Bad Money Passers Arrested At Butler
Three persons including a Philadelphia man Frankel James aged 40 and a young girl were arrested in Butler on charges of possessing and circulating counterfeit money. They allegedly passed bogus twenty dollar bills in Indiana Blairsville Homer City and Butler counties, with about 600 counterfeit notes found on James. The group reportedly traveled between towns distributing fake currency and used fake names. The gang’s activities spanned Blairsville Homer City Indiana and Butler counties during a rapid crime spree lasting days. The notes bore a crude counterfeit appearance but shared a common serial number K53892026 from 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankel James
Philadelphia
Butler
Indiana
Blairsville
Homer City
James
Allison Park
Butler County
Installation and Banquet for Sons of Union Veterans
The William L. Buchanan Camp and Auxiliary held their annual business and social session at Memorial Hall on Thursday evening with 1927 officers installed. A banquet followed as GRA B members and guests attended. Camp officers installed by C C We-Lain included Commander Gao T McHenry and others. Auxiliary officers were inducted by Past Commander George T McHenry with Ada Kuhns named President and Anna M McHenry as Vice President among multiple roles and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliary
William L. Buchanan
Sons of the Union Veterans
Memorial Hall
C. C. We- Lain
Gao
T. McHenry
Himer Luzier
Scott Dixon
Charles ©. McLain
W. Ray Hosack
Auxiliary
George T. McHenry
Ada Kuhns
Anna M. McHenry
Alice Simpson
Mary Braughter
Martha McLain
Clara Balvin
Abel Wadding
Margaret Briskart
Mary Carney
Charlotte Dixon
Anna Garee
Jean Beatty
Florence Tomb
Sarah Hosack
Anna K. Lowry
Ring Farm Changes Hands in White Township Sale
The 8. A. Rinn farm west of town in White township sold this week to D. F. Rinn of town. The 200 acre farm features modern buildings and machinery with all equipment included. The price was not disclosed. The Kinter brothers will operate the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring Farm
8. A. Rinn
Town
White Township
D. F. Rinn
Kinter Brothers
Hands Burned By Explosion At North Fourth Street Garage
Stacy A Allison a Philadelphia barber was severely burned on both hands Thursday evening when gas in a garage carburetor ignited during car repairs. He fought the flames and suffered the burns. Farewell Sermon Rev W T Merrick resigning pastor of the Christian church will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday evening. He and family plan to move to McKeesport next week. Charles Black Undergoes Appendicitis Operation Charles Black 23 underwent appendicitis surgery at Indiana Hospital and is recovering well. Leon Balint 32 Yatesboro miner died after being struck by a car en route to work January 9, at Adrian Hospital Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy A. Allison
Philadelphia
W. T. Merrick
The
Christian Church
Town
McKeesport
Merick
Famiy
Charles Black
Fred Black
Indiana Hospital
Patal Leon Balint
Yatesboro
Adrain
Punxsutawney
Calif
J. L. Brilhart
Dixonville
Howard
L. W. Strong
Grace
Penn Run
Indiana
Laster
Peiffer
Marion Center
Steinman
Quade Smith
Mona Mas
Parkwood
Dorothy Ayers
Homestead
East Oak Street
Cora Simpson
George
Oak Tree
Ray Simpson
Bie
James B. Rhodes
Blacklick
Government Air Corps
Langley Field
B. M. Lydick
Fort Thoman
Frank Bostic
Idaho
Montgomery
John M. Malcolm
Alex C. Hoover
Derry
Brushvalley Township
James Hanna
A. A. Silvis
Harrisburg
John 8. Fisher
J. T. Hoover
L. A. Cassidy
J. G. Robinso
Carl B. Loew's
Smicksburg
W. L. McKee
the Baptist Church
Greensboro
Hap- List Church
John S. Johnston
Guy E. Terpe
Seward M
Keith Takes Oath as Public Instruction Supt in Fisher Cabinet
Dr John A H Keith former Indiana State Normal School principal was sworn in as Superintendent of Public Instruction in Gov John 3 Fisher's cabinet joining James L Stuart secretary of Highways. Gov Fisher accepted the resignation of Dr F B Haas who said he would not stay with the department. Senate confirmed Keith after Haas resignation. Indiana County reports include radio adoption figures for farms and local real estate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Haas
Weddings of a Week in Cumberland and Ernest Area
Mack Findley announces the marriage of Margaret Clare Findley to Ward Allan Mack on January 13 in Cumberland. The couple, Armagh and Heilwood connections, celebrate with a dinner for relatives. Other notes report Ruth Lindsay and Leonhard Orange wed in Heilwood, Bigley and Audrey Alexander marry in Ernest, and Hilty and Adair wed in Ernest with local family attendance. A Rossiter child remains hospitalized after scalding injuries, and a Parkwood home birth records Thelma Idrene.
