Storm Ravages Banks Township Brushvalley and Bat fington
A severe early Tuesday evening storm lashed Banks township Brushvalley and Batfington with lightning wind and hail. The Huey barn at Lochvale burned entirely with contents after a bolt sparked the blaze. Damage across the county includes unroofed buildings shattered windows and uprooted fruit trees with floodwaters rising in streams overtaxing culverts and sewers. Local estimates run to several thousand dollars and travel became dangerous on washed and mud covered roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Huey
Lochvale
Banks Township
Indiana
Brush Valley
Spuffington
Opening of Banks Inspires Community Confidence
Local business men express optimism as Indiana banks opened today. Banks carried on deposits and normal operations with a contagious spirit of cheerfulness. Firms and individuals voiced confidence in future development of trade and industry amid recent tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Foster resigns as head of Indiana County relief board
Dr Charles R Foster president of the State Teachers College tendered his resignation as head of the Indiana County Emergency Relief Board to Governor Pinchot last week. He cited college duties requiring his undivided time and Pinchot accepted the resignation Tuesday morning. No successor named yet. action expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. R. Foster
Indiana County Emergency Relief Board
State Teachers College
Charles R. Foster
Pinchot
Foster
Real estate transfers list several modest property changes
A. G. Waddell transfers interest in Green property to A. G. Waddell Inc. for $10.00. George Waddell transfers a percent interest in Green tract to George Waddell Inc. for $10.00. Fennie M. Daugherty sells a tract in White to the Borough of Indiana for $100.00. Federal Land Bank of Baltimore transfers 784 percent acres in Conemaugh to Hazel B. Aven for $1000. Nellie and Earl Work convey a lot in Homer City to H. C. Flickinger for $1.00. John Soltsi sells coal rights, 2 acres in Homer City, to H. G. Flickinger for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Waddell
A. G. Waddell, Inc
Green
George Waddell
George Waddell, Inc
Fennie M. Daugherty
Borough of
Indiana
White
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Hazel B. Aven
Conemaugh
Nellie and
Earl Work
H. C. Flickinger
Homer City
John Soltsi
H. G. Flickinger
County records show dog and fishing licenses issued
Records from the county treasurer show seven persons had funds for dog licenses and eighteen for fishing licenses since the Bank Holiday began on March 4. Nearly 6,500 dog licenses have been issued to date. J. F. Piper of Moore Hardware Co. at Saltsburg is named to sell fishing and hunting licenses locally, while Morris Stern of the Moore Hotel in Indiana is authorized to issue fishing licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Piper
Moore Hardware Co
Saltsburg
Morris ‘Stern
Moore Hotel
Indiana
Penn State Alumni Elect Officers at Moore Hotel Dinner
Twenty Penn State alumni gathered at the Moore Hotel Saturday evening to elect officers William R. Reese 05 as president George A. Robeson 13 as vice president and R. W. Beamer 20 as secretary treasurer William Wetzel 20 Marion Center was named to the State Alumni Council Earl E Hewitt 03 spoke on the Harrisburg legislative session The next alumni dinner will be in Indiana on Saturday April 15 inviting local students and 89 Penn State alumni and former students in Indiana county to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn State
Moore Hotel
William R. Reese
George A. Robeson
R. W. Beamer
William §. Wetzel
Marion Center
Earl E. Hewitt
Harrisburg
Indiana
Indiana County
Rodeheaver to Lead Church Services This Month
Homer Rodeheaver famed song leader for Billy Sunday will lead worship with song and entertain with vocal and trombone numbers during special services at the Presbyterian church of town from March 26 to 31. Also notes marriage licenses and local notices among school staff appointments, a fatal horse kick in Mundys Corner, twins born near South Bend, and a quip on Mammy songs as cotton prices fall.
