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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

5

Verdicts and sentences wrap up June civil court session

Judge Langham opened the June Civil court with indications of a short term. A verdict of 325 dollars was for the plaintiff in the viewers award appeal from I J Sell against Indiana county. Butterbaugh vs Winslow settled with a verdict of 476 dollars for the plaintiff. Several sentences were handed down including 20 dollar fines and four months in the workhouse for larceny from person and 30 days in jail for intoxicated operation.

J. N. Langham I. J. Sell Indiana County Ward Butterbaugh E. H. Winslow Prudential Insurance Co. of America Langham Charles Palmer Walter Blystone Allegheny County Terrence Wier Tony Plukas Robert Records Judge Chase Clearfield County George W. Carner Lavara M. Carner Robert M. Blackwood Assumpsit D. ‘Jr. Wendel Brushvalley Mike Gaydos Andy Harvella Andy Gutitas H. 8. Kerr Commodore Rigley Rev R. B. McClure Blairsville Rev. McClure Africa

Boston Firm High Biddhes For The County Wool Pool

Patterson and Co of Bagton Maas high bidders for the county wool pool. Bids listed Fing and Half at 206.16 cents, Quarter and three eights at 16.26 cents. Pooling dates set for June 22 and 23 with tents for districts and dockage rules.

Patterson & Co Bagton Maas Growers Association Court House Armstrong County Westmoreland County Young, Conemaugh Burrell Blacklick Center Armstrong Claiborne Producers Co-operative Commission Association Stock Yards Pittsburgh Clayton Miller Creek Aide R.D Willet Exchange Marion Center Station Creekaide Miller

Flower Show Promises Busy First Exhibition in Town

Flower Garden Club of Town will debut its first Flower Show on Saturday June 27 in the Sutton Miller Building showroom on South Sixth street. Organizers aim to showcase blooms from Indiana garden lovers with prizes and ribbons for top displays. The New Century Club will present a silver cup as sweepstake prize.

Flower-Garden Club Town Sutton-Miller South Sixth Street Indiana New Century ‘Club

Summer Session Opens at State Teachers College

The summer session of the State Teachers College opened on Tuesday with 900 students enrolled, about 50 over the anticipated figure. The session closes with mid year commencement exercises on Friday, July 25.

State Teachers College

Blairsville National Bank Names New Assistant Cashier

Paul R. Gibson of Homer City began duties as assistant cashier of Blairsville National Bank after fourteen years as Homer City National Bank aide. Calvary Baptist Church of Homer City calls Rev. David Povey of Atlantic Highlands New Jersey as pastor following a three week evangelistic campaign.

Paul R. Gibson Homer City Blairsville National Bank Homer City National Bank Calvary Baptist Church David Povey Atlante Highlands N.J

Horn on Bus Puts Farm Chickens in Danger

Farmers in Harriaburg and nearby areas complain to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles about a motor bus horn used near White Mills and Honesdale. They describe a powerful horn that terrifies hens and chicks, causing birds to scatter and lose productivity. The letter asks the Motor Vehicles commissioner to warn the operator, but officials say the issue falls outside their jurisdiction and advise local authorities to act.

Harriaburg White * Mills Honesdale Bureau of Motor Vehicles Benjamin G. Hynon White Mills Bureau To

Guernsey Breeders Hold Enjoyable Picnic Near West Lebanon

More than seventy five farmers and families attended the Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association picnic at A B Gray's West Lebanon farm Tuesday. R H Olmstead and County Agent R E B Carter assisted with talks on dairy farm management and herd improvement. Directors elected for the coming year include Glenn Cole Man, A B Gray, Walter Ewings, John Henderson, W F Barkley, and I M Speedy.

West Lebanon Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association A. B. Gray R. H. Olmstead Pennsylvania State College R. E B. Carter The Bull Association South Bend Carter Glenn Cole Elders Ridge Walter Ewings John Henderson Livermore W. F. Barkley I. M. Speedy

Harrisburg Delegation to National Educational Meet

County Superintendent Jas F Chapman his wife and children Harriet and James from South Seventh street and Prof R O Lytle of Cherry Tree travel to Los Angeles to attend the National Educational Association convention from June 27 to July 3. Chapman presides a state county superintendents group and will speak June 29. The theme is improving opportunities for rural children. A Pennsylvania luncheon is set for June 25 at the Keystone Hotel. Pennsylvania sends 44 official delegates.

