Thousands to March in Big N R A Parade on Labor Day
More than 6,000 coal miners from across Indiana County will take part in a Labor Day parade at 10:00 a.m. The event, organized by the Indiana Post American Legion and Drum Corps, will close all local businesses and feature speeches by Judge J. N. Langham and others. Congressman N. L. Strong may also speak. A second mass meeting, led by John A. Beattie of Pittsburgh, is set for Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Court House to launch the county NR A campaign.
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Indiana County
Indiana Post American Legion
Post Drum Corps
Union Coal
Court House
J. N. Langham
Labor and Industry
John’ Ia
Beattie
Pittsburgh
John “A. Beattie
Zens
Local Democrats to Attend Pittsburgh Meet Saturday
Mrs J Wood Clark former Indiana official to chair Roosevelt Day ceremonies at Kennywood Park Pittsburgh hosted by Allegheny Democrats. J F Z O Connor controller of the Currency will address the crowd of about 50000 expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wood Clark
Indiana
Kennywood Park
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Women's Democratic Club
Allegheny County
Democratic Committee
J. F. Z. O'Connor
United States
Clarksburg Residents Attend Lowman Lawn Roast
Nearly 200 residents gathered at the Lowman home for a corn and weather roast on a Friday evening. Youth played outdoor games while adults talked by a bonfire and listened to music by Meade Lowman and sons Wayne and Wil Ham. Food included hot weiners and corn cooked over the big fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Mira
Paul Lowman
Lowman
Meade Lowman and Sons
Wayne
Wil Ham
County Assessors Meet Here for Countywide Real Estate Audit
Assessors of Indiana county gather at the Court House on Friday September 8 to receive field books for the 1024 triennial real estate assessment. The session will be addressed by members of the Board of County Commissioners and representatives of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Homer City Opens House to House Campaign for Adoption
A house to house campaign began in Homer City on Tuesday morning with the aim of placing the American Blue Eagle in every home. A noted exchange remark claimed there are more incompetent mistresses than servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
N. BR. A
Local Institutions Set to Follow Standard Time
Theatres stores public schools and Teachers College will operate on standard time. Daylight saving time ends in Indiana at midnight on Thursday August 1 with boroughs switching to standard time from Friday September 1. Local schools open September 6 and Teachers College registration begins September 11. Classes start September 13. Ritz and Indiana Theatres switch to standard time with matinees at 2 and evenings at 7 and 9. The venues open 15 minutes before shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers College
Indiana
State Teachers College
Ritz
Miner Killed by Lightning Returning From Work
John Correy 36 of Lucerne Mines died Saturday after a bolt pierced his skull as he walked from the Pittsburgh and Rochester Coal Company mine. An accompanying miner was stunned but unhurt. Correy, a WWI veteran from New Florence, left a widow Mary and two daughters Marian eight and Betty six months. burial at St Bernard's Catholic cemetery followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Correy
Lucerne
Pittsburgh
Rochester Coal. Co
Akail
Cottey
Gorrey
New Florence
Westmoreland County
Co. M
110Th Infantry
Latrobe
Mary Correy
Marian
Betty
Julia Correy
St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery
Real Estate Transfers Across Towns
Real estate transfers list multiple transactions with buyers and sellers, parcel sizes, locations in Green Montgomery Conemaugh Rayne Banks White and Wheatfield, and nominal prices from one dollar to five hundred dollars. Notable buyers include Rebecca Coble Laura Walker and Charles Tyger with various lots and acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Coble
Calvin Lamer
Green
Laura Walker
Charley Ross
Montgomery
A. M. Johns
Russell M. Hivans
W. Wheatfield
Charles C. Tyger
Frank W. Tyeeb
Angelo Domenick
Frank Cadera
Conemaugh
Harry G. Junkin
Harry
Wyn- Koop
Rayne
Debora McManus
Way Painter
Banks
Anna WL. Johnston
Jos. E B. Weavler
White
William W. Irvin
F. W. Hosa
Donation Day Thursday for Indiana Borough and White Township
Urgent appeal urges clothing bedding dishes and household items for the destitute of Indiana Borough and White township. Miss Laura J. Wiggins executive secretary asks donations and offers phone contact for a collector. Tee Confer of Cherry Tree named music supervisor for Derry Township Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
White Two
Indiana Borough
White Township
Laura J. Wiggins
Tee Confer
Cherry Tree
Derry Township
Lee Confer
State Teachers College
Westmoreland County
State Employee Dismissed and Another Resigns in Indiana
Billa Mahaffey of Indiana, a state clerical worker earning 1860 dollars, has been dismissed. Luther Kelly, an Indiana patrolman earning 1380 dollars, has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roeal
Billa’ Mahaffey
Indiana
Luther Kelly
County Horseshoe Contest at Cookport Fair Feature
The Cookport Fair will highlight county horseshoe pitching on September 22 with top eight scorers advancing to the Brushyalley Community Pair on October 7. Finalists may compete in Harrisburg during the Farm Show in January. Also featured is the colt club exhibit with 33,000 offered for each 1933 foal enrolled. Judging occurs on September 22 and 23.
