Washington Presbyterian Church Centennial Observed
The 1831 centennial of Washington Presbyterian Church marks four decades in its first log building and highlights ministers and reorganizations. Notable figures include Rev. John H. Kirkpatrick, Rev. Nicholas G. Sharretts, and Rev. Barclay, with a subsequent 1872 present church. The Pittsburgh Conference appointed ministers across Blairsville district as it reorganized districts and elected delegates for Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kirkpatrcir
Washington Church
Christian Church
Nicholas G. Sharretts
Lutheran Church
Town
Barclay
Blairsville
Robert. J. Diven
Alaska
Frank Woodward
Phillipines
Marie Woodward Coonradt
China
Pittsburgh
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Indiana
J. A. Me. Carney
R. W. McKenzie
Asbury Church
Clymer
J. W. Ringer
Cokeville
C C. Carlisle
Commodore
W. Patch
Conemaugh
R. A. Beggs
Cresson- Ebensburg
O. BE. Krenz
Dayton
G. EH. Letchworth
Derry
J. Sparling
Eiderton
A. M. Beggs
Hillside
N. B. Firestone
Homer City
R. H. Ling
J. A. McCamey
Indiana Mission
F. W. McConnel
Irwin
J. D. Piper
Marion Center
C. L. Moore
Wnanty Glo
R. ©. Bhrheart
New Alexandria
Margarette Flanigan
New Florence
M. B. Clendensen
Rural Valley
L. Z. Robinson
Saltsburg
Theodore Miner
Vandergrift
Plum Creek Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
George Adams spent Sunday at the Harry Hershberger residence. Pittsburgh visitor Wm. Pleming enjoyed the weekend with his parents in Plum Creek. Homer Bleakney of Newton Falls Ohio visited relatives. Local families hosted and visited throughout the week including the Clarks of Elderton and Kimmel household. Many townspeople hosted grandchildren and travelers from Idaho to Vandergrift and Hiterton in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
Harry Hershberger
Wm. Pleming
Pittsburgh
C. H. Fleming
Homer Bleakney
Newton Falls
Ohio
W. C. Bleakney
Arthur Altman
Girty
Ralph Ramer
Cal Frye
J. N. Blose
Plummer Clark
Elderton
Mildred Irvin
Jacob Miller
Charles Clark
Myr
Jacob Clark
Tillie Frailey
Irvin Sheasley
Near Hiterton
Clark ‘Thomas
Vandergrift
Callie Lydie
A. M. Jamison
Vira George
Buff Coleman
Faston
Jacob Ankneey
El‘derton
S$. Gloyd Wenderson
Mary Elizabeth
Apollo
J. ‘R Jamison
Mary Milen
Clair
Ross Smith
Anna Smith
William Kaufman
Miderton
J. H. Christy
Charley Long
Robert Rupert
A. BE. Klingensmith
James Clair Wood
Vandergrift High School
D. W. Wood
Walter King
Nelle Lois
Charles
Muddy Run
James Miller
Janet
Anna C. Smith
Julia Keppel
Bruce Keppel
Frank Keppel
Eugene
Vanderegrift
Jennie Keppel
Dime
Sundaay
Inlaw
L.peterman
Walton
S. B. Henderson
Harry Johns
Near Crete Church
J. C. Schrecengost
John Montgomery
Piltspareh
Dan McGaushey
Margaret McGaughey
Crawford House
Idaho
Maria
Sadie Smith
Crum
Parkwood
George Marshall
Mra
Bob Jaminon
Dan Ruffner
O. M. Anderton
and ‘Mra
Bob Williamson
Matthew Kelly
Craig Sale
Returning Prodigal Gets Cold Shoulder
Paul Martin, once a local favorite, returns to his hometown posing as a tramp. He endures the cold shoulder of old friends while Marion Kinsey helps him start anew. After confessing his love, they marry in a grand church wedding, shocking townsfolk who learn the truth about his wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aul
Ils
Fla
Paul
Tony
Bum
Paul Martin
Duffy Martin
Waller House
Main
Marion Kinsey
Martha
Marion
Tan
Bug
Mr. Martin
They Must Have Some Fun Inquiries From The Cincinnati Enquirer
A fragment cites a jocular line about aunts as treless tailors and asks why they always have time for plenies. The brief appears as a conversational quip reflecting humorous commentary from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Local residents spend Sunday visiting and calling
A long list of families from Apollo Vandergrift Elderton and nearby towns visits relatives and friends on Sunday. Among those named are the Jamisons Ankneey Wen dersons Kaufmans Keppel Smiths and Murphys with many neighbors sharing calls and meals. The community also notes Fredrick Mock's funeral at Twollck cemetery.
