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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1936

Page

5

Indiana mourns loss of Mary Russell and Minnie Bell Russell

William Ward Coulter, 78, long time Indiana county resident, dies in West Lebanon. Mary Hall Russell, 87, and her daughter Minnie Bell Russell, 66, died within days of each other, linked by health decline and family bereavements. The obituary notes Henry Hall and J Herbert Russell among recent losses, and outlines Mary Russell’s civic work with the Presbyterian church, Daughters of the American Revolution, and WCTU. Minnie Bell Russell, a longtime Indiana teacher, is remembered for service at Thaddeus Stephens School and active church involvement. Burial for Minnie Bell was in Oakland cemetery. Mary Russell’s services were held at First Presbyterian with burial in Oakland.

William Ward Coulter West Lebanon Indiana Mary (Hall) Russell Philadelphia Street Minnie Bell Russell Grim Reaper J. Herbert Russell Henry Hall Russell Andrew Susan Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Society Women’s Christian Temperance Union the Daughters of the American Revolution New Century Club Indiana County Hospital Auxiliary Robert L. Clark, Jr Flist Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery Russel Mary Elizabeth Bessie) Russell Charles Henry Russell Henry Hall, Inc James Herbert Ruezell Arthur Jasper Russell Mary (Russell) Bishop St. John N. B Martha Nell ‘Russell Bellevue’ Hospital New York Charles Henry Russell, Jr Elizabeth Russell Charles H. Russell Berwyn Hally Russell Barbara Jean Russell David Trader Russell Arthur J. Russell Elizabeth Jane Mary Ann Bishop John Gordon Bishop St. John, N. B Minnie B. Russell Minniie Bell Russell Robert L. Clark Mary Hall) Russell Jasper S. Russell Indiana Normal School Indiana State Teachers College Third Ward Schoools Third Ward Thaddeus Stephens School Town Ladden Ald Society Indiana Hospital Auxiliary Chas, H. Russell Indiana County Weat

Real estate transfers list from Indiana County

Transfers show multiple entries in Indiana County districts including Washington Green Homer City White Pine Center and South Mahoning townships. Purchasers include M Harmon Michael Keith Nick Bencic Ruth Kerr and Paul Kinter with prices ranging from 1.00 to 1900 and parcels of one to nearly two acres or more, plus larger tracts. Notable entries include 106 acres for Nick Bencic and 76 acres for Walter Braugher with various trustees and commissioners shown.

M. Harmon Adam Mattey Washington Township Hor Widdowson Wallace F Boney Indiana Michael Keith Ethel Lamar Green Township Indiana County J. Milford Tomb Shelocta Igatatey Kramp Homer City Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Nick Bencic Center Township Elmer Allison Pine Township Sto Inez ‘Contrucci George Simpson Fred B. Warden White Township Sutton-Miller ‘Co Ruth L. Kerr South Mahoning Township George ‘A. Marshall A. C. Marshall George BH. Simpson Ocie ‘Bell Boring Ia. L. Braughter Walter Braughter Grant Township William F Roy Lambing Brushvalley Township

Turkey Shoot Winners At Indiana Rifle Club Event

At the Armory last evening the annual turkey shoot drew over 26 entrants. Homer Bagley led in score and claimed the 15 pound gobbler, with J. H. McKean, Mr. Ruffner, T. C. Hoyt and Raymond Gressley also taking turkey prizes. Chicken winners included Craig Hoover and others. Chick Wheeler won the $1.60 cash award.

Indiana Rifle ‘Club Armory Homer Bagley B. Gobbler J. H. McKean Ruffner T.C. Hoyt Raymond Gressley Craig ‘Hoover D. Materline Yatesboro Wm. Patriquin Ernest Mr. van Aken Ridgway Paul Abbey Moody ‘McGuire Ismeat Chick Wheeler Town

Unique Record for Oval Camp Of Sons of Union Veterans

The Buchanan Camp No. 177 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War marked a unique three generation entry when William J. Stuchell and H. Ernest Stuchell Sr and Jr joined the Local Camp. Robert K. Bruchell's family ties the event to Civil War service in Co. I, 46th Pennsylvania.

