Eighth Grade Entrance Tests Passes Countywide
Almost 1,000 public school students from county districts took the eighth grade high school entrance examination on April 25 under County Superintendent James F. Chapman. The test reflected a standardized format new this year, with nine month district students set to be examined next Saturday. Names listed include Harry Barelich James Bracken Fay Bracken Lena Butch Earl Carney Carl Clawson Celbert Deyarm Leland Green Julia Rubic Adia Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Chapman
sulluWw
Armaghant
Harry Barelich
James Bracken
Fay Bracken Lena Butch Earl Carney
Carl Clawson Celbert Deyarm
Leland Green
Julia Rubic
Adia Paul
Waterman Man Ends Life After WPA Job Loss
Andy Andrhowtsky, 46, longtime Waterman resident, died in Indiana Hospital at 11:00 AM Tuesday from poisoning after drinking soldering solution. Coroner waived inquest. widow Mrs Anna Andrhowsky and seven children survive. Andrhowsky had worked as a miner and was reportedly despondent after dismissal from a WPA project on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Andrhowsky
Waterman
Indiana Hospital
Andrahowsky
Woods
Andrhowsky
Anna Andrhowsky
Mary
John
Julia
Andy, Jr
Anna
Helen
Nick
Arcadia Youth Charged With Setting Fire to Woodlands
Lonnie Bartlebaugh, 19, of Arcadia, is jailed on charges of maliciously setting fire to woodlands near Arcadia. Arrested by District Forester T. M. Gray and Forest Inspector Clauncey Carabaugh after investigation by Gray, Carabaugh, and County Detective Wm. J. Moore. He will have a hearing before Justice of the Peace J. D. Hill this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Bartlebaugh
Arcadia
Woodlands
T. M. Gray
Johnstown
Clauncey ‘Carabaugh
Punxsutawney
R.D
Gray
Carabaugh
Wm. J. Moore
Bartlebaugh
Justice of the Peace
J. D. Hill
Real estate transfers in Armstrong and Indiana counties
A batch of property transfers lists buyers and sellers across Armstrong and Indiana townships plus nearby areas. Transactions include 60 acres in Armstrong, multiple lots in Homer City, 102 acres in Center township, and 223 acres in Buffington, with prices from $1.00 to $3,300 and several life interests, mortgages, and second ward lots. Notable parties include B b Fairbanks, J W Coup, Emma J Elliott, Wilmer A Clawson, Martha Iseman, Rosa Mazza, Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp, First National Bank of Indiana, and Martin Baker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B
J. W. Fairbanks
Paul Y. Kinter
Armstrong Township
JW. W. Coup
C. H. Coup
Homer City
D. L. Moorhead
Alice J. McPevane
Indiana
Third Ward
Emma J. Elliott
John Mroczka
East Wheatfield
Wilmer A. Clawson
John Zerhim
Center Township
Martha L. Iseman
Hdward
Boucher
Rosa Mazza
Guiseppina Barlettta
Clearfield Bituminous Coal ‘Corporation
Clearfield Supply Co
Cambria
F. B. Robinson
Garfield Fireee Co
West Wheatfield
Mary Bencle
Calvin
Kunkle
Cherry Tree
J. Reppell Moorhead
Martin V. Baker
Charles H. Smith
Joseph Rock
Clymer
Russell M. Davison
Mariano ‘Sericcia
Clifford He, Hood
William Eliott
Green Township
Marriage Licenses Listed From Indiana to Rossiter
A list of marriage licenses includes Delbert Alters Indiana R D 6 and Billa May McCormick Elderton Michael Conjalko McCullough Anna Balgay we Expert Anthony Martini Pittsburgh Ida Molinair Blakravilla George Turnbull Sagamore Josephine Bittner Sagamore William Alfred Kerr Blairsville Hazel Leuella Blairsville Robert Howells Dixonville Henrice Matthis Commodore James W Mack Jr 22s Indiana Dorothy Joyce McClaren Pittsburgh Roberts Fair Ford City Florence Dodd Worthington Robert Records Clymer Marion Renaud Clymer Joseph Orgovan Coal Run Helen Flack Coal Run Andy Toth Jr Kent Margaret Barto Robert Baona Hewes Sara Elizabeth Carr Joseph Sobleray Jr Clune Anna Boodrick Lucerne Mines ADD MAR LIC Glenn H Muir West Bolivar Nora Pearl McClain Bolivar Charles Johnston Rossiter Margaret Grove Rossiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Alters
