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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

7

Delegations to Harrisburg for Fisher inauguration

Indiana County plans a large turnout for Gov John Fisher's inauguration in Harrisburg. A Fisher Special train leaves Tuesday night with round trip fare 7.65 dollars, carrying men and women, Scouts, National Guard, and local officials including Rev J C Pinkerton to offer the inaugural prayer. Blanche Anthony, long associated with Cunningham Fisher, will serve as governor’s personal secretary in Harrisburg.

Indiana County John Indiana Fisher National Guard Richard Watson W. BE. Pierce State Guard J. C. Pinkerton First United Presbyrigh Church

Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed for New Year

The Indiana Legion auxiliary installed new officers for the year at Memorial Hall. Names include Mrs Thomas Moor vice president Mrs Katherine Jones and Mrs John Kritzner as corresponding secretary and treasurer Miss Clara Stahl recording secretary Melinda Detwiler historian Watson chaplain and other officers. The departing president Mrs Katherine Jones received the past president's pin and emblem ring.

Ladies Auxiliary of Indiana Motes ‘American Legion Thomas Emipo Herbert Manners Berneft Shea Ferne McHenry Katherine Jones Joseph A. Blakely United Spanish American War Veterans Memorial Hall Barbara Langham Myrtle Streams Maud D. Kerr Doble W. Ayers Martha Baker Naomi Kahne Joel- ‘la C. Mears Vermice Agey Virginia Fleming Elizabeth Winger Edna L. Kerr Mary J. Wekefield Norman C.m.helmbach Anna M. McHenry

Local News Briefs From Penn Run To Vintondale

Ratio for Lyons Home remembered on New Years day by son in law and daughter Walter Gibson and wife. marriage announced of Bien John son Plumville to Edwin Johnson on October 26. two men take Southern motor trip through Florida and Southwest. Frank Danko 50 of Vintondale killed by passenger train. birth of son to Mr and Mrs J Stewart Clawson of Chestnut Street. Pie Social planned at Savan Grange Hall Rochester Mills January 14.

Lyons William Lyons Penn Run Walter Gibson Wilkineburg Misa Bien Johnson Plumville Edwin Johnson Flumville Johnson John Johnson Harry Marks Fashion Shoppe Town William Risinger J. M. Risinger Hamer City Florida Vintondale New Frank Danko Pennsylvania Railroad Stewart Clawson J. Stewart Clawson Chestnut Street Indiana Hospital Savan Grange Hall Rochester Mills Willian J. Dysert Willam J. Dysert Cleve Sanu Huffington Township Angie M. Grow Ldavid Grow

Indiana dairy firm elects directors at annual meeting

The Indiana Co operative Dairy Company elected F. W. Williats as president Blaine Short as vice president J F Pounds as secretary treasurer H M Brown and H E Grott as directors at its annual meeting Held Friday A manager’s report showed business over 90000 though the 1926 statement was not yet finished A new plant on Wayne avenue is under construction to be the first complete setup in this region After the meeting members and wives had dinner at Mrs Hiles on South Sepoyth street marking the first time women attended in eight years

Whven Indiana Co-operative Dairy | Company F. W. Williats Blaine Short J. F. Pounds H.M. Brown HE. H. Grott Indlarth Cooperative Dairy Company W. R. Fedler Thhe Wayne Avenue

Council approves new fire fighting equipment purchase

Town Council opened the year by authorizing a combined water pumper and ladder truck for the Fire Association. The apparatus will cost about 12,500 dollars and will enable firefighting on the third and fourth stories of buildings. The Fire Association will add a rear annex to the Municipal building to house the new gear.

Fire Association Fire Company

Smyrna Bible Class Surprises Their Teacher

The Golden Rule Bible class of Smyrna honored Geo. R. Kinnan with a surprise visit to his home on January 8. The evening started with singing and a reading from Paul's letter to Timothy. Franks Hamilton led prayer and members discussed Sunday school work while presenting a $5 gold piece and expressions of esteem. Kinnan has long served as teacher or assistant since the class formed, with games and refreshments closing the event.

