State Liquor Control Board exams in Pa on Dec 16
Thousands of Pennsylvanians seek about 2500 civil service liquor board posts in 36 cities. Examinations cap at 148 candidates per center in Indiana High School for eight store positions with strict square deal rules and number-based IDs.
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Indiana High School
State Liquor Control Board
Norman Koontz
Civil Service
Indiana
State Department of Public Instruction
Harrisburg
Public Instruction
United States
Liquor Control Board
Double wedding at Cherry Tree unites Learn brothers
John Calvin Learn of Derry and Walter William Learn of Brushvalley married in a December 9 ceremony at Cherry Tree. John wed Velma May Henry, daughter of Merle Henry of Indiana. Walter married Naomi Katherine Henneman, daughter of Herbert Henneman of Indiana. Rev. G W Sprinkle officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Walter W. Learn
John Calvin Learn
Derry
Walter William Learn
Brushvalley
Hezekiah Learn
Cherry Tree
Velma May Henry
Mra
Merle Henry
Indiana
Walter Willam Learn
Naomi Katherine Henneman
Mra, Herbert, Henneman
G. W. Sprinkle
Local hunter bags eight point buck near Dead Waters
A hunter from West Washington Street bagged a fine eight point buck weighing over 160 pounds in the Yellow Creek area near Dead Waters on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Brown of South Blyth Street spent the weekend with friends in Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton ‘Williams
West Washington Street
Yellow Creek
Roy Brown
South Blyth Street
Clarion
New Elderton High School to be Dedicated Friday
The new Elderton High School will be dedicated Friday with events at 1:00 p.m. including a singing of America. A homecoming banquet follows at 5:00 p.m. in the United Presbyterian Church and an 8:00 p.m. play Go Slow by Elderton High School with music by the school orchestra under R. R. Heckart. Samuel McKean of Kittanning will deliver the dedicatory address. Eugene Pounda is principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiderton High School
Samuel McKean
Kittanning
America
Eugene Pounda
Tillman Sheeran
J. R. Frailey
J. H. Wimmer
United Presbyterian Church
Olderton High ‘School
Grant Smail
Biderton High School
R. R. Heckart
Clark succeeds father as president of Ro lchester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
B M Clark resigns to become chairman of the board at the Ro lchester and Pittsburgh Coal Co with Heath B Clark advancing to the presidency in New York. The two Clarks, long associated with Punxsutawney and Indiana offices, are named for leadership roles as Leslie Householder remains vice president and general manager. A birthday note follows for Robinson resident Andrew J Boyles with a large family gathering marking his 66th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Clark
Heath 8. Clark
East Chestnut Street
Rolchester &Pittsburgh Coal Co
8. M. Clark
New York
L. W. Robinson
Heath 8.Clark
Mr. Robinson
United States
H. 8. Clark
Pyunxsutawney
Punxsutawney
Indiana
JB. M. Clark
H. S
Clark
Leslie B. Householder
Krape Avenue
Christmas Seal Bangle Pin Day Observed in Indiana
Christmas Seal Bangle Pins will be sold on Indiana streets all Saturday and in the evening to support the tuberculosis fight. The red pins symbolize the blood behind the annual health campaign and have no fixed price, donations welcome for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Young People Conference in District 4 Draws Hundreds
The Young Peoples Council of District 4 held a successful Commodore meeting with several hundred attendees. County President W. Chapman inspired officers while Agnes St Clair spoke on temperance and Long Bond warned against "Reds." Rev Hildebrand discussed religious education. A supper for about 160 followed. Dr Richard Madden delivered the principal address. District 12 produced a pageant titled The Unlighted Cross and local workers Florence Wallace Martha Harris and Neil Griffith mentored the afternoon conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore
Young Peoples Council of District 4
Florence Wallace
Martha Harris
Neil Griffith
Young Peoples Council of
District 4
Robert P Martin elected to fill local school board vacancy
At the December board meeting Robert P Martin of Associated Gas & Electric was chosen to succeed Audrey Mahon as school director. New committees were set for two years with Frank L Neff as president. Tax and treasury figures were reported, schools were open 21 days in November, and enrollment reached 1992 with high attendance across Horace Mann, Thaddeus Stevens, and the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Martin
