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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

6

Four in jail charged with bold robbery

Police linked a Hillsdale garage theft to four men from Stafford and Green township who stole tires and accessories worth 600 dollars. An informant revealed a back road car transfer to Stafford and a coal mine stash where 40 tires valued at 25 dollars each were found. Caspar Parke and three local suspects were jailed in Indianapolis on robbery charges, while Porke faced counts for moonshine possession and manufacturing liquor after a large still and 40 barrels of mash were discovered in his Stafford home.

C. A. Conner Hillsdale Clark Getty Mr. Getty Harry Koozier Clair Irvin Jack Dunlap Stafford Edward O'Neil Green Township Stanley Benkosky Andy Tony Guitetis Casper Parke Indiana Porke Harvey Langham Porko

Armstrong Township Closes Three Schools This Year

Three diminutive Armstrong township districts John Fleming Hilltop and Union Flat will discontinue during the coming term due to few school age children. Pupils will attend neighboring schools and a full slate of teachers is listed for the remaining schools with McCreight awaiting a chosen teacher.

Armstrong Township Armstrong ‘Township John Fleming Hilltop Union Flat Anthony Irma Johnston Chestnut Flat Mabel Fleming James Fleming Elda McCurdy Peeler Mabel Napp Walker Virginia Miller Uncapher Mia Paul Stuchell Laney Effie Watt Parkwood Harry George McCreight School

Gipsy Assault Case Settled After Settlement Reached

Trial updates show J Marshall Hamilton of Gipsy reached financial settlement on aggravated assault and battery after shooting a butcher in February. Clarence Cassidy prosecuted. Other cases include railroad destruction near Clymer, various F B charges, and guilty verdicts with costs. Judge Langham to impose sentence next Monday.

J. Marshall Hamilton Gipsy Clarence Cassidy Hamilton Cassidy John Smith New York Central Railroad Clymer Robert Gressley Merl Gaston Carl Aigood Alexander Donlavaize J. B. White Joseph Accetta Benny Zemetski Sam Abraham The Commonwealth Charles Palmer Indiana Joe Blaze Mary Kersel Frank Spranklek Ralph Montanes Angelo DeBasio Concetti Feroil Peter Morganto Steve Renostay John Sivek C. B. Pride Pride Langham Criminal Court

Brain Farmer Ends Life by Firing Bullet

Ill health is cited as the cause of J. C. Stewart of South Bend Armstrong county who killed himself in the woodshed with a 25 caliber rifle. His daughter heard the shot and found him dead. He leaves a wife and several children. Also listed are numerous marriage licenses and a local oratorical contest winner Glenn Clark son of a former county commissioner who will enter the national contest after a session of the Young People's Convention of the Conemaugh Presbytery at Bethel church near Clyde.

J. C. Stewart South Bend Armstrong County Glenn Clark TL. G. Clark Town Young People’s Convention Conemaugh Clair Sprankle Derry Indiana J.clair Stoan Cambridge Springs Daniel Swartz H. E. Sterner Dixonville H. J. Thompson Marion Canter National Bank Charles Bence South Seventh Streel Cherry Tree Friends Cherryhill Township Noveller Ralph Ax Akron, C John JA. Campbell West Water Street J. O. Lydick Wayne Ave Inve John Kritzer Detroit Mich Windsor Can Robert Donahue Donahue A.stephens Pittsburgh Wayne Wingert Russell Knight Charles Wingert Lawn Griffith Ellis Yale College Ellis Fulton Ailena Baylor Mabel Edith Galbreath Punxautawney Washington, D.C Philadelphia Florence Dick D. M. Dick Clymer Millred Dick Wesley Fisher Blairsville Edward Fisher George Ia. Fisher A.C. Fisher Washington Street Oliver Longwill William R. Calhoun Ashbaugh Williamsport Raymond Moorhead Warne Avenue New Concord Randall Thompson Wheeling W. Va Thompson Thomas Lowther South Seventh Street Howard Hauxhurst University of Pittsburgh Howard Indiana High School School of Business Administration Bess Cunningham Cleveland D. A.) Cunningham Wayne Avenue Montreal Europe W. Wendell Duff India Duff Ray W. T. Anderson First United Presbyterian Church M. Agnes St.Clair Flo Mitchell California Los Angeles S. W. Guthrie Indiana County Association Gilbert Parnell Leon Walker Wilmington Nel Ithica N. Y Robert Hood Cutler, T Hood Sue Simpeon White Township United Presbyterian OH Peetar Middle West West Tintied Presbyterian George W. Giles Sarah Young Cambria County Wyoming New Castle William Spokane Wash Rebecca Hill Jeannette Massayet Koontz Stoyestown A. X. Field Elkins Young Frome Greenwood Cemetery Harry McCracken Homer City Indiana Hospital Craceton Somer City

