Three Injured in Runaway Truck on Penn View Mountain
A truck loaded with sweet potatoes ran off the road on Penn View Mountain along the Wm. Penn Highway at 72:20 this morning. Driver Thomas Sterling 21 of Accomac Va and helper James Lewis 28 of Greenbush Va were treated. Sterling’s condition not serious. Lewis and helper William Bishop 18 of Accomac were injured. Bishop in critical condition at Indiana Hospital. The truck crashed into the woods. no fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn View
Thomas Sterling
Accomac
William Bishop
Indiana Hospital
Sterling
James Lewis
Greenbush
Blairsville
Indiana
Lewis
Former Indiana woman dies in Africa in 1936
Mrs. Jane B. Myers of Indiana, born June 29, 1854 near Hillsdale, died August 27, 1936 at Kijabe Kenya Colony East Africa. She spent years as an Africa Inland Mission missionary with two daughters, Millie Saum and Cio Probst, in Takhatpur India and Kijabe Kenya. Survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane B. Myers
This County
Indiana
Kijabe
Kenya Colony
East Africa
Hillsdale
J.L. Myers
Myers
British East Africa
Africa Inland Mission
Mra
Millie M. Saum
Takhatpur
India
Cio A. Probst
Kenya
Haat Africa
Grand Coulee Contractor Dani Visited Indiana Last Week
Grand Coulee Dam contractor Dani Atkinson and sister Miss Villa Atkinson of San Francisco and Mrs. A Holingworth of Lincoln Neb visited D Cunningham and family in Indiana on Friday and Saturday. The Atkinsons, returning from a six week European trip aboard the Queen Mary, are tied to the late Mrs PD A Cunningham and are among four contractors linked to the Grand Coulee Dam project in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy F. Atkinson
Villa Atkinson
San Francisco
A. ©. Holingworth
Lincoln
Neb
Indiana
D. A. Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Atkinsons
PD. A. Cunningham
Queen Mary
Atkinson
Grand Coulee Dam
Washington
Jurors Drawn for Two Weeks of Court in October
Jurors were selected for a two week County Court term in October. Forty Traverse jurors were drawn for the Third Monday list and another forty for the Fourth, naming numerous residents across Indiana, Wirt, Plumville, Green, Blairsville, and other townships, including Adams John and Fischer Geo among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers
Adams
John
Cherrybill Borland
Walter
Indiana
Buterbaugh
Elsie
Crawford
Geo
W. Wheatfield Ewing
Mia
Bertha
Eilenberger
Edna M
White Fulmer
J. W
B. Mahoning Fisher
Plumville
Friend
Frank
Grant McQuilken
Roy L
W. Mahoning McCracken
T. W
Conemaugh
McHenry
Ralph
McDonald
James
Blairsville
Nibert
Wm. J
Rayne Overdort
Ward
Brushvalley
Patternon
J. R
Young Penn
Robert
Canoe Roberts
Annie
Green Rudolph
Edward C
N. Mahoning
Rankin
Jobhn
Rayne Stutzman
Merle
Buffington Steefle
John F
Indiana Stanton
Joe
Wheafield Simpson
Fulton
White Stitt
J. T
Grant Winger
Elizabeth
Indiana Williams
Fannie
Blacklick
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Area Couples
A list of marriage license applicants includes Stanley Mutzees of Indiana and Roose Pitzerell, Menest Ralph F Johns of North Braddock with Gertrude H Erickson, Laule Jakoeh of Iselin with Helen Haralek, Joseph Federinko and Clymer Helen Hritcko, Jamea Mudyich of Coal, Runa Ethel Komlosky, Walter K Zak of Harwick with Anna Baran, Charles Rice and Leona Barnes of Beaverdale, Everett L Ridenour of Indiana with Louise Watkins, and others noted in the region, with addresses and registrant details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mutzees
Indiana
Roose Pitzerell
Geeseeeveenuenss
Menest
Ralph F. Johns
North Braddock
Gertrude H. Erickson
Braddock
Laule Jakoeh
Iselin
Helen Haralek
Joseph Federinko
Clymer
Helen Hritcko
Jamea Mudyich
Coal Runa
Ethel Komlosky
Ween Coy
Walter K. Zak
Harwick
Anna Baran
