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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1934

Page

5

Stewart and Sloan Lead Assembly Nominees in County Primary

In Indiana County nominating races Stewart and Sloan won the Republican Assembly seats with 4,339 and 3,978 votes respectively. Ward, Hewitt, and Peeler followed. Buterbaugh led the county state committee race. Pinchot led Reed statewide. Schnader won governor nom. Goodfellow and Held Democratic nominees were chosen. detailed results appear in The Progress.

Ward Hewitt Peeler Buterbaugh State Committee Congress Strong Reed Pinchot Schnader J. T. Stewart Town J. Clair Sloan Indiana General Assembly Stewart Sinan Walter A. Ward Burrell Township J. Elder ‘Peelery Bari E H. Hewitt Brookville Robert McEldowney Cambria County United States Congress, Assembly and State Committee Progress

Reed Leads Pinchot by 150000 in State Returns

Unofficial returns from 45 043 of 7943 districts show United States Senator David A Reed with a 150000 plurality over Gov Pinchot in the Republican Senatorial race. Pinchot concedes defeat as Reed leads 422258 to 31072a. Guffey for the Democratic nomination nears five to one over Morris with 223784 to 54660 votes from 2953 precincts.

Reed Pinchot Guffey United States David A. Reed Joseph F. Guffey Pittsburgh Morris Philadelphia

Schnader Wins Governor Nomination. Scott Leads in Lieut. Governor Race

Republican Schnader leads for governor with 496,551 votes across 5,000 precincts, while Harry B. Scott dominates the lieutenant governor race with 192,871 to 109,145 for Kaufman. April bounty reports show 317 paid for eight grey foxes and 86 weasels in Indiana County. statewide 12 wildcats, 448 gray foxes, 3,212 weasels and 10 goshawks were killed with $465 in bounties paid.

Schnader Scott William A. Schnader Harry B. Scott Phi Mpsburg David H. Kaufman Indiana County

Indiana County primary unofficial returns May 15 1934 report

Unofficial returns from Indiana County primary elections dated Tuesday May 15 1934 cover districts across numerous townships including Blacklick Center Burrell Wheatfield and Mahoning. The document lists candidates for Governor Congress General Assembly and state offices with numeric tallies and district references. results are grouped by township and precincts, reflecting broad participation across Armstrong Center and surrounding communities.

Wheatfield East Mange Indiana County Congress General Assembly Armag Armetrong Armstrong Banka Banks Ef Ag Blacklick Blatraville Blairsville Brushvalley Buffington Belise Burrell Salis Burrell Burrell, A Bal RG Center Balloalant Cherryhill Cherryhill Cherry Tree Clymer Conemaugh Glen Camphel Grant Homer City Indiana Jacksonville Mahoning West Lybars Montgomery Rayne Saltsburg Shelocta Smickaburg Washington White Young

Close Fight for Congress With Strong in Slight Lead

Nathan L Strong seeks renomination for Congress and holds a narrow 400 vote lead over opponent Robert McEldowney of Johnstown at 3 00. Cambria county reports 10876 for McEldowney and 4503 for Strong, a result that could erase Strong pluralities in Indiana Jefferson and Armstrong counties, with final returns expected to seal victory.

Congress Strong Nathan L. Strong Robert McEldowney Johnstown Cambria McEldowney Indiana Jefferson Armstrong

Luxenberg High School Clock Starts Eighth Year

Luxenberg High School began its eighth consecutive commencement season at noon Tuesday with the senior class faces—109 girls and 90 boys—on a clock. It will run about eight days, and when it stops the hour hand will rest on a boy and the minute hand on a girl, who will receive a Bulova wristwatch as a graduation gift. The clock draws attention as nearly 200 seniors hope time lands on their pictures.

Luxenberg Indiana High School Luxenbergs

Reception Tea At Indian Emergency Nursery School

A reception committee hosted a tea Friday afternoon at the Indians Emergency Nursery School on South Eleventh Street with about 100 attendees including teachers and nurses. Twenty five children aged 25 to 60 months are enrolled. the school closes June 1.

Indians Emergency Nursery School Bouth ‘Eleventh Street

Mrs Bhimko Shimko 63 Dies After Heart Trouble

Mrs Mary Bhimko Shimko aged 63, wife of Charles Shimko, of Blacklick, died on Monday from heart trouble. The Bhimko family lived in Lucerne for 30 years before moving to Blacklick.

Mary Bhimko Mary Shimko Charles Shimko Blacklick Bhimko Lucerne

Water Frozen in Center Township Porch

A Cen ter township resident reports a heavy frost overnight that froze water on the porch of his home in the center of town. The brief notice notes the frost event and its local impact.

