Grand jury ends duties as indictments handed to court
June Grand Jury adjourns after returning several guilty pleas and sentences. Foreman Earl B Hewitt Sr of Indiana County led proceedings started Monday with indictments from District Attorney William M Ruddock. A petition drive seeks county ownership of the Indiana County Fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman
E. BR. Hewitt
Earl B. Hewitt, Sr
Indiana
Wm. M. Ruddock
J. N. Langham
Board of County
Indiana County Fair Grounds
Indiana County Fair Grounds. If the Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Ail
Emma Stewart to teach English at Sofia American College
Miss Emma Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Stewart College avenue has been named English teacher at the American College in Sofia Bulgaria for a three year term. She will depart in August to begin duties. Stewart is a Smith College and Indiana State Teachers College graduate and has six years experience in Connellsville schools. The American College in Sofia is part of the American Near East College Association with sister schools in Constantinople and Beirut and about 30 American instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College of Near East Educational Association
Emma Stewart
Ernest Stewart
College Avenue
American College
Sofia
Bulgaria
Stewart
Smith College
Indiana State Teachers ‘College
Connellsville
American College In
American Near Baat College Association
Constantinople
Turkey
Beirut
Syria
Open safety pin removed from throat of 14 month old
A safety pin lodged point up near the entrance to the stomach of Thomas Langer Jr aged 14 months of Ernest was removed at the Eye and Ear Hospital in Pittsburgh by Dr J H McCready. The pin swallowed Sunday afternoon while dressing at relatives home in Juneau, x rays showed the pin and it was removed in Pittsburgh. The child will return home in a few days none the worse for the experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Langer, Jr
Ernest
J. H. McCready
Eye
Ear
Pittsburgh
Thomas
Juneau
Adrian
Valley Forge Academy Graduation Attended by Indiana Family
Indiana residents Mr and Mrs Robert S Sutton and daughter Betty Miss Mary Sutton and Mrs Raymond F Smith all of East Water street will attend the commencement exercises of Valley Forge Military Academy near Philadelphia on Tuesday morning June 11. Jack Sutton son of the Suttons is in the graduating class and a member of Co 0 winning his company letter in water polo and football. Harry Smith son of the Smiths is a Valley Forge junior and a member of the academy band. A highlight will be an inspection of the academy military companies by United States Army officers and a full dress review of the boys by Governor Learle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Valley Forge Academy
Robert S. Sutton
Betty
Mary Sutton
Raymond F. Smith
East Water Street
Valley Forge Military Academy
Philadelphia
Jack Sutton
Sutton
Jack
Co. 0
Academy
Harry Smith
Raymond Smith
Valley Forge
United States Army
Learle
Pealer Resigns as Borough Engineer. Jones Appointed
At the June borough council meeting on Tuesday evening Thomas Pealer resigned as borough engineer after accepting a position with the State Highway Department. Quincy S B Jones was chosen to complete the unexpired term and has long worked with Pealer in local engineering affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Pealer
Quincy B. Jones
Thomas Pealer
Pealer
State Highway Department
Quincy SB
Borough Council Invited for Joint Session with Brookville
Mayor B H Lithteberger received an invitation from Brookville mayor for a joint Indians and Brookville borough councils session to be held in Brookville on Monday June 24. The Indiana Council accepted the invitation at its July meeting held Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
B. H. Lithteberger
Indiana Council
Mrs Hart B Daugherty Appointed Housekeeper at College
Mrs Hart B Daugherty of North Ninth Street has been named housekeeper at Indiana State Teachers College to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mrs Wallace B Stewart. The appointment was announced Saturday by Dr C R Foster president of the College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart BE
Daugherty
Teachers College
Hart B. Daugherty
North Ninth Street
Indiana State Teachers College
Wallace B. Stewart
C. R. Foster
Indiana physician Dr G F Simpson returns from Pittsburgh hospital
