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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1936

Page

5

Death Claims Former Senator Jos O Clark

Former State Senator Joseph O Clark of Glen Campbell dies recently after two years of illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 PM at Jos Win residence with Rev J T Davis of Blairsville officiating. Interment in Thompson cemetery Montgomery township. Clark, born September 7 1871, built a career in coal lumber and banking and served in the Iowa legislature from 1924 to 1928. He established the Jos Win Game preserve near Glen Campbell and was active in Republican politics and local business ventures.

Nia Jate Joseph O. Clark Glen Campbell Jos-Win Clark J. T. Davia Blairaville Thompson Montgomery Township John W Adah Dickinson Seminary Germantown Academy Harriman Business College Poughkeepsie M. c. Watson Indiana Watson & Clark Clark Bros. Coal Mining ‘Company Philadelphia Hillsdale Coal & Coke Company West Virginia Oklahoma Mexico South Meré Farms & Fruit Company Indian River Florida Farmers Bank & Trust Company Diamond Glass ‘Company County Street ‘Railways Company Arcadia Land and Water, ‘Company First National Bank W. P. Graff Blairsville Jos/Win JoshWin Indiana Blue Lodge of Masons Williamsport Zerubbabel Royal Arch Chapter Pittsburgh Jan Temple

Real Estate Transfers Listed With Various Townships and Sums

A sequence of real estate transfers details parcels in Center Conemaugh White Green Banks Cherryhill and other townships. Transactions include properties in Blairsville Conemaugh West Wheatfield Montgomery and Armstrong with prices from 1 to 4600 dollars and multiple entries to Federals and banks. Names include Barclay Westmoreland Truat Co Matthew Watson W F Barkley Helen Liggett Hysong Oliver Borleg Clarence McHenry Wm E Pierce Ollie Dunlop Elmer Trimble FFMFC J G Roush Margaret George Jay Ralston Philip Marrone Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp Foster White John Audriest Karl Bence Sadie Campbell Armagh Cemetery Julia Kelly Hiram Calhoun Louis Girardi James Blakley and others.

Barclay-Westmoreland Truat Co Matthew Watson, Jr Center Township Darl Johnston Jesse Elgin White Township W. F. Barkley Norman W. Barkley Conemaigh Township Kate M. Hysong Helen Liggett Hysong West Wheatfield Township Oliver Borleg West Wheatfield Clarence McHenry Wm. E. ‘Pierce Wm. E. Pierce Clarence BH Ollie M. Dunlop Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Banks Township Elmer ©. Trimble Montgomery Township ID. B. Saxton Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation Green Township Flist National Bank of Plumville J. G Roush Smickeburg Margaret H. George W. F. Penatzer Blairsville Jay Ralston C. J. Forland Adam Spencer Eva Reed Clarence Henry Nightie V. Fisher George Ray Fletcher Conemaugh Thomas Barber George Lutman Charles F. Libengood John. I. Smith Burrell Township Sadie W. Campbell Armagh ‘Cemetery Association East Wheatfield James W. Robinson Julia A. Kelly Conemaugh Township Hiram’p. Calhoun Louis Girardi John Sokol Clearfield Bituminious Coal Corp Cherryhill J. Blakley James H. Blakley Armstrong Township

Veteran attorney makes golf record on 84th birthday

Attorney S. M. Jack of North Sixth street, dean of the Indiana County Bar Association, marked his 84th birthday with vitality and a notable golf feat at the Indiana Country Club. He recorded a long difficult putt on the third green reflecting his youthful spirit.

S. M. Jack North Sixth Street Indiana County Bar Association Jack Indiana Country Club

Pleasant Surprises Mark Penn Run Social Occasion

Mrs Ella Coy of Penn Run hosted a social evening when 87 relatives gathered at her home for a cheerful gathering. A birthday cake for guest Clyde Mentnh featured 45 candles, presented during refreshments on the occasion.

