Coral merchant guilty of arson in Indiana case
Ray Rich of Coral was found guilty of arson in a case stemming from a February fire that destroyed the Matthews store. Witnesses said they saw Rich running from the Matthews building after an explosion and fire. Firemen found gasoline cans in the storeroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rich
Coral
March
Mike Matthews
Matthews
Rich
Homer City
Tsador Russella
Joswell Russella
Indiana
North Eleventh Street
W. T. Rosensteel
Conemaugh Township
Jesse Frye
Tridiana
R. D
Catherine Johnston
Creekside
Frye
H. Luscombe
Johnstown
Marriage Licenses and Lutheran Brotherhood Meet in Indiana
A list of marriage licenses includes names from Indiana, Saltsburg, Hillsdale, and nearby towns. The Lutheran Brotherhood meets Friday March 16 at 8:00 PM in Zion Lutheran Church Indiana with speakers Allen W. Snyder and John A. Hill and a Leechburg male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chuala
Ford
Frances Santies
Frances
Lantry
Indiana
R.D
Lutheran Brotherhood
Zion Lutheran Church of
Leechburg
Bieber to Deliver Lenten Sermon at Grove Chapel
Rev. B. F. Bieber of Butler and former Zion Lutheran pastor of Indiana will preach at Grove Chapel Lutheran church during Lenten services Thursday evening. Several Indiana residents plan to attend the service.
John Komala Taken to Workhouse After Sentencing
John Komala a 22 year old resident of Aultman was escorted to the Allegheny County Workhouse by Sheriff Eugenes Wilson this morning following a sentence of three to ten years for larceny of a motor vehicle. Also noted were Indiana shoppers H Bowser his wife and daughter Mary of Smicksborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Komala
Aultman
Allegheny County
Eugenes Wilson
James Edwards suffers loss in Dixonville fire
James Edwards half a mile north of Dixonville saw his large wagon shed burn on Tuesday afternoon with farm implements and grain inside. The blaze, likely sparked by a saw mill engine, spread to a partly shingled roof and steel sections. Edwards was away in Glen Campbell. family could not douse the flames or save much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwards
Dixonville
Edwards
Glen Campbell
State Trooper Faces Murder Trial Next April
State Trooper John Mehallick, charged with fatally shooting Wilbur Vite near McGees Mills at Glen Campbell, will be tried in Hollidaysburg at a Blair county special term on April 23. Defense attorney Charles J. Margiotti of Punxsutawney secured a change of venue for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehallick
Wilbur Vite
Glen Campbell
Hollidaysburg
John Mehallick
Near McGees Mills
Blair County
Charles J. Margiotti
Punxsutawney
Venthn
Former Elders Ridge Man Ends Life in Chicken House
William A. Lambing aged 62 was found dead by hanging in a chicken house near his Kiskiminetas township home. Funeral services were held at his residence with interment in Spring Church cemetery. He left a son Francis and daughter Emma, plus siblings across several towns. Authorities linked ongoing ill health to his suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Lambing
Spring Church
Kiskiminetas Township
Armstrong County
Francis
Emma
Harrisburg
Frank
Olivet
Roy
Charles
Robert
Chicago
Ella Walker
Elsie Lambing
Apollo
Widers Ridge
Real Estate Transfers Across Indiana County and Adjacent Tracts
Real estate transfer items list multiple deeds with buyers and sellers such as Ella Lydie to Earl H Jacobs for 101 acres in Blacklick at 9000 dollars and various commissioners transfers in Montgomery and Green counties, amounts ranging from one to forty five dollars, plus other parcels including Canoe and Center sections, with names, tract sizes, and prices showing activity across Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Lydie
Earl H. Jacobs
Blacklick
Indiana Co
Hugh W. Smeaton
Montgomery
Hugh W.smeaton
B. H. King
Adam States
Canoe
Indiana Lumber and Supply Co
Lee Davis
White
G. W. Myers
Green
James King
Joseph H. Henderson
Center
Albert IR
Banks
William Stonarville
D. B. Kime
Annie Paytosh
Clymer
Silas Fleming
Mary W. Fleming
Washington
180 Fishing Licenses Issued Today
The demand for fishing permits rose as 180 licenses were issued at noon today. Treasurer McClain announced licenses are available at RH H Dunlap general store in Cherry Tree and fishing permits at Moore Hotel in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClain
RH. H. Dunlap
Cherry Tree
Moore Hotel
Indiana
Blairsville Glass Works to Open Within a Month
Rapid progress at Blairsville glass works suggests the plant will be in operation within about four weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Beryl K. Seanor of School Street depart Thursday morning for a ten day vacation at Pinehurst North Carolina. Mrs. Fred Welsh of Rossiter visited Indiana on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville Glass Works