Smyrna Golden Rule Bible Geo. R. Kinnan Paul Tim ES . Seri Kinnan

Webrum Woman Suffered Injuries After Auto Door Incident

Mary Degrande of Webrum sustained a collar bone fracture and scalp lacerations when struck by a car door in Johnstown. The driver identified as John Howard Stutfler of Johnstown. Marion Center reports its oldest resident Maury Lydick, over 90, lost an eye the same week after a coal lump incident.

Webrum Johnstown Mra Mary Degrande John Howard Stutfler Marion Center Maury Lydick

Guernsey Bull Purchased by Pine Falls Breeder

EB Williams of Pine Falls and County Agent John W. Warner visited Sinnicksburg on Wednesday where Williams bought a high quality Guernsey bull from J J Kennedy. Williams manages a herd of pure bred Guernseys.

EB. H. Williams John W. Warner Sinicksburg Willams J. J. Kennedy Williams

Assault and Robbery at Whiskey Run Involving Foreigners

John Thomas, 19, son of Vernon C. Thomas, Warmers Exchange manager, was assaulted and robbed by three foreigners while delivering two truckloads of feed on the main road between Iselin and Whiskey Run. A shot was fired, he was struck and left unconscious, and after eight miles of wandering he reached Kent and was driven home. He carried less than $10. authorities investigate amid a history of unpunished crimes in Whiskey Run.

Whigkey Run Young Township John Thomas Vernon C. Thomas Eat Water Street Iselin Whiskey Run Thomas Elot Nesbitt Run Carrrate Kent

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices in Landmark County

A summary of numerous real estate transfers including Cora M Grumbling to BE J Miller for a L-3 interest in a lot in Center at 120 dollars and more. transfers list various individuals and towns such as Anna F Simp son in White for four lots at 250 dollars, plus other land deals in Marion Center Clymer Pine Homer City Canoe and Cherry Tree with values from 100 to 4000 dollars. The item also notes a 1927 board reorganization for county commissioners FF M Smith as chairman and L G Clark as secretary, plus a parole for former postmaster John J Cashion and a local death in Yatesboro.

Cora M. Grumbling BE. J. Miller Center D. W. Simpson Anna F. Simpson White T. L. Edward S’taxicator Chester Pittsburgh Coal and “Ir Co Third Ward India G. B. Adams Alex Bennet Maggie Buterbaugh Matthe Y. Patterson Clara Lydicant Trust Co Farmers Bank and Trust Co Mattie Martin J. L. Buterbaugh J. C. Irwin Miller Othc E. Kirkland Green John C. Davis F. Cioletti Pine Mary Fioco Dick Stephens Homer City G. Furgenelo Marion Center National Bank Marion Center G. Forski Clymer National Bank Clymer James A. Pearce Martha Natherwell Canoe W. 4. Pearce John ©. Douglass Meade B. Pee Plumcreek Coal Co Merl M. Smith Board of County Commissioners Prasg Fr OM Smith L. G. Clark

Personal Breevities From Livermore to Smicksburg Community

Local notes record visits, calls and moves among residents across Livermore, Jacksonville, Smicksburg, and nearby towns. Entries mention Samuel Gradan fed at the county jail, multiple Indiana visitors, shifts of residents to Wandergift, pension increases for Thomas Wheeler, and a Bon Ton employee party at Camp Rest-a-While with sled transport and dances.

Samuel Gradan Livermore W. L. Henry Jacksonville Indiana Merte Marahali Smicksburg TR. D HS. Barnett Nora Falton Oak Street Burrell Pitter Salamanca N. Y Harry A. Holsopyle J. L. Weaver Penn.Run Miller South Sixth Street Wandlergrift Thomas Wheeler Velman South Third Street and Mes Earl Raymond Ork Street Werth Warren Raymond Mothe Wayne Stoat Theodore Dadson Smickshare State College Ty Enod Township Progress R. Stewart J. N. Stewart, Jr Aspinwall Heights J.N. Stewart South Fifth Street Hility Progress Office L. W. Houseiwolder loco‘Motive Rochester Pittsburgh New York Mary Clyde Bon Ton Camp Rest

Yankeetown Man Held for Felonious Shooting

Rocto Mastoveto of Yankeetown, previously a patient at the Indiana hospital for two weeks, was moved to the county jail last week on a felonious shooting charge. He allegedly shot Thomas Madelone three times through the lung neck and hand and struck his wife during a family quarrel. His stepson subdued him with a club, and Mastoveto was returned to the hospital for treatment.