Manor School House Replaced By New Building Plan

The Manor school house in Gherryhill township, a 65 year old landmark, will be replaced this summer by a modern school on the same site. The old building, a community hub, will be sold at public sale. A new concrete road from Shelpeta to South Bend opened to traffic after two years of construction.

Manor School Gherryhill Township Shelpeta South Bend

Saltsbury Merchants to Observe Thursday Half Holiday

Saltsbury merchants plan a weekly half day closing during summer. The Chamber of Commerce set July 12 as the first half holiday date, with stores to close each Thursday afternoon until September 13. Mrs. Mary B. Kerr of Homer City left for Prescott Kansas to visit a sister for an extended period.

Saltsbury Indiana Chamber of Commerce Mary B. Kerr Homer City Prescott Kan Abe Slater

Photograph of Charles Wrymer with Wymer family in Clymer

Reproduction photograph shows Charles Wrymer, son of Mr and Mrs Wymer of Clymer. The image was taken recently at Douglass Studio on Philadelphia street.

Charles W. Wrymer Woyd Wymer Clymer Douglass Studio Philadelphia Street

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Deed Ledger

Joseph Gerace transfers to Domenica Gerace a lot in Canoe for 1500 dollars. Harry Baird to John Adams, 65 acres in Buffington for 1200 dollars. Lucas to Clara Jacoby a lot in Indiana for 300 dollars. Martha Pearce to Ralph Jones a parcel in Burrell for 500 dollars. Richard Slater to Irving Sackett a lot in Indiana for 3350 dollars. H M Martin to Carl Shannberger 1 acre in White for 850 dollars. J McJunkin to H C Timberlake a deed in wa for 550 dollars. Wade Bekin to Zemena Gibson a lot in Green for 125 dollars. Sadowski to Frank Sadowski Jr. 184 acres in Youn for 1000 dollars. Frank Barbour to Lilly Stenker 59 acres in Green for 1750 dollars. Mary Gile to J S Getty a lot in Conemaugh for 1400 dollars. Joseph Mike to Vincent Sekac a lot in Burrell for 1400 dollars.

Joseph Gerace Domenica Gerace Harry Baird John I. ‘Adams Buffington Lucas Clara M. Jacoby Indiana Martha ‘Pearce Ralph Ih. Jones Burrell Richard ‘H. Slater Irving D. Sackett Iw. H. Martin Carl V. Shannberger White Cc. J. McJunkin H.C. Timberlake E. Wade Bekin Zemena M. Gibson Green Sadowski Frank Sadowski, Jr Youn Frank E. Barbour Lilly Stenker Mary B. Gile J. S. Getty Conemaugh Joseph Mike Vincent Sekac

Weddings Of A Week In Clarksburg Area

A series of society notices recounts several weddings from mid June. Martha Marie Gallagher wed William Stewart at the Gallagher home on a porch ceremony with Rev. David Graham officiating. Attendants included Mildred DeLancey and Charles Gallagher. A reception followed with many relatives from Blairsville, Clarksburg, Indiana and beyond in attendance. Other unions include Mary Katherine Srp and John F. Pontius in Blairsville, S Roy Cunningham and Madge Corse in Wheeling, and Mildred Frew and Glenn Sprankle in Johnstown with local family ties noted. The couples plan residences in Flint, Dormont, and Indian head areas as noted.

