Institute Program Completed for 79th County Teachers Institute
County Supt. Jas F Chapman finished planning the 79th county teachers institute to be held at Indiana High School auditorium October 20 to 24. Notable instructors include Dr. Paul F Voelker, Dr Hilton Ira Jones, Dr C R Foster, Dr C F Hoban, Dr Ben G Graham, Dr C Valentine Kirby, Gail F Powell, L A Beeler, W Les Gilmore, Robert J McDowell, and Mrs Walter Jackson. The schedule lists daily sessions on teaching philosophy, visual aids, art, self management, community cooperation, and multiple evening plays and department conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. F.chapman
Teachers’ Institute
Paul F. Voelker
Battle Creek College
Mich
Hilton Ira Jones
Chicago
Ill
C. R. Foster
State Teachers Colles
Indiana
C. F. Hoban
Penna
Ben G. Graham
Pittsburgh
C. Valentine Kirby
State of Penna
Gail F. Powell
State Teachers College
Kearney
Neb
L. A. Beeler
Grove City College
W. Les Gilmore
State Educational Association
Robert J. McDowell
Walter Jackson
Valentine Kirby
State of
Pennsylvania
Dr.Voelker
Dr. Jones
New Broom
Voelker
Dr. Voelker
America At the Cross Roads
Co. F. Hoban
Act
Ben Graham
Civil Court Opens as Docket Moves Toward Completion
Fall civil session opened before Judge J N Langham with multiple cases continued or settled. Actions include assumpsit suits against Peoples Bank of Commodore and L M Carnahan, openings against B E Smith, and verdict for defendant in the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Co. appeal. Local gains noted for Iva Johns and Adda P Hikin cases, and Harvest Days coupon offer announced by The Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Langham
J. ¥. Lintner
Nick DiNardis
Local Drum Corps Garners Honors in Indiana and Apollo
The Indiana American Legion Drum Corps placed sixth in the competitive drill at New Kensington Legion Post Friday evening earning $75. Earlier Thursday, the corps won first prize in the Firemen Legion parade in Apollo. Indiana County will send a large delegation to the State Sabbath School convention in Scranton on October 8 to 10, with credentials available from Mrs. Alice Gailey at 429 Oak Street, Indiana, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Evans
Gardner
East Water Street
Evans
Indiana
Apollo
New Kensington
American _ Legion
New Kensington Legion Post
Firemen Legion
Indiana County
Scranton
Alice Gailey
Oak Street
County Club Women Hold Annual Convention
Mrs Join A Frick of Allentown, president of the State Federation, spoke at the Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs annual meeting in the Presbyterian church. Girl Scouting was endorsed, with plans likely to expand in the county. Officers named include Florender Wallace president, Mary Rhoades secretary, M Bushnell treasurer, and Miss Elizabeth Stonebak vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation
Join A. Frick
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Indiana County Congress of Women's Clubs
Presbyterian Church
Town
Blacklick
Burrell
Blairsvite
Indiana
H.C. Christy
County Congress
Florender Wallace
A. W. Wilson
Saltsbury
Elizabeth Stonebak
Mary Rhoades
M. Bushnell
Livestock Breeders Plan Pittsburgh Tour After Good Meeting
Indiana county breeders met at the Court House with N L Claiborne of the Pittsburgh Producers Co operative Commission Association. He cited that nearly 40 percent of cattle hogs and sheep in Pittsburgh yards move through the association and spoke on financing for feeding lambs and steers. A lamb grading demo was proposed with M R Golden assisting. a livestock tour to Pittsburgh with stops at stock and produce yards is planned for October 30. County Agent J W Warner will provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Indiana County
Court House
N. L. Claiborne
Producers Co-operative Commission Association
Claiborne
Co-Operative Shipping Association
Caathorne
M. R. Golden
Penn Run
J. W. Warner
Urgent Red Cross Appeal For Clothing This Fall
Local Red Cross Headquarters reports a sharp rise in requests for clothing for men women and children as cool weather arrives. An urgent county wide appeal asks residents to donate unused garments and send them to the Red Cross Headquarters in the basement of the court house. Also notes guests visiting Mrs Mary Beer in Shelocta from Hoover sville Somerset Indiana Vandergrift Greensburg and Indiana households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red ‘Crogs
iCourt House
Beer
N. H. Lehman
Hannah Kerr Lehman
Wm. Eugene
Mias Dasie Lehman
W. O. Lehman
Hooversville
Helen M. Blough
Somerset
Roy Beer and Children
Indiana
H. H. McCullough
Vandergrift
Opening of Benjamin Franklin Highway in Indiana County
