Large family reunions draw crowds in Indiana County
Large crowds attended several family reunions around Punxsutawney and nearby towns. The Sutters near Punxsutawney welcomed 300 relatives for a lawn basket dinner and talks, while the Borland gathering at Indiana fairgrounds drew over 150 with speeches by Elder Peeler and W. J. Wilson. Other reunions planned include Covode Academy alumni at Hikin's Grove and the Butterbaugh Ruffner gathering at Purchase Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Sutter
Punxsutawney
Sutters
Boyce
Marchand
Rowe
Pittsburg
Bartley
Walier
Mazie Sutter
Johnsonburg
W. W. Brilhart
Grant Street
Lloyd Carnahan
Borland Connection
Indiana Fair Grounds
Grove
H. McKinney
Franklin
Elder Peeler
W. J. Wilson
Town
McKeesport
Wilkinsburg
Export
Altoona
Dayton
Fails
Creek
Greensburg
Jeannette
Latrobe
Delmont
Borland
S. H. McKigney
J. R. Borland
T. Borland
Nettie A. Borland
Edward ‘Borland
New ‘Vernon
Oakford Park
Covode Academy
Hikin's Grove
Walker’s Grove
Covode
Butterbaugh
Delaneeay
Delangey
Plumville
Ferrier and Sheasley
James E. Ferrier
H. Porter Miller
George Sheesley
Virginia Miller
Norman Ferrier
Doyle Beicher
Norris Sheeley
Qeta Sebring
Evan Bowder
E. Rex. Sebring
Laurence Allison
Germany presses through Allied fortifications in weeklong assault
On August 25 German forces renewed a massive attack across a 200 mile front, reclaiming forts as French and British troops retreat to refit. The German onslaught, described as more tremendous than the initial barrage, encircled the Belgian French frontier while the Allies contest崙 lines in hastily dug trenches. Vienna reports Austro-Hungarian mood toward Japan remains cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veench
Varis
Atstack
Teally
Nuthur
Vienna
Anstrimm
Japan
Two Civil War Veterans Meet For First Time Since Muster
At the 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry reunion in Memorial Hall Pittsburgh on Thursday John Farnsworth of Hast run and John Smith of Juneau, both county enlistments, met for the first time since Camp Reynolds muster out in 1865. Farnsworth attended with his daughter Mrs. John Thomas of Homer City. Smith had not joined reunions until last week, missing earlier greetings from old comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
102Nd Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Memorial Hall
Pittsburg
John Farnsworth
Hastrun
John Smith
Juneau
Camp Reynolds
Braddock
Farnsworth
John Thomas
Homer City
Smith
Several Estates Divided Under Local Wills
Reading of wills discloses distributions in multiple estates. George W. Shall of West Mahoning leaves his entire estate to brother William R. Shall with Bowser named executor. the William Duncan will of Blairsville provides for sale of real estate to fund a monument not exceeding 500 dollars in the family lot. the widow gets personal property and the two sons share remaining assets as of 1911. Augusta Pattison’s will bequeaths personal property and a White township farm to widow. Leslie Pattison receives 500 shares of L Pattison Co. stock and a Church street house and lot, with widow and son named executors. Scott Barr of Green township leaves his entire estate to widow Mary Minta Barr as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Shall
West Mahoning Township
William R. Shall
Wilson M. Bowser
William Duncan
Blairsville
William
Thomas
Charles H. Moore
Augusta Pattison
White Township
W. 5. Pattison
Leslie
Pattison
L. Pattison Co
Church Street
Scott Barr
Green Township
Mary Minta Barr
Public Schools Open Monday for 1944 45 Term
Indiana public schools start the 1944 45 term on Monday August 31. All new pupils within town and from outside districts must secure permits from Oliver C Fry secretary of the board, who will be in the Board of Education room in the Municipal building each afternoon this week 230 to 325 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public
Oliver C. Fry
Board of Education
Indiana Boy Doctor May Join Royal Medical Corps
