Golden Wedding and Christmas Celebrations Span Fifty Years
Mr and Mrs T J Swan mark their golden wedding on Christmas Day with a family dinner at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Earl Gray at Fairview Just west of town Mrs Amanda Hamilton Swan born East Mahoning township and Mr Swan a native of Trade City married December 25 1883 in Indiana The couple lived in New Florence Blairsville Altoona Kane and Punxsutawney before settling in Indiana in 1910 Mr Swan an expert carpenter their daughter Mrs Gray and a son William G Swan remain in Corry Pa They are grandparents of two and celebrate a long marriage with renewed faith in Mrs Swans recovery from a long illness also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Swan
Indiana
Earl Gray
Fairview
Swan
Amanda Hamilton
East Mahoning Township
Trade City
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Kane
Punxsutawney
Mra. Swan
Coupls
Gray
William G. Swan
Corry
Wil Pe
Armagh
Harvey Findley
East Wheatfield Township
Cramer
Findley
George
Esther (Steele) Findley
Mary” H. Cramer
Joseph Cramer
Hoe
John Pindley
Mary Orffith
Johnstown
Christmas Post Office Sees Slight Decline in Packages
Postmaster H A Borland reports fewer insured and uninsured parcel post items during Christmas. Cards and letters rise, money orders hit a new high with 289 issued in one day last week and strong activity this week. NRA banking rules boost money orders, 11.4 cent rate on unsealed letters drives card mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.A. Borland
NRA
Marriages and Licenses Across Several Townships and Names
A整理 of marriage and license notices lists couples and individuals including Robert McWhirter and Bernice O Carroll Harwick. Carolyn D Weakland and Indiana Powell Enterline Rochester Mills. Beulah BD Tyger Rochester Mills. James Heckman and Hilda Boyer. Edna Shaffer Penn Run. Joseph Boataph Kane Emma Sullivan. Harry Berkey Harinab Streams Marion Center. Leona Allan Clymer. Edward Rishel Cance Mabel Wright Rochester Mills. Archie Hixgon Youngstown ha allelie Robinson. John King Dilltown. Mary Britano Dilltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8
McWhirter
David
Bowser
Penn Run
Edna I. Shaffer
Joseph F. Boataph
Kane
Emma M
Sullivan
Harry D. Berkey
Harinab
M. Streams
Marion Center
Calvin J.’ Frantz
Clymer
Leona G. Allan Oho
Edward G. Rishel
Cance
Mabel M. Wright
Rochester Mills
Archie'w. Hixgon
Youngstown
Ha Allelie
Robinson John King
Diltown
Mary Britano
Dilltown
Well Known School Teacher Named Deputy Register and Recorder
Arcadia principal Edward EB Irwin will become Deputy Register and Recorder of the county on January 11, following W R Calhoun’s election to the post. A lifelong Republican in Montgomery township, Irwin was chosen from a large pool of applicants for his teaching and business experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward EB. Irwin
Arcadia
W. R. Calhoun
Town
Irwin
Montgomery Township
Calhoun
Operation of the Glass Plant at Blairsville Offers Hope
Blairsville appears set to restart the National Plate Glass Company plant after a nearly four year shutdown. The proposed corporation will issue 100000 dollars in common stock, with 35000 dollars in preferred stock to be covered by Blairsville investors. Reopening would create local jobs and revive industry. More than 2000 Indiana county children enjoyed a Santa Claus at Ritz and Indiana theatres on Saturday, with a Western film and treats. A spark from a Christmas tree bulb at 933 Wayne Avenue caused a small fire at Frank Downey’s home, igniting cotton snow and lighting curtains before firefighters contained it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
National Plate Glass Company
Blairaville
Wallace Nordby
iRitz
Indiana Theatres
Indiana County
Santa Claus
Christus
Frank Downey
Wayne Avenue
