Easton Wins 1935 Carrier Convention in Pennsylvania
The Rural Letter Carriers Association and Ladies Auxiliary of Pennsylvania wrap up their 32nd state convention in Easton with officers elected for 1935 and Easton chosen as next meeting site. About 500 to 600 delegates attended the three day event at the Methodist Episcopal church, with speeches from Guy Terpe and others praising the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Letter ‘Carriers Association
Ladies ‘Auxiliary of
Pennsylvania
C. Hart Hollinger
Greencastle
George B. Cage
Washington
Max B. Lightner
Duncannon
B. J. Powell
Wilcox
W. J. Wolfinger
Chalfont
Max 3B
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Joseph L. Duffy
Mountain Top
Guy Terpe
Marion ‘Center
Robert J. Gaige
Millerton
Mra
George H. Jackson
Harbor Creek
Ross Clark
Lancaster
Millertown
Norman McLillan
Waterford
Methodist Episcopal Church
Guy E. Terpe
Marion Center
Indiana County Association
Robert L. Clark
Elder Peeler
Frank IL. Neff
Chamber of Commerce
Ned H. ‘Goodell
Holinboro
National Tales Cariers Association
Birthday surprise for Mrs Mary A Riddie at 88
Mrs Mary A Riddie of North Seventh Street was surprised Monday evening when 88 members of her Zion Lutheran church Sunday school class and neighbors gathered at her home to celebrate her 88th birthday. A cake decorated with the number 88 candles was served as friends join in birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Riddie
North Seventh Street
Zion Lutheran Church
Riddle
Horseshoe Contest Draws Indiana County Groups
Indiana county groups stage horseshoe tournaments with local granges and rural organizations. Champions will emerge at various local events and progress to Cockport Pair in September, then Brushvalley Fair the following week. Rules available at the Extension office in the Courthouse. Leland Pfeiffer of Marion Center Grange was last year’s consolation champion at Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Cockport
Court
Leland Pfeiffer
Marion Center Grange
Harrisburg
Marton Center
Success Granges
Three Vintendale Youths Injured in Truck Crash
Three Vintondale youths were injured Saturday when a truck they rode in skidded off the road after a tire blow out between Vintondale and Twin Rocks. Driver John Roscha, 16, suffered possible internal injuries, rib fractures, and back contusions. James Debona, 18, had a deep scalp cut. Sam Baratina, 18, fractured bones in his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vintendale
Vintondale
John Roscha
James Debona
Sam Baratina
Ruth Moorhead Lininger Weds Gilbert Dobson in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Michigan June wedding announced for Miss Ruth Moorhead Lininger daughter of Mrs. Clarence R. Lininger to Gilbert Lake Dobson both of Ann Arbor. Indiana relatives noted, marriage date June 16 with prior residence in Indiana mentioned. Also a brief editorial quote and a dog license total of 8 025 cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Indiana
Ruth Moorhead Lininger
Clarence R. Lininger
Mich
Gilbert Lake Dobson
Annn Arbor
Lininger
Rural Carriers Praise Indiana Welcome at Annual Meeting
The official Rural Mail Carriers report hails Indiana for a warm reception during the thirty-second annual convention. Visiting carriers and auxiliary members commend the royal welcome, courteous treatment, and the wholesome, cheerful group of Pennsylvanians representing the rural postal service this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Diana
Postal Service of
The
Commonwealth
82nd Annual Convention brings 20 year veterans to Indiana
Twenty year veteran carriers returned to Indiana for the 82nd annual Rural Letter Carriers convention. Delegates honored include Joseph E. McCloskey and 15 others from towns such as Tidioute Greensburg Butler and Indiana. A brief speech contrasted today’s association with two decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Carriers Association
Joseph E. McCloskey
Tidioute
Ward ‘'B
Culbertson
Russell
Titus M. Yeekel
Zionville
H. Berger
Greensburg
Henry W. Russell
Hire
J. A. Terpe
Marion Center
Walter IL. McGarrah
Franklin
Nerael M
Fleming
Howard H.cox
New Alexandria
Valentine
B. Clark
Lancaster
W. J. Stoner
Harrisburg
Phillip H. Lehnard
Butler
James 'D. Proof
Rummerfield
Curtis ‘H. Shirey
Nickle
Hodkstown
H. J. Longwill
Parkers Landing
Association
Streams Funeral Home Opens for Inspection