Dr. James P. Brallier, the Indiana boy who was near Europe at the war outbreak, served as private physician to a wealthy New York woman and is now on an estate near London. He may join England's Royal Medical Corps and stay in Europe for some time. J A Remaley, Indiana blacksmith, won a keg of horse shoes at the Erie blacksmiths picnic for the greatest distance traveled. He toured Buffalo and Niagara Falls while away. Festivals are popular with plans for Grave Chapel Lutheran church and St John’s Lutheran church near Plumville, to raise funds for repairs with both events next Friday and Saturday evenings respectively. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brallier
England
Royal Medical Corps
James P. Brallier
Europe
New York
London
Brallier
J. A. Remaley
Erie
Mr. Remaley
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Grave i Chapel Lutheran Church
St. John's Lutheran Church
Plumville
Associated Press
Passige
Montreal
America
McHenry
Paris
Heilwood
Lonon
Meleury
Virginia
Als. Sart Matthews
Wiingt Wheattigh
Joluie
Redevig Kneottel
Johnstown
Germany
Mr. Kneoffel
Berlin
Kneoffel
Kneeffel
Jean Matthews
Bert Matthews
West Wheatfield Township
Public notice on Food and Drugs Act quantity labeling
Indiana inspector calls attention to Section 2 of the 1906 act as amended by the 1944 act and effective September 8 1914. It requires all foods offered for sale to show quantity on the outside of packaging in weight or measure terms and in standard units for both liquid and dry goods. The notice emphasizes compliance as a federal law in addition to state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Simpson
Indiana
United States
Congress
Real Estate Transfers Pends Recorded in Indiana County
Real estate transfers recorded since the last report include Jack Dellafiora selling five lots in Genter to Modesti Redaells for 800 dollars and Harry Flickinger selling a Homer City lot to George H. Kelly for 200 dollars. Additional transfers include Anta Halow selling four acres in Fine to Pass Marogzkanics for 904 dollars and Obadiah Gromley selling nine acres in Montgomery to Frank W. Gromiey for 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Conemaugh
Howard Graham
W.C. Ninpes
Blacklick
George Rager
R. CG. Stuchell
Armstrong
J. A. Stuchell
Martha L. Mitchell
Indiana
Jesse J. Mitchell
Charlotte Gilmore
White
J. Russell Hilty
Sumner Graff
Samuel L. Longenecker
Rosa Mazza
Center
Carmine Runca
Wm. T. Gardner
Burrell
Bells Mill Lodge No
O. F
D. B. Taylor
Martha J. Bell
Weddings of a Week in Cherry Tree and Huntington
Cameron Bennett and Anna Jean Bennett wed at the bride’s home with Rev. S. R. Magle officiating. The couple will reside in Cherry Tree where Cameron works as a machinist. The notice also mentions other recent marriages in the area, including Swan and Phillips families, with various relatives and towns cited. The item notes local social details and the ongoing life of Indiana towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Bennett
Guilford Thompson Cameron
Cherry Tree
Anna Jean Bennett
George E. Bennett
Burnside
S. R. Magle
Glen Campbell
Margaret Bennett
John J. Glass
Gay Cameron
CG. J. Cameron
Kiniport Wilson
Marlin Cameron
Albany
Oregon
Cameron
Swan-Phillips
Edward Swan
Town
Esther B. ‘Phillips
J. H. Phillips
Huntington
W, Va
A. J. Hiatt
Steele Swan
Robert Flute
Altoona
Swan
George W.swan
Indiana
Indiana Normals
University of Michigan
Blkheville
Personal Breevities from the County List of Visitors
A long list of social notices records Miss Mary Caldwell and many locals visiting friends and relatives in towns such as Hoover Pittsburg Columbus and Blairsville. It notes travel to Atlantic City Niagara Falls Colkitt and other spots plus family visits and upcoming moves including Grace Waddell and Rebecca Long attending events and assuming duties at Canter School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ©. Caldwell
Town
Hoover
Lucetta Lowry
Locust Street
Pittsburg
Stronestown
Cniddina
J. Willis Wilson
West Water Street
Columbus
Lewis Hay
Sixth Street
Bilgeview Park
Harry McQuown
Hast Ghureh Street
Atlantic City
Withiam Colkitt and Hartly
Pagentum
Edward Sprankle
Grant Street
