Indiana to have a silk hosiery mill in Indiana
The Indiana Textile Mills organization completed with officers named President George T. Buchanan and others. A plant site on West Oakland Avenue was chosen near the McCreary Tire siding, with construction to start soon. The mill will employ about 100, producing full fashioned silk hosiery at 500 pairs weekly, selling output to Shreve and Adams, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Textile Mills
Citizen's National Bank
George T. Buchanan
J. Clair Sloan
N. DeWitt Ray
Thomas N. Robinson
Leonard A. Pay
Silas C. Streams
Thomas Pealer
West Oakland Avenue
McCreary Tire and Rubber ‘Co
Fay
Textile Machine Works of
Reading
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Shreve & Adams
New York City
Peerless Silk Hosiery Dyeing Co
Pleasantville
N. J
New Concern
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Borland Reappointed Postmaster at Indiana for Four-Year Term
Harry A. Borland was reappointed postmaster of Indiana for a four year term after Senate confirmation on Saturday. He began as substitute clerk in 1899 and progressed to regular clerk in 1909 and assistant postmaster in 1915 before Senate confirmation as postmaster in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Borland
Indiana
United States Senate
Borland
David A. Reed
Harry
Senate
Valentine Party a Big Success in Malta Temple
The Dames of Malta of Zelta Sisterhood held a Valentine Party in Malta Temple last evening. About 150 Dames, husbands and friends enjoyed singing, speaking, stunts, and music by Des Bennett's five featuring Indiana and Homer City talent. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames of Malta of
Zelta
The
Knights of Malta
Malta Temple
Des Bennett
Indiana
Homer City
Creekside Farmer Reports Blossoms In Alma Georgia
Carmahan of Creekside writes that his family’s wintering in Alma Georgia finds peach and pear trees in bloom. He notes farmers are preparing cot ton, sweet potatoes, tobacco and corn crops for planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmahan
Creekside
Alma
Educational Rally at Marchand Well Attended
North Mahoning township friends of education gathered Friday evening at Marchand for a profitable rally. Rev. Troutman gave the welcome and the Marchand pupils performed musical numbers. County Superintendent Jas F Chapman and assistants Joseph Weaver and Lester Wintar spoke, with Dr J W Morrow delivering the closing address. The session was inspiring and well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Education
North Mahoning
Marchand
Troutman
Jas. F. Chapman
Town
Joseph B. Weaver
Lester Wintar
J. W. Morrow
Real Estate Transfers Among Local Buyers and Sellers
A series of property transfers reported in Montgomery and nearby areas include Jacob Ferrier to Polly Ferrier two tracts for 1000 dollars, R F Craig to Lucy Edwards for 24 tracts at 6000, Marinda J Stewart to Cyrus Shannon a lot in Indiana for 1850, Florence Pittman to Fred Ditts two lots in White for 1525, Harry McCreary to Morris Stern twelve lots in Indiana for 4905, Albert R Lichtenfels to Jacob C Lichtenfels a lot in W Wheatfield for 300, Floyd Orr to Harry Orr twenty acres in Washington for 1200, and Wm Fair to J H Kunkle 123 acres in Center for 5970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ferrier
Polly Ferrier
Montgomery
R. F. Craig
Lucy J. Edwards
W. Wheatfield
Marinda J. Stewart
Cyrus Shannon
Indiana
Fiorence Pittman
Fred Ditts
Harry McCreary
Morris Stern
Albert R. Lichtenfels
Jacob C. Lichtenfels
Floyd Orr
Harry Ory
