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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1934

Page

7

Death notices for U. S. Learn of Green township

U S Learn aged 74 a lifelong Green township resident died of a heart attack at his Cookport home on Friday at 7 30 am He leaves a widow and six children Mrs F W Henry of Ridgway Mrs Ry V Beringer near Commodore Mrs Opal Henry of Lucerne Mrs John Orr of town S H Learn Greensburg and Hara Learn at home He also leaves two brothers Elias and Alexander Learn of near Cookport Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed in Cookport cemetery He was a member of Cookport Lutheran church and Pine Flats Lodge of Odd Fellows ritualistic ceremonies accompanied the graveside honors Rev McKnight of Cookport conducted the home services

U. 8 Learn Green Township Cookport F. W. Henry Ridgway Ry V. Beringer Near Commodore Opal Henry Lucerne John Orr H. Learn Greensburg Hara Learn Elias Alexander Learn Peter Learn

Boucher Rites Held for Indiana Man at Oakland Cemetery

Harry K. Boucher, 62, lifelong Indiana resident, died Friday night at his West Philadelphia Street home from complications after a Christmas stroke. Funeral service at his late residence Monday afternoon, interment in Oakland cemetery. Survived by widow Clara Herron Boucher, daughter Mrs. G. B. Hood, three grandchildren, and brother Taylor H. Boucher of Punxsutawney. Presbyterian church member and former caretaker for Roch Pittsburgh Coal Co. on Church street. Funeral conducted by Dr. Robert L. Clark.

Oakland Cemetery Harry K. Boucher Indiana West Philadelphia Street Alexander Margaret Hartman) Boucher Rochester Pittsburgh Coal Company Church Street Presbyterian Church Bill’s Lodge Order of United American Mechanics Town Robert L. Clark Clara (Herron) Boucher G. B. Hood Taylor H. Boucher Punxautawney

Pierce Funeral In Smicksburg For 68 Year Old Resident

Funeral services were held in Smicksburg Lutheran church for William Thomas Pierce 68 a Smicksburg resident since 1897 who died at home Monday. Interment followed in the church cemetery He was born March 15 1879 in Banks township son of the late Washington Pierce Survived by his widow and daughter Vallie Barnett Also listed are brothers and sisters including Elmer Pierce Debbie McManus Elizabeth McCormick and several others. The service was conducted by Rev J B Troutman.

Smicksburg Lutheran Church William Thomas Pierce Smicksburg Banks Township Washington Pierce Bell Telephone Company George R. Cessna Ebensburg C. B.cessna Glen Campbell R. J. Wetzell W. F. Cessna Rossiter H. A. McCall Marion Center Dallan Smith Loyd James Cesena Gipsy Anna Balsgiver Big Run Hbensburg

Daniel E Painter dies. interment at Elders Ridge Cemetery

Daniel E Painter, aged 46, well known in Elders Ridge, died Friday evening at his home. He leaves a widow and children including Mrs. Margaret Salsgiver, Mrs. Bernice Salsgiver of Indiana, Elmer Painter of Hiders Ridge, Mrs. Viola Henry of Wilkinsburg, Mrs. Mildred Stepkichner of Corsopolis, Mya, Nellie Angchitz of Beatdale, Emil Painter of Apollo, and Cool Painter at home.

Elders Ridge Daniel EB. Painter Margaret Salsgiver Bernice Salsgiver Indiana Elmer Painter Hiders Ridge Viola Henry Wilkinsburg Mildred Stepkichner Corsopolis Mya Nellie Angchitz Beattdale Emil Painter Apollo Cool Painter

Mrs Janes Craig Funeral in Yatesboro

Funeral services for Mrs. Janes Craig aged 73 plus were held at her late residence in Yatesboro. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Died Wednesday night at home. Born in Scotland she had lived in Yatesboro 80 years. Survived by husband and children William Craig R J Craig Mrs W B Griffith of Indiana Mrs F F Moore of Homer City ten grandchildren two great grandchildren and brothers and sisters Robert Patterson Nanty Glo Joseph Patterson Johnstown Mrs George Walwork Falls Creek Mrs John Shaw Trinidad Colorado.

Greenwood Cemetery Town James Craig Yatesboro Scotland William Craig R. J. Craig W. B. Griffith Indiana F. F. Moore Homer City Aaters Robert Patterson Nanty- Glo Joseph Patterson Johnstown George Walwork Falls Creek John Shaw Trinidad, Colo

Mrs James Sharpe Dies at 78 in Nanty-Glo

Mrs James Sharpe aged 78, a native of the county, died Thursday at the Old Folks Home at Scalp Level. Born Matilda Wells, she leaves husband Alton Sharpe of Nanty-Glo and daughters Minnie Hutchinson of Indiana and Lillian Miller of Williamsport, with interment in Oakland Cemetery after Saturday service.

