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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1934

Page

5

County Republicans Slashed as Democrats Sweep Pa Election

Unofficial returns show a historic Democratic landslide in Pennsylvania. Indiana County backed Republicans but with narrowed margins as statewide results propelled Democrats to victory for U S Senator Governor and many other offices. Local races saw Republican candidates Stewart and Sloan win in the General Assembly while Mahoning and neighboring townships moved to ban liquor sales for four years.

Strong Cambria Assembly Pennsylvania United States Superior Court Indiana County David A.reed Joseph F. Guffey William J A. Schnader George H. Harle M. Harvey Taylor Secretary of Internal Affairs Thomas A. Logue Frank M. Trexler Charles H. Rhodes Indiana Armstrong Jefferson Nathan L. Strong Town General Assembly Charles B. Held Homer City E. A. Goodfellow Sloan Stewart Held Goodfellow Mahon Center Green East Mahoning West Mahoning North Mahoning Washington West Wheatfield Rayne Township Hquer Plumville Keystone David A. Reed George H. Rarle William A. Schnader Pinchot Earle

National Education Week Open House At Indiana High

Regular school sessions were held Tuesday evening at Indiana High School as part of National Education Week to let parents observe daily activities. The standard afternoon session was also permitted on Tuesday, providing additional visibility into classroom work.

Indiana High School Indiana Post American Legion Chamber of Commerce State Teachers College Indiana Iigh Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce CG. &. Foster C. M. File

Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Listed

A compilation of real estate transfers in Indiana County from Blairsville Savinge Trust Co to multiple buyers with varied parcels and prices, plus a long list of marriage licenses across towns including Lucerne Mines Homer City and Indiana, and a note noting a record 7 950 hunting licenses issued by noon, Indiana County, for 1934.

Blairsville Savinge & Trust Co B. W. Goldfab Joe Blatraville John St. Clair Thomas A. Luckhart South Mahoning Township James K. Boring Elmer Empfield Buffington Township Alex Johnston Bessie B. Johnston Homey City Lafayette Tuck Joseph Shadkoski Center Township Lewis Louise McDon Anderson Indiana Jefferson Calhoun Steele Calhoun West Mahoning Township Samuel G. McAfoos Howard E. Kee Grant Township Samuel T. Swarts T. Kanart Cherryhill Sarah McAfoos Deckers Point Howard E. Fisher Antonio Pinnett Farmers and Miners Trust Co Canoe Township William Deyarmin Indiana County Commissioners Brushvalley Township Michael A. Buchoyesky Charles Harshyne Lucerne Mines Mary Shawalck Thompson Williard Catherine Miller Robert Leslie New Kensington Genevieve Beveridge Arnold Wilbert Bhrum Clymer Laura Misner Nick Daskonick Homer City Alexander Dangorinska Andrew Krollek Dixonville Sophia Balas Samuel Edward Neely Jersey City N. J Wilkingbarg Indiana County

PERSONAL BREVITIES FILED FROM INDIANA AREA EVENTS

Numerous residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and attending events in Indiana and nearby towns. Notes include weekend stays in Albion, New Florence, and Saltsburg areas, lectures by Dr. C. R. Foster, and a Republican rally with Leon Metzger, plus rural dramatics contest plans for November in Indiana High School Auditorium with several organizations set to compete.

Bare-legged fashion warned for young children in cold weather

Dr. J Bruce McCreary deputy secretary of health urged parents in Harrisburg to clothe small children adequately as bare legs risk exposure if temperatures fall. He said many youngsters lack the vitality to withstand undue exposure and advised against stockingless apparel.

Harrisburg J. Bruce McCreary

Husband of Ernest Woman Dies Trying Rescue Employee

Philip A Moone aged 29 husband of former Miss Mae Reynolds of Ernest died last week in Pittsburgh California while attempting to rescue a California Spray Chemical Company employee overcome by sulphuric fumes. Moone, superintendent of the company, lived in Concord California and descended into a vat to aid the worker, contracting fatal injuries from the fumes.

Ernest Philip A. Moone Mae Reynolds California Spray Chemical Company Pittsburgh Calif Moone Concord Mogse

Miss Dorothy Hinitt Named Associate Editor at Readers Digest

Dorothy Hinitt, formerly a resident of this place, is serving as associate editor of the Readers Digest. She is a daughter of the late Dr. Frederick W Hinitt, former pastor of the Presbyterian church of Indiana.

