Indiana County Third Liberty Loan drive record set
The Third Liberty Loan campaign in Indiana County shows individual subscriptions at 1,960,200 and a county allotment of 1,710,600, oversubscribing by 249,600. Banks underwrote 2,126,900 with only 166,700 left to be carried by banks. Districts, towns, and industries achieved high participation, with Mechanicstown and Glen Campbell overperforming. Local leaders and committees organized 39 subdivisions, stressing duty and pride in bond ownership amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Liberty Loan Campaign Committee
Indiana County
Our
Federal Reserve Bank
Cleveland
Rank Finsthwait
Cherry Tree
Bairman
J.mair Sutton
Indiana
National
5. W. Rose
Glen Campbell
Mechanicsburg
Heilwood
Foster
Airway
John P. Wkin
Blairsville
Clymer
J. Blair Stutton
National Bank
Blacklick
Blairsville National Bank
Wirst National Bank
Blairsvilla
Cherry Trea
Clymer National Bank
Paws
First National Bank
Homer City National Bank
Citizen's National Bank
Farmers’ Bank
Indiana County Deposit Bank
India
Savings & Trust Company
Mation Cente National Bank
Plumville
First National ‘Bank
Saltsburg
Nau Peewee
Proclamation calls for June 1 1918 registration of men 21
President Wilson issues a proclamation directing all men who have reached 21 since June 1 1917 to register for military service between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on June 1 1918 at local boards or designated places. Exemptions include service members, and individuals may register by mail or through an agent with local board instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
United States
District of Columbia
Wits
Ghal
Colma
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
iLocal Board
Weekend Visitors and Local Events in Armagh Area
East Wheatfield residents L J Caldwell of Pittsburgh and wife spent the weekend with family in Armagh. Indiana visitors Mr. and Mrs. Brown visited Mrs. Flora McKelvey and family. Edgar Sweet from Portage toured late week. Olga Campbell visited Johnstown. Mrs. R. M. Cunningham of Johnstown stayed with Alphonse Cunningham. Leo Patechin of Camp Lee, VA, is home on brief furlough. Virginia Caldwell and Jennie Sutton of Armagh vacationed with Mrs. Mert McCormick. Presbyterian Aid Society to meet at Mrs. Jesse Wadsworth’s Wednesday. Mildred Pindley of Cramer visiting grandparents Frank Brandinger and wife in Blairsville area. Presbyterian Bible class meets Friday at Lochurel. Join Bolars of Lewistown visiting Ids nave. A charity fundraiser at Witt Pann Coane in Armagh drew praise. proceeds to benefit Cramer and Arnell Red Cross Auxiliaries. A church service honored boys leaving for the training camp. Rev. Buell delivered a message at the M. R. B. church with proper musical pieces performed by the youth. Leader Solomon J. Plowman, Civil War veteran, attended prominently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Caldwell
Pittsburgh
Armagh
Mrs. Brown
Indiana
Flora McKelvey
Edgar Sweet
Olga Campbell
Johnstown
R. M. Cunningham
Alphonse Cunningham
Leo Patechin
Camp Lee
Virginia Caldwell
Jennie Sutton
Mis
Mert McCormick
Presbyterian Actios’ Aid Society
Jesse Wadsworth
Mildrad Pindley
Cramer
Blairaville
H.windley
Near Cramer
Presbyterian Bible Cliss
Athommey
Pela Ak
Ldyett
Ail Diaaddi- Adena
Attra Wilel
Dee Crome
Arnel Red Cross
Cunton
Arrah M. i
Mie Young
Solomon J. Plowman
M. RB
Buell
Recent Deaths in Rochester Mills and Area
