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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1926

Page

7

Armistice Day Observance Planned by Local Legion

Local Armistice Day program includes a 10:00 a.m. memorial service at the high school chapel, a procession to the courthouse, a band concert, and a one minute silence at 11:00 a.m. with all traffic halted to honor fallen comrades.

Plana American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary Boy Scout Boy Scouts the Legion and Auxiliary Court House Legion, Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Honors Dead Comrade at Memorial Service

Indiana Post American Legion held its annual Sunday Memorial Service in the Indiana theater. Women’s Auxiliary and patriotic groups joined the public as Col. Richard W. Watson paid tribute to Frank Dodson, the sole member lost in the year. Rev. Dr. Roger Charnock delivered the Memorial Day address. Orchestra and vocal selections accompanied the event.

Indiana Post American Legion Indiana Theater Women’s Auxiliary Richard W. Watson Frank Dodson Roger Charnock

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Towns

A series of property transfers lists buyers and sellers across Blairsville Indiana Montgomery West Wheatfield and surrounding areas with lots and acres sold for amounts ranging from 1 to 5000 dollars including names such as Ralph M Lytle W B Alcorn Frank Butler Edna Anderson Catherine Power John W Clangon H E Clark B Ward Hourk Fred Dilts Nellie Carey Tim a Stephens Norah Palmer Jane Bonya Payid Wakefield John E Brown Hulda B Stewart T Mardis Cora Fetter man Harvey Buchanan Harry Schell Helen Scott Uber Arthur Demontin Wimer Lewis Co L Campbell Penn Public Service Corporation and Margaret Nagle among others. Several parcels note single dollar sums and tract sizes including 80 acres and 75 acres with locations in Saltsburg Blairsville Indiana Montgomery Center Ripley and Burrrell.

Catherine Power John W. Clangon Blairsville H. E. Clark Joseph Burba Montgomery Reithmiller B. Ward Hourk Grant Fred Dilts Nellie H. Carey Rayne Tima Stephens John Conser Jim Canter Norah, Palmer Pearl M. Hodel Ag Qn Cora B. Fetterman Harvey Buchanan W. P. Frye Indiana Harry Schall H. T. Lydick Harry Schell Helen Scott Uber

Area retest starts Monday in 17 townships

The T B area retest began Monday across 17 townships with veterinarians assigned to each. Drivers use Indiana bus and streetcar services to reach townships, notifying cattle owners to have cattle tied for injections. Dr. P J Clarkson of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Industry oversees Indiana County work from the County Agent's Office. Two couples wed in the day, Lea McCullough and Bernice Keith, and Clair Bothell and Jessie Shank, as Justice C O Melain officiated.

T. B Armstrong R. L. Potterger Rayne R. A. Atchley Brushvalley Farmer Greene EB. C. Yoder Cherryhill M. L. Hutchins West Wheatfield H. Ragsdale Fast. Wheatfield Kutz Montgomery Genter L. A. Lash Indiana Blacklick North Mahoning Whites Canosa Conemaugh Grant Burrel J. H. Calflesh Blacklick Township P. ¥. Clarkson Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Industry Countey Lea McCullough Commodore Bernice Keith Marion Center C. O. Melain Herrick Building Justice Melain Clair M. Bothell Creekside Jessie Shank Town

Official vote count shows Fisher edges in county race

The official tally from the November 2 election lists John J. Fisher with 9 100 votes and Wilson with 5 728, Vare 4 203, alongside totals for others in Senate and local offices. A separate item notes Plum Creek Grange program and a neighborhood accident in Blairsville area.

Fisher Wilson Vare John United States Senate William Varé United States Wars Snyder Kana McCaunley C. L W. Mitler

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK LEVINSON MARKS AND OTHER ITEMS

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK reports several local marriages including Levinson son connected with The Fashion Shoppe marrying Elizabeth Marks of Homer City in Hebrew Unity rooms officiated by Rabbi Moskowitz. Attendants included Bertha Marks and flower girls Francis and Lois Choital with Terry Cooper as escort.