Rocto Mastoveto Yankeetown Indiana Mastoveto Thomas Madelone Mustoveto

Marion Center Social Notes Chronicle Visits and Local Movements

Marion Center brief social column notes multiple visits and events. Names include Mrs. Mary Keslar and sister Mrs. Nora Steffy of DuBois, Mrs. Adalene Davis of Tarentum, and others visiting relatives in Indiana and nearby towns. Several residents changed residences or attended a farm meeting, with health updates on Miss Grace Kuntz and Mrs. Marshall Hamilton.

Mary Keslar Nora Steffy DuBois Adalene Davis Tarentum J. M. Pee

Deairsville Druggist Injured In Highway Collision

Milton G. Miller, a well known druggist of Blatraville, is an in patient at the Indiana hospital after a collision near Haireville on the Wm. Pann Highway. He and Dr. John Leonard were returning from a professional car when their coupe skidded into a parked truck with no lights. Dr Leonard escaped serious injury, while Miller sustained a severely bruised hip and possible fracture remains undetermined.

Milton G. Miller Indiana Hospital Blatraville Leonard Miller

Birthday Party For Washington Township Woman

Washington township residents gathered at Mrs. Hersey Lukehart's home on Saturday to celebrate her birthday with bagel hats and a noon meal. Attendees included Versey Lukehart and family, G F B Lohr family, Peterman, Orr, Hudson, Org, and many others. The item also notes obituaries, a funeral, and local society notices.

Washington Township Hersey Lukehart Versey Lukehart Grace June G. FB. Lohr Erica Peterman Bert Orr Ethel Sara J. 5. Hudson Emma Kien Morrison Laura Frye Esther J. 7. Org Pami Lois Orr Philip Bhystone J. B. Park Jennie Roof James Stuchel Horace Adamson Harvay Adamson J. A. Adamson

Death of Mrs Amanda Hall Johns in Wilkinsburg

Mrs Amanda Hall Johns aged 74 widow of Wilson P Johns died at home in Wilkinsburg after a period of illness. A longtime resident of West Wheafield and Wilkinsburg she supported the community and church groups and left ten children. Surviving are eight listed heirs including Mrs W A Waterson and Dr Marvin Johns. Funeral services will be held at the Johns home Thursday with burial in Wilkinsburg Cemetery.

Margaret Swoltdor Margaret Swoitzer Beringer C. EB. Sweltzer Maude Yelletts Blairsyilie Anna Ring Ananda Halt Johny Amanda Hall Johns Wilkinshire Wilson P. Johng West Wheafield Wilkinsburg Johns M. BE Willinsburg South Avenue W. A. Waterson Charleroi A. 8. Moorhead Juliena John Tobns Franklin William Johns Maryin Johns Henry Way Ryn Orvis P Murle Custer Ata Dorsey W. Custer South Second Street Ln Whask Phunonia J. C. Pinkerton Clevo W. ‘H Merrik Greenwood

Scout Work in Indiana County Grows in 1926

The 1926 Indiana County Scout Council reports 30 communities served with 1087 Scouts under its jurisdiction and a total enrollment of 1,087, plus 1,538 adults connected. Ralph A. Harrison notes 498 new Scouts trained, 189 aged 12, with 2,872 boys enrolled since 1920. Officers include J Alder Peeler as president and Rev. J Norman Hunter as Scout Commissioner. The council aims to reach every section in 1927, and notes staff changes and achievements including a Philadelphia jamboree representation by Troop 4 Indiana.

