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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1933

Page

5

Woman Dies After Kerosen e Explosion At Home

Mrs. Rachel Sansom Shirley aged 41 died in Indiana Hospital after a kerosene container exploded while she tried to rekindle a bedroom fire early Monday. Husband H Clark Shirley and son James survive with parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E Jack. Funeral at First Regular Baptist Church, Greenwood Cemetery burial.

Rachel Sansom Shirley H. Clark Shirley State Teachers College Indiana Hospital North Ninth Street Shirley White Farm A. E Julia (Smeltzer) Jack Washington Township Lfe First Regular Baptist Church of Indiana James Shirley James Jack Plumvile Chares Jack Cabot First Regular Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery

County Native Victim Dies of Monoxide Gas Poisoning

J L Uncapher of Slickville found dead Friday in garage at his home from monoxide gas poisoning. Funeral services held at his late residence, with interment in Marion Center cemetery. He leaves a widow Mrs Sarah Uncapher and children Jesse Ruby Gail Jack, plus his father J Wilson Uncapher and two sisters.

J. L. Uncapher Slickville Marion Center Sarah Brewer J. Wilson Uncapher Jacob Fyock Near Purchase Line Harry Black

No word from Kentucky governor on extradition hearing

Papers for extradition of Jesse Hayes were signed by Gov. Pinchot on Monday but county officials reported no word from Kentucky's governor by noon about a hearing date. Hayes, 28, alleged Hesbon slayer, was captured Friday in Harlan, Kentucky after fleeing a Nov. 28, 1930, shooting at the Bellas home. Indiana defeats Blairsville 15 to 10 in annual basketball classic.

Jesse Hayes Pinchot Kentucky Heslybon Harlan Dist H. B. Kooser Hayes John Bellas Bellas Heshbon Indiana High Blakeville Blairsville High Blairsville

Tramps Fire Abandoned House at Smith Station

Tramps believed to have started a fire that destroyed an old unoccupied double-frame house at Smith Station near the abandoned Smith Coal Company operation adjoining the A Woodward Smith farm. Separate data notes Pennsylvania 1932 traffic totals: 7,373 automobile accidents, 333 fatal, 4306 non fatal, 2244 property damage only.

Smith Station Smith Coal Company A. Woodward Smith Met Pennsylvania

Hugh M Bell elected executive director of Emergency Relief Board

Hugh M Bell former principal of the Indiana High School was elected executive director of the Emergency Relief Board of Indiana County at a Monday meeting. The role pays $200 monthly and he succeeds Rev J H Brinckerhoff who resigned to become pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon Pittsburgh. Board members include Dr C R Foster chair Mrs Robert Sutton Mrs Mary A Rhodes Miss Florence Wallace William M Ruddock Dr H B Butterbaugh and County Agent John W Warner. Bell was chosen by ballot from 25 applicants amid strict state requirements. Laura J Wiggins is executive secretary of the Indiana County Welfare Association and Emergency Relief Board.

Indiana High School Hugh M. Bell Emergency Relief Board of Indiana County Bell J. H. Brinckerhoff Indiana First Presbyterian Church Ben Avon Pittsburgh County Emergency Relief Board C. R. Foster Robert §. Sutton Mary A. Rhodes Florence Wallace William M. Ruddock H. B. Butterbaugh John W. Warner Harrisburg Laura J. Wiggins East Church Street Indiana County Welfare Association A. ‘P. Evans J. M. Creek R.D Robert M. Bruce Wilkingsburg Matthew H. Bruce North Seventh St Misa Rachel Longwill Reynoldsville B. M. Smith Qip- Ay James Smith Church Street Mildred Benson Punxsatawney William Taylor North Sixth Street W. C. Loughry Darrell West Mahoning Township Mae Scott Water Street Samuel Hughes Paul Graff West Oak Street Betsy Daub Kiski Betty Eikin Curtis Elkin South Seventh St T. A. McGaughey Ruth Edward McWeesport William CD. Hamilton John L. Getty West Church Street Harvey Widdowson Wilbur Widdowson Town Philadelphia Frank Widdowson Eleanor Lewis Oakland Avenue Buffalo N.Y Ben L. Stephens Cherryhill Township Elizabeth Livingston So.venth Street New Kensington Winnett Fleming Fleming New Kensington Hospital John Dorn Marchand Floyd Dorn South Seventh Street Dorn Leroy Indiana Hospital William B. McGinley Lewisville The Progress Ideal M. D. Crawford Jean Crawford Butler Crawford Smicksburg Crawford Progress Office

Poultrymen Favor Egg Auction Plan in Indiana County

More than 125 poultrymen from Indiana Armstrong and Butler counties attended a Butler meeting to push an egg auction akin to four existing ones in southeastern Pennsylvania. A county committee was named and a February 14 gathering set to advance plans, with experts from State College outlining auction methods and egg grading requirements.