Los Angeles Jas F. Chapman Harriet James South Seventh Street R. O. Lytle Cherry Tree Cal National Educational Association Chapman Pennsylvania Association of Lytle Keystone State Biltmore Pennsylvania Manual Arts High School

Tax Leagues Name Officers For Rayne Blacklick Marion Center

Officers named for Burrell Yawnship Tax Justice League and county groups include President Dr. E M Bushnell and Vice President Dr W C Widdowson with J B Lintner as secretary treasurer. Delegates to County League are Miss Lizzie Stoneback Henry Kime and W G Gresh. Rayne Township League lists James Hell burn BH M Thompson and Meade Buchanan J I McHlhoes as officers. Blacklick Township officers are W P McCrea Elder Smith and Mrs Joseph Mack. Marion Center League posts Wm S Wetzel Lester Steele R L Mmerick and H E Bence as treasurer. The Rayne Consolidated school hosts Thursday meeting.

Burrell ‘Yawnship Tax Justice League E. M. Bushnell W. C. Widdowson J. B. Lintner Lizzie Stoneback Henry Kime W. G. Gresh Rayne Township Tax League James Hellburn M. Thompson Meade Buchanan J. I. McHlhoes Blacklick Township W. P. McCrea Elder Smith Joseph Mack Marion Center Tax League Wm. 8. Wetzel Lester Steele R. L. Mmerick H. E., Bence

Fifth Floor Rooms Released to State Highway Dept

At a Cosmopolitan Club meeting on Wednesday evening the fifth floor rooms of the Savings and Trust Co building were unanimously released for use by the State Highway Department. L. W. Robinson Jr. also leased his adjoining rooms on the same floor for district offices. Look sharp when you go for a country weekend. Agriculture is dead, but the poison ivy is still on the job. Boston Transcript remarks about love and green onions.

Savings and Trust Co State Highway Department Cosmopolitan Club L. W. Robinson, Jr Boston Transcript

Indiana Visitors and Local Notices Highlight Week

A stream of Indiana visitors and locals are profiled, including Paul Lowman of Clarksburg, Hugh Liggett, Everett Mack, and Ernest Stewart Jr. The list notes jurors at court, births, marriages license for Sanford Gardner and Anna Elizabeth Clawson, and travels of families from Brushvalley to Greensburg and Harper. Notable events include a 50th annual funeral directors convention in Harrisburg and a missionary society gathering in Everett Washington. The report also mentions business trips to Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and trips to Denver, Yellowstone, and Paris for study and leisure.

Paul Lowman Clarksburg Indiana Hugh Liggett Everett Mack Huff Ernest Stewart, Jr College Avenue Paul Reed, Jr Nemacolin Henry Townsend and Family South Bend J. M. Henry Brushvalley Township Norman Steffy Orvis F. Rowe Harold Forest Hills Wilkinsburg Dorothy Logue Emporium Jemima White North Ninth Street J. A. Compton Blaine Nola Jean Beery Denver Colo Yellowstone National Park J. T. Butler Coraopolis Donald Moorhead East Locust Street J. O. McCord Samuel Union W. Va John L. Getty West Church Street Lawrence Getty Youngstown Bess Cunningham Cleveland D. A. Cunningham Wayne Avenue Sanford’ Gardner James Gardner Homer City Anna Elizabeth Clawson John Clawson Graceton Nathan L. Strong Brookville Strong Frank Neff William Neff Schoolstreet Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Swampscott Mass J. T. Stewart School St Everett Wash Conemaugh United Presbyterian Church Women's General Missionary Society W. C. Chapman Charlotte Ethel and Wallace, Jr Washington Street Overland White Plains N.Y Herbert Layton Steele Ober Town Colorado Ober Farwell Paul Steeta West Church’ Street Robert Grosse Louella Anna Edmund Philadelphia T. A. Nesbett Atlantic City Louella Grosse Samuel W. Shane Elizabeth McClure Anna Mary Thomas Chambersburg Wilgon College W. Paul Moorhead Minneapolis Mary Faye Pauline William A. Simpson Seventh Bt Moorhead Martha St. Clair Simpson New York State Arokd Ney Prothero, Jr Jaganette New York Paris Joseph Horne Co Pittsburgh Hare ‘Old H. Ney Prothero John F. Clements May Clements John Clements Prothero Medical Department University of Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital

