Aged farmer dies in hit and run near Ambrose
Joseph Taylor McQuown aged 72 retired farmer of near Ambrose was found dead on Martin hill near his home after a hit and run. Coroner John Woods and Highway Patrolman B W McCluskey investigated. Surviving daughter Clara McQuown Bair of Indiana. Funeral at Bair home Friday at 2pm. Burial in Marion Center Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Taylor McQuown
Ambrose
Martin Hill
Bell Funeral Home
Wayne’ Avenue
John ‘Woods
B. W. McCluskey
McQuown
James
Mary McQuown
South Mahoning Township
Clara McQuown Bair
Merle Bair
Locust Street
Indiana
Brushvalley Community Group Annual Meeting Friday
Brushvalley Community Association will hold its annual meeting at the community hall Friday evening February 14 at 7 30. After a brief business session an illustrated lecture titled A Trip Through Europe will be given by Howard G Niesley assistant director of agricultural extension at Penn State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Community Association
Europe
Howard
G. Niesley
Penn State
County Leads in Rural Road Projects Amid WPA Funds
Harrisburg reports Indiana and Crawford counties top nine in Parkinson Act funded rural road projects under the Farm-to-Market program. Total approved projects reach 387 for each county with costs in the millions. townships contribute roughly 22.48 million while the state and federal share cover the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Indiana
Crawford
Crawford Counties
Commissioner Flenniken Speaks on County Finances to Rotarians
County Commissioner John Flenniken addressed the Rotary Club at the Indiana Hotel. He outlined county expenditures showing most funds go to road bond interest and facilities for the insane and detention. He noted Indiana counties have operated a budget system for four years despite a recent state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flenniken
John 8
Rotary Club
Indiana Hotel
Indiana County
Desertion and Non Support Suits To Be Heard Openly
Judge EB, BE. Crepg now holds desertion and non support cases in open court rather than private chambers. One day each month will be set for these suit hearings, changing the former lengthy custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Crepg
Fate Played Tragic Role In Young Michigan Couple
Lea Arrington, 21, died after a truck crash on a snow bound Indiana County road. Her husband, Lee Arrington, injured, died days later in hospital. The couple, from Birmingham Michigan, leave a new family life behind as funds and transport for the body are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Indiana County
Birmingham
Mich
Lee Arrington
Lea Arrington
Streamy
Arrington
Broadvaley
Indiana
Robert Brown
Waterman
Indiana Hospital
Jack Nees
North Fourth Street
William Bence
Pontiac
Lee J. Arrington
Munsey, Ind
Jimmy Stewart Returns to Home Town at Ritz Theater
Indiana boy Jimmy Stewart visits his hometown for a four day Ritz Theatre engagement of Next Time We Love with Margaret Sullavan. He plays the devoted friend amid a troubled couple, earning praise from critics as the film traces war era upheavals and personal sacrifice. Local turnout plans to greet the rising star during February 17 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Stewart
Alex M. Stewart
North Seventh Street
Ritz Theatre
Margaret Sullavan
Jimmy
Father and Son Die in Sagamore Mine Tragedy
Funeral services were held at Sagamore Presbyterian Church for Fairman Fulton of Sagamore who died from injuries after a rock fall in the B. & 8. Coal Company mine in Sagamore. He leaves a wife Mia and children Frances Bargeratock Delman Willard George Mary Lillman and Fairman Jr. His son Kenneth was electrocuted in the same mine two years earlier. He was treasurer of Sagamore Local United Mine Workers and a longtime church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore Presbyterian Church
Punxsuterney
Fairman Fulton
Sagamore
B. & 8. Company
Adrain
Punxautawney
United Mine Workers of America
Kenneth
Mia
Anne Fulton
Frances Bargeratock
Delman
Willard
George
Mary
Lill- Man
Fairman, Jr
WPA to Examine 725000 School Children in State
Harrisburg reports the Works Progress Administration will conduct medical examinations in more than 10 000 Pennsylvania schools. Edward N Jones states 140 staff will work at a cost of 138604.28 dollars with six nurses assigned to Indiana county to screen for defects and arrange follow up care through the Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Works Progress Administration