Wiliam UL Buchanan Gong Robert K. Bruchell Jocal William J. Stuchell H. Ernest Stuchell Hast ‘Water Bt Robert K

Indiana to Observe Thanksgiving Quietly Tomorrow

Indiana will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with all business suspended. Union community service will be at 10:00 AM at the M. EB. church or town with Rev. John W. Kennedy, pastor of the Baptist church, delivering the sermon.

Indiana America Union M. EB John W. Kennedy The Baptist Church

Christmas Seal Sale Opens Friday November 27

The Christmas Seal Sale begins Friday November 27 highlighting cooperation with the Pabble. It marks the 30th year of fundraising for tuberculosis efforts in the U S and abroad, noting 4447 Pennsylvania deaths last year and the value of clinics nursing services and education funded by seals.

Pennsylvania

Banquet Honors Clymer Priest Marking 10 Years

Nearly 400 people attended a Sunday banquet at St. Michael's Russian Greek Catholic Church in Clymer to celebrate Rev. Father Basil Kurutz completing 10 years in the priesthood. Toastmaster Attorney George Jerko introduced speakers A J Musser, John H. Davis, Rev. Father Stephen Varzaly, and Rev. Father John Miller. A typewriter was presented to Father Kurutz at the program's end.

Basil Kurutz St. Michael’s Clymer George Jerko Indiana A. J. Musser Clearfield Bituminous Coke Corporation John H. Davis

Attempt to pass truck causes four injuries on Route 56

An attempt by Harry G. Devine of Johnstown to pass a Marion Center truck on the long hill between Armagh and Seward resulted in a head on crash involving two cars and injuries to four people. Injured were Devine 40, Walter Held 21, Annabelle Frazier 19 of Johnstown, and Harold Sweet 15 of Seward. all treated at a hospital. Highway Patrolman H. R. Davidson investigated the scene noting Devine was traveling toward Johnstown and struck Norbert A. Mackler 22 of Johnstown heading toward Armagh during the passing maneuver.

Long Hill Armagh Seward Harry G. Deytine Johnstown Arthur Haer Marion Center Harry G. Devine Walter Held Annabelle Frazier Harold Sweet Haghway R. Davidson Indiana Devine Norbert A. Mackler

Jimmy Stewart Returns Home for Hollywood Work

Jimmy Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Alex M Stewart of North Seventh street, spent the weekend with his parents in Indiana. He was called back to Hollywood by November 27 to star in the Fox Films production Seventh Heaven, borrowed from MGM. He left with his mother for New York to visit his sisters Virginia and Mary, then flies to Hollywood after Thanksgiving to begin his new role. This is his first home visit in 18 months as he rises in the motion picture field.

Jimmy” Stewart Hollywood Indiana Alex M. Stewart North Seventh Street Plana Fox Films Jimmy New York Virginia Mary Newark

Former Cherry Tree Resident In Florida for 16th Season

J C Mahaffey of St Petersburg Florida, a former Cherry Tree resident, reports St Petersburg sees a building boom and will likely be a northern tourist mecca this season. His father William T Mahaffey, 89, a long-time Cherry Tree resident, is in good health and spending his 16th winter in Florida. His son A T Mahaffey of Johnstown accompanied them to the south and plans to join later.

Progress J. C. Mahaffey St. Petersburg Plarida Cherry Tree Wiliam T. Mahaffey Mr. Mahaffey Southland A. T. Mahaffey Johnstown

Miss Sara Lucas In Critical Condition In Indiana Hospital

Miss Sara Lucas of 634 Church street has been a patient at the Indiana Hospital for ten days and was in extremely critical condition at noon today after a Sunday November 16 admission for injuries from a car accident. Complications developed and her condition has been critical for several days. 8,000 hunting licenses issued by County Treasurer John M. Thompson at noon today. Poison tipped tongues have plagued many good reputations.

Sara Lucas Indiana Hospital Sarah M. Lucas Church Street Miss Lucas John M. Thompson

Personal Virgities and Thanksgivings Across Indiana

Mrs Frank D Glover visits New York City and Mrs Herbert Farren spends the week with Wandercrift friends. A son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Kirk at Indiana Hospital on November 19. Numerous locals travel for Thanksgiving with relatives in Morgantown West Virginia and New Concord Ohio. Ralph Moorhead Jr returns from Bliss Electrical School for the holiday.