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Colt Club
Cookport
Cockport Fair
Brushyalley
Harrisburg
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Fair Association
Ram Sale Set for September 26 at Fair Grounds
Ram Sale committee of the Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association visited farms offering rams for the Co operative Sale. The sale will be held at the fair grounds on September 26 to exchange well bred registered rams across breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Ram
Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association
W. R. Thomas
Clayton Miller
Dick Stephens
W.B. “Connell
State College
Ww. Warner
fAing
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
David E. Beckley and Olive H Detovech of Riley Creek Five Points wed in a listed license set. Bertha Miller of Five Points and Augustus R Beatty of Punxsutawney obtain licenses. Dorothy H Brown of Punxsutawney and Mathew J Yakimovicz of Glen Campbell join the records. Lottie A Puble and Russell Fairbanks of Indiana appear with Dorothy M Colgin and Indiana locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela City
Riley Creek
Bertha Miller
Augustus R. Beatty
Punxsutawney
Dorothy H. Brown
Mathew J. Yakimovicz
Glen Campbell Lottie A. Puble
Glen Campbell Russell Fairbanks
Indiana
Dorothy M. Colgin
Plumville Women Join Dayton Orphan School Sixteeners Reunion
Mrs Martha HB Kerr and her daughter Mrs Henderson Whitesell of near Plumville attended the fourth annual reunion of former Dayton Orphan School students. The school served orphans of Civil War soldiers. Kerr’s father was killed at Boyds Town plank road and she studied there six years. former pupils, now sixteeners, reported a large, enjoyable gathering and hoped to attend next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Dayton
Indiana County Adopts NRA Work Hours at Court House
The Board of County Commissioners began operating under the National Recovery Act on Monday morning with offices open for 40 hours per week. Extra help hired will be paid 14 dollars weekly, up from 12. The NRA eagle appears on the Court House as a symbol of this change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
NRA
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Andersons Lose Fathers In South Bend And Kiskitownship
Mr and Mrs Mack Anderson of South Bend lost their fathers within a few days last week. Oscar Anderson aged 565 of South Bend died August 23 and ZU Smith aged 67 of Kiski township died Saturday. Oscar was Mack Andersons father and Mr Smith was Mrs Andersons father. The hometown code suggests rubber hammers that bounce back and strike them between the eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Anderson
South Bend
Oscar Anderson
ZU. Smith
Kiski Township
Mr. Smith
Court action in Indiana County varied pleas and sentences
At the Indiana County court session Judge J N Langham presided as offenders pled guilty to offenses including involuntary manslaughter, larceny and motor vehicle violations. Sentences included fines, restitution, monthly support, and county jail terms varying from 80 days to several months. several cases ended with costs or suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar'Association of
Indiana County
J. N. Langham
Herman Rec
Indiana
Nancy Wolford
Wolford
Jasper Kephart
Indiana County Street Railways Co
Allegheny County
Samuel Potts
White Township
Pennsylvania Gagland Electric Co
Wilsi
Baker
Edwards
Croyle
Powell
Logan
Lou Gromley
Roy Gromley
Don Stewart
Raymond Stewart
Grant Township
Joe Simonites
Garrett Shankle
Green Township
J. Zoltansky
Frank Moskin
West Wheatfield Township
