New County Officials Assume Duties on Monday
New county officials begin their terms Monday after November elections. Judge J N Langham will administer the oath to all arriving officers including Sheriff H Elmer Borland deputy Clair Ansley Prothonotary Bertha Garee McLain and other successors. The incoming board names A Raleigh as chairman J B Plenniken and C L Campbell with several re elected and new appointees in county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Elmer Borland
Clair Ansley
Rayne Township
Bertha Garee McLain
J. N. Langham
A. Raleigh
Gipsy
Blakeville
C. L. Campbell
Heshbon
Sa Sheriffs
A. Eugene Wilson
Indiana
C. C. McLain
Wm. M. Ruddock
Harry Nichol
Luther 8. Williams
John Rmith
Fred W. St. Clair
East Church Street
Ansley
Chambersville
White Township
Postoffice Holiday Revenue Drops Across Indiana
Postoffice holiday business shows a 12 percent fall in letters and 25 percent fewer parcels from last year. During the eight days before Christmas 163000 letters were handled, 21000 fewer than 1930. New George Washington Bi Centenial stamps go on sale January 2 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
H. A. Borland
George Washington
Bush Family Holds Happy Christmas Reunion At Home
Mr. and Mrs. William Bush hosted a family reunion at the old homestead on Sunday. Thirty one relatives attended including fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild, with baskets and greetings marking the Christmas season. Out-of-town attendees came from Pittsburgh Johnstown Franklinville New York Ann Arbor Indiana and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
S. B
Friends Remembered 15th Wedding Anniversary Event
More than a score of friends from Hast Church street visited on Sunday evening to celebrate the 15th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman. They arrived with baskets of good things and an excellent lunch was served. A handsome gift was presented to the couple during the evening. Everyone enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Freeman
Hast Church Street
Car Driven by Mec rntyre Woman Killed a Big Doe
A Ford sedan driven by Miss Nora May Washington of McIntyre struck a large doe near Kent on Tuesday. The deer was brought to Indiana and turned over to the State Motor Patrol, then given to the Salvation Army by Game Warden Louis Litzinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mec Rntyre
Kent
Nora May Washington
McIntyre
Indiana
Christmas Benefit at Penn Run Aids Needy
A Christmas entertainment held Thursday by the EB H Bonsall Sunday school class at the Presbyterian church in Penn Run raised a tidy sum for charity. Miss Zoe Lyons directed with assistant Miss Mary Brown. The offering will buy flour for Cherry Hill township's needy. Elsewhere, A T Bracken of East Wheatfield lost a valuable young horse after a pullet shot shattered its leg in the barnyard forcing euthanasia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Run
Presbyterian Church
EB. H. Bonsall
Zoe Lyons
Mary Brown
Cherryhill Township
End of Year License Tags Reminder in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports final reminder from Benjamin G. Bynon, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, that 1931 license plates become illegal after midnight December 31. County Treasurer Elmer W. Alligon had issued 225 dog licenses for 1932 by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Benjamin G. Bynon
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Elmer W. Alligon
Robbers Escape With Loot From Blairsville Warehouse
Robbers forced an entrance to Blairsville Grocery Company on Sunday night and seized 20 cases of cigarettes and 6,000 cigars valued at $2,000. They fled in a 1931 Ford delivery truck, left abandoned four miles west of Blairsville on the William Penn highway after driving about 20 miles. The theft was not found until Monday morning. the truck valued at $650 was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Blairsville Grocery Company
William Penn
Real Estate Transfers From Various Owners and Tracts
A list of real estate transfers including George W. McCullough to B F Keifer for a Green tract and one dollar, Isaac Goss to Pearl Dick for two Montgomery lots, Joseph Jered to Martin Smith for Homer City lots at five hundred dollars, among other small transfers in White Center Homer City Center E Wheatfield and Armstrong with nominal dollar amounts and varying parcel types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McCullough
