Memorial Day Observances Across Indiana Statewide
Memorial Day will close businesses in Indiana as ceremonies honor soldiers. In county seats, parades form at 10:00 a.m. led by the Municipal band and American Legion Drum Corps, marching to Memorial Park for services under Commander Joseph Porter. Major Charles C. McLain leads the parade. Civil War veterans are few, with ceremonies led by the Indiana Post American Legion and others. Additional services occur in Blairsville, Saltsburg, Spring Church, Apollo, and Marion Center with local officials and veterans addressing crowds and leading wreaths, flag raisings, and Taps. Local observances include church services and parades by veterans, Boy and Girl Scouts, and civic groups. Philadelphia results note Pinchot leading Brown in the Pennsylvania primary. A birth in Smyrna and county licenses update conclude the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Memorial Park
American Legion
Philadelphia Street
Sixth
Park
Charles C. McLain
Marshall
Indiana Post
Joseph J. Porter
Post America
J. J. Mclivanna
Adj. G
Robert L. Clark
G. A. R. Post
Robert §. Galbreath
Bellevue
Blairsville
Armory
J. Norman Hunter
Blairaville Presbyterian Church
Cherry Tree
Barnesboro
Spangler
East Ridge
W. H. Tobias
Clearfield
W. Cochran
First Presbyterian Church of
Apollo
Spring Church
Apollo Post
John A. Scott
Saltsburg
Virginia
Charlotte Shupe
Caryel Rothrock
Albert Hisaman
Men's Glee Club
M. E
Marion Center
Presbyterian Church
C. M. Moore
Gifford Pinchot
Francis Shunk Brown
Pinchot
Brown
Pennsylvania Tops Eight Eastern States in Crop Value 1929
Pennsylvania’s principal field crops in 1929 valued at 210,703,000 dollars, surpassing the combined totals of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Delaware. Eight counties exceeded 5 million each, with Lancaster near double Delaware and 29 counties above Rhode Island’s total. Additional state figures for Indiana and neighboring counties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Delaware
Lancaster County
Indiana
Armstrong
Jefferson
Cambria
Clearfield
Westmoreland
Personal Brieflets Highlight Indiana Visitations and Calls
A long list of social notes records many individuals visiting Indiana or making calls in the county seat. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Connor, A. W. Donahue, Miss Alberta Cost, Mrs. Mary Cost, Squire Johnston Moorhead, Miss Adeline Hauxhurst, Prothonotary Bath, H. B. Raymond, James White, Mr. and Mrs. Homer A. Waddell, Miss Rosemary Haer, Miss Blanche Bennett, Miss Mary Jones, Frank White, and Mrs. Lydia Snyder. Locations mentioned span Gip By, Beaver Falls, Cleveland, Utica, Cherry Tree, Mayion Center, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh with references to local officials, hospital stays, mastoid operation, and a upcoming Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. S. Connor
Gip By
Indiana
A. W. Donahue
Near Commodore
Minnie Leeper
Nettie
Beaver Falls
F. T. Rhine
Brishvalley Township
Richard Wydick
Erie
Alberta Cost
Cleveland, O
Mary Cost
West Chestnut Street
Charles van
Utica
N. Y
Mary Fiscus
West Church Street
Squire Johnston Moorhead
Cherryhill Township
Adeline Hauxhurst
Indiana Hospital
Johnstown
John W. Hadden
P. B. Hadden
Taylorsville
Fred G. Haer
Rosemary
Margaret
Milton’ Center
Robert Hood
West Wheatfeld Township
Monny
Clauda
Bath
Harry
Wyncoop
New York City
Marion Center
Frank Spicher
Lawrence
Cherry Tree
H. BE. Raymond
Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce
James White
Dair
Mayion Centerry
Fred Gardner
Woonsocket
N.J
Austin Drew
Locust Street
Murray Stewart
Grace
Jay
Home
R.D
Pearl Kuhn
D. BE. Home
Clifford Orville Shearer
Wampum
Laura Edna Little
Shelocta
William H. Little
Rudolf John Helfer
Angeline Bregar
Holman
Armstrong County
Blanche Bennett
South Sixth Street
Hackettstown
Washington, D.C
National Par Seminary
Helen
Mary Jones
Allegheny County
State Teachers’ College
Saginaw, Mich
Lydia Snyder
Lloyd Waner
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Frank Porter
Waner
Luxenberg's Class Clock Starts At Noon Monday
