County debt and tax plan explained for 1933
The January 28 1933 county board explains an 8.6 mill sinking fund and 4 mill general levy to cover $3,000,000 road bonds and $150,000 floating debt. They note prior bonds and 1932 borrowings, discuss adjusted valuation, and urge cautious budgeting, with staff pay cuts and bond premiums reducing costs. They warn 1933 tax collection and poor relief impact are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thompson
Board of Commissioners
Board of
Indiana County
Raiish, Menniken
Campbell
Raising Rabbits in Young Township for State Game Commission
Roy D. Elsaman of Blairsville has bought the old Cramer farm of 800 acres in Young township and is converting it into a modern rabbit propagation operation. The State Game Commission has placed an order for 150 rabbits and may source more from this Indiana county venture. Half acre plots with mesh fencing and breeding pens are installed for improved stock, noted as larger than ordinary rabbits and well regarded by Game Commission representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Cramer
Roy D. Elsaman
Blairsville
R. C
State Games Commission
Game Commission
Indiana County
Failure to Stop Causes Another Crash at Water and Fifth
Mrs. Alex Johnston of East Philadelphia Street faced a charge for failing to observe a highway stop sign after her car collided with a J. D. McCreary truck at the Water and Fifth Street intersection at 3:00 Tuesday afternoon. Chief George Anderson said the stop sign violation caused the wreck. James B. Culliver operated the truck. No injuries reported. Earlier, Charles A. McKelvey, a borough truck driver, was fatally injured in a similar crash at the same location a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Johnston
Philadelphia
Alex Johnston
Philadelphia Street
J. D. McCreary
Watlen
Fifth Street
George Anderson
Three Saltsburg Residents Honored for Sabbath Attendance
At Saltsburg Presbyterian Church Sabbath School, Elmer Goodlin received special recognition for 35 years with only five absences and over 30 years as secretary. May McQuiston missed one Sabbath in 30 years due to two illnesses and long service on the Flower Committee. John A. Kelly attended all but four sessions in 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of Saltsburg
Elmer Goodlin
May McQuiston
John A. Kelly
71 Deaths in Indiana County in 1932 Report Summary
Coroner Frederick W. St Clair's 1932 annual report tallies 112 investigations in Indiana County. Of deaths, 27 were automobile, 14 by self-harm, 12 in coal mine accidents, eight homicides, plus confinements falls railroad dynamite suffocation drowning and other causes. Seventy one people were killed or injured fatally by accidents that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frederick W. St. Clair
St. Clair
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Wilbur Widdowson
Mrs Wilbur Widdowson of East Chestnut found 26 friends in her home on Friday evening including members of the 500 Club. Dinner with birthday trimmings followed by bridge and dancing. Attending were Mrs Lester Matthews of Hast Wheatfield township and other relatives. Jury commissioners completed selection of 900 names for 1933, with 337 new names. rest were previously summoned. Cheer up. it’s 11 months til Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Widdowson
East Chestnut
500 Club
Widdowson
Lester C. Matthews
Hast Wheatfield Township
Scott Chambers
Rayne Township
Frank Kery
Grant Township
Protect Sheep From Dogs On Indiana County Farms
Enforcement of the Dog Law urged to shield livestock in rural districts. Meana Safety for Livestock reports Indiana County shows 11th in sheep raising in Pennsylvania. sheep numbers rose, while dog-related losses dropped dramatically after stricter licensing and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
T. B. Streams
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Farma
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Influenza wave in state is definitely receding
Harrisburg January 24 The influenza situation in Pennsylvania is receding according to Dr J Moore Campbell director of the state health department bureau of communicable diseases He says the peak has been reached and cases are diminishing The epidemic has caused many deaths from complications though not in its severest form and likely will run its course in four to six weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
J. Moore ‘Campbell
State Health Department
Bureau of
Real Estate Transfers Of Various Property Deals
