Sheepmen Dined on Roast Lamb Tuesday
Seventy one members of the Indiana County Sheep and Wool Co-operative Association met at Zion Lutheran church for their annual meeting and dinner. Officers and directors were elected for 1937. financials showed a balance of 263,656 with receipts of 12,197,867 and payments of 11,934.11. The afternoon featured motion pictures on wool and lamb marketing, an address on European cooperative marketing, and an electric fencing talk. Door prizes included a subscription to The Sheep Breeder for five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bureau of Animal Industry
H. M. Brown
Clayton Miller
Mexico
Texas
Warner
Pennsylvania State College
W. B. Connell
Kenneth Hood
Extension Department
State College
Europe
Philip Marshall
Smicksburg
Indiana County Sheep and Woo! Co-operative Association
McCurdy Bush
Youths accused of stealing and wrecking car in Blairsville
Lyman D. Palmer Jr. and William Cochran, both teens from Blacklick, were held for court by Justice R. A. Clawson after allegedly stealing Henry J. Graff’s automobile in Blairsville Saturday night and wrecking it on North Walnut Street near Socialville. They are in county jail in default bail of 2500 each. Patrolman Harry P. Neal said he arrested them near Socialville after they stole the Graff car and drove to Maple Street, where it struck a pole. the youths suffered facial cuts and the car sustained about 150 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman D. Palmer, Jr
William Cochran
Blacklick
Justice of the Peace
R. A. Clawson
Blairsville
Harry P. Neal
Socialville
Henry J. Graff
Blatraville R. D
North Walnut Street
Maple Street
Marriage of Indiana Man to Johnstown Girl Announced
Announcement of Kenneth Dugene Cunningham of Indiana and Miss Jessie Blanche Emerick of Johnstown. The marriage was declared at a Tuesday night party by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank W Emerick. The ceremony was December 16 at Rev George Baughman’s home in Cumberland Maryland. The couple will live at 946 Wayne Avenue. Cunningham works for the Texaco Gasoline Company. Good dance music always reaches the gol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kenneth Dugene Cunningham
Jessie Blanche Emerick
Johnatown
Frank W. Emerick
Johnstown
George BD. Baughman
Cumberland, Md
Wayne Avenue
Cooningham
Texaco Gasoline Company
Tragedy near Cockport as high school girl killed by truck
Miss Hlale Margretta Leamer, 17, a Commodore High student of Green township, died instantly when struck by a truck driven by James Gibson, 26, who faced involuntary manslaughter charges after an inquest found negligence. The incident occurred while she walked to a church prayer meeting near Cockport. The driver claimed not to see her until 100 feet away. Funeral services were held at Pine Grove Church of God with interment in McDowell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibson
Hlale Margretta Leamer
Commodore High School
Green Township
Gibson
Cockport
Court House
John Woods
William Leamer
Orton Cartwright
John Matus
Barnesboro
Matus
Stafford
John LaMantla
Indiana
Pine Grove Church
Potato Growers Meet Friday in Indiana County
The Indiana County Potato Growers Association schedules its annual meeting Friday February 12 at 1 00 PM in the Court House. President A Ward Overdorf Brushyvalley township presides with secretary C Pollock Marion Center. Speakers include E B Bower manager of Pennsylvania Potato Growers Bellefonte and Walter Bishop Doylestown Bucks County president of the Pennsylvania Potato Growers Association. Local potato growing problems will be discussed. all growers and interested parties are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Potato Growers Association
Court House
A. Ward Overdorf
Brushyvalley Township
C. Pollock
Marion Center
E. B. Bower
Pennsylvania
Bellefonte
Walter Bishop
Doylestown
Bucks County
Pennsylvania Potato Growers Association
AHI
Four Law Offenders Enter Pleas Of Guilty And Sentenced
C G Hobaugh eighty six of Indiana pleaded guilty before Judge B B Creps to failure to stop after his car hit a parked car in Black Hawk area. He was fined sixty dollars and costs and sentenced to six to twelve months in county jail. Louis Calvetti of Coal Run pleaded guilty to violating the state flavor control act and was fined fifty dollars and costs. Charles Poshenick of Coal Run was fined one hundred dollars and costs. Joe Dareo of Heilwood was fined one hundred fifty dollars and costs. First two men charged with possessing untaxed liquor and Dareo with unlawful manufacture and possession of untaxed liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hobaugh
