Personalities and Holiday Visits Highlight Local News
A daughter named Elizabeth Degler Miller was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Washington street. Various visits and holiday stays are reported, including Mrs. H. C. Johnston renewing The Progress subscription, and multiple families hosting relatives from Kansas City, New Florence, Dilltown, and beyond. Students and staff from area colleges and universities are spending holidays at homes, with many plans for winter locations and continuing education noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Washington Street
Elizabeth Degler Miller
Harold Rink
Robert
Kansas City
C. W. Rink
East Church Street
J. L. Orr
West
Philadelphia Street
W. R. Tomb
School Street
B. F. Ashcom
New Florence
Herman Tomb
Johnstown
Cora Dill
Dilltown
A. B Bracken
Maple Street
Indiana
Smicksburg
San Diego
Cal
Miami
Florida
F. F. Walker
Commodore
Gaien
Brookville High School
Milton
Indiana State Teachers College
Gray Wilson
Marion Wilson
West Philadelphia
Katheryn Whitmyre
Walter Whitmyre
Town
Duke University
D. EB. Kerr
Gon
Elmer
Joseph Fetterhoff
Plumville
Kerr
Progress Office
Ernest Stewart
College Avenue
Ruth Adair
Church Street
John , Adair
Greensburg
Harry Smith
Howard Porter
Valley Forge Military Academy
Richard Clements
Jack Sutton
George Robeson
Harold Fisher
Saul Waxlar
Charles Hughes
Robert Wiggins
Penn State College
Lewis Jack
Exeter
John Stewart
Princeton University
Leonard Brody
George Whitmyre
Yale University
John Simpson
University of Pennsylvania
Guy Kanable
Ohio University
Thomas Ellis
Johne Hopkins University
Kathryn Bartley
Sarah Smith
Wilson College
Kathryn Behroth
Seaton Hill
Milton Freeman
Northwestern University
Kathryn
Virginia Bennett
Betty Sprankle
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Birmingham
Joan Smith
Arington Hall
Peggy Fritenan
Helen Coulter
Hood College
Marx Bros Opera at Rite Theatre and Annie Oakley at Ritz
The Rite Theatre showcases A Night at the Opera with Marx Brothers with Kitty Carlisle Allan Jones and stars Walter King and Margaret Dumont. Annie Oakley starring Barbara Stanwyck plays at the Ritz on Saturday December 28 with Preston Foster Melvyn Douglas Moroni Olsen and George Stevens directing. Darktown Scandals heads to the stage December 40 and 1 with Ginger Rogers on screen plus a midnight program of Millions in the Air with John Howard and Wendy Barrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rite Theatre
Aee Marx Bros
Kitty Carlisle
Allan Jones
Marx Brothers
Italy
New York
Walter King
Siegfried Rumann
Margaret Dumont
Edward Keane
Robert Emmet O'Connor
Annie Oakley
Barbara Stanwyck
Ritz Theatre
Tfe
Ohio
Markeman
Annie
Gunner
Buffalo Bill
Miss Ganwyck
Preston Foster
Melvyn Douglas
Moroni Oleen
Andy Clyde
Pert Kelton
George Stevens
RKO Radio
John Howard
Wendy Barrie
So Red the Rose at The Ritz Theatre New Year's Eve
The War era drama adapted from Stark Young's novel comes to The Ritz Theatre January 1 with a cast led by Margaret Sullavan as Valletta and Randolph Scott as her sweetheart. Walter Connolly and Janet Beecher also star. Elizabeth Patterson appears as Mary Cherry. Shows Thursday January 2 as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz Theatre
Stark Young
Our
South
Margaret Sullavan
Valletta
Randolph Scott
Duncan
Walter Connolly
Janet Beecher
Mary Cherry
Elizabeth Patterson
Death notices of Mrs Mary Conway and John Steinberg
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Conway of Pine township, born Mary Hoffman in 1863, survived by six Conway children and numerous Hoffman kin. John Steinberg, 60, a longtime Roscoe resident born in Sweden, died Sunday. his survivors include a widow and five children and relatives in Roesiter and Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stelater
John Steinberg
Rosafter
Sweden
Walter
John
Charles
James
Lenora Steinberg
Dominic Tryance
Sherman Segar
Roesiter
Charles Anderson
Anita
Mrs Annie Calhoun Rites Held at West Lebanon Church
Mrs Annie Calhoun aged 91 died Thursday at her daughter Teresa Millan's Parkwood home after complications tied to advanced age. The Wat Union United Presbyterian church service followed by interment in the church cemetery. She was born June 30 1844 in Armstrong township to Samuel George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrolltown Catholic
Cameron’s Bottom
Pine Township
Mary Conway
Harry Brawley
Carrolltown
Mary Hoffman
George
Matilda Hoffman
Rayne Township
John Conway
George Conway
Indiana
Joseph Conway
Nole
Peter Conway
Clymer
John
Martin Conway
Lewis Conway
Bancroft
Martin Hoffman
William Hoffman
Henry Wyland
James Downey
M. A. Maley
Phillip Gents
Rose Hoffman
Nicktown
Michael Muller
Jeannette
Annie Calhoun
Wat Union United Presbyterian Church of
West Lebanon
Church Cemetery
Annie R. Calhoun
Teresa Millan
Parkwood
Samuel George
Armatrong Township
Longtime Parkwood Matron Passes After Long Life