Dorothy Hinitt Miss Hinitt Frederick W. Hinitt The Presbyterian Church of Indiana

Record yields 3590 bushels apples on 12 acres Indiana County

A. Woodward Smith at Smith Station north of Blairsville reports a record Indiana county apple crop from twelve acres. From his orchard planted in 1911 he harvested 3590 bushels, including 2130 Smokehouse 2160 Stayman Winesap and 1200 York Imperial, with superb spraying, fertilizing, thinning and picking practices yielding nearly perfect fruit. County Agent Warner notes there are few insect or fungus injuries. Customers visit the storage house for retail or wholesale purchases.

A. Woodward Smith Smith Station Blairsville Indiana County Warner Indiana Smith Warner i

Indiana Youth Lost Life In First Hunting Incident

Jamey Snyder aged 18 died minutes after being accidentally shot by companion Frank Barnett 17 while hunting on the County Home farm near town. He was taking his first hunt, shot in the right shoulder after stepping from behind a corn shock. He died en route to the hospital. Born May 5 1916 at Latrobe he was son of Mr and Mrs George Snyder. Surviving are parents two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at Bell Funeral Home Wayne Avenue with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Carl and Perry Bracken Town Mra Alex Anderson New Alexandre Mise Ineg Slysong New Florence Ralph Mack Saltsbury Road Wilson Fistus Cleveland Mary Fiscus Clurch Street Jesse Manning Mrant Street David Correy Saltsburg Perry George Turtle Creek Calvin McAdoo Tenth Street Laroe Anderson Punxsutawney Selina N. Barbar Walter Wiggins McKeesport Wallace Thomas West Washington Street John ¥. Scott Harrisburg John 4A. Scott North Seventh St Roy Umburm Albion A.W. Hawxhurst Eleventh Street Tennessee North Carolina ER. W. Griffith Smicksburg Earl Griffith Carl Erma West Mahoning Township Indiana Anna Mae Skelton Oak Street N. C Geraldine Hawxhurst Frank Lydick Longmont Colo Rebecca Davison Washington Street Lydicks Florida Beryl L. Seanor School Street Dan Rairigh Gipsy Stale Teachers College Gil City Foster Dubois Big Place J. Wayne Tomb Secretary of Revenue Klwanis Club Fourth Ward Jamey Snyder Wunera Bell Funeral Home Wayne Avenue Greenwood Cemetery James Leroy Snyder Oakland Avenue Frank Barnett Ben Avon Snyder Tarnett George Snyder Latrobe Chevy Chase Healy Ree Methodist Church Mia Clark Lewry Sarah Hell John

White­sell Released on 1000 Bond After DWI Hit Run

Whitesell of Greensburg formerly of town posted a 1000 bond before Squire Walter H. Jackson on Thursday on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failing to stop after a crash on North Sixth street Wednesday evening. His car collided with a vehicle driven by Mrs. Gertrude Glover of West Philadelphia street, injuring her and her sister Miss Erma Cunningham lightly.

Whitesell Greensburg Squire Walter H. Jackson North Sixth Street Whiitesell Gertrude Glover West Philadelphia Erma Cunningham

Mrs Ida Berkeypile Hosts Hoovers Guests at Cherryhill Event

Mrs Ida Berkeypile of Cherryhill township entertained Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Hoover of Venice California former Indiana residents. Guests included Mr and Mrs G B Roudabush Mr and Mrs J J Murphy and Mr and Mrs H M Heinger all of John Lown with relations and friends in the community.

Guexta Berkeypile Howe Ida Berkeypile Cherryhill Township H. E. ‘Hoover Venice Calif Indiana Hoovers G. B. Roudabush J. J. Murphy H. M. Heinger John Lown

Mrs Susan Hanna Celebrates 80th Anniversary Today

Mrs Susan Dianna Hanna, longtime Ben Avon resident near Indiana, marks her 80th birthday with a family gathering at the Hanna home this evening. Robert Alker of Harrisburg visited this week with his father John Alker on School Street.

Susan Hanna Hightech Robert Alker Harrisburg John al Ker School Street

Jurors Drawn For December Sessions Amid Court Recess

Names listed for the December grand jury and Civil Court sessions as Judge Langham continued December criminal court to March due to few trials. Jurors from multiple townships and counties appear with numerous first and second Monday panels and a long roster of individuals.

