Indiana County to Host Two Day Memorial Event
Indiana prepares for a patriotic two day Memorial Day celebration May 29 and 30 with the return of Company F and Company L from Camp Dix. Veterans and patriotic groups will join the public in a parade and camp fire addresses by Col. Joseph Thompson and Chaplain Schall. A subscription dance at Lyric Hall next Tuesday funds the event. Creekside home talent to perform Uncle Tube for charity Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pierce
Willam E. Pierce
110Th Infantry
Camp Dix
N. J
Indiana
Indiana Company
Blairsville
Philadelphia
Thomas Meaorhead
Diva
Lisle Moorhead
France
Indiana County
Lans
Joseph
Hompson
Uniontown
Schall
Greensburg
American Legion
Indiana Post
Fair Grounds
CG. R. Moorhead
Indiana Military Band
Lyric Hall
Creekside
Uncle Tube
Caneva Hall
Veterans Return from France With Heavy Losses and Hope
Fred Ruslander reports the 140th Regiment One Hundred and Tenth Infantry, back from France, 1,600 replacements needed after heavy losses in Argonne. Greensburg, Waynesburg, Indiana, Blairsville, Washington, Altoona, Connellsville and others show dwindling company rosters. Lieut Lightner, cited for valor, recalls jokingly misnaming a creek a river as his unit pressed forward against German lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fred Ruslander
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Philadelphia
France
One Hundred and Tenth
United States Infantry
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Greensburg
Richard Blank
Kenneth Teetera
Waynesburg
Indiana
Blairsville
Courmont
Courmont July 38 With 246 Men and Came Out In Three Days With 62; Company H
Washington
Medical Corps
Connellsville
Union
Blake Lightner
C. Lient
Lightner
Light
Salvation Army drive starts next week in Indiana County
Indiana County plans a Salvation Army drive with a $153000 quota for the national effort to be held May 19 to 26. Local chairman Tress M Sutton says a district chairman has been appointed in each county area and urges residents to support the home service work of the Salvation Army. The piece also covers war reminiscences and local notices, including a pie social at Ox Will Grange hall and a church pie social in Plumville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Salvation Army
Europe
Anyother
Tress M. Sutton
The
Plumville
Presbyterian Church
Weddings of a Week in Greensburg and Nearby
A string of local nuptials is reported from Greensburg and surrounding areas. Steinkiechner and Painter wed in Greensburg. Myers and Burkat tie the knot in Clymer. Glassford and Long wed in Ambrose. Bowmin and Fisher marry in Center township. Several couples include service veterans, and plans emphasize community reunions and family ties across Johnstown Rochester Mills Derry and Indiana counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Waltermire
Cherryhill
Ollye CG
Wick
Otto C. Moore
Rothestar Miller Monai
Weaver
Rochester Mills
Frank C. Selirecengost
Grookside
Pearl Inney
Greekside Wm
I. Wineberk
Cherry Tras
Lilian W. Miller
Johnstown
Thomas
Lewis
Indiana Sadle
Derry
Manel J. Jayons
Lay A. Wynkoop
Marion Center
Cleora M
Jlorentius
Livermore
Medics
M. Javoby
Indiana
Florence M. Moorhead
Joseph M. Travis
Armetpong Go
Cora B. Arandon
Washington Two
Orvie da Bownlan
Violet Misher
Ces
Anda
Larry We
Taylor
Indiana county hosts World War veterans Home Coming Day
Indiana county plans a May 29 30 homecoming for returning World War I soldiers with memorial services at the Fair Grounds on May 30 followed by a communal dinner and entertainment. Local merchants are asked to collect butter eggs potatoes milk ham and produce to feed the veterans and support a monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Fair Grounds
Indiana
Personal Brevities From Town And Around
Town residents travel for visits and family duties with Atlantic City Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore and Jacksonville noted. Local servicemen return from France and missing in action status corrected, while others welcome guests, celebrate births, and host relatives in Indiana and nearby areas.
