Indiana County Corn and Potato Club Winners Shine
State College judge Nicholas Schmitz praised Indiana County Corn and Potato Clubs as the finest displays in the state for two years. Forty seven potato entries and 34 corn entries earned top 20 prizes funded by Indiana Savings and Trust. Winners included R. D. 5 Indiana head Elmus Rhodes and Miss Helen Menthh Penn Run. numerous exhibitors from Blairsville Saltsburg Rochester Mills and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Savings and Trust Company of
Esther Davis
Helen M. Menthh
Penn Run
Hsther Davis
Wilmer A. Keeley
Saltsburg
Wilson Rice
Home R. D
Grace Wetzel
Marion Center
David Davis
Paul Brady
Chambersville
I ‘Ray Simpson
Dee Marshall
Smicksburg
Wim. W. Wyant
Rochester Mills
Floyd K. Dorn
Marchand
Richard A. Gosnell
Blairsville
Car
S. Lytle
R. D
Ralph
Cribbs
Elmus Rhodes
Geo. Butler
Florence
Butler
Bevels
Elmer Sharp
Hila Butler
Willis Clawson
Barnesboro No. 2
Hazel Shirley
Salisburg R R. D
Elmer Shirley
Salisburg
Mabel Menthh
Penn D
Frank Askey
Creekaide R
James Shirley
Salisburg No. 1
Twila Hawk
Rossiter
Violet Gaston
Marion David Hersh
Moween
Fred
Shetter
John Jevicky
Andrew Jevicky
Murray Strong
Strongstown
Glenareson
Paul McAdoo
Cherry Tree
W. Wyant
Rochester Millsee
AEP Oe
aResanne Lou
Helen Reisinger
Dorothy Bee
Russel Seger
Andrew Javicky
Elma M. Strong
Wiva M. Strong
Emerson Shirley
Home
Christine Evang
Martha Menth
Laura Roush
Loyd Seger
Teobartowton
Bari
Carl
Lytle
Paul Libengood
Lorne Gaston
Lester W. Getty
Elizabeth Menth
Carl Mumau
Clymer
Ermaarchand
Airsville
Mildred Tettshane
Ome
Robert McAdoo
Corn Club
Potato Club
Arthur Newry
Salisbury
Robert Lawton
Hari
J. J .O'Brian
Saltsburg R. S Center
Wilbert Strong
Strongatown
Lydic
Indiana No
Willie Cher
T. N
Local hunting clubs depart for annual big game hunt
Several Indiana and nearby clubs begin multiweek trips for deer bear and other game. Gleason Hunting Club heads to Keating Clinton county with members listed from Indiana Plumville Clarksburg Grovetown and more. Indiana-Jeannette Hunting Club camp at Finley Run with men from Washington and Indiana towns. Indiana Bear Club plans a Charter Oak Huntington County hunt with a 600 acre clubhouse area and a long list of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis G. Clark
Cree Dover
M. M. Davis
Omer Graff
Kinney Stepheng
Claude Hill
H. M. Zimmerman
Allen Trusal
Plumville
Clark Coleman
Clarksburg
John Doty
Groft
Roy Seaton
Qgraceton
Dr. Baughman
Chi- Cat
Indiana-Jeannette
John Beyer
C. Daugherty
M. A. Williams
QL. BE. Williams
Jesse EB. McKean
J. R. Richards
Fred Herlinger
A. A. Stuchell
D. W. Simpson
J. C. Conner
Weddings of a Week in Blacklick and Nearby Towns
Multiple marriages reported in the Blacklick area and surrounding townships. John Witmer and Clara Gerhard wed at Rev. George Gerhard’s Reading home amid family illness, with plans for an eastern trip. Other couples include Strong and Henry, Dixon and Nelson, Spence and Broadhurst, Weiss and Buchanan, Freese and Greer, Henry and Pierce, Howey and Osburn, Gressley and Smith, and Dailman and Daughiytai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Witmer
Clara V. Gerhard
Blacklick
George Gerhard
Reading
J. F. Gerhard
Witmer
Tacal Man Chosen General Solicitor Of Coal Interests
