Indiana State Normal School holds largest commencement ever
A class of 388 graduates, the largest in 42 years, received diplomas today at Indiana State Normal School. Dr Edwin Sparks of State College gave the address on wartime education and reconstruction. Miss Mary Elizabeth Kelly delivered the salutatory and Miss Gertrude Ritzert the valedictory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Edwin
Sparks
State College
Mary Elizabeth Kelly
McClellandtown
Gertrude Ritzert
Butler
John A. Keith
Normal Chapel
Keith
First Presbyterian Church
Progress
C. G. Morrow
First United Presbyterian Church
Howe Auxiliary Has Contributed Much The Mome Red Cross
The Mome Red Cross Auxiliary formed November 27, 1917, with 34 members and now 258. It has raised 527.30 for material and 355 for the Second Red Cross fund, totaling 1,152.30. Material on land totals 70.43, treasury 181.62. Work turned in includes 29 sweaters, 47 sticks, 604 towels, 103 pillow cases and 18 bed sheets.
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Howe
Mome Red Cross
Red Cross
Treasury
Bead Found Leads to Death of Bolivar Widow
Mrs. Hester Bobitt a 72 year old widow of James Bobbitt was found dead at her Bolivar home on Wednesday. The sudden summons occurred while she sat in a chair and she was discovered by a person unnamed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Alumni Association
D. R. Tomb
Indiana
Maude Wood
McKeesport
Edith Doods Work
Harry ‘W. Earhart
Thomas Sutton
Alvin Sherbine
Johnstown
N. Arbaugh
Artillery
Clarence E. Davis
Francis Broadbent
Keith
Jane E. Leonard
Home Guard
Leonard
Hester Bobitt
James Bobbitt
Bolivar
First County Boy Wounded in France Returns Home
Raymond Lawrence Walker, son of Mrs. Jacob Walker of East Mahoning township, was the first county boy drafted and wounded in France. He was at Camp Lee Va for training last October and among the early group sent to France. The War Department telegram said he was severely wounded and on his way home for treatment, with details sparse. He is a popular local youth with many friends from the training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mahoning Township
Raymond Lawrence Walker
Jacob Walker
France
War Department
Cornerstone Laying Planned for Blairsville Church
The First Colored Baptist Church of Blairsville will lay the cornerstone of its new frame house of worship Sunday at 2:00 PM. Rev T J Hall leads a program with Blairsville Band, prayers by Rev W R Goff, address by Hon J Elder Peeler, and laying by Knights of Malta and the pastor.
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First Colored Baptist Congregation
New House
First
Colored Baptist Church of
Blairsville
T. J. Hall
Wilbur P. Graff
W. R. Goff
Paul Weyand
D. D
Ray
J. T. Davis
J. Elder Peeler
Indiana
Knights of Malta of
Lucia A Rose
R. EH
McClure
Flag Raising at NuMines Highlights Local Tribute
Rev G W McIntire of Dayton led the flag raising ceremony at NuMines on Sunday, recalling his son's death in training. Father Rocca Maturo spoke in Italian to a large gathering including many foreigners. Moored news noted overseas arrivals for Indiana soldiers and a July Fourth plea to fund War Savings Stamps. Minor frost damage and subscription renewals were reported alongside local doings from Pittsburgh to Plumville and town sales.
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G. W. Mclntire
Dayton
NuMines
Rocca Maturo
St.Mary’s Catholic Church
Yatesboro
Weddings of a Week in Indiana County and Nearby Towns
A series of local marriages is noted, including L. O. Williams of Indiana County and Mrs. Eliza beth A. Grigson of Pueblo Colorado, united at Park Avenue Presbyterian Church with many friends in attendance. Other couples include George Crago and Anna M. Crago, Fred kickerman and Mira M. Forneri, Homer W. Mock and Beatrice M. Orr, Lieut. Luther A. Park and Margaret Whaley, and St Clair Betts with Flora Batts. A horse owned by Vean Fill was shot, and two Red Cross fêtes are announced for Chandle rs ville and near Tivoli.
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Williams Grigson
L. O. Williams
Indiana County
Elizabeth A. Grigson
Pueblo
Colo
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Williams
Boston
Mass
Puebla
Vean Fill
Buffington Township
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Deeds Listed
Deeds recorded show transfers across Homer City Burrall Conemaugh West Lebanon and other areas. Names include Edith Clark Edward Helmes John Arnold George Scholl Joe Bukoski James R. Smith Abram Pearce O J Pattison Harry Kerr J W Tatterhoff Joseph Modoc Emma Burns Emma Love Nellie Kosdroy and Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Co with prices from 60 to 7000 dollars and parcels in Canoe Homer City Burrall and East Mahoning.