Pink Tribute to the Troals Boys in Iranck
Capt. Melain consoles grieving mothers as Company F returns home from France. The piece honors fallen soldiers Simpson, Little, Rodgers, Moorhead, Clawson, Caldwell and Wyck and notes the sorrow and pride of families awaiting their sons. A letter from Captain McLain expresses the emotional toll and gratitude. Major events include a golden wedding in South Bend and local notices of veterans and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melain
Indiana
Paris
C., Mclain
Lown
Capl
Charles McLain
France
Amea
Lice Simpson
Little
Rodgers
Moorhead
Clawson
Caldwell
Wyeck
Silent Sentinels
Obituary notices from White Township and surrounding areas
James M Wiles depicts a local obit roundup noting the death of James M Isleman a prominent farmer and dairyman of White Township at Steed station after a sudden illness at age 60. Mark Harris a Saltsburg resident and Civil War veteran dies of heart trouble at 76. Mrs Cohn Strong dies at 11 near Clymer from heart trouble, survivor list includes husband son and extended family. Paul A Noll 15 dies after appendicitis surgery in South Mahoning Township. memorials note church involvement and wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohn Strong
John Strong
Clymer
Chirence
Margaret, Myers
Jacob Myjars
Myomins
Myars
Montgomery County
Dasvid Myers
Greensburg
Roby Myers
Gown
Intermart
Gherryhill Treien Church Cemetery
Pyrlday
Paul A. Noll
My. Kk
Noll
Sseuth Mahoning Township
County Over the Top for Victory Loan
Indiana county and its banking institutions and residents surpassed their Victory Liberty Loan quota amid nationwide oversubscription. County totals show $2,646,000 in local subscriptions with banks adding $2,651,050 and Indiana city leading as the largest contributor. Officials anticipate nationwide subscriptions potentially reaching 5 billion dollars, with local honors and honor flags anticipated for districts over 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
County
Indiana County
Liberty Loan
I. Io
Victory Liberty
Local Social Notes From East Run and Surroundings
East Run and nearby areas report a flurry of visits and social calls. Mr and Mrs Walter Nupy of Flops Summit hosted Sublath guests. Adda Farnsworth visited her mother Mrs McQuown in Indian last week. Mabel Mumau and daughter Armalia returned to Latrobe after a week with relatives. Other noted social mentions include John Winsworth visiting Mrs W O Powell in Arcadia, kitchen shower for Meo and Mag, and various visits around Homer City Nanty Glo and local townships. A Stussell Hamonda and family spent time with relatives. several others visited kin and attended gatherings including a golden wedding in Vandergliet and news of a new baby girl named Nita May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nupy
Dag
Langham
Adda Farnsworth
Mr. McQuown
Mabel Mumau
Armalia
Latrobe Afar
McGane
Homer City
Mt Lig Homa
Gay Winnlap
Mery
Nanty-Glo
Thuap
King
Olin Offre
John Winsworth
Mes
Powall
Arcadia
Ming Amunee Erwiit
Willsdale
Meo
Tiger
Kaneley Vale
Yessay
Idaho
Town Visitors and Local Visits Highlight Week
West Lebanon residents Mira Mereh Fulton and Martha Mae Kinter from Clarksburg visited town last Tuesday. Martha Harmon returned home after a visit with friends in New York state. A. G. Stewart chaired the Victory Loan drive in Young township, with Lisle also in town Saturday evening. Mrs J A Fulton entertained twenty five friends at a ninth birthday surprise for Kenmati Coulter. Flodi Fulton returned home after months in Pittsburgh. Carl Sheiller came home from Indiana with his parents. Meg Lowman and her children visited her parents here for a week. Jennie Colaman of Riders Ridge weekended with Miss Blanche Ceorea. Mrs Harbison of Clarksburg visited sister Mrs Mary Hippo. Julia Armstrong of Indiana spent a weekend with her parents. Local services at both churches Sunday at ten, with preaching by Kinkowood. Miss Weatherleisure stayed with grandmother Mrs McMillen in Dixonville. Mr and Mrs Elmer Rice and sister visited Anna Rice on Sunday. Miss Mary Leo of Patchenville visited aunt Mrs Gee Hank er. Mrs Walter Tattle of Chester Milla visited. Albert Fisher went to Pittsburgh for work. A C Rodkey returned from Wellsburg. Mrs Amos Lee of Patchey visited sister, Mrs George Hazlett. The L Catalines and others toured Wintondale with Tom Hoffman. Delia George attended shaper. Collins family overseas, furlough with G Q W Collins. Sy W Moore and Sy Moore Jr visited county seat. John Cunningham mending barn repairs.
