Blind youth 16 killed in barn fire near Clarksburg
Raymond Garris aged 16, blind from birth, died in a fire that destroyed his parents’ home on the Newrytown road two miles from Clarksburg. He was alone when the blaze started shortly after 8 am as his mother tended chores in the barn. He would have celebrated his sixteenth birthday Friday and is survived by his parents and two younger brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Raymond Garris
Roy F. Garris
Newrytown Road
Garris
McMillen
Oloction
Newrytown
Garria
Avonmore
Bridges Under $2500 to be Built by State Forces
Harrisburg February 28 Warren Van Dyke secretary of highways announced that immediately any new highway bridge costing less than $2500 will be built by department forces not by contract. Bridges valued over $2500 will continue to be built by contract except when the estimated sum is only slightly higher and substantial savings can be made by state work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Harrisburg
Warren van Dyke
Department
14 Year Old Girl Abducted In Blairsville Incident Report
Dorothy Shirley, 14, of Blacklick, found crying and cold in Blairsville Saturday night, says she was forced into a car by two men and driven to Blairsville. She was returned to her father after telling police her story as investigators probe the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Dorothy Shirley
Blacklick
Blairaville
Agaie
State Inspectors Report For Teachers College Conditions Good
State Inspectors report conditions generally good at Indiana State Teachers College. Privates Charles J. Hanna and Elmer Schmeyer, assigned to the college, participate in Gov. Karle's inquiry into state institutions. Final report will go to Governor Karle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers College
Charles J. Hanna
Elmer Schmeyer
Indiana State Teachers College
Earle
Karle
Tadlana and Blairaville clash in tight 26 to 24 high school game
Tadlana High defeated Blairsville High 26 to 24 in an intense Blairaville Tuesday night contest. A large delegation of local students witnessed the high school basketball clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadlana High
Blairaville
Nadiang
Blairsville
February’s five-Saturday stretch ends after 1963
The article notes there will not be another February with five Saturdays until 1964, marking a continuation of the usual 28 or 29 day February pattern and the rarity of five-Saturday Februaries in recent decades.
Ice Gorges Threaten Bridges Over Two Creeks
Dynamite used to loosen ice on the North Branch of the Susquehanna and Two Lick Creek to save bridges near Indiana and at Meco. Officials report the Upper Twolick bridge and nearby crossings menaced by ice gorges, while flooding threats along Crooked Creek lessen as crews clear ice and monitor Cherry Tree area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uck Creek
North Branch
Susquehanna
Twolick Creek
Twolick Bridge
Meco Road
Indiana
Meco
Yellow Creek
Appalacha
Susquehanna River
Cherry Tree
Crooked Creek
Creekside
Chambersville
Shelocta
South Bend
Real Estate Transfers in Green Pine Blairsville Townships
A sequence of real estate transfers listing buyers and sellers such as Frank Slovensky to Theodore Juk lack 11.4 acres in Green township for 700 dollars and A H Seaman acquiring two lots in Green township for 1 dollar, with further transfers in Pine Blairsville Canoe and Conemaugh townships including payments from 1 to 300 dollars and multiple banks named as buyers or beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Slovensky
Theodore Julack
Green Township
Charles Domingo
A. H. Seaman
Pine Township
Susan M. Love
Mary B. Martin
Blairsville
William Yannes
Penn-Indiana Brewing Co
Indiana
Fourth Ward
Ord Weaver
Martha Belle Gibson
Catherine Johnson
Canoe Township
Ida Waugaman
First Ied Bank of
HB. L. Myers
Brushvalley Township
Relative of Locust Lane Woman Dies in Akron C
Mrs Edna Pritchard Wineberg wife of Budd Wineberg and mother in law of Mrs Jane Wineberg of Locust Lane Akron C died February 11 after eight months illness She was a former Akron public school teacher survived by husband daughter Marilyn 10 and mother Mary Pritchard She resided in Akron 19 years member of First M B church Rosario class Fadley Home and School League burial at Chestnut Hill cemetery Akron A new grocery and meat market to open April 1 in Wissell Building replacing the old poolhall with a modern store front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna (Pritchard) Wineberg
Budd Wineberg
Jane Wineberg
Jear Locust Lane
Akron
Wineberg
Akron Public Schools
Marilyn
Mary Pritchard
M. B. Church of Akron
