Indiana Progress Newspaper Archives, May 23, 1934, p. 5

Commencement Week At State Teachers College Features Speeches

The State Teachers College hosts commencement week with alumni meeting, a 12:15 luncheon, and the senior class play The Swan. Dr. Henry W. A. Hanson of Gettysburg College delivers the baccalaureate address, followed by Dr. Frank Pierrepont Graves of NYU for commencement. The diplomas are conferred by College President C. R. Foster as over 200 graduates are named from multiple programs.

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Memorial Day observances and primary election results in Indiana county

Memorial Day services planned across Indiana county with Capt. Robert Woodside of Pittsburgh to deliver the address at Memorial Park after a 10 AM parade. Other services follow in Blairville Salieburg Marion Center Homer City and Armagh. In the primary election Pinchot led the GOP U S Senate race with 6804 votes. Strong 6394. Butterbaugh 6366. Dem. ticket leads also listed.

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Robert Woodside Park Indiana Memorial Park Pittsburgh Indiana Post American Legion Memorial Hall First Presbyterian Church Robert Clark C. ©. McNary Salinburg Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church C. McLain Pine Church Armagh Blairavillé Homer City Veterans of Foreign Wars of Bugle New Florence Presbyterian Church Cemetery Armagh Cemetery Harry Smith Armagh-Seward M. E W. H., Nicholson Armagh- Blacklick Seward Presbyterian Salieburg Marion Center Rochester Mills Cly Mer Gifford Pinchot David A. ‘Reed Robert JG. Taylor John ‘P. McVarish William A. Schnader Charles J. Margiott Edward C. Shannon John A. McSparran Thomas W. Phillips Treut David BE. Kaufman Robert McEldowney Dwight CG. Morgan Assembly Joshua T. Stewart J. Clair Sloan Walter <A. Ward Earl B. Hewitt Elder Peeler Edward, M. Thompson Harvey & Lute Sutton Ib. Glassford Russell E. Gamble Howard B. Buterbaugh A. H Stewart U. S. Senate Joseph F. Guffey Robert 8. Taylor Roland 8. Morris Eugene €. Bonniwell Wm. McNair John McSparran Charles D.copeland George Earle Henry L. Snyder Thomas Kennedy Frank P. Thompson John E. Malina Chester H. ‘Rhodes George F. Douglass Frank IM. Trexler Congress Ferdinand J. ‘Biter John L. Kingston Joseph Gray E. ‘A. Goodfellow Paul A. Lemmon Russel E. Gamble Linda Brigman Charles BE. Held Lafayette Sutter D. W. Kritzer Nathan L. Strong Jefferson Armstrong Cambria

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Fire of Unknown Origin Destroys Barn at Pine Flats

A midnight blaze at Judson Parry’s Pine Flats property destroyed a large barn and its contents including a team of horses five young cattle and farm implements. Loss about $5000 with $1000 coverage. Neighbors saved the nearby garage housing a tractor and car.

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Pine Flats Judson Parry iPine Mutual Parry

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High School Journalism Banquet At Indiana Hotel

The Arrow staff at Indiana High School held a banquet last evening in the Indiana Hotel with journalism students and invited guests. Prof. Lambert Joseph presided. Darrell V. Martin of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette was principal speaker. Brief talks were given by Frank M. Smith, Miss Evelyn Koontz, retiring editor, and Miss Mary Handler, incoming editor.

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the Arrow Indiana Indiana Hotel Lambert Joseph Darrell V. Martin Pittsburgh Post Gazette Frank M. Smith Evelyn Koontz Mary Handler

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Borough to Oil Eight Miles of Streets This Summer

Borough Council held a special meeting Tuesday and decided to oil more than eight miles of borough streets in the coming summer. Two applications of oil will be given with the first as soon as arrangements are completed. About 31,000 gallons of oil are needed at an estimated cost of 2000 dollars.