Edward N. Jones
WPA
Pennsylvania
State Health Department
Health Department
Jones
Indiana County
George Good Wins Prizes at Harrisburg Farm Show
George Good of West Mahoning township won fifth place on wheat and second place on oats in the Vocational School class at the State Farm Show. He attends the vocational agricultural school at Dayton and has been a consistent winner in the small grain classes at the State Farm Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Good
Harrisburg
West Mahoning Township
Mr. Good
Dayton
Personal Brevities from Indiana Area
Local item highlights residents and visitors across Indiana and surrounding towns. Names include H B Boyle, Richard Kline, Sara Bruce, H A Stear, W L Good, H Wilbur Black, David Williams, J W Mack, Jennie Miller, H M Kimmel, Mrs Harry Calhoun, Mrs Dwight Fleming, Mary Boucher, Harold Hebb, Augustus Smith, William Condron, Mrs Thomas Carroll, Mrs Fred Lydic, William Lowry, Alex Lowman, Robert Wagner and family. Several travel plans, visit notes, and a serious stroke at Indiana Hospital are noted along with a printer’s interest by Robert Wagner Jr. and a subscription order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wilbur Black
Wayne Avenue
Florida
David Williams
Punxsutawney
J. W. Mack
North Sixth Street
John Miller
Pittsburgh
Jennie Miller
West Washington Street
H. M. Kimmel
Near Sheloca
Indiana
Progress
Harry Calhoun
Chicago
Blair Calhoun
South Fifth Street
Dwight Fleming
Gus Smith
School Street
Mary Boucher
Marion Center
J. F. Kimmel
Shelocta
Harold C. Hebb
Spencer,s. C
Hebb
Soil Conservation Service
Augustus Smith
West, School Street
Indiana Hospital
William Condron
Smidhlesburg
Smicksburg
Thomas Carroll
Dayton
R.D
Lydie
Armstrong County
Indiana County
William 'P. Lowry
Alex Lowman
Lowman
Clarksburg
Orlando
Lowry
Lakeland
South
Robert K. Wagner
Robert, Jr
New Florence
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
J. 5. Wagner
Blacklick, R.D
Henry I Wilson Announces Assembly Candidacy in Jefferson
Hon Henry I Wilson the prominent Big Run resident announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Assembly in Jefferson County at the May primary election He has three prior terms in the Assembly and experience in legislative matters He has worked with the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co as compensation attorney and spends much time in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I.wilson
Big Run
Assembly
Jefferson County
Wilson
Rochester and Pittaburgh Coal Co
Indiana
Next Crippled Children’s Clinic Scheduled in Indiana Pa
The crippled children clinic will meet Monday in the Court House basement clinic rooms. Doctors B F Coe and F J Kellam will examine all patients. Those needing transport to Indiana Pa should notify the State Nurses at the Court House and arrangements will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House J
Dra
B. F. Coe
F. J. Kellam
Indiana
Court House
County Treasurer Certifies 6121 Dog Licenses Issued
County Treasurer John M. Thompson reports that 6121 dog licenses were issued at noon today. The figure reflects licenses processed by the county office and highlights ongoing pet registration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thompson
Union of Two Indiana Presbyterian Churches Considered
Two Indiana congregations, First and Second United Presbyterian, plan a union. Meetings set for the last Sabbath in February to vote on the proposal. Revs Stillman A. Foster and Samuel W. Shane back the plan with Shane to remain as associate pastor if united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Second
United Presbyterian Churches
Indiana
Stillman A. Foster
Samuel W. Shane
Samuel W.shane
Union
Indiana County Building and Loan marks strong growth
The Indiana County Building and Loan Association reports assets at twenty times initial $265,000 start, with $560,414.89 in principal, interest and earnings since 1922. Loans totaling $734,000 supported home purchases, refinances, and improvements at legal interest. Officers named for the year: John W. Stilton president, J. R. Richards vice president, A. H. Torrence secretary, D. W. Simpson treasurer, Wallace Nordby manager. Board includes KR. $. Sutton, L. M. Peeler, P. A. Berner, J. WH. Luxenberg, J. 4. Orr, M. C. Gordon. Office: Indiana Theatre Building. Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to R. D. readers, $5.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Indiana County Building and Loan Association
Indiana Building and Loan Association
John W. Stilton
J. R. Richards
