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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1928

Page

7

Indiana county poultry show to run December 11 12 13 14

The seventh annual county poultry show will be held in the Armory at Indiana from December 11 to 14. Entries close December 1. The Pennsylvania White Rock Club joins the event with premiums and expert judges from State College and Davidsville. Farm products show features corn potatoes apples and eggs with premiums paid by local banks and associations.

White Rock Club Armory Indiana Weamer Pennsylvania White Rock Club Pennsylvania Indiana County Farmers Bank and Trust Company J. B. Weaver Davidsville H. H. Kauffman State College The Poultry Association Extension Association A. Ruef BR. Dickey Kauffman

Indiana Theatre Opens with New Look and Prices

The remodeled Indiana Theatre opened Monday evening with a feature comedy and a pale blue and gold decor. Tickets run 16 cents for children and 25 cents for adults, with Saturday matinees. Manager Stanley Hikin hosted tours of the new offices, praised for light and air, and ready for business. Prohibition violators, including James Greco, Angelo Perry, Mrs. Anna Felix, Mike Bellas, and Mike Putwaegulish, were held for court. James Delapa was held for aggravated assault with $5000 bail. Santa Claus distributed 2000 gifts at the Bon Ton party for local children. A Malta service will be held Sunday at 7:30 pm with Rev. R. Richard Eaton. Memorial Park gains more lights and planned landscaping next spring. John G. Grn near Turtle Creek sues for $10,000 damages after a July crash with Lamantia Bros. truck.

Tlayhouse Indiana Theatre New Playhouse Stanley Hikin Prohibition Harry E. Koozer Justice of the Peace

New Fire Squad Wagon Arrives For Indiana Fire Service

The Indiana Fire Association received a new La France squad wagon this week, boosting local capability with 96 horsepower performance and a 40 gallon chemical tank. It joins three other La France trucks as firefighters prepare to respond with 1,900 gallons per minute of water, plus ladders, hoses, and gear for rapid action.

Oeak da France Indiana Fire Association la France Indiana

Real Estate Transfers Highlight Local Property Deals

W D King transfers acreage in Young to Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway for 3500 dollars. Rhoda Holden sells 112 acres in North Mahoning to John A Pinter for 2000. Charles B Jamison sells Blairsville lot to Martha Dunlop for 4000. W Guthrie sells Indiana parcel to Nancy J Myers for 1250. G J Learn sells 1101 acres in Montgomery to John H Farrell for 2000. Virginia W Speel sells White lot to J M Simpson for 850. Salvatore Agnello sells Clymer lot to Jennie Madeiro for 2000. August Gibellino sells Center lot to Frank Aimino for 2000. Lewis S Yaney sells Burrell one-half acre to C J Newbold for 250.

W. D. King Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Company Young Rhoda Holden John A. Pinter North Mahoning Charles B. Jamison Martha Dunlop Blairsville W. Guthrie Nancy J. Myers Indiana G. J. Learn John H. Farrell Montgomery Virginia W. Speel J. M. Simpson White Salvatore Agnello Jennie Madeiro Clymer August Gibellino Frank Aimino Center Lewis S. Yaney C. J. Newbold Burrell

Local Resident Badly Cut In Near Blacklick Collision

Miss Geneva Wetzell of Locust street sustained a deep facial and neck gash in a Sunday afternoon crash near Blacklick when a Chrysler driven by Mr Beatty of Homer City allegedly attempted to pass another car and struck Royden Wineman’s Ford coupe. Wineman suffered a minor right arm injury. Beatty escaped harm. Wetzell required about 100 stitches and is in Indiana hospital in satisfactory condition. Also noted: 6050 resident hunting licenses issued. 700 free licenses to landowners. Union Thanksgiving service set for 10:30 at Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Pinkerton delivering the sermon. M 2B Aliacon broke right thumb in fall. Mrs. Charles McGauchey is hospitalized.

Blacklick Geneva Wetzell Locust Street Indiana Hospital Wetzell Royden Wineman Mr. Beatty Homer Cay Altuipling Wineman Beatty Union Presbyterian Church J.C. Pinkerton First United Presbyterian Church

Crippled Children Benefit From Orthopedic Clinics

Nearly sixty crippled children from this region received care at monthly orthopedic clinics led by Dr. James Wallace of Pittsburgh under Rotary Club auspices. The November session included operations at Indiana Hospital and evaluations at Red Cross headquarters, with over 100 procedures performed since the clinics began, and about fifty children regaining normal use of affected limbs and spines.