Local DeMolays Tour Western Pennsylvania DeMolays
Raymond Smith of Hast Water Street led seven Indiana boys on a weekend trip to the Century of Progress and the World''s Fair as part of the Dad's Association tour of Western Pennsylvania DeMolays. The group included Norman Parks Dan Martin Harold Reed Herbert Rondarmel William Miller Richard Thomas and Olen Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century of Progress
Raymond Smith
Hast Water Street
Indiana
Dad's Association
Western Pennsylvania
Norman Parks
Dan Martin
Harold Reed
Herbert Rondarmel
William Miller
Richard Thomas
Olen Fleming
Mrs Nancy Keebler Fennell Obituary Note
Mrs Nancy Keebler Fennell died at her daughter’s home in Manor township Armstrong county after celebrating her 98th birthday May 12. She was the county’s oldest resident and a prator of Samuel Keebler of Saltsburg. Ralph Orr named judge of election in Washington township to replace Charles E. Adamson who cannot serve while a tax collector candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Keebler Fennell
Keebler Wennell
Laura Bowser
Manor Township
Armstrong County
Samuel Keebler
Saltsburg
Ralph Orr
Washington Township
Charles E. Adjameson
Indiana World’s Fair visitors and hometown connections
A parade of Indiana borough residents and relatives return and travel for the World’s Fair. Names include W. Mack and son Frank of Clyde, Misses Maer, McCracken guests, Mr. and Mrs. Wynkoop, Robinson appointed judge, Jack and others visiting or hosting, and many local attendees reporting trips to Chicago and nearby events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dd. W. Mack
Frank
Clyde
Indiana
James C. Swab
Miles Mary Swab
South Sixth Street
Margaret
Laurie Maer
MarioniCenter
J. O. C. McCracken
Export
Miles Ruth Adair
Church Street
McCracken
Frances LeFevre
Betty Ellis
Camp Tachumseh
Erie
C. A. Wingard
BE. EL Ritchey
Napr Smicks
Burg
William A. Simpson and Sons
M. R. Palmer
Holly
N. J
Jas. Gillespie
Conneautville
Lawrence Getty
Jack and
James
John L. Getty
Getty
Mae Ant
Lena Wetvel
Rayne Township
Aul
Lisle Short
Anni&belle and
Pearl
Indiana County
Florida
Carnahan
Charles Carnahan
James L. Jack
William M. Ruddock
J. Wayne Tomb
C. 3
Dickie
Robert S. Sutton
Don Martin
Kettle Creek
Potter County
Laura E. Livingston
Maple Street
Greensburg
David Livingston
Forest Funk
Wilmington
Del
Funk
Middlebury
Ind
Dupont Company
J. H. Humphrey
Shippenville
W.H. Davis
West School Street
Humphrey
Ruby Davis
State Teachers College
Shippenville State Teachers College
Julia Cunningham
Armatrong Township
Samuel Highlands
W. C. Moorhead
John F. Stettle
Z. N. Robinson
Carrie Lytle
Ewiher Highlands
J. M. Stewart
Carmac
Wilkinsburg
Stewarty
Porter
Cunningham
James L. Jack, Jr
Lewis Jack
Attorney
James L. Jack, Log Philadelpha Street
Clark Buchanan
Blair Ansley
West Church St
Gilbert Wolfenden
North @ixth street
Gertrude McCardle
Naomi Keene
Chestnut Street
Willam P. Moorhead
Carol
Reppell Moorhead
North Ninth Street
George D. Leydie
George, Jr
Betty
Wayne Avenue
Ritz Opens Greater Movie Season With Midnight Show
The Ritz Theatre Indiana announces the Greater Movie Season opening with a midnight Sunday showing of Paddy The Next Best Thing featuring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter. The new schedule posts matinee and evening showings at 2 00 7 00 and 9 00 PM starting Friday with unchanged admission prices. The theater joins NBA member venues in a broad county wide publicity push for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy
Ritz Theatre
Indiana
Fox
Janet Gaynor
Warner Baxter
Ritz
Indiana Theatres
NBA
Deaths of Neil A Jamison and Gilbert Stiles in Indiana County
