Mrs Fanny Ruffner Dies in South Bend Lutheran Church
Mrs Fanny Heasiey Ruffner aged about 40 dies after illness at Indiana Hospital. Wife of William Ruffner and lifelong South Bend resident she leaves six daughters and two sons. Funeral held at South Bend Lutheran Church with Rev Brown officiating and burial in South Bend Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny (Heasiey) Ruffner
William Rufher
South Bend
Indiana Hospital
David Heas Jey
Ruffner
Mary Halliday
Pittsburgh
Edith O'Hara
Vandergrift
Jane
Elsie
Hazel
Irene
Daniel
James Ruttner
South Bend Lutheran Church
Brown
South Bend Cemetery
Death of Nicholas D Altimus in Belsano at 71
Nicholas D Altimus 71 died at his home in Belsano on August 8 after a long illness. A lifelong resident, he spent the past decade in the lumber business and was a member of the M E church. Survived by widow Annie and children Maude Graham Renee Altimus H M Altimus and Russell Altimus. Funeral by Rev W E Setsas and burial in Pineland cemetery Strongstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas D. Altimus
Strongstown
Belsano
M. E. Church
Annie Altimus
Maude
H. M. Graham
Conemaugh
Rne Altimus
Washington, D.C
H. M. Altimus
Buffington Township
Russell Altimus
W. E. Setsas
Pineland Cemetery
B. F. Wilson
Dayton
Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Willam
Kalamazoo
Mich
Camden
Benton Hanbor
James
Clarion
John Hoeh
George
Mrs Catherine Neal Dies After Illness at 78 in Flora District
Mrs Catherine Neal aged 78 died at her home in Banks township on Friday night after illness. She was born October 22, 1855 and lived her life in the local area. Survived by sons and daughters including Mia, Lanie Segar, Lemon Neal, Homer Neal, Clay Neal of Flora and Cora McFarland of Ashtabula Ohio. brother Michael Bowers of Flora. sisters Della Bratton of Flora and Jennie Fuller of Monmouth Oregon. Burial was in Pearce cemetery Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Neal
Banks Township
Michael
Elizabeth Bowers
Mia
Lanie Segar
Lemon Neal
Homer
Clay Neal
Flora
Cora McFarland
Ashtabula
Michael Bowers
Della Bratton
Jennie Fuller
Monmouth
Ore
Pearce
Local Obituaries From Derry and Vicinity
A sequence of obituaries notes the deaths of Harry Neel Rager at 73 in Derry after 40 years there, with survivors including his widow Lyda and several children across Pennsylvania. Additional notices honor B F Wilson near Dayton, Jacob Alexander Rupert of Armstrong county, Mary Ashbaugh of Plumville, and Noreen Hurley of Johnstown, all with brief life details, family connections, and burial notes. The column also references Uncle Sam’s merchant vessels in 23 services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Neel Rager
Derry
Latrobe
W. Oren Rager
Blairsville
Robert Rager
Cleveland
H. Lisle Rager
Westmoreland County
Carl Rager
State investigates Brushvalley school funds
Harrisburg reporters say Bureau of School Administration officials Van Ness and Wagner are probing Brushvalley School district finances. Auditors subpoenaed records after the board refused to produce assets and liabilities, with two auditors signing the financial statement and a third refusing. Board members listed include C B Artemus, G L Meaughlin, Quay Overdorff, R J McCormick, and Sandy Moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of School Administration
Messrs. van Ness and
Wagner
Bureau of School Administration and Finance
Harrisburg
Brushvalley
Board of Directors
Tts
Blaine Miller
George Yaney
Department of Public Instruction
James J. Stewart
I Board of
C. BE. Artemus
G. L. Meaughlin
Quay Overdorff
R. J. McCormick
Sandy Moose
V. M. Creek
County Tax Justice League Elects Officers for Year 1
John A Bowser is President and Foster Parks Vice President as the Tax Justice League of Indiana County elects its officers. The meeting reappointed the executive board and named committees to review relief administration, employment numbers, and bond legality of the County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bowser
Foster Parks
Tax Justice League
Indiana County
White Township
Conemaugh Township
Elder Groft
Evarett Myers
Homer City
N. Dewitt Ray
Indiana
Wilson Bowser
Samuel Dible
Elder Graft
Blair Ansley
Bowser
Indiana County Emergency Relief Board
A. C. Fisher
Edward Thompson
Rayne Township
Clyde Bell
South Mahoning Township
John Smith
8. S. Shearer
Banquet of Postal Employees Delights Over 200 Attendees
More than 200 persons attended the annual banquet of postal employees at the First United Presbyterian church social room on Thursday evening. Key speakers included Hon. Nathan L. Strong of Brookville, Hon. Clyde Kelley of Marchand and McKeesport, and Hon. Charles E. Matthews of the Federal Post Office Department. John M. Coleman, Walter Y. Malcolm, and officers were introduced. Burgess Lichtaberger delivered the welcome to Indiana. Officers elected: President Harry Shaffer of Kittanning, Vice President Joseph Terpe of Marion Center, Secretary J. Sidgfried of Blairsville, Treasurer Harry H. Wilson of Blairsville. Kittanning to host next annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Nathan L. Strong
Brookville
Clyde Kelley
Marchand and
McKeesport