Fadley Home and School League
Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Fred Nicely
Wissell
Philadelphia Poolroom
Aunt of Mra J D McCunn Dies in Pittsburgh
Miss Lillie White aged 75 an aunt of Mra J D McCunn of 937 North Ninth street died in Pittsburgh on Monday morning Deputy Register Recorder and Mra McCunn will attend the funeral in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. D. McCunn
Pittsburgh
Lillie White
J.D. McCunn
North Ninth Street
Deputy Register Recorder
Mra. McCunn
Baby girl born with two teeth in Marshall Heights
A daughter of Mr and Mrs John Johnston of Marshall Heights near Blacklick arrived Saturday afternoon with two perfectly formed teeth. The attending physician removed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnston
Marshall Heights
Blacklick
Arcadia Dwelling Burned in Night Fire
The dwelling house of Max Matko in Arcadia was destroyed by a blaze of undetermined origin on Friday night. The contents were consumed as well, with a temperance advocate quoted in the margins and a note on a menu query.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Max Mat~ko
Wildlife in Indiana county remains healthy despite severe weather
Game Protector Lonng Lit singer reports Indiana county wildlife is in excellent condition after two months of storms. No deer deaths recorded and game birds fed by farmers and scouts. Owls have preyed on birds but many captured owls were destroyed. milder weather now restores natural feeding grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Lonng Litsinger
Indiana
Witainger
Mr. Litalnger
Burnside man perished in fire near Mims Florida
Ray C. Patchin a Burnside native and sister of Mrs. Joseph O Clark of Glen Campbell died in a blaze that destroyed their home near Mims Florida. Patchin re entered the burning house and was killed as walls fell. Funeral in Titusville and interment planned in Burnside in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Patchin
Burnside
Joseph O. Clark
Glen Campbell
Mims
Florida
Titusville
Clark
Philadelphia
Patchin
John Klingensmith
Indiana
Marriage Notices Include Multiple Names Across Towns
A list of marriage licenses includes Kenneth Houdeshell and Kathryne Salsgiver, Michael Maraska and Iselin Anna Henssel, Joseph R. Houston and Edith Marie McCullough, Waiter Lynn Strum and Emeigh Vaughn Nesbit, Raymond C. Shank and Milla Edna May Wright, Tadiana Indiana Dora Sedwick, Miles Muir and Jean Robison, Ananda Stephens and Ella Frederick. Also announced are assessors appointed in Armstrong township and Creekside borough, with J M Wiggins and James Steffy moving, and Wallace Shaffer taking the Creekside post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Houdeshell
Kathryne Salsgiver
Michael Maraska
Iselin
Anna Henssel
Joseph R. Houston
Florence Edith Marie McCullough
Seward
Lynn Strum
Emeigh Vaughn Ellen Nesbit
Hmeigh
Raymond C. Shank
Rochester Milla
Edna May Wright
Hudson Langham
Kittanning
Tadiana Indiana
Dora Sedwick
Tserdyie Kittanning
Miles Muir
Robinson
Jean Robison
Ananda Stephens
la Jose
Ella Frederick
Westover
Edward Bouch, Jr
Clymer
Mildred Muman
Arcadia
L. Calhoun
Shelocta
R.D
Armatrong Township
J. M. Wiggins
Indiana
Wallace Shaffer
Creekside Borough
James Steffy
Coral Jennings Engaged to Sherman Scholfield
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Jennings announce the engagement of their daughter Coral Irene Jennings to Sherman Scholfield. The couple plans a spring wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Jennings
Town
Coral Irene Jennings
Sherman Scholfield
Personal Breevities Highlights Weekend Travel and Visits
A compact roll of local social notes shows Merle Neville of Willameport weekending in Indiana. Raymond Beck visited Pittsburgh Friday. Mrs. W B Allison of Wayne Avenue visits Canton. Clara Robbins stays with Braddock friends. Gromleys and Gladys Wineberg visited Indiana Saturday. Mrs. R J Budd of Pittsburgh visits Mr and Mrs C M Johnson in West Washington Street. Emma J Moose of Indiana visits her son in Indiana. H E Randolph of Maryville Tenn and J T Butler of Coratopolis were Sunday guests of Donald Moorhead and family in Nast Locust Street. Ka L Clawson rural carrier from Salina RD1 called Saturday. Israel Fleming and son Richard visit Scotdale in-law Kenneth Winebremmer. John Kuchta, son of Anna Kuchta of Clymer, enlists in U S Marine Corps. training at Paris Island. R V Kepple of Advance reports snowbound roads blocked mail four days. M S Mitchell and wife of Indiana attend funeral of Helen Mitchell in Norwich, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Neville
Willameport
Indiana
Raymond Beck
Maple Street
Pittsburgh