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Auditors Report of Receipts and Expenditures in County

The Indiana County Auditors Report of receipts and expenditures is published on Page 2 of The Progress this week. It explains income sources and where funds are spent for county operations, with details of interest to every taxpayer. Allen Tate Has Not Missed Day of School in Four Years. Frank M. Smith Leaves Saturday for a Month in Western states.

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Indiana County Allen Tate R. B. Tate Pine Flats Frank M. Smith Western The Evening Gazette California Yellowstone Park

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Mahan 87 Died at Home After Brief Illness

Mahan aged 87 died Monday at his home in Nadie and harnesa maker of Piderton. He was born February 28, 1847 and spent his early life in Indiana. Mr Mahan was a member of Biderton Presbyterian Church.

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Mahan Nadie Harnesa Piderton Indiana Biderton Presbyterian Church

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Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitor Notes

A round of social hello s from Punxsutawney to Pittsburgh marks a busy week of Indiana visitors and local hosts. Names include A R Llewellyn, frank Dorr, Mrs S L Louden, Roberta, Helen St Clair, Amanda Anderson, Leona Kring, Louise Wiggins, Jennie Thompson, James Jamison, James Manners, Charlotte Simpson, Car ol Moorhead, Francis Shay, Dena Wagner, Mrs William Hamilton, Attorney John L Getty, Howard Harrold, Jason Carson, Harry Cranfield, Virgil Cosby, Joyce Ann, Bert Miller, W O Moorhead, James Overdorff, Pia Hepner, Mary Frick, Walter Frick, and Elizabeth Ann Watson.

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A. R. Llewellyn Punxsutawney Indiana Frank Dorr Kansas City 3S. L. Louden Roberta Mars Helen St. Clair West Church Street Blairsville Amanda Anderson Pittsburgh J. A. Campbell Philadelphia Roy Penfield Leona Kring Louise Wiggins Town Jennie Thompson McKeenport A. W. Hawxhurst South Eleventh Street James Jamison John A. Frick James Manners Jesse G. Uncapher William Hamilton John L. Getty Howard Harrold Parkwood Harrold Jason W. ‘Carson Harry ‘Cranfield Hugh C. ‘King Misa Isabell Freage Virgil ‘C. Cosby Joyce Ann Queenta N. Y Bert Miller South Seventh Street W. O. Moorhead North Ninth Street Herbert W. Smith Johnstown James Overdorff Pia Hepner Seward Gertrude Overdorff West Washington Street Walter Frick Wilkinsburg Mary Frick T. W. Fouts Erman Harry W. Watson Cleveland Elizabeth Ann Watson Birmingham Seminary Watson Birmingham

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Real estate transfers and life events in regional notices

Real estate transfers list numerous deeds with recipients and prices from Blairsville White Indiana Green and related townships. Notables include Squire Johnston of Bolivar celebrating his eightieth birthday and engagement news for Laura Mabel Campbell to Albert H Beott, with social notes and newspaper circulation details.

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M. Dohnatén Bolivar Charles M. Johnston Bollyvar

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Youth Conference June 2 At First U P Church Indians

Indiana County youth from all denominations plan a June 2 conference at the First U P Church of Indiana. Main addresses by EH Hansall Jr of Philadelphia, plus missions, politics and press groups, recreation topics, and a banquet with the Rainbow theme. A dramatic play Ordered South will challenge delegates.

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U. P. Church of Indians Indiana County U.P. Church of Indiana Christan Youth Man of Galilee Philadelphia Diadtsaton South Young ‘People’s Forum Presbyterian Church Young People’s Department County Sabbath School Association

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Center Township Eighth Grade Graduates Listed By Name

