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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1937

Page

5

Wife shot by husband in Conemaugh Township

Mrs. Catherine Musitelli, 51, of Conemaugh township near Saltsburg, was admitted to Indiana Hospital with shotgun wounds to both legs and in fair condition. Her husband, Andy Musitelli, 55, is jailed on felonious assault charges after neighbors and officers found him intoxicated at the scene.

Catherine Musitelli Conemaugh Township Saltsbury Indiana Hospital Andy Musitelli Arthur C. Wood Louie Packler State Motor Police Musitelli John Pevovor Irma Amelia Steve Liboski Indiana Liboski Office of Justice of the Peace L. D. Shawfield

Butler Production Credit Association annual meeting set

Nearly 300 farmers and their wives from Indiana and nearby counties will attend the fourth annual stockholders meeting of the Butler Production Credit Association at the First Methodist Church of Butler on January 6 at 10 30 am. County Agent J W Warner and invited agents will hear annual reports and a review of the organization’s work. J A Karns vice president will discuss cooperative credit.

Stockholders of Credit Association Indiana Butler Production Credit Association First Methodist Church Butler J. W. Warner J. A. Karns Co-Operative Credit

Lehigh County Man Hit by Truck Near Here

Lehigh county resident John Brewater, 35, of Corning, was found along Route 119 near Indiana Tuesday evening and taken to a local hospital for a back injury after reporting the hit and run. State police questioned Brewater about the truck on the wrong side of the road at the time of the incident.

Lehigh County Here John Brewater Corning Route 119 Indiana Brewater

Real estate transfers listed in Indiana township parcels

A series of transfers recorded for various townships including Burrell Mahoning Armstrong and Green, with buyers and sellers such as Rosario Murano, Sarah Lewis, W G Baughman, Grace Baughman, Henry Elkin, First National Bank of Indiana, Merl D. Gibson, John Hikin, Mary Wudzek, Adam Wirdzek, Homer Electric and Mfg Co, Syntron Company, David Fox, E J Klingensmith, Caroline Keith and Theodore Roosevelt Gray. Prices range from 1.00 to 5000.00 with parcels including lots and acres in multiple townships.

Rosario Murano Clymer Sarah Lewis Paul Lewis Washington Township W. G. Baughman Grace Baughman Burrell Township Henry Elkin First National Bank of Indiana South Mahoning Township Merl D. Gibson Armatrong Township John ©. Hikin First National Bank of Plumville Mary Wudzek Adam 8 Wirzdek Lota Home Building and Loan Association Adam I. Wirdzek Homer Electric and Mfg. Co Syntron Company Homer City David 8. Fox E. J. Klingensmith Indiana Second Ward Caroline Keith Theodore Roosevelt Gray Green Township

Armstrong Township Resident Found Dead in Home

Harry B Boyer 74 lifelong Armstrong township resident was found dead in his home at 6 30am by his son Murray. A heart attack is believed to have caused the sudden passing. He farmed in youth and belonged to Curry Run Presbyterian Church. He married Margaret Morris who died years ago. He is survived by son Murray and Herbert of Indiana, several grandchildren, sisters Mrs Mary Johns Homer City and Mrs Martha Carr Rockwood, and brother William Boyer Flanders South Dakota.

Harry B. Boyer Harry B. Hoyer Armstrong Township Murray Boyer Curry Run Margaret Morris Herbert Indiana Mary Johns Homer City Martha Carr Rockwood William Boyer Flanders South Dakota

Marriage Licenses Listed for Various Names Across Towns

A list of marriage licenses is shown with names including Morrison Gibson Askey Dravecky Altman Davis Battick Mann Specht Anderson Orella Heshbon Mash Simpson Connor Kennedy and Vandergrift in Ebensburg Punxsutawney Iselin Iselin and Vandergrift areas. The records reflect couples from multiple communities and states in a regional issuance summary.

