September Grand Jury Returns First Indictments
Willis Brandon of Meco sentenced to two to five years in Allegheny County Workhouse after pleading guilty to larceny breaking and entering with three Brushvalley township robberies. Other sentences include penalties for morality offenses, fraudulent conversion, larceny, and liquor law violations. nolle prosequi in one case. Watch repair contest announced. multiple arrests for chicken theft near Alverda. Harvest Home service set. coal weight standard updated to 80 pounds. election day and county fair upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Brandon
Meco
Brushvalley
William McElhoes
David Brett
Si Bartholomew
John’ P. Fitzpatrick
Harvey
L. Kirkland
Herbert
E. McClain
Fortunate Sabatine
Bennie Gentile
Virginio Ghezzi
Roy Henry
William Bracken
Robert Ranson
Robert Ramsey
J. M. Langham
Brandon
Harry Koozer
Wilbert T. McCrea
John A. Brown
Woods
Henry Pennington
Oliver Willis
Allegheny County
Raymond Battestilli
Lanceny
Samuel EH. Cornell
John Cicello
Scott R. Palmer
First National Bank of
Blairsville
Commonwealth
H.B. Glass
Harry McGuiich
Julia Barbus
J. N. Langham
Bothel couple marks 50th anniversary in Washington Township
Mr and Mrs David Bothel of Washington township celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the family homestead on Labor Day with more than 100 attendees including nine children and numerous friends. Gifts included gold coins from their United Presbyterian Sabbath school classes. Their children span Indiana Creekside Verbena Ernest Leechburg New York City and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Bothel
Washington Township
Homestead Farm
Bethel
United Presbyterian Church
Bothell
Sadie Long
Matthew Long
Bertha
Lawrence Campbell
Indiana
Clair Bothell
Creekside
Lisle Bothell
Verbena, O
Jennie
Shelocta Dairymen Hold Enthusiastic Meeting
The Shelocta Local of the Dairymen Co operative Sales Association held a lively meeting Tuesday night in the new U P church social room. President Carl Williams and Secretary Wm Calhoun presided with Parkwood Orchestra providing music. Speakers included Mur ray Ankeny on an advisory council report and M Abbott on marketing problems. County Agent J W Warner praised the group and discussed lime in dairy management. Two hundred attendees shared cake and ice cream after the program, with about thirty two gallons consumed to reduce dairy surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelotta
Dairymens Co-operative Sales Association
U. P
Sheloca
Carl Williams
Wm. Calhoun
Parkwood Orchestra
Youngstown
Murray Ankeny
Kennedy
Keystone
Parnassus
Shelocta
D. C
M. B. Abbott
Pittsburgh
Dairymen's Price Reporter
Dairymen’s Co-operative Sales Association
Abibott
Real estate transfers list with varied parcels and prices
A condensed record shows multiple transfers including Robert H. Marshall to Jane Marshall for 40 acres in Burrell at 200 dollars, Clara B. Marietta to Jane Marshall for 40 acres in Burrell at 244 dollars, Antony Stopa to Sophie Petrowsky for 12 lots in Blacklick at 1000 dollars, and other exchanges from H Blair Glass, Antonio Agnello, and more across Burrell Center Blacklick Indiana and nearby townships, with prices ranging from 1 to 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Marshall
Jane EB
Lota
Blacklick
Emma Dexter
N. Mahoning
W. F. Wesenberg
F. B. McFeeley
W. Wheatfield
Howard S
Smeltzer
Lewis M. Ross
Tradin
Annetrong
Harry Painter
C. ¢. Bonner
Jacres
John Perry
Pietro Attilio
S. Mahoning
William Young
Blacklick Improvvement Co
Burrell
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices in Smicksburg area
Marriage licenses listed for Lech Boltz Layack Noerr Baum Hicks Pollock Meeking Palmer McCate King Radwancky Dubio Bowster Craig Hogan Lemley Lemley Smmnicksburg West Mahoning Tax League meets Thursday with prominent speakers. Marion Center man Chierroni reports selling all crops to A D Rice. Western Pennsylvania Legion Corps to parade at Blairsville this evening for Mardi Gras celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lech - Boltz