James Wallace Pittsburgh Rotary Club Indiana Hospital Red Cross South Ninth Street

Bright Future in Coal Industry for This Section

Highlights from the International Coal Conference in Pittsburgh were shared with the Rotary Club by Leslie W. Householder of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company. He spoke on coal science yielding valuable products from bituminous coal and Drying of coal gas as a future engine fuel, with pulverized fuel expanding local coal field development. Firemen Benefit Next Monday Evening. The Indiana Fire Association plans a benefit at the Ritz and Indiana Theatres with The River Pirate film and an Armory dance from 9 to 1, urging prompt ticket return and support.

Pittsburgh Rotary Club Leslie W. Householder Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company Pennsylvania Householder Freeport Indiana Fire Association Ritz Indiana Indiana Armory Armory

Musser named delegate to American Mining Congress

A. J. Musser of the Clearfield Bimatonious Coal Corporation is named by Gov. Fisher as one of Pennsylvania’s 13 delegates to the American Mining Congress to be held in Washington D C from December 5 to 8.

A. J. Musser American Mining Congress Clearfield Bitaminous Coal Corporation Pee Gov. Fisher Pensylvania Washington, D. C

Indiana Man Elected Vice President of Coal Mining Institute

Thomas S. Lowther of town won a vice president post at the Coal Mining Institute of America during officers elections held at Greensburg last week. William Nesbitt of Greensburg was named president. other VPs include Robert M. Lambie and George I. McGaa. HH. D. Mason of Rdensburg was reelected secretary treasurer. duties begin at the Pittsburgh annual meeting December 12 to 14. Thomas Dawson of Scottdale, a noted coal man, was appointed by the American Mining Congress to chair a new committee on coal mine mechanization. he is married to Miss Mary Rinn of Punxsutawney.

Indiana Coal Mining Institute Thomas S. Lowther Town Coal Mining Institute of America Greensburg William Nesbitt Robert M. Lambie West Virginia Department of Mines George I. McGaa United States Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh HH. D. Mason Rdensburg Thomas Dawson Scottdale American Mining Congress Washington Dawson Ja Mary Rinn S. A. Rinn Punxsutawney

Gas Tax Collected Totals for July to September

State Treasurer Samuel 8 Jewis announced statewide gasoline tax receipts for July August and September at 6 044 316, up 807 323 from last year. Of this amount 1 014 499 will be returned to the counties where collected. Indiana County alone reported 47 887 70 in the three month period.

Samuel 8. Jewis Indiana

Indiana Visitors and New York Trip Highlight Local Brevities

A long list of Indiana residents and friends visiting or passing through Indiana includes Dell Keith of Stafford, J A Smith of White township, and Charles A Camp of Alliance Ohio. Notable mentions include Governor John S Fisher’s weekend at home after attending a governors conference in New Orleans, and a Homestead Steel Workers’ Club trip to New York City. Also noted are fellow travelers, hunters at Stone Creek Camp, and road supervisor officials attending regional meetings.

Dell Keith Stafford Indiana G. J. Nash Dubois William Tyger Green Township W. H. Little Coal Na J. A. Smith White Township Charles A. Camp and Family Alliance, O Floyd Wayne Getty Uniontown Henry Buterhbaugh Lawrence Lockard Commodore Wong A. W. Jones New York City Dollie Ayers 1St Oustreel Wallace Cunningham Ruth Phoenix Ariz Q. B. Jones Town Phil Ake Tillsdale Connellsville Alex Cunningham Livermore RB. I Dixonville Hospital Hugh McAllister Dixonville Charles L. Bence Harry A. Borland Harvey Flint Mich Frank Campbell Blairsville Campbell Robinson N. E. Henry Rash Golden Cherryhill Township Henry C. J. Dickey Hart B. Daugherty John M. Miller John G. St. Clair Ceorge Clark William Pierce Stone Creek B. E. Bieber Zion Lutheran Church H. 8. Strong Hiram Stronz Homestead Homestead Steel Workers’ Club John 8. Fisher North Sixth Street New Orleans Harrisburg George T. McHenry Harry B. Streams Steele Kerr Barbara Langham Charles C. McLain Harry W. Fea Ridgway Milo Luther Clyde TO. A. Huey Glen Campbell Clark Knox Pittsburgh JT. M. Strong Blacklick Township A. B. Lowman Punxsutawney William ‘8. McGinley Jeaner Bath Iowi The National Grange

Governor Fisher Thanksgiving Proclamation Calls Rejoicing

Governor John S. Fisher issues a Thanksgiving proclamation urging Commonwealth citizens to rejoice and give thanks for divine blessings. The printed booklet marks the Armistice ten year anniversary and Kellogg peace pact, praising prosperity, peace, and charity while urging prayers and home reunions.