Blacklick
Charles Rice
Beaverdale
Leona’ Barnes
Everett L. Ridenour
Louise Watkins
Lions Club to place rubbish receptacles on Philadelphia Street
At a Tuesday Lions Club meeting it was decided to install two rubbish receptacles at strategic points on Philadelphia Street to prevent refuse scattering. A former local physician recovering from an operation in hospital here is reported as satisfactory after an appendectomy performed Friday at Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Philadelphia St
Philadelphia Street
Fred Shaulis
West Philadelphia
B. F. Shaulis
Somerset
Todlana
Indiana Hospital
Rooster Slogan Born in Greenfield Democrat History
A tale from Greenfield Indiana recalls Joseph Chapman who mocked political rivals by crowing like a rooster. The chant crow Chapman crow spread after a Whig taunt, becoming the enduring symbol of the Democratic Party in Indiana and beyond, featured on the Indiana Sentinel in 1841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Gooding
Greenfield
Ind
Joseph Chapman
Chapman
Hancock County
van Buren
Tippecanoe
Tyler
George Pattison
Indianapolis Constitution
William Sebastian
Harrison
Lee Chapman
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Sentinel
Democratic Party
John Chapman
Greenfield, Ind
Western Newspaper Union
Special services mark Cherry Tree Church re dedication
A series of special services opens Thursday evening September 17 at 7 45 led by Rev J Merrill Williams Williamsport District guest speaker in preparation for the re dedication of Cherry Tree Methodist church Sunday September 20 at 7 30 The program includes Sabbath School at 10 and a Love Feast service at 2 30 with the Lord's Supper The pageant The Challenge of the Cross will be performed by the Emelgh congregation youth after the ceremonies The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Merrill Williams
Williamsport
iCherry Tree Methodist Church
House of Worship
Cherry Tree
Emelgh
Punxsutawney Man Lands Major Graceton Coal Bid
At a receivers sale on the Graceton Coal and Coke Co property in Center Township on Wednesday morning in September 1940, A. L. Light of Punxsutawney was the top bidder. Wight secured the bulk of holdings for 37400 dollars and may operate the plant. sale overseen by receiver M. F. Brandon with Samuel Graden of Indiana present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec Forway
A. L. Light
Punxsutawney
Graceton Coal and Coke Oo
Center Township
Wight
D A R National State Officers Set for Indiana Divisional Meet
National and state officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution will attend the seventh district meeting in Indiana on Friday at the M E church. The program includes opening at 10 AM, luncheon at noon, remarks by state regent Harper Sheppard, and a series of ceremonies and performances concluding with announcements of future divisional meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Indiana
M. EH
Harper Sheppard
Hanover
Harry Daugherty
Grove City
Joseph D. Sorney
D. A. R. Student Loan Fund
Harold R. Hawkey
Tidioute
Nistorian
Robert Motter
W. W. Blake
Altoona
Harper
D. Sheppard
C. P. ‘Wiles
Mra. Eather
Hamilton
Indiana County
Allen Kirkpatrick
Sheppard
Petit Duo Symphoniaque
Pearl Curran
Rosa Vollrath
America
Hather D
Real estate transfers in White and Indiana townships and more
Annie M. Dick transfers to Christina Clawson a lot in White township for 125 dollars. Edmund Widdowson to Emmet Dinsmore a White township lot for 100 dollars. Harry P. Shearer to Malisan Brandon a Homer City lot for 1000 dollars. Farmers Bank and Trust Co. acquires White township and Indiana lots for 1 dollar and 50 to 27 thousand dollars in various tracts. First M.E. church of Clymer sells Cherryhill township lot for 34 thousand dollars. Gleaned notes list numerous transfers across Green, White, Indiana, Conemaugh, Armstrong, and Montgomery townships. A niece visit note follows about Laura J. Barclay and plans for a federal land park, Raccoon Creek Park. Blairsville manager Harry C. McCrea is on the program for the International City Managers Association meeting in Richmond in October 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Dick