Heyman Sherrer Trianon Orchestra Latrobe

Patricia Lee Hauxhurst Portrait Noted in Indiana Reach

A photograph reproduction shows Patricia Lee Hauxhurst, child of Mr and Mrs Pat Hauxhurst of Indiana. The image was taken at Douglass Studio on Philadelphia Street, documenting a local family event.

Patriciia Lee Hauxhurst Pat Hauxhurst Indiana Douglass Studio Philadelphia Street

Sunday School Workers Hold Inspiring County Conference

All county districts were represented at the Saturday conference in Zion Lutheran church. Walter H. Jackson summarized the state convention and outlined next year’s activities. Walter H. Myers, state association secretary, inspired attendees as county officials pledged a strong effort for an outstanding year in Sunday school work.

Rabbath School Association Zion Lutheran Church Walter H. Jackson Reading Walter H. Myers State Association Myers

Barkley Raises Record Berkshire Pigs in Indiana County

W. S. Barkley of Livermore PA Conemaugh township reports a litter of seven Berkshire pigs weighing 2796 pounds at 180 days. The pigs, sired by a pure bred Berkshire boar and dammed by a Berkshire sow, were raised on blue grass pasture with minimal skim milk. Total cost 241.30 dollars. value at market 419.40 dollars. profit above cost 178.10 dollars. The heaviest litter of seven in Indiana county this year. Feed included wheat middlings shelled corn corn wheat oats chop and tankage.

Barkley W. S. Barkley Livermore Conemaugh Township

Rotary Club to Buy Hawley Table for Indiana Hospital

At the Monday Rotary Club meeting members voted unanimously to purchase a Hawley table to equip Indiana hospital. The device aids orthopedic treatment and will benefit cases seen at the recent Blairsville and Indiana Rotary clubs clinic. Frank Beck led the program on Dawes Plan in Germany.

Rotary Club Indiana Hospital Blairsville Indiana Rotary Clubs Frank Beck Dawes Germany

Injured Farmer Haley Overdorff Recovering at Hospital

Haley C Overdorff a Blacklick township farmer remains in a steady condition at an Indiana hospital after a wagon hayload accident in Homer City. His team of young horses ran away when struck by a car, throwing him from the wagon and causing multiple facial fractures and head injuries.

Haley C. Overdorff Blacklick Township Indiana Hospital Homer City

Ming Tragedy Claims Miner John Zulock at Buck Run

Miner John Zulock aged 44 is killed by a rock fall at Buck Run mines on November 2. He is survived by his wife and five children.

John Zulock Buck Run Rollo Heavanian Rollo Herlman Mreed Robinson Cumbria County Cametery Johnstown

Personal Brevities Reflect Indiana Town Calls

A roundup of local social notes lists residents from Clymer Plumville Dubola Glen Campbell and other nearby towns making calls visits and business trips. Highlights include pro­hibition administrator J F Pennington in Indiana last week and Dr Harry P Grimm of Philadelphia street at Cambridge Springs receiving treatment.

Bart Oakes Clymer C.H. Smith Plumville Fred J. Brown Dubola Indiana J.F. Williams Glen Campbell Baturlay Stanley HW Vrook’ville W. Krytzer Rochester Mills Pittsburgh Harry P. Grimm Philadelphia Cambridge Springs James M. Stewart South Seventh Street Emma Nolenberger Charles Nolenverger Central Rate Beryl Connaway Western Union Connellaville Margaret Gerherich Lebanon Juliet Watson North Seventh Street Anna M. Miller North Ninth Street Lottie Brown Clarence Ruth Ruby Washington Township Pers R. Lumsden Lown J. A.bleenhart Erie KF. W. Moore Homer City New York City Eliza Bennett Everlett Bolivar William McAdoo George Snyder Town Blairaville Harry Snyder Marthabella Gaul Chestnut Street Lester Pef- Mad Marion Center J., A. Howard Isaac Parkwood R. D Howard Frank Harper George Davis Oscar Nelson J. D. Dunlap Crymer Fred Feitshonts Mildred Annie Shields Home Church Street G. L. Stephens Pottstown Joseph Weaver St. Petersburg B Stephens Cherryhill Township J. M. Glassford T. A. Douglass Burma Reeseman Mabel Griffith Edward Widdowston Chevy Chuac Florida Glassford PeLand George D. Loydie Walter Kise’ Suinger Indiana Floral Company Punxsutawney J. Wilse Thompson

