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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

5

Two Youths Die In Weekend Accidents At Indiana Area

Leonard Baun aged 18 from Canoe township died three hours after a crash six miles north of Indiana. Charles McMillen driving on the wrong side of the road caused the collision near the Come and Go Inn on the Indiana Punxsutawney road Sunday afternoon. Baun, a Punxsutawney High School graduate, died at Indiana hospital after injuries to kidneys and liver. Funeral noted in Punxsutawney Christian Missionary Alliance church. Also John Zongora Jr., 20, of Ise lin, died in Indiana hospital after a motorcycle crash Wednesday night and burial followed at Iselin Holy Cross Catholic church.

Leonard Baun Canoe Township Indiana Punxgatawney Charles McMillen Rayne Township Indiana-Punxsutawney Kellysburg Elmer Baun Punxsutawney High School Owen Grace Sylvia Elmer, Jr Otto Christian Missionary Alliance Punxsutawney Marchand Cemetery Holy Cross Catholic Church Iselin Church John Zongora, Jr

Grant Township Youth Lodged in Jail for Forgery Charge

James Rittenhouse aged 16 of Grant Township is jailed in Brookville on a $2500 bail bond for forgery. He allegedly forged a $5 check on Steve Hindsick made out to Paul Smith for Montgomery Wars store at Punxsutawney. Hearing before Squire Winslow held. held for court due to bail. He reportedly forged other small checks previously. Brushvalley Community Choir to sing on KDKA. Paul Dorr becomes Bradford County cow tester. County corn yields 3500 to 4000 bushels. extra crib built. Surgical clinics attended in New York City by local doctors. North Eighth Street property sold to William Sheesely. occupancy late December. Judge Langham presiding in Delaware County.

Grant Township Brookville James Rittenhouse James Punxsutawney Steve Hindsick Paul Smith Squire Winslow Brushvalley Kdka Brughbvalley Community Choir Kudka Nettie McCrea J. W. Warner Brushvalley Township McCann's Heinz

New Aultman School Dedi cated in Center Township

Dedication of the modern one story brick Aultman school in Center township drew a large crowd. Rev Charles B Held Edwin M Clark and James F Chapman spoke on democracy education and community values. Principal Craven and three teachers lead a 204 student body in a building with six classrooms and modern facilities.

Center Township Aultman Charles B. Held Homer City Edwin M. Clark Town John K. Boston Squire Walter H. Jackson B. M. Clark Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company Frank Winsheimer Temple of Learning E. H. Cravener Edith Nichols Edith Galbreath Edna Malcolm James Blakley

Crippled Children Clinic Set For Monday In Court House

Orthopedic surgeon Dr James Chambers of Elizabethtown State Hospital will hold a diagnostic crippled children clinic in the Court House basement Monday at 9 00 A M. It begins a series of clinics planned after a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs A Wallace Thomas with a local committee leading the effort. Those aware of children up to 16 in need of examination or treatment are urged to contact committee members and donations are welcomed.

Court House James Chambers Elizabethtown State Hospital A. Wallace Thomas Washington Street Thomas B. M. Clark W. F. Wettling James W. Mack R. E. Forrester Harry J. Hinterleitner Chambers Alice Graffins Patiern Focal

County Folks Attend State Sabbath School Meet in Altoona

Indiana county participants at the State Sabbath School convention in Altoona this week include W. C. Chapman new president of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association Rev. Arthur J. Pfohl Florence Wallace Agnes Bt. Clair Flo Mitchell Har ry W. Earhart and others. Hunting permits issued reach 1750 by County Treasurer Elmer W. Allison as the season nears urging early purchase and avoiding last minute rush.

