Indiana County Track Meet yields county records and titles
The eighth annual Indiana County Track Meet at the Fare Grounds produced top finishes for Indiana in Class A and Pine Township in Class B. Officials list multiple event results with times and distances, and county records were noted for dash, hurdle, shot put, and discus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pine Township
Indiana County
Hellwood
Hurdies
Craig
Sheehe
Cummins
Gressiey
Whitmyre
Kelly
Alisoo
Duff
Dematt
Wetzell
Petras
T. Sheehe
Good
Buchanan
Lamboda
Jones
Neller
Repinski
McKee
Laboda
Homer City
Clymer
Blairsville
Maier
Moorhead
Basile
Redman
Pifer
Serene
Douglass
Lunn
Smith
Grants
Waterson
Babiak
Goss
E. McPherson
Zamberlain
Cessma
Grassell
Hodgson
S. McPherson
Melvin
Johnston
Detweller
Aughanbaugh
Anthony
Didderio
Cessna
Miller
Kopp
Myers
Dertzo
Balia
Fieming
Krone
Conner
Pine
Plumville
Cherry Tree
Rossiter
Hiders Ridge
Reese
Fullmer
Nec
Gressley
Gallo
Gosnell
Saltsburg
Smathers
Delahanty
Elders Ridge
Bartlehaugh
Steels
Salisburg
Meat Dime
Plumyile
Buffalo
Simpson
Salinburg
Ernest School Closes A Successful Term
The Ernest school closed a successful term on May 6 with an entertaining program in the community hall. Highlights included awards presented by Ralph Harrison and Mrs Cummings, a student chorus from H. P. Radio Entertainers, and an eighth grade three act comedy Beads On a String. Attendance reached 94 percent with 441 pupils enrolled. a list of daily attendees received books as rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Lester Anderson
Ralph Harrison
Tatiana Post
American Legion
Muriel Coulson
H. P
Jimmy Hunter
Tommy Morley
John Tortella
Robert Lipsie
Bernard Gillis
David Bellock
Margaret Lewis
Burnett Zimmerman
Frank Miconi
John Kuamovich
Murley Pillet
Thomas Cropsy
Jean Pecori
Helen Belock
Clara Cutlip
Mavis Rhoads
Elizabeth Klyap
Per
Orlando Ayenie
Martha Gillis
Julia Laconis
Betty Hunter
Joseph Barboaky
Edward Belock
Frank Gillis
Charles Kiyap
Leroy Stapleton
Margaret Beattie
Nellie Gillis
Esther Haldina
Jessie Lewis
Helen Wilden
Andy Ledesky
Matthew Micon
Samuel Uvenis
Cherryhill Farmers Plan Milk Route and Local Notices
Twenty eight Cherryhill farmers at a Pann Run Grange Hall meeting propose a new milk route to a receiving station for Reick McJunkin Dairy Co. Comprising Jay Gibson Archie Stewart Homer Cameron and Clair Cramer were chosen to finalize local arrangements. Judge Langham sentences three cases including Blairsville thief Delbert Mann and liquor law violator John Bresh. Albert Reed and Lew Oswadd convicted of morality offenses with fines. The Camp Fire Girls of Shelocta will present a three act play The Path Across the Hill at Walker schoolhouse May 22 with 15 and 25 cent admission. May 21 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
Pann Run Grange Hall
Reick-McJunkin Dairy Co
Benjamin Franklin
Penn Run
Jay Gibson
Archie Stewart
Homer Cameron
Clair Cramer
Camp Fire Girls
Sheloda
Shelocta
Walker School
Poultry record meeting highlights coccidiosis control
The Poultry Record Club met at the Court House with poultrymen from across the county. John Vandervort of Penn State urged vigilance for coccidiosis and quick use of the 40 percent dried milk treatment. a bulletin, Prevent Chick Troubles, is available at the County Agent's office. He noted weather could soon favor spread and listed numerous flocks achieving high egg counts. The meeting also covered Ton Litter Club entries, six key project lessons, and a local girl Miss Sarah St Clair Read earning recognition as a violinist with recent performances and broadcasts.
