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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1923

Page

7

Club Women 10 Meet Here Next Week

Members of Sixteen Clubs attend Annual Meeting on May 24 in Indiana County. The Presbyterian church hosts a luncheon at noon for delegates at 75 cents per plate. Officers include Mrs. Harry C. Christy president, Mrs. J. Blair Sutton secretary, and Mrs. Jesse B. Lintner treasurer.

Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs Presbyterian Church Harry C. Christy J. Blair Sutton Town Jesse B. Lintner Blairsville America F. B. Stevenson J. Blair ‘Sutton Jane B. Leonard Paul Reeg New Century Club Midiana Mary Caldwell Marion Center J.blair Sutton Misa Clara Robinson Indiana Sebelius Rheinhold Gilbert Wolfenden Parent Teacher Association E. HB. Keirman Somerset Lola Walker State Council of Republican Women

Dairymen field day May 24 near Livermore Indiana

A large event under the Holstein Breeders Association will be held at Cream Rose Dairy Farm one mile north of Livermore on Thursday May 24. The program includes boy and girl judging for ages 10 to 18 with a State College official, a adults contest, prizes from Indiana Beef and Provisions Co, talks by notable figures, and free refreshments. Winners may join Junior Farmers' Week with expenses covered by Savings & Trust Co. of Indiana. The event also features a separate adults contest and a meeting of local dairy and farming leaders.

Livermore Holstein Breeders Association Chamber of Commerce Business Men Indiana Bisksville State College Indiana County Jura the Savings & Trust Co. of Indiana Beef and Provision Co R. R. Welsh Grove City T. B. Munee EB. B. Fitts Department of Dairy Extension Indiana County Holstein Breeders Association W. W. B. Ariccoll BE. J. Miller Homer City Blaine Short C. S. Gerhard Blairsville C. L Findson Creekside

Penn Run Man Describes Willard Early Boxing Days in Kansas

A. Lambing, from Penn Run, recalls Jesse Williard as a 17 year old on the John Paige ranch in Wallace county Kansas. They wrestled and boxed and Williard helped hard luck friends with his earnings. Lambing notes Willard’s courage and a famed victory over Johnston in New York for the Babies Milk Fund before 75,000 spectators.

A. Lambing J. A. Lambing Penn Run R. D. 1 Jesse Williard Williard Lambing Johnston New York

County girl is the only woman federal Prohibition agent in Pennsylvania

Mrs Iddo Lewis of Marchand is the only woman holding the position in the state. She has served in Philadelphia for months investigating homes of school children where parents allegedly substituted home brew for milk at noon. She seized a truckload of high power beer on North Broad street and forced delivery to Prohibition headquarters. She is now working in Pittsburgh and is president of the Indiana County W C T U.

Iddo Lewis Marchand Philadlphia Meltha Belle Lewis Indiana Punxsutawney

Lyric Theater Contract Awarded for Marshall Building

H A Moore of Williamsport won the remodeling contract for the Marshall building on Philadelphia street to house Indiana's Lyric Theater. The project will include two storefronts and offices, with completion aimed for October. A second theater is under construction at the Clements property on East Philadelphia Street by Punxsutawney and Indiana interests, expected to be finished by early fall.

Lyric Theater H. A. Moore Williamsport Marshall Philadelphia O'Hare and Mikin Indiana Playhouse Philadelphia Street Clements East Punxsutawney and

Marriages and injuries reported in Indiana area

WEDDINGS OF A WHEK Barr and Miss Lenore Powell were married in Indiana by Justice Paul D Sharretts. Other weddings include Petterman Caldwell and Ma bel Caldwell. James M Patterson and Goldie Kelly, with officiants noted. Local injuries: D R Berkey fractured hip at Commodore water tank and was taken to Dixonville hospital. Betty Lowther, daughter of Cline Lowther, in Pittsburgh hospital after mastoid operation with hopeful recovery. Rev Luther W Sliter’s daughter born at Grove Chapel home.

Commodore D. R. Berkey Marion Center Dixonville Hospital Betty Lowther Pittsburgh Hospital Betty Lother Cline Lowther Clarksburg Sliter Luther W. Sliter Grove Chapel

South Bend Lutheran Church Centenary Plans Revealed

The South Bend Lutheran church announces its centennial celebration on June 8 and 10 with preparatory services led by Rev. W. L. Price and a program featuring music, greetings from former pastors, history talks, and a Centennial Communion Service. Rev. Oscar Woods of Elderton leads the exercises, with Rev. Ellis Burgess delivering the sermon.

