Flower Show Opens Armistice Week With Brilliant Displays
The Wholesale and Retail Florists Association of Western Pennsylvania stages a colorful three day show opening Armistice Day November 11 in the C and BE Motor Co building on West Philadelphia Street. Roses chrysanthemums and potted plants are featured with some rose exhibits totaling 2000 to 2500 blooms. Sixty three association members will exhibit along with 2500 to 3000 out of town visitors expected. The Pittsburgh Flower and Garden Club and Florists Telegraph Delivery Association members also meet during the show. A Ritz Theatre party, banquet for cups and trophies, a bridge luncheon, and a Demonstration Dinner at Moore Hotel provide entertainment for visiting guests. George D Leydick presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florists Association
Western
Pennsylvania
C. & Be, Motor Co
West Philadelphia St
Florist’ Association
Pittsburgh Flower and Garden Club
Florists Telegraph Delivery Association of
Western Pennsylvania
Haseen
Ritz Theatre
Iniana Hotel
Moore Hotel
George D. Leydick
The
Indiana Floral Co
Palmer town man confesses arson in burning home near Blacklick
Otto S Stock, 46, of Palmer town near Blacklick, confessed to setting fire to his home after chasing his wife and children from the house during a quarrel. He told officers he would destroy the home and fled to his father’s nearby farm, where the blaze gutted the residence within 40 minutes. Stock, already jailed, will await December grand jury after a Friday hearing before Squire Walter H Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto S$. Stock
Palmertown
Blacklick
Stock
Mike Stock
Steck
Squire Walter H. Jackson
Quiet Birthday for William B Stahl in South Street
William B Stahl of South Street turned 65 and celebrated quietly with a family dinner at his home. Present were his daughter Mrs H W Tomb her husband and their son Randall and neighbor friend Kellar Harris. Also noted is Stahl's Civil War veteran status and membership in Indiana Post No 28, Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Stahl
South Street
Stahl
H. W. Tomb
Randall
Kellar Harris
Mr. Stahl
Indiana Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Duck Prefers Turkeys On Juniata County Farm
Harrisburg reports Charles A. Hiller, head of game propagation for the State Games Commission, recounts a tale from a Juniata County wild turkey farm. A duck egg hatched with turkey eggs and the duckling chose turkeys, even roosting in trees, resisting water until children forced it to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Charles A. Hiller
State Games Commission
Juniata County
Hiller
Installation of Rev Arthur J Pfohl at Zion Lutheran
Rev Arthur J Pfohl of Buffalo will be officially installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran church in Indiana this Sunday with morning and evening services. Dr Charles Sanders of Gettysburg College will deliver the morning sermon. Rev Henry H Bagger of the Pittsburgh Synod will lead the evening service and perform the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zion
Henry J. Bagger
Arthur J. Pfohl
Buffalo
Zion Lutheran Church of Indiana
Charles ¥.Sanders
Gettysburg College
Henry H. Bagger
Real estate transfers list from Buffington to Montgomery
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds with buyers and sellers. Jenne Duncan transfers to J W Duncan for tract in Buffington at 4166.67 dollars. Malvina Tomb to Geo W Clawson for tract in HE Wheatfield at 5100 dollars. Elsher Detwiler to T J Stiles for tract in Pine at 100 dollars. William Reynolds to T C Cline for jot in Wheatfield at 50 dollars. J W Flowers to Conemaugh B and L Assn for lot in Burrell at 1 dollar. John M Smith to Alice Smith for lots in White at 1 dollar. Mike Soltis to Mike Miterko for two tracts in Banks at 200 dollars. McCullough to John E Mee 96 acres in Montgomery at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenne Duncan
J. W. Duncan
Buffington
Malvina
Geo
W. Clawson
Wheatfield
Elsher Detwiler
T. J. Stiles
Pine
William Reynolds
T. C, Cline
