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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

5

Convention program for Indiana Sabbath School Association

Fortieth annual Indiana Sabbath School Convention to be held at Zion Lutheran in Indiana on September 24 and 25. Theme Having Light We Pass It on to Others. Features include devotional leaders, song leaders, nominations committee, and multiple convention speakers from churches and educational institutions across Indiana and beyond.

Indiana Sabbath School Association Zion Lutheran Church Indiana Jesus C. OC. Fulton Presbyterian Church of Blairsville D. D. Patterson Blaine Dick R. D M. ©. Stewart Homer City R.D Arthur J. Pfohl Convention Church A. Myfanwy Roberts Missions and Children State Sabbath School Association E. H. Bonsall, Jr Temperance and Young People’s Carl C. Rasmussen D.D Luther Place Memorial Thomas Circle Washington, D.C Henry B. Cole Pittsburgh Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association J. A. Lubold Indiana High School Frederick Steuber Harmony ‘Grove Lutheran Church Samuel Law Heilwood Robert P. Shotts Indiana County George Lindsay State Council of Parent-Teacher Association John W. Kennedy First Regular Baptist Church of Viola Simpson Wilda Myers M EB. Sunday School of D. F. Rinn Beryl L. Seanor TL. C. Bence Scott C. Chambers

Field Day Auto Tour For Fruit Growers Sept 14

Field day and auto tour for county fruit growers set for Thursday Sept 16 starts at Clarence McHenry Orchard White Twp at 8 20 a m with departures to Thomas K George orchard and Homer City cold storage then to A Woodward Smith residence for a basket picnic lunch. Topics to be discussed include orchard inspection and storage facilities.

Clarence McHenry White Twp L. T. Denniston J. A. Ruef Penn State Indiana

New Instructors Named for Canoe Township Schools

The Canoe Township School District hires Jack Williams as music instructor for the term first in district history. Two high school vacancies fill with Miss Mary Code teaching art and mathematics and Miss Matilda McHale teaching home economics. School opened Tuesday.

Canoe Township Rossiter Jack Williams Mary Code Matilda McHale Schoor

Fifteen to Graduate from Nurses Training School

Dr Harry Button Boyd pastor of the Presbyterian church will address the Indiana Hospital Nurses Training School commencement on September 9 at the Indiana Country Club. J Blair Sutton will present diplomas to 15 graduates including Helen Bodia Florence Gladyene Blose Margaret Mae Brickell Helen Ruth Buchheit Catherine Sylvania Fetterman Natalie Mae Henry Mary Jane Hobaugh Mildred Lucila Knell Cleo Margaret Lyons Marty Jane Perry Hazel Orabel Plyler Margaret LaRue Schrecongoat Phyllia Jean St Clair Gertrude Tuskey Stella Margaret Voyten.

Helen Bodia Yateaboro Florence Gladyene Blose Dayton Margaret Mae Brickell Punxsutawney Helen Ruth Buchheit Indiana Catherine Sylvania Fetterman Clymer Natalie Mae Henry DuBois Mary Jane Hobaugh Greensburg Mildred Lucila Knell Kelly Station Cleo Margaret Lyons Grampian Marty Jane Perry Beyer Hazel Orabel Plyler

County Democrats Picnic at Indiana Fairgrounds Saturday

Indiana County Democrats plan a picnic at Indiana Fairgrounds next Saturday sponsored by the Indiana County Democratic Club. Amusements and contests are arranged. The Ernest Concert Band with 85 instruments will play. Speakers include Congressman Joseph Gray Dennis Driscoll Howard Eisaman and J Day Brownlee Jr the Democratic candidate for register and recorder.

Indiana County Democrats Indiana Fairgrounds Indiana County Democratic Club Ernest Joseph Gray Dennis Driscoll Pennsylvanian Public Utility Commission Howard Eisaman State Milk Control Board J. Day Brownlee, Jr Register and Recorder

Barber George Cost Injured by Bee Sting Accident

Local barber George Cost, a prominent town resident, is bedbound after last week’s fall from a stepladder when disturbing a hornet’s nest while removing paint from his rear porch. He suffered two fractured vertebrae and will remain confined for about two months.

George Cost West Water Street

Jimmy Stewart Starts Speed Event in Cleveland on Labor Day

Local folks witnessed film star Jimmy Stewart start a speed race in Cleveland on Labor Day. Attendees included Norman Shaffer and son Rossman, and Donald Rowe from North Fifth Street. Stewart, flown from Hollywood with Jimmie Mattern, gave a brief radio talk, waved a flag to start a race, then boarded a westbound plane and returned to work in Hollywood the next morning.