The Streams Funeral Home at 661 Church Street will be formally opened for public viewing Friday and Saturday this week. Mr and Mrs Streams host Indiana ministers and undertakers for a private viewing Thursday at 8:00 p.m. The business continues an undertaking lineage of more than 85 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas
North Point farmer dragged to death by frightened horse
John C Brahme aged 75 of North Point died after being dragged by a new high strung horse he was teaching to pass a gate. He wrapped the rein around his wrist and led the animal by the gate when it reared and bolted. He died at Adrian hospital from injuries and shock. Surviving are his widow a son Clyde and several sisters and brothers. He was a member of Zion M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Brahme
North Point
Brahme
Mr. Brahme
Adrian Hospital
William and
Katherine Brahme
Armstrong County
Miles Alice M. Gahegan
Zion M. E. Church
Clyde
Theie
Joseph and
Hyman
California
John Hoover
Punxsutawney
David Hollebaugh
Reynoldsville
Twenty Children Attend Health Camp at Heilwood Hospital
Twenty children from county sections occupy a month long health camp in the Pinn Mary Hospital building at Heilwood. Mrs H Patterson of Saltsburg serves as official mother for the season with Miss Charlotte Kring Ruby Jean Wilson and Maury Belle Campbell as counsellors. The Indiana County Tuberculosis Society sponsors the camp and reports generous food donations from a recent appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.) Patterson
Saltsbury
Pinn Mary Hospital
Hellwood
A. C. Patterson
Saltsburg
Charlotte Kring
Ruby Jean ‘Wilson
Maury Belle Campbell
Graceton Girl Dies After Highway Accident
Anna Karpack seven died in Indiana Hospital from skull fractures and internal injuries after darting into the path of a car driven by R Kenneth Meckley of Weir West Virginia near Graceton shortly after noon Tuesday. Meckley was not charged, deemed unavoidable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Karpack
Joe
Joseph Karpack
Graceton
Indiana
R. Kenneth Meckley
Weir
W. Va
Meckley
Kane
Anna
Mr. Meckley
Tnidiana
Thomas Again Chosen Head Of Republican Organization
Thomas is unanimously reelected chairman of Indiana County Republican Committee at a large Court House meeting. Over 190 members attend, with Mrs. Edward Bennett elected vice chair, Homer Stephjena secretary, and Edward Walker treasurer. The group pledges support for the Republican ticket led by Reed and Schnader, and for local nominees J. J. Stewart and J. Clair Sloan. A memorial resolution for late secretary Ralph McElwain is assigned to a prepared committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wallace Thomas
Town
Indiana County Republican Committee
Court House
Edward B. Bennett
Homer Steph Jena
Green Township
Edward Walker
Thomas
David A. Reed
United States
William Schnader
Wve
J. J. Stewart
J. Clair Sloan
Ot Wown
General Assembly
Wach
Robert Leech
Salisbury
Conemaugh
J.B. Flennt
Teket
Galinana County
West
Pennsylvania
A. Hamilton Stewart
Charles C. McLain
B. L. Seanor
Wn. Miller
John Woods
Harry Graham
Edward Kennett
Ernie Cunningham
Toldo Lewis
Marchand
B.C. Aice
Glen Campbell
J.T. Davin
Blairsville
Charles Nippes
Black Hek
Robert Pattison
White Township
J.B. Plenniken
N. Dewitt Ray
Ralph McElwain
Baltsburg
Weaver seriously hurt when wagon overturns near Smicksburg
CAM WEAVER OF SMICKSBURG SERIOUSLY HURT MONDAY AFternoon FARMER LOADING WHEAT as wagon overturned injuring his head on a stone. He was taken to a brain hospital for treatment. Weaver, 66, is brother of Joseph J. Weaver and Mrs Annie Williamson of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fternoon
Camden
Onus
Weaver
Joseph J. Weaver
Annie Williamson
Indiana
Meetings Planned in Interest of Better Homes
Community gatherings in District No 6 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association run July and August to promote better homes and training of youth for Christian citizenship. Rev J A Edwards opened with What It Means To Be a Parent. Mrs Worcester will speak on Music Literature and Art In the Flame at Heilwood church. The schedule lists Swamp school house July 34, Clymer M B church August 9, Diamondville Union church August 16, Penn Run Presbyterian church August 23 with speakers J T Stewart Rev Charles Held Rev Fetterman and Dr C H Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Strongstown