T Penn Run Ella Coy Penn Run Clyde Menthh

Marriage Licenses List From Buffington To Punxsutawney

A readable list of marriage licenses appears with names such as Hallice Chas paired with Buffington Two, Orveto Mable Lute Buffington Two, Clarence G Butterworth with Marstellar Ruby BH, and Coral Minerva Alberta Hogue. Other entries include John Meldron Jennings, Homer City Jennie Perallas at Center Two, George LeClair Lutz, Mabel EB McMillen, David Craig Hogan, Nula V. Bowers in Rochester Mills, and additional entities like Cokeville Fon Btaba and Punxsutawney.

Hallice Chas Buffington Two Orveto Mable Lute Clarence G. Butterworth Marstellar Ruby BH McClelland John Meldron Jennings Coral Minerva Alberta Hogue Cokeville Fon Btaba Homer City Jennie Perallas Center George LeClair Lutz Mabel EB. McMillen David Craig Hogan Punxsutawney Nula V

Couple Proud Grandparents Welcome Twin Boys

Mr and Mrs C K Greenlee of North Ninth street welcomed twin grandsons born to their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Herbert Sloan Greenlee of Jacksonville Florida weighing seven and five pounds this week. The piece notes Americans pay more in taxes than in living expenses.

C. K. Greenlee North Ninth Street Herbert Sloan Greenlee Jacksonville Pla The United States

Maple leaves fall due to aphids and plant lice

County Agent J W Warner cites Norway maple aphids as the cause of falling leaves and sticky honeydew that attracts ants. He notes nuisance rather than tree death, and recommends nicotine sulfate mix with soap for control, repeating after about a week. later season blackened twigs arise from a fungus feeding on honeydew.

J. W. Warner Warner

County Horse and Mule Show Plans At Indiana Fair Grounds

Plans for the 1936 County Horse and Mule Show at Indiana Fair Grounds on Saturday August 29 advance as the Horse Show committee seeks contributions to fund premiums. Premiums range from 2.50 to 210 for various categories including yearlings mares geldings and work teams with special premiums for best get of sire and dam, grand and reserve champions, and Gold Medal Colt Club awards. Exhibitors must be weighed prior to the show and cash contributions are invited to cover expenses.

Indiana Fair Grounds Horse Show Committee Colt Club Fair Grounds Pubiic D. J. Fiscus

Hale aud Hearty at 00 Mrs Mary Riddle 90th Birthday

Mrs Mary Riddle of North Street quietly celebrated her 90th birthday at her home on Wednesday evening. Neighbors and friends greeted her as Time has treated her well she remains healthy and mentally sharp. She cares for her home unaided and attends Sunday school and church each Sabbath.

Mary Riddle North &Éventh Street Thla Matilda Barllebaugh Archie Nicewougger Cherryhill Township

Personal Brevities Mention Many Local Travelers

Mr and Mrs Clarence Watson of West Chestnut street are in Atlantic City. J S McLaughlin and families return from Atlantic City. Harry Laney of Detroit visits sister Annie on Oakland avenue. Attorney W Chapman spends week in Chautauqua NY. Numerous locals visit kin, renew subscriptions, or note travel and hosting across towns and states.

Clarence Watson West Chestnut Street Atlantic City J. 8. Mclaughlin Town Harry Laney Detroit Mich Tifa Annie Oakland Avenue W. ©.Chapman West Washington Street Chautauqua N.Y Ben Kellar T. J. McNellis Johnstown Charles Robinson Norfolk Mia Minnie Robinson South Fifth Street Lynn Clyde James Henry Buffington Township Indiana Dorothy Shoat Madeila George K. Clark Krape Avenue Mark Shields Aon Arthur Paul Stiffey Near Livermore Irvin Glasser Michigan Earl McCracken Homer City R.D Progress Pittsburgh Post Gazette Mary B. Paul Penn Run The Arthur M. Grube San Jose Calif Bar M. Phillipps Marion Center Holt Hughes M. E. Church Hughes Cohasse Maes John Kerr New Castle Mary Pierce East School St Blanche Seanor Wilkins‘burg Beryl Seanor School St Blair Nelson Carrie M. Nelson George Thompson Taylor Avenue Frank Braughter Marion ‘Center Charles Thompson Grand Blanc E. M. Thompson A. S. Moorhead Raymond South Seventh Street John H. Johns Franklin Margaret Sherrard Washington Akron Edith Scott North Seventh Street Jennie Weltzel Water St Fred Weitzel Los Angeles Caltt Flint Barbara Ann Washington, D.C Edward Jones Wooster Mass John A. Miller Wayne Avenue Walter Wigging James Martha Mc ‘Keenport Wiggins East Church Street

