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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emergency Relief Board
M. B. Allison
East Church ,St
Robert Allison
South Mahoning Township
Allison
Pounds
Mahoning
Robert Miller
Thomas FB. Freyer
Thomas C. Aulton
CG. Fairman
Rayne
Annie H. Murray
Walter Quineve
B. Wheatfield
L. Richard Boucher
Richard L. Boucher
Farmers & Mechanics ' Bank of
Melvina
Paul L
H. Wheatfield
Rossmayne
Thea
Jos Bresnock
Wes
Deckers Point
Lloyd Leasure Stafford Rosella Patterson
Mike Jake An
Iselin
Mary Pisveki
Taelin
Adolph M. Conrath
Latrobe Duella I. Kethler
Delmont
Frank Virohlk
Anna Ficelk
James H. Smith
Anna P. Clark
William C. Whitacreergrift
Katherine Whogle Blatrsgills
Boyd W. Henderson Bolivariva
Lutesaree
New Florence
Gerald G. Rager
Tohnstown
Esther I, Yutzey
Mike Chandick
Ieerne Mines
Elizabeth Timura
Ceeeeerense
Aw Chaceton
Ralph Montgomery
Robinson Hazel Althea Little
Eeeeeeenee
Robinson
Hospital Auxiliary
Indiana Hospital Auxiliary
Paul Reed
D. B. Taylor
Gertrude Blaxter
China
Japan
Manchuria
Hale and Hearty
Natal
Mary Michael
Charles Ritter
Punxsutawney