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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1930

Page

6

Centenarian Robert Allison Celebrates 100th Birthday In Indiana

Indiana man Robert Alexander Allison celebrated his 100th birthday at the Indiana fair grounds with about 200 guests including his children grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was born July 3 1830 and spent most of his life in Plumville and Indiana. A July 4 reunion for the Rowley family also noted as Mr and Mrs Rowley aged 84 and 98 respectively marked their 68th wedding anniversary and large family ties across several towns.

Robert Alexander Allison Indiana Fair Grounds Rita Mr. Allison Harry White Town Robert L. Clark Roy Heim Mahoning Baptist Church Plumyville Lisle Ashbaugh Sharon Carl Douglass Robert T Isabella Brown Allison Cherry Run Center Township Plumville South Mahoning Township Allison Indiana Milton Caroline Allison John B Mary Allison P. Rowley Hilladale Rowley Montgomery Township Elizabeth Bliss Church of God Doyle Homer Oliver Rowley Ada McFarland Crookside Jennie Spicher Cherry Tree Netlie McCauley Bethlehem Lizzie Smith Wilgus Elderton West Lebanon Vandergrift Gipsy Creekside New Kensington Shelocta Brick Church Souti~dale Whitesburg J. W. Carey West Oak Street Europe Rome Wilbert Mack Warren Robinson Hazel Pearl Mock Gilbert C. Mock East Wheatfield Township Robert Tait William Tait East Oak Street United States Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill James C. Chapman Jas .F. Chapman South Seventh Street David Chapman Smicksburg Clay Stiteler Alice Charles Kinter Los Angeles Calif Stiteler S. W. Guthrie Church Street Lancaster Theodore Ebberts Ebberts Caroline Guthrie William MacTavish Christian and Missionary Alliance Mahaffey Christian Mary C. Davis Joseph Columbus Mir Weaver Co. I G.P Corp Joseph A. Blakeley U.S. Wo. W

Indiana County set to send 25 delegates to Scranton convention

Indiana County Sabbath School Association reports final plans for the annual Pennsylvania Sabbath School Convention to be held October 8 9 and 10 in Scranton. An expected 2500 registrations. The theme My Witness marks Pentecost's 1900th anniversary. Noted specialists include Miss Margaret Slattery Dr Clarence True Wilson Dr Milton Nichols and others with music led by Rev Morris Robinson and Miss Katherine B High. Sessions will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church with divisional meetings in nearby churches.

Indiana County Scranton Indiana County Sabbath School Association Margaret Slattery Clarence True Wilson Milton H.nichols Nevin B. Harner W. S. K. Yeaple Paul M. Lambert Lyndon B

Real Estate Transfers Map Burrell and Indiana Lots

A series of property transfers listed with buyers, sellers, and prices. Notable entries include Henry Williams acquiring a Burrell lot for 200, First National Bank of Plumville buying a Plumville lot for 1480, 86 acres in Washington sold for 37.81, and multiple deeds in White Homer City Rayne and Indiana with prices ranging from 50 to 5000 dollars.

Theodora F. Wiliams Henry Williams Burrell Sam Olsen First National Bank of Plumville H. B. Langham R. J. Roberts Indiana A. T. Dunmire Jennie D. Hor Tell Saltsburg S. J. H. Peterman M. P. Groft Rayne Howard EH. Bivens W. S. Daugherty White Henry Johnston J. D. McCreary W. A. Nichol Charlie Hamilton Green W. G. Snyder George J. Fell Washington W. Ray Hosack First National Bank of Indiana Carmine del Vecchio Cesare Capatasto Homer City Nick Chcero M. & M. Bank of Ellis W. Stiffler Harry G. Junkins

Twenty children enroll at Brookside health camp on Max Coleman farm

Twenty underweight children from county areas entered a six week program at the Brookside Health camp on the Max Coleman farm northeast of Indiana. Mrs H C W Patterson of Saltsburg and Miss Alma Garrett of Strongstown will guide the camp along with funding from Indiana County Tuberculosis Society and penny health seal sales.