The Center township pupils who passed the Highth Grade examinations on Saturday May 19 are named here. Included are Freda Arch Tony Emma Jean Andreass George Angelo Frank Angelo Frances Anderson Robert Allison Ella Margaret Anderson Charles Barosky Joe Binando Hisie Bollak Agnes Bazala George Baez Mary Dolores Coy Emerson Coy Blanche Clawson Melen Colinchuk Mary Colinchuk Joan De Church Lisle Davis Mimer Doch Helen Dabay James Damiell Lenatti Domenek Mary Daskivich Flora Mae Ensminger Betty Evens Eien Fedak Frank Freund Hugo Gabella Joe Gabella Marino Gazza La Vera Geletka Nancy Georgianna Mary Gnibus Katherine Haranus Sylvester Hall Blanche Henico Clarence Henrickson Martha Hill Agnes Holt Arthur Holt Mary Hoyas Leroy Hilty Mary Jantostic Kenneth Jones Anna Zoe Jones Jean Keener Stephen Kosic Nick Kotzur Paul Kmets Eya Kundla Anna Kuzma Annie Michna Joseph Metrisin Mickey Meduet...

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Center Township Freda Arch Arcer Tony Emma Jean Andreass George Angelo Frank Angelo Frances Anderson Robert Allison Ella Margaret Anderson Charles Barosky Joe Binando Hisie Bollak Agnes Bazala George ‘Baez Mary Dolores Coy Emerson Coy Blanche Clawson Melen Colinchuk Mary Colinchuk Joan de Church Lisle Davis Mimer Doch Helen Dobay James Damiell Lenatti Domenek Mary ‘Daskivich Flora Mae Ensminger Betty ‘Evans Eien Fedak Frank ‘Freund Hugo Gabella Joe Gabella Marino Gazza la Vera Geletka Nancy Georgianna Mary Gnibus Katherine Haranus Sylvester Hall Blanche Henico Clarence Henrickson Martha Hill Agnes Holt Arthur Holt Mary Hoyas Leroy Hilty Mary Jantostic Kenneth Jones Anna Zoe Jones Jean Keener Stephen Kosic Nick Kotzur Paul Kmets Eya Kundla Anna Kuzma Annie Michna Joseph Metrisin Mickey Meduetz Helen Metrisin Pete Medlo Minnie Mattio Lyndale McCoy Mae Mac Blane John Nastick Edward ‘Kuta Helen Kin Mary Randolph Albert Rink Matilda Rura Jack Romansk Faustina Raymond Rose Smrck Theresa Stabile Margaret Turley Harry ‘Taylor Sam Vileek Jennie Vresillovic Bernice Warden Roselia Wilson Florence Weir Etla Wagner Carl White John Zicha Paul Zemetsky Stella Zeke John Edward Zemetsky Wayne Rankin Robert Ruddock

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Miss Prancis Horak to Wed New York Man in the Fall

Miss Francia Florak an instructor in health and physical education at the State Teachers College retires this month and plans marriage in New York City to William Iving in the fall. Iving works in the New York Times advertising department. Horak previously taught at the State Teachers College of Mayeaville and at a high school in Dak.

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Prancis Horak New York Francia Florak State Teachers College New York City William @. Iving Iving T New York Times Indiana Mixa Horak State Teachers College of Mayeaylile

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Prominent Glen Campbell Resident Harry T Clark Dies

Harry T Clark a Glen Campbell resident died in Houston Texas after months of illness He was born February 16 1869 in Montgomery township son of the late Mr and Mrs John W Clark A founder of Glen Campbell he engaged in coal lumber oil businesses with offices in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Glen Campbell He married Verna L Carr on August 24 1890 He is survived by five children Martha Wilmoth Mary Patchin Ruth Wright Woodward Clark and John Clark He also leaves siblings Joseph C Clark Edna Marts Funeral services were held at Ambrose Baptist church with interment in Marion Center cemetery Meanwhile Jacob Burkett of Home died May 13 in Indiana hospital Born July 24 1866 in Bedford County he farmed near Deckers Point and Ambrose Later ran J Burkett Son mercantile firm at Ambrose Until 1919 then served as Home post office messenger He married Martha Jane Nelson in 1879 and left a sister and brother in Indiana IRD

