Governor Urges Passage of Amendment No 8 in Pennsylvania
The governor argues Amendment No 8 must pass in the November election to secure $25,000,000 for unemployment relief, state aided hospitals, and funding for colleges and medical schools. He warns that without it federal aid may vanish, harming hospitals, universities, and the sick, maimed, and penniless who rely on state support. Voting yes is presented as essential to prevent cuts and closures across critical services.
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Pennsylvania
September Marriage Of Crawford and Thompson at Gettysburg
Announcement says Miss Anne Eliza beth Crawford of Johnstown wed Lawrence K. Thompson Jr of Vandergrift in Gettysburg on September 30. Dr Henry Hanson of Gettysburg College officiated. The groom teaches at Vandergrift High School and is from Vandergrift. his father is Lawrence K. Thompson Sr of Vandergrift and he hails from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Elizabeth Crawford
J. A.crawford
Johnstown
Lawrence K. Thompson, Jr
Vandergrift
Gettysburg
Henry Hanson
Gettysburg College
Lawrence K. Thompson
Indiana
Former Governor Urges Metropolitan District Vote
Former Governor John Fisher, now Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce president, urges Pennsylvania voters to support Constitutional Amendment No. 11 to enable a Metropolitan Charter for Allegheny County. He argues the plan requires a countywide majority and majorities in most towns and cities, promises better services, reduced waste, and a true home rule for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Fisher
Greater
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Eff
Allegheny County
John 8. Fisher
Chamber of Commerce of
Allied Boards of Trade and Civic Associations
Duquesne
Clairton
Meport
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
Whale County
Longtime Washington Township Resident John H Calhoun Dies
Obituary notices for John H Calhoun a Washington township resident who died suddenly of a heart attack at Creekside. Funeral held at Robinson Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood. Surviving children plus siblings listed. Also included are notices for Mrs Mary E Wilson George A Schall Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Smith Miss Lydia Davis Young and Florence Edith Geisel with funeral or burial details and family connections.
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George A. Schall
Rockville
Armstrong County
John Kimple
W. 8. Hankey
Lewis and Neal ‘Schall
Ford City
Murrice
California
Joseph
Wilkinsburg
Simeon
Yatesboro
John Schall
Brick Church
Phillip Schall
Rayburn Township
Kate Waltenbaugh
Cowanshannock Township
Death of Charles Legante at Chambersville Farm Incident
Charles Legante of Chambersville died Friday evening in an Indiana hospital from injuries after attempting to jump from a farm tractor. He was 56 years old, a 20 year Chambersville resident, and member of the Greek Catholic church. He leaves a widow and nine children Charles Jr Fulton Run John Peter Michael Paul Nicholas Anna Mary and Helen at home.
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Charles Legante
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Chamberaville
Indiana Hospital
Chambersville
Charles, Jr
Fulton Run
John
Peter
Michael
Paul
Nicholas
Anna
Mary
Helen
Death notices for Lydick Moore Karns and Myers in county obits
Funeral services were held for Harry A Lydick 65 a county native who died at home in Larayne Interment was in Greenwood cemetery He leaves a sister Mrs George Marlin and a brother B F Lydick The article also notes the funerals for Bertha L Moore and Clara Myers with interments in Washington Presbyterian church cemetery Rayne township Allegheny cemetery and details of survivors and origins It references Rev Andrew Edwards and Bertha Moore daughter of T Gilbert and Sarah Moore plus Stacy Borland
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Mary E. Wilson
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana
East Church Street
John Dennison
Emily (Campbell) Patton
Johni R. Wilson
John D.wilson
Scranton
May Wilson
Chicago
Alice Logan
Presbyterian Church
Town
Robert L. Clark
Robert E. Young
North Sixth Street
Oakland Cemetery
Lydia Davis Young
Curvenaville
William Young
Buffington Township
M. E. Church
J. A. McCamey
Robert B. Young
Blairsville
Harry A, Lydick
Robinson
North Seventh Street
Harry A. Lydick
Larayne
Mra
George Marlin
B. F. Lydick
Dixonville
Church of the Brethren
Andrew Edwards
Bertha L. Moore
Streams
Philadelphia
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
White Township
T. Gilbert
Sarah, Moore
Stacy Borland
Whitetownship
Clara Myers
Homestead Hospital
East Brady
W. T. Karns
Glassport
F. O. Karna
Parkers Landing
J. E. Eppinger
McKeesport
H. A. Shaw
Munhall
Shaws Home
Allegheny Cemetery
Ladies Missionary Society
McClelland
Biderton
Mianey Jennie
Margaret Pecler
Alice ‘Allshouse
Todd Rankin
Kunkle
Alaska
Elda McCurdy
Estella ‘Brown
Center Township
Harry ‘MacNeil
Aiey
McCurdy
Timblin
Gon. Orren
New Kensington
Mis
Clara Bothell
Carlwell
I. J. Sell
Washington Township Tax Justice League Meeting
Program for the Washington Tax Justice League meeting to be held Thursday evening October 26 in the Marlin school house. Includes songs Recitations duets debates readings jokes dialogues and topics on cooperation and tax policy with several local participants listed.