Nanty-Glo Oakland Cemetery Town James Sharpe Scalp Level Matilda Wells Alton Sharpe Nanty- Glo Minnie Hutchinson Indiana Lillian Miller Williamsport

Mrs Angeline Mack Rites Held In Armagh Church

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Armagh M E B church and interment followed in Armagh cemetery for Mrs Angeline Mack aged 82 a White township native and former Armagh resident who died Wednesday at her daughter in law Mrs Rose Mack’s ConeMaugh home after a long illness. She was born June 20 1861 daughter of the late Thomas Carney widow of David Mack ex storekeeper and postmaster of Armagh who died in 1929. Surviving are a son Thomas Mack of Armagh and a brother Wesley Carney of near Seward.

Armagh Thomas Mack Wesley Carney Near Seward

Tailor Leandro Cardellino Dies in Blairsville at 53

Leandro Cardellino a native of Italy and longtime Blairsville tailor died Saturday in an Indiana hospital at age 53. He resided in Blairsville for many years and conducted a tailoring business. He is survived by his widow, 11 children, and two brothers in Blairsville with interment in the local Catholic church cemetery.

Blairsville ‘Catholic Church Leandro ‘Cardellino Blairaville Indiana Hospital Italy Blairsville

Augustus Fetterman obituary in Wilgus community

Augustus Fetterman aged 43 years 10 months died suddenly from a heart attack at his Wilgus home on December 19 He was a longtime engineer at the Wilgus coal plant before retiring due to ill health The funeral was at his home with interment in Montgomery cemetery He leaves a widow Minnie and three daughters Zonia Nora and Edna all at home plus four brothers John Murray Steele and Blair of nearby towns.

Augustus Fetterman Wilgus Montgomery Minnie Fetterman Zonia Nora Edna John and Murray Steele Hillsdale Blair Clymer

Miss Kathryne White Dies After Illness at Cresson

Kathryne E White aged 22 died at Cresson after a long illness Wednesday evening. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs C N White of Rochester Mills. Survived by two brothers Charles of Frederick Maryland and William of Washington DC. She was a member of the Episcopal church of Philipsburg where services were held Saturday with interment there.

Kathryne FB. White Cresson C. N. White Rochester Mills Charles White Frederick, Md William White Washington, D.C Episcopal Church of Philipsburg

Snyder Rites Held for Daniel Walter Snyder Near Ringgold

Funeral services were conducted Monday at St. James Lutheran near Ringgold for Daniel Walter Snyder aged over 78 who died Saturday at his Dayton area home. Interment followed in the church cemetery. He leaves a widow a son Lowry of Timblin and two daughters Mrs Silas Neese near New Bethlehem and Mrs R E McCanna of Kittanning.

St. James’ Lutheran’ Church Ringgold Daniel Walter Snyder Dayton Lowry Timblin Silas Neese Near New Bethlehem R. E. McCanna Kittanning

Mrs Samuel S Sheffler Rites At Home

Mrs Samuel S Sheffler aged over 89 died Monday at her Homer City home after a long life in Homer City and Coral communities. Born near Homer City she was daughter of James Bracken and lifelong Lutheran Chapel member. She married Civil War veteran Samuel Sheffler in 1872. Survived by son Jasper of Spirit Lake Idaho and daughter Mrs E B Henrickson of Derry, plus nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services are at her late residence this afternoon.

Samuel S. Sheffler Homer City James Bracken Coral Lutheran Chapel Samuel Sheffler Jasper Spirit Lake Idaho E. 8. Henrickson Derry

Miss Mary Wilson Dies. Funeral Held in Plumville

Funeral services for Miss Mary Wilson aged over 70 were held Saturday at Bowser Funeral Home with Rev J E Giffen officiating. Interment followed in Plumville Cemetery. She died Thursday at her nephew George Wilson’s home near Dayton and had lived in Plumville and Dayton all her life. She was a Plumville Presbyterian member, survived by brother Harry Wilson of Vandergrift and nephews George Wilson near Dayton and William Wilson of Plumville.

Plumville J. E. Giffen Bowser Mary Wilson George Wilson

Mrs Pisch Dies in Coal Run At 59 In Catholic Cemetery

Mrs John Pisch died Wednesday at her home in Coal Run from complications of diseases. Funeral Saturday at McIntyre Catholic St Bernard cemetery. She leaves her husband and children Mrs Andy Pozar Mrs Joseph Yuha Tony Tad and Walter Piseh, all of Coal Run.