B. F. Keifer
Green
Isaac Goss
Pearl Dick
Montgomery
Joseph Jered
Martin Smith
Homer City
Harry W. Wiley
Blacklick
K. Deane Lynn
Armor P. Clark
W. Wheatfield
Charles Jacoby
Rose I. Hilty
White
John W. Snyder
C. D. Peddljcord
Armstrong
C. S$. Kunkle
Ralph B. Kunkle
J. Wade Martin
David J. Hamilton
Clarence BE. Carney
J. W. Henry
Indiana
Indiana Theatre Opens With New Sound Equipment
The Indiana Theatre completes installation of modern sound equipment and will open with New Year’s Day showings. Three pictures weekly will be shown at regular admission prices, positioning the venue as a leading medium priced theatre in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Popular Playhouse
Optometrist Dr Daugherty To Open Here Next Week
Dr C Daugherty Jr a trained optometrist will open offices on the second floor of the Smith Bunaso above Woolworths next week He is the son of Mr and Mrs 8 Clark Daugherty of Jeannette and has been in Tyrone with his brother Dr Harry Daugherty for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
C. Daugherty, Jr
Smith
Bunaso
Woolworth’s
Dr. Daugherty
Clark Daugherty
Jeannette
Tyrone
Harry Daugherty
Einstein
Zion Lutheran Church
Arthur Pfohl
Pfohl
Weddings of a Week Lead Monongahela to Indiana T
Miss Virginia A McCracken daughter of Mr and Mrs William McCracken of Monongahela wed Lewis Reed Clark son of Mr and Mrs Lewis G Clark in the bride’s home on Thursday evening Rev McKee officiated Immediate relatives attended with Miss Maxine McCracken as bridesmaid and Glenn Clark as best man Clark a Wellsburg West Virginia high school athletics director graduated from Indiana High School in 1924 and Muskingum College in 1928 The couple will live in Wellsburg A reception followed at the groom’s home and a prior dinner at Hotel Moore Crystal Room. Local notes also report other marriages and social events with brief details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia A. McCracken
William McCracken
Monongahela
Lewis Reed Clark
Lewis G. Clark
McKee
Maxine McCracken
Glenn Clark
Clark
Indiana
Indiana High School
Muskingum College
Wellsburg
W.va
South Sixth Street
Crystal Room
Hotel Moore
Gailey
Alice Mahan
Bess Swartz
North Eleventh Street
B. F. Lavin
Philadelphia
Howard McGullough
General Elettric School
Schenectady
N.Y
C. R. McCullough
George Smith
Tlarrinburg
Smith
Thomas Simpson
Town
John Scott
Warrinburg
John A. Scott
North Seventh Street
Melvin Booth
Olin University
Raymond Moorhead
South Seventh Street
Quay Overdorf
Lila Mae
Margery
John Graham
Harold
Brushvalley
Russell Martin
Punxsutawney
Christina
Samuel Rinn
West Philadelphia Street
John L. Getty
Church Street
Lawrence Getty
Youngstown
Krape Avenue
Reginuldavne
Lulu Neal
Lgreensburg
Robert E. Young
North Sixth Street
John K. Brallier
Latrobe
Stanley Brallier
Conemaugh
Brilhart pleads guilty in embezzlement case at Dixonville Bank
J L Brilhart former cashier of Dixonville Deposit Bank pleaded guilty to embezzlement false entries and forgery with intent to defraud. Judge Langham fined 500 and ordered three to seven years in Western Penitentiary plus costs. About $10411.28 involved. Brilhart jailed awaiting transfer Thursday. Other sentences include Bankosky for larceny forfeiting bond, Solly for larceny felonies, Wilkinson and Carroll 20 days jail, Hoover costs, Stiles liquor violation, and Lester 200 fine 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brilhact
Dixonville Deposit Bank
J. N. Langham
Western Penitentiary
Brilhart
Brithart
H. Hlmer Borland
Clymer
Stor Mier
Stanley Bankosky
John Solly
Paul Wilkinson
Clarence Carroll
Pine Township
C. GC. Hoover
Percy Stiles
Kyle B. Lester
Pittsburgh
First Auto Inspection Period Opens January First
Harrisburg dispatch notes the first of two compulsory motor vehicle inspections begins January 1 and runs to March 31 with a three month arrest period after. About 4300 official inspection stations have been appointed by the Department of Revenue under Governor Pinchot. The program aims to cut automobile accidents and enforce honest, thorough inspections across stations meeting state requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Department of Revenue