Christina Clawson
White Township
Edmund Widdowson
Emmet Dinsmore
Harry P. Shearer
Malisan Brandon
Homer City
W. R. Bathurst
Farmers Banks and Trust Co
H. J. Laughlin
Farmers Bank and Trust Co
Indiana
Thomas T. McCord
Second Ward
Robinsteen Collar and Leather Co
Charles BE. Shultze
Green Township
Hattie C. Littell
Cora E. Straw
Jacob I. Buchanan
Ernest Houser
Rayne Township
A.C. Shank
Lucretia Fulkerson
Guiseppiana Buss
Joseph Cipriany
Ahen S. Graham
Alfonso M. DeGaetano
First M.E
Church of ‘Clymer
Shade Realty and Equipment Co
Cherryhill
Citizens National Bank
M. Bennnett & Sons
Mary Rowley
Calvin Dean Ferrier
Montgomery Township
Walter L. Foreman
Harold A. Witmer
Burrell Township
Essie E. Dible
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Co
Armstrong Township
Anna McF. Taylor
C. M. Sides
Laura J. Barclay
School Street
T. O. Gillilland
Ketura Barclay
Rochester Milla
Gilliitlands
Beaver County
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Raccoon Creek Park
Harry Co. McCrea
Blairsville
Harry C. McCrea
International City Managers’ Association
Richmond
Virginia
McCrea
Three pastors reappointed at Pittsburgh Conference meeting
At the 86th Pittsburgh Conference of the Evangelical Church held in Somerset, ministers were assigned for the coming year. Rev. J. O. Bishop was returned as pastor of the Indiana church. In the county G. P. Garland was reappointed at Marchand and A. G. Mead at Brushvalley. M. R. Tyson was named pastor of the Cherry Tree church, while Rev. R. C. Miller of town serves as Johnstown district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Evangelical Church
Somerset
J. O. Bishop
Indiana
G. P. Garland
Marchand
A. G. Mead
Brushvalley
M. R. Tyson
Cherry Tree
R. C. Miller
Town
Johnstown
200 Hunting Permits Issued This Season at County Office
A total of 200 of the new hunting licenses have been issued at the County Treasurer's office. All previous hunting licenses expired on September 1. The price of the 1936 hunting license is $2.00, the same as last year. Recent reports of a fee increase are unfounded. Treasurer Thompson expects to have enough licenses soon to distribute to agents throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Cookport Fair Schedule Nearing Weekend Events
The Green Township Community Fair will run Thursday through Saturday this week. Friday features the opening of the County Horseshoe Pitchings Tournament after morning livestock judging. Grange exhibits, Purchase Line 4-H Calf Club displays, and Colt Club reorganization are also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookport
Grange
Purchase Line
Colt Club
Fritchman Named Conciliation Commissioner for Indiana County
Attorney H Vernon Fritchman of town was appointed conciliation commissioner for Indiana County on Tuesday by Judge Nelson McVicar in U S District Court in Pittsburgh. He will preside at bankruptcy proceedings affecting farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty H. Vernon Fritchman
H. Vernon Fritchman
Indiana County
Nelson McVicar
United States District Court
Pittsburgh
Fritchman
John Takash dies in Memorial Hospital Johnstown
John Takash, 63, a miner for Vinton Collieries at Vintondale, died Tuesday night in Memorial Hospital Johnstown after being patient there since July 18. He leaves a widow, residing in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Takash
Vintondale