Indiana
R.D
Billa May McCormick
Elderton
Michael Conjalko
McCullough
Anna Balgay
Anthony Martini
Pittsburgh
Ida Molinair
Blakravilla George
Turnbull
Sagamore
Josephine Bittner
William Alfred Kerr
Blairsville
Hazel Leuella
Blairaville
Robert Howells
Dixonville
Henrice Matthis
Commodore James W. Mack, Jr
Dorothy Joyce McClaren
Roberts
Fair
Ford City
Florence Dodd
Worthington
Robert Records
Clymer
Marion Renaud
Clune Anna Boodrick
Lucerne Mines
Glenn H. Muir
West Bolivar
Nora Pearl McClain
Bolivar Charles Johnston Rossiter
Margaret Grove
Rossiter
Retiring Bolivar Teacher Honored by Faculty Dinner
Miss Emma McKelvey of Bolivar a primary teacher in Bolivar public schools for 25 years was honored at a testimonial dinner by the school faculty on Wednesday. McKelvey has taught for 64 years, mostly in Westmoreland County with three terms elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Emma McKelvey
Honor Guear
McKelvey
Westmoreland County
Indiana High School graduates big class in 1938
A class of 183 seniors will graduate from Indiana High School with ceremonies in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening May 28. Festivities include a senior play Robinson Crusoe, a baccalaureate service by Dr. Holt Hughes, a senior reception, and a senior picnic at Idlewild Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana High School
Adams
Anna Mae
Clark St
Britton
Lydia Ic
R.D
Indiana Brownlee
Martha Jane
Burkett
Carl Kelly
Grant St. Byers
Lela Louise
Phila
St. Calhoun
Samuel Reed
Sheloca Chookie
Irene Rose
Kent Coleman
Eugene O
St. Cramer
Marjorie C
Rdi
Penn Run
Everett
Donald
St. Fee
Margaret
Olive St. Fleming
Edw. L., Jr
St. Gallo, Jean L., 275 S. 7Th St. Gardner, Harl K., Jr
Oakland George
John Wilson
S. 3Rd St. Glasaford
Mary Ruth
Marion Road
Bamitton
William
Grandview ‘Heidenreich
Harry V
Locust St. Henderson
Ruth E
Spring Church
Hess
Donald C
Water St. Hill
George G
11Th St
Hoey
Dorothy Jane
John R
Church St
Winger
Charles W
Grant St
Mary C
Zaviaris
Pete
Local couple honored on Asth wedding anniversary
Indiana residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Mock celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary at the Mock home on Church Street. A large gathering of six children, relatives, and friends joined Rev. A. J. Pohl and many Mock relatives from Blairsville Greensburg Blairsville Blairsville Black Lick West Lebanon and Port Allegany, among others, for a pleasant evening planned by their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Mock
Allee R. Mahan
Stewart Mahan
A. G. Dugan
Ross
Raymond Mock
Norman Donna Jean Mock
Mra
Russell Mock
Paul Mock
Indiana
Frad Mock
Gwennie Lee
Blairaville
J. B. Bricklemyer
Jackie
Greensburg
Joseph Mock
Blairsville
R.D
Verner Mock
Black Lick
Grace Lockard
West Lebanon
George Gailey
Harold
Allance
New Kensington
Elmer Jewart
Dale Jewart
Jean Jewart
Port Allegany
C. A. Mahan
Commodore
L. M. Kelly
Richard Kelly
Saltsburg
H.C. M. Wieneke
Saltsburg House
Bergedorf
Germany
United States
Salisbury
Personal Notes From Oak Street and Nearby Towns
A digest of social happenings across Oak Street and surrounding areas. Mrs. C Gilbert Wolfenden and Mrs. Sophie Kinter host and visit relatives over weekends. many travelers, guests, and family milestones are noted, including a 11 pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Furman. State officials attended a Republican meeting in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gilbert Wolfenden