Aultman man jailed for attempt to kill brother

Virginio Ghezzi of Aultman fired several shots at his brother Frank in McIntyre home during an argument over money. Ferruchio Ghezzi and Frank overpowered him. Virginio jailed awaiting county officials decision after hearing before Justice Walter H. Jackson.

Virginio Ghezzi McIntyre Aultman Frank Q Ghezzi Frank Ferruchio Ghezzi Virginia Justice of the Peace Walter H. Jackson Ferruchio Austuin Virginio Joseph Cusina

Salvation Army Leader Evangeline Booth Greets Indiana Crowd

Evangeline Booth Commander-in-Chief of the Salvation Army visited Indiana for a brief stop, drawing a large crowd in front of the Court House as she spoke on the organization’s soul saving work. The New York City Salvation Army Staff Band accompanied her, with other Army officials and workers on the 12 day eastern tour. The party traveled from Butler and Kittanning and proceeded to Johnstown after the event.

Evangeline Booth Indiana Salvation Army Court House Miss Booth Salvation Army Staff Band New York City John McMillan Fletcher Agnew Richard Griffith Territory Butler and Kittanning

Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates chosen for state convention

County delegates and alternates were elected to represent the county at the state Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Conneaut Lake this week. Delegates include BE W Ridenour John Rishberger A F Blessing Vat jean Work Earl Oakes Harry Coleman Albert Ella Stuart Robinson Ralph Kunkle Robert Wagner Herbert McHenry and Arthur Bush. Other members will attend as well as the convention opens tomorrow and continues through the week.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Conneaut Lake BE. W. Ridenour John Rishberger A. F. Blessing Vatjean Work Town Earl Oakes Clymer Harry Coleman Clarksburg Albert Ella Marion Center Stuart Robinson Saltsburg Ralph Kunkle Homer City Robert Wagner New Florence Herbert McHenry Rayne Township Arthur Bush Iselin

Blacklick Church to Celebrate 1080 Anniversary Soon

The Blacklick Methodist Episcopal church in Buffington township plans an upcoming 103rd anniversary celebration, with invitations sent to former members and pastors. The congregation traces to 1830 via services held at James Wakefield’s home and will mark the event with ceremonies featuring former attendees. Two men, Oscar MeuAnalty and Joe Chayinsky, were injured in a motorcycle automobile crash in Clymer. Both are from Arnesboro and hospitalized in Indiana.

Blackileck Township Blacklick Methodist Episcopal Church Buffington Township James Wakefield Clymer Oscar MeuAnalty Joe Chayinsky Arnesboro Indiana Hospital

Death notices and obituaries from Blacklick area

Obituaries report the deaths of Harry Lester Campbell 36 of Blacklick and Mrs Leroy Nicholson 73 of Kellysburg with funeral plans in Taylorsville and Greenwood Cemetery details. Also recorded are notices for James David Cramer six, and William T. Pifer 88, with family relations and local church affiliations.

James David Cramer Brushvalley Lutheran Church David C. Cramer Nolo Clearfield Hospital

Local Y P C U honors at Presbyterial meet

Local young people from two Indiana Unions at the Presbyterial convention in Elderton won most trophies. Caroline Simpson and Maurice Trusal of Loyn's First U P church won the oratorical contest, while the Y P C U banner and loving cup went to the Second U P church society. Virginia Davis and Eugene Johnston were second in orations. Georgia Alexander and Elizabeth Lowry were named teachers. Paul Woodring became football coach. Thieves stole chickens and tires at Grant Smith Farm in Montgomery township.

