Indiana Awaits Coming of Soldiers at Memorial Day
Indiana braces for World War II veterans returning to a two day Memorial Day observance on May 29 and 30. Company F of the 110th Infantry may arrive this week from Camp Dix, bringing home Lt Col Richard W. Watson who reports all men in good condition. The county plans large ceremonies, entertainment for soldiers, free dinner, and a countywide tree dinner drive with donations from local merchants. Community leaders and veterans groups prepare open air camp fires and public events to honor the returning heroes and veterans of prior wars.
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Indiana
Richard W.watson
28Th Division
Camp Dix
N. J
Indiana County
80Th Division
Lyric Hall
Fair Grounds
Joe Thompson
American Legion
White Township
J. A. Crossman
Indiana Boosts Salvation Army Drive With $450 Start
Indiana county kicks off the Salvation Army Service Fund drive with a $450 contribution on opening day. County quota is $13,000 and organizers predict surmounting it by next Monday. Booster events are planned, Grove Chapel district raised $115 at a rally, and returning overseas service members are enthusiastic supporters of the fund.
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Indiana
Salvation Army Sereview Fund
Grove Chapel
Salvation Army
Wedded 50 Years Learn Couple Honored at Golden Anniversary
Green Township Mr and Mrs Israel Learn celebrated their golden wedding on May 13 at the Learn home near Pine Plats. Relatives and friends attended a bountiful dinner, music and addresses. Born 1846 and 1864 in Cockport and Reynoldsville, they married in 1869 at Greenville and spent their lives on a Pine Plats area farm. Their son Jerry and adopted daughter Zonie Lautman attended with families, along with many neighbors and relatives from Greensburg Latrobe Lovejoy Diamondville and Purchase Line.
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Green Township
Israel Learn
Learn
Pine Mints
Cockport
Amelia Keim
Reynoldsville
Greenville
Jerry H. Learn
Belsano
Zonie Lautman
Milton Henry
Town
F. D. Burkey
Greensburg
Hubert Learn
Latrobe
Bara
Elias Learn
Dean
Mildred Waddell
Jane Learn
Amanda Lutman
Blair Keim
Lovejoy
Susan Hawood
Tillie
Diamondville
R. B. Dunmire
Jessie Dunmire
S. G. Snyder
L. Roberts
Margaret Hamilton
Blair
Pine Flats
Purchase Line
County Congress of Women's Wars Convenes Next Month
The eighth annual Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs meets at the Presbyterian church in Indiana on Thursday June 5. Public health and Americanization are key topics with out of town speakers Miss Sallie Lucas Jean, national Child Hygiene head. Miss Jessie Vogel of the International Y W C A. and Prof. Bach, Pennsylvania Americanization chief. Luncheon is 75 cents a plate. reservations to Mrs H C Christy, 245 South Seventh Street, Indiana.
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Indiana County Congress of Women’s Clubs
Presbyterian Church, Indiana
Sallie Lucas Jean
The
Child Hygiene Organization
Jessie Vogel
International Y. W. C. A
Th. B. Bach
Americanization
Pennsylvania
H. C. Christy
South Seventh Street
Indiana
Birthday Celebrated at Stock Family Reunion 76th Birthday
A family reunion was held at Peter Stock's home in Burrell township on Sunday to celebrate his 76th birthday. Guests included Mary Stock and son Lawrence, Harry Coyne and wife, G. David Stock of McKeesport, Agnes Stock of Pittsburgh, George Stock and family of Loretta, M. J. Stork and family of Cresson, and A. Kramer and family of Adamsburg. The event featured baskets of treats and a noon dinner for all attendees.
