400 Miles of Local Roads May Be Improved
Gov Pinchot proposes a Township Highway Improvement Program to take over more than 400 miles of township roads in Indiana county for upgrading during his administration. The plan would connect most areas with better roads, with maps of selected roads displayed by the County Commissioners Office. Local towns like Washington and Cherryhill would gain improved routes linking Plumecreek Shelocta Creekside Plumville and Clymer Penn Run respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Blumcreek
Shelocta
Creekside
Plumville Road
Indiana County
Gov. Pinchot
Plumecreek
Plumoville
Cherryhill
Clymer
Penn Run
Shower for Homer City Newlyweds Coup Pair
Members of the Homer City Presbyterian church choir surprised newlyweds Mr and Mrs H Coup with a shower at their home on Thursday evening. The couple, both choir members, received gifts and an inviting lunch was served to conclude the pleasant gathering. The column closes with a light jab about people who think the world owes them a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Coup
Homer City
Local Woman Narrowly Survives Bleeding Neck Injury
Mrs. J. Willis Wilson of West Water street severed an artery in her neck after slipping on a kitchen rug and crashing into a glass door. Her son Harold applied first aid by holding the artery until a physician arrived, and she was taken to Indiana hospital for treatment as she recovers from the blood loss and a forehead cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. B. Ramsay
Child
Reynoldsville
Indiana
Fourth
Vaughan Ramage
Chestnut St
Ramsey
Fourth Street
Chevrolet
J. Willis Wilson
West Water Street
Harold
Blairsville Indoor Golf Course Destroyed by Fire
Blairsville indoor miniature golf course on Morewood Avenue burned early Tuesday morning. Loss estimated at 8000 dollars, with the structure and course owned by G. B. Crist. Two adjoining John A. Stokes estate buildings damaged. much machinery stored in the site destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Garden
Blairsville
Morewood Avenue
G. B. Crist
John A. Stokes
Rossiter Young Man Injured In Mine Accident
Clifton Bargerstock, 28, of Rossiter, is hospitalized at Adrain hospital after a mine accident at Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation in Rossiter. He was crushed by a loading machine pan, suffering a compound fracture above the knee, with muscle damage, and his right foot toes were amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Bargerstock
Rossiter
Adrain
Punxeutawney
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Lez
Steve Charney
Sagamore
Adrain Hospital
Punxsutawney
Army Officer in Paris Visits Indiana This Weekend
Capt. R. J. Neal, a retired U. S. Army officer connected with government reserves and stationed at Paris, spent the weekend in Indiana. He leads the group of American Gold Star women visiting France and has earned recognition for aiding pilgrimages to graves in overseas cemeteries. Neal was wounded in the thigh in World War I and continues to suffer from the injury at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Indiana
R. J. Neal
United States Army
France
Neal
Real Estate Transfers and Prominent Prom Night
Real estate transfers listed include Laura McManus to Royden L McMillen for a tract in South Mahoning at 200 dollars and David F Chapman to P B Re-Smales for a tract in BE Mahoning at 40 dollars. Blair E Pounds acquires 50 acres in Grant from Farings Bank and Trust Co for 300 dollars. C D Gorman transfers a lot in Indiana to J M Switzer for 700 dollars, Vernon C Stiteler transfers a lot in Smicksburg to William J Stiteler for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura McManus
Royden L. McMillen
South Mahoning
David F. Chapman
P. B. Re- Smale
BE. Mahoning
Farings Bank and Trust Co
Blair E.*pounds
C.D. Gorman
J. M. Switzer
Indiana
Vernon C, Stiteler
William J, Stiteler
Smicksburg
Fish Stocking Expands In Indiana County Streams
Thousands of trout perch sunfish and bluegills were placed in tested county streams under the Indiana County Game Association. The aim is to stock pure water drought proof streams before the season ends. State fisheries and Game Commission staff coordinated shipments from state hatcheries and released game birds into suitable forest areas for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Game Association
Indiana County Game Association
State Department of Fisheries
State Game Commission
Weddings Prominent in Cumberland and Surroundings
A series of local marriage notices: Claire Ayers wed Gilbert Kruise in Cumberland on March 18. John Maize and Sarah Stokes tied the knot in Diamondville, both residents noted. Gilbert Switzer and Mildred Carney married in Greensburg, and Homer Keibler wed Violet Doumont in Greensburg. Also reported are a disorderly conduct jail term for B. Kelly and O. Campbell, plus an Easter Flower Show invite from Indiana Floral Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Washnock
