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Indiana Progress

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Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1934

Page

5

No-Way Bus Plunges Off Hill Wreck Kills Two

A No-Way bus traveling from New York to Chicago crashed on the Benjamin Franklin highway near Ewings Mill nine miles east of Indiana when a steering rod housing loosened and the vehicle went out of control. Two people died and ten were injured, with several in critical condition. The dead include Harry M. Marion of California and an unidentified woman. Injured passengers include Morris Israel of New York City and Frances Jones of Brooklyn among others. The accident occurred after the bus descended a long hill, and the steering rod failure caused the crash and bus overturn. Authorities investigated with Hospital and Streams Funeral Home reporting.

Indiana Hospital New York Chicago Ewings Mill Indiana Benjamin Franklin Harry M. Marion California Radio Corporation of Americand Morris Israel New York City Frances Jones Brooklyn N.Y Teg Blaine Bass South Boulevard Beatrice Johnston Portland Ave Minneapolis Main H. C. Abbott Prospect Place Foster Cupp Cupp Motor Co Lewistown Kichiro Takizaw Lentox Ave Clarence H. Kenneke Huntingdon State Highway Patrol Nole Laurel Run Streams Ambulance Marion Streams Funeral Home Radio Corporation of America San Francisco Joseph Platzky Berwin Ill Bns

Hallowe'en Masquerade at Brushvalley Oct 30

The Young Peoples Count of Brushvalley will sponsor a Halloween masquerade at the Brushvalley Community Hall Tuesday evening October 30 at 7:90. A good program of amusements has been arranged and attendees are requested to mask.

Brushy Valley Young Peoples Count Brushvalley

Pennsylvania to vote record as 4.19 million registered

Official 47 county registration shows 4,192,241 total voters for the November 6 general election, up from 3,992,278 last year. Republicans lead registrations by about 1.2 million, with Democrats and others broadening their counts. Total districts number 7,956 across the state.

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Welfare Association Drive Aids County Needy

An intensive Welfare Association drive for food clothing and funds started Monday across Indiana county. Three minute talks on relief work were given in churches and Sabbath schools and will be repeated at Grange meetings and other groups. Local chairmen urge prompt generous contributions to support winter relief efforts for the needy.

Welfare Association Indiana County Grange

Real estate transfers and a Cherryhill farm note

Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including Kate Marks to First National Bank of Saltsbury for one acre in Conemaugh township for $1 and various 10 to 117 acre parcels with nominal sums. A feature passage highlights Mrs Mary E Paul, aged 82, managing a 97 acre Penn Run farm in Cherryhill township since her 1882 husband’s death, with visitors noted from nearby towns.

Kate Marks First National Bank of Saltsbury Conemaugh Township John C. Bruner Wm. BE Pierce Blacklick Ship Augustus B. Hill Mabel R. ‘Hill Blairsville Clark Ednar Martz Jin Glen Campbell Max Mathox R. J. Hogan Montgomery Township R. J. ‘Hogan Montgomery George A. Nakles Joe Chaokie Jacksonville Ira A. Myers J. JC. McGregor Indiana H. Wallace Thomas McGregor & Thomas, Inc Borlane Jennie iBoring Clara Belle Kel Rayne Township Mary E. Paul Cherryhill Mary Paul Penn Run Cherryhill Township The Progress Nannie Dinwiddie John Paul

Armistice Day Celebration Planned by Indiana Legion Post

American Legion Post No. 141 of Indiana set Armistice Day events for Monday November 22 with a parade at 10:00 AM and ceremonies at 11:00. Commander Clinton File named parade committee members EB J i Poletoske E Dale Timberlake John C Goheen and C C McLain. public school speakers to be announced.

American Legion Post No. 141 Indiana Clinton File J. i Poletoske E. Dale Timberlake John C. Goheen C. C. McLain

Christmas Seals Campaign Promotes Health Day in Indiana County

Indiana County tuberculosis group plans a Thanks for Health Day as part of Thanksgiving programs for 1934. Teachers will join countywide health drive using Christmas Seals sold by mail to raise funds for sanatorium care and related services. The effort marks the first commemorative seal and highlights youth tuberculin testing and chest X rays for early care.

Tidiana County Indiana County Touberculosis Society Court House Beryl L. Seanor Indiana EO Wat Ag Saranac Lake Edward L. Yrudean United States Pennsylvania County Tuberculosis Society Brookside

Parm Extension Dinner Friday Evening in Indiana County

The annual Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association dinner is set for Friday at 6 30 PM in the First United Presbyterian church. Rev A J Pfohl of Zion Lutheran church will be principal speaker discussing Conditions in Europe. The Brushvalley Community Chorus will perform several selections.