Oak Street
Atlantic City
Ruth Courtier
Mt. Pleasant
Mabel Brown
College Avenue
Sophie Kinter
School St
Ada Kinter
Smickaburg
Frank Neff
William Neff
School Street
Pittsburgh
J. M. Warhart
Atlanta
H. B. Boyle
North Tenth Street
C. L. Furman
John Shockey
West Philadelphia
Cumberland
Clara ‘Robbins
Locust St
Braddock
William Hamilton
John L. Getty
West Church Street
Enos Cribbs
Sue Balentine
Warren, O
John Monks
Martins Ferry
Monks
Misa Helen St. Clair
West Church St
Annie Given
South Eleventh Street
Rochester Mills
Cyrus Work
Ralph Forrester
Church Street
W. A. Forrester
Jane
Annie Harsenman
Wilkinsburg
Edward B. Bennett
Charles Bee
Town
Republican State Committee
Jennie Lowman
Margaret Lowman
John McGeary
Leechburg
D. J. Waller
Elizabeth Waller
Bloomesburg
James W. Mack
North Sixth Street
H. C. Johnston
Elderton
William Russell
Greensburg
Johnston
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
George Beatty
Ernest
Blair Cummingd
Royal Neighbors of America
In B State College
Ringway
Cummings
Elizabeth Martin
Kittanning
Royal Neighbors
Destruction of Altoona Auto Speedway Believed Lightning Start
The Altoona automobile speedway, claimed to be the world’s fastest board racing track, was destroyed by fire Monday night. Investigators believe lightning started the blaze. The speedway was valued at about $300,000. Meanwhile at the Indiana Country Club Miss Marguerite Coe hosted a desert bridge and kitchen shower Friday eve ning for Miss Jessie Turner, who will wed Ward Zalgler this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ire
Altoona Auto Speedway
Ipton Automobile Speedway
Jat
Altoona
Royal
Marguerite Coe
North Sixth Street
Indiana Country Club
Jessie Turner
Ward Zalgler
Indiana State Teachers College 61st commencement plans announced
The 61st commencement at Indiana State Teachers College features an Alumni Association meeting, an Alumni Luncheon, a stage drama Outward Bound, a baccalaureate address by Dr. Daniel L. Marsh, a college concert in the grove, and Monday graduation in the gymnasium. Speeches by Dr. Foster and Grahm, plus 91 Intermediate and 44 Kindergarten-Primary certificate graduates, highlight the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Indiana State Teachers College
Thomas Sutton
Walter H. Jackson
Randall Tomb
Twila Hoover
Mildred Weber
C. R. Foster
Sutton Vane
Edna Lee Sprowls
Daniel L. Marsh
Huston University
Lawrence C. Stitt
the Grove
Stillman A. Foater
First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Ben G. Graham
Pitzaburgh
Foster
Elizabeth Mabon Artemus
Indiana
Mildred Pearl Learn
Ethel Ann Taylor
Barnesboro
Emma Mas Worsing
Larode
Eleanor Morrison Stewart
Evelyn Eleanora Thompson
Lucerne Mines
Alice Mae Fulton
Jessie Jane Hunter
Ruth Pealer
B.S
Mary Margaret Moorhead
Erle
Evelyn Marie Claypool
Gladys Cochran
Plumville
Sara Jane Dick
Homer ‘City
Robert Clair Gesey
James Brown Heazlett
Blairsville
Robert Frederick Jordan
Donald Wink Miller
Cecelia Ann ‘Nakles
Marie Louise Runzo
Virginia Stewart Smith
Frederick Vincent
Tom
Edna Oppel Webb
Howard Alcott Ziegler
Clara Isabel Bondra
Homer City
Laura Mary Fleitz
Mona Claire Gibson
Ada Chesterfield Race
Olga Alice Sanders
Imuana
Martha Ferrine Bee
Ruth Lenor Johns
Culver
Miriam Lucille Koozer
Anna Louise McMillen
Elsie Virginia Minser
Laura Elizabeth Postlewaite
Creekside
Marie Ethel Szenyo
Corinna Esther Rier
Punxsutawney
Charlotte ‘Edna Evans
Erie
Ruby Myrtle Layton
Julie Margaret
