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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1935

Page

5

Substantial Gift for Local Hospital Memorialized by J S Mack

J S Mack of McKeesport, president of G C Murphy Company, donates 1600 shares of stock worth over 200000 to Indiana County Hospital as a memorial to his parents. Proceeds go to needy patients, prioritizing maternity cases with Brushvalley township origin receiving prior admission rights. Board accepted the gift at a Tuesday meeting and will prepare a formal thank you.

Indiana County Hospital J. S. Mack McKeesport G. C. Murphy Company John M. Mack Brushvalley Township Mack

Hunting Licenses Sold in September Reach New Peak

County Treasurer C C Mcbain reports 601 hunting licenses sold in September. With the small game season near, Indiana county may set a new annual record after 8400 licenses were sold in 1934. Agents listed for license sales include J M Stewart Co Indiana Hardware Blairsville Blairsville Hardware Co and S D Stiffey & Sons Homer City W L Hutchison Clymer hardware Co R H Dunlap Saltsburg J C Moore Howe Co Johnst on Beyer Hardware Smithport Mrs Vivian Conner Plumville Johnston-Beyer Hardware Rossiter Chris Stamler Cramer R G Cramer Store Glen Campbell Levi Conner.

C. C. Mcbain Indiana County McLain Sporsmen Indiana J. M. Stewart Co Indiana Hardware Cos Blairsville Blairsville Hardware Co S. D. Stiffey & Sons Homer City W. L. Hutchison, Clymer—Clymer Hardware Co Cherry Tree R.H. Dunlap Saltsburg J. C. Moore Howe, ‘Company Smithport Vivian Conner Plumville Johnston-Beyer Hardware Co Rossiter Chris Stamler Cramer R. G. Cramer Glen Campbell Levi Conner

Heilwood Youth in Serious Condition After Stabbing

Milliard Conerby a 20 year old Heilwood resident is in serious condition at Indiana Hospital with a knife wound near the heart following an altercation with 21 year old Lawrence Spinelli also of Heilwood. Spinelli is jailed in the county prison. Conerby was admitted shortly after midnight. County officials had not yet received full details by noon today. Republican County Committee Meeting and Dinner Slated for Saturday in Indiana.

Milliard Conerby Helwood Indiana Hospital Lawrence Spinelli Heilwood Spinelli Conerby Republican County Committee Methodist Episcopal Church of Indiana

Midgets First to Apply for Marriage License Here

Miss Winifred Bushnell of Blacklick and George Campbell of Atlantic City, both described as midgets, filed the first license application under a new three day notification rule effective October 1. The 72 hour wait is part of the changed process, with many applicants seeking permits beforehand.

Winifred Bushnell Blacklick George Campbell Atlantic City Miss Bushnell M. Bushnell Register and Recorder W. R. Calhoun Walter Goss Ira Goss Hillsdale Rozella Stewart Elmer Stewart Marlott Center Register Lewis C. Matthews Sadie McNeal Ey H. Darrey Lucela Walter Martin Walter Allan Bank Florence Welch Allen Bank Kenneth C. A. Kepple Vandergriff Rosanna Klingengsmith Girty Eugene Townsend West Apollo Elsie Irene Rink Indiana Archie H. Sitter Guys Mills Dorothy Cooper New Castle New Castile Ben Braeseler Iselin Louise Benl James E. Brown Kittanning Goldie Webster Walter Leroy Wolfe Blairsville Lorna Lee Jenning Blairsville Emmet C. Meyer New Kensington Birdayee Crosman Cherry Tree William L. Milton Philadelphia Mildred H. Hudson

Marriage, death, and local notable notices from Brushvalley and Clarksburg areas

Obituary notices recall George and Martha Murphy era heirs in Brushvalley with John S Mack rising from Brushvalley to lead G C Murphy Company then McCrory stores. Also reports H P Sandies Clarksburg native killed in Beaumont Texas and multiple marriage license filings across Indiana Blairsville Marion Center and Atlantic City communities.

Brushvalley Township George Martha Murphy Mack West Wheatfield Township Geneving John 8 Minnie E. Briggs Mechanicsburg John S. Mack J. G. McCrory McCrory G C. Murphy Company Baltimore Indianapolis New York State McKeesport Indiana Margaret Gordon J. Gordon Mack

Dr Albert F Elkin Returns Home After Nine Week Hospital Stay

Dr Albert F Elkin of near Smicksburg returns home from Adrian Hospital after nearly nine weeks of treatment for injuries from a harvest field accident. While operating a binder his team of horses ran away, catching him in the machinery and nearly severing his right leg, which had to be amputated, with the left leg badly gashed. His condition was critical but recovery is expected.

Albert F. Elkin Suicksburg Smicksburg Adrian Hospital Elkin Hia Eikin

Official vote count shows Republicans had big lead

The county primary tabulation shows Attorney BE Creps led Republican ticket for County Court judge with 7 205 votes, ahead of Democrat L E Miller by 8 868. Other GOP and Democratic candidates for county offices and judges received varied totals, with several figures listed for sheriff treasurer and commissioner races. Continued on Page Five. White Township driver jailed for insanity after crash near court house. J R Fairman committed to Torrance State Hospital following mental evaluation.