James Muller Heads Rural Dramatics Also N
Forty county residents attended the Rural Dramatics School at Zion Lutheran church while W R Gordon of Penn State led discussions on play types and critiques from the Harrisburg State Farm Show. Officers were elected for the rural dramatics committee and plans discussed for a dramatics tournament, horseshoe contest, and other rural recreation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
W. R. Gordon
Penn State
Gordon
State Farm Show
Harrisburg
Rural Dramatics Committee
The
Extension Association
James Musser
Marion Center
James A. Simpson
Indiana
Marie Shields
Blairsville
R.D
H. Dible
Ishetoca
C. W. Cummins
A. R. Kinter
MD. Henderson
Indiana boy dies of spinal meningitis at seven
Samuel Salsgiver aged seven died at Indiana hospital four days after illness. He attended Second Ward Indiana public schools and was in good spirits until illness Thursday. Funeral services will be held at parental home with Rev. A B Hosbach, followed by interment in Frye cemetery Banks township. He was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs James T Salsgiver and leaves sister Sarah Belle and brothers Jack Bobby and Raymond. The illness was not contagious per attending physicians after post mortem. Born November 26 1925 near Gipsy in Banks township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Salsgiver
A.B. Hosbach
Evangelical Church
Town
Frye
Banks Township
Indiana Hospital
James T. Salsgiver
Philadelphia
Indiana
Gipsy
Sarah Belle
Jack
Bobby
Raymond
Sadie Brather Anderson
Waleut Grove
Bretham
Johnstown
Hedrick
Robinson
Benjamin Jenking
John Flar
Man
Earl Brallier
Wolfert
Oakes
Jesse Nicewonger
Hila Nicewonger
Glen Campbell
R.D
Nicewonger
Ella Brubaker
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Smithport
Rey
West
Marter
Urey
Nicowonger
Raleigh
Weddings of a Week Bring Blairsville Couples Together
Wainwright Truax wedding at Forest Park Presbyterian marks one union. Repinsky Lear join in Blairsville with Justice Hill officiating. Boring Rose unite at Marion Center. Bartlebaugh Hall wed at home of groom’s mother. Homer City considers two mill tax cut while residents share financial worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repinsky-Lear
Joseph Philip Repinsky
Mary Kathryn Lear
Blairrsville
Justice of the Peace
J. D. Hill
Court House
Joseph Repinsky
John Lear
Blairsville
Homer City
Personal Breviti s Clark CG Pollock in Indiana visits
A stream of Indiana visitors and callers from nearby townships are listed, including Clark C G Pollock of Maxton Center and Dallas Loughry of East Mahoning, who were in Indiana on Friday for business, social visits, or shopping. The list notes many relatives and subscribers renewing The Progress, with multiple households from Washington, Ma highton, Marton Center, Homer City, Smicksburg and nearby areas visiting Indiana over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark CG. Pollock
Maxton Center
Indiana
Dallas Loughry
East Mahoning Township
Clayton Miller
Washington Township
Robert Marshall
South Mahoning Township
R. W. Mikesell
Dear Shelocta
H. J. Edwards
Oneida
Dallay Loughry
Marton Genter
Knox Montgomery
New Concord
Inlaw
J. J. Mellvaine
School Street
John W. Mellvaine
Ben Avon
John J. Mclvaine
J. A. Bolvin
Mahaffey
John H. Bolvin
Lumber City
Edward Mack
McKeesport
James W. Mack
North Sixth Street
Nora Gardner
Thelma
Hazel Ginance
Homer City
White
Gardner
C. C. Gardner
Gilbert Stear
J. 8. Stear
Progress Office
The
Progress
First United Presbyterians Close 125th Anniversary
The First United Presbyterian church marks 125 years with Sunday morning communion, an evening sermon by Dr. William Oxley Thompson, and a choir recital by Mrs. Gladys W. Fisher. Fraternal greetings and historical talks highlight a week of observances in Indiana, with notable speakers from Pittsburgh and local officials reflecting on the church’s long influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mellvaine