McIntyre Catholic Church St. Bernard John Pisch Coal Run Andy Pozar Joseph Yuha Tony Tad Walter Piseh

Mrs Nellie Mubn Dies in Washington After Illness

Mrs Nellie Mubn Muhn died Tuesday in Washington DC after a long illness. Born in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Crawford J Long and wife of the late. Survivors include daughter Dorothy Barr of Washington DC, brother Edwin H Long of town, and four sisters Mrs Melle Rubins of Ponce Park Florida, Mrs William Scott of Export, Mrs Alfred Smith of Verona, and Mrs James Foreman of Wilkinsburg.

Nellie Muhn Washington,d. C Indiana Crawford J. 'T. Long Dorothy Barr Washington, D. C Edwin ‘H. Long Town Melle Rubins Ponce ‘Park Pla William Scott Export Alfred ‘Smith Verona James Foreman Wilkinsburg

Alonza Grant Fitzgerald Dead at Vandergrift Age Sixty Six

Alonza Grant Fitzgerald aged about 66 died at his Vandergrift home on Thursday. He was born near Atwood and leaves a widow and children Leason Fitzgerald and Mrs Aultman of Vandergrift Arnal and Leslie Pitagerald of Apollo and Wyonna at home. He also leaves 32 grandchildren, a sister Nattle Fitzgerald and a brother B H Fitzgerald of Conemaugh Township.

Alonza Grant Fitzgerald Vandergrift Atwood Leason Fitzgerald Aultman Arnal Leslie Pitagerald Apollo Wyonna Slater Mies Nattle Fitzgerald B. H. Fitzgerald Conemaugh Township

Personal Brevities Highlight Local Holiday Movements

Mrs Elizabeth Fowler of South Sixth Street left Saturday to spend winter with daughter Mrs Bertha White in New Concord Ohio. Mrs Harry Neal of West Church Street returned home after visiting her brother and sister in Philadelphia. Mrs J M Stewart of South Seventh Street is home from a visit with brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs John Buchanan of Ford City. Grace Rowe, holiday guest of her parents George and Mrs Rowe, returns to Clairton where she teaches high school. Mrs H B Neal of West Church Street returned from a holiday visit with her sister and Mr and Mrs William Widdowson in Philadelphia. Rev and Mrs R M Offutt of West Church Street hosted during the holidays their daughter Anna Jean a Grove City College student and son Donald of Annapolis. Albert Hill Norman Palmer Benjamin and Clair Murdick of Brushvalley township were in Indiana. Mr Hill renewed his Progress subscription. Mr and Mrs David Schrecengost of West Philadelphia Street hosted New Year visitors Mr and Mrs Donald Schrecengost and children and Mrs Ama Schrecengost of Kittanning. Guests at Robert D. Marshalls Beyer home on Christmas included Mr and Mrs Albert G Drew from Middletown NY, Mrs Belle Van Horne and Mrs Olive Hamilton of Georgeville, Ralph Nichol and family of Home, Mrs J F Marshall and Cate Marshall of Beyer, Anthony Burns and Mrs Emma Burnheimer now in Vandergrift, Indiana visitors Tuesday. Mrs Burnheber spent the day with her father John H Houck of East Oaket. Mr Burns, formerly of Washington Township, spent the day at his farm.

Elizabeth Fowler South Sixth Street Bertha White New Concord Harry Neal West Church Street Widdowson Philadelphia J.M. Stewart South Seventh Street John ‘Buchanan Ford City Grace Rowe George JL. Rowe Clairton H.B. Neal William Widdowson Donald Schrecengost Ama Schrecengost Kittanning Robert D. Marshall Beyer Albert G. Drew Middletown N. Y Belle van Horne Olive Hamilton Georgeville Ralph Nichol and Family Homa J. F. Marshall Cate Marshall Anthony Burns Emma Burnheimer Indiana County Vandergrift Indiana

Progreag and Pittsburgh Post Gazette Readers Note

A concise reader message references Progreag and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette addressed to R D readers. The note mentions figures 36 and 60 in a brief circulation context.

The Progreag and Pittsburgh Post- Gazette R. D

Club Meeting Charades Reveal Hidden Romance

Mabel and Daisy, upset, host a club charades night at a large drawing room. Mrs. Jones recruits a neighbor for a hat and coat clue, leading to an unexpected reunion with Hunter Corbett. Daisy learns he is her former fiancé returning after four years to reconcile. Daisy and Mabel confront confusion about Daisy’s husband and the morning order.

