Indiana Progress 1962 Festival and Town News
Long list of town happenings in Butler Greensburg Elderton Blairsville and surrounding areas. Notable items include church services and sermons, a festival at Elderton, chicken and waffle suppers, a merry-go-round attracting coins, a band concert raising 173 dollars, visits by several residents, bicycle trips, mill updates, a new roller mill at Shelocta, and local business activity. Also reports of arrivals departures marriages deaths and upcoming fairs with premium lists and subscription offers.
Indiana County Fair gains as grounds and post office bloom
The Indiana County Fair ushers in fair week with major improvements at the grounds including a new 154 by 24 foot cattle pen, painted race track fence, numbered stables, and a perfected track praised by expert drivers. Postmaster Langham moves the office to Cunningham building delivering from the new site, with a stylish new post office, furniture, and boxes. The article lauds Langham and staff for courtesy and efficiency, noting the lobby’s decorations and the aim for a notably attractive state third-class post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fair Grounds
W. Guthrie
John S. Taylor
Tragic Death of Miss Laura Lytle in Saltsburg Hills
Miss Laura Lytle of Conemaugh township died instantly when a harness strap broke on Lyon hill near Saltsburg. The cart overturned as the horse dashed down the hill. her skull was crushed and brains flowed out. She was about twenty, daughter of Harvey Lytle. The two children in the cart were injured. burial followed Tuesday at Saltsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lytle
Conemaugh Township
Samuel Lytle
Lyon Hill
Saltsbury
Miss Lytle
Saltsburg
Engineers Detect Coal. Railroad Line Sought in Cherryhill
A Pennsylvania Railroad corps quietly arrived at John McGuire’s farm in Cherryhill township last week to test coal nearby. They sunk a shaft, found coal, and now survey a line from Twolick to Fleming’s Summit, sparking local excitement for a hoped railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Pennsylvania Railroad
John McGuire
Cherryhill Township
Twolick
Fleming’s Summit
State Board of Agriculture Meeting Date Change
A letter from N Seanor states the State Board of Agriculture meeting dates moved from October 12 18 to October 26 27 to allow Gov Pattison and other members to attend while they are in Chicago for the World's Fair dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Seanor
State Board of Agriculture
Gov. Pattison
State Board
Chicago
Local notes from Blairsville and Plums ville
Clark Ogden of Homer City visits Blairsville friends while H. Cunningham and wife return from a mountain trip. Rotating items mention weddings, lectures, lectures trips, births, and accidents. Several towns report visits, illness, and school openings along with community events and local travel.
Farewell sermon by Rev Pryor marks end of tenure
The community noted several local updates including Rev Pryor delivering his farewell sermon on Sabbath. Dan Schrecongost left for Philadelphia with a car of horses while David Donds returns to Indiana Normal to complete his program. A well attended picnic and festival occurred Saturday night two miles from town. Dr. Robert McChesney has been ill for days and Mrs. H C King opened a new store in the east end. Communion services are planned at the United Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Mrs Ammond of Rural Valley visits her father James Armstrong. Mary Gibson and Annie Armstrong with Maggie Lytle are visiting in the eastern state. Mr. Lowman visited relatives in town. 5.8 Walker represents Shelocta Council at the Jr CUA M State Council in Easton. J T Altimus of Advance helped with machinery at Frantz Edwards and returned home. G W Kelly hosted guests including Mr McKelvy and family, Mrs Kelly of Saltsburg, and Mrs Gibson of Elderton. Work on the new school house progresses rapidly contrary to illness reports for Mrs Warden and Mrs Philip Sute. Lizzie Bach, daughter of Rev T Bach, visits friends in Indiana. Samuel Zener and Orr Rossborough from DuBois were in the area for a hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Woods
Greensburg
A. T. Taylor
Pittsburg
Tra Myers
Indians House
M. E. Church of
Elderton
Weat
Indiana
Blairsville
Wm. Livingston
Biafraville
Cr. G. Farman
Deckers Point
Armory Hall
Edward Gray
St.Paul
John Moore
Whitesburg
Armstrong Co
Washington & Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Eliot McGuire
Elderaridge
Mary J. Johnston
Hall
Bryson
Creekside
Greenwood
Blanche Smith
Jeannette
Helen Smith
Jane Craige Stewart
Efings Had
Kan
Craige
Nannie Bell
Rayne Township