Dr G F Simpson, noted Indiana physician, came back from a Pittsburgh hospital on Monday after treatment for complications from a severe asthma attack. His condition is gratifying to family and friends and a full recovery is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. FE. Simpson
Pittsburgh
G. B. Simpson
Indiana
Clymer Water Co completes Ramsey Run watershed repairs
The Clymer Water Co finishes work on the Ramsey Run watershed this week, including a three million gallon storage dam and a 3300 foot ten inch pipeline. State Health Department will inspect mid June. Ramsey Run supply will be pumped to a hill reservoir near Indiana, with Twolick Creek water potentially used to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Run
Indiana
Clymer Water Co
Romaey's Run
Twollck Creek
State Health Department
Twolick Creek
Water Company
Marriage Licenses Listed Across Towns and Readers Affiliations
A compilation of marriage licenses featuring numerous names and partner pairings across towns including Dixonville Vandergrift Plumville Indiana and Avonmore. Notable names include Albert Edwin Diem Clymer Adelaide Burkett Wolfe Francis Baker and Anna Nicely among others with localities cited such as Turtle Creek Saltsburg Vandergrift and Blair. The list suggests multiple couples registered in various communities with interwoven connections across Northwestern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edwin Diem
Clymer
Adelaide Burkett Wolfe
Indiana
Dixonville
Rose Lee Hallow
Aoe
Francis M. Baker
Turtle Creek
Anna M. Nicely
Derrypeace M. Beatty
Apollo Frances A. Anderson Vandergrift
Anthony Sutyak
Saltsburg
Mary Krasnanik
Pete Semoske
Ernest
Mary Baddie
Ernest Tyson
Leroy Eakman
Plumville
Dolores Harley
Pittsburgh
Joseph Saghy Blacklick
Mary Blehar
Blaine L. Compton
Mary
Monroe
Coral
Kenneth A. Blair
Vandergrift Joy Bh, Wise
Hillsdale
Wendel Pounds
Vandergrift
Romayne
Leonard Vandergrift
Ralph Curry
Grampian
Elizabeth ‘Lisack
Florida
N. Y
Daniel Mengza
Altoona
Lillian Ferrari
Jeannette
Fred Howard Moorfield
Mannie Lee Davis
Avonmore
Robert Clair Bishop
R.D
Bertha Florence Reed
L. Myers
Marion Center
Elizabeth L. Hollabaugh
Clymer B.D
Real Estate Transfers Involving Multiple Properties
A series of property transfers are listed: Mike Britzky to Nick Barto for 82 acres in Cherryhill township for $1.00. Indiana Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No 1468 to W A Schroth for a lot in Indiana for $9,000. Bessie Williams to George Fitzgerald for a lot in Glen Campbell for $150. J C Baker to M Isabel Miller for a lot in Indiana borough for $1. M Isabel Miller to J C Baker for a lot. W S Lawrence to CG 8 Kunkle for 141 acres in Center township for $1. Harvey McCormick Trimble to C 8 Kunkle for 161 acres in Center township for $3,600. Bert C Shields to L E Richardson for lots in Shelocta for $525. Mary Bell Crawford to M G Pollock for 174 acres in West Mahoning township for $1,800. Harry N Risinger to M Isabel Miller for 162 acres in White township for $1. M Isabel Miller to Harry N Riglinger for 162 acres in White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Britzky
Nick Barto
Cherryhill Township
Indiana Fraternal Order of Eagles
Aerie
W. A. Schroth
Indiana
Bessie Williams
George Fitzgerald
Glen Campbell
J. C. Baker
M. Isabel Miller
Indiana Borough
W. S. Lawrence
Kunkle
Center Township
Mary Bell Crawford
M. G. Pollock
West Mahoning Township
Harry N, Risinger
Isabel Miller
White Township
Harry’ N, Riglinger
New COC Camps Planned in Indiana County
Announcement from Washington says sites for new COC camps for the Soil Erosion Service in Indiana county are approved, with definite locations not yet set. Mrs. R. E. Krape and daughter Maxine of Jonestown, former Indiana residents, are visiting Mia Pred Herlinger of South Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titiana County
Washington, D.C
Indiana County
R. E. Krape
Maxine
Jonestown
Indiana
Mia
Pred Herlinger
South Sixth Street
Personal BREVITIES list of Indiana visits and graduates
Mrs J D Barnard of Washington Pa visited Indiana friends on Friday. Numerous residents and relatives are noted visiting, traveling, or studying away, including Miss Mary Gresko graduating from Georgetown University School of Nursing and Wilson St Clair’s son at Lafayette College. The item strings together social calls, travel, and aca demic milestones across several towns.