Vinton Collieries Company
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Europe
Republicans Rally and Picnic Draws Indiana Voters
Thousands of voters from Indiana and nearby counties are expected at the county Fair Grounds next Saturday Sept 19 for a Republican Rally and Basket Picnic. The day features free acts bands and a noon basket lunch followed by speeches by prominent Republicans including James J. Davis Ben F Ludlow Edna Carroll Frank L Pinola and E Arthur Gwenn y. Admission to the grounds and grand stand is free with coffee and sandwiches available on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Grove
James J. Davis
United States
Pennsylvania
Ben
Fair
Maine Returns to GOP Fold with Record Vote
Maine voters swung to the Republican party delivering large majorities for Governor Lewis C Barrow and US Senator Wallace H White Jr Barrow won by about 40 611 while White defeated Braur by 5211 in a tight contest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lewis C. Barrow
Lewis
Barrow
United States
Wallace H. White, Jr
Louis J. Braur
More Than Half a Million Dog Licenses Issued in State
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania issued more dog licenses in the first eight months of 1936 than in the entire previous year, with 862,309 licensed as of September 1. County figures show 0,177 licenses issued by the county treasurer by noon today, surpassing last year’s totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
United States
John M. Thompson
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Penn View Mountain
Africa
Jane E. Myers
Grand Coulee
Dani
the Progress and
Pittsburgh Pea Gazette
B. D
Traverse
Armstrong
Miss Elizabeth
Young ‘Anderson
W. C
Armstrong ‘ Bennett
Glen Campbell Boyer
Elmer
Armatrong Braughter
David
Marion
Alice
Canoe Thompson
Della M
W. Mahoning
Welch
Carrie
Plumville Wagner
W. Wheatfield
Zeigler
Cherrytree
Ames Mead
HADEN _ ane
Elmo
Scott Watson
Cherry Tree Church
Punxsutawney Man
Graceton Coal & Coke Co
Samuel Graden
R.P.2
Nancy Williamson
Georgeville
Samuel Troub
Joseph H. Luxenberg
Atlantic City
George Layton
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
N.Y
Anna Loughry
Marion Center
Pennsylvania State College
Clyde Geselar
Fannie Geselar
Philadelihia Street
Philadelihia Street. Mra. V. F. Martin
Rochester
D. N. Barber
Dixonville
Lucretia Dodson
East Philadelphia
Morristown
New Jersey
Elizabeth Eliia
Church St
University of Ohio
J. Parl Bennett
East School Street
Margaret Howard
Adrain Hospital
Crete Church
Paul EB. Lydick
Raymond
New York City
Elmer D. Lydick
Lois Widemeyer
Baltimore
T. D. Widemeyer
James W. Hoffman
Armagh
Dorothy Louise Humphreys
Ebensburg
A. B. McCormick
Oil City
Thomas Smyth
Washington Street
C. K. Greenlee
North Ninth Street
Warren
Erma Greenlee
G. JG. Hill
Jean Moore
Dartmouth College
N. H
Minnie Zimmerman
Clarence Cobaugh
Orbie Clark
Clark
Robert Bennett
Kiski
Bushnell
Ill
Thomas B. Lee
John R. Rezzolla
South Seventh Street
Lee
Thelaummer
Huntsville
Texas
Blanche Anthony
Tenth Street
Robert Anthony
Mary Elizabeth Koch
Anthony
Betty Pierce
William E. Pieres
Betty Sprankle
Fred Sprankle
Peter Zavy- Jaria
Duke University
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Hart Daugherty
Ernest Stewart
College Avenue
H. J. Bartley
South Tenth Street
Cleveland
Harry Smith
Raymond Smith
East Water St
Valley Forge Military School
Wayne
Thomas Boden
T. R. Boden
Susanna
la Crosse
Wis
Herniece Dahle
Kansas
Landon
Knox
D. A
J. G. Bishop
Indiaana
Fair Grounds
County of
New
L Transcontinental & Western Airlines
N. Irene Frants
Henry Frantz
Transcontinental and Western Airlines
Kansas City
Frantz
Nureen
Philadelphia General Hospital
Dy. Heater K. Ada
Atata Jauperintendent of Public Instruction
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