W. B. Allison
Wayne Avenue
Canton
Clara Robbins
Locust St
Braddock
L. Gromley
Gladys Wineberg
Locust Lane
R. J. Budd
C. M. Johnson
West Washington Street
Emma J. Moose
H. E. Randolph
Maryviile
Tenn
J.T. Butler
Coratopolis
Donald Moorhead
Nast Locust Street
Ka L. Clawson
Salina
R.D.1
Clawson
Israel Fleming
Richard
West Waterstrant
Kenneth Winebremmer
Scotdale
John Kuchta
Anna Kuchta
Clymer
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Barracks
Paris Island
N. C
Lions Club Plans Ladies Night Dinner Dance
The Indiana Lions meet Tuesday and welcome Ellsworth Walls and Lee Mack as new members. Officers schedule Ladies Night for March 17 as a dinner dance with County Detective William J. Moore solving the Missing Bank mystery. Assemblyman J Clair Sloan reviews state senate bill flow and behind the scenes legislative methods in Harrisburg, stressing attendance and careful bill analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clair Sloan
Indiana Lions
Ellsworth Walls
Lee Mack
William J. Moore
J.clair Sloan
Harrisburg
Sloan
Drunken Driver Sentenced to Workhouse and Fine
Tanac Small of Rochester Mills received three to six months in the Allegheny County Workhouse, a $200 fine, and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He must also restitution for damage to Alex Harvey's car in Sagamore when Small's vehicle struck it in Smyers Town on December 14, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanac Small
Rochester Mills
Allegheny County
B. &. Creps
Alex Harvey
Sagamore
Smyerstown
Philadelphia Street Store Sold to Indiana Woman
The Jamison store at 706 Philadelphia street has been sold to Miss Stella Repplogel, a prominent Indiana businesswoman. She announces possession on March 2 and plans The Style Shop offering women’s ready-to-wear, millinery, girls’ apparel, and accessories. Harry F. White of Indiana will be general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Philadelphia Street
Stella Repplogel
Indiana
Miss Repplogel
Style Shop
Actess Grief
Harry F. White
Miss Repplegel
Mr. White
No plans to replace burned Elders Ridge Academy
A fire on Wednesday destroyed the two story brick Elders Ridge Academy building at Elders Ridge. Valuable records and manuscripts were lost, with an estimated $10,000 in damage. the $2,500 insured building housed classrooms and relics in a memorial room. Fire spread in sub zero weather, but dormitory was protected. Authorities have not yet planned a replacement structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ride
Elders Ridge Academy
Elders Ridge
Salisburg Fro
Ildera Ridge Academy
Hiders Ridge
Indiana Dairy Local to Vote on Constitution Change
Indiana Dairymen's Co operative Sales Association plans a Saturday 2:00 PM meeting at the Court House. Members will vote on an amendment to changes in the organization. County Commissioner J B Flenniken and Dr Kenneth Hood of State College will address the gathering on the county tax and milk marketing situation. All dairymen are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Flenniken
Kenneth Hood
State College
Court House
Indiana
Dairymen's Co-operative Sales Association
Hood
Flenniken
Local United Presbyterian Churches to Merge
Members of The First United Presbyterian Church and the Second United Presbyterian Church of Indiana voted favorably to unite during Sabbath meetings. The merger awaits presbytery approval by March 9, with Easter Sabbath set for the first united service. Rev. Stillman A. Foster leads the First Church and Rev. Samuel W. Shane the Second, with Shane to become associate pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United] Presbyterian Church
Second United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Conemaugh
Samuel W. Shane
Union
Shane
United Congregation
Blacklick Man Committed to Bail on Felonious Assault Charge
Orle Murtt of Blacklick is in the county jail on a felonious assault with intent to kill charge after a knife wound injured Lyman Palmer, also of Blacklick. Murtt, ejected from a Workers Federation meeting, argued on the street, lunged with a knife, was knocked down, then allegedly stabbed Palmer. He was arrested Sunday and brought to jail.
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Blacklick
Orle Murtt
Lyman Palmer
Aldo
Hurtt
Workers Federation
BlackIick
Mer. Palmer
Dow
Palmer
Suiday Arge
Braughet
County Liquor Store Sales Report Week Ending February 8
Sales in Indiana county liquor stores totaled 85001.08 for the week ending February 8. The state total for the week was 31280370.41 with statewide liquor store sales. Local figures show 6094.08 in Indiana county and broader state-wide totals in the millions.
