Henderson and Woodward Deaths Highlight Local Obituaries
Funeral services were held for Thomas Armatrong Henderson 77 in West Wheatfield and for Nann Sweeney Woodward in Findlay Ohio. Henderson, longtime farmer and school official, died of stroke complications, survived by wife and six children. Woodward, born 1880, taught in Latrobe and Derry, later moved to Findlay, survived by husband Dr. M M Woodward four children and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Woodward
Findlay
Nann Sweeney Woodward
Nann (Sweeny) Woodward
Paulton
Westmoreland County
James A
Belle
Reed) Sweeny
Indiana
John Woodward
Toledo
Ohio
Peggy
Nancy
James
Margaret Browning
Pittsburgh
Asa W. Scott Dies After Stroke in Indiana Community
Asa W. Scott Civil War veteran and seasoned lumberman died early Saturday at his Grant street home following a stroke. Interment with military honors was in Sykesville cemetery. He was born November 19, 1845 in Allegheny County New York and lived in Jefferson County Pennsylvania before relocating to Indiana. He worked in timber estimation at Cook Forest and served in the Pennsylvania Volunteers. He married first Alah Phillips. children Harold P. Scott and Mrs. W. S. Garee survive, as does wife Lillie M. Thompson, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Frank Moore of Sykesville, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel W. Shane with a service at the Sykesville Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany M. BE
Church
Thomas Armatrong Henderson
West Wheatfield Township
Thomas
Jane
Fulcomer) Henderson
Germany
Asa W. Scott
Indiana
Grant Street
Sykesville
Justus M. Scott
Allegheny County
N. Y
Jefferson County
Jis
Cook Forest
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Reynoldsville Lodge
Reynoldsville
First United Presbyterian Church
Samuel W. Shane
Sykesville Baptist Church
Scott
Alah Phillipns
Harold P. Scott
Philadelphia
W. 8. Garee
Lillie M. Thompson
Frank Moore
Sykenville
Robinson Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Erma (Manners) Bush
Glenn Bush
Rayne Township
Cleveland Clinic
Telford C. J
Nettie (McGaughey) Manners
Hiders Ridge
Town
Ernest
Presbyterian Church
Jack
Dwight Manners
Merle Craig
Earl Manners
Wilson Howard
Elders Ridge
Arthur Fox
Center Township
Norman Manners
West Newton
Walter Williams
West Brownsville
Obituary Notices from Vandergrift Area Deaths
Obituaries report Delbert G Frantz 44 of Rossmoyne Pennsylvania died after a long illness. His funeral was held in Vandergrift with interment in Smicksboro. He was born February 24 1892 at Rossmoyne, known for flouring mill work with his father Thomas H Frantz. He married Tillie Elkin June 17 1914 and is survived by his parents, a brother Leland, and two sisters. Also noted are funeral rites for Mrs Frank Hoffman a native of Indiana who died in Vandergrift and for Mrs Mary E Beer 75 of Vandergrift with services at her daughter’s home and interment at Apollo. Mrs Beer was a lifelong Indiana county resident and Brethren church member, survived by daughters and sons and many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert G. Frantz
Smicksboro
Rossmoyne
South Mahoning Township
Thomas HH
Melvina
Lewis) Frantz
Tillie Elkin
Leland
Plumville
O.A. Good
DuBois
Doyle Beck
Dayton
Vandergrift
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Frank Hoffman
Indiana
Mary Creig
Priteburgh
Richard Selig
Violet Neal
Canton
Myrtle MicCool
Ralph Selig
Gertrude Caldwell
Heward
Anna Schuler
Freeport
Mary E. Beer
H. E. McCullough
Emerson Street
Apollo
Hooversville
H. B. McCullough
W. A. Beer
Shelocta
J. Roy Beer
A. Eugene Beer
Tll
A Hymn of Praise for These Last Days by 8 M Work
A religious verse praising gods creation and salvation through Jesus Christ. The text cites Genesis creation, Adam and Eve, fall, redemption by Jesus, and the hope of Christ's return with extensive Bible references. It emphasizes rest in Christ, fellowship, and the Bride of Christ awaiting the heavenly kingdom.
Death notices for Stear Laughlin Dropka and Stewart
Obituaries record the deaths of David Blanchard Stear 70 of Trade City Ray Laughlin 63 of Marion Center and Mrs Stanley Dropka 31 of Fulton Run with interments at local cemeteries. Surviving family members include widow Margaret Van Horn Stear daughter Mrs R M Neville and brother Van Stear a sister Mrs John Lewis along with Ray Laughlin and Tanthus Stewart in separate rites conducted by local pastors.