Miss Bessie Braughiter of Rochester Mills dies at 29 from heart trouble at home. Funeral conducted by Rev. B C Good. burial at Ping Grove. Marlin Whouling, 41, dies at County Home from tuberculosis. funeral at Gears D. Leydic. burial Oakland cemetery. Andrew Hiner, 20, dies at Creigity Hodes from pale. Infant son of Abe and Mrs Law Shaffer dies. interment Greenwood. Memorial Day observances planned in Rochester Mills with church services and a parade led by the martial band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Braughiler
Bessie Braughter
Rtochester Mills
Muitay
D. Z. Mraugh- Joy
Rochester Mills
Rockbridge
Hindaath
J. Crott
Ganton
Mra
Nellky Zener
D. Leydic
Oakland
Ambrow Hiner
Andrew Hiner
Poo
Taberwerk Vladict
Bernard Calbolie
Manedlay
Abe
Mire
Law
Shaffer
Philadelphia
Kanchester Mills
Presbyterian Church
Rochester Mills Martial Band
Graduation Exercises at Green Township High School
Ten graduates from Green Township High School were honored in a May ceremony at the Starford church. The program included diplomas, orations, and a variety of patriotic songs. A separate Garden Literary Society meeting at the Garden schoolhouse featured music, recitations, and a debate on wartime issues. Public notices include a draft-related operation update and local announcements of church and community events with plans for future gatherings and farm advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Church
Starford
Creen Township
M. WM
Allareitis
Bandh Jobes
Pradidant
Paul G. Shanks Claas
Shatter
Dennis Wy Osood
Agnes Keel
Whey Wienangs
Uruk
Gace
Ospaud
Hope Meekins
Mary A
Sb. Baer
Pan
Hope
Osmund
Cuore N
Oseood
Agnes Lved
Maay A. Fhomil
I. Vurdle Shatfea
Pawk Shank
Literary Society Program and Recitals
A fragmented program lists participants for a Literary Society event including readings of a Biography of President Wilson, various recitations and monologues. Notable names mentioned include Mary Swearingen, Allan Hugh, Nellie Roser, Harry Stewart, Olin Brinks, Cora Miller, Craiy Hunter, Marty Stewart, Blaine Stewart, John Brinks, Mavis Stewart, John Rugh, Agnes Ruby, and Glen Sprinkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieromathean Literary Socl
Gilley
Bare Ty Moustery Society
Mee
Kadiy
Mary Swearingen
Hugh
Wilson
Hievis Stewart
Allan Hugh
Mssay
Vernen
Maple
Harry Stewart
Olin Brinks
Nellie Roser
A. W W. Overdortt
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Third Liberty Loan
Maderon
Oa Hou
Ailey Mas
Inlington Puro
Conte
White ‘Lues
Seth Rho
America
Brody
East Wheatfield
Lancaster
Ten
Mrom Grisen Townsieep Higi School
Winery Society
Garden Literary Society
Gavedon Getiool House
di‘ Witeh Heke Lowirstigg
Virtroth
Ghia
Tirzel Fair
Mardi Gilbert
Thiarold Gibson
Nazel Eping
Donall Davis
Margaret Jordan
Mr. Yobletts
Dolce Glass
J. 0. Shields
Heanry Graft
Niome Reed
James Davis
Daembouerea
Sam Ackerson
W. OP. Mettren
MoDuet
Reba Willamk
Brene Alexiander
Eldersith
Ales
Clara Davis
Jasper Bunkley Tonle
Liportunes
Krok McCrea
Irai
Gibson
Vietrola
Society
Clavie Chinson
Milligate
McCrea
Irene Alexander
Stoyden Long
Sam Ackurson
Clair McCrea
Enut Ualde
Vielolay
Journal
Irene Alesander
Inik
James Diugherty
Camp le
Inhin
Instituton Tash Waek
Lisuayelilee A. Ploy Caneagehler
Paonlester Millis
Aemaghe
Wheafield Township
Arther
Wilbur 2. Graff
State College
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania State College Experiment Station
My Barn
eGorpevilla
Georgi R. Kinnan
Marion Center
St, Clair, Rinn & CO
Literary Society
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