Dresed Harding O. P. Steffy Eiderton Levson Gallagher and Son Butler J. W. Mountain Clarksburg Mildred DeLancey Blairsville Ralph Stewart Indiana J. W. Stewart M. A. Stewart W. Reeves Wilders Ridge John Stewart Samuel Stewart Homer City Sentins Mary Katherine Srp J. A. Srp John F. Pontius Flint Mich J. N. Hunter Blairaville Michigan Pontius United Presbyterian Wheeling W. Va S. Roy Cunningham Tittsburgh Madge Corse Dayton Gnarles H. Robinson Sprankle Brew W. Glenn Sprankle Mick Mildred Frew J. G. Frew Intptown Johnstown David Lyle Bethany Presbyterian Church Johnstown High State Peachers College Spin

Personal Briefs From Indiana Area Update

A roundup of local notes highlights Clair Sprankle visiting Indiana friends, several residents traveling to Cambridge Springs and Detroit, and families welcoming newborns. The column also notes academic achievements at the University of Pittsburgh and ongoing church and mission activities in the region. A June 26 orthopaedic clinic for crippled children is announced with details for examinations and locations.

State Health Car to Visit Clymer This Week

The State Health Car, run by the Department of Health, will be at the Clymer Hinks school on Thursday and Friday. Parents in the community are urged to bring children under six for free shade clinics conducted during the two days by the car team.

Jas. Wallace Pittsburgh Initiana Hospital Red Cross Ninth Street Clymer Uner Department of Health the Clymer Hisks

Homer City to Host Old Home Week in July

An Old Home Week celebration sponsored by the Numer City Ure department will be held in Homer City during the first week of July. Committees are appointed to boost the affair and a varied entertainment program is in the making.

Homer City Numer City Ure Department Momer City

County Boy Scouts Enjoyable Motor Trip to Harrisburg Gettysburg

Sixteen county Boy Scouts winners of a birdhouse contest travel with Indiana County Council and the Indiana Evening Gazette sponsors on a motor trip visiting Harrisburg state capital and Gettysburg battlefield. Guests include Governor John S Mister and local supporters. list of scouts by town and class follows.

Harrisburg Gettysburg Indiana County Council of the Boy Scouts Indiana —Hivening Gazette Indiana John Mister Toy Scouts Ralphi Harrison Dick’ Wehrle Town Charles R. Grifith Edward Griffith More Ion Center John &. Davis Clymer Stanley Allen Brasthvalley Tenderfot Floyd Brown Bert Bowser Frank Suhar Octavius Cicero Heilwood Paul Streams Marion Genter Franklin Brown Carvill Rothrock Saltsburg Robert Cronk Steve Stupie Earl Smith Brushvalley James Caldwell Marion Center Robert Templeton Ray Christie William Simpson Guy Kanable Edwin Sullinger Homer City

New $45 000 organ for the Ritz Theatre

The Ritz Theatre will install a $45,000 Robert Morton organ, arriving in Indiana and replacing the current instrument. J E Stuart, the longtime organist, will perform on the new organ once installation completes. Until then the Ritz orchestra will provide daily feature-picture music.

Robert Morton Ritz Theatre Indiana J. E. Stuart Ritz

Deaths and Obituaries From Indiana Area

Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Eliza C Thompson at 85 plus in Curry Run Clearfield county and George W Giles in Indiana. Mildred Mae Bentley dies at 13 from Brights disease after influenza. Marilyn Pearl Will aged 11 dies at Clymer. Funeral services set for Thompson and Bentley. Giles services held in Youngstown area. Will to Blairsville Cemetery.