M. B
J. A. Edwards
Clymer
Heilwood Presbyterian Church
Mre. R. P. Worcester
Homer City
Swamp School House
J. T. Stewart
Indiana
Clymer M. B. Church
Charles
Diamondville Union Church
Fyan Fetterman
Glen Campbell
Penn Run Presbyterian Church
C. H. Bee
Elementary Educational Conference Here Saturday
Assistant Commissioner of Education Miss Goodykoonts of Washington will be principal speaker at Indiana State Peachery College on Friday July 20. The program starts at 11 A.M. with topics on what a modern serial should do for today’s child and safeguarding school fundamentals. An afternoon address precedes a panel on creative work in elementary grades, followed by group meetings in arithmetic English geography reading science and social studies led by experts. Superintendents supervisors teachers and others in the field are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Misa Heas Goodykoonts
Indiana ‘State
Peachery College
Halen
Mixs Goodykoonts
Norths Remedal Nu Mine reunion held at Syro Park
Sixty persons attended the North family reunion at Syro Park near Nu Mine on Sunday. Officers elected were President Charley North of Punxsutawney secretary Guy Woodring of Kiltanning and Treasurer Lott North of Ambbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norths
Child suffers injuries from dynamite blast at home
Seven year old Frank Shignewhd of Frnest found a dynamite cap near his parents' home. The item exploded when struck with a hammer, tearing flesh from his left hand and injuring two fingers. He sustained severe facial injuries and tachic impairments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shignewhd
Plewie WI Highways Office to Hold Third Annual Picnic
The Wisconsin Department of Highways District 10 will host the third annual picnic at Cliffside on Thursday the 14th. Prof. and Mrs. Jedd diGarn and children Dorothy and Bobby of Quimont are guests of Indiana today. The Learn family, former Brushvalley residents, have ties to Quimont schools. A reflective note recalls days when streetcar carnival girls seemed the most beautiful at parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Jedd diGarn
Dorothy
Bobby
Quimont
Indiana
Learn
Brushvalley
Brushvalley High School
Sudden Death of Mrs Verdelyde Strayer in Rutledge
Mrs Verdelyde Strayer wife of Christian Strayer died Monday afternoon at her Rutledge home after a heart ailment. Born June 6 1747 at Shelocta she lived in Indiana before moving to Philadelphia then Rutledge. Survived by husband and five children, service planned at Strayer home, with later rites in Indiana. Burial at Quileland cemetery.
Dickson Rites Planned For Indiana Native
Funeral services will be held at the home of his daughter Mrs Esta Irene Connor in West Water street followed by burial at Greenwood cemetery for Lawrence Scott Dickson aged 84 a longtime Indiana resident who died suddenly at his daughter Mrs Grace Evaline Ballentine’s Warren Ohio home He left Indiana two weeks earlier with his health not considered serious He was born in Center township and lived most of his life in Indiana He was a member of William D L Buchanning Camp No 177 Sons of Union Veterans and the M F church Services will be conducted by pastor Dr W T McCheney He survived by his wife who died over two years ago two daughters a son Charles of Mt Pleasant 100 grandchildren and one great grandchild two brothers William and Reed Dicksey and four sisters Mra Liara Kenton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Verdelyde Strayer
Christian Strayer
Rutledge
Sue
Sbhelocta
Alexander Patton
Mary Jane (de Far) Lytle
Wren
Philadelphia
Indhina
Indiana State Teachers College
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
John Shumicker
Swarthmore
Christina de ‘Ar i Strayer
Guy Hastings
Robert
Nancy Strayer
Cora Mabon
Jean Lytju
Blairaville
Samuel Highlands
Willians
Moorhead
Strayer
North Ninth Street
John J. Muldlvaine
First United Presbyterian Vharch
Quleland Cemetery
Esta Irene Connor
West ‘Water Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Lawrence Scott ‘Dickson
Grace Evaline Ballentine
Warren, O
Center Township
Hig Iie
Tie
William DL. Buchaning
No. 177
Sons of Union Veterans
M. F. Church
WT. A. McCheney
Wil Conduel Wie
Charles Mr. Dickson
Mt Pleasant
William
Kreed Dicksey
Jelstar
Liara Kenton
Indiana County Horse Breeders Field Day Planned