Altoona Indiana County W. C. Chapman Town Indiana County Sabbath School Association Arthur J. Pfohl Zion Lutheran Church Harry W. Earhart Florence Wallace Agnes Bt. Clair Flo Mitchell Indiana Stanley Harker Saltsburg Sloniker Commodore M. C. Stewart Brushvalley James Giffen Plumville George Lindsay Heilwood R. P Worcester Homer City Charles Hildebrand Grove Chapel Jas. F. Chapman J D. L. Winger Elmer W. Allison

Annual Farm Burnau Dinner Friday October 30

Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association hosts its annual dinner Friday October 30 at 6 30 PM in the Indiana Methodist church. Speaker is Hon John A McSparran Secretary of Agriculture. Brush Valley Community Choir will sing. A dog calling contest for men and cow calling contest for women will be held. Dinner price 75 cents. Typically 400 to 470 farmers and wives attend. Tickets from township committees or the Extension Office in the Court House.

John A. McSpartan Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association Methodist Church of Indiana John A. McSparran Brushyalley Community Choir State College Court House Armstrong Township Bert Blakley Shelocta H. O. Kimmel

Verdicts Awarded in Insurance and Related Cases

Civil court calendar cleared with verdicts in four cases and continuations in three. Patsy Marro wins 943.74 from Alliance Insurance Co. Howard E. Henshaw earns 200 on appeal against Jacob Halburda. Joe and Rose Bongiovanni win 232.25 from Ohio Underwriters Fire Insurance Co. Spohn and Fighthouts cases continued. Stambaugh v Diamond Smokeless Coal Co. verdict for defendant.

Patsy Marro Joe Bongiovanni Assumpsit Alliance Insurance Co Philadelphia Howard E. Henshaw Jacob Halburda Rose Bongiovanni Ohio Underwriters Fire Insurance Co

Father Recovering From Wound Inflicted By Son

Mike Shiron, intoxicated, fired a shot at his father John Shiron in Conemaugh township, wounding him in the groin. Mike fled, later surrendered to officers and is jailed. the father lies in Indiana hospital recovering while no formal charges have been filed.

Mike Shiron John Shiron Conemaugh Township Mike Indiana Salisbury

Personal Brevities From Indiana Visit Buzz

Indiana visit notes list Parkwood resident J B Adams and many locals as callers and travelers. The column names residents from Saltaburg Purchase Line West Philadelphia Street and others, meeting kin in Indiana and Pittsburgh, with college students and alumni returning home for weekends and visits.

Home Potato Club Guests of Rotarians and Kiwanis

Sixty ministerial 4 H potato club members from Rayne township attended a dinner at the new Methodist church, with prizes awarded by C P Lang of Penn State Extension. Harold Minter provided the potatoes, and the group then viewed farm technique reels before a Ritz Theatre visit.

Ritz Kudlang Jome 4-H Rayne Township Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs New Methodist Church Harold Minter Steele Kiwanis Club Warner O. T. Washington Priaes C. P B. Lang Chule Extension Department Penn State Richard Kinter Merle Walker Marlon Walker William G. Buchanan David Kinter Margaret Louise Wyncoop Bewla Short Junior Buchanan Howard Kinter Max Altman Carl Altman William Buchanan Vernon Beard Evelyn Buchanan Hilie Bence Raymond Craig Clair DeHaven Helen DeHarlan Earl Donohue Ward Donohue Esther Edwards Russell Gray Norman Kirkland Harold Kinter Derwood Lambing Herman Lingenfelter Anna Lambing Ruth Mears Louise Mears Walter Price Violet Price Harold Rankin Gladis Short Eeson Thomas James Washingen

Arrests of 19,308 motorists in seven months highlight patrol report

Harrisburg report details Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol activity from January to July 1971. It records 19,308 arrests for Vehicle Code infractions, $216,407 in fines, 8597 accident investigations, 61,439 special investigations, and 524,773 brake inspections with 54,046 owners instructed to correct violations.