Washington
Wm. Fair
J. H. Kunkle
Center
Marriage Licenses and Tax Refund News from Indiana
The six months ending December 30 saw gaso line taxes totaling 6 615 165 22 with a 613 909 excess over 1925. Indiana will receive 12 644 73 as its share of the refund. Dollar Day in Indiana is set for February 24 by the Merchants Auxiliary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Lewis
Indiana County
Indiana
Merchants’ Auxiliary
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Barewell Farewell Reception for Te Weeses Ends Parish Era
Members of the Bixonville Baptist church held a farewell reception for Rev and Mrs S D Wees who depart soon for new parish work. A substantial purse and gifts were given, with Mrs Weeks remembered by the Women’s Missionary Society. Weeks will preach his farewell sermon March 6 at Dixonville and Cockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aster
Bixonville
Weeks
Dixonville
Cockport
Keiths Honored At Indiana State Normal Dinner
Dr and Mrs John A H Keith were guests of honor at an elaborate testimonial dinner hosted by Indiana State Normal School faculty in the school Ref ector y The event celebrated Dr Keiths ten years as principal and his recent appointment as Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction in Gov John Fisher s cabinet Guests included Board of Trustees members Gov Fisher telegrammed regrets and a toast program featured remarks by trustees and faculty The evening closed with music and a singing of Auld Lang Syne. Jersey Breeders Annual Meeting set for Court House Feb 22 with talks by Jersey Cattle Club rep Robert Huo and S J Brownell and an officers election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Honor
John A. H. Keith
Indiana State Normal School
Keith
Department of Pub Nc
John §. Fisher
Board of Trustees
Indiana
John S. Misher
Department of Public Instruction
Highes
John S$. Fisher
Warren Nevin Drum
Thomas Sutton
Board of
George T. Buchanan
International Rotary
Rotary Club
Indiana Club
Rotary International
M. C. Gordon
Ernest Stewart
Indiana Country Club
H. V. Herlinger
Indiana Schools
State Normal
W. Guthrie
Shakespeare Club
Shakespeare‘ Club
M. J. Walsh
Normal School
Irma H. Bartholomew
Mary St. Clair King
Pearl Reed
Helen Beaumont
Hands J
Jersey Breeders
Indiiana County
Jersey Cattle Club
Court House
Robert Huo
American Jersey Cattle Club
J. Brownell
Funeral service for Blairsville caretaker C A Kerr dies at 79
Funeral services were held Friday for C A Kerr of Blairsville who died Tuesday night February 8 after a long illness. The Blairsville Lutheran church caretaker for many years, he was 79 and survived by his wife and two daughters. In Homer City, deeds shifted as Homer City News Agency sold to R P Worecaster, Bele Vernon. Grunothling grocery and meat market sold to Hf Wislager of Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Kerr
C. A. Kerr
Blairsville
Blairaville Lutheran Church
Homer City
Wawin Gilnin Orr
Pittsburgh
John C €. West
R. PP
Worecaster
Bele Vernon
H. Kt
Hf. W. Wislager
Personal Brevities Show Indiana Visitors and Local Notices
Local column lists residents and guests visiting Indiana or from nearby towns. Names include M. R. Buterbaugh Norman Lukehart R. H. Park Nellie Bough Merle Neal Walter Fotterhof Dorothy Shaulla Harry Wilson Clarence Fulmer Dorothy Ortner Grace Coat Maye Ortner and others. Also notes on legal attorney Robert M. Carson, ship of George Fry sale of a farm, and a Glen Campbell cinch players event. Funeral for George Pifer Jr. noted with Greenwood cemetery burial.