Mabel Daisy Eternty Club Daissy Henry Jones Tintess Mrs. Tones Richard Mansfield Ted Hell Als. Jones Mrs. Jones Ulster Derby Professor Barnes the Barnes Dalsy Hunter James ‘Corbett Dansy Hunter Corbett Thore Daia Tad

Rail-Bus Spendy On Brighton Devis Dyke Line

A new Rail-Bus with a 100 horsepower gleam engine is placed on the Brighton Devis Dyke line of the Southern Railway of Bogland. It will accommodate 44 passengers and during test runs has reached speed over sixty miles an hour.

Brighton-Devlis Dyke Southern Railway Bogland Slyty Willes

Fox Huntsmen Use Autos to Reach Scene of Sport

In the early days huntsmen rode to the chase while dogs led, but now they arrive by auto as the pack bays. The fox uses clever tactics to evade the hounds, often slipping to streams and dense cover. The chase lasts hours unless the fox is near a den, with riders aiming to bag the quarry alive if possible.

Nowiiler Washington Post Manny

Lotteries in History and Public Works Use

The piece surveys how nations and colonies used lotteries to fund public works from Elizabeth I to colonial America, noting England’s long revenue era and the later abolition waves in New York Massachusetts and European states, while citing projects like harbor improvements Westminster Bridge and museums as funded by lottery revenue.

New York State Massachusetts Tongland France Belgium Sweden Elizabeth Virginia Westminster Bridge London British Museum England Phoey

West Point Cadets Paid by Government Tuition Not Charged

Cadets at West Point do not pay tuition. they are paid by the government. Cadet pay for one year plus ration commutation totals 1072 dollars. A mileage allowance is credited after admission, and an initial deposit of about 800 dollars for uniforms is due to the academy treasurer before admission.

West Point West Paint Aniiitary Academy Academy

Greenland Icebergs and the Ice Cap's Reach

Greenland sits beneath a vast ice cap about 5000 feet deep. Glaciers pour into the sea, breaking off to form icebergs that drift into Baffin Bay and Davis Strait. Thousands are launched yearly, with most grounding on Labrador and Newfoundland shores or melting away.

Greenland Atrip Baffin Bay Davia Strait Fey Mountains Labrador Newfoundland

Vatican City properties and boundaries outline includes St Peter’s

An article details the Vatican City area within Vatican boundaries near St Peter’s, describing the Holy See complex from the Vatican palace to the gardens and adjacent buildings. It notes thirteen buildings within or near the zone, having extraterritorial rights and housing congregations and officials essential to Holy See administration.

Vatican City St. Peter's Vatican Palace Holy See

The Whale Shark Size and Feeding Is Notable

The whale shark is described as the largest and rarest fish, estimated to reach 70 feet in length with a massive mouth and about 6 000 tiny teeth. It relies on plankton as its main food source and is noted as a filter feeder.

Sae

Dog License Deadline Looms in Indiana County

Blaine Show, head of Dog Law Enforcement in Indiana County, warns dog owners that 1934 licenses are now with the County Treasurer and must be obtained by January 15. All dogs six months and older must be licensed, or owners face fines up to 100 dollars, jail up to thirty days, or both. Explanations are not accepted.

Costa Commonwealth Justice of the Peace

Funeral Attendees Fill Coolport Church for A. Learn

A large crowd attended the funeral at Coolport Lutheran church Sunday for A Learn. Mrs Dean Barber and Hons of Inwin visited the family, others dropped by Jidson Parry's home. Mrs Adam Sides spent a day with Mona Pyle. A mix of local names attended Miss Martha Mulavorm's funeral in Clymer recently. Milton Waltemire remains ill, while Peter Taylor stays in hospital. Includes a wispy dialect story excerpt about Mammy Three and a boy craving fried chicken.

Cherryhill A. §. Learn Coolport Lutheran Church Dean Barber and Hons Inwin Wests Jidson Parry Adam Sides Mona Pyle George Wolf Wilford Raymond Penn Row John Engle Catherine Martha Mulavorm Clymer Judson Parry Mary Atking Margaret Engle Pyle Milton Waltemire Gickest Clary Waltemire Michael McQueeney Peter Taylor Tridiana Hospital

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U. 5 Harry KK Boucher William T. Pierce Daniel E. Painter Mrs Janes Craig Mra. James Sharpe Angeline Mack Leondro Cardellinng Kathryne E. ‘White John ‘Pisch Nellie Mubn Alonza Grant Fitzgerald Florence Douglas Meciure Nawapaper BHP Nnw Fnally New Years Greetings DR. Stahlman Philadelphia Street R.W. Wehrle Indiana, Pa Indiana Motor Co North Eighth Street
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