Brookside Max Coleman Indiana H. C. W. Patterson Saltsburg Misa Alma Garrett Strongstown Indiana County, Tuberculosia Society

Barn and contents burned by fire of unknown origin

A Young Township farmer suffered heavy loss when a large barn and its contents owned by B. R. Shearer were destroyed by a fire of unknown origin early Saturday. The 1:30 a.m. blaze consumed grain, hay, farm implements, a Thoroughbred Guernsey bull and two Guernsey calves, with estimated losses around 8500 dollars insured for 4500.

Young Township B. R. Shearer Mutual

Marriage Licenses Recorded in Indiana and Nearby Towns

A list of marriage licenses includes Dias Vandergrift and James H Rushton. Martha Lambing and Harold Bair. Nancy Nichol and Robert Miller of Bakerton. Elizabeth Bakerton and Howard Shriver of Avanna, O. Beatrice Lydick and Homer City. Robert Stachurski of Detroit. Mary Zapotocky of Detroit. Floyd Edwards and Gladys Dunwiddie of Nanty-glo. The notices cover multiple couples across Indiana and Michigan regions.

Dias Eres Dias Vandergrift James H. Rushton Martha B. Lambing Harold R. Bair Nancy E. Nichol Indiana Robert Miller Bakerton Elizabeth A. L Bakerton Howard A. Shriveravenna Beatrice Lydick Homer City Robert V. Stachurski Detroit Mich Mary Zapotocky Floyd W. Edwards Gladys L. Dunwiddie Nanty-glo

Lions Club President Attends Denver Convention This Week

O K Guthrie and Mrs Guthrie travel to Denver Colorado to attend the national Lions Club convention this week. A Treasurer's Sale notice on Page 2 lists 1927 1928 and 1929 tax properties to be offered on Monday August 4 1930. Bees swarm on Main Street thousands gather as bees cluster on a tree at Eighth and Philadelphia streets from the apiary of James Buyer of South Eleventh Street.

Lions Club Denver Col O. K. Guthrie The Guthrie Main Street Eighth and Philadelphia Street Indiana James Buyer South Eleventh Street

Weddings of a Week Feature Several Local Nuptials

A sequence of wedding notices from Vandergrift and nearby areas details multiple marriages. Nancy Edith Nichol and Harold Raymond Bair wed in a First United Presbyterian ceremony with family and friends, as did Helen Repine and Merle Lester Hunter. Shriver and Beatrice Lydie tied the knot in Indiana, while Homer Foltz and Kathleen Loretta Hamilton were married in Plumville.

Nancy Edith Nichol James Nichol Harold Raymond Bair John C. Hair Vandergrifft First United Presbyterian Church J. J. McKvaine Myrna Nichol Washington, D.C Wayne Radettife Vandergrift Jean Mellyaine Mary Agnes Pollock Mary Park Jane Thomas Carolne Pollock Jane Stewart Yellowstone National Park Testde Bair Bucknell University Law School University of Pittsburgh Harvard Law School State ‘Teachers’ College

Shriver and Lydick Tie The Knot In Ravenna

In Ravenna Q July 14 Reverend William Mac Tavish officiated the marriage of Shriver of Ravenna and Miss Beatrice Lydick of Homer City. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith Lydick, became Mrs. Beatrice Shriver.

Shriver-Lydick Howard A. Shriver Ravenna, Q Beatrice Lydick Homer City William MacTavish Smith Lydick

Vegetable Insect Meetings Set for July 23

A series of three meetings on Wednesday July 23 will start at 9 am at I. R. Smith and Sons Grove Chapel, then 11 am at T. M. Sextons Saltsburg road, and 3 pm at O. W. Bakers Cockport. W P Henry of Penn State will lead demonstrations on garden insects and control methods. Attend if interested in vegetable pests.

I. R. Smith and Sons Grove Chapel T. M. Sextons Saltsburg Road O. W. Baker

Victim Dies After Armagh Car Crash

Mrs. Glenn Brinker aged 29 of Claridge Westmoreland county died Friday night at Lee hospital Johnstown from a fractured skull sustained in an Armagh crash on July 4. Her husband and young daughter were slightly injured. The other driver, George Veigh of Johnstown, was arrested for reckless driving and a possible manslaughter charge may follow.

