Death closes career of Rev N P McNelis at St Bernard
Very Rev Father N P McNelis longtime rector of St Bernard church died at home on North Fifth Street after a year of declining health. Born in Ireland 74 years ago he served 35 years as rector, the longest pastorate in the parish. Surviving are brother James McNelis of Hazleton and sister Mrs Mary Akalon of Denver. Solemn Requiem Mass to be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. McNells
St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church
Town
North Fifth Street
McNells
Ireland
St. Bernard
McNelis
James McNelis
Hazleton
Mary Akalon
Denver
Colo
S T. Bernard
Susannah
Tiger) Smith
William Smith
Jack
Isaac Smith
Harbison School
White Township
Adam and
Mary
Philander) Tiger
Canoe Township
Rossiter
William H. Smith
John
Jane
JC. M. Ellenberger
Crecia
Punxsutawney
Thomas Clark Redding
Oakland Avenue
Lewis Garage
Rochester and Pittsburgh ‘Coal Company
Indiana
Ernest C. Pilkington
Theodore A. Gaertner
William F. Herpel
Olivesburg
Jefferson County
Willam HH
Mary Jane (Hadden) Redding
Godden
Presbyterian Church
Robertee
Misa Lenna Gillespie
Verne ‘Houghton
Pittsburgh
Elmer and
McKee Redding
Pungsutawney
Former well known county woman dies after car crash
Mrs James A Work a Grant township native died Sunday in North Platte Nebraska from a skull fracture and other injuries after being struck by a car Friday evening she never regained consciousness. Her maiden name Ella Barr her husband and children survive including Mrs E B Kelly Mrs Albert Nelson Verner Work Frayne Work and Mrs William Marquette with brother Frank Barr of Homer City attending funeral in North Platte and Grand Island positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Work
Grant Township
North Platte
Nebr
Ella Barr
Samuel Barr
Work
Deckers Point
E. B. Kelly
Kelly
Albert Nelson
Verner Work
Frayne Work
William Marquette
Grand Island
Frank Barr
Homer City
Borough Council Debates Tax Levy At February Meeting
Borough Council devoted most of its February meeting to discussing the tax levy with aim to lower millage if possible. An ordinance authorized a sewer on School street between third and Fourth streets. Requests were made for a street light on the north end of Clymer avenue and for improving avenues in that section. The street committee reported January relief-order street work totaling $784.19 versus $3615.61 in January 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Street
Clymer Avenue
Real estate transfers reported in Homer City region
Dick Stephens transfers lot in Homer City to Marie T. Fuoco for 1800 dollars. Schrecengosters to Wynonia Ewing 2 acres in Buffington for 37.39. Mary Davis to J. C. Buchanan lot in Center for 1.00. Arthur P. Roberts to J. C. Buchanan lot in Center for 1.00. N. B. Drummond to Harry Stear B acres in W. Mahoning for 45.00. W. Ralph Cummings to Amelia Lettieri lot in Homer City for 50.00. Daisy Foutz to N. Agnes Peeler tracts in Armstrong for 25.00. Hugh W. Smeaton to Howard P. Knauf tract in N. Mahoning for 390.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stephens
Marie T. Fuoco
Homer City
Schrecengosters
Wynonia Ewing
Buffington
Mary Davis
J.C. Buchanan
Arthur P. Roberts
J. C. Buchanan
N. B. Drummond
Harry Stear
W. Mahoning
W. Ralph Cummings
Amelia Lettieri
Daisy Foutz
N. Agnes Peeler
Armstrong
Hugh W. Smeaton
Howard P. Knauf
N. Mahoning
Operating Cars With One-Eyed Lights Prompts Fines
Indiana state highway patrol issues warnings against driving with one-eyed lights and plans fines of ten dollars plus costs for violations once bulbs are not supplied. In 1932, 1184 accidents were linked to defective lights, underscoring danger and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Highway Patrol
Death in Shelocta Apollo highway wreck
Charles Frederick of Spring Church died at West Penn Hospital after a collision on the Shelocta Apollo road while scattering ashes. He was 49 and survived by a widow, four children, five grandchildren, his father the Rev T J Frederick, and a sister. Funeral services were held at Spring Church Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Church