Eliza C. Thompson Grant Township Curry Run Clearfield County Frederick Houk William Thompson Baptist Church Allen Adda Curvier Crampion Mawzie Bell Relis Landing M. A. Palmsworth Mast Rim W. WH. Buterhaugh Mailsdale Samuel K. Buter- Daugh Brockport N. Yui Geo Nupp Deckers Points Mildred Mae Vernon R. Bentley Binisville Tree Welock Bright Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Vernon L Gordon James Martha H. E. Lloyd Blairsville Cemetery

State Convention attendees and local notices from Latrobe area

Attended state convention Vermen hors jul Lewis representing the Warners Exchange and Eval Hassinger of fown, Glens Bangell of Tomer City attended the state collaboration of the deatars in the Purl products. AL Matwarutg hosts 4 days of activities starting May 5 with youth events and local YMCA programs. Life Underwriters meet June 23 at 12:30 at 471 South Seventh Street hosted by Harry E. Allison. Alfonso Valenti, 52, of town, died yesterday at St Francis hospital Pittsburgh.

Vermen Life Underwriters Ted Mere LS Pan-American Life For Pennsylvania Harry E. Allison South Seventh Street Alfonso Valenti St. Francis Hospital Pittsburgh

Leslie Pattison Opens Japanese Garden Roadhouse

Leslie Pattison a White township resident opened his new Japanese Garden roadhouse at his farm southwest of town on Saturday. The grounds and building are described as unique and pleasing with strong appeal for public recognition. Lunches will be available at all hours, meals by appointment, and a special Sunday dinner will be served. Grounds are free for camping parties and tourists.

Leslie Pattison White Township

Local Masons Attend Coudersport Degrees This Week

Members of the Masonic fraternity from Indiana and vicinity are taking degrees at the Coudersport Consistory this week. Many Masons are accompanied by wives and friends, including Harry A. Borland and wife from Pestlawcaster, John M. Dobson and wife, H. K. Gremilane and wife, D. McAbee and wife, Wilbur Gibson and Helen Gibson, Mrs. Della Yeager, Mrs. Dora Styphens, Miss Helen Pounds, Harald McKean and Marc McKean with Mrs. Malissa Spreig of Tawr, and Charles J. Soar and wife of Creekside.

Coudersport Masonic Fraternity of Indiana and Vicinity Harry A. Borland John ME. Dobson He K. Gremilae Sud D. ©. McAbee de Wilbur Gibson Helen Gibson Della Yeager Dora Styphens Helen Pounds Harald McKean Marc McKean Malissa Spreig Tawr Charles J. Soar Creekside

Rotary International Convention Opens in Minneapolis

Local Rotarians attend the International Convention in Minneapolis with George T. Burhanan past president of the thirty third district and his wife Doh We Warner among those in attendance for the annual Rotary session. A burglary at the Rowail B. Tea store in Behris ville occurred early Tuesday with thieves stealing cash and later thefts reported Friday morning at the Hiulfo pool recreation and candy items taken by unknown individuals. Indiana Theatre announces opening on July 15 with remodelled facilities and a daily program of high loss piles at admission prices of 10 and 25 cents.

Minneapolis George T. Burhanan Uaiety-third Distriet Doh We Warner Aidonteebet Juliena Eluhy Mind Mee Warners Hare Vy White Mrs. White Rotary Interna Monal Rowail B Bheirsville Uhinvestrom Hiulfo Pool Indiana Theatre Indiagg

Three Fatal Mine and Industry Accidents Reported

Multiple workers die in separate incidents including a fall from a ladder in Homer City injuring George W. McAnulty, a fall from a freight car killing Thomas Repine, and a coal mine accident fatally wounding Harry McCracken. Additional deaths include Tony S. Warner from carbon monoxide in a garage and local official Harry Shen after a stroke. Surviving families and funeral plans noted.

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