Armagh Glenn Brinker Claridge Westmoreland County Lee Hospital Johnstown

Western motor trip plans of Butler daughters from Oakland

Miss Helen Butler and friends Julia and Ysabelle Elswick, from Vandergrift, are traveling to the western United States in a Ford. They departed Indiana last week and expect to return home in about six weeks. The story notes family and travel plans amid other local items.

Charles Butler Oakland Avenue Helen Butler Misaes Julia Ysabelle Elswick Vandergrift Indiana California J. N. Hoffer Sue Mohney Ridgway W. W. Barr Shelocta Mabel Evans South Seventh Street Hulda Howell Oak Street Chautauqua Stanley H. Enterline Linotype Opferetor The Progress Washington, D.C John Watkins North Fifth Street Indiana Hospital Clyde McQuown Murray Bush Harold Canton Ohio Angeline Hauxhurst Helen Wogley Margaret Ida Jones Stear'’s Dam Smicksburg James Daugherty Mary Daugherty Philadelphia Frank H. Daugherty Loaust, Street J. W. DeVinney Green Townsship

Personal brevities signal Indiana visits and travels

A crowded column lists visits and trips by residents and former locals. Miss Jean Prothero of Cincinnati visits her former home. George Prothero of Chicago calls on Indiana friends. several residents travel to Detroit, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canton, and other points. Others welcome new births, marriages, and training in Great Lakes aviation as part of ongoing family and community ties.

Jean Prothero Cincinnati George Prothero Chicago Indiana Harry Ortz Vandergrift Moray Mia Dinner Williams Wayne Avenue Tecumseh Nebr J. C. Pinkerton Pittsburgh H. M. Travis L. B. Coleman Smicksburg R.C Ruth Adair Church Street Detroit Buffalo Niagara Falls BS. J. Ferrier Velma Arcadia Johnstown W. Ford Gibson Windber Margaret Gibson G. RB. Elgin Rupert el- Bertie Tuesay

Local ice cream plant leads in state with rapid modern process

Storage Ice and Supply Company on West Water Street boasts a direct expansion freezer and a 400 gallon pasteurizer cooler. The plant makes 20 gallons in six to eight minutes with sanitary operations from dairy to consumer. The Sisco ice cream lines, using pure fruit and juleps, are cast in bricks and delivered by truck to multiple counties.

Storage, Ice & Supply Company West Water Street Munkjing

Wrecked Porch Prompt Unidentified Drunk Driver Probe

An unidentified driver of a liquor-laden car crashed into a residence porch in this county early Saturday. The vehicle carried about 10 gallons of grain alcohol and a Hup 8 sedan. authorities hold the car and its cargo as the driver remains at large. The porch owner was in Indiana today seeking compensation from officials. Also reported, Miss M Agnes St Blair was re elected treasurer of the Inter County W C T U, with Mrs B J Diven and Mrs Elizabeth Gibson named officers. Prohibition administrator John D Pennington and Mrs Pennington spoke at a luncheon thereafter.

Lou Patry Indiana Mira Agnes St. Clair W.C.T.U M. Agnes St.Blair Town Institute of the Women's Christian Union Ridgeview Park B. J. Diven Elizabeth Gibson Allegheny County John D. Pennington Pennington Iddo Lewis Marchanis

New Ford Car Found Here Claimed by Patton Dealers

A 1931 Ford coach seized Friday in front of the Presbyterian church was claimed Monday by Slotz Automobile Company of Patton. The car had 162 miles and was stolen from a garage in Wert, after being driven from Pittsburgh. It had no gas when seized. Democratic nominees John M. Sedgewick and John M. Hemphill, plus Warren Van Dyke, visited Indiana yesterday. Cement pouring on the Trade City Phioville road was completed Saturday.

Patton Ford Presbyterian Church Slotz Automobile Company John M. Sedgewick United States John M. Hemphilh Warren van Dyke Indiana Trade City-Phioville

Kelth named to National Educational Survey Board

Dr John A H Kelth State Superintendent and former head of the Teachers College has been appointed a member of the National Educational Survey Board. The board will study teacher qualifications supply training facilities and other educational methods. Walter Wisniewska of Young township was released on a felonious shooting charge after a hearing. Louis Reams was wounded and disappeared. charge was dismissed for lack of evidence.