Attorney John A. Scott resigns from the State Workmen's Compensation Board to become general solicitor for the Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company and its allied firms. He begins December 1, earning roughly the same salary as the prior post, and will work with President B M Clark in a new town building. Heath G. Clark of Punxsutawney is named assistant solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
John A. Scotti
State Workmen's Compensation Board
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Company
Scott
State Compensation Board
William J. Sprouil
State Post
B. M. Clark
Clark
Bilding
Indiana County
Heath G. Clark
Punsutawney
Strong to Seek Re nomination in May Primary
Congressman Nathan L. Strong of Kittanning announces he will run for re nomination at the spring primary next May. He says much warLegislation remains unfinished and needs the experience of incumbents to secure ongoing reforms for future peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Nathan L. Strong
Kittanning
Creps Named Manager of Thompson Insurance Agency
Howard D. Creps, brother of attorney E. H. Creps, is appointed manager of the Thompson Insurance Agency on the second floor of the Deposit Bank Building. He succeeds J. Richard Clements, now special agent for a noted fire insurance company. Creps has resided in Herrisbore and returns to Indiana with his wife to settle here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Th. Creps
Thompson Insurance Agency
Howard D. Creps
E. H. Creps
Deposit Bank
J. Richard Clements
Crenshaa
Herrisbore
Furne| Banking Department
Indiana
Woman's club formed in Marion Center by Sarah Christy
A women’s club with about thirty charter members was organized by Mrs. Sarah Christy at Mrs. H. J. Thompson’s home in Marion Center on Saturday afternoon. The club aims at mutual improvement and progress. Officers include President Mrs. Mildred Wynkoop, vice presidents Mrs. H. J. Thompson and others, treasurer Mrs. J. C. Bo, and a board of directors featuring Mrs. James Benes, Mrs. Annie M. Brown, Mrs. James Jurvic, and Miss Ruby Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Christy
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Mildred Wynkoop
H. Jd. Thompson
H. Bes
John McCreight
We Way
J. CG. Bo
James Benes
Annie M. Brown
James Jurvic
Ruby Shields
Serbia's Great Need at Presbyterian Meeting
A large audience at the Presbyterian church heard Major HK Sidney Savage discuss Serbia's suffering children. The Serbian Relief Committee of America aims to aid about 400000 starving youngsters in the war ravaged nation. Dr Rh L Watts of State College will address a second farmers meeting at Elders Ridge Vocational School on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gree
Sidney Savage
Serbia
Bagge
Itelief Comutillen
Aneriet
Yeller
Parnets
Miders Ridge
Rh. L. Watts
School of Agriculture
State College
Pennsylvania
Elders Ridge
Personal Breevities of Blairsville and Indiana residents
Local notes list Clark M. Henry W. G. Douglass J. T. Stewart and others as county seat callers visiting Indiana, Vandergrift, and nearby towns. Mentions subscribers to The Progress, travel to Detroit and Florida, and county road reports. Also covers a benefit dance, Marchand club event, and state constitutional revision commission appointment.
