New Board of County Commissioners Meets Again
The organization meeting reelects L Campbell as president Levi Houck as vice president and J B Flenniken as secretary. The board retained most county posts with R Karl Houck named chief clerk and H T Miller reappointed sealer of weights and measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ‘Campbell
Board of County Commissioners
Levi Houck
J. B. Flenniken
Campbell
Flenniken
Houck
R. Karl Houck
Rayne Township
H.T. Miller
Heshbon
Wag
C. L. Campbell
James White
Alberta Stahl
Williard
Charles Bee
Charles BE. Rink
William EB. Pieres
John L. Getty
Gladys Beatty
Commissioners’ Office
Agnes Stadtmiller
Jack Webster
Gipsy
Lawrence ‘Robinson
Quince B. Jones
Denver Carter
Dale Frick in serious con dition after collision
Dale Frick 26 and his brother Harola 27 of Creekside sustained skull fracture and left arm break respectively in a head on crash on Creekside Five Points road. Dale remained unconscious at Indiana hospital, while Harola was treated for a broken arm. Edward Lohr, driver of the other car, was unhurt. Disputed blame amid conflicting statements from Frick and Lohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Dale Frick
Washington Township
Harola
Creekside
Five Points
Isaac Frick
A.D
Indiana Hospital
Dale
Frick Brothers
Ernest
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
Edward Lohr
Lohr
Harold Frick
Frick
Indiana County School Directors Meet December 19
The Indiana County School Directory Association holds its annual convention at Memorial Hall on Thursday December 19. John M. Thompson will preside. Guest speakers include Dr Lee L Driver of Harrisburg and Supt Lloyd Henkle Bedford County Schools. Local speakers include Jas F Chapman and Dr Chas H Bee. Directors may receive four dollars per day under the State School Code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Li. Driver
Harrisburg
Sunt
Hedford
Indiana County School Directory Association
Memorial Hall
Indiana
John M. Thompson
Lee L. Driver
State Department of Public Instruction
Harnsburg
Lloyd Henkle
Bedford County
Jas. F. Chapman
Chas. H. Bee
Indiana Business Men Run Christmas Jubilee Payouts
Indiana businessmen of the county seat run the Christmas Jubilee with 45 cash gifts totaling 400 dollars. A 60 dollar prize heads the list with twenty five, ten and five dollar awards. Coupons redeemable for every 50 cent purchase or payment enter holders in the drawing to be announced at The Ritz Theatre Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ritz Theatre
Marriage Licenses and Office Update at Indiana Credit Bureau
A list of marriage licenses includes Charles Nicewonger and Hannah Bergquist among others. Miss Katherine McGraw has become assistant secretary at the Indiana Credit Bureau and Chamber of Commerce in the McCrory building, succeeding Irene Kinter who moved to the Indiana iPhirtit Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine McGraw
Indiana Credit Bureau
Indiana
Indiana Credit Bureau and
Chamber of Commerce
McCrory Building
Irene Kinter
Indiana iPhrtit Corporation
Gov Earle Signs 16 Judicial Commissions
On Tuesday Governor Earle signed sixteen judicial commissions including BE B Creps named as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for this county and Jegse Long appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Earle
Earle
BE. B. Creps
Court of Common Pleas
Jegse
Long
Jeffergan
Successful Sunday School Conference in Indiana County
Divisional superintendents and associates from 13 districts attended the Indiana County Sabbath School Association annual efficiency conference at the First Presbyterian church in Indiana. Walter Myers urged a state wide membership drive Jan 26 to March 1, and Neal Griffith was elected county campaign chairman. An ensuing District 9 convention followed Sunday at Blairsville with remarks by Myers and President Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
First Presbyterian Church
Indiana
W. C. Chapman
Walter &. Myers
State Association
Mary Postlewait
Cambria County Association
Samuel Law
Heilwood
