Men to Leave for Training Camp Examinations Continue
County draft activity reports 1400 men in Class 1 subject to medical exams. District No 1 calls 600, No 2 calls 400, with 75 selected to depart for Camp Lee Virginia next Monday for military training. Names and addresses listed for districts 2 and 4, including Belmonto, Castronovo, Marno, Hopkins, Mock, Steyski and many others. Exemption boards run through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Camp Lee
South
Reading man named new Indiana YMCA secretary
G Seip of Reading recently elected secretary of the Indiana YMCA arrived in Indiana last week and assumed duties. He was formerly connected with the Reading Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X, G Seip
Reading
Indiana Y M. C. A
Indiana
Hea
Reading Association
J. Elder Peeter
Progress Honor Roll lists January renewals
A published list on another page names subscribers and renewals for January. The Progress notes continued cash in advance payments, stopping when time runs out, and claims 3600 copies, the county’s largest paid circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Coal and hay weighed daily in Indiana borough scales report
January figures from Weighmaster Edward Lichteberger show an average of 47 loads weighed daily, totaling nearly 50 000 bushels of coal from county mines. Hay and live stock were also weighed, making January a busy month, with additional 80 000 bushels weighed at St Clair and Rinn scales. Groundhog in Canoe Township promises six more weeks of winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Edward Lichteberger
Lichteberger
St. Clair & Rinn
Gobbler’s Knob
Canoe Township
Indiana County
Punxsutan
Why We Must Save Food in Wartime France Shortage Report
A 1917 wartime message cites France's wheat down by over half, potatoes near 70 percent below normal, and sugar beet and meat deficits. It warns food shortages threaten Allied victory and urges US aid. Attorney J Elder Peeter suffered a cartidal. improving but bedridden. Lloyd Wyneoop, East Mahoning County, has joined the signal corps and arrived in France safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Mey
Lloyd Wyneoop
East Mahoning Township
Signal Corps
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Deeds Listed
Real estate transfers recorded include multiple deeds from Wm, FP, Mamiltons executors on coal tracts in Young to B M Clark for 7100, and from Sarah J. Dyke to D Sclarini for 90. Other acres and lots change hands: Virginia Pace to Nicole Ponpo for 500, George Terentz gains 1000, Fred B Pier 100, etc. Names include Mc, Morrison, Boucher, King, Grumbling, and many Indiana area properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Mamilton
Young
B.M. Clark
Sarah J. Dyke
Conemaugh
D. Sclarini
Virginia Pace
Center
Nicole Ponpo
Mma Biss i
Montgomery
George Terentz
George D. Beringer
Lovejoy
Fred B. Pier
David Cunningham
Racey
Robert Cunningham
Winecan
C. Rae King
Adam Grumbling
West Wheatfield
Wm. Penn Grange
Armagh
Paul Maxin
Homer City
Frank Milesich
Elizabeth MelLeister
Marion Center
Q. Morrison
Harry K. Boucher
Indiana
Mary A. Kerroh
G. L. Clawson
Blairsville
Henry L. Spindler
J. A. Downey
Margaret Carney
Nannie North
Canoe
Lizzie Timblin
J. Luther Bence
B. M. Clark
John EB. Zimmerman
Burrell
Eastern Mine Coal Co
Indiana Boys Relocated From Fort Slocum to Camp Jackson
Four Indiana boys Matthew H. Bruce Raymond Shick Irvin Shick and Sam Hinn were transferred from Fort Slocum New York to the Ordnance Base at Camp Jackson South Carolina After a train trip via Jersey City they arrived by 445 pm were processed through barracks medical checks and noted warmer weather There are other Indiana men still at Fort Slocum seeking commissions in the Quartermasters Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Slocum
