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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1930

Page

5

Home Dynamited in Indiana Near Wildermuth Residence

A second dynamite blast struck the Kistler dwelling on South Sixth Street early this morning, damaging the Wildermuth home of Maytag official BRHB Wildermuth. Windows shattered. stairway wrecked. Police tie attack to attempt on County Detective Harry Koozer and reference a March blast at District Attorney L Hart Miller’s home.

Wildermuth Miller Indiana Kistler South Sixth Street BR. HB. Wildermuth Maytag Company Harry Koozer Koozer Frank Berner Berner B. F. Williams Samuel Barr Harry Rankin George T. McHenry McHenry L. Hart Miller Philadelphia Street

Real Estate Transfers Across Indiana and Nearby Areas

Catherine White transfers a lot in Indiana to John Hang for 150 dollars in Logan. Logan R Moore sells eight lots in Salisburg for 50 dollars to J H Deemer. A L Kroefen sells 8.7 acres to Tier Electrical Mig Co in Homer City for 25,000 dollars. E B Willet sells 17 acres in Pine to Bertha Orner for 300 dollars. C B Jamison sells a lot in Burrel to Mabel I Love for 750 dollars. Mary L Lydie sells a lot in Indiana to Ethel M Grove for 2,000 dollars. Ethel M Grove sells a lot in Indiana to Benton R Thompson for 2,500 dollars. Vevan R Laney sells 15 acres in Center to Charles E Frech for 1,300 dollars.

Catherine White John Hang Indiana Logan. R. Moore J. H. Deemer Salisburg A. L. Kroefen Tier Electrical Mig. Co Homer City E. B. Willet Bertha Orner Pine C. B. Jamison Mabel I. Love Burrel Mary L. Lydie Ethel M. Grove Benton R. Thompson Vevan R. Laney Charles E. Frech Center

Elderton to Host Old Time Gathering Tonight in Elderton

Dr. Hickman of Elderton announces a county seat old time gathering on Thursday evening June 19 at 5 00 p.m. at Elderton High School. The committee promises musical numbers dancing and a fiddling contest with a record turnout expected. A small admission will be charged.

Elderton Hickman Elderton High School

Indiana Man Buys Hotel in Monongahela PA

McQuade Cunningham of Indiana town buys the Monongahela Hotel from Aug ust Valentour. He hands over a 100 acre Young township farm plus two residences as part payment. Mrs Florence Leech widow of late Attorney John M Leech remains critically ill at Oakland avenue apartment.

Indiana McQuade Florence Leech John M. Leech Oakland Avenue

Weddings of a Week Berkey Maxhelmer and others

A series of local marriages is recorded including Helen C. Maxhelmer and H S Berkey in St Thomas Pa with reception at home. Other couples include Foutz McCall Chiodo Gigliotti Martin Grumbling Kunkle Shields Gourley Bagley Learn and a separate accident injuring Mrs Long and relatives near Indiana causing hospital treatment.

Lewis H. Shields Nick Larosa Charles Catherine Mucito Charles Derry Charles K. Bowman Latrobe Katherine A. Stauffer Torrance Angelo P. Petrarca Blairsville Ernestine B Tosi Raymond Hill Salina Pearl I Mitchell Avonmore George Sutyak Ealelars Anna Eb, Mihalak Coral John Palme Clymer Katherine EB. Shedlock Dixonyi

Republicans Attending State Convention in Philadelphia

County leaders H. Wallace Thomas Edward B. Bennett Major C McLain Attorney Gilbert Parnell and George T. McHenry traveled from town to Philadelphia for the Republican State convention. Four Indiana county men graduate from Penn State College with degrees in engineering mechanical engineering sanitary engineering and education. Includes Ernest W Nichol Homer City Harry M Tinkeo and S Loy from Rossiter.

