Indiana County Lincoln Republican Club Organized
A new Indiana County Lincoln Republican Club was formed with officers named including Dr. A. H. Stewart as president and vice presidents from several townships. The meeting praised the club platform and forecast a Republican victory in November with former Governor John Fisher endorsed as a national delegate candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stewart
Town
John B. F ®Ilenniken
Burrell Township
J. H. Peterman
Cherry Tree
Edward Thompson
Rayne Township
Walter Work
East Mahoning Township
Joseph Piper
Salisbury
Foster Park
Conemaugh Township
William M. Ruddock
Indiana
H. Creps
Wallace C. Chapman
William 4. Pierce
Walter H. Jackson
Earl B. Hewitt
Charles Bee
J. Clair Sloan
John Woods
John B. Flenniken
Samuel Miller
H. W. Spencer
Blairsville
John 8. Ross
Rochester Mills
Howard Thompson
John ‘8. Fisher
Blizzard Sweeps State Highways Agency With Snow Army
A third major blizzard moved into Pennsylvania from the west on Tuesday, challenging the Department of Highways as crews battle to keep main roads open. Temperatures fell to 10 to 14 below in Indiana and surrounding areas. The storm forced broad mobilization, with 1,051 trucks and numerous plows and graders deployed, costing over three million dollars as workers clear paths to hospitals, schools, bakeries, and other essential services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Department of Highways Snow Army
Indiana
Luzerne County
Stork
Wayne County
Reverend Hanks Accepts Call From Jeannette Church
The Rev. Edgar B. Hanks, pastor of Hebron Lutheran in Blairsville, tendered resignation to his congregation on Sunday night and will accept a call from Holy Trinity Lutheran in Jeannette. Hanks previously served Grove Chapel and Bethel Lutheran churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar B. Hanks
Hebron Lutheran Church
Blairsville
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Jeannette
Hanks
Grove Chapel
Bethel Lutheran Churches
Cherry Tree Wins WPA Build for Modern Community Center
The town of Cherry Tree will gain a new modern community building funded by a WPA project costing about 12,000 dollars. The 111 by 40 by 18 foot brick wood frame structure will replace the former Hawes store site and house fire department equipment council chambers auditorium and kitchen. Clyde Bee of Cherry Tree leads preliminary work as the project aims to boost public meetings entertainments school activities and civic life within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
N. G. Hawes
Fre
Cherry Tree
Elvic
Social
Ife
Clyde Bee
Mother of Rev Foster Critically Ill After Fall
The mother of Rev. Stillman A. Foster, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana, is in critical condition in a Bennington Vermont hospital after a fall at her Vermont home. Mrs. G. A. Foster, aged 73, fractured her thigh and later developed pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman A. Foster
Vermont
First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
G. A. Foster
Bennington
Rotary Speaker Addresses Club on Civilization
Rabbi Abram M. Granowitz of Beth Zion Temple in Johnstown spoke to the Rotary Club at the Indiana Hotel on Monday evening. His address, Is This Country Civilized, examined four points reverence for law humanity culture and beauty and truth, concluding that the nation has neither fully succeeded nor entirely failed in civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Saya Americana
Abram M. Granowitz
Beth Zion Temple
Johnatown
Rotary Club
Indiana Hotel
Rabbi Granowic
Professor Johnson to Leave Hospital Sunday