A. J. Pfohl Europe Brushvalley Chorus Indiana County ‘Agricultural Extension Association First United Presbyterian Church Ia. J. Pfiebl Zion Litheran Church Brushvalley Community Chorus

McSparran to Head Big Republican Rally in Indiana

State Grange Master John C. McSparran will be the principal speaker at a large Republican meeting in Indiana on Wednesday evening October 31 at 8:30. The event is sponsored by the county Young Republican Organization with members of all county Granges and Republicans from across the area expected. The North Mahoning Drum Corps will provide music, and an outdoor gathering is planned unless weather forces the event into the Court House.

MecSparran John C. McSparran Indiana Young Republican Organization McSparran North Mahoning Court House

Fisher Named General Chairman of Pittsburgh Jubilee

Former Governor John S. Fisher of Pittsburgh, president of the Chamber of Commerce, was named general chairman of Pittsburgh's jubilee to be held November 8 9 and 10 celebrating the 176th anniversary of Fort Pitt. A parade of floats depicting the district's history is planned as a feature.

Judge Langham Returns This Week For Monday Court

Judge Langham and his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J Roy Maloney of North Ninth Street return this week from a motor trip to the Pacific coast. Langham will preside at a regular Monday morning court on October 29.

Langham J.N. Langham J. Roy ‘Maloney North Ninth St Pacific Coast

Democratic Meeting at Shelocta Friday Evening

A Democratic meeting will be held at Shelocta on Thursday evening at 7:30. Rev. C. Br. Held of Homer City and others will make addresses. The public is invited to attend.

Shelocta Rev. C,br Homer City

Hunting licenses on sale at G Cramer Store

G Cramer of Cramer has been appointed deputy county treasurer to sell hunting licenses to local sportsmen in the section. He will issue licenses at the G Cramer store in Cramer kh. for the hunting season.

Cramer G. Cramer

Democrats to Meet at Parkwood Tuesday Evening

A Democratic political meeting is set for Parkwood on Tuesday evening. Speakers include Rev. Charles Held, Thomaz Peal er, and Harvey Buchanan.

Parkwood Tueway

New Notary Public Miss Hattle E B Larson Appointed

Miss Hattle E B Larson of town has been commissioned as a Notary Public. She is among eighteen notaries appointed by Governor Plachot this week.

Hattle EB. Larson Plachot

Personal Breevities in Indiana area social notes

Henry Townsend of South Nod is a business caller in Tadlana on Tuesday. Numerous arrivals and visitors from Cant ratrest Reynolds ville Pittsburgh and other towns are listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Asa Stott, Mrs. Ran Pollock, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Madden, George Behm and son Irvin M. Behm, and many others visiting or spending weekends in Indiana and nearby towns. The item catalogs social visits, homecomings, and extended stays, naming dozens of individuals and places such as Blairville, Smickaburg, Grant Street, College Avenue, and Pennsylvanian towns, with visits to Pittsburgh, St. Cloud, and other locations.

Henry Townsend South Nod Tadlana Asa Stott Cantratrest Reynoldaville Ran Pollock Town Mttsburgh Richard Madden Locust Street Pittsburghylalore George Behm Irvin M. Behm Marchand Ora Bowser L. B.coleman Smickaburg Indiana KD. Be, Wagner Blair Carnahan Washington Township Alice Swartz Blairaville JH. B. Stuchell Water Street William M. Jobe Bernice Hannah Oakland Avenue Rdensburg Lloyd Wells Philadelphia Street Mildred Inter Eric Alice Marshall Leechburg Angie Marshall State Teachers College Calvin Shaffer Noble and Viola Brashley Elizabeth Deiter Pittsburgh Sloan Buferbaugh College Avenue Eleanor Fleming Punxsutawney D. A. Fleming Grant Street Eleanor Lewis Grove City John Lewis South Eleventh Street Robert L. Clark J. M. Offutt Concord Presbyterian Church Inez Hysong New Florence Jas, Hysong Church Street Clair Thompson George Harry Kezia Martha Pine Township G W. Wakefield Homer City St. Cloud Lawrence Getty Youngatown John L. Getty West Church Street Mabel Hastellow Columbus, O Molly Lowry Agnes St. Clair West Water Street Betty Jane McGreary Sarah Wiley Janet Byrne Lucille Streams Youngsville North Fifth Street Kenneth Kerr Newport John Kerr Twelfth Street D. S. Rankin Eleventh St C. M. Worman Irene Simpson Alhambra Cal A. A. Simpson Roy B. Hughes Western Pennsylvania Osteopathic Association Joseph J. Campbell West Philadelphia Bashline-Ossman Osteopathic Hospital John W. Jamison Haase Uniontown Teachers College Jamison Nora Hamilton North Ninth Street Camp Hill Gardner Conklin Conklin Martha Hamilton Charles W. Duncan Philadelphia Helen Louise Duncan Arnold John Fowler Wid Louise Sutton Pennsylvania Blute College Thespian Dramatic Club Mallege Sutton Thomas Sutton South Sixth Street Mra Jacint John Sullivan, Mo Lhe County Putt Cherryhill Township Rayne Township

