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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1920

Page

8

Davis Bell Family Hosts Visitors and Kin

News notes from County Towns record family visits and social calls. Frank Bell and H C Butler with Miss 11 Man Redding of Dayton spent Sunday with C S Bell. Milas Sara Anna Davis of Derry returned home after eight weeks with Edna and Sarna Davis. Charlie Bell and daughter Margaret visited Indiana. Gertrude McHenry and Ralph of State College stayed with sister Mrs Charles Hamilton. Clark Davis and family visited D W Rairigh.

Frank Bell H. C. Butler Redding Dayton C. S. Bell Milas Sara Anna Davis Derry Edna Sarna Davis Charlie Bell Margaret Indiana Gertrude McHenry Ralph State College Charles Hamilton Clark Davis Clay and Faines Ruth D. W. Rairigh

Local Notes on Visitors and Calls

Miss Tudith Immmerman of Johnstown visited here last week. Mrs. Rilla Pulcomer is visiting friends in Indiana and Creekside. James Thone of Youngstown Ohio was calling on acquaintances here Thursday.

Tudith “Immerman Johnstown Rilla Pulcomer Indiana Creekside James Thone Youngstown, C

Local families honor Brendlinger reunion in Indiana visit

Weekend at Turtle Creek relatives noted many community members in attendance. Reports include funerals in Indiana, births, hospital updates, and visits among residents of Johnstown and nearby towns. Several gatherings mention Mrs. Avoye, George Miller’s daughter, and the Styer family among others.

Juneau and Ohio Visitors Share Local Social Roundup

Viola Holt and daughter Ruth of Ohio visit friends here. A nuniver attended the cine meeting at Mahaffey on Sunday. Miss Andra Bann works at Cloc. Howard Bann of Cloc visits friends Sunday. Mrs Hoover and guardian of Akron visit sister Mrs Aaron Stiver. Mr and Mrs Foster White celebrate arrival of a son. Pearson injured unloading timber. Mrs Mary White, son Jay and daughter Glenn visit gon Slugh. Mrs Joe Smith visits mother at Murton Center. Aaron Twoger and family visit brother at Covede. leg broken. Mr and Mrs Ed Eilenberger and daughter Thodr visit son Al DuBois. Miss Lizzie Dunmira employed at Wester White's. Services at St Mark's Church Sunday 10:30. Sunday school 10.

Viola Holt Ruth Ohio Mahaffey Andra Bann Cloc Howard Bann Mary White Jay Glenn Joe Smith Murton Center Aaron Twoger Covede Ed Eilenberger Thodr

Pittsburgh Visits and Local Social News

Mrs Bruce visits sister in Pittsburgh. William Houck Dorothy and Tei Lytie and Mary Willard tutor to New Alexandria Sunday, accompanied home by Grandma Willard. Lani Nick and wife visiting at the GIT Dick home. Chalmers Sproulk and wife back in Pittsburgh after vacation. Mrs Robert Felis of Philadelphia visiting her er Mrs A J Stewart. Jarry Shaffer returned from motor trip through Ohio Marion and Mildrea Mack of Clymer visited among relatives. Home talent play at Grange hall Friday evening was a success. Mrs O J Pattison of Hastings visited Friday and Saturday.

Mrs. Bruce Pittsburgh William Houck Dorothy Tei Lytie Mary Willard New Alexandria Grandma Willard Lani Nick Sare Chalmers Sproulk Robert Felis Philadelphia A. J. Stewart Jarry Shaffer Ohio Marion Mildrea Mack Clymer Dirindon Davis Grange Hall O. J. Pattison Hastings

Tyrone resident visits Learn’s. Suumno Manett from Georgeville

McIntyre miss appears in Tyrone. The spelling is unclear but mentions a visit to J. R. Learn's and a late week spent with family. Suumno MTanett of Georgeville is spending time there.