Prof. O. M. Johnson of the State Teachers College has been a patient at Indiana Hospital for nine weeks and expects to return home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Johnson
M. Johnson
The
State Teachers College
Indiana Hospital
Ruddock Assigned as Assistant D A for March Term Court
Judge BH. E. Creps appointed former district attorney William M. Ruddock as aspect assistant district attorney for the March Term of Criminal Court. The move leverages Ruddock’s familiarity with key cases carried over from the December 1935 term. John J. Flynn, noted economist and writer, faces renewed low mood amid national concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Ruddock
Edwin M. Clark
BH. E. Creps
William M. Ruddock
Aspect
Ruddock
Count Reaches Six Thousand Dog Licenses In County
County Treasurer John M. Thompson reports that 6,402 dog licenses were written by noon today. The note mentions people dressing up and preparing for bed, reflecting local chatter amid the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thompson
Indiana Firemen's Relief Association funds allocated statewide
The Auditor General's Department allocates 4490 to the Indiana Firemen's Relief Association as Indiana county share of 1066512 to be distributed to 65 counties with firemen's relief associations. Sullivan and Fulton counties are excluded from the distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Firemen's Relief Ass'n
Indiana Firemen's
Auditor General's Department of the State
Indiana
Sullivan and
Fulton
Rural Mail Carriers to Meet in Court House Basement
Indiana County rural mail carriers hold their annual meeting Saturday at 1:00 PM in the courthouse basement on Washingtons Birthday February 22. Full attendance urged. A psychologist quip about skepticism is noted from the Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Mail Carriers Association of
Indiana County
Court House
Washington
Personal Briefs Highlight Local Visits and New Baby
Local society notes showcase Sunday visits across towns. Johnstown relatives visit, Pittsburgh guests, Indiana friends hosting, and a newborn Robert Davis Hauxhurst born at Indiana Hospital. Travels include Mrs. Speedy Johnston en route from Texas to Charlotte, and Wilson College honor lists feature Sarah Smith and Katherine Bartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Weaver
North Fifth Street
Johnstown
J. M. Fleming
South Eleventh Street
Pittsburgh
Clay Stiteler
Trade City
Indiana
Hart Hewitt, Jr
Oakland Avenue
Edward Hahn, Jr
Ahn
Hewltt
Robert Lewts
South Fifth Street
Robert Smith
Greensburg
Cresswell Shumaker
Joe ‘Hauxhurst
Washington Bt
Indiana Hospital
Robert Davis Hauxhurst
William Beck
Marlene
Braddork
C. S. Fleming
South Eleventh St
Agnes Brown
Hcuador
BE. L. Hughes
Commodore
New York
South America
Speedy Johnston
Premont
Texas
Town
Diana
Charlotte
N. C
J. T. Jamison
Witlinsburg
Arthur Butler
James A. Hanna
Brushvalley
Madison
Hazel Eahatee
Wilkinsburg
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Sarah Smith
Jas. A. Smith
West Church Street
Lst
Katherine Bartley
H. J. Bartley
South Tenth Street
Real estate transfers list shows multiple township parcels
David J. Hamilton transfers 10.2 acres in Whites town ship to Esther D. Hamilton for 2500 dollars. Paul Risinger to Philip Morrone 2 lots in Center township for 1060 dollars. Bertha M. Hawes to Borough of Cherry Tree lot in Cherry Tree for 1 dollar. James Kolasky to James H. Aughton lot in Rayne township for 1 dollar. James A. Getty to M. Clark Getty 3 lots and percent interest in 16 acres in Montgomery township for 900 dollars. Albert T. Slear to H. M. Barrett 3 lots in Smicksburg for 1500 dollars. G. L. Stewart to John Bankesh lot in Young township for 1000 dollars. Walter A. Schroth to Frank T. Rhine 377 serds in Brushvalley for 565 dollars. Margaret Emma Slonaker to Mary B. Martin 3 tracts in Blairsville for 2 dollars. Mary B. Martin to Margaret Em ma Slonaker 3 tracts in Blairsville for 1 dollar. Louis Prochet to Home Town Blaine and Loan Association Blairsville for 1 dollar. First National Bank of Indiana to Wilda Johns 6.47 acres in Green township for 700 dollars. Ord Weaver to Mrs Martha B. Gibson lot in Canoe township for 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Hamilton