Blacklick man dies in peculiar Blairsville accident
John O Bennett, 27, of Blacklick, was killed Friday morning crossing Market Street Blairsville when a car he stepped in front of was struck by a second eastbound vehicle driven by Daniel Wallace of Leetsville. The driver had no time to react. Bennett’s widow Goldie Burns Bennett and two sons survive along with four siblings. Funeral and burial at Forsha home and Blakeville cemetery followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsha
Blakeville
John O. Bennett
Blacklick
Blairsville
Bennett
Market Street
Daniel ‘Wallace
Leetsville
M. V. Bennett
Vernon Forsha
Smith Station
Black Nek
Conemaugh Iron Works
Goldie Burns Bennett
John
Arthur
W. ¥. Bowman
Pearl Wertz
Blatraville
Robert
McCoy Robert
McCoy
Third Street
Rayne Township
Indiana
Seventh Street
Presbyterian Church
Howard Learn
Town
John George
Latrove
Elizabeth McCoy
Pittsburgh
Real estate transfers and deeds in Montgomery and surrounding areas
A stream of property transactions listed includes E I E Hileman to T V McQuown for a lot in Montgomery at 1000 dollars, Hileman to McQuown 1500 dollars, and multiple deeds involving Green Blairsville Homer City and Plumville. Amounts range from 21 to 155.62 dollars with parcels including acres and tracts. Numerous transfers show private individuals and committees purchasing lots and tracts in Indiana Co and adjacent towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. IE. Hileman
T. V McQuown
Montgomery
H. BE
Hileman
T. V. McQuown
Comm
Indiana Co
Adella Allison
Green
Steve Gaydek
Lafayette Gamble
W. Wheatfield
Alex Bennett
Cora L. Morrison
B. Mahoning
Howard L. ‘Stitt
Indiana
Comm. of Indiana Co
Kitty Shilling
Pine
Thomas Harris
Esther Steele
Blanche McCreery
Melba D.mccreery
Buffington
Merle S. Marshall
First Nat’! Bank of
Plumville
Cokeville House Struck by Lightning Damages Home
The Cokeville residence of J A Sloane was struck by lightning during the Christmas Eve storm around 8 p m Sunday. The roof on the rear section tore away and wiring and appliances were damaged. Sloane, an employee of the Tolrance State Hospital, was in the house and required medical care after the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeville
J. A. Sloane
Sloane
Toljrance State Hospital
Ruddock Gets Extension to Answer Venue Plea in Mehallick Case
The State Supreme Court grants District Attorney William M. Ruddock an extension to February 1 to respond to the petition for change of venue in the John Mehallick case. Mehallick, a State Policeman, faces trial for alleged involvement in a crime in Glen Campbell on April 22. A separate notice states ten percent tax payment can stay Treasurer’s Sale for 40 days, with reentry for sale in 30 days if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruddock
John Mehallick
State Supreme Court
William M. Ruddock
Glen Campbell
Lsted
Miss Betty Stamm Engaged to Charles Brighthill
Betty Stamm daughter of Rev Frederick Stamm announces engagement to Charles K Bright hill of Reading. Formerly of South Bend, Stamm's family now resides in Brooklyn New York. Wedding date not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Stamm
Southfiend
Wilfred Reading
Christmas visitors and local families in Indiana area
A crowded holiday notice lists numerous Indiana residents and relatives visiting relatives across towns. Names include Fydie and son Glenn of Home R D 2, Mrs Mary Riddle of North Heventh, Edward Harbinson of Burlington, Miss Martha Gavi, J R Lytle of Latrobe, and many others visiting relatives in Indiana and neighboring states during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fydie
Glenn
Home
R.D
Indiana
Lon ‘Tweatay
Riddle Apple
Detroit
Mich
Mary Riddle
North Heventh
Edward ‘Harbinson
Burlington
Orpha Harbinson
Grant Street
Martha Gavi
Jefferson County
Horace Mann School
