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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1927

Page

6

First wedding at What United Presbyterian Church

The first ceremony at the new What United Presbyterian Church, What town, united Miss Hazel Letitia Miller and Ray Virgil M. Cosby of Oneonta. Rev J C Pinkerton officiated as relatives and friends witnessed the marriage. The couple, both Muskingum College graduates of 1923, will reside in Oneonta where Cosby serves as pastor.

New What United Presbyterian Church Hazel Letitia Miller J. Burton Miller South Seventh Street Ray Virgil M. Cosby Oneonta J. C. Pinkerton Lucile Chapman Tarentum Margaret Montager Washington, Pa Marjorie Bryan Ninevah Imma J. Johnston Town Edith Carson Wilkinsburg Dorothy Miller Holstein H. €. Jeffries Camden Ohio Is. A. Foster Pittsburgh Lavern Bauder Winwood City Cecil Miller Mark Simpson Edith Logan Cambridge Mra. S&s. RB Patlock New England United Presbyterian Church Muskingum College Indiana Blairsville Beaver Falls Cosby Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Farmers Banquet Marks Ten Years of Extension Work

Farmers from across Indiana County and members of Kiwanis and Rotary will gather at United Presbyterian Church next Monday at 8 for a banquet celebrating ten years of extension work. Governor Fisher, Secretary Jordan, and M S McDowell will speak. hog and chicken calling contests are planned, with Mario on accordion and Tom North leading singing. Tickets are $1 and available until noon August 26 from ticket committee members or the county agent.

Indiana County United Presbyterian Church Indiana Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs John 8. Fisher Agriculure Jordan M. 8. McDowell State College Mario Tom North Blairsville John Thompson

Real estate transfers and a ram sale announced

Multiple real estate transfers are listed including Zolda Barto to Max Repka for 3 lots in Center at 1800 and A. H. Beatty to D. B. McDivitt for a Saltsburg lot at 1000. A. G. Stewart to Clarence Iseman for a Young lot at 225 and J. H. Faith of J. G. Good for 74 acres in Rayne at 3000. A Caroline Mottarn to George Ritchie for a East Mahoning tract at 2406 and Walter Anderson to Boyd Sheffler for a Cherry Tree lot at 600. A pure bred ram sale is set for New Castle Pa at Wir Grounds on Sept 1 with transport from Court House and local stops. State sheep expert W B Connell selected the rams. Dr John A H Keith, state superintendent, addressed Rotary on high school growth in Pennsylvania noting enrollment rise and 900 new teachers annually.

Zolda Barto Max Repka Center Minnie Rupert A. H. Beatty Saltsburg D. B. McDivitt A. G. Stewart Clarence BH. Iseman Young J. H. Faith J. G. Good Rayne Caroline B. Mottarn George A. Ritchie East Mahoning Walter Anderson Boyd A. Sheffler New Castle Wir Warner Court House Kellysburg Flum- Villa Dowd W. B. Connell State College Keith John A. H. Keith Superintendent of Public Instruction Rotary Club Pennsylvania

Local merchants offer dollar day deals midweek

Indiana merchants observe Community Dollar Day from Wednesday to noon Thursday with enticing offers aimed at boosting spending as the dollar maintains unusual buying power during the event.

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Indiana County Sabbath School Convention Plans

The thirtieth annual Indiana County Sabbath School Association convention will meet at First United Presbyterian Church on September 20 and 21. The executive committee promises an educational and inspirational program with more instructors and a strong push for every church to send large delegations to improve their local schools. Plan to attend with many from your district and help your district achieve the largest turnout.

Personal Brevities From Indiana and Nearby Towns

William Hopkins visits county seat near Marion Center. Mrs Marie Miller and son Archie return from Pittsburgh. Indiana calls with Bradford visitors. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Porter White. Atlantic City motor trip for A J Shields and wife. Wayne Avenue couple host visitors from Louisville and Pittsburgh. Numerous locals visit Niagara Falls and Canada. Public notices mention hospital birth and regional visits.