E. Creps Town L. Earle Miller Parnell Supreme Court Marion D. Patterson Elder W. Marshall M. A. Musmanno Arthur G. Dale Horace Stern Ambler ‘Williams Alfred BE. Sweyer Superior Court J. B. B. Cunningham Harry I. Koozer Ralph C. Brown Furner B.streams William J. Moore Ben Pollock Foster v. Park Charley L. Bence J. B. Flennhiken Levi Houck George Nesbit B. I. Harris Lloyd C. Rosensteel Charles R. McCullough Charles C. McLain W. D. Bowser C. W. Cummins White Township Torrance J. R. Fairman Indiana Torraire Fairman Philadelphia Street Court House Milton Moshonta Cleveland Faiman Bolis

County pays 71508.41 for bond redemption and interest

County funds paid out 71 598 381 dollars covering principal interest and state taxes on road bonds from the sinking fund by treasurer C C McLain on Tuesday October 1 including Series C and D bonds interest and state loan tax Also Jimmy Stewart lands two film parts with Metro Goldwyn Mayer in Hollywood to play roles in Rowe Marie and Ah Wilderness

C. C. McLain Jimmy Stewart Alex M. Stewart North Seventh Street Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture Hollywood Jeannetta Macdonald

Community Chest Fund Dates Set for Campaign

At a directors meeting the Community Chest Fund scheduled the annual drive for November 12, 14, and 14 to raise $16,000. Funds will be allocated to six local agencies by need. In Smicksburg 13 year old Dean Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lewis, underwent emergency appendectomy in Adrian Hospital Sunday. Condition is satisfactory.

Delyo Ts Community Cheat Fund Smicksburg Bay Dean Lewis Henry Lewis Smicksburg Adrian Hospital

Hon Charles R Griffith longtime Marion Center figure dies

Hon Charles R Griffith a lifelong Marion Center leader and state legislator died after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Marion Center M B church with burial in Marion Center Cemetery. Born July 26 1862 he edited the Marion Center Independent for 64 years and served on school board town council bank board and in the Pennsylvania House where he chaired the Public Roads committee. Survived by wife Bla Holt three daughters and siblings.

Charles R. Griffith Marion Center M. B Edward HW Mary (Park) Griffith Marlon Center Pennsylvania House of Representatives Marion Center National Bank Im. E Fice Charlie Griffith Bla Holt Homer i Work Joyca Glasser Blairaville Frank Boyer Lancaster Harry P. Griffith Indiana William Griffith Frank Griffith Greensburg Clarence Griffith Joannatte

Teachers College Student Wins Buick Sedan Award

Fred J. Myers, 19, of Carrolltown and a student at Indiana State Teachers College, won the Buick sedan donated by the Indiana Fire Department during the annual firefighters benefit held Wednesday night.

Teachers College Fred J. Myers Carrolltown Indiana State Teachers College Indiana Fire Department

Welfare Association Meeting in Indiana County Court House

The Welfare Association of Indiana county will hold a meeting in the Court House on Saturday evening October 6 to elect officers and conduct other business. Dr J H Elkin of Rossmoyne Dr J A Elkin and Robert Elkin of Smicksburg are in the county seat visiting today.

L County Welfare Association The Welfare Association of Indiana County Court House J. H. Elkin Rossmoyne J. A. Elkin Robert Elkin Smicksburg

Harvest Days Open in County Seat With 181 200 Worth Prizes

Harvest Days opens Thursday October 3 and runs to Monday October 21 in the county seat. Indiana merchants revive the event with 100 prize items totaling 1200 dollars. A 60 cent purchase earns a coupon for prize drawings at the close. Prizes include lamps rugs furniture and a Grunow refrigerator among others. Coupons given with purchases at Harvest Days merchants.

Indiana Tio Istora Room Philadelphia — Street Indiana Hotel Fifa Sixth Streets Phim Jockl Tharvest

Indiana veteran jeweler Richard Wehrle’s birthday tribute

Richard W. Wehrle, Indiana’s veteran jeweler, celebrated his Sard birthday on Tuesday. Despite age, he remained robust and on duty at his shop during business hours. Many called to extend greetings, and locals referred to him as “Uncle Diek” Wehrle.

Richard W. Wehrle Indiana Ir Peasesslo Diek’ Wehrle

Veteran jeweler celebrates birthday salute in city business hub

R W Wehrle continues active daily at his Philadelphia street jewelry store established by his father and run by the son for many years. The Progress joins friends in extending birthday greetings to Mr Wettle as the community notes his youth and vigor. The Progress and Pittsburgh Font Gazette to KR D readers at 6 50.

W. Miller Darlington Indiana Margaret Mack North Sixth Street Chicago University of Chicago Raymond L. Hess, Jr Wayne Avenue University of Virginia At Charlotte Harold Wilson Baltimore J. Willis Wilson Water Street Philip Wilson Confluence Epent Asa Scott Grant Street Murray Stewart Grace West Philadelphia Wisconsin Bess Cunningham Cleveland D. A. Cunningham James W. Mack W. J. Waller Bloomsburg Harry EB. Peterman Carl E. Smith Cherry Tree W. K. Good and Son Orren Dayton R.D Progress Philadelphia Street the Progress and Pittsburgh Font+ Gazette KR. D

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