Semi Annual District Mining Institute Attended
The Bituminous Coal Districts Semi Annual Institute at the YMCA building drew a large turnout for a program of speeches and discussions on mine safety and operations. President Thomas S. Lowther introduced Heath Clark who delivered a welcome. Sessions covered conveyors in room and pillar operations practical mine ventilation large locomotives in longwall use and methods to improve efficiency for supervising officials. The Joseph Homes Safety Association Award was presented to Adrian snakes amid a dinner for delegates followed by Rev. J. J. Melivaine’s address on The Technique of Success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eh Bituminous Coal District
Salvariay
Thomas S. Lowther
W. Blakasieux
George Steinhelser
Guy Kanab
Morris Coulter
Heath
Clark
Joseph, Homes Safety Association
M. A
J. J. Melivaine
Presbyterian Church
Commodore Safety Meeting Features Raddock Address
District Attorney William Raddock spoke on Personal Liberty at the Commodore Safety Chapter meeting held in Ste Commodore High School. Assistant DA Wil iam Raddock of town led the event while Fred E. Bass urged residents to improve streets and lawns. A male quartet led by Thomas Howarth and Williamson's orchestra enriched the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeitant
William Raddock
Wiliam Raddock
le Bioimes Safety Chapter
Commemiere
Ste Commodore High
Rudiock
Fred E. Bass
Commodore Mines
Tapoke
Commodore
Weral
Thomas Howarth
Williamson
Splendid school record marks family of Chambers
The Buggy family of Chambers Wire, Mr and Mrs John Buggy, boast outstanding school attendance. Dorothy 18, a graduate of One Indiana High School, has never been absent or tardy in 12 years. Catherine 17, a top student, has similarly perfect attendance for 10 years. John 15, started at age two, has completed 10 years with no absences or tardies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChamberssHhy
John Buggy
Chamberswire
Dorothy
Indiana High School
Nevsar
Catherine
Siratewrar
Nevtar
John
Scanol
Trail of War in Life of the United States
The Grand Army of the Republic encampments reflect a humane American life across generations from Civil War to modern times. It notes the roles of American Legion youth, veterans, hereditary societies, nurses, Red Cross, and medical science, ending with local teaching appointments for 1930 31 term in Clarksburg and Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Our Republic
American Legion
Imanhood
Song and Daughters
Army Nurses’ Association
Red Cross
War's
War
Ufe
Republic
Goldiers
Appointed Ballot Box Custodian Named in Young Township
George Ditch appointed custodian of ballot boxes in Young Township No 1 election district due to vote place change. Coal Run Mining Co serves as the depository for the boxes. May 28-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ditch
Young Township
Coal Run Mining Co
Sunday School Convention at Gastown district program
District No. 6 Sabbath School workers in Armstrong county meet in Gastown on Friday evening June 6 and Saturday June 7. Programs include devotional exercises, addresses by J J Stewart and George Detwiler, officer installations, various musical numbers, Bible readings, and sessions led by committee chairmen with divisions for children youth and adults. Local officers listed include H. M. Kimmel as president and Edith Ralston as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong County
Gastown
Rey. Papajean
Frank Mulberger
J.J. Stewart
Indiana
McClelland
A. S. Dodge
W. A. Clark
Lutheran Church
Brown
Blaney
Children’s Division
Bernice Timblin
Hdna Mae Cessna
Glenn Fee
Wilmer
Clark
Mildred Thomas
God
Audrey Coulter
Virginia Kimmel
George Detwiler
Arnold Bages
H. M. Kimmel
Edith Ralston
Martha Prugh
C. BE. Keeler
F. 5. Blaney
Marie Kimmel
J. F. Mulberger
Ira Weaver
Arnold Beggs
New Indiana PTA Officers Elected at High School Meeting
Indiana Parents Teachers Association members elected officers for the coming year at a meeting in the high school building. Florence Stahl Tomb was chosen president. vice presidents are Mrs. Ralph B. Forrester, Mrs. L W. Fleming, and Mrs. A. M. NeGaetano. Other officers include secretary Mrs. T. J. D. Thomas, treasurer Mrs. L. F. Robinson, and historian Miss Laura Bush. The event featured a Philadelphia Forestic League trip description by John Vinton and performances by local student musicians and vocalists. A subsequent entry notes a dairy meeting in Blacklick township on Thursday May 29 at 8 pm led by County Agent J. W. Warner and Dr. N. C. G. Craig, focusing on Grade A milk production and related standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Parent-Teachers Association
Indiana Parent-Teachers’ Association
Florence Stahl Tomb
Ralph BE. Forrester
L W. Fleming
A. M. NeGaetano
TJ. D. Thomas