Matthew H. Bruce
Raymond
Irvin Shick
Sam Hinn
Indiana
N. Y
Ordnance Department
Government Service
Ordnance
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Mr. Truce
Jersey City
Red Cross Organization of
North Philadelphia
Bruce
Ordnante Department
Quartermasters’ Department
Courts Refuse Liquor Licenses for Gipsy and Crookside
Judge J N Langham refused the liquor license for J & Oher owner of Gipsy Hotel at Gipsy with no reasons given. On Saturday W A Swift owner of Commercial Hotel at Creeks id e was denied a license for selling to miners and men of known intemperate habits. Court had not filed decisions in 16 remaining liquor license applications. current licenses expire February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
J. &. Oher
Gipsy Hotel
Gipsy
W. A. Swift
Creekside
Swift
Theuatical Manager Arrested for Keeping Boys From School
The Sunnyside Minstrel Go manager at Blacklick was arrested by Officer Chas. Alexander for employing schoolboys to distribute show bills, keeping them from classes for hours. He paid a $15.60 fine at a Justice hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
Sunnyside
Personal Breevities Record of Indiana Area Visitors
Irvin S. Glasser and numerous residents traveled for business and social calls across Pittsburg Indiana and nearby towns. The item lists individuals by name from Armagh Saltsburg Homer City Parkwood Johnstown Blairsville Penn Run and Smicksburg engaging in county seat visits and subscriptions to The Progress with many relatives and guests noted in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
YCM. C. A
W. G. Landis
State Sabbath School Association
Irvin S. Glasser
Pittsburg
Trugh Tomb
Armagh
Indiana
Charles Ray
Saltsburg
T. Billingalée
Homer R. D
Ji. S. Uncaplier
Parkwad R. D
H. H. Fennell
Parkwood R
Squire M. 'P. Fisher
Prawvisley
Joseph Tuxenburg
Squire Thomas
Lynn
Clyde
J. A. Fennell
Parkwood
D. G. Strong
Near Pann Run
Withittsburg
Frank Finsthwait
Cherry Trea
Abbie Menning
Virginia Miller
Shelocta
Margaret Woodburn
Johnstown
A. T. Bell
Blairsville
Co. P. McCartney
Churchstreet
Blair Coy
Penn Run R. VD. 1
Clark Lightcap
Harvey Lightcap
Kellysburg
Church Street
Cline Lowther
Locus Street
Altoona
J. T. Hoover
Smicksburg
W. Mahan
Siulwide
John Stewart
Stanley Wikin
D. Rye Tomb
Philadelphia
J. McMaina
Leechburs
J. G. Moorhead
School
A.W. Diven
Martin's Ferry
W.T. Wilson
Church , Istreat
J. Bence
Clymer
R. D
Cr. Au Mellenry
Near
Creekside
Err
Leroy and
Ross
Diana
Airs
James A. Taylor
South Mills Street
Pillsbury
W. S. Dinsmore
Dorothy Hillard
Punxsutawney
J. Dingmore
Pateton
C. C. Dinsmore
H. Gleason
Smethport
George W. McCownn
North Seventh Street
Shawan
Ming Jane Wee Gowan
Miles ‘Tombs
Dilltown
Progress
Starry K.raher
Ealer
Fisher
Allison
Lownallo
Hig Dan
Robert W. ‘Allison
Lierule
Arthur McAnulty
Miomler
Camp Shancoulk
Jeorge McAnulty
Lown
Duvintle
Arthur
Campefe
Hent Gee
M. Watt Crawford
Whiner i Tinges
West Mahoning
Wra
Iniana
Weddings of a Week Feature Multiple Local Unions
A Penn Run bride Sara Adams wed William J Evans of New Kensington in Vandergrift with Rev Albert Renton officiating. The event included a wedding march by Annie Goy and a dinner at J Q Adams home. The couple honeymooned in Jeannette and Pittsburgh before settling in New Kensington. Olive Edith Calhoun married Robert Henszey in Kingston Ontario with nursing career noted. Also Harry McCara and Laura Simpson wed at First United Presbyterian Church in Chambersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara al Adams