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Hame
Peter Stock
Burrell Township
Mary Stock
Lawrence
Harry Coyne
G. David Stock
McKeesport
Agnes Stock
Pittsburgh
George Stock
Harry
Loretta
M. J. Stork
Cresson
A. Kramer
Adamsburg
Many School Pupils Win Diplomas and Certificates
County Superintendent James A Chapman reports the eighth grade examination held April 28. Fifteen-year-olds who passed will receive public school diplomas, younger pupils a certificate of admission to county high schools, and those earning high school certificates may gain diplomas on their fifteenth birthday if they continue in high school. The list includes numerous named pupils who passed for diplomas and others who earned high school certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Chapman
Helen ‘Mack
Ethel Mack
Raymond Mark
Emery Fassett
Edward C. Ebel
Melvin P. Eibel
Ida Elbel
Catherine States
Lida B. Buchanan
Anna Waddle
Ruth Altman
Ethel May Blanche Sprinkle
Freda Belle Kelly
David Thompson
Warden M. Ross
May Benavard
Jennie Jones
William Chaham
Lucile Piper
Cathryn McClosky
Elmer McKay
Henrietta Davis
Myrtle Work
Eather Wright
Theda Armstrong
William Nickerson
Gertrude Philippi
Harry Sutter
Marie Caldwell
Martha Jane George
Barbara Shadikoski
John Clement
Gertrude I. Smith
Misse Householder
Stella Deabenderfer
Maud Lydic
Vera Putt
Grace Bergman
Leonard Clark
Florence Brown
Hannah Lowman
Isabel Long
Charlotte Ross
Neal Griffith
Ruth Stewart
Alma Ll
Steffy
Margaret
Brown
Dorothy BE
Black
Helen Martin
Illian Kohthepp
Phyllis Lydic
Va Brewer
Max Lukehart
Edith Barrett
Hazel Anderson
Eva Fetterman
Lucretia Jose
Harry A. Spicher
Irene Brickell
Veda Spichey
Hstella Webster
Hthyl Bailey
Violet Anderson
Esther Jacobson
Geraldine Lamberson
Thelma Smith
Rosa Leone
Sur
Ross Genevieve T, Moore
Viola K. Dibler
Filizabeth Messaac
Ruth Rowley
Helen Powell
Norman Hamilton
Wendel Wilson
Ruth Elkin
Roseva Loring
Clair Wassam
Warry J. Sonner
Monroe Blose
Fred Wher
Wither Williams
Violet Shults
Dang Walker
Joseph Kinter
Gertrude Haer
Ethel Pollock
Claire Sharrer
Thelma Bell
Irena Clawson
Ima Gaither
Alice Lindsey
Louise Toad
Mary Fulton
Maynard Sparks
Kissinger Family Reunion Surprises Locust Street Home
Locust street residents Mr and Mrs William Kissinger hosted a surprise visit Sunday as all six sons gathered at their home. Walter Joseph William reside in Indiana while Vincent Cherry Tree Merle Washington DC and Frank East Pittsburgh traveled from afar. a family portrait was taken marking their first gathering in some time.
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Kissinger
William Kissinger
Locust Street
Walter
Joseph
William
Indiana
Nema
Vincent
Cherry Tree
Merle
Washington, D. C
Frank
East Pittsburg
Revival services at Plum Creek Church of the Brethren
Rev John Snyder of Bellefontaine conducts revival meetings at Plum Creek Church of the Brethren. Music is by Prof Householder of Altoona. Thursday is Hlderton night. The public is invited to attend all week services culminating Sunday with communion.
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Chiureh
John Snyder
Bellefontaine
Plumcreek Church of the Brethren
Wich
Householder
Altoona
Weddings of a Week Show Major Local Marriages
A sequence of nuptials is listed from Indiana Baptist church parsonage in Deckers Point to Creekside and Blairsville areas. Couples include Licka'd-McQuows Gray Lloyd Itekard and Mona Ws. McQuown, and Condron-Mainman Marion L. Gondron with Margaret L. Fairman, plus McCurdy-Lyons Irwin Paul McCurdy and Hazel Jane Lyons. The notices place bridal parties in Marion Center Nunai and Iselin, with venues and pastors named. Also referenced are nurses in training and a Salvation Army fund rally at Kellysburg, inviting public attendance.
