Directors and Teachers Busy Week in Indiana County
Indiana county institute opens with teachers and directors meeting at the auditorium. A large turnout includes nearly all instructors as sessions, musical numbers by the Military Girls, and talks by Hall Pearson and Ormond. Gov. Shallenberger speaks on political patriotism. the Boys Corn Club hosts 38 members at a banquet, each displaying a dollar exhibit, marking a busy day with awards and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vi W. Cary
D. F. Rinn
Towns
H. V. Herlinger
James Mellroy
Harlan E. Hall
Frank M. Pearson
Lewis,Hay
Lutheran Church of Indiana
Pear‘gon
Hall
Ormond
Grove City College
Ormond and Pearson
John Merritt Driver
Hart
Janet Mellroy
Driver
Chapman
Pittsburg
National Guard
Boys’ Corn Club
Indiana County
Honor Suesta
County Institute
Savings and ‘Trust Company of' Indiana
Hotel Moore
Institute
Gorn Club
Indiana to Hold United Community Christmas Tree
Henrydody celebrates the first municipal Christmas tree in Indiana aimed at uniting all ages across counties. The program follows a broad, liberal plan for the Prince of Peace birthday and invites every citizen to contribute and participate in the joyous event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Prince of Peace
Real estate transfers filed in Indiana County records
Deeds recorded show executors of John H. Allison transferring 107 acres in Center to Hester J. and Flora Allison for 2100 dollars. Harvey Marshall sells a Canoe tract to David R. Davis for 3300. C. H. Moore's Indiana property to C. M. Wortman for 380000. Julia Braxton sells 11 acres in Burrall to Josephine Furrice and Coke Co for 20 dollars. Thomas FP Burns sells 119 acres in Pine to Scott V. Steffy for 4500. Lyman Rhodes sells 32 acres in Washington to Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal and Coke Co for 100. James A. Hamill sells a Blairsville lot to Maria A. Gasbarra for 1900. T. J. Brandon sells a Center lot to Gilbert Kinter for 106. Charles H. Norris sells a Burrell lot to Ralph Levitt for 300. John McConnell sells a Indiana lot to Nathan S. Jennings for 725.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
John H. Allison
Center
Hester J
Flora Allison
Harvey Marshall
Canoe
David R. Davis
C. H. Moore
Indiana
C. M. Wortman
Julia Braxton
Burrall
Josephine Furrice & Coke Co
Thomas FP. Burns
John McConnell
Nathan S. Jennings
Corn Club Show Winners Announced in Indiana County
A county corn club display judged at the Court House featured prizes totaling 25 for Clark Boyer Indiana 10 for Robert Barr Shelocta and several $5 awards. Winners and numerous participants received dollars from the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana and plans were announced for raised prize money and Farmers Week at State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Court House
John W. Warner
Elders Ridge Vocational School
J. M. Johnston
Indiana
Arthur Wiggins
Hotel Moore
BE. BE. Lewis
the Savings and Trust Company
Clark Boyer
Robert Barr
Sheloca
John L. Amond
Clymer
Howard B. Wetzel
Marion Center
Lee Mauk
Rossiter
Chalmers Faith
Penn Run
Raymond Simpson
Marion
Center
Walter Phillips
Rochester Mills
Walter Simpson
Harry Nichol
Joseph Hoke
Homer City
John Philips
Ernest Wetzel
Bessie Bothell
Werldell Thompson
Home
Roy Wright
Livermore
Leason Ramer
Shelocta
Jos. C. Elbel
Delos Grow
Howard Edmiston
Edward C. Hibel
Ernest Goss
Hillsdale
Clarence
McFeaters
Penny Run
Clyde Houck
Lovejoy
Lisle Speedy
Salisburg
William Nichol
Savings and Trust Company of
Savings & Trust Company
D. BP
Rinn
Philadelphia
Corn Club
State College
W. M. Mahan
R. O. Lytle
John Ackerson
Walter Stiver
William Anderson
Recovery After Appendectomy in Indiana Hospital