Norman Shaffer Rossman Shaffer North Fifth Street Donald Rowe Indiana Cleveland Jimmy Stewart M. Ig. M

Marriage Licenses Listed for Indiana and Nearby Areas

Several marriage licenses are recorded including Samuel H. Short of Zelienople with Florence R. Ranaden of Blakeville and Raymond Hari Cramer of Indiana with Mildred Mae Kerr of Indiana. Other couples include Milton Brice Mauk of Indiana paired with Hester Amelia Watson of Indiana and Charles W. Moore of Armstrong County with Veda M. Blose of Indiana. W. Merrill Kunkle Kent, Martha Minner Tadiana R. of Whiting Moundsville West Virginia, Ruth P. Cunningham of Indiana.

Samuel H. Short Zelienople Florence R. Ranaden Blakeville Raymond Hari Cramer Indiana Mildred Mae Kerr Milton Brice Mauk Hester Amelia Watson Charles W. Moore Armstrong Co Veda M. Blose W. Merrill Kunkle - Kent Martha Minner Tadiana R. 1 Whiting Moundsville W. Va Ruth P, Cunningham

Ox Hill Community Fair Set for September 18

The Ox Hill schoolhouse hosts the second Ox Hill community fair on Saturday September 18 featuring 4-H Pig Club Flower Club and Home Economica Club exhibits of horses cattle sheep and hogs Committees name Shields McMillen as 4-H Club Leader planning the event.

Ox Hill Shields McMillen

September Grand Jury Completes Its Work In Indiana

The September grand jury, led by foreman A Donald Moorhead of East Locust Street Indiana, finished its session. Twenty five cases to be heard next week before Judge H E Creps at the September criminal court opening Monday afternoon. True bills include Dan Mantini of Clymer charged with false pretense for 682 30 in relief money. Edward O Harra Arcadia charged with firing a shotgun and wounding John Woytek of Arcadia. Sylvester Hollabaugh HamLet City charged with robbery and firearms offenses.

A. Donald Moorhead East Locust Street Indiana September Court H. E. Creps September Criminal Court Dan Mantini Clymer Mantini State Emergency Relief Board Commonwealth David H. Blair Indiana County Edward O’hara Arcadia O'Harra John Woytek Woytek O’har Ta Sylvester Hollabaugh Hamlet City R. D

Real estate transfers and deeds across townships

Joe J. Campbell transfers four Center township lots to Andrew Yancy for 200 dollars. Birdie Tonkin sells a White township lot to Marion Cretcher for 4 000 dollars. Alva Forsha moves Blairsville parcels to Jesse Forsha for 1 000 dollars. Jesse Forsha sells Blairsville lot to William Glenn for 1 dollar. Harry Hardkecom deeds Blairsville lot to Charles McConnell for 200 dollars. M H Palmer transfers Barre township lot to Austin Kime for 235 dollars. Ernest Fowler to Harry Dean a Indiana second ward lot for 5 600 dollars. Beatrice Fisher to Ole Olsen a Indiana third ward lot for 8 400 dollars. Frank White to U Dee Jordan a Canoe township lot for 1 dollar. Essie G Gorman to Frances_keeler Indiana lot for 600 dollars. Carl R Hence to Musser Forests Inc 74 acres in Rayne township for 675 dollars. Commissioners of Indiana County to Alva Forsha tract in Burrell township for 1 dollar.

Alva Forsha Jesse T. Forshba Blairsville Jesse T. Forsha William Glenn Harry L. Hardkecom Charles B. McConnell M. H. Palmer Austin Kime Barre Ernest C. Fowler Harry P. Dean Indiana Beatrice Fisher Ole B. Olsen Third Ward Frank I. White U. Dee Jordan Canoe Township Essie G. Gorman Frances Keel Carl R. Hence Musser Forests, Inc Rayne Township Commissioners of Indiana County Burrell Township

First Male Child Born to Syntron Employee Dies

Richard Homer Bovie aged five weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bovie of Homer City, died Friday morning at home from bronchial pneumonia. He was the first male child born to a Syntron employee, named after Homer City per company resolution. Survived by his parents and a brother Harold Bovie Jr. Burial was in St Bernard's Cemetery on Bungay.

