Fatal kerosene fire starts with oil in rural home
Mrs. Faye Bracken Mumau, about 29, wife of Glenn Mumau of near Commodore, died after a Friday afternoon kerosene explosion while starting a fire in her Dixonville area home. She tossed her four-year-old son to safety, but the house burned. she died at Dixonville hospital the same evening. The boy was uninjured. funeral services were held Sunday at East Mahoning church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Bracken Mumau
Glenn Mumau
Commodore
Mumau
Dixonville Hospital
Annie Bracken
East Mahoning Church
Mining Institute to be Held Here Saturday
The Mining Institute active since 1923 holds a meeting this Saturday June 4 at 2 pm in the Y M C A building followed by a 6 pm dinner and social at the First United Presbyterian church basement. Topics include coal preparation developments mechanical loading applications mine disaster self rescue home study and accident prevention with speakers from State College Goodman Mig Co U S Bureau of Mines and Buckeye Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Dean K. A. Holbrook
State College
Poultry Disease Specialist Lyman Peek to Hold Clinic Here
Lyman Peek a leading poultry disease expert will conduct a free clinic and lecture on poultry diseases at the Court House on Tuesday evening June 7 at 8 00 under the cooperation of Hetrick Wilson and Albert Dickinson Co Globe feeds. Peek has performed post mortem examinations on over 15000 chickens in four years and will advise on preventing losses. Bring sick birds to aid the clinic. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Peek
United States
Court House
Hetrick & Wilson
Albert Dickinson Co
Globe Feeds
Perk
Indiana Pastor on roi and Blairsville street incident
Megda Rising seven year old son of J W Rising of North Fifth street was struck by an automobile while crossing Market street after the Memorial day parade in Blairsville. He sustained shock and bruises but is recovering at his parents home. Rev J C Pinkerton named to a church finance committee at the United Presbyterian General Assembly in Washington DC. Miss Amanda Lowry and her mother will graduate from Muskingum College New Concord next week. Mrs Lowry attends the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Autre
Blairsville
Market Street
Megda Rising
J. W. Rising
North Fifth Street
General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church
Washington, DB. C
J. C. Pinkerton
First Church
Town
Miskingum
Amanda
Lowry
Ja Lowry
White Township
Muskingum College
New Concord
Reese- Wilson
Greensburg
Stanley W. Reese
South Seventh Street
Gertrude L. Wilson
Church, Street
John G. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. D. Esenwein
Reese
Philadelphia Billiard Academy
County Farm Bureau
Boy Scouts
Collins-Creech Delmont J. Collins
Ethel Creech
Dubois
Squire C. C. McLain
Hetrick Building
United Presbyterians
General Assembly of the
Unitedresbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Margaret Tinderlake
Tuunsday
Wats
Thante Nathanial Pwnte
Phimville
Ant
MD Emarrriage
Timberkike
New Castle
Dale
Clyde Thaberkike
Wanesod
Tileraiont
Tle Idel
Cote Ley
Trial of Dr Lytle Postponed to August Court Term
Dr R M Lytle of Salisbury faces murder charges arising from John McCoubs death. Trial delayed until the August term of Westmoreland County criminal court. Stuchell family reunion invites all relatives to Dayton Fair Grounds on Saturday June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lytle
R. M. Lytle
Salisbury
John
McCoubs
Westmoreland County
Stuchell
Dayton Fair Grounds
Cherry Tree Legion post leads state in new members past year
Veterans from Cherry Tree led state in new members as American Legion Post No. 621 held Memorial Day ceremonies. The day featured grave decorations, a parade on Bridge street with Emeigh Run Silver Cornet and Cherry Tree Military bands, speeches by local officials, a vase presentation to the post, and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Estate transfers in the region were reported in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Cherry Tree
Caree Ward
Bridge Street
Emeigh Run Silver Cornet
Penn Monument Park
Grand Comander Steel Clark
Steele Clark
Lincoln
State Teachers' College Graduates Big Class This Week
Commencement at the State Teachers' College marks the 52nd year with Rev A R Petty delivering the keynote New Thinking for a New Day. Dr John Keith presents diplomas as part of a week featuring a concert senior party baccalaureate in Ritz theater and a faculty reception. Class Day for Indiana High School in the school auditorium precedes Friday night commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ College
State Teachers' College
Indiana Normal School
Ritz Theater
A. R. Petty
Philadelphia
John Keith
A J. Bonsall
Pittsburgh
Indiana High School
Weddings of a Week: Multiple Marriages Announced
Mrs Frances G Garman of Washington announces the marriage of her daughter Prudence Garman Steving of Indiana to W Harry Connor of Bartow Florida. The ceremony occurred noon Saturday May 28 in Washington with Rev H M Hennig. The couple plan to reside in Bartow after touring northern states and Canada.
