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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

6

Bicycle Auto Crash Kills Romer Youth in Homer City

Matthew Hainaut 17, Homer City High School student, died after his bicycle collided with Floyd Akers 20 in a head on crash on Pinchot road. Akers said he swerved too late while the bike traveled uphill and the youth was struck near Homer City. Funeral at Homer City United Presbyterian Church Saturday at 2 PM. A lights and ignition check on Akers auto will be made today.

Matthew Hainaut Homer City Floyd Akers R.D Hainaut Pinchot Road Lucinaboro C. H. Kirk Akers Louis A. ‘Hainaut Joseph William Hainaut Slater Jeannette Hainaut B. W.mcclusky Indiana John W. Woods Qearvent

Elderton Resident Is Hale and Hearty at 80

Elderton honors lifelong resident Alexander Clark at his 80th birthday gathering in the Elderton United Presbyterian church social room. About 80 attendees including 26 grandchildren and five great grandchildren participated as relatives and friends shared memories, a rest chair was presented by son Prof James B Clark, and District Attorney Edwin M Clark offered greetings.

Alexander.Clark Elderton Elderton United James BH. Clark Tarentum Edwin M. Clark Clark L. G. Clark John Wiggins Indiana W. A. Clark C. P. Clark Carrie Mulberger Hiderton James B. Clark Lizzie Miller Springdale Annie Irwin

County Couples Record Marriage Licenses

County marriage wishes listed include Charles M Ament Latrobe Margaret Kukol Lolalhanna Imer Beck Smicksburg Anna Chambers Indiana Jennie Morano Clymer Ernest Teata Blairsville Theodore Medvetz Homer City Anne Yevchak Starford Elizabeth Petranic Clymer Raymond Mucha Jr Lucerne Mines Erma Sherbine Stee Luciuaboro James Forster Kittanning Margaret Keeler Sheloca Homer City Sylvester Sian eh peks Beward Elda Irene Irwin Johnstown Andrew Kenosh Lucerne Mines Thresa Mester County Women Won Awards at State Flower Show Purchase Line Flower Club members McMillen Shank among shows top winners State College. Host Ingleside Club Former Governor Fisher entertained Ingleside Literary Club at Hotel Schenley Pittsburgh.

Charles M. Ament Latrobe Argaret Kukol Lolalhanna Imer ‘Beck Smicksburg R.D Anna (Martin) Chambers Oe Bouoks Haute RJD Ernest James Teata Indiana Jennie Rita Morano Ve. Clymer Joseph Fornl Blairaylle Ida Venturine Blairsville Theodore Medvetz Homer City Anne Haranus Johnstown Andrew Kenosh

Be a Good American November 3 Vote Call

A call to voters to participate in the November 3 election. Emphasizes voting as a civic duty for all, especially young voters, and endorses the Republican ticket led by Landon and Knox. Predicts Indiana county will lead Western Pennsylvania in support for the Republicans. Encourages citizens not to neglect their duty to help determine the nation's future.

Indiana County Wil Pennsylvania Landon Knox

County 4-H Clubs on the Air Over KDKA Broadcast

Indiana County 4-H members join a nation wide program on KDKA at 12 30 PM with a Washington DC segment by Marine Band and USDA speakers followed by Indiana County leaders and singers then West Virginia participants and a final Washington DC finale selected from a recent Indiana audition for musical and speaking parts.

Indiana County KDKA Washington, D.C United States Marine Band Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture Allen L. Baker Penn State Clyde Houck Jersey Calf Club Purchage Line Louise Streams Oak Tree Poultry and Sewing Clubs Ruth Kinter Home ‘Potato and Capon Club Lisle Williams Oak Tree Pig Feeding Club Lowman Sisters

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana and Surrounding Townships

A summary of transfers lists Lena Izman to Edwin H. Long a lot in Indiana second ward for 1450 dollars and multiple other parcels. The Small to C M Harman five acres in Washington township for 500 dollars and Mary Catherine White to John Alfred Brickell one acre in White township for 1 dollar. Additional deeds include Wm E Pierce trustee to Ralph L Seger two acres in Burrell township for 3775 dollars and First National Bank of Indiana to J G Seaman lots in Indiana second ward for 5200 dollars and first ward for 4100 dollars. William Spicher to David N Bar lclay one White township lot for 600 dollars. H C Kline to Princes Kline sixty seven acres in Armstrong township for 75 dollars. John M Wagner to Bertha E Brock five acres in East Wheatfield township for 159 dollars. H C Mack to First Methodist Episcopal Church of Clymer lot in Clymer for 2000 dollars. Julia M Anderson to Mary R Lowman lot in Indiana fourth ward for 1900 dollars. Ruth Patterson Thorne to First National Bank of Saltsburg lot in Baltsburg for 100 dollars.