Local Auto Accidents injure several residents

William Vann, 63, of Luciusboro, suffered fractures and lacerations when his car overturned near home. Fingers and head injuries were treated at Indiana hospital, caused by steering gear locking. Sun glare injures Steve Hyry, 6, of Livermore, in Philadelphia and Sixth streets crash. Egry’s car failed to stop, windshield broken. Jon Misner, 36, Avonmore, treated as Egry faces drunken driving sentence. incident at coal house behind The Progress Building occurred Saturday afternoon.

Hucusboro William Vann Luciusboro Indiana Hospital J. Abery Blawnox Steve Hyry Livermore Philadelphia Sixth Streets Mr. Egry Ronald Yingling Indiana Egry David Misner Avonmore Creps Progress

State Fish Commission warns of fish peril from low inland water levels

Harrisburg July 22 The Pennsylvania Fish Commission warned that pollution and record low stream levels imperil millions of inland fish. The agency called on sportsmen to salvage stranded fish as trout streams warm water streams and lakes shrink, noting drought and rapid runoff from floods hindered underground water recharge.

Harrisburg The Fish Commission Pennsylvania

Local Rotary Talk on News Reporting by Vincent Neeson

Indiana Rotary members heard Vincent C. Neeson associate editor of The Evening Gazette explain how news is gathered and distributed. He urged press access to public institutional matters for public information after a teletype system demo and a linotype slug gift to members. Walter Devinney 54 of Blairsville and John E Kunkle of Greensfield were scalded when a Pittsburgh bound freight locomotive overturned near Vandergrift. A brakeman J A Harpster and contractor J W Cramer of Altoona pulled the men from the cab and they were hospitalised at Allegheny Valley Hospital.

Indiana Rotary Club Vincent C. Neeson Evening Gazette Neenan Walter Devinney Blairsville John E. Kunkle Greensfield Areman Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Vandergrift J. A. Harpster J. W. Cramer Altoona Allegheny Valley Hospital Tare Entunt

Dastown Woman Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Sloan Kepple celebrated her birthday Tuesday evening July 14 at home near Gastown with relatives including Mrs H L Bea and daughters Dorothy Martha and Betty, Mr and Mrs John Peeler of Indiana, Mr and Mrs H R Bee, Clyde Bee of Cherry Tree, Ronald Gheafier of Lancaster, and the Kepple couple.

Dastown Sloan Kepple Gastown H. R. Bee Clyde Bee Cherry Tree Ronald Gheaifer Lancaster

Multiple Area Family Reunions Listed Across Counties

A series of family reunions are announced for August and July in various communities. Orner family at Sideling Hill public camp on Lincoln Highway. Dick reunion at The Round Top near Blairsville. Helman family’s 14th annual gathering at Charley’s Grove west of Rhensburg with a prize for unlisted lines. Other reunions include Miller Johnston colony at Indiana fairgrounds, Hamiltons at Rickard Grove Hast Run, Ryen at Charles Ryen’s home, Newherter and McChesney descendants at Rock Springs Delmont, Fleckemer near BelSano, and Bence at Marlon Genter Community Park August 19.