Richard Homer Bovie Harold Bovie Homer City Boyie Syntron Company Richard Bovie Homer Harold Bovie, Jr St. Bernard’s Cemetery Bungay Greenwood Cemetery William Ruddock Center Township David Elizabeth Barry) Ruddock Brest Lucerne Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company United Ming Workers of America M. B. Church Order of United American Mechanics Samuel Hill Mary Ruddock Hugh Ruddock Aultman Johnstown Dorothy Bley Marie Betty Robert Ruddock Margaret Shea Indiana Jean Davidson Jacksonville Andrew Ruddock David Ruddock Tide Rebecca Moorley Ernest Esther Davidson Cherry Tree Alexander Ruddock Reynoldsville Elizabeth Moody Frye George McClelland Brady Gipsy Rose (Buchanan) Brady Ernest Brady Baltimore George Brady Morristown N. J Harold Brady Bertha Bartlehaugh Russell Brady Charles M. Davis Darrell Davis Los Angeles Calif Lettie Warden Pittsburgh Charles Conner Cleveland

Local Minister Officiates At Marriage in Washington

Rev. Dr. Holt Hughes, pastor of the M. church, returned from Washington where he visited his parents. His sister Miss Caroline Robinson Hughes, 36, wed Dr. Walter S. Harban, 89, retired Washington dentist, with her father assisted by his son performing the ceremony.

Washington Holt Hughes M. 2 Town Washington, D. C Edwin Hughes Caroline Robinson Hughes Walter 8. Harban

Manor School Reunion Planned for September in Cherryhill Township

The Manor school reunion will be held on Saturday September 11 at the school grounds in Cherryhill township. Prompt service on Public Sale Billa at The Progress.

Manor School Cherryhill Township

County Borough Unite in Purchase of Fair Grounds

County Borough unite in fundraising to buy fair grounds after a successful 76th Indiana County Fair. The Indiana County Agricultural Fair Association sponsors a plan to raise money and exercise an option expiring December 31 to purchase the grounds from J. S. Mack and E. M. Mack of the G. C. Murphy Company, bought at sheriff sale following financial difficulties.

Indiana County Agricultural Fair Association Mack E. M. Mack G. C. Murphy Company

Weeklong Weddings Tie Local Couples in Town Church

Agnes Catherine Hoffman wed George Rinkenberger in St Bern ard church with Rev James Brady officiating. Attendants Mrs J Stadt miller and Thomas Sheche of Indiana. After a breakfast at North Sixth street home, the couple to reside at 403 Oak street Indiana. Veda M Blose married Charles W Moore at M E church, she a nurse at Indiana hospital, he with State Highway Dept. They plan a motor trip to 47 South Fifth street Indiana. Laura Bellas of Apollo wed James C Cameron of Clune in Cumberland Maryland with Rev Webb. They will reside with Laura’s mother in Apollo. Harvey Stewart McClain and Rose Madelyn Hunt of Robinson married Sept 2 by Justice Jerry Lear. The groom is son of Harry S McClain of West Wheatfield township.

Veda M. Blose Mary Blose Town Charles W. Moore Kittanning M. E. Church Holt Hughes Indiana Hospital J State Highway Department South Fifth Street Indiana Cameron-Bellas Laura Bellas Apollo James C. Cameron Clune Cumberland Webb Cameron Apollo Baptist Church Anna Bellas Harvey Stewart McClain Rose Madelyn Hunt Robinson Jerry Lear Harry Samuel McClain West Wheatfield Township Miss Rose Thompson Inediana Hospital George Kirich Blairsville William Penn Highway Donald McCrea Harry C. McCrea Indiana Hospital Blairavillé Kenneth Blrick Blairaville Betty Higgon Bufffalo Route 119 John Sobatola Windber North Ninth Street Elderton Cemetery Mary Heckman Joseph Cummins Gastown Michael Heckman Hiderton Presbyterian Church H. B. Boyd Cummins Prank Hoon Pittsburgh John C. Hecknan Cleveland Celia Josephine Joan A. 2. Woodward Iuffiana Ellen] Croyle Samuel Poole Jeannette J. M. Shull David Thomas Sacramento

Double Wedding in Rochester Mills United Brethren Church

Sisters Katheryn Sutter and Bessie M. Sutter wed in a double ceremony at the United Brethren parsonage in Rochester Mills on August 29. Katheryn married Carl States of Rossiter, and Bessie married Charles McHenry of Cloa. The brides are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sutter of Rochester Mills, R. D.

United Brethren Church Rochester Mills Katheryn Sutter Carl States Rossiter Bessie M. Sutter Charles McHenry Cloa Paul Sutter Rochester Ims R. D

Two County Districts Share in State Aid Allocation

Two County school districts receive portions of the semi annual state appropriation totaling 5,878,361. Indiana borough gets 12,548 and Jana Center township 13,937, among early recipients.

