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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1926

Page

6

True Bills Returnable by June Grand Jury

June Term opens with foreman Qiay Cessna leading the Grand Jury. True bills returned include Joe Madula for prohibition violation, George Stockdale for operating a motor vehicle recklessly, and Andrew McAdams for fraudulent conversion. Other names appear for charges under prohibition law and related offenses.

Qiay Cessna Plunoviltes Joe Madula George Stockdale Tony Ety Frerthlees Voit Arkelivering Eas Léonard ‘Gilpatrick Floyd Smith Ant Audrey Cessna Andrew McAdams Charles, Denning Edna Gontz William. Kenithom Gertrude Kelly John Lake Sin Tati Harry Herry Alte’ Stiver

Convention at Purchase Line Brethren Church Program

Sunday school convention at Purchase Line Brethren Church June 16 features morning devotional by Rev Wakeman and discussions on youth work led by H Jackson. afternoon includes Children’s Division Work with Mrs Ackerson and Adult Bible Class by Elder Peeler. evening program with Rev Weeks, Rev Charles F Reitzel and Commodore male chorus addressing the reconciling work of Christ.

Brethren Church Purchase Line Rev. Wakeman H. Jackson Robinson Imusic Christ Charles F. Reitzel Altopnar

Auto Crash Injures Two Boys at Rural Crossing

Elmer Harwick of Valier and Clair Rummel of North Point were injured when a Jewett car and a Ford collided at a railroad crossing between Fordham and Valier Saturday night. Harwick injured his ankle. Rummel suffered severe facial and arm cuts from flying glass. Dale Means of Valier drove the Ford. Six to seven people rode the Ford and five in the Jewett. The crash likely resulted from both cars lights not yielding the road.

Elmer Harwick Valier Clair Rummel North Point Jewett and Ford Fordham Harwick Rummel Jewett-machine Rimmel Ford Jewett

Indiana County Dental Society elects officers at dinner

At the monthly meeting Dr Clark J Dickie of town was chosen president Dr D W Grom Jey of Marion Center became vice president and Dr H A Gontz of Blairsville secretary treasurer The executive committee includes Dr D L Young Dr L E Ackerson Dr E H Park and CG W Rink A tribute was paid to the late Dr Bawin Ki Wood A dinner followed at the Yuckenberg home on South Tenth Street.

Indiana County Dental Society Clark J., Dickie Town D. W. Grom Jey Marion Center H. A. Gontz Blairsville D. L. Young L. E.ackerson Clymey E. H. Park CG. W. Rink

Bellwood First Aid Meet Honors Winning Teams

Preliminary first aid meet hosted by Bethlehem Mines Corporation in Heilwood drew large crowds. Winning teams, Mine No. 6 led by James Beveridge and Gitle Team captained by Dorothy Hammond, advance to Bethlehem June 26 final meet. Boys team led by Charles Kirker Jr and Mine Rescue Team captains include Russell Keirns and James Miller among others.

Keen Bethlehem Mies Corporation Heilwood Bethlehem Mine No James Beveridge Mike Drap Atten R. McFeeley Bruno Faas Patsy Bruno Louis Drahnak Charles Kirker, Jr Russell Keirns James Miller al Iyn Ebvans Credith Davis Harry

Weddings Of A Week In Vandergrift And Vicinity

A week of nuptials features Dale G Shaner of Vandergrift and Lela Jane McCury marrying at Ellerton parsonage with reception plans. Other weddings include Carolyn Guthrie and Edwin Ebberts at Guthrie home, Genevieve Moore and Rochester Neilson at Marion Center, Clarence Stachell and Charlotte Hill near town, Marie Maruk and Dr Joseph Meier wed in Cleveland.