Mary C. Layack
la Bolts
Raybern C. Noerr
Rochester Mills
Mary G. Baum
Juneau
Wilbur M. Hicks
Sagamore Dessier
Anderson
Sagamore
Royden D. Richardson
Wathataddeegeermerer
Rochester Ins
Velma G. Pollock
Albert L. Meeking
Caroline C. Palmer
Francis H. McCate
Pittsburgh
Louise D. King
Mick G. Radwancky
Bend Road
Margaret B. Dubio
Robindale
Earl CG
Bowster
Monterey
Anna BE. Craig W
Telford
C. Hogan
Mt Morris
Nellie L. Lemley
Mt. Morris
Smmnicksburg
West Mahoning
Western Pennsylvania Legion Corps
Blairsville
American Legion Corps
Hillsdale boy killed in front of his home
Kenneth Huey seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Huey of Hillsdale died in Indiana hospital early this morning from injuries after a hay baler wheel ran over him Tuesday at 5 30 pm while he tried to mount the baler in front of his home. He left three brothers and two sisters and two Akron cousins were patients with severe lacerations after a Chevrolet Plymouth collision on Devil's Elbow hill. Several others injured. car crash near Shelocta left Steve Kanas seven gravely hurt. A mine accident at Lucerne killed Stanley Bernard, age unknown, and family members injured. George Mishler 32 of North Lima killed near Armagh in Johnstown hospital after a crash. Harry Warner found unconscious near Armagh possibly struck by a car. Magdalena injuries reported. Teachers College and Indiana Public Schools opened with large enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Huey
Ralph Huey
Hillsdale
Indiana Hospital
Kathleen Free
John Marks
Akron
Devil's Elbow Hill
Indiana
Streams Ambulance
Charles MacNerdy
Cleveland
William Penn Highway
Armagh
Mundy’s Corner
Johnstown
Charles EB. McNoldy
Indiana’ Hospital
Curry Run
Shelocta
Anna Kanas
Leechburg
John
Steve
Anna
Kanas
Millie Mogsir
Annie Stanno
Harold Alpaugh
Millford
N.J
Arthur Anderson
Milford
Steve Kanas
Stanley Bernard
Lucerne
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Siur
Gandhi
Europe
George Mishler
Sam
North Lima
Ganhl
George
Edith
Dorothy
Clarence Sarver
Youngstown
Mishler
Thomas O'Donnell
H. J. Hunkle
McKeesport
Harry Warner
Cass
W. Va
Ward Thomas
Blairsville
Mae
George Hellenrother
Grace Pye
Ida Dyer
Dubois
Cherry Tree H
H. M. ‘White
Culver
Sue Spangler Hospital
County Sabbath School Convention Set in New M. E. Church
Indiana County plans its annual Sabbath School Association convention at the New Methodist Episcopal church on September 22 and 23. Noted specialists Dr. Black of Harrisburg Dr. Brewster from the M E board Dr. Earl S Rudersill of St Luke s York along with Miss Ione V Sikes and B A McCarvey address parent training youth sessions and workers conferences. Rev Harold Humbert and his wife provide music and devotions and lead a workers conference urging full county representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
M. E. Church of Indiana
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Black
Harrisburg
Presbyterian Board
Brewster
Methodist Episcopal Board
Viola Vinton Norris
Earl S. Rudersill
St.Luke's ‘Lutheran Church of
Jersey breeders hold auto tour to farms in Indiana county
Jersey breeders of Indiana county conducted an auto tour visiting Hullmede Farms near Beaver to view Jerseys, Belgian horses, and sheep. Four top Jersey cows were shown for judging, with R M Gridley presiding. The group also visited Treesdale Farm in Butler county and Clearview Farms near Butler, noting a large apple and peach harvest and an elite Jersey herd. Members included H W Muman, Clyde Houck, J E Garman, and County Agent J W Warner among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Hullmede Farms
Beaver
Jerseys
Southdown
