Conemaugh Presbytery Session Marks 75th Anniversary
A well attended Conemaugh Presbytery meeting at Indiana Second United Presbyterian Church featured Rev S W Bhans presenting a 75th anniversary history. Moderator Rev R W E Wright presided as ministers and elders from Blairsville Saltsburg Altoona Indiana Shelocta New Florence Bolivar Kent Marion Center Johnstown and others attended amid spirited discussions on several questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Second United
W. O. H. Garman
J. M. Henry
Altoona
John J. McKvaine
Hitler Robert M. Fisher
Indiana First Church
R. V. B. Wright
Elderton
A. A. Wiggins
Shelocta
M.D. McClung
Paul ‘Wallace
New Florence
W. ©. Work
Bolivar
Edwin McClintock
Harry L. George
R.D
R. C. Blakley
Kent
Steele
Marion Center
John Wilson
A. B. Coleman
West Lebanon
C. C. Stewart
Brushvalley
G. W. Murdock
Johnstown
S. W. Shane
Frank Friend and Brother Reunite After 68 Years apart
Indiana resident Frank Friend and his brother Jacob Friend aged 80 of Independence Missouri met in Missouri for the first time in 68 years. Miss Agnes Hoffman arranged the trip. Jacob left Indiana at 18 and Frank at 11. Frank is visiting relatives in Missouri indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Friend
Indiana
Jacob Friend
Independence
Missouri
Agnes Hoffman
Friend
Frank
Jacob
West
Family completes 500 mile Ford trip in 12 hours
Attorney and Mrs Ernest Stewart and son Ernest Jr returned from a Chicago business trip in a new Ford eight. They drove 500 miles to Indiana in 12 hours, with Ms Stewart at the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ernest Stewart
Ernest, Jr
Stewart
Indiana
Merchants Set 1 PM Closing for July and August
The Merchants Association voted to close stores at 1:00 PM Daylight Saving Time during July and August. The plan begins Wednesday July 12. Attorney and Mrs. John A Scott of North Seventh Street are in Philadelphia witnessing their son Albert H Scott’s graduation from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Merchants Association
John A. Scott
North Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Albert H. Scott
Wharton School of Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Festival at Edgewood by Crete United Presbyterian
The Crete United Presbyterian Church ladies host a festival at Edgewood on Friday evening June 23. Proceeds support church activities as community members gather for a social event with food and fellowship.
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Edgewood
The
Ladies of the Crete United Presbyterian Church
Canter Township Teachers Face 20 Percent Pay Cut
One of the county’s largest rural districts, Canter Township, voted a 20 percent salary reduction for all teachers for the 1938 34 term. Nearly all current teachers were reappointed across 46 schools, with a lengthy list of staff for each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Bytle
Nannie Beck Myers
Martha McCoy
Gertrude Dickie
Brush Hollow
Higine Shirley Bridenbaugh
Beatrice Nichol
Cross Roads
Mildred Davinney
F. Boden Tide
Elizabeth Thompson
Steve Duffalo ‘Guthrie
Bessie Hood
Mary Dick Quelnsboro
Bessie Shurr
Ruth ‘Lewis
Adelaide Wolf Aultman
Martha Louise Johnston
Eva Nicholas
Edith Galbreath
Robert W
McPhilimy
Lucerne
Hazel Davis
Ruth B. Jones
Louise Paice
Marian Pleming
Mary McCoy
Elsie Hill
Mary Jo Pilkington
Carl D. Bracken Graceton
Laura Yuckenpeers
Emma Smith
Eizabeth Davidson
Viola George
Roy Winsheimer
Alice McCrea
Margery Binkie
Eleanor Tuck
Alex L. Dick
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples Across Counties
A list of marriage licenses issued including Andrew Meek Gulliford Apollo and Grace Dilzabeth Weiner Apollo R D 2, Harry Cameron Clark Clymer R D 2, Mae Ayers Shaffer Blacklick, and others across Indiana, PennsylvanIa towns such as Marion Center Brushvalley Smicksburg Greensburg Bolivar Home and Homer City. The compilation names individuals with spouses and localities, reflecting a regional record of recent licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Meek
Greensburg
Ruth Brink - Braddock
Dominick- Mattucci
Bolivar
Emma Margaret Dolimpio
William F. McCausland
Numine Amny M. Kerr
Home
R.D
William Torrence Neff
Indiana
Virginia
Louise Flickinger
Homer City
Norman Calvin Coy
Alrman Ellen Calvert
Coal Run
Dale Condron Coleman
Dayton Hazel Victoria Thomas
Campbell bungalow hosts Whiteman orchestra guests
Mr and Mrs J Ellsworth Campbell and Mr and Mrs Delos Campbell entertained guests at the Campbell bungalow on East Pike over the weekend. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Jack Fulton Mr and Mrs Roy Bargey Mitch Russell. Fulton is vocalist Bargey arranger and pianist Russell violinist with Paul Whiteman orchestra.