Indiana County Association
Neal Griffith
Marion Center
Young Peoples
County Association
Indiana County
Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
Allen Glass
Myers
Chapman
Blairs ville youth on trial for burglary
December criminal court opened with the trial of Robert Lyons of Blairsville on burglary charges. George Van Wagner of Blairsville faced DUI proceedings postponed by illness. T. C. Aul of Indiana had checks charges continued. Monaco received a suspended sentence for costs. A youth linked to a deadly crash with Mrs. Morandi remains in case. Sentences for Ernick to appear next Monday. Grant Rudolph convicted of drunken driving. Judge Langham retires January 6 after 20 years. DA Ruddock also retires. Prof J Bert Russell remains in Detroit hospital. condition unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lyons
Blairsville
George van Wagner
Blairaville
T. C. Aul
Indiana
A. D
John Monaco
J. N. Langham
Indiana Criminal Court
Louis Morandi
Tide
Monaco
Homer City-Tide Road
Nhlo
Nick Ernick
Route 2
Ernick
Melina Yenolivick
Fulton Run Creekside
Grant Rudolph
Homer Chynegro
Langham
Ruddock
Reward Offered For Blairsville Deer Hunter
Incensed over a hunt that left a crippled deer to suffer, the Blairsville Sportsmen's Association voted Monday night to pay a $26 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the hunter. An Ideal Christmas Gift: a year's subscription to The Progress, $1.60 in Indiana County, $2.00 outside, and a Christmas card mailed to subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville Sportsmen’s Association
Indiana
Business, Pleasure At Farm Bureau Meeting In Indiana
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association schedules a day long program at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Indiana on December 20. The event features talks by county men and women on farm activities, committee reports, demonstrations, a noon luncheon, and an afternoon program including readings and an address by W. D. Zinn. Tickets for lunch are to be bought in advance from township committees or the extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana
Clyde Houck
Clayton Miller
Clarefice McHenry
A. Woodward Smith
J. A. Compton
Clyde Hatch
Wm. S. Wetzel
A. Ward
J. I. McEihnoes
Gen. Pelfer
Harry C. Kunkle
County Morse
Jack ‘Compton
Shields McMillen
HR. B. Stutzman
Flora Fritz Henderson
Bowdertown
Howard G. Niesley
State College
Sam Pasco
Napoleon
Harry
Lydick
Woodpine Farm
W. D. Zinn
Philippi
West Virginia
Offica
Court House
Armstrong
Harry C. Kunklle
Bert Blakley
H. O. Kimmel
W.R. Thomas
Samuel B. Dible
Banks
Edward C. Bibel
A. J. McFarland
C. Vite
Blacklick
Local Men Named to Guffey Coal Board Committees
A. J. Musser of Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp and Heath S. Clark of Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co were named to committees by the board handling the Gulfey Coal Bill. Musser serves on the Classification of Coals committee while Clark sits on the Finance Committee. Also: Mrs. James W. Mack of North Sixth Street recovering after minor operation at Indiana hospital. A fire damaged George Smith's dwelling in Wilgus for about 100 dollars when two children played with matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Clawson
James W. Mack, Jr
Indiana
Willem Clawson
Ollie Hess
Howard B. Coalmer
Montgomery Township
Melvernon Adams
Indiana County Building and Loan Association
First Ward
Emmie Gabelli
First National Bank of Indiana
White
Center Townships
Homer City
Lewis Pirlo
John Mattie
Center Township
Floyd F. Fowler
Robert Marcus
Ubaldo Tirabassi
John Babyak
Pine Township
John P. Spencer
William C. Spencer
Banks Township
Grant Shank
Homer G. Nibert
Maude Kinter
Vernie M. Slater
Green Township
John Baptiste Lanney
Hector Cardelino
Blairsville
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
W. A. Schroth
White Township
Elsie M. Hikin
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Leslie W. Householder
W. B. Oakes
Peoples Bank of Clymer
Clymer
Asher G. Glenn
Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Cherry Tree