Armstrong County
H. E. Williams
Glen Campbell Comet
Barbara Oligher
Patton
W. M. Johnston
Idaho Mills
Mr. Johnston
Sim
W. M. Cunningham
West
Smith
Wilson
Sutton and Clark
Irwin Dixon
Conemauga
Dixon
E. L. Butterbaugh
Cockport
Washington, D. C
John A. Stewart
Stewart
Buterbaugh
J. P. Rosborough
Rosborough
E. A. Gibson
Messrs. Baltzell Bros
Altoosna
Andrew Harmon
Effingham
Kansas
Harmon
Shelocta
Edwards & Frantz
Townsend
South Bend
C. F. Henderson
Judson Murphy
Erie
John R. Wilson
Murphy
New York Tribune
Mercy
John
Penkin
Iinois
John W. Wray
Grise
John Hendricks
East Liberty
Cansningham
Blairaville
Jn. Gaction
Iestices
Cameron County
Lewis
David Simpson
Duncan McConnell
Smith & Turner
Bilainville
Clark Ogden
Homer City
H. Cunningham
H. L. Stitt
Homestead
Campbell Street
W. G. Shields
Missouri
James G. Shields
Lewisville
J. B. Kilgore
Robert
Bossart
Latrobe
Annie Kilgore
Wilkinssburg
Gertrude Truby
Library Hall
Jack Bolar
Robin Ruffner
Derry
Albert Brown
Hear Branch Junction
J. P. Klingen Smith
New York City
New York Polyclinic
Dra. L
Clagett
J. L. Harding
Tacksonville
Boweer
Plumville
James Boyd
Irwin
Kate Stealton
Jacksonville
Nola Anderson
Jane Carrol
Allegheny City
Mary Lafferty
Margaret Hazlett
Streams
Roberta Ewing
Elkin
Nan McComb
Alex
Alfred Steele
Presbyterian
Wm. Lowman
Braddock
Clarksburg
Kent
Verna Ferguson
Elsie McKee
Thompson
Harrison Neil
Hollister
California
Merle
Smicksburg
Allison
Prosser
Dayton
W. LT. Crawford
Georgeville
Kate Dodson
Punxsutawney
DuBois
Josephine Andrews
Plumsville
Teusa Marshall
Alberta Meldrum
Maggie Stear
David Stiteler
Mr. D
Pryor
Dan. Schrecongost
David Donds
Robert McChesney
H. C. King
Novelty and Nation
East End
Marlin Lowman
Walker
Shelocta Council
Jr. C. U. A. M. State Council
Easton
J.T. Altimus
Advance
Frantz & Edwards
Gibson
G. W. Kelly
Sipu-as-han-ne
Marchand
Pleasant surprise marks Mrs. Lewis sixty fourth birthday
On September 14 in Young township a large gathering at Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson Lewis’s home celebrated her sixty fourth birthday. Sixty guests shared a dinner then Mr Samuel Neal led devotional exercises. Gifts for Mrs. Lewis and chairs for the parents were given, with remarks from Dr. Kauffman and Hugh Lowry and warm wishes for a long life. The article notes community hospitality and well wishes from the PROGRESS office. A separate note recalls F M Smith Jr.’s family grieving the death of their young son Reed from diphtheria, with private interment and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Township
J. G. Lewis
Samuel Neal
Johnstown
Elizabeth Nelson Lewis
Reat
Progress Office
Local ads hawk goods and services during fair week
A bustling array of shop signs and offers appears from Smith's Photos to Marshall & Kline's. Vendors tout wool blankets, grain and potato bags, butter and eggs, cranberries, groceries, shoes, dresses, shawls, and handsome rugs. Readers urged to visit Farmers Exchange, Checkered Front, and nearby stores during the fair for bargains and new merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
J. A. Johnston
J. A. Johnston’s
Marshall Farmers
R. BR
J. C. Moorhead
Patton
V. M. Cunningham. Cranberries At A. T. Lowry & Co's
Church Street
Marshall & Kline's
Farmer's
Smith's
Reymer Bros
Clements
Marshall & Kline
W.M. Cunningham
Clemente
V. M. Cunningham
F. J. Johnson
Marshall & Kline’s
Lowry & Co’s
Farmers’ Exchange
McMaster’s
Wilson & Son
W. M. Cunningham
McMasters
Choureb Street
Indiana
Fleming & Thomas
R. R
Saller
Lewin & Co
V. al. Canningham’s
A. T. Lowry & Co
A& W. M. Cunningham's
Indiana Woolen Mills
Hare’s
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J. A. McAuulty
Minneapolia
Mian
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West End
Calvin Wallace
Washington Township
BR. W. Wallace
Ladies Guild of Christ’s Episcopal Church
Judge White
Philadelphia Street
J. D. Lewis
Indiana County
Jim
Indiana Baptist Association
Pine Flat
R. B. Dunmire
Crozier Baptist Theological Seminary
Chester
B. B. Henshey
P. N. Baker
Samuel Nelson
Lawrence Helman
Mahoning Church
Charles Kerr McHenry
McHenry
Troutville
R.M. Kerr
Oakland Cemetery
Lutheran Church
Langham
Cunningham
Grote Oburoh
A.&i
Lottie Schrecongost
Green
Clark ,Richardson
Richmond
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Indiana, PA
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Reed Smith
F. M. Smith
Indiana Messenger
Reed
Nancy Hank
Neil
Paie Jong
Wheeler & Wisson
Work & Young's
F. J. Johnson’s
Waterhouse
John J. Sullivan
Champion Clothing House
J. J. Hare
A. Johnston
J. Johnson
Moorhead
Melson
Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Wilson & San
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