Thomas W Farren Dies in Lisbon Truck Accident
Thomas W Farren 23 was killed in Lisbon Ohio while helping to operate a freight truck for William Craig of Parkwood. He left home Tuesday with the truck and was found between a trailer and the truck. Survived by parents Asa C and Mrs. Farren of Sheloca four brothers Carl yle Herbert Paul and Clarence and a sister Anna Mary. Funeral arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Walker’ Farren
Asa C. Farren
Sheloca
Lisbon
William Craig
Parkwood
Farren
Carlyle
Herbert
Paul
Clarence Farren
Anna Mary Farren
Herbert C. Farren
Philadelphia
Robinson Funeral Home
Robinson
90th Birthday Celebration Brings Family Reunion in Shelocta
Mrs. Sarah B. Henderson celebrated her 90th birthday at Curry Run in Shelocta with a large family gathering. Born January 8, 1843 near South Bend, she has ten children and received a fine bathrobe as a gift. The event featured a bountiful dinner and grandchildren singing Happy Birthday. Other items include tributes to county officials on their birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B. Henderson
Ira J. Sell
Curry Run
Shelocta
Sell
Grandma Henderson
J. A. Miller
Janet
North Apollo
J. F. Henderson
F. Henderson
Mary Elizabeth
Thomas Schaeffer
Betty Ellen
Thomas, Jr
Apollo
Walter R. King
Haren
I. J. Sell
Geraldine
Robert
Willard
Clark
Ruth
Betty Jean Sell
L. M. Henderson
South Bend
Senator Bennett Joins Eight Senate Committees
State Senator Edward A. Bennett enters his first term and is named to eight Senate committees including Corporations, Education, Exposition and Fair, Forestry, Games and Flaheries, Library, Public Grounds and Buildings and Public Printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Senate
Edward A. Bennett
Town
Plumville Man Among 58 State Employees Dismissed
Paul W. Douds of Plamville was among 58 state workers let go this week from the Revenue department at a salary of 1680. Most dismissals occurred in the Highway Department as rural road construction reduced technical staff. Judge J N Langham appointed J L Amond to Pine township road supervisor to fill the vacancy after the death of George Fetterman. County treasurer C C McLain reported 1835 dog licenses written by noon, and 12 of the 1988 fishing licenses were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Paul W. Douds
Plamville
Revenue Department
Department of Highways
J. N. Langham
J. L. Amond
Board of
Pine Township
George Fetterman
C. C. McLain
Homer Bence
Mil
George Fetter
Man
Findley Heshbon Barn Fire Destroys Livestock and Crops
Bert Findley near Heshbon lost his barn and crops when a fire about 11:00 at night burned the structure and livestock. Findley was painfully burned trying to save a team of horses. the loss is partly covered by insurance. In Young township, John Stolish’s barn and contents were also destroyed by fire last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Findley
Bert Findley
Heshbon
Young Township
John Stolish
Sunday School Efficiency Conference Head January 15
Walter J Myers secretary of State Association will attend an Indiana County Sabbath School Association meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church Indiana on Wednesday afternoon and evening January 18. The program starts at 2:00 pm with lunch at 5:30 pm and an evening session at 6:30 pm. County and district officers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Myers
State Association
M. E. Church
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Mary B. Mrvin
Xenia
Royal Temperance Legion
Presbyterian Church
Indiana
W. GC
T. U
W.C
Patrons Mutual Holds 55th Annual Meeting Today
Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Indiana County convenes its 55th annual meeting in the Court House. Morning session covers secretary W C Chapman annual report and industry challenges. five directors will be elected in the afternoon, three from Indiana and two from Jefferson counties, after which the new board selects the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Court House
W. C. Chapman
Real Estate Transfers In Banks Indiana and Blairsville
