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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

Page

7

Death notices for Shea Loughry Williams and Fleming families

Funeral services were held for Henry Carter Shea, 17, of Waterman, who died Wednesday after a five month illness. he was a Indiana High School senior and popular student. Also listed are the deaths of Ella M. Loughry of Marion Center, Nanny Williams of Scottdale, a Glassport woman, and infant Josephine May Burkey of Lucerne, with details of survivors and burial sites.

Henry 0. Shea Greenwood Cemetery Henry Carter Shea F. L. Shea Waterman Indiana High School Frances Shea Indiana Hospital Betty Shea Scottdale Hope Church Connellsville Nanny Williams B. F. Williams Brushvalley Township Nanny Hazlett Harry W. Williams W. Cr Crosland Uniontown Joseph Abequamire Dunbar Cora M. Fleming J. W. Fleming Willet Glassport John M Mary H. Marlin M. E Donald Fleming Beaver Wilmer’ Fleming Buffalo N. Y Ira M. Marlin Charlotte McCoy Josephine May William F. Burkey Lucerne

Conemaugh Township Names 1931 32 School Teachers

Conemaugh Township lists elected teachers for the 1931 1932 term by number. No. 2 Mary Cunkleman No. 8 Thelma Rosensteel No. 6 Mrs Luchainger No. 7 Mrs. MacGinley No. 8 Elizabeth Cunkleman No. 9 Lena Bergman No. 10 Mrs. McKarsie No. 11 Mr. ioulp No. 12 Mary Keeley No. 13 Mrs. Beers No. 14 Florence Calhoun. Nos 1 and 5 unassigned and No 4 school closed.

Conemaugh Township Oftrée Mary Cunkleman Thelma Rosensteel Luchainger MacGinley Elizabeth ‘Cunkleman Lena Bergman McKarsie Ioulp Mary. Keeley

Hebrew monetary system reflects Babylonian weights in Asia

The text notes that Hebrew currency followed the Babylonian weight system with a gold to silver ratio of 1 to 18 1-3, a standard that prevailed across western Asia. It also mentions a public notice about protecting fruit and berries and trespass notices at the progress office.

Western Asia

Johnston Seeks Indiana County Commissioner Seat

Saltsburg candidate John F. Johnston announces for County Commissioner on the Democrat ticket in the September 15 1931 primary. A World War veteran, he touts fiscal prudence and one term service, aiming to ease real estate taxes and uphold party principles.

John F. Johnston Saltsburg Indiana County Johnston Democrat Party

Proposal Lost in Old Letter Box

Violet Reed works in a New York bookstore and rekindles a romance with Marcus Blade after he writes her a marriage proposal. A rain stumble leads to their reunion, a search for a new copy of a rare book, and the box in the orchard where Marcus’s letter waits to rewrite their future.

Violet Mr. Peasless Marcus Jeremiah Miss Reed Marcus Blade Violet Reed Peastess Wiolet

Personal BREVITIES from Indiana area visitors and events

In Indiana the week features numerous regional visitors and local milestones. Families such as Feltons, McCreas, and Goldens travel from Armagh Brushvalley and near Penn Run, while Troub of East Philadelphia Street attends the Chicago furniture market. A birth, graduations from NC State and Berkeley Divinity, and marriages in Ebensburg and Blairsville are noted among residents and relatives across towns including Commodore Cherryhill Homer City and Clarksburg.

G.T. McCrea Brushvalley Township Golden F. S. Golden Penn Run Indiana Harvey Wise Mary Paul A. Lemon Commodore Troub Troub Furniture Co Philadelphia Chicago W. N. Myers George F. Ober Clyde Natoma Cherryhill Township Indiana Hospital W. Hugh Malcolm South Sixth Street Malcolm James B. Cartwright O. J. Cartwright North Carolina State College O. F. George Conn Grace Virginia Gerhard Gerhard Blairsville John E. ‘Gloor Ebensburg Martha George Homer City Washington Irving High School Clarksburg W. Va Bowling Green Business University Bowling Green Virginia Flickinger Harry Flickinger Geneva College Beaver Falls Thomas Pealer West Chestnut Street Wyoming Seminary Kingston Ruth J. A. Getty Hillsdale Norma Johns Lucile Janet James Cherry Tree Emma Stewart College Avenue Connellsville Europe Fred L. Fink Dorothy Upton New York City Wallace Charles Butler Myna Houck Robi L. Jamison Agnes St. ‘Clair Town Toronto Canada W.C.T.U Essex Syracuse University California Charles Cunningham Cresson Cunningham D. A. Cunningham Wayne Avenue Orange City Fla Florence McHenry Irwin Wm. Irwin North Sixth Street J. C. McGregor

Former Pastor Addresses Young Peoples Union at Indiana Church

The U P C U of the Second U P Church of Indiana hosted Rev M L Kemper, former pastor now at the Second U P Church in Los Angeles, as he spoke on Christian Thoughtfulness and Kindness during the Sabbath evening gathering led by Miss Margaret Cummins of Oak Street. Kemper had been in the East for the General Assembly in Youngstown, Ohio, and visited W H M Frank Howe on Watery Street while in Indiana.

Young Peoples’ Christian Union U.P.C.U U. P. Church Mr. Kemper General Assembly of the United Presbysterian Church Youngstown Ohio Indiana

Best Dog Breed: What appeals to you most?

