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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1931

Page

5

County Institute 18 Last Week in August

Indiana County Teachers Institute moves to late August to avoid disrupting the school year. Sessions at Indiana High School auditorium feature day instructors from Ohio State University Texas University University of Pittsburgh along with state educators. Music will be directed by John W. Neff of the State Teachers College as part of the program.

John W. Neff State Teachers College Indiana County Teachers Institute Indiana High School Indiana County School Directors’ .Association Jas. F. Chapman Dee James Chubb Ohio State University Frada Holmes The Texas University Freeman Guy Pittsburgh M. S. Spence Ebensburg State Educational Association Robert C. Shaw Lee L. Driver State Department of Education Harrisburg State Teachers’ College McCoy Farm Indiana Indiana County Tuberculosis Society

Real Estate Transfers and a Car Crash in Indiana

Real estate transfers include Rossanna A Shields to Elmer M Shields for 68 acres in North Mahoning at 1090 dollars and Elmer Shields to Myrtle I Peffer for a jot in North Mahoning at one dollar. A series of property trades occurs in Canoe and Green with prices ranging from one dollar to fifteen hundred dollars. A girl, Dahlia Rabosky, 18, from Moo​ween, sustains serious injuries when a car she rode in loses control and plunges down an 18 foot embankment near Clarksburg. She is treated at Indiana hospital. A Shrine Parade is planned in Indiana with a 20 minute uniform body parade by Jaffa Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine from Altoona en route to DuBois for the midsummer ceremonial, stopping briefly at Punxsutawney.

Rossanna A. Shields Elmer M. Shields North Mahoning Elmer Shields Myrtle I. Peffer Lewis Nagy John Campbell Canoe Adrain Realty Co Paul Pezauti Jacksonville Dolly Treese B. Walker Smith Green John Bennett W. C. Bennett Indiana Wm. H. Carney Caroline Carney Pine Andrew Kaiser C. W. Palmer Conemaugh Sara Belle Carr Clarence Carr Charles H. Stiffler Joseph Zoltansky Oliva D. Hodson A. A. Daugherty Salisburg United Presbyterian Woman's Association of North America Salisbury HH. B. Langham John Pina White A. H. Seaman Anna Ivan Mike Lisi Twila Jones Homer City Clarksburg Dahlia Rabosky Mooween Indiana Hospital Pete Walker Iselin Jaffa Mystic Shrine Altoona DuBois Indiana Shriners Punxsutawney

R and P Injunction Violation Hearing Set August 1

Judge Henderson of Fayette County issued writs of contempt to eight defendants Tuesday in a motion court session. The contempt order targets Sagamore and NuMine defendants for allegedly trespassing on the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co property, violating a previous injunction issued July 16. The hearing date remained set for Saturday, August 1.

Henderson Fayette County D. W. Henderson Sagamore NuMine Raichester &Pittsburgh Coal Co

Reunion Day at County Health Camp Peeks Toward Growth

Thirty seven words trimmed. Not applicable

Marriage Licenses and a Pastor's Return to Pulpit

Walter Obley and Kathryn Julock take a marriage license in Strongstown, while Clymer listings include William Dewey Stephens and Bessie May Dearmy. Rev Orville J. Fleming, former minister in Irwin, recuperates after appendicitis and plans to resume duties August 16 at First United Presbyterian in town. Center Township Tax League names delegates H S Lydick T S Brandon and Mrs Frank Winsheimer and urges candidates to file statements of stance on three Tax Justice League objectives.