Nerate H. Wallace Thomas Edward B. Bennett State C. ©. McLain Gilbert 5. Parnell George T. McHenry Philadelphia Boar County Penn State College Indiana County Pennsylvania State College Ernest W. Nichol Indiana Neering Max U

June Criminal Court In Session This Week

Plead Guilty to Liquor Violations opening the June term as six defendants including Tony Ferrent, Bob Sener, Mike Sudar, Mary Gall and John Vancel entered pleas. Harold Nichol and Martin Malloy settled, while John Patros faced trial for transporting liquor and was found not guilty with costs split. Grand Jury reported 49 indictments, 46 true bills, three not true. courthouse woodwork and interiors slated for repainting.

Tony Ferrent Bob Sener Mike, Sudar Mary Gall John Vancel Harold Nichol Martin Malloy Jennie Trunzo Bayer

Old Mahoning Baptist Church Centenary Celebration

The Old Mahoning Baptist Church in South Mahoning township between Plumville and Smicksburg marks 100 years since its 1830 charter with a June 21 and 22 anniversary. A basket picnic Saturday and Children’s Day services June 15 precede the celebration led by Rev. G I Heim.

Old Mahoning G. IL. Heim

Wilson Memorial to be erected at Saltsburg

Alumni donate 100000 for a memorial library built in memory of Dr Andrew W Wilson Jr founder and president of Kiski Mines Springs School Saltsburg alumni board chair Artemas C Lester and member Samuel Rinn named The memorial will anchor a quad on the Kiski campus with a library recreation hall and two dormitory wings The project cost 100000 plus financing for a new science hall and recreation building

Riski Saltsburg Andrew W. Wilson Indiana Kiskiminetas Springs School Kiski Artemas C. Lesle Pittsburgh Samuel Rinn

Lydics Hold Annual Reunion in South Mahoning

Over fifty descendants of Samuel A. Lydic gathered Saturday at H O Lydic home in South Mahoning township for the annual reunion. Relatives came from Springdale Plumville Ligonier and other towns. Surviving children present included Mrs P S McCreery Mrs Chas Thompson Mrs Burt Morrow H O Lydie J M Lydie Cree Lydie. Absent were 8 P Lydie and Mrs Cora Bauer.

Samuel A. Lydic South Mahoning H. O. Lydic South Mahoning Township Springdale Plumville Ligonier P. S. McCreery Chas. Thompson Burt Morrow H. O. Lydie J. M. Lydie Near Kent Cree Lydie

Two County Girls Graduate From Bucknell University

Miss Sarah P. Hawes of Cherrytree and Miss Geraldine Vera Welchons of North Point are among Bucknell University’s class of 190 graduating today in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. Both receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Bucknell University Sarah P. Hawes Boyd W. Hawes Cherrytree Geraldine Vera Welchons S. A. Welchons North Point Lewisburg

Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitors and Calls

Local notes record numerous residents from Starford Plumville Hillsdale and Smicksburg making calls and visits in Indiana on Monday Thursday and Friday. Names include Ralph Brown Blairsville James D Ake Hugh Moorhead and many others with towns such as Punxsutawney Erie and Blairsville mentioned.

del R. Keith Starford Indiana Helen Marshall Plumville James D. Ake Hillsdale Napp Franklin F ‘Squire Ralph Brown Blairsville Robert Nesbit Conemaugh Township A. A. Bush Clair Wells Armstrong Township W. B. Adams Lee North Punxsutawhey William RB. McGinley Eleanor Ruth Lewisville G. 93 Wetson Lawrence Lockard Town Punxsutawney Laura McCartney J. B. Coon Song Hillis Ralph Raymond Samuel Foose Near Trade City S. R. Cunningham R. H. Cunningham Ralph Moorhead Ralph, Jr Wayne Avenue Frank &. Moorhead Hugh M. Moorhead Erie William MaNvi 'Stewart McMict Annaie Reedse Ie Nora Stephens Penn Run George Johnson Richmond Motor Company Rochester Mills Burton Juneau T. B. Lukehart Joseph Heckman Ethel Heckman James Heckman Brick Church J. A. Getty Norman Johns Lucille Janet Johns Cherry N. Hoffer Ridgway Shelocta Altoons Hollidaysburg W. Earl Long Arthur Robinson Itown The American Legion Harrisburg Wallace Chapman James F. Chapman Wilkinsburg W. J. Elkin J. J. Mellvaine School Street New Concord Muskinguin College Frank Sensahaugh W. W. Moorhead Green Township Albert A. Simpson William and el Dorado Kans Indiana Hospital Mia DeWitt Ray Eastern Star J. Roy Maloney Allantown Wilbur Black Beaverdale Samuel B. Black Towanda Christina Reed Hubert Wileglas Homestead Harry Indianapolis Indiana State Teachers College