An Indiana High School senior class clock began at Luxenberg's Jewelry Store with James W. Miller starting the eight day dial. The clock features 106 girls and 57 boys, each pictured and numbered. Bulova watches will be awarded to the boy and girl whose pictures align after eight days. The display also features dials from 1927 to 1929 clocks as part of a window exhibit. Previous winners included Charles Dickie Blanche Bennett John Williams Mary Gibson William Kozusko Hazel Campbell. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxenberg
James W. Miller
Indiana High School
Luxenberg’s
Charles Dickie
Blanche Bennett
John Williams
Mary Gibson
William Kozusko
Hazel Campbell
Fire Destroyed W. H. Findley Home in Wheatfield Township
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home and contents of W. H. Findley in East Wheatfield Township on May 23 while the family was away in Cleveland for a funeral. The Findleys’ two sons were in the fields at the time. Loss partly covered by 2500 insurance with Patrons' Mutual Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Findley
East Wheatfeld Township
Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Listed
Real estate transfers include Clarence R. Hickox to Zada Guelich for a lot in Indiana at 5500 dollars and Edmund Widdowson to Charles Jacoby for a lot in White at 200 dollars. Additional transfers: Robert G. McLaughlin to Etta A. McLaughlin for five tracts in Grant and Rayne at 100 dollars. Thomas Dixon to Roper H. Dixon for a lot in Clymer at 300 dollars. Marriage licenses listed for James W. Revie to Hannah M. Heberling and Gurtis Hockenberry to Ernest Indiana with Edith K. Carney Indiana and John Yuroyvich to Heilwood Anna Shonsick Heilwood Williams, Eubanks Chicago Vernie R. Shank Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Hickox
Zada
Guelich
Indiana
Edmund Widdowson
Charles Jacoby
White
Robert G. McLaughlin
Etta A. McLaughlin
Grant and
Rayne
Thomas Dixon
Roper H. Dixon
Clymer
James W. Revie
Hannah M. Heberling
Gurtis Hockenberry
Ernest Indiana
Alesborn
Edith K. Carney
John Yuroyvich
Heilwood
Anna Shonsick
Heilwood Williams
Eubanks
Chicago
Vernie R. Shank
Former Homer City Girl Wins Leechburg High Honor
Miss Anna Jean Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Roberts formerly of Homer City now in Leechburg graduated with first honors from Leechburg High School at 16. Born February 13 1914 she started school in 1920 and finished ten years later. The Dr J D Orr efficiency medal was presented by Rev W J Hogg at commencement. Her address on The Part Played by Certain Factors In Training the American Mind for World Peace discussed radios role in universal peace. She has aided in caring for her invalid mother for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Leechburg
Anna Jean Roberts
A. P. Roberta
J. D. Orr
W. J. Hogg
Miss Roberts
Indiana Boy Graduates From Muskingum College Next Week
John Reppell Moorhead, son of Mr and Mrs William O Moorhead of North Ninth Street, will graduate from Muskingum College New Concord Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts degree next week. Mr and Mrs Moorhead and daughter Carol and Mr and Mrs William Moorhead Jr will attend commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Muskingum College
John Reppell Moorhead
William O. Moorhead
North Ninth Street
New Concord
Moorhead
Carol
Wm. Moorhead, Jr
Youth fatally struck by rock during pool blasting
R Ernest Henderson 16 was killed when a rock fragment struck his head during blasting for a swimming pool at Ross Mountain Park between New Florence and Bolivar. He helped his father excavate the pool site. Receipts from Poppy Sale totaled 272.97 with most funds supporting national welfare for disabled veterans and local Legion welfare work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Mountain Park
New Florence
Bolivar
R. Ernest Henderson
Jie
American Legion
Jocal Legion
Cornerstone opened as church razed in Indiana town