Charles E. Matthews
Federal Post Office Department
John M. Coleman
Clerks Asociation
Johnstown
Walter Y. Malcolm
Association
Burgess B. H. Lichtaberger
Indiana
John J. Mellyaine
Harry Shaffer
Kittanning
Joseph Terpe
Marion Center
J. Sidgfried
Blairsville
Harry H. Wilson
Pnolding
Deer Change Range From Reforestation Noise
One possible by product of Citizens Conservation Corps work is that deer, abundant in some areas, may shift their range to avoid disturbance and noise from reforestation projects in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Conservation Corps
Penna. Game News
Miss Loteia Overdorff Returns After Surgery
Miss Loteia Overdorff daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Overdorff of Brushyalley township recently underwent an appendicitis operation at Indiana Hospital and returned home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loteia Overdorff
W. L. Overdorff
Brushyalley Township
Indiana Hospital
Guests from Pittsburgh visit Philadelphia Street hosts
Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Goodlander and granddaughter Miss Jean Henderson of Pittsburgh are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Shea on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Goodlander
Jean Henderson
Pittsburgh
A. C. Shea
Philadelphia Street
Changing Partners in Hartsville Sample Route Story
Phyllis Parker, in Hartsville with Celia Burke, hides a hurt foot while an arrangement in the sample distribution crew led by Sanford Trask unfolds. Phyllis forms a bond with John, Celia, and Trask as plans shift to domestic life, marriage, and travel. The piece blends romance with local dynamics in a small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Burke
Phyllis
Celia
John
Phyllis Parker
Hartsville
Sanford Trask
Mr. Trask
Phyllia
Burkes
Sanford
Phylis Parker
Canada larger than U S in world geography lesson
Montreal Herald notes Russia is the largest country, with Russia equaling the United States and Canada combined. It compares territory sizes, saying India equals several European nations, and highlights the relative smallness of the British Isles versus Romania and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U. S
Russia
United States of America
Siberia
United States
India
France
Spain
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Bulgaria
Rumania
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Portugal
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Latvia
Albania
Belgium
Switzerland
Lithuania
British Isles
Norway
Sweden
Poland
Texas
Wailea
Montreal Herald
In Defense of the Goose
A brief piece argues the goose is not stupid but possesses keen intelligence and judgment. It challenges the common saying as silly as a goose and proposes changing the simile to as Intelligent as a goose.
Palestine Under British Mandate Then Civil Government
The Palestine government was placed under a British mandate by the League of Nations on July 24, 1922, taking effect September 29, 1928. It notes Palestine’s history as a former vilayet of Syria with Jerusalem under Muslim control since 1244, conquered in the Crusades, ruled by the Ottoman Empire since 1517, and British military administration until Sir Herbert Samuel became high commissioner on July 1, 1920 establishing a civil government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
The Angels of Mons legend during World War I
The Angels of Mons legend circulated widely in early World War I as British troops faced German forces at Mons. The tale claimed ghostly warriors appeared in the sky, firing arrows to halt the German advance and save the exhausted British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Asbestos: A Mineral in Fibrous Form and Uses
Asbestos is a mineral found in crystalline fibrous state. Fibers separate by milling to permit spinning or felting. About 78 percent of commercial use comes from Canada's surface lines. When fibers are separated the mineral may be woven into fire proof fabric or felted and melded into pipe coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Early US Postal Cancellations and Pre-Strip Marks
The United States lacked a unified cancellation system early on and postmasters improvised with whatever was available. Pre strip covers bore marks like free or paid and various Tate marks such as 8, 5, 8, useful when mixed stamps appeared but meaningless on Leang stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U S Hold on Guantanamo Bay Under 1903 Treaty
Summary notes the United States hold on Guantanamo Bay under a 1903 treaty with Cuba after the war. It mentions a naval station at a location with an annual rental set at 244 dollars, paid in advance until 1969. The fragment references Spain and the American war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
United States
Fuantanima Bay
Coa
Sheriff's Sales Notice From Indiana County Court
By virtue of a writ of fi fa, levy and sale issued from the Court of Common Pleas, Indiana County, there will be exposed to sale at the courthouse in Indiana Pennsylvania the property described under execution. Proceeds to satisfy judgments, with terms to be announced at sale.