Wounded Veterans Benefit by Raids on Liquor Stills

Harrisburg June 11 The ill wind that leads to illicit liquor production aids wounded veterans at Walter Reed Hospital through occupational therapy. A welfare report notes salvaged copper from confiscated stills funds crafts, with many articles made and sold by veterans tracing to illegal liquor plants hidden from authorities.

Harrisburg Walter Reed Hospital State Department of Welfare E. S. H. McCauley State Secretary of Welfare

Nene Properties Sold At Sheriff s Sale Friday

Nine properties were sold at a sheriff s sale. Camp Rest A White, a summer resort south of town, was bought by Thomas N Robinson and J Clair Sloan for 100 dollars. Other parcels included homes in Glen Campbell West Wheatfield Blairsville Center township and Chevy Chase with buyers including banks and local associations.

Genter Township Farmers’ Bank and Trust Company of Indiana Henry Johnson Chevy Chase J. D. McCreery Nick Marinaro Center Township Citizens Papousl Bank Angelo Previte Homer City National Bank Irvin K. Mears Rayne Township Mears Fred Schugarts Wilmer Mears Giraffi, O James Mear Cheswiet John Campbell Johnstown Charles and William Mears Yanoma Quay Mears Home

Death Notices of Lichteberger and Rowland Faithful Servants Honored

Obituary notices report Edward W. Lichteberger aged 75 plus years died at his son-in-law’s home after a heart illness. He served 39 years as borough weighmaster and was active until recently. Rev. Dr. Robert J. Oglark to conduct services. Also Rev. Martin Luther Rowland, longtime pastor born 1848, dies. funeral in Kittanning with interment at Pine Creek Cemetery. Other notices include Bertha Fetterman and Alexander McClarren obituaries with details of survivors and services in local churches and cemeteries.

Edward WW. Lichteberger Jonnie Lichteberger Indiana Halsey Walker South Seventh Street Flist Ward North Sixth Street North Seventh Street Presbyterian Church Loyal Order of Moose John H. Lichsteberger Frank Bert Liehteberger Town Mary Brandy South Gate Calif Robert J. Qglark Oakland Cemetery Martin DL. Rowland First Baptist Church Kittanning Pine Creek Martin Luther Rowland Homer Claypool Rowland Plumville Baptist Academy Reidsburg Nunne A. Wall Claypool W. J. Rowland Garrett's Tun l Murray Betterman Bertha Fetterman Murray Fetterman Fast Water Street Peter Bruner Banks Township Devers M Ralph John Leeda Etta Sheesley Clarissa Shields Matthew Bruner Punxsuttawney Emma Mikegell Mahaffey Eizabeth Dunn Seattle Wash Simon Bruner Blacklick Leyman Bruner Buffalo Charles Williams J. A. McCamey Alexander McClarren Graceton M. E Coral Cemetery Alexander, Jr Charles Jeferson David and Tunnel Nemacolin Micheal Burns Lucerne Lloyd Auhert J. Gordon Wright Masontown Ttuth Janes and Lewis A ‘T. Potter T. Potter East Mahoning Township Punxsutawney Hospital Evangelical Marchand Clarence Smith C. R. Wineberg Mt. Airy

Dentists of four counties weld convention here

The quarterly meeting of the Dental Societies of Indiana, Westmoreland, Washington and Fayette counties drew 186 members to Indiana. Visitors stayed at Hotel Moore, heard talks by Dr. John Logan Portage Dr. George Wood Clapp New York and Dr. F. D. Miller Altoona, enjoyed a motor tour of Indiana, and ended with an informal banquet.