Three Indiana men who witnessed the 1875 cornerstone placing of the old Methodist Episcopal Church described the event when the corner stone was opened and contents removed. The metal box was rusted and papers disintegrated. coins re maining in damp fragments. The article recounts 1876 dedication details and lists ministers, trustees, and the project’s history including a new church bid date and planned start in late June in Newark, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Suw
D. W. Simpson
G. Wilan Earl
H. C. Rink
Old Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. McCamey
J. Elder Paclor
Frank Hi. Beck
C. W. Rink
Noble G. Miller
G. Wilse Hart
B. F. Brooks
D.D
Christ Church
Pittsburgh
J. F. Core
Greensburg
H. G. Beacon
Johnstown
J. C. Johnson
Rey
A. P. Leonard
John A. Danks
Core
County
Pittsburgh Leader
Christian Advocate
Pittsburg
Boston Gazette
M. J. Sleppy
J. A. Danks
FL. McJunkin
Newark
N.J
Indiana Post Office Delegates Attend District Conference In New Castle
Seven Indiana post office employees joined about 100 delegates from fifteen cities at the Northwestern Pennsylvania District meeting in New Castle on Saturday evening. Indianapolis workers were among the attendees and Indiana was chosen to host the fall session near Clyde Kellys farm in Marchand. Officers were elected with O F Fitch as president and Fred Kuech as vice president. State President Chris Halberstadt praised the associations growth to 300 branches under strong leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Post Office
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Association of Letter Carriers
New Castle
Charles J. Wingard
Harold Fulton
George Thompson
Jas. C. Fee
Wilbur Stahl
8. B. Good
Walter Y. Malcolm
Indiana
Congresa
Clyde ‘Kelly
Marchand
Kelly
National House of Representatives
O. F. Fitch
Greenville
Fred ©. Kuech
New Casde
J. J. Robinson
Johnsonburg
John Quay
Meadville
Fred L. Rentz
New Castle News
Chris J. Halberstadt
National Association of ‘Letter Carriers
United States
Indiana Men Sentenced to Year and a Day in Federal Prison
Joseph Ricupero Mike Zaftuto and Samuel Manuel known as King Manuel of James town New York were sentenced to a year and a day in Atlanta federal prison after pleading guilty to counterfeiting. They confessed to passing ten twenty dollar fraudulent notes in Indiana county while Manuel already served a month term in Buffalo district with concurrent sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph Ricupero
Mike Zaftuto
Samuel Manuel
King” Manuel
Jamestown
N.Y
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Indiana County
Manuel
Buffalo
Blairsville Clinic Performs Twenty Six Tonsil Operations
Twenty six applicants, ages 4 to 16, had tonsils and adenoids removed at Blairsville Clinic sponsored by Blairsville Health and Welfare Association. Dr F B Stevenson of Indiana led the operation with Drs Benz Reilly and Glasser of Alatraville, Nurse R Neal and eight registered nurses assisted. The clinic took place at the Odd Fellows Hall on West Market Street. Indiana stores to stay open Thursday evening and close Friday Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville Clinic
Blairsville Health and Welfare Association
F. BR. Stevenson
Indiana
Benz, Reilly and Glasser
Alatraville
R. 2. Neal
Eigh
Odd Fellows Hall
West Market Street
Death notices pour in from Elderton and Hamilton
Samuel Neal age 78 of Elderton dies at Gates private hospital after years as undertaker and elder in the Presbyterian church. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Christy and no children. Funeral at Elderton church with burial in Widerton. Also noted: John Fetterman 76 died of apoplexy. extensive Ellis family survivors listed. Mrs. Sally Brewer 49 dies at Hamilton after illness, wife of A K Brewer, with two daughters and a son. several siblings and relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Neal
Elderton
Gates
Mr. Neal
Eizabeth Christy
Armstrong County
Yives
Elderton Presbyterian Church
Neal
M. D. McClelland
Widerton Cemetery
John Fetterman
Evangelical Church
A. B. Hasbach
Oakland Cemetery
East Water Street
Brushyalley Township
Banks Township
Indiana
Murray
Guy
Harry
Ida Fisher
Alfred
Mary Adams
Harry Smith
Town
Velma Brickell
Rossiters Talmen
Near Home
Minnie Baird