Lena Izman Edwin ‘H. Long Indiana C. M. Harman Washington Township Mary ‘Catherine White John Alfred Brickell White Township Wm. E. Pierce Ralph L. Seger Burrell Township First National Bank of Indiana J. G. Seaman Second Ward William Spicher David.n. Barlclay H.C. Kline Princes Kline Armstrong Township John M. Wagner Bertha E. Brock East Wheatfield Township Ih. C. Mack

Valley Forge Cadet Sergeant Appointment for Harry Smith

Harry Smith son of Mr and Mrs Raymond F Smith of West Water Street and Valley Forge Military Academy has been promoted to Cadet Sergeant in the Corps of Cadets. He also serves as Sergeant Bugler and is first trumpet in the Academy Cadet Band which broadcasts Thursdays 2:00 to 2:30 PM over station WEEE.

Harry Smith Valley Forge Raymond F. Smith West Water Street Valley Forge Military Academy Corps of Cadets Sergeant Smith Academy WEEE Philadelphia

Local Nimrods Score Thrilling Two Week Moose Bear Hunt

Five Indiana businessmen returned from a two week Elk Lake Ontario hunt with three moose heads and a large black bear hide. They saw no misses, endured zero to 20 degree days, and faced icy, rough terrain before Matt Lins finally shot the black bear weighing over 500 pounds.

Indiana Elk Lake District Ontario Bbig Canada Andy Stahura Matt Lins

New Car Leoperd Sixty Feet and Struck a Tree Near Armagh

Two men, likely Pittsburgh residents, were injured when their new Terraplane sedan swerved off the William Penn Highway west of Armagh around 7:30 am yesterday. The car traveled 60 feet, crashed into a tree, and landed upright on its radiator. They requested transport to a Pittsburgh hospital by a passing motorist.

Armagh Pittsburgh William Penn Highway

Annual Farm Extension Dinner Friday at church

The annual Farm Extension dinner will be held in the social rooms of the First United Presbyterian church on Friday evening. Willis Kerns of the Department of Agricultural Extension at Penn State will be the speaker.

First United Presbyterian Church Willis Kerns Department of Agricultural Extension Penn State

Hallowe'en Celebrations Shift To Friday Evening In Town

Indiana's Hallowe'en celebration will be held Friday evening instead of Saturday with arrangements for a good time. A mummers parade will travel Philadelphia street and dancing will follow in the Main Square with music and costume judging. County records show over 3,000 hunting licenses issued by noon today as the season opens later.

Indiana Philadelphia Street John M. Thompson

Damages Sought in Motor Collision Case

In Common Pleas Court George Gaydick and two women, Helen Pierson Gaydick and Jane Piergon of Galeton, sue over a March 11 1935 collision at Philadelphia and Third streets. Defendants are Semler Company of Jeanette and driver Alex M. Hughes of Pittsburgh. Plaintiffs seek 2000 1000 and 4000 dollars respectively.

Common Pleas George Gaydick Helen Pierson Gaydick Jane Piergon Galeton Potter County Philadelphia Third Streets Semler Company Jeannette Alex M. Hughes Pittsburgh Company Hughes Peeler Feit Misa Plerson Mia Gaydick

New Home Fire Damages House of Robert Marcus

Fire at the new home of Robert Marcus at Plifth and Chestnut Streets started in the basement around 1:00 this morning. It caused first floor damage estimated at 200 to 250 dollars. Local firemen extinguished the blaze with some difficulty.

Robert Marcus Plifth and Chestnut Sts

County Welfare Drive Scheduled for November 2

The County Welfare Association announces its annual drive for food clothing houses furniture and money. Donations may be sent to the Wenner Building headquarters in Indiana with thanks to supporting miners unions schools and local merchants. The effort aids the permanently unemployable aged widows with children and those needing medical care while emphasizing self help through courses and community programs.