Walter Obley Clymer Kathryn Julock William Dewey Stephens Strongstown Bessie May Dearmy Nettleton Oscar Roscusin Dubois Lilly Olga Engle Greensburg Lawrence Parks Frailey Elderton Sara Martha Fouts Parkwood Mike John Zoemian Heilwood Agnes Rose Kompardo Chandos Roy Cavanaugh Seeright Orville J. Fleming United Presbyterian Church Irwin Indiana Hospital Crete Jacksonville United Presbyterian Center Township Tax League Tax-Justice League Lydick Brandon Frank Winsheimer Harry Anderson Indiana

Federal Officers Seize Beer Truck in Blairsville on Weekend

Prohibition officers halted a truck loaded with beer, furniture, and freight on East Market street Blairsville on Saturday evening while drivers ate nearby. No arrests were made as officers kept hold of the vehicle and cargo. Other notices report dog licenses surpassing 1930 totals at noon, fishing licenses issued to date, an Armstrong Grove Camp Meeting set for August 13 with evangelists from Pasadena and Wilmore, a Sagamore couple welcoming a daughter at Indiana hospital, and a nostalgic Fourth of July reminiscence.

Blairsville Prohibition East Market Street Elmer W. Allison Amstrong Grove Armstrong Grove Kittanning Buuer Road C. Ww. Ruth Pasadena Calif T. M. Anderson Wilmore Ken

Blairsville Druggist Disappears After Thursday Night Walk

Blairsville druggist J. B. Martland vanished Thursday night after leaving his shop. A wife’s letter reportedly instructs her to run the business. The Martlands moved to Blairsville about six years ago from Tarentum.

Blairsville J. B. Martland Martlands Tarentum

Man Held for Alleged Wrist Watch Theft

Pate Looney was held for appearance at court on a charge of larceny after allegedly taking a wrist watch from Miss Helen Thornbury of town and refusing to return it. The incident occurred last evening in Peace OC. G. McLain was named as the observer in the case.

Justice of the Peace C. C. McLain United Mine Workers of America Indiana G. McLain Pate Looney Helen Thornbury

Sheriffs Attend Pennsylvania Association Meeting in Erie

Sheriff H Elmer Borland and former sheriff J R Richards attend the annual meeting of the Sheriffs Association of Pennsylvania in session at Erie this week amid a rise in idle rumors about various climates and leather conditions.

Erie H. Elmer Borland J. R. Richards Town Jare Sheriff's Association of Pennsylvania

Indiana postal employees to Clarion tonight

A large delegation from the Indiana post office travels to the Postal Employees of the 27th Congressional District convention in Clarion. The banquet is at 7:00 PM at Clarion State Teachers College. The Indiana group lists Mr. and Mrs. Walters Malcolm Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Borland and others including James A. Isenberg Benjamin R. Thompson and Samuel Trimble.

Indiana Post Office 27Th Seasion Clarion Clarion State Teachers College Indiana Albert L. Miller D. McFarland D. B. Shirley J. W. Fleming James A. Isenberg Benjamin R. Thompson James C. Fee Samuel Trimble Stanley Fleming

Sagamore strike ends as mine reopens with 250 back at work

The Sagamore mine of the B and O Coal Go reopened Tuesday morning with 250 men returning to their places and no disorder. Officials report no demands or agreements, and expect more men to report. A quiet scene also described at NuMine Margaret and Yatesboro. Meanwhile, Rev. Dr. John J. McKvaine and family depart for a vacation including Beach Haven, Tarkio, Conneaut Lake, and New Concord, with visiting ministers to fill in during August.

Sagamore Old Geare NuMine Margaret Yatesboro Halvetin Coal Mining Co John J. McKvaine First United Presbyterian Church Town McIlvaine Gene Beach Haven N.J Robert M. Fisher Tarkio Conneaut Lake New Concord Mellvaine J. Knox Montgomery Ray, Orgilla J. Fleming Irwin Rev. Fleming Willet

Former County Teacher Tours Western States

Miss Martha F. Hancock formerly of West Lebanon and long time county schools teacher is touring the western states. She recently studied at the University of Southern California Los Angeles with a Frick Educational Commission scholarship and attended the National Educational Association meeting in San Francisco June. She plans to return to Pittsburgh in September to resume teaching.

Martha F. Hancock West Lebanon Pittsburgh University of Southern California At Los Angeles Hancock Frick Educational Commission National Educational Association San Francisco

Blairsville Rotari ans Entertained at College Lodge by Indiana Club

The Blairsville Rotary Club visited College Lodge west of Indiana on Monday evening. The Indiana Club, as loser in the attendance contest, entertained Blairsville members with impromptu talks and a general good time.