Marion Center Resident Dies at 73 In Dallas Oregon
Art Stewart aged 73 longtime Marion Center resident died at his home on Thursday He is survived by a brother Frank Stewart of Dallas Oregon and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Marion Center
Frank Stewart
Dallas
Ore
Reduced Long Distance Telephone Rates Take Effect
New long distance rates filed with the FCC and Pennsylvania PSC went into effect Tuesday, cutting costs on calls over 240 miles. The overhaul includes lower overtime charges for person to person calls after six minutes, with an estimated $7 million annual saving for users. Example three minute calls from Indiana to New York, Miami, and Chicago show substantial reductions, with day and night rates detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania
Indiana
New York
Old Tire
Miami
Florida
Chicago
First Wasp Questions Son Lenacius’ Whereabouts
The First Wasp asks about Lenacius missing from daily life and social circles. The Second Wasp reveals a startling incident in which Lenacius allegedly burst a blood vessel while attempting to strike a rhinoceros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenacius
Americans Reject European Isms In Favor Of Constitution
The piece warns against diluting the U S Constitution with Communism Fascism or other European ideologies citing Spain Eastern Europe purges and Soviet rule as warnings The author argues for maintaining freedom of speech religion and self rule as foundational values of the American Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Spain
Ams
Local notes from Strongstown and surrounding area
Strongstown and Elyria residents visit, blood transfusion for Mrs Ray Wike in Johnstown, Sunday guests in the Troxell and Detwiler families, postmaster Bennett attends New Castle horse show, Mrs Annie Ondrizek guest of honor at birthday dinner, Whitesell family moves to Mountain garage, Martin sisters employed in New Kensington, Epworth League picnic and weiner roast at Frank Dearmy farm, Sowers visit Indiana, church renovation ongoing, Estella Hawksworth shopping in Indiana, local couple referenced in a playful exchange about golf etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongstown
John Hogan
Elyria
Joh Garrett
Lester Garrett
Ray Wike
Belsano
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Mra
Elizabeth Troxell
Alfred Detwiler
Boyd Detwiler
Rose Marie
Heilwood
Richard ‘Troxell
W. F. Bennett
H. M. Altemtts
New Castle
Annie Ondrizek
Walter Bennett
Ondrizek
Frank Strong
Ann Ford
Aubrey Stephens
Ebensburg
James Whitesell
Mountain Garage
Betty
Julia Martin
New Kensington
Epworth League
Frank Dearmy
Guy Sowers
Indiana
Estella Hawksworth
Youth Pleads Guilty Theft Sentenced To Jail
Ahnal Bagley, 19, of Kent, pleaded guilty to stealing clothing from hotel guests. Judge BE Creps sentenced him to six to 12 months in county jail, plus a $25 fine and costs. Services at West Lebanon on Sept 6 feature Rev. Wilbur N. Donaldson preaching at 11:00 in the Methodist church with the message “A Half Hour in Heaven.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Micah
Matt
Zion
Iga
Tim
David
Ezek
Heaven
Dan
Ray
BE. J. Creps
Ahnal Bagley
Kent
West Lebanon
Wilbur N. Donaldson
Armstrong Township
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Thomas A. Henderson
Willis & Henderson Floral Company
Wayne Ave. Indians, Pa
Philadelphia St
SILK
Tunica
Woodburn Granite Works
Booth College Avenue
Penna
Mrs
Psa
Deane
Ares Hevaahse Tatiapa Sheens
Barth
Adana
Fred
Christ
God
Him
Waabad
Hzek
Rom
David Blanchard Stear
North Point
Trade City
Margaret (Vanhorn) Stear
Minerva McKallip
R. M. Neville
Williamsport
van Stear
John Lewis
Grove City
J.B. Troutman
Smicksburg Lutheran Church
Roy Laughlin
Ray Laughlin
Margaret
Rochester) Laughlin
Maude Frampton
Bells ‘Mills
Stanley Dropka
Ernest Catholic
St. Bernard Church
Stanley Dropko
Fulton Run
Austria
Andrew Kostrick
Dixonville
Michael Roman
Tanthus Stewart
Lligal Church
Tanthus
Hicks
Fink
Spink
Raymond Pitcatrn
Sentinels of the Republic
Bagesby—Barker
Bilings
Bangsby
Oxfords
Goodyear
Shutton
Penney’s c. Penney Company, Incorporated
Indiana Motor CO
Buick Sales & Service
North Eighth Street
Indiana, Pa
Aladdin Sures
Indiana Hardware Co
Phila. St
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