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Poultry Record
Poultry Record Club
Court House
John Vandervort
Poultry Extension Department
Penn State
Vandervort
R. Salsgiver
Indiana
Norris Brown
Rochester Mills
R.D
H. W. Cramer
Penn Run
Nat Nesbit
Tunnelton
iMyri Stewart
Marion Center
Paul Walker
Joe M. Behm
Marchand
Willis Clawson
Blairsville
J. C. Vité
Rossiter
E. Ll. Wetzel
Blacklick
Walter Black
A. CO. Cunningham
Brushyalley
Norman Little
Creekside
Earl G. Miller
Homer City
Norman Barkley
Livermore
Samuel H. Dible
Shelocta
Warry G. Stanley
Indiana County
R. H. Thompson
Thompson
J. W. Warner
Pennsylvania
Sarah St. Clair Read
C. Paul Reed
Nemagolin
Town
Wille
School of Music
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Bluefield
W.va
Stone Top Todge
County Road Contracts Let Bids for Two Indiana Routes
Bids opened at Harrisburg on Thursday for county road work. W D Gates of Tyrone was low bidder for 6 763 feet on Route 640 at 112 432 dollars. Cooper Construction Company represented by Joe Clymer was low bidder for 2 445 feet on Route 434 at 39 952 dollars. Some of the best fun in life is a by product of the day's work. Imperial Type Magazine.
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Indiana County
Harrisburg
W. D. Gates
Tyrone
Cooper Construction Company
Joe Clymer
Census Figures Show Blairsville Gains in Ten Years
The 1930 census records Blairsville population at 5,296, up 906 from 4,391 in 1920, with ward totals and nearby areas detailed. Preliminary counts for Rayne township west of Route 63 and Pine townships split by routes show varying numbers and farm counts, while Clymer borough notes a drop from 2,867 in 1920 to 2,671 in 1930.
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Blairsville
Blairaville
Rayne Township
Ernest
Pine Township
Alverda
Montole
Bethlehem Mines Hospital
Clymer
Cow Testing Association Auto Tour Scheduled for May
A dairymen auto tour for Indiana County Cow Testing Association members on May 28 starts at 9 30 a.m. at the County Home Indiana to study dairy herds and barn equipment. Stops include Torrance State Hospital Blairsville Highland farms Greensburg and the Silvis farm Greensburg with a 4 30 p.m. return.
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Indiana
Torrance State Hospital
Blairsville
Cow Testing Association
CG. S. Gerhard
Highland Farms
Greensburg
Jersey
Pennsylvania
J. H. Silvis and Sons
Elephants Ancient Center of Curious Public Interest
The essay recalls the death sentence of the circus elephant Black Diamond for killing a woman and abusing a trainer, joining Jumbo as famed giants of Barnum's era. It notes elephants enthrall crowds through history and traces the word elephant from Middle English to ancient roots.
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Black Diamond
Barnum
Tufts College
Medford
Mass
Circus
Webster's
New International Dictionary
Elefaunt
Olifant
Elephantus
Girl born to Duncan family on West Church street
Mr and Mrs Norman Duncan of West Church street welcome a daughter born over the weekend. Weighing 10 pounds the child has been named Ruth Patricia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Home
Norman Duncan
West Church Street
Ruth Patricia
State Spending Four Million on Bridge Construction and Repair
Harrisburg reports that 207 county bridges are being taken over by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways for immediate construction or repair ahead of June 1 1930s acquisition deadline. The work fund is estimated at 4 089 and the note references Imperial Type Magazine quotes about business and public opinion.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Administrators Notice for Estate of Darry Chirk
W C Chapman attorney announces letters of administration granted for the estate of Darry Chirk of Cherryhill Townshin deceased. Heirs and creditors must present claims and prove them. those indebted should make payment promptly. May 21.
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W. C. Chapman
Darry Chirk
Cherryhill Townshin
Wilson
Derry
Punxsutawney
Win. Vierve
John A. Hee
Green Township
Broy Bee
Stafford
Warry W. Earhart
Coleuuip
West Mahoning Township
L. B. Coleman
Swicksburg
Baccator
Jacob Dormire
North Mahoning Township
William G. Dormire
Robt
M. Fisher
Janes HH. Léterman
Cherrytree
Jones
Peterman
Marguerite P. Hamilton
Robt. H. Fisher
Indiana
Former Indiana Woman Sails For France
Laura B. Hammers of Canton Ohio sails for France as a gold star mother guest of the government to visit the graves of her son and other fallen soldiers. She recalled the New York reception with gratitude, saying she never expected such a trip.
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Indiana
France
Laura B. Hammers
Canton
Hammers
Whiee
William Stimson
Town
New York
Sealed bids sought for county road haul and spread project
Montgomery Township supervisors invite proposals for hauling and spreading 2 000 tons of traffic bound slag on the Hillsdale to Cherry Run road. Work to source slag from Hooverhurst PR siding. Bids open at 11 AM in Court House Indiana PA on sale day. Require certified check. Specifications from County Engineer. Right to reject bids reserved. May 14 1930 Indiana County.
