Infant Billy Simpson Dies From Infantile Paralysis
Billy Simpson aged 1 year, eldest son of Dr and Mrs W A Simpson of Seventh Street, died after a few days illness from infantile paralysis. He was described as sturdy for his age but contracted the disease rapidly. Private funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Simpson home, with Pastor W Ulindit of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial followed in Green Wood cemetery. He leaves his parents and a younger brother, Join Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milly Simpson
W. A. Simpe Gon
Ely
Billy
Mayae Uly Wis
Simpson
Drei W. Ulindit
Preslyterian
Ki. Dixon
Dixon
Young Township
Clairkeburg
Fulton Speedy
Braddeel
Nelson Ewley
Huiph Beever
Leonard
Mark Dixon
Livermore
Paul
Bertha Dixon
Ds 1
Hixon
Gharksburn
McQuiston
Kellystora
Indiana County Primary Nominates Jury Commissioner
Light voting marked the fall primary as Indiana County voters chose nominees for Jury Commissioner and borough offices. Republican winners included Oliver Fry for Congressman at Large and H Wallace Thomas for Burgess. Martha Pounds led Democratic support for Jury Commissioner with 97 votes, while Agnes St Clair topped school director votes for the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Oliver Ci. Fry
Indiana
Irwin Gibson
Town
Martha Pounds
W. B. Stahl
Pounds
Agnes St. Clair
Elwin
Allison
Nora Patton
Miss St. Ginir
W. P. Lowry
Ralph Straitiis
Burgess Aibeon
Thomas
Cunningham
St. Clair
Agnes
Sloan
Council
R. B. Young
Wm. Kissinger
H. W. Truitt
John Watson
A. J. Musser
Frank Nell
Paul Reed
John Gibson
M. G. Gordon
J. L. Orr
A. E. Longwill
K. Graenlee
Two brothers jailed after bakery flour thefts and shooting
Capon Valenti and C Sarasino attempted a midnight raid on Gandolph Bakery on West Philadelphia street. Valenti is in county jail while Sarasino lies wounded in an Indiana hospital after being shot in the neck. Gandolph Bros believe the pair tied to a string of flour thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Valenti
Atore
West Philadelphia Street
C. Saragino
Indiana Hospital
Gandolph Broa
Gandolph
West Philadelphia
Lightning burns barn and contents Saturday
A storm Saturday struck the barn of Marshall Garron near Josephine, destroying the barn and crops while killing four cows in that section. One cow belonged to Robert Fry and three to others. Insurance partly covers the loss. Nearby, a 1921 will division affects Arm strong township property and deferred coal payments. A birthday gathering greeted Mr and Mrs Altman of Center township, and thieves blew open a safe at the Prairie State Incubator in Homer City, taking papers from a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Marshall Garron
Robert Fry
William Cunningham
Armstrong Township
R. I. Cunningham
Homestead
Beatty Farm
Pesler
Walter
John Wiggns
R. H. Cunningham
Arthur Sharp
Afc Blowers
Homer City
Prairie State Incubator Company
Hlacklick
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Out-of-Town Guests
The page records a string of social visits and travel notes from Kenwood and nearby towns. Helen Huston of Indiana plans a weekend at her home here while Bertha Edwards from Ebensburg visits R. P. Holmes and family. Marie Gibson from Pine Plat stays with CG Gibson’s grandparents. Miss Huston, Miss Edwards, and others attend a Sunday school convention in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenas Hines
Helen Huston
Indiana
G. BR. Lyon
B. Smith
Bertha Edwards
Ebensburg
R. PD. Holmes
W. W. Huston
Jennia Stephens
Marie Gibson
Gibson
RP. C. Adams
Llindale
James Huston
H. L. Dick