John S. Fisher Commonwealth Christendom House of Prayer

Weddings of a Week Heatty Beatty and Violet Smith

WEDDINGS OF A WEEK list two marriages in Indiana and area counties. Heatty Beatty of Homer City and Violet Viola Smith of Lucerne Mines wed Saturday evening with Rev Charles Williams officiating. The couple will reside in Lucerne Mines. Also Mack Moose and Helen Moose married in Wehrum with Justice Walter H Jackson officiating. Rupert Woodside marriage occurred at Squire Charles McLain's office. A baby girl born recently in Krrs ville Ven with an unusual appendage forwarded to Johns Hopkins for study.

Edward Thomas Markton Mary A. Horner Onl Andrew P. Mack Wehrum Helen I. Moose Wintondale Apollo Delmos L Walter Avonmore John Emanuel Avonmore Rosella King Clee Willis D. Ruth Hilda M. Hopks Rossiter Albert R. Ewing Ldersridge Mabel G. Smith Lebanon Morris S. Kunkle Sara D. Bothellreekside John Peoples Blairsville Frances Butts Mack Moose Andrew Terry Mack Helen Iva Moose Justice of the Peace Walter H. Jackson Nixon Alley Rupert- Woodside Marenee D. Rupert Anna Mae Woodside Brick Church Squire Charles ©. McLain Ciel Widhorn Tennessee Krrsville

Father and Son Banquets Delight Blacklick and Plumville Congregations

In Blacklick Presbyterian Church about 100 men and youths attended a Father and Son banquet Friday evening. Rev. Dr. J. C. Pinkerton and Dr. Charles R. Foster spoke. At Plumville, over 150 attended the Mather and Son banquet Thursday evening with remarks by Prof. James T. Chapman and Prof. G. G. Hill. A quartet led by George Tadwards provided vocal numbers.

Indiana Blacklick Presbyterian Church Blacklick J. C.pinkerton First United Presbyterian Church Town Charles R. Foster Indiana State Teachers’ College Mather and Son Plumville M. If James T.’. Chapman G. G. Hill George Tadwards Plumville

Deaths in the Rochester Mills area and nearby towns

Obituary notices report the deaths of Clark Cochran 66 at his daughter’s home in Puixsutawney after pneumonia, George Groth ST years a Civil War veteran, Nelson B. Davis 47, and Caroline Lydia 76, with details on survivors and funeral arrangements. Additional notices include James D. Pease 69 of Blairsville, Mary Stiles 76, Hepeletta Bosch Losech, Edna May Novak infant, and Charles Cover 47, with brief survivor lists and burial plans.

Clark Cochran J. Clark Cochran Rochester Mills Robert Dunmire Puixsutawney Samuel Mary Smith Cochran Rogaster Rossiter Bell Hagley Cochran United Brethren Church Mary Cochran Nial Belle Bagley Cochran Robert Dunaire John Smith Thomas Gllpatriele David Kunger Dixonville Melvin Pollock Marion Center Ward Lydicle Charles Commu Punxsutawney Gloveland Cochran Union Church Nea Rossiter Wry Jtev Thirnette Greorge Trott George Groft Didlana John Sisannah Groth Compiuny 1, 480S Pennsylvania Gettysburg Charles Graft Towns Johnstown Miller Garrick St. Bernard Catholic Church Nelson B. Davis Mary Lukehart Armstrong Township Wiliam B. Davis Riders Widge Presbyterian Church Independent Order of Aad Fellows of West Lebanon Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church Humphries Tames Ti Pease James DB Blairsville Tolairsville Matraville Presbyterian Church Mason Lodge The Odd Fellows Lorian Mary Davby Wan Hosiek Kako Mivit Vonre Tlattsville Dune Harry Gal Mary Stiles Mary J. Stiles Jennie McGarry Seward McGarry Armagh Heneletta Bosch Heeletta Losech Gegree Lunlek Church Street Williamsport Imad Indiana

Law Offenders Sentenced In Two Pleas By Judge Yourgham

Judge J N Yourgham sentenced a dozen violators on Monday with six fined 200 dollars plus costs for illegal motor vehicle operation. Names included Kenneth Boring John Hudoch W H Rittenhouse Andrew Romaniek Paul H Myers and Weary Tyger. Others had suspensions or fines for checks forgery and weapons. Also county bar resolutions require 75 dollars to be paid into court for divorce costs and immediate Commonwealth cost filing after case determinations.