Center Township

Real estate transfers in Indiana County parcels and deeds

A list of real estate transfers shows Elmer W. Allison and Indiana County Commissioners selling or transferring multiple acres in Pine Burrell and White areas, with prices from 1.00 to 380000. Details include parties such as J A McCurdy Sterling On Glen Campbell Chad Palmer Frank Russell and Paul J Straititt, and properties like house and lot in Green West Wheatfield and woodland in Pine.

Elmer W. Allison Treas Indiana County Commissioners A. W. McMillen Green Indiana Frank Russell L. H. BE. Wills Paul Lagada Blacklick T. Kanarr Cherryhill Flora B. Burt Indiana County J. A. McCurdy Roy Alfred Mack Jas. A. Mack Mechanicsburg Paul J. Strauitf First National Bank Lota and Bank Building B. R. Williams Paul J. Straititt Paul C. Pickels West Wheatfield

Twin Daughters for Getty Heights Couple

Mr and Mrs Howard Schrecen gost of Getty Heights celebrate the arrival of twin daughters born May 9 Marilyn Jean and Evelyn Jean both healthy and the mother recovering nicely

Howard Schrecengost Getty Heights Uute Marilyn Jean Evelyn Jean

Nearly 200 Will Graduate From Indiana High

Indiana High School will hold commencement exercises on May 29 at 8:00 in the school auditorium with diplomas to about 200 seniors. Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered May 27 by Rev. S. W. Shane. Class Day is May 25. Junior-Senior picnic May 26. Little Women play opens the commencement week. In Grant Township, Mrs. Richard Riddell and son Richard Jr. report voting in the district their great great grandfather once did.

8. W. Shane Indiana High School Washington, D.C Grant Township Richard R. Riddell Richard Washington, D. C Riddell Langham

Heshbon Woman Arrested for DUI Charge

Pihel Hellgren of Heshbon was arrested by Blairsville Borough police early Saturday on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. At a hearing before Justice of the Peace R. C. Brown she pleaded not guilty and was released on $500 bail for court appearance.

Heshbon Pihel Hellgren Blairsville Poice Justice of the Peace R. C. Brown

County issues 7702 dog licenses at noon

County Treasurer C I C McLain reported 7 702 dog licenses issued by noon today as part of the dog licensing program.

C. IC. McLain

Horland to Manage New Indiana Thrift Bank

D W Simpson elected president of Indiana County Thrift Corporation at Monday meeting. Harry A Horland, retiring postmaster, named secretary and manager of the new institution to operate in the front half of the Indiana County Deposit banking rooms. Other officers: First vice president K Gilbert Wolfenden, second vice president Dr Charles R Foster, treasurer T F McCarthy, counsel Robert M Fisher. Directors include Harry J Buchheit J Ellsworth Campbell H R Hickcox George T Jones Dr C H Kirk J H Tuxenberg Henry Russell Miller J F Simpada A J Stahura Harry E Wilson Center Township barn burned early Monday. cause undetermined. Leone Kring elected music instructor at Pine Township High School Heilwood for 1934-35 term.

Indiana Deposit Bank Indiana County Thrift Corporation D. W. Simpson Harry A. Horland Indiana County Deposit ‘Banking Rooms Gilbert Wolfenden Charles R. Foster T. F. McCarthy Robert IM. Fisher Harry J. Buchheit J. ‘Ellsworth Campbell H. R. Hickcox George T. Jones C.H. Kirk J.H. Tuxenberg Henry Russell Miller J. F. Simpada A. J. Stahura Harry E. Wilson

Tragedy at Heshbon Ends Life in Garage

Henry Bennett 47 near Clyde dies after shotgun self infliction amid health woes. Found in garage Tuesday morning. widow and four sons survive. Funeral plans pending. Police treat as hit and run victim. John M Auld, 68, noted resident of near Heshbon, killed by a vehicle on William Penn Highway. coroner to determine cause. Believed victim left home after visiting Clyde area. body taken to local undertaking house. funeral scheduled Friday.

Henry Bennett Clyde William Penn Highway Sinin John M. Auld Heshbon Robert Auld Frank Auld Detroit Mich Joseph Auld Vandergrift Sarah McCormick Brushvalley Township John .G. Auld West Wheatfield Wim Penny Highway Bennett Ephriam Boring James Dick Plardia Road Cramer Undertaking Establishment New Florence

Glen Campbell Couple Celebrates 62nd Anniversary Reunion

Mr and Mrs Robert Johnston of Glen Campbell celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary with a large family reunion attended by their children and relatives. The couple are longtime respected residents of Glen Campbell with guests including Frank Thayer and family from Homer City, Arthur Johnston and Ephriam Peron from Sagamore, and Thomas Davidson and family from Coalport.