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John M. Daughety
Ernest Stewart
Town
Atlantic City
Florence Creps
Lovust ,Street
Bloward Creps
Harrisburg
Howard
Tillie
Cynthia McGinley
Jacksonville
Indiana
Lewis Wettling
Newtown
James L. Jack
Philadelphia
Paul Reed
South Seventh Street
Pittsburgh
Blairsville College Club
Willand Penn
Knee Krank
School Street
Baltimore
G. K. Sutton
Bloomfield
N. 4
Lee Fiola
Proctor, Minn
Fiola
Brushvalley Township
Airs
H. M. McManus
W. McManus
Cookport
Bort Meade
Florida
HH. B. Hamilton
Canton
Johnstown
Hamilton
Mira
Mereh Fulton
Martha Mae Kinter
Clarksburg
Martha Harmon
New York State
A. G. Stewart
Young Township
Gon. Lisle
Donahey
Mra
J. A Fulton
Iha
W. W. Coulter
Ken Mati
Ulton
A. C. Florvteln
Liggan
Will
Carl Sheiller
Sheiller
Indiang
Meg
M. Lowman
Glarkaburg
Jennie Colaman
Riders Ridgehontie
Mise Blan¢ Ceorea
Au Mas
Harbison
Mary Hippol
Julia Armstrong
Kinkowood
Misa Wstherleasure
Satuday
McMillen
Dixonville
Elmer Rice
Si Ville
Anna Rice
Mary Leo
Patchenville
Gee, Hanker
Walter Tattle
Chester Milla
Murray McQuown
Mary
Geneva Rice
Dville
Recen
Albert Fisher
Pittsby
A. Cn. Rodkey
Wittsburel
Amos Lee
Pateheny
George Hazlett
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Indianna
Sounty Soler
Seret
Robert P. Duncan
Edgar F. Baker
Milton L. Brown
New York
Liverpool
Sergt. Duncan
Calais
Instruction Ramp
Chateau ‘Thierry
Embrey
Charley
Grimpet Woods
Fismes
Augusta
Thiaucourt
Sergt
Baker
William Kokus
Blacklick
Argonne
Harry B. Dickson
Cokeville
Clarence A. Pennington
Ourey
Company F
Ieutenanta
Don P. Davis
Dale G. Marlin
E. R. Taylor
Bellefonte
First
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Camp Hancock
iCa
Rebert Toffries
Arvonne Forest
Bowmin-Fisher
Orrie Bowmin
Harry Bowsman
Genter Township
Violet Fisher
Samuel Fisher
Hey
M. Gearhart
Center Township
Ab Dua Ehnse
Edad
Chaniy
Deas Yade
Liem
Rats” Committee
RK. G. Cessna
Glenn Campbell
Paul Seroskey
B. F. Ake
Hillsdale
W. M. Uber
Clymer Hardware Co
Kardwa Chas
Bence
M. Iyock
Penn Run
G. B. Widdowson
the Heilhwood Co
Ushwood
Ll.f. Ross
Brushvalley
J& A. Buchanan
A. E. Cresswell
Strongstown
S. F. Potter & Con Coral
Graceton Supply Co
Gracete the Bell Co
Sutter Hardware Co
Homer J. D. George
Moore Supply Co
Saiteburg
W. C. Fulton
West Lebanon
J. W. Stern
Kent
Has
Fuller
W. W. Harbison
Shelocta
V. Kepple
Advance
A. Smail
Atwood
J. W. Snyder
Willet
J. W. Douds
Arthur Johns
Near Town
C. S. Johns
Gabriel Watterson
Near Willet
American Natural Gas Company
Watterson
Everett Kessler
Smickslave
War Department
Pink
Willian d. Silvis
South Bend
Ald Silvislyoamestead
Barry
Ot Vandereritt
Addison
Apollo
Milton
Wilier Belghley
Buteler
Austin
Stanbenville
Ovdrewin
Wilda Anderson
Homer
Dolstein Gnathie
H. O. Kimmel
John Ibson
Garefield Wood
Irvin Wood
Myers Kimmell
John W. Whurper
Wilnt
Mich
Urey
Tholsteins
Tesame Barrier
Sam
Competant Pring Co Progress Porce
Matthew
Bruce
Alingat
Yy Your
Servier
Frank
Ane Npition
Fourth Engineers
Sergi
Deuce
Way
Mary Bruce
Oakstraak
Progress Vitica
Warleby
Norman C. Coontz
Jamestown
North Dakota
Ogre YeaTs
Koonts
Privchal
Tnidium
Jaen
Armagh
Rey A. A
Badin
Mnisslowiry
Eiain
Sarah Shields
Sarah Dixon Shields
James Shields
Blatreville
James M. Wiles
Heath
James M. Isleman
Steed Station
White Township
Heeoused
Blanket Hill
Armstrong County
Oontle
Hileman
M. Nm. Church
Marty Camhell
Butler County
Je1swood Cypher
Trafford
We Hileman
New Kennington
James Hleman
Hazel
Harriet
William
Chambera Wileman
Laura Walker
Margaret Rupert
Frederick Hileman
Wilkinsburg
R.v. W Watchinson
Dalland Cemetery
Mark Harris
Salinburg
Saltsburg
George Keeves
Ant Mra
William Stewart
Kellar Carris
Lawn
Stewart Harris
Salisburg
Sugar Hin Atos
George Winder
Hey Pugsts
A. Potts
Thynas
Minta McLain
Mikses Stelean
Mabel Potts
Vies
Charlie Adwinson Wert
Ajiss
Helen Potts
Fraotes and
Lindeksburg
Chester
Laydick
Cheery Hill
Township
Wes
Wari
John Russell
West Church Street
Nita May
West
Lebanon
Mckisson Valley
Wintondale
Tom Hoffman
Lys
Delia George
Collins
W. Collins
Sysia Lenrose
Bryley My
David Canal
Jom Moore
M. O. Hines
Sy Wn Moore, Jr
Batar
John Cunningham
Big Bara
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