiana Normal School
Johns
Throngs Welcome Advent of Electricity in Elderton
Crowds gathered Saturday for the electrification ceremony in Elderton as Judge Hawks flipped the switch. West Penn Power Co. official Algier acted as host master while speakers included Judge Hawks, Judge Graff of Armstrong County Courts, Hon. Tarry Hines of Kittanning, and Hon. John McKoe of Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderton
County Officers Nominations Filed for 1931 Primary
Fifty two candidates filed petitions for county offices as filing closed after a late evening deadline. The primary election is set for September 15, with 936 petitions for county borough and township offices submitted by both parties. Republican and Democratic slates list numerous candidates for sheriff treasurer prothonotary auditor and district attorney along with county commissioners and coroner. The report notes a planned county tax league meeting for August 15 in Indiana and brief notices of Dr. C Paul Reed returning to Indiana to practice, a birth in the Shaffer family, a fall auto inspection postponement, and license totals for dogs and fish issued by the county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eptember
Tax Justice League
Tax Justice Leagues
Court House
Indiana
Old First National Bank Building Sold for 25000
The old First National Building at 26 Philadelphia street was sold today to John A Stavroplas and William A Stavroplas, proprietors of the Metropolitan Lunch Room, near the Ritz Theatre, for 25000. They plan remodeling to a modern eating house with the first floor lowered to street level and a two story interior. The location is ideal for the new use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Restaurant
First National
Philadelphia Street
John A. Stavroplas
Wiliam A. Stavroplas
Metropolitan Lunch Room
Ritz Theatre
Truck With Tire Load Upset on Devil's Elbow Hill
A Stewart truck traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago carrying Lee tires overturned on Devil's Elbow hill east of town along the Benjamin Franklin Highway Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Gasoline ignited but was put out with chemicals. all occupants escaped injury. Ford coupe with Ohio plates overturned near Brushyalley on Sunday, burned beyond repair on the Homer City Armagh road. Two young women and a man were occupants. they were driven to Johnstown by a passerby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Elbow Hill
Stewart
Philadelphia
Chicago
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Brushyalley
Lincoln Overdorf
Homer City-Armagh
Johnstown
Real estate transfers and a Blairsville car incident report
A string of real estate transfers shows numerous $1.00 deeds for lots and tracts in Indiana, Clearfield, Green and surrounding towns, with several large transfers totaling higher sums. A separate incident describes a woman calling herself Mrs Murphey, allegedly thrown from a Missouri licensed car near Blairsville, later found in Warren bound state officials could not locate the vehicle, and she remained distraught in Blairsville detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bagsey
J. W. Henry
Green
John B. Lowry
Clarence J.clawson
Indiana
Russell Coal Mining Co
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp
Cherryhill
John Zohari
Annie Rash
Homer City
Sarah §. Martin
Charles J. Martin
Saltsburg
Ella J. Wirth
Lot
Blairsville
J. BE. Fleming
Ira
A. Marlin
Washington
Frank Hildebrand
Mary F. Smith
Burrell
George Jones
Anne Muir
Jin Burrell
Frank McConnell
W. Lyle
J.D. Dunlap
Clymer
Central Trading Corp
Harry, Patsolic
Harry Patsolic
Missouri
Pp. J. Murphey
Warren, O
Cherry Tree Couple Injured in Car Crash on Monday
Mr and Mrs James C Wertz of Cherry Tree were injured in an automobile crash near Clearfield on Monday on their way home from Tyrone Their car was forced off the road by another vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole Mrs Wertz suffered fractured ribs a deep facial wound and shock while Mr Wertz had multiple lacerations Also mentions other local items and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Wertz
Cherry Tree
Clearfield
Tyrone
Wertz
Indiana
Garrie Banks
Wayne Rigg
Af Wilson
N.C
Uniontown
Banks
Blairsville