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Baltimore
H. 5
Mack
W. H. Findley
Margaret Cunningham
Dillie M. Cunningham
Steele Findlay
Jas, Stutzman
Oliva Stutzman
Orange-Lindsay
Ruth Lindsay
George Lindsay
Hailwood
Leonhard G. Orange
Hellwood
Lindsay
Walter BH
Heilwood
Melvin Carnahan
J. ©. Carpahan
Parkwood
Fidelity
Mtr
Gilbert Stiles
Trust Company
Pittaburgh
Homer City
Hay
Tragic stove polish blast costs White Township woman life
Mrs. Hazel Brilhart Stineman aged 32 of White township died in an Indiana hospital after a Wednesday polish can exploded on a stove showering liquid fire over her clothing. Neighbors smothered the flames but internal burns were possible. She is survived by husband LeRoy and parents. Funeral held in Homer City with Rebekah lodge and Presbyterian church rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stineman
Harry M. Stineman
White Township
Indiana
Stineman
Hazel Brilhart
Cass Mahoning Township
Samuel Brilhart
LeRoy
J. L. Brilhart
Dixonville
Wilbert Brilhart
Carl Moorhead
Plumvile
William Johnston
Homer City
Car plunges down embankment near Kittanning school basketball trip
A fog bound Indiana High School basketball party en route to a Kittanning game lost the road at Allison Hill top, overturning the car five or six times. Driver Horace Thompson and five occupants escaped with injuries including a broken nose and a knee injury. They were cared for in Kittanning and joined the team after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Pennsylvania
M. G. Shoup
Coach Shoup
Indiana Squad
Francis May Snyder
Annie Haggen
Mary Louise Shea
Horace Thompson
Miss Snyder
Mr. Thompson
H. C. Winslow
Tor
Road Bill Presented Improves Highway Across Counties
Hon. Les 8. North introduced a Senate bill to establish a road as part of the state's primary system. The proposed route would extend from route 63 near Gourlay Lane through Walter, Hamilton, North Point, Loop, Goodville and Dayton to route 624 in Armstrong county. If approved and signed by Governor John S. Fisher, Punxsutawney and southern Jefferson and eastern Armstrong counties would gain a permanent road serving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thres
Les
North
State Senate
Gourlay Lane
Walier
Hamilton
North Point
Loop
Goodville
Dayton
Armstrong County
John 8. Fisher
Punxsutawney
Rotary Club Guests from Training School in Indiana
Mrs. Bue BE and Miss Laura Frederick hosted 13 girls from the Training School on Ellventh Street as Rotary members enjoyed a dinner and readings. The page includes social notes on local residents, travels, and obituaries blending community life with small town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training School
Bue Be, Williard
Emma Brady
Girls Training School
Eleventh Street
Laura Frederick
Rotary Club
County Scout Workers Meet The New Year In Indiana County
The New Year kickoff for Scouting began Monday as the Executive Board from Indiana County met. Twenty five men from ten towns discussed plans for a broader, more effective scouting program and a possible financial campaign. Featured speaker Van De Boe urged support while county executive Ralph Harrison and local members attended. The meeting highlighted Scouting’s aim to develop boys spiritually morally mentally and physically through a sound, basic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana County
