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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1934

Page

2

Bell 465 one year six months three months 60

Government slate listed for October 3 1934 includes Governor William A Schnader Lieutenant Governor Harry Scott Secretary of Internal Affairs Harvey M Taylor Superior Court Judge Frank M Trexler Congress Nathan L Strong Legislature J T Stewart J Clair Sloan and related terms in a brief civic notice.

William A, Schnader Harry Scott Harvey M Taylor Superior Court Frank M. Trexler Congress Nathan L Strong J.T Stewart J Clair Sloan

Grangers Adopt Resolution to Curb Drunken Driving

At a Pomona and Marion Center Granges meeting 250 attendees backed a resolution to permanently cancel licenses of those convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence. The gathering featured guests from Jefferson County and concluded with plans for future joint meetings and officer elections.

Men's Association of Kittanning Presbytery Meets at Leechburg

The sixth annual meeting of the Presbytery will be held in the auditorium of Leechburg High school on Sunday afternoon and evening October 14. Prof. G Gardner Hill of the State Teachers College will speak on Our Aim in his Convention. Rev. David St. Thompson of Clymer will offer the closing prayer. Br. William Chaimars Covert, Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, will deliver the address titled The Appeal of the Church to Men of Our Times. The opening prayer will be by B. Sterling of Marion Center and Byer of consecration by Rev Gi Pruge of Homer City.

Men's Association of Presbyterian General Assembly B. Sterling Marion Center Byer Gi Pruge Homer City

Desirable and The Dragon Murder Case At Ritz Theatre

The Ritz Theatre presents Desirable featuring Jean Muir and George Brent for a final Thursday showing. The Dragon Murder Case with Warren William as Philo Vance opens Friday, followed by Wide-Out starring Robert Montgomery Maureen O'Sullivan and Mickey Rooney on October 8–9. The Last Gentleman with George Arliss arrives October 10–14, then Dude Rancher with George O’Brien screens October 12–13.

Warren William Philo Vance Ritz Theatre George O'Brien

Community mourns death of Andrew Curtin Shea at Graceton

The community mourns the passing of Andrew Curtin Shea, 70, of West Philadelphia Street, who was electrocuted in the basement of Vinton Supply Company in Graceton while repairing equipment. Born April 1 1864 in Luthersburg, he had long served as chief engineer for Storage Ice and Supply Company and earlier worked for Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway. He died at 11 30 am despite aid from store manager June Heath and Dr H Paters.

Andrew Shen Andrew Curtin Shea Weat Philadelphia Vinton Supply Company Graceton Shea Storage, Ice & Supply Company Town Homer City Luthersburg Clarion County Alexander Shea Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Company Eleanora Jefferson County Indiana Indiana Provision Company

DESIRABLE DRAGON MURDER CASE THE HIDEOUT AND MORE AT THE RITZ

The Ritz Theatre presents a slate of classics and star pairings across October. Desirable with Jean Muir and George Brent opens followed by Dragon Murder Case with Warren William and Lyle Talbot. The Hideout stars Robert Montgomery and Maureen O'Sullivan, Last Gentleman features George Arliss, and a George O'Brien pairing closes the Ritz run. Indiana Theatre offers Good Talkies Always with Song of the Eagle starring Charles Bickford and Richard Arlen, Love Tie with Pat Paterson and Lew Ayers, Have a Heart with Jean Parker and James Dunn, plus an as yet unnamed picture.

Funeral Held for Local Man in Oakland Cemetery

The obituary notes the passing of a town resident, a valued company employee and Indiana Elks member. Rev. Arthur J. Prohl conducted funeral services at the Shea home, with interment in Oakland cemetery. Survived by widow Erdie Shea and children J Berrell Shea, Mrs. John E. Gibson, Mrs. H. F. Fullerton, Lester C. Shea, and George H. Shea.

Indiana Lodge of Elks Zion Lutheran Church Town Arthur J. Prohl Shea Oakland Cemetery Erdie Shea J. Bernell Shea John E. Gibson H. F. Fullerton Johnstown Lester C. Shea Pittsburgh George H. Shea Los Angeles Calif

Young Republicans Outline Plans At Meeting Monday

More than 200 Young Republicans and friends attended a Court House meeting Monday evening. They heard the by laws and formed plans for a permanent organization with Attorney R J Hogan presiding and H Wallace Thomas pledging county cooperation. A temporary campaign committee was named including James W Mack Jr Var non Fritchman Edwin Clark Thomas Barber David Pollock R J Hogan John Lowry Mrs Helen Watse Miss Margaret Plotzer Mrs Nancy Simpson Harry Nichol Lynn Smith R Herbert Buchman and Elmer Walbeck.

Court House R. J. Hogan H. Wallace Thomas James W. Mack, Jr Var‘non Fritchman Edwin Clark Thoma’ Barber David Pollock John Lowry Helen Watse Margaret Plotzer Nancy Simpson Indiana Harry Nichol White Township Lynn Smith Hellwood R.herbert Buchman Blairsville Elmer Walbeck Homer City

Mehallick acquitted in Blair County murder trial

John Mehalick a Pennsylvania state policeman was acquitted in Blair County criminal court on Friday of the murder charge arising from the death of 22 year old Wilbur Vite. Vite was shot on a Glen Campbell street on the night of April 22, with Mehalick claiming self defense.