Logan Trust Co transfers 83 acres to Orin Timblin in Banks for 1000 dollars. Timblin sells 33 acres in Banks to I C Huffman for 2.50. Burgess sells Blairsville lot to Baughmans Sons for 200. Uber transfers Homer City lot to Elsie B Kelly for 160. Borland sells Indiana lot to Grace Williams for 100. Roof sells Center lots to O B Kunkle for 58.90. McCreight sells Indiana lot to Wilson Fiscus for 1. Samuel Brilhart sells 24 acres in E Mahoning to Kenneth T Neely for 700. Heinz sells HB Wheatfield tracts to Karl Ludwig for 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunkle
Center
J. Blaine McCreight
Wilson Fiscus
Indiana
Samuel Brilhart
Kenneth T. Neely
E. Mahoning
Frank Heinz
Karl F. Ludwig
Wheatfield
State to Prosecute All Misuse of Relief Food Orders
Harrisburg Jan 10 The state will prosecute all cases of misuse of relief board food orders, Attorney General William A Schnader said. He cited the Philadelphia case of Harry Reingold and warned similar actions will be pursued. Reingold is held in $4,000 bail on charges of fraudulent conversion, larceny and forgery tied to misused food orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Relief Board
William A Schnader
Philadelphia
Harry Reingold
Schnader
Roberts
Reingold
Indiana county to send strong turnout to state farm show
Indiana County will be well represented at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show in Harrisburg January 16 to 29 with at least three residents on the program and several exhibitors. Speakers include Clayton Miller of Creekside and BR Stutzman of Wheatfield township. N A Steffy of Marion Center will enter the horse shoe pitching contest. 4-H members will exhibit potatoes. the Dairy Cooperative shows lead to top milk awards. special lodging, parking, and reduced fares are arranged for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Leven
Indiana County
Harrisburg
John WH. Light
Clayton Miller
Creekalde
Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers
Marion Center
United States
Dairymen’s ‘Co-operative Sales Association
R. L. Boucher
Green Township
Harrisburg Chamber of ‘Commerce
Ghow
Warner
Pennsylvania Potato Growers’ Association
State Horticultural Association
State Vegetable Growers’ Association
Aunt Sue Willard Celebrates Ninety Years in West Philadelphia
Mrs Sue B Willard of West Philadelphia Street affectionately known as Aunt Sue marked her ninety birthday on Tuesday. Relatives friends and co workers from the Court House sent greetings and flowers as thousands of her "children" wished her well. Out of town relatives attending included Sue Jean Fay and her daughter Mrs George Dahler Mr and Mrs Roy Rimmel and Charles Hiles of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue B
Willard
Sue B. Williard
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Sue
Williard
Sue Jean Fay
George Dahler
Roy Rimmel
Charles Hiles
Pittsburgh
Welfare Association Annual Meeting in Indiana County Court House
The Welfare Association of Indiana County schedules its annual meeting for Saturday afternoon February 11 at 2:30. A nominating committee is named including Mrs Mary Black Rhodes Mrs James W Mack William Ruddock and Miss Laura J Wiggins. Urgent clothing and shoe donations are requested at Welfare Association headquarters with pickup arranged by calling 165.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Association
Welfare Association of
Indiana County
Court House
Mary Black Rhodes
James W. Mack
William Ruddock
Laura J. Wiggins
Indiana News Personal Briefs Roundup and Accidents
Ralph and Harry McCreary are home from a two week business trip in New York. Attor neys L. Murray Peeler A. J. Musser and Dr B. F. Coe spent the weekend at Atlantic City. Several locals vacationed in Thirteenth street and Marmara. A Coast Guard officer on leave returned to South Carolina. Local girl Winifred Donahue was treated for facial lacerations after a crash at Fifth and Philadelphia streets. Coal and county bond news also appear with details on damages, investigations, and interest payments. Paul L Orr, a former Indiana boy, returned from Europe after eleven months with Westinghouse Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph and