Missionary Society Women Meet Here on June 27
The seventh convention of Conemaugh Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society will convene at First United Presbyterian Church in Indiana on Thursday June 27 with the theme Burden bearing. Rev John H Stewart a former missionary in India will address the evening session on Changing India. The day covers morning and afternoon sessions with devotions reports elections constitutions and a pageant amid meals and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Firat United Presbyterian Church of
Indiana
John H. Stewart
India
L. H. Miller
W. O
H. Garman
R. V. B. Wright
Jeannette ‘Alter
Bel
Ken
I Committee
Ruth Browne
Plumcreek
American Missions
Jeannette C. Alter
R. H.mcclure
Jehovah
Elderton
Shelocta
First Indiana
Armagh Seniors and Juniors See Washington on Trip
Fifty-three students and teachers from Armagh High School toured Washington D C for five days. The group, including 30 graduates and 23 juniors, traveled in three buses with Principal C Ernest Kinsey and faculty members James Getty Harold Zener and Missea Alleen George. Funds from two school plays and basketball games covered all trip expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
Ast
Wheatfield Township
Washington, D.C
C. Ernest Kinsey
James Getty
Harold Zener
Missea Alleen George
Margaret George
Washington
Fractured Skywall In Punxsutawney Area Hazy Tale
James Mauk of Sprankle Mills is a patient in Punxsutawney Hospital after a skull fracture from a fall when he toppled backward and struck his head on a rack while near Little Mahoning Creek near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittle Mahoning
James Mauk
Sprankle Mills
Punxsutawney Hospital
Mahoning Creek
Indiana couple announces engagement of Hither Reinhardt Gordon
Mr and Mrs McClellan Gordon of North Mighth glruet announce their daughter Hither Reinhardt Gordon is engaged to David Hall Blair son of Mr and Mrs James Blair of South Sixth street The marriage date has not been made public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
McClellan C. Gordon
North Mighth Glruet
Hither Reinhardt Gordon
David Hall Blair
James 8. Blair
South Sixth Street
Barrett Named Auditor for West Mahoning Township
Barrett was appointed auditor for West Mahoning Township to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Luly M. Allen. The appointment was made by Judge J. N. Langham on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BY. Barrett
West Mahoning
W.'i. Barrett
West Mahoning Township
Luly M. Allen
J.N. Langham
Brushvalley Chorus Readies Rural Chorus Contest at State College
Brushvalley Community Chorus of 30 under Mrs. Nettle McCrea Davis will sing in the rural community chorus contest at State College during Farmers Field Day. The event features demonstrations, a log sawing contest, and singing groups from 14 counties. The winner may perform at the 1936 State Farm Show in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Community Chorus
Wolves
Nettle McCrea Davis
State College
Brughvalley Chorus
Harrisburg
Death notices for George C Robertson and Adam Painter
George Clinton Robertson of the Austrian community dies at home after a long illness. Survived by widow Anna Rosborough, four children, grandchildren, sisters, and a brother. Funeral plans not set. Adam Henry Painter, 86, dies at his Zion Valley home. father of Mrs. Margaret Heilman and brother to several relatives. Services at his residence with interment in South Bend cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clinton Robertson
Brushvalley Township
George
Myrtilla (Cribbs) Robertson
Center Township
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Anna (Rosborough) Robertson
James Lowman
Town
Frank Robertson
Blairsville
Charles Robertson
Homer City
Curtis Robertson
Graceston
Fred Herlinger
Nannie Swearingen
Chicago
Samuel J. Robertson
White Township
Adam Henry Painter
South Bend
Zion Valley
Margaret Heilman
Kittanning
Margaret Rowley
James Painter
Vandergrift
Elizabeth Fulton
Zanesville
Franklin County Wool Pool Sells For 29 1 4 Cents A Pound
Franklin county wool pool recently sold at 29 1 4 cents per pound for quarter and three-eighths wool, with fine wools bringing 24 1/2 cents. Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association reports the sale and an Emil Ladelpha concern purchased the wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranklin County Wool Pool
Indiana County Sheep and Waal Growers’ Association
Franklin County
Emilladelpha Concern
Cramer Pike Beautification Efforts Highlight Cedar Run Falls