Waterloo
Iowa
Charles H. Butler
Helen
Oakland Avenue
Cotaopolis
Bonnie ‘Bowen
Thaddeus Stephels
Birmingham
Als
Annie ‘Rhine
Helen Wayin
Chestnut Street
Janet
Frank Williams
College Avenue
Sarah Wiley
Youngstown
Margaret Wiley
North Fifth Street
Alex '‘C. Hoover
Alice Artemus
Howard Minter
Ewing
Mias
Cherryhill
W.D. Bush
Laura
Thad
Washington Street
Alvin Evans
Ehensburg
Charles H. Bee
Water Street
Mary
Carnegie Tech
Pittshurch
Harold
Temple University
Philadelphia
Gail Burnheimer
Germantown
Anna Belle Darley
Minnie Burnsheimer
Locust Street
Former county teacher awarded 810000 damages
Miss Tinn States a former resident and teacher in Indiana county now an instructor in DuBois schools was awarded 810,000 in a verdict against David Crossett and Miss Anderson for injuries from a car crash on September 12, 1931, near the Roosevelt highway west of Tidioute. Attorney Charles J. Margiotti led the case. a prior suit awarded Miss Baum 12,688.33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tinn States
Indiana County
DuBois
David Crossett
Miss Anderson
Miss States
Canoe Township
Charles J. Margiotti
Punxsutawney
Tidioute Road
Roosevelt Highway
Ryine
Anderson
Adam Baum
Extension Association Committee Is Announced in Indiana County
The Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association named the new executive committee and outlined plans for the 1934 extension program. Officers elected at the annual meeting include President John F Pounds Indiana. Vice President M C Stewart Homer City. Secretary J M Risinger Homer City. Treasurer Clarence Metlenby Indiana, with field and program heads named for crops, potatoes, sheep, home economics, dairy, vegetables, and other lines of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Warner
H. M
Altimus
Dill‘town
Clark Pollock
Marion Center
Clyde Bell
Harry ‘Kunkle
Jack Compton
Livermore
Bruce Neal
Smicksburg
R.D
A. Woodward ‘Smith
Blairsville
R. L
Boucher
Clymer
Doyle Stutzman
Cramer
Earl Botsford
S. BE
Dible
Joseph F. Nichol
Indiana
James A. Simpson
R. du
A. Woodwird ‘Smith
Clyde Houck
Mother and Daughter Injured in Car Collision Near Bolivar
Mrs Martha Mair 33 of Bolivar is in critical condition at Memorial hospital Johnstown with a severe scalp laceration and body contusions after being struck Sunday evening by a car driven by Sidney Ford near New Florence while walking on the highway. Her daughter Mary 16 suffered a compound fracture of the right arm and other injuries and is also hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mair
Bolivar
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Sidney Ford
New Florence
Mary
Repainting Court House Funds Raised by CWA Subscriptions
County officials and local attorneys have subscribed 290 to cover material costs for repainting the courthouse. The labor will be provided by the CWA and further subscriptions are welcomed by the County Commissioners due to the county treasury’s depleted condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
A Good Newspaper Offer
The Progress and I Pittsburgh Post Gazette offer subscriptions to R D residents of Indiana county at 5.50 dollars per year. Out of county residents pay 4.00 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
R. D
Indiana County
Deaths of McCoy Findley Lore Quinn and more in Blairsville
Obituaries from Blairsville area report the deaths of Robert McCoy aged 76 after pneumonia and illness, East Wheatfield resident Harvey Findley, Blairsville veteran William A Lore aged 81, and Blairsville News Company head William Quinn aged 48. Details cover births, families, churches, and funeral arrangements, with notes on their communities, residences in Blairsville, Latrobe, and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quinn
Whitney
St. Vincent Cemetery
Blatraville News Company
Latrobe Hospital