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Harry T. Clark Glen Campbell Houston Texas Montgomery Township John W.clark Waas Indiana Philadelphia Plvtaburgh Verna L. Carr Martha Wilmoth Mary Patchin Patchinville Ruth Wright Woodward Clark Pitteburgh John Clark Joseph C.clark Edna Marts Samuel L. Clark Camden N. J Ambrose ‘Baptist Church W. i B. Flesher Marion Center Jacob ‘Burkett Home Indiana Hospital Bedford County Indiana County Deckers Point Ambrose JH. W. Burkett J. Burkett H. W. Burkett Lewia Walker John Burkett Ir.d Cookport Indiana State Teachers College Cherry Tree Lodge of Old Fellows Enie Fisher Town John McAdoo Marton Center Jesse and John Cook Rutland

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Funeral services for Mrs Margaret McHenry in Creekside

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at her Inte residence followed by interment in Greenwood cemetery for Mrs Margaret Elizabeth McHenry wife of Frank McHenry who died at her home in Creekside on Saturday after an extended illness Born February 7 1863 in White township she lived 60 years in Rayne township and ten years in Creekside She was a Grove Chapel Lutheran member Rev C F Hildebrand will conduct the services She leaves Frank McHenry four daughters Laura McKee Belle Johnston Nora Neal and Grace McHenry four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

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Greenwood Cemetery Margaret Elizabeth McHenry Frank McHenry Creekside White Township Rayne Township Grove Chapel Lutheran Church C. FP. Hildebrand Laura McKee Belle Johnston Nora Neal Grace McHenry Oelouk Inturmont Minnie Mae Olt Jacon H. Otte Homer City Indiana Hospital Punxsutawney M. EB. Church Golden Gleaners Bible R. H. Ling Wilson Ralph Maurice Elizabeth Fred C. Wilson Glatere Allop Wilson Mra Mra, 8.L. Ferguson Thomas Wilson Helvetia Meade Smyers Johnsonburg David Hogan

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Two County Men Die in Separate Accidents

World War veteran William R. Smith of Blairsville aged 39 was killed when struck by a car en route to a CCC camp near Dingmans Ferry Pike County. His funeral was held at his in law’s home in Saltsburg, interment in Saltsburg cemetery. Mrs Jane Smith, mother of the victim, died three days later.

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William R. Smith Blairsville CCC Dingman’s Ferry Pike County Murray Dunmire Saltsburg John E. Smith Jane Smith Mary (Dunmire) ‘Smith John W. Smith James R. Smith Samuel Smith J. Leonard Smith Ralph W. Smith Charles Thompson A.W. Krider Homer City Blair Stockdale New Alexandria Harry Smith Monaca Paul Smith Saginaw, Mich James Feary Canton, O

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BANDITS ROB AVONMORE BANK IN $8,000 TO $10,000 HEIST

Three masked bandits robbed the First National Bank of Avonmore near Saltsbury on Monday forenoon, escaping with $8,000 to $10,000 in a small sedan driven by a negro. Cashier Thomas Couch and teller T. T. Townsend were forced to the floor as the robbers seized the money and fled. A second hold up occurred at the Shelocta flour mill and gas station the preceding Friday afternoon, with similar suspects and loot over $100. Police suspect the same gang conducted both robberies, aided by a negro driving the getaway car toward Kittanning.

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First NationalBank Avonmore Saltsbury Thomas Couch T. T Shelocta

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Fire of Unknown Origin Destroys Barn at Pine Flats

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High School Journalism Banquet At Indiana Hotel

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Borough to Oil Eight Miles of Streets This Summer

Auditors Report of Receipts and Expenditures in County

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Mahan 87 Died at Home After Brief Illness

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Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitor Notes

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Real estate transfers and life events in regional notices

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Youth Conference June 2 At First U P Church Indians

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Center Township Eighth Grade Graduates Listed By Name

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Miss Prancis Horak to Wed New York Man in the Fall

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Prominent Glen Campbell Resident Harry T Clark Dies

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