Chioris W. Morrison Washington T Heshbon Ernest M. Simpson Vandergrift Eben Elizabeth Connor Kennedy Aaitestigestn

Stewart Addresses Rotarians on Sino-Japanese Situation

John D. Stewart of College avenue and Princeton University joins the Rotary Club talk on the Sino Japanese situation. The session includes a tribute to the late Dr. Charles R. Foster of Pittsburgh read by Rotarian Jesse Lubold.

John D. Stewart Rotary Club College Avenue International Relations Princeton Unversity Charles R. Foster Pittsburgh Indiana Rotary Jesse Lubold

Miss Jane Stewart to Wed Pittsburgh Physician

Miss Jane Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A Hamilton Stewart of Church street, engaged to Dr. H Ward Ewalt of Pittsburgh. She attended Hood College Indiana State Teachers College and NYU and serves as music supervisor for Mt. Lebanon schools. Dr Ewalt studied at Ohio State University and the School of Optometry.

A. Hamilton Stewart Church Street Jane Elizabeth Stewart H. Wardwall H. Ward Ewalt Peermont Avenue Pittsburgh Miss Stewart Hood College Indiana State Teachers College New York University Mt. Lebanon Dr. Hwatt Ohio State University School of Optometry

Indiana High School Paper Wins First Place Rating

Indiana High School Paper was awarded four first close ratings at the Pennsylvania School Press Association contest in Hershey. The event occurred Tuesday with the paper praised for strong writing and reporting skills.

Indiana Phe Arrow Pennsylvania School Press Association Hershey

Women of Moose Share Christmas Gifts at Clymer

Women of the Moose of Clymer held a Christmas program in the Moose Temple. Two boxes of gifts were prepared for Moose Heart children and Moosehaven residents, exchanges followed by a covered dish supper. The event was well enjoyed. Christmas at the Mack Farm features J. B. Mack and Mrs Mack hosting relatives and in laws at Bruchvalley township.

Moose of Mack Farm

New County and Borough Officials Set to Take Duties Monday

Elmer W. Allison and L. F. Robinson of Indiana are the only county officials chosen in November. The borough and township officers elected will assume duties Monday morning. Mr. Al Moon becomes register and recorder and Mr. Robinson becomes jury commissioner.

New County Elmer W. Allison L. F. Robinson Indiana Mr. al- Moon Mr. Robinson

James L. Marks Jr to Wed New Bethlehem Bride

James L Marks Jr announces engagement of Miss Mary Louise Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Chester Andrews of New Bethlehem to James Lafayette Marks Jr son of Mr and Mrs James Marke of Kiski School Saltsburg The couple will wed once plans are finalized and engagements are being honored.

Jamesl. Marks, Jr New Bethlehem Mary Louise Andrews Perry Chester Andrews James Lafayette Marks, Jr James Marke Kiski School Saltsburg

Personal Brevities Chronicle Holiday Visits and News

Indiana town notes list residents visiting relatives and spending holidays in Reynoldsville and nearby towns. Entries include Ben Hill Jr of Water Street and others traveling from Green township, DuBois, Apollo, Buffalo, and Regina. Many members of families join Christmas gatherings, weekend visits, and hospital recoveries, with several in Pendleton, McKeesport, and Pittsburgh regions.