William Oxley Thompson
Ohio State University
First United Presbyterian Church
Gladys W. Fisher
Chalmers G. Morrow
Fourth United Presbyterian Church
Northside
Pittsburgh
Indiana
R. A. Hutchison
Board of American Missions
United Presbyterian Congregation
R. E. McClure
Blairaville
R. V. E. Wright
Elderton
Edwin McClintock
Crete
J. Alvin Orr
A. R. Robinson
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Ernest Work
Muskingum College
East Mahoning Township
First
United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Indiana County
Ethiopia
Solomon
Hig
United States
John S. Fisher
First United Presbyterian Congregation
McTlvaine
Gladys W. Wisher
Menddelysohn
Writs in hands of sheriff stayed by court order
Sheriff A Eugene Wilson's petition led Judge J N Langham to pause all writs of fieri facias and attachments and delay real estate sales set for March 10 until April 3 at 1 16 p m Sales of lands and personal property are to be postponed while the writs remain in effect and advertising remains valid This action follows a joint Senate House resolution and related pending legislation in Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Eugene Wilson
J. N. Langham
Anny
Fleri 'Faelas
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Death claims grandmother and grandson in Saltsburg
Services were held in Saltsburg on Tuesday for Mrs. Margaret Jane Rupert Duncan 70 and her grandson Harry Duncan 19 who died within 24 hours of each other. Rev. J C F Rupp officiated at the funeral and both are buried in Saltsburg cemetery. Mrs Duncan, longtime Saltsburg resident and church member, was born March 7, 1863. She leaves children Hiram Shank, Chalmer Baker, Samuel Duncan, and Mabel Duncan. Harry Duncan, born August 31, 1914, leaves brothers John and Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Margaret Jane
Rupert) Duncan
Harry Duncan
J. C.F. Rupp
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Duncan
Samuel Duncan
Samuel Duncan, Jr
Mary Cleary) Duncan
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Saltsbure Lutheran Church
James
Matilda (Shupe) Rupert
Hiram Shank
Chalmer Baker
Mooween
Mabel Duncan
John
Stanley
Measure Expands Farm Loans to Crops and Equipment
Harrisburg March 14 Farmers may now borrow money and secure repayment by chattel mortgages on live stock, machinery, equipment or crops. Law allows loans from federal and state agencies and banks, with mortgages to be recorded within 30 days. recording fee is 1.60. Also notes funeral of John Borland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Pinechot
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporations
Secretary of Agriculture of the
United States
United States of America
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Incorporated Livestock Loan Company
Savings Institution
Co-Operative Bank
Pennsylvania
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Federal Intermediate Credit
Baltimore
Maryland
Reconstruction Flnancea Corporation
Death Notices in Indiana County Honor Local Residents
Funeral services were held for Jacob Wettling longtime Indiana resident and former county sheriff who died at his East Water street home. Also noted are the deaths of J C Anderson’s widow and Ella Brubaker Nicewonger with details of their funerals and survivors.
Death of George H Barclay at Punxsutawney and local notices
George H Barclay aged 78 years a native of Marchand died at his home in Punxsutawney on Tuesday after age related infirmities. He was a tobacco merchant in Punxsutawney for years before retiring a year ago. Surviving are his widow and son Paul. Funeral at his home Thursday at 2:00 PM with burial in Punxsutawney. Also, Success Grange meets in Malta Hall Thursday with program including readings, discussions on protecting American farmers from ruinous competition, and notes on St Patrick’s Day. Further notes on bounties paid for wild animals in Indiana county and a rural roads inspection by State Highway Department officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundy’s Corner
