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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
5
John Wick 11 died after coasting near his Blacklick home. He struck a parked car, was thrown, sustained fatal abdominal injuries, admitted to Indiana Hospital at 11, died at 5 this morning. Parents notified. death occurred before they arrived.
Members of First United Presbyterian church honored Joshua T. Stewart who served 17 years as Sabbath school superintendent. A Friday testimonial dinner featured a covered dish supper, toasts from church leaders, and gifts including a Gladstone bag. About 300 attendees braved a winter storm to celebrate a dedicated Christian worker.
Gilbert S. Parnell spoke to Rotarians Monday evening on providing worthy activities for boys and girls. He warned that without constructive pastimes during leisure time, activities of questionable character are likely to follow as a problem for the community.
Milo Schmeyder, 44, of Cherry Tree, is at Spangler hospital after an arm amputation. He slipped on ice Monday night and fell beneath a moving freight car along the railroad tracks.
James McGee, 23, tipple boss at Sagamore mine, is in critical condition at Adram hospital Pungsutawney after Joseph Nase, 29, shot him twice with a .26 revolver following threats and tampering with McGee s car. Nase fled and has not yet been located.
A series of property transfers reported includes J R Learn to Veryl Stifffer for seven acres in Young township at 155 dollars, and J R Learn to Ernest Stewart for 131 acres in Young township at 10 dollars. Heirnest Stewart to J R Learn another 131, plus transfers in Burrell and West Mahoning townships, with prices around one dollar, and parcels in Indiana and Brushvalley towns, including Penn Security Sales Co to American Trustee and Transfer Corp. and Clymer National Bank to T G Shultz for four lots in Green township at 1000 dollars.
A roster of marriage licenses shows partners including George Haggerty and Five Pointe Aldo Grindle linked to Pittsburgh. Emma Cogwasse and Roy Gearhart of Cherry Tree. Elizabeth Blair of Burnaide and Westley Spewock of Indiana. Mary Zlutz of Cleveland with Clark A. Miller of New York City. Alberta Findley of Heshbon with Henry R. Miller of Diucerne Mines. and Margaret L. Caldwell of Homer City with unnamed partners, among others.
Local educators travel to Atlantic City for the annual National Education Association gathering. Supt Norman Koontz and Prof J A Lovold of Indiana public schools join Dr C R Foster Dean M J Walah Dr Richard Madden Prof Wilber Emmert Dr Harold L Camp Prof L C Davis Miss Erna Grassamuck and Misa Bernice Orndorff of Indiana State Teachers College at the event.
Friday night on Thirteenth Street an auto driven by Harry M. Fleming of Grant Street collided with a sled driven by Roy Brown of Indiana R. D. 4. One of the horses pulling the sled was slightly injured. fogged windows hindered Fleming from seeing the sled. the sled carried two lit lanterns. J E Lewis opens real estate office in Indiana at 404 South Thirteenth Street.
Indiana evangelist Roy Muir spoke to the Coglport Baptist church via telephone from J J Ghynk residence on Sunday as heavy snow prevented in person attendance. He plans to repeat the message in person next Sunday night.
Indiana county potato growers will hold their annual meeting in the Court House on Friday March 8 at 1 30 o clock. Officers will be elected and reports of last year heard. Topics include certified seed purchases grading marketing and proposed federal potato production limits. Leaders from Penn State and several growers will present talks and discussions followed by a report on selling Pennsylvania potatoes to the State Relief. All growers and their wives are invited to attend. There are 500 members in the association.
Huon Getty, 25, born in Hilton and raised in Indiana, died in Hamet hospital Erie after injuries from a motorcycle sidecar crash with a hit-and-run car on an Erie street. A hub cap from a Peerless car was found near the scene as the sole clue. Burial occurred in Erie after services on Tuesday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Getty and brother Darrell Getty. The Getty family lived in Indiana briefly and had resided in Erie for 19 years.