Two Quilting Bees Near East Run
Mrs Edward Donahey of near East Run held quilting bees at her home on Wednesday and Friday of last week and entertained a long list of women including Mrs Luther Butterbaugh Mrs Dean Mumau and several others. Excellent quilting work was done and all attendees enjoyed a jolly good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East Run
Edward Donahey
Luther Butterbaugh
Dean Mumau
Bert Fyoth
Noris Buterbaugh
A. F. King
Lester Donahey
A. G. Rickard
Lawrence O’harre
Lizzie Kinnan
Lynn Hadden
Daugherty
Poultry Flocks Win Honor in Indiana County Meeting
Indiana County adults in the poultry club earned the honor list for January by producing eight or more eggs per hen. Members from Marion Center and surrounding towns showed strong monthly output with several flocks topping the eight eggs per hen standard. The February meeting is slated for the 14th and 15th with further announcements forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
N. H. Barkley
Livermore
Myrl Stewart
Marion Center
Wetzel
Marion Canter
W. P. Walker
W. D. Black
M. Venghry
Walkey
J. H. Smith
Minion Center
Armagh High Pupils Stage Play Next Week in Armagh
Armagh High School pupils will present Mrs Briggs of Poulary Yard in the high school building on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings next week. The cast includes Mrs Briggs Mabel Young Ralph Arthur Sloughty Jimmy Norman Davis Alvira Margaret Johns Melissa Mary Neiman Silas Green Kenneth Cribbs Mr Lee Mike Leskie Virginia Les Jennie Distz Daisy Thornton Besse Findley Mrs O Conner Orpha Fry Mandy Bates Meri Wilson Stage Manager Alice Stutzman Property Manager Wilbur Butta Director Miss Leila Dodd Choral Director Mise Margaret Tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh High School
Armagh High Hoor
Briggs
Poulary Yard
Armagh
Mabel Young
Ralph
Arthur Sloughty
Jimmy
Norman Davis
Alvira
Margaret Johns
Melissa
Mary Neiman
Silas Green
Kenneth Cribbs
Mr. Lee
Mike Leskie
Virginia Les
Jennie Distz
Daisy Thornton
Grandmother McKenters Reaches Ninety-Sixth Birthday Near Armagh
Mrs Elizabeth McFenters quietly marked her ninety sixth birthday February 12 at her son C A McFenters home near Armagh. In good health she has stayed two weeks with family and enjoys outdoor walks. Rev and Mrs J W Davis of Armagh attended dinner in her honor. Mrs Emma Vox of Seward is a daughter of Mrs McFent ern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandmother McKenters
Armagh
Elizabeth McFenters
C. A. McFenters
Emma Vox
Seward
McFentern
Who Sent the Unsigned Check in Progress Note
A Progress subscriber sent an unsigned two dollar check drawn on the Clymer National Bank dated January 28 1927. The check and envelope bore no name and were postmarked Penn Run Pa The unsigned instrument will be returned to the subscriber if he provides his name and address to The Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Clymer National Bank
Penn Run
Superintendent Jones leaves for Washington to join federal water service
Now Superintendent for all Wailer Company Parl i, Jones, former superintendent of the Clymer Water Co, has departed for Washington, Indiana, where he will hold a similar position with the Federal Water Service Co. Mr. Jones' family expect to join him in the near future. He will be succeeded here by KF. A. Katloute, of New York City, formerly of Punx- Sutuwney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Wailer Company
Parl i
Jones
Clymer Water Co
Washington
Indiana
Federal Water Service Co
Brady Home Welcomes Husky Boy John Earl
Mr and Mrs John H Brady of Marlon Center celebrate the arrival of a husky boy weighing 12 pounds at their home The mother and baby John Earl are doing well The proud father is sharing the happy news with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brady
Marlon Center
Brady
John Earl
Radio Gift Marks Pastor Ney H. B. Lloyd Anniversary
