College Expenditures Hit 34000 For Six Months
Indiana Borough expenditures show about 84000 paid to food dealers for Indiana State Teachers College in the last half of 1984. Perishables bought locally under bids. nonperishables through the Harrisburg Department. New vice president Dr William A Simpson and new treasurer John G St Clair named by the college board. Enrollment rose in the second semester, January 23 opening, with a fire safety upgrade contract exceeding 4200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Wm. A. Simpson
John G. St. Clair
Teachers College
Indiana Borough
Indiana State Teachers College
William Schister
Board of Trustees
Department of Property and Supplies
Indiana County
Johan W. Warner
State Department of Property
Department of Property
Sup- Piiea
Board of Practees
Wm.s. Daugherty
John G .St. Clair
Harry White, Jr
Farm Census Enumerators Appointed In Indiana County
Test today selects fourteen enumerators for the 1935 Pennsylvania Farm Census. Appointees include Dorothy Reitz, Hugh Barrett, John Brandon, O Napp, Floyd Oligher, J C Dunlap, Alice McCracken, Mia Long, Mary Long, John Caulfield, Roy Williams, John Rankin, Frank Sibley, William Bowman, and E A Buchanan. Census will tabulate farms since 1930 and inform future farm policy with confidential data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Cleland
Bureau of Census
Indiana
T. Scott Pease
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Cleland
Dorothy Reitz
North Point
Hugh F. Barrett
Marion Center
John P. Brandon
Home
R.D
O. Napp
Dixonville
Floyd W. Oligher
Clymer
J. C. Dunlap
Alice McCracken
Livermore
R. D
Mia
Mary Long
Alverda
John H. Caulfield
Blacklick
Roy L. Williams
John Rankin
Hilladale
Frank Sibley
Gipey
William BH
Bowman
E. A. Buchanan
Brushvalley
Commonwealth
Cenmétia Bureau
Trade City man 92 shows alert mind and mobility
John K Heitzenreiter, 92, of Trade City, celebrated his 2nd birth day on Monday and remains mentally alert and a good walker though nearly blind. Also, John Murray of Rossiter averted a potential fire at Frances Supply Co store by extinguishing a blaze on the saw dust floor started by a cigarette, after investigating a wood smoke odor from his residence above. Hazé Fyock, 9, of Green Township, operated for appendicitis at Gates Hospital and is reported getting along nicely. Mike Borige, 46, a breaker miner at Brentzer mines near Blairtville, died in Indiana Hospital after suffering a broken back December 19 and leaving no relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Heitzenreiter
Trade City
John IX. Heitzenreiter
Rossiter
Frances Supply Co
John Murray
Murray
Green Township
Fyock
J. 3
Gates Hospital
Mike Borige
Brentzer Mines
Blairtville
Indiana
Hosital
American Legion Leaders Attend Local Testimonial Dinner
State Commander J Ernest Isherwood of Waynesburg and Mrs Bertha Kistler Barr of Vandergrift, president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania, were honor guests at a testimonial dinner in the First United Presbyterian church on Monday evening. Nearly 300 people from the Legion Post, Auxiliary, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs attended. Excellent talks were delivered by Isherwood and Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ernest Isherwood
Waynesburg
Bertha Kistler Barr
Vandergrift
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Pennsylvania
First United Presbyterian Church
Legion Post
Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Isherwood
Bair
Borough Council Orders Philadelphia Street Lights Reopened
At the February borough council meeting held Tuesday evening, 10 Philadelphia street lights that had been shut as an economy measure were ordered turned on. The council also approved linoleum flooring in the Borough Tax Collector’s office, using the same design as other municipal rooms. Most of the session focused on taxes and the borough budget. County Treasurer McLain reported issuing 6,650 dog licenses by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Street
Philadelphia