Mehallick Wilbur Vite John Mehalick Pennsylvania Blair County Vite Glen Campbell

Charles B Sloan dies. Creekside merchant funeral held

Charles B Sloan, Creekside merchant and town resident for 32 years, died suddenly at his home on Thursday from a heart ailment. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at his residence, with Masonic ritual at the grave and Rev. John K. Boston presiding. Surviving are his widow Carlotta Shields Sloan, children Howard D Sloan, Richard Sloan, Thelma Sloan, his mother, a sister, and three brothers.

Greenwood Cemetery Charles B. Sloan Creekaide Tie Armstrong County Melinda Jane Sloan Albert A. Sloan Creekside Indiana Masonic Lodge Coudersport Center Presbyterian Church John K. Boston Masonic Fraternity Carlotta (Shields) Sloan Howard D Richard §. Sloan Youngstown Thelma Sloan IK. Greenlee Ed. Clair Sloan Town Br. I. E. Sloan Johnstown Frank E. Sloan Apollo

Funeral for Mrs Helen Anthony in Blairsville

Mrs Helen Anthony aged 35 wife of Cyrus Anthony of Blacklick township died in Latrobe hospital last Saturday. Former Conemaugh public schools teacher and Hebron Lutheran member. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at Blairsville church conducted by Rev B Hanks. Survived by husband four children Elizabeth Elmira Barbara Gail Leona Maxine Cyrus Gerald Anthony her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Richards of Blairsville and four sisters Evabelle Richards Hetrick Stewart Bertha Richards and Harry Woolmer and one more sister in Johnstown.

Heme Blairsville Elizabeth Elmira Barbara Gail Leona Maxine Cyrus Gerald Anthony Charles Richards Evabelle Richards Hetrick Stewart Harry Woolmer Bertha, Richards Johnstown

Mrs Catherine Mack Dies at 78 in New Florence

Mrs Catherine Mack widow of Jacob W Mack died Friday at her New Florence home after 12 years there. Born September 20 1856 she lived in West Wheatfield all her life. Survived by husband and children B D Mack near Blacklick Mrs EB McClain Armagh Mrs Samuel Craig Homer City and R B Mack Beaver plus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment at Armagh cemetery after service at New Florence M E Church on Monday.

New Florence M. E Armagh Catherine (Butler)’ ‘Mack West Wheatfield Township Jacob W. Mack New Florence B.D. Mack Near Blacklick EB. §. McClain Samuel Craig Homer City R. i B. Mack Beaver

Matilda Dixon Funeral Rites In Blairsville

Funeral services were held at her Blairsville home for Mina Matilda Dixon 67 who died Friday at her residence. Interment followed in Blairsville cemetery. She was a Burrell Township native, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Dixon, and survived by two brothers H Dixon of Blairsville and A C Dixon of St Paul Minn. Infant son of Mr and Mrs J R Jamison died Monday morning at 936 o'clock from acute gastritis born September 7 last. Burial at Plumville cemetery. Funeral services at grandparents home J T Jamison. Burial Grove Chapel Lutheran church cemetery. Also the burial of Joseph Lawrence Byers eight months old son of Mr and Mrs Blair J Byers of Rayne township who died Sunday at Indiana Hospital from intestinal poisoning. Burial in Grove Chapel Lutheran church cemetery.

Blairsville Mina Matilda Dixon Blairsyille Burrell Township Joseph and Margaret Dixon H. Dixon A. C. Dixon St. Paul, Minn Harry Leonard Jamison J. R. Jamizon Spring Church Armstrong County Robert, Jr Merle Jamison J. T. Jamison Plumville Grove Chapel Lutheran Church Joseph Lawrence Byers Blair J. Byers Rayne Township Indiana Hospital

Death of William T. Roney Aged 72 in Punxsutawney

William T. Roney aged 72, brother of Henry T. Roney of Trade City, died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. Allen Nelson’s home in Punxsutawney where he had lived the past year. Born in Kittanning, he spent over 50 years in Du Bois with lumber work before becoming a patrolman for the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh and the B&O railroads. Wife predeceased him by 15 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Thomas Barr of Dubois and Mrs. Allen Nelson of Punxsutawney, plus sister Mrs. M. E. Salers of Rockford, Ill. Services held at Barr home in DuBois with interment at Bumbarger cemetery.