Irvin Gibson
Margaret
Pearl Layton
Penna
Bituminous
A. J. Musser
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Heath S. Clark
Rochester and Pittsburgh iCon Co
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Musser
Mr. Clark
James W. Mack
North Sixth Street
Indiana Hospital
Tots
George Smith
Wilgus
Chambersville Youth Sacked Back In Home Community
Joseph Mustase, a 16 year old of Chambersville, shot a four point buck Monday in Kayne township near his home district Blairsvile. Norman F Moore of Blaieville joined 17 others as state positions, serving as administrative assistant at a salary of 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mustase
Chambersville
Kayne
Blairsvile
Norman F. ‘Moore
Blaieville
Fatal coasting accident claims 13 year old Murray Lentz
In Rossiter near Union church, Murray Lentz aged 13 of Rodster died minutes after his sled crashed into a car driven by Ord Bennett of Smithport. He suffered leg and jaw fractures and a facial wound, with the driver absolved of blame. Lentz was born July 26, 1922, and leaves parents and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murry Lette Gosp Gite
Ia Carry Rosalter
Mur-ray Lentz
Rodstter
Ord Bennett
Smithport
GC. F Soltz
Rossiter
Ind
Union Churel
Rossitar
Lentz
Charles Lentz
Rogster
Myerest
Lloyd
Charles
Lola
Margoyret
Sarriel
Dr Charles Bee Heads Indiana Board of Education
Dr Charles H Bee of town was elected president of the Indiana Board of Education for the coming year at the organization meeting Monday evening. Beryl Seanor was named vice president and committees were appointed with chairpersons listed. Treasurer and tax reports showed December balances and ongoing collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bee
Indiana Board of Education
Beryl T. Seanor
Earle Steele
Ralph McCreary
Beryl Seanor
Dwight Ray
Smith
Guy Kanable
Frank Sawyer
Clyde Ray
Raymond
Former county man dies after truck crash near Westmoreland
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Seward for Harry Junkins 54, a former Marion Center resident. He died Saturday at Mercy Hospital Johnstown from injuries when a coal truck skidded and crashed into an embankment near Weatherfield. A pelvis fracture was reported. Driver John Will and his father Edward Will, both of Seward, escaped injuries. Junkins sold his farm near Marion Center a year ago and lived with his sister Mrs John Cramer of Seward. he left a sister Mrs Laura Murray of Altoona and a brother John Junkins of Ocala Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Marion Center
Harry Junkins
Marion Canter
Mercy Hospital
Johnstown
Weath Pairfield
Westmoreland County
John Will
Edward Hl
Junkins
John Cramer
Besllex
Cramer
Slater
Iiaura Murray
Altoona
John Junking
Ocala
Fla
Robbery Attempt Fails as 70-Year-Old Fights Off Thugs
William T Hamer, 70, of Hurrell township, rents a garage on the William Penn highway near Blairaville. He woke to robbers forcing entry, was struck several times with a revolver butt, but resisted. Police searched for the two assailants who fled in a car after the assault Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T Hamer
Yobhary
Hamer
Hurrell Township
William Penn Highway
Blairaville
Ramer
Blarryville
Stax
Veteran Indiana Fire Association reelects chief and officers
At the annual Indiana Fire Association meeting on a Thursday evening veteran leader John M. Daugherty was reelected chief for another year. James L. Jack was reelected as district chief. New officers include Murray McGoy as president William St Clary as vice president Paul Lewis as treasurer Matthew J Bruce as secretary and trustees George Leydic James Kring Hoernert Manners George Jones and Dewitt Ray. Captains for four companies are Clarry Yucken berg Harry Burnett Hubert Kerr and Clark Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Fire Association
John M. Daugherty
James L. Jack
Murray McGoy
William St. Clary
Avicw
Pail Lewis
Matthew Ji. Bruce
George Leydic
James Kring
Hoernert Manners
George Jones
Dewitt Ray
Clarry Yuckenberg
Harry Burnett
Hubert Kerr