Clymer Woman Dies En Route to Theater with Daughter
Mrs Mary Sockell 29 of Clymer collapsed with heart trouble on the way to a theater with her daughter Eleanor 9 and died in the store of J A Abraham Clymer. Survived by husband Joseph and children Helen 10 Eleanor 9 Edward 6 Catherine 3 all at home. mother Mrs Lyale of Cassandra Cambria county. Father deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Mra
Clara
Ilysie) Sockell
Joseph Sockell
Clymer
Mra. Sockell
J. A. Abraham
Helen Francis
Eleanor Veronica
Edward
Catherine May
Lyale
Cassandra
Cambria County
Cooperative Association Holds A Good Meeting
One hundred farmers and wives gathered at Plum Creek Church of the Brethren near Hiterton for the Armstrong County Farmers Co operative Association annual meeting. Officers include President M. R. Ankeny and Vice President Albert Riggle with H. O. Kimmel as secretary and several directors. Vernon Kim mel named purchasing agent. Dr A L Patrickl spoke on soil erosion service after lunch, Willis Kerns and others gave rural organization talks. The group has more than 106 members near Shelocta South Bend and Elderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Creek
Former Plumville Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Former Plumville residents Mr and Mrs D L Smiley celebrated fifty years of marriage at their Du Bois home after wedding at Plumville on February 3 1885. Mrs Smiley formerly Miss Mary Weamer and their two sons A Lane Smiley and Lloyd Smiley attended along with friends including Luther Lawn Bible Class. Dr Thomas St Clair of Latrobe to speak at D A R banquet in M B E church with a short playlet by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
D. L. Smiley
du Boie
Smiley
Mary Weamer
Sell
DuBois
Luther Lawn Bible Class
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. E. Crabs
A. Lane Smiley
Lloyd Smiley
Pittsburgh
Thomas St. Clair
Latrobe
M. BE
Dr. St. Clair
Chapman Brothers Record Attendance at Sabbath School
Zion Lutheran Church Indiana reports two Chapman brothers James F. Chapman county superintendent and Wallace C. Chapman attorney with exceptional Sabbath school attendance. James missed two days in 37 years, Wallace two days in 26 years. Both traveled long distances for services and served as Sunday school superintendent and teachers. Wallace C. Chapman has been congregation treasurer since 1910 and currently Sunday school superintendent, active in the Tippecanoe County Sabbath School Association as president for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. F. Chapman
W. C. Chapman
Ers
Zion Lutheran Church
Babbath
W. CG. Chapman
Tudiana County Sabbath School Association
Indiana Personal Brevities Reflect Local Visitors
A compilation of Indiana area residents listed as visitors and callers from Parkwood Cherryhill Blaie ville East Pike East Mahoning Marion Center and other towns. Notables include A H Wiggins D D Walker Frank Stephens Mildred Pauch J T Hoover Clara Holden and many others with notes on returns to health and enrollment as Progress subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wiggins
D. D. Walker
Parkwood
Indiana
Frank Stephens
Cherryhill Township
Harry C. McCrea
Blaieville
Charles Hildebrand
East Pike
G. A. Minser
East Mahoning Township
Logan A. Stuchell
Ira Leopold
Marion Center
R. O. Wilson
Ol] City
B. J. Hill
Water Street
Mildred Pauch
New Kensington
Charles Pauch
Third Street
Donald R. Smith
Harry Trimmer
McColl
Russell Barrett
James Snyder
Dayton
A. B. McCormick
Oil City
Thomas Smyth
Washington Street
Merle Fleming
Locust Street
Helen Louise Duncan
Arnold
Charles Duncan
Philadelphia
Albert E. Diem
Clymer
Pennsylvania State College
Catherine Overdorff
Floyd
Brushvalley Township
Overdorff
Samuel Mack
J. B. Mack
West Wheatfield Township
Kenneth Shrum
Johnstown
H.T. Neal
Charles
Near Smicksburg
Progress Office
Wendell Lydie
Wred Nehrig
Homer City
Lydic
Progress
H. L. Lydie
James L. Jack
Wayne Tomb
Fred Kellam
Pittsburgh
Nixon Theater
Merceraburg Academy
F. J. Kellam
Elise
Academy
Mercersburg News