William Laney son of Mr and Mrs Milton Laney of Oakland avenue recovering well after an appendectomy at an Indiana hospital last week. A year subscription to the Progress is offered for 1.50 dollars, to be placed in Christmas stockings to bring happiness to someone next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Laney
Milton Laney
Oakland Avenue
Indiana Hospital
Clymer Man Walken Seeks Work After Long Walk to Altoona
John Tudor of Clymer Indiana County walked three days and a night to Altoona in search of work. The Salvation Army at the Industrial Home on High Street provided his first meal, shelter, and care. Ensign Range arranged a job for him at Cricket Field in the Stough Tabernacle building as he awaits tools and further employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Salvation Army
John Tudor
Clymer
Indiana County
Highth Avenue
Tudor
Ensign Range
Stough Tabernacle
Cambria Steel Not Buyer Of Heilwood Operation
Johnstown Democrat reports Cambria Steel Company did not participate in the Heilwood Heilwood Penn Mary operation purchase. Real buyers are Pennsylvania Steel Company, closely affiliated with Cambria. A Cambria official says no Heilwood fuel will be used by his firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Johnstown Democrat
Cambria Steel Company
Penn-Mary
Heilwood
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Cambria Company
Cambria
Struck Knee by Axe Injures Indiana Youth
Benton Miller son of H H Miller of Indiana R D 4 was injured last Thursday while trimming a tree in woods near his father farm an axe slipped striking his left leg just below the knee. He required several stitches and is healing and expected to resume work in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Miller
H. H. Miller
Indiana
Veteran School Director Attends Indiana County Association Meeting
At the Indiana County School Directors Association convention this week, Francis Wikin of West Mahoning township attends. He previously served as secretary and treasurer for Smicksburg school board when Justice John P. Elkin taught there in 1875, and Elkin is now secretary of the West Mahoning board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Directors’ Association
J. T. Bell
Henry Roney
Indiana County
C. L. Hudson
BH. A. Miller
Cameron Davis
G. Meade McHenry
Ule
Ira Gibson
T. Davis
Francis Elkin
J. 8. Ross
H. H. Wetzel
J. KR. Householder
Frank M. Pearson
Indiana County School, Directors’ Association
Francis Wikin
Weat Mahoning Township
John P. Ehkin
Smicksburg
Elkin
West Mahoning
Pneumonia Perils Warn From Health Commissioner
Health Commissioner Samuel BM D cautions that pneumonia thrives in changeable weather and crowded, poorly ventilated places. He urges fresh air, open windows, fatigue avoidance, moderate alcohol, and prompt drying after exposure to moisture to boost resistance, noting December mortality may rise due to impracticality of precautions for workers.
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Arctic
Young Couple Loses Home in Marion Center Fire
A fire late last Monday night destroyed the dwelling and all contents of Mr and Mrs Lisle Blystone near Marion Center. The property owner A B Wetzel valued the loss at 800 with 200 insured, caused by a defective flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle Blystone
Marion Center
Wetzel
Personal Breevities Highlights Local Visitors and Travel
Walter Sherbine of Wilmore was in Indiana on business. Detroit resident Miasmuth Kirkwood visits Indiana friends. Numerous locals and visitors listed: W. Laird Thompson, Parkwood, Julius Calhoun, Pittsburg, and others from Blairsville, Jeannette, and Greensburg. Also notes postal and shop updates and social visits.