Former county resident Miss Trag ic death in Ohio
A former Cherry Tree resident, Miss Trag ic Dhath Run Down by Train in Akron Ohio on Tuesday eve ning. A Goodrich Rubber Company employee, he was en route home when struck. body hurled about 50 feet. Son of the late Lewis Patterson, he had lived in Green township Montgomery and Cherry Tree. Survived by mother, brother Jesse, sister Margaret and several sisters in Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Funeral at Salem church Green town ship followed by burial in Curtd cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark M. Henry
Blairsville
W. GB. Douglass
Green Township
J T. Stewart
School Street
Detroit
Mich
J. &. Sheeseley
Arcadia
Frederick Weitzel
West Water Street
Jugene
Mobile
Ala
Armour Bolvin
South Fifth Street
Vandergrift
Henry Yarnell
Barnesboro
Indiana
P. W W. Stiffler
Cherry Tree
Corrin StiMer
Railroad Avenue
A. J. Lydie
Harry
Neny Clymer
Merle Lydie
Carson City
Clymer
J.P. Green
Idamar
Emma Wuston
Bertha Nick
Robingon
Catonia
Florida
Ellen B. Hill
Strongstown
Johnstown
Sarah Jonison
Red Lion
Oram Curran
W. P. Johns
Wilkinsburg
Edna
A. 5. Moorhead
South Seventh Street
John C. Sheridan
Marion Center
H. P. Lewis
White
Talmage Pitloron
Akron
Goodrich Rubber Company
Wigbody
Lewis Patterson
Montgomery Township
Jesse
Connecticu
Salem
Green’ Lownship
Curtd
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Minda Anderson
Neighbors and friends from Armstrong township gathered Friday evening at Miss Minda Anderson’s home to celebrate her birthday. About 75 guests arrived with baskets and lunch, presenting gifts while the surprised honoree enjoyed music and games for a jolly evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semstrong LeTwnship
Minda Anderson
Armstrong Township
Miss Anderson
Property sale and social events in local townships
Miss Gartrude and Blanche Anthony of Railroad Avenue purchased the David Iy Froverty on a 3 Tenth short for 5500 dollars. A box social and pleas will be held at Kinnan schoolhouse in Grant township on Friday evening, followed by a also at Meyer schoolhouse in Center township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street
Gartrude
Blanche Anthony
Railroad Avenue
David Iy Froverty
Kinnan
Grant Township
Meyer
Center Township
Deaths and obituaries in Indiana county area
Recent deaths include Frank M Widdowson aged 62 of Princess Anne Md who died November 18 at his sister Mrs Jean Longs home in North Fifth Street from Brights disease He had lived in Indiana recently and was born near Onberg in 1366 He married Wilen Rowe and worked in trick farming and fruit growing Surviving relatives listed along with Ronalds and extended family Members of the Widdowson family Across the area other obituaries include Mrs Margaret Duncan Mrs Wade T Kline Mrs Jennie withing and Charles S McDowell Funeral services for the Homer City and Blairsville connected families were held in Presbyterian and other local churches The report also notes the death of two others including a former bank cashier Charles S McDowell and the passing of Mrs Jennie Withing wife of Wade T Kline along with the two year old Ivan Srmpton Ive son of Mr and Mrs Werley Srampton The two year old died in Ty county and services were held at the Togey farm home with interment at Greenwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bush
Trade City
Hiverett Peterman
el Paso
Texas
J. C. Peterman
School Street
Henry Townsend
Bride
South Bend