Community Club of Coopersdale Johnson town has begun beautifying Cedar Run Falls along Gruner Pike from Cramer to Flood City. In Mugl Wheatheld township Cedar Run shows nature’s beauty pools along the pike. Oval Couple Parente welcome a daughter born Sunday at Indiana hospital named Kay Leefe mother Hazel Thomas. Grant Hoover occupies a newly built home near Kimmel Station in Ray township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Coopersdale
Johmstown
Cedar Run Falls
Cramer
Mugl Wheatheld Township
Cedar Run
I City
Grant Hoover
Kimmel Station
Ray Township
Busy June for Sunday schools in Indiana County
The District No 1 Sabbath School Association plans three sessions in Samville Shelocia West Lebane and Iselin Groyve Chapel ahead of its June 6 convention at Plumville United Presbyterian. The program features devotions, sermons, discussions, and music led by local pastors and teachers. McCreary Tire & Rubber Company marks 20th anniversary with a Saturday celebration attended by 150 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District No. 1
Samville
Shelocia
West Lebaneon
Iselin—Groyve Chapel
Convention Church of 12Th Disstric
McCreary Tire & Rubber Company
Ralph W
Harry C. McCreary
McCreary Tire and Rubber Co
Rustle Lodge
Harry W. McCreary
Ite
Degree for Local Pastor Receives Honorary Doctorate
Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant Illinois conferred the honorary Doctor of Divinity on Reydfolt T Hughes pastor of the M church in Lown during commencement exercises The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Bishop Badwin Holt Hughes of Washington D C Also to receive honorary degrees were Admiral Byrd and Dr Thomas C Poulter who served under Byrd on the expedition. Remains of David Newton Barcher arrived here from Winter Park Florida and are at Robinson Funeral Home with funeral arrangements to follow after family arrival from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Ill
Reydfolt T Hughes
Lown
Badwin Holt Hughes
Washington, D. C
M. B. Church
de Erees
Admiral Byrd
Tho
Burher
David Newton Barcher
Dixonville
Winter Park
Florida
Robinson
Seventl Street
Prominent Mariner Injured in Farm Accident
Prominent Mariner and dairy farmer from Lewis villa community, Speedy, is hospitalized at West Penn in Pittsburgh after injuries from repairing a fence on his farm Saturday. The Progress and Pittsburgh Poster Gazette readers, $6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryin M. Speedy
Lewisvilla
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
The
Progress and Pittsburgh Poster Gazette
R. D
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Ennie
Henry) Gobeilli
Mary France
Mary Ferrent
Burrell Township
Hubert Hall
Ambrose Broth
Rossiter
Mike di Martino
Mike Piper
Banks Long
Blairaville
Mike Protz
Martin ‘Buckshaw
Josephine
George W. Brantlinger
George T. Peters
Reginald Croyle
Heilwood
Alegheny
Allan Laird
Mastellar
Cambria County
Laird
Croyle
Lloyd Shupe
Allegheny
Samuel Shupe
Lloyd
Clark Campbell
Morganza
John Boyle
Allegheny County
Cora Brandon
Cherry Tyee
Green Township
Florence Buterbaugh
T. Summerville
Elmer Shaffer
Cherry Tree
Brandon
Commonwealth
J. D. Barnard
Washington, Pa
W. C. ‘Bell
Braddock
Plainville
Bdward
B. ‘Bennett
J.C. McGregor
Atlantic City
Asa Scott
Grant ‘Street
Madge Coon
Delbert Means
Latrahe,s
Margaret Forsythe
Stafford
Georgetown University School of Nursing
Jean Bell
Gertrude Peoples
Cora Kress
Virginia
New Florence
8. C. Streams
Church Street
D. ‘L. Moorhead
School Street
Edwin Clark
H.C. Griffith
W. E. Griffith
Yatesboro
Westminster College
Harold Hudson
Jersey City
N. J
H. M. Hudson
Maple Street
Margaret Mack
James W. Mack
North Sixth Street
David
Williams College
Kathryn Bennett
Eizabeth Kirkpatrick
Betty ‘Sprinkle
Birmingham School
Kenneth Kerr
Newport
John J.kerr
D. 8. Rankin
Thomas Smyth
Washington Street
A. B. McCormick
Old City
Robert Fleming
Dorothy
John Mahan
Maurice Coulter
Frederick
Helen
Hood College
Harry Power
Wayne Avenue
E.H. Tomb
Redondo Beach
Cal
Philip Eberhart
Warren
Jennie Lowman
Margaret
South Eleventh SL
George ‘Lowman
Lawrence
Kansas
Anna Taylor
Corpus Christi
Texan
C. M.johnson
H. W. Fulton
Aeet
New York City
Robert Skelton
Columbia University
Jed Kellum
Mercersburg Academy
Pred
Byalyn Wackoh
Mis
Virginia Wachob
Iowa
Champaign School
University of Ilinois
Jennie Miller
John Miller
Whitling
Colyer
John G. St. Clair
Boston
Lafayette College
Wilson
Clase
Missionary Society
Conemaugh
Pirat United
Armagh High
Brushvalley Chorus
STATE
AY Landa
Farmers Field Day
Court House
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Plumvile United Presbyterian Church
Uession
Guy BE
Terpe
Bert Jones
J. BE
McCall
H. M. Mabeney
Scott Chambers
Edward Griffith
Sabeath
Charles Williams
Mahoning Wy
Ot. U
Convention Church
W. C. Chapman
Giffen
Young People’s Council
School of Christ
LeRoy Halbert
Shelocta United Presbyterian Church
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