Charles Frederick
Pittsburgh
Frederick
SpringsChurch
W.C. Smith
Apollo
Bertha Coulter Frederick
Teresa McQuaide
Manslaughter Charges Dismissed in Coach Crash Case
At a Tuesday hearing Justice of the Peace Jay D. Hill dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against F. J. Kirby 29 and Nicholas Murdrich 20 both of Pittsburgh in a December 11 motor coach crash near Blairsville. Truck owner Elien Parpovich 465 also of Pittsburgh died after leaping from the cab as the collision approached. six bus passengers were slightly injured. Witnesses said the accident was unavoidable due to icy highway conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Jay D. Hill
F. J. Kirby
Nicholas Murdrich
Pittsburgh
Blairsville
Elien Parpovich
Lincoln Day Scout Service at Brushvalley Sunday
The Brushvalley Scout troop holds its annual Religious service Sunday February 12 at 3:00 PM in the Brushvalley Community Building. Rev. Wm K Anderson of Johnstown speaks on Lincoln as a Scout. Rev. Theodore Sharp and Scout Executive Ralph A Harrison assist. Music led by the Brushvalley Community Choir directed by Miss Nettie McCrea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley
Wm. K. Anderson
Franklin Street Methodist Church
Johnstown
Lincoln
Theodore Sharp
Brushvalley Methodist Episcopal Church
Ralph A. Harrison
Bruushvalley Community Choir
Nettie McCrea
Enrolled Students at Indiana State Teachers College Lead State
The Indiana State Teachers College reports 1,286 students with 16 counties represented. Indiana County tops with 286, Allegheny 218, Westmoreland 147, and Cambria 110. West Chester enrollment stands at 1,211, 76 fewer than Indiana. The total statewide college enrollment reaches 9,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers College
Pennsylvania
State Teachers College
Indiana County
Allegheny
Wentmoreland
Cambria
West Chester
Indiana
Brushvalley Community Banquet Set for February 23
Members of the Brushvalley Community Association will hold their fourth annual banquet in the Community Hall at Brushvalley on Thursday evening February 23 at 7 00 oclock. A chicken dinner will feature the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Community Association
Senate Resolution Calls To End Commissary Relief Plan
State Senator Peter Graff II introduced a Senate resolution Monday night urging Gov. Pinchot and the State Emergency Relief Board to halt new community markets and close existing ones while directing aid through existing agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Peter Graff
Gov. Pinchot
State Emergency Relief Board
Indiana News Trade of Local Residents Mentioned
Dixonville residents Harry Sterner and John Wheeler, along with Jesse Buck and Mr and Mrs Atkinson of Strongstown, visited Indiana on Thursday. Other locals like Mrs Dale Timberlake recovering in Pittsburgh, and Ray, student at the university, traveled with his father. The piece lists numerous short calls, visits, moves, and health notes involving Indiana residents, their relatives, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Sterner
John Wheeler
Dixonville
Mra
Jesse Buck
R. Atkinson
Strongstown
Indiana
Dale Timberlake
Town
McGee Hospital
Pittsburgh
R. L. Hass
Wayne Avenue
Princeton
Ray
W. G. Griffith
Coreonabured
John Woods
North Seventh Street
J. M. Steffey
Dayton
R.D
Eva
R. A. Plotzer
Detroit, Mich
Frank Plotzer
North Fifth Street
Robert N. Glassford
Near Brookville
Wilson Getty
Maple Street
Douglass Malcolm
Washington and Jefferson College
Walter Malcolm
H. H. Longwill
East Philadelphia Street
Indiana Hospital
J. M. Auld
John
Sarah
Robert Auld
Heshbon
Stella Burse
Hiawatha
Kans
Jennie Wineberg
Locust Lane
Charles Carnahan
Charles,Jr
North Sixth Street
St. Petersburg
Florida
Mary Allison
McCartney
Paul
Bruce
North Side
B. F. Bieber
Butler
Milton
Mia
Ella Elkin
Linus
Porter
Jefferson County
Middle Department Rating Association
H. G. Johnston
Howard Wood
Virginia
Seibert
Elderton
Parkwood
The
Progress
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Victor Shaw
Charles Shaw
Eldarton
Tax Information Sessions Planned Across Towns
