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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1936

Page

5

Indiana Woman Seeks Assembly Seat in 10th District

Indiana county reports a crowded field for the General Assembly nomination with 11 contenders from both major parties. Among Republicans is Mrs J Purl Bennett the county’s only woman candidate for a major office. Registration shows Indiana County remains a Republican stronghold with about 28 000 Republicans to 13 000 Democrats. A pre birthday surprise party celebrated Mrs Annie Beatty’s birthday with a gathering at Wayne Avenue and the W T U hall.

Assembly Atli Indiana Senate Harrisburg General Assembly J. Purl Bennett J. Clair Sloan Joshua T. Stewart Earle B. Hewitt Walter H. Jackson Harvey H. Wilson William N. Dickey Blairsville John 8. DeSantis J. Watson J. Charles Short John Buggy Chambersville C. Gilbert Wolfenden Edward B. Bennett State Senate Jefferson P. J. Stapleton Joseph Gray Barnesboro Cambria Armstrong Kirsh Nanty-Glo Alter EH. Morris Punxsutawney Howard W Freeport James F. Breet Johnstown David N. Campbell White Township Howard B. Buterbaugh D. R. Tomb Lafayette F. Sutter Democrata Indiana County

Two Summer Sessions at Indiana Teachers College

Indiana Teachers College will offer two summer sessions this year a six week session starting June 17 and a three week session starting July 27. Students may earn three six or nine credits. Also noted is the critical illness of Sonny Harrison son of R A Harrison formerly a local Scout leader at his home in Jthica N C The Progress and Piece Fowl Gazette to R D readers five dollars and fifty cents

Indiana Teachers College State Teachers College Indiana Sonny” Harrison R. A. Harrigon Jthica

Drown Not Guilty In Charge Of Larceny

Walter H. Drown of Indiana found not guilty on larceny charges for allegedly stealing bathroom fixtures valued at 700 dollars from a J. W. Henry property on October 15, 1936. Other cases include Wagner on DUI, Kinnan on DUI, Bruno pleading guilty to liquor law violation, Kukula guilty of immorality offense, Machuga found guilty of mayhem, and Georges Hughes fined six dollars for disorderly conduct after intoxication.

Walter H. Drown Coste—Wagner Walter H. Brown Indiana Brown J. W. Henry George D. Wagner Homer City John ‘C. Kinnan Blairsville Joe Bruno Stanley Kukula Steve Machuga Red Barn Machuga Ellwood Gonsalus Slovanian Hall Cherry Tree

Man and woman fined for liquor law violation in Center township

Martin and Eva Kristoff of Center township were fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge E. E. Creps after pleading guilty to violating state liquor laws.

Costa Martin Eva Kristoff Center Township

Marriage Licenses And New Home Project In Indiana County

A cluster of marriage licenses lists names from Ludwick to Latarka Livermore across towns including North Point Vandergrift Indiana and Dixonville. Dr J Wilbur Gibson will build a modern brick home and dental office on School Street with basement excavation begun this week as work advances.

Joseph F. Ludwick Marstellar Olive Beatrice Rummell Westover Robert J. Mumau Marion Center Beatrice Blose Glenn Campbell Milo Orvald Weaver North Point Maxine Clare Cornman Leonard James Moffatt Vandergrift Mary Elizabeth Haney Leechburg Albert G. Bueh J. Wilbur Gibson School St School Street Carpenter Avenue South Seventh Street Gibson

Indiana Folka Plan Two Week Havana Vacation

Indiana residents attorney and Mrs J Wayne Tomb and Mr and Mrs J Bisworth Campbell plan a two week trip to Havana Cuba leaving Indiana around March 29. The Indiana Board of Education met and accepted resignations from Miss Elizabeth Lowry a teacher at the Thaddeus Stephens school and Miss Martha Beech the school dental hygienist.

Indiana Folka Havana Cuba J. Wayne Tomb North Eighth Street J. Bisworth Campbell South Seventh Street Havanna Indiana Board of Education Elizabeth Lowry Thaddeus Stephens School Misa Martha ‘Eech

Sudden Death of 16 Month Old After Eating Pill

Norma Lou Thompson, aged 16 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Thompson of Sagamore, died suddenly on Friday in the Thompson home after eating a pill. Ward Calderwood Clayton Sunderland and Ralph Wolfgang, Rochester Milly community residents, were visitors. News from Indiang today.

Norma Lou J. 4B. Thompson Sagamore Ward Calderwood Clayton Sunderland Ralph Wolfgang Rochester Milly Indiang Tolday

Real Estate Transfers In Plumville and Surrounding Townships

A long list of property transfers recorded across Plumville and neighboring townships. Transactions include lots and acres changing hands among individuals and banks for amounts ranging from $1.00 to $1,500, covering Green, Indiana, Mahoning, Cherry Hill, Pine, White, and other townships. Notable entries involve First National Bank of Indiana, Homer City National Bank, and Federal Land Bank of Baltimore with multiple parcels in Cherry Tree, Plumville, and North Mahoning.