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J P Boyer in Armstrong township on Tuesday night February 19 in honor of their grandson Floyd's birthday. Attendees included HB Boyer and family Dora Keppel Geraldine Keppel Mildred Henderson Marjorie Henderson Betty Weaver Tom Rupert Lee Adams Waldo Keppel George Weaver William Weaver Oscar Meyer H Deemer Eunice and the John and Robert Boyer families. A late lunch was served and guests wished Floyd many more birthdays.
The recent heavy snow drove sales of automobile chains, traction grabs, and other wheel-spinning devices. Dealers across the county sold out their stocks, clearing inventories that would have lasted into another winter, proving the old saying that a harsh wind can aid accessory shops.
New Castle Presbyterian Church has extended a call to Dr. John J. Mellvainge, minister of the First United Presbyterian church in town. He has served the local church for six years and is considered a leading Indiana minister. If he accepts, he is expected to arrive in New Castle in early April. A meeting of the session and trustees is set for this evening at 8:30 to act on the call.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Shank Sr of Cherryhill Township celebrated their golden wedding anniversary after 50 years of marriage. Ten of their 18 children survive with over 40 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Relatives and friends attended despite poor roads. Rev Holt Hughes and Edward N Lydick spoke, and gifts including money were given.
Deputy Income Tax Collector J Warl Bath announces schedules for making income tax returns at Blairsville Blairsville Savings and Trust Feb 27 through Mar 1 and nearby post offices including Salisburg Homer City Clymer and Glen Campbell Mar 2 6 and 9 Plumville Rossiter and Indian Post Office in March with Deputy H R Spicher of Pittsburgh also offering guidance Mar 4 through 15. D M Kier resigns after 41 years as secretary of Blairsville Building and Loan Association praising his service and integrity.
Dr H F Tomb of Johnstown, a native of East Wheatfeld township, escaped with minor injuries when his car left the road and overturned on a steep hill at Westmont, Johnstown. County treasurer C C McLain reported 7,180 dog licenses issued, up from 7,150 at noon today.
Snow began Sunday morning February 17 and lingered through the week, reaching 12 to 17 inches in places. Drifts eight to twelve feet blocked highways and rural roads. Penn View Mountain left four buses and 100 autos snowbound, with thousands abandoning vehicles. Trexler's Inn fed 650 people in 24 hours as state highway crews struggled to clear routes. February 1935 joins February 1934 in setting weather records, with near freezing temps reducing suffering.
Harrisburg reports that two of three applicants fail or pass exams. In 1934, 230,895 took tests with 154,629 passing and 76,266 failing. Examiners rejected 3,488 cars for brake defects and 38,749 for improper lights.
The 2-cent gas tax would raise about 168,361,741 dollars per year per Governor Earle’s 1935 budget. It would fund around six round trips for each Pennsylvanian between Philadelphia and New York at regular rates and could transport Philadelphia’s 1.95 million residents on a Los Angeles excursion, while leaving funds for 100 million hot dogs.
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union holds its spring rally at Blairsville Presbyterian Church Friday March 1 at 7 30 pm. Warren G Hoopes state secretary will present Endeavor pictures and Franklin Montag leads candle lighting. Western District rally follows March 2 3 at New Castle inviting Indiana County Endeavorers.
The County Sheep and Wool Growers Association met at Zion Lutheran church with 130 attendees from across the county and visitors from Lawrence, Armstrong, Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Cambria. W. R. Thomas was reelected president. officers and directors were named. treasurer reported receipts of 10,865.24 and expenditures of 10,657.63 with 207.61 in balance and a $100 Liberty Bond. wool pool sale of 39,000 pounds and cooperative ram sale of 18 rams noted. The meeting featured greetings from neighboring groups and a Penn State extension sheep and wool specialist talk.
Leo the famous film lion died in a Philadelphia Zoo cage on Monday ending a career that began in silent films and lasted twenty years. The animal spent most of its life in captivity and its roar became a trademark as talkies emerged.
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