Recent Deaths in Blairsville Area Remembrances
Obituary notices recount the passing of Maria Robinson in Smicksburg at age 90, Aunt Rin remembered by many, and Narcissa Mabon Roush aged 70 of Smicksburg. Archibald Hayden of Hillsdale died suddenly. W H Robinson of Blacklick, Saling M Gemmell of Pittsburg, John G Long of Blairsville, Josh McDowell of Blairsville, and Joseph McDowell of Jacksonville, Fla., also noted. Funeral services held or planned. multiple church affiliations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria, Robinson
Joseph Robinson
Hong
Snilekaburg
Horn
Kittanning
Joseph Robison
Rin
Smicksburg
Janes
Wadilie
Lau
EH Iddlebute
Jean Lins
Ry Ontabare
Margaret. Lewis
Coand
Nob
Walters
Ford City
Cornman
Narcissa Mabon Roush
Narcissa
Mabon Roush
Simicksburg Lutheran Church
Ohn Roush
Weat
Mahoning Township
Joshua. Lewis
Clark Kekman
Thomas Mabon
Punxsutawney
KH. N. Stumpf
Smicksburg Cemetery
Archibald Hayden
Hillsdale
East Mahoning
W. H. Robinson
Blacklick
W. C. Wallace
Blairsville
Josh McDowell
Joseph McDowell
Jacksonville
Fla
Summer School for Willet Organizes Board and Faculty
At a Willet citizens meeting plans for a successful summer school were approved. Roy J. Walter of Grove City College was chosen instructor. The board elected Dr. J. A. Elkin as president and Rev. W. HE. M. Copeland as vice president with Dery) Seanor as secretary. Other board members include John M. Blose John A. Hoover A. L. McCullough Samuel McClard G. W. Howre Murr Stewart Z. C. Myers Lewis Wallace Dr. C. B. McCurdy L. Hudson BR. HH. Park F. T. Lohr Ira Martin and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet
Roy J. Walter
Grove City College
J. A. Elkin
W. HE. M. Copeland
Dery
Seanor
John M. Blose
John A. Hoover
A.L. McCullough
Samual McClard
G. W. Howre
Murr Stewart
Z. C. Myers
Lewis Wallace
Dr. C. &. McCurdy
L. Hudson
BR. HH. Park
F. T. Lohr
Ira Marlin
D. P., Hothel
W. H. Moore
Frank Fry
Bert Orr
Joan A. Park
P. H. Trugal
Carl Stewart
J. KB. Fleming
First United Presbyterian Church Adopts New Song Books
The modern edition of The Monster, revived and printed, is adopted by the United Presbyterian church of Indiana and will be used exclusively at services soon. A surprise party for Mrs. Matthew Smith in Indiana celebrated her birthday with 38 guests and refreshments. Tolragi ments and bounties: county commissioners paid over 3 000 in the last three weeks, possibly up to 5 000 in total. Harry Mitchell of Creekside had a postcard shower on Friday for his 20th birthday, receiving 118 cards. A Christmas stocking subscription to the Progress offers 62 chances of happiness for 1 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Het United Presbyterian Church of
Indiana
Matthew Smith
Harry Mitchell
Creekalde
Christmas Savings Checks Boost Holiday Shopping
Local banks distribute large Christmas club funds to members of the Christning Clubs of the Savings & Trust Company and Farmers Bank. Last week 1,085 members received checks totaling $31,000 from Savings & Trust. Farmers Bank reports hundreds joined its first Christmas club, with years of distributions totaling thousands of dollars. The clubs resume December 21 aiming to enroll many more, fueling festive spending in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayings and Trust Company
Farmers Bank Wl
Gavings & Trust Company
Farmers Bank
Prosperity for Josephine Pushes Big Plant Move
Bollinger Andrews Construction rushes completion of an ingot plant at Josephine. 100 more workers engaged on an 18 acre site adjoining Corrigan McKinney’s Josephine blast furnace. Six buildings occupy area with molds moved from Verona. Contracts for about 2,000,000 tons of Bessemer pig iron arranged with Corrigan McKinney for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhat Phyne
Bollinger-Andrews Construction Co
Josephine
Corrigan-McKinney Company
Bollinger-Andrews
Verona
Middle West
Bessemer Pig Iron
Bollinger- Andrews Co
Corrigan-McKinney Co
Cleveland
Noted Criminal Found in the County Jail