DuBois and
Rideway
Silas Streams
Harry Powers
Mary Frederick
Tullroad Avenue
Blairsville
Ida Kyner
Miriam Fair
Weed Stewart
Marion Center
George Getty
Hillsdale
W. G. Smith
Mildred
Near Tawn
Mt. Jewett and Kane
Nora King
Trafford
Allisiale
Indiana
Belle Work
Rochester Mills
Walter H. Ayers
East Oak Street
A. C. Wineman
Martha
West Church Street
Edwin K. Wood
School Street
Edward Wargle
Clymer
Niagara, Falls
Points
Canada
Grace Waddell
Leechburg
J. Wilson ‘Thompson
Railroad Avenue
C. C. Mclain
Fifth Street
Dome
Hubbard, OQ
J. Day Brown- Jee
Charel Street
Washington County
A. W. Calloway
West Virginia
Calloway
Stewart Hamilton
Near Town
Samuel Burnett
Gastown
Frank Russell
Idaho
Cordelia Weir
East Philadelphia
Kerr
Emlenton
D. &. Farnsworth
Omaha
Neb
George R. Stewart l
Fioma
Los Angeles
Cal
Rebecca Long
Near
Onberg
Bayre Church
Indiana County
Blairaville
J. C. Stradar
Wilkinsburg
Tvan
Wendell
R. M. Johanston
North Wighth Street
John King
Brick Church
Armstrong County
King
S' Nother
Barbara Gibson
Creekside
Parkwood
Nora Edna Steele
Center Township
Allegheny County Teachers’ Institute
Canter
Allegheny County
Sarah Gooddell
Johns
Robert 8. Short
Rayne Township
Progress Readara
Short
Nigbarn
Sidy
Labor Day Celebration at Dixonville with Glen Campbell
Labor Day activities planned in Dixonville feature a home coming with Glen Campbell on Monday and Tuesday September 7 and 8. An industrial parade, speeches, and entertainment are scheduled with prominent speakers including Congressman I. N. Langham. A benefit bake sale and meals will be on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plepsis
Dixonville
Glen Campbell
Momley
Odd Fellows
Galleoton
Ulinorar
Mixonville
Aid Aplace
Torey
Amon
I. N. Langham
Arcadia Arnny
Temperance Women Hold Good Meeting at Plumville
Neon interest rose as the county convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met in Plumville last week. Reports praised growth and turnout. Richmond will host next year. Officers elected include Mrs. M. W. Bell vice president and Mrs. Hurcl et Conner corresponding secretary. About 660 active white ribboners and 100 honorary members in the county. State Vice President Ada Parsels attended and praised Plumville hospitality as seventeen unions were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Plumville
Richmond
M. W. Bell
Blairsville
Hallie Hit
Marion Center
Ada Parsels
Vicnity
Will
Inex Wyncoop
Bexsie ‘Steele
Margaret McMillen
Pluma van Horn
Plumvilla Union
Ex-Prisoners of War Escort to Detroit Encampment
Gen Harry Whith will be escorted by the National Association of ex-Prisoners of War and the Allegheny County Association Union ex-Prisoners of War to the Forty second wire encampment in Detroit Michigan. They depart from Pennsylvania Station aboard a special train at 92th a m. The encampment runs August 20 to September 6, overlapping with the Grand Army encampment at Henry Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National’ Association of ex-Prisoners of
Allegheny County Association Union ex-Prisoners of War
Dary White
Detroit
Mich
Pennsylvania
Ambusel
Awgus
Grand Army
Benry Field
Induny Girl WUE Wool Engagement Notice
Announcement reveals Miss Violet Lovelace daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lovelace of Natrona to Dr Clark J Leydis of Natrona with the marriage planned for early fall. Lovelace an Indiana Normal School student for nineteen years and Leydis a Jefferson Medical College graduate with a large Natrona practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natrona
Violet Lovelace
Myra
George Lovelace
Thin Place
Clark J. Leydis
Natron
Lovelace
Indiana Normal School
Pr. Laydte
Lara
Jefferson Medical
Death notices from Vita Hetan and others in local county
Vita A Hetan died on Wrestlay in 1887 in Ved idea of Raye townslity with services at Gl viters. surviving kin listed. Alexander Walter Morrow, age 68, died August 5 in San Diego after health decline, formerly of Plumyvidld then Colorado. survived by wife, son Ord, brothers I D Morrow and A O Morrow, and others. funeral in Colorado. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Shann on died from cholera infantum. burial in Washington church cemetery Rayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vita A. Hetan