D. B. Townsend
Townsend
W. R. Wissinger
Grant Township
Adam Cresth
Orlando Hall
Dilltown
Frank M. Widdowson
Princess Anne
Jean Long
North Fifth Street
Bright
Indiana
Onberg
Oxutoberth
Wilen Rowe
Princess Annet
Edward Widdowson
Joan Long
Town
Nelson Widdowson
Clytter
Mattie Dwarwine
Marion Center
A. L. Widdowson
Morgan MM. Dune
Margaret Duncan
Movin M. Dencan
Homer City
Barnett Gamble
Center Township
Orly
Presbyterian Church
Ramuel Duncan
Hamer City
D. J. Cunningham
Charles 8. McDowell Chaylis
McDowell
First National Bank of
Blatraville
Pittsburgh
Weaver, Coatello & Co
Candy Manufacturers
Cle
Bhewine
Hlenry McDowell
In- Miana
Blacklick
Waid
Charles McDowell
Juies Galner
Walls McDowell
Moneswim
John Woods
Los Angeles
Cal
Jenniewithg
Wade T. Kline
Creansburg
James Sweeny
Ape’pollo
Indiana Normal Adho
Derry
Greensburg
10Th United States Infantry
Charles Browning
M.M. Woodward
Iindley, O
Mina Martha Sweeny
Vandergrift
Mateh Greensturg Priday
Ivan Srmpton
Portage and nearby visits amid Thanksgiving plans
Heilwood Mro and Mrs Thomphom Iletcbiey visited at Portage on Saturday. Mrs 8 3 Jefferson and sons Robert and Joseph visited friends in Indiana last week. A J Williams of Play Mlats was here on Sunday. Last week 15 M Quichel I P Wilson Max Hoch and Dr G T Lyon were callers. Theo W J Aker will lead Thanksgiving services at the Presbyterian Shorel Thursday evening at Hovelock. Mrs Clark J Dickie entertained a luncheon on Friday with two years of women as guests. She also hosted Wednesday afternoon for the Wednesday Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomphom Iletcbiey
Portage
Stordiay
Jefferson and Sons
Robert and
Joseph
Indiana
A. J. Wiliams
Wever
M. Quichel
I. P. Wison
Max Hoch
G. Tt. Lyon
W.J. Aker
Thovelock
Clark J. Dickie
South Sevanth Street
War Veteran Sees Again After Restorative Operation
An operation at Fort McHenry Maryland restored sight to James B Clayton of Clymer after he was blinded by a WWI shell explosion in Argonne Woods France on November 22 1918. The blast also damaged his right hand and killed four comrades. Clayton served in Company TV 110th Infantry and rejoined local company. Two other veterans reported temporary or partial sight recovery during the same procedure. The Williamson family of West Washington Street also hopes for similar gains and will seek government investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonry Clayton
Clymer
Fort McHenry
James B. Clayton
Argonne Woods
France
Fix
Clayton
110Th United States Infantry
Burgery
Charles Williamson
West Wash
Ington Street
Williamson
Wreanee
Lig
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Since Last Report
List of deeds recorded in Indiana County names and amounts including George K. Crist to Forrest Lawman 48 acres in Burrell valued 1500, Marvy Kerrolorence M. Heillenger two lots in Shelocta 1200, etc. transfers feature numerous lots in Homer City Blairsville Clymer Washington and other townships with prices ranging from 2500 to 5500 and acres from 4 to 96 across multiple buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
George K. Crist
Forrest Lawman
Burrell
Marvy Kerrolorence M. Heille-nger
Shelocta
Iting Janan
Alex Y. Johnston
Homer City
J. &. Kunkle
Tony Udok
Centar
Clarence H. Libengrood
Samuel J. Horrell
Blackilek
Hugh
Mack
West
Wheatfield
Alice Robinson
Fisharater
West Wheatfield
Samuel Markus
John G. Wilson
First Ward
Indiana
Jeanie Oot
Robert C. Root
Washington
Sarsh
Kathryn Moorhead
Sagilla Shank
