Priest Charles Black Dies In Road Crash West of Hellwood
Rev Father Charles F Black rector of St John s Hellwood and St Patrick Irish Bottom dies after a car overturns on Route 480 three miles west of Hellwood. Driver Joseph Best injured. both taken to Hellwood hospital. Black, born 1883, served 42 years in the church and county leadership. Funeral mass planned in Hellwood with burial at the church cemetery. An investigator will review the fatal crash Saturday. Brothers and sisters noted among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellwood
Charles F. Black
St. John’s Catholic Church
Joseph Best
Blue Ridge Construction Co
Uniontown
Hallwood Hospital
Father Black
Heilwood
Irish Bottom
St. Patrick
Cambria County
Prince Gallitzin
Woods Run
Pittsburgh
Walher Augustus Black
Frankstown Avenue Catholic Church
Black
Butter County
St. Vincent College
Latrobe
St. Andrews Church
Northside
Washington Place
State Motor Patrol
Fred St. Clair
J. M. Black
Mannington
W. Va
Francesca
Angelica
Order of St. Joseph
Baden
J. A. Bradley
Steubenville
Mary
Nan Black
Best
McHenry Leads New Camp Logan Auxiliary In Du Bois
George T. McHenry presided at the institution of Joseph P. Logan Auxiliary No. 96 of the United Spanish War Camp at Du Bois on Thursday evening. Anna M. McHenry and several local members assisted, with Indiana residents Harry B. Streams John M. Kerry and Steel H. Kerr also in attendance. The auxiliary is said to be the largest in this section. A lunch followed the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel H. Kerr
Funeral for Blairsville Woman Held at Catholic Church
Funeral services were held in Blairsville for Mrs. Frances Annechino 65 who died suddenly at her son Josephs home. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Her other son Peter, employed in Coraopolis, hiked to Blairsville and arrived shortly after her death. Midget golf courses grow nationwide, with about 26 000 now built. Local back yard courses rise alongside an 18 hole course at Wayne Avenue and Locust Street. Rev Exasmus Davis of Raleigh will preach at the Court House Sunday at 11:00 am. She knew he was a card player the cross he always wanted to hold her and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Frances Annechino
Joseph
Peter
Coraopolis
Indiana
Wayne Avenue
Locustetreat
Pine Flats Bay
Court House
Exasmus Davis
Baptist Church
Raleigh, N.C
Evan G. Davis
Near
Pine Flats
Davis
Cross
Plans Completed for County Sabbath School Convention
County Sabbath school leaders finalize plans for a September 16 17 convention at First United Presbyterian Indiana. Notable speakers include Dr Rasmussen Dr Baker Dr Bair and John C Siisiag with county staff and ministers. The event promises the county s largest program yet encouraging attendance from every school for shared fellowship expansion and guidance. Several property transfers and local land transactions are listed in the surrounding notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payalble
First United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Rasmussen
Washington, D. C
Baker
York
Bair
Greensburg
John C. Siisiag
Westmoreland County Sabbath School Association
Blairsville Woman Drives 11,000 Miles For Work Year
Miss Marie McAfee of Blairsville, a Bell Telephone cashier, commutes daily to Indiana and has driven nearly 11,000 miles in the past year. She plans a two week vacation visiting Huntingdon County and New England with friends. The Ben Franklin highway section between Elderton and Kittanning nears traffic opening as concrete work completes. Health camp at Brookside reports total weight gain of 100 pounds for 19 children in six weeks, with one girl adding 15 pounds. A fire destroyed the Eberhart summer home in Punxsutawney, estimated at $5,000. Commission ers Sale notices appear on another page. Ida Gailey assumes new Scranton State Hospital post September 1. Circus benefit today and tomorrow for Brookside Health Camp. Licenses issued: 7,344 hunting and 1,911 fishing by county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Marie McAfee