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Montgomery Townships
Mant County
Pennsylvania
G'elovck
Tuesdy
Hillsdale
Cherry Ree
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hooverhurst
Comuny Commissioners
Court Honge
Indiana
Penna
Montgomery Township
Venna
Montgomery
W. Z. Smith
Lee
Creas
Thomas Tealer
Green Township
Bshanktown
Route 262
Purchase Line
Commodore
Purchase Hing
Stafford
Frank €. Sensabaugh
Green V Township
Indiana County
Eustern
Marstellar Mine
Cumbria County
Star's
Barnesboro
Grisemore
Sensabaugh
Hie Dewaetment of
Giuan
W. W. Moor
Receivers Seek Confirmation Of Account In Indiana County
Receivers D. E. Thompson and J. B. Stewart of the Amerford-Margaret Coal Company file their final account in Indiana County Court of Common Pleas. They plan to seek confirmation on June 2 1930 before Judge J. N. Langham, with distribution of the remaining balance possible if no exceptions are filed. Also notice of Burrell Township School Board meeting May 22 1930 to award coal wood and supplies contracts for 1930 31 and rural school teacher vacancies posted.
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Alexander W. McClaren
Alexander W. McClare
Indiana
Court of Common Pleas
Leda Hill “McClaren
J. N. Langham
A.D
Claude FE
Bath
Hi. Elmhr BO
Vela McCreary
Samuel McCreary
Vera McCreary
Claude B. Bath
Honorabie
H. Elmer Rorland
Sherif
Sherif’s
Armerford-Margaret Coal Company
Blalravne
Indiana County
Virat & Klyal
Indihon
Vas
D. EB. Thompson and
J. &. Stewart
Amerford-Margaret Coal Company
Burrell ‘Township
Hlacktick
Guy
Wiatrict
Lord
Chas
Smiph
Lee
BlackHek
S. Mgck
Lrvg
Bhicklick
Public Service Commission hearing on crossing reconstruction
The Public Service Commission outlines proposed reconstruction of a highway crossing over Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in Indiana County. An election for a local official in Upper Tioum Salekeburg Pa has been postponed to June 10, 1980, with applications to be recalled by that date.
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Pennsyvania
Kart Wheatfield
Bruch Valley
Indiana County
Public Service
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ding Station
Brushvalley Township
H.C. Cunningham
Department of Highways
East Wheatfeld
Brushvalley
Pittsburgh
H. C. Cunningham
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Warrinburg
Btute
Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad Company
Trade City Station
North Mahoning Township
Harrisburg
Department OF Highways OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
James L. Stuart
Touchar
Upper Tioom
Salekeburg
M.C. McAphrei
Ch Rowland
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Ward
Myers Literary Society
Myers Schoolhouse
Center ‘Township
Clarissa Britton
Zelda Kauffman
Hazel McIntyre
Bertha Learn
Naomi Stewart
Robert Falcon
Stella Kauffman
Clair Kauffman
John McIntyre
Fred Nehrig
George Black
Walter Little
John Kauffman
Milt Bowman
Edward Henderson
Warner
Blair Shank
McHenry
Hazel Nehrig
Nellie Hill
Helen Britton
John Cook
Mgr
Frank Winsheimer
Vernon Britton
Gertrude Nehrig
Louise Little
Tom Hunt
Nona Bowman
Grate McCall
Linus McHenry
Mer
Ruth Winsheimer
Mildred Nehrig
Bertha Anthony
LaRue Warner
Arthur Warner
Roy Winsheimer
Howard Nebting
William Britton
Glenn McCall
Mrs
Frank Winsheim
Jake
Dave Lewis
George Latimer
C. H. McCall
Evelyn Cook
Raymond Hotter
Goldie McHenry
William McAdoo
Journal
Mre
Learn
Wilbur
Langham
Delbert Mann
John Bresh
Banks Township
Albert Reed
Lew Q Oswadd
Maggie Coleman
Diamondville
Electton
Algo
Florence Stephens
Leo
Frank
Imperial
Mperial
Harry W. Earhart
Pluries
Leda Hill McClaren
The
Commonwealth of
Uarry W. Earhart
Kamuel McCreary
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Warners Exchange
Olao Guernsey
Everett Byler
Home
Cement Road
Farmers Exchange
Ste Ne Gee A
Alde
W. Be
Overdorff
Ross
Washington St
Indika
Purina
Vfarmers
Meghange
Indiana-Blake—ville
Partners Exchange
Ath Ave
Ditteburgh
Lewis Feed
I.C
Berk
Inquire A. P
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M. K. Bennett
R. WY. Kerr
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