Wenner Employment Bureau Ward Baking Company Harris, Boyer Company Stahura Welfare Association of Indiana County Indiana

Birthday Marty for Cherryhill Township Gir

Miss Mary Coy of Cherryhill township was surprised on Thursday night Oct 22 at sister Mrs Carl Gance in Hellwood. Relatives and friends gathered for games hemming towels and social chat. A lunch was served. Present were Mr and Mrs Clark Olwa Minnie Clark Grace Ligget Mr and Mrs Walter Carney and daughters Loulye Beulah and Jennneve Mr and Mrs Gilbert Switzer and daughters Ocie TManech and Shirley Ralph and Glenn Carney Armagh Mr and Mrs Isaac Sleppy Margaret and Violet Overman Mrs Jennie Coy and Ion Forrest Mildred Detwiler Cora Sleppy Mary Coy Charleston Decker Mr and Mrs Royiden Coy and son Richard Rev and Mrs Dwight Robertson and son David and Mrs Carl Gance and daughter Maury Jane

Cherryhill Township Herter Hellewood Mary Coy Carl Gance Hellwood

Lewis Day Speakers Highlight Mine Strike Era Shafts

Miners, bands and marchers from Western Pennsylvania towns heard John L. Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers, as the principal speaker at the Lewis Day celebration on Saturday at the Fair Grounds. U S Senator Joseph F. Guffey Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy and Attorney General Charles J. Marglottl were among other speakers. A parade of more than 6 000 people preceded the speeches.

Driver Pleads Guilty in DWI Case After Crash

John Wesclenak 42 of Sagamore arrested while en route from Illinois on Saturday for driving while intoxicated after his car hit a shed. He pled guilty before Judge Creps on Monday, fined 200 dollars plus costs and sentenced to seven to fourteen months in the Allegheny County Workhouse.

John Wesclenak Sagamore Iitliana EB. Creps Sever Allegheny County

Court Forms Illegal Voter Challenge Across Townships

One hundred sixteen registrants from Center township Districts Nos. 2 and 4 appeared before Judge Creps to face charges of being illegally registered. County Solicitor Pierce delayed a decision as investigations continue under Sheriff Koozer and the Board of County Commissioners. Further lists of alleged illegal registrations in Burrell District No. 3 and Glen Campbell are set for Thursday, with Montgomery and other townships due Friday.

Center Township Fudge W. B. Creps Creja Sulicttor Willian EB. Pierce Koozer Board of County Commissioners Uwlegal Burrell Glen Campbell Thie Montgomery Township

Regent Deaths Bring Kerr and McAdoo Families Morning Passages

In South Mahoning township Kerr David B aged 54 died at home after months of illness. He was a farmer, church member, and former township auditor, survived by wife Gilty Magle and children Daryle Adamson Dale Kerr Samuel Kerr Moreau Fenton Leonard Shields Annie McGausland and several others, with siblings and mother also living. Funeral at Smicksburg Lutheran church. Mary R McAdoo aged 91 widow of John McAdoo died in Indiana. Survives four sons Joseph Jett and William McAdoo Chauncey McAdoo and a daughter etc with thirteen grandchildren. Burial Oakland cemetery. Christine McFarland aged 87 widow of John McFarland died in Indiana. Survives two sons Wilson and Paul, five grandchildren. Funeral at her home with burial in Olive Land cemetery.

Guy Lutz Vin- Ja Home Indiana Joseph R. Caldwell Chestnut Street St. Petersburg Fla John T. Getty Church Street Pittsburgh R. T. Marlin South Eleventh Street George Shields Wilkinsburgh H. B. Williams Wayne Avenue Mark Ray Luella 9 Harbridge Rid Mig Marion Vogel North Fifthstreet Tennessee North Carolina H.C. Anderson Glenn Mulligan B. EB. Croll Robinson Elmer Fry Charley Mumau Town Walter Fry Vandergrift Donald Churchill Massillon G. R. Churchill Water St James O'Neal Aliquippa John EB. Gibison M. €. McCann Asa Scott Grant Street Murray Coon Swinsvale Blair Ratrigh Aon, Wayne Baltimore Harry Power Erdie Shea George Weat Philadelphia Los Angeles California Ray Miller Sharon Indiana Hospital Walter Napp Edward Goodnight Helen Akron Merle Fleming John Daugherty Ernest Stewart A. Ralph Moorhead A. Ralph Moorhead, Jr Bliss Rigatsival School Washington, DC John W. Jamison James Zimmerman McClellandtown Jemimia Jamison George E. Shmapgon Paul Reed Fred Kellam American College of Surgeons John R. Rezzella South Seventh Street Thomas Thomas Lee Lloyd ‘Be. Snyder Maracaibo Venezuela Harry Snyder South Twelfth Street Snyder Standard Oil Company Merle Spence Willet Progress Office Spence Laurelton Union County Hunter Wissinger Laurelton State Village Mr. Wiesinger David BH Kerr David Kerr South Mahoning Township Samuel D. Kerr Martha (Ayers) Ikerr West Mahonny Township Hfe Smicksbury Silas J. Kerr PF. W. Kerr R.D Mary R. McAdoo John McAdoo Farmers Bank Joseph and Mary (Findlay) Jfulmer Willam McAdoo Joseph McAdoo Jett McAdoo Chauncey McAdoo Cherry Tree Jdebh McAdoo Detroit Mich Geen Robinson Funeral Home North Seventh Street Robert J. Clark Oakland Cemetery Christine McFarland Christi McFarland John McFarland Washington Street Yonnge Township Wilson McFarland Paul McParland Near Shobeta Rober Tl, Clark Oviland Cemetery