Bell Telephone Business
Savings & Trust
John Wyant
Huntingdon County
New England
McAfee
Indiana
Indiana-Kittanning
Elderton
Kittanning
Armstrong
Brookside Health Camp
Ida Gailey
Scranton
Oak Street
Uniontown Hospital
Scranton State Hospital
Stath Completes 615 Miles Of New Road This Season
Samuel Eckels, chief engineer of the Department of Highways, reports to Governor Fisher 615 miles of new road built this season. Of that total 510 miles were by contract and 105 by department forces. The program employed about 25,000 men, many idle otherwise. Eckels forecasts 1,000 miles by contract and 300 by department forces by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Samuel jHckels
Department of Highways
John §. Fisher
Eckels
Eekely
Fisher
Pennsylvania
Young Farmers Head to State College for Junior Week
County Farm Agent John W. Warner and Misa Bessie Owen narrate a group of county youth traveling to State College for Junior Farmers Week. Participants hail from Marion Center, Home, Shelocta, Indiana areas with several trims funded by The Savings and Trust Co. of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Warner
Misa Bessie Owen
State Economics Department
State College
the Savings and Trust Co
Indiana
Robert Wetzel
Charles Wetzel
Ruth Wetzel
Janes Bence
Earl Botsford
Pearl Marion Smith
Marion Center
Orville Wetzel
Marchand
Harry Kirkland
Normal Kirkland
Richard Kinter
Home
David Kimmell
Shelocta
Max McColl
Ralph Vinton
Edwin Warner
Jack Warner
Woman Injured as Tire Blows Out Near Marion Center
Mrs. Charles Kingsley of Punxsutawney sustained serious injuries when a tire blew near Marion Center on Monday night. Her car veered onto the road shoulder and overturned, leaving her trapped for about an hour before responders carried her home. She suffers shock a badly bruised shoulder and contusions. The car was towed to Central Service Repairs Station where it was deemed beyond repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Charles Kingsley
Punxattawney
Indiana
Marion Center
Punxsutawney
Deserter Robs Father During Visit at Blairsville
William Morgan a 19 year old Meadville man is held at Blairsville on a theft charge for taking two watches and a ring from his father Robert Morgan during a Wednesday visit to the parental home. He allegedly confessed to desertion from the United States Army after leaving Camp Meade Maryland more than a year ago after seven months service. Military officers seek trial on the theft count then delivery to Army authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
William Morgan
Meadville
Blairsville
Robert Morgan
United States Army
Camp Meade
Mine Foreman Thomas Madden Killed in Rossiter
Thomas Madden aged 60 of Rossiter, mine foreman for A. L. Light Coal Co., died instantly after loaded pit cars buckled and crushed him. He was married with several children. In other news, Hon. Clyde Kelly will teach the John M. Leech Bible class at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning, drawing adults from area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Madden
Rossiter
A. L. Light Coal Co
Mr. Madden
Clyde Kelly
Pittsburgh
Marchand
John M. Leech
Presbyterian Church
Town
Leech
Indiana Merchants Set Dollar Day Sales on Aug 20–21
Indiana merchants plan the annual midsummer Dollar Days to be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 20 and 21. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Fleck at the Indiana hospital Saturday morning. Mr Fleck is assistant cashier at the Io digna County Deposit bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Clarence Fleck
Indiana Hospital
Mr. Fleck
Iodigna County Deposit Bank
Personal Breevities From Indiana Area Notables
West Mahoning and Grant township residents visit the county seat while others travel to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore for family events, conferences, and shopping. Local couples welcome new children, and community members attend funerals, reunions, and a missionary conference in New Wilmington.