van de Boe
Philadelphia
Ralph Harrison
Messrs
Warner
Erickson
Roben
Intoln
Gressley
Gill
Thomas
Rinn
Buchheit
Kanable
Bell
Megsra
Hunter
Blairsville
Bordle
McTganes
Rossiter
Davis and Wempleton
Clymer
Douds
Plumville
Tuck
Homer City
Ake
Glen Campbell
Patterson
Salisburg
Brandon
Graceton
Bome
Several Estates Divided in Recently Filed Wills
Wills filed in the county reveal bequests to widows and children. Matthew Streams of Washington township leaves his entire estate to his widow Mary with Silas C. Streams as co executor. T J Warner of Clymer leaves the estate to his widow for life with remainder to daughters Grace and Georgia. Albert Brooks of Sairinburg leaves his estate to widow Mary Brooks, executrix since 1918. Mrs A J Riddell of West Wheafield directs husband to pay claims. Kate Adams inherits with children and spouse sharing remainder. Harry Adams names executor in 1918 will. John B McIntire Sr of Blairsville leaves estate to son John B Jr and daughter Ruth Wilkinson. executor William Tiosack. Robert B Cummins is sole heir to wife Wannie S Cummins of Blairsville. husband named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Streams
Washington Township
Mary. Streams
Silas C. Streams
T. J. Warner
Clymer
Grace
Georgia
Albert Brooks
Saiinburg
Mary Brooks
A. J. Riddell
West Wheafield Township
Kate Adams
Charles R. Adams
Blairaville
Elizabeth Wiley
Harry
Frank
Charley Adaams
John B. McIntire
Ruth Wilkinson
William Tiosack
Robert B. Cummins
Wannie
Progress notes and local notices from Elders Ridge and surrounding areas
Elders Ridge resident Mr Manners, longtime Progress subscriber, is celebrated for his half century of reading the county paper. Among items, the Indiana County Red Cross plans its February 10 executive board meeting at 4 PM in 40 So 9th Street, and Paul Strong of Nolo recovers at home after a hospital stay for a fractured ankle. The Lehigh University gift funds a new engineering building to be finished by fall 1928, while mine accident victims in Dixonville suffer injuries from a rock fall at the Russell coal mine in Clymer, with Kaenpi in critical condition and Sneeder dislocated hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary Progress Old Friends
C. Manners
Elders Ridge
Progress
Munnery
Red Cross Society
Indiana County
American Red Cross
9Th Street
Red Cross
Paul Strong
Nolo
Wintondale High School
Edward Strong
Memorial Hosptal
Johnstown
Lehigh University
James Ward Packard
Telford Sneeder
John
Deaths and funerals in Indiana County area
Obituaries from Indiana County list Mrs Mary BH Repine aged 82 of near Smicksbore son Jacob O Repine and family. John Douglass aged 75 of Green Township. Mrs Sarah E Agey aged 84 of White Township. L D Muman aged 62 of Glen Campbell. John Dalton aged 57 of Greensburg and formerly Latrobe. J F Lawnton aged 74 east of town. Sue T Snedden aged 64 of Blairsville. Funeral arrangements and burial at Greenwood cemetery and local churches noted.