Blairsville
Wire
Latrobs
Name of Clerks for Both Stores Announced Opening of State Liquor Stores
Walter D. Peterman and William Jack named managers of Indiana and Blairsville State Liquor Stores to open January 2 in the Brody building and Blairsville store respectively. Clerks include Carmen Raimondo John McPhilimy Jr Ralph Waiback William Brantlinger William Boesman and Lawrence Bromberick. Salaries range from 1620 to 2400 yearly. Beginning January 1 package liquor sales move to State Liquor Stores and hotels cannot sell packages. Repairs contracts awarded to Mock for Indiana store 2753 and J Short for Blairsville 1043.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ments
Walter D. Peterman
South Seventh Street
Indiana
Brody
Philadelphia Street
William ¥. Jack
North Sixth Street
Blairaville
Harrisburg
Carmen W. Raimondo
Homer City
John McPhilimy, Jr
Saltsburg
Ralph D. Waiback
Blacklick
R. D
Blairsville
William J. Brantlinger
William. A. Boesman
Blaireville
Lawrence E. Bromberick
Waterstreet
Pennsylvania
Charles J. Mock
East Church Street
Blairesville
J. Short
Ministers Injured In Blairsville Car Crash on William Penn Highway
Two ministers and several passengers were injured Tuesday in a collision on the William Penn highway one mile east of Blairsville. Rev. W. G. Fulton of Punxsutawney and Rev. Homer Baughman of Nanty-Glo, both driving, sustained cuts and bruises. Mrs. Fulton also had injuries, while Irene Baughman and Alvin Baughman suffered more severe harm, including a scalp wound and a broken nose respectively. Both cars were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
W. G. Fulton
Punxsutawney
Johnstown
United Brothers
Homer Baughman
Nanty-Glo
William Penn Highway
Fulton
Irene Baughman
Rev. Baughman
Alvin Baughman
Baughman
Miss Baughman
Christmas Dinner At Wiggins Home In Shelocta
A Holiday dinner was held at the home of A J Wiggins in Shelocta on Monday. The meal featured a Christmas cake and was attended by Mr and Mrs B H Fitzgerald and Nettle Fitzgerald of Livermore. Louwlke Hughes. Mr and Mrs M Barclay. Mr and Mrs G M Wissins and Mrs Margaret Staela and daughter Stella of Indiana. Mr and Mrs Blain Stychell of West Hickory. George Frye. Mr and Mrs Walker Wiggins and family. and A I Wigina of Shelocta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wigzing Wane
Shetocta
A. J. Wiggins
iShetocla
B. HW. Fitzgerald
Misa Nettle Pitzgerald
Louwlke ‘Hughes
Livarmore
M.barclay
Berks County Man Sentenced in Bakery Theft Case
Jacob Smith, 26, of Berks County, was sentenced by Judge J. N. Langham to six to 12 months in Allegheny County Workhouse for stealing a truck from Greiner Bakery Co. on December 19. He was captured near Campbell Mill by J. K. Nicely and Frank Cain after driving away in a Cadillac from the post office area. Rinaldo Courpini, secretary of Greiner Bakery, followed into the post office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berks County
Tor Thott
Guiener Bakery Co
Jacob Smith
Allegheny County
J. N. Langham
Greiner Bakery Co
South Seventh Bt
Smith
Campbell Milla
J. K. Nicely
Frank Cain
Taoiland
Poat
Cadillac
Rinaldo Courpini
Poatofice
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. J. Swan
Groot
Cone Mmangh Township
H. B. Fitzgerald
Conemaugh ‘Township
Mizgerald
Rebecca Davison
West Washington Street
Daymon
William 8. Davison
Taylorsville
Davi 802
Court House
al Jadlana
Court Hauge
Raymond Moorhead
Ramona
John Meffride
Coraopolis
Kittanning
Trey
Shaulis
Vandergrift
Dorothy
Alvin
A. B. Woodward
School Street
J. T. Butler
Donald Moorhead
Marjorie Ann
Emma Lau
Ohio
Paul V. Montgomery
Ming Tinn
Sulé
Extension Association
Wiliam A. Lore
Bhursville
Willan A Ore
James A. Lore
Hebron
Masonite Lodge
Ila
Missouri
W. J. Peterman
Will
Harry K. Boucher
Seriovaly
Dobe
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