Indiana P.C.U U. P. Church of U. PB. Church Loyn Virginia Davis Eugene Johnston Somety Elizabeth Brown New Wilmington Missionary Conference Y.P.C.U Board of Education of Georgia Alexander Missouri Margaret Hartyock Elizabeth Lowry Town Third Ward Miss Day Paul Woodring Bucknell Treynoldsville Anna Laughlin Indiana High School

Golden Wedding and Two Local Marriages Mark Indiana Day

Prominent local couple Mr and Mrs Avin B Woodward celebrated fifty years of marriage at their West School street home with family visiting from across town. Their five children include Rev J Frank Woodward and Mrs Marie Coonradt, among others. Separately Dr and Mrs Jason W Carson witnessed their son Thomas H Carson ordained as an Episcopal priest and daughter Elizabeth Carson wed Harry Canfield at Christ Episcopal Church. The two events featured bishop led ceremonies, local pastors, and reception tributes. The Canfields plan to move to Ann Arbor after a motor trip to the Adirondacks.

Satie Church Jason W. Carson Town Mia Avin B. Woodward Indiana West School Street Suster Thomas Woodward Gastown Armstrong County Davis Coonradt J. Frank Woodward Philippine Islands Marie Coonradt China G. Shaulis Samuel Shaulis Worthington Clyde Woodward Charley Woodward Kittanning Clebration Frank Woodward Samuel Shaukis Church Street Episcopal Church Thomas H. Carson Yale Divinity School Elizabeth Carson Harry Canfield Christ Episcopal Church Mun Pittsburgh Roger Charnock Rov Porkess Wilkinsburg Mann Charnock Miss W. A. Canfield Perry, N.Y Adirondacks Ann Arbor Mich Canfield Graduate School of Music

Barrett Family Reunion Honors Welcome Western Guest

More than 150 Barretts and friends gathered at Albert Barretts home in Loop on Wednesday for a reunion. Honor guest Rev Arthur Barrett of Pratt Kansas made his first visit to relatives in the county and was warmly welcomed as part of the event.

Daughter Birth at Greensburg Opens New Grandfather Chapter

A daughter was born to Attorn ey and Mrs. Robert W. Smith Jr. of Greensburg in St. Margaret hospital Pittsburgh on Friday. Mrs. Smith formerly Miss Abigail Guthrie, is known in Indiana where she was born and raised.

Smith W. Guthrie Church Street Robert W. Smith, Jr Greensburg St. Margaret Hospital Pittsburgh Abigail Guthrie Indiana Luther Sutton Creekside Indiana Hospital Sutton

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Harrisburg Bureau of Animal Industry Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Cambria County Elmer W. Alligon Torrance State Hospital Gov. Pinchot Harris Benjamin G. Bynon Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Canton Bradford County Highway Patrol Mabel A. Walker Zenas T.walker White Township Mabel Cummings Canada W. Ralph Cummings Mary Guthrie Down Niagara Falls Boston High Biddhes REHAL Martin. R. Lyman David J. Hamilton White Herbert W. Smith Olive M. Lucas M. Bella McHenry L. Fairman Wayne Wilson Boyd F. Aka Mary J. Ake Montgomery Geo. H. Mathews Lester Charlies H. Hildebrand J. Wilson Miller Chester A. Johnson S. W. Work E. Mahoning Emma McCann Rifle Wolfe Apette West Guernsey Brother Bell School Brave Lewis Ross Indiana Fair Grouns Marion Center Park Alters-Smith Campbelly Mills FF. N. Akers Trimble Ed. H. Trimble Uncle Sam United States Harry Lester Campbell Maine C. Ll. Campbell Heshbon France Aero Squadron Coral Serulah Townsend Campbell Kenneth Ruth Etta C. Wilbur Campbell Harry Miller Clyde Leroy Nicholson Taylorsville Presbyterian Church Church Kellysburg Joseph Margaret Dick) Ober Cherryhill Township Church of the Bretham Purchase Line A. E. Edwards Walter Myers Mary Dishong Lot Hillsdale Olive Rose Near Conemaugh Louly Lileinger David Nicholson Joseph Nicholson Cluns Martin Ober David Ober Lincoln Ober Crouna Ind Llazlo Bowger Stella Cook Winter Park Ila U.P.C.U. Meet Jeves Grant Smith Montgomery Township Doea A. B. Woodward
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