Butler Indiana Pennsylvania Armstrong Bruce Neal Smicksburg Joseph McDlhoes Home Ernest Good Howard Cunningham Brushvalley Norman Barclay Livermore Court House H. M. Reist State College H. H. Kaufman State John W. Warner

Open Meeting of Pine Flats W O T U Attended

A large audience attended a Pine Flats Baptist church gathering of the W O T U on Friday evening. Mrs Paul J linger presided as vice president and Mrs R B Tate discussed Victory Day and its meaning to us. The program included a W C T U chorus, discussion on What We Owe to the Coming Generation, music by Robert Buckshaw and Jamen Johns, and songs by Muriel Smith and Grace Bruby with a Lisle Tate violin solo.

Pine Flats Pine Flats Baptist Church W. O. TU Paul Joinjer R. B. Tate W.C.T.U Edna Parry Robert Buckshaw Jamen Johns Muriel Smith Grace Bruby Old Village Lisle Tate

Groundhog Day Weather Prognosticator to Reveal Shadow

The article notes a Groundhog Day forecast due Thursday morning around nine, with rumors of a confidential tip about six more weeks of winter. It suggests whether Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow or not will be announced the next morning.

Post-Gazette Offer for Indiana County Residents

Progress and Pitts burgh Daily Port Gazette annual subscription remains 85.50 for Indiana County R F D residents or households not served by Post-Gazette carriers. Delivery is same-day by mail and available through Page 2 Jather club bargains.

Progress and PITTS BURGH Port Gazette Indiana County R.F.D Post-Gazette

Jurors listed for March court sessions and real estate transfers

A long roster lists twenty four grand jurors for March first Monday approved. Petit jurors named for March second Monday, and traverse jurors for March third Monday are detailed with full names. Also reported are real estate transfers including several parcels in Blairsville and Green Two and a house burn in Rossmayne with insurance noted.

Able H. D Armstrong Baun Jacob Canoe Boyle Mrs. Orrie W. Wheatfield Beatty L. D Blairsville Camilli Joseph Dixon Ralph Burrell Buttington Harry Center Mulligan George W. Wheatfield McMillen Wallace Mahoning Nixon Ott Karl Oswalde David Rayne Orr H. A White Regenberg Fred Wheatfield Robinson Harold T Salisbury Smith Theodore Pine Simpson Mrs Annie White Tyger Helen Canoe Two Wentz Alice B Indiana Wadsworth C. Wheatfield Anderson Ruben Bennett Howard E. Wheatfield Black Charrles T Cover Laura Coury Abe Charles Mahoning Cost Clarkson W. P Buffington Clarence G Jamison Don Knapp Hale Green Kaufman Clair Center Lockard R. S Lightcap Mahoning Long Blaine Creekside Laughry Conemaugh Lowther Sylvester Wheatfield Langham Rex Green Two Lantry Steve Buffington Morrison James Rayne Mclhoes Jeanetta Rayne Mooney Beulah Nicewonger William Potts Vada Pearson Margaret Philippi Carlton Marion Indiana Stiffler Jay Cherry Tree Smith Lottie Schroder Williams Elmer B Wingard J. C Young Zack Edna Brushvalley Traverse Allshouse B. A Washington E. M S. Mahoning Anderson T. N Beaty Bolen

County Treasurer C. OC. McLain Celebrates 65th Birthday

County treasurer C. OC. McLain marked his 65th birthday on Tuesday amid a busy day in his office. A tropical plant was discovered that eats beefsteak, a curious note amid the page.

C. OC. McLain C. C. McLain

Personal Briefs Highlight Indiana Visitors and Subscriptions

Indiana visitors and residents are noted in a stream of personal mentions. Shoppers, guests, and family visits span Indiana, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and New Kensington, with several renewals of The Progress subscription and acknowledgments of long-term community ties.

Local Pastor Returns Home From Pittsburgh Hospital

The First United Presbyterian Church pastor Dr. Melloyaine returns home from Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh after a minor operation. He recovers well and plans to resume his pulpit duties soon. A student preacher Paul Carson of Pittsburgh Xenia United Presbyterian filled the pulpit last Sunday. Judge J N Langham becomes a grandfather after daughter Betty Langham Baldridge and son-in-law Ray Baldridge welcomed baby Louisse.