Charryhill
Swal
C. A. George
Fourth Ward
Chis Trumbaugh
Mary
Hosack
Blairaville
Suppa
Thomas Dixon
Clymer
Stave Puleki
Joseph Bradberry
Pine
Ney Prothero
Margaret Colemain
Banks
Michael Laupja
George Mazinjonni
Martin Fryer
A. Blakley
North Mahoning
Mary Deptlere
larve-Mack Cool Co
Cessna
Cour VM
Miner R
Stermie
Local notes from Penn Run district social week
Indiana guest Meg Griffitt visited Mr and Mrs Solomon Sheestey on Thursday. Students from Jumlatey College, William Wididowsen, spent days here for Hinega. locals William Vandergrift mills workers, visits by Arch Blewart Dan Nieuwenger and Toni Willard. Street Car Conductor Coon praised weekly mail service. Community events include Mt Tier Evalgenital church meetings and birthday gatherings for Miss Irene Clawson and Miss Alma Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
A. G. Griffitt
Indiana
Mrr
Solomon Sheestey
William Wididowsen
Jumlatey College
Hinega
Arch Blewart
Dan Nieuwenger
Toni Willard
Vandergrift Mills
Sotoman Sheesley Streit
Atgard Mype
Brow
Jacoby
Mig
Mitilda
Alva
M. Leth
Wandin
G. W. Pyock
Trevivel
Mt. Tier Evalgenital
Golden Boring
Pat Oate
Rosie Palmer
Mildred
Boring
Grace
Add Lichtenfels
Alma Woods
Irene Clawson
G. Wlawson
Ureansburg
Ray Palmer
Wim
Also Mentioned on This Page
I Xnoung
State College Export
County Corn and Potato Club
Dixon Nelson
Charles K. Dixon
Saxton
Georgia Nelson
M. I
Ris
B. W. Hutchinson
Dixons
Spence-Broadhurst
Chester T. Spence
R. G. Spence
Parkwood
Nellia Broadhurst
Akron, O
Weiss-Buchanan
Donald BR. Weiss
Dorothy Buchanan
Rayne Township
Cumberland
Pred Wells
Harry Buchanan
Vrecese Greer
William R. Freese
Punxsutawneye
Marie Greer
T. N. Greer
North Twelfth Street
M. B. Church
Henry-Vierce
James Henry
Roxie Ethel Pierce
M. TE. Church
GB. W. Hutchinson
Howey-Osburn
Vernon Howey
Florence Osburn
DuBois
M. H. Church
Gressley-Smith
Clayton Gressley
Pann Run
Malinda Smith
Grange
J. O. Park
Heilman-Haughtytai Jonas Deilman
Emma Daughiytai
Ashland, O
James A. Crossmen
Troutman Co
John A. Scott
Indiana Volunteer Fire Company
Reonunties Club
R. J. Messaac
J. M. Lewis
Indiana Marchants
Miss Fitton
Mrs. Massaac
John 5. Fisher
Constitutional Revision Commission
Washington Township
Lohr
Creekside
John T. 1 Flall
Porter
Jefferson County
Mr. Lohr
Charles Jowart
Morse
Moorheart
Weaver
Fale
Hobag
Wilbur P. Graff
Latra Villa
Bax
Progress
Graff
Tragic Dhath
Ohio
Ilomor City
Hans Adair
Ernest
Vv. M. Shearer
Wayne Avenue
Church Street
Howard Learn
Maat Church Street
Cleayfold Bituminous Coal Corporation
Consideration
Ira A. Myers
Inead Real Estate
Mil
John A. Dickay
Punxsutawney
Mark Heathers
Farm Bureau
Virginia Schriwengost
Alvia Mulberger
Inrona
Ving Mulberger
Williem Johnston
West Philadelphia
Ievere
Vernon W. Henry
Florence Osburn DuBois
John A Baird
Youngwood
Mildred ‘Paylor Baltsburg
Coy
Penn Tun Hazel
Syster
Ay Nolo
David B. Strong
Cora L. Llanayra
Robart A
Melwent
Dilwonrath Arcadia
Guy
Pearce Seve
Lan M. Wairbiaks Rossiter Bees
Saxton Charles
Dixon Georgia
Nelson Barneshore
Dears Baker
Margaret C. Robertson
Blair
Clawson
Denis Clarence C
Meilenry
White Goldia
McQuilston
Carl B
Porterry
Tays
Mowsen
Dale Ray Moween
P. Ke
Prank M. Widdowson
Wale
Mina J. Mood
Wina J. Hood
James A. Hoad
Armaghan
Memorial Hospital
David and
Sharriet Patterson Edwards
Armagh
Indiana State Normal Schools
Pearl
Eiizabeth May Ilood
Hueing
Bue Flood Almpson
Heilwood
Tocal Company
Real Estar
MYT. Tabor
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