Parole officer C R Schaum surprised to identify Vincent Thurbak in the county jail. Thurbak, recently paroled from a thirteen year sentence, faced a robbery charge at Shelocta and is linked to dynamiting and freight car robberies in Blairsville Vanidergritt Ayde Park. He was returned to the Western Penitentiary after confessions and evidence from Detective Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen
C. R. Schaum
Western Penitentiary
Vincent ‘Thuybak
Focal
Thurbak
Shelocta
Oy Thurbak
Burns
Blairsville
Vanidergritt
Humber
Ayde Park
Swartz Fined for Auto Collision on Hospital Dedication Day
D S Swartz of Purchase Line was fined 10 and costs by Justice James A Cromman after a December 2 incident near the Indiana Hospital dedication. Testimony alleged his car struck an incoming vehicle, causing a cross street collision with an outbound machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Swarts
RIO
Swartz
Purchase Line
Indiana Hospital
Pengo
James A. Cromman
Swarta
Mrs Igne Young Celebrates 90th Birthday With Family
Mrs Igne Young of South Tenth Street marked her 90th birthday with a family gathering at the Young home. Present were her two daughters Mrs Elisabeth Ray of Grete and Mrs Alex Graham near Livermore, Mrs J Lu Shields of Blairsville aged 88, a sister, and Eva Ruth Nicholas of Aultman, the great granddaughter. Despite her age she remains in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igne Young
South Tenth Street
Eliabeth Ray
Grete
Alex Graham
Near Livermore
J. Lu. Shields
Blairsville
Young
Eva Ruth Nicholas
Aultman
Murden Case Heads to Trial This Week In Court
Criminal list shows day and night sessions with multiple cases. Defendants include Steve Vargo found guilty of assault and battery, Joseph Perkople acquitted of carrying concealed weapons, John Gorgle convicted of aggravated assault, and Joe Bedusky linked to a planned residential arson. Grand jury indictments span murder, arson, larceny, and fornication and bastardy, with a county-wide push for court actions and jail improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Varge
Joe Perkople
John Gorgle
Lucerne
John Yaguatuck
Joe Bedusky
Graceton
Homer City
W. M. Mahan
Triest
Indiana
W. B. Bowser
C. C. Hoover
W. F. Snyder
Andrew
Brush Valley
John Corgis
Ivan Thomas
George Lollamant
John Ferkople
Ragosin Et al
John Bunyak
Ralph Lydick
Alfred Cinchini
Steve Vargo
Mattich Poplagely
Red Schirer
Gearhart
Mike Leone
Parke
CG. H. Weir
Arie
Willard
Telfard
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Directors' Association
Mid
Sucessful
Hvenrydody's
Clymer Man
Poll
Little
Samuel
Commissioner of Health
Walter Sherbine
Wilmore
Miasmuth Kirkwood
Detroit
Mi¢h
Intiane
Stucell
D. 1
Trade City
Wriday
W. Laird Thompson
Kettysburg
W. T. Calhoun
Parkwood
J. W. Cary
Wayne Avenue
James Gallagher
Saltaburg
B. R. Cooper
Chambersville
Ralph Moorhead
Weat Church Street
Jeannette
Myrtle White
Town
Oklahoma
Francis Hikin
J. C. Shaffer
Weat Mahonny Township
Carrie Taylor
East Philadelphia Street
John Speel
Washington, D. C
John Patterson
Nona
Pasadena
Cal
Percy Brilhart
Billings
Mont
W. W. Brilhart
Carpenter Avenue
Mae Campbell
Mahian School
Robert R. Campbell
Mabel Orta
Alleghany General Hospital
Pearns
Trimble
Ross Getty
Maple Street
Univesity of
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Linugs Lewis
South Pleventh Street
Ambridge
Mias Ruelba Lewis
Fred Jamison
Washington, Pa
Georgeville
Gilmore F. Bearl
Penn-Mary Coal Company
Heilwogad
Bell
Starling Coal Coal Company
Bakerton
Cambria County
5. T. Ray
Tillie C. Hogues
J. J. Carney
Abednego Griffith
Cherryhill Township
Burleson
Blatraville
Orwig
P. R. It
M. W. Clement
Cape Charles
I. W. Hartung
Penn Township
Allegheny County
Nettie M. Hartung
Robert P. Johnston
Wall Paper
John McCreight
South Bixth Street
Robert McCoy
Cunningham Real Estate Agency
Mrs.Maria Robinson
Archibald Hadden
Placath
H. Robinson
Saling M. Gemmell
Sylvia M. Gemmell
David Danmes
John G. Long
Johan G. Long
Blairaville
Fedily
Portland
Org
Lignreyell
Trent
Deo Dk W. Coe
Progressive Party
Min
Roosevelt
Murden
Darby East
Win
Dixonville
Walter M. ‘Jennings
Twolick Baptist Church
Bor
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