Frank D. Glover West Philadelphia Street New York City Herbert Farren North Ninth Street Work McMillen Rochester Mills J.T. Stewart School Street Fred Kirk Home Indiana Hospital BE. Gallantine Jeannette Florence Bools Mary Keiper Hollidaysburg J. B. Anderson Philadelphia Street R. E.tate Pine Flats Indiana Ebby Smith Teddy Smith James Johns Elmer Hoffman Pine Township Phil Eberhart Warren, O Herbert Longwill South Tenth Street H. J. Brody East Church Street New Haven Wayne Avenue Bliss Electrical School Washington, D.C Cora Mabon Jean Lytle Blairsville Maron Mabon Church Street 5. N. Hollis South Sixth Street Joseph Scherzinger South Fifth Street Flora Worcester Austin Harry Miller Washington, Pa Elizabeth McGaughey West Philadelphia iDr Thomas Smyth Washington Street A. B. McCormick Ol City Barbara Prothero Easton Lafayette Phi Delta Theta William St. Clair John C. Glasser University of Pittsburgh Irvin S. Glasser North Sixth Street W. Earle Foreman Shelocta Road Robert Fiscua Waterstreet John Truby State College Trubys Truby D. J. Fiscus Albert Carney Bakersfield T. J. Allison Glass Street Carney Harry B. Neal Weet Church Street Harry, Jr Princeton Ruth Harcum School Bryn Mawr H. R. Widdowson South ‘Seventh Street Wallace Nordby Indiana County ‘Building & Ocoan Association Pennsylvania Railroad Will McCoy Mallesa Fleming Katherine McCoy Josephine J. C. Schrader Pittsburgh McCoy Loughry Kunkle Fleming Augusta Pattison Oakland Ave W. J. Johnson Hillcrest Mary V. Repine Water Street

Indiana County Rural Dramatics Tournament lineup 1936

The Indiana County Rural Dramatics Tour gathers November 27 and 28 at the Indiana High School Auditorium with five plays produced by local clubs. Casts include Paula Anne Goodman Isabel Goodman Thomas Kruger and a civilian regional commander in a wartime scene.

Indiana High School Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association James A. Simpson Harold Gibson C. W. Cummins Charles M. McMillen Samuel E. Dible Paul Walker Flora Fritz Henderson Bessie Owen John W.warner Samuel French Thomas Kruger Middle West Paula Anne Goodman Isabel Goodman Miss Lee Herman Kruger Dr. Thompson

Prolonged Drinking Spree Tells Tale Behind Double Murder

Andy Yacos, a 62 year old coal miner living in Conemaugh township, is jailed on murder charges for stabbing Andy Spelock and Anna Spelock in their White Station home after a drinking dispute. He admitted the killings to Sheriff Koozer and faces a preliminary hearing Friday. Funeral rites were held at St Matthew church in Saltsburg.

Andy Yacos Whitetation Conemaugh Township Andy Spelock Anna Spelock Spelock White Station Yacos iSpelock Joseph Ning Vincent Conemaugh Moween Harry B. Koozer Eugene Wilson J. Clair Irvin Spelocks St. Matthew Catholic Saltsburg St. Bernard Catholic Church Yacca Harry Koozer Walter H. Jackson BE. EB. Creps R. J. Hogan Criminal Court

Local resident 86 holds record as inventor in Indiana

R Dick Hetrick, 86, long time Indiana resident and druggist, is noted as an inventor of the electric iron later produced by Westinghouse, microscopes used by Indiana State Normal School, the Columbia step ladder, and other innovations. Born November 24, 1866 in Westmoreland county, he moved to Indiana in 1870, studied at Philadelphia School of Pharmacy, and ran a drug store with his late brother. His wife died years ago and his two daughters live at the family home on Church Street.

K. Dick Hetrick R. Dick Hetrick Indiana David W. Simpson Mr. Simpson Hetrick Westinghouse Company Westinghouse Indiana State Normal School Indian County Mr. Worrick Westmoreland County Philadelphia School of Pharmacy Delos Hetrick

Turkeys Stolen From Morrow Farm in South Mahoning

Officers investigate a late Friday theft at Robert Mor row farm in South Mahoning township. Several turkeys were taken by truck as suspects named Pekala and McCreight are linked to hunting big game in Potter County.

Morrow Robert Morrow South Mahoning Township Potter Oo F. Pekala Darrell McCreight A. J. Stahura Garl Barrone Jobo Lamahtia Town George 8. Pekala Altoona Ole Jame Fotter County

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