W. ‘Wheatfield
J. Lewis
T. C. ‘Cline
W. Wheatfield
Jennie M. Oligher
Loy M. Oligner
Cherryhill
J. W. Flowers
Conemaugh B. & L. Assn
Burrell
John M. Smith
Alice Smith
White
Mike Soltis
Mike Miterko
Banks
McCullough
John E. Meee
Montgomery
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices in Indiana County
A miscellany of marriage licenses lists residents from Indiana and surrounding towns including Livermore Center Lucerne and Derry among others. Union Sunday school group plans a two service gathering in Coal Run hall with Rev. Chas Wale Hams and Rev Major John Russell among speakers. Local women win home appliances in discounts and contests with Faultless and Maytag washers. Halloween parties held by two stores and the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. Warnings issued about placing objects on highways as a safety and legal issue. Weekend guest noted for Miss Lois Eastwood of Reynoldsville. A proverb remark about the value of a smile closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Union Sunday Schools
Indiana County
American Sunday School Union
Chas
Wale Hams
Indiana
Coal Run Hall
John Russell
Troy
Ohio
Hallowe'en
Brody's
H. J. Brody
East Church Street
Hallowe’en
Ruth Mills
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Memorial Hall
Motor Law Offense Leads to Fines and Jail Time
Several defendants pled guilty before Judge J. N. Langham on Monday. Earl Miller received $200 fine, costs, a $25 physician bill, car repair costs, and six months in jail. Clair Airgood must pay costs, a $93.50 board bill, and three months in jail. Ira Henry alias Paul Hill faces $10 fine and 1 to 2 years in the workhouse. Wilbur Coffman pays costs and $41.70 board bill with suspended further sentence. Alice Kifer Willa Woods and Tressa Buzznotti had costs paid as sentence, Merle Overman gets three months in jail after costs. Robberies in two offices remain unsolved. Parnell Cowher Co. and Peeler Fell offices robbed. safes not locked. State Teachers College Trustees organized. Sutton re-elected chairman. new members Simpson, Mrs. Sutton, and Archibald joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
Earl Miller
Clair Airgood
Ira Henry
Paul Hill
Wilbur Coffman
Alice Kifer
Willa Woods
Tressa Buzznotti
Merle Overman
Man Shot In Homer City To Turner's Recovery In Indiana Hospital
John W. Turner of Pricedale Pennsylvania is recovering in an Indiana hospital from a bullet wound to the left shoulder blade. Turner was shot near the Commercial hotel in Homer City Saturday night. hotel proprietor John Costello, charged with firing the shot, was committed to the county jail. Also notes: Elders Ridge church hosts a free entertainment night on Monday November 2 at 8 p.m. by the C. E. society. Rotary Club hosts Ladies Night at Indiana Hotel with talk on Thomas Holison by Joseph Durso and music by E J McLuckie and wife. County treasurer reports hunting licenses issued reach 4 600, up 100 from last year. daily permits averaging 300 this week. Brushvalley township resident G W Hess reports a turnip weighing 1144 pounds and 30 inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waprovu
John W. Turner
Pricedale
Indiana
Turner
Homer City
John Costello
Rotary Club
Indiana Hotel
Thomas Holison
Joseph Durso
State Teacher’s College
E. J. McLuckie
Elmer W. Adlison
Brushvalley Township
G. W. Hess
John W. Sutton
Indiana Hospital
Mary Sutton
New York
Lydick Addresses Kiwanis on Candidate Selection
Harry Lydick of White Township spoke to Kiwanis Club members at the Moore Hotel on Monday evening about selecting good candidates. Occupying their new home on College avenue are Attorney and Mrs Bruce A Sciotto, formerly the Harry Snyder property, purchased by the local attorney. 380 permits to carry illegal weapons were issued by Sheriff Borland to Indiana county residents at noon today. Indiana plans a Halloween celebration Friday evening featuring the usual mummy parade. Do you remember the girl called a vamp for lipstick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Lydick
White Town Ship
Kiwanis Club
Moore Hotel