Glen Campbell Robert Johnston Frank Thayer Homer City Arthur Johnston Ephriam Peron Sagamore Thomas Davidson Coalport

Krape Family Finds Home in Lebanon On Krape Avenue

Mrs. R. E. Krape and daughter Maxine leave from Krape avenue for Lebanon to establish a new home. Mr. Krape has been there for some time. The Householders and George Smith will occupy vacated Krape avenue houses.

Krape Lebanon R. E. Krape Maxine Krape Avenue Leslie W. Houssholder George Smith

Walter Ayers and Margery Cassell Awarded the American Legion Medals

Walter W. Ayers son of Mrs. Cail lie W. Ayers and Margery Cassell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cassell of town have been awarded the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary medals given annually to the eighth grade boy and girl in local schools for best record in schoolwork and leadership.

Walter Ayers Margery Cassell American Legion Walter W. Ayers Caillie W. Ayers Raymond Cassell

Iselin Man Chosen Sykesville High School Teacher

William Douglass of Iselin, a Westminster College senior, has been selected as business and English teacher and coach for Sykesville High School for the coming term.

Iselin Man Sykesville High School William Douglass Iselin Westminster College

Mrs Stevenson Fractured Left Wrist in Fall

Mrs F B Stevenson of North Sixth Street sustained a compound fracture of the left wrist in a fall at home on Tuesday. The injury was treated at the Indiana Hospital and she expects to return home today.

A Good Newspaper Offer For Indiana County Readers

The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette advertise subscriptions to R. D. residents of Indiana county at 65.50 per year and 6.00 per year for out-of-county residents. The notice presents a regional newspaper offer likely aimed at local readers.

Progress Pittsburgh Post Gazette R. D Indiana County

Local Printer James Shick Dies After Street Accident

James MacWilliam Shick, 68, longtime Indiana resident and expert printer, died after being struck by a car at Water and Fifth streets while walking home. He had worked in Clarion county and Erie before moving to Indiana 47 years ago and ran the J. M. Shick Printing Company. He leaves three sons and three grandchildren. funeral at St Bernard Catholic church.

James MacWilliama Shick Indiana Hospital Water and Fifth Streets Clark W. Donahue West Water Street Water Street Mr. Shick Shick East Chestnut Street Mayport Clarlow Jacob Shick Elizabeth (‘Widdenmier) Shick Clarion County Erie Indiana Indiana News Henry Hall J. M. Shick Printing Company White Philadelphia Street Susan Marie Hoffman White Township Norman A. Shick Raymond M. Shick Irvin J. Shick Sutton-Miller Company Blairsville Thease Agnes Sayers Alice Kungelmann Parkers Landing John Shick Opportunity Wash Brown Shick Walla Wallan Malcolm Shick Sheffield St. Bernard Catholic Church Town Father Brady Church

Youre Telling Me at Ritz Theatre for Indiana Band Benefit

The Indiana Municipal Band benefit features the film You're Telling Me starring W C Fields at the Ritz Theatre on Monday. The comedy is billed as a big laugh production and is expected to draw strong audience interest.

Indiana Band W. C. Field Ritz Theatre Indiana Municipal Band

Philadelphia Street Center Parking Marking Underway

Borough Street Commissioner H. A. Ory and four crew mark Philadelphia street today for center parking of automobiles. The system becomes effective as soon as street marking is completed. Announcement also notes the engagement of Miss Mildred Elizabeth Silvis to Charles Kelts of Blairsville, with wedding planned for late June.

Philaadelphia Street Borough Street H. A. Ory Philadelphia Street Mildred Elizabeth Silvis iMra W. B. Silvis Blairsville Charles Kelts

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Indiana High Mario Colvetti Aultman and Hethel Church Misa Kring Migs Leone Kring Frank Kring Weat Chestnut SL Pine Township High School Heilwood Fonn Voytek Coral Helen Szurnal Blacklick Thomas Harvey Ernest Florence Wilden Ernest Murdial Tarentum Hope Fleming Keating Stephen A. Ruda Blairaville Anne A Pavlik Mike Kroko Starforad Annie Sattis Weeureeteedene Michael Gresock Chamberaville Stella Szexelina Cleveland Joseph Brangie, Jr Mary C. Zonarich Elton Herbert BE Guthrie Dorothy M Wolf Glen Oran Fairbanks Dorothy Virginia Everett Alexander Ooace James M.shick
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