Obituary notices span Indiana and California families
The report chronicles multiple death notices and funerals. M Baldhtine of Lewisville died after illness, survived by a large North American family including Mrs Hnow Oribbs and Susan Balentine, with 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Next, Rhé Balentine of Los Angeles, noted for ties to Indiana, dies leaving Judge Chas S Craft as closest survivor. Finally, Charles Harrison Graff, lifelong Blairsville merchant born 1846, dies after 86 years at home, with son Robert C. Graff of Philadelphia and siblings Paul, Jacob, Henry, and A C Graff previously running Graff Brothers store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hnow Oribbs
Susan Balentine
Indiana
Charles Good
Livermore
John
George
Aris
Balentine
Warren
Ofrie Balentine
Golsprinks
Harry Balentine
Los Angeles
Altt
Mia
Minnié Mills
Marietta
Charles Harrison Graft
Blairsville
Blakeville
Paul
Jacob
Henry
A. C. Graff
Graff Brothers
Mary Cornell
Robert c. Graff
Philadelphia
Mary R Anderson Dies in Los Angeles Home
Miss Mary R Anderson died suddenly in her Los Angeles apartment on November 30. Born May 1865 in Indiana, she was the daughter of Dr. William Anderson and McCracken Anderson of Indiana. The obituary notes her Indiana roots and passing in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary .R. Anderson
Misa
Mary R. Ariderson
Los Angeles
Calif
Indiana
Aid
Ate
William’ Anderson
McCracken
Anderson
Town
Mrs Phoebe L Warren Dies. Rites Held in Smicksburg
Funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe L Warren were conducted at her home then at the Smicksburg Lutheran church. Interment followed in Smicksburg. A former well known resident, she died Saturday at her nephew H L Reed's Blairsville home where she had resided for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe L. Warren
Smicksburg Lutheran Church
Smicksburg
Obituary: Longtime Smicksburg Resident Dies at 91
The deceased, born in West Makolling township nearly 92 years ago, was a daughter of the late Samuel and Hannah Ritchey and the last survivor of her family. She lived mainly in Smicksburg, was a longtime Smicksburg Lutheran member, and widow of George H. Warren who died in 1908. A stepdaughter, Mrs. William Frederick, and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews survive. She moved to Blairsville area, joined Hebron Lutheran, and funeral services were held at the Reed home in Blairsville with Rev. B. B. Hanka and Rev. W. J. Miller assisting. Services at Smicksburg Lutheran were led by Rev. J. B. Troutman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Makolling Township
Samuel
Hannah
Stiteler) Ritchey
Smickaburg
Smicksburg
William Frederick
Georgeville
Blatraville
Hebron Lutheran Church
Blairsville
Reed Home
B. B.hanka
W. J. Miller
Blairsville M. B
Smicksburg Lutheran Church
J.B, Troutman
Catherine Mountain Frampton
Pinevale Christian Church
Deckers Point
Barnesboro
Covode
North Mahoning Township
Sidney Mountain
W. 8. Frampton
Montgomery Township
George Mcéeekins
Cookport
Samuel Frampton
Cherry Tree
Wesley Frampton
Somerset County
Mia
Margaret Kinnan
Gipsy
J. IR. Mountain
Hast Run
A. A. Mountain
Salina
R. Mountain
Elizabeth
Longtime Leechburg figure Dr. Samuel J McMains dies
Dr Samuel J McMains 66 longtime Leechburg resident postmaster death followed by Tuesday funeral in Leechburg United Presbyterian Church interment in Leechburg cemetery He was born West Elizabeth who served as a prominent dentist led Conemaugh River Improvement Association Rotary Club and church He married Margaret Moorhead and survived by widow son Charles New Kensington daughter Louise Norris Leechburg brothers Rev George McMains and Vance McMains
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leechburg United Presbyterian Church
Leechburg
Samuel J. McMains
Allegheny Valley General Hospital
Tarentum
West Elizabeth
Conemaugh River
D. L. Moorhead
W. G. Meorhead
Indiana
Charles
New Kensington
Louise Norris
George McMains
Vance McMadlis
Funeral services for Martha C Malcolm at Clymer church
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon in the Clymer Christian church by Rev. E. J. Barber for Martha C Malcolm of Clymer. She died Sunday at Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh from gallstone surgery complications. Born Oct 27 1907 she was a 1927 Clymer High graduate and nursing student. She leaves parents and brothers and sisters including Mrs Dean Siverd Commodore Gordon Malcolm Indiana Alice Malcolm Pittsburgh Robert William and Alice Malcolm at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer ‘Christian Church
E. J. Barber
Oakland Cemetery
Martha C. Malcolm
Clymer
Alle- Sheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh
Clymer High School
Clymer Christian Church
Dean Siverd
Commodore
Gordon Malcolm
Indiana
Alice Malcolm
Robert
William and
Dwarf Size Term Described as Racial Trait
A pyemy is defined as a person naturally small in stature due to racial traits. The term describes a dwarf who is smaller than normal for his race because of some adverse condition.