A list of real estate transfers includes Clara R Wilson to J R Daugh erty two lots in White for 700 dollars. James L Jack to Dorothy Daugh erty a lot in Indiana for 10000 dollars. Margaret P Learn to C J Lear two tracts in Grant for 1500 dollars. Roxie McMahan to J R Daugh erty a lot in White for 50 dollars. John Stora to John Stora a lot in Blairsville for 2200 dollars. Shederick Snyder to A K Snyder lots in Center for 1 dollar. A K Snyder to Susie Snyder lots in Center for 1 dollar. Silas G C Weamer to Ddna L Weamer a lot in Marion Center for 246 dollars. I M Stiffler to Carl Stiffler parcel in Cherry Tree for 425 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara R. Wilson
J. R. Daugherty
White
James L. Jack
Dorothy Daugherty
Indiana
Margaret P. Learn
C. J. Lear
Grant
Roxie’ McMahan
John Stora
Blairsville
Shederick Snyder
A. K
Marriage Licenses and Birthday Observance Report
Marriage licenses listed for William B. Ray Edith B. Pittman Robert W. Mack Martha R. McFeaters John Chesnick Mary Ometz Rice A Byerly Helen L. Jonnst Sam L. LaMantla Anna Sasala Philip LaMantta Louise M Forni-Bigeward Leon T. Rodgers Martha B. Findley Daugherty Observes 17th Birthday Anniversary on Sunday. Daugherty family gathering noted with several relatives present. one son ill. Found Dying in Shack Mike Kosko, 50, dies at County Home. coroner rules death from chronic alcoholism. Oakland Tribune quip cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ray
Pittsburgh
Edith B. Pittman
Mars
Robert W. Mack
Buffington Two
Martha R. McFeaters
Armagh
John Chesnick
Homer City
Mary Ometz
Rice A. Byerly
Kungstown
Helen L. Jonnst
Latrobe
Sam L. LaMantla
Blairsville
Anna Sasala
Eresizabeth
N.J
Philip LaMantta
Louise M, Forni - Bigeward
Leon T. Rodgers Seward
Martha B. Findley
Cramer
Wim
Daugherty
Williams
North Ninth Street
Hart B. Daugherty
James R. Daugherty
John M. Daugherty
Thomas Sutton
Indiana
Clark Daugherty
Jeannette
Frank H. Daugherty
East Locust Street
Mike Kosko
Hellwood
Fred W. St. Clair
Indiana County Relief Locally Procured Says Chamber of Commerce
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging Gov Pinchot and the State Emergency Relief Board to allow Indiana County to continue local purchasing and distribution of relief supplies. It cites lower costs and local control through volunteers, and plans a county wide protest against centralized buying with petitions letters and appeals to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana County
State Emergency Relief Board
Indiana
Pinchot
State Emergency Relief ‘Board
General Assembly
Indiana ‘County
Chamber of ‘Commerce of
Pennsylvania
IAH
Gilford Pinchot
State Emergency ‘Relial Board
Edward B. Bennett
Elder i Peeler
E. E. Hewitt
Governor Asked To Give Full Data On Reine Expenditures
Harrisburg January 24 The House passed a joint resolution for a state finance investigation requiring Governor Pinchot to furnish by February 16 a detailed record of money received from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and expenditures under the Talbot acts plus interest on federal loans and county by county road and public works spending. The resolution, approved by both chambers, appoints three lawmakers from each house to a powerful committee with authority to compel testimony and documents from department heads and state agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Talbot Acta
Arnold Blumberg
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Senate
Frank Fay
Mercer County
Personal Brevities Reflect Indiana County Visitors
A string of local social notes lists G. R. Keating and W. T. Henry as peat callers, families visiting in Atlantic City and Philadelphia, and Indiana visitors from Rural Valley to Creekside. Notables include Dr. Edward B. Buckingham Jr. in Indiana on business, and Mrs. Wilda McCracken hosting relatives. Sunday School Efficiency Conference in Indiana County drew solid attendance with Pastor W. Chapman presiding and State Secretary Walter E. Myers offering guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Keating
Cockport
W. T. Henry
Jacksonville
Owas
Will Wilson
Avonmore, RD
Indiana
A. P. Marshall
South Mahoning P Township
John A. Scott
North Seventh Streeet
Atlantic City
F. B. Stevenson
Hazrel Douglass
Town
Philadelphia
Elen
Ruth Bates
Creekside
John H. Gibson
South Sixth Street
C. O. Reedy
Williamsport
Robert 8. Sutton
West Water Street
M. Jack
North Sixth Street
St. Petersburg
Fla
Cora EB. Harmon
Ivy Harmon
FH. A. Shaffer
Rural Valley
G. ‘T. Learn
Santiago
Cal
Anne Thompson
West Oak Street
R. M. Thompson
Youngstown
C. Merle Zener
Brown Boot Shop
Lock Haven
J. M. Zener
Seward Davison
Johnstown
W. J. Kerr
West Mahonlay Township
Apollo
Raymond Martin
Kerr
Arlington Diven
Martins Ferry
William Wilson
M. M. Davis
John G. St. Clair
Anna M. Oberlin
Rochester Mills
Linus Lewis
Ella Elkin
JS. B. Laberly
Edward B. Buckingham, Jr
Versailles
Prothonotary's
Buckingham
Dale Timberlake
Vandergrift
Timberlake
Louise
France) Forbes
Macon
Kirby Gile
South Carolina
Lient
Giles Warold
Gile
George B. Simp‘gon
Ninth Street
B. DeLancey
North Manchester
Ind
Plumville
Erie
DeLancey
Manchester
W. ©. Chapman
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Walter E. Myers
State Association