Clymer
F. B. Smith
Susan Henry
F.C. Adams
Local Notes From Youngstown and NearbyVisits
Mrs James Nelson of Youngstown visited friends here recently. Mr and Mrs James Long celebrate arrival of a baby girl. Will Shearer Hirmm Edmunaton Lilly Davis and Mary Anderson attended the chicken supper at Mr Admiston s home in Ivison Wednesday evening. P T Laney returned after visiting relatives in Cockport. William and Dolly Pardee of Commodore visiting here. Main street paving underway. Misses Pearl Smith Irene Williams Florence Spicher Mildred Gregory and Pearl Brown were in Barnesboro Saturday evening. William Trovell Mervin Mourvine and Margaret Making were in town Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nelson
Youngstown
James Long
Will Shearer
Hirmm Edmunaton
Lilly Davis
Mary Anderson
Mr. Admiston
Ivison
P.T. Laney
Cockport
William
Dolly Pardee
Commodore
Pearl
Smith Irene Williams
Lorence Spicher
Mildred Gregory
Pearl Brown
Barnesboro
William Trovell
Mervin ‘Mourvine
Margaret Making
Local Visitors at Homes Near Martintown and Carroll Town
Mrs Nellia Craig of Pittsburgh and Mrs M J Keating and Mrs Barah Allison of Gookport called at Mary Brossen's last week. Miss Dorothy Repine of Spangler spent the weekend at her home. Mr and Mrs D G Brown visited Cre i Coyle of Lovejoy Sabbath. Oscar Metiill and family of Staf ford spent Sabbath with John Franks. M Sip and Mary Bagley visited John Brown at Martintown Monday. Quay Baker and family of Carroll townHeads visited A B McAnulty Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellia Craig
Pittsburgh
M. J. Keating
Barah Allison
Gookport
Mary Brossen
Dorothy Repine
Spangler
D. G. Brown
Quay Baker and Family
Carroll
A. B. McAnulty
Civil Court Concludes After Brut Sessions
Settlement reached in the damage suit brought by Duff and I. Sawyer of Glen Campbell against Dr J. W. Clark of Johnstown over a coal mine lease dispute in Banks township. They sought 7000 in damages for alleged mining disruption. Trial halted before testimony finished. other criminal and civil matters continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waile
Duff
I. Sawyer
Glen Campbell
J. W. Clark
Johnstown
Banks Township
Sawyers
Clark
Piaintiff
Pefere
Bouton
Smethport
J. N. Langhain
Joe Mooney
Frank Comforta
Toofel Deptha
Tony Santanelli
Les Brown
Mike Hartsuk
Weddings Across Town Mixes Busy September Nuptials
Earl M. Clawson of this place weds Miss Telena E. Miller of Oil City at the Miller home on September 14 with Rev. A. C. Weaver officiating. Attendants include Miss Sie Miller and James Miller. The bride, a registered nurse, recently served as night director at West Fen hospital in Pittsburgh. groom a civil engineer on the eastern division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. They plan residence in Orlando, Florida. Other weddings feature Robert A. Kirkman and Miss Wd ia McCurley at the First United Presbyterian church parsonage with Rev. C. G. Morrow. Roy E. Felton and Miss Fannie B. Hysong wed at Clyde by Squire T. S. Lynn. Henry M. Gockley of Ephrata and Miss Ida S. Trostle of West Reading wed in Robinson by Rev. W. Ye. Kulp. Paul Bartholomew of Marchand and Miss Iva Water Keller of Cine marry near Winslow. Traymond Robinson and Miss Charlotte Jeane Bighmy of Rabin gon wed at Clyde with Isaurie T. S. Lynn officiating. Local license lists include Komer L Libengood Strangford, Sara B H Repine, and more. Alfred Rodgers of Armagh sustains a compound fracture of the left leg while mowing and is hospitalized in Johnstown. Elderton reunion planned for Miller family on October 1 near Widerton. Mason degree ceremonies noted for a Pennsylvanian at a regional gathering in Boston. Sunday school services led by Rev. J. C. Green at Waterman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl’ M. Clawson