Bruce A. Sciotto
College Avenue
Harry Snyder
Borland Lo
Henry Ramer
Garfiela Woods
Shelocta
Frank Gardner
Glen Campbell
Paul Strassler
Town
New York City
J. Clyde Stayer
Huntington
Emma Sloan
Howard M. Falr
Aliquippa
J. V. Sourwine
Creekside
B.D
Indiana
R. R. Hazlett
A. L. Means
Georgeville
J. A. Peterman
Near Advance
Howard Marshall
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
Frank P. Case
Willam Watson
Cleveland
James D. Aice
Hillsdale
Harry W. Wilson, Jr
Pasadena
Calif
Harry W. Wilson
John Laughlin
Edward Laughlin
Pittsburgh
C. C. McCracken
Export
Ruth Adair
Church Street
Progress
W. P. Moorlead
North Wighth Street
Bellefonte
Tatnall Brown
Haverford
Robert M. Fisher
North
Sixth Street
George W. Heber
Anna Heber
Brookville
Mathias Yost
Butler
Anna Gompers
James Black
Charles G. Jackson
Apollo
Elizabeth Wachab
A. L. Brewer
Graceton
Harry Hullahen
Sagamore
Clara Potts
Phumyilie
Harry J. Taylor
West Philadelphia-streat
Taylor
Florence Smith
West Lebanon
George K. Williams
Clarence A. Williams
White Township
Samuel
Clarence Kring
Connellaville
Edward Telford
Latrobe
John Kring
Edin
Sarah Kunkle
J. Bert Lytle
South Thirteenth Street
Stacy B. Kunkle
Clarkton
Wash
Katherine P. Jones
Hugh M. Bell
Johnstown
James Loder Park
Abyssinia
New York
Laura Park
East Locust Street
Myrtle King
King
Myrtle Sweeney
M. M. Sweeney
M. &. Church
Nathan J. Stronk
Thayey Bowers
Punxsutawney
Indiana County Republican Committee
Hotel Moore i J
Merle Neal
Lon Means
Mary
Bert Kinttr
Mildred
Mabel
Dan Lockhart
Howard Keckabrr
Delbert
Frantz
Gorenville
Rossmoyne
5. G. Friant
Republican workers pledge support to straight ticket
Republican Coun ty Committee members and party workers met at Hotel Moore for a dinner supporting the party ticket to be elected on November 3. Nominees including Eugene Wilson Sheriff Charles McLain Treasurer Earl Long Prothonotary John Flenniken H A Halrigh Commissioner and Harry Nichol Auditor spoke along with Congressman Nathan Strong and others urging united backing and noting the candidates record and promise of efficient administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Hotel Moore
Eugene Wilson
Charles ©. McLain
Earl Long
John B. Flenniken
H. A. Halrigh
Harry A. Nichol
Robinson Funeral Home Earns Third Golden Rule Honor
National order honors local firm Robinson Funeral Home for a third consecutive year as a representative in Indiana of the Order of the Golden Rule. The group emphasizes ethical service at moderate costs and universal availability, with membership renewed yearly by headquarters action or recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Funeral Home
Order of Golden Ride News
Indiana
Order of the Golden Rule
Hunter shooting for pheasant hits woman adorned by father
In Olean on October 27 a pheasant hunter Virgil Potter fired at a woman’s hat at Wellsville Country Club links. A scattering of shot grazed Mrs Harrington, Wellsville, injuring her scalp and hand while she wore bright plumage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olean
Harrington
Wellsville
Virgil Potter
Golden wedding celebration at Rayne Township home
Mr and Mrs H M Brandon marked their 90th wedding anniversary at the Snyder homestead in Rayne Township with 24 relatives and friends. A bountiful dinner followed, gifts included 25 in gold, and the couple still work their farm together. They were married October 27 1881 by Rev A T Bell at the bride’s parents home in Rayne Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Brandon
Snyder Homestead
Rayne Township
Brandon
A. T. Bell
Cateb Snyder
South Mahoning Township
Ambrose
Lunton
Irvin Miller
Punxsutawney
Harry Burkett
Home
Samuel Wells
Dixonville
Ralph Brandon
Indiana
Enver L
Wishington
Dic
Franki&, Af
Thomas Lewis
Ronald
Rodney
B. Weiss
Month
Roy
James
Orenwid
Washington, D
Irene
Alice
Jay
Ralph
John
Max. Enger
Martha
Marjorie
Margaret Mary
Marlon
Harold Burkett
Charles Kinter
W. TB. Stall
Stahl
Welfare Agencies to Work Hand in Hand for Relief