Pennitun
William Jf. Evans
New Kensington
Rank W. Adama
Vandergrift
Albert W.renton
M. A
Wie
Tlo
Eisbride
Penn Fun
W. H H. Adama
Sted Cross
Progress
Itensvey-Calhoun
Migg
Olive Edith Calhoun
W. J. Calhoun
South Seventh Street
Robert Henszey
Philadelphia
Kingston
Ontario
Canada
Stevings
Indiana
Brooks' Hospital
Dnakirk
N. Y
Homeopathic Hospital
Pittsburg
Henstey
Dunkirk
Isg
McCarra-Simpson
Harey M. McCara
Chambersville
Anh
Laura
Simpson
John M. Simpson
White Township
First United Presbyterian Church
School Street
G. Murrow
McCara
McGara
Clunbarnville
Indiana Camp Life and Local Officers Report
War era notes from Camp Grant Indiana county soldiers report camp life including YMCA Red Cross and Knights work for enlisted men. Indiana Chamber of Commerce officers elected with J S Jamison as president and W Miller as attorney. Also mentions nurse Sarah Morgart in France and local marriage licenses and furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey M. Stiefel
Airst
Ath TV
Ryan
Grant
Indiana County
Ure
Y. M.C. Aa Red Cross
Knights of Cohuntus
Stiefel
Daventher
Navy
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Hell
Cresident
Jamison
A. J, Rees
Dolar
Meank Li
Neff
Dhaied A. Crosman
Clark
AL Toommmey
Dames
Hark
Wom
Miller
Marat Sale
France
Sarah Morgart
Johnstown
Uie
Indiana Hoospital
Aborgart Loth
Tommibar
Blairsville Service Flag Unveiled By Methodist Church
Impressive services were held Sunday night as Blairsville Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated a service flag honoring young men serving the United States and France against Germany. The celebration featured a procession of Sunday school veterans, a color bearers’ display, and readings by Mrs. Laura Pershing Taylor and others. Names of the honored servicemen include Raymond Axe, Loyal Bailor, Kenneth Cordes, John Gordes, Charles Reed, James Nesbit, and Wendell Jamison, with Jamison listed as in the United States Naval Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Congregation
Blairsville
United States
America
France
Germany
Grand Army
Sted Cross
Charles Rugs
Laura Pershing Taylor
Saltsville
John J. Pershing
James A. Hayes
Black Hick
Joseph Rugg
Tha
Raymond Axe
Midgar Walter
Loyal Bailor
Roy Brubaker
Kenneth BR. Cordes
John W. Gordes
Fred Clever
William Ralph Cummings
James 10. Forsha
Leslie Forsha
Freeman Erguson
George Grant
Charles J1
Harold Walke- Held
Wendell Jamison
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Soldiers urged to back Y M C A war services fund
Ollie Mackel of this county a member of Company 1 at Camp Lee writes to the Progress praising Y M C A services for soldiers. He notes Camp Lee has 12 royal and one central building with open doors and ongoing activities. The Y M C A handles mail, provides stationery, reading rooms, and religious services to ease life for soldiers, hoping home folks will support the fund to sustain these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oia Mackel
Lee
Ollie Mackel
Counnry
Co. 1
Itival
Lice
Hfe
Stnys
Cauto Feo
Camp Lee
Porbla
Tere
Nim Lee
Sheda
Y. M.C, AL
Ula Y. M. G. A. War Services Fund
Hosa
Rive Uva
Fire damages Pennsylvanis rally yard shop
A blaze destroyed a machine shop and blacksmith yard in Blacksville and alr ville yards, causing an estimated $15,000 in losses. Fireers faced delays due to cold and limited water pressure, with the fire discovered shortly before attack and difficult to control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksville
Pennsylvanis Rallyoud Company
Alrville
Ted
Closure of McKinney Steel Plant Amid Fuel Shortage Sparks Red Cross Aid
Fragmented wartime notes report plant closures and civilian shortages. Josephine Steak Point is closed due to fuel scarcities, with about a hundred workers idle. A Red Cross relief effort organizes a benefit box social at White Township's Luts School to aid hospital and relief services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Conunbet
Bove Wak
Ure Lutschool
White Township
The
Red Cross
New Food Ruling Saves Wheat With Substitutes
Local Food Representative We A Guthrie received telegrams yesterday about a new federal ruling. Beginning Monday February 4 wholesalers may sell wheat flour only with substitutes in a one to one ratio, or with potatoes when substitutes are unavailable. County officials warn dealers to enforce the rule and report violations to the federal administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We. A. Guthrie
W. A. Couthete
Ltoward Hennyz
United States
United States Food Administration
Washington
Tida
Trate
Quthele
iHeing
Vfadara
Matic School Students Aid Patriotic Work and Red Cross
Students at Matic School assist in patriotic drives and thrift stamp sales under the superintendent's guidance. Each pupil is expected to own a stamp by term end, with about $200 already raised for Red Cross activities. Some students earned the 25 cent membership fee in various ways. Cowardline, Indiana, youth, leaves for Washington to join Le Government as an accountant. Miss Guynelle Work departs for New York City to work in a wholesale millinery firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidbirie Putdie
Red Cross
Vuit ON
Wwaly
Cowardline
Indiana
Washington, DC
le Bovernment
Ag Atcountant
Guynelle Work
Bon Ton
New York City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Albinio Belmonto
Stafford
Frank Castronovo
Glen Campbell
Guiseppi Marno
George Lemon Hopkins
Rossiter
Ralph C. Mock
Antone Steyski
Wisle Hamilton Shields
Dean Arthur Berringer
Joseph Piécuch
Hang Adair, Jr
Ernest
Charles Nelson
Samuel Les Stiver
Juneau
Patrick Kelliher
Paul Luther Ferguson
Guy E
Treilwood
Willis Mont Bennett
Hortons
Mike Yankstaky
Dixonville
Floyd McCracken
Wilgus
Novie Gy Billings
Cherry Tree
Charley S. Tommayko
George Styvetic
Arcadia
Francis James
John M. Scott
John H. Ellis
Samuel H. Keller
Rochester Mills
Max Fowler
Penn Run
Francis Burns
Rossiter District No
James Thomas
Coral
David Meevhling Henry
R. D. Salishore
Arthur Charles Lewis
Lucerne Mines
Harry C. Davis
Raymond Johnston
Himer Roy Fleeger
Mike Romance
Everett L. Myers
Michael W. Jarvis
Wintondale
Harry M. Thurston
Iselin
John R. Beatty
John
Johnston
Saltsbury
Beuree C. Gallagher
Livermore Mt
Orrle L. Bollman
Harry M. Campbell
Antis Snyder Lintner
Jesse R. Zeigter
Presbyterian Church
E. M. Gearhart
Lutheran Church
Harry 4. Boggs
Frank Rabbitt
Mecca
Center Township
G. Seip
Crookside and
Maree Decal
Hdwards Walker
Town
Whik
Mtlon
Noraca Langwill
Longwill
Samuel Edwardon
T. Tadadwards
Bart Slocum
Saurview
Join G. Sheridan
Southfork
H. P. Lewis
Léwis Howe
South Fork Iecord
Government Transport Service
Wrance
Troutman Co
Wajovs Camp Lee
Harry Ft. McCiuri
Claaibersville Hanna
Simon Ee
Maria
Kwudrat
Albert
Shula
Metulire Josephine Wager
Than
Fosgy Smudth
dIndiana Serina Burnheluor
Enda Mibton
Clark L. Wlotiwan
If Lo
Ma ‘Antey
Camp Hancork
Hig Place
Darrel Goon
Jennie Sexton
Lowstreet
Dedicatio A
Soldpide
G. A
Ratproad
Damaghio D
Thusyla
Deviins
Gharauterleed
Wits
Elour
Matic School
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