Indiana Enforces Fuel Holiday with Closures Countywide
County Fuel Administrator J Richards reports broad compliance as Indiana observes a two day shutdown and nine ensuing Mondays to conserve fuel. Most industries close except banks courts drug and food stores hospitals and certain services. The rule bans tobacco sales and amuses, with limited open hours for drug and grocery outlets and a note urging all merchants to close despite confusion. Also notes appointments and new roles in aviation and Ordnance, plus local civic events and building remodels.
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Garfield
Indiana
Monay
Richards
Damages Awarded Against Cherryhill Township in Road Injury Case
A jury verdict of 85 dollars went to Yno Wolfe and Margaret Wolfe for injuries Margaret Wolfe suffered when a car passed a bogey on a narrow Cherryhill Township road. The case questioned township road quality. Also, L G Clark won a separate verdict against J L Peterman over a wool contract dispute, with Peterman claiming a 3700 loss due to market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yno
Wolfe
Margaret Wolfe
Cherryhill
Cherryhill Township
L. G. Clark
J. L. Peterman
Clark
Peterman
Indiana
Paterman
Birthday Remembered Good Time at Elkin Home Near Trade City
More than a hundred relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Elkin near Trade City to celebrate the 57th birthday of Mrs. Elkin with a noon meal and gifts. J. G. Hoover chaired a program of addresses and music. Mrs. Ella Winsert and others performed recitations. The Lewisville Red Cross Auxiliary reported $166 to nine-month ship fund and $486 to the local fund, plus woolen goods for soldiers, 18 sweaters and other items. Officers include W. C. Diven as chairman and Miss Jennie Barkley as vice chair. Ebenezer Presbyterian church members dominated the group.
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John BR. Elkin
Trade City
John 2
EL ,Ronay
A. B
Means
J. L. Dilts
Ella Winsert
Orpha Nichol
Clara
Blanc
Lewisville
Red Cross
W. C. Diven
Jennie Barkley
William Jack
E. J. McCurdy
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Weddings in a Week and Local Notices Mix
Miss Mary Woodward aged 75 of Blairsville dies at the County Home and is interred there. Linus L. Deyarmin of Rayne Township weds Blanche Moorhead of Cherryhill by Rev. A D Stout. Bowers and Miss Golda Mink wed by Squire Crossman of Rochester Mills. Kellysburg forms a Houlighing Cross Auxiliary with 226 members and $300 raised. Kellysburg school reports $22 from twelve scholars for a cause. Public tractor mowing demonstration planned in the county in spring. date to be announced. S C George attends state meetings in Harrisburg. Lowry School pupils gift a chair to Miss Bessie Olbson. Katherine Stewart quarantined with scarlet fever. New Street Commissioner Harvey Orr elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellyspurg
Kellysburg
Margaret West
Tax Collector to Visit County for Income Tax Returns
Allen, tax collector for this district, tours towns from Clymer to Homer City and Indiana, aiding individuals with 1917 net incomes of 1000 dollars or more unmarried or 2000 dollars or more married. He will provide forms on site and answer deductions, urging all eligible to file.
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Alten
Indiana
Allen
Daiseville
Keemes
Thia
Clymer
Homer City
Johnstown
Mood City
Avery
Tome
Tarmers
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report
Deeds recorded list transfers including John E. Galbreath 69 acres in Rayne to G. C. Neal for 3000 dollars. Cardie Kelly Tayloraville lot to Richard Bonnbergs 60, H. H. Stucheil second ward Indiana to Luther A. Lewis 2558 dollars. Alexander Thompson 3 acres South Mahoning to Alexander Kore 4533 dollars. Michael W Wagner 75 acres coal West Wheatfield to FP G Beiter 10000 dollars. Emma J St. Clair West Wheatfield acres to Mary T Montgomery 1600 dollars. Elizabeth Wallace in Hom er City to Jacob B Wallace 31000. John H Myers Cherry Tree lot to Daniel Keirn 700. J. W. Henry Cockport lot to William Meekins 3000. Annie Rice 107 acres Green to A D Rice 2000. Robert C Bratton Wintersville lot to Emma Rigerstaff 750. Harvey G Cline 113 acres coal West Wheatfield to Joseph A Walbeck 4520. John G Harris West Wheatfield acres to Thomas H Harris 220. John G Smith 120 acres coal to H G Bowers 7200. John N Witherspoon Blairsville lot to Henry W Spindler 1750.