Board of Education
Town
Robert ‘P. Martin
Associated Gas & Electric Company
Audrey L. Mahon
Frank L. Neff
Beryl L. Seanor
Rarl Steele
Raymond F. Smith
C. R. Bee
Guy Kanable
Robert Martin
Horace Mann
Thaddeus Stevens
County Medical Society Meets on Thursday
The Indiana County Medical Society will hold its December meeting in the Municipal building on Thursday afternoon at 2:00. Speakers include W. E. Griffith on Colitis, M. H. Raymond on Diabetes, EB L. Fleming on Ophthalmic Phases of Diabetes, W. A. Simpson on Indications and Contraindications to Insulin, and S. V. Algin on The Wasserman Reaction, its Difficulties and Diagnostic Value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Medical Society
Indiana County Medical Society
W. EB. Griffith
Indiana
M.H. Raymond
Homer City
EB L. Fleming
W. A. Simpson
Wasserman
V. Algin
Real estate transfers across Indiana and Plumville lists
Land deals recorded include H H Bennett transferring a lot in Indiana to the Commonwealth of Penna for 1.00. Ralph G Brett transfers to Gertrude Aly corn in Wheatfield for 2.00. R Braughter assigns to Walter A Schroth in Rayne Cherryhill for 627.60. Nancy Adams to William N Nice wonger in Cherryhill for 1.00. Elizabeth D Wilson to Alexander D Punsmore in Cherry Tree for 1.00. Ada M Allison to Kerr with Plumville lot valued at 1950. Jane A Brewer to Joe Berespyak 42 acres in Mahoning for 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bennett
Commonwealth of Penna
Indiana
Ralph G
Brett
Gertrude Alycorn
John W. Wheatfield
Brook ‘R. Braughter
Walter A. Schroth
Rayne
Cherryhill
Nancy Adams
William N. Nicewonger
Elizabeth
D. ‘Wilson
Alexander
Punsmore
Ada M. Allison
Kerr
Plumville
Jane A. Brewer
Joe Berespyak
Mahoning
Leechburg Resident Loses Leg in Hospital Operation
Prominent Leechburg figure Dr J McMains longtime post master and former dentist, secretary of Kis Kilver Improvement Association, is hospitalized in Allegheny Valley hospital Farentum after surgery to amputate his right leg below the knee. The arterial illness prompted the operation, described as a success. Dr McMains is notable in Indiana and is brother in law to D Lynn Moorhead and William O Moorhead from Jab Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg
J. McMaing
Kiskilver
State Supreme Court stays trooper case over venue
The State Supreme Court in Philadelphia stayed the trial of State Trooper John Mehallick charged with slaying Wilbur Vite in Glen Campbell Street near McGees Mills on April 21, 1933. The court cited inflamed sentiment against state police in the county and noted counsel in Pittsburgh unable to appear. A writ of habeas corpus had freed Mehallick on $15,000 bail. The case was moved to ensure a fair trial in another county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Vite
Glen Campbell Street
John Mehallick
McGees Mills
Glen Campbell
State Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Mehallick
Alexander Simpson, Jr
John BE. Evans
Cambrian County
Meballick
John A. Scott
Indiana
Byvans
Iln the
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Fayette County
Vite
Punasutawney Hospital
Supreme Court
Eugene Baird
Elk County
Duane ‘Edwards
Cambria County
Mannis Geisel
Glenn Matthews
Jeannette
Farmer finds missing cow head in woods near Caldwell farm
In Center township, Robert Caldwell’s Holstein head was found in the woods a half mile from his barn. A blood trail and tire marks suggest the cow was led away and butchered. Neighbors report other cattle disappearances over the year as county authorities probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Caldwell
Center Township
Caldwell
East Wheatfield Townsman Celebrates 81st Birthday
Cromer area resident William Harvey Findley, aged 81, was greeted by his children and grandchildren on Sabbath. A noon dinner prepared by Mrs Steele Findley followed in a quiet, joyful gathering as relatives offered best wishes for many happy returns. Armstrong Countys oldest woman dead at 105 Catherine Mahoney died near Ford City after living there 40 years. Born September 17 1838 in Clarion County. Her Civil War veteran husband Peter Mahoney died in 1915. She leaves two daughters a son four grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatfeld
William Harvey Findley
Cromer
My. Findley
Steele Findley
Quealy
Findley
Armatrong County
Catherine Mahoney
Ford City
Armstrong County
Clarion County
