Salem church marks fifty years of worship and service
More than 300 members and friends gathered near Willet Washington township on a sunny Wednesday to celebrate Salem churchs 50th anniversary. The event featured a noon dinner, old hymns, greetings from former pastors and nearby congregations, and a brief church history noting 62 years since the original class was formed and a 50 year capstone to build the church. Members who worshipped for over 35 years were recognized, and former members attended, with tributes highlighting the churchs long community impact and a final singing of God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
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Old Salem Church
Willet
Washington Township
Salem Church
John C. Hall
Replogle
Jacob Fisher
Copeland
Plumeresk
Salem
R. B. Carroll
Brodhead
Elderton Methodist Church
Hall
Keeler
Elderton
W. S. Cumings
Homestead
E. G. Loughry
Bellevue
William Prugh
Atwood
H. 8. Johnston
Vandergrift
Joseph Bates
Joshua Ballentine
William Cox
Adam Altimus
Jefferson Altimus
John Airey
Fast
Reva
J. A. Pearce
J. G. Hill
H. Mansell
Montgomery
Leonard
H. ©. Beacom
Charles McCaslin
William Mitchell
Griffins
Core
Gray
Thomas
Hileman
A. Cameron
W. Jennings
R. K. Carroll
Cartwright
J. A. Younkins
Camp
Cups
Kenedig
Muses
Frier
Allshouse
C. C. Emerson
D. J. Frum
Wilson
Duff
Shellingberger
John Broadhead
Albert Thomas
John Hall
Robert Bates
M. A. Altimus
Sarah Cox
J. M. Johnston
Mary Wilcox
Rebecca Johnston
Mary Mitchell
Mary A. Johnston
Salam Church
H. Y. Johnston
Nettie Broadhead
Eddie Ferguson
James Mahan
Johnston
Martha Watterson
William Johnston
Burnett Wilcox
Minnie Nofsker
Mary Johnston
Jacob Bracken
Mary J. Brandon
Nancy Brandon
Miller Akey
Henry Akey
Tohnaton Akey
Indiana
Indiana Man Surprised On HS Birthday
A group of friends surprised J. B. Manners of east Oak Street on his twenty sixth birthday. They gathered Wednesday evening at the J. B. Manners home, enjoyed music and parlor games, and shared a dainty lunch before presenting a feather rocker as a gift.
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J. B. Manners
East Oak Street
Mr. Manners
Mra
Chas, Little
John Manners
Fred Kenke
Scott Dickson
John Remaley
Elmer Manner
Chas
Baker
J. M. Glassford
Jamison
Little
Death of Mrs Annie Shields Long at 92 in Onberg area
Mrs Annie Shields Long died Monday at her daughter’s home near Onberg from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born November 23, 1817 in Hesse Darmstadt, she came to America in 1820 as Anna Catherine Craig. She married Andrew Shields in 1845, then Christopher Long in 1885. Survived by five children and interred at Rayne church cemetery with services led by Rev J N McCoy.
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Annie C. Shields-Long
Annie C.shields-Long
J. M. Ray
Onberg
Long
Hesse-Darmstadt
Germany
Anna Catherine Craig
Andrew Shields
Christopher Long
Cherryhil Township
Gilhousen Wyland wed in Spangler June 14
Gilhousen of Vandergrift wed Miss Agnes Wyland of Spangler on June 14 at Spangler in a ceremony by Rev. L. P. Cochran. The couple will reside in Vandergrift after visiting at Dix Onville. The Reed family reunion is set for August 31 at 2 PM on the fair grounds. Robert Reed Sr. aided Gen Braddock in 1756. his descendants span the country. Injured in fall from cherry tree Albert Hyans of Penn Run fell from a tree while picking cherries, suffering several broken ribs.
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Reed
Fair Grounds
Pennsylvania
Robert Reed
Gen. Braddock
Ligonier Valley
Fort Pitt
Albert Hyans
Penn Run
Personal Brevities From Indiana Pennsylvania Area
Local notes report visits and travel among area residents including Mrs W E McCoy of Pittsburg returning with her parents Mrs and Mrs J M Johnston to stay through the Fourth. Also mentions Mrs Mary J Cameron of Wilkinsburg visiting Indiana and Penn Run, and others visiting or traveling to Toronto and Parry Sound for fishing. Stallion advertisements list Prince Albert and Prince with terms and locations across Grisemore Lovejoy Purchase Line and Indiana area.
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W. E. McCoy
Pittsburg
J. M. Johnston
Mary J. Cameron
Wilkinsburg
Indiana
Penn Run
W. F. Ray
Charles Thomas
Nellie Davis
Home
Mr. Thomas
Main
Lewis Faht
White Township
G. C. Mabon
Guy Gooderham
Green township seeks teachers and bids in July
Green township school directors meet in Cockport Pennsylvania on Saturday July 16 at 8 AM to employ teachers for the coming year and to receive bids for furnishing fuel and closing. Cherryhill township school board meets at Peon Run Saturday July 16 at 3 PM to elect 14 teachers and to receive bids for fuel for binding at the same time and place. West Mahoning Township school officers meet Saturday July 19 at the schoolhouse to let bids to repair and clean the schoolhouse and grounds.
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Green Township
Cockport
Furgishing
Heachoul
Cherryhill Township
Peon Run
Acme
J. R. Smush
Bedietire
No Need to Sweep or Scrub Floors Enamel Product Claim
A promotional claim states a glass-like enamel allows women to wipe floors clean with a damp cloth, avoiding sweeping or scrubbing. The ad suggests simple application and maintenance, highlighting cleanliness and ease of upkeep.
Zenith Art Lusters and Home Decoration Souvenir
Colorless for grained hardwood floors or stained to match any wood. Won't show scratches or heel marks. Drop in for a valuable household article and illustrated souvenir book on home decoration. Also a full line of Zenith Randy-Mixed Paints. Call today.
Three Good Stallions at Blairsville Road Stable
D C Edwards, a famed horseman, will keep his three stallions at his Blairsville road stable opposite the Fair Grounds, Thursdays through Saturdays each week during the season, beginning April 21, at Near Onberg. Caesar the gray Percheron remains, with two new sires Captain Weddell the bay driving horse and Howard the sorrel Belgian draft.
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D. C
Edwards
Blairaville Road
Fair Grounds
Onberg
Caesar
Capt. Weddell
Howard
Science in Farming at Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania farmers support agricultural education sending hundreds to the State College School of Agriculture. Among 479 last year 170 pursued rural life courses while others take four year programs for practical farming. A free booklet outlines the Two Years Course and farm practicums with livestock judging and horticulture. Request by postal card to State College. Huey & Moorhead offer sporting goods and related items.
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Pennsylvania
School of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State College
Fife
School of Agriculture and Experiment Station
State College
Centre County
FOR YOUR HEALTH'S SAKE
An editorial urges public health education to prevent disease and reduce deaths. It argues knowledge is vital, noting many epidemics could have been prevented if people learned how to stay well. It warns that a few unteachable individuals hinder progress and cooperation with health departments.
Parson, Farm Servant Debate Work and Afterlife
In a northern Bootland village a parish minister questions a farm servant about life and toil. The servant laments endless labor and jokes that even in the afterlife there will be chores. The scene ends with a remark about a loyal rural girl being officially declared the valued young woman, followed by a final note on voting.
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Bootland
Weill
Jon
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Science IN Farming
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