Residents from counties traversed by the Benjamin Franklin Highway will attend ceremonies near the court house for the official opening of the nation s newest and shortest transcontinental road. Gov John Fisher will dedicate the highway and unveil a bronze tablet with Judge Langham and speakers from Harrisburg and the state highway department present. Delegations from Indiana County and allied towns will escort visitors, highlighting a boost to regional tourism and transport. Robert Cox, convicted of larceny of chickens from Scott McGaughey s farm, was sentenced to pay $160 restitution and serve one to two years in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Indiana
John
Fisher
Charles R. Griffith
Marion Center
Good Roads Committee
Pennsylvania State Assembly
Rhenshburg
Kittanning
Butler
New Castle
Apollo
Vandergrift
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Robert Cox
Scott McGaughey
Langham
County rewards fund largely claimed by townships
Indiana county's share of six million dollars in state rewards allotted by the last Legislature totaled 141,297 dollars, with townships drawing according to application priority. Ten townships received 50 percent of construction costs, others 75 percent, as plans and projects under the Department of Highways progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Sept
Sth
Indiana County
Department of Highways
Blacklick
Burrell
Center
Conemaugh
Green
Montgomery
Pine
East Wheatfeld
White
Young
Thomas Pealer
Burlington
Brush Valley
Cherryhill
East Mahoning
North Mahoning
West Mahoning
South Mahoning Ltdl
Rayne
East Wheatfield
Washington
West
Bowl
Gorman Summul
Glen Campbell
Samuel Eckels
Commonwealth
Indiana
A. F. Moreau
Cush Creek
Devil's Elbow Curves: Highway Dedication Near Indiana
Four miles east of Indiana the Devil's Elbow on East Pike, once a famed danger curve, is removed by the Benjamin Praykie Highway. A dedication is planned for Saturday afternoon October 1. The new route leaves the elbow to the left of the straight grade, replacing horse and buggy travel with safer progress. Western Pennsylvania residents and Normal School alumni recall the elbow as a popular commencement week driving spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pike
Indiana
Benjamin Praykiie
Western Pennsylvania
Devil’s Elbow
Harvest Days prize bonanza draws crowds Saturday
Community notes report Harvest Days promotions offering coupons with every dollar spent at participating stores and a grand prize draw on Monday October 20. The event includes an extensive prize list from furniture to appliances and vehicles, with coupons and stubs collected for entry. Separate items cover the Brush Valley Fair next Saturday with judged exhibits and a note on local nurse supervisor Miss Spencer at Clorrance State Hospital.
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Esrond
Campyiv Carenel Daves
Torre
Dealera
Wik
First National Bank
Philadelphia Street
Brush Valley
H. C. McWilliams
Cambria County
Katherina Rejtz
Jefferson
Clearfield
Admiral Byrd Thrills Indiana Crowd on Visit
Thousands joined a parade and complimentary dinner as Admiral Richard H. Byrd visited Indiana. The event included lectures at Ritz theatre by Byrd and Byrd expedition member Charles E. Lofgren, plus remarks thanking Indiana residents, with a large turnout from state schools and civic groups. Local ceremonies honored Byrd at Johnstown station and in a college luncheon with Dr. Foster and trustees.
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Indiana
State Armory
Marshall CG. C. McLain
Jocal Legion
Admiral Byrd
Dr. Foster
Excellent College
Church Street
Oakland Avenue
Pear Him
C. R. Foster
Foster
Thomas Sutton
College
Sutton
J. N. Langham
B. H. Lichteberger
John J. Mellyaine
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Lynn K. Smith
FP. F. Walker
Ita
John W. Horrell
Mary A. Edwards
Homer City
Mahon Sloppy
Christina Abel
Indiana Co
F. R. Clawson
EE. Wheatfield
Co. W. Jewart
Herbert L. Jewart
Blacklick Improvement Co
Elmor EB. Neal
Scott L. Roberts
John A. Gibson
H. Jy. Campbell
Lucerne Mines
Tony Luksic
Katie Bencie
Robert C. Buchanan
Conway
Ruth BE
Rittenhouse
Frank Z. Moore
Bigler
Lois A. Albert _ Bigler
Harvey B. Smith
Rockdale
Hadna G. Frain
Bolivar
George H. Gray Cleo A. Gundaker
Ambridge
Derry
James A. Madden
Lockhaven
Hermina B. Gaylas
Arcadia
John J. Timko
Anna I
Novotny
Dixonville
John Putczakulish
Alverda Mary Fanyok
Eeceidies R Heilwood
County Club
Ben Franklin
Gov, Fisher
Frank Lovelace
East Schooltreat
Indiana Hospital
J. M. Bryan & Co
Sixth Street
Elmer W.allison
H. M. Anderson
Home, R.D.2
Milton Silils
RITZ
WELK
Milton Silla
Talk. Fe
Ritz Theatre
Jack London
Milton Sills
Jane Keith
Raymond Hatchett
Alfred Santell
Robert Jordan
DuBois
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad
Robert Glass
Joseph Ripple
Salina
Glass Farm
Devil's
Jawura G. Spencer
Clorrance State Hospital
Spencer
George Kozak, Jr
Margaret
This County
Adrain
Punxsutawney
Helvetia
Sadie
Clymex
Gipsy
Ald Trompsy
Clymer
Thomas King
Odd Fellows' Hall
Pine Flats
Hallwood High School
Frank Butekoff
Newrytown
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