The anniversary of Ney H. B. Lloyd’s birth was observed by the Blatraville M B E church official board with a presentation of an Atwater Kent radio to the pastor at the Lloyd home.Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Banford and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sanford announce the birth of a son yesterday morning. The boy and mother are reported to be doing well. Homer Laughlin Laughlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin, died at his home near New Alexandria from pneumonia in his 80th year. he is survived by his wife, four children, his father, and his brother Henry. Funeral services were held at his home Friday followed by burial in the New Alexandria cemetery. Emanuel M. Lohr, aged 86, Civil War veteran, died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rankin, on South Eleventh Street. Born April 1, 1841 in Armstrong County, he married Alice K. Edwards in September 1867. Surviving are several children across multiple towns. Funeral services were conducted at the Rankin home Tuesday evening and burial in Atwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
H. B. Lloyd
Blatraville M. BE
Lloyd
Atwater Kent
Homer Laughlin
Hater Laughlin
Clara Mabon Lauughlin
New Alexandria
Wolhenday
Henry
Emanuel M. Lohr
Rankin
South Eleventh Street
Armatrong County
Alice KE. Edwards
William Lohr
Crackalde
Prank Lohr
Five Points
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Atkinson of Saltsburg
Mrs Elizabeth Atkinson aged 73 of Saltsburg died Friday at West Penn hospital Pittsburgh from hip fracture sustained in a fall weeks earlier. Survived by a son a daughter Anna of Baltburg and several siblings including Mrs Daniel Kennedy of Saltsburg and Mrs Patrick Kennedy of Leavenworth Kansas. Funeral held in Saltsburg Monday with interment in Salisburg cemetery. Harry McGuire a native of its romndi and cash of the hotel Hol MeGuire of bear Bidera Ridge mentioned in the Somerset hospital oan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Atkinson
Saltsburg
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Lair
Anna
Baltgburg
Daniel Kennedy
Piatrick Kennedy
Leavenworth, Kins
Harry Gill
Bintraville
Harvey Flaming
Livermore
Charles Kleming
Jtov
Harry mcGuire
Romndi
Hol MeGuire
Cer
David Watt
Windber
Death of Squire William Houston Prominent Blacklick Resident
William Houston aged 80 of Blacklick Township died in Ishone after a several weeks illness. Born May 20 1847 in Blackick he served as Justice of the Peace since 1904 and held many local roles including school director road supervisor and poor overseer. He married Jane A. Clawson in 1870 and had twelve children eight surviving, plus twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at the Houston home Thursday at 2 p.m. led by Rev. W. T. Merrick and Rev. J. Dunning with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Wiliam Houston
Squrie Wiliam Houston
Blacklich
Ishone
Blackick Township
T Hat
Blacklick
Trealan
Christian Church
Indiana
Jane A. Clawson
Blackilek Township
Westley T. Houston
Wailey
Idaho
James J. Houston
Mineral Point
W. Roy Touston
Toledo
Trood Touston
Sait Lain City
Utah
A. B. Rugh
J. C. Nippes
Dackilek
G. How ‘Ard Stewart
Avalon
Plittsburgh
W. H. Stitt
Blairaville
Nial Rook
Death of J X. Lytle Former county resident dies in Pittsburgh
J X. 10, Lytle J P Lytle aged 81 a former well known resident of the county died Monday morning in a Pittsburgh hospital where he had been a patient for several years. The remains were brought to his son J Bert Lytle's home for funeral services Wednesday at 8:00 pm by Rev J C Pinkerton of the First United Presbyterian church. Interment will follow Thursday at Plimcreek church cemetery near Willet. Born near Dayton May 22 1846 he was a son of the late John and Levina Lytle and farmed near Chamberaville as a boy. He taught in schools for thirty years and wrote a history of the Lytle family. He married Debbie Reed of Lock Haven on December 25 1879 who died in 1923. Surviving children are Jessa R Lytle Latrobe Homer Lytle Columbus C Vincie Caldwell Marion Center Mrs Bessie Duffman Vandergrift Mrs Sarah Vickery Cleveland and J Bert Lytle town. A sister Miss Jennie Lytle also survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle
J. P. Lytle
Pittsburgh
J. Bert Lytle
Wievanth Street
Br. J.C. Pinkerton
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Plimcreek Church
Willet
Dayton
John
Levina Lytle
Chamberavilla
United Presbyterian Church
Debbie Reed
Lock Haven
Jessa R. Lytle
Latrobe
Homer
Columbus
Vincie Caldwell
Creekside Man Fatally Injured in Farm Accident
A Creekside mechanic, Homer M. Aul, 26, died after a rifle discharge at a Shields farm while aiding an officer shooting stray dogs. The weapon fired while the officer cleared a jam. Aul died Saturday night in Indiana hospital. Survived by wife, infant, and parents, funeral held at Gilgal Presbyterian Church.