Crooked Creek J. N. Weaver Susan Lelless Oscar Woods Ellis Burgess Pittsburgh Synod Foreign Mission Forward Fund John Weaver M. GL. Clare D. D Apollo

Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County

Deeds show numerous transfers including Robert F. Gerhart to W. W. Wells for two lots in Montgomery at 300 dollars and Sarah Williams to Manor Real Estate Trust Co. for four coal tracts in Green totaling 29 073 dollars. Iselin Interests officials make inspection in Indiana with a special train.

Indiana County Robert F. Gerhart W. W. Wells Montgomery S. Licas C. G. Dinsmore Davis A. Palmer Tony di Mark Blackiick Leard R. Byers L. P. Foust Blairsville Paul Ostach Blacklick Martin Slipsak Irvin Croyle Henry Jones Cherryhill Harry McCreary Ralph W. McCreary Center Albert E. McElhaney Edwin 8.Geary John Barber Hinpire Coal Mining Co Green Otto V. Barbour Harry Waysel Bradwin Green John F. Gallagher Frank C. Overman Second Ward Indiana Iselin Rochester and Pittishburgh Coal and Kot Co

Personal Briefs list Indiana visitors and locals in town

A long reader-friendly roundup notes Harry White Jr and Alex Anderson among Indiana visitors, with many names from Diamondville to Martintown. It covers residents shopping in Indiana, family trips to New York and Europe, and religious figures visiting from Sterling Kansas and back, highlighting club and church ties.

Chamber of Commerce Dinner Honors Coal Executive

Frank W. Merriman of Clearfield Illuminous Coal Corp was guest of honor at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce monthly dinner at Hotel Moore. Over 100 business leaders attended as Merriman praised local business ties. Also speakers included Assemblyman J. Elder Peeler and John W. Sutton with music from Mario.

Big Coal Concern Frank W. Merriman New York City Clearfield Iluminous Coal Corporation Indiana Chamber of Commerce Moore Coal Corporation A. J. Musser Lown Corestoration Mr. Herriman Dolu Herriman Afleix J. Elder Peeler John W. Sutton Mario

Memorial Day Association Formed by Two Communities

Bethel and Grove Chapel residents unify to form a permanent Memorial Day Association at the Grove Chapel parsonage. Officers: Ward Bishop president, Mrs. Luther Bence secretary, Wm. P. Frech treasurer. Goals include fitting memorial ceremony, inspiring patriotism, and offering a day of recreation for families. Public invited to participate. Memorial plans outline for graveside services, Rock Battery School, and grave Cunningham Cemetery with a basket picnic.

Bethel-Grove Chapel Ak Presant ATL Buthel Chara Loalelosk Maoterial Rock Batteia School Fowsa Cinpus

Death notices recall many local residents

Mrs Myrtle Pry aged 58 widow of Interller GQ Fry of town died in Indiana hospital after a second operation failed to revive her three weeks after a prior illness. Funeral held at Fry home with Rev Dr J B Baker, interment in Greenewood. Survived by daughters Bertha Martin and Myra Johns, sister J W Work, brother A T Weston. DB Repine aged 48, Black Hick township farmer, died at home after long illness. Survived by wife Mary Tt. Johns ton Stepine and daughters Vel and Mabel. brothers J Z Repine and M J Repine, and sister Mrs William Pounds. Funeral arrangements not set. Mrs Max Crawford of Cookport dies aged nearly 11 years. survived by husband, children including Benjamin, Prac Henry, Clarence Bagley, and others. Funeral at Cookport Lutheran church. burial in Cookport Methodist Cemetery. Mrs R T George of Saltsburg dies in Pittsburgh after fall injuries at age 50. Survived by husband, funeral at Saltsburg. O Foster aged 58 dies near Mionville. married to Mrs Dorot O. O. Dewart. survived by husband, daughter, siblings. Beulah Werrier daughter of Mrs S T Patterhoof dies at Indiana hospital age 16. Funeral in Indiana Baptist church. burial East Mahoning cemetery. John W H Grove of Kellysburg dies. survived by wife and five children. Dr James Bon to dentist with offices at New Florence and Bolivar dies suddenly at Bolivar. Florence Wohler dies at 49 after indigestion. survived by husband and son Charles Wohler. buried New Florence. Rev Dr J J McCrorey aged 77 dies. longtime pastor in Pittsburgh.