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Indiana County
County Treasurer reports 6650 dog licenses issued
County Treasurer John M. Thompson announced that 6650 dog licenses were issued by noon today, reflecting ongoing pet registration efforts. The figure underscores steady approval for local licensing programs and animal control compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thompson
Increase in Indiana County Farms in Five Years
Indiana county added 784 farms from 1930 to 1935 according to 1985 census release by the Bureau of the Census. Owner operated farms rose while tenant farms grew, with land value dropping from 16.32 million to 11.54 million. Crops and livestock shifts reflect broader farm economy trends and census provisional status pending revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
W. L. Austin
T He Bureau
Cengus
Department of Commerce
Athough
John W. Warner
Severe Weather Damages State Highways In Frost Heave
Harrisburg February 26. Severe winter weather has damaged state highways with extensive road surface breakage known as heaving. Secretary of Highways Warren Van Dyke said repair work cannot proceed until frost thaws, and many sites are marked with Slow Rough Paving Ahead warnings for traffic safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Warren van Dyke
Indiana Couple Celebrates 54th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Benjamin K Keller of West Chestnut Street quietly marked their 54th wedding anniversary. Married in Pittsburgh on February 28 1888 they lived in Indiana and are longtime county residents. He worked at a hardware firm and later retired. They attended a family dinner hosted by their son John Keller at Kittanning with Dr and Mrs Thomas McNalls and Mr and Mrs George Keller among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Benjamin K. Keller
West Chestnut Street
Pittsburgh
Keller
Bryan Hardware Company
Irving
Nik
Dad Mia
John Keller
Kittanning
and Daugher
Thomas McNalls
George Keller
Town
Heart Attack Fatal to Prominent Woman of White Township
Mrs Clara Belle Osborne Orme aged 65 wife of John S Orme died of a heart attack in Dr B Buterbaughs office during an eye examination for glasses. She was accompanied by her husband and died minutes later. Born November 16 1871 she married January 21 1897 and lived on a Whit township farm. A devout Catholic member of St Bernard's church she survived by her husband five daughters Frances Maye Ruth Annabelle Naomi and Mildred and two sisters Mary Lingenfelter and Ella Wyncoop. Funeral at St Bernard's Saturday at 10 am with burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Belle (Osborne) Ower
John S. Orme
White Township
B. Buterhaugh
South Sixth
Orkner
D Buterbaugh
Indiana
P Frances
Clairton
Maye
Midland
Ruth
Pittsburgh
Annabelle
South Fork
Naomi
Mildred
Mary Lingenfelter
Ella Wyncoop
Kellyabureg
St. Bernards
George R. Hamilton Funeral Set for Thursday in Parkwood
George Rowe Hamilton 77 retired farmer and Parkwood resident died Monday at home. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. Thursday from his residence with interment at West Union United Presbyterian Church Cemetery West Lebanon. Survived by sons Lawrence Boyd Blair Hitler Frances at home. Brother to Charlotte Dilts Dewey W R Hamilton Great Bend Catherine Duncan Jane Adams. services by Rev. Fairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union United
Bfe
Fairman
Lawrence
Boyd
Blair
Hitler
Frances
Charlotte Dilts
iBlatrneville
W. R. Hamilton
Dewey
Okla
iCathering ‘Duncan
Great Bend
Kans
Jane Adams
Fredonia
Funeral for Banks Kirkland in Blairsville area
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the late residence and graveside in Blairsville cemetery for Banks Kirkland aged 64 who died Saturday at his home in Bairdstown near Blairsville. Surviving are his widow and children Clarence Leslie and Elizabeth plus stepchildren J G Garris Harvey Shank Mrs John Clawson and David Shank with 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a brother of Ambrose Kirkland of Blairsville and Stewart Kirkland of Westmoreland County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairasville
Banks Kirkland
Bairdstown
Blairsville
Harvey Shank
Shckeville
John Clawson
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Harry N. Barnhart
Greensburg
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R. V. Kepple
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M.S. Mitchell
Norwich
N. Y
Helen Mitchell
Mitchell
Sally Mitchell
Lions Club
Academy
Ndiana Dairy Local
United Presbyterian
Philadelphia Bulletin
WOM
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INDI
Lon
Abe
Sunnno
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Hanky Kirkland
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