State moves to give aid during the water shortage
Harrisburg August 12. Officials from Health and Public Service Commission join to relieve the drought. They test and guard water supplies, locate auxiliary sources, and urge boiling for drinking water in uncertain cases. Mobile labs focus on emergency supplies while rural areas remain less guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angiteera
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
State Department of Health
Public Service Commission
Theodore B. Appel
Department of Health
Prisoners Produce 1931 Auto Tags at State Penitentiaries
Harrisburg reports auto tag production at Western State Penitentiary Pittsburgh under the State Welfare Department is sped up for 1931. The huntsers tags are finished and shipped, with focus on auto tags to prevent fall delays. June payrolls show 1,083 prisoners across Eastern and Western penitentiaries, Huntingsdon reformatories, and related facilities. cannery at Western Prison produced 690 dozen cans in sixteen June days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Western State Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
State Department of Welfare
Harry B. Andrews
Prison Industries
New Western State Penitentiary
Rorkview
Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Huntingsdon
Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association Elects Officers
The Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association met at Clarksburg and elected W. F. Barkley as President, John G. Henderson as Vice President, A. B. Gray as Secretary Treasurer, with Walter Ewing, I. M. Speedy, and James Patterson as Directors. The group owns three well bred bulls and plans an auto tour and picnic on September 26. Also notes graduates Streams and Widdowson from Indiana High School and University of Pittsburgh, plus teachers earning degrees at PSU and Juriesville High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Barkley
Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association
Clarksburg
Livermore
John G. Henderson
Salteburg
R.D
A. B. Gray
West Lebanon
Walter Ewing
Guernsey
Eldora Judge Association
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana Man John Longwill Dies After Illness
John A. Longwill, 70, longtime Indiana resident, died Tuesday at his West Water Street home after a brief heart trouble. Born in Dixonville, he was a carpenter by trade and a long-time M. E. church member. Survived by wife Elizabeth Boucher and children Austin, Robert, Homer, Oliver, and others. funeral Friday at 2:30 p.m. at his home, interment Greenwood cemetery, Rev. A. s Fero to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Longwill
Indiana
West Water Street
Dixonville
John 8
Sarah R. Longwill
M. E. Church
Elizabeth Boucher
Chlldren
Austin Anderson
Robert
Longwill
Town
Homer, Longwill
Greenwood Cemetery
A. S Fero
Olf
Sandy Lake
Would-be Robber Buried Without Identification
The unidentified man, about 45, died after swallowing poison during a cash drawer robbery at Stirfey Hardware Store in Blairsville. He was held by a clerk during a noon robbery and died en route to Indiana hospital. Photographs and extensive efforts sought to identify him. his body rests in S G S Simon and Judes cemetery after Reich Funeral Home custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
S. GS. Simon and Judes Cemetery i
Reich Funeral
Stirfey
Indiana Hospital
Train Crew Battles Brush Fire at Torrance Station
The Indiana accommodation train 6884 pulled into Torrance at 4 46 pm and detected a brush fire on land owned by the Torrance State Hospital. Investigators believe a spark from the locomotive started the blaze near the old brick yard site. Nearby, Missionary Convention attendees from the First United Presbyterian church are at New Wilmington this week for the convention. A New Florence dwelling owned by the New Florence National Bank and occupied by the Frazier family burned early Monday while they were away visiting Nanty Glo. The Frazier home and the adjacent Petrarva residence suffered fire damage. Local residents RB Clark and others were in New York on business, while James Fetterhoff and family visited Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRR
Torrance
Indiana
Torrance State Hospital
Sarah Gray
Mary Truby
Jean Berry
Mildred Agey
Isabelle Simpson
Marla Warren
Bertha Brown
Martha Simpson
Louise Rankin
Emma J. Johnnton
Archie Mabon
Maurice Trusal
Mark Simpson
John Miller
Young People's Christian Union of the
First United. Presbyterian Church
New Wilmington
New Florence
New
John Wise
Commodore
RB. M. Clark
Northester and
Pittsburgh Cowl Co
New York
Pritday
James Fetterhoff
John Fetterhoff
Fetterhoff