Employment-Institution System to Hire College Graduates

The Soil Erosion Service will launch a six to eight month program to employ about 1000 college graduates in agricultural sciences for erosion projects nationwide. Trainees will work part time and study after hours, earning regular wage rates while receiving specialized instruction in engineering, agronomy, forestry, and related fields. Upon successful completion, some may gain regular sub-professional and sub-technical appointments within the service.

H. H. Bennett Soil Erosion Service Secretary of the Interior Harold J. Tekes Leonard CG. White PWA Suil Erosion Service

Young People Conference program at Creekside

The third Young People's Conference of Indiana County Sabbath School Association 12th District gathers next Saturday at Center Presbyterian Creekside. Afternoon sessions feature registration worship discussions and addresses by local ministers and teachers. evening program includes teachings on Prohibition Christ in the life of the voter and music by local choirs.

Young People’s Indiana County Sabbath School Association Center Presbyterian Church Creekside Christ Randall Dehaven Thomas ‘Brandon Clarence Brown Young People's Council Vhl Grove Chapel Lutheran Yourney People’s Choir Florence Wallace Louise McMillen New Church Neal Griffith Ruby Brown Allcve Glasser Gladys Millen Camp Kanesatake Martha Gilhousen Creekakide Hall Martha Harris J. M. Abler Dept. of Education State Teachers College Indiana John K. Koston Mra Wilmer Falirman

Indiana Man Named District Republican Chairman

Attorney Robert M. Carson of Greensburg was named chairman of the Young Republican Organization of the southwestern district covering Indiana Westmoreland Armstrong Cambria Butler Somerset Lawrence Beaver Washington Green and Fayette counties. J RR King of South Seventh Street celebrated his 80th birthday with a Sunday school class party at his home, featuring games gifts and a cloud lunch. County Treasurer C C McLain had issued 8372 dog licenses by noon today.

Korner Indiana Robert M. Carson Greensburg Tarry Carson White Township Young Republican Indiana Westmoreland Armstrong Cambria Butler Somerset Lawrence Beaver Washington, Green Fayette J. RR. King South Seventh St King Mr. King C. C. McLain

Mrs Sarah Lydia Celebrates Her 90th Birthday

Mrs Sarah Lydia of Home RD 2 Tod County marks her birthday with 49 guests at her son DC Lydie’s home. Born October 22, 1844 in City ton, she is the sole surviving child of 11 and mother of five sons and six daughters. She joined the Plumville area church in 1870s and helped build local worship places. The Progress extends congratulations and good wishes.

Inville Presbyterhary Chireh Sarah Jaydie Tod Tana Reounty Lydie Home Gydie Sam Waller Cityton Atau Bamtolydie Irving O. C. Lydie A. A. Walker Altoona Cort Bowers Pittsburg Charles ‘Thompson Plaimville Bert Morrow Glwonfer Abedirat

Hendersons Celebrate 44th Wedding Anniversary in Homer City

Mr and Mrs Henderson celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs W T Starry in Homer City. The event featured a noon dinner and many relatives and friends attended. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Byers of Kittanning Mr and Mrs Harry Reynolds of Derry and several Stitt Starry and Stiles families from nearby towns.

Sin Henderson Blilt W. T. Starry Homer City Mra Frank Byers Kittanning Harry Reynolds Derry Morton Kauffman Johnstown James Kerr George Kerry Apollo J. K. Stitt Samuel Stitt William and Irvin Stitt Decker

July Marriage Announced at Eckington Presby Church

Indiana friends report the July 5 wedding of Albert Henderson Scott and Laura Mary Campbell in Washington DC. Dr. Henry B. Wooding officiated. the couple will live in McKeecaper while Scott is remodeling Keller Headquarters for Tri-County Emergency activities. Thomas Barber Passes State Board Law Exam.

