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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1918

Page

7

Road Supervisors of Indiana County Meet for Annual Session

Fifty-one road supervisors gathered in the Court House for the Indiana County Supervisors Association annual meeting. State Highway Commissioner J Denny O Neil promised to push funds for highway improvements, aiming to build the Indiana Blairsville road this year. County officials pledged support, and local talks covered financing and township road systems. Officers elected: President C M Lingle Graceton first vice president T D Stephens Penny Run second vice president C B Rhea Young Township secretary W W Hopkins East Mahoning treasurer S W Shearer White Township. The gathering concluded with papers on financing and county road systems and a celebratory dinner hosted by the Indiana County Automobile Club.

Supervisors' Association of Indiana County Court House J. Denny O'Neil Indiana Blairsville R. B. Hamill Pittsburgh Bureau of Township’ Highways Pennsylvania Grand Theater State Department Tlis County Adam P. Lowry C. M. Lisigle John 5. Fisher William N. Liggett Indignoa County Automobile Club Georges J. Feit John T. Gephart, Jr Fayette County J. Blair Sutton T. D. Stephens Cherryhill C. M. Lingle Graceton Penny Run C. B. Rhea Young Township W. W. Hopkins East Mahoning Township W. Shearer White Township

Balloon flight mishap clears mystery at Akron

The balloon found near Heshbou last week is traced to pilot F G Keansen, a Naval Reserve quartermaster. A basket collision with a tree threw him out. the lost property, owned by Akron Rubber Co, was recovered after a government training balloon traveled to the county without a passenger.

Akron Heshbou F. G. Keansen Naval Reserves Akron Rubber Company

Last of draftees leave here April 9

The final contingent of draftees from the First Selective District will depart by the 4:00 oclock train to Camp Lee on Friday April 6. A county wide patriotic demonstration is planned for that day ending with a send off for the men. The long list includes numerous names from districts 1 2 and 3 with alternates and transfers from other local boards.

Camp Lee Waiehi Lst Robert Baird Glen Campbell Hewitt Gladstone Christy Clymer Archie Pennington Glen Dallas Lloyd Barnesboro Stanley Winesti Plumville Robertson Gunter Rossiter Geo Wesley Myers Marion Center Samuel Laquatra Everett Earl Ressler Smicksburg Alphonse Swerts Gipay John Connely Samuel L. Potts Creekside No. 2 Quay McKinley Casaday Rochester Mills Antonio Fulaette Bridgeport Giovanni Por Tonetti Bruno Ernest Mike Bonush Braddock Elton Bernard Jackson Baltimore Flavis Cherubim John Veselainski Peter Brown, Jr Andre Macko Dixonville Robt Blair Dunmire Punxsutawney Loy Albert Douglass Lovejoy Moses Romagna Alverta George Mobley Gipsy Leonard Martin White Juneau Calvin Lynn Furman Whomas Gf. Byers Byers Johnstown

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Details Deeds

Real estate transfers in Indiana County list numerous lot and acreage sales with buyers and prices. Deeds show transfers from heirs and property owners to individuals such as George Kelly, J. L. Shaffer, H. C. Cameron, Thomas Lutz, Martha Clark, Irwin C. Rhea, Frank Kring, Chester A. Harvey, Robert Fulton, Paul Pruyensky, and others across Blacklick Homer City Creekside Canoe Center and surrounding townships. Prices range from 50 to 6400 dollars on various parcels including 2 acres to 18 acres and coal lands.

Indiana County Palmer Blacklick Harry W. Longenecher Roberts Homer City George Kelly G. & Cochran Banks J. L. Shaffer Cresswell Bosington H. C. Cameron J. 8. McGaughey South Mahoning Thomas Lutz Morante Greer Creekside Martha Clark Joe Marasco Canosa J. M. Varvey Mary A. Weamer Conemaugh Irwin C. Rhea Sarah J. Wilson Indiana Frank Kring James Mabon John M. Jamison Hamer City Paul Pruyensky Robert A. Marshall Plimvilla Wm. ‘'T. Shaum K. Neal Gerea North Mahoning Orris C. Luftman Varry D. Snyder Center Ben Canini J. K. Snyder Ben Caniil John St. Clair Jonly Plimville Vw. B. Shaum Vivzie J. Work Jone Rice Ralph A. Allen Third Ward Elizabeth J. Work Sarah Chuleski Canon Mary Watch Midna GC Gorman Gipsy Conner Fannie Stair Lebanon Robert Holstein Nancy J. lTeary Weres Young Samuel J.molstein Margaret BK Guyble J. D. Rager Y Bryan McSwiney Washington M. Clark Canter Township Ghood Carson Charlotte Spence Maria Caula Frank Oinuts Soacres Frank Babich Airer Sarah J. Stewart

County Women to Lead Liberty Loan Campaign District Chairs Named

Mrs Wy. head of Liberty Loan drive announced eleven district chairmen for county counties. Names include Mrs Walter D Lewis Smicksburg Pine Flats Saltsburg Mrs Starry Patterson Blacklick Mrs Thomas Davies Jo sephine Miss Zoe Lyons Creekside Mrs George Hal wigs and others. Campaign to promote the sale of the third Liberty Loan begins April 6 with house to house canvass and community committees forming countywide effort.