One of the good mothers of the Parkwood community, who resided most of her life there, widow of Samuel Calhoun who died over 27 years ago. Survived by three daughters Mabel Forquer West Lebanon Teresa Millen Parkwood and Merta Helman Brookville. She also leaves 16 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren a sister Misa Gertrude George Indiana and a brother J Reed George Springfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkwood
Samuel Calhoun
Mabel Forquer
West Lebanon
Teresa Millen
Merta Helman
Brookville
Misa Gertrude George
Indiana
J. Reed George
Springfield
Obituary notices from Dayton Blairsville and Indiana region
Charles T. Allen aged 68 died at his home near Dayton and will be buried at Grade Run Presbyterian church cemetery. Surviving include wife last March, sons William and Bernard, daughters Freda and Mary Leste, plus four sisters and a grandchild. Mary Anne Lovent of Blairsville aged 69 died at Indiana hospital after illness. burial at Blairsville cemetery. Also noted is Thomas Jefferson Widemire aged 76, father of W C Widemire of Indiana, who died at his Limestone Pa home on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Allen
Grade Run Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Glade Run
Bernard
Freda
Mary Leste
Ke, T. Weaver
Mira Allen Allen
Ross. Willams
Kittanning
J. JL. C. Welch
Ford City
Mary Anne Lovent
Emile Lovent
Blairavilla
Indiana Hospital
Belgium
Anthony Lorent
Michael Thomas
Blakeville
Emma Lorent
J. B. Henrion
J. J. Henrion
Char
Thomas Jefferson Widemire
W. C. Widemire
Indiana
Limestone
The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to R. D. readers
R D readers receive a combined edition value priced at five dollars and sixty cents reflecting a joint distribution with the Progress and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and a notice of payment or subscription arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
R. D
Progress
Pittsburgh
Government Costs and the High Cost of Living
A 1930s column notes a congressional push to curb federal waste as a source of relief from the high cost of living. It cites rapid growth in federal payrolls since 1900, peaking from 1933 to 1935, and argues reducing government expenses would lower consumer costs. It also mentions WPA policy debates and a pneumonia serum milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
News Dispatches
United States
Washington
H.C. L
Perler Fait Attorneys Amend Articles of Incorporation
Perler Fait Attorneys Nowice of Amend ment of Articles of Incorporation for Bank of West Lebanon. Amended capital stock reductions change par value to 25 per share, reduce authorized capital from 40 000 to 25 000, and alter directors from eleven to seven. Filing planned with Department of State January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of West Lebanon
Institutun
Iboples Banic
West Lebungo
Inditoa
Pennsylvania
Notlee
Comnation Capital
Department of State
Wu, Peeler & Volt Tee
Notice of Annual Meeting of TeIe Coal Run Mining Company
Notice states regular annual meeting of stockholders at the company's office in Indiana, Pa, on Wednesday December 31, 1900 at 10 o'clock AM. Purpose is to elect a board of directors for the coming year and address such business as may properly come before the meeting. Signed by vice president L W Koblason and secretary M H Whitelanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANN Stooritouderes
Tele Coal Run Mining Company
Thin Company
Offeu
Dndlanu
Danwadery
oMy
Weetlh
L, W
Koblason
Vieger
Potrane Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Indiana
Court House
Inded da
Jefferson County
Indiana County
Meee
Pman
Tudinga
Buenet Snake
Auditor's Notice in Indiana County Pennsylvania
Pevluv and Post, Attorneys, announce appointment by the Orphans Court of Indiana County to settle report and distribute funds of the late Annie Lower. Auditor will attend at Meelor Ball, Savings and Trust Co. building, Indiana Pa, Friday January 24, 19XX at 10:00 AM for all interested parties. Signed by Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pevluv & Post
Gn Guditay
Conre
Indiana County
George WydMfer
Ustiate
Anya Lower
Tndlage
Hla Qupolument
Meelor & Ball, Bavings & Just, Co. Budding
Indiana
WRU
Low Welock
Lb der
Auditor's notice of estate distribution in Indiana Pa
James W Mack auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County will attend to duties at his office in the Indiana Theatre Building Indiana Pa on Tuesday January 14 10 80 oclock A M to hear and adjust all claims and interests in the estate of Jaahello Wh Aligon deceased and report distributions The notice is dated December 18 1935 with auditor Roppall Mooridad Indiana Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Mack
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
Farmers Bank and
Just Co
D. Bome
Jaahella
Tate
Indiana Borough
Indiana Theatre
Indiana
Roppall Mooridad
Fee & Tomb
J. Wayne Tomb
Samuel
Killen
Engst
Wheatfield Township
Borough of
Vernon Fritchman
Cte
Ernest Stewart
Orphans' ‘Court
Hart B. Daugherty