Blairsville Glass Works
Pinehurst
N.C
Beryl K. Seanor
School Street
Fred Welsh
Rossiter
Indiana
Wallace
Guthrie
Wallace D. Guthrie
Chicago
S.W. Guthrie
Charch Street
County School Districts Receive State Aid Payment
Indiana county school districts received a substantial payment from the state this week totaling $25,432.28 as the county's share of the second semi annual distribution to second and third class districts. Nearby counties reported Arm strong $32,964.90 Cambria $29,061.60 Clearfield $26,033.26 Jefferson $21,240.57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Armstrong
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Five Year Pastorate Honored at First United Presbyterian
Dr. John J. Mellvaine marked his fifth anniversary as pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of Indiana with an informal morning talk praising the congregation's harmony and activity. A joint session and trustees meeting adopted a unanimous resolution of appreciation for Dr. and Mrs. McIlvaine’s service during the past five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Melvaine
First United Presbyterian Church
John J. Mellvaine
First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Mellvaine
Twenty One Year Old Dog Licensed in Tioga County
Katie Stalls of Tioga County owns a twenty one year old mixed Shepherd and Collie dog, reported as lame and partly blind but able to move. State dog law agent F R Benjamin notes it may be the oldest dog licensed under the state dog law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioga Co
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Katie Stalls
Tioga County
F. R. Benjamin
County Meet to Elect County Superintendent of Schools
Indiana county school directors meet at the Court House on Tuesday April 10 at 10 30 to elect a county superintendent for the ensuing term. County Supt Jas F Chapman has announced his candidacy for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Court House
Jas. F. Chapman
Colts Freeing Tree Entangles Calhoun's Colts Visit
In Armstrong township, Trea Calhoun and his group of colts wandered into a tree entanglement during a visit last week. The team strayed back home and became trapped by a tree, requiring Calhoun and neighbors to cut down the tree to release the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trea
Lowry Calhoun
Armstrong Township
Mgr. Calhoun
World’s Fair Opens May 26 To Attract Memorial Day Throng
Chicago officials announced the Century of Progress exposition will begin its second season on Saturday May 26 instead of June 1 to draw Memorial Day holiday crowds. The date change aims to boost attendance during the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armstrong Township School Director Fractures Leg in Mine
D. D. Walker, a member of the Armstrong Township school board and a noted musician from near Parkwood, fractured a leg while working in a local coal mine on Friday. He is convalescing at his sister Mrs. Gamble’s home in Indiana. County treasurer C. C. McLain reports selling 7,056 dog licenses at noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Township
Teg White
D. D. Walker
Parkwood
Gamble
Indiana
Guthrie Retires After 40 Years With Equitable
Indiana life insurance man W Guthrie marked forty years with Edwards A Woods Co. He wrote policies on 2,352 lives, totaling 5.79 million in face amount and 220,808 in premiums. Beneficiaries have received over 600,000 in death claims and living policy maturities exceed 1.2 million. A luncheon and dinner at First United Presbyterianmarked the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards A. Woods Co
Equitable Life Assurance Society
W. Guthrie
Indiana
Seanor
First United Presbyterian Church
Beryl L. Seanor
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Guthrie
W. W. Klingman
Albert G. Borden
Equitable
Jto
NRA Ring Made By Indiana Man Given to the President
An NRA ring crafted by John G. Gearhart of Hillcrest was presented to President Roosevelt. The President praised the workmanship, and Gearhart has created several NRA rings and jewelry. His niece Mrs Raymond Cormet of Brackenridge forwarded one ring to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John G.gearhart
Town
Roosevelt
Mr. Gearhart
Hillcrest
NRA
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Area Residents
A long list notes Donald Martin and others visiting Cleveland and Indiana friends, calls in Indiana by attorneys Parnell and Rose, and local residents visiting Pittsburgh Harrisburg and Chicago. Several families and students are listed with weekend trips, hospital recoveries, and social visits around Indiana, Blairsville, and surrounding towns.