Ben Hill, Jr Water Street Reynoldaville Ira Reithmiller John Green Township Indiana Cora Sandies Conemaugh Township Leolia Halsey Town Millford Bertha Simpson DuBois Mary Lewis School Street E. B. Croll D. F. Croll Rolinson J. H. Pollard Saskatoon Can Anna Johnston West Philadelphia Wilbert Roof Cleveland Bert Roof College Avenue Jack Pauch Cheswick Rimersburg Harry C. Brainfield South Seventh Street Kathryn Means Buffalo N. Y Delbert Means North Twelfth Street John Geisel Oakland Avenue McKeesport Lex Watson Bell Church Walter Wiggins Jan. Wiggins Church Street Adda St. Clair Saratoga Springs Russell Stuchell Detroit Mich Addison Stuchell North Fifth Street Paul Coupp Johnstown D. R. Chambers West Washington Street Blair Shoemaker New York City John Lowry East Locust Street George Robeson Akron Robert S. Sutton Cokeville T. R. Bracken Louise Dickle Braddock Schools H. B. Dickey Locust Street A. D. Williams George Stock Blacklick Williams Ernest Stewart, Jr Indiana Hospital James Miller South Fifth Street Virgil Crosby Washington, D.C L. T. Ashbaugh Louise Robert Sharon

Body of Khridge Workhr Not Located After River Drag

Rescue efforts for Saltaburge bridge worker Sherman Greaves who drowned December 20 in the Conemaugh near Livermore ended without success. Volunteers concluded the body is likely swept downstream or lodged under river debris after a week of dragging as floodwaters receded.

Dragging River Saltsburg Heslient

Uniform standards set for traffic signs in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg December 29 The Department of Highways issued regulations fixing uniform standards for traffic signs and signals on all highways for the first time. A manual of instructions is being sent to local authorities motor clubs and agencies interested in highway safety. The Progress and Pittsburgh Gazette to R. D. readers five dollars sixty nine cents

Harrisburg Department of Highways Pennsylvania

Saltsburg man jailed for multiple break ins and thefts

Herman Carson, 34, of near Saltsburg, was sentenced by Judge J H Creps to four to 20 years in Western Penitentiary after pleading guilty to four counts of felonious entry and larceny. He targeted homes in Black Hawk, Clarksburg and Young Township, stealing jewelry and clothing valued over 250 dollars. Another defendant, George Murdich, 20, of Clune, received nine months to five years for theft from Mrs. Vekel’s store in Young Township. Paul Updyke, 50, near Indiana, got 200 dollar fine and up to 12 months in the Workhouse after a West Pike incident.

Herman. Carson Near Saliaburg J. BH. Creps Western Penitentiary Jesse Anthony Black Hek Willis Miller Clarksburg Andy Garry Young Township Bruno Thomas George Spontak, Jr Ernest Alleheny County Mary Vekel George Murdich Clune Creps Mudrich Virginia Detroit Paul Updyke Indiana West Pike Updyke

Local National Guardsman Advanced to Major in Pa Regiment

Captain Dale C. Marlin of South Eleventh street has been commissioned as Major of the 110th Regiment. He will command the Second Battalion based in Altoona, supervising Companies B Mt. Pleasant G Altoona F Indiana and H Machine Gun in Washington. First Lieutenant C Wilbur Campbell of South Fifth street is placed in command of Company F and will soon receive the rank of Captain.

National Guard of Pennsylvania Dale C. Marlin South Eleventh Street 110Th Regiment Altoona Mt. Pleasant Indiana H. Machine Gun Company Washington, Pa C. Wilbur Campbell South Fifth Street Town

Marriages and appointments shaping region communities

Announcements detail four marriages including Marian Clair Cochran to George Robert Gourley in Cumberland Maryland on April 10 1937 and Evelyn Cochran to Donald Fritz in Chambersburg October 3. Also noted is Mrs Margarette A Hills of Reynoldsville appointed permanent editor of the Clearfield Times and local family Christmas travels involving the Peters and Hammers families in Indiana and Dayton.

A. B. Cochran Pittsburgh Marian Clair George Robert Gourley Lee Gourley Indiana Cumberland Oakland Avenue Charles Birch Evelyn Donald Fritz Johnstown Chambersburg Margarette A. Hills Rey- Noldaville Clearfield South Third Street Merle Fisher Dayton Florence Rena Nellie Peters Dale Clair Margearet Irene Alma

Green Township dwelling destroyed by fire

A frame dwelling occupied by Mrs. James Rushton at LaRayne Green township burned Sunday night. A defective flue is believed to have caused the fire. The property was owned by James Kollsky.