Clair Fleming
South Seventh Street
Westfield
N. J
Fleming
G. C. Murphy Co
Murphy
Henry Rossomme
Charleroi
Rossomme
John Salsgiver
Chestnut St
Katherine Salssgiver
Bradford
Glalt
Orchard men hold annual meeting in Indiana county
Orchard men of Indiana county gather at the Court House in Indiana on Friday February 8 for the annual meeting and fruit growers conference Speakers include J A Ruef and L T Denniston The morning session starts at 10 A M A pruning demonstration may follow in the afternoon Orders for spray material will be pooled by the association and bought in car lot quantities Local growers will discuss marketing grading and other fruit production issues Ruef will speak on growing small fruits in the morning session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana
J. A. Ruet
L. T. Denniston
Ruef
Local theatres sold to Monessen Amusement Co
The Monessen Amusement Co Inc bought the Ritz and Indiana Theatre buildings real estate and equipment for 220000 with possession due February 10. Executors James E Barnett and James W Mack arranged the transfer approved by Judge J N Langham. Down payment 30000, balance 190000 due on deed delivery. Louis Manos president Andrew Askounes treasurer. Prior продаж rejected for Baum deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monessen Amusement Co., Inc
Ritz
Indiana
J.N. Langham
James E. Barnett
Washington, Pa
James W. Mack
Adda P. Elkin
Louis Manos
Andrew Askounes
Maurice Baum
State College
Indiana Theatre
Baum
Langham
Rural Pupils Lead in Attendance at School
Harrisburg reports that 17 of every 100 rural pupils did not miss a day of school last year while 11 of every 100 in borough and city districts were neither absent nor tardy. Overall 280,822 Pennsylvania students achieved perfect attendance for the year ending July, about 14 percent of total enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
Kerrs Welcome Mary Katherine At Indiana Hospital
Mr and Mrs Lisley Kerr of Chestnut street announce the birth of a seven pound daughter at the Indiana hospital on Thursday. The baby has been named Mary Katherine and both mother and child are doing well according to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aungnten Kerr
Lisley, Kerr
Chestnut Street
Indiana Hospital
Mary Katherine
Ulesly
Liale
Indiana Dairy Co
Rossiter Woman Reaches Centenarian Year in Strength
Barbara Tyger of Rossiter marks her 99th birthday with robust health and sharp faculties. She spends much time knitting and managing daily household duties. Her sister Maria Cochrane, 90, of Rochester Mills, also enjoys good health, and daughter Mrs. George White, 70, of Canoe Township, is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter
Barbara Tyger
Near Rossiter
Slater
Maria, Cochrane
Rochester Milla
George White
Canoe Township
Alemwart Closes Seven Years as Superintendent
Hon J T Blewart resigns after 17 years as superintendent of the First United Presbyterian Sabbath school effective February 15. A dinner in his honor will be held at the church on Friday evening February 22 to acknowledge his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klest
Beth
J. T. Blewart
First United Presbyterian
Harry W. Fee Named Acting Postmaster Here
Local attorney Harry W. Fee assumed duties as acting postmaster Friday morning in Indiana, succeeding Harry P. Borland who resigned to become manager of the Indiana County Thrift Bank. Fee had previously served as postmaster from September 1913 to August 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Fee
Fex
Indiana
Harry P. Borland
Indiana County Thrift Bank
Fee
Veteran teacher RK Russell marks 46 years in county schools
RK Russell of Shelocta RD2 a veteran rural schoolteacher renewed his subscription to The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette. He completes 46 years as an Indiana and Armstrong county instructor this spring and plans to retire. He has never missed a day due to illness and credits healthy living and long walks. Russell now teaches at McKee school Plum Creek township Armstrong county with 20 pupils. His first post was McCreight school and his largest class was Waterman school with 90 pupils in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.&. Russell