Telena E. Miller
Oil City
R. H. Miller
A. CG. Weaver
Sie Miller
James Miller
West Fen Hospital
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania’ Railroad
Orlando
Fla
Personal Brevities Highlight Local Social Round
Miss Nell McAdoo leaves town for New Brighton to teach. William Calhoun visits from Harriburg. John Scott returns to Amherst College. Mrs. C. W. Cummins and daughter visit Williamsport. Catherine Glenn tours Indiana as Progress reader. Grace Myers spends weekend with Bert Waddle. Wayne Beers and Ira Rorland return to Gettysburg College. Joseph D. Dickey visits son-in-law in Philadelphia. Bernice Fritchman departs for Smith College in Northampton. Mr. and Mrs. John Rasgeil host Dayton visitors Chrissie and Nita May. Mrs. J. M. Brown and daughters attend Dayton tea. Anna M. Oberlin visits Rochester Mills with daughters. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cameron host weekend guests. The Campbell motor trip concludes in Jamestown. Mrs. Charles G. Rudi moves to Nemacolin for work. Bryan McSweeney hosts Maple Street guests. LeVon Minser and Sagamore relatives visit Bradford. Charles LeVine visits Oates family in Lewistown. Plans to spend time in Atlanta before returning home. John M. Daugherty and Ernest Stewart motor to Washington DC. Lois Marhart leaves for Wilson College in Chambersburg. G W Hart and L. M. Gon attend MEA district convention at Blairsville. Clark Keener departs for Arizona for health reasons. Several Indiana visitors from Rossiter and Blairsville region. L Butterbaugh moves from Uniontown to Blairsville for Atlantic Oil duties. A J Robinson reports as Prog reas reader amid election duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell McAdoo
New Brighton
Wwrilliam &. Calhoun
Harriebarg
Tidiana
Bonds
John $Cott
North Seventh
Amhurst College
C. W. Cummins
Carl Shesky
Williamsport
Jock Maven
Catherine Glenn
Mertele
Anh Indiana
Grace Myers
Railroad Aveue
Bert Waddle
Tunnalton
Wayne Beers
Ira Rorland
And
Gettyswry College
Joseph D. Dickey
Lown
Ima
James Henry
Philadelphia
Luss Bernice Fritchman
Anna M. Oberlin
Rochester Mills
Linus M. Lewis
Wiln M. Elkin
S My
J. G. Cameron
Frank Stephens
Town
Sadie Stephend
Penn Run
Fm. 3. Campbell
South Seventh Street
Pennsylvania
Jamestown
N. Y
Charles G. Rudi
Charles, Jr
Rudi
Nemacolin
Tudi
Bryan McSweeney
Maple Street
Luch
L. C. Minser
LeVon
Bradford
Sagamore
Charles LeVine
Louis Oates
Lewistown
Atlan City
John M. Daugherty
Church Street
Ernest Stewart
Railroad Avenue
Washington, D. C
Lois Marhart
Harry W. Barhart
Oakland Avenue
Chambersburg
Wilson College
G. W. Hart
MEA
Blairsville
Clark Keener
Birdie, Seener
Arizona
Tia
J. M. Baan
Harry Taylor
J. A. Pearce
Frank Bland
Stephen Cherry
Rossiter
Indiana
L. Butterbaugh
Uniontown
Blairaville
Atlantic
F. Bulerbaugh
Hilledale
A. J. Robinson
Robinson
West Wheatfield Township
Progreas
County Couple Are Home After 6000 Mile Western Trip
Mr and Mrs James J Hutchison of near Armigh return from a 6000 mile western motor trip in a Port coupe with no accidents. They visited their daughter in Minneapolis and later the Dakotas noting good roads and abundant crops along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autor Felp
James J. Hutchison
Near Armigh
Minneapolis
Minn
Dakotas
Green Townline Communtes Pair 8 to Be Beg Event