Indiana
B. B. Creps
Louis Calvetti
Coal Run
Charles Poshenick
Joe Dareo
Heilwood
Darco
Heshbon Resident Robert Cunningham Reaches Home
Robert Cunningham of Heshbon, long ill at Indiana Hospital, has recovered and returned home today. County Treasurer John M. Thompson reports 5,600 dog licenses issued at noon, with total 6,400 licenses issued to date. The quote notes a view on aging: “The only way some folks get along in life is to grow old.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cunningham
Heshbon
Lett Hospital
Indiana Hospital
John M. Thompson
Young Miner Killed Six Weeks After Marriage
Samuel Spramell, 23, of Seward, is fatally injured at 9 30 am in a rock fall at the Diamond Smokeless Coal Co mine near Boltz. He married Angeline Guinta on December 26 last. Survived by widow, father Frank Spramelli, and siblings Mary Magistro, Nellie Visselli, Christina, Rose and James Spramelli. Mother died February 9, 1935, exactly two years before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Spramell
Seward
Diamond Smokeless Coal Co
Boltz
Charles
Samuel Spramelli
Frank Spramelli
Spramelli
Angeline Guinta
Mary
Philip Magistro
Morrellvilla
Nellie
Clifford Visselll
Christina
Rose
James Spramelli
Real Estate Transfers Listed Between Buyers and Sellers
A batch of transfers shows Harry W. Power and Wm. B. Pierce swapping a lot in Indiana borough for $1,000 and $1. Other deeds include Wellington D. Johns selling 28 acres in Pine township for $700 to Frank Barr, and W. A. Schroth selling lot 125 in Chevy Chase White Town ship for $700 to Lemuel Myers. The list also notes grants to Community Park Association, Clover M. Smith, Indiana properties, and several other parcels in White township Cherryhill township and surrounding areas with prices ranging from $1 to $2,221.93. The records include multiple repeat transfers among the same parties and small parcels in Indiana County and nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Power
Wm. B. Pierce
Indiana Borough
Wellington D. Johns
Frank Barr
Pine Township
W. A. Schroth
Lemuel Myers
Chevy Chase
White Township
Grace G. McLanahan
Community Park Association
East Mahoning Township
Ella Thomas
Clover M. Smith
Clymer
Maggie McMillen
Virginia McMillen
Montgomery Township
Lulu P. Dawson
Elinor Gordon Blair
Indiana
William Herbert ‘Hoyer
H. B. Boyer
Indiana, Third Ward, $275. ‘Carl D. Ginter To E. C. Cribbs
E. ‘C. Cribbs
Emma B. Ginter
Walter F. Smith
James H. Smith
Peter Novak
Laurel Run
Edgar M. Beatty
Indiana County Building and Loan Association
Third Ward
Wilbert Fowler
Noble F. Fowler
Second Ward
Ernest C. Fowler
Cherryhill_ township
Cherryhill Township
Lula Coup
H. Dick Evans
Brushyalley
Jay B. Ansley
W. C. Austin
Glen Campbell
Charles Hilty
George Hart
Saltsburg
Lions Get Bye Witness Account of the Floods
Indiana Lions Club members heard a first hand report of an air trip by Al De Gaetano and Clyde Timberlake over flood struck Ohio valley areas. Images from the journey were shown and rural districts were noted as pitiful. A future Ladies Night dinner and dance is planned for February 16 at Rustle Lodge with Fred Robinson and Dutch Campbell’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Lions Club
al DeGaetano
Clyde Timberlake
Ohio Valley
Lion Holt Hughes
Louisville
Rustle Lodge
Fred Robinson
Dutch Campbell
Indiana Girl Joins State Unemployment Board
Miss Helen Baun of Indiana has been appointed to a post with the State Unemployment Compensation Board in Harrisburg and assumed duties on Monday. In parts of China information note tellers use knives in lieu of money, and a bill-collector now becomes more pleasant to deal with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Unemployment Compensation Board
Helen Baun
State
China
Boston Herald
Three New Bridges Over the Conemaugh Approved
Indiana and Westmoreland counties approve construction of three bridges across the Conemaugh at Tunnelton Livermore and Bolivar to replace flood damaged spans from St Patrick's Day flood of 1936. Federal grants cover most costs with state and county shares. bidding set for March 6 by the State Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Crops
Indiana
Wentmoreland
State Highway Department
Conemaugh River