The Indiana County Horse Breeders Association schedules a field day and picnic at the Fair Grounds on Saturday August 11 with judging at 10, a grand cavalcade at 4, and premium awards for drafts brood mares and age classes. Stallions may be shown but not judged. Cash prizes announced. Competition limited to Indiana County. refreshments on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worse Association
Indiana County
Fred Cook
Hylmede Farms
Beaver
Ross Gridley
Rishona
Hay
Shaw
Driver exonerated in accident that killed BPWATUW
Exoneration for driver Jer Adams follows a fatal crash. Real estate transfers are listed: Susie Snyder to Frank Aimone in Center Township. Pratt Goal Co. to Partners Bank and Trust Co. in four Banks Township tracts. various deeds in White, Pine, Green, Armstrong, and West Wheatfield townships totaling hundreds. Numerous lot and acreage transfers plus adjacent house and lot deals across Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Snyder
Frank Aimone
Center Township
Pratt Goal Co
Partners Bank and Trust Co
Banks
George BF. Marsh
Mabel McHenry
Burrell Township
Isabel Miller
J. A. Beatty
White Township
Lydick la Conemaugh Building & Loan Association
Binksmville
Ald
Wood
Indiana
Miller
A.D. Wood
Sadana
OWL
P Brendlinger
Mariners
Bank and ‘Trust Co
Aeresy
West Wheatfield
John S. Fisher
Walter P. Brendlinger
Indiana County
Joe Auray
Pine Township
FAO
William DL Rankin
Todd Rankin
Armstrong Town
Washington Township
Mary Cicero
Pine Cream Tits
Cherryhill
Aldin B. Mikee
Roger
Acros
White
Armstrong Townships
Norris Thaltligh
Mabel TH. Irnight
Green Township
Hien Rankin
Angeling
Plyozgotta
Plumville
Roper Houston
Indiana County Commissioners
Frank Hussell
Green
Prank Russell
Creen Township
Willtam T. Bennett
Mabel Duncan
Mabel B. Duncan
William ‘t.Bennett
Mahbel Duncan
William T. Bennett
Exonerated in death of Edward Adams in Pennsylvan ia
Harry L Knepsmoiu and a coroners jury cleared him of blame in the death of 16 year old Edward Merle Adams of Warrington township struck by a car on the Benjamin Franklin highway near Shelocta. The boy died en route to the hospital. He was the son of Ny and Mak George Adams and survived by several parents and siblings. Funeral services were held at Creekside M and E church and burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Lowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Knepsmoiu
Apollo Rn. D
Edward Merle Adams
Wrrlington Township
Corona Lors
Creekside
Greenwood Gemetary
Lown
Edward Maorle Adams
Asad Ti Yours
Washington
Hk Lyon
Ta. Mnepshielil
Apalie
Vlataa
Nonister
Edna Grace Adams
Maelvin Adams
Paul Planer
Catherine Shipley
Clarence Adams
Home
Irvin Adams
Commodore
Margaret Lydick
Near Town
John Adams
New Kensington
Dwelling House Fire Near Lewisville Destroys Livermore Home
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the dwelling of Joseph Feher at Livermore R. DP. 3 near Lewisville on Friday night. The contents were burned. The house caught fire around closing hours. Loss partly covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisville
Joseph Feher
Livermore
Igsurance
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Earl Hollinger
Green- Castle
Joseph J. Thoffy
J. ‘Clarence Bristol
Dunns Station
Des Moines
Max B
Joafs
Leason Williams
Ernest Grace Méorhouge
Pennfield
Aubrey Taylor Moorefield
Helen Jackson Bennett
Milton Leroy Wood
Margaret Bertha Wiggins
Raymond Clair Felton
Evelyn Agnes St. Clair
Edward Frank Fahringer
Pittsburgh
Loraine Mitchell
Austin E. Lorentz
Cleveland
Charlotte Wissinger
O. James Malatesta
Hannastown
Helen Lamolinara
William ‘Wesley Kindler
Apollo
Mabel Fiscus
New Bethlehef
Mary Dillon
Earl Jellison
Derry Township
Cloe
Burton Rodgers
Adrian
Blacklick Church
Blacklick M
Ladies Aid
R. W. McKensie
Sherr Wilson
Deputy Borland
Eugene Wilson
H. Elmer Borland
Sheriff Association of Pennsylvania
William Penn Hotel
Bod Humpreys
Bolivar
J. Humphreys
Humphreys
Jack Stormer
Robert Fiscus
Milton Freeman
Chicago
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Streams Funeral Home
Henry Steving
Heilwood Hospital
John W. Voxel
North Fifth Street
College Inn
Vogel
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
R. D
West Virginia
Republican
Cam Weaver
Smicksburg
Sule
Do, Christian Strayer
Lawrence Scott Dickson
Horse Breeders
Bpwatuw
Jerse Adams
New Jersey
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