A meeting of the Community Chest Association adopted a plan to create a relief clearing house with a card index of applicants and case histories to avoid duplication. Churches and fraternal groups are urged to consult Central Charities Association before extending aid to improve winter borough relief and agency cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest Association
Committee On Correlation of Welfare Organizations
Indiana
Irvin H. Fisher
Central Charities Association
John Bennett Named District Investigator of Deaths
John Bennett succeeds Alex Hobusch as District Investigator of Deaths and Corporation Appraiser for the Auditor General. Hobusch resigns after 11 years of service and takes a sales manager post with a western concern. Bennett, formerly with the Department of Forests and Waters, appointed to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Alex Hobusch
Schoolstreet
Auditor General's Department
Harrisburg
Hobusch
Town
Department of Forests and Waters
Nobusch
MeIntyre Youth Escapes From Clearfield Hospital
MeIntyre youth, 20, escaped last week from Clearfield hospital while under arrest on a robbery charge. He had been a patient since October 1 after a wound incident at a store. He slipped through an open window, possibly fleeing in a car with friends. John W. Sutton Underwent Hernia Operation at Indiana Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeIntyre
Clearfield Hospital
Joseph Maudie
Large Apple Crop Is Being Harvested In Indiana County
One of the best apple crops in Indiana County is being harvested with eight thousand bushels reported by Thomas K. George of Homer City. Local growers list varieties including Baldwin and Rome Beauty, noting prices are lower due to the large supply. A county extension dinner on October 30 will feature Secretary of Agriculture John A. McSparran and a county chorus, with tickets available through local committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Thomas K. George
Homer City
Mr. George
Widers Ridge
Gibson
Blairsville
Tuthers
Williams
Indiana
Zenas Hines
Clymer
John Wise
Commodore
William Nibert
Blaine Miller
Clar
McFeaters
Penn Run
R.D
Wim. Crissman
Secons
Pennsylvania
Baldwin
Northern Spy
Smokehouse
Stayman-Winesap
McTutosh
Rome Beauty
Wagner
Delicious
Winier Tianana
Maiden Blush
Rambo
York Imperial
Grimes Golden
King
Jonathan
York
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
New Methodist Church
John A. McSparran
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. &E. Motor CO
Artur J. Prohi
Zion Lutheran Church
Kenneth Wiliur Kelly
Bertha Marie Wagner
Sherman Kelly
Edward Wagner
J. J. Henderson
Hart Long
Elmer W. Allison
Heber Westover
Olive Learn
Hugh M. Speedy, Jr
Livermore
Nola M. Compton
John Metala
Center Two
Anna, Robosky
Lucerne
Geistown Penn Rin
Derry Derry Holman
Eamon
Lisle W. Learn
Mary H. Ross
Kenneth W. Kelly
Bertha M. Wagner
Richard D, Cribbs
Jane L, McKelvey - Kenneth
Carnahan
Zelina V. Platt
Harry Carson
Near Town
Widmann & Teah Drug Store
Carson
Daugherty Drug Store
Florence Burnheimer
Wayne Avenue
Maytag
Hallowe'eners
Lois Eastwood
Reynoldsville
Rachel Longwill
West Water Street
Parnell, Cowher Co
Insurance Agency
Peeler & Fell
Insurance Office
State Teachers College
Thomas ‘Sutton
Wm, S. Daugherty
J. Wood Clark
Harry White
Wm. A. Simpson
Robert S. Sutton
J. P. Archibald
Homer’ City
Elders Ridge
Elders Ridge Church
C. E. Society
Hunter
Mr. and
Ats. Hi. M. Brandon
Mary Beer
Irvin Wood
Arthur
Clair Miller
Mary Lou
Lucile Bearle
Registary Office
Lord Gornwallis
George Washington
Yorktown
W. Halph Cummings
Photoblat Corporation of
Recorder's Office
Court House
Brushvalley
Hallowe'er
Earth
Russell Neale
Books Neale
Harper and Brothers
Salisburg
Bolivar
Gifford Pinchot
McNiel
Saltsburg
Thos.e. George
McSparran
Brushvalley Community Chorus
Tom North
John Thompson
Plano
Flora Fritz Henderson
Center Township
Maria Shields
Blacklick, Township
Dorothy Compton
Conemaugh Township
Ask
Over County Farm News
Joseph J. Walsh
John L. Getty
West Church Street
Frank B. Stevenson
Wurloo
North Sixth Bt
Philadelphia
Baltimore
John Mellroy
Los Angeles
Cail
Walter Whitmyre
Central Park
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