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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1936

Page

7

Funeral services for Franklin D. Donahue in Carrolltown

Franklin D. Donahue 78 died of a heart attack in Carrolltown on Saturday. Born November 17 1867 in Blairsville, he was postmaster in Carrolltown for 16 years and ran a general store, later working in lumber and real estate. Surviving: widow and three children H J Donahue Clifton NJ state legislator Orville Donahue Chicago and Mrs Don McNelis Spangler. brother Zeno Donahue Indiana.

Carrolltown Franklin D. Donahue Blairsville Andrew Donahue Hastings H. J. Donahue Clifton N. J Orville Donahue Chicago Don McNelis Spangler Zenno Donahue Indiana

George M Huston Rites Set. Pine Flats Resident Dies at 74

George M. Huston died suddenly of a heart attack at his Pine Flats home on Tuesday evening. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at Robinson Funeral Home on North Seventh Street, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. He was born November 7 1861 in Cherryhill township, son of Robert Huston. A former schoolteacher and store owner, he lived in Pine Flats most of his life except for a brief period in Johnstown. He belonged to the Baptist church and Pine Flats Odd Fellows lodge. Surviving are his widow and daughter Mrs Maude Stephy of Johnstown, and he was brother to William W. Huston and Miss Lida Huston of Kenwood.

George M. Huston Robinson North Seventh Street Greenwood Cemetery Pine Flats Cherryhill Township Robert Huston Johnstown Baptist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Maude Stephy William W. Huston Lida Huston Kenwood

Albert L. Davis Dies at 82 in California

Albert L. Davis 82 born near Plumville died December 5 in Long Beach California after a life spanning Indiana Nebraska and California. Survived by wife Chloe Dyer two former wives and children in Redlands North Platte Cozad and Los Angeles plus five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial was in Cozad Nebraska with Masonic Lodge grave services.

Albert L. Davis Plumville Long Beach Cal Katheryn Stiteler Smicksburg Gothenburg Neb

John C Bell, Former State Attorney General, Dies at 74

John Cromwell Bell, aged 74, former Attorney General of Pennsylvania, died at his Philadelphia home from pneumonia and heart ailment. A native of Riders Ridge, he moved to Philadelphia at 14, studied at University of Pennsylvania Law, served as Philadelphia county district attorney for two terms, and was appointed Attorney General in 1911 by Governor Tener. He leaves two sons, John C. and Bert Bell.

John Cromwell Bell Philadelphia Riders Ridge Law Department University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Tener John C Bert Bell

John McCoy dies at home in White township on Christmas Day

John McCoy fifty a lifelong resident of the county died at his home in White township on Christmas day from complications of diseases he was born in Cherryhill township March 28 1885 the son of James and Mary Ray McCoy survived by his widow Alice Stitt a daughter Ruth of Clymer R D 2 three sisters Ma Ra Lewis of Indiana Maude Kinter of White township and Margaret Partridge of Loxley Alabama and four brothers George McCoy of Loxley Alabama services were held at Streams Funeral Home Sunday afternoon by Rev M Bennett of Helsano burial was in Laurel Swamp cemetery near Pine Wats

John McCoy White Township James Mary Ray) McCoy Cherryhill Township Alice Stitt) McCoy Ruth Clymer R. D Mra Perry Lewis Indiana Maude Kinter Margaret ,Partridge Loxley Ala George McCoy Streams Funeral Home M. Bennett Helsano Laurel Swamp Pine Wats

Death of Frank Wadsworth 73 at brother's home

Frank Wadsworth, 73, died at his brother’s home on Thursday after a complication of diseases. Survived by brothers and sisters Harry Wadsworth of Cramer, James Wadsworth of Blacklick, Jesse Wadsworth of Seward, and sisters Mrs. Harry Pax and Mrs. Bert Mack, both of Ames.

Frank Wadsworth Harry Wadsworth Cramer James Wadsworth Blacklick Jesse Wadesworth Seward Harry Pax Bert Mack Aremagh

What Does America Ask of Congress

Raymond Pitcairn urges a new Congress to uphold the Constitution and Bill of Rights, curb waste, and govern with courage and economy. He calls for lawmakers to prioritize national interests over party groups and to restore public confidence for America's recovery and future security.

America Congress Raymond Pitcairn Mitness of the Republic

Louis K. Clements Rites Held for Local Boy

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Catholic church in Lucerne for Louis K. Clements age 12 son of Mr and Mrs Peter Clements of Lucerne who died Saturday at an Indiana hospital from complications after an operation He was altar boy at Christmas Eve services Surviving are his parents five brothers and three sisters Interment followed at St Bernard church cemetery Lucerne Indiana

Louis K. Clements Lucerne St. Bernard Church Louis K. ‘Clements Peter Clements Indiana Hospital

Mrs P C Painter Rites Held at Fairview Church

Funeral services conducted Tuesday at Fairview church near Rossiter for Mrs. P C Painter aged 59 a lifelong Rossiter resident who died Saturday at home from Brights disease She was born Matilda Spencer and was married 33 years ago to Mr Painter She survives with 11 children three sisters and a brother and is interred in the church cemetery

P.C. Painter Fairview Church Rossiter P. C. Painter Bright Matilda Spencer Pr Cc Painter

Mrs Plank Dies After Fall in Maple Street Home

Mrs Jane Plank aged 86 died early Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Harry Mead's Maple street home. Death followed a heart attack and shock after a fall days earlier. A long-time Westfield resident, her funeral will be Thursday with interment in the Plank cemetery there.

