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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1934
Page
7
The obituary fragment lists survivors across several families including Long, Carson, Getty, Hileman, Dormire, Stonebraker, McMillen, and Roser. It details spouses, children, grandchildren, siblings, and residences in Indiana, Apollo, Blairsville, Piqua, Greensburg, Johnstown, Deckers Point, and Clarion areas, with funeral arrangements and churches noted.
Mrs Margaret Getty Leydic died Saturday morning at her South Eleventh street home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Oakland cemetery. Born in Hillsdale, she was daughter of the Gettys and widow of Dr Joseph Leydie, who died in Troutville. She lived in Indiana many years and was active in the local Presbyterian church and in the community.
Mrs Sara Catherine Bowser Jones died at her Robinson home at noon Monday aged 72 after months of illness. She was daughter of Samuel and Sarah Fisher of Robinson, once married to Milton Jones who died in 1941 and later married Bowser who survives. Survived by children Nellie Lear John Jones Sadie Frayer Mary St Clair Henry and Russell Jones. funeral Wednesday at the Robinson Lutheran Church with interment in Blairsville cemetery conducted by Rev Ruff. Also notes Samuel Carmont obituary in Saltsburg with funeral Friday.
Obituaries report David W. Stahl of Cookport aged 51 dying after a three month illness with services in Cookport Cemetery. Survived by widow Rennie Stumpf and children Irene Kemp William Paul and Maebelle plus his mother. he was a member of Cookport Baptist Church. Also noted is the death of Etta Mundshower Rosborough aged 68 a Blairsville resident who died of pneumonia at her daughter's home. She was born October 17 1866 and survived by nine children and husband William A. Rosborough who died in 1923. she belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Additional notices list Mary Lucas of Brushvalley township aged 18 buried at Anita Cemetery after dying at Torrance State Hospital. and Marla Olson aged 70 of Commodore who died at home with husband Augustus Olson and children Carl Exel Anderson Kenneth Boozer Theodore Olson Walter Olson and Agnes Olson among survivors.
Mrs Anna Smith Lennox aged 1 a Blairsville resident for 17 years died at her daughter jaera James Kerr s home in Pittsburgh on March 23 While a Blairsville resident she lived with another daughter Mrs J O Mar tla
Obituary notices from a Wilkinsburg area paper report the death of Mrs Elisabeth Baker Stewart aged about 80 at United Presbyterian Home in Wilkinsburg with funeral services at the home and interment at Oakland cemetery led by Dr John J Mallvaine. Other notices include death of Charles Battick 49 of Ernest and John Rishet 48 of Rochester Mills with church services and interment at local cemeteries. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Stoker of Blairton Avenue also died with funeral rites noted.
Harrisburg March 27 A vigorous warning to beware of unauthorized agents and organizations promising aid in securing old age assistance and pensions for blind persons was issued by State Welfare secretary Mrs Alice F P Liveright. Swindlers have been active in Pennsylvania posing as government agents to exploit aged residents. The Welfare Department notes literature from outside organizations entering the state after two measures became effective this year. Citizens urged to contact the Department of Welfare or local Mothers Assistance Fund headquarters promptly. Pensions will be distributed only through Mothers Fund boards or county boards created for this purpose in counties not utilizing the Mothers Assistance Act.
Armstrong Grange meets in Parkwood Schoolhouse on Wednesday evening. Program includes music by Walker Wiggins, demonstrations on incubator care by John Campbell and Mrs R A Fouts, stunts by Cressie Shirey, extemp classes led by Mrs Blanche Craig, Easter song by the school, baby chick raising by multiple hosts, readings by Martha Blackley, a saxophone solo by Mrs Charles McCardle, and a talk by Frank Murphy of Penn State on forest tree planting and conservation with slides. Delegates’ report from Pomoni Grange in Indiana presented by Craig and Wiggins. Home economics committee named for the year. Lecture announced for April 18.
A brief note records Parkwood youths attending services at the tabernacle in Indiana. Mrs Annie Shirey travels to the home of her daughter and son-in-law Edward Trarfold. Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown were out of town visitors Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Clark Peddigord motor to Vandergrift Sunday.
Peddicord stays a week to care for Mrs. Grant Rowe who is released from West Penn Hospital. Mrs. Zea Wise regains use of her arm after a fractured elbow the same day as Mrs. Rowe’s operation. Norris Wise, who had trenchfoot surgery in Indiana, is convalescing. Local residents visit, congratulate, or extend sympathy. includes church condolences for Paul Carson’s mother and various family milestones. Dwight Patterson and relatives visited from West Lebanon. local schools near term's end.
Mrs Clara Townsend visited with Mrs Mary Scott of Shady Plain and others. Numerous Wednesday and Thursday calls noted at various homes including the Berghley and Anderson households. Relatives and neighbors from Vandergrift Rural Valley and Apollo area mentioned with absences for illness and travel.
Mr and Mrs J T Jamison and their two sons Robert Jr and Merle spent Sunday with J T Jamison’s parents. Smith Brothers are seen busy making maple syrup at their camp along Sugar Run. Mrs Maggie Belle Reefer and her son Blair join Miss Flemming of near Dayton and Mr and Mrs Joe Houser in the region.
The report lists numerous Sunday callers including Raymond, Artene and Ruth, J R Jamison and Mrs F W Stapp at the A M Jamison home. Christy of Apollo visited his parents J H Christy. Also noted are calls by Coleman of Vandergrift Henderson of Apollo and Anna J Smith’s daughter Mrs. J H Christy visiting A M Jamison. Glenn Meyer Harry Jamison spent Saturday in Indiana.
Elders Ridge schedules Sabbath school at 10:00, church at 11:00, and C EB at 7:30. Lender Clifford Wray and others visited H J Kelly. Elders Ridge alumni and high school teams to play Tuesday evening. Mrs R B Fassett and daughter noted among attendees.
Josephine and shoppers in New Kensington visited Sabbath afternoon at R. B. Fasnett's home. Sara McComben and her son Junior were among those present. Lloyd Kelly called at Clark Cole's home Friday evening. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette referenced to R. D. readers for $5.50.
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