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Indiana County
Edith Clark
Homer City
G. W. Schawl
Edward Helmes
Conemaugh
John M. Arnold
John Clark
Burrall
Wy. J. Lyda
Bert Hagens
Buffington
John Misener
Margaret E. Loveridge
West Lebanon
George W. Scholl
John A. Kerr
Harry Hi. Kerr
J. W. Tatterhoff
Blacklick
George M. Rager
Harry Flickingar
Joseph Modoc
R. A. Campbell
J. Clair Longwill
Burrell
Emma
Zell Martin
Elizabeth Mahaffey
East Mahoning
R. A. Sutter
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitors and Local Calls
A long list of Indiana and nearby town residents visit or host in the area. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. J. Wood Clark from Pittsburgh visiting Indiana, Mrs. Currie Trainer in Philadelphia on a trip, and George Crawford returning from Texas for work. Several local families welcome relatives, guests, and returning service members, with notes on travels, engagements, and a naval aviation enlistment.
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Vow
Itsainger
Harrisburg
Syster
Penn Runge
J. Wood Clark
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Frank 13
Glover
Currie Trainer
Town
Philadelphia
John R. Ray
R. O
Clark McCgunn
Lindie Ray
Near Onburg
Homer City
George Gratienan
LaRue
Vandererift
Perry Wallace
Washington Township
Mary Chalfont
Evelyn Jones
North Ninth Street
Jumes Crawford
Texas
R. I
Pitcairn
Tarentum
P. Winsthwait
Cherry Tree
Salbath
Arthur Brickley
Naval Aviation Services
Boston
Frank Gilmour
Young Township
el Paso
Tex
G. W. Sch
Mra. Gilmour
Pennsylvania
Matthew Rankin
Inear
Jennie Neil
New Mines
Sloan Gibson
Jane McGowan
Smethport
Thomas
Frantz
Joseph Davis
Rousmoyne
Tey
Frants
Indiana Hospital
John Lockhart
Charles Griffith
Leilwood
Milton Ranida
Michigan
el McKeesport
Griffith
Teo
MekKeesport
Jacob Smith
Ceorgaville
Indiana Vistors
H.C. Cassidy
Ftochester Mills
Jay Cassidy
Ca. CO
H. J. Wililaima
Ping Flats
Jie
Progress Office
Plymouth Rock
A. S. Wallace
Morence
Oakland Avenue
Wellesley
Mans
Wallace
Wellesley College
Bhastor Mes
Jaiura Prousak Kunkle Ani Darghter
Helen
Montand
Wensal
Biandabde
F Crerkside
J.B. Lytle
Diddana
Wallamestroany
Kunkle
Montana
Alonzo Rankin
District Sunday School Workers Meet in Pine Grove
The Clymer district No. b of the Indiana County Sabbath Association holds its annual convention at Bethel Church of Tod in Pine Grove. Program includes morning and afternoon sessions with songs, devotions, addresses by Rev. Stormer, Rev. Sterting, Dr. Stephens, and others, plus reports and music led by Rev. Clair Irvin and Attorney W. N. Lippett.
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Pine Grove
Clymer District No
Indiana County Sahebath Seno
Bethel Church of Tod
Poplce
Ev. Keller
B. Sterting
Popie
McAdoo
Berkey
Mustes
T. Ip
Stephens
R. Speicher
Muste
Sterling
pRev
Davis
Muale
Clair Irvin
Mugin
Allorney W. N
Ligpett
Sunday School Convention Planned for Ernest
The Indiana County Sabbath School Association District No. 7 schedules a summer convention at Ernest Union church on Friday June 28. The program includes afternoon devotional by Rev Kirkland La Vern Reynolds greeting and rural work reports, county organization, and committee appointments. Evening session features devotional by Rev Lawrence and addresses by John C Teyssle and Rev Nevins.
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Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Ernest Union Church
Kirkland
la Vern Reynolds
Meade Parks
Mary
Crawford
Rev
Beaton
Fivening
Lawrence
John C, Teyssle
Hev
Nevins
Community Sing and Patriotic Rally at Presbyterian Church
Indian residents join an outdoor patriotic service at the Presbyterian church in Inwa Shig this evening at 7:30. Rev. Gearhart and Attorney George J. West of Lown plan speeches supporting War Savings Stamps and defense bonds as the chorus from the Community Sings performs familiar songs for about an hour.
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Presbyterian Church
Inwa
WU Lg
I, M. Gearhart
Cearge J. West
Lown
Nias Jed
Duty on War Savings Day Inspires Stamp Drive Across County
County chairmen urge full participation in the June War Savings campaign as mail carriers on rural routes will deliver stamps to farms. Officials stress every citizen must contribute to the war effort by buying government securities and practicing thrift to support troops abroad.