Tunnelton
Livermore
Bolivar
United States
Bolivar Span
C. L. Campbell
Indiana Board
County Resident Fatally Hurt By Car Near Blairsville
Clair Jelison Jr. of near Blairsville died Wednesday night at Ellwood City hospital from injuries after being struck by a car while walking on the highway near Ellwood City. He left Blairsville Wednesday morning to hitchhike to Canton to visit relatives. He is survived by his parents and siblings Joseph, John, Mrs Louise Eala of near Blairsville, and Mrs Earl Bergman of Johnstown. The story also notes a separate local church drama event titled The First Commandment to be presented Thursday and Friday at Fellowship Hall by the Haworth League with 80 people in cast and 36 cent admission, starting at 8 15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Jelison, Jr
Clair Jellison
Blairsville
Ellwood City
Blaireville
Canton
Joseph
John
Louise Eala
Earl Bergman
Johnstown
Fellowship Hall
The
Methodial Episcopal Church
Haworth League
Chambersville mine shop burns in early Wednesday fire
Fire of undetermined origin started in the machine shop of J. M. Stewart Coal Co at Chambersville Tuesday night and destroyed the shop motor barn and storage house of the plant. The blaze was checked before reaching the mine tipple with losses estimated at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
J. M., Stewart Coal Co
Marriage Licenses Granted in New Kensington Area
A list of marriage licenses includes Commodore Roxister Rogister and Horace G. Small with partners Mary Wise and Velmna L. Slates among others in the New Kensington district. The item notes the Progress and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette circulation to readers at $6.59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Roxister
Rogister
New Kensington
Horace G. Small
Mary Wise
Thorn H. Rishell
Velmna L
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
R. D
Engineers shrek bedrock for dam on Big Mahoning
Engineers survey the Big Mahoning gorge near Addyville to locate solid rock for a flood control dam. Proposed 166 foot high structure 300 feet wide would flood 2200 acres, affecting Smicksburg area including farms, cemetery, and the Smicksburg to Dayton road, with a new bridge needed. The dam would back water to North Point on Big Mahoning.
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Solid Rock Foundation
Big Mahoning Creek
Addyville
Glade Run
Ag Smicksburg
Little Mahon
Ing Creek
Personal Briefs From Grove City And Nearby Towns
Grove City residents and friends visit Indiana, Smicksburg, Brushvalley, Flint, Utica, Reynoldsville, Ebensburg, and Philadelphia. Travelers attend meetings, funerals, and conventions, with several couples and individuals listed among visitors, callers, and participants.
Blairsville Sportsmen Elect Officiers for 1987 Dinner
Blairsville Sportsmen Association elected all officers for 1987 at a Monday dinner meeting in Meado hall attended by 200 members and guests. Roy Forsha was re elected president with Martin Munghower treasurer and Benjamin Sheriff secretary. O M Diebler Lewis Litainger Ramuel Henderson and Harry Deeders attended as honored guests. Eighty two new members joined the group and Frank Sowers won first prize in a membership contest. Roy Porsha ranked second and Otto Beers and Joseph Martin tied for third. The report closes with a humorous note about Mary and a Los Angeles Times credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Forsha
Blairsville Sportsmens Organization
Blairaville Sportsmen’s Association
Hall
Martin Munghower
Benjamin Sheriff
O. M. Diebler
State Hall
Lewis Litainger
Indiana
Deaths and funeral notices from Indiana area
Obituary notices announce the deaths of George C. Hamill Augustus Pease and Mrs Charlotte Hazlett in Indiana township. Hamill, 69, dies at home in Armstrong township from pneumonia after a weeklong illness. funeral Friday at Robinson Funeral Home with interment at Greek-Wood cemetery. Pease, 90, a Civil War veteran and Indiana resident since age nine, dies at home on East Chestnut Street. funeral Friday at Robinson Funeral Home with interment at Greenwood cemetery. Hazlett, longtime Indiana resident, dies Monday from pneumonia. funeral Friday afternoon at Robinson Funeral Home with interment at Oakland cemetery. Surviving relatives for each include spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and siblings. services led by pastors and church-affiliated groups.
