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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1935
Page
5
More than a thousand Indiana county residents lose jobs as Harrisburg orders all but educational projects halted. Educational projects continue to February 23 using remaining funds. local office to shut down after accounts settled.
The airship Macon sank after crumbling during Pacific maneuvers on Tuesday afternoon. 85 or more aboard were on board. Lieut. Commander Herbert V. Wiley survived. This marks the third $4,000,000 dirigible loss for the U S Navy in recent years.
John Ross appointed constable for the Second Ward of Blairsville by Judge J. N. Langham to succeed John Woods who died recently. A board meeting defeated a motion to retire local teachers at age 63. Indiana High School accredited for two years by the Middle States commission. Tyranny County notes: McLale sold 6,860 dog licenses for 1935. A humorous line concludes with a remark on taxpayers in war times.
Homer City Lodge No 41 of the I O O F celebrated its 26th anniversary with a banquet in the Methodist Episcopal church social room attended by 107 members wives and friends. Attendees enjoyed dancing and cards after the banquet with speeches by W C Chapman of Indiana and J M McPhilimy of Saltsburg. The 26 year jewel was presented to 14 members including Harry Schall Elgin Kunkle W J Kunkle and others.
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from multiple communities including Murray Ansley and Margaret Lamble in Barnesboro, John Long and Marton Center’s Alice Sterling, William Gallagher Brackenridge, Helen Mack Wheatfield, Sara Blose Indiana, and others across Marion Center, Blairsville, Alverda, and Union City. Names include Clyde Kuntz Marion Center, Beatrice Cole Marion Center, Ed Hartman Centerville, Margretta Harduck Dixonville, Willem Putt Blairsville, Lula Shilling Alverda, Mary Gergielmo Blairsville, and Mario Carridoni Salzeburg among many more pairs awaiting license validation.
Harrisburg reports the compulsory inspection drive is halfway done with officials noting more than 1.1 million vehicles have not received official stickers. Owners have until midnight March 31 to obtain them. stickered cars will be immune to arrest when enforcement starts April 1. The Division of Safety cites 1,330,000 vehicles were inspected in 1934 and 1933 campaigns, and an average of about 175,000 must be approved each remaining week for six weeks.
A batch of property transfers lists Harry W. Miller and Indiana County Commissioners exchanging titles for acres in Brushvalley township, with values from $1.00 to $500 and other transfers including Monessen Amusement Co. and various deeds in Blakeville Rayne and White townships. Names include Milton Miller, Giuseppe Caruso, Martha Prugh, Lawrence J. Connor, Blair Hess, Adda Elkin, Antonietta Ditullia, William Lewis, William H. Shetler, and George W. Isenberg.
Friday marks the 37th anniversary of the United States battleship Maine sinking in Havana Harbor. The event helped spark the Spanish American War, with the famous slogan Remember the Maine. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette provide $5.60 to R.D. readers.
Veterans of the Civil War attended the Lincoln Day dinner in Memorial Hall hosted by the William I. Buchanan Camp. Attorney Robert M. Fisher delivered the principal address on The Life and Work of Lincoln. Guests included Wm. B. Stahl and Asa W. Scott. event featured a Lincoln log cabin centerpiece and a chicken dinner.
Palmertown near Blacklick saw three structures burned early Sunday. Investigators detained Silva Buzznotti and Lyle Gamble of Blacklick on an incendiary charge as a $12,000 loss was estimated. The fire began in Frank Speaggs apartment on the first floor and spread to nearby homes with firefighters hampered by water shortages.
Governor Geo H Earle asked the General Assembly to levy 203267260 in new and increased taxes over the next two years to finance state government. He outlined a 447235771 expenditure plan plus 49840952 deficit blamed on the Pinchot era. Proposals include taxes on utilities corporations cigarets tobacco amusements natural resources and a gasoline tax increase from 3 to 5 cents.
The Hauptmann case went to the jury around 11:30 today in Flemington. With no provision for overnight stay in the jury room, a verdict is likely before evening. The piece notes contrasts between old games and modern sports with a reference to a captain of a girls boxing team.