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Campbell Bungalow
J. Ellsworth Campbell
Delos Campbell
East Pike
Jack Fulton
Roy Bargey
Mitch Russall
Fulton
Bargey
Russell
Paul Whiteman
Woman 72 Dies at Home in South Bend Township
A 72 year old woman died at her home in South Bend township Armstrong County on Friday evening from complications of diseases. She is survived by her mother Mrs Boyer 92 four sons and six daughters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Papajean on Monday afternoon and burial followed in South Bend cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Hugh Rearie
South Bend Township
Armstrong Co
Boyer
Papajean
Fire damages Jeannette home of local resident
Fire badly damaged a Jeannette residence believed caused by wiring in a door bell transformer in the basement. The home belonged to Clark Daugherty, a well known druggist, with relatives named in Indiana. Insurance coverage noted. Troub Furniture Co improvements were mentioned in nearby display area repapered and repainted. The note ends by calling this the longest day of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Daugherty
Jeannette
Daugherty
William S
James R
John M
Frank H. Daugherty
Indiana
Troub Furniture Co
Philadelphia
State Schools Superintendent James N Rule Visits Local College
State Superintendent James N Rule and his wife arrived in Indiana to be guests of Dr. C. R. Foster at the State Teachers College. He will address a Summer School Faculty convocation and lead a county superintendents round table to discuss recent school legislation and the governor approved laws.
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Wil
Public Instruction
James N. Rule
Harrisburg
Indiana
C. R. Foster
State ‘Teachers 'College
Foster
Rule
500 Enrolled at Swumer Session of the State Teachers
Approximately 500 students attend the six weeks mime session at the State Teachers College which opened Monday. The drop of 337 compared with 1932 stems from unpaid teachers in the western part of the state and boards delaying instructor elections. Daylight saving time in some areas and standard time in others caused about 50 absent or late students, many driving home each evening and some rising at 4 00 AM to reach early classes.
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Swumer
State Teachers College
State Teachers ‘College
Real estate transfers list several small parcels and bonds
Lettie Thompson transfers to Albert Thompson a tract in Blacklick for 1.00. Janet Cline to Saltsburg Coal Mining Co. a tract in Conemaugh for 1.00. L C G Hasinger to A Clifford Hoover a lot in Indiana for 1.00. Jennie Cravener to John Houk a lot in Indiana for 500. Laura Barry to Conemaugh B. L. & L. Assn. a lot in Blairsville for 100. Marion Center Lodge 1051 F to Lee D. Kuntz a lot in Marslon Center 200. Indiana Realty Co. to Breweries Inc. a lot in Indiana for 1.00. Eva Gach to Loulie Gach a lot in Campbell for 100. Glen Campbell 100. James B. Davis to Hazlett H. Hossack a tract in Blacklick for 1.00. C B Axberg to First National Bank of Plumville 3 lots in Plumville for 500. William T. Lively to Frederick Tarrill 1382 acres in Blacklick for 1.00. Annie Lowry to Farmers Bank and Trust Co. a lot in Indiana for 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Thompson
Albert J. Thompson
Blacklick
Janet Cline
Saltsburg Coal Mining Co
Conemaugh
L. C G. Hasinger
A. Clifford Hoover
Indiana
Jennie M. Cravener
John Houk
Laura A. Barry
Conemaugh B
L. Assn
Blairsville
Marion Center
C. F
Lee D. Kuntz
Mars Lon Center
Indiana Realty Co
Breweries Inc
Eva Gach
Loule Gach
On Campbell
Glen Campbell
James B. Davis
Hazlett H. Hossack
C. B. Axberg
Flist Nat's Bank of
Plumville
William T. Lively
Frederick Tarrill
Annie Lowry
Farmers Bank and Tyust Co
States vote for repeal spreads across New Hampshire and more
Early returns show New Hampshire Connecticut and Town voting for repeal of the 18th Amendment expanding the tally to 14 states favoring repeal. The results suggest a broad shift in public opinion across several states as returns come in.
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New Hampshire
Connecticut
Town
Weekend Guests and Travels Across Town and Beyond
Mrs. T. C. Burdent of Jeannette hosted by Indian relatives while Carl Sterling of Pittsburgh visits. Families journey to Chicago for the World's Fair and depart for Baltimore Washington Mt. Vernon. Locals visit Ocean City Taia Tioga trips and Pens, summer lodge plans in Tionesta, and trips to Newburgh and Philadelphia. Several groups attend Odd Fellows sessions in Erie and plan extended motor trips to Kansas Colorado and Oklahoma.
