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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1926

Page

6

Beidleman and Vare Nomination Highlight State Primary

In Pennsylvania returns from 6174 of 8281 districts show Beidleman leading Fisher for Governor and Ware winning the U S Senate nomination with Pinchot far back. Beidleman leads statewide with 556,109 to Fisher's 495,442. Ware tops Pepper 545,800 to 427,634. County results favor Fisher in western areas but Indiana County supports Fisher by 8,750. Griffith and Peeler secure Assembly nominations. Strong elected to Congress in the county. The Progress provides full district results and notes the strong Philadelphia district backing Ware and Beidleman.

Pennsylvania Howard B. ‘Betdleman William S. Ware Philadelphia United States Pinchot Beidleman John Indiana Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph Fisher Pepper Ware Allegheny County Figsher Beidieman Phillips Tener Indiana County J. Elder Peeler CG. R. Griffith Nathan L. Strong Congress Murray Assembly Progress

Real estate transfers logged in Indiana County notices

Real estate transfers list deeds recorded in Indiana County with numerous buyers and sellers. Entries include John Lydick to Harry Hood lot in Indiana for 5000 dollars and Frank L Root to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Normal School lot for 6400 dollars, among many other parcels and sums. Also noted is a Golden Wedding event in Cookport and India Markets with butter and egg prices.

Indiana County John Lydick Harry L. Hood Indiana Gynthia A. Wyke William G. Wyke Green Ming P. Myera William Kissinger Wilburn Brown Blake Wineberg North Mahoning Cynthia Brady James Cunningham White Ajonza Lewis William H. Pierce T. C. Martz Steve Liboski Conemaugh L. C. Martz Frank L. Root Commonwealth Pennsylvania Mary Ann Hamilton Hannat Jane Nichol Grant Harvey Sheesley Zola Belle Sheesley R. C. Smith William B. Smith Leda C. Colgan C. M Adams Washington D. C. King B. Cresswell Jon P. Gearhars J. C. Garrett Annie. Fulller H. B. Irwin Montgomery Peter Hoffman West Wheatfield George H. Fitzhonts Homer Jewart Homer City Henry Hendrickson

Personal Briefs From Indiana County Residents

A long list of visits and callers features Indiana County life with numerous residents traveling to and from Pittsburgh Blairsville and nearby towns. Names include Harry Travis Joseph Marshall A Fonts J G McCreary Asher G Jenn Milton Miller and more as well as couples and families visiting relatives attending events and transacting county seat business.

Harry Travis Dayton John M. Miller Town Pittsburgh CG. M. Cribbs William Piper Blairsville Squire J. B. Graham Bulington A. J. Stewart Gon. Winn Cherryhill Township Indiana Jh. E. Townsend

Thomas Heads Wool Growers Association At Indiana County

At the annual meeting of the Indiana County Sheep Wool Growers Association the following officers were elected President W. B. Thomas Indiana No 6 First vice president Blaine Miller Sheltera Secretary-treasurer Jas W Johnston Indiana No 2 The treasurer reported receipts 10693 42 payments 10634 29 leaving a balance of 159 23 A talk by W B Connell on wool management highlighted parasite control A new pooling method bids on wool before grading was approved A resolution praised the Pennsylvania dog law enforcement and urged continued Bureau of Animal Industry enforcement of that law.

Indian County Sheep Wool Growers Assortation W. BR. Thomas Indiana No Blaine Miller Sheloca Jas. W. Johinston W. B. Connell Pennsylvania State College Dot Pennsylvania Animal Industry Indiana County Sheep & Wool Growers’ Association Bureau of Animal Industry Bureau

Wreck and Fire Close Blairsville Collision on William Pann Highway

A Dodge sedan driven by 16 year old Elmer Harris of Blairsville collided with a Buick touring car driven by Lloyd Williams near Blacklick on the William Pann highway at 2:00 AM Sunday. The sedan was completely destroyed by fire after leaving the road and overturning. Williams’ car was badly damaged. Williams and Gar occupants reported minor injuries.

Elmer Harris Blairsville Lloyd Williams Blacklick William Pann Biairaville Williams

Brushvalley High prepares first graduation for May 27

Brushvalley will hold its inaugural commencement on May 27 as 12 students receive diplomas from Principal R. H. Learn. Prospective graduates include Mary Coup Lillian Wakefield James Stewart Ruth Evans Lloyd Buchanan Myrtle Miller Willis Coup Effie Brown Lloyd Rhine Mildred Bennett Blanche Evans and Ethal Rugh. The four year old Brushvalley High has been very successful.

Brushvalley Brushvalley High School R. H. Learn Mary Coup Lillian Wakefield James Stewart Ruth Evans Lloyd Buchanan Myrtle Miller Willis Coup Effie Brown Loyd Rhine Mildred Bennett Blanche Evans Ethal Rugh Brushyalley High School

Weddings of a Week in McConnellstown Area

A series of local weddings unfolds with Corrina Esther Strong and John Green wed in Westover, officiated by Rev. F L Yerkey. The couple will reside in McConnellstown. Strong has county school teaching roots and family ties to Glymer. Attendants include James Strong and Esther Green. Other marriages noted include Henry Mahan and Amelia Stiffler followed by Gerald Hall and Susie McDowell.

