Modern Hotel Project Studied for Indiana County Seat
A Hodgenbury System representative visits Indiana to gauge support for a county seat modern hotel funded by local stock. The plan requires a thorough survey to prove feasibility before financing. Rotary and Kiwanis club talks outline hotel finance and potential community benefits amid new roads and a highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodkenburry System, Inc
Indiana
Hockenburg
Tomor ‘Row
Hackenbury Company
Hockenbury
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts Outline Plans For The Coming Year
County Chairman J Elder Peeler presided over a Scout meeting at headquarters where 15 representatives outlined plans for the coming year and discussed hiring an assistant executive to expand county field work. Attendees included Vernon F Taylor J A Whitaman Dr F W Hinitt George Feit Prof James F Chapman J Cloid Rinn Louis Handler M H Guthrie BE Hewitt J Q Anderson Rev W T Weaver George L Rudosh and Dr C H Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elder Peeler
Scout
Vernon F. Taylor
J. A. ‘Whitaman
F. W. ‘Hinitt
George Feit
James F. Chapman
J. Cloid Rinn
Louis Handler
M. H. Guthrie
Indiana
BE. BE. Hewitt
Dilltown
J. Q. Anderson
Einest
W. T. ‘Weaver
Clymer
George L Rudosh
Josephine
C. H. Kirk
Homer City
Death follows tonsil operation at Pasco
Mrs. Ethel James Rodkey of Pasco Washington died October 41 after a tonsil removal operation. She suffered a stroke from shock during the procedure under local anesthesia. Survived by husband D F Rodkey and two daughters Geraldine and Florence. She was a Waitsburg native, married 18 years ago to Rodkey. Also reports revival meetings in Dilltown and Thanksgiving services in Hiterton and town churches. Injured Dewain Wingard, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wingard, hurt when thrown from a truck Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YD. F. Rodkey
Pasco
Wash
Ethel James Rodkey
D. F. Rodkey
Mitchells Mills
Tis County
Geraldine
Florence
Waitsburg
Rodkey
Dewain Wingard
Charles Wingard
Ekull
Martha Marmeen
West Lebanon
We Yeu
Dines
Harmon
Madraville
N.o
Fer Aun
Maher Harmon
West Keilyon
Shia
Bull Strenns
Theate Milton Stremma
Kellysburg
Attion
Equity
Washington Presbyterian
Jolt
Myers Strong
Lipino
Mra
Ide George
Mr. Pheasant
Straank Clique
Washington Chur
Weddings of a Week Highlight Local Nuptials in Indiana County
Frew Frech Bruce Frew and Mabel Rebecca Frech wed at Grove Chapel Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Luther W. Sifer officiating. They plan a Pittsburgh visit then reside in the Ed Fontaine property in Home. Also wed are Almes and Miss Shirley of Saltsburg at Greensburg United Presbyterian parsonage. Followed by an eastern trip, they will reside in Saltsburg with Mr. Almes employed by Graff Coal Co. Additional notices include Johnston Wissinger marriages in Cumberland and others in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frew_Frech Bruce Graham Frew
Hugh Frew
Punxsutawney
Mabel Rebecca Frech
Catharine Frech
George Frech
Grove Chapel Luthusran Parsonage
Luther W. Sifer
Pittsburgh
Ed Fontaine
Frew
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad
Almes-Shirley
Harry L. Almes
Anna D. Shirley
Saliaburg
Greensburg
J. H. McMichael
Helen Almes
John EB. Dick
Saltsburg
Almes
Graff Coal Co
PERSONAL BREVITIES Ties Indiana visits and travels of local residents
Mr. and Mrs. Porter Miller of Sho loctr and I Brody with wife of Water street travel Indiana. Multiple residents from West Lebanon to Blacklick and Pittsburgh make visits, subscribe to The Progress, and plan trips to Florida and Orlando. Several families visit relatives in New Castle Punxsutawney and Pittsburgh while news notes reflect Grange meetings and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Miller