Fire destroys Josephine Supply Company store and contents

A Sunday morning blaze leveled the two story Josephine Supply Company building on the Willow Blair site Medway road in Josephine. The loss is estimated at 45000 dollars with 28000 dollars insured. Fire crews from Tomer City Hlateville and Indiana-emidd aided, water supply issues hampered early effort. The structure belonged to W J Lyda of WMaektek and was erected in 1917. Proprietors were Mr and Mrs Q, Dr Tiarhan of Josephine and W M Hamilton of Devome.

Harry Josephine Xquara Josephine Supply Company Jerchandlas Giatl O'Uloch Tomer City Hlateville Indiana Emidd Medway and Wat W. J. ‘Lyda Wmaektek Tanents Tanents, Were Mr. Yard Mra. Q Dr. Tiarhan Josepling W. M. Tamilton Devome

Confessed Young Robber Held for Court Trial

James Neilson aged youth confessed to stealing a purse from Miss Inox Buchanan a Normal school teacher after a chase and hiding beneath a concrete bridge. He admitted taking purses or cars from several residents including Miss Edith Staying and J Blair Button and Max Wilen, with cars recovered after a Sunday theft.

Camstor C. GC. Metaly James. Neilson Ld Yairs Robery George O'Connell Inox Buchanan Neallson Miss Buchanan North Sixth Street Fourth Street Hel Edith Miss Teuchanin Nallson Cara J. Blair Button Pead Vinton Max Wilen Neilson

County officials to convene annual session Friday

Indiana county road supervisors and auditors meet at the Court House on Friday November 19 starting at 10 o'clock. State Highway Officials will attend to discuss mutual concerns and answer questions. The program includes remarks by F C McCrea and J W Fulmer, sessions on township roads and department relations, with speeches by Stanton Funk Lee North and others.

Court House Indiana County Road F. C. McCrea J. W. Fulmer East Mahoning Elder Peeler L. G. Clark Department of Highways Stanton C. Funk Lee North R. V. Wareron St. Griffith Omcars

Deaths and notices span pneumonia to typhoid illnesses

Obituaries and notices report Miss Sima Rosensteel 18 of near Niders Ridge dying of pneumonia at home after illness. Other deaths include Mrs. Mack in Clyde, William Stahl in Green Township, Mrs. McQuiston in White Township, Mrs. Whury in Indiana, Samuel Wineman in Blairsville, and 11 year old Robert Doty of Tochesigy Mills. Also noted are road funding talks, Red Cross drive support by Governor Fisher, an engagement between Geneva Lwisure and Ronald Bence, and typhoid cases among Langham children.

Sima Alia Rosensteel Li. C. Rosensteel Niders Ridge Mwideradso Vocalioni School Hides Presbyterian Cieh Berthes Bee Garaite Wid Charlotte May Kogensteel Pitnephries Bodie William P. Stahl Green Lownship Memning Sumimitt Harry Bowers Starford Eivie Akron Stanley William Norman Ellen Isaac Stahl Grea Township Win. King East. Mahoning Church Buriss Elizabeth Dixon McQuiston Janes McQuiston Clarence McHenry White Township Elmer McQuiston Rayne Township John McQuiston Jeannatte Theodore McQuiston Illinois Robert Doty John Doty Tochesigy Mills India Hospital Jeaves Hind Geneva Lwwesure Ronald Bence Eilene Vouuhey Students’ Ode