McConnellstown James Strong Esther Green

New Born Babe Found at Dixonville Door

A healthy newborn girl baby, eight pounds, was found at the front door of a Dixonville home early Sunday. The nude infant was wrapped in carpet. sheriff John M. Malcolm and Mrs. Sua Williard investigated the scene. The case sparked mystery surrounding the exposure of the newborn.

Dixonville John M. Malcolm Sua Williard

Elders Ridge Guernsey Breed Association Reorganized

At Elders Ridge on May 11 a reorganization elected W F Barkley as president Walter Ewing as vice president Glenn Coleman as secretary treasurer and John G Henderson A W Duncan as directors A constitution and by laws were adopted A motion to buy another Guernsey bull from a Wayne county breeding establishment was made Most members have good grade herds and several pure bred herds.

Elders Ridge Elders Ridge Guernsey Breeders Association W. F. Barkley Livermore Walter Ewing Glenn Coleman Weat Lebanon John G. Henderson A. W. Duncan Wayne County

Burrell Township School Elects Teachers at Blacklick House

Burrell Township held a teacher election at the Blacklick schoolhouse naming principals and instructors for multiple rooms across Blacklick Josephine South Burrell and surrounding districts. Recipients include Russell Hayes, Ruth Pounds, Margaret Donaldson, Nellie Caulfield, Sarah Porter, Minnie Heiner, Mary Linter, Elizabeth Clawson, Ruth Anderson and G Williamson re elected principal, with numerous other teachers listed for South Josephine Maxwell Risinger and Strangford districts.

Burrell Township Blacklick Russell Hayes Miss Ruth Pounds Margaret Donaldson Nellie Caulfield Josephine Sarah Porter Minnie Heiner Mary Linter Elizabeth Clawson Ruth Anderson

Armagh Seniors Earned Funds For June Class Trip

The Armagh high school senior class will travel overland to Harrisburg Get tysburg and Washington DC on June 7 funded by six recent class play performances. Proceeds from the play and refreshments totaled $717.50 from 900 tickets sold, with attendees from Tutte irobe Johnstown Ligonier Seward Blacklink Rugh Studion Dilltown Thushvalley and Clymer.

Armagh Armagh High School Harrisburg Gettysburg Washington DC. C Tutte Irobe Johnstown Ligonier Seward Blacklink Rugh Studion

Armstrong Township Names Elected Teachers for Schools

The following teachers have been elected for Armstrong Township schools: Walker Thelma O New come Parkwood Elle M Watt Mc Creight Erna Johnston Chestnut Plat Viens Rowe John Fleming Virginia Miller James Fleming Gladys Miller Peeler Ida McCluire Laney Annie M George Anthony Harry La George Uncupher Mrs Paul Stuchell.

Armatrong Township Walker Thelma O. Newcome Parkwood Elle M. Watt McCreight Erna Johnston Chestnut Plat Viens Rowe John Fleming Virginia Miller James Fleming Gladys Miller Peeler Ida McCluire Laney Annie M. George Anthony Harry la George Paul Stuchell

Mahoning Teachers Elect for Rast Township Schools

In Rast Mahoning township election results list the elected teachers for the next term. Lower Marion picks Dorothy Black Edna Wetzel Ruth Kohlhepp. Mahoning selects Mary Means Pickering Run Violet Ackerson. Stuchell Carl Streams Brandon Karl Steffy Lalayne Gertrude McMillen. Upper Creek chooses Louise Ross.

Mahoning Mahoning Township Lower Marion Dorothy Black Edna Wetzel Lowman Ruth Kohlhepp Mary Means Pickering Run Violet Ackerson Stuchell Carl Streams Brandon Karl Steffy Lalayne Gertrude McMillen Upper Creek Louise Ross

Parkwood Grange Pie Social and May Meetings

Parkwood Grange hosts a pie social Friday evening May 21 at Parkwood schoolhouse with a varied program including duets recitations and vocal and instrumental performances. A second Parkwood Grange meeting program is set for Tuesday May 26 featuring orchestra music scripture memorial readings and honor songs alongside classroom and community notices.

Pkwood Parkwood Grange Parkwood Francis Hamilton Ethel Mull Edna Craig Cloc Muckle Mary Anderson Arthur Lowry John Campbell D. D. Walker Eleanor Dible Francis Uncapher Glen Raye Sam Dible Blair Hamilton Mgr Thomas Anderson R. A. Foutz Francis Unrapher Ww. M. McAdoo Martha Campbell

Death claims Civil War veteran J. Wilson Harbison

J Wilson Harbison aged 79 was found dead in his room at the Houk Hotel Tuesday morning cause likely heart attack during sleep. He lived mostly around West Lebanon Indiana and summers in Indiana after family losses. Surviving son A V Harbison of Rangomville N A. Also mentions Altimus Larimer Gerard Hager Gregg Hastings McKee McPhilimy Hazlett Molingo with burial details and locations.

J. Wilson Harbison West Lebanon Houk Hotel Houk Harry Hook West Lebanon Indiana Co. D 206Th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers William Gordon A. V. Harbison Rangomville AW. Altimus Andrew Wilson Altimus Yenya Robinson Altimus Brethren Church Prudenes Altimus A. W. Altimus Leechburg William Altimus New Florence Charles Altimus Joseph Wanger Charles Ganall Sanners West Wheatfield Township

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