Dental Societies Indiana Westmoreland Washington Fayette Counties Indiana County Society Hotel Moore John Logan Portage George Wood Clapp New York F. D. Miller Altoona

Ambrose School Reunion Scheduled for Saturday

Former teachers and pupils of Ambrose School will gather for the second annual reunion at the schoolhouse next Saturday. An afternoon and evening program features songs, talks by alumni including Pearl Bush, Anna Bell, Dr George Bell, and others, readings, duets, and dialogues led by local participants. The event promises nostalgic reminiscences and community fellowship.

Amphrose School Pearl Bush Anna Bell Hlurvey Brady George Bell Guy Lutz Ada Jane Hamilton John Ross Robert Glassford Harry Smead Paul Matthew Arthur Nichol Leliana Wells Roy Brady Harry Burkett Earl Elandson Katherine Grace Harbridge Dora Lr Win Sarah Fleming Sarah Fleming; Song, Mr Mrs. Tatty Mrs. Lightcap Samuel McMillen Joe Knapkes

60 Lose Licenses Harrisburg Rallying Wheels

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles revoked 60 automobile driver licenses and suspended an additional thirty in the past week, part of a statewide effort to enforce road safety and compliance.

Harrisburg Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Boy Scout Week to Be Bic Event in Indiana County

An elaborate program marks the ten year anniversary of the Indiana County Council Boy Scouts of America. Events run June 19 to 25 including a Mammoth Street parade to the Armory, merit badge expos, aviation contests at the fair grounds, a memorial service at Ritz theatre, first aid and camporee contests, a 24 hour overnight camp, a jamboree, and a Service Club dinner with Uncle Dan Beard and other leaders as speakers.

Indiana County Council Boy Scouts of America Armory Indiana Fair Grounds Detroit Ritz Theatre Air Grounds Fair Grounds Dan Beard Service Club Eo Beard B. M. Gearhart Erie Claes Plank Dr. Gearhart Dick Wehrle Tioth Indiana Louch Donald Moorhead

Fisher Drive Dedicated After Erie Chamber Dinner

Governor Fisher dedicated the new Fisher Drive on the Erie main boulevard after speaking at the Chamber of Commerce dinner. A commemorative boulder was unveiled during the ceremony and Fisher was honored for his role in the highway’s construction. On Monday he visited Meadville where Allegheny College awarded him the LLD degree during commencement.

Fisher Meher Erie John §. Fisher Chamber of Commerce Meadville Allegheny College

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Shippensburg State Teachers College King, Street School Chambersburg Gettysburg College Cincinnati Grinders, Inc Cincinnati Berkey Niagara Falls Foutz-McCall Robert C. Foutz Grace Margaret McCall R. C. McCall Near Town Arthur B. Fowler Indiana Baptist Church Virginia Chiodo-Gigliotti Joseph A. Chiodo Jennie FE. Giliotti Walston Joseph Roschine Chiodo East Philadelphia Martin-Grumbling David Martin Miss Pearl Grumbling N.Y Rev Dennis East Church Street Kunkie Herman Hmery W. Kunkle Coral Viola May Kunkle Mapleton Greene County M. E. Church G. A. Federer Mary Long Anita Dan Harmon Trimble Hill Indiana-Clymer Road 110Th Infantry Edward McCormick Albert King Dixonville Florida Alvera Barber D. N. Barber Pine Castle Winter Park Barber Washington, D.C Criminal Court Wilson Lydics Ree Nene Properties Sheriff’s Sale Thomas 8. Neale Jacksonville Thomas S. Neal W. E. Lyons Arthur Neal Leechbure Ambrose Odd Lodge of First United Presbyterian Church Brookline Boulevard United Presbyterian Church Mellvaine Creekside Adolph Denards Flower Club Indiana Flower Garden Club Court House A. L. Cook Department of Landscape Gardening Penn State Cook Moose Home Moose Temple Oakmont N. H. Learn Oakmont High Brushvalley Township
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