Costa and Vines J. N. Yourgham Kenneth Boring John Hudoch W. H. Rittenhouse Andrew Romaniek Paul H. Myers Weary Tyger Tdon Bulerhansh Santa Dani Glande Ff Tor Association Indhuiah County Bar Association Taw Court House

House Burns After New Owner Moves In Near Clarksburg

Homer Williams, once of Alverda, had bought Henry Anerson’s farm near Clarksburg. He moved furniture as a tower was to be completed November 17, when fire of undetermined origin began Sunday afternoon November 18 and destroyed the house and contents. Insurance partially covers loss with Patrons Mutual. Te Mo Heaton of Adtoonit led the grabbing and Aionine of SfE17 feet at Medway in Contur township as bids opened Friday at Harrisburg for mine road and one bridge projects.

Homer Williams Alverda Henry Anerson Clarksburg Saburday Patrons Mutual Corajainy Te Mo Heaton Medway Contur Township Harrisburg

Two Met Tragic Deaths Hunting Near Plumville and Wehramm

Kenneth Fry aged 14 died after his own gun discharged while resting in woods near his home in Plumville. He was taken to Indiana Hospital where he died at 9 30 pm. A gun misfire shattered his thigh bone and injured his face and brain. Puter Kereklek of Wehramm, 31, died at Memorial Hospital Johnstown from hunting injuries after a gun discharged while chasing a rabbit. He dragged himself away, but died following leg amputation. Survived by wife and four children.

Kenneth Fry George Fry Plumville Indiana Kenneth Te Indiana Hospital Puter Kereklek Wethrum Memorial Hospital Johnstown Wehramm Korokiek

Endurance Piano Player to Demonstrate Here

Prof. B. G. Burt begins a marathon piano demonstration Thursday at 8 pm, playing two pianos continuously until 9 pm Saturday night under H. H. Fennell of Oakland-Panorama Automobiles in showroom at 4143 Philadelphia Street. A nurse will attend, shaving and changing him as he endures the grueling session. Burt holds a world record of over 50 hours.

B. G. Burt Indiana B. G. Thurt H. H. Fennell Oakland-Pan- Onc Automobiles Philadelphia Street Burt

Maqon Chosen Head of Local Credit Bureau

Audrey L. Mahon was chosen president of the Indians Credit Bureau at the first directors meeting. Officers include Ira A. Edwards as vice president, Dr. B. J. Shaulia as second vice president, and HW. KB. Raymond as general manager. Membership reaches 260 and grows rapidly, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Green Township community sing at Sirford on Sunday afternoon December 2 features offering for books to aid the wings. Officers: President J. D. Patlweson, vice president Lisle Shank, secretary Mrs. Leroy Bee, treasurer Bert Chia. permanent chorister named.

Raymond Audrey L. Mahon Indians Credit Bureau Ira A. Edwards Ursat B. J. Shaulia HW. KB. Raymond Inimnager L Jk Chamber of Commerce Green Township Sirford Sturford M. BE Sindey van Delark Park Hie Leanpuregga Louk J. D. Pat Lweson Lisle Shank Leroy Bee Bert Chia

New Service Station on Philadelphia Street

The Atlantic Refining Company bought the William H. Fenton property at the corner of Philadelphia and Fourth streets for a modern service station. The purchase price was $12,000 through the Ira A. Myers agency.

Philadelphia Street Atlantic Refining Company William H. Fenton J. M. Watt Philadelphia B Fourth Street Ira A. Myers

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WEW Indiana Santa Santa Claus Bon Ton Malta Knights and Dames of Malta John G. Gr Turtle Creek J. & ¥. Lamantia Lamantia Bros Elmer W. Allison Louis Litzinger Mr. Litzinger Aliicon West Church Street Allison Charles McGauchey Merle Arthur and Virgil McGaughey Governor Fishers Cerolloe Lydie Caroline Lyi Green Bess Nash Blandsburg Slater David Fleming Matilda Steve Blair Fleming Coral William Fleming Vanderrift Frank Fleming Trayne Township Hury le. Ruppert Harry J. Ruppert Funcar Ife Bley Miles Leet Sayers Tines Tharry Réaymond Carl Della Cora Chronela Tkupirt Edna May Novak Bkdna May Novak J. A. Novak North Wirthstreet Hrnstel Mr. Novak Linotype Elevator Progresa Charles Cover Blairavile Uree Wong Plumvidle Werrom Imediaree Welram Misa A. 1 Maqon Local Credit Bureau Robert Siolton Indiana-Cresson Skelton Heil Wood Public Service Commission New York Central Railroad Co Clearfield Heilwood Arcadia Dowler Junction
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