L. F. Robinson
Laura Bush
Pennsylvania’ Forestic League
Philadelphia
Association
John Vinton
Girls
Robert Cronk
Betty Ellis
Mabel Fiscus
Jane Stewart
Robert Litzinger
Carbell Tweed
W. P. McCrea
Blacklick Township
J. W. Warner
N. CG. Craig
Pittsburgh
Local Talent Shines at Blairsville High Spring Concert
Blairsville Indiana last week featured talent from students and local musicians. Betty Elis violinist and Marie Vernor soprano soloist from Indiana State Teachers College highlighted the program, with Elizabeth Carson at the piano. Director Miss Caroline Gessler supervised the event. Cow Testing Year Closes May 31 in Indiana County. Dorothy Sidelmann of State College to summarize records in June. John Adams, seven, injured when struck by car near NuMine. Bolivar voters approve 19600 bond for new auditorium gym at high school. Paul Lewis and wife welcome son Samuel Paul at Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Indiana
Blairsville High School
Betty Elis
School Street
Marie Vernor
Indiana State Teachers College
Elizabeth Carson
Church Street
Caroline Gessler
South Eleventh Street
Indiana County
TI. O. Sidelmann
State College
John
Frank Adams
NuMine
Rad Ig
Sehoou
Bolivar
Paul Lewis
South Seventh Street
Samuel Paul
Indiana Hospital
Plumville Social Notes Parade Funeral and School Events
Mrs Chrean Olden and daughter in law F nH Olton visited town Monday. Funeral of Marshal Reyer attended by relatives from Tyalfann and nearby towns. Twin sons of Chirk Almmerman and families visiting. Janey Wh Knterdine of Tadianat visited. Mr and Mrs IdNxon Iraville attended the funeral. The Mper family from Salisbury spent a week with relatives. Lumela Ntuehul from New Bethlehem weekend with J T Atehul. Bellvat family from Pittsburgh visited Mrs Hell's mother. Mrs Joseph Lockhart of Lunxahlinnge visited aunt Mrs J W Donda for class play. Ela Mae Wilson of Sharon, student at Indiana S T C, visiting with Mrs Douds. Mrs A T Davis of Sunxsutawney a Monday visitor. The 1950 senior class play at local high school drew large audience. Commencement exercises by Dr. Smith held Tuesday evening. Mrs Elmer Songer and daughter Taabel visited Dayton friends. Mrs Miles Neff recuperating from Indiana operation able to be out this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrean Olden
F Nh Olton
Matthew Kelley
Mary Jantson
Tyalfann
Mareshal Ait Reyer
Tow Diya
Chirk Almmmerman
Viindorgritt
Mra
Lukehart
Maud Stuchil
Thin
Léulae Ntuehul
New Bethlehem
J. Tt
Atehul
Near Town
Werbert Bellvat
Pittaburgh
Mr. Hell
Marshal
Joseph Lockhart
Lunxahlinnge
J. W. Donda
Smith
Elmer Songer
Taabel
Dayton
Local social notes highlight visiting relatives and friends
ARMAGE Clark Jr and family visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Manel. Itobingen hosts Sabbath guests Mr and Mrs Roy West. Miss Jean Laihe from Johnstown stays with friend Miss Ethar Probes. Marquaret Wiligma and Adi Paul with Wilds Paul household Johnstown. Miss Tune nexs home from Indiana State Teachers College. Florence Lewellyn sees Sadena Biddleman. Mary Mefenters guest at Kathryn Falcon Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adi Paul
Mra
Wilds Paul
Johnstown
Uirry Mack
Ward Mack
Conemiugh
Wriday
Tune Nexs
Indiana State Teachers College
Florence Lewellyn
Sadena Biddleman
Mary Mefenters
Kathryn Falcon
Chambersville visitors and family arrivals include Dr Mahan kin
The article lists a string of local visitors and family connections in Chambersville including Dr Mahan of Pittsburgh and Mrs Nan McConnell, Mrs Carrie Miller, Mrs Anna Gray and sons, and many others visiting relatives Sunday evening and Sunday. Warnings of illness and a minor medical procedure appear with names like Mr and Mrs F L Kirk and C A Thrady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brownfield
Talrsville
Sundicy
MM Seolf
Willian
Ansel Beers
Avon
Clenrfield
FL Wd. Kirk
Kirk
Tainan
Harry Wells
Aother
Kirks
C. A. Thrady
Harry Miller
Blairsville Drum Corps Wins First Prize at Jeannette Carnival
Blairsville Drum Corps captured first prize of 50 dollars among 20 groups in the Jeannette carnival parade. They will join Memorial Day events in Blairsville and Pittsburgh, with further participation planned in Blairsville and Pittsburgh parades. Notables from East Whatfield and nearby towns attended funerals and gatherings at local churches and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Jeannette
Blairaville
Jeannette Post
American Legion
Pittsburgh
Plum Creek Community News Highlights Local Visits
Plum Creek notes list onetime visitors and residents, with families like Fleming, Schall, Romer, and Kough calling on neighbors. Mentions include baccalaureate services in Mider ton, teachers college graduation attendance, and a fractured arm suffered by Hart. Local travel and small-town events fill the week.