Pittsburgh Hospital John J. Mclloyaine First United Presbyterian Church Town Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh Paul Carson Pittsburgh-Xenia Harry Carson Near Town J. A. Alexander Langham J. N. Langham Stork McGee Hospital Ray Baldridge Pitinburgh Louisse Langham Betty Langham

Local church oratory winner to vie in final at Apollo

Lawrence Winsheimer, a local church attendee, won the Stewardship Oratorical contest with Stewards of Life at the Presbyterian church. He will compete with other Kittanning presbytery winners in Apollo. Senator Edward Bennett Becks proposed $860,000 for Indiana Hospital and $60,000 for the Pennsylvania Memorial Home at Brookville.

Lawrence Winsheimer Stewards of Life Kittanning Presbytery Apollo Edward Bennett Becks Indiana Hospital Edward B. Bennett Indiana Pennsylvania Memorial Home Brookville

Milk Producers Meet Here Next Wednesday

Milk producers in Western Pennsylvania meet at the Court House on Wednesday February 8 at 1 PM. A report from the Pittsburgh meeting will be reviewed. Discussion covers milk prices, marketing, and director elections for independent shippers. The new Western Pennsylvania Milk Producers Cooperative Association will offer joining, with initiation at five cents.

Now Mule Producers Court House Pitts-burgh Western Pennsylvania Milk Producers Co-operative Association Dairymen’s Co-operative Sales Association Ito Pennsylvania

Wes Segner Held for Court on Stop Sign Fatality

Mrs Edward Segner of Clark street was held for court on involuntary manslaughter and failing to stop at a through traffic sign after the January 17 crash at Fifth and Water streets that killed Charles A McKelvey district truck driver Rail set at 1000 dollars. Police say over 30 arrests have followed for similar violations at the same intersection and several defendants already paid fines and costs.

Justice of the Peace W. H. Jackson Edward Segner Clark Street Charles A. McKelvey Wiftth Water Streets McKelvey Segner Fifth Waterstreets

Katherine Blair to Wed Robert Enver Lewis

Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs David Blair of Booth Sixth street announce the marriage of their daughter Katherine Torrance Blair to Robert Enver Lewis son of Mr and Mrs B E Lewis of East Chestnut street. The ceremony will be at the First Presbyterian church of Indiana on February 18. Lewis is connected with the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana.

Robert Enver Lewis Katherine Blair David Blair Booth Sixth Street Katherine Torrance Blair Robert Enzer Lewis EB. Lewis East Chestnut Street O'Cloek First Presbyterian Church of Indiana Blair Lewis Mr. Lewis the Savings and Trust Company of

Gospel Service at Dixonville Tuesday Evening

A one night gospel service will be held in the Baptist church at Dixonville on Tuesday evening February 7 beginning at 7 30 o'clock Rev Thurlow Yaxley of Trumansburg NY and Rev Albert Hisenhart of Highland IN will be the speakers Their wives the Ruhman sisters of Niagara Falls will give vocal and instrumental numbers Miss Lois Tampt of Dixonville will accompany the evangelistic party who helped in Highland IN The public is invited to attend the service.

Dixonville Baptist Church Thurlow Yaxley Trumansburg N.Y Albert Hisenhart Highland Ind Ruhl[man Sisters Niagara Falls Lois Tampt Tampt Bible School Park

Women Organize Club Under Extension Service

Nineteen women met in Hellwood Community rooms on Tuesday afternoon to organize a club carried on by the Pennsylvania State College Extension Service in Indiana County. Mrs George Lindsay served as temporary chairwoman and introduced county representative Nessie Owen who outlined projects. The group chose clothing work and will meet again on February 14.

Hellwood Pennsylvania State College Extension Service Indiana County George Lindsay Nessie Owen Owen Beenig

County Commissioners Studying Road Damage Cases This Week

County commissioners met in Saltsburg on Tuesday to review unsettled road damage cases caused by indigent changes to the Indlang Salteburg road. They toured Dixonville to compare similar cases and arranged delaying payments until June taxes are relieved. At noon today the treasurer reported 8,800 dog licenses and 40 fishing permits issued, with 5,800 dog licenses and 40 fishing licenses on file.