Orner Sideling Hill Lincoln Highway Sky Top Inn Heisman Famties Helmann Charley's Grove Route 422 Rhensburg Reunion Association W. G. Reffner Ryen Charles Ryen Gipay William Newherter Mary McChesney Rock Springs Delmont A. H. Fleckemer Belsano Bence Marlon Genter

Republicans Gather at Camp Rest for Get-together

Indiana County Republicans invite citizens to Camp Rest Thursday at 7 20 pm for a get-together with local speakers followed by Alf Landon acceptance remarks via Topeka nomination. Music and demonstrations of Republicanism will conclude the event sponsored by the Lincoln Club.

Camp Rest London Indiana County Lincoln Club Assembly Topeka Kans

Girl Given Suspended Sentence On Bad Check Charge

Twyla Barclay of North Fifth Street Indiana received a suspended sentence on the costs after pleading guilty to a bad check charge. She allegedly issued one worthless check to a local service station. The cases of William T. Broom and Beryl Blystone, charged with passing several worthless checks, will be disposed of later by Judge Creps.

Twyla Barclay North Fifth Street Indiana Creps William T. Broom Grampian Beryl Blystone Waterman

Three Intoxicated Drivers Sentenced by Judge Crops

Arthur Wilde 36 of Dilltown David Misner 86 of Avonmore and R I 1 and John Dezzutti 48 of Vandergrift pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated before Judge EB H Creps on Monday morning Bach fined 200 dollars and costs and sentenced to five to 10 months in the Allegheny County Workhouse Join Monaco of Homer City R D1 was sentenced to one to two years in the Allegheny County Workhouse for involuntary manslaughter after failing to pay 400 dollars to Louly Morandi husband of Sadie Morandi killed in a Burrell township auto crash on September 14 Monaco had a suspended sentence December 9 on condition he pay Morand 400 damages

Crops Arthur Wilde Dilltown David Misner Avonmore John Dezzutti Vandergrift H. Creps Bach Waa Allegheny County Monaco Homer City Wak Louly Morandi Sadie, Morandi Burrell Township

Ten-Year-Old Fractures Collarbone in Fall at Coral

John Paul Appleton Jr aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs John Appleton of Coral fractured his collarbone recently in a fall while playing in the Appleton barn.

Harn John Paul Appleton, Jr John Appleton Coral

Clue clues in recent Coal Run robberies and Mee Intyre attempt

County investigators pursue leads in a pair of burglaries. Cash jewelry and coins totaling over 600 dollars were stolen from homes in Coal Run and McIntyre, with entrances by force and a sleep-inducing scent reported at one scene. Suspects frightened away at several houses.

Mee Intyre Coal Run McIntyre Samuel ‘Serman Goal Tun Alex Mulik John Beddering Edward Alva Steve Galamos Andy Bodner W. Grundy

Correction of Acoustics in First United Presbyterian Church

The Johns Manville Co will complete acoustics work in the church auditorium on Thursday and regular services will be held in the sanctuary Sunday morning with community union services planned for the evening.

Fist United Presbyterian Church The Johns-Manville Co First United Presbyterian Church

Senator Bennett Plans Norwegian Vacation After Illness

Senator Edward B. Bennett of North Seventh Street has improved and can go out in his car after weeks of confinement. He and Mrs Bennett plan a vacation soon in Norway and Sweden.

Bennett Edward B. Bennett North Seventh Street Mra. Bennett Norway Sweden

Fishing Trip Leaders In Sunbury Canada

James F. Chapman county superintendent of schools and Norman Koontz superintendent of Indiana high schools camp and fish near Sunbury Canada. Another member of the party is Mr. Mechling superintendent of Armstrong county schools.

Canada James F. Chapman Norman Koontz Indiana Sunbury Mr. Mechling Arm Strong

State Highways Stretched by Heat Expansion

Harrisburg reports seven miles of Pennsylvania concrete highways expanded during a heat wave. Officials note an average of five feet per mile in expansion, with bulging and cracking leading to thousands of dollars in repairs by the Highway Department.

Harrisburg Jully Pennsylvania

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