Sholoctr
Indiana
Brody
Water Street
French Lick
Ind
J. W. Irwin
C. ¥. Dunmire
West Lebanon
M. F. Flaherty
Erie
I. J. Diack
South Sixth Street
J. B. Fleming
Frank Fry
Washington Township
John K. Devinney
Blacklick
George A. Orr
Homell
D. 2
M. B. Allison
Church Street
Lyle Ashbaugh
Turtle Creek
John E. Douglass
Thaddeus
Green Township
Quiando
Fla
William Turner
John Cargo
Wilkingburg
Bernard O'Hara
North Sixth Street
Joseph Vargo
Rossitter
Strong
Progress
County
John J. Getty
New Castle
Field Club
J. F. Henry
Caroline Hanay
Robert M. Mahan
Near Advance
of Progress
John R. Smith
Archie Stewart
Archie
John H. Lytie
Penn Ston
Pittsburgh
National Grange
Frank Learn
Ruth
Roger Harbison
Orlando
Florida
Edward McCready
Wiltham Strathern
H. GB. Campbell
Seventh Street
John M. Daugherty
Punxsutawney
Snadie Smith
Eby Smith
Smith
Peter Garman
Charles Bell
Edward Thompson
James Davis
Kellysburg
Pittsburg
State and
Marion Center
Natonal and State Grange
Fittaburgh
Wih Wetzell
J. Howard Smith
J. W. Smith
Genevieve Rochester
Grace Barr
Harry Pfeiffer
James Edmiston
Center Township
Detroit
Mich
Tla Edmiston
Youngstown
Blains Wegley
Washington, Pa
Little Indiana Lad in Douglass Studio Portrait
A reproduction photograph shows James Eugene, the little son of Mr and Mrs G B Atchason of town. The image was recently taken at Douglass studio on Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eugene
G. B. Atchason
Town
Douglass Studio
Philadelphia Street
Dental hygiene pushed in Pennsylvania public schools
State Health Department calls mouth and teeth care vital for healthy development and urges dental hygiene in schools. Dr Hollister and assistants demonstrate in Indiana schools this week to show benefits of clean mouths and sound teeth. The plan includes hiring a permanent school dental hygienist. demonstrations educate children on habits. Hollister spoke on dental hygiene to Rotary Club members Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Pennsylvania
Hollister
State Department of Health
Indiana
Rotary Club
Real estate transfers in Indiana County report
Deeds recorded show multiple transfers in Indiana County with prices ranging from 88 to 12,000 dollars. Notable entries include Lottie Hazlett to J. Swab for a Third ward lot and H. B. Sterner to Dixonville Deposit Bank for a Green lot. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Wm J Short highlights community ties as they move to Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lottie D. Hazlett
Swab
Third Ward
Kunde
Catherine Palguta
Burrell
Emma Mott
Sara Fama
Ganoe
Evelyn Lewis
Guardian
Canoe
James A. Lydick
J. G. Fleming
G. Hl. McFarland
Joe Dohernick
Clymer
J. S. Hileman
Charles F. Mc Junkin
White
J. Herbert Bennett
John Woods
Second Ward
A. G. Ferrier
A. 5. McCoy
Arnesat C. Fowler
James A. Malcolm
Raymond Grove
Martha Prato
Charles T. Lenin
A. G. Groswald
Pine
Homer Foltz
Mabel H. Grove
South Mahoning
G. Haer
Michael Knapp
Green
Daniel J. Orner
Car Jie Strong
Ida Steele
Joseph M. Hood
Centerville
Clara J. Wilson
Mary B. Decker
Jennie L. Walker
J. O. Hosack
Isabel A. Getty
Joseph P. Mack
Harry McCreary
Harvey S. Buchanan
Joe June
J. Irwin Koozer
D. N. Barbour
A. Kubaj
Delos D
Buffington
J. M. Hileman
W. B
Wagner
Hileman
Zora CO. Wagner
Tony Kopeak
Andy Poveleik
Center
Mas
J. Short
Cherryhill Township
Short
Oak Street
Short Farm
Billy
Pather and Son Nighee at Bookamyer School
At Bethel Lutheran Sunday School near Dixville in District 12 a Wather and Son Night was held Friday evening November 16 at Bookamyer school house. Rain reduced attendance but twenty six men and boys gathered for a social hour and program with speakers including Bert Bence Salo Lyle Bence James Bence and others. The event featured songs readings and a closing hymn with Rev Luther W. Sii for. The committee reported the evening a real success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Sunday School