Property Seized in Multiple Boroughs and Blairsville Auction
A lengthy 1933 notice details executions on numerous Pennsylvania properties in Glen Campbell Blairsville Blairsville Center Indiana County and Blairsville. It lists parcels including a Glenwood Avenue lot with a frame store, several farm and residential tracts in Armagh Blacklick and Blairsville, and a Wakeville frontage site near Morrow Street. The notice warns purchasers about ten percent down and full payment timelines with sheriff sale procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillght Lodge NO
T. C
O. FB
Kev Conner
J. B. Leinbach
Glen Campbell
Indiana
Pennsylania
Glenwood Avenue
Graham Street
Samuel Byock
J. C. Ulurl
Anid Street
Levi Connor
Charles Sehrode
J. B. Levibaeh
Twilight Lodge
O. O 2
Bante
Pennsylvania
Private Sale Auction By Orphans Court In Centre County
Wieck and Tack attorneys announce a private sale by the Indiana County Orphans Court on August 28 1933 at 11:00 AM via Savings and Trust Company of Indiana. The guardian seeks court approval to sell land in Centre Township containing 10 acres for 1200 dollars to Steve Chumgo and Catherine Chumgo, wives, with coal and mining rights reserved as per prior deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molliuer. Pautchen
Dn, and Co
Sityate
Armagh
County of
Indiana
Pennsylvania
T. S. Lynn
New Florence
Alfred
Mabel Foster
Foster
Robert Kitten
Willen
Main Street
P. Michard
Mollie F
Patchin
United Security Life Ins. & Trust Co
Penn Mutual Life Ins. Co
Wim
Gordon, Sec'y
Commonwealth of Ta
J. Wayne Tomb
R. J. Henry
Blacklick
County
W. P. McCrea
McGees Run
W. C. Devinney
McGee Run
Devinney
Said Run
Sald Run
Thenea
Kald Hun
Sald Tun
Lhente
Muda Run
John CG
Thompson
Muddy Run
John J. Thompson
J. Davila
Davin
Blairsville
A. Te Baker
Sentorabur
Lille
A. U. Tygier
Nancy ‘Ychtl
Althoxge
Indlana
Slates
Meadowbrook
Indiana County
Penna
Fourteenth Street
Elmer Alley
Nourteenth Street
Khner Alley
Huying
Ay Cy Tyger
Harry McCreary
Indian County
Wourtegath
Morthwiard
Whe Savings & Rast Company of Indiaa
Gunedian
Frances Gorleban
Mary Gorlehin
Steve Chumgo
Cathering Chimgo
Hig
Center
Rebecca Johnston
Rebecca Tohnston
John Fl Ox
A. J. Cumings
Privl Joyeux
William Wilken
James B. Kennedy
Truitt
Thavary
Revorileu
MOM Bavings & Trust Company
Indtavia
Guirdhin
Mary Forlehan
Frances Gorlehan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mes
William Ruffner
Nicholas D. Altius
B. ¥. Wilson
Jacob Alexander Rupert
Brick’ Church
Armatrong County
Mary (Klingensmith) Rupert
Rupert
Mount Union Lutheran Church
L. M. Rupert
Apollo
Mrs
Mary ‘Ashbaugh
Mary Ashbaugh
Plumville
L. Ty Ashpaugh
Sharon
Mra
J. W. Weaver
Mra. Molt
Pitcairn
Beracha
Noreen M. Hurley
Indiana State Teachers College
M. J. Hurley
Uncle Sam
County Tax Justice League
By Della Price
Motiure Nier Syndicate
Ty Ie Newatanes Syndicat
Ffeisebiek
Leon
Boulanger
George Ernest Boulanger
Napoleon
Robespierre
Sheriff's Sales
O'Cloor, F. M
James A
Naylor
Jennivy
Johnston Avenue
Wilkinson
Recorder's Office
Johnston
Pennaysine
Sugar Abby
Linds
Ua. RK
Dent Association
Bitiravine
Taihiti
Beye
Arin
LBA
MM. d
Cor
Wate Strecks
George Dpalmer
Dad Feck
Moto
Jess
Waller Street
Pha
Bury
Vioree
Albo—Am
White
Water
Frank Carney
Water St
Charles Jamison
Nixon Alley
Sala
Salt of Tucidana
A. C
Hannah A. Oreis
Inediam
Ault of Indiana ‘Co. Bldg. & Loan
BP. & Hs
Philip J. McConnoli
Borough of
Wakeville
State of
Morrow Street
Mont Maberville
Trehway
Indiaa
Livid Risnger
Sabd Fort
Ig & Mint
Two Lick Crees
Two Lick Creelk
David Risinger Halls
Alex
Lee
M Pest
Pricen
Li Execution Ab Sui
Loan Ass
Dinitsville
Pau
Bion
Reptember
Eugene Wilson
Sherif
Sheriff's Office
Wieck & Tack, Attorneys Private Sale
Orphans’ Court
Owclock A.M
Indiana Motor Co
BUICK
Pontiac
North Eighth Street
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