Blairsville

Personal Briefs Highlight Indiana Area Social Spin

Judge Langham enjoys a lake trip this week while Indiana area residents travel to and from visits with friends and relatives in Blatraville Deal N J Greensburg Cambridge Springs Pittsburgh and Elderton among others. Notable mentions include county officials candidates for sheriff and a street of visiting relatives with plans for vacations and weddings. Electric service in Elderton expected August first as crews complete wiring.

Miners Eager to Work Amid Interference Fears

Public statement from Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation owner notes overall industry depression but praises Indiana County mines for maintaining employment. He cites market and price challenges, yet confirms mines operate with wages often higher than in other districts and a strong workforce despite outside interference.

Clearfield Bituminous ‘Coal Corporation Indiana County Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation

Ritz Theatre switches films after equipment failure

The Ritz Theatre faced a malfunction in the sound coil of the projector delaying Norma Shearer’s A Free Soul. Patrons were accommodated by moving the showing to The Indiana Theatre with standard prices, as Ritz maintains a strong track record for minimal downtime and swift guest care. Republican voters in Green township hold a suggestion meeting at Stafford school house on Saturday August 1 at 8:00 p.m. District No 1 South Mahoning township hosts a similar event Friday July 32 at 8:00 p.m.

Ritz Theatre Ritz Norma Shearer Rits Indiana Theatre Green Township Stafford School House South Mahoning Township

Triplets Arrive in Brushvalley Township Home

The stork visits the home of Mr and Mrs John Reeger of Brushvalley township as they welcome triplets two sons and a daughter with a combined weight of 17 pounds. Dr M M Davis states mother and babies are progressing well.

Brushvalley Township John Reeger M. M. Davis

Earl H Park dentist dies at home in Indiana

Funeral services were held for Dr. Earl H Park a prominent Indiana dentist and Marion Center native who died from a gun wound at his North Ninth Street home. He was 49 born in Marion Center son of Dr L N Park and Martha Thompson Park educated at University of Pittsburgh practiced in Marion Center then Indiana served as Indiana County Dental Association president member of Masons and Presbyterian church survived by widow Daisy Reese Park a son Norman Reese Park a daughter Mrs Mary Amanda Park and several relatives. Funeral in residence Thursday at 2:30 led by Rev E J Barber interment Sample Run cemetery.

J. N. Langham Robert Bratton Blatraville Indiana Josephine Mack North Sixth Street Deal N.J Beatrice Tourney Montclair Paul Wine and Son Greensburg Clyde Fowler Pittsburgh Betty Patton Camp Reynolds Huntingdon County James Greer Washington, DG Howard Martin Chestnut Street Martha Gibson Town Nettie L. Neal Ruby Neal McIntyre Niagara Falls Buffalo Melvin’ Booth New Concord Raymond Moorshead South Seventh John G. St.Clair School Street John M. Miller North Ninth Street Cambridge Springs Ben Pollock Caroline Mary Agnes Charles Books Miss Schrum Irwin Bedford S. M. Heyman South Seventh Street Johnstown Lawrence Getty Jack Youngstown John L. Getty Church Street Fred W. St.Clair Stone Creek Hunting and Fishing Club James Lyon James, Jr Edgewood Arsenal Walter Scholes Frank M. Smith Blairsville Asher G. Glenn Grean Township T. ©. Burnbean Jeannette John M. Daugherty D. B. Taylor Pucin Bellefonte M. Heyman Sylvia Elmira Syracuse Seneca Falls N.Y Heyman Edith Heyman Andrew Morrow Plumville Sturry W. Stephens Glenn Stephans Thomas, Pa Floyd Prugh Belmont, O William Hiii Mighty-Four Manry Washington,d.c T. O. Saxton Union Springs Janet Ruth Remis West Middletown Elinore Lewis Fred L. Knobblock Tulsa Okla Washington, D.C Knobblock Architectural Department Federal Government Greenwood Cemetery Earl H. Park Ale L. N Martha (Thompson) Park Marlon Center Marion Center University of Pittsburgh Fim JL. N. Park & Son Cunningham Savings & Trust Company Indiana County Dental Association Indiana Lodge No. 313 Free and Accepted Masons Coudersport Consistory Satta Temple of the Altoona Indiana Country Club Indiana Presbyterian Church Robert L. Clark Daisy Reese CG. J. Reese Smithport County Norman ‘Reese Park Mis Mary Amanda Park J. N. Park Ozer B. Lewis John C. Gourtey Windher E. J. Barber Ceme Clymer Anna Watt Patterson Salisburg Salisbury Cemetery Anna Witt Patterson Saltsburg YP. Sidwnsend Coffeyville Kans Deveased Omer City Trane Jane Watt M. V. Patterson Salisbury Salisbury Presbyterian Church J. Stanley Harker W. Howard Styall W.C. Patterson Ballsbore Emma Ewing Evans Watwon Brooklyn George Rugh Cedar Rapids Iowa