Esther D. Hamilton
White Township
Paul Risinger
Philip Morrone
Center Township
Bertha M. Hawes
Cherry Tree
Joseph Kolasky
James H. Aughton
Rayne Township
James A. Getty
M. Clark Getty
Montgomery Township
Albert T. Slear
H. M. Barrett
Smicksburg
G. L. Stewart
John Bankesh
Young Township
Walter A. Schroth
Frank T. Rhine
Brushvalley
Margaret Emma Slonaker
Mary B. Martin
Blairsville
Margaret Emma Slona
Old Fiddlers Contest at Dayton Saturday
The annual Old Fiddlers Contest will be held in Dayton on Saturday evening February 22 with three prizes in each class for contestants over and under 60. Last year over 20 fiddlers entered and 700 people attended. Educational Broadcasts Announced For February 22 to 27 the St Louis Convention department of superintendence will present radio programs. Wednesday February 19 7 45 to 8 p m Our American Schools directed by Belmont Farley. Saturday February 22 11 to 11 15 p m Our American Florence Hale. Sunday February 23 4 30 p m Negro Polee 600 from church and school choirs of St Louis. Washington Jefferson and Lincoln to appear in the 1936 campaign according to advance speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
St. Louis
Department of Superintendence
WEAF
Belmont Farley
WHAF
Florence Hale
Eleven cases examined at crippled children's clinic
Eleven patients were examined Monday morning at the crippled children's clinic in the Court House basement under the Indiana County Crippled Children's Association. Dr. Coe and Dr. Kellam led the exam with five treatment recommendations including hospital care for three, X ray pictures for four, braces for two, and five orthopedic corrections planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippled Children's Clinic
Court House
Indiana County Crippled Children’s Association
F. J. Kellam
Fruit Growers Annual Meeting Directed in Indian County
The Indiana County Fruit Growers Associa tion will meet in the courthouse basement on Wednesday February 26 at 10:00 A.M. Dinner at the Indianan Hotel follows. State College speakers J L McCartney and L B Dills present talks on Small Fruit Culture Fruit Insects and Their Control Pruning and Pollination and Insecticides. An apple show invites attendees to bring five apples of each variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Fruit Growers Association
Court House
Indianan Hotel
J. L. McCartney
L. B. Dills
State College
McCartney
Dilla
Local Talent to Present Play At Clarksburg
The King's Daughters Class of the First United Presbyterian church will entertain Clarksburg on Friday evening with the three act comedy drama Closed Lips in Clarksburg Hall. The home church performance drew large crowds and praise, prompting a repeat showing for the town hall to benefit the community. Curtain rises at 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
King's Daughters
First United Presbyterian Church
Last Day To Register To Vote For Spring Primary
Wednesday February 26 is the last day to register to be eligible for the Spring Primary. Voters may register at county assessor offices or polling places between 10:00 p m and 3:00 p m and 6:00 to 9:00 p m in all districts. If not properly registered to a party, see the county assessor by next Wednesday.