Eabiiching Hall Tyrone S. Ea Nvihanik J. R. Learn

Community Notes From McKisson Valley Families

McKisson Valley residents share weekend visits and travel. Maybelle Cunningham and Marion Cunningham spent the weekend in Clarksburg with Toe Moore family. Mrs Slimes and sons were cared for last week. John Cunnington and son Paul, Jeff Sabbath planned time with relatives in Pittsburgh, Apollo, Brackenridge and Vandergrift. Milas Ithel May in training for nuray spent a week at home. Sara Mutton returned to West Lebanon after visiting grandfather W. W. Couch. Alice McCracken was a house guest Saturday. Hugh Blakley and family hosted Maybelle and Marian Cunningham Friday. Nell Coach returned home from Grove City where she attended school. Sadie May, of nearby, assists ill sister. Alex Ruddock and wife with son James were Diderton visitors Saturday. Allee Cunningham and daughter Maybelle attended a plente supper at South Bend. Mrs Darr King and children spent days with her sister Mrs Joe Colling. Wigabert Armatan and Christina Rudduck spent two weeks in Ohio.

Maybelle Marion Cunningham Clarksburg Toe Moore Indianal M. GO Slimes Our Valley John Cunnington Paul Jeff Sabbath Pittsburgh Apollo Brackenridge Vandergrift Milas Ithel May Nuray Sara Mutton West Lebanon W. W. Couch Alice McCracken Hugh Blakley Priday Maybelle Marian Cunningham Nell Coach Flull Place Grove City Schole Sadie May Near Here Alex Ruddock James Diderton Allee Cunningham South Bend Darr King Alter Joe Colling Wiigabert Armatran Christina Ruddock Ohio

Community Notes From Sheloeta Area and Crete

Joli Tussell of Sheloeta visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs W J Short and Mr and Mrs Blaine Short and family hosted the Smiths on Sunday. Elizabeth Wilwood attended the town. Various neighbors and families joined an amp meeting in Moabhnfey Sunday. Several guests and extended family visited J A Smith and Mrs George Gett Saturday. Mr and Mrs W W Trastan hosted visits last Sunday. J Gibson and B T Roberts visited C S Gibson Saturday evening. J I Smith and F C Adams returned Friday from Tarrytown NY with two new cars. Mrs Jennie Stephens was George Stephens’ guest Saturday evening. The W M of Crete held a church please Thursday with about 81 members and friends. Margaret McGaughey of Tilinna becomes mother-in-law to J L McGaughey. Orrie Bowman’s little daughter spent Friday with her grandfather T G Bowman. Vevan Liney, son of G C Litney, saw a hawk over day last week. Wi J Myers and daughter spent Saturday evening in Indiana.

Turtle Creek George Brendlinger John Lear Indiana Val Shetler Ford Christone Gon Joseph Penrose Wittsburgh Pitcatrn Grace George Miller Johnstown Clarence Conuusngs Brendlinger Tatheran Talont Society Av Oye Russet Rire Joli Tussell Sheloeta W. J. Short Blaine Short Ford Smith Ilizabeth Wilwood John Overtayn Ira Myers Amp Moabhnfey J. A. Smith Eailes George Gett Jennie Stephens George Stephens Crete W. M Margaret McGaughey Tilinna Heather McGanchey Orrie Bowman Bla T. G. Bowman Vevan Liney GC. C. Litney Wi. Jt. Myers

General Warry White Estate Administration Notice

Letters of administration on the estate of Gen. Terry White late of White township deceased have been issued. Those with claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted must make prompt payment. Administrators Thomas Whet, Harry Whit, Indiana Pa, July 14, 1920.

Warry White M. Duck George IL Dobson Lfomer Qoity L. Goldmo Norbon Homer Mety Aly B. Saylor Gieneva J. Dickie Center Telford Atekix Thowas J. Wachel Agalant Eatota Lypis W Crepe J. Wphrulin McElhoecs Indiana County Pun Claudia Aguinst W. C. Momhorb Breculor Crewkaldy

Proposals for Pennsylvania Constitution Amendments Published

Vague text outlines two proposed amendments submitted to voters on November 2, 192 and a third to Article III section 4. The first would authorize General Assembly to create banks and trust companies with powers to be prescribed by law. The second would empower standard classification of counties cities boroughs school districts and townships by population for general legislation. The notice is signed by CYRUAa WD WOODS Secretary of the Commonwealth and references Article XVIII.