J. N. Langham Aultman Howard Center Boweer Cynthia W. Wheatfield H. A W. Mahoning Marshall Lizzie Washington McQuilken Jay Rayne McCarthy Timothy Indiana Martin David Rayne Olsen Alma Plumyille Pearce Blanche Burrell Rowe Gert Plumyille Sensebaugh H. W Green Smith R. G Banks Wilt Wissinger Mabel Barber Howard J Clymer Brilhart W. W Bates J. I Creekside Berringer Nellie Canoe Cassell Mary Center Clark Joseph, Jr Glen Campbell Clark Steele L Cherry Tree Carey Anne Davis Misa Bell Dodson John Annie Pine Jiarris Charlie Salteburg D. J Green King Harvey Montgomery Learn Blair D Grant W. H McMillen Maury Mahoning McNaughton Rosalie White McManus Mirium Marton Center McQuigton Mears Myers Everett Homer City Raymond N. Mahoning Nichol Harry Park Irene Klugh Robinson Edward J Stewart Sam Young Stutaman Robert Buffington Slits Grant Sides Sara M Burrell Stephens Moamer City Buffington Smitten Margaret North Mahoning Tomer Anna Youel Catherine G. A Maloning Woail Erwin Armstrong Muck Washington

Three intoxicated drivers sentenced in Allegheny County

Three intoxicated drivers pled guilty before Judge J N Langham and were fined 200 dollars each with three to six months in the Allegheny County Workhouse. Frank Benko was ordered to pay 116 dollars damages to a car owner. Mike Ondo pled guilty to violating the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and paid costs and a ten dollar fine. A separate case involving Thomas C Brown saw a charge of felonious entry burglary and felony not pressed. R P Enterline had a prior jail term revoked and re sentenced to pay 200 dollars, costs, and three to six months in the workhouse.

CG. Fy Rosaborough Livermore Frank Berka Penn UN R. D D. Marl Idyerk Chuvy ‘Chase Indiana J. N. Langham Hach Whe Allegheny County Frank Benko Acceased Benko Mike Ondo Homer City Pennsylvania Thomas C. Brown Blairsville Langham R. P. Enterline Rochester Mills Meterline

Apples Shipments Rise Despite Short Crops in Sections

Reports from sixty inspectors of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Association indicate Pennsylvania yields the finest apple crop this year. While some areas show shortages, statewide shipments are nearly five times heavier than the same date last year, signaling strong market demand.

Farrisburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Horti Cultural Association

Carlson Family Moves to Colver

Mr and Mrs Samuel Carlson formerly at 836 Locust Street moved to Colver on Tuesday where Mr Carlson is employed The Carlson home will be occupied by Chief of Police Willan jd Kelly County Treasurer C C McLain issued 8431 dog licenses at noon today

Carlson Colver Samuel Carlson Locust Street Bpalice Willan Jd. Kelly C. C. McLain

Armistice Day Plans Highlight Local Observances

Armistice Day activities include school programs on Monday with exercises, a parade to Philadelphia Street, a 11 00 AM moment of silence, and a post parade address before the Court House. Legions sponsor meetings, memorial services, and a social in Memorial Hall. County offices close. banks and post office observe holiday.

Dlegion American Memorial Hall Legion Auxiliary General Ana Court House Methodist Episcopal Church Indiana Post American Legion John J. McIlvaine Post Tev Arthur J. Pfohl Clinton File

Woman leaps from car after argument near Sunset Hill Tea Room

Mrs. Martha Smith a widow and Punxsutawney resident sustained a skull fracture and serious injuries when she leaped from a car during an argument with Murray Daun near Sunset Hill Tea Room on the Indiana Punxsutawney road Monday evening. Daun, a Rossiter resident, reported as widower, and the pair had discussed a personal matter during a country drive. Mrs. Smith was rushed to Adrian hospital, Punxsutawney, where doctors described her condition as extremely serious.

Sunset Hill Tea Room Martha Smith Punxsutawbey Uldle Murray Daun Rossiter Baun

Homer City Man Injured in Hunting Accident This Morning

Homer City man Joe Medyitz, 26, admitted to Indiana Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left thumb from a hunting accident this morning. Lawrence Rankin of Strongstown, injured Friday, remains hospitalized with injuries to the right side and arm. John Hritsko, 23, of Clymer, still receiving treatment for a shotgun wound to the right foot from Saturday. Other hunters treated and discharged include Howard George of Indiana and M. L. Gianni, 38, of Apollo.

Homer City Joe Medyitz Indiana W Lawrence Rankin Strongstons John Hritsko Clymer Howard George Indiana M. L. Gianni Apollo

Highway Patrol tests show 127,811 pass nine months in 1934

Record figures from the State Highway Patrol for nine months of 1934 show 127,811 operators tests passed and 60,022 failed. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to R. D. readers, $5.56.

Harrisburg State Highway Patrol The Progress and Pittsburgh Post- Gazette R. D

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