Valentines Delivered as Stork Visits Indiana Homes
Several Indiana families welcomed new babies this weekend. Listings include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs J Howard Houk on South Sixth Street. a daughter to Mr and Mrs K G Kitty at Waashington and Walnut. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Herman Nichola on Fourth Street. and an eight and a half pound son named Donald Bruce Dickey born at Burnheimer Maternity Home to Mr and Mrs Donald D Dickie on North Fourth Street. The women and babies are reported doing well. The news also notes a Grow Healthy Chick campaign by Pennsylvania State College Extension to help prevent chick diseases with weekly guidance, and upcoming bull association meetings in Marion Center Purchase Line and Clarksburg with State College official S J Brownell attending. Judge J N Langham and wife plan a Southport, North Carolina stay for the rest of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Indiana
J. Howard Houk
South Sixth Street
Fourth Street
Donald D. Dickie
North Fourth Street
Burnheimer
School Street
Hundauy
Donald Bruce Dickey
Wagner
Bull Association
Marion Center
Jerasy Breeders Association
Lovejoy Jersey Bull Association
Purchase Line
Elders Midge Guernsey Bull Association
Clarksburg
J. Brownell
State College
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Oakland Avenue
Association of
Indiana Post Office
St. Clarke Coleman
Young Township
Epringgiae
Georgia
Marchand Well
Real Estate
Transfors
James Harrison
Caldwell
Terrence Bhthel
Frances Krohse
Bolivar
James EB. Gourley
Ethel EB. Curry
Xeutawney
Joe Dolfi
Rossiter
Caroline Serain
Robert L. Jenkins
Bradenville
Rachel ‘Hill
Harry &. Rutle Etta Lyong
Ronald Bence
Geneva Leasure
Dixonville - Deckers Point
Bagley
Faloon
Aileen Faloon
H. R. Faloon
J. Bagley
McKeesport
Eunice Bagley
Johnstown
M. W. Riddle
United Presbyterian Church of
Oakdale
Clymer Schools
Indiana Post No. 28
Women's Relief Corps
Clymer Public Schools
Abraham Lincoln
Hoon
Rotariang
Lessie Householder
State Game Commission
Indiana High School
T. Ener
T. Ener Sllis
Vittsburgh
St. Francis Hospital
Dayton Eamily
Boyd Lydick
Dorothy _Olive Lydick
M. R. Buterbaugh
Commodore
Norman Lukehart
Sagamore
R. H. Park
Nellie
Advance
Samuel Bough
Brushvalley
Merle Neal
Walter Fotterhof
Trade City
Dorothy Shaulla
Boswell
Harry Wilson
Elmer B. Dinger
Smieclesburg
T. F. Bulingsles
Genter Township
Harry Lewis
Geary Spicher
Wzie Hileman
Cherry Tree
W. Reed
West Lebanon
Progress Office
W. J. Powall
Akron
L. Mumau
Hast Run
W. B. Wagner
Paul Remaley
Erie
John A. Remaley
Grant Street
Robert Nemo
Dora Jean
Ray
Willian Nerno
Nanty-Glo
Benjamin Clee
Glen Richie
Cleveland
Francea Ortner
Grace Coat
New Kensington
Maye Ortner
Beavardale
Hore
Rolle Church
South Low
Sireat
Watson
W. M. Mahan
New Kongington
George B. Fry
Binnicksburg
Blair
Indiana Hospital
Mia
Sara C. McOqunn
McCann
George Pifer
George Bifer
George Per
West Chiarch Oypeat
Greenwood Cemetery
Howard Banford
Howard Sanford
Wayne Avenue
Emanuel M, Lohr
Homebach
Triend
Mplayer
Molds
Parm
Enviloyer
Homer M. Aul
Aul
Johnston
Shields
WA. Kunkle
Creekside Presbyterian Church
Danks Aul
Gilgal Prasbyienian Church
William J. Lewis
Harrisburg
Smicksburg
J. B. Lewis
Robert
David Lewis
Mra
F. H. Allshouse
Wilkinsburg
Samuel Lewis
Culver
W. Fl. Johns
C. A. Rowe
H. H. McLaughlin
Charles Lewis
Renfrew
Loraine
Hugh Lewis
Pennsylvania State College
Judge Langham
South
Judge
J. N. Langham
Southport
N. C
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