Saltsburg Tuesaday Indlang-Salteburg Dixonville C. C. McLain

Notable Indiana Residents Die Over Week in Obituary List

A series of death notices from Indiana record Mrs Annie K Lowry 68 a longtime resident dying at home on Railroad Place after an illness. Edward Rogers 61 dies in Indiana hospital with burial in Brushvalley Lutheran church. Rhoda E Anderson formerly of Indiana dies in DuBois and funeral planned in First Presbyterian church. Harvey Lukehart 72 a Glade Run Presbyterian member dies near Dayton with service in Glade Run church. infant Lars Jean Putt daughter of Earl and Mrs Putt dies of pneumonia. Harry C Nixon 72 a Saltsburgh merchant dies at home with funeral at Salishburg cemetery.

Annie KR. Lowry Annie K. Lowry Indiana Railroad Place David and Margaret Lucas Progress Office Adam P. Lowry M. I. Church Women’s Club New Century Club Daughters of the American Revolution Una Rebekah Lodge The Odd Fellow Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary John Lowry Brackenridge Adam Lowry Martha McLain Charles ©. McLain Town Lowry Home J. A. McCamey Oakland Cemetery Edward Rogers First Street Indiana Hospital Hye Steubenville Sarat (Bowers) Rogers Weamer Funeral Home Homer City Brushvalley Lutheran Church Rev. C. Is Church Rhoda H. Anderson Ward Rhoda E. Anderson Allan L. Shaffer Main Street DuBois Anderson First Presbyterian Church Harvey Lakehart Glade Run Presbyterian Church Dayton Marvey Bh Lukehart Palls Creek du Bois Lais Joan Putt Lars Jean Earl Putt Cherryhill Township Harold Lisle Leroy Lloyd Wilbur Cleo Regina Rich Hill Wesleyan Methodist Church Ney Rex Brickell Manor Harry C. Nixon Salishburg Salvia Tle Thomas Boyd Gurtley Edmon George Wilke- Boll Salina

Farmers Meet At Purchase Line Community Hall Feb 6

Representatives from Eastern States Farmers Exchange attend a northern county farmers meeting at Purchase Line Community Hall on February 6 at 1 20 PM to discuss griss seed valuation for spring planting. Clemmer, a seed expert, will share a message for farmers and highlight seed topics.

Purchase Moch Grays Clark W. Clammer Fred DL. Ball Eastern States Farmers Exchange Purchase Line Myr. Clemmer Mr. Bull Clemmer

Five Generations at Susan Smith-Janmes Hill Birthday

Susan Smith of White township celebrated a 1010st birthday with five generations present at her sons home near Harbison schoolhouse. The event honored Susan Tyger later wife of William Smith, mother of six, and included grandchildren and great grandchildren from multiple branches in the county.

Susan Smith Janmes P. Hill Art Oged Essemed White Township Jack Isaac Smith Harbison Smith Susan Tyger Isaac Tyger Annoe Township Rossiter William Smith John Jane Mack Ellenberger Creola Bert Dengoenderfer Dora John Loush Adam Smith Rochester Mills John D. Stake Indiana Rd.3 Cloe Jack Smith Fulton Run Charles G. Williams Town James P. Hill Melvin Keater Blairsville Mr. Hill Burwell Township Keafer W. TD. Muir G. C. Overdorff A. &. Thompson M. H. Hill W. W. Brambaugh Altoona L. E B. Hill Hill

Engineer John G. Parke who warned Johnstown flood victims dies

John G. Parke, a Philadelphia native and engineer who rallied workers to reinforce the dam before the Johnstown flood of 1889, died in Monessen, Pennsylvania, at age 67. He and his team warned valley residents of impending disaster as the dam walls failed and the wall collapsed, tragically claiming hundreds of lives.

Ming Johnstown Monessen John G. Parke Philadelphia Horn Parke

County Welfare Association Meeting Called for Indiana County

Welfare Association of Indiana County issues a call for a county wide meeting in the Court room Indiana on Saturday February 11 at 2:00 pm. Executive secretary Laura J Wiggins urges all welfare workers to attend as Dr Charles A Rink of Indiana Pa will discuss Welfare and Its Workings. Units will discuss problems and officers for the coming year will be elected.

Welfare Association Laura J. Wiggins Wlfare Association Indiana Charles A. Rink

Indiana Merchants Plan Suburban Day Sale Thursday

Indiana merchants announce a Suburban Day sale to be held tomorrow. The event promises special bargains and the lowest prices in many years to supply residents’ needs.

Indiana

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