Income tax helper M. Little will visit the Indiana post office from February 14 to 18 and again February 26 to March 16 to assist taxpayers with returns. He will also visit Blairsville, Curwenville, Housedale, and Clearfield on listed dates to provide information at local offices and banks. A baby boy born February 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edwards is reported healthy. Miss Annie Auliman of Blairsville is hospitalized in Pittsburgh after a fall causes a compound hip fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Indiana Post Office
Blairsville
Blairaville Savings & Trust Company
Curwensyills
Housedale
Clearfield
Lee Edwards
Philadelphia Street
Lois Fay Kennedy
Wip
Annie Auliman
Blairaville
Pittsburgh
Indiana man H Wallace Thomas named to State Patrol Bureau
A Philadelphia paper reports H Wallace Thomas of Indiana has been appointed to the State Highway Patrol and Safety Bureau with Indiana headquarters, succeeding Ben Pollock who moves to the Bureau of Institutional Collections. Thomas, longtime Indiana Republican leader and former county sheriff, has ties to Diamond Glass and the McGregor and Thomas auto firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Thomas
Pennsylvania
McGregor and Thomas
Dodges
Plymouth
Chamber of Commerce seeks lower borough tax levy
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce executive committee adopted a resolution urging Borough Council to cut this year’s local tax levy. Last year the rate was nine mills, seven for general fund and two for sinking fund. The group backed the U S Chamber of Commerce action to reduce federal expenses by 60 million dollars and, after a brief talk by F Hugh M Bell, endorsed the County Welfare Association and offered help through the County Emergency Relief Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana ‘Chamber of ‘Commerce
U. S.chamber of Commerce
Hugh M. Bell
County Emergency Relief Board
Chamber
County Welfare Association
Extradition sought for Jesse Hayes in Bellas murder case
County officials led by District Attorney Wm. M. Rud dock and Sheriff H Elmer Bor land travel to Frankfort Kentucky to extradite Jesse Hayes 28 formerly of Heshbon on a charge he shot and killed John Bellas 39 and lightly wounded Mrs Bellas in the Bellas kitchen on November 28 1930 The dispute stemmed from Hayes attention to the Bellas 15 year old daughter leading to the fatal confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hayes
Heshbon
Wm. M. Ruddock
H. B. Kooser
H. Elmer Borland
Frankfort
Hayes
John Bellas
Bellas
Plan to Socialize Medicine Deemed Impracticable
Doctors B F Coe of Indiana and Alex Coldwell of Pittsburgh told Indiana Rotary Club meeting that socialized medicine is impracticable. The plan would assign physicians to territories with a fixed fee paid by residents for medical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Coe
Indiana
Alex Coldwell
Pittsburgh
Kiski Varsity Basketball Readies for Buick Game
Kiski Varsity basketball team comes here on Thursday to face the Indiana Buick in a hard fought Y M C A game. Kiski previously appeared here against State Teachers College with the visitors winning by two points, and local players aim to rebound in the Buick contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Indiana Buicks
Y. M. G. A. Kisk
State Teachers College
Hoya
House Adopts Blue Law Modification 127 to 75
The House approves the modification of the Pennsylvania Blue Laws of 1704 by 4 vote of 127 to 78. The amendment allows local option on Sunday outdoor sports from 2 to 6 PM, with boxing and wrestling exempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
Revival Services at Hillydale M E church
Revival services are in progress at the Hillydale M E church each evening except Monday. Bert Clark of Indiana conducts a song service at 7 16. All are invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillydale M. EB
Bert Clark
Indiana
Bervicas
Little Rez zolla tot celebrates third birthday party
Vanessa Rez zolla, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rez zolla of South Seventh street, turned three on Tuesday. She was greeted by a number of her little friends invited to the Rezzolla home to celebrate the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanessa
John Rezzolla
Bouth Beventh Street
Rezzolla
Weddings of a Week Highlight Armstrong and Rogers
Miss Helen Elizabeth Armstrong of Los Angeles California became the bride of David Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Tenzer Lewis of town in a ceremony at Christ Episcopal Church officiated by Rev Roger Charnock DD. Guests included relatives from Washington DC Lock Haven and Hollywood. The couple will reside in Indiana after a short wedding trip. Martha Besse Findley wed Teen Rogers of Seward at Philipsburg with reception in Armagh. The event featured pink and white decor and a large gathering of family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joahn P. Elkin Stewart
Lock Haven
Katharine Biair
Misa Frances Wagonman
Anna’ Page
Washington, D.C
Stang Lee Elkin
Robert Lewin
Walter H. Jackson
College Inn
Indiana
Mia
Addam P. Elkin
John P. Hikin
Town
Hollywood School For Girls
Hollywood
Calif
Lnter
Dobbs Ferry
N.Y
Saint James
Paris
Misa
Martha Besse Findley
Clarence H. Findley
Cramer
Teen Rogers
Seward
Philipsburg
Franklin T. Bastment
St.Paul’s Episcopal Church
Armagh High School
James Rogers
Armagh
Raymond Maurer
Niagara Talla
Buffalo
Clarence ‘H. Findley
W. H. Findley
Bennett Introduces Pinchot's State Road Takeover Bill
Senator Edward Bennet introduced Governor Pinchot's bill in the Senate to authorize state takeover of the remaining 58 000 miles of secondary roads. County Treasurer OC C McLain reported issuing 6 025 dog licenses and 50 fishing licenses by noon today for 193 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donation Bennett
Pinchot
Second Algeas Roads
Senate
Edward Bennet
OC. C. McLain
Welfare Annual Meeting Saturday in Indiana County
The Welfare Association of Indiana County will hold its annual meeting at the Court House on Saturday February 11 at 2 PM. Officers for the coming year will be elected and reports on last year's work will be given with Dr B Rink of Indiana to speak on relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude — Jr
Rink
Indiana County
Welfare Association of
Court House
B. Rink
Indiana
Tt3
State Emergency Relief Board
William Ruddock
County Emergency Relief Board
Leonard Hall
Teachers College
Geography Club
State Teachers College
Pennsylvania
Erna
Lawrence
Davia
Gertrude Lewis
Alice B. McMillen
Blairsville
Norval Calhoun
Salinburg
Melvin P. Kel
Rossiter
Beryl Lydick
Dixonville
Sara Rankin
Iselin
R. Foster
Jas. F. Chapman
Norman Koontz
Howard B. Bennett
Hitler Peeler
B. J. Hewitt
Local Odd Fellows Banquet Draws 200 Plus in Indiana
More than 200 persons attended the Odd Fellows gathering as Grand Lodge officers led a Monday evening event at Palladium Lodge 346. Grand Master Archibald Grant, Grand Secretary Frank Shannon, and Grand Marshal Howard Sims spoke. 29 Past Grand Degrees were conferred. A.E. W. Aetholtz noted Grove City IOOF Home growth from 79 inmates to 121, with 60 on waiting list. He spoke on duties to God and mankind and the home’s self-provisioning approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Palladium Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Indiana
Archibald A. Grant
Frank Shannon
A. H W. Aetholtz
Grove City
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Rev.n. P. W'Nelis
Susannah Smith
N. FP
Menelis
Indiatta
Nebraska
David Malborn
Dorothy C. Steele
David N, Lewis
Helen BE
Armstrong Lee
Boyd Paint
Rossiter Alta Keener - Lochvale
Joseph Blair Y Township
Anna
Cropsey - Rayne Two
John Salamon
Wintondale
Mary Pushnski
Blacklick
Fred Santos Blacklick
Theresa ‘Capring Coral
John B. Pekala
Clymer
Anna M. Sapp
Harry M. Switzer
Derry Emma
Edsall
Derry Wills
Shelocta
Apollo Road
H. Wallace Thomas
Ben Pollock
Rogers Findley
Walhorn
Steele
David Walborn
Dorothy Steele
John A. McCumay
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Samuel Walborn
Herbert C. Steale
Montgomery Little
Ralph Montgomery
George Montgomery
Robinson
Miss Hazel Little
Harrisburg
Thursand
Squire Jarry Oat
Welfare Annual Meeting
County Geography Club
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