Dixonville
Bookamyer
Americas
Bert Bence
Salo
Pelea
Lyle’ Bence
James Bence
Tohn Glasser
Lyle Benes
James Gilhouson
Jesus
Luther W. Siifor
Hed Partalen
Indiana to award high school building contract this week
The board of education will award the contract for Indiana's new high school building on Thursday, December 20, with bids invited this week. Plans are complete and the project aims to start erector work at the earliest possible date. Site transfer has been completed for the corner of Wirth and Chestnut streets, with Vogel heirs paid 5 600 and other properties totaling 58 000 to 18 000 for the site. Clyde Woodward of J M Stewart Co wins two more national window trimming prizes including a first in sporting goods and fishing tackle displays and a Shakespeare jeweled flushing reel. background features a Stone Creek Mounting Club scene painted by Leslie Pallison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Work
Musidugwuin College
Indiana
Muskingum College
New Concord
Ohio
Indiana County
Work
Sontract
Board of Educations
Wirth and
Chestnut Streets
Vogel Heirs
John Vogel
John Jacoby
Harry and Josanh Smith
H. BF. Nichols
Clyde Woodward
J. M. Stewart & Co
Stone Creek Munting Club
Leslie Pallison
Woodward
Local farmer 9-year-old active in farm work noted
Alex Kunkle aged nearly nine in Indiana section praised for daily farm activity and help gathering 26 bushels of apples and sorting a large potato crop. Nearby residents include Ralston Walker, William and James St Clair, and J Sloan Agey, all described as seriously ill or injured. Chyvil War veterans hosted by G A R post. others report a Bard Truck wreck near Punxsudawney and a Lebanon death with funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Kunkle
Alex Tiinkle
South Bend
Tie
Ralston Walker
Maple Street
William A. St. Clair
North Nith Sirec
Jimes St. Clair
Church Street
J. Sloan Agey
Wayne Avenue
County Seal
Mr. Agey
Iindiana Hospital
Deaths and Obituaries of Conrath and Local Residents
David W. Conrath dies at Indiana hospital after throat ailment. Civil War veteran, married to Elizabeth Buterbaugh, survived by six children and several grandchildren. services held at Conrath home then Cockport Methodist Church with interment in local cemetery. Other notices include Mrs. T. M. White of Detroit death from pneumonia. Jane Walker widow of Robert Walker dies at West Philadelphia Street home. Waller, Strenns, Bull Strenns, and Wilson Long obituaries listed with service details and interments across local churches and cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Conrath
David W. Coprath
Cookport
Indiana Hospital
Iittanning
Coolsport
Floridy
Ontisling
Awa
Lalith Pennsylvania Infantry
Elizabeth Buterbaugh
Green Lawnshin
Thease
Harry M
Rey Conrath
Town
Elmer B. Conrath
Cuba
N.Y
Murray J. Conratt
Ripley
N. Y
Guy B. Conrath
Mahaffey
Clair Conrath
Rockford
G. A. I. Post
Indiana Post
Zaanhiser
Stoy Conrath
Firth Street
Cockport
Methodist Church
Roy. Hughes
Vive Sonn
Jane Waller
Jane Walker
Robert Fp, Walker
West Philadelphia Street
Jane Lowmin
Green Township
Robert P. Walker
Indiana
Slictocta
Indlanu
Presbytariaun
Tlerbeshand
J. Parr
Altg
Marle
George Ww
Wadker
Mra. C
Meduntin
Margaret O'Fiora
Coed
Madeith Slotken
Vedd MM
Walla
Hwinoix
James A. Lawrence
Second United Presbyterian Ehotel
Waller Hone
Oakland Cemetery
TWO MET TRAGIC DEATHS IN ACCIDENTS IN JOHNSTOWN AREA