Beecratary of Revenue
Clyde L. King
State Highway Patrol
Masons Host Delightful Banquet at Teachers College
Masons held a memorable annual banquet at the State Teachers College on Monday evening in the College Recreation Hall. About 100 couples attended a five course turkey dinner with holiday decorations and Don Gregory orchestra music for dancing. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Ethel Pauline Irvin of Indiana to John Taylor Norris of Pittsburgh, with wedding date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jProf
J. M. Uhler
Kiwanis Club
John M. Uhler
State Teachers College
Indiana Kiwanis Club
C. Earl Steele
Teachers Colleges
College Recreation Hall
Don Gregory
Ethel P. Irvin
Indiana
John T. Norris
Pittsburgh
Ethel Pauline Irvin
Charles W. Irvin
West Philadelphia
John Taylor Norris
F. J. Norris
Miami
Fla
Fire destroys East Wheatfield home of Lewellyn Williams
A dwelling and its contents in East Wheatfield township belonging to Lewellyn Williams were destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin on Friday or Sunday. Insurance coverage totals $2,000 with Patrons Mutual Co. Emphasis on property loss and partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
F. R. Moore
Willys-Knight
Zeke ‘Hare
East Wheatfield Township
Lewellyn Williams
Patrons Mutual Co
Personal Brevities Reflect Holiday Visits Across Indiana
Miss Gretta Hood of Locust Street spent holidays with brother Bert Hood in Wilkinsburg. Numerous Indiana visitors listed including A B Bracken and son Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Pepley, Mrs. Minerva Bence, Mrs. Edward Sutton, and many others from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Weirton, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretta Hood
Locust St
Bert Hood
Wilkinsburg
A. B. Bracken
Thomas
East Wheatfield Township
Frank D. Glover
Pittsburgh
John M. Miller
North Ninth St
Ira Pepley
Carson Johnston
Near Shelocta
Amgne
Indiana
James Batley
Baltimore
William B. Stahl
South Street
J. S. Coulter
Brandson
Dick Coulter
Near Sheloota
Minerva Bence
Chestnut Street
Harry Fyock
Philadelphia
Edward Sutton
Thomas Sutton
South Sixth Street
George W. Clawson
Harry Neeley
West Wheatfield Township
Clark Buchanan
Ambridge
L. B
Blacklick
T. Cree Hood
Elders Ridge
C. W. Marshall
Near Livermore
Cyrus Pearce
Alberta
Howard
Chambersville
Dorothy Fetter
Greensburg
D. I. Rian
West Philadelphia
Margaret O'Hara
James
Oak Street
J. M. Behe
Weirton
W. Va
Thomas Wright
Terry, Mont
Harry McCrea
Locust Street
D. F. McCracken
Westebanon
Todd McGaughey
G. W. Marshall
Anna Mae
Louise
Wilmer
Morris Rothstein
Simon Heyman
Sylvia
South Seventh Street
J. F. Nicely
Sixth Street
Jack Danks
Johnstown
T. IF. McCarthy
West Church Street
James Black
McKeesport
David W. Krytzer
Trochester Mille
Obituary notices for Samuel Lucas and Jane Work
Two long obituaries detail the deaths of Samuel S. Lucas of Indiana aged 61 and Jane Hamilton Work of Rochester Mills. Lucas, a former farmer and real estate dealer, died of pneumonia after a previous ear infection. he leaves a widow Catherine and children Gladys Roselda Garnett Widora and Sarah Margaret plus siblings. Work, called Aunt Jane, died at her son Cyrus Work’s home after a long life in the Rochester Mills area. she was married to John Smith Work, Civil War-era soldier, and leaves a daughter Cora Work and granddaughter Belle Work. Funeral services are noted for both families with church affiliations and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
William RB
Sarah (Cribbs) Lucas
Washington Township
Pittsburgh
Catherine
Alexander
Emma Littster
White Township
Juitster Farm
Indiana Country Club
Indiana
Littater
Ano
Presbyterian Church
Town
Gladys Roselda
Garnett Widora
Sarah Margaret
Idwin Peterman
James Lucas
Brushvalley
Joseph Lucas
W. I Lucas
Colorado Springs, Colo
Tane Hamilton Work
Rochester Mills
Jan Hamilton Work
Cyrus, E. Work
Hugh
Nancey van Horn Hamilton
John Smith
Point of Rocks
Jane
Mahoning United
John and Mary (Getty) Welmer
Homer City
Mrs Emma C Fulmer Dies in Greensburg Home for the Aged