Mitchell
Annabelle Claire Ortner
Mary Albert
Clair
Lida Pearl Tyeer
iBachelor of
Samuel Richard Lobeda
Beatrice Lucille North
Blairs- Wille
Carolyn Jane ‘Pollock
Elmer LeRoy Rowley
Randall Howard Tomb
Hannah ‘Evelyn Thornton
William Anthony Askey
Clymer
William Jonathan Bashforth
John Matthew Becoukey
Edward Jefferson Bracken
Armagh
Gerald David Burk
Norval Smith Calhoun
Blanche Singer Crayvenor
Harold Wayne Fulton
Franklin Hines George
Samuel Kenneth Dieene
Walter William Jones
Cherry Tree
Stephen Edward Kachur
Sagamore
Marian Allee Lumbing
Marion
Beryl Lydink Quinn
Salvatore John Sansonett
Cuttle Prank Shomo
Robinson
Leater Louis Si- Gano
Blatraville
Wiliam Leroy Smith
Alia Naomi Brewart
Marl David Uber
Ihgene J. Walker
Marlon Canter
Ideogres
Community Treasure Hunt Set for Thursday to Saturday
Indiana business men sponsor a three day treasure hunt at the county seat with fifteen prizes displayed in official stores. Shoppers receive coupons with each 0 cent purchase and use them to match prize numbers displayed in windows. Prizes include rugs, appliances, a wrist watch, lamps, chairs, a table service, and an alarm clock. Coupons also enter for a Ford V-8 sedan drawing on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fire destroys H. B. Roney store and dwelling at Trade City
A Monday night fire in Trade City, northern Indiana county, destroyed the H. B. Roney store, its dwelling, and a private garage. Nearby homes faced threats as Punxsutawney Elk Run and Richmond fire companies battled the blaze, keeping it from spreading. Property loss is estimated at $18,000, with insurance status unclear due to Mr. Roney’s medical condition after collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
H. B. Roney
Trade City
Roney
Merle Neal
C. CC. Sprankle
H. K. Neal
Punxsutawney
Elk Run
Richmond
T. 8. Neal
Neal
Nioma Neel
G. BR. Simpson
Indiana
Indiana Road
Dale Sprankle
Indiana senior wins Luxenberg watch in high school clock contest
William Lowman of Indiana, a senior, is named winner of a Luxenberg wrist watch as the eight day high school clock stops at 8:40 Sunday morning. The decision comes after discussion of the finalists Anna Globovich and Maury Matulas, with the clock face halting between portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Lowman
Indiana
Luxenberg
William Lowman
Indianna
Roler
Annalouse Globovich
Maury Bernadine Matulas
Home
Hosteussion
Dieture
Eclock
Attorney Mack to Wed Pittsburgh Girl on Saturday
Attorney James W. Mack Jr son of James W. Mack of North Sixth street will wed Miss Dorothy Joyce McClaren of Pittsburgh in the French room at Hotel Scanley on Saturday May 28. After a brief wedding trip they will reside in Indiana. Saturday is Poppy Day in Indiana with proceeds aiding disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Has, W. Mack, Jr
Pittsburgh
James W. Mack, Jr
James W. Mack
North Sixth Street
Dorothy Joyce McClaren
Hotel Scanley
Mack
Indiana
Mark
Memorial Day Plans Outlined by Local Veterans Groups
General Order No. 1 announces Memorial Day observances on Saturday May 30 including a parade at 9 30 A M from the Community Center to Memorial Park followed by services at 11 00 A M. Early activities include a 7 00 A M cemetery visit and flag placements with memos by Rev Holt Hughes and other leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
William B. Stahl
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Supreme Commander
the Post
Women’s Relief Corps
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Ladies Auxiliary
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mothers of Democracy