Clark Myers
Bolivar Home Destroyed by Sunday Morning Fire
The Bolivar dwelling of Mrs. Alex Long burned early Sunday morning, with the cause reported as unknown. No injuries were mentioned and the extent of damage rendered the home a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Alex Long
Death of J D Spleher veteran undertaker and justice
J D Spleher aged 87 of Indiana county died at his home in Hoon Tuesday after a long illness. Born August 28, 1848 in Montgomery township he lived in the area all his life. He was an undertaker at Tillsdale for years and served as justice of the peace. Surviving are two sons Emery H Spleher of Brooklyn N Y and Ceary Spieher of Chersey Tree a daughter Mrs Carl Hass of Dunkirk N Y a brother Liewis Spieler of Montgomery township and he was grandfather of Mrs Mary Wilson wife of Sheriff Eugene Wilnot. Burial arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Spleher
Spicher
Uwmisdale
Hoon
Mr. Spleher
Montgomery Townshiy
Tilisdale
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Spicher
Ceary Spieher
Chersey Tree
Emery H. Spieher
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mis
Carl Hass
Dunkirk
N.Y
Liewis Spieler
Montgomery Township
Tle Wae
Mary
Spiecher) Wilson
Eugene Wilnot
Indiana
Clarence Crssidy
Spleher
Tillsdale
Ossidy
Indiana Lions Chih Enjoys Impromptu Musical Night
Following a fine dinner at Rustie Lodge the Indiana Lions Chih met for business and light entertainment. Ed win Fyock and Pete Park performed with piano and vocal selections while George Miller impressed as a new member. Miss Mary Agnes Walker and Kenny Walker entertained with duet numbers and a closing pair of modern solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustie Lodge
Indiana Lions Chih
Ters
Edwin Fyock
Pete Park
Ritz Theatre
George Miller
Miss Walker
Ken" Walker
Campball
White Township Resident Killed by Train
John Vancrisl aged 49 a White Township resident for 30 years was killed on Monday at 8 40 am after being struck by a freight train on the B and O tracks between Water and Oak streets. He lived alone near the tracks and had worked as a coal miner and on WPA projects. He was born in Russia and leaves a brother Charles of Nanty Glo Cumbria county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vancrisl
Oak Streets
State State Liquor
White Township
Ernest
Con Lowler
Chambersville
Tle
Russia
Charles
Nanty-Glo
Cumbria County
Robbery at RRW Wehrle Jewelry Store
Thieves smashed the East Philadelphia street window at RRW Wehrle & Company early Friday and fled with four Hamilton wrist watches, two men’s and two women’s, in yellow and white gold. Police and the Interdon Detective Agency probe the break in, with prior thefts at a Wilbur Widdowson Jewelry store noted. A Curry Run Christmas play, by the Christian Endeavor Society, follows a Sabbath school entertainment at Curry Run Presbyterian Church Sunday evening December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rr.w. Wehrle & Company
Philadelphia
Hamilton
Wilbur Widdowson
Indertoon
Wehrla
Curry Ran
Curry Run
Shelovta
Christian Idindeavor Society
Neighbors Bag Pears As Christmas Gift From Bear Season
Neighbors Frank Williams and John Dembosky on Philadelphia Street returned home with pears bagged on Thursday, the first day of the bear hunting season. Williams shot his pears in Cameron County while Dembosky bagged his in Clinton County as a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ears
Frank Williams
John Denbosky
Philadelphia
Wiliams
Cameron County
Dembosky
Clinton County
Dramatics Finals Set for Indiana High School Auditorium
District finals of the Indiana Clearfield Dramatics Tournament are scheduled for Saturday evening December 14 at 7 30 o clock in the Indiana High School auditorium Doors open 6 00 o clock Curtain rises 7 20 p m Entry time 7 30 p m or earlier required The program features Myers Literary Society with The Gallows Gate Bigler A B Sunday School presents La Pilate Washed His Hands Peeler Trawades Club presents Jon Susquehanna Grange of Clearfield county presents Dead Repense Judges will be from Cambria county The winning play advances to the Harrisburg state contest during Farm Show Week January 20 to 24 Admission is ten cents per person Babies may be left in rear room for care during performances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana High School