James Rushton LaRayne Green Township James Kollsky

Death Invades Many Homes At Christmas

Robert N Nesbitt 65 longtime Cone maugh township farmer dies suddenly from a heart attack at home Christmas Day while eating his meal. Funeral at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Lewisville with Rev King and Rev D D Dodds officiating. interment at Kbenezer cemetery. Survived by widow Nora Kennedy Nesbitt sister Mrs J A Rose of Saltsburg and brothers Rev M F Nesbitt D D of Wooster Ohio and Attorney A G Nesbitt of Pittsburgh.

Kbenezer Presbyterian Samuel Nesbitt Agnes Fulton) Nesbitt Nesbitt Lfe Ebenezer Precsbyterian Church Saltsburg Lodge of Odd Fellows King D. D. Dodds Nora (Kennedy) Nesbitt J. A. Rose Saltsburg M.F. Nesbitt D.D Wooster A. G. Nesbitt Pittsburgh

Mrs. Sarah Buterbaugh Rites Highlight Indiana life

Mrs. Sarah Buterbaugh aged 85 died December 24 at her home on South Sixth Street after pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Streams Funeral Home with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by children Dr. Howard B. Buterbaugh Laura Buterbaugh Ford Wansam Harry Hasen Park Butterbaugh and 15 grandchildren.

Streams Church Street Greenwood Cemetery Sarah Buterbaugh Indiana South Sixth Street Robert Amanda Park) Barber Dixonville Eling Butterbaugh Cockport Buterbaugh Lovejoy Hie Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Pounds Bible Harry Burton ‘Boyd Howard B. Buterbaugh Town Laura Buterbaugh Ford Wansam Pittsburgh Harry Hasex Syracuse Park Butterbaugh Guys Milla Mra Orrie Widdowson Louise ‘Thompson Home Station Otto Barber Mary Stewart Washington, D.C Robert Barbor Olatha, Kans

McClellan Gordon dies after sudden heart attack

McClellan Gordon, 74, longtime Indiana resident and prominent community member, died suddenly from a heart attack at his North Wright Street home Thursday night. His funeral is set for Monday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Oakland cemetery. born September 22, 1843 in Snow Hill Maryland, he began teaching at Fort Littlet on Pennsylvania at age 16.

Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery McClellan Gordon Indiana North Wighth Street Peter Alice Richardson) Gordon Snow HI Fort Littleton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jai W. Frank Connor Blairaville Pittaburgh M. HE. Church Mary (Paxton) Conner Wilse McCartney North Seventh Street The Savings & Trust Company McGee Hospital Court House Jane E. Stewart Peterman James L. Peterman Wayne Avenue Harry Peterman Blair Peterman Ross Jones Helen Wilkinsburg Walter ‘Peterman Arthur | Peterman Paulina Walker Howard B. Buterbaugh James W. Robinson J. Arthur Robinson Robinson Panera Women of Moose Williard Marguerite Coe B. F. Coe North Sixth Street Stillman A. Foster Khridge Workhr John L. Getty Lawrence Getty Youngstown Winifred King North Ninth Street George Alexander Allan Alexander John A. Scott School St Penn Run Lyster Progress Robert Kunkle Jane Oil City Donald McHenry Dettroit Harry Hess John Stewart Philadelphia A. H. Stewart Stewart Law School University of Pennsylvania H. M. Brandon Cherry Tree Carol Louise Spangler Hospital Thelma Longwill J. Clair Longwill James W. Mack Robert Ferree Nutley N. J George Stigler Ames Iowa David Williams College Williama Vermont Harry Stahlman North Fourth Street Bert Brankiron Ambridge Thalrton Alden Stahlman R. D National Guardsmen Dale Marlin Wilbur Campbell Robert N. Nesbitt Ness Kiski
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