William Hopkins Marion Center Marie Miller Archie Pittsburgh Indiana Mra W. J. Maloney Bradford Porter White Him Street A. J. Shields Town Atlantic City Arthur Harmon Glen W. Everett Wayne Rigg and Durham N. C Mikes Margaret Gorbrich Debranan Watson Norih Francis Elkin West Mihoning Lownshin Clark Pear Willes R.A. Fouts Patewood Saurday Jor Tile Miller Silioal Street Steve Lewis Manily Hyde William Lewis Budd Lowman Thhrap Street Nive Olean N. Y Canada Mabon Maryland West Virginia Gettysburg Battlefield Roy St. Clair Alexandria John Genoa Randall Thompson Wheeling W. Va Clarence White Youngstown Ohio Harry White Croylands J. L. Couger Brooklyn J M. Getty Horace Butterbaugh Nevada Buchanan Niagara Falls Jamestown Points Albert Cotterman Jean~nette Clarissa Weamer Church Shreet J. L. Peterman Wayne Avenue Louisville Blair Dollin Ayers East Oak Street Lola Williams Marjorie Rochester N. XY John Keith Harrisburg Keith John Sheesley Near Glen Campbell Wallace C. Chapman Washington Street Overland K. G. Groff Forest Glen Geesey Lorain George L. Wells Salem Gre Leon Walker Charles Wilmington Gilbert Parnell Daugh Clarence Kuphardt Indiana Hospital Bertha Extella Brown Carrie White Niuma Ortner Helen Brady Uth Kanarr A. B. Mullford Gays Mills Mya Malliard Chintotte, Gamble Lawn James McCunn Atrs Methie Banting Niagraval Hachester and Pike Mies Fey Jota Viney Ad Ma Foward Powell Amalie Muarytind Delaware Enes Leanion Veududue Corps Atunipolis Aml Mildred Meaty Creede Siug Miersiain University Ann Arbor

Lowmans-Grahams Hold Large Saturday Reunion in Indiana County

An annual Lowman-Graham reunion drew over 200 attendees at the Cromads late residence on Saturday. OT T Lowman of Pittsburgh presided, reading greetings and attendees’ messages. Officers were re-elected and plans set for next year at Palo Granda on the last Saturday in August. Also noted were Stokes and Williams family gatherings with 100 to 200 present, election of officers, and plans for future reunions at various local homes and churches.

Lowman-Graham Clyde Kelly Edect- St Sr. Warnol Mae Chod Geeretiny Mag Margarod Flowered Willig Shamapt Ireay Caak Port Stey Muelsh Altoona Tamp Sixonville Clawson Alo Keasler DuBois Henk Onners Witshorn Treen Township Williams Nebo Church Frick Tanae Frick Vandercrift Avast Vst Beatty Ih Choy Early David Slatty Wiesy Wily Amirew Dibson Creeksire Charles W. Getty Marion Center Road

County Fair Promises Largest Show Yet in 1886

Indications point to a successful county fair in September with a new concrete grandstand nearing completion. Track events, livestock displays, and varied exhibitions will fill three days of school and music themes. Gov. John S. Fisher will be honored on Governor's Day. Admission 51 cents for adults, 25 for 7 to 12, free for under seven. grandstand admission 50 cents.

Mont Boy Scout Musical Organization of Indiana Cherry Tree Band Pittsburgh Holland Dockrill Company Gordon John S. Fisher Agricultural Association

Atwood School Reunion Draws Large Attendance

More than 500 people attended the Atwood School reunion held Saturday with music by the Willet Martial Band. The day featured addresses, a noon basket dinner, and officers elected for the coming year. Next reunion set for the second Saturday in August 1928.

Atwood Willet Martial Band Helliman Hazelett Kittanning Horace Bleak F. J. Fisher Robert Praugh W. H. Rankin LN. Prick J. M. Marshall

Saltsburg Young Man in Serious Condition After Accident

Ross R Rowland an 18 year old Saltsburg resident is in serious condition at Indiana Hospital with a gunshot wound near the brain from an accidental discharge while a friend, John Shope, examined a loaded revolver. The two were about noon trading revolvers when the weapon fired. Nearby reports say the bullet entered Rowland’s forehead and lodged near the brain base.

Saltsburg Ross Rowland Indiana Ross R. Rowland Rowland John Shoupe Shope

George Washington Cove Ends His Life in Tragic Act

George Washington Cove of Prunshvalley township, 57, was found dead by hanging in his brother Joseph George’s barn shortly after returning from Indiana Hospital where he had been treated for injuries from an attempted suicide. Despondency over wealth loss and debt was believed to have driven the act. he leaves a widow and children. Services were held Monday at Wishabi orphans.