Harry McCreary
Town
New York
L. Murray Peeler
A. J. Musser
B. F. Coe
Atlantic City
Kenneth Rutherford
Thirteenth Street
Miorda
Audley Mabon
Raston
Charles ‘Russell
Tarrigburg
Walter Black
Alfred
William Stiteler
West Mahoning Township
David Will
Vernon Fritchman
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Last Week. Mrs. Adda P. Bikin
Washington, D. C
Helen Theiss
George H. Elliot
Squire J. A. Huey
Roy Garman
Rogalter
Indiana
R. L. Armstrong
E. B. Clawson
Blacklick Township
Juientenant Kirby Gile
United States Coast Guard
South Carolina
James Buchheit
Edward JC. Buchheit
South Seventh Street
Detroit University
James L., Peterman
Wayne Avenue
Pittsburgh
Glenn
Gipsy
Ord Colgan
Clymer
EB. G. Tyger
Trimble
Colgan
S. R. Hine
Esther Hine
Elders Ridge
Hine
Progress Office
Winifred Donahue
Indiana Hospital
J. W. Griffith
Fifth
Harold Kunkle
Creekside
Sarah Orr
Willet
Europe
Paul L. Orr
J. L. Orr
Germany
France
England
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
County Medical Society Meeting at Indiana Country Club
The Indiana County Medical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Indiana Country Club on Thursday at 6 30 p m. Speakers include Dr F J Kelam and Dr Colwell. Officers for the new year will be elected. The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a dinner meeting at the Yellow Lantern Tea Room that same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Medical Society
Indiana County Medical Society
Indiana Country Club
F. J. Ke’lam
Town
Colwell
Pittsburgh
Yellow Lantern Tea Room
Weldon Lad Seriously Injured in Town Car Collision
Ernest youth Thomas Weldon was struck by a car driven by Dr. C. M. Smith at Plumvilla on Monday night. He was hospitalized in Indiana, listed in fair condition today. The driver did his utmost to avoid the accident. The days are getting longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon
Thomas Weldon
Ernest
Plumvilla
C. M. Smith
Marriages in Blairsville area include several unions
A string of local marriages is listed with bride and groom names, residences, and occupations. Robingson Stephens wed Charles Wesley Robinson in Washington Street. Lesi Ferguson and Sarah Ruth Young married in Blairsville. John Leslie Ferguson wed Sarah Ruth Young in Burrell Township. McKinney Beatty pair tied the knot in Indiana and Whitesburg. Hala Chappell joined Russell Hala. Forster Steele tied the knot in Whitesburg. Floyd Fisher and Stella Mc Millen married in Arcadia. Joseph Lutsko Jr. and Anna Tapto wed in Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goebert
Johnstown
Mildred Byroade
Lloyd BH. Fisher
Glen Campbell
Stella M. McMillen
Arcadia
George A. ‘Prushnok
Saree Spangler
Betty C
Platko Stafford
Joseph W
Lutsko Heilwood
Anne Lipto
Marstellar Russel Hula
Sarah L. Chap
Ernest Robert N. McKinney
Indiana
Mary O. Beatty
Charles W. Robinson
Rural Valley
Moe E. Stephens Meee
Wayne Harold Brown
Clymer
Bessie Dora Fullerton Clymer
Mra. L. V. Rabingon
Rura Valley
WWSW
Pitts‘burgh
Blairsville
Electrical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
New York Road School
Lesi Ferguson
Sarah Ruth Young
Blairaville
Blafraville United Presbyterian Manse
R. E. McClure
John Young
California State Teachers’ College
Washington County
C. D. Ferguson
Binksville
Overlund
Tampa
Florida
Ferguson Farm
October Marriage Announced in Local Church
Mr and Mrs R A Sutton of Ernest announce the marriage of their daughter Margaretta to Edward Segner of town on October 20 at Einest Catholic church. Segner is with Edwards Motor Company. Margaretta worked for Mahoning Supply Co in Lucerne. They will reside at 647 Clark Avenue after January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Sutton
Ernest
Margaretta
Edward Segner
Einest
Segner
Edwards Motor Company
Mahoning Supply Company
Lucerne
Clark Avenue
Indiana County Women Spend Vast Sum On Beauty