Shelocta
R.D
Progress
Pittsburgh
Russell
Indiana County
Armstrong County
McKee
Plumcreek Township
McCreight
Armstrong Township
Waterman
Surprise Birthday Party Held for Cherry Tree Man
Clyde Bee of Cherry Tree was the honor guest at a surprise birthday party at his home on Saturday. A social period preceded refreshments served by Mrs. Bee. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brilhart, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Ross, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wooster and son Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Harlin Bee, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Sebring and son Clair, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Irwin, Mrs. J. N. Bock, Mrs. Clara McPherson, John Brilhart, Clyde Bee and sons Bob and Jack, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bee and Jane Repine of Stafford. Additional items list marriage licenses and a church appointment for Rev. Dwight Nichol to Johnstown, detailing his prior service in India and previous pastorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Bee
Cherry Tree
Bee
Leslie Johnson
Roy Brilhart
Blaine Ross
J. B. Wooster
Clayton
Harlin Bee
C. W. Sebring
Clair
Snowy Tuesday Brings Horse and Sleigh Sightings in City
Heavy snowfall gripped the area on Tuesday with six inches reported. A festive sight appeared late in the day as a horse and sleigh with jingle bells toured Philadelphia guests, marking a rare winter tableau amid the season's deep snow. The Hauptmann trial is alleged to cost New Jersey the equivalent of $1,000 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hauptmann Tiigs
State of
New Jersey
Two Men Die After Car Leaves Highway in Belgrano
Three residents of Belgrano were riding from their home to Indiana when the car left the Benjamin Franklin highway eight miles east of Indiana, overturned several times, and landed in a ravine. Harry Makins aged 69 died instantly, J F Cramer aged 65 died in hospital, and Joseph Cramer 18 is critically injured with slight improvement reported later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Siminft
Indiana
Belgrano
Harry Makins
J. F. Cramer
Joseph Cramer
Makin
Mr. Cramer
H .Graham
Joseph EE. Miller
Clyde
Miller
Lily
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Listings
A series of property transfers totals across Indiana County townships including Conemaugh Cherryhill Green Indiana Banks West Wheatfield and White townships with prices from $0 to $6,000 involving multiple buyers sellers and public entities. Notable entries include Atlas Powder Co to R Devoe and Frank & Sloan to Harry Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Green Township
LG. Miller
H. J. Levinson
Savings & Trust Co. of
Indiana
Co. FF
Maluokin
Jin Plaimville
Worrth Jackson
Newton L. Savera
Conemaugh Township
Adie Gromley
Indiana County Commissioners
Green Town
Indiana County
Andrew Pella
Green Township
Anna Locke
Norman Ray Wetzel
Frank Gagton
Banks Township
Roy J. Hines
Lewis Ruffner
Cherryhill
Ftoy C.boring
Anna M. Boring
West Wheatfield Township
General Trading Corporation
Dixonville
O. QO. F
Herbert I. Neal
Beulah B. Tastings
Weat Mahoning Township
Chas
S. Evang
William C. Smith
White Towneship
Selina Barber
Blair J. Heas
Also Mentioned on This Page
McLain
Elbeanor
Mary Lockell
Co-Operative Association
M. R. Ankeny
Chapman Brothers
Prot
Jas
Chapman
Atty, W
Jodlany
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Orchard
State College Specialisi
Will Adedresa
Monessen Amusement CO
Ritz and
Alewart
Sheboda
Cherry Tree Man
Christopher Isaac DeHaven
Rossiter Vella
Cleveland
Dorothy Wallace
Dwight Nichol
May Nichol
White Township
United Presbyterian
Rov. Nichol
Presbyterian Church
Mission Flale
India
Bethel
Bolivar United Presbyterian
Summit
Belsano
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