Community and Uniontown notes from local visits
Residents and visitors are listed with frequent crossings between Johnstown Uniontown and nearby towns. Frank Reichmiller spent the weekend at Oak Ridge while others travel for work and social calls. A state road crew works locally as families share Sunday visits and shopping trips across Am brose, New Kensington, Cherry Tree, and Plattsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reichmiller
Oak Ridge
Leo Kinnan
Ilinois
Hazel Brown
Indiana
Chas
W. Lowman and Son
Johnstown
Savilla Cochran
Agron Rickard
Harry McMillen
Ollie Kilda
Marl Leasure
Uniontown
C. A. Wright
Lewis Walker
Near Ambrose
Ned Baker
Nine Mine
George Stiffler
Max Langham
New Kensington
James Langham
Glen King
New Jersey
Frank Baker
Eme High
Jeff
Fareshore
Warren King
Sheldon Kayaglass
Cherry Tree
Aaron Lloyd
Plattsville
Rural Allegheny Names and Visits Chronicle
South Bend notes are rich with family visits and community goings on. Virgie Alshouse returns home from New Kensington and Apollo while Ron Ruffney moves to live with his parents. Numerous calls, gatherings, and weekend visits across Apollo, Parkwood, Vandergrift, and Homer City illustrate a bustling rural social scene. potato digging, illness, and church repainting anchor daily life, with many residents traveling to nearby towns and attending local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Alshouse
New Kensington
Apollo
Ron Ruffney
Girty
Will Ruffney
Marlon Center Visitors and Church Activities Quietly Recap
Dr and Mrs D W Gromley travel to Cleveland this week as Edward Trimble and family visit from Indiana to attend Mrs Work’s Sabbath gathering. Rev C A Waltman and Horace Kinter share in the Centennial at Washington church. Leechburg visitors L H Mountain visit. Rev C L Nevin preaches at the M I church. Julia Barr visits Indiana daughter Mrs Lake with Muriel Mayme and Mabel. Work and Guy Terpe join M E F conference at Indiana. Rev and Mrs C L Moore return to Marlon Genter charge. Addie Pounds attends M E conference in Indiana. H H Wetzel visits Indiana. Rey and Mrs Campbell guests of Rev and Mrs C L Moore Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Gromley
Cleveland
Edward Trimble
Neal
Kenneth
L. H. Mountain
Leechburg
C. L. Nevin
M. I
Julia Barr
Lake
Indiana
Muriel
Mayme Barr
Mabel
Work
Guy Terpe
M. EF
C. L. Moore
Marlon Igenter
Addie Pounds
H. H. Wetzel
Rey
Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plum Creek
Frank Frye and Son
Indiana Progres
Progres Mother's-Home Life
Poultry Tribune - Illustrated Mechanics
New Farm Life
Pennsylvania
FAI
Indiana Progress Household Great Breeder's Gazette
Poultry Tribune Home Friend Farm Mechanics
Progres
Country Home Poultry Tribune
American Fruit Grow Mother’s Home Life ‘Pictorial
Farm Mechanics Poultry Keeper
Gazette Household Guest Woman's Home Co
Iue
Hese
Poultry Tribune
McCall’s Magazine
Indiana Progress
American Magazine
Boy's Life
Christian Herald
Collier's Weekly
Cosmopolitan
Etude
Total
McCall's Magazine
Popular Mechanics
Pop
Science Monthly
Screenl
Woman’s Home Camp
Progress
Penna
R.F.D
Renee Ee Ie
McClure Nowananer Syndicate
CWN
Kenwood
Lizzie Elwood
Lizzie
Sadie Dinwiddie
Mrs. Edwards
Edensburg
Paul Learn
Cockport
M. HM. Dick
Helen
Parrin Huston
Vaondergrift
Marie Adams
State Teachers College
J. M. Smith
Mrs. Green
Barnesboro
F. B. Smith
Herbert Cook
Jane
William Shaffer
Sharpsburg
Zenas Hines
Gladys Smith
J. H W. Smith
John Wright
Near Arcadia
F.C. Adams
B. T. Barber
J. W. “Little and Family
Florence ‘Henico
W. E. Barber
W. R. Moorhead
Strongstown
Amanda Strong
Frank
Theodore Oakes
O. V. Barber
Fredrick Mock
Twollck
Nicholtown
Coats
Penney
J.C. Penney Co
South Bend
I Ly
Alfred
Silvis
Melvin Ilvis
Here
Ira Davis
Muddy Iun
Indiara
Jiny Phipps
Clara Townsend
Sam Tolstein
Lebanon
Reformed ‘Church
Irit Weaver
B. E. U. M. Club
Tia Davis
Janet Townsend
Indiana Motor Company
North Eighth Street
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