Herman Ditchersek
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Heisley Coal Company
Nanty-Glo
George H. Barclay
Marchand
Punxsutawney
Tueasday
James
Margaret Barclay
Barclay
Presbyterian Church
Paul Barclay
Success Grange
Malta Hall
North Sixth
M. C. Stewart
Howard Park
Mra. Robinson
Mra. Huber
Malcolm
Mra. Shearer
Cummings
Park
Brown
Mra. Néhrig
Patrick
Mr. George
LL W. Leech
Mattimore
C. St. Forbes
Harrisburg
B. J. Finn
State Highway Department
Wilhelm Goes On Trial On Thursday Morning
March session of the criminal court opened with most cases settled or pled. Everett Wilhelm of Creekside stands charged with murder in the December death. other defendants faced pleas of guilty, continuances, or settlements while outcomes include convictions for DUI and larceny charges with sentences or hearings set for March 27 or early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March
Ed Sarnosky
Steve Sebastian
Everett Wilhelm
Creekside
James A. Warden
Washington Township
Frank Gwynn
Pine Township
Clyde Dick
Indiana
Eugene Uber
Philadelphia
J. N. Langham
W. P. Lewis
Robert Black
Derry
J. Walter Bennett
John Busovicki
Sam Steele
Bert Gindelsperger
Bolivar
C. J. Edwards
Nolle Contendere
Ballee
Jesse Nicewongey
John Yanasewicys
John Cunningham
Mazarene Moretti
Mabel Mc ¥ Tenry
Washington Township Tax League Program for March 23
Washington township Tax Justice League meets March 23 at Marlin schoolhouse. Program includes openings by Ira Marlin and Mrs. John Fry, songs, recitations by Elsie Park Roy Blystone Sara Davis and others, topics on tax reduction and fair collection, and a closing with Auld Lang Syne. A Kansas City Star note adds a brief Atchison Globe item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township Tax League
Washington Township Tax Justice League
Marlin
Elsie Park Music
Read
Roy Blystone
Ira Marlin
Reed Blystone
Edward Park
Sara Davis
John Fry
Bong
Maurice Miller
Cora Fisher
Edna Fry Peelonne
Clarence Brown
Bert Kunkle
Five Points
Young People
Charles Wadson
Ethel Marman
Gail Davis
Tra Marlin
Atwood Young’ People
Ruby
Byron Brown
Marsha
Maurice Bothell
Ly All
Also Mentioned on This Page
HAY
Huhning
Brushvalley
Batfington
D. D.walker
Parkwood
D. D. Walker
Walker Home
John M. Kerr
Blair
Calhoun and Son
Norville
J. A. Winger
Earl Long
A. H. Wiggins
Walker Wiggins
Frank Craig
3. L. Calhoun
Mary
George Craig
Arthur Weiss
Armstrong Township
Salina
William Harper
Harper
Squire C. M. McKarsie
Avonmore
Elders Ridge
S. 8
Helen Elizabeth Montgomery
Wilders Ridge
William Isaac Bishop
Christian Helpers
Jean Wean
Miss Montgomery
William G. Montgomery
Home
R. D. My
Bishop
Samuel W. Bishop
Nant-y-Glo
Chicago Cleaning and Tailoring Company
Edward B. Bennett
State Senate
Joseph FP
Repingky
Mary K. ‘Lear
Davia
Bartlebaugh
Margaret M. Hall
Helen EB
Montgomery
Harold R. Mottarn
Margaret J. Williams
Punxeytawney
New Florence
New Florence High School
S. Naugle
John F. Hisele
John Jack
Hazel Treese
Mary Elliott
Gladys Robinson
Mary Brilhart
Shady Plain
B. J. Boyer
South Bend
William ,Blair and
Willavene
Bernice Boyer
MNS
James Muller
Rural Dramatics
Indiana Boy Victi
Dread
Boring-Rose
Jesse Howard Boring
Viola Ida Rose
Vintondale
G. A. Waltman
John Boring
Henry J. Rose
R. D
Hall
David B. Bartlebaugh
Margaret Hall
Richard Hall
Clair J. Bartlebaugh
Charles West
Wilgins Wesleyan Methodist Church
First United Presbyterians
St Romes
Milwaukee: Sentinel
Little Chit
Greenwood Cemetery
John Borland
Lawrence T. McQualde
Mast Pike
McQualde
Lwo Brothers
Lwo Sisters
Remeinder
Pack
Jacob Wettling
Jacob Wetting
East Water Street
James A. Crogaman
Arthur J. Pfohl
Mrs
Sadie 8. Anderson
Indianga County
Stick
Forbes
Wilhelm
Nen
Jas. A. Warden
E.G. Snow
TE. G. Snow
Langham
W. F. Henderson
Atchison
Atchison Globe
Globe
Kansas City Star
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