Indiana Albert Henderson Scott John A. Scott North Seventh Street Laura Mary Campbell Hasey Campbell Pittsburgh Eckington Presby- Lerlan Church Washington, D.C Henry B. Wooding McKeecaper Mr. Seattly

Indiana County PTA Meeting Set for Hellwood High

The Indiana County Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting at Hellwood High School on Thursday evening with Mrs. George Wockler of Johnstown as guest speaker. A program of instrumental and vocal selections has been arranged.

Hellwood Indiana County Parent-Teacher Association Hellwood High School George Wockler Johnstown

Republican Women Tea at Hotel Moore Saturday Afternoon

The Latrobe Mrs Mary Denman will speak at a tea hosted by the Council of Republican Women in Hotel Moore on Saturday at 2 30 PM. The event invites Republican women to attend amid a city tone referencing Roosevelt and nearby papers.

Hotel Moore Mary ‘Denman Latrobe Council of Republican Women

Local couple marks 60th wedding anniversary in Goth themed ceremony

Mr and Mrs Thomas W Campbell of Was Locust Street celebrated their 60th anniversary at the home of their son Harry Campbell on South Sixth Street. Seventy guests, eight surviving children, 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren attended. Campbell, a Civil War veteran, and his wife Ann Melissa Hileord married October 20, 1860. The event featured tall flower decor and two tables of fruit centerpieces. Notable attendees included son Charles M Campbell from Santa Fe, New Mexico, who flew in by airplane for the occasion, with numerous relatives from Johnstown and nearby towns.

Thomas W. Campbell Was Locust Street Harry Campbell South Sixth Street Tiper- Hons Campbell Jonathan Mary Ann Campbell Mise Ann Melissa Iutehcock Horace W. Hileheorlh Nutt West Wheatfield Township Huff Johnstown T. W. Campbell Indiana 78Th Regiment Pennsylvania Charles M. Campbell Santa Fe New Mexico Walter i E. Kissinger Ralph Harry Bertha Campbell W. W. Campbell M. W. McFeaters M. R. Layman W.W. Campbell Lester Campbell Evelyn Doris Paul Heinze Phyllia Robert Mis Pearl Campbell Walter Lynn Paul Campbell Mra M. V. McFenters Irvin Shaffer Paul Jane Layman Fern Layman Melvin Homer Layman Alberta Pleming Harry Henderson Eugene Ashconm Edward Purdoe South Wark Annie Harrison Edna Harrison Bernice Harrison Henry Ralph West Wigabeth J. C. Group Charles Pringle Nora Daugherty Willinaburg Morris Campbell Greneville Harry L. McFentery Dorothy New Castle Jay McKenters Ann Hobe New Kensington Jennie Truby Mary Truby Brushvalley Milas Maggie Dick Homer City Charles M. Grummphbell New Mexicco Robertys L. Clark Samuel ‘W. Shane William Wissinger Elmer BB Dickie Ium George D. Leydie John Shaffer Mary ‘Wachoh Bertha V. Campbell Harry A. Campbell Ella Smith Walter BH Kissinger Walter BB Kissinger, Jr Lisle Kissinger Ralph Campbell

Nearly 400 Attend College Alumni Day at State Teachers

Nearly 400 alumni gathered Saturday at Indiana State Teachers College for an Alumni Day. After a noon luncheon, attendees watched Indiana beat Edinboro College in football. Judge Henderson of Uniontown presented a tuneful ten-tubbe telechime for Caroline, a year graduate, received by President C. R. Foster. The Swing Out pageant and an alumni dance closed the event.

State Teachers [College Indiana Edinboro College Henderson Uniontown Caroline C. R. Foster

Cortland native leads New York Masons visit Indiana Lodge

Elliott Owens of Cortland heads the New York Grand Lodge delegation at an informal Masonic visitation with Indiana Lodge No.13. Owens, son of the late Rev. William S. Owens, formerly of Indiana, is 86 and now resides in San Francisco. The Pennsylvania Grand Lodge delegation was led by Ofta R. Heilignian.

Elliott Owens Cortland Eliott Owens Indiana N.Y New York Grand Lodge Indiana Lodge No.13 Owens William 8. Owens Pirst United, Presbyterian Church Mathren San Francisco Cal Pennsylvania Ofta R. Heilignian

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