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Indiana County
John E. Galbreath
Rayne
G. C. Neal
Cardie Kelly
Tayloraville
Richard Bonnbergs
H. H. Stucheil
Second Ward
Indiana
Luther At. Lewis
Alexander Thompson
South Mahoning
Alexander Kore
Alichael W. Wagner
West Wheatfield
FP. G. Beiter
Emma J. St. Clair
T. Montgomery
Elizabeth Wallace
Homer City
Jacob
Wallace
John H. Myers
Cherry Tree
Daniel Keirn
J. W. Henry
Cockport
Williamt Meekins
Annie Rice
Grean
A. D. Rice
Robert C. Bratton
Wintersville
Emma Rigerstaff
Harvey G. Cline
Joseph A. Walbeck
John G. Harris
Thomas H. Harris
John G. Smith
H. G. Bow
Government to take over Pennsylvania State College training 1100 men
Trustees approve government plan to seize the college with equipment and staff for 1100 enlisted men before May. Army classes will cover driving, engineering, road building. 65 classes planned. College to close in April and reopen next term in October. capacity 1800 allows summer sessions to proceed. Also reports temperance rallies supporting national prohibition and related civic events in Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State College
France
Army
Local visitors and callers traverse Indiana region
A patchwork of names and travels shows residents from Homar Guy to Blairsville visiting Indiana counties and nearby towns. Numerous callers and visitors including Mrs. William Kimple Cham bersville and Miss Grace Cunningham, plus workers from Arm atrome county and a field artillery family in Camp Lee Virginia, are listed with dates across a weekend.
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Nomor Clowes
Dayton i
Indiana
William Kimple
Chambersville
A. H. Wiggins
Mack
Parkwood
A.W. Meary
Brick Church
Armatrome County
J. T. Muman
Bealty
Purchase Ling
Jesse W. Gary
Charen Street
Hillsburg
Grace
Wein Cunningham
Town
Prank D. Glover
Pittsburg
Samuel Mack
Neat Robinson
James I. Henderson
Hast Water Street
J. G. Cameron
Jamey L. Peterman
Wayne Avenue
Theodora Powers
Blairsville
Adams
Powers
Miami
Florida
Clark M. Henry
William L. Henry
Young Township
County St
Knights of Malta Hold Po Licencing Social Event Banquet
Knights of Malta held their first annual banquet and dance in Odd Fellows hall on Thursday evening with speeches by Rev. E M Gearhart T Q Anderson and Hans Adaiy. Walter Y Malcolm presented a Malta locket to Mrs Morris Hile for planning social features. The night continued with cards and dancing. A will from 1912 divides Z T Kelly & Son stock to George H Kelly and Mrs Homer McClain with $500 held for grandson Stanley Kelly until age or education needs. Executors named are George H Kelly and Homer McClain.
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Halal Commandery
Malta
Town
Odd Fellows Hall
E. M. Gearhart
T. Q. Anderson
Blairsville
Hans Adaiy
Ernest
Walter Y. Malcolm
Morris Hile
Z. ‘I’. Kelly
Homer City
Bequnathy
2. T. Kelly & Son
George If. Kelly
Homer McClain
Stanley Kelly
Hts
Sarah A. Welly
George H. Kelly
Honer
McClain
Hood School Pies Fund Red Cross Membership
A Red Cross pie social at Hood Schoolhouse White township raised enough pies to grant every pupil full membership. L G Clark led the pie sales as town organizer. Other names listed include Daniel G Mowers Jtuchester Mills Golda Mink Chester Mills Linus Ta Deyarmnna Mayne LWP Withche Muorhead Cherryhitl Clarence A Walker Salteburg Vinula Bowman Malabar.
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Hood School
Ited Cross
Red Cross
Hoad
White Township
Sted Cross
L. G. Clark
Daniel G. Mowers
Jtuchester Mills
Golda Mink
Chester Mills
Linus Ta Deyarmnna
Mayne Lwp
Withche Muorhead
Cherryhitl Two
Clarence A, Walker
Salteburg
Vinula A
Bowman
Vo Malabar
County Boys Chusin Candidates for Commissioner
United States Food Administration calls for thrift and simple living to reduce waste while keeping plenty to eat. In western Pennsylvania district races, six candidates were chosen at Camp Bancock, with five county boys among them, including Joseph J ing, Thomas H. Robinson, Clark W Tineman, and Thiamine A BMel'tectee unc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actions County
Pennsylvania
Camp Bancock Ueuaa
Indiang Munty
Joseph Jing
Thomas H. Robinson
Clark W Tineman
Thiamine
Tectee Unc
Weekly War News Digest of 1948 Military Trends
Summary of postwar Army strength figures, draft statistics, and mail safety rules. Reports indicate 14280 enlisted men and officers in the U S Army at the start of 1948, with references to Spanish American War levels and civilian training, plus notes on selective service for African American men. Also covers mail restrictions on matches and lighters, hospital and medical rejections, price changes in 1916 17, military branch hat cords, aviation ribbons, and upcoming rural mail carrier exams and local social notices.
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United Siles
Dakar
Spain
Army of the
United States
Civil Life
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Engineers' Corps
Stenal
Proclamation Warns Alien Enemies to Register During War
A lengthy government notice urges all alien enemies in the United States to register within a set period. It details who must register, penalties for noncompliance, and the required forms, photos, and fingerprints, with emphasis on male aliens aged 11 and up. The text cites executive orders and calls for adherence across cities and regions.
