Death notices read from Blairsville area obituaries
Funeral rites held for Martha Wynkoop 21 of Blacklick after a fatal railroad collision near Smith Station Indiana branch. She held her infant niece during crash injuries. parents and two sisters survive. Also notices Al von Ross Palmer Johnstown native dies at Memorial hospital interment in Johnstown. Elizabeth Muir 59 died at her son’s home Bolivar with family survivors. Stephen A. Gnibus 45 of Flomer City dies in Indiana hospital. survived by widow and children plus siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
Martha Wynkoop
Blacklick
Indiana Hospital
Smith Station
Indiana Branch
Donald Long
Miss. Wynkoop
Tunnelton
M.B. Wynkoop
Ida Alexander
Alvin Ross Palmer
Johnstown
Memorial Hospital
James Palmer
Heshbon
Cambria
Bethlehem Steel Company
Jay
Leona
Harry Bennett
Indiana
Harry Deemer
Ernest Hepner
Seward
R. M. Palmer
J. A. Overdorff
Tohnatown
Robinson United Evangelical Church
Homewood Cemetery
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Muir
John Muir
Bolivar
Miles Muir
Robinson
John
George Muir
Edward Anderson
New Florence
Roy Muir
Homestead
Alex Muir
Cleveland
May Muir
Muir
Lucerne Catholic Church
Graceton Church
Stephen A. Gnibus
Flomer City
Potter Coal Company
Graceton
Homer City
J. L. Brodreck
Lucerne
Paul
Raymond
Mary
Brain pieces cut into thirty one thousand for Lenin death
Report claims scientists requested a brain section for Lenin's anatomy after his 1924 death, leading to a banter of 31 000 fragments. In Philadelphia identical twins Martha and Marjorie Hines showed identical illnesses on the same day, revealing 23 years of synchronized health events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikola Lenin
Martha
Marjorie Hines
Philadelphia
Nelson Charles 5 Pittsburgh man dies in hospital
Charles 5 Nelson of Pittsburgh died in St Francis hospital after a long residency in the area. Born in Armstrong county to Samuel Nelson of White township, he lived in Pittsburgh for 30 years and is survived by Mrs J W Archer Mrs Glenn Stephens and Walter Lyle and Arthur Nelson. Funeral in Pittsburgh with burial at Homewood cemetery.
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Charles 5. Nelson
Pittsburgh
St. Francis Hospital
Armstrong County
Samuel Nelson
White Township
J. W. Archer
Glenn Stephens
Walter
Lyle
Arthur Nelson
Minneapolis
Homewood Cemetery
City
Budapest Man Jailed After Violent Assault Breaks Girl's Jaw
Zoltan Viniss of Budapest was imprisoned for assaulting a girl with such force that her jaw shattered in three places. The incident left the victim with severe injuries and drew a court ruling against Viniss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoltan Viniss
Budapest
Hungary
Island Ordeals of a Castaway Awakening to Tides
A narrator recalls his first ocean view and a desperate island ordeal. He rows the shore, discovers an island mistaken for a cove, endures hunger and fear, paddles and shelters, and finally realizes he is near the mainland as tides reveal dry land. He hides his experience, feeling foolish.
Taxpayers Should Read County Auditor's Report
The auditors report of Indiana County's receipts and expenditures for 1936 to 1937 covers every county service and money spent. It offers a complete summary of operations and will be explained by auditors W F P Hildebrand H A Nichol and Floyd A Lightner who invite questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
County Board of Auditors
W. FP. Hildebrand
Deer killed as car hits animal on highway near home
A deer was instantly killed Saturday evening when it bounded across the highway into the path of a car driven by Leon Rodgers of East Wheatfield township. Rodgers, with his wife and young son, were travel ing to Johnstown. the crash blew a tire and damaged the hood and fender, but the passengers were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Rodgers
East Wheatfield Township
Rodgers
Johnstown
Evangelical pastors assigned for another year in Franklin district
At the Pittsburgh Conference closing session in Franklin an announcement named ministers for the year ahead. Rev. R. C. Miller, reappointed superintendent, plus four county ministers including Rev. J. C. Bishop of Indiana Cherry Tree, M. R. Tynon Marchand, G. P. Garland Mechaniceburg, and A. G. Mead Blairsville and Garfield Robinson. supply ministers to serve Blairsville and Garfield churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Evangelical Church
Franklin
R. C. Miller
Town
J. C. Bishop
Indiana Church
Cherry Tree
M. R. Tynon
Marchand
G. P. Garland
Mechaniceburg
Brushvalley
A. G. Mead
Blairsville
Garfield
Robinson
Mother and Son Debate Butter and Jelly Economy
A humorous exchange as a mother questions a child about eating both butter and jelly on the same slice of bread amid high prices. The child replies that it is economical, claiming the bread itself suffices for both spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Boss Tests Willingness for Proofreader Role
In a blunt exchange the boss questions responsibility and the candidate agrees to take all blame for any errors. The dialogue centers on accountability and readiness for proofreading duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Pittsburgh Livestock Show Set for October 19–20
The fifth Pittsburgh Live Stock Show will be held October 19 and 20. Organizers include the Pittsburgh Joint Stock Yards Company, livestock commission firms and packers, in cooperation with agricultural extension departments of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. 4-H members and rotational students will exhibit fat stock and compete for best individual and pen of three market lambs, beef, and swine, with all animals auctioned after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
John N. Warner
Pittsburgh Joint Stock Yards Company
Livestock Commission
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Winter Barley Gains Popularity Across Regions
Winter barley has expanded from Maryland into Pennsylvania over the past decade. In 1936, about 63,000 acres of barley were reported, with roughly half to two thirds sown in winter. County Agent J. W. Warner notes it is more winter-kill prone than wheat but may be safe in southern counties when sown on well drained land about two weeks before wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pennsylvania
J. W. Warner
Old World Viewpoint on Fire Accountability Across Regions
The piece contrasts US sympathy for fire victims with European suspicion, noting the damaged individual’s responsibility for his own loss when careless. It highlights landlord and neighbor claims against tenants and fire sufferers in Europe versus the more forgiving US stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clymer Man Pleads Guilty to False Pretense
Dan Mantini of Clymer pleads guilty before Judge E M Creps in district court to false pretense. David Hall Blair, director of State Emergency Relief Administration, says Mantini accepted 682 dollars in money and relief while not destitute. Investigation shows Mantini was employed and his family had other income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Dan Mantini
EM. Creps
David Hall Blair
State Emergency Relief Administration
Mantini
Blair
Jones Left Estate to Orphan Asylum In Secret Will
The Progress and Pluteburgh Post Gazette notes that Jones left his entire estate to the orphan asylum in a hidden will. R. D. readers are informed of the legacy following the announcement published two days ago for six dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoop
Jones
The
Orphan Asylum
Link
Progress and
Pluteburgh Post- Gazette
R. D
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Alvin R. Palmer
Moorhead's
Indiana County
Brody
Charles
Nelson
Sy Karl Grayson
Aneatargaemapenen
New Public Unity Commission
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, Incorporated
Moore
Melton
Ladylyke Foundation
Indiana, Pa
Penney’s Penney Company, Incorporated
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