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Washington Township
Tax Justice League
Washington Tax Justice League
Marlin
Nellie Gray
Virginia Elkin
Ira Marlin
Reid
Roy Blystone
Betty Wissinger
Louise Fairman
Betty Aul
Edward Parks
Clifton Kelering
Glenn Sewart
Reading
Jay Sourwine
Ruby Brown
Bert Fairman
Hudson
America
Three Men Sentenced to Workhouse for Larceny
On Monday Judge J. N. Langham sentenced Herman Craft to concurrent one to two year Workhouse terms after guilty pleas to felonious entry and larceny. Frank McCracken and Christ Hoover received eight to 20 months for larceny and receiving stolen goods. Emanuel Dymn’s assault cases were set for Anol pros. Ruffed grouse in captivity produce more young than in the wild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Craft
J. N. Langham
Frank McCracken
Christ Hoover
Town
Anol Pros
Emanuel Dymn
Dubois
Jericho Legion forms Guy Bryan Post at Jericho school
Jericho residents report progress after the American Legion secured use of the Jericho school house six weeks ago. They organized as the Guy Bryan Post and host social events while inviting parents to join Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls programs under Legion supervision. The October 16 meeting at the Jericho school included remarks by officials and community leaders, stressing cooperation to sustain the improved facilities and activities.
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Jericho Jericho
American Legion
Jericho
Guy Bryan
Eicrnity
Active Legion
Legion
Nancy Howard
Pitcairn
Mina Pierce
A. J. Boyle
D. J. Boyle
Nora Jean
Johnstown
Fred Clark
Mt. Tabor
Alex Dodson
Martha
Jay
West Bolivar
West Wheatfield Social Visits Noted Across Town
Mr and Mrs Carl Sunburg of Indiana visited Mr and Mrs Charles Shoup on Sunday. Attendees at Geo Palmer’s home included Bill and family and many neighbors. Several families gathered at Mt Tabor for a Sunday call as well.
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Carl Sunburg
Indiana
Charles Shoup
Harry Cribbs
Scott ‘Cribbs
C. B. Empfield
Russell Palmer
Harry Deemer
Heshbon
Clyde Palmer
G Or. Shoup
Geo. Palmer
Bill Palmer
Charles
Bill
Guy McConnell
Guy Smith
Bob Muir
Grace
Clarence
Geo, Clawson
Flora Clark
Mack Dias
Jamey Hunter
Geo,Dias
C. B. Wmpfield
Glenn Lichtenfels
Bill Lichtenfels
Mt. ‘Tabor
New Pastor Rev Shirey Installed at Local Church
Reception honors Rev R S Shirey as new pastor of the FPyangetical church with his wife Mrs Shirey. He directs Religious Education for the Pittsburgh Conference and is an Albright College and Western Theological Seminary graduate. Mrs Shirey studied music at Albright. Both are noted for their singing voices and duets elevating the service.
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Pond
Shirev
Shirey
Pittsburgh Conference of the Evangelical Church
Albright College
Western Pennsylvania Theological Seminary
Blacklick Local Notes Include Plays and Visits
Winifred Bushnell accepted a part in a Chil dren's Theatre of New York City production. Several social visits and church events are noted in Blairsville Currys Run and surrounding areas including presbyterian services, missionary society meetings, and weekend stays with friends. The column ends with an observation about aging and changing domestic labor.
Notice of Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate
Official notice of the Commissioner’s Sale of real estate for unpaid taxes of 1929 and prior through 1938 is published on page three of The Progress this week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harrisburg
John H. Calhoun
North Seventh St
Creekside
John K. Boston
J. M. Gibson
W. C. Myers
Rossiter
Clayton Calhoun
Nelson Calhoun
Big Run
Ida Spence
Maria Sheesley
Anns Spence
Willet
Minnie Peterson
Advance
Sarah .E. Smith
Robert J. Smith
Barnesboro
Smith Cemetery
Sarah Elizabeth (Roberts) Smith
Grisemore
George S. Smith
Grisemora
Grant S. Smith
Near Commodore
Ellis B. Smith
Ebenshburg
Irene Trout
J. H. Smith
Cherry Tree
Lydia Young
Florence Edith Geisel
Plor+ance
Edith Geisel
Manlius Geisel
John McDowell
Denver
Ray Lichtenfelaig
Late Gamble
Bolivar
Willian Brendlinger
Thomas Mabon
Charles Lichtenfels
William
Robert Brendlinger
John St. Clair
Janet
W. J. McElwee
Paul Adams
Russsel McClain
Ralph Brendlinger
Export
Della Muir
Annabel Muir
Patience Queery
Walter Taylor
Pearl Wakefield
Youngwood
Howard Queery
Greensburg
Clinton Wakefield
West Wheatfield
J. Davis
Clymer
Joseph Artley
Currys Run
Akey
Delbert Al*ters
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