Poultry Clinic at Court House Saturday Evening June 4
A free poultry clinic will be held in the Court House on Saturday evening June 4 at 7:30 by Mr Kane under Barker's Research Laboratories Philadelphia. Kane will dissect diseased fowls discuss poultry diseases causes and prevention for poultry raisers. Those with diseased chickens urged to bring them for demonstration. The clinic is free for educational purposes and the public is invited. Heshbon Children aged 11 and 12 have good school records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Kane
Barker's Research Laboratories
Philadelphia
Armagh Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Ui Smith of Armagh marked their golden wedding on May 2 at home. They wed at Twoick on May 2 1877 by Minister Johnston and Dunks. About 40 relatives attended with many gifts including gold, sharing jubilee with Juinetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
Henry Ui. Smith
lTwolick
Stev
AL CL Johnston
John A. Dunks
Juinetta
Sanith
Indiana Paid Fitting Tribute to Nation's Dead
Memorial Day observances were held in the county seat with weather aiding the ceremonies. A parade led by Boy Scout band and American Legion drum corps preceded services at Memorial Park where Dr. Charles H. Foster spoke. Indiana Post No. 28 G. A. R. gathered at the Presbyterian church and later at the Indiana theater to honor nine post members. Prof. G. G. Hill of the State Teachers College gave the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
J F. W. Hinnitt
Post
Indiana Theater
G. G. Hill
State Teachers College
Rossiter Man Convicted of First Degree Murder
A verdict of guilty of first degree murder was returned against Charles J. Shank of Rossiter for the April 18 slaying of Carlo Medaglia near Sardis, Westmoreland County. Medaglia was battered with a hammer and stabbed with a screwdriver after a dispute over a car purchase. Shank confessed to the crime after his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veulict
Charles J. Shank
Rossiter
Carlo Madaglia
Sardis
Westmoreland Amnity
Shank
Medaglia
Cold Weather Foreshadows A Cold Season In 1927
Local reminiscences recall several weather prophets predicting a cold year while May weather remained unseasonable. A March frost damaged tender foliage and garden vegetables in many county lowlands. Also noted is Antonyces John Ross announcing a Republican bid for County Treasurer in Rochester Mills. United Presbyterians vote confirms assembly’s legality and approves public hymns despite earlier dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonyces
John $. Ross
Rochester Mills
Personal Brevities Describe Indiana Area Visitors
A long list of local and former residents and visitors is noted. Names include Owen J. Roberts Edgar Mack Collett Wishar Lichtenfels Shellito Stewart Mair Ross Work Hanna Sinsify Johns Becker Edwards Fiscus Henderson Oates Clowes Palmer Tucker Thompson McFarland Winsheimer Luxenberg Stuchell Duanlip Welsh Rowe Lewis Mayer Garthman Garegon Carson Walker Malloy and others visiting or calling in Indiana and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen J. Roberts
School Street
Edgar Mack
Metresport
W. L. Collett
Erie
Indiana
Robert M. Wishar
Pittsburgh
LM. Brown
Lemon Empfeld
Nanty-Glo
G. Ki. Lichtenfels
West Wheatfield Township
Thomas J. Shellito
A. J. Stewart
Penny Run
Howard Mair
John §. Ross
Walter J. Work
Rochester Mills
Wriday
J. A. Hanna
Calvin Sinsify
Brushvalley Township
Marvin Johns
Wilkinsburg
Vinton Edwards
Abellano
Wilson Fiscus
St. Louis
Mary Fiscus
West Church Street
Harry Henderson
Warren
Indisiana
Belsano
John Oates
South Seventh Street
Lewistown
Philadelphia
J. B. Reed