The Chappel Kennel Foundation of Rockford Milneis claims the best dog breed is the one that appeals to you. Emphasizes purebreds for pleasure, and lists popular breeds with notes on temperament and uses, from Boston Terrier to German Shepherd and Pekingese.

Chappel Kennel Foundation Rockford Milneis Foundation Beagle Scottie Elrere

Social Visits and Weekend Gatherings Across Several Towns

Girty Mrs Paul Templeton and daughter from Elderton and Miss Gladys Weaver of Atwood visited Mrs A M Jamison and others. Families from Saltsburg Vandergrift Brushvalley Pitcairn and Johnstown met relatives and attended a birthday reception for Nancy Howard in Robinson County. A printed quotation from Lady Oxford accompanies the notices.

Paul Templeton Elderton Gladys Weaver Atwood A. M. Jamison Nancy Howard Robinson W. H. Pierce Pitcairn Howard W. H. Pierre Marion Lang W. J. McHlwee Boyd Irene Erma Johnstown Paul Adams Lloyd Gladys Marilla C. W. Sprinkle Arlene Charles James McCarvey Brushvalley Hatsock Isabelle Claggett

Plumville Area Hospitalized Residents and Local Visits

Arthur Weaver of near town was moved to Indiana hospital for observation after a week of illness. Mrs. Charlotte Beltz near East Plumville shows slower recovery. Mrs. Clarence Faith of near town noted at Butler gathering. Arthur Weaver visited by family at the hospital. Several regional visits and church notices among residents, with locals traveling to Harrisburg, Gettysburg, and Grove City for events.

Arthur Weaver Near Town Indiana Hospital Charlotte Beltz East Plumville Clarence Faith Butler Melvin Alshouse Weaver Emlenton D. W. Douds Harrissburg Paul Douds Beng Mason Marshal Indiana Clark Marshall Marshall Sinicksburg Anne Griffith Evan Griffith Sara Miller Clayton Miller Near Willet John Elkin Pittsburgh Millen Larue Gladys Josphine i Schrecengost Presbyterian Church J. B. Giffin John McAnuity Maxine Vandergrift Smith Homer City Mra GC. M. Smith Helen Perry Beryl Trafford City Jean Douds Bedford Johnstown A.C. Graff Graff DuBois J. N. Cochran Gertrude Misa Gladys Cochran Carnegie Schools

East Run Community Notes Mixed Visits and Events

Local residents report visits and calls among neighbors in East Run Vernon and nearby towns. Highlights include funeral attendance for Mrs. Anna Conrath at Hast Mahoning church and several social calls by the Langham, Farnsworth, and Mumau families. The high school commencement dance drew a good crowd, with nurses and students from Cleveland and Indiana connections visiting or returning home.

Rufus Work Gon Vernon Lester Donahue John Farnaworth Clymer Harry Brishart Toledo Ohio Merrill Leasure Don Trimble Oran Fyock Anna Conrath Hast Mahoning Nickolas Langham Virginia Langham Harriet Petticord Blaine McMillen East Run Alex Sterner Glenn Raymond Leonard Mumau Warry McQuown Lucy Mildred Blose Rochester Mills Mike Jerome Mary Muffley Stage Rodgers Ruth Makins City Cleveland J. R. Duncan Spangler Rose ‘Rodgers Ruth Making

Maple Grove Visitors and Family News Notes

Maple Grove community guests and visits are listed, including Helen and Carlton Ellenberger of Tyrone, Adams family, Joy Bickle of Warriors Mark, and others from Armagh Hellwood and Punxsulawney. Births, weekend visits, and church services at Pine Flats are noted, with a health update on Barn Brown after a stroke. Bishop Paul Jones quote closes.

Helen Carlton Ellenberger Tyrone Jesse Adams Lawrence Calvin Dean Glenn Marie Annahalla Thelma Joy Bickle Mark James Bowers Armagh George Adams Tommy Zack Thompson Hellwood Royden Cay Conrad Sloppy Carl Ganon Mary Jane Melville Cay Cuyahoga Falls Ono Randal Lane Lakeland Florida H. 3. Buchanan Indiana G. R. Waltemire William and Nettle Slappy N. W. Willard George Clark David Strassler Glen Campbell Albert Coy Pine Flats Rebecca Detwiler Conrad Slappy Bert Roser Punxsulawney Wo. Wallamire and Song Kenwood Minnie Henry Brushvalley Mra Thomas Haymaker Jahnatown F. ‘M. Uncapher Mary Coy Wm. Wasbinder Car Ganoe Melville Coy Annabelle Adams Warriors Mark Barn Brown

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J. N. Loughry Ella M. Loughry Marion Center H. M. Pollock Hast Mahoning Township Anna C. Pollock Glades Loughry Athens Anna Loughry Clark C. Pollock Frank M. Pollock New Kensington Reformed Presbyterian Church John G. Gault A. Waltman J. B. Fleming McClure Newspaper Syndicate Cwnu Service Harry Felton Girty Anna C. Smith Julia A. Kepple Ross Smith Merton-Roland Saltsbury Irwin Sheasley James Blaine Mt. Union Sheasley J. ©. Schrecen- Bost Walter Rupert Mar&of Asquith Oxford Plumvelle Heilwood Lfe James L. Vance Charles Siulumetz J.C. Penney Co Ecru Maple Grove Bishop Paul Jones Kelly Lotta Miles H. D Indiana Motor Company North Eighth Street
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