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Jha
Iida
Pole Department
Milian
United States
Posgessions
Tripliente
Losses Attributed To Alcohol In Military Camps
Townspeople note alcohol harms during wartime military camps. Public health officials warn abuse worsens disease outcomes, urging restraint and proper clothing, sanitation, and observation to prevent outbreaks. Obituary reports death of Wynkoop, aged about 60, wife of MB Wynkoop, with details of her life and survivors.
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Gotling
Fife
Crulta
Caliel
Meranisa
Luke Geod
Henan
Wmilteary
Advil
Ufa
Cluivens
Ballons
Tragedies Mark Week with Two Fatal Coal Mine and House Fire Deaths
Records from a week note Artur Nippes 26 in Grafton died in a mine tunnel collapse at the McCrea mine near Pitcairn while loading coal, neighbor Ingtan Ley Joseph Clawson survived. Six year old Sophia Motchuck of Rogistor fatally burned handling a lamp for her father, in unheated room. funeral held at West Mid Catholic cemetery. Other notices include Salome Moser dying at 80 in Helldwood, Stephen Burns killed by a train near Indianapolis, and Mary Lloyd, 23, dying in Adrian hospital after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artur Nippes
Ww. Nippes
Grafton
AtcCrea
Ingtan Ley
Joseph Clawson
P Uppes
Nippes
Jane Phillips
Homer City
Methodist Episcopal Church
Blackitck
Maurice Raleigh
A. I. Davies
Duksville
Blairsville
Sophia Motchuck
Rogsitor
Glia
West Mid
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Punto Resumo
Vive
Juel
Robert E. Young
United States Public Service
Signal Corps
Mr. Young
Ordnance Department
Murray Peetor
Washington-Jefferson College
Rockford
Mr. Peetor
J.elder Peetor
Pittsburg University
Arsenal
Indiana Post
No 28
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Philadelpha Street
Fred St. Clair
W. F. Weitzell
Insurance Agency of Parnell, Cowher & Co
Bey
Nation
Capitol
Harry B. Sutter
L. Sutter
Chicago
Washington
Hoover
Mary Woodward
Ears
Wednnesday
G. Clark
Gibson & Clark
Columbus
C. George
West Lebanon
Farmers' Institutes
Larrisbury
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Agriculture
Lowry Sehoul
Bessie Olbson
Katherine
Byron W. Stewart
Nort Ninth Street
Stewart Home
Harvey Orr
School Street
Pennsylvania State College
J. Frank Ilanley
Presbyterian Church
Olivers
Song of Veterans
Aiunicipa
Atenders
G. A. Jt
Women's False Corps
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Jiome
Iret
Heyburn Keeler
Camp Lee
Jugs Jee
Camup Lee
Charles Barr
Mation Center
Wetxelt Nile
Marion Center
White
Harry White
Perounal Baclilles
Watson Griffith
Homar Guy
Charles McMalon
Near Kellys
Knights of Malta
THE
United States Food Administration
WAR Xews Digest
Hotos
Wis
Poltralount
Porte Hea
Porte Pica
Clymur
Lovejoy
Saltshore
Indhing
Blairsvile
Punxsutawney
the Cross
Lytis Schoullouge
Center
Hyra
Otte
Lap Wathes Eany Mferdihe
Sudan
Uel
Dixon M.D Vln
Communistuner of Treat
Wiest
Caio Wynkoop
Wynkoop
Har Trouwe
Glymer
Tie Murrage
MB. Wynkoop
Marc A
Lovie Eotive
Lito
Urs Witeh Wesleyan Methodist Church
Iwa
Lattice Conner
Penn Run
Binion Murwell
Infaney
Jornd Borghes
W. M. Osgooil
Bural
Reh Hal
Injhana Markt
Rossiter
Varonis
Salome Moser
Fry Loser
Ira M. Boxar
Ffeilwood
Worx
Pine Township
Tea M. Roser
George Meilerann
Suemuin Ldmiston
Nelson’ Miller
Ifellwood
Geol, Shultz
Colver
Jo@hin Michaels
Rachel Slety
Jolpy Coy
Kath City
Mleh
Mommas Coy
Califortuia
Mt. “Ton Lutheran Church
Pine Lownship
Hank Walle
Adnel i Herlinger Walfe
Josial, Wolfe
Woestinster
Cola
Brughvalley Lowarstop
Beeile
Avo
A “Ater
Alts
Sieralt Heh
Fred Tandinger
Willia Tierlingey
Hrushyal- Iny
Stephen Hupus
Stephen Burns
Fornia
Kudivan
Cornapolis
Patrick Urns
Burns
Joseph
Mel
Stella Zook
Edward Hare
Mie
Johani, Dhisthger
Wayne Woenng
Mary Lloyd
Mirchaud
Adrian Hospital
Punksulawney
Park Lloyd
J. M. Lewis
March
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