McGees Mills
Viola Colbitt
Erie
A. K. Sbrewer
Sally Brewer
A. K. Brewer
Hamilton
David Neale
M. B
Louise Wachobb
Punxsatawney
Alice Bloes
B. K
Pauline
Alicea Milligan
David
Hamitan
Dayton man wins fiddler contest at Rural Valley High
W W Rupp of Dayton fiddled to first prize in the Rural Valley High off time contest held at Rural Valley. The event marked the district’s first contest since 1927. Marshall Lee Wothe of Garretts Run took second and James Fleming of Kittanning third. Prizes ranged from ten dollars for first to five dollars for third, with twenty eight fiddlers competing and each receiving a prize from Rural Valley and Kittanning merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Rural Valley High School
W. W. Rupp
Rural Valley
Rupp
Marshall Lee Wothe
Garretts Run
James Fleming
Kittanning
Isoil Survey Of County To Begin June First
Indiana County to receive a detailed soil survey with maps of soil types in all townships and crop adaptations. Two U S Department of Soils staff and two Penn State agronomy researchers will conduct the study, expected to take about six months. A bulletin will summarize soil characteristics and uses, aiding farmers and landowners. cooperation urged. Also announces the 1930 Teachers Institute Week, with dates for Cambria Jackon, Armstrong, Clearfield, and Westmoreland institutes slated in October and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Indiana County
F. D. Gardner
Department of Agronomy
Penn State
U. S. Department of Soils
Washington, D.C
Teachers Institute
Indiana County Teachers’ Institute
State Department of
Cambria and
Jackerson
Armstrong County
Clearfield
Westmoreland
Glasser Couple to Move to Glassport This Week
Mr and Mrs Irvin S Glasser plan to relocate from Indiana to Glassport this week where they will settle permanently. He intends to run a shoe store in the town. Harrisburg May 28 The War Department authorized issuance of the Pershing Cap to all Pennsylvania National Guard troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Irvin S. Glasser
Glassport
Indiana
Harrisburg
Federal War Department
Pennsylvania National Guard
Pinchot leads in county tally as four districts opened
Official returns from Indiana County show Gifford Pinchot with 9 165 votes for governor and a wide margin over Brown. Other top candidates include Grundy 5330 for U S Senator and J R Davis 56141. County totals also list Griffith 6019 and Peeler 6942 for representatives, plus strong Democratic tallies. Ballot boxes from four districts were opened to complete the count after misfiled returns and spoiled ballots.
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Tdiann
Grundy
Davis
Perler
Griffith
J. T. Davis
Second Ward
Indiana
Burrell No. 1
Grant No. 2
South Mahoning No. 2
Ule
Gifford Pinchot
Francis Shunk Brown
Thomas W. Phillips
Joseph D. Herben
Joseph R. Grundy
James J. Davis
Francias H. Bohlen
Webster Garfield Drew
J. Frank Graff
Armstrong County
Superior Court
James B. Drew
William B. Linn
Charles C. McLain
Town
Secretary of Internal Affairs
James F. Woodward
Philip H. Dewey
Charles F. White
Frederic A. Godeharles
Lieutenant Goovernor
Charles F. Armstrong
Edward C. Shannon
Charles Dorrance
Frank P. R. Thompson
George W. Maxey
The
Supreme Court
Albert D. MacDade
Nathan L. Strong
Congress
J. Elder Peeler
Charley Mt. Griffith
Marion Center
General Assembly
John T. Davis
Blairsville
Paplor
Grif‘th
Edward B. Bennett
Republican State Committee
United States
Sedgwick Kistler
John M. Hemphill
Guy K. Bard
Internal Affairs
Lucy D. Winston
Henry C. Niles
Aaron E. Reiber
Geo. F. Douglas
D. KR. Tomb
Harry W. Fee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melata
Stears Home
Mrs. Mears Stear
Smyrna
Stear
William Lawrence
Elmer W. Allison
Toledo Blade
France
Imperial Type Magazine
Church Corners
New Castle Ment
ISOIL
J. N. Langham
Antonio Benedatto
Lucerne Mines
Mary Troll
Ira TE. Henry
Blacklick Township
S. F. Coulter
Roscos Tomb
Nolle
Burrehy Township
Burrell Township
Re Releeva
I. R. Bowers
Indiana Hunt Club
Pungs'y
Punxsutawney
Franklin
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