North Mahoning Township George S. Shaffer James E. Miller John W. Fieher Blacklick First National Bank of Salisbury J Lawrence Dalponte Young Township Robert J. Stiffler Henry Stockley Green Township R. J. Hogan Robert I.stiffler Snyder Rodkey Rodkey Cherryhill Township J. C. Clark Royal Oland Gas ‘Corporation Glen Campbell Eugene O'Connell Guy L. Uber Indiana First Ward William ‘Cramer Paul W. Cramer Farmers and Merchants Bank of Cherry Tree Nellie Kinter Pine Township Margaret B. Berkeyplile First National Bank of Indiana Brushyalley T. A. Glenn Ana ‘Beers Blairsville John F. Shank Laura ‘Cg Buffington Township F. E. Pairman White Township Harry Dillinger Homer City National Bank Homer City Antonio Gravino Enter Township Martha Griffith James L. Glessner Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Brushvalley Township Blair Fleming Paul Fisher First National Bank of Plumville South Ma F. M. Books James M. Repine Francis Sadosky Hannah Stuchell Elder Peeler Harold W. Henry Amelia Tonner Pauline Coleman Robert Johnston Luther Sutton Creekside

Twin Blacklick Girls Held By Perth Amboy Officials

Twin sisters aged 10 from Blacklick are held in Perth Amboy New Jersey after leaving home to visit their aunt and reportedly securing work there. Police say investigation found they left several weeks ago and may have been living with their aunt. Home B and J Association Blairsville distributing 40000 to stockholders this week to over 50 holders.

Blacklick Perth Amboy N.J Bue Helen Maslak John Maslak N. J Wm. Kelley Andrew Matej

Presbytery Approves Local Church Union in Indiana

Conemaugh Presbytery unanimously approved the merger of First United Presbyterian of Indiana and Second United Presbyterian of Indiana. The union takes effect April 1 with services April 6, led by Rev Stillman A Foster as pastor. Rev Samuel W Shane becomes associate pastor and secretary. Charter filing with Indiana County courts planned.

First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana Second United Presbyterian Congregation of Conemaugh United Presbyterian Denomination Stillman A. Foster United Church Samuel W. Shane Board of Elders Board of Trustees Second Church The Robert M. Fisher United Congregation J. D. Cummings Hays Frank J. T. Stewart

Bennett baby born to state senator couple in Indiana

State Senator Edward B. Bennett and Mrs. Bennett of North Seventh street welcome a son named Edward Blair Bennett Jr. He is their first son after three daughters. Dr. James P. MacFarlane of Vintondale plans to move to Indiana April 1 and will occupy the A W Mabon property at 830 Church Street. A Girty woman, 26, was slightly injured Tuesday night when struck by a car driven by 21-year-old F P Watterson of 240 Washington Street Indiana as she crossed Philadelphia Street near Daugherty's drug store. she received cuts and bruises but returned home after examination. Mrs. C C Watterson, the driver's mother, was present.

Edw. B. Bennett Edward B. Bennett North Seventh Street Bennett Edward Blair Bennett, Jr Jas. P. MacFarlane Vintondale Indiana MacFarlane A. W. Mabon Church Street Girty Heckman Girlty Watterson Washington St Daugherty Philadelphia Street South Highth Street Chas. H. Bee C.C. Watterson

Indiana Board to Receive State Funds this Semester

The State Department of Public Instruction notified the Indiana Board of Education that it will receive 12 363 13 this month as Indiana's share of the state appropriation for the first semester. An insurance company adjustment of a recent Thaddeus Stevens school fire loss will hold 294 65 more for the school treasury. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Moreau of Indiana at the Indiana Hospital on Tuesday night.

Indiana Board of Education State State Department of Public Instruction Indiana Thaddeus Stevens Treasury Walter Moreau Indiana Hospital

Personal Breevities from Town and Travels Abroad

Local brief notes list residents and visitors in Indiana Pennsylvania and nearby towns. H J Brody and Samuel Troub tour Florida while Ruth Adair visits Johnstown. many others from Johnstown, Brushvalley, Scottdale, Punxsutawney and surrounding areas are noted traveling, visiting relatives, or returning from trips to Florida Los Angeles Iowa and Cleveland Clinic. A newborn James Edgar Stewart is recorded at Indiana Hospital. Florida winter weather is mentioned with remarks on prosperity and northern traveler movement.