Indiana Borough Jana Center Township

Blacklick Woman Seriously Injured In Car Crash

Misa Martha Wyncoop, 19, of Blacklick, remains in grave condition after being hurled from a coupe that struck a gasoline coach near Altman crossing. The infant passenger was unharmed while the driver Donald Long and his wife sustained injuries. Other incidents include a fatal crash near Pennview mountain injuring Edward Rudakewick and others, plus a separate Blairsville wheel accident and a Buffalo girl treated for injuries. A Moose event report follows.

Misa Martha Wyncoop Blacklick Indiana Altman Crossing Smith Station Pennsylvania Railroad Donald Long Mr. Long Miss Wyncoop Edward Rudakewick Ambridge William Penn Highway Pennview Mountain Blairsville

Dr George Martin to Study in Europe Three Months

Dr George Martin of Clymer and his wife travel aboard the U S Manhattan bound for Europe to study in Vienna Budapest and Berlin for three months. They plan to return home at Thanksgiving time.

George Martin Clymer Europe U. S Manhattan Martin Vienna Budapest Berlin

Recent Deaths Prompt Funeral Rites in Indiana and Surrounding Towns

Obituary notices report the deaths of William Ruddock Sr 60 in Center township and Mary Heckman TL of Indiana age 80 plus and George McClelland Brady 73 of Gipsy. Funeral rites will be held at multiple residences with interments in Elderton Greenwood and Frye cemeteries.

Miner Killed in Rock Fall at Barnett Coal Mine

W. E. Piper, 65, of Ligonier and father of William B. Piper of Blakeville, died in a rock fall at the Barnett Coal Company mine near Ligonier. His body was recovered 20 hours after the Thursday accident after 26 men dug through rock. Four other miners escaped.

W. E. Piper Ligonier William B. Piper Blakeville Barnett Coal Company Alate Rock

New Indiana Women’s Council Elects New President

Mrs. N. Dewitt Ray was elected president of the Indiana and White Township Council of Republican Women at a Wednesday meeting. Elected as vice presidents were Mia Samuel Rinu, Mrs. Clarence Watson, Mrs. Robert Stutton, and Mrs. Clair Weaver.

N. Dewitt Ray Indiana and White Township Mia. Samuel Rinu Clarence Watson Robert Sutston Clair Weaver

Quiet Campaign Draws Ten Close Nominations

Unusual quietness surrounds the September Primary Election next Tuesday with three Republicans and one Democrat fielding for Tory commissioner and borough township offices. Nominations for Register and Recorder and Jury Commissioner feature names from Indiana Blairsville and Cherryhill, while liquor and beer votes rest in Blairsville Homer City and Grant township. Voter registration shows Republicans lead Democrats by about 4,000, with 15,257 Republicans and 10,660 Democrats among 42 counties voters eligible to vote in the primary.

Register and Recorder William R. Calhoun Elmer W. Allison Indiana Ralph Brown Blairsville J. Day Brownlee Town Homer City Grant Township Commissioners’ Office Jasll

Cookport Fair Set for Sept 17 and 18 in Green Township

The Green township community fair also called the Cookport fair will be held Friday and Saturday September 17 and 18 with school events races and a county horseshoe pitching tournament open to all Indiana county residents. Winners advance to Brushvalley Fair for county championship. Livestock farm products and home garden judging scheduled with livestock judging on the seventeenth.

Green Township Cookport Indiana County

Ram Sale Set for Sept 11 at Indiana Fair Grounds

Indiana County Sheep and Wool Co operative Association will hold its annual ram sale at the sheep barn on the Fair Grounds. The sale begins at 1:00 PM Saturday Sept 11. Nineteen Hampshire rams will be offered with Col Robert Peebles as auctioneer and W B Connell assisting in the sale ring. A local church circle will serve a hot dinner opposite the sheep barn.

Indiana County Sheep and Wool Co-operative Association Hampshire Col Robert Peebles New Castle W. B. Connell State College

Fall From Apple Tree Fatal To Aged Farmer Amos Frick

Amos Frick an 83 year old farmer from Washington township died in an Indiana hospital from abdominal injuries after a fall from a tree while picking apples on his farm. He was admitted to the hospital on August 25.

Amos Frick Washington Township Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Nurses's Training School Grand Jury Creps Pansy Coal Company Dlist Joe J. Campbell Andrew Yancy Lota Birdie G. Tonkin Marion Q. Cretcher White Township Richard Homer Bovile Syntron Borouay Pires Cen Arima Acci Mary Rudakewick Edward, Sr Andrew Lauban Rudakewich Women of the Moose—Clymer The Monge of Clymer Moose Temple Friendship and College of Regents Mooge United States Canada Hawaii Mooseheart William Ruddock, Sr Mrs Rock Fall L. F. Robinson Ed. H. Stephens G. W. Cunningham Cookport Fair Ram Sale
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