Two obituary notices from Indiana Hospital report the deaths of Neil A Jamison aged 46 of Indiana and Gilbert Stiles age 3 of Center township. Jamison, born Ambrose April 16 1887, leaves wife Bertha and seven children. buried in Oakland cemetery after services at 516 South Eleventh Street. Stiles, son of Frank and Maggie Stiles, died of typhoid pneumonia. burial in Oakland cemetery after services at his home with Rev. Charley Williams officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil A. Janson
Neil A. Jamison
Indiana Hospital
Margaret (Campbell) Jamison
Benj. F. Jamison
Ambrose
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Jamison
Indiana Lumber and Supply Co
Second United Presbyterian Church
Bertha (Weaver) Jamison
Harold
Dale
Rayburn
Betty Jane
Kenneth
Bobby
Buddy
Margaret Jamison
Lawrence
Pearl Miller
Seattle
Wash
George Huber
Arthur McGaughey
Robert Pragh
Atwood
Albert Stear
Smicksburg
Myrtle Simpson
South Eleventh Street
Samuel W. Shane
Oakland Cemetery
Gilbert Stiles
Center Township
Flo
Frank
Maggie
Snyder) Stiles
Stiles
Homer City
Alberta
Lloyd
Ernest
Elble
Mary
Delton
Blair
Dorothy
Ralph
Viola Stiles
Charley Williams
Rev Father James Brady Appointed Pastor at St Bernard’s
Father James Brady, recently assistant pastor at St Bernard's Truman Church, is named pastor of the St Bernard's congregation by Bishop Hugh G Boyle of the Pittsburgh Diocese. He succeeds the Late Rev Nell P McNell, longtime pastor, whose death this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brady
St. Bernard's Church
Ftey
Haven
St. Bernard's Truman Catholic Church
Hugh G. Boyle
Pittsburgh
Hrady
Nell P. McNells
Rt. Bernards
Miner Suffers Leg Fracture in Bagamore Mine Incident
Albert Shirey of Bagamore fractured his right leg below the knee when a rock fall trapped him at the Bagamore mine operated by the Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Co. near noon Monday. The account appears from United Metals Magazine highlighting safety advice about stopping at railroad crossings during tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore
Albert Shirey
Bagamore
Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Co
United Metals Magazine
Bethel United Presbyterian Church Reunion Draws 800 Attendees
More than 800 people gathered on the Bethel church grounds in West Wheatfield township for the 15th Bethel United Presbyterian reunion. The all day event featured morning sports, a noon basket picnic, and afternoon talks by prominent community figures including Prof. Hugh Liggett and J J Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
West Wheafield Towneship
Renners
Familley
J. S. Mack
Floy Mack
Clyde
Elmer Dick
New Florence
J. T. Stewart
J. ©. Dickie
Indiana
Wagner
Johnstown
James Clark
Pittsburgh
Paul B. Reed
McKeesport
L. W. Hutchison
Homer City
William Martin
Elisabeth
Frank 8. Mack
Butler
Reunion Association
Hugh P. Liggett
Huff
Steger
Bethel
Pennsylvania
Way
No Destiny Yet The Milliner And The Shoe Clerk
A fragment notes remark that destiny shapes our ends not, but the average woman’s choices are influenced by millinery and shoe clerks, reflecting a light satirical aside on fashion and fate.
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Big N.R.A
Merchants Association
David E. Beckley
Olive H. Detovech
Samuel
Herman Recaps
Tuesona
Nancy Wolt
U.P
Promiit
West Wheat Field
ING Talks
Teachec
Ard and
Students of Purchase Line
Comey
jCarnahans
Rupert's Grove
Saltsbury
Trwap
Rustic Lodge
Raymond ‘Carnahan
Dale Carnahan
Wesley Carnahan
Nelson Carnahan
Miller Brothers
Kisky
Glen Jewart
Tousie
Hthel ‘Harmon
Zelda
Lawrence Carnahan
T. A. Carnahan Nolan
J. A. Nolan
Margaret Carnahan
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