Indiana County J. Alder Peeler George J. Feil Fell J. Norman Hunter Blairsville M. S. Mitchell Tey. Hunter Vernon F. Taylor A. J. Musser Town R. F. Beall O Blatraville Hugh M. Bell Indiana Geo J. Fell John W. Warner W. Jobinstein John Erickson Harry Raehhest Cloud Ring Paul G J. G. Kenable Thomas Thomany Ay W. Mahon Harry.’ Baker Blaireville Lafayette Tu Homer City Samuel Bodla Rossiter Seherger W. N. Templeton Clymer A. C. W. Patterson Salinburg Chas. St. Griffith Marion Ceng Ter Lutz Marion Center Grifith Brandon Grace W.douds Plumville Glan Campbell Eélect Johny Wisher Nart Yarioua Scout Ralph A. Harrison Indiane Beco Som Courch Tronor Hald Tonderfoot Mink Merte Radgze Th Connell Philadelph American Legion Camp Patterson Batisburg Council Mgr Harrison John Moleaae Royal District Hugh M

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harrisburg Legion Auxiliary Raymond Zack Brushvalley Justice of the Peace C. C. McLain Cathy Company Thomas North Indiana Rotary Club North Dixonville Hospital Dixonville Citizens of Cab First United Presbyterian Church New Century Club Sie Willerd West Philadelphia Aliu Willavs Weg Tore Am John Jr. Cashion Clune This County United Biter District Court Cashion Post Office Department Yatesboro Barney Johnson John Hodak Grace Manners Gerald Pollock Honey Hallow School Rayne Township H. R. Grumbling Yvom Hospital OI Swaartl Dillie Trimble Margaret Work Manor Street A. M. Brilhart West Main Street Ty. J Ank Gov Tt. Wetzel Missey Josephine Meredith Nastings B. W. Thomas Grace Kuntz McBrlaors Mills Harvey Shoesley Cleirfisld Hospital Marshall Hamilto Frank Reichmiller Karl Raithmiller Jacob Lowman Everett Reed Leo Kinnan Estepg Mina Frank Reithmiller M. A. Lowman Near East Run Walter Mumau Deairsville Mrs. Watter Anderson Otta Jane Lee Anderson Walter Anderson Cherry Tree Spangler Hospital Evangelical Church Stifflartown William Albert Lee Patchinville John and Ordley Lee Clarksburg J. W. Lee Olan Devginney Harry Leamer Spangley Mary Lea Stifflertown GT. U. Larcheon County Ministerial Association W. C.'T. U. Union Zion Lutheran Church Hocal Young Wowin Rai Marian Ayers Hast Oak Arrest Penneylvanty Sunday Philadelphia Ledger Miss Ayers Miss Ayers Re Dollie Ayers Ethel BR. Hart Ethel H. Hart Palmer Read Canton Saltsburg J. S. and Maury Hart Alen Hart Ltaburg Lou George Darak Waterman Russell Deyarmin Bessie Alll Prereng Brushyalley Theodore Tanitahambersvite Margaret al Buggey Thumbersville Detroit Michimatl Madgres Catherine Lanick Clune Edward H Konix Leeyveno George Indiana Robert, M. Baker Tiamar City Ndna H. Tapheare Honioy City Charles S. Little Little Bros Hast Oak Mary Little Martin Ltttle Clair Little Harry William Little John FE Muman John Edlsworth Mumau Commodore Erly Guy Muman R. G. Bruce Claude Perrier Banks Butterbaugh Commodore Ralph Mumanu Blair County Judson Samuel Green Township Taylorsville Louis Henry Louis B. Henry William Henry Weston W. Va Diamond Glass Company Jennie Scott Washington, Pa George Emma Moose Moose Home Oakland Emerson Doty Elizabeth Brown Doty G. 8. Doty Laird Cora Mary Rowley Gtpay Hanna Truntup Glen Campbell Clair Bu Kon Charles Jonathan Samuoel Mrx Louenna Brown Tinetrove Cemetery Alfred W. Minser George A. Minser Lingeering Tlinesk Jlu Arthur Manners Marion Counter Dert Max Auuters George A. Miner Anala Rive J.D. Minser Warruu Wesley McMmen Montsomery Township Marie Custer William Conner Hillsdale East Mahonlng Purchase County Council Willy Troops Sccouta Lorat Atearney Eller Peeler Heads Organiza Morgan N. Langhaman Roy Goodlin Jonville Ceny
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