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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
2
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Two marriages reported in a week. Prugh Jr. and Amelia Ruby wed at her parents’ home in East Brook Pennsylvania. Howard Coalmer and Viola Bennett married at Burnside, with Rev. Ivan Fetterman officiating. couple plans to reside on the Coalmer farm in Gipsy.
Wetzell and Brickell unite in marriage on May 6 with Rev. Charles H Williams officiating. He is a coal miner and she a Rossiter teacher. After a Washington trip they will live in Rossiter where he works for Clearfield Bituminous Coal. Also reported is the Kettering Hill union of Dorothy Hill and Clifton Kettering in Cumberland Maryland on February last, with Plumville High School graduates planning a belated honeymoon and settling in Washington township.
Frederic H Beckley of Johnstown and Miss Clara Laughner of New Florence wed at Wellsburg West Virginia on Saturday in a ceremony conducted by Rev William J Frayer. The bride is the daughter of I E Laughner of New Florence and the groom the son of John W Beckley of Johnstown. In Blairsville Charles Boeh and Miss Helen Jellison were married at Simon and Jude church by Rev Father Farina on Monday morning. Helen Jellison is the daughter of Henry Jellison. the groom is the son of Mrs William Beeh of Blairsville and works in the floral business nearby.
Herbert Fry of Indiana and Miss Mae Fisher of Creekside were married at Weslayan Methodist Church on Thursday by Rev HH A Markall. The groom is a farmer, son of James H Fry of Indiana R D 4. The bride is daughter of Harry R Fisher of Creekside.
Edward Elwood Shaffer of Alliquippa and Gladys Arbutus Lentz of Indiana were married Monday by Dr. Robert L. Clark Jr. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln B. Lentz of Indiana. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Shaffer of Boswell and works as a Tigger.
Steve Miller of Commodore and Mary Galido of Starford wed at Starford on May. Rev A H Furick officiated. Miller is a coal miner, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Miller. Mrs George Galido attended.
The Manos Theatre opens a three day run on Thursday May 13 presenting Romeo and Juliet verbatim from Shakespeare with Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard in the leads supported by John Barrymore and Basil Rathbone. Also at The Manos Interne Can't Take Money starring Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea screens May 17 18, followed by Nobody’s Baby on Bank Night May 19 with Patsy Kelly Lyda Roberts and Robert Armstrong.
Indiana hosts a circus day on Wednesday May 19 with performances at 2 and 8 doors open an hour early. The show features a complete 3 ring layout monkeys to elephants acrobats clowns and performers from the East and West.
A brief domestic vignette from the Merchant Truckman's Bulletin recalls Elmer heading downstairs to send Nancy’s young man away as Pa muses on old courting days forgotten by time.
Shoppers find a wide range of Congoleum flooring from eight manufacturers priced from 2.98 dollars and up during the Leader's 18th anniversary sale. Latest patterns are available and coupons accompany each purchase.
On Monday and Tuesday May 17 and 18 the film A Internes Can't Take Money features Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea in a comedy caper. The screening promises sharp dialogue and standout performances from the two leads.
On Thursday May 13 two film pairings headline the lineup Karen Morley and Robert Baldwin star in The Girl from Scotland Yard while That Man's Here Again features Mary Maguire and Tom Brown.
Washington Township residents report the birth of a healthy son at the Fairman home. The community notes numerous visits and gatherings including Eva Fleming hosting the Missionary Society, Fisher relocation to Apollo, and several families hosting relatives for weekends and Sunday visits.
William D. Horner aged 58 of Indiana origin died Monday at his sister Mrs William Brants home on South Sixth street after eight weeks illness. He worked as a steel roller in Vandergrift and Canton Ohio. Survived by sister Mrs Brant. Rev Arthur J Pfohl will officiate at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial in Oakland cemetery follows services this afternoon.
Boyd T Stockdale aged 40 lifelong Saltahare resident died May 6 at home after a illness complication. Survived by widow Gladys and son Donald, parents, siblings Blair James Everett Floyd Martin and Sarah Wakin shaw. Burial Sunday Newry town cemetery. Also mentioned are Margaret Edelblute of St Peters burg died age 61. Irvin Vincent Nixon infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter Nixon, three months. Robert Wayne Clark three months. H E Hoover 71 of West Hollywood formerly Indiana. Robert H Johnston Glen Campbell died Rochester Mills burial Burnside.
COVODE Mr and Mrs Morgan Evang and daughter of Wickensburg visited Mrs Thomas Sutter on Sunday. Several couples and families from nearby towns spent Sunday with relatives, including visits to Dormire Brillhart Hugus and Gaul households. A funeral in Derry drew John McCormick and Norma Jean attended with family. multiple trips and short vacations noted.
In Drydenville John a building contractor and I a former teacher solve a local crime. Rose Burns held secret stash and a counterfeit scheme linked to the Crocker family. John uses a steel trap and a hidden closet to recover stolen money jewelry and Rose’s loot.
Seed oats and various crop seeds offered by Lewis' Feed Store in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Includes Ohio grown red lovers, alfalfa, timothy, rape, Sudan grass, soybeans, millet, red clover, and bulk garden seeds. Also poultry and dairy feeds, seed corn, and related items. Ad includes other miscellaneous notices and a humorous snippet about Olympic fever.
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