Mrs Alta Dinsmore of Coral joined Indiana visitors on Saturday. Miss Deeselea Rees of Lincoln Place spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Aga Scott of Grant Street. Hedden Howard of Kittanning visited A W Hawxhurst on South Eleventh Street Sunday. Mr and Mrs H J Brody of Church Street leave Monday for Miami Florida for a month. J H Luxenberg returned from a Florida vacation. Mrs Israel Fleming of Water Street visited son and daughter in law Stanley Fleming of Sykesville. Martha Stephens of Church Street recovering well after surgery at Dr W D Gates hospital. Mary Jo Pilkington of town attended Carnegie Tech Junior Prom at the William Penn hotel in Pittsburgh. F L Cable and Roy V Lichtenfels of West Wheatfield were in Indiana as estate executors of George Frain Mia. Paul Anderson and Dorothy Clawson of Saltsburg R D 1 were county seat visitors. Mrs Anderson ordered The Progress. Dillie Trimble of Indiana RD 3 renewed her subscription. a longtime reader for over fifty years. Among 75 student teachers at Lock Haven State Teachers College Marion Hudson of Cherry Tree begins grade six. A D Williams of Blacklick visited Indiana and renewed his Progress subscription with son J D Williams of Alliquippa and family guests in Williams home.
George Long aged 20 of Waterman was instantly killed Monday afternoon in the Tide mines of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company near Homer City. He was a motorman hauling 11 loaded cars when three cars ran wild on a curve, crushing him against the mine heading. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at his home, conducted by Rev. CGA Williama, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. He was a son of Mr and Mrs H F Long and a noted local baseball player. He leaves parents and brothers and sisters Thelma Martin Jule Long Mae Wilkinson and Earl Long, all at home or in nearby towns.
The Philadelphia Museum presents a cabinet of important commercial materials to each Indiana Public school building. The cabinet contains raw land manufactured products mounted pictures of gymnasium articles.
Preparatory meetings on the Crooked Creek erosion project involve landowners across 120000 acres. Regional Director Austin Patrick and John Brenneman explain plans, show slides, and invite signups for guidance without obligating farmers. Government funds cover expenses for soil and erosion control measures, with surveying and mapping to tailor plans for each farm.
The Ritz and Indiana Theatres reopen Monday under Monessen Amusement Co. Alvin Askounes is president. Indiana Theatre hours 1:00 to 11:00 daily with 20c adults day, 26c after 6, 10c children under 12. Ritz matinee 2:00, evening 7:00 and 9:00 with matinee 10c children, 25c adults. evenings 10c children, 25-6c balcony, 40c loge. Improvements planned: air conditioning, redecorated interiors, new seating, brighter lighting. Major studios to supply features. Upcoming titles listed.
A witty note on shifting U.S. World Court involvement and domestic concerns. A Geneva brass band initially rehearsed Santa Claus is Coming to Town but pivoted to What'll We Do When the Rent Comes Around as Senate action began.
Henry Hall aged 87 died Friday evening at Indiana hospital from age related complications. Funeral services were held Monday at his residence with Dr. Robert L. Clark of the Presbyterian church officiating, followed by interment at Oakland cemetery. Known as Uncle Henry, he was a longtime county seat leader in civic and developmental efforts, born June 2, 1848 to Andrew C. and Susan Hall.
The second annual District Four Young Peoples Conference at Flats Baptist Church in Pine Flats Indiana County convenes February 16 at 1 30 PM with a theme Christian Youth Building a New World. Highlights include addresses by Rev. Edwards and Miss Florence Wallace, a fellowship supper at 5 30 PM, and a program featuring singing, chalk talk, and a youth play by Pine Flats church groups.
A county welfare conference bringing welfare civic and charity groups will meet Friday, March 8, to discuss organizing county welfare activities. At a preliminary meeting, Hon. John B. Fisher was elected president of the coordinating committee, Dr. C. R. Foster named vice president, and John Thompson secretary.
KH i dewttt Sr named district agent for the New Hoyland Life Insurance Co in this county and has opened offices in the Smith building. The item notes many relief agencies and government bureaus exist, likening the scene to too much harness and too little horse.
Growth in 1934 coal output in Indiana and Armstrong counties reaches 6.02 million net tons in the 26th Bituminous District. Indiana led with 3.81 million tons, Armstrong 1.22 million, machine mined 4.99 million, pick mined 62,460, with 34 mines active and 6 fatalities. Total employment rose to 6,067 workers inside and 671 outside.
Homer Jeffries of Marlon Center suffered a severe fracture of the right arm and multiple fractures in the hands after being caught in a long shaft pulley on Thursday. He is hospitalized at Dudijyna Hospital. A joking remark about heaven and complaints is noted.
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