A. H. Torrence
D. W. Simpson
Wallace Nordby
KR. $. Sutton
L. M. Peeler
P. A. Berner
J. WH. Luxenberg
J. 4. Orr
M. C. Gordon
Nordby
Indiana Theatre
Cattle T B Testing Starts on Monday February 24
Delayed by weather and road conditions testing for tuberculosis on the accredited area plan in Indiana county begins February 24. Testing will occur in White Center Blacklick Burrell East Wheatfield Montgomery North Mahoning West Mahoning and Washington townships with local veterinarians and one man sent from Harrisburg. Where reactors are found State and Federal agencies pay up to 65 for grades and 120 for purebred plus meat salvage value up to 90 of appraised value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
White
Center
Blacklick
Burrell
East Wheatfield
Montgomery
North Mahoning
West Mahoning
Washington
Indiana
Bureau of Animal Industry
Harrisburg
T. B
Bureaus of Animal Industry
Fire destroys barn on Harvey A Ovr farm in White township
A fire on the Harvey A. Ovr farm near East Pike in White township destroyed the barn and contents, including a Studebaker truck and trailer, hay and tools. Loss estimated at 410,000 with limited insurance. water shortage prevented firefighting. The farm house known as the Hawaiian Tavern was unoccupied at the time. This was the third barn loss on the former Oatman homestead, with earlier fires affecting the Oatman and Mack properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Ovr
Eaat ‘Pike
White Township
Studebaker
Indiana Fire Department
Mike Bigam
McIntyre
Oatman
Joseph P. Mack
Town
Last Rites Today for Distinguished Citizen
Funeral services for Attorney John Anderson Scott, 77, a prominent Indiana citizen, will be held this afternoon at his home on North Seventh Street. He died Monday evening after a lingering illness, leaving a legacy in law, Republican leadership, and local corporate practice. The article notes his early life in Clarksburg, education, and vast career in Indiana and Pittsburgh, with ties to Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railways and several coal and steel companies. A continuation references his obituary page and a promise of uniform dial service next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. ‘Clark
Oakland Cemetery
John Anderson Scott
Indiana
North Seventh Street
Thomas J
Sarah (Anderson) Scott
Clarksburg
Riders Ridge Academy
Washington and Jefferson College
Eldera Ridge Academy
Johnstown
Slas M. Clark
Town
Clark
Pennsylvania State Supreme Court
George W.hood
Pittsburgh
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railways Company
Rochester &Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company
McKinney Steel Company
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Company
Dairymen Hold County Wide Meet In Rayne Township
Members of the eight locale Dairymen Co operative Association plan a county wide meeting at the Rayne township consolidated school Friday at 7 30 p m An agenda includes proposed changes in the method of electing directors and field men Directors urge large local turnout for this event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Township
Pittsburgh
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Armstrong County Co-operative Association
A. G. Miller
Miller
Indiana
Pitzaburgh
sWide
Rayne Two
Dairymen’s Co-operative
Rayne Township
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Joseph T. McQuown
Brushvalley Community Group
Husband
James H. Langham
Burnside
Mable M. Pardee
Emelyh William
Hasconica
Lucerne
Sue Gyongosi
Butler Carl Novak
Robinson Mary Lichtenfels
Robinson Harvey
Oliver
Clymer Beulah Long
Clymer
James H. Coffman
Blairaville
Pauline P. Emehizer
West Apollo
Donald Lowman
Peoples Bank of Clymer
John Shorestall
Green Township
Charles ‘F. Pauch
Fitnt National ‘Bank of Indiana
Indiana Borough
William M. Arnetto
Milton R
Lee
Hoffman
Blairsville
Mary F. Jenkins
Salinburg Burlough
Conemaugh Township
Farmers Bank
Barber
Indiana ‘Borough ‘Council
John 8. Taylor
Fee & Tomb
Jadjana Theatre
Tahiona Boy
Sagamore Mines
Son
H. 8. Boyle
North Tenth St
Akron
Richard Kline
South Eleventh Street
Kittanning
Sara Bruce
Melinda Detwiler
West Philadelphia
H. A. Stear and Son
Wayne
W. L. Good
Henry I. Wilson
John A. Scott
U.P
Sammel W. Shane
The
Union Church
County Building and Loan
Progress and
R. D
Counties
Pike
Over
Lunder
A. B. Young
Armagh
William Penn Grange
Grange Hall
H. H. Longwill
WIN
William C. St. Clair
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Migneto
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