Harrisburg Gel Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol Wilson C. Price

The Boss Pumpkin Displayed at Stahura's Market

The season's largest pumpkin, weighing 15 pounds with a five foot circumference, was shown this week at Stahura's Meat Market on Carpenter Avenue IL. It came from Herb Shent farm near Flush In West Whicatiel township. Miss Jennie Park of Pittsburgh visited friends on Sunday.

Stahura’s Lon Carpenter Avenue Flush West Whicatiel Township Jennie Park Pittsburgh Fadinua

Deaths and notices in Indiana county and beyond

Mrs Martha Daugherty St Clair, aged 83 plus, widow of John P St Clair, died at home of son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs William A Simpson on Seventh street after a severe cold. She was born January 17 1847 in Saltzburg, daughter of James R and Mary Hart Daugherty. Funeral services planned at Brushvalley M B church then Brushvalley. Also details on Oscar Twimergon DuVill of Altoona and James M Beechey of Indiana with obituaries and survivors. Extra notices include Plumville street light contract approval and planned retrofits and a note on a November legislature session to address unemployment relief and Empress Eugenie noted as cigar smoker.

J. BE. Adams Parkwood Indiana W. H. Miller Saltaburg Squire John ¥. Johnston D. F. Rinn East Philadelphia Pittsburgh Mildred Lytle West Philadelphia Friends BE. A. Edwards Purchase Line J. W. Kinter Harry Dickey Pine Flats F. L. Travis Dayton William Sterling Earl Park North Ninth Street Winifred King Williamsport Lock Haven Robert Gessler George Robeson King Gurke State College J. F. Kinney Weatt Calif P. K. Hogan Town Milton G. Miller Dale Harkcom Blair Huntingdon County Harry C. Kunkle Armstrong Township James Dellapa North Seventh Street Gloria Mae Michael Kopcak Herminie G. L. Campbell Brushvalley Township I Indiana John Hastie Freeport R. N. Ray North Tenth Street James R. Daugherty First National Bank of Indiana Dorothy Della Mae Sutton Niagara Falls Pearl Williams Glenn Campbell Dixonville R. C. Sickenberger North Fifth Street Josephine Margaret Mack James W. Mack North Sixth Street George Simpson Albert J. Stake Clair ‘Stake Lucinda Thomas Henry Cherry Hill Township Stake Walter Stuchell Laula Cecil J. W. Phela William Penn Hotel Mesars College Avenue John G. St. Clair School Street Jiart B. Daugherty Exeter N.M John J. Stewart Phillips Exeter Academy James L. Jack, Jr Philadelphia Street Academy New England Wilson $J. Clair Amherst College Amherst Mass Northampton Galvin Coolidge Smith College Stewart Martha Daugherty Martha Daugherty St. Clair John P. St. Clair Hong William A. Simpson Seventh Street Martha Bla James BR Mary A Hart) Daugherty Saltsburg Indiana County Daugherty Mary Paul Moorhead Minneapolis Minn Thomas Bt. Clair Latrobe Frank St. Clair Kiaki JC. Paul Reed J. Roy ‘St. Clair Alexandria St. Clair James R Mary (Hart) Daugherty Anna St. Qlair ‘Taylor ID. B. Taylor William 3. Daugherty Frank H. Daugherty Locust Street John M Brushvalley Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Company Brushyalley M. B. Church Knights of Pythias B. P.O. Ellis John Raymond Ruth Wolty Vera Donald C, Davis Raymond M. Davis Annie Stewart Florence James M. Beechey Bloomington Cravensville Indiana Hospital Eawin Beechey Glen Richay Clearfield County Hi J Annie Hutchison Beechey Adam Edward Thomas Edward Beechey Ann Johnston Mildred Beechey Clymer Pennsylvania Electric Light Co Plumville Electric Company Pub Hc Service Commission Electri Wnthi

Harvest Days draw ends Monday evening in Indiana event

Nearly 200000 coupons distributed by Indiana firms mark the Harvest Days event. Winning numbers will be announced at The Ritz Theatre with a public loudspeaker at The Indiana Theatre. Prizes go to holders of the first, second, or third numbers, with no need to be present to claim.