Will Aid Taxpayers With Returns County Tour Dates
Deputy Internal Revenue, Coller ltor J Earl Bath of Indiana, will visit post offices and savings trusts across multiple towns from February 24 to March 19 to assist income taxpayers in preparing their returns. Stops include Blatraville, Indiana Post Office, Clymer, Commodore Post Office, Cherry Tree Post Office, Roast er Post Office, Faltsburg Post Office, and McIntyre Post Office with specific dates for each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Collerltor J
Earl Bath
Indiana
Roastter
Faltsburg
McIntyre
Landscape Lecture At Plumville High School Friday
On Friday afternoon February 21 at 4 00 P M A O Rasmussen Penn Blaze extension specialist in ornamental horticulture will present an illustrated talk at Plumville High School about landscaping school grounds public buildings and homes About 76 asides will illustrate home and school beautification Mr Rasmussen invites all interested people and high school students to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Rasmussen
Penn Blaze
Plumyiile High School
Frost bite warning from health official urges careful exposure care
Dr Paul A Rothuss warns frost bite mirrors sunburn in damage. Do not rub affected areas or apply intense heat. Gradual warming and medical guidance advised to prevent tissue injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Rothuss
Harrisburg
Rothfuss
Spain
No Tax Increase Expected by County Commissioners
County Commissioner John B. Flenniken told Kiwanis members that the board does not anticipate a higher 1936 tax levy than 1935, citing state relief plans and years of keeping expenditures below receipts. He noted 100 Indiana county patients at Torrance State Hospital and spoke as a guest of Prothonotary W. Har Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Johnb. Flenniken
Board of Commmissionery
Commonwealth
Flenniken
Indiana County
Torrance State Hospital
W. Har] Long
Mermnber
Kiwaniy Club
Penn State Specialist to Speak on Shrubs and Evergreens
Rasmussen of Penn State will give an illustrated lecture on The Propagation of Shrubs and Evergreens at 7 30 Friday evening in the Farm Extension rooms basement Court House. The talk follows a recent address to the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society and Garden Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O, Rasmussen
Penn State
A. G., Rasmussen
Court ‘House
Rasmussen
Pennsyvania Horticulture Society
Garden and Flower Club
Indiana County
Clymer High Graduates Enter State College Without Exam
Clymer High School in Scranton is noted as the sole public school from which all graduates may gain admission to Pennsylvania State College in 1930 without an entrance examination. Regist rar William Hoffman reports. Also mentions Linnie Romney of Westkon in hospital for burns after a kettle top accident. Gasette to R. D. readers, $9.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer High
Scranton
Pennsylvania State College of Presentation
Wiliam
Hoffman
Clymer High School
Pennsylvania Farm Census Shows Small Shifts in 1935
The 1935 Federal Farm Census released by the Bureau of the Census notes modest changes since 1930 in crop lands and livestock. Crop land harvested rose seven tenths of one percent, with gains in corn, barley, and Irish potatoes offset by declines in wheat and tobacco. Total farms increased in number, while farm size shrank from 88.8 to 82.9 acres, and total farm land reached about 15.86 million acres. Livestock inventories show cows up notably, while sheep and swine declined. horses fell, and industrial operations on farms expanded amid ongoing agricultural stability in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
W. L. Austin
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Sheep Demonstration at Marion Center Monday Afternoon
A sheep demonstration will be given at the farm of Homer Work in Marion Center on Monday February 24 at 1 00 p m County Agent Warner will demonstrate castrating lambs and discuss feeding and management questions Interested residents with sheep interests are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Marion Center
Warner
Special Pomona Grange Meeting in Brushvalley Hall
A special Pomona Grange session called the School of Instruction will convene at Brushvalley Community Hall on Friday February 28 at 7 30 pm. It targets Masters and Lecturers from 26 Granges in the county but invites all Grange members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange
Brushvalley
School of Instruction
Brushvalley Cawminity Hall
Odd Fellows Hold 87th Annual Banquet This Evening
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows hosts its 87th annual banquet tonight at the Odd Fellows hall with addresses, dancing, and cards on the agenda. Motorists traveling far should consider carrying a snow shovel in their cars as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Republican Club
Fisher
Indiana High School
Lincoln Republican Club
Highway Dept
Hugh
EB. B. Hanks
Josephine Herbert J. Henry
Martha Cribbs
Harry Mac Blaine
Linterne Mines
Grace Keller
RAI
R.D
Metro Paranish
Ages Clymer
Margaret Lezark
Cleveland
Max Dornseeasaseee
Jane Richardson
Shelocta
Arnold C. Gaston
Gipsy Venna
Hazelett
Onsee
Arcadia
Harry M. Barger
Clymer
Marion Shank Clymer
Max Dorn
Cambria County
Ebensburg
Carrolltown
John J. Flynn
Washington Post
Jefferson
Lincoln
Cincinnati Times-Star
Miami Herald
Munyilie
Heshbbon
Linnie Romney
Weshkon
Homie
Progresa
R. D
Marion
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