John A. H. Kelth National Boa State Teachers’ College National Educational Survey Board Congress Justice of the Peace C. C. McLain Walter Wisniewska Young Township Louis Reams Reams Wisniewska

New reinforced concrete bridge opens in Montgomery Township

The State Highway Department reports completion of a 40 foot span 18 foot roadway reinforced concrete bridge over Cash Creek on Route 80 between Clearfield and Indiana. The project removes sharp curves at the approaches and all grading is done with paving underway. Paving should finish by July 25 and the bridge is to open to traffic early next month.

Rriage State Highway Department Montgomery Township Cash Creek Clearfield Indiana

Gardens to be judged in fourteen mining towns

The Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company will judge gardens in fourteen mining towns on Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 26. Judges include W. B. Nissley and A. O. Rasmussen from State College and County Agent J. W. Warner. Judging covers gardens, lawns, shrubbery and flowers with cash prizes awarded to top scorers in each town.

Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company W. B. Nissley State College A. O. Rasmussen J. W. Warner

Engineers Surveying Connecting Links of Franklin Highway Here

Engineers of the Pennsylvania Highway Department are surveying the road west and east of town on the Benjamin Franklin Highway for rebuild. The old macadam stretch from the borough east to Ramsey's Run and west to the Allen Kirkpatrick farm is slated for work.

Pennsylvania Highway Department Ramsey’s Run Allen Kirkpatrick

Blairsville Man Wins Buick Sedan at Firemen's Fair

Robert Stitt aged 24 of Blairsville won the Buick sedan given away at the Blairsville firemen's fair on Saturday night after paying 26 cents for the winning ticket. He declined a $1,200 offer for the car as it was driven from the exhibition. Ticket sales yielded about $900 in proceeds.

Robert Stitt Blairaville Blairsville Qremen

Mabon Funeral Brings Large Turnout To community

A. W. Mabon prominent Indiana merchant and community leader died after a heart attack at his Church street home. Born in 1862, he built J. M. Stewart & Co. into a leading hardware firm, later expanding with his sons. His death follows a ten day illness. services announced for continuation on page four.

A. W. Mabon Indiana Church Street Samuels Martha C. (Stewart) Mahon Mabon South Mahoning Township J. M. Stewart J. M. Stewart& Co Big Hardware Stewart Audley L Alexander W Wallace Blairsville J. M. Stewart & Co Audley Alexander Baal

Marriages and Divorces Decline in 1929 Pennsylvania

Department of Commerce reports 1929 PA marriages 70,507 up from 67,640 in 1928 and 1916 total 72,053. Divorces 7,868 down from 7,957 in 1928. Indiana county recorded 509 marriages and 44 divorces in 1929, vs 441 marriages and 47 divorces in 1928. Swormstedt dies suddenly in Pittsburgh. former Pittsburgh Dry Goods Co. representative in the region.

Indiana County Mar Vrages Washington, D.C Department of Commerce Pennsylvania State Department of Health W. MM. Swarmstedt Pittsburgh W. M. Swormstedt Punxsutawney Puesburgh Pittsburgh Dry Goods Co Indiana

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Robert A. Alison Hale Hearty Coleman Farm Drafr-Nichol Hunter Repine Helen Repine James Repine Clarksburg Merle Lester Hunter Salisburg Clarksburg Presbyterian Church J. W. Mountain Helvetian Coal & Iron Company William Hunter Shriver-Lydie Howard Shriver Ravenna, Co Beatrice Lydie East Philadelphia Street Ravena Poltz Hamilton Homer Thorne Fott Marion Center R.D Kathleen Loretta Hamilton Home G. L. Heine Homer C. Foltz M. T. Hamilton Jimmy Vogel Han Jimmy Vogel John Vogel Homer Koontz North Wirth Street Kilmer W. Allison John Dewey AL W. Mabon Tt Fa Exis Willam J. Bath Max John R. Bath Gulf Tefining Company Port Arthur Texas East Mahoning Church East Mahoning Baptist Church J. Davis Barnard Mithey B. Agueww Grove City Iaele Sugar Grove Cyrus Steffy Rochester Mills
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