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Mary BH
Repine
May
Jacob O. Repine
Smicksbore
Mary E. Shirley
Christopher Shirley
Shirley
Jacksonville
Wiliam H. Repine
Washington Township
Indiana
Methodist Church
Christopher A. Repine
East Bakerafield
Cal
David TH. Rep
Local Farmers Campaign Against Corn Borer Meetings Set
Entomologist G F McLeod from State College will speak at a series of meetings January 31 to February 2 on controlling the European corn borer. The pest first appeared in Indiana county in 1926 and is now deemed the country’s most serious corn pest, prompting a $10 million federal control program. Attendance urged for updates on insect behavior and control methods. Also covered is the Armagh High School teachers banquet hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R T Hutchison with a student program and moves to honor the instructors and basketball squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Wil
A. G. F. McLeod
Indiana County
Purchase Line Community Hall
Penn Run Grange Hall
Court House
Indiana
Shelocta Grange Halls
Clarksburg- Woodman Hall
Smickaburg Bank Room
Willet Grange Hall
Grove Chapel
Brushvalley Community Hall
Blair
Armagh
R. T. Hutchison
Elizabeth
Youngest Pittsburgh student Ira Lichtenfels at 16
Ira Lichtenfels age 16, son of Mr and Mrs W Ross Lichtenfels of West Wheatfield, is noted as the youngest student at the University of Pittsburgh. Born December 21, 1910, he completed eight years of grade work and attends Bolivar and Pitcairn high schools briefly. He studies electrical engineering in the university’s engineering department and reports about three hours of study daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Lichtenfels
W. Ross Lichtenfels
West Wheatfield Township
University of Pittsburgh
Ira
Bolivar High School
Pitcairn High School
Clues
Also Mentioned on This Page
John A. H. Keith
OF Public Instruction
Central Trading Corp
Andrew Kiimp
W. W. Lesch
James Hart
Conemaugh
Riley Baker
J. H. McBride
James Flint
A. A. Stuchell
Lee G. Shaffer
Mina Shaffer
Leslie Ruffner
Clair L. Ruffner
Rayne
T. W. Hazlett
Ruben Lydick
West Mahoning
Sarah A. Ressler
John P. Rossier
B. Wheatfield
T. A. Hatep
Chas
Wassam
Green
I. D. Spencer
Noel L. Smith
Mary A. Frazier
Albert F. Winger
Clifton Bargerstock
Ella Mae Crooks
L. H. Wible
Bureau of Statistics
State Department of Agriculture
Pittsburgh
Bigley
Alexander Harry E. Bigley
Misa
Audrey Alexander
Ernest
James Alexander
C. B. Emerson
Hilty-Adair E. D. Hilty
Mra
Margaret Robinson Adair
Justice of the [Peace
C. C. McLain
Herrick Building
June
Joseph Hunter
Rossiter, Jis
Adrain Hospital
Harry Selge
Wear' Ling
Broad Gmille
Stork
Thelmaldrene
William W. Taylor
West Church Street
Charles Ross
Clarion
San Francisco
Honollulu
Ching
Ross
Co. L. Carnahan
Leesburg
Florida
Carnahan
George Cummiins
Fred Johns
Mary McPherson
John A. McPherson
Elderton
James §. McPherson
Diderton Presbyterian Church
McClelland
Woods and Groves
William L. Pairbanks
Willian L. Fairbanks
Josephine
Barbara Fairbanks
Rouwalter
Jamea
Hastings
Joseph Sax
Beottdale
Richard
Raymond
Lee
Glenn
Horia Jean Chelian
Doris Jean Cheilman
Carl Chellman
Gloria Maria Chellman
Oakland Cemetery
County Scout Workers
John &. Doughiss
John Fe, Douglass
Green Township
William and Mary McKinsick Douglass
Douglass
Haé
Drucula Garman
Peter
Lucinda Dunkle Garman
Oregon
M. Guy
Smethport
Sandie
John Gromley
Montgomery Township
Stanley
Meade
Zoella
Marvin Somerville
Charles
Sarah BE
Agey
Sarah E. Agey
Clark
Axgey
D. T. Rogers
Wilkinsburg
Mra. J. Clair Mears
First United Presbyterian ¢ Yrea
Vernla Agey
Philadelphia Street
J. C. Pinkerton
L. D. Muman
Clearfield Hospital
Purchase Line
Akron
Commodora
Voda Mikesell
Roy
Baptist Church
Hast Mahoning Baptist Church
Purchase
Line
John Dalton
Greensburg Catholic
Cumberland
Latrobe
Greensburg
Rose O’hira
Latwerence
John O'hara
Mark
Ohio
Clarence
Miriam
Glenn Ac Hone
J. C. Lowman
J. F. Lawnton
Clair
Near Town
Bert
New Kensington
Budd
Guy
Dolly
Alice
Greenwood Cemetery
Sue T. Snedden
Robert Snedden
Thomas Bell
J. B. Fisher
Leetonia
Vermont
Hill Health Compels
Jackson Heilman
Bilderton
Holby
Yen
Jeannet
Strongstowna
George and
Susan Ornep Holby
Apar
Hazel
Jeannette
jHarry D. Armstrong
Youngwp
Norris J. Wissinger
Way Meade
Jeannette Cemetery
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