Peter Mahoney
Personal Brevities Jumping to Indiana Visits Across Towns
Johnstown residents and relatives from Clevaland Livermore Saltsburg Vandergrift and Punxsutawney are listed as visitors and weekend guests in Indiana. Names include James R Watchison Mary Fla ets Luln Good Roy Stephens Anna Dixon Pauline Troutman and Beatrice Fleming among others with frequent street and hometown references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Watchison
Johnstown
Indiana
Wilson Fiscus
Clevaland
Mary Flaets
West Church Street
Luln Good
Livermore
Enos Cribbs
West Philadelphia
Roy
Stephens
South Thirteenth Street
Ao Vialt
Kittanning
Anna ‘Dixon
Saltsburg
W. 8. Miller
West Washington Street
Helen Fleming
Vandergrift
Beatrice Flatiing
Grant Street
J. Croll
D. F. Cro
H. T. Johns
Arthur
Robinson
Iran, Sloan
Marinda Sloan
Water Street
Pauline Troutman
Bedford
Industrial Home For
Catherine B. Wright
Blaine
Ivan Wright
Locust
Jesse Lytle
Lavoche
Lytle
Margaret and
Bell Forsythe
Twelfth St
Teresa Jones
Drysburg
Eddie 'Crowl
B. FP. Coa
Sixth Street
John McGeary
Betty Jane
George
Leechburg
Jennie Lowman
South Eleventh Street
Herbert Layton
Morristown
N. J
Layton
National Pack
Sidney Marlin
Jack
Leavingburg
Ohio
Fisher Resigns as Pittsburgh NRA Chairman
Former Governor John Fisher resigns as Pittsburgh NRA committee head at request of Recovery Administration official Hugh Johnson. Fisher defends his stance on NRA ideas while noting Chamber of Commerce funded much of Pittsburgh’s program. He questions why he should continue bearing costs and work, given Johnson’s critique. NRA hearings will proceed in Chamber of Commerce rooms with Peter Click coordinating. Also notes Fisher’s clarification that he agrees with NRA aims though criticizing methods. 1934 dog license figures reported by county treasurer C. C. McLain show 7,686 licenses issued to date, with 20 issued by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
John
Fisher
Pittsburgh
Recovery Administration
Hugh
Johnson
NIRA
Chamber of Commerce
Pisher
Peter Click
Uae Fisher
NIA
Flaher Auld
New
C. C. McLain
Indiana County to Receive Gas Tax for Six Months
Harrisburg reports Indiana county will receive 21,914 dollars as its share of Pennsylvania liquid fuel taxes totaling 2,818,897.83 dollars collected state wide for the six months ending November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Harrisburg
Commissioner's Sale Appointed for December 20
The Commissioners Sale of properties for delinquent taxes, adjourned recently, will be held at the Court House on Wednesday afternoon, December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Remembering Hugh Mack a Clyde native and longtime postmaster
Hugh Mack aged 84 native of West Wheatfield township and former Clyde resident died Monday at his niece’s home in McKeesport. He ran a Clyde general store, served as Postmaster, farmed, and led Bethel United Presbyterian church activities. Survived by sister Flora McKelvey and nephews James W. Mack and Joseph P. Mack. Funeral in McKeesport, burial at Bethel church cemetery near Clyde. Ella Bagley Uber obituary details follow with Cookport roots and Lutheran faith. Margaret Jellison dies at 91 in Derry township near Blairsville. services today with interment at Old Salem cemetery. James M Campbell of Dayton dies, railroad operator for 30 years. survived by wife, son William, daughter Jonell, and siblings. Mrs. Charles A. Murray of Blairsville dies at 63 in Pittsburgh hospital. survived by husband and son Howard J. Murray. Frank Sutila, age seven, dies of diphtheria. funeral at Nicktown after private services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Mack
West Wheatfield
Clyde
James Dill
McKeesport
Dill
G. Murphy ‘Company
West Wheatford
Joseph
Mlizabeth (McCrorey) Mack
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
David C. Mack
Town
Flora McKelvey
James W. Mack
Joseph P. Mack
Margaret, Jellison
Old Salem
Margaret Jellison
Derry Township
Blairaville
Mary Johnson
West
Lebanon
Minnie Elliott
Blatraville
Blanche New
Westford
Elmer
Robert
John Jellison
Dixon Jellison
New Derry
James M. Campbell
Big Late
Glade Run
James M.campbell
Dayton
Indiana Hospital
William
Jonell
Charles A. Murray
Anna Johns Murray
Blairsville
Homeopathic Hospital
Pittsburgh
Murray
Derry
Howard J. Murray
Charles Johns
Cokeville
Indians Stores Open Evenings For Holidays
Beginning Thursday Tadlana stores will stay open evenings through Christmas to serve holiday shoppers with extended hours and convenient shopping times.