Town township fair in Green Township drawn out over Friday to Saturday features a three day program with parade by school children, athletic events, stock parade, first aid contest, free dog show and baseball games. Local banks support premiums and prizes while window displays by Pollock and Pollock store celebrate Indiana merchants. Reunion event for Jack Henry and Barbara Taun families notes addresses and program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolsport
Chidren
Aftarnoon
Commotoro
Nie Mire National Bank of Glorry Trestata
Tain Miunegeers
Creer
Sheesley Family Reunion at Rochester Mills Farm
An enjoyable reunion of the Sheesley family was held at the old homestead farm near Rochester Mills. Members from Indiana and Savannah attended after many years apart. An elaborate dinner was served and the day ended with the family sharing memories on the farmstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheesley
Old Homestead
Rochester Mills
Salem Shoopley
Arsemialey
Ad Ahoona
Toser
Ul Iywetard
Mies
Duranghler
Gh. Wy. Snyder
Fad Mer
Bryan McSweenay
Indiana
Mra
Ke J
Willian Sho
Savan
Ure Homestead
Fnrun
Veteran and turtle tale mark odd West Lebanon visit
W A Collins of town and a boyhood friend recall a West Lebanon stop where a live turtle bore the inscription W S Collins 164. The tale inspires memories tied to a bygone era as local figures exchange recollections amid property deals and a fatal accident linked to a corn cutter during a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Collins
Girtie
W. S. Collins
Mr. Collings
Hay
Jnkerdplson
Turies
Long list of local obituaries and deaths in Armstrong area
A string of obituary notices reports the deaths of Mabel Johnston Sturgeon aged 1 year at Canton Ohio after an operation, Mrs. M. Johnston Sturgeon, and other area residents including Dixon, Calhoun, Jonathan Edwards, John Gilhonsen, John Ripple, and Ne, from Armstrong and nearby townships. Survivors listed include spouses, children, and siblings, with funeral rites noted in local churches and cemeteries. The notices reflect extended family ties across Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, and nearby counties, with varied causes such as typhoid fever and lingering illness.
Three War Heroes Buried With Honors
Impressive funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church for Private Arthur Kurnell Walker of Lawn and Private Neal H. McGullough of Aultman, both killed in France. Walker's comrades paid tribute at Oakland Cemetery, while Caldwell’s body arrived home with the others. Soldiers from Company I and local organizations attended, praising their courage and character. The two were interred in local cemeteries near their families in Indiana and Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hell
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Kurnell Walker
Company I
Lawn
France
Lyts
Argonne Drive
Gtr
Shell
Hinttt
Pate Ie Attia
J. Parr Walker
Lndiana
Liosrive
Oakland Cemetery
Lien
Willian S. Caldwall
Company
Mrivale Walker
Lieut. Caldwell
Indiana
Loan Lodge of Masons
Outing Club
Greenwood Cehictery
Heinutt
Weil- Hiam
Pierce
Elizabeth Caldwell
Pittaburgh
Aaster
Virginia
Neal H.mcgullough
Aultman
Town
Triondy
Wise
David McCullough
Johnstown
Aulimin
County Sabbath Sonqol Convention Draws Large Attendance
The County Sabbath School Association held a two day convention in Indiana county Wisconsin with over 544 registered delegates and many visitors. President Percy L. Craig of New Castle spoke and a telegram from John Wanamaker of Philadelphia arrived. Abe Pistons’ address drew praise and over 130 attendees joined in fellowship. John J. Davin of Glassport presented a Bible to the district with the largest number of teacher training graduates in the standard course from Sept 1921 to Sept 1942. Officers elected included S. W. Ghuthria as president and D. Fr. Ilan as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sabbath School Association