Two men died in separate accidents in the region. Frank Stiller, 70, of Urlpleee, was killed by a two ton rock fall at Kinport coal mine while cleaning gear. his widow and four children survive. Morris Morrow, 69, of Johnstown, fatally injured when struck by a starting automobile, died after admission to Memorial Hospital. He had worked for Supper Coal and lived near Plumville with many relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandall Bourl
Commodore
Bourl
Estep
Europe
Ryatvelical
Un~lontowth
Mis County
Frank Stiller
Port Coalanines
Stiller
York
Weigl
Uniuod
Miso
Ugh
Morrow
Johnstown
South Mahoning Township
Tie
Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital In That City. Mr. Morrow
Jolenetown
Supper Coal Company
Tio
Piumville
Tragic shotgun accident kills Italian lad in Hellwood
In Hellwood near Friday, Bruno Gia cone aged 20 accidentally shot his brother Giuseppe Bruno aged 18 while aiming at a rabbit. The younger brother died almost instantly. The two brothers, long employed in the community, were briefly apart when the older boy fired. The incident shocked locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftunt
Hellwood
Giacone Bruno
Guiseppe Bruno
Ttaly
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Cymzens
BOY Scouts
Mark R. Smith
Bianchi
Union Hall
Bidlerton
Hiterton
Webb
Harry Kauffman
J. C. Pinkerton
First United Presbyterian Church
of Town
Presbyterian Church
Johnston Missinger
Glenn EE. Johnston
Sarah B. Wissinger
Cumberland
Jowart-Uplinger
Dorsey R
Jowart
Near Home
Dessie M, Uplinger
Echo
Armatrong County
Dayton
F Hartzell
Mikesell-Lewis A
Mikesell
Lucretia M, Lewis
Lutheran Church
J. B. Baker
Kantz-barkey
Victor C. Kantz
Arcadia
Wise Rose Barkey
Eastrup
J. B. Beker
Victor
Kants
Rose Barkey
A.B. Mikesell
Lucretia M. Lewis
Dorsey R. Jewart
Dessie M. Uplinger
Bruce G. Frew
Mabel R. Fred Johan W. Woodson
Willa B. Wilson
Harold G
Peeter June Wells
Fred B
Mea
Lula Pierce
Arcadia East Run Blacklick Two
Udxssutawyey
Layne Twp
Urenizer
Bairdstown
Girty Sholoda
Banks
Lloyd Roberts
Oakdale
Presbyterian Hospital
Roberts
R. J. Roberts
Warner City
J. M. Risinger
Momer City
Nes
W. Moose
Moose
Connerham
W. L. Buchanan
Buchanan
Lizabeth Gibson
Elizabeth Terry
Trafford
Elizabeth Cilson
East Philadelphia Street
Sarah Gibson ‘Ferry
Columbia Haspital
Anter Bost
Clark Byerly
I. CG. Byerly
Sprankilas Mills
Olhaw
Eva G. Thompson
Mya
J. G. Bair
Bolivar
Shields
Kayne
Township
Movida
Reed
John Wise
D. N. Barker
Howard J. M. Risinger
Widdowson
Siverd
Turgeds
Troutman Co
Lctt
Conta‘ Fox
Piorida
Little
Beyter
TOR
Pather
Son Nighee
Bookamyer School
Chyvil
Waimaith’s
G. A. Jr. Post
Armory
Welel
Vinyls Bay
Pwo Montles
W. Douds
Plunivilly
Une Louse
Bard
Mauri
T. M. White
Clara Wegley White
Lot M. White
Fred Wegley
Cayhey
Rhiolds
Datroit
Warry Jennings
Buffsie
Iubert Osborne
Allunia
Sidtara
Janes (Diniston
W. ©. Patrick
Brookville
Blaine J. Weglay
Bell Biren Ali
Wilsoaw Long
Wilson Long
Mast Church Street
Sarah Guthrie
Lada Cussua Ane Wesely Long
James Clair
Elizabeth Long
Burl Long
Starford
Laverne Doug
Catan
Tls
Long
Urey Ceatestery
Banks Tawarl
Dumtes Marth Gataepas
James Wack George
Om Subibay
Daide
Marny J, George
Coneter Township
George
Oak Land
Miner
Walt OF
Rock
Vormner
Sheloctas
Woden's Missionary Society
Young Women's Guild
Shelocta
Robert M. Stewart
Willam Stewart
Blacklick Township
Jacksonville
Tewaa
Lo Marriat i H. Smith
Wien
Wallace Cunningham
Wilmer Stewart
Wits
Elizabet Cunmingham
Biursville
Stewart
Jacksonville United Presbyterian Phiurehani
West Church
Stev. J. O. Pinkerton
Stawart Lome Dn Typsay
Dulland Cemetery
David Byers
Ernest
J. C. Byers
Wayne Avenna
Mornday
Mrnest
Vane
Robert
Raymond Byers
Tanenock
Laure Byers
Cleveland
Catherine Ptaugxlurst
Stuth Byers
Oakhind
Alter Houlun
Marie Alter
Rhodran
William Gray Alter
Marion Counter
Presayteringa
Misa Allee Robinewn
Aster Jione
Laprigh
Aileen
Raymond Oy
Homar City
Hoy
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