Jane Plank Harry Mead Maple Street Mead Westfield Plank

Christmas Visits and Family News in Local Notes

Miss Irene Clawson spends vacation with Washington parents Mr and Mrs B V Clawson. Mr and Mrs Robert Cunningham with son Roy den Cunningham near here for Christmas. Mr and Mrs John Bowser of Indiana visit H S Mack family for Christmas. Anna Halas enjoys Christmas at home in Dixonville. Miss Mary Tedeski of Pittsburgh calls on Grace Wagner on Christmas day. Mrs Ray Wagner has rheumatism for weeks and shows little improvement.

Christoras Dixonville Mary Tedeski Pittsburgh Grace Wagner Ray Wagner

Louis XVI's Flight and the Coin That Betrayed Him

The 1791 attempt by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to flee Paris ended when postmaster Drouet spotted the king at a window. A minted coin bore the king’s likeness, exposing the fugitive royal party at Varennes, leading to arrest and return to Paris for execution by guillotine.

Louis XV France Tuileries Ste. Menchould Menchould Drouet Argonne Forest Varennes Commune Paris Marie Antoinette Monsieur Guillotine Union

Extension Officers Appoint Executive Committee Members

Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association met Saturday and named the 1936 executive committee. Home Economics reps include Mrs. Perry Mack and others. agricultural projects cover dairy sheep poultry vegetables potatoes field crops horses beef cattle and more. Officers for 1936: President Clyde Houck, Vice President Roy McElhoes, Secretary Clayton Miller, Treasurer Charles M. McMillen.

Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association H. M. Travis Smicksburg R.D William Hudson Livermore Shields McMillen Home Fred Brehm Dilltown Irvin Behm Marchand George Peffer Punxsu Tawney R.1 BR. B. Kunkle Creekside Agricultural Extension Association Indiana County U. S. Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania‘ State’ College Bessis Owen J. W. Warner Association Clyde Houck Roy McElhoes Clayton Miller Charles M. McMillen

Curry Run Christmas Visits Like a Family Pageant

Mr and Mrs John Fleming and two children spent Christmas with Carl Fleming. Mr and Mrs McCurdy hosted all their guests. Lawrence McCurdy and daughter Charlotte Ann of Pittsburgh joined Alta and Myrtle Mae McCurdy of Indiana. M M Airey visited Misses Jennie and Margaret Peeler. Carroll Knight spent Saturday with the McCurdys. Max Nibert joined I J Bell and family for Christmas.

Max Nibert I. J. Bell

Marion Center Leaders Elected To School Directors Group

Marion Center resident C F Glasser is named president of the Indiana County School Directors Association with Dr D W Gromley and W A Holt as officers and delegates. Nearby figures Wm Streams and son Carl visit town for business while numerous locals spend Christmas with relatives. The Ladies Bible class at the local church hosts a Christmas party for the youths.

Marion Center C.F. Glasser Rayne Township Indiana County School Directors Association D. W. Gromley W. A. Holt

Audrey Barr Spends Holiday With Parents

Miss Audrey Barr a Brackenridge school teacher is spending her holiday vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs N E Barr.

Audrey Barr Brackenridge School Mrs N.E. Barr

Sunday School and Christmas Guests Across Town

A localSunday school began at ten oclock with preaching to follow on January 5. Samuel Gibson of town spent the past week visiting his sister Mrs A G Fails of Pitcairn and friends in Ohio. Christmas guests at O W Shields included Wm Waugaman and family from Uniontown and Mrs Bertha Ewing and Ruth from Indiana. W B McGinley and family near town and Rev Mountain of Indiana were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J L Diven. J L Marshall and family visited Clark Marshall near Livermore. Mr and Mrs W F Barkley near town hosted Christmas dinner with children and grandchildren. Helen Gladys and Mary Ewing near Blairsville visited L G Dixon. Allee Lee Hug returned home from Indiana where she worked. Mr and Mrs Lee Graham near Blairsville visited D L Marshall. Velma Barkley hosted a Willing Workers social Friday. Mrs Ella Graham and sons Foster and Earle were guests in Salisbury. Harry Ewing of near town recovering from pneumonia. School at No 7 opened Monday.

Wm. L. Streams Carl Freedom Schools Pittsburgh Hya Laughry Town Indiana Lulu B. Kinter R. E. Lockard Blairsville Frank Boyer Lancaster J.C. Glasgey Blairaville D. Ww. Gromley H. N. Work C. R. Griffith H. C. Lake Creekside Julia Barr Howard Forsyth Blair Kime Cockpart Bert Jones Paastor Edward Fontaine Near Butler Sara Walker Lydia Walker W. A. Holt Guy Terpe Richard Terpe Frank Terpe Barberton Mary Edna Tyger Geveral Jadlana Lewisville Samuel Gibson Slater A. G. Fails Pitcairn Ohio O. W. Shields Wm. Waugaman Uniontown Bertha Ewing Ruth W. B. McGinley Near Town Rev. Mountain J. L. Diven J. L. Marshall Clark Marshall Livermore Helen Gladys Mary Ewing L. G. Dixon Allee Lee Hug Lee Graham Near D. L. Marshall Velma Barkley Ella Graham and Sons Foster and Earle Chas. Hilty Saltsbury Christmady Harry Roy] Ewing

Blairsville Callers Visit After Weeklong Vacation

Morning after a week of vacation J. L. Little and his son Paul were Blairsville business callers Saturday evening.

J. L. Little and Son Paul Blairsville

Woman seeks divorce withdrawal over husband’s auto collision

A woman tells her lawyer to withdraw the divorce suit after her husband is run over by an automobile. She explains she plans to collect his reinsurance, and the lawyer questions the timing.

Ducks Head Southward in Record Migration Statistic

The More Game Birds Foundation reports that statisticians estimate around 65,000,000 ducks began southward migration at the start of the current season, highlighting a remarkable movement of waterfowl across migratory routes.

More Game Birds Foundation

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