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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1935

Page

2

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana County Residents

A roundup of visits and travel notes from Indiana County. Mrs Mildred Plotzer of Panxsa tawney and other locals visit relatives in town and nearby towns. Dr Milton Auslander and family welcome a daughter born at Indiana hospital. Several residents travel to Pittsburgh Philadelphia Uniontown and New York for events. A variety of short greetings, visits, and holiday plans pepper this community column.

Mildred Plotzer Panxsatawney Dessa Knox Erie E. F. Warner Margaret Plotzer Taft Water Street Mary Hasinger Ford City Ross Steetle Eastern Star Derry Hart Daugherty North Ninth Street Gheute Uniontown Dewitt Ray Harry McCreary Mary Sutton Town Pittsburgh Wilda McCracken West Lebanon Anna McGaughey West Philadelphia Milton A. Auslander Ernest Indiana Hospital Tomas Blue Reynoldsville Viola Brown Church Street J. 5. Coulter Near Shelocta Indiana J. M. Cunningham Center Township Progress William Beatty West Church Street W. H. Beck Braddock James L. Jack, Jr Yale James L. Jack Philadelphia Street H. B. Buterbaugh New York City Buterbaugh Frank L. Neff J. Wilbur Gibson Russell Beamer Elders Ridge Philadelphia W. P. Littlefield Keokuk John Vinton Hast Oak Street James Jack Yale University Frank Bostic Charlotte Montgomery Township Idaho Farmers Bank and Trust Co John G. St. Clair School Street J. T. Butler Coraopolis Donald Moorhead East School Street Clearfield County Julia Strassier Emma Boucher Chester Johnstown Strassier Rayne Township

Stirs Over Broadway at The Ritz Theatre Thursday and Friday

The Ritz presents Stirs Over Broadway a thrilling comedy drama featuring Jane Wroman James Meltan Pat Oeilen Jean Muir Frank Melmah and Will Rogers in Old Kentucky with a climactic horse race Its runs schedule includes Thursday through Wednesday plus special showings of In Old Kentucky Annapolis Farewell Tomorrow's Children and more featuring top stars and a mix of drama romance and musical numbers.

Broadway Nately Rite Theatre Thireday Maedame Jane Wroman Ames Meltan Vacity Fun Pat O'eien Jean Muir Frank Melmah Wi Rogers Wil Rogers Old Kentucky Ritz

Indiana business men stage Christmas Jubilee shoppers drive

Indiana merchants list participating stores in a Christmas Jubilee with deals at Anderson's Shoe Store Batter Shoes and Hoelery Bon Ton Dept. Store Good Value Always Brown's Boot Shop and many others. The page promotes local retailers offering bargains to shoppers.

Anderson's Batter Shoes Hoelery Bon Ton Brown Brody Bros Indiana Bryan’s Hardware Co Buchheit Bros Moe Buchman Buchman Co Daugherty’s Edelstein Geo. W. Graff Co Gatts Pharmacy Gut Price Drugs Gearhart's Smart Styles Gordon’s Department Store Herrick & Wilson Feed Mill Indiana Fruit & Produce Indiana Evening Gazette Indiana Lumber & Supply Co Uuilding Indiana Floral ‘Co Indiana Progress Indiana Hardware Co Murray's Dyeing & Cleaning Co Murphy Co J. G. McCrory Co

In Old Kentucky with Will Rogers and More

A four day engagement listing shows Saturday through Wednesday December 14 16 17 and 18 presenting In Old Kentucky with Will Rogers plus Thursday December 19 with Tom Brown and Sir Guy Standing as featured acts and talent at the venue.

Old Kentucky Will Rogers Annapolis Tom Brown Sir Guy Standing

Indiana Theatre Holiday Film Schedule

The Indiana Theatre presents continuous shows from 1:00 to 11:00 P. M. with a December lineup including Three Kids and a Queen starring May Robson and Henry Armetta on December 11–12, Gallant Defender with Chas Starrett and Joan Perry on December 13–14, Aprairs of Susan with Wasn Pitts on December 13–14, Ship Care with Carl Brisson and Arline Judge on December 18–19, Too Tough to Kill with Victor Jory, and a double feature DHE Throwback with Buck Jones on December 20–21, DHE Case of the Missing Man with Roger Pryor and Joan Perry, and Escape from Devils Island with Victor Jory and Florence Rice on December 23–24.