H. J. Brody Samuel Troub Florida Ruth Adair Johnstown Church Street Mary and Margaret Lockard Alonzo Dias Ray Harding West Wheattfield Township Indiana Elizabeth Coyle Marion Center Mary ‘W. Steele Church 81 Frances Freeman H. T. Rupert Jon, Blair Sykesville J. A. Fleming South Eleventh Street M. J. Golden and Son Golden Cherryhill Township J. Wendell Stewart Penn Run Indiana Hospital James Ed-gar Stewart J. 5. Shaum Plumville Ag ‘Progress J.T. Stewart, Jr Westminster College New Wilmington J. T. Stewart School Street Paul Anderson A. H. Wissinger Young Township Hood College Frederick Homer City Harry &. Wynkoop R. D Lakeland Fla Wynkkoop Senere South

Rural Leadership Conference Planned at First United Presbyterian

A one day rural leadership conference will be held at First United Presbyterian Church in Indiana on March 18 starting at 10 00 am A 60 cent luncheon will be served at noon Reservations to County Agent J We Warner by March 17 Willis Kerns Penn State extension specialist leads the program with talks on rural social trends life and leadership plus demonstrations in games song leading and program building for Grange leaders PTA church workers and teachers The program includes James A Simpson Samuel E Dible Flora Fritz Henderson G W Cummins Paul Walker and others with time for round table discussion

First United Presbyterian Church Indiiana J. We Warner Willis Kerns Penn State Kerne Grange Kerns James A. Simpson Samuel E. Dible Flora Fritz Henderson Cummins Paul Walker Charles M.’ McMillen

Sportsmen urged to wage war on crows to protect game birds

Harrisburg March 11 Seth Gordon secretary of the State Game Commission urged destruction of crows to protect small game birds and animals. Crows in large numbers menace nests eggs and young, destroy rabbit nests, and prey on farmers' chicks in spring according to Gordon.

Harrisburg Seth Gordon State Game Commission Crowe Gordon Gald

Fleming to Leave Hospital After Pneumonia Battle

Friends of Stanley Fleming son of Mr and Mrs Israel W Fleming of West Water expect him to leave the Homeopathic hospital Pittsburgh this week He has been a patient for many weeks after pneumonia and related complications prolonged his stay Mr Fleming is a music instructor in the Pittsburgh schools

Beeaving Long Hiness Stanley Fleming Israel W. Fleming West Homeopathic Hospital Pittsburgh Fleming

Mother of Clymer minister wakes from months of sleep

Mrs Ellen Trimpey of Rockwood, mother of Rev Paul Trimpey of Clymer, awoke in St Frania hospital Pittsburgh during February after a three month spell of sleeping sickness then returned home able to sit up physicians say full recovery is near. Young Township woman surprised by Sunday School class on birthday

Clymer Ellen Trimpey Rockwood Paul Trimpey St. Francia Hospital Pittsburgh Young Township Paul Anderson Igella Unison Church Anderson

Home Coming Day at Elders Ridge Academy Friday

Elders Ridge Academy observes Home Coming Day on Friday May 29 with an afternoon program of historical reminiscences business features a banquet and an old time literary contest. Hospitals report record births of twins and triplets in 1935 across the country and May to jthie 18 marks a phase of the abundant hike.

Old Eiders Ridge Academy Elders Ridge Academy

Prominent County Man Claimed By Death

Prominent Young Township resident Samuel Clark Coleman died in Indiana hospital after a three week illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:00 PM at Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church with burial in Saltsburg cemetery. Surviving are his widow Sarah and ten children, along with twenty grandchildren and several brothers. The obituary notes his 21 years as Tax Assessor for Young township and long service on the County Viewers board.

Elders Ridge ‘Presbyterian Saltsbury Samuel ‘Clark ‘Coleman Young Township Indiana Hospital Samuel Margaret (Miller)Coleman Conemaugh Township Robert Coleman Livermore Irvin Coleman Braddock Campbell Coleman Brackenridge H.S. Smeltzer Lavena (Rearick) Smeltzer H. S. Smeltzer Indiana George R Rebecca Rearick Armstrong County Apollo Smeltzer George D. Smeltzer Sheloctta Howard 8. Smeltzer Ira W. Smeltzer H. W. Bruner J. R. George Elderton Oakland Cemetery Cyrus P. Kauk Montgomery Township Hillsdale Rank Pine ‘Creek Wesleyan M. B

The Economic Storm Finishes Yet Politics Grow Fierce

In Burlington Iowa Hawkeye Gazette notes the economic storm is over but political winds rise. The piece underscored rising tensions and increasing violence linked to local political climate. It references ongoing unrest and public debate affecting community life. Both civic leaders and residents are urged to watch developments.

Burs Jington Iowa Hawkeye Gasette

Also Mentioned on This Page

MES J. Paul Bennett RACH Georges Hughes Barry Hughes Seventh Street Juno Borough Tot Home B. & J. Association Home, Building and Loan Association of First and Second United Presbyterian Churches Rev. S.W Shane Rural Leadersiip Clark Coleman Elders Ridge Mra Stelver Ouyrns P. Rank Hilledale Cyrus PF. Bank Palmer John A. Palmer Peter Christina Bailey) Palmer Frank Louisville John Charles W. Palmer Saltsburg
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