4. Wy Tone Town Think Liberty Loan Vic James W. Mack Philadelphia Liberty Joan Federal Reserve Uncle Sam Nok George Huston Saltsburg Starry Patterson Blacklick Thomas Davies Josephine L. W. Doutrick Clymer Foreon Penn Stin Zoe Lyons Creekside George Halwigs Honior City Edward Nix Shelada John Campbell

Dr Hillis Lectures on German Atrocities at Indiana Auditorium

Dr Dwight Hillis, famed American lecturer, will deliver an illustrated talk on German atrocities at the Indiana Auditorium next Monday evening. Proceeds go to the Indiana County Red Cross. Tickets are $1, with reserved seats available at Hall's bookstore. red cross support urged amid wartime relief effort. Also notes local items on county affairs, military moves, and community updates.

Hillis Nowell Dwight Hillis Auditorium Indiana Tillis United States Indiana County American Red Cross Europe War For Humanity Fed Cross Thorn Area Dr. Hillis Hall Tno Ernest Clyier Omar City Dr. Sis

Weddings and Local Notices From Greensbury and Nearby

Weddings across the region include Helm and Kelly of iWacklick in Greensbury, and Arthur Borly with Mae King near Saltsburg, plus Tossed unions in Houhester Mills and Blairsville. Local events mention charity socials for the Red Cross, and a call for pictures to aid relief efforts alongside aviation service news for Alex Mabon.

Bortz-Kmings Arthur Borly Tail Ming Wthel Mae King Saltsburg Thonaa Sing Trav. W. If. M. Gogrtunet Salts Way

Gas Garage Fire Damages Sixteen Cars and Building

A Wednesday afternoon blaze at Anchor Motor Company on Water Street ruined sixteen automobiles and heavily damaged the structure. gasoline ignited from a lit match tossed by a foreigner, spreading quickly. Loss estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars, mostly insured. Repairs and new stock planned. business to resume soon.

Anchor Motor Company Waer Street

Indiana Plans Patriot Demonstration April 5 1918

Indiana county organizes a patriotic demonstration at the county seat to mark the nation’s entry into World War I and to launch the Third Liberty Loan of 3 billion dollars on April 6 1918. Plans include a pageant music bands drum corps and speeches with details to follow in future issues.

United States Indiana County

Personal Tidbits From Indiana Visitors and Local Socials

Dr John Gourley Windber and Mrs Florne McUinily Pittsburg visited Indiana this week. Numerous locals hosted and visited kin and friends from Greensburg Punxsutawney Blairsville Smickabury and Philadelphia street. Meade Park received a camera from pupils at Cummins school Washington township. Joseph Holliday Wheeling guest of Prothero Wayne avenue over Sunday. Several families entertained and traveled to Washington township Center township near town and beyond. Joseph Honk recovering from recent illness noted by friends.

John Gourley Windber Wan Nentier Floruve McUinily Pittsburg Indiana William Welle Punxsutawney G. W. Clawson W. Thewartz Blairaville A. G. Waller Luella Walker Smickabury David Myers Greensburg Margaret Myers Near Clymer Hugh Mack Armagh Hia D. GC. Mack Philadelphia Meade W. Vn George Prothero Wayne Avenue Amy Kinnan Town Ward Bishop Grove Chapel Arthur Wiggins Scranton Lytle Wiggins Youngs- Lown, O James W. Wiggins Near Tow J. R. Richards West Philadelphia Gettysburg A. T. Stewart Margaret. McLaughlin Center Township George Stewart Blacklick Townslip B. Camp Cherry Tree John Camp Foxburg J. F. Glasser Marion Center Inlaw Irving S. Glasser South Sixth Street W. EE. M. Copeland Saltsbury Perry Wallace Willet Frank George Morris Lockard Thomas Martin Mary William Bush Trade City Arthur James Seward James Johnstown Bush William Aul Wilmore J. Howard Houk Stoward

Patriotic food administrator labors without salary

The article defends the county food administrator, Mr Parnell, noting the strenuous duties, no salary, and daily workload. It reports letters, inquiries, and clerical costs paid personally, arguing the position is essential wartime service and deserves public support.

Lorul Parnell Mod

Rigid Weather of Last Winter Aids Plowing

Severe cold last winter left soil crumbly and solid, now in perfect plowing condition. Authorities say frost bunched soil benefits tillage, with widespread plowing completed last week boosting prospects. Good crops could aid wartime food supplies and inspire reliance on American agriculture.

America

FiveYearOld Drowns After Convulsion At Pool

Velma Kinnin five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Kinnin of Crunk Township died Wednesday after suffering convulsions and being struck by an attack while playing near her home. She fell into a shallow pool and drowned before help arrived. Survived by parents and a brother Leo. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. M. M. Smith of the West Mahoning Baptist Church. Interment Pinevale church cemetery near Deckers Point.

Velma. Kinnin Mtr Pad Larry Kinenin Crunk Lownship Ling Leo Vindiy M. M. Smith Wast Mahoning Baptist Church Pinevele Church Deckers Point

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