Stafford
John Clowes
Myrl Spence
West Waters Street
EK. Walker i Smith
Harry Smith
Clairton
Gail Burnheiimer
Pessy George
Nurses’ Training School
Germantown Hospital
D. BE. Thompson
Mairsville
Misys Marion Ayers
School of Peston
Kathryn Iyerly
Rose Ashunfuller
Pheopixvilla
Orvis Rowe
Harold
Idiana
Om Batumtay
Bodaumestaowa, Nooy
Howe
Migs Fluth Lewis
North
Klee
Wnh
Vinsburgh
Ohio
Paistor
Mellor
Unidenwood
New Loxtig- Louw
Mes
G Dhartmana
Waouxter
Cypdiana
Mtr
Traghert
Garegon
Tithesen
Greensburg
Vieilad
Die Furs Sacrents
Harry Carson
Dear Lows
Lown
DG. Allison
Apolly
Kansas City
Krank
Dennie Bell
Bell
Church Street
Masonic Banquet Delights Coudersport Community
Governor John S Fisher attended as honor guest at the Masonic Consistory banquet in the town hall of the Presbyterian church. The event drew over 200 Masons from across the county with brief addresses from local officials and distinguished guests including James G Covey and Rev H KE Lioya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly S. Mishnar
Jlanor
Magonte Banagiet
Tndiana
lGoudersport
Hs! Ontterdt ‘Presbyterian Church
Findham
Masons I
Ladies’ Aid Society
Robert Lewis
Coudersport
Althous
John S. Fisher
Mr. Lewis
James G. Covey
H. KE. Lioya
Blairsville
Frank Graff
Kittaning
Harry J. Bell
Collins Cameron
Apollo
J. Elder Peeler
M. C. Gordon
Town
Local GOP entrants name candidates for county posts
Horace M. Hudson and T. M. Beatty of Third ward Indiana announce bids on the Republican ticket for County Commissioner and County Treasurer respectively. Democratic County Commissioners member L Campbell seeks re election. Brushgalley Township schools elect leaders. high school principal L Leet reappointed amid others not chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace M. Hudson
T. M. Beatty
Third Ward
Indiana
Hudson
Beatty
L. Campbell
Board of County Commissioners
Veteran Minister Preaches in Brushyvalley School House
Rev. Wilson Lewis, a veteran minister and retiree, will preach next Sunday afternoon at Bethel Church near Brushyvalley. The sermon title is Winding Our Possibilities, reflecting on faith and community progress amid local events and ties to area families and civic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Lewis
Betewetoek
Deaths and notices span Armstrong county area
Obituaries report the death of Amos M. Thomas of Armstrong township at age 89 and summaries of survivors including children and grandchildren. Separate notices note Card George Rudl of Indiana city dying at 41 from neuralgia, with details of his Bavarian birth, work as an accountant, church and fraternal affiliations, and survivors. Other items mention Margaret Tinderlake, Clyde Thaberkike, and Mrs. Roberts, among others, with brief funeral and burial notes and scattered local notices about teachers and political candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Card George Rudl
Rud
Elks
Munich
Bavaria
Indiana State Normal School
St. Bernard's
Knights of Columbus
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Dora A. Rud
Charles
Els
Cattle Show and Picnics Planned Across Indiana County
Guernsey and Jersey cattle show and picnic events are planned at Elders Ridge and Purchase Line Community Grounds with judging by State College experts. Threshermen and Farmers Protective Association to meet June 4 at 7:30 P M to discuss plans, insurance, and a summer picnic. Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers hold May meeting. wool pooling planned July 1 and 23 at B R L and Station. officers elected include Thomas Brown and Beatty among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Elders Ridge
Guernsey Bull Association
Indiana
Iselin