Neilson—Moore Genevieve Moore J. ©. Moore Marion Center Rochester Neilson Punxsutawney G. W. Alter

Big Gas Well Brought In by Ritter Company

In the Whitesburg field Elder ton Oil and Guay Company headed by Daniel Ritter brought in a gas well with an open flow of 1 211 000 cu ft at a depth of 2087 feet on Thursday. Mrs Sarah Ann Pittman aged 91, a longtime resident of Green township, died at her son William S Pittman home. Burial was at Uniontown, this county, on Monday morning.

Whitesburg Elderton Oil and Guay’ Company Daniel Ritter Sarah Ann Pittman Green Township William 8. Pittman Uniontown J. M. Greedy Livermore Indiana Eva Allison Indiana Hospital J.C. Thomas Homer City Williamsport Corning N. Y Rochester Brodgort Brooksport Samuel E.butterbaugh Buffalo Sherman N.Y C. F. Corman

Sutton Heads Auto Club At Annual Indiana meeting

At the Indiana Automobile Club annual meeting in the Rest Room, John W. Sutton was elected president with A. Shea as vice president, Paul Lewis treasurer, H. E. Raymond secretary, and honorary vice presidents Chas. Griffith and Harry L. Weamer. Directors named were W. F. Wettling, H. J. Hinterleitner, Ira Myers, W. G. Thomas, and George T. McHenry. The roster grew from 163 to over 500 members, and plans included two highway welcome signs for tourists. Members were urged to attend the Benjamin Franklin National Highway booster meeting in Kittanning tonight.

Indiana Automobile Club John W. Sutton A. ©. Shea Paul Lewis H. E. Raymond Chas. Griffith Marion Center Harry L. Weamer Saltsburg W. F. Wettling H. J. Hinterleitner Ira Myers W. G. Thomas George T. McHenry Kittanning

Tenth annual convention of District No. 12 of Indiana County Sabbath School Association

District No. 12 convenes at Harmony Grove Lutheran Church for a three session convention on June with morning sessions devotional services and addresses by Harvey Adamson Miss LaRue Millen and Rev W C H Garman. afternoon election of officers and educational programs. evening devotional and addresses with music. delegates to bring lunch.

Harmony Grove The Indiana County Sabbath School Association Harmony Grove Lutheran Church Harvey iAdamson LaRueMillen Edna Fry M. McMilen iPresident W. C. Ih. Garman Our Christian Responsibilities Holna Shields Chas. Postlewaite Chinch Anchie Brown Nowman Loughry JG. M. McHenry Harry D. Newcomer

Marriage Records Mix Show Many Names Across Indiana

A fragmented list of names and places appears to catalog marriages and licenses. The text names individuals including Ford Pollock Martha Long Clarence Studen ae Charlotte Mildred Hill Pi Robert Keller Richards Dhelma D MicQuown Thomas Mikesell Blairsville Raye McQuown Lucretia Leckenby Stitt Lamoett Buterbaugh Mildred Wolfgang Juneau Edwin Roberts Pittsburgh Indiana Nelson Olsa Tyler Catherine Eenas Speer Wilson Guthrie Hazel Jane Smith Gustave Hallbeng Bernice Taylor Cecil Ira Stiffler Ora Alma Faith Penn Run.

Ford Pollock Martha Im Long Clarence Thomas ‘Stud Charlotte Indiana Mildred Wolfgang Juneau Edwin F. Roberts Ittsburgh Nelson Olsa Tyler Catherine Eenas Oemetrong Co Speer Wilson Guthrie Hazel Jene Smith aiBdi Gustave Hallbeng Bernice Taylor Greensburg Cecil Ira Stiffler Cherry Ree Ora Alma Faith Penn Run

Piffer Family Moves to Tampa As Atlantic & Pacific Inspector

Inspector of Store Group Mrs. Norman Piffer, with her two sons and her father C. L. McGregor of South Seventh street, leaves for Tampa to join Mr. Piffer, newly appointed inspector of stores for the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company there. Mr. Piffer previously oversaw the Seventh street store in Indiana until last fall and worked in Lakeland, Florida, during winter.