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T. C. Burdent
Jeannette
Carl Sterling
Pittsburgh
Earl Park
North Ninth Street
Misa ‘Laulae ‘Wiggins
Church Street
Betty Martin
Turtle Créate
J. 8. Kennedy
Melissa
Lewisville
Infiiana
Ward Johnston
David
Earl Warhelt
Calvin McAdoo
Helen Glassford
J. M. Couser
Baltimore
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Verhon Taylor
Ichildren
Tionesta
Findley T. Harkleroad
Ruraki Valley
Silas Hartleroad
Philadelphia
Kirby Gile and Sons
Newburgh
Gilé
Coverinew Shipping
Findley Cagney
White
J. T. Baker
H. Alvertairigh
Mr. High
Woodlin
Glenn
Ple Creek
Turner
Harry W. Pharoah
Hast Church Street
Stewart Shull
Jean
Falcroft
Pharoah
Frank Johnston
Pottstown
A. S. Birdsall
Clair McCurdy
R. H. McJunkin
Stewart
James Qh. Jack, Jr
James L. Jack
Ralph Moorhead, Jr
Reams
and Streams
South
County Gety Receives Gas Tax Share Figures
Indiana county is allotted 17 728 72 dollars as its share of the gasoline tax paid to the state in the first six months of the year. Counties receive one half of the three cent tax on each gallon sold in Pennsylvania.
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County
Gety
Indiana
Ta State
Pennsylvania
Postoffice Building Funded in State Federal Plan
Tilairs ville to receive a postoffice building under a Federal program with a total project cost capped at 81 thousand dollars as part of Pennsylvania’s six million dollar Federal building initiative.
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Piairsville
Plane crash tragedy linked to Miss Stewart and Miss McClelland
Two Connellsville teachers Miss Emin Stewart and Miss Elea nor McClelland joined a flight at the World’s Fair in Chicago after failing to agree on a fare with pilot Carl Vickery. A wing collapsed shortly after takeoff, the plane burned, and nine people died including the two teachers and the pilot’s crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emin Stewart
Indiana
Eleanor McClelland
Saltsburg
Chicago
Miss Stewart
McClelland
Connellsville
Carl Vickery
State offices place 5786 in May jobs highest since 1930
Harrisburg reports thirteen state employment offices placed 5786 persons in jobs in May, the highest monthly total since 1930. Governmental employment led with 3310 placements, followed by domestic service 1184 and manufacturing 478, with 11,247 new applications filed bringing active applications to 101,716 as of May 15, 1933.
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Harrisburg
Jos
A. W. Motley
Bureau of Employment
Reunion and Picnic of Summer Academy Alumni Planned
Former students of summer academies taught by James F. Chapman Joseph E. Weaver Lester D. Winger and John M. Thompson will gather at Marion Center Community Park on Saturday July 8 1933 for a picnic and reunion. A program of sports and amusements is planned and attendees are asked to bring a basket.
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Marchand
Plumville
Marion Center
Penn Run
Brushvalley
Smicksburg
James F. Chapman
Joseph E. Weaver
Lester D. Winger
John M. Thompson
Local People Attend Spanish War Convention in Williamsport
Attendees at the State Encampment of the Spanish American War veterans in Williamsport include Harry W. Fee and Mr and Mrs John M Kerr along with Mr and Mrs H B Streams, Mr and Mrs George T McHenry, Jax S Kauffman, Steele Kerr of Indiana, Attorney Joseph Gray of Barnesboro, commander of Indiana camp, and M F Dorn.
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Williamsport
Harry W. Fee
John M. Kerr
H. B. Streams
George T. McHenry
Jax. S. Kauffman
Steele Kerr
Indiana
Joseph Gray
Barnesboro
M. F. Dorn
Victor Mine No 45 at Clymer Resumes Operations
Victor Mine No 45 of the Russell Coal Co at Clymer has resumed operations and now employs 46 persons. The mine is expected to operate at capacity soon, providing work for about 300 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Clymer
Russell Coal Co
Drum Corps Invited to Tyrone Celebration Event
The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps has been invited to participate in Tyrone's Day program and drum corps competition on Friday, July 28. A quilt and relic show will be held at the United Presbyterian church in Sheloca Friday evening with church ladies serving refreshments at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
American Legion
Sholoca
United = Presbyterian church
Sheloca
Clyner Brick Yards Consider Third Shift
Swank Brick Yards at Clymer are operating day and night shifts and may add a third shift. Management received information today signaling possible expansion to meet demand.