Chamber Of Commerce Re-elects Indiana Officers
Indiana Chamber of Commerce board re elected Frank L Neff as president H H Raymond as secretary A A Simpson first vice president A L Mahon second vice president Anthony Graff treasurer Robert M Fisher legal advisor Other items note resignations from relief work executive director Rev J Howard Brinckerhoff to become pastor of First Presbyterian church Ben Avon Pittsburgh will stay on relief work until mid February quotes from Heavy Stuff Magazine and an Exchange aphorism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Frank L. Neff
H. H. Raymond
A. A. Simpson
A. L. Mahon
Anthony Graff
Robert M. Fisher
J. Howard Brinckerhoff
Town
Kay
First Presbyterian Church
Ben Avon
Pittsburgh
Fire damages furnace room in Heckman home
An explosion in the furnace basement of the Michael Heckman residence on North Ninth Street caused a fire that filled the house with smoke. Firemen rescued Mrs. Heckman from the second floor hallway after she fainted and suffered smoke effects. she was treated by a doctor and recovering the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Heckmann
Michael Heckman
Ninth Street
Two Families Lose Home in Early Morning Fire
A fire of unknown origin gutted a Maple Street double dwelling occupied by Andrew Cannizzaro and Joseph Zatuto. It broke out around 3:00 AM with neighbors discovering heavy damage as both families were away. Loss estimated at 3500 dollars. State fire marshals investigate suspected origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Street
Andrew Cannizzaro
Joseph Zattuto
Cannizzaro
Indiana counties receive relief road funds from state total
Governor Pinchot announced allocations of federal relief funds totaling 1 433 603 to Indiana counties for rural road work. The State Emergency M Relief Board approved the use, bringing total federal allocations for relief on rural roads to 5 433 608. Some counties will not gain new construction but cover existing obligations. Named allocations include Jefferson 25 980, Armstrong 34 814, Cambria 20 245, Clarion 26 621, Clearfield 21 491, Westmoreland 49 925, Butler 36 260, Somerset 46 790, Washington 32 268, Bradford 67 056.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pinchot
State Emergency M Relief Board
Highway Department
Jefferson
Armstrong
Gambrin
Clarion
Clearfield
Westmoreland
Butler
Somerset
Washington
Bradford
Charge of Manslaughter Follows Fatal Crash in Borough
A charge of involuntary manslaughter is preferred against Mrs. Edward Segner of Indiana for the fatal injury to Charles A. McKelvey, a borough truck driver, after their cars collided at Fifth and Water streets. The stop sign was allegedly ignored. coroner’s investigation suggests holding her for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Segner
Indiana
Charles A. McKelvey
Segner
McKelvey
Fifth and
Water Streets
Fifth Street
League of Nations plea outlined by Lt. Alley in town talk
Lieutenant Alden Alley, former Dana professor of English, spoke to Rotary Kiwanis Lions clubs and women's groups at First United Presbyterian church on international cooperation and America's role. He urged world methods to quench the East Asia and European tensions, explained League structure, and proposed an economic boycott as a last resort if Japan violations continued. He recalled Washington’s warnings and the 1912 trip, stressing interdependence and arbitration as the League’s guiding principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Naions Association of the
United States
Alden QQ. Alley
Dana
World Court
Rotary, Kiwanis, and
Lions Service Clubs
New Century Club
Women's League of Peace
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Arthur Pfohl
Alan Lutheran Church
Alley
America
Far East
League
Euerope
Secong
Washington
League of Nations
League of Nakiong
Assembly
World ‘Court
Japan
Nippon
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General Fund
Laula Litzinger
Missouri
Britten Gir
Stata Game Commission
Water
Fifth Streets
Saltsburg
Sarah J. Nicholson
West ‘Water Street
Nicholson
Charles Alter
George Moore
Frances
Fritz Moore
Sarah J. Moore
Butler County
George ‘Moore
Cuyahoga Falls
Moore
Blacklick
Lamantia Brothers
Mose Hall
Samuel L. LaMantia, Jr
Philip LaMantia
Mia
Antonia LaMantia
S. 8
Simon and Jude's Catholic Church
Emilio Ferri
Ernest
Samuel LaMantia
Elizabeth
Louise M. Forni
Biafraville
Moose Hall
LaMantia
John LaMantia
Oakland Tribune
NAMDY
Stuff
Goy, Pinchot
John J. Mellvaine
Lown
Presbyterian Hospital
Paul Carson
Paul
Harry Carson
Near Town
Pittsburgny United Presbyterian Seminary
Central Coal
Warland
Btate
Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association
Altoona
A. J. Munner
TB. M. Clark
Games Commission
Torrance
D. H. Taubler
C. A. Taublar
Blairaville
O.K
London
NEC
Axa Qilek
Tiina
At John 'S
Sutton
C. C. McLain
Congress
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