Progress
Families Celebrate Wide Range Of Reunions This Week
Large gatherings marked a series of family reunions at the Parr Grounds and Campbells Mills with hundreds attending. The Johnston descendants met at the Fair Grounds, 100 plus relatives enjoyed meals and games, and officers were elected. Former students of Stewart and Campbell held an annual school reunion near Armagh. A Drum Corps parade will highlight the Indiana Legion fair on Sept. 11 with invitations extended to 30 posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Campbells Mills
David
Margaret Armstrong Johnston
Fair Grounds
Kate Johnston
Preston Johnston
Susan Simelizer
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Mctaughey
Bruce George Grove
Brushvalley
Armagh
Reunera
Prof. Stewart
Harry W. Fee
James Fee
Town
M. M. Falmer
Squire W. L. Hutchison
Homer City
Ben Lambing
Orrin Patterson
Johnstown
James Lepley
Thomas Moorhead
D. 8. Pollock
Legion Drum Corps Wins Third in Johnstown Parade
The Legion Drum Corps earned $76 at the 11th annual reunion of the Eightieth Division AEF in Johnstown. They were named the third best Legion drum corps in the parade and received honorable mention as third best in the drill contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Drwn Corps
Legion
Johnstown
Bus Runs Wild Crashes Into Bairdstown Store
A Greyhound bus traveling east on the William Penn highway failed to negotiate a curve at Bairdstown and crashed into the two story building of H. C. Miller. The bus and building were badly wrecked. The driver, said to be sleeping, escaped injury. About 60 passengers were aboard as the bus was one of several empty coaches being moved eastward. A separate item notes a surprise birthday party for Mrs. John Garrett of Strongstown hosted by neighbors and friends on Saturday evening with gifts presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bairdstown
Greyhound
William Penn Highway
H. C. Miller
Strongstown
John Garrett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hellwood Priest
County Sabbath School
Stanley Benosky
Alex Aresik
Green
H. A. Lydick
Frank .A. Lydick
James B. Simpson
Randell Campbell
Blacklick
Blacklick Improvement Co
J.W. Foreman
Burrell
Jennie C. McCann
Clair B. Helman
Rayne
Etta Smith
Hiram Swanky Sons
Cherryhill
John Katz
W. E. Oaks
C. S. Kunkle
Joe Ribovich
Malcolm D. Wright
Dwight C. Gahagan
Loop
Serena L. Barrett Loop
Leo &. Johnston
Mary P. Malobisky
Robert P. Melogsepee
Taylorsville, Washington Co
Pearl EH. Smith
Penn Run
Donald C. Johnston
Mary A. Shank
Albert Kendall
Nanty-Glo
Mary Caldwell Clymer
Marcus K. Crawforth Point
Pauline N. Coleman Timblin
Ernest H. Bass
Dorothy J. Farmer
Lawrence J. Stiles
Nicktown
Mabel G. Hoffman
Eberhart Summer Home
Lorraine Eberhart
Punxay~ Tawney
Grube
Lewis and Zimmerman Circus
Brookside
Elmer W. Allison
Cupid
Albert Stear
West Mahoning Township
Squire
Frank Kerr
Grant Township
D. W. Mack
Clyde
W. J. Boyd
Philadelphia
R. C. Doty
Harry L. Hood
Staney Ray
Leechburg
Clyde Timberlake
B. A. Shank
Clell Shank
Harriet Bagley
Lawrence T. McQuaide
Hast Pike
Stork
Lewis Wettling
Bristol
James L. Jack
Prudence Steving
Wayne Garman
Washington, D.C
H. Baterline
The
Progress Justice
Jimmy Sutton
West Philadelphia
Buffalo
Niagara
Falls
Frank Stormer
Mildred
Altoona
Miss Stormer
Hare
J. I. Henderson
Shriner’s Hospital
John J. Mellvaine
Scotland
Franklin County
W. M. Sharrer
Edward Lonegwill
School Street
Greenville
Armilla Armstrong Clark
John M. St. Clair
Alice
West Philadelphia Street
Clara Renner
L. B. Miller
Elmira
N.Y
Miller
Morris Ruffner
Kenneth M. Zener
Kenneth, Jr
Calvin
Gilbert
Lock Haven
Zener
Brown
J. W. Swartz
R. R. Hazlett
Georgeville
Hazlett
Guy Kime
Alexander Clark
Eldeton
Atlantic City
Clark
J. E. Clark
Tarentum
Peter D. Work
Long Beach
Cal
James B. Work
California
Work
Marion Center Community Park
Simon Heyman
Peoples Shoe
Baltimore
Samuel Heyman
Elmyra
Johns Sopkins Hospital
Allee St. Clair
Jessy Wagner
Joy Mahachek
Slate Teachers College
Europe
Holland
London
Elpers Ridge Guernsey Bull Association
Eelects Officers
Earl Streams
Willan W. Widdowson
South Seventhstreet
Indiana High School
University of Pittsburgh
Streams
United Cigar
Wilkinsburg
Widdowson
Glaude Sfarry Petted
Port Vue
Allegheny County
Batchelor of
Pennsylvania State College
Henry Bartlett Martz
Jluirsylle
George D. Compton
Oakland Avenue
A. J. Compton
Blacklick Township
Conemaugh Township
Compton
State Teachery College
Clarence Compton
W. K. Cramer
Frank W. Compton
Albuquerque
New Mexico
J. A
W. B. Compton
B. C. Compton
Bincktelk Township
William Smith
Robbet
Wiprhout
Johnstons
Parr
Betta Fame
Stewart-Crampbhell School
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