Hoods
Guernsey Cattle Club
Jersey Bull Association
Lovejoy Jersey Bull Association
Purchase Line Community i
Jersey
JL Brownell
State College
Threshermen and Farmers ‘Protective Association
Court Horse
Adult Poultry Club
Marion Center
Sie
W. Dt. Thomas
Indians No. 6
UH. M. Brown
Indiana No
Jas. W. Johnston
Inedina
RG. Beatty
Creekside
Alex Bennett
Harry Neal
Homer City
Dick Stephens
Namer City
Waldo Simpson
Smirksbury
George Elbel
Rossiter
A. Conner
Hillsdale
Roy Melldves
Dome
Fatal electrical accident claims two men near Marion
David G. C. Lohr, 63, a noted coploge at Penn Moblig Savile Corp, died after a high voltage line fault near Marion Colter. Alvie Wosher was severely burned. 22 000 volts dropped to a cross arm while a worker attempted to shut off power. Fisher released himself only after the wire horned off. Lohr urged aid as the pole remained charged. A physician arrived but Lohr weakened and died. Funeral services held, burial in Greenwood. Commissioner L. G. Clark, newly proud grandfather, welcomed a daughter in the Clark home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David GC. Lobe
Penn Moblig Savile Corporation
Ileal
Alvie Wosher
Marion Colter
Fisher Tal
Fisher
Lohr
Wolil
Lele
M. L. Finer
Town
Rose Isenbere
White Township
Hoaly
William Lohr
Williamstown
Panera
Greenwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gubnn Mumau
Ker
Obenh Haplosson
Mining Institute
BEAR
Elmer
Ristne
Dear M. Beatty
Sarah
Griffith
Brandon
Hamer City
D. Storey
George BR. Cathen
W. A. Ketterings
CG. M. Kettering
Washington
B. OR
Kettering
C. M. Ketter
TR. Williams Tn
Joe Turke
Mana Lucia
Antonio Perry
Clymer
J. el. Steffy
Geo. W. Frain
West Wheatfield
A. G. Grumbling
Yellow Creek Coal Co
Martha B. Ritter
A.C. Lowman
Conemaugh
J. L. Hanna
Uarry Hanna
Banks
Robert C
Mary Vadanka
Robert Winning
Mae K. Levit
John W. Hill
Chambersville
Ellia Kinder
Norman Clar
Lockport
Mabel Hoel
Climax
Ernest A. Smith
Avonmore
Lola Norwood
Gilbert
Tozer Je
Clear'd
Martha Morriyona
Paul Worthing
Catherine Voltage
John Savage
Stella Czarnota
Charles E. Seigs
Mary EB. Cox
Lloyd Ve Guthrie
Akron
O Mary
Heshbon
Tiwight
Perry Miller
Harry I. Miller
CL. Campbell
Perry
Dwight
Pike Public
Reels
Big Company of Men
Lethe Cowrge
Towa
Weashington
A. George Iid
J. ML. ‘Norrenee
George Jett
Bradford
Wailin
Gilad Ray
Weethill
Leen
Cilead
Ab Murlon Center
Trey
Harry Corragh
Hooter City
Key
Giffen
Plamville
Terpdohn Mitchell
Buxter
Willis Fone
Pishor
L. OR. Williams
Iowa
Witnaus
Pine Towneship
Andreson
Pune Ee
Andersons
Todd Chein
Pennie
Jing
Bas- Cle
Cajoy
Woo
Kauai Ste Ting
Lulu
Amos M. Thomas
Armstronge Township
CS. Borland
West Philadelphia
Mar Thomas
Anna Lytle
Thomas
Crooked Creek
Armistrange
Clarinda Isabel Armnstrong
John C. Thomas
W. ‘Ioa Thomas
Denver
Colo
C. S. Borland
Evaline Flemime
Armstrong Township
Martha J. Menning
Emmenton
Curry Run
Carol G. Rudl
Tria
Rober
Roberts
Pittsharpey
Itmelock
Win
Kuhne
Archibald McCaughey
Center Township
Kuhnh
Huglewood
Vittsburgh
Pathe Clvavus
William
Kuhn
Gazette Times
Mars
Boodorl
Mttshareh Archiv A
Woil‘awe
Parker A
Arthur Ch
Dna Ly
Oakland
Cabit
Teaehurs Chasen
Satie Gay
Brees
Wea Ne
Daronhy Bee
Castony
Gaaffins
Steney
Idah
Wyper
Uclevdew
Gero Ouro
Csaawferd
West Wihatfield
Sehoedls
Wistitetan
Cece Wa Garbour
Gaaible
Minnie Clark
Germany
Mildred Hueddee
Bed Hilvlitegufvelas Cigpathell
Macks Milly
Wuol Wallace
Hilliin Mcfinney
Garfield
Louiss Hood
Admin Mammani
Nev
Ith Breadlinger
Nih Betis
Chere de Sun
Steele Clawson
Miner
Charles J. Hegee
Dixonvile
Pat Primnagty
Eden Way
Discuvbe
Ole
Lovejoy
Baved CO. Lohr
L. G. Clark
Edwin Clark
Yettle Wisi
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