Sons of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Legion
Memorial Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Robert L. Clark, Jr
S.T.D
Post
Song of Union
Charlee C. McLain
G. A. R. Long
Rev. Holt Hughes
D.D
Charles C. McLain
Alexander M. Stewart
Marty William
Sheldon G. Spicher
Paul Manghower
George K. Clark
Indiang Municipal Band
William E. Beck
110Th Infantry
PNG
Drunken Driving Charge in Glen Campbell Case
Clair Bair, 60, of Glen Campbell, was held for court by Justice of the Peace J. D. Hill after a drunken driving arrest on Philadelphia Street near Ninth Street. He faced fines for license violations and mismatched plates. His brother Ney Bair, was jailed briefly after disorderly conduct and threats, with fines and costs imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Bair
Glen Campbell
Justice of the Peace
J. D. Hill
Bair
Philadelphia Street
Ninth Street
Ney Bair
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arm Eddie Adams
James Campbel
Gladys Carnaha
Hazel B. Craig
Helen Craig
Avonelle
Dougla
Clarence Farren
James I. Fetter
Theodore Forem
Louise George
Edith Hadden
Lois Alexander
John Androsky
Edna Bair
William Bowser
Janet Brish
John Cameron
Mildred Dunlap
Dick Farmery Veda Gromley
John Hook
Alice McMaster
Charlotte Neely
Suzanne Poptk Black
Lawrence Bogdar
Frank Bogdanski
Louis Capen
Clara Citeroni
Roy Clawson
Anna Compton
Ralph Cunklen
Richard Davis
Fohn
France
Charles Keith
Andrew Lukes
Paul Little Rr
Loyd Adams
Frances Altemu
Dorothy Conrac
Smith Gressley
Isa Gibson
Mary Lou Mes
Helen Price
Anna Mae Akir
Gerald Bennett
Marie Bennett
Marion Bennett
Edward D. Beri
Ernest Black
Mike Borish
Winifred Bric
Charles Bridz
Willie Brown
Evans Campht
Rema Carmo
Ruth Carson
Helen Chaot
Paul Covish
John L, Curati
Junior Davis
Lucille Dixon
Paul Dureka
Effie Evb
Myrtle Freed
Alice Fritz F
Allian Forsha
Frederick Got Orion D, Henr
Edgar Horrell
Charles Jenkit
Mary Korent
George Kosalk
Alverda Liebe, Patay
Lindsay Cn
Arthur Baun Lee
Wolfgang Larue Gaston
Richard Hawk
Evelyn Stotha
Aaron States
Frances Hutel Thelma Baunnae
Margaret Popik
Robert Pollock
Dorothy Rowley
Joseph Rishel
Mildred Souis Dale
Zelma Silver
William White
Charlotte Kraynak
Julia Lewis
Mangus Stouffer
William Mallory
Margaret Lorenzik
Helen McConnell
Sophie Nowinski
Louis Pividerl
Ruth Alice Pitt
Charles Puzuhanich
Norman Sharp Cari Studies
Ruth Agness Swasy
Leila Williams
Theodore Williams
Mildred E. Stephens
Elizabeth R. Shaffer Arlene E. Webb
Adam Yonitch Laruer
Hunter Roy Clevenger
Mary Leora
Dorothy L Loring
Esther Marsh
Marie Marsh
Emma E, Martini
Edward McConnell
Laura McConnell
Walter McCurdy
Lwroy Miller
Edith Mosco
Catherine Novak
Richard Passe
Albert Rigby
Anthony Sadecky
Consalina Santarelli
John Sherlock Ines Spearman
Lloyd Stewart
Henry Stienmetz
Joseph Strbak
Agnes Stromi
Theresa Svetkovich Latina
A. Tedeschi
Betty Wachob Edna Marion Silver Foster Baun
Loretta Stiffier
Nelly Grey Quinn Hesa Grace Wolfgang
Pauline Hudakh Township
Lois Piper
Anna Pomposini
George Rabico
Betty Romback
Gene Rose Grace Santy
Etta Shaffer
Ella M. Shaw
Arthur J. Shields
Bertha O. Schrum
Annabel Smith
Helena Smith
Isabel Smith
Blanche B. Steele
Caroline B, Steele
Clarence Tarquint
East Mahoning Two
Della Horabaugh
Hope Rorobaugh
Arbigall
Rossing Smith
Bon Steele Frederick Thomas
Betty J. Thurston
Dorothy L. Walker
Lydia F. Walker
Margaret Walker
Nlag Township
Evelyn Neal Lyda Parsons
Paul Rosborough
Dorothy Shields
Clifford Sutter
James Sutter
Arcadia Youth
West Virginia
Rush D.holt
Senate
Methodist Episcopal Church
Holt
Holt Hughes
Uie
Kansas
Teachers College
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