Thinning amputations and local notices blend in paper

Ralph McCreary, superintendent of McCreary Plaa and Rubber Co, Indiana, lost part of his thumb in a rubber plant accident while supervising machine repairs. John Rabb, 78, dies of heart failure in a room above a North Sixth Street garage. William B Simitten recovers from shin bone surgery at a Brooklyn hospital. Community singing draws 500 at East Mahoning Baptist Church with next event set for December 12 at Taylorsville church.

Ralph McCreary Harry C. McCreary McCreary Plaa and Rubber Company Indiana McCreary John Rabb Ted Rehm Win Jack North Sixth Street Sle St. Vincent's Abbey Beatty Pitteburgy Jasehine William B. Simitten Marchand Brooklyn Hospital East Mahoning Church East Mahoning Baptist Church Taylorsville Church

Fisher Grateful 10 People of the State

John S. Fisher thanks supporters in Pennsylvania after a sweeping election win. He plans to prepare for inauguration by clearing legal work and budgeting, but cites no definite legislative program yet. He stresses reforming Building and Loan Associations and praises the state school system. Church tribute notes his faith and community involvement.

John S. Fisher Ihieryview Pennsylvania le Std Fisher Thie Tmme Uiat Pisher Curtis Publications Buryond South Mahoning Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wallen Ralph M. Lytle W. B. Alcorn Saltsburg Frank Butler David B. Towsey A. C. McHenry Edna Anderson Ellen Douglass James A. Doug Bonniwell Slayton Pennock Hickik Wicks James Hackett Clone Minnis McGrew Ryan Parthenia Hills Secretary of Internal Affairs Woodward Murphy VanEssen Elizabeth Sherman Sarah Dix Jenkins Congress Strong Dorn Strong Palmer General Assembly Paelor Griffith Brown McAnulty Plum Creek Grange Plum Creek Valley Grange Grace Jamison Twila Paterman Eirza Little Blaine Potts Ruth Hollowell C. J. Bell Kyimet McMillen W. C. Jamison Chas. McLaughlin A. G. Mulberger Marie Lukehart Eifla Carnphan Lottie Little Dyn Jamison Paul Black Deny Bell Jos. Davis Roller Derry Township Mre Harry Burkhart Woma Blaine Miller Olive Dearmy Akukets Lavin Swartz Esther Swartz Bessie Swartz Bernard Lavin Youngstown Lavin Indiana State Normal School Westminster College University of Pennsylvania Dwight PB. Robinson Construction Company Byers-Wincber Charles Byers Clara M. Wineberg McIntyre Coolidge Jodiana Patricia Lee Hauxhurst Emil Larson Speeeee Ree Ridgway Ruby Laugan Charlie Byers Clara M. Kinsberg Christ Hast McKeespart Louise Gatewood En York Clair M. Bethel Indiana Pittsburgh Clyde x Hurschel Yarkin Emma & Commodore Lee McCullough Bernice Keith Commodore D. F. Willams Salisbury Jennie McClure Salisbury Leroy Wagner Rural Valley Francis Boye Shelocta Josephing Dirs, Mou Mark Magh Mack Hifelong Reaiden Clyde Mack Miva James Pelton Bethel United Presbytery Fan Church James Dill McKeesport Nerva Campbell Robert §. Mack Bethel Church Cemetery Elizabeth McQuiston Mags George McCoy George Whury Bert Roof East Water Street Roof Ralph McCoy Vandergrift Charles McCoy Canton Samuel G. Wineman Katherina Wineman Robert, Doty Young County Commissioners Armsmenis County Fh B. Smith Wishly C.H Millar Blout American Red Grass Mrnday Howard, Delmont Howard Langham Milton Langham Uniontown County Pontcies Tn Wis Iewe Church
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