THE Commonwealth General Assembly OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania Eshall Tt Ghnil General Assembly Cyruaa WD. Woods Secretary of the Commonwealth General Assembly OF Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania Ball Senate House of Representatives Pennnsylvania

Amendment to Pennsylvania Constitution on city debt limits

The proposal amends Article nine section eight to cap debt at seven percent of assessed property value for counties and districts while Philadelphia debt may reach ten percent. New limits require voter consent for increases above two percent and outline borrowing rules including long term bonds and sinking funds for public works and utilities with revenue provisions and construction financing details. The document is signed by Secretary of the Commonwealth Jeint Resolution Su. Gykub I. Woodr.

Pennsylvania Senate House of Representatives General Assembly Philadelphia Sald Ceneral Assembly Wits Sald Clty Sald Elty Ievy U Tis Co Py Fennaylvinia Su. Gykub I. Woodr The Commonwealth

Auditor Notice Indiana Normal School Distribution

An auditor appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Indian County gives notice of settlement and distribution of funds from the Indian Normal School of Pennsylvania. The hearing is set for August 24 at 3 10 p.m. in the Court House. Attending is optional for interested parties.

Indiana Normal School OF Pennsylvania Court of Common Wen Indian County Indiaga Normnt School of Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Joseph C. Mauro Allarney Orphains Dda Wikmer Hf Wood Audspor Notich Gephaus’ Court of Indiana Bo Wetics Deleford Msq

Joint Resolution Proposes Pennsylvania Constitutional Change

A joint resolution proposes amending Article III Section 6 to require that any law revived amended extended or conferred by reference must be enacted at length and its subject clearly stated in the title The measure aims to ensure the subject of any amendment or supplement is explicit in the title and description Cyrus H Woods true copy of Joint Resolution CYRUS Hm. WOODS

Commonwealth of Pannsylvania Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvanian General Assembly Cyrus Hm. Woods The Commonwealth

Proposed Pennsylvania voting amendment to extend suffrage to women

A draft resolution details changes to Section 1 of Article VIII of the Pennsylvania Constitution, replacing male only voting with gender inclusive language. It outlines age, residency, citizenship, and tax requirements, aligning with prior rules and amending the text to read that every citizen twenty one years of age of either sex may vote subject to registration laws and established qualifications. The document cites a copy from the secretary of the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly United States Jenat Binle al Eleeltons Eitlaen Hle Hivinias Yenes Atal

Auditors and Executors Notices and Bank Stockholders Meeting

A collection of legal notices including an auditor's appointment for estate distribution in Indiana County Pennsylvania, executors notice for J W McElhoes estate, and an auditor’s report for the estate of M Davis. Also details a stockholders meeting for a local bank in Indiana Pennsylvania on September 1 1920.

Joint Resolution Proposes City Charter Amendment

A joint resolution proposes amending Section 1 of Article XV of the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow cities and boroughs with populations of at least ten thousand to vote on charters at general or municipal elections and to permit class-based city charters subject to legislative restrictions. The measure notes that laws affecting city organization may take effect only when approved by a majority of voters. True copy of Joint Resolution Nn Cyrus BH. Woops.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth of

Amendment to article nine section seven on municipal stock holdings

A proposed amendment to article nine section seven limits the General Assembly from allowing counties cities towns or incorporated districts to become stockholders or loan their credit to any company or private entity. Philadelphia transit contracts and eminent domain for franchises are exceptions. A joint resolution circulated by Cyrus E WoodsSecretary of the Commonwealth outlines the text.

Pennsylvania Bae Ft Senate House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly Phildelphia Philadelphia

Amendment to consolidate Philadelphia County courts proposed

Cyrus J. Woods secretary of the Commonwealth transmits a proposed constitutional amendment to unite the several numbered common pleas courts of Philadelphia County into a single court of common pleas with all judges in commission. The measure would extend jurisdiction to all legal and equitable proceedings and allow court size changes by law. a president judge would be chosen as provided by law. Similar consolidation applies to Allegheny County. Effective January 1 after adoption.

Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas Philadelphia Bedland Onnion Pleas Sala Court Allgkhengath Courts Cyrus J,woons Cotmornwealthy

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