Martha Jean Hosack
I. H. Hosack
John Capitosco
Homer City
Reunions Grow in Popularity at Penn Run Gathering
The Stewart Campbell reunion drew over 260 attendees at Penn Run in its 20 year history with a noon dinner and speeches from J. T. Stewart A. F. Roser and others. Officers were elected and next year set for August at Penn Run with multiple future reunions announced across area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ca Campbell
Stewart-Campbell
Penn Run
J. T. Stewart
Town
C. A. Campbell
Armagh
Indiana
A. F. Roser
Punxsutawney
Joseph M. Huston
Pittsburgh
Ira Holsapple
Juniata
Orr
Asheville
N.C
Ben Lambing
Johnstown
Harry W. Fee
John Pattison
Franklin
Lowry Hutchison
Homer City
J. 8
Mack
McKeesport
Norman Koontz
Washington, D.C
John E. Adams
Parkwood
Oren Pattison
Jennie Truby
Brush Valley
Allison School
Washington Township
Hugh Daugherty
Groundhog Park
Route 119
David Daugherty
Treese
Green Township
Marion Center
Ray
Fair Grounds
James E. Ray
Ida Ray
Carnahan
Steawart’s Grove
Kiski Springs
Saltsburg
Boucher
Blairaville
Idlewild Park
Pine Flats
Maguire
Oakford Park
Jeannette
D. M. Butterbaugh
Wehrum
Levi Maguire
Clymer
Treas
H. N. Starry
Harriet Davis
Personal Brevities From Indiana County Society
A crowded list of local and visiting residents includes births, visits, and trips. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fairman’s newborn son, Galer of Pittsburgh visiting, Dr. J. H. Peterman and Prof. R. J. Lytle calling from Cherry Tree, and many others traveling from Windber, Glassport, Elderton, Reading, and beyond. Several local officials and professionals are named with weekend or weekday visits and movements across Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fairman
Creekside
JH. P. Galer
Pittsburgh
J. H. Peterman
R. Jo. Lytle
Cherry Tree
Indiana
Robert M. Mullen
Windber
Saltsburg
M. L. Makin
White Township
Bennett B Stadtmiller
Ypsilanti
Mich
Vicinty
G. J. Dickie
South Seventh Street
State Dental Council and Examining Board
Irvin HH. Glasser
Glassport
R. B. Krape
Maxine
Pocono Mountains
Lyle St. Clair
Reading
John M. St. Clair
West Philadelphia
William Davis
Strongstown
John G. St. Clair
School Street
Stone Creek
John, Jr
Latrobe
Robert EB. Young
North Sixth Street
Lucy
Grace Kellar
Washington, D.C
Ulster
Maude Plank
Harrisburg
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Stanley Sunderlin
Clymer
H. L. Bracken
Ligonier
H. L. Sutton
Brushvalley Township
Clair Shuman
Mundy's Corners
Cora Sleppy
Penn Run
R.D
William, Charles and
Lois Widemire
L. D. Adams
Niagara Falls
Canada
jLake Eris
F. M. Dick
Cherryhill
Howard
Bitterbaugh
C. C. McLain
Town
al. Gunningham
D. A. Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Norristown
Virginia
D. J. Waller
Margaret
Bloomsburg
James W. Mack
Walter
Oldest County Citizen Dies at 107 in County Home
Andrew J. McCullough, aged 107 and a native of Banks Township, died Sunday at 3:00 am at the County Home after a long life on his farm. A Civil War veteran, he received a military burial with Indiana Post G A R rites and National Guard honors. One surviving relative is his niece Mrs. Charles Pierce of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. McCullough
Banks Township
R. M. Offutt
Town
Oakland Cemetery
Indiana Post
G.A.R
zErave
American Legion
Company F
National Guard
Charles Pierce
Sidney
Jefferson County
McCullough
Seward Man Thought to Have Been Murdered
Norman Fox, 24, of Seward, found dead on railroad tracks between Seward and New Florence. Initial belief of accident shifted to murder after a head wound and lack of injuries from the train. dust and grease suggest body placed on tracks after being killed near a road. Grandson of Mrs Emma Fox, funeral held in Seward. interment at Armagh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mae
Fred Plahs
Saltsbury
Blacklegs Creek
Newrytown
Norman Fox
Seward
New Florence
Mra
Emma Fox
Armagh
State's 121 Corn Crop Will Double 1930 Yield
Pennsylvania's 1931 corn crop is projected at 60,360,000 bushels doubling 1930's 26,840,000. Other crops rise, wheat falls 850,000 to 21,080,000, oats decline, potatoes up 6,000,000 to 24,125,000. Rural employment improves. weather and pests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Agricultural Departments
Pennsylvania