Norman Piffer C. L. McGregor South Seventh Street Tampa Fla Piffer Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Seventh Street Indiana Lakeland

Thursday Half Holidays Begin for Local Indiana Stores

Beginning Thursday July 15 and lasting until September 9 Indiana stores implement Thursday half holidays. Stores will close Monday July 6 to observe Independence Day tied to July 4 Sunday. Washington trip ahead for Pine Township High School Gentian class graduates led by principal Robert Lange with Alma Garrett Elizabeth Lindsay Elizabeth Griffith Thelma Kirker Mary Romania Alma Farbaugh Ward Stahl accompany.

Indiana Henwood Washington Robert Lange Sie Gentian Pine Township Washington, D. C Alma Garrett Elizabeth Lindsay Elizabeth Griffith Thelma Kirker Mary Romania Alma Farbaugh Ward Stahl

Indiana Markets The Grats Meat Market Prices

Indiana markets report Butter at 33 cents and eyes at 25 cents this week. Walter Black of Smicksburg called Monday while serving as juror at Cone June court. W L Orr of Creekside was a county peat caller Thursday. Mrs Elizabeth Ammons of Denver Cal left for western home yesterday after visiting Findley Carney and relatives in this county.

Indiana Walter Black Smicksburg Cone June Court W. L. Orr Creekside Elizabeth Ammons Denver Cal Findley -Carney

Shower for Newlyweds in Washing ton Township

A kitchen shower at Hilder Kimmell's home in Washington township on June 1 honored Mr and Mrs Robert Bark who wed May 19. Gifts were received and lunch served. Attendees included numerous Bark, Kimmell, Reefer, Miller, Aikens, and Mahan family members and friends. Nearby, Miss Josephine Bence graduated Gettysburg College class of 1926 and will teach English in Bedford high school.

Hilder Kimmell Washington Township Robert Bark George Bark Elder Kimmell Lester Johnson Clifford Park Scott Ank Howard Reefer Homer Reefer James Hall Henry Aiey Robert Mahan Leroy Fisher Eugene Kimmel Annie Miller Prank Fisher Jessia Aikens Viola Fox Nebecta Anna Mary Kenneth J. Luther Bence Marion Center Gettysburg Josephine Bence Gettysburg College Bence Bedford High School

Gorner Stone New Church Laid Sabbath

Corner stone ceremony for the new First United Presbyterian church occurred on Sabbath afternoon with many attendees from the congregation and other denominations. Dr J Pinkerton led services. ministers Dr A B McClure Dr O B Emerson and M L Kemper participated. John S Fisher placed the cornerstone, assisted by J Wilson Thompson. The praise service featured church quartet and local musical groups. cornerstone items include portraits of historic pastors and a photo of future Pennsylvania Governor John S Fisher.

First United Presbyterian Church Sabath J. €. Pinkerton A. BE. McClure Blairsville O. BR. Emerson Methodist Episcopal Church M.L. Kemper Second United Presbyterian Church of Indiana John S. Fisher S J. Wilson Thompson S. Ben Pollack Indiana B. C. Buchheit J. B. Baker Harry J. Bartley W. H.jackson David Blair William Fulton William S. Owens J. Day Brownlee Chalmers G. Morrow J. C. Pinkerton John 8. Fisher Pennsylvania

Holstein Calf Club Membership Boost Planned

At the County Holstein Breeders Association meeting on June 2, a committee was appointed to recruit Indiana County youths for Holstein Calf Club membership. Members include Blaine Short, George Kirk, Charles Hudson, and others. a June 15 Indiana courthouse meeting will plan purchasing calves from high producing cows. A Show Committee was also formed to oversee a large Holstein exhibit at the County Fair.

County Holstein Breeders’ Association Blaine Short Indiana George Kirk Cream Rose Dairy Farm Livermore Charles Hudson Creekside C.S. Gearhard Blairsville Eb, J.miller Homer City C. Ih. McCall Kimmel Shebota Indiana County Court House J. IM. ‘Cunningham C. H. McCall J. J. Connolly

Mellon Opposes Baker for State G.O.P. Leader

Pittsburgh dispatch notes W. L. Mellon brother of Andrew Mellon challenging W. Harry Baker for chairman of the Republican State Committee. Fisher backs Mellon after a meeting with Mellon, while E. E. Beidleman supports Baker. The committee will choose the leader at a Philadelphia meeting this Saturday.