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George C. Hamill
Robinson
North Seventh Street
Armatrong Township
Hugh Hamill
Armstrong Township
Eva (McMillen) Hamill
Silas
Clair
Shelocta
Roy
Indiana
Ward
Glenn
R. D. Indiana
Vinton Lemmon
Russell Hoover
Rochester Mills
Nora
Mazel
Helen
Blair Hamill
Edward Pfeiffer
Marion Center
Hall Hamill
Plainville
Mias
Margaret Hamill
Georgeville
Jennie Mulberger
Butler
Charles Hamill
Long Beach
Calif
Greenwood Cemetery
Augustus Pease
East Chestnut Street
New Jersey
74Th Regiment
Pennsylvania
Florence (Falls) Pease
James Pease
Harry Peeler
Harry Reed
Blairsville
J. A. Lavery
Edward Pease
Edward Richardson
West Virginia
Charlotte Hazlett
Oakland Cemetery
West Church Street
Thomas
Charlotte (Patton) St. Clair
J. Leslie Hazlett
Beatrice
Nebr
Pittsburgh College For Women
Presbyterian Church
Robert L. Clark
Elizabeth Hazlett
John Price
Milas Mabel Hazlett
Pittsburgh
Armstrong Grange Program for Wednesday Evening Feb 17
Armstrong Grange meets at Parkwood schoolhouse on Wednesday February 17. Song America the Beautiful reading Gettysburg Address and other readings. A J Wiggins contest Martha Blakley Poon Minuet. Debate on homemade comforts versus blankets. Old Sayings music and a Valentine box scene.
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Armstrong Grange
Parkwood
America
Roll
Erma
Campbell
Washington
Wiggins
Martha Blakley
Smith
J. R. Vartersgon
Lawrence Frailey
Frances Hamilton Valentine Box
Despondent Elders Ridge Man Ends Life in Suicide
Foster A. Smock, former teacher and Elders Ridge resident, shot himself at his home near Hiders Ridge on Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the family residence with interment in Saltsburg cemetery. Survived by wife Marie Hood Smock, two sons, mother Kathleen Smock, a brother and six sisters. Smock had long suffered head injuries from a prior auto accident and had been depressed. He was a longtime George Junior Republic teacher and served on the Elders Ridge Presbyterian church board and treasurer. The incident shocked the Elders Ridge community and involved neighbor T. Cree Hood, Smock’s father-in-law. Funeral conducted by Rev. J. R. EB. Craighead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Foster A. Smock
Hiders Ridge
Elders Ridge
T. Cree Hood
Hood
Mr. Hood
Apollo
Tme
J. R. EB. Craighead
Arthur
Philip
Katherine Smock
Robinson Funeral Home Qualifies for Golden Rule Affiliation
The Robinson Funeral Home, a charter member of the Order of the Golden Rule, has again qualified for affiliation. The order began in the United States and spread internationally, promoting modern, conscientious funeral service at moderate prices. The eight years of membership attest to the home’s modern facilities and complete personnel, lauded by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Funeral Home
Order of the Golden Rule
the Robinson Funeral Home
United States
Canada
Great Britain
France
Australia
China
India
Africa
Civil War Veteran Samuel Sheffler Critically Ill
Homer City resident Samuel Sheffler aged 93, the only Civil War veteran in Center Township, was reported critically ill at noon today at his granddaughter Mrs. George Feitzhonts home in Homer City. He recently had flu, which developed into pneumonia after years living in Coral and later Ilomer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sheffier
Center Township
Homer City
Samuel Sheffler
George Feitzhonts
Sheffler
Coral
Ilomer City
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Zion Lutheran Church
R. Thomas
Association
Bisia M. Leantor
Women of the
Moose Chapter
Moose Temple
Claude Donahey
Boots” Plotzer
Rayne ‘Township
D. A. Little
Chamberaville
Rayne Township
Conemaugh
H. 5. Creps
Board of Commissioners of
Westmoreland Counties
Indiana Court House
Harry White
Frank K. ‘Cochran
James A. Kell
Westmoreland County
John Farris
Farris Engineering Company
Levi Houck
John B. Flenniken
Indiana County
William E. Pierce
John L. Getty
Shrek
Big Mahoning
J. D. Lewis
Grove City
J.C. Condron
Hale Kirk
R.D
A. P. Evans
Brushvalley Township
Elza Rudl
Flint
Mich
Charles Rudl
School Street
Charles Evans
Utica
N. C
Mary Fiacus
Church St
Dan Martin
Clearfield
H. C. Martin
Hugh Peddicord
Hillsdale
Seward Davison
Rebecca Davison
Washington Street
Margaret Allison
College Avenue
Fred Rine
Anna Louise Soley
San Francisco
James Hellbrun
Ernest
Lloyd Ravensteel
Eldera Ridge
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Association of Road Supervisors
West Mahoning Township
Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Town
Tuesaday
lLog Angeles
Ridge
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