Mrs Emma C Fulmer widow of Henry Fulmer and former Genter Township resident died in the Home for the Aged at Greensburg on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the institution this evening and the remains will be brought here for interment in Oakland cemetery on Thursday. The funeral party will arrive at the cemetery about 3 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Fulmer
Henry Fulmer
Genter Township
Greensburg
Institution
Oalkland
All Dogs Must Have a 1952 License Tag by January 15
Harriburg December 25. Linn L. Reist director of the county bureau Pennsylvania Department of Revenue urges dog owners to secure licenses for 142. Dogs old and new must bear a 1942 tag by January 15 or risk being seized by dog watchers. County treasurers now hold full allotments of licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
Linn L. Reist
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania
West Virginia Robbery Suspects Plead Guilty in Wheel ing Case
Albert Bugznool 23 of Blairsville and Millard Wright of Hyattsville Md confessed to robbing a Wheel ing home. They were held for a grand jury. Prof Bert Russell of Detroit College spent Christmas with his mother Mrs Mary Russell in Philadelphia Street and left for Washington to attend the National Political Science Association convention accompanied by Willis McFarland former Indiana teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Albert Bugznool
Blairsville
Wheeling
W. Va
Millard Wright
Hyattsville
Bert Russell
Detroit
Mary H. Russell
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
National Political Science Ass'n
Washington
Willis McFarland
Indiana
Two Fatal Weekend Car Crashes Claim Three Lives
A Homer City woman died instantly after being struck while crossing Main Street near Fufinger's furniture store. Walter Johnston of Homer City drove away, and the inquest absolved him. Also killed near Delmont was Richard Repine, struck by a car driven by a Johns town bride, in misty rain. Louis Lascelle of Plumville died from injuries after being thrown from a trailer near Sagamore. Funeral plans noted for the Homer City victim daughter Leona Killen and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Cokeville
Vpiumville
Cheenwood Cemetery
Town
Tuesaday
Mary J. Killes
Main Street
Fuckinger
Walter Johnston
Momer City
Richard Repine
Blairsville
Delmont
Westmoreland County
D. M. Stackhouse, Jr
Johnstown
Ruth Duncan
Meilwood
Kepine
Bell to Spend 25 5 Million in State New Year
Bell Telephone plans a 25 6 million program in 1932 for new construction and service improvements across Pennsylvania. President Leonard H. Kinnard notes total spending in 1930 31 32 reaches about 95.6 million with 42 million for operations and salaries. An emphasis on outside plant and central office expansion follows with a major portion allocated to wages and facility upgrades. Youth injured by rifle explosion at Sample Run when a muzzle loader discharged. Clifford Allsop 18 treated at Indiana Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Leonard H. Kinnard
Bell Organization
Bell Company
Pennsylvania
Telephone Company
Clifford Allsop
Mark
Indiana Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph M. Hutchison
Wheatfield
Marguerite Cunningham
Frank L. Fliélinger
Sagamore
Emily B. Mauk
James 8
Cook
New
Alexandria
Eleanor J. Wilson
Joseph Buynak
Dixonville
Susanna Buynak
Harry B. Slep
Altoona
Florence B. Hair
Sayers
D. Lingenfelter
Reynoldsville
Ida A. Porter
Cadogan
Edward W. ‘Wertz
Georgiena
Charles W. Shearer
Niagara Falls
Alice K. Kuhn
Derry
William H. Grindle
Brushyalley
Hannah E. VanHorn
Glenn D. Spencer
Banks
Sarah
Dunlap
Banks Two
Ivan Long
Evan Long
East Washington Street
St. Francis Hospital
Clark McCracken
Cook Wilson
James Stanley Cook
New Alexandria
Vieanor Jean Wilson
H. H. Wilson
Wilson Home
W. Jewart Miller
Duff McGill
Sharon
Hdward William Wertz
Georgiena Anna McDivitt
Register and
W. Ralph Gummings
Court House
Samuel F. McDivitt
Grindie van Horn
William Henry Grindle
Hannah Etta van Horn
Ralph Cummings
State Motor Patrol
Justice of the Peace
Walter H. Jackson
Sam Ferraro
John Heilburn
Ernest
Harry M. Peddicord
Strongstown
David Fletcher
Mt. Union
Weather Bureau
Co. F
110Th Infantry
N.C.P
William A. P. Moncrre
United States Army
110Th Regiment
J. Means
Gompers Avenue
Sunoco Gasolina Station
Inc
Louis Lascelle
Plumville
Punxsutawney Hospital
Europe
Vendor
Sagamore Catholic Church
Bell
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