Pittsburgh INS Republican State Committee W. L. Mellon Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon W. Harry Baker Mellon John Fisher E. E. Beidleman Baker Philadelphia Pennsylvania Republican Committee Mellen Fisher Imediately Western Pennsylvania W. I. Mellon

James Clark Getty Dies at 77 in Indiana Residence

James Clark Getty aged 77, longtime Indiana resident, died Friday at his home in the Elkin apartments after a stroke of apoplexy.

James Clark Getty Indiana Elkin Apartments

Deaths and funeral rites in Indiana and area

Obituaries and notices from Indiana county and nearby townships list Michael Bennett a longtime contractor and founder of M Bennett Construction Company died of heart trouble age 35 born Pine township wife Lottie Richardson and five sons survive. Also Margaret Dickason 46 died in Dixonville Hospital funeral at Christian Church Indiana with interment Oakland Cemetery. Josiah Royer 74 of Washington township died of heart trouble, buried Harmony Cemetery. Paul Frantz 79 a World War I veteran died in Prescott Ariz service burial Greenwood Cemetery. H H Long died in Orion Illinois uncle of local residents with children in several cities. William Frederick Penrose 19 died of pneumonia West Wheatfield, services Lutheran Church. Jacob Smith nearly 90 died near Georgeville, lumberman active Smyrna member. Harry Ralph Harrold two years eight months died Homer City, survived by parents and brother.

Bennett South Sixth Street Michael Bennett Indiana Pine Township Jacob Bennett Homestead Farm White Township M. Bennett Construction Company Lis Associates Evangelical Church Lottie Richardson Blacklick Township William C Harry H J. Purl Edward B Ralph G George Bennett New Kensington Margaret Dickason Charles Dickae Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation Dixonville Hospital Henry Waltermire Cherryhill Township Kenwood East Fourth Street Dickason Christian Church Walter L. Merrick Oakland Cemetery Josiah Royer Washington Township Sholocts Five Points Harmony Cemetery Paul Frantz George Frantz Prescott Ariz Thomas Moorhead Town Greenwood Cemetery Bilonche Frantz Prescott Ariz M. B. Fowler Penn Run Jean Grebing Milleraville T. J. Moorhead G A. Frantz Glenwood Frank Frantz Baltimore, Md H. Long H. H. Long Orion Ills Christian Long Ambrose Jud Long East Moline Tls Edgar Edwin Long Chicago Clair Davenport Will ‘Rave The Baptist Church W. A. Getty R. N. Glassford WM. F. Penrose William Frederick Penrose Mrr Charles FE. Penrose West Wheatfield Anl John ‘H. Penrose Robinson Qbarl Enema Alberta Drena Jacob Smith Northen Georgeville Jefferson County Smyrna Milton North East John McDonald Smith Lobaugh Punxsutawney Harry Ralph Harrold Evan Harrold Homer City Grant Smith Oak Street Paul Marrold

Fisher Wins Nomination by Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Three

In Pennsylvania primaries the final returns from Butler and Wayne counties completed the tally. John S. Fisher of Indiana clinched the Republican gubernatorial nomination by an eighteen thousand four hundred twenty three plurality, edging Beidleman in a close race as Phillips and Tener trailed. Dems saw Bonniwell narrowly lead Shull for governor, Porter placed third, while Wilson ran unopposed for Senate. Labor ticket endorses Beidleman and Pinchot respectively.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Commonwealth State Board Butler Wayne William Ware Philadelphia United States Dauphin Gifford Pinchot M Ford George Wharton Pepper E. E. Beidleman John S. Fisher Indiana Fish Beidleman Thomas W. Phillips John K. Tener Charleroi Fisher Develeye Gene ©. Bonniwell Samuel E. Shull Stroudsburg Bonniwell Shu William E.’ Porter New Castle William B. Wilson Blossbur James F. Woodward McKees Port Arthur H. James Ernest G. Smith Wilkes-Barre Socialist Prohibition