Pandly Injured In Car Plunge Off Embankment Near Cuffatile

An automobile driven by C. W. Dilts of Indiana plunged over an embankment at noon Monday, landing on railroad tracks. Dilts, his wife Mare furet, and three children Hatty, Verner, and David were hospitalized for injuries. Dilts was treated and discharged. Mrs. Dilts and the children remained for examinations. Cause of the accident is undetermined.

W. Olaf Pandly C. W. Dilts Indiana KH. PD Ann Embankment Cuffatile Dilts Mare Furet Dilts Hatty Verner David Mra Dilla Wid

Coroner to Held Inquest in Death of William Neal

Coroner John W. Woods will hold an inquest Thursday afternoon at 3730 o clock in the Court House into the death of William Shewis Neal 79 a prominent Young township resident. Mr Neal was fatally injured after stepping into the side of a moving car on Church and J Saturday afternoon Oct 17. The car was driven by Thomas J Richards 23 of Indiana.

Willan Lewis Neal John W. Woods Beli William Shewis Neal I Young Township Court House Mr. Neal Church &J Thomas J. Richards Indiana

Indiana and Blairsville Play Scoreless Football Standoff

In a sunlit Saturday afternoon clash before about 1,000 fans, Indiana and Blairsville battled to a scoreless football tie on the home field. Both teams showed solid defense and offensive stalls, leaving the game without a score as time expired.

Imairsvile Indiana Tigh Fang Indiana Blairsville

Outstanding Republican Rally Promises Wide Turnout

Delegations from all districts will assemble in Indiana on October 1 for a county wide Republican rally at the High School auditorium. A monster parade will precede the meeting with a long procession forming on Wear Philadelphia street at 7:00 pm and marching east to Fifth Street. The rally will feature war-time era displays, red banners, and the party platform promising a big victory. Prominent speakers, including Hon. Thomas A. Tulley of New Haven, will address voters as they decide on the leaders for the next four years.

Indiana Vice Jrelit Schoeoal Philadelphia Street Fifth Street Fifth London Knox Fnas Thomas A. Tulley New Haven Conn Blatraville Diamondville Marchand Ameri Ca Edward N. Lydick Robert M. Fisher Gilbert Wolfenden J. ‘T. Stewart J. ‘Clair Sloan J. W. Everett R. H. Dunlap Cherry Tree James W. Mack Walter H.jackson J.T. Stewart J. Clair Sloan J. Dorn March Robinson Parkwood Banks Canoe Townships Disurlgin Glen Campbell J. A. Manners Glen Campbell High School Walter E. Morris Congress C. Gilbert Wolfenden Robert M. Pisher John B. Flenniken Edward Kelly Mr. Heshey Clearfield Cherry Trea Frossiler Republican Dexpire Clymer Capt Philip Mellutre New York Frank White Rockwood Gea J. Felt Charles H. Bee C. Gilbert Walfenden Robert Petterman HW. Hetrick Marion Center J. T. Stewart Arle Miller Edwin M. Clark Edward Thompson Walter J. Work Clarksburg W. C.chapman Ernest Stewart Ralph Gessler

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Romer Matthew Hale and Hearty Alexander Clark Stata Quay McMillen Gaye Shank Purchase Line Flower Club State ‘Colrege McMillen Ingleside Club John 5. Fisher Ingleside Literary Club Hotel Schenley The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gasette Nimrods County Welfare Association al County Thsiniely Wil Mareh Tae Snes
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