R. M. Gridley
North Rochester
Ney
Treesdale Farm
Butler County
Clearview Farms
Butler
J. 5. Campbell
Jersey
Clyde Houck
H. W. Muman
Purchase Line
Clark Pollock
William 8. Wetzel
Hari Philippi
Aaron Houck
Marion Center
W. D. Mack
W. &. Mack
Armagh
John E. Garman
White Township
Carl Johnston
Creekside
J. W. Warner
Indiana
Prominent Coal Officials Address Kiwanians Monday Evening
Roch ester and Pittsburgh Coal Co. president B. M. Clark and Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp vice president A. J. Musser spoke to Kiwanis Club members on coal industry ties to community and labor. Musser quipped that capital labor conflict dates to the stone age. Clark said his firm produces 6 million tons yearly, with 60 percent mined in Indiana county, 20 percent in Clearfield, and 10 percent each in Armstrong and Jefferson. about 6,000 workers and 525 cars in daily movement accompany a largely harmonious employer labor relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanians
B. M. Clark
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co
A. J. Musser
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Kiwanis Club
Clark
Indiana County
Cleanfeld
Armstrong
Jeffeson
Biremen's Annual Benefit Here Next Monday Evening
Indiana Fire Department hosts its annual benefit Monday evening headlining Joe E Brown in Broad Minded at The Ritz and Indiana theatres. An Armory dance with a good orchestra offers a second option for ticket holders. Tickets cover two admissions for a dollar and funds support repairing clothing damaged in duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Brown
Armory
Indiana Fire Department
Joe E. Brown
Ritz
Indiana Theatres
Indiana
Bernard O Hara Convalesces After Appendix Surgery
Bernard O Hara a North Sixth street resident of White township is convalescing after appendicitis surgery at Indiana hospital. He has ties to Mc Gregor and Thomas as a road supervisor candidate in White township and his interests are being watched by friends amid rumors of nearby gold finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard O'Hara
North Sixth Street
White Township
Indiana Hospital
Bernard
McGregor & Thomas
Indiana County Fair Set With Big Speed Events
Indiana County prepares for the Great Interstate Fair opening Tuesday and running through Friday. Nine horse speed events offer total purses of 3500, with large livestock and poultry exhibits and new farm product displays in Horticultural Hall. Soldiers Day on Wednesday and grand stock cavalcade Friday highlight a week of music, acts, and free attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Joseph P. Mack
Indiana
Lillian St. Leon
Supreme Aquestrians
Log Castillos
Lyn & Wolf
jSonmites
W. Willams
Dible
Parkwood
Richard Fulmer
Marion Conter
James Patterson
West Lebanon
Clyde Honell
Clymer
Harrisburg
Pomona Grange
Dairymens Co-operative Sales Association
J. L. Orr & Sons
Pennsylvania
Blairsville Presbytery Hears Of Widespread Mood
Reports at Blairsville Presbytery meeting near Jennerstown show a widespread low mood not limited to industry but entering church life. Ministers, elders, and laymen attended about 126, with many reports noting financial strain, reduced benevolence, and rising requests for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Presbyterian Farm
Jennerstown
Missionary Work Calls Miss Simpson to Egypt
Miss Leubil Siminson, daughter of Miro and Mrs. Janes A. Shirpson of far town salle frome New York City, sails Thursday for Egypt to begin a year of missionary service. She will be stationed at Calo to learn the native language and teach in mission schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fou Bey Pe
Leubil Simipson
Miro
Janes A. Shirpson
Far Town
New York City
Domarrow
Phursday
Egypt
Death notices in Indiana newspaper fragment