Lieut Governor Candidate James At Local Meeting

Republican Lieut Governor nominee Arthur H. James, former district attorney of Luzerne County, met voters at a home gathering with Mrs. Ja Snoch Thomas and Mrs. Wi Smith. James praised Governor S. Fisher and expressed interest in a potential association as a leading state public figure.

Arthur H. James Reg Gav S. Fisher

Aged Resident of Ridge Dies After Illness

San Hanna Jane McCarha aged 25 of Ridge County passed away Monday after an illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the Elders Ridge Church on Wednesday at noon. This brief death notice records the participant and timing as read from a damaged obituary fragment.

San Hanna Jane McCarha Iders Ridge Twa Elders Ridge Terian

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Bellwood Mike Thomas Charles Caalee Eugene’ Oyle Fred’ Haasa Shaner—McCurdy Dale G. Shaner John Shaner Vandergrift Lela Jane McCury Harry McCurdy M. D. McClelland Elderton Parsonage Misa Alta McCurdy Glenn Shaner Shaner Rosa William Kepple Sue Carnahan Frank Wagner Grace Edward Sharp Florence Jessie Devlin Kenneth Kerr Iorner Fairman Glenn Lee Shaner William Devlin Elda Alta Myrtle May Lawrence McCurdy Wbberts—Guthrie Carolyn Guthrie W. Guthrie Church Street Edwin Fox’ Ebberts Emory B Ebberts Guthrie F. W. Hinitt Presbyterian Church Abigail Guthrie Miss Kath Ryn Ebberts Alfred Ebberts Wilson Guthrie Annie Donaldson Guthrie Lawrenceville Reilly Guthrie Stachell—Hills Clarence T. Stachell Charlotte Hill O. B. Emerson A. A. Bruchell Coal Run A. A. Hill Meiver—Maruk Marie Maruk John Maruk Joseph Meier Cleveland Meijer Ritter Wsteverte Sutton Auto Club Iau School For Graduate F. A. Marshall Bedford W. M. Harbison Young Township C. W. Williams Bhens‘buts Carl Moorheid Florida Maple Street John Sanford W. W. Coulter West Lebanon C. A. McMillen Pear Home Asa McAnulty Clyde Bennett Homewood H. B. Napp Stafford Maude Paul C. C. Dinsmore Baltimore Blair Goodlin Blair Borabaugeh Clymer Cash Craig Wilkinsburg Clark McGregor J. ©. McGregor Dr. Glyde, Guthrie N. J G. P. MacCartney John M.st. Clair Alice West Philadelphia Apollo Charles Huey Aice Charles Bennett John Bennett Charles Russell West Waterstreet North Seventh Street W. D. Bagh Washington Street Alvin .Evans Ebensburg George Harmon Charles Adama R. D Elizabeth Plumville High School Hadden Plumville Lawrence H. Getty Youngstown Ohio Getty John Getty Church’ Street Mary Elder Duquesny Wdlna Elder Winslow Frank H. Daugherty Sbcv&t Street Killgers School of Dramatic Art Harriett W. Flaming Olive Virginia Madeline Gon. Dale Buckingham Col H. M Zimmermen Plumyiile W. Mullen Loveland Mullen Lori?meér County Colorado Edwin Clark Clifford Jeffers United Presbyterian Theological Seminary Clarks L. G. Clark Jeffers Shelocta United Presbyterian Church William L. Buchanan Sons of Union Veterans of the W. Roy Hosack George McHenry W. W. Brishart Scott Dixon Women's Auxiliary Holstein Calf Club Margaret. Dickason Butler and Wayne Co Ridge DE
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