Indiana George Wepler L. B. Rittenhouse Tutler Hepler Taditie Clarion County Tia Weplers Ses H. A. Mepter Laf Butler Fo Treen Reytolsvily Telermient Hawthorne Lution County George Washington Cove Prnshvalley Township Indfanna Hospital Othelk Joseph George Weny Honer Havekstering Tink Wis Geor George HenKeOu Noring Grechrao

Death on the Worle mine claims young miners

A fatal collapse at a Worle mine in the Jamestown district injures several workers. Eight-year-old Cony MaAT is cited among the deceased, with hospital reports noting operable injuries. Officials in Ottawa and local authorities coordinate response as investigators review the accident at Tide and related sites.

Worle i Ottawa Cyyide DeBuredies Mage Sen Ae Ma Watford Bobo Weihed Pager Cen Homer City Gorenwaad Cemeteay

Deaths in Armstrong township recall Civil War veteran

David W. Davis aged 182 died Sunday at his home near Crete in Armstrong township after months of illness. The Shanon Republican contribue to his long service record, noting his Civil War service in the United States Signal Corps and his later life as a longtime resident of the Davis home. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs Ann Elizabeth Trusil, Mrs Mary McQuhain, and others. The notices describe survivors, religious and fraternal affiliations, and funeral details.

David W. Davis Sunnday Crete Armatrong Township Ara Prom Oenny Tito Mettuir Ure United Mates Signal Corps Jay Roofte Tarhiting Nooshig Oh Ather Ag Casink Sinew Lea Republican County Committee Tie Sarah W. Low- Man Chiaraie James MH. Miller Davis William Anderson W. L. Johnston Creekside Dee Wil Jot Plye Points M. M Creekaide Tev, Keirn Gline- Klohe Galland Mary McQlain Jollinstown West Wheafield Hosile Samuel Wy McClain Weat Wheatfield San Lime Jonostown McClain Ain Invatia Lonetiog Edward MW Dieley Town Dhakoy Butler Johnstayen Satin Cualdsyett Hohe Caldwell Armastrang townHidp Hig Soup Cd Atelier Gollan County Mihatos Bene Lehrd Drorber Aistey

Hoover Fisher Ticket Favored by Leaders in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania focus outlines Governor Fisher as a leading Republican figure with fellow leaders praising his stance. The piece links Fisher with Herbert Hoover and contemplates a ticket pairing him with a western candidate if needed. It also notes Mellon as a potential president and Work’s praise suggests possible vice presidential prospects for Fisher if a western nominee arises.

Indiana County Ton John S. Fisher Pennsylvania Herbert D. Hoover Calvin Coolidge Iik West Fisher Tie Wisher Hfelong Pennsylvia Fm- Dilnhon Cole Lehene Secretar Work Colorado Hoover Omnera I. Tt

Allocation of State Normal School funds nationwide

State Superintendent Dr John A Keith announced the allocation of 46 million in maintenance funds with 1 27 million distributed to state normal schools and the remainder set as a contingency. Large schools received less per student. specific allocations listed for Bloomsburg California Cheynay East Brondsburg Rainbow FATS Indiana Kutz town Louk Haven Mansfield Millers ville Shinpensburg Sppery Tock Wort Chester and others. A 2 million appropriation for building and construction will be allocated soon.

Keith John A. Keith Publi Instruction State Normal School Hume Alcitious Bloomsburg California Cheynay East Hrondsburg Rainboro Indiana Kutztown Louk Haven Wi Mansfield Millersville Shinpensburg Sppery Tock Wort Chester Kelth

Jersey Car Club to Tour Westmoreland County area

The Jersey Car Club youth members plan an automobile tour on Thursday visiting Oakford Park Greensburg and Wightland Park two miles east of Greensburg. They will dine at the Court House at 8 30 and meet at Fountain Inn in Unionville. The event will include viewing a fine Jersey herd in western Monkwania and pass through Greensburg to Oakford Park for a large property display.

Ise Club Mahonlny Berkshire Westmoreland Coiity Oakford Park Jews Creensburg Court Hose Uhioaville Fountain Inn Wightland Parme Mili Eunt Greensburg Que

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