Obituary items report Miss Sarah Augusta Leard of Tarentum aged 78 from Blacklick to Tarentum with Leard and Kelly family ties, plus multiple other local death notices including Mrs Alice M Clark, Mrs Charles B Wilson, Mrs Samuel Grove Furman, Francis W Fairman, and Mrs H F Waltenbaugh with brief funeral details and interment locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Leard
Sarah Augusta Leard
Tarentum
Blacklick Township
Lenard
Livermore
Zachariah Leard
Meek Kelly
Whenezer Presbyterian Church
Lewisville
This County
Local American Legion Post Elects New Officers
Indiana Post No. 141, American Legion, elected Fred G. Weltzel as commander at Memorial Hall. New officers include Fred W. Vaugh junior vice commander HH Manners adjutant Charles M. File chaplain Rev Dr J J McIlvaine. Executive committee members are Arthur Robinson C McLain B Murray Pesler Joh Erickson. Installation planned for October. A joint Post and Ladies Auxiliary meeting followed, with presentation of the silver Joying cup for membership gains. Samuel Vinton spoke on missionary work in the Belgian Congo Africa. The evening closed with Fourth of July motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Fred G. Weltzel
Jenior
Fred W. Vaugh
HH. HH. Manners
Charles M. File
J. J. McIlyaine
Haven
Arthur Robinson
Rostate
Quiet Campaign Nears Primary Election in Indiana County
Voters head to the polls next Tuesday for county and local nominations in Indiana County, with Republicans expected to secure many offices. The slate includes Sheriff, County Treasurer, Prothonotary, County Commissioner, District Attorney, and more, with Democratic contenders also listed. Also noted are reciprocal hunting license changes, 1931 hunting licenses issued, dog and fishing permits counts, and local marriage and harvest notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Remuley
Indiana
L. A. Gasedy
Smicksburg
Silas H. Browning
James Lucas Kinter
Homer City
E. Bownma
W. RB. Tomb
John R. Smith
Cherryt
Marty C. Kunkle
Armstrong Township
Dob F. Johnston
Salisburg
Daniel M. Caldwell
Joseph S. Stuchell
Washington Township
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Grand Jury
R. W. Wehrie Ca. 4A
Alverda
Uniontown
Fayetta County
Cambria County
Bakerton
Clair Irvin
Robert Grahan
Penn Mine
Frank Shillings
Tipperary
Harvest
South Bend
W. H. Brown
Tee
Supl
A. M. Silvis
D. P. Bothel
U. P. Church
Joseph B. Chierroni
A.D.8
A. D. Rice
Baler
Loval
Teachers College
State Teachers College
Indiana Public Schools
Jersey Breeders
Biremen
Reno
Alice ML
Carmall
Alice M. Clark
Thurssday
Indiana State Teachers’ College
Horace G. Carmall
Columbia University
Harvard Graduate School
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Board of Public Education
Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
Punxsutawney
Frank Clark
Lowell
Mass
George Carmull
Charles II. Wilson
Saltsburg Presbyterian Church
Saltsbury
Charles B. Wilson
Saltsburg
Frank Wilson
Beatrice Wilson
Elizabeth Lanter
Joseph Kroll
Salisbiurg
Lida Arnold
Cincinnati
A. G. Knappenburg
Avonmore
Earl Cameron
Oregon
Samuel Grove Furman
Dixonville
William Stonebraker
Devkers Point
May ‘Grove
East Mahoning
Baptist
Shafter
H. F. Waltenbaugh
Mae. G. Woodside
Brick Church
Armstrong County
Ruth
Roy
St. John's
EB. OU. Groft
Green Township
A. Euegene Wilson
Indiani
Stephen P. Newis
Indhana
W. A. Kunkie
F. M. Smith
Blajraville
Asher G. Glenn
Clas
L. Bence
H. Elmer Borland
Charles C. Mee Lin
Protonotary
W. Tarl Lung
W. RB. Calhoun
Claude H. Bath
Indi- Canal
Q. B. Jones
Indlana
Counity Anditee RE
Dickie
Luther 8
Williams
J. ¢C. White
Center Township
Harry A. Nichol
Chas. Nippes
Dracklick Township
Ual C. Whisher
O. W. Barbour
Creon
J. B. Flenniken
Burrell Township
Chris Coy
Cherryhill
Kurrisburg
Pennesylvania
Velma Gertrude Pollock
Town
Fred L. Fink
the Christian Church
Elm Street
H. Elgin
Elderton
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