Local Socials Across Nicholtown and Banquet Notes
Mr and Mrs Kilda of Barnesboro visited Murl Lensure at his home on Sunday. Lyman Buterhaugh and family called on Prank Keers. Chas Wownun and his son Vincent were Quaday guests at the home of the murmur's mother Mrs M A Spicer. Indies from this place gathered Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Doe Muman for a rug booking. Miss Alita O harral spent Sunday with her mother Loney Ojlarrah. A number of locals attended a banquet at Purchase Line Academy on Wednesday evening and everyone reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilda
Barnesboro
Vis
Murl Lensure
Sunany
Lyman Buterhaugh
Alita O’harral
Loney Ojlarrah
Iis Place
Purchase Line Academy
Local Residents and Visitors Activity Report
Robt Heilwood Tess of Johnstown called in town Mary Lynn spent week end at home in Littsburgh Jaimes Beveridge family drove to Phillipsburg Howard Weakhind of Johnstown weekend visit Meredith Davis works in Ohio visiting parents Yeary of Alyerda motored to Butler Mrs Geo Lindsay called in Indiana Eugene Rodgers moved family from Barnesboro to Lown Mary McCulough spent week at home in Indiana High school graduates motor to Pittsburgh Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Tess
Johnstown
Mary Lynn
Littsburgh
Jaimes Beveridge
Phillipsburg
Howard Weakhind
Meredith Davis
Ohio
Yeary
Alyerda
Butler
Geo. Lindsay
Indiana
Wugene Rodgers
Barnesboro
Lown
Mary McCulough
Pittsburgh
Hillsdale Social Roundup Includes Visits and Calls
Hillsdale notes list Mr and Mrs G Gromley and children at George Lowman funeral in Penn Run. A Conner made a business call in Indiana. Jay Smiths and Alice Smiths family visited from Bowdertown. Claude Sterner and daughters Helen and Erma Jeese called in Indiana. Willis Irwin of Barnesboro called Thursday. Walley Gaston family from Barnesboro spent Sabbath with Frank Gromley. Bert Braughter of Dixonville called Monday. Frank Trimble family visited Harmon Irwin in Arcadia Wednesday. Chick Getty improving. David Butterbaugh, Bradford employee, spent weekend here. Joy King returned to Uniontown. John Braddon of Philipsburg called Thursday. Rank visited Indiana Wednesday. Wine King family returned to Uniontown last week. Albert Tabizh of Gypsy called Monday. Miss Agna Brant visited Mabaffey Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
John Braddon
Philipsburg
Rank
Indiana
Wine King
Albert Tabizh
Gypsy
Agna Brant
Mabaffey
Georgerville R H Vilts Family Visit and Local News
Georgeville R H Vilts and son Jay spent time with relatives at Fairmont West Virginia. Dale Bowser of Niles Ohio wed friends Sunday. Revs and Mrs Stephens and son Patton of Saltsbury visited the Whitaker family Sunday evening. Ethel Corbett, at Dayton High School, spent the weekend with her parents. Indiana shoppers and local visits fill the weekend with church, schooling, and family stops across Plumville, Smicksburg, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bowser
Niles
Stephens
Patton
Saltsbury
Albert Whitaker
Ethel Corbett