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France
Lawts
Kdinink
Pershing
Mya
Tod J. Talkin
Ebedagaan
N. ‘Aingham
Indiana
Birat Ward
Anna Langlein
Second Ward
D. B. Taylor
Third Ward
M. G. Gordon
Fourth Ward
Z. N. Langham
United States
Formad
Tin Wiar
Armas
Tito
Footwear study and local wreck injure Greensburg resident
A report notes several hundred thousand pairs of shoes produced for the Army amid a broader study of foot wear. Laura Weaver of Greensburg sustained a collarbone fracture and others were slightly hurt when a car overturned near Greensburg on Sunday on the way home from Pittsburgh. Mrs Weaver and family were in two wagons. she’s recovering at her son’s home.
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Wotuiat
Pursual Co incident of Days and diates in History
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a Clymer family history with five sons and two daughters. Mentions birth dates in November and June, a father’s travels, and a son going abroad. Text garbled and repetitive, but preserves names and some dates and places.
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Clymer
Wriday
Petibew
San Erie
Long Term for Slayer of State Policeman
The June criminal court session ended with Tony Gurato acquitted on murder charges tied to a mid April shooting of a state constabulary officer. Gurato had also faced robbery charges, receiving a nine to ten year sentence. other defendants, including Peto Corata and Kim Pigzerella, faced costs and prison terms. Additional cases included a woman from Avonmore sentenced for publishing offenses and a labor agitation case pending. Probate and civil matters were postponed.
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Crioudnal Court
Tony Uulang
State Constabulary
Tony Curato
James Pizverella
Homer City
Commonwealth
Johnstown
Behulf
Cambria Steel
Johntown
Langham
Tony Gurato
Caap
Western Penitentiary
Curate
Sen‘tance
Pardan Bord
Gurato
Swentywell
Jother Alhers
Indian County
Blis
Peto Corata
Kim Pigzerella
Jol Pagrotia
Tony Cursto
Jeonyan
Western
Marlin Peasee
Avonmore
Salling Publications
Cayvassing Tlallan
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Ahumni Association
Blairsvillis
Harry Carson
White Township
Jesse J. Long
318Th Field Artillery
Lawrence Fowler
31St Engineers
Chas. Dickson
Scott Dixon
Henry Frost
James A. Taylor
Richard R. Bennett
South Fifth Street
Negley Avenue
Gertrude Griffith
Hellwood
Moody Hess
Brendlinger
Brendlingers
Thomas Brendlinger
West Wheatfield Township
Plumville
Tank Street
Gal Street
Anni Vanier
South Seventh Street
John W. Sutton
Peter Ferrara
George Crago
Clarence C. George
Garman
Anna M. Crago
Spangler
M. Jr. Church
B. W. Hutchison
Diamondville
Motor Machine Gun
Brownsville
Rickerman
Fred Kickerman
Wass Mira M. Forneri
San Diego
Cal
Godfrey Marshall
Frederic Waltham
Quiist Episcopal Church
Marshall
Counle
Mock-Orr
Homer W. Mock
Misa Beatrice
M. Orr
M. H. Parsonage
Martha Orr
West Philadelphia
Atantic Refining Company
St. Clair Betts
Boyd St. Clair
Flora Batts
Robinson
Cumberland
Chandhersville
Shannon Lawn
Chimberkville
Titi
Riau
EK. A. Miller
C. Jamison
Washington
Sara B. McMilen
Charles B. Shultz
West
Lebanon
Nellie P. King
Beatrice M
Spectates
Alta F . Garman
Rossiter
Joseph EB. Elbel
Elsie O. Brower
Big Run
Albert D. Fox
Wilmarding
Hazel A. Barnes
James H. McMillen
Elizabeth HW
Pester Erty
Everett Smith
Almanda Smith
Ernest
Dincddliot
Marshall Boundry Company
Margit Heights
Mroamd Mes
Allshouse
Shoalacla
Christy
Chicago
Santa Taine
Hey White
Down
Shedford Springs
Lalboy
Robert Bonner
North Save Out Street
Thigh M. Bell
Josaph Winger
Caumiplen
Franca
Florencee Mitchell
North Hixth Street
New York City
Maing, Me
HW. GC. G
May Jovang
Tsing
Sholorta
Rsing
Paine
Mir
Areutia
Caley
s.Treeee
Setoad
S. du M. J. Teese
Tumily
Tarontum
Treese
Akron
Elton and Atlee
Alysions
Pater
Mr. Olson
Lisle Lukehart
Pluniville
Parcoals
Butane
Hatun
Camp Lee
W. B. Waegey
A. P. Lowry
Hugh I Wiley
Sherif Larry A. Buges
Warid W. Simpson
Mr. Wageer
Bedford ‘A
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Wat
Stork
Gurldud
West Water Wheel
Hakurday
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