Chas, Starret Joan Perry Susan Wasn Pitts Carl Brisson Arline Victor Jory Buck Jones Roger Pryor

Local couples wed as radio troupe serenades guests

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Starry of North Fifth street were surprised by Miss Alicea Bram and her Happy and Gloom Chasers orchestra from Latrobe who serenaded them. The couple wed Aug 22 in Chambersburg with Justice Fred K. Henninger officiating. The bride, Margaret Schlefer, is from North Second street and Indiana High School class of ’34. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hy Starry, works in trucking. Guests applauded with gifts and a luncheon before the ensemble departed for their home.

Leonard E. Starry North Fifth Street Alicea Bram Happy Gloom Chasers Latrobe WHJB Greansburg Chambersburg Justice of the Peace Fred K. Henninger Offi Tlating Margaret Schlefer North Second Street Indiana J A Aon J. Hy Starry

Christmas Lamb and Santa Claus Delight a Child

In a warm holiday scene a toy shop lamb inspires Polly to believe in Santa. Ross secretly buys a lamb and a baby doll, returning them to the Christmas tree surprise. Polly wakes to find the lamb and doll, with Anne noting the shop gift origin as she smiles.

Polly Santa Claus Itoss Santy Ross Hulton Tess Ross Rosy Anne Loss

Origins of the Christmas Box Gift Tradition

An old practice among priests on departure ships gave alms in boxes opened at Christmas. The boxes, called Christmass box, led to the modern custom of Christmas boxes and gifts.

Private sale sought in Orphans Court Indiana County

J R Clements administrator of Paul D Sharretts deceased applies to Indiana County Orphans Court on January 6 1936 at 10:00 AM for private sale to Joseph A Dickey of a Lot in Indiana Borough Second Ward bounded by Dickey alley Mrs Herlinger and South Sixth Street 90 by 290 feet with a two story frame house sale price 4100 with 500 paid down balance at deed delivery Court may grant order unless objections are filed December 11 1935-3te

J. R. Clements Paul D. Sharretts Orphans’ Court Indiana County Joseph A. Dickey Borough of Indiana County of State of Pennsylvania Fred Herlinger South Sixth Street

Wanted Lost and For Sale Notices Advertisement Policy

Public notice text explains rates for classified ads including Wanted Lost For Sale and For Rent categories. It outlines prices: one cent per word for 25 words or more and 25 cents for shorter notices, with each initial or numeral counted as a word. Instructions require readers to send word count and payment with copy.

Name Change Petition for John Mortimer Souder

In Indiana County Pennsylvania John Mortimer Souder seeks a decree to change his name to John Souder Books The court set February 10 1936 at 10 00 AM in Indiana Court House for a hearing Anyone with interest may appear and show cause Attorneys name listed James W Mack Jr for petitioner December 11 1935-4te

John Mortimer Souder John Souder Books Court of Common Pleas Indiana County John Souder Court House Indiana James W. Mack, Jr James W. Mack Pennsylvania

Administrator's Notice for Alfred Anderson Estate

Ernest Stewart, attorney, issues administrator notice for the estate of Alfred Anderson of Young Township. Creditors must present authenticated claims for settlement and debtors should make prompt payment.

Ernest Stewart

Executor's Notice for Ji Tester Speedy Estate in Conmuangh

Peeler and Well attorneys announce letters testamentary have been granted for Ji Tester Speedy of Conmuangh township, deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated for settlement and those owing debts must make prompt payment.

Alfred ‘Anderson Young Township Ernest Stewart Emma B. Steele Blacklick Township Nola E, McIntire Homer City R. DB Francis A. Duyn Pevler & Polt Veta Phillip L. Rolin West Wheatfeld Jordi J. Rten Wi Vaughn Bt Tobastown Nova Peeler & Well Ji Tester Speedy Conmuangh Hving Thasao

Tooter Henry Peck Courtship on a Train Romance

Tooter Henry Peck met his future wife during a train journey in a tale of unlikely romance. The exchange hints at playful jests about railroads and lawsuits, keeping the mood light and affectionate.

Tooter Henry Peck Umpah

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