Browns Boot Shop Opens New Storeroom Here Today
Brown Boot Shop moves into its own storeroom west of the former location after three years in the current building. The new 21 by 142 foot room features two 32 foot display windows and a modern heating system, lighting, and fixtures. Herschel St. Shaffer manages the Indiana store, one of 19 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Boot
Brown Boot Shops
Brown Boot Shop
Herschel Sf. Shaffer
Indiana
Free Job Help Offered By Private Employer Branch
The National Industrial Recovery Act funds highway and public works programs to speed business by creating jobs. The National Reemployment Service, under the Department of Labor, runs this aid. A branch office exists in Indiana County and operates from 1211 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, Penny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
National Reemployment Service
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Penny
Expert selects desirable small fruit varieties list
Penn State fruit extension specialist John Ruet outlines small fruit varieties with best statewide yield and performance. He will conduct pruning demonstrations March 16 at Clarence McHenry farm White township 9 30 AM and Ed A Murray farm 1 30 PM. Varieties include Howard 17 Primier Aberdeen William Belt Fairfax Dorsett Cumberland Plum Farmer New Logan Cuthbert Lat ham Chief Newburgh Adams 87 Cayuga Eldorado Alfred Blowers Perfection Prolific Delaware Brighton Dunkirk White Niagara Port land Concord Fredonia Downing Poorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magis
John Ruet
Penn State
Clarence McHenry
White Township
Ed. A. Murray
Howard
Aberdeen
William ‘Belt
Big Joe
Fairfax
Dorsett
Cumberland
New Logan
Cuthbert
Latham
Chief
Newburgh
Adams
Cayuga
Eldorado
Alfred
Delaware
Brighton
Dunkirk
Niagara
Portland
Concord
Fredonia
Downing
Poorman
Thrift Garden Meeting Schedule For County
County Farm Agent Jon W Warner announces thrift garden meetings across the county in late March. He will speak on gardening phases, show slides, and distribute a pamphlet on garden directions and plans at each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon W. Warner
Kers Ridge High School
Blairsville
Bipstein Bullding
Plumville
Chambersville
Workers Federation Meeting House
Marlow Center High School
Tyger's
Rowsiter
Grange
Rochester Mills
Miners Hall Or High School
Arcadia
Shelocta Boy Killed In Mail Plane Crash
Private Ernest D B Sell, 26, of Shelocta, killed when a government mail bomber crashed near Washington after takeoff from Daytona Beach. It was the eighth Army mail flyer fatality in three weeks. fuel failure blamed. He leaves a widow and daughter, with family attending services in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victin
Wood
Ernest DB. Sell
Shelocta
Mary M. Sell
Indiana
Daytona Beach
Florida
Sell
Miami
Mary Sell
William P. Lowry
Waterstreet
Langley Field
Fle
Robert M. Sell
Amelia P. Sell
Hampton
Town
Clark Uber
R. D
Joseph M. Sell
New Kensington
Samuel W. Shane
Second United Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Avington
Veteran Railroad Conductor Dies After Blairsville Crash
John J. Dixon 83, a longtime Blairsville resident and 45-year Pennsylvania Railroad veteran freight conductor, died in Indiana hospital after being struck while crossing Market Street Saturday. He lived in Blairsville most of his life, leaving a widow Delmora and son Homer in Fairsville, with brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh Oakmont Tunnelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
John J. Dixon
Indiana Hospital
Market Street
Donald Bohr
Greensburg
Lime
Tunnelton
Conemaugh
Delatraine
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Delmora Dixon
Homer Pixon
Theie Brothers
Joseph and
Samuel Dixon
Pittsburgh
Charles PF. Dixon
Oakmont
Ida Waddie
Susan Dixon
Highway Department Replants 3000 Trees In Road Work
Harrisburg reports the Forestry division has moved back and replanted about 2000 trees as part of highway work. The effort aims to save desirable trees along routes and keep the landscape intact. figures were submitted to Secretary Sam Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Harrisburg
Ine
Sam Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Storh
H. Bowser
Mary
Smicksbore
Elders Ridge
Chicken House
G. W. Guthrie
The
Equitable Life
C. C. McLain
Inoon
Avent
Indiana Life Insurance
King’s Daughters
Sally
Irges Autoiats
Bureau of Highway Patrol
Donald Martin
Cleveland
Ralph Prick
Wilkiisburg
Harry Allemus
Nanty-Glo
Gilbert §. Parnell
Percy Allen Rose
H. C. Peddicord
Hillsdale
Charles D. Ogle
Chambersburg
Harry Bartley
South Tenth Street
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Mar-guerite
Ira Sloan
Johnsjtown
Marinda Sloan
Water Street
Katherine
Virginia Bennett
Birmingham School
Ira Baker
Blairaville
Elizabeth Livingston
Stella Pringle
Church SL
Albert Beatty
Catherine O'Tool
Washingston Street
Ethel Couglin
Grant Street
Jesse Lytle
Latrobe
Margaret
Belle Forsythe
South Twelfth Street
William Holmes
Clarence M. Hammers
William
Palm Beach
Charles Evans
Uwrica
Wilson Fiscus
Mary Fiscus
West Church Street
G. A. Allsopp
Greiner Baking Company
Bakery Engineers of America
Charles Kerr
H. Frederick
Washington Street
Clark Wilkins
Brushvalley Township
Harry Neal, Jr
Kiski
Bill Halton
Harry B. Neal
Ruth Neal
Virginia Smith
Josephine McCreight
Louisa Sutton
Barbara Prothero
Virginia
Katherine Bennett
Betty Sutton
Betty Elkin
Ofown
W. J. McElwee
West Wheatfield
Ward Houck
South Third Street
Robert Henry
Darlington
Henry
W. 3. Miller
West Washington Street
Raymond Willams
COC
Germantown
Wadeward Williams
East Washington Street
Mortimer Vanderbilt
Nyack
D. &. Barnard
Vanderbilt
Madge Lydick
Browns Boot Shop
Bivey
Ernest BR. Sell
FRLD
Wairsville
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