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Condron-Mainman
Marion L. Gondron
Margaret L. Fairman
Creekside
Lutheran Church Parsonage
Tew
M. Gearhart
Personal Briefs Highlight Local Visitors and Returning Service Members
A steady stream of residents and visitors is noted in Jacksonville and area towns as many return from overseas service, attend conventions, or visit family. Included are William C. Lowman in town Monday, John Kruver back from France, Clements Miller home from overseas after 19 months with the 42nd division, and Thomas Gollins en route from Indiana. Also listed are Indiana and Greensburg visits, Odd Fellows delegates at Johnstown, and local residents ordering The Progress for extended periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. Lowman
Jacksonville
A. A. Runsell
Washington Township
Millraday
Gorporal
John Kruver
Town
France
Francis Strong
William Zeigler
Oakland Avenue
Robert J. Hood
New Florence
J. GC. Hopkins
Creekside
John MacMilen
Zeddie McMillen
Wilgus
Indiana
Thomas Gollins
Company IV
Rainbow Division
Jasmus Davis
Cambridge, O
G. Davis
Uear Pine Wats
Guy Brithart
Texas
We. Wy Brithart
Carpenter Avenue
J. M. Gamble
Samuel
Trade City
George Reeves
St Oak Street
Apollo
Lottie Myers
Rochester Mills
KR. D. 1
Greensburg
Lucas Myers
J. A. Myers
G. B. Alisiouse
Willian Lias
Plumville Lodge
Gilbert Whitaker
Sagamore Lodge
Johnstown
Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania
William Malcolm
James Arthur Malcolm
Sheridan
Wilse Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Gettysburg
Round Top
Signal Corps
Thompson
Thomas Leroy Byers
G. C. Neal
Morris I. Hile
South Seventh Street
Odd Fellows
Pennsylvania Odd Fellows
Rebekah Lodge
Emma Fleming
Bess Gray
Laura Lewis
Mary Braughter
G. Ghixty
Deaths in Indiana and vicinity from May notices
Obituaries list Sarah A Stephens age a1 from Mast Wheatfield township died at her son's home in Jobstown with services conducted by Rev J T Davis. Survived by Judge M J Stephens and other children. interment at Dilltown. Also notes on George Kanarr of Grant township died in Traverse Michigan age sd. Samuel Edwards of South Mahoning died after gall bladder operation. W Milton Stewart of Center Township died age 14. Mrs R A Hart near Jacksonville died age 11. Wed Orr of West Church street died age about 70. Harry Swartz of Vinondale died age 43. infant Gretiti daughter of Mr and Mrs Rickard Zitebaum. various obituaries and local school notices follow with teachers and staff appointments.
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Mes
Laura KE
Lemon
Laura E. Lemo
Charles Lemon
Indiana
Dean Rankin
William Rankin
Purchase Line
Curwensville
Rankin
Mr. Rankin
Siead
McMoore
Sarah A. Stephens
Sarah Ann Stephens
Mast Wheatfield Township
M. Jh. Stephena
Jobstown
J.T. Davis
Blairsville
Dilltown
William $. Stephens
Stephens
Steud
George Banner Cinurge Kanarr
Grant Township
Traverse
Mich
Mary
206Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Michigan
Siward
Annie
Witazabeth
Olio
Jacob Kanary
Town
Anrep Kanarr
Sherry Pree
Wnd
John Kanary
Samuel Edwards
South Mahoning Township
Tiliana Hospital
Woollopsburg
Plainvale
Frank Edwards
Shelecta
Wallopsburg
George
James
Willet
W. Milton Stewart
Center Lownship
Archibald Stewart
D. A. Jamison
New Florence
Greenwood
R. A. Hart
St. A. Hart
Jacksonville
Limaband
Charles
Derry
W. O. Gribbs
Clarksburg
John Wing
Commaugh
Dolnie
Oakland Cemetery
Indiana school board appoints new instructors
The Indiana school board completed term staffing with re-elections. Ruth Wiggins did not reappply while three new teachers Olive D Butler, Hazel Stepheny, and Verne Ma Henry were elected. A list of second and third ward teachers and a high school faculty roster are provided, with Prof Hines Work expected to resume as head after a year with Y M C A in Italy.
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Waitsville Tentelersy
Aba
Tniliana School
Cevaning Fhe Tl
Whabaciana Pabtie
Efelth
Miune Stewart
Elizabeth Lowry
Tlelen Sutton
Maude Hockman
Sarah Bruce
Malinda Dalwiler
Zula Miller
Grace Garson
Zalty Sourwine
Esther Aighlands
Mary Longwill
Ada Long
Mary Stewart
Laura Duncan
Laura Boah
Margaret Lowman
Allee St. Clair
Constanes Crayoner
Carolina Cgassler
Bley School District Sets Record in Victory Loan Drive
The Bley district in Cherry-Shit township exceeded its quota, raising 18 500 dollars in subscriptions against an 8 500 target. The single district with 16 families has a long history of over subscribing across Liberty Loan drives and war fund efforts. Miss You Lyons, a patriotic local worker, chaired the drive and aided in the district’s success.
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Bley
Flax
Cherry- Shit Township
You Lyons
Han Garved
Liberty
Early Spring Remedies For Garden Pests
In spring many gardeners face snails and pests on peas and vegetables. Daily inspection of beds helps spot infestations and protect crops. Simple dusts or powders can deter pests when used consistently and early in the season.