William ‘S. Daugherty
Indiana Theatre Building
J.D. Browned
Notice of sale of estate in Indiana County Orphans Court
J R Clements as Administrator of Paul D Sharretts deceased seeks court approval to privately sell a parcel in the Second Ward of Indiana Borough to Joseph A Dickey for 4100.00 to cover debts. Property fronts South Sixth Street, 90 by 200 feet, with a two story frame house. Terms: 600.00 in hand, balance cash on deed delivery. Court will act unless objections are filed. December 11, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Souders Petition to Change Name to John Souder Books
John Mortimer Souder petitions in Indiana County Court of Common Pleas to change his name to John Souder Books. Hearing set for February 10 1936 at 10:00 AM in Indiana Pa Court House. interested parties may appear to show cause. James W Mack Jr. attorney for petitioner. Dec 11 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mortimer Souder
Court of ‘Common Pleas
Indiana County
John Souder
Court House
Indiana
James W. Mack, Jr
Administrator’s Notice for Alfred Anderson Estate
Ernest Stewart, attorney, administrator, announces letters of administration issued for Alfred Anderson of Young Township. Creditors must present authenticated claims for settlement and debtors to make prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred ‘Anderson
Young Township
Peoples Bank of Clymer annual meeting notice
Peoples Bank of Clymer in Clymer Pennsylvania announces an annual meeting of shareholders on January 13, 1936, from 1 to 2 PM at the banking house to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and conduct other proper business. Floyd L. Houck, cashier, dated December 18, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank OF Clymer Clymer
Peoples Bank of Clymer
Clymer
Floyd L. Houck
Auditor's Notice of Distribution Hearing in Indiana County
James W. Mack auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County to settle and report distribution of funds in the estate of Catherine Long, deceased, invites all interested parties to attend a hearing at his office in the Indiana Building on January 4, 1930 at 10:80 A.M. in Indiana Borough.
Administratrix Notice for Estate of Emma B. Steels
Public notice from Homer City Pa directs all claimants against the Emma B. Steels estate to present authenticated claims for settlement and any debts to be paid promptly. Administratrix Nova E. McIntirlh of Blacklick Township requests prompt action. December 11, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Stewart
Mra
Emma B. Steels
Blacklick Township
Nova EB. McIntirh
Homer City
Executor's Notice in Loose Handwriting from 19th Century
Executor notice announces claims against the estate of J Lester Speedy of Conemaugh township. Creditors must present authentic claims for settlement and debtors are urged to make prompt payment. Attorneys Westler & Fell referenced. Johnstown, Pa. date noted as 1086.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehn
Wheatfeld Township
Joseph J. Rohn
U. Vaughn Bt
Johnstown
West
Notice of Annual Meeting for First National Bank Stockholders
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of First National Bank in Indiana will be held at the banking house in Indiana Borough Pennsylvania on January 4 at 2:00 P M for the election of directors and other business. Paul J Straitipe cashier. December 18 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Natonal Bank
Indiana
Banking House
Pennsylvania
Paul J, Straitipe
Dte Éashier
Notice of Adams County estate appointment hearing
Edwin J. Clark attorney in charge will attend duties of his appointment for the estate of Frank Clawson late of Plumville Borough deceased. The hearing is at his Roome Indiana Theatre Building office in Indiana Pa on Wednesday January 15 1936 at 10:00 AM. All interested persons may attend. Det 18 1936 3te Auditor Moorhead Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin JM. Clark
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
Donald 8. Bowser
James Lipsle
Frank Clawson
Plumville
Indiana Theatre
Borough of
Indiana
Moorhead
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Mooritead A
Ralpie Mooriead
Marx Dros
Oeacanynpult
Ritz
Vallette Bedford
Hand
H.C. S
By Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Oil City
New York City
New York Academy of Medicine
Perler & Fait
M. Wf
Litalnger
Jeenaliry
Jacconi
Orphans’ Court OF
John Souder Books
Mie
H.C. Anderson
Robinson, Pa
Dac
Jas.w. J. Arthur Robinson Funeral Home
Distinctive Funeral Service
N. Seventh ST
Jack
Orphans’ ‘Court
Catherine ‘Long
Center ‘Township
Dee
Twviln
Speedy
Th. Th. Livermore
Akip
Inediana Dairy Co
AE Cerson
Arcadia Water Company
Court of Common Pleas
Tamas W
Vetitioner
R. V. Kerr
North 6Th
John J. Connolly
Philadelphia
Natonal Bank
Indianna, Penney, Avanta
LOE
Buchman
P.R.R
Indiana, Pa
the Storage, Ice and Supply Company
Walker
Insurance Agency
Oakland Ave
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