A nationwide study cited by Alma Regina Clark of the National Beauty Institute measures Indiana county women spending about 670525 dollars yearly and 8329665 hours to maintain appearance. The average American woman spends 365 hours annually and 25 dollars on cosmetics with large monthly totals for creams, soaps, powders, and rouge. The data cover women 16 and older across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Aliee Regina Clark
National Beauty Institute
Chicago
Mina Clark
Miss Clark
Free Scholarships Aid 12 High School Students in Indiana County
Free scholarships provided by International Correspondence Schools help about thirty two high school students mainly from Indiana County balance regular studies with extra credit work. Two graduates, Tony Lukste and George A Licht, completed auto course and reading shop blueprints respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirty
Indiana County
H. T. George
Town
International Correspondence Schools
Tony Lukste
Momer City
George A. Licht
Dilltown
Chas.c. Bracken
Barnesboro
John Bashisia
Blacklick
Louis Nagy
Brushvalley
Bar Smith
Blairsville
Jas
Simpson
Charry Tree
Ralph Konarr
Carrollstown
Anthony Raffa
Commodore
Abbott Hickalk
Clymer
Walter Molesity
Derry
Mary Ploravant
Russell Brubaker
Dayton
Penn Ron
Julius Papson
Patton
John Samelsberger
Plumville
Charlotte Rearict
Rural Valley
Luella Murrell
Sagamore
John Rodbar
Spangler
Jas. Doran
Saltsburg
Martha Shearer
Wintondale
Andrew Harbar
Two Brothers Die Within Hours In McGees Mills Community
Double funeral services were held for J. Russell McGee and Bridge McGee life long McGees Mills residents and farmers. J Russell died at 70 from diabetes Wednesday at 6 20 a.m. Bridge died Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Surviving siblings noted, with multiple relatives listed in various states. The item also includes a 1833 market report and notices about prohibition speakers, chamber meeting, and weasel bounty trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGees Mills
Mt. Zion
J. Russell McGee
Bridge McGee
Henry
Agnes McGee
Mary
Oliver Capel
Portland
Ore
Harry Barnhart
Whittier
Calif
Estella Cramner
Monroeton
Frank
Ohia
John
Washington, D. C
Jand George
Portland, Ore
Pneumonia Deaths Ledger Two Generations in One Family
A mother Maude Moreland and her daughter Laura Dorn died within days in Indiana hospital from pneumonia. Their deaths followed a prior family death, with grandson Leroy Dorn hospitalized. John Jacoby and John T. Cathcart are also noted among local deaths with extended biographical details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toth Sirleken HL
John Jacoby
John T. Cathcart
Maude Moreland
South Seventh Street
Indiana Hospital
Ofelock
Floyd K. Dorn
Dorn
John J. Mellvaine
Laura Yuckenberg
Leroy Dorn
Moreland
John Moreland
George Yuckenberg
Town
Fay Yuckenberg
A. G. Bowser
Bedford
First United Presbyterian Church
McIlvaine
Greenwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas W. Farren
Shhloot
Sarah B., Henderson
Albert Raleigh
I Grant Township
John B. Flenniken
C. L.campbell
Eee Findley
Patrons Mutual
Bell Telephone Company
Blaifreville- DuBais
Indiana-Seward
Homer City
Yakima Republic
Imperial Type Magazine
Einstein
Urey
McKinney-Beatty Flobert Nef) McKinney
Mary Olive Beatty
Whitesburg
Hala-Chappell Russell Hala
Marsteller
Sara Louisa Chappell
Register and
W. Ralph Cummings
Clarence Chappell
Forster-Steele
Charles Herbert Farster
Whitesoburg
Amabel Steele
Samuel W. Shane
Clark L. Steele
Charles H. Forster
Luteko-Lipro
Joseph William Lutsko, Jr
Stafford
Anna Tapto
Heilwood
Olive Branch
Freeport
Havana
Rio
Java
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Moore Hotel
W. M. Jacoby
Pittsburgh Retail Merchants’ Association
Harriaburg
State Game Commission
Imperial ‘Type Magazine
Oakland Cemetery
Hamburg
White Township
Pennsylvania Railroad
55Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
I’ Dick
White
Petersburg
Indiana Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Organization of Civil War Veterans
Charlotte Bhaffer
Ife
North Fifth Street
Albert Jacoby
GC. W. Long
Greensburg
Clyde
William Jacoby
Ross Rumbaugh
Corneliua Jancoskey
Woodbury
N.J
John Thomas Cathcart
Chambersville
Rayne Townsall
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