Wrestlay
Thay Hecamiod
Sumuerset
Haniaty
Nis Pustatita Tn
Tay
Paris
Pegiha
Platt
Pease Hares
Wy Hood
MitatSlawson
Myre
Bhatewvitlee
Mours
Hirgeratawo
Mel
Haneril Seaviead Wong
Leva
Berkey
Walter Myers
Morrow
Alexander Walter Morrow
Santh Mihoning
Angus
San Digro
Plumyvidld
Colorado
Mizabeth
Duehter
Mra. J. GC. Shannon
Washington Church
Rayne Township
Successful Sabbath School Convention at Blairsville
More than 1,000 men joined a parade of Bible class groups through Blairsville as the Indiana County Sabbath School Association held its convention. The event opened Thursday with full sessions and elected officers for the coming year including President Rev. J.T. Davis Blairsville and several vice presidents secretaries and superintendents from Indiana Blairsville Punxsutawney and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Blairsville
J.T. Davis
Indiana
Arvide Snyder
Laura Duncan
Wests
Lowry
W. J. Moorhead
The Collegians Disbanded After Poor Start
The Indiana Collegians baseball team was disbanded at a board of directors meeting on Friday evening. The squad struggled from the start with early losses, waning support from local patrons, and competition from the Normal team and the Sunday school league creating insufficient paid attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Collegian
Indiana
Senkoty
Leghorn Hen Sets Egg Records At Local Store
A Leghorn owned by My Yuckenhers of South Sixth Street has broken egg records with unusually large and oddly formed eggs this season. The duck of Leghorns produced varied eggs, and this hen laid a remarkable creature resembling a letter 8 in its shell. Mr Vuckerberg believes the formation looks like a dollar sign and may hint at future trends. The proprietor intends to display the bird’s odd egg at Yaongtload's grocery store before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leghorn
Yuckenhers
South Sixth Street
Dock of
Leghorns
Shia
Vuckerberg
Frank Obey
Yaongtload
Copperhead Experiences Highlighted in Local Magazine
In Coppertiend Country the Open magazine profiles Carl Vuckenberg of town and his encounters with copperheads near the Humy House east of town. Vuckenberg, noted for studying and handling the reptiles, guides readers through dramatic den experiences illustrated by his demonstrations and expert handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
James B. Ransom
Indiana
Carl Vuckenberg
Humy House
Vuehenberg
Vuckenberg
Auto damaged by trolley car in Indiana County incident
An automobile owned by Jimmes Ralston of town was struck by a work car of the Indiana County Street Railways Company. The car was badly damaged with a torn rear wheel and axles near the frame. Ralston had been driving from an alley near Springoe's to go to a fair when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmes Ralston
Indiana County Street Railways Company
Ralston
Buller
Springoe
Stuile
Ylao
Homeward bound Americans recount wartime odysseys
A dispatch recounts Americans like Dr McHenry and the Wingtda/Misst Einsteins detailing perilous European exits at the outbreak of war. It covers routes via London Paris and the Italian liner The Wire Kind, with ship passage scarce, prices soaring and currencies strained. Families including Mr and Mrs Kneottel return from Germany after weeks abroad, while Switzerland and Italy suspend activity as war spreads.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Borlands
Bouchers
Pinxsutawney
Myers
Ia Myers
Ida B. Kettering
Washington Township
City Teachers’ Institute
Wood City
Clark Shields
Labon
Temperance
Plumvilles
Harry Whith
Marrings
G. Devits Robertson Colter
de. J
J. EH. Adams
Kenwood
Beaverdale
Jacob
Burtrsville
Collegians
Vor
Prom
Reuben Einsteim
Miakaville
Minsteins
Winstein
Feldharm
Lake Constance
Switzerland
Sky
Glaive
Ganoa
Hner
Slampalia
Gibraltar
Azores
Italy
Anne and Industries
Mr. Wingtda
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