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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
7
A woman named Joan seeks a twin pink sapphire like her late mother and father’s ring. After meeting jewelers and a shy owner, a stranger gifts her the matching stone, revealing a destined romance as the two gems are finally joined in a betrothal ring.
Telegram from Bentschen reports a bizarre case in which a man found near the railroad line appears to have killed himself with a revolver still in his hand. Doctor Simonski of Bentschen, called to examine the corpse, was fatally shot when a muscle relaxation fired the weapon as he attempted to lift the body.
Los Angeles reports Nicholas Kelch Sr faces probation after a statutory charge involving his wife's teenage niece. His wife Mia Kelch, now the adoptive mother of the couple’s ten month old son, declares happiness and commitment. Judge George Scovel orders the niece barred from the Kelch home and contact with the child.
A Senegalese regiment soldier in Libourne near Bordeaux faced a theft of about $35. An investigation yielded no thief until a sergeant used a water powder illusion on parade. One man refused to drink and confessed, receiving eight months' imprisonment. observers believe native magic proved effective.
Elyria Ohio reports Thomas McBridge complains of terrible jail conditions. He chose jail over paying a fine and bought a cat to cope with possible overcrowding and sleeping on a car, noting it is tough to furnish his own bed in jail.
Alexander Robertson of Indiana Orchard, Mass, shouted a slur at a man he mistook for slow driver in Fairfield. The target was Police Chief Arthur Bennett, who arrested Robertson after a brief chase on a reckless driving charge.
Frank Stipes, a youth convicted of petty larceny in New Hope Virginia, faced a year of church attendance or four terms in jail. Stipes chose church attendance and posted bond to ensure regularity.
A memorial service at Milan High School honoring Mrs John Loving and three others listed as head of the class of 1809 was spoiled when Mrs Loving learned of the service and attended in person, disrupting the planned observance.
Parkwood Grange and Armstrong Grange No 1645 announced 1931 officer lists. Parkwood officers include Master Samuel B Dible Overseer W L Brown Lecturer Miss Martha Fouts Steward Clarence Brown Assistant Steward Dick Craig Chaplain Mrs LL D Lowry Treasurer Harry BR Couch Secretary Miss Martha Blakley Gate Keeper Walker Wiggins Ceres Miss Mary Calhoun Pomona Miss Wthel Mull Mora Miss Mary Lowry Lady Assistant Steward Miss Anna Griffith and finance committee H A Ray A H Wiggins J R Campbell. Two cars wrecked in bridge collision on Twolick between Indiana Homer City. Oldsmobile coach driven by R M Wainwright Livermore and Ford roadster driven by Chandler Cavanaugh Lucerne badly wrecked. drivers unhurt. cleanup over an hour.
The Rocky Glen Roadhouse and service station near Garble ton on the B P highway has been enlarged. The first story is much larger and a second story has been added. A pine grove and attractive features surround the property, likely drawing motoring parties, especially in summer.
A major blaze in Twin Rocks destroyed four stores, a business block, and a residence early Monday, with an estimated loss of 100000. Two firemen were injured as crews fought the flames, hampered by scarce water and ice in the creek necessitating long water haul to save other structures.
A kitchen shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Merle Long on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Longs parents in Cherryhill township. The recently married couple received useful presents and will reside at Clymer. Oscar Thomas of Cherry Tree was arrested Friday on felonious entry charges, accused of breaking into Holtz and Crass clothing store and stealing garments.
Engagement announced for Dorothy White of Waterstreet to Sidney Pasekoff of Pittsburgh. Also notes about Germany building a giant mystery plane at Junkers Works Dessau claimed to fly 700 mph at 35 000 ft and reach New York in six hours. Also bounty payments in December for wildlife in county and state. Quotes from Pathfinder and Florida Times-Union.
Obituaries announce the death of F Morgan McCoy of Atwood at age about 59 on January 14 after a long illness. He leaves a widow Sarah C McCoy and six sons including T A McCoy Dayton and W C McCoy Pittsburgh. Funeral at Atwood Presbyterian Church with burial in Atwood Cemetery. Also reported is the death of Mrs Nancy Jane White 48 of Canoe township died in Juneau after a decade of ill health. She leaves husband and many children, with relatives listed in Junea, LaJose, Rochester Mills and Hast McKeesport. funeral at Union church in Canoe township and interment in church cemetery.
Henry A. Baldwin aged 73 died Sunday at his daughter’s residence in Pittsburgh. He was the father of E. Clyde Baldwin, of town. The deceased, who had been a resident...
A long time Punxsutawney resident and prominent church member died after forty years of service. Funeral services were held in Punxsutawney on Tuesday with interment there. He is survived by daughters Mrs. Bertha Allard and Mrs. Mary Haws of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Claira Williams and Myrtle Baldwin of Meadville. FP. H. Baldwin of Johnstown. H. W. Baldwin of Saegertown. BF Clyde Baldwin of Indiana.
Electa DL Oakes aged 84 died at her Daytona Beach home after a Blairsville career as a real estate owner. Widow of Peter Oakes, she held Oakes Point property sold with a $100 monthly income until death, purchaser to receive free and clear. Funeral for George Krede held Friday at 2 pm in Trossiter Union Cemetery.
Elias Brilhart 86 died Friday at his Cherry Tree home. Funeral services Sunday afternoon followed by interment in Cherry Tree Cemetery. Survived by widow Nancy Jane Brilhart and three sons Dean and Roy of Cherry Tree and Leo of Detroit. John N. Miller 65 died Saturday in Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. formerly a telegrapher for B R&P Railroad.
The obituary notes a man who resided in Dubois has died leaving a widow formerly Miss Anni Burns of Punxsutawney, a son and daughter, and two brothers Fred H. Miller of Dayton and Robert K. Miller of Marion Center.
Joseph Longenecker youth son of Mr and Mrs Longenecker of Blacklick died Thursday evening after an appendicitis operation. Funeral services were held Sunday at Blacklick M E church.
Mrs Martha Laughlin died January 6 at her daughter Mrs Richard Bostwick’s home in Los Angeles California. She was known in Indiana and was the aunt of Miss Bella Laughlin of town. The deceased resided for some time in Punxsutawney and leaves a daughter and a son James, both of Los Angeles.
Memorials listed for J E B Lewis of 404 S 13th Street Indiana PennsylvaniaRepresenting eight stone Roy Henry Marble and Granite Works Apollo PA listed as supplier in the notice
Walter Talmadge Lewis, about 43, son of M. K. Lewis of Smicksburg, died December 22 after a long illness. He belonged to the Smicksburg Lutheran church and lived in the county his whole life. Surviving are his father, stepmother, brothers Carl in Smicksburg, Ralph in Corning, Clayton in Pittsburgh, and sisters Mrs Joy Stiteler of Plumville and Mrs Vernie Slonecker of Dayton. Burial was in Mahoning cemetery on December 24.
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