Hawthorne's House Amid Stale Echoes and Fading Names
In a hazy, archaic fragment the piece recalls Hawthorne and a bygone era with faded phrases and scattered names. The oblique text hints at memories and vanished days, a lyrical reminiscence with no clear event or context.
Engineers Welcome Home 15th Engineers Return from France
Engineers Sergeant Wilken Fiscus and Ronald Login along with dusepl Irons and Indiana boys of the 15th Engineers arrived home Friday after the unit helped liberate the country from France during the war.
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Wilken Fiscus
Ronald Login
Dusepl Irons
Indiana
15Th Engineers
France
Salvation Army Home Service Fund Drive Aims Eightteen Million
Salvation Army leader Lyangeline Booth urges Americans to support an $18,000,000 Home Service Fund drive running May 1 to May 20. She notes the war depleted resources and stresses rehabilitation and expansion of U S efforts to uphold wartime contracts and aid domestic relief programs.
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United States
Indiana County Wins Honor Flags for Eleven Districts
Honor Flags were awarded to eleven districts for exceeding their World War I Victory Loan quotas. Samity reported a county total of 2 646 000 to be raised, with sixteen banks slightly over subscribed and individual county subs at about fifty percent of the quota.
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Samity
Indiana County
Indiana
Liberty Loan Committee
Anitle
Marshall Building
Sabbath School Abolition Work Set at May Conventions
Ken interest centers on Sabbati school abolition work with May 26 to 29 district meetings in Indiana County. State worker W. Cuthrie and district delegates urged full attendance to boost Sabbath School Association Week. Also notes nursing school commencements, a hospital address by Dr Joseph Colt Alou Wood, and local community events. Triplets born at Rochester Mills.
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Dudiana Hospital
Tranning School
Hauhe
Fan Church
Suesday Eveninfo
Joseph Colt Alouwood
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Brueahwus Rete Secarnon
Helivaren Iy
Miristind Ghareh
Dhe Paciar
JA. Beaton
Ss. W. Cuthrie
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Oake Sabbath School Association
Ike
W. J. Reel
State Association
St. Mark's Church
Junowa
Sabon Church
Vee Township
EL Church
Bladlich
Miders
Imistviek
Cyornside
Ylerian
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Alive
County Congress OF Women's Wars
Cline Lowther
Dleeast’ Street
Dhe
Indiana Hospital
Salvation Army Service Fund
Grove Chapel Church
Supt
Jas. FF
Chapman
Georges Randall
Iselin
Miss May Sell
Shelocta
Bradford
Clay L, Richard
Marion Center
Nunai, McQuown
Marion L. Condron
Margaret Ja Pallman
Creekside Charnes HH. Thompson
Plumville
Olive McCrean
Mstella Kiek
Indiant Training School For
Wave Feredi
Pennsylvania School For Special Service
Philadephia
Muri Wader
Kenlysburg
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Kellysburg
Harry Swartz
Madern
Vinondale
Kossig North
Lown
Ife
Senday
Adyling
Gretiti
Rlekard
North Seventh Street
Iyteaunant
Athens
Advicklay
Albarn
A. Hrinkley
Tommar Dadlana
Aled
New Weashigton
Dowd Ul Hlairsyibeluis
WM. Sevilla
Laachers
Misseas Mouuma Woods
Sallig Curtin
Mable Stepine
Augiata Turner
Agha MeCreary
Helen Kepine
Haribot Mowack
Matilda Ecch
Catherine Arr
Cora Sandles
Clara White
oYhin
Wide
Na Strehell
Lots Camphall
Goreau
Hepartent of Agriculture
Remaiiotr
Pier Cat
Indiana Tractions
Hawthorne
Renoo
Tony
Evangeline Booth
Home Service Fund
Victory Loan
Goanemaugh
Homer City
Iquara
Mahoning
North Mahoning
South Mahoning
Mechanicsburg
Sricksbury Stents
Wuertfield
Coakport
Ned LE Caan
Tada
Mahoraas
Esa
Yequastad
Atttorneys
Felt Amd
James Wo Mack
Law
Yelkim
Paak
Ken
Beisel Poy
Philadel Vida
Pitts- Wargh-DesMoings Steel Company
Steck Basnes
Homie Stork Wade
Wade Leasure
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