August Reunion Month Leads Stewart Campbell Gatherings

The Stewart Campbell School alumni from Mechanicsburg Armagh New Florence Grisemore and Penny Run plan reunions on August 6 at Penn Run and Pennsylvanian venues with gatherings in Hilltop West Wheatfield and Indiana Fair Grounds. Multiple family reunions follow in early August including Lowman Graham and Braughter clans with committees and schedules announced.

J. T. Stewart Town G. A. Campbell Armagh Penn Run Thursaday Mechanicsburg New Florence Grisemore Penny Run Brend- Hager Hilltop West Wheatfield Township Lowman-Graham Indiana Fair Grounds The Law T. T. Lowman RR. L. Orr T. M. Graham G. L. Stewart Yable Margaret Lowman T.H. Goleman Charles McJunkin Grace Hassinger Nellie Lucas Ida King Paul Marshall T. M. Grahan Paul Lowman Laura Graham Alex Graham Edna Graham Ralph Graham George Lowman Clyde Lowman James Lowman Mead Lowman Alexander B. Lowman T. M. Graeham R. L. Orr D. J Elizabeth Braughter Old Homestead Rochester Mille Frank Braughter Floyd Braughter Marion Center Quay Braughter Dixonville Rufus Work Della Braughler Carl Braughler Norris Brown Rochester Mills Davidland Catherine Campbell Cunningham Round Top Grove Ward Eicher Ida Cunningham Robert C. Cunningham Robert Wagner Samuel Duncan Homer City Dillen Cunningham Josuph M. Hutchison William Galley Chestnut Street Sarah Pittman Jamestown Jenuia Bopp Hyde Park Harry Petrie Henry Petrie Coraopolis Frank Lamp Clairton Lydia Briggs Elwood Lamp Louise Pittsburgh Henry Bopp Wid Cheater Daugherty Henrietta Leechburg Wu. Gaileyne Dorothy Paul Floren Edna James Branie Pittian Indiana Marjorie Smith

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County Institute Duane Flickinger New York University Gertrude M. Lewis Alice Louise Brant North Seventh Street Jean E. Hill West Philadelphia England Scotland Elizabeth Lowry South Sixth Street Carrie Bells Parke Railroad Avenue New York Europe Miss Lowry France Holland Miss Parks StatesYeachers College Cambridge University Tron Alley Nelson Bros Charles Suiffler Commodore Joseph Goltansky Wintondale EBA. Strout Realty Agency Hiderton Transcontinental and Western Airways, Inc New York City Los Angelen Tey. Clark Presbyterian Church of Town Dorsey Walker Key California RK. O Lytle Chapmians J. M. Risinger Centers Township Cantidats J. M. Ulsinger Dr. Wart H. Park Mrs. Tather Helman Laura J. Mefeaters W. J. Meeaterk Laura Jean McFeaters Lewis Mceaters Lakehart Dayton Fair Dayton Purchase Line Wisconsin Dayton Daily News Barr Pheamu Palaver Campbell Woodlawn Park U-E Milion Center
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