Myrtle Myrtle BE. Pry Interller Fry Inddina Hospital Pry Tianusth Weston Lutheran Church J. 2. Baker West Water Street Greene Wood Shett Bertha Martin Town Myra Johns Clar Rank DB. Repine Indiana J. M. Repina Center Township Black Hick Township Baptist Church Baptist Church of This Place Mary Tt. Johnston Stepine Aevel Mabel J. 2. Repine Blacklick Township William Pounds Glaisville M. J. Repine Pasadena Cal Max Crawford Anna Hillian Craford Cockport Benjamin Commandora Prac Henry Cookport Clarence Bagley Stafford Fl. D. Fair W. G. Tomas Morning Summit Nolife Bella Bete Graca Wandin Ora Dorothy Doris Nome Cookport Lutheran Church Methodist Church RB. T. George R. T. George Saltsburg SS. Francis Downstad Pittsburgh Beulah Geulah Werrier T. Patterhoft Indiana Hospital Phenanonia Blepfather T. Petterhoft Nurmi Cleveland Gar Chagrin Falls Indiana Baptist Church Gie Ferguson East Mahoning Church Purchase Line John WH. Grove John IS. Grove Kellysburg James Carney Lown Deveased Cherryhill Township Railroad Company J . Marion Center James Bontn Newlorence Bolivar Fiorenco Webler Florence Woller New Flor Charles Wohler Wobler@nee Idamation Rayne Township Griumth New Florence Grove Chapel Luetheran Church

Commencement Notes Across Armagh and Cherry Tree High

Commencement exercises occurred Friday evening at Armagh High School and Cherry Tree Cherry Tyree High School. The programs featured orations songs donations will clasps and diplomas presented by Prof J T Stewart and other officials with notable speakers and graduates named.

Aringagh High School Cherry Tyree High School Odd Fellows Cherry Tree Porter King’s Garden Mildred B. McGoriilck Columbia Leo I. Borringer Charles J. Tenter Elias Wayne N. Boel Leo H. Berringer Rossiiar D. Johnson Charles J. Leamer Mildred Eb, McCornick Margaret Munibeth Westoyer Grace Oneida Garner Gertrude Bernice Brilhart Armagh High School Armagh M Mary McFeaters Erma Luther W. A. Zange Indiana Normal C. A. Campbell Vian Ruth Fless Martha ‘Tomb

Bond Issue Endorsed by Local Voters in Indiana County

Indiana voters endorsed a 450000 bond for a modern high school building at a special election. Ward totals show narrow support, with women among top backers and the plan discussed at a forthcoming board meeting with construction slated to start later. Local offers include a five acre free site from the McCreary family and another northeast borough location with entrepreneurs offering free tenders for site work.

Cherry Bree Cherry Tree l Indiana Kerge Wirst Indiaa Puila OK Jeading Normal School of Abeolute Wien Barry McCreary Hig Finlph Larry, Jr Town Nest Thirteenth Street School Washington Streets McCreary Drs. W. D. Gates F. B. Stavanson A. W. Clark E. B. ‘Ampbel Clinton Gorman

Sunday School Rally at Diamondville May 14 and 25

Convention program for the Young People division rally and Sunday school gathering at the Church of the Brethren in Diamondville. Events run Thursday evening May 24 and Friday May 25 with sessions, addresses, and devotional periods led by local leaders. One casualty noted: Logan Redrick, 18, killed at Vandergrift Box Company plant. funeral arrangements listed along with other obituaries and local notices.

Brethren Union Church Forloins Church of the Brethren Union Church Ditenoneville Charles D. Arendinger Cora B. Fyock Rowlah Learn Tha Adnt Oran Fyock Litgle Swarts W. I. Hamilton Fiebd Womer Sagamore Vandergrift Eugene Weirton W. Va Vernon D Reynoldsville Murray H Edward Warner Milford R Velma Ruth Blair

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