Indiana S82 Indiana Business Tiny Ritz Theatre Indiana Theatre Ritz Indiana Chamber of Commerce Harvest Daya Association Indiana Firma Tober 19

Golden Wedding Bells for Mr and Mrs Sharp Forty Years in Love

Mr and Mrs James Sharp of near Shelocta celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on October 7. Relatives and friends attended and presented gifts including gold pieces and a large pink and white cake from Mrs John Prailey of Elecrion. Five children were born to the couple. two were present Minnie Hutchison and Alton Sharp of Nanty-Glo.

Dus. Sharp Shelocts James Sharp Near Shelocta John Prailey Elecrion Sharp Minnie Hutchison Alton Sharp Nanty-Glo

Two New Trustees Appointed to State Teachers College

Announcement from Harrisburg names Dr Wm A Simpson of Indiana and J P Archibald of Blatraville as trustees of the State Teachers College here Both are new board members Ralph Moorhead is reappointed as a current trustee

State Teachers College Harrisburg Wm. A. Simpson Indiana J. P. Archibald Blatraville Ralph Moorhead Lalgo

Brother of Wm P Herpel Dies in Reynoldsville at 64

Charles C Herpel of Reynolds ville aged 64 died at his home on Monday from heart trouble. He was a brother of William P Herpel of Indiana and his passing was announced in Reynoldsville.

Wm. P. Herpel Reynoldsville Charles C. Herpel William P. Herpel Indiana

Party for War Veterans at Memorial Hall

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Auxiliary will entertain past presidents of the organization Civil War veterans and their ladies Thursday evening at Memorial Hall. Dr C Paul Reed resumes practice opening his office at 42 North Seventh Street on Monday October 19. Nothing happens to you that hasn’t happened to someone else Imperial Type Metal Magazine.

Party For War Veterans Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Auxiliary Sons of Veterans Memorial Hall C. Paul Reed North Seventh Street Haen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aselin Paul Dorr White Township Bradford County Paul Dairy and Cow Testing Association County Home Farm New York City H. B. Buterbaugh B. F. Coa G. &. Simpson American College of ‘Surgeons North Eighth Street A. L. Studell William Sheesely Creekside Sheesely Weamer Real Estate Agency Langhaut Delaware County J. N. Langham Media Crippled Children Clinic Adam Pahutsky Gipsy Gipsy Anna Freno Indiana Norris F. Bowers Eilen Y. Pauule Clymer John W. Stains Grenada Esther S Lewis Fulton Harry Franklin Vernie May Thomas James Vender Plumyitie Amanda Viola Fox Alfred S. Dugan Sears Roebuck Co White R. W. St. Clair Indiana County Commissioners Green A. S. Wolfe Clyde Nicodemus Indiana Co. B. & L National Plate Glass Co J. Freeman Ferguson Blairaville Laura M. G. Smith Perry C. Muir Burrell James B. Davis Frank BE. Sowers Blacklick Charles H. Miller L. B. Rittenhouse Emma L. Young Frank Stiles Buffington Workingmans B L. Ass'n Ee G. D. Horrell S. W. Condron B. Ritchey W. Mahoning Wesley BH Lyons John Antonik W. Wheatfield Prudence Garman Steving Washington, D.C Irvin Hollidge Hollidge Francis Garman John D. Garman Uniontown Hoolidge Washington G. R. Collmer Guatamela Central America Rev. Collmer First Baptists Second United Presbyterian Church Collmer Constance Cravener Imperial Type Metal Magazine Home Potato Club Rotarians Charles R. Foster Rotary Club Meade Buchanan U. S. Department of Agriculture Aroostook County Maine Potato Club Ritz Theatre Management Pennsylvania Bureau of Animal Industry Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau Lindbergh Hon Thais Oxenr V Jeixtra Retief Goy Pinchot Eugenie France
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