Lovery
Intla
Wiswell
OTL
Sidte
Percy L. Craig
New Castle
Wis
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
J. ‘1 Davin
Glatravilla
Salisbury
W. Ghuthria
D. Fr. Iilan
Mise Alea
Gailey
W. C. Bleck
Hwieanor Tuck
Homer City
Youngs People’s Vision
W. D. Weeks
Indiapay
John Q. Anderson
Ernest
T. W. Earhart
Soci
Beryl W. Seuor
Indiana
Nellie M. Miller
Drdiuna
W. E. MM. Copeland
Plumville
Hillsdale Visitors and Family Travel Notes
Local social notes list visits by Roland Claypool and a son Thurid to Mrs. Mat and Mars Av G Rankhy. James Clack and wife to his mother Mrs. Laving Chirk. Mrs. Harry Getty and children Erle visiting Mrs. Mary Gotty and Miss Elizabeth Aice, who had been in Pittsburgh, returning home to Paub Weateep, pk Chdeton. a Mr. with Mrs. G F Gromley returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andirs
Roland Claypool
Xon
Thurid
Mat
Mars
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billy Simpson
Try
Buck Run
Orrin
Blair Widdowson
John
Robert Minto
Thomas Weide
Ben Wilt
William Jarvie
Dewey James
Arthur
Chas, Leasure
Edna
Nora Hadden
Mary Kopson
Taylorsville
Roy Douglass
Gipsy
Plomas Walkerte
Josephine Leasure
H. M. James
McKeesport
Harry McMillen
Sylvia
Samuel Leasure
Wm. Jarvie
Mukeesport
Boyd Rodkey
Emma Moorhead
Orrie Wise
Dixonville
Twwe
YW. W. Altman
Génter Township
Altman
Kenwood
Colver
Bpruoe
Kinkenan-McCurley
Robert A. Kirkman
Misa” Wdia McCurley
First United Presbyterian Church
C. G. Morrow
Prank McCurley
Thos. Kirkman
Windber
Mr. Kirkman
Woolton-Hysong
Roy E. Felton
Pitcairn
Misa Fannie B. Hysong
George Hysong
Squire T. S. Lynn
Clyde
Squire Lynn
Pride
Bartholomew- Keller
Paul Bartholomew
Marchand
Iva Water Keller
Cine
J. D. Keller
Winslow
Komer L
Libengood Strangford
Sara BH
Repine
Burrell
Stitt
Hilzabeth M
Stitt John Myers
Wella Bailey
Wesley Ht
Meekins
Linh Roee
Roxie M
McConths
Ridgewort, Pars
Armagh
Alfred Rodgers
Elderton
J. A. Miller
Widerton
Trelatives
Langham
Bustan
N. Taengsduan
Sune Echool
Waterman
Thev
Savers
Pennsylvania Millers’ Association
Harry
Dixonvilla
Hans Diphtheria
Leola Stuchall
Walter Bruchell
Syttonville
Mer. Starehell
Shane
Weiner Hoxst
Andl
Ciwit Mears
Lownshii
Vusie
Ube
Paidluns Maakets Tre “Voutman Co
Green Townline
R. Pollock, Inc
Victor
Mttla
Pollock
Thomas Iawkins
Lingmore Bros
TM. G. Peader, Mainaney
Pollnnk Gstore
Jack Henry
Barbara Tuan
Samuel Borts
Lugsiter
Alexander
Winneko
Rochester Milla
John Baun
Busquer
Ralph We Gall
Bert, Braun
Milea Tk
George Ifunk
Lodge of Eagles
Barry -Isinter
Vandergrift
Gree
Harry Warsha
Nowt Isalrsville
Jefferson Warsha
Derry Township
Tig
M. Shuegeon
Mabel Johnston Sturgeon
Mas Sturgeon
Tildon
Mms
Antrex Log Pital
Canton
Armstrons Lownship
Westmoreland
Calhoun
Lewis T. Calhoun
Newrytown
Boc
Birickan
Whletty
Wir
Janos Calgtown
Mondty
Jonathan D. Edwards
Jonathan J. Hdwiprda
David Edwards
Tolinatown
Philiadelpha
Misa
Dorothy Downey
Ap Pie Lawsdiy
de Famualy
John Gilhonsen
John Tilbouson
iKellysburg
Kallyaburg
Jo Ay Githousen
Kallysburg
A. Githousen
Bothel Church Ceametery
Rayie
Sanday
Dolin
Bomg
Parsons
Taro
Evapa
Phir
Kate Hipide
Henry Wuilker
Nari Nell
Hara Ne
Reynoldsyily
Sous Ma- Honing
Ily
Reynaldsville
Gladerllayie
Lip Wits
Didermont
Vidertun
Mandy
Arthur Burnell Walter
Llvat
P. Caldwell
Mrtvatte Newtoi
McCullough
Hillsdale
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