Clyde Woman Honored On 85th Birthday Celebration
Relatives and friends gathered in Clyde to honor Mrs. Ermina Jane Wagner on her 85th birthday with a 6:30 chicken dinner and well wishes. Mrs. Wagner, widow of John W. Wagner, served in the Civil War era Pennsylvania units. Attendees included families from Clyde Johnstown New Florence and Indiana among others. Also noted a new state bathing law requiring pool operators to hold state permits effective September 1 with permit issuance and fee scales based on pool population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermina Jane Wagner
Clyde
Wagner
John W. Wagner
Go. K
Pennsylvania
Hugh
Mack
Joseph
R.D
Wilbur Campbell
Aausaver
Janet
Donald
Indiana
Marlin Wagner
William Brown
John Boychuck
Louise Marah
Dean
Marjorie
Jay Luther
Margaret Schultz
Helen Schultz
Robert Wagner
Robert
State Department of Health
County Institute Completes Plans for August Programs
The Indiana County Teachers Institute and County School Directors Association announce a full program at Indiana High School from August 31 to September 4. Notable instructors include Dr. Edwin W. Chubb and Dr. Fadra Holmes Wilson. The schedule covers primary to high school education with devotional periods, lectures, and plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Counoty Teachers’ Institute
Texas University
Austin
Texas
J. Freeman Guy
Pittsburgh
Willian S. McLain
Indiana State Teachers College
M. 8. Bentz
Cambria Co
Ebensburg
J. M. Berkey
Berlin
Robt
C. Shaw
Harrisburg
Public Instruction
Lee Driver
Rural Service Bureau
Dno
W. Neff
Indiana State
Teachers College
Walter Jackson
Robert L. Clark
Jno
EB. W. Chubb
Neff
Fadra Holmes Wilson
J. J McIlvaine
Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
George T. Buchanan
Asher G. Glenn
H. Groft
J. Clair Irvin
A. Kunkle
Stephen P. Lewis
M. Smith
A. Eugene Wilson
Scember Chas
L. Bence
H. Elmer Borland
Charles C. McLain
Claude BE. Bath
W. Bar Long
W. R. Calhoun
Indians
Q. B. Jones
EB. E. Dickle
Arty A. Nichol
White Two
J. C. White
Center
Luther
Williams
Elmer W. Allison
O. ¥. Barbour
Chris Coy
A. CG. Fisher
B. Fienniken
Borrell
T. WH. Frantz
Mahoning
Donald S$. Bowser
Plumville
Lisle
Flickinger
Homer
City
James KE. Peterman
Cherryree
Fred
W. st.Clair
Geo
Jerko
William M. Ruddock, Jr
John A. Remaley
L. A. Casedy
Smicksburg
Silas H. Browning
James Lucas Kinter
BH. Bowman
John R. Smith
Cherryhill Twn
W. R. Tomb
Daniel M. Caldwell
L. Campbell
Brushvalley
John F. Johnston
Harry C. Kunkle
Armstrong Twd
R. Spicher
Joseph 8. Stuchell
George C- Martin
C. Paul Reed
Nemacolin
Reed
North Seventh Street
Hershel Shaffer Pon
Hershel Shaffer
Indiana Hospital
Bobbie
Shaffer
Benjamin G. Eynon
Compalasioner of Motor Vehicles
Elmer W. Alligon
First National Bank
John M. Walker
Court Room
Elder Peeler
Tax Justice
Smicksburg Borough
West Mahoning Township
Bank
Jane Roger
Maple Grove
Cherryhill Township
Wilmer Roser
Hickory Kingdom
Br. Kellam
Paul Mack
F. J. Kellam
Bruce George Grove
Rio Grande Valley of Texas
Lake To Sea Grove
Brookville
John Solich
Memorial Hospital
Thomas Solich
Jor Seward
Edwin W. Lanner
Annabelle Sutter
Frank Kelley
McIntyra
Anna L. Smith
Waterman
Iselin
Bentleyville
Mike Persoskie
Frances H. Godek
Oliver J. Halsopple
Rosetta
M. Crownover
North Charleroi
Millersburg
Burrell Two
Vandargrift
Smickyburg
Leechburg
Barnesboro
Velma P. Walker
John R. Shields
Viola M. Smail
Lester L. Davis Wilda
George R. Nesble
Clara I. Postlewalt
Indiana Pool Room
Seward Man
Roo
Hale A. Guss
Gula Hastings
Guar
Mr. Guss
Rossiter
Pikes Peak Theological Seminary
Colorado Springs
Colo
George Matthew Jordan
Rossiter Presbyterian Church
Jordan
Rossiter Church
Martha B. Pierce
Schoolstreet
Shex
Cambeia County
Mother
Jady
Virginia Gertrude Willams
State College
George Fyock Ober
R. D
A. C G. Over
Hig
Clifton
Solomon Ober
Galen
Clarence
County Medical Society
Medical Associations of
Jefferson
Patterson
D. D. Patterson
Westhuraday
University of Pittsburgh
Kerrs
Simpson's Grove
Georgeville
Neft
Chubb
Nest
Freeman Hammond
Wshane
Prof
Lee L. Driver
Fhursday
Roger Charnocle
Now
Robi. C. Shaw
JM. Berkey
Precess
Shakespeare
Scott
Robert T. Laing
Dr. Uhh
Lambert Joseph
Robert Laing
Ranning For Citizenship
Paulan
Qeneys
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