Elizabeth I
Alicny
Gilbert P
Switzer
Mildred G
Carney Agatino Scarcella
Mary Staff
Homer K
Lockard William
Jones John W
Maize
Sarah EB
Stokes
Erandville
Diamondville
Kruise-Ayers
Charles Ayers
Robinson
Claire
Gilbert Kruise
Uniontown
United Evangelical Church
Cumberland
Kruise
Danville
Switzer-Carney
Gilbert Price Switzer
Latrobe
Misa Mildred Genevieve Carney
Armagh
Greensburg
T. D. Brenwine
Thomas Switzer
Samuel W. Carney
Youths Caught Stealing Gasoline Arrested At County Jail
John Metz and Harry Carney, youths of Water street, were arrested Monday for attempting to steal gasoline from a car in a private alley near South Twelfth street Sunday night. At a Justice hearing, Carney was held for court and Metz discharged. both are from Sagamore area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Metz
Harry Carney
Water Street
South Twelfth Street
Justice of the Peace C. C
McLain
Carney
Mets
Indiana Brevities and Local Visits Highlight Week
A roundup of Indiana area social notes lists visits by Squire H R Dill and J W Shields, calls by Clark Wilkins and Mrs Florence Stephens, and numerous local callers from Gherryhill, Brushvalley, Pent Run, and West Lebanon. A 70th birthday for Jacob Zener is noted, while legal notes cover C Carter and Yingling Moore fines. Paul Siple, the Byrd expedition scout, to visit on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire H. R. Dill
Dilltown
G. W. Hess
Brusswatley Township
Joseph Kauffman
Clymer
St.Patrick's
Indiana
J. W. Shields
Banks Township
Clark Wilkins
Brushvalley Township
Curtis Long
Washington-Jefferson College
Squire George Hibbel
George Kergle
Thomas
W. Va
Florence Stephens
Gherryhill Township
M.r
Bobby
North Sixth Street
Cleveland
Ella GC. Reynolds
Black Nek
John W. Stuchell
Mary Jane Stuchell
Homer City
R.D
Herbert C. Farren
Town
Walter Wiggins
McKeesport High School
James Wiggins
Bath Church Street
G. L. Alexander
A. B. Lute
West Wheatfield Township
Progress Office
R. C. Kring
Owensdale
Fayette County
Rayne Township
Howard D. Martin
North Ninth Street
Washington, D.C
John D. Adamson
Adamson
Mary Jane Peiller
Skidmora College
Xuraloga, Nly
Thomas Pealer
West Chestnut Street
Frank EF. Vogel
North Fifth Street
New York City
Hoboken
Elizabeth Stay
Crete
Progress
Harry L., Lowry
White Township
Pau Siple
Bele
Admiral Byrd
Paul Siple
Eriery
South Pole
Indiana County Council
Rumors of coal curtailment denied by coal company
The Punxsutawney plant report cites LB M Clark of the R. & P. Coal Company denying plans to ship extra coal over the BP R. R. He says the firm will increase tonnage through two mines Lucerne and Waterman No. 2 to strengthen the eastern market and lower costs. He dismisses a new Mosgrove to Yatesboro branch and notes coal demand and prices in a weak market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latcerne
R. & P. Coal Company
BP. R. Roy
P. RR
Mosgrove
Yatesboro
Anita
Cresson
Adram
LB. M. Clark
R. & 2. Coal Company
Clark
Moxs Brove
Interstate Commerce Commission
Glack
Churk
Re & P. Cowl Company
Records show lowest 43 year rainfall in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg March 24 reports from Ralph H. Hosmer and the Pennsylvania Water and Power Resources Board reveal that the year 1930 had the least precipitation in a 43 year record. The study notes 185 stations recording a 28.82 inch annual average, with the Susquehanna river flow mirroring high and low rainfall years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ralph H. Hosmer
Pennsylvania Water and Power Resources Board
Lewis B. Staley
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
Franklin
United States Weather Bureau
Water and Power Resources Board
Johnstown
Susquehanna
Hosmer
Pests for Positions in Mine to Be Held
Examinations for mine foreman assistant mine foreman and fire boss certificates set for April 21 22 and 23 in the Bituminous region. Applicants must notify the chairman at least 10 days prior. Inspections by W S Wardrop Thomas Lowther and B T Craighead will occur at the Y M C A building Dundiana with exams starting at 9 00 a m on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exani Nations
Rotarians Kiwanis and Lions Hold Joint Meeting at Indiana High
A joint gathering of Rotarians Kiwanis and Lions clubs occurred Monday evening at Indiana High School. Supt Norman C Kuonts led arrangements with guests present. After dinner in the cafeteria, program and music addressed the attendees, noting local education leaders and friends in attendance. The piece also mentions beauty aid spending and Atlantic City visitors, including a drowned individual, reflecting varied notes from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanians
Lions
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Tliubs
Indiana High School
Round of
Uests
Norman C. Kuonts
Atu
Wis Siren
Women’s Aid of Conemaugh Division Aids Families
Wives of railroad employees form the Women’s Aid of the Conemaugh Division. The all-women committee, led by Mrs. G. M. Bixsmith, aids needy families across Allegheny Butler Indiana and beyond. In 1950 the group spent 4508 on essentials for 149 families, funded by 24 cent annual memberships and donated goods, with careful, discreet distribution and no cash handouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Division
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Alleghenyo Butler
Indiana
Pittshareh Lo Venango
Tonemaugh
G. M. Bixsmith
Atd
W. J. Britenfield
G. C. Burk
J. T. Bixler
Mira
Benjamin Sheritt
D. GC. McAbee
Blairsville
A. McAnuity
G. G. Johnson
H. Skiles
Braeburn
N.T. Rink
B. Tl. Whitehouse
Apollo
Mint
Avi
21St
Pike Streets
Pittsburgh
Cokeville Man Killed on Freight Train in Pittsburgh
Clarence Parks 27 of Cokeville died after being struck by a girder while riding atop a freight car near the Thirty-First street bridge in Pittsburgh. Seventeen cars passed over him. He had moved to Blairsville weeks earlier with his family. Funeral services were held at Blairsville home and interment followed in Blairsville cemetery. He leaves a widow and four children plus his mother. The report also notes other local deaths and a weather-related quip closing the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cokeville
Clarence Parks
Pittsburgh
Thirty-First Street Bridge
Decennen
Blatraville
Blairsaville
Mary Parks
Bairsville
Peter Parks
Blairsville
Elder 10 Be Laid To Rest Today In Indiana
Funeral services for Private Thomas Barnett Elder will be held at the Presbyterian church in town this afternoon with Willing Tribute by the State Patrol. Elder, a highway patrolman injured over a year ago, died Sunday night at Indiana hospital. His coffin will be escorted by a guard of honor and ritual services at Greenwood Cemetery conclude the services. He was born July 27, 1902, in Elders Ridge. survived by his mother and sister Martha. Also noted, Mrs. Hugh W. Smeaton died after injuries from a January automobile crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Banks Township
Smithport
Thomas and
Mary Smith
United Presbyterian Church
Urey Cemetery
Emma Smith
James ‘Tl. Smith
Indiana
W. A. Smith
H. G. Tyger
Glen Campbell
A. T
Pennsylvania State Meter Patrol
Presbyterian Church
Town
Thomas Barnett Wider
Margaret Watson Wider
South Seventh Street
Indiana Hospital
Tryo
John J. Mellvaime
First United Presbyterian Church
State Patrol
Treenwood
Asa Faust
Jeg
T. B. Elder
Connellsville
Thomas Barnett Elder
Elders Ridge
Wilson B
Margaret Watson Bilder
Todlana
Hghway Patrol School
Harrisburg
Ab & Vost
Ile
Greensburg
Uniontown
Brady Paul
Irene Kouhhouder
Glenn Dugue
Te Presbyterian Church
Martha Elder
Hugh W. Smeaton
Punxsttawney
Punxsutawney Hospital
Fhe
Marchand
Aaron
Matilda Park Lang
Langville
Jefferson County
Marion Center
Indiana State Nurt School
West Penn Hospital
Withsburgs
Alvier
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Assumpsit
J. A. Featherson
Alexander B. Dodson
Dorsey F Dodson
Myrtle Emjanttele
Shape Hardware Company
Washington Street
Don Kaylor
J. M. Stewart
Ww. P. Altman
Tuesehie
Police
Julia Diehl
Pinchot
Howard W. Jones
Armstrong
Butler
Kittanning
Mr. Jones
Doney & Jones
Ruth
Indiana State Teachers College
Court House
Jas. Wallace
Ruth Heintzleman
State Welfare Department
Canoe Township
Rossiter High School
Eugene Bish
W. A. Ford
Bister
Princeton
Mary Wilson Stewart
Alexander M. Stewart
North Seventh Street
James M. Stewart
Princeton University
Stewart
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Honston Post-Dispatch
Clymer Fire Company
Clymer Volunteer Fire ,Co
K. of P. Hall
Detroit
Keibler-Doumont Homer Keibler
Parnassus
Violet Doumont
Bairdstown
August Doumont
B. Kelly
O. DB. Campbell
Blacklick
W. C. Raines
Justice of the Peace Brown
Raines
Bolivar
Indiana Floral Company
A. d. Stahura
A. W. Jones
East Oak Street
A. J. Stahura
Stahura
Alice W. Jones
Hast Oak Street
Jones
Bolivar, Robinson and
West Bolivar
Bollivar
Bert Foster
W. M. Robinson
F. J. Sutton
J. C. McHall
Armagh-East Wheatfield High School
Ian
D. N. Bates
Salina
Wayside Inn
Justice of the Peace
C. C
Laing Short
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Atlantic City
Conemaugil Division
Keliep Organization
Aleghenies
Hed Tnesday
Minty
Elizabeth Cox
Adams
Slater
Alleghenies
Whrenfeld
Sevanty
Sanewid Suywuuih
Cox
Hito National
Promingice
Tiehy
Bedford County
George
Joseph
T.B
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