Tragic deaths shake Indiana county seat community
Two prominent county seat residents Harry W Earhart an attorney and Irving Fisher died in a pair of accidental gun incidents within hours of each other Earhart was killed when a gun discharged as he prepared to remove the load at a Cherryhill township home Fisher died at his own home investigators say both men were respected figures in local church and civic life with strong community ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Earhart
Hant
Irving H. Fishier
Indiana
Harry W. Harhart
Irving
Fisher
Marhart
John Rice
Cherryhill Township
Joseph , Davis
Mr. Earhart
Rice Farm
Rice Home
Mr. Rice
Harhart
Mr. Davis
Farm Extension Annual Meeting and Luncheon Set
The Farm Extension Association holds its annual meeting and luncheon at the Presbyterian Church on Friday December 16. Morning session starts at 10 with officer elections and reports. a 40 cent lunch is served at noon by reservation to the Extension office. After lunch the Indiana County Potato Growers quartet performs and H. G. Niesley of Penn State delivers Never Too Old to Learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Farm Extension Association
Court House
Indiana
Quartette
H. G. Niesley
Penn State
Bessie Owens
John W. Warner
Dixonville Miner Killed by Rock Fall at Work
Irvin Palmer aged 45 a Dixonville resident was instantly killed Friday when caught by a rock fall in the Idamar mines of the Empire Coal Mining Company. Funeral was held Sunday at Dixonville M K church with interment in Sample Run cemetery. He is survived by a son Irvin Paty Jr of Heshbon and a daughter Mrs Roland Langham of Clymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frvin Fale
Dixonville M. K
Sample Run
Irvin Palr
Dixonvilla
Idamar
Empire Goal Mining Company
Glymer
Buffington Township
Irvin Paty, Jr
Heshbon
Roland Langham
Clymer
Car Crash Kills Man and Injures Another Near Big Run
Floyd Flick 23 of Dearborn Michigan and Sim Thomas 34 of Marion Center were riding together when their car left the highway near Big Run and crashed into a tree. Flick died from a fractured skull and severe injuries while Thomas suffered head face and leg wounds and was taken to his parents’ home. Authorities cite fast driving as the likely cause. Flick was the son of Robert Pick, a station agent at Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tres
Marion Center
Floyd Flick
Dearborn
Mich
Wig Run
Sim Thomas
Big Run
Flick
Thomas
Robert Pick
Tonmer
Marion Genter
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Squor Control Board
Whder
Pennsylvania
Lichnsha ‘Blaine Blystoye Brushvalley
Lilly K. Butler
Phillip R. Bower
Visiter R.D
Myrtis G. Gowth Rossiter
R.D
Learn
Velma M. Henry John B. Fairley
Grace GO. Smith
New Elderton High School
TEATH
BR. & P. Coal Company
Andrew J. ‘Boyles
Boyle
Decem
Sarah Marsh
John McDowell
Trooper
Ella
Bagley
Uber
Bagley) Uber
Cookport
John Bagley
Green Township
Gockport
Bhrigtian
Lockport
Reve Fred Melnight
Greenwood Cemetery
Frank Sutil
Frank Sutila
Shen
Joseph Sutila
Alverda
Strongstown
W. S&, Hawkaworth
Mrs. Hawksworth
New Bhursville National Bank
Blatraville and
Blatraville National Bank
P. Rhoads
George Hunter
H. LB. Baker
Paul K. Gibson
Farm Extension
Dixonville
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