Two Local Schools Commencement Plans
Nearly 260 graduates at Indiana State Normal with State BoardExaminations underway today. Dr John A H Keith arrives as new principal. Friday features president's reception by Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton.
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
7
Nearly 260 graduates at Indiana State Normal with State BoardExaminations underway today. Dr John A H Keith arrives as new principal. Friday features president's reception by Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton.
The Center Church Creekside teacher training class will hold commencement at 7:45 PM Friday June 29. Graduates include Mrs Laura Stuchel Mrs Frank Getty Mrs Everett Wilhelm Mr and Mrs Anthony Stuchel Miss Hazel Fairman Miss Belle Duncan Miss Mary Duncan Frank Cartlahan Miss Edna Wilhelm Mrs W J Wilson. Diplomas presented by Rev W J Wilson with program of anthems essays songs and duets. Admission free. freewill offering for Red Cross. accompanist Mrs Wm McElhoes.
Indiana Lodge No. 931 Elks held a flag anniversary observance with Patriotism, Song of Veterans drum corps, a decorated stage of stars and stripes, and floral altar. Exalted ruler Charles Pilkington presided as addresses by J Ditler Peeter, George Feit, and Rev B M Gearhart complemented the ritual and Elks quartet performances.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at Cherry Tree raised a flag on the church lawn showcasing local patriotism. Speakers included W. T. Mahaffey, Dr. John B Worral, Rev. Baumgardner and Comrade Simon McDonnell. Music by the Cherry Tree orchestra and quartet pleased attendees. the flag and pole were funded by Mahaffey.
Patriotic exercises marked Wednesday evening as the Odd Fellows of Glen Campbell raised the stars and stripes on a new pole before their hall. Arcadia band led a townwide march with fraternal societies, and Rev. Dr. J. B. Worrell delivered the patriotic address. Miss Rosa B. Hug, Bryn Mawr teacher back home for summer, celebrates a decade of teaching without a missed day. Blatthew H. Bruce spent Sunday in Pittsburgh with brother Robert, in U S Army training at Oakmont.
A boys athletic and track meet is planned by the Indiana Y M C A Physical Work Committee for June 30 at 1:80 PM on Normal field. Admission is free and ribbons will be awarded to top three finishers. Open to all Indiana boys regardless of membership. entry blanks at Moorhead's or the Y M C A.
The Indiana Foundry Co of Indiana will aid thousands of housewives by supplying glass jars for food preservation at near cost. From June 25 to 36 they will offer Ideal Sealer and screw top jars in all sizes by the dozen at cash prices just over cost, addressing jar shortages during wartime. The ad urges readers to buy early and read the company notice in The Progress.
A list of real estate transfers in Indiana County includes multiple lots and tracts from various buyers to named individuals and companies with prices ranging from 80 to 3500 dollars. Included are properties in Canoe Glen Campbell Plumville Homer City Centre Second Ward Burrell Center and other areas. Also notes that days will shorten after June 21 and lists marriage licenses issued in several towns.
J R Smith began work this week on a two story sixty foot addition to the rear of his Philadelphia street store. The first floor has been leased by the Woolworth Company for a five and ten cent store. Indiana business houses may close early in July and August with a proposed daily 4 30 p m closing time except Saturdays. if successful it would take effect July 5.
A murder verdict in the Commonwealth v Ernest Philips found him guilty of murder in the second degree for the shooting of Jack Covington in Josephine on March 1. He claimed self defense. Judge Langham ordered 7 to 12 years in the Western Penitentiary. Other Rossiter cases continued to September include two murder charges against Sam Callbrese. Eleven Italians were involved in the Rossiter vendetta. one witness hanged in jail, others fled. Speer acquitted of adultery but ordered to pay costs. Nevada divorce issues raise legal questions about Pennsylvania recognition. A rattlesnake encounter, a drowning body recovery, and local business moves also reported.
Indiana county notices list Ashbough of Clarksburg and Ddds of Plumyitle as county seat visitors. Many residents including lawyers, teachers, and students travel to and from Johnstown, Gettysburg, Princeton and Philadelphia for commencements, summer visits, and exams.
A large crowd attended the Friday convention of District No. 2 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association at Steffy Chapel near Cherry Tree despite rain. Delegates from the district heard talks by Frank Finsthwait and W T Mahaffey, with sessions on training, defense, and the community impact of Sunday schools. The event closed with a flag drill as Rev M M Smith was elected president and secretary.
Promoters J. & Asthaugh W. B. Wardrop and others erect a 40 by 70 foot garage at Clarksburg. The business will offer automobile repairs and a general line of supplies under the name Clarksburg Motor Company. The venture aims to serve the local public and is expected to be appreciated.
The annual district Sabbath School convention for Green Pine and Cherry-Phil Townships will meet at Cookport Lutheran church on Thursday June 28. Each school to send two delegates and contribute two cents per member. Mrs Catherine Martin of Hollywood died June 6 at 41 from liver cancer. Interment at Mt Alanc tomb Friday. Black snake killed at Mitchells Mill by Mrs A J Long. Center Township Pleasant Grange No 1612 festival to be held June 20. Indiana markets noted with limited details.
Indiana County launches Red Cross Week with a statewide enrollment drive. A 1 dollar annual membership gains access to the national society and county funds, with canvassers visiting 130 homes to enroll families. A mass meeting Friday evening will report results and set plans for further fundraising and chapter growth.
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