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Clyner
Clymer Ary
Ant Broken da Fall Krew Swinging Bridge Incident
Ant Broken da Fall Krew member Blair Smeltzer of Washington township fractured an anus and dislocated a wrist after a fall from a swinging bridge near Flye Points on Sunday afternoon.
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Ant
Bundy Blair Smeltzer
Washington Township
Flye Points
Death of Dr. Leonard Smith shocks Crafton community
Dr. J Leonard Smith, 43, of Crafton, native of Gipsy, died at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh after complications from an appendectomy. He was a Temple University and Jefferson Medical College graduate, practiced in Pittsburgh for 15 years, chaired by Grafton United Presbyterian Church, Masonic order, and Key stone Athletic Club. Survived by his wife Bess Keller and two sons Jack and Frank, as well as his parents and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Smith
J. Leonard Smith
Crafton
Gipsy
Alleghany General Hospital
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Gipsyland
Benjamin Smith
Indiana State Teachers College
Temple University
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Allegheny General Hospital
Grafton United Presbyterian Church
Masonic Order
Keystone Athletic Club
Chartiers ‘Country Club
Bess Keller
Jack
Frank
Ralph Gromley
Lynn Smith
Heilwood
William Gromley
Alverda
Postmaster General Restores Two Cent Local Postage Rate
Postmaster General Farley signed an order restoring the two cent local postage for letters mailed for local delivery. Beginning July 1, local letters at post offices with city rural or village carrier service will cost two cents per ounce or fraction, while letters to other cities stay at three cents and cards at one cent.
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Farley
Boy Injured Third Time in Car Accidents in 18 Months
Donald Gerhard aged nine son of C S Gerhard of near Blairsville and former Blacklick resident recovers at home from injuries after being struck by a car while helping his father deliver milk in Batrdstown. He suffered a slight skull fracture and lacerations to head arms and legs. This is the third injury in 18 months from car accidents.
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Donald
C. S. Gerhard
Blairsville
Blacklick
Batrdstown
Robinson Funeral Home Adds New Invalid Coach to Equipment
Robinson Funeral Home announces the purchase of a new Invalid Coach mounted on a Packard chassis and equipped to secure speed and comfort for patients. The coach, already in service, represents a modern upgrade to the funeral home fleet aiding efficiency and safety for transports. Local VP. retains equipment modernization as part of expense-saving recovery efforts. The report notes the new coach as the last word in convenience and comfort for patient movement.
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Robinson Funeral Home
Nownvorld
287 Persons Payed Dog Licenses Here in Six Months
County Treasurer C C McLain reported 7 237 dog licenses issued at noon today marking progress in the six month period. The count reflects steady local compliance and municipal revenue from license fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McLain
June Reunion Month Brings Large Family Gatherings
The Wiggins Calhoun reunion at A H Wiggins home near Parkwood drew about 175 people on June 17 with music by D D Walker Math Walker and A H Wiggins. Officers were elected and plans made for next year. many relatives from multiple states attended. A concurrent Stronga reunion at Cliffside Park drew 150 with relics and a program of music and readings. The Moorhead descendants held a fourth annual gathering at Camp Rest with 85 attendees and family diversions after a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong Clan
Moorhead
A. H. Wiggins
Parkwood
D. D. Walker
Math Walker
Master Forker
Mabel Forker
A. H. Wigfing
B. H. Fitzgerald
A. A. Calhoun
Stella M. Steele
John ©. Smith
Near West Lebanon
Calhoun
Annie R. Calhoun
Wigging
Thelma Wiggins
W. J. Mitchell
Clair
Della EB. Little
Susan McGaughey
Walter Skillman
Youngstown
Minnie Smith
Wilkingburg
T. A. McGaughey
Donald
McKeasport
A. L. McGary
Marie
Clifftside Park
Allegheny
Armstrong
Barr
Cambria
Fayette
Westmoreland
Ohio
Nancy Strong Carney
Strongaltown
Jacob
Sarah Strong
Utah
California
Daniel G. Strong
Penn Run
Strong
Henry Brown
James Strong
Strongstown
Indiana County
York County
Cliffside Park
Sara Strong Moore
Leechburg
Hanna Helman
Indiana
Frances Strong Helman
Alton Strong
John C. Moorhead
Town
Camp Rest
D. Gyan Maorhead
William Moorhead
Calvin Moorhead
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Howard McClintock
Jackson
Ville and
Crete
Shane
United
Presbyterians
Canter Township
Troub
Istath
Jas. N. Rule
Teachers College
Veterans OF Foreign Wars
Allentown
Register
W. Ralph Cummings
Young Peoples Christian Union
Second United Presbyterian Church
Conemaugh Presbytery
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