Dayton
R. A. Dilts
Whitaker
Indiana
W. T. Frederick
Elizabeth
Cresson Sanitarium
Paul Suiteler
Smicksburg
Wilson Sutter
Ohio
Sutters
David Chapman
James Nichol
Bell Voon Horn
Louie Winterfield
Bob
Plumville
T. S. Whitaker
H. 2. Corbett
R Ha Tone Dilts
Winifred Dilts
Fairmont
W.va
Dale Sprankle
Shelocta Socials Note Outgoing Visits and Events
Indiana visitors came to Shelocta for a Wednesday event. Local residents attended Widerton commencement on Tuesday evening. Reed Calhoun visits grandparents Samuel and Mrs. Calhoun. Young Ladies Guild meets at Evelyn and Kathryn Kerr homes Saturday afternoon. The guild of the Shelocta United Presbyterian church hosts a chicken supper and festival in Shelocta on Friday evening May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. DB. Edwarids
Annie Bell
Abbie Fleming
Virginia Miller
Junior Miller
Indiana
Widerton
Reed Calhoun
Samuel Calhoun
Young Ladies’ Guild
Evelyn
Kathryn Kerr
Guid
Shelocta United Presbyterian Church
Shelocta
Irriday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rict Mining Institute
Screen Chatter
Indiana Amusement
Damyners
Gtfea
Indiana Theatres
Mng
Comigwomy
Uniitana
Ritz Theatres
Camp Theatres
Polivy
Warwile
Cass
Plumville High School
Plumville Presbyterian Church
Kev
Giffen
Neal
Grove Chapel
Thornlay
Paullina
Brushvalley
St. Clair
St. Clair Family of Ten
Hillsdale
Duncan and Clawson
Rushwood
New Alexandria
Wil‘Aiggn Penn Highway
Samuel J. Duncan
Mir
Duncan
YaiTbner Stewart
Phoenix
Ariz
Wilmer Stewart
Helium
W. EB. Selers
Bangor
Arizona
Legrouard
Herbert Saigoerx
Trail of
The
United States
Clarksburg
Walter E. King
Saltsburg
Lynn Kinler
Marion Center
Crush Valley
F. T. Rhine
Imperial Type
Pranceh’s
France
Verdun
Armage
Chambersville
Ourrys Run
East Whatfield
Wi. JL. Findley
Clarence Findley
Stuare Winey
Cramer
Carl Findley
Tohnatown
Win
Mindiey
Bewird
Wnd
Frank Kirnntlinger
Herbert Beantlinger
Joseph Cramer Findley
Chavelain
Woh
Findley
C. H. I Hutchison
Margaret Cunningham
Misa
Virginia Caldwell
Mish Hollie Dui
Mildred
Besse Findley
Delile Cunninglains
Blacklick Presbyterian Church
Edward Bricken
Ghias. A. Findley
Misa Nancy Larnett
Mise Dellie Cunningham
John Robinson
Kokomo
Weat Wheatfield
Township
Mia
James J. Cmlutehtaon
Memoriam
Trrowutman
PENNA
Plum Creek
C WW. Fleiiing
Ate
Roy Schall
Ralph Romer
Murray Romer
I IL George
Sun“Hy
Tillie Frailey
Charley
Clyde Kough
Allen Kinder
Homer
City
Jessie Colvin
Plumcreek Township
Ceull George
J. I. Kammel
Th. A. Silvis
Eugene Silvis
Italph Kamer
W. C. Cleakney
Nelle Fleming
John Fleming
Avomore
Miderton
Myers Imminick
Clymer
Stey, Long and Family
Jadward Gong
Dr. Michell
Canada
New Cheye
Hart
Tiev Tarbor
Uavidkeon
Aineith
Telly
Cherie Bouse
Moandoy
Dinsanellte
Wenl Moanderlin
Gertrude Ankey
Eracditts
Nicholtown
Heilwood
Buterbaugh
L. E. Buterbaugh
Georgeville
R. H. Vilts
Jay
W. A
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Associated Gas and Electric
Indians, Pa
Luxenberg
Elgin
Hamilton
Natana
Indiana, Pa
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