Frst
Myers Literary Society
la Pilate
Bigler A. B. Sunday School
Clearfield County
Jon
Fighermiai
Peeler Trawades Club
Susquehanna Grange
Cambria County
Clearfield-Indiana
Harrisburg
Flrom
Pennsylvania
Crange
Parenta
North Bad
Indicted official Cummings faces embezzlement charge
W Ralph Cummings former county register and recorder was indicted by the December grand jury on charges of embezzlement and failure to pay over public monies amounting to about 2245.89 dollars from fees in the marriage license register mortgage register deeds and related offices. The case涉及 audits showing county funds missing and the hearing postponed to Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ralph Cummings
Indiana
Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds
Sais
Register and Recorders
Register
Marrige Lcense Register
Mortage Register
Tied Register Estates and Orphans Court
Aushors
Cummings
Miner Stephen Mugyn Dies After Heart Attack at Johnstown Hospital
An acute heart attack killed Stephen Mugyn 45 of Vintondale at Memorial Hospital Johnstown Tuesday night 11:46 eight hours after admission. He worked for Vinton Colleries Co. born Austria October 13 1890 came to the United States in 1906. Survived by widow Elizabeth Hugyn and children Stephen Jr Joseph Weber Mary Elizabeth Irene and John all at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vintondale
Johnstown
Stephen Mugyn
Memorial Hospital
Vinton Colleries Co
Wugyn
Austria
Elizabeth Hugyn
Stephen, Jr
Joseph
Weber
Mary
Elizabeth
Irene
John
Elderly Woman Struck by Car in Penn Run
Mrs Myrtle Bartlebaugh aged 87 was slightly injured Wednesday afternoon while crossing the Helldwood road in Penn Run when hit by the rear fender of a car driven by Oakley M Davis 31 of Clymer RC2 Davis swerved and braked but the vehicle skidded and struck her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bartlebaugh
Hlellwood Road
Penn Run
Oakley M. Davis
Clymer
R.C
Davis
Rossiter High Set To Present The Scarecrow Creep Play
Rossiter High School students will stage The Scarecrow Creep a mystery play in the Rossiter theater on Thursday evening December 19 with the cast drawn from the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter High School
Rossiter High Scoring
Rossiter Theater
Deer and bear harvest through Blacklick in three hours
A Blacklick correspondent reports that 147 deer and four bears were taken through the town by returning sportsmen from 2:00 to 5:00 on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
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I. Campbell
Wm. Penn
State Highway Department
Mile Hile
Wm. Peon
Willet Grange
Roy Stuchell
James Mulberger
Viola Wissinger
Edward Carnahan
Allen Hopkins
Ira Martin
C. P. Wissinger
Edna Frye
Melvin Park
Ceres
Flora
George Hopkins
Pomona
Walter Harman
Ethel Harman
Bucky
Lucky County
Wendell Ramer
John Rica
Cherryhill Township
Ralph Miller
Webster George
Emporium
W. H. Tucker
Hinds Department of Public Health
County School
Charles Nicewonger
Hannah Bergquist
Walter Blair
Mabel Mae Thompson
Martin Smith, Jr
Evelyn ‘May Pardee
Charles Franklin Kit Ruby Farrell
Clymer Clymer
Bolivar Robinson Blacklick
Blacklick N. Burnside
R.D
David P. Solomon
Zellanople
Agnes M. Rhodes
Zelineople
Melvin
Henry Vandergrift
Alice Ford
Fair Oaks
Ruben Neal
Brentzer
Georgette Brown Brantzer
Ernest Charles Robert Riddle
Mary June Combs
Enrico Sgricolo
Irene Seman
Joe Vitkay
Helen Beni
Indiana Clymer Clymer
Iselin Saelin
Governo
J. Bert Russell
Detroit
Mr. Russell
Mary Russell
Phila
St. Fas
Wayne University
Russell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rosstter
Wile
Tonne
DR. Charles
Rer
Ginge
Hin
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Wehrles
Widdow
Curarefield County
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