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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1931

Page

4

Brushvalley Chorus Visited Pittsburgh On KDKA and Tours

The Brushvalley chorus of forty voices led by Miss Nettie McGrea performed on KDKA radio from the William Penn Hotel and visited Heinz, Murphy, McCann's and the Carnegie Museum during a Pittsburgh trip. They plan to attend the Indiana County Agriculture Extension dinner on October 30.

Brushvalley Chorus KDKA Nettie McGrea Pittsburgh William Penn Hotel Heinz G. C. Murphy McCann's Pennsylvania Carnegie Museum Brushyalley Community Chorus Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association Methodist Church Indiana

Deer Hunters Advised On New Statewide Season Rules

The Board of Game Commissioners outlines the deer season from December 1 to 14 with strict rules. Hunters may take one deer per season, must verify antler conditions or weight, and no camp-based multi-deer parties. Licenses cover all counties. both genders legal with careful verification to avoid violations, as both sexes are now permitted.

James W. Kelloga Bureau of Tools and Chemistry Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Dr. Kelloge Board of Game Commissioners Commission Commonwealth

Birthday surprise honors S. F. Stucell in Haydenville

S. F. Stucell of Haydenville Pa celebrated his 79th birthday with a surprise gathering hosted by his children grandchildren and great grandchildren at his home in Blacklick township. The event featured a luncheon and many gifts as relatives from Trafford Edna and beyond attended the celebration.

S. F. Stucell Haydenville Blacklick Township Stichell Stitchell H. W. Stuchell Gans Guerney Charles Clayton Trafford Housdn Carell Hilda Helen We OC. Stuchel Edna

Romance Comes to Mattie Lou

Mattie Lou Arvey, eighteen, a skilled seamstress, works at her father Tench Arvey’s store and post office on Saddle-back mountain. When mail clerk Joe Verry woos her with gifts from the train, a substitute reveals his true love, and Mattie Lou accepts, as azaleas fall at their feet.

McGlure Newsnaper Cwnu Bervice Matte Lou Arvey Mattie Lou Old Tench Arvey Arvey Muttle Lou Joe Verry Joe Perry Mattie Low Avaleas Hatle Dad Joe

Washington Church Centenary Echoes In Indiana County

Mrs. Mary W. Bell recalls the centennial of Washington Presbyterian Church in Indiana County on Oct 4 1931. The piece covers the church’s history from 1827, past pastors led by Rev A T Bell, the old site and traditions, and the Day’s services and family reunion mood. It also mentions a Pine Flats social for John Elwood of Coronado and a note on a three thousand mile car trip ending with a garage mishap.

Mary W. Bell Saltsburg Washington Presbyterian Church A. T. Bell Old Washington Church Wildwood the Vale Sons and Daughters of Washington Church R. M. Offut Kittanning Washington George Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, D.c Washington, Pa Rayne Washington Townships Indiana County Pennsylvania Washington Township Christian Church Godfrey Lightcap Joseph Diven John. McGara Abraham Moore, Jr A.t.bell God’s Acre Kiern

Manorville visitors and local calls fill Elderton week

Elmer King and two daughters from Manorville visited his uncle R A Silvis in South Bend. Several locals and neighbors called on Mrs Wendell Devers. Janet Townsend of Homer City spent a weekend at home. John Jamison and family from Girty visited his son Bob Jamison. Irwin Kelly and wife from Vandergrift were guests Friday and Saturday. Mrs John Yoder and Carrol returned to New Kensington after a week with Virgie Alshouse. Elizabeth George is sick. Frank Smeltzer of Idaho was a business caller. Mel Silvis worked on the Townsend farm. Ruth Stewart, once employed in the Montgomery home, visits Elderton with her mother. Virele Alshouse visited Clara Townsend. Harvey Knepshield of Apollo visited Harry and Mrs Devers. Joe King works in the Jamigon mine at Girty. D Zellner of Monessen spent the week on his farm. Mrs C V Over of Dormont visited Virgie Alshouse. Byron and Oscar Wherry of Vandergrift visited their father J N Wherry. Relatives and neighbors visited Sadie Smith in the Crum home near Parkwood. Progress Office sells trespass notices 3 for 25c cloth, 6 for 25c waterproof paper. add 3c for mailing.

Elmer King Manorville R. A. Silvis Ira Davis Roland Wendell Devers John Montgomery Elderton Janet Townsend Homer ‘City John Jamison Girty Bob Jamison Irwin Kelly Vandergrift John Yoder Carrol New Kensington Virgie ‘Alshouse Elizabeth George Frank Smeltzer Idaho Mel ‘Silvis Townsend Anderson Ruth Stewart D. ‘Zellner Monessen C. V. Over Dormont Virgie Alshouse Byron Oscar ‘Wherry J. N. Wherry Sadie Smith Crum Parkwood

Play Shines in Marion Center and Local Visits Highlight Week

SIMICKSBURG residents recall a strong home talent play titled Grubbing a Hus band by Lutheran Sunday school girls, staged last Friday night and planned again for October 23 in Marion Center. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Nerry and family, Marion and Indiana guests, and several Pittsburgh and local residents. Local shoppers and social calls netted a busy period with families visiting relatives, trading stories, and noting store changes, including C S Davis being bought out by G E Rieth miller.

Nerry Weston Patricia Marion Indiana Thomas Edmunds Brown Johnny Starkey Allo Pittsburgh David Edmunds Lutheran Marion Center T. Dodson Frank Steven Thelma Stear Marion ‘Center Bert Punxsutawney Marjorie Stevenson Georgeville Mable McCormick Harve McGaughey Luthersburg Narcissa Gasedy Stanley Marshall Louise Stuchell Wilkinspure

Campbell records strong bid for county chair

C L Campbell of Brushvalley township, a Demo nominee for County Commissioner, is praised for business experience and taxpayer stewardship. Report notes his prior term as Commissioner, his large primary vote, and expectations of broad support in the November 3 general election amid tax concerns.

Campbell C. L. Campbell Brushvalley Board of County Commission Ers

Plum Creek Community Notes and Visits

PLUM CREEK reports include Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peppley shopping in Indiana Monday and Martha Jane Montgomery visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Bleakney. R B Miller called on Rural Valley Tuesday. Sunday visitors at the Ralph Ramer home included Leason Ramer Murray Ramer and the Silvis family and Mrs Frailey and son Charley. Funeral attendance noted for Charles Clark’s relative in Wilkinsburg. Chicken thieves noted in the area. Kimmel and McFarland visits to Indiana mentioned. Vernon Kimmel from Juniata College spent weekend at home. Vote for Harry C Kunkle for Commissioner described as a dirt farmer and Granger.

Plum Creek Ira Peppley Indiana Martha Jane Montgomery W. C. Bleakney R. B. Miller Rural Valley Ralph Ramer Leason Ramer Murray Ramer Alfred Silvis Melvin Gene Silvis Frailey Charley Charles Clark Wilkinsburg Lee Kimmel

Trespass Notices Progress and Sale of Warn Cards

Notice summarizes progress on trespass warnings under the May 23 1923 act. Advertising offers three for 25 cents on cloth and six for 25 cents on waterproof paper with 3 cents extra for mailing. Contains terse sale details and pricing.

P. L

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