William T. Roney Henry T. Roney Trade City Allen Nelson Punxsutawney Kittanning Dubois Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Thomas Barr M. E. Salers Rockford Barr Bumbarger Cemetery

Local social notes and travels from Indiana to Maryland

Kenneth Cunningham and a sister of Wayne Avenue Indiana visited their uncle Robert Cunningham on Sunday. H T Miller bought a Lafayette car and Joe Brilhart bought a Studebaker. Mr and Mrs A R Wagner toured Philadelphia Wilmington Newark Washington Baltimore Harrisburg last week. Mrs Jacob Mack of New Florence died Friday morning, mother of B D Mack. Helen Clawson and Grace Wagner visited Friday. Marie Miller and Helen Clawson visited Thursday. Harrison Skyles and family near Strongstown visited Hugh Mack and Jacob Mack family in New Florence. the two Mack brothers are brothers.

Kenneth Cunningham Wayne Avenue Indiana Robert Cunningham H. T. Miller Lafayette Joe ‘Brilhart Studebaker A. R. Wagner Philadelphia Wilmerding Del Newark N. J Washington, D. C Baltimore Harrisburg Jacob Mack New Florence B. D. Mack Helen Clawson Grace ‘Wagner Marie Miller Harrison Skyles Strongstown Hugh Mack Mr. Macks

Former County Couple Marks 25th Wedding Anniversary

Former county residents Mr and Mrs Thomas Alvah McGaughey of McKeesport celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on a Saturday evening Sept 29. Despite bad weather many relatives gathered at their home for a six o clock dinner and gave silver presents. Attendees included three children Donald Ruth and Edward of McKeesport plus numerous relatives from Youngstown Warren Indiana Parkwood Livermore and McKeesport among others. After a pleasant time everyone departed wishing them many more anniversaries.

Thomas Alvah McGaughey McKeesport Donald Ruth Edward Della Little W. J. Mitchell Guy Weatherall Youngstown van 'Fogsen Richard and Billy Warren, C Margaret Steele Indiana A. I H. Wiggine Parkwood B. ‘H. Fitzgerald Nettie Fitzgerald Livermore George ‘Pratt

Rotary Talk by Rev A J Pfohl on European Tour

Rev Arthur J iPfohl of the Rotary Club spoke last evening about his impressions from a two month trip to Europe. He described social and economic conditions in Germany Austria Poland Yugoslavia Russia France and England and was asked to return for another talk with motion pictures from Russia.

A. J. Pfohl Rotary Arthur J. iPfohl Rotary Club Europe Pfoh Sherwood-Brady Germany Austria Poland Juguslavia Russia France England

New Century Club Opens 1084-38 Season With Tea

The New Century Club of Indiana opened the 1984-96 season with a tea in the W. Q. T. U. hall on Monday evening. Executive board members served as hostesses. Mrs. Thomas Smyth led a group of songs and Mrs. Austin Drew performed piano numbers. Decorations were in pastel shades.

New Century Club New Century Club of Indiana W. Q. T. U. Hall Thomas Smyth Austin Drew

PUBLIC SALE AT ALEX CUNNINGHAM FARM NEAR COAL RUN

At the late residence one mile from Coal Run Young township on Friday October 12 1984 at 1 00 P M the personal property includes a good mileh cow road wagon mower open buggy hay rake bobsleds grindstone loose hay tools household goods organ radio stove bed frames and more under cash terms A 147 acre farm with a good house large barn fruit and water pays gas rental near a market also for sale Sale by Mrs Alex Cunningham and Wallace Cunningham Administrators R W George Auctioneer

Alex Cunningham Coal Run Young Township Brunswick Wallace Cunningham R.W. George

Auditors Notice and Charter Filing in Indiana County

A composite notice lists several auditors appointments in Indiana County Pa. including Jacob Jack and Jack Attorneys announcing audits for estates of Alexander Cook and Nancy Moorhead and a charter filing for a manufacturing company named Mveusul Deming & Somppold Ing Company with officers McClintork North and Roth. Public notices set dates in October 1934 for hearings and filings.

Department of State Cosmonwealth of Pennsylvania Arrisburg Mic Bo UU. McClintork Grace G. North M.A. Roth Mafness Corporation Business Corporation Com DionnWealth of Maya, Sa Mveusul Deming & Somppolding Company Act of Assembly Jack Orphans' Court of Indiana County Savings & Yeast Company of Indiana, Penna Nancy J. Moorhead Indiana Borough Philadelphia Street Indiana Vernon Fritchman

Executors Notice of Wilhelmina Weston Estate in Smickgburg

Letters testamentary granted to Irene Pitoler and others for the estate of Wilhelmina Weston of Smickgburg. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement. debtors to pay debts. Address listed in Youngstown and Canton Ohio. Newspaper offer note for The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette subscription.

Annie A. Douglass Grant Township Douglass Marion Center R.D.3 Ernest Stewart William OS. Daugherty Indiana Mat B Daugherty Tndiana Pigher and Ruddock Alice’ R. Peters White Township Dessie A. Stuchell Rh. D Otes Tack & Tack Wilhelmina Weston Smickgburg Irene &Pitoler W. Hyergredy Ave, Youngstown, Ohio, Tomar '8, ; Lal Sixteenth Bt., N.W Canton Ohio Cagton Ohie Progress Pittsburgh Post R. D Indiana County

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