Christmas Dinner Aboard Arkansas Navy Ship Menu
A family inquiring about a navy boy’s Christmas meal learns the Arkansas crew in port at San Diego enjoyed a 1 100 man feast with 200 orphans. Chief Jimmy lists items, from celery to cigars, detailing quantities and labor saving gear on board the battleship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
America
Frank
Uncle George
Jonte
Navy
Grandpa
Arkansas
Little Bill
Ma Blank
Jesse
George
Grandma
U. S
Jimmy East
Jimmy
San Diego
Turkey
Anya
Pueb Sam
Weetera Newepeper Union
Passable road built by volunteers near West Union church
Local volunteers repaired muddy sections of the slag road to West Union church, filling holes with broken stones. The piece notes social events for Christmas week, church activities, family visits in Indiana and Apollo, and a large list of attendees at a bridal shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Church
West Union
Anthony Run
Taylor Craig
Annabell
Joseph Campbell
Indiana
John Adams
Apollo
Thomas Campbell
Leroy ‘Craig
Walker ‘Wiggins
Dave Blakeley
Harold and
Jean ‘Blakeley
Bert Craig
William
Preston
Glenn
Ethel Mull
Cressie Shirey
Dorothy Shirey
Mary Belle Shirey
Martha Blakeley
Nancy Stewart
Lois Stewart
Kathryn Millen
Harry Couch
John Campbell
Dick Craig
Harry Craig
Jubilee Singers in Bolivar Methodist program
Jacob Bt Clair visited relatives Monday while Jubilee Singers drew crowds at Bolivar Methodist church Thursday. Merle Mack and John Boyle from Robinson and New Florence callers, Glenn Lichtenfely returned home from Johnstown after a visit, Frank Rehn on business near here, Clinton Wakefeld and John Bt Clair among Indiana visitors. McDowell from Pittsburgh noted Christmas windows. Pred Kramer recovering, Sherman Brett family moving into Mrs. Steele’s house, Steele family planning to stay with Scott Cable household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bt. Clair
Bolivar Methodist Church
Mra
Merle Mack
New Florence
Glenn V. Lichtenfely
Johnstown
John Boyle
Near Robinson
Marsh
Frank Rehn
Clyde
Indiana
Clinton Wakefeld
John Bt. Clair
John McDowell
Pittsburgh
Mr. McDowell
Kramer
Sherman ‘Brett
Rather Steel
Steele
Soott Cable
Community Shoppers and Family Visits Highlight Kittanning
Girty A Jamison and grandson J RK Jamison were in Kittanning on Monday for business. Families including Schrecengosts Craveners and Jamisons visited Indiana hospital to see Ver nlein. Smeltzer welcomes baby girl born Dec 17 at home. W B Smith stopped by J C Behrecengost and J A Coulter homes on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, M. Jamison
J.’ RK. Jamison
Kittanning
J. JC. Schrecengost
Harl
Paul
Glenn
Maxine
David Cravener
Robert, Jr
Merle
Indiana Hospital
Vernlein
Silvie
H. L. Smeltzer
M. B. Smeltzer
W. B. Smith
J. C. Behrecengost
J. A. Coulter
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Chas
Craft
Ees
Clymer Water Service
Indiana, PA
Agency
Bank Building
the Buchman Co
Philadelphia Street
Honolulu School OF Music
Earn
Nescenary Siplle Moure
Oro
Comer
Mer
Rth
Derry
the Savings ¢ Trust Co. of
Parkwood
Jericho
Girty
Yulitide Ybed Chee
Chi Oe
Indiana Motor Co
North Eighth Street
Penna
BUICK
Pontiac
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