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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1937
Page
2
The ticket lists Elmer W. Allison for Register and Recorder and L. F. Robinson for Jury Commissioner as the Republican slate. Local party organizers present the nominees ahead of upcoming election cycles.
Richard Kautter aged 35 and neighbor to grocer J. C. Brilhart aged 50, both of Homer City, were involved when a masked bandit attempted a daytime hold-up near the Brilhart home. Kautter was shot in the left leg as the robber fled. Brilhart and Kautter then went to Indiana to deposit the day’s receipts before Brilhart alerted police.
Glosser Bros Store in Johnstown will host a Freak Vegetable and Fruit Contest from September 29 to October 2. Entries include pumpkins squash potatoes apples corn turnips kale cucumbers and any freakish produce. No entry fees. Five dollar merchandise awards will be given to class winners.
Indiana County Agricultural Conservation Committee will hold two meetings for white potato farmers. The first meets Thursday evening at 8:00 at Griffith Hall in Marion Center. The second meets Friday evening at Brush Valley Community Hall at 8:00.
Farmers in Indiana County urged to notify County Agent J. W. Warner about Purkoff seed wheat inquiries. Seed touted as hardy and late planting. Also note: 5 year old Morton Glick of Philadelphia, Pa., is reported in normal health.
Ford Davis recounts how Harris Durkin, a college educated gardener, plotted a crime to outsmart police and Mortimer Peabody. Durkin’s plan collapsed when officers inspected the scene and exposed the forged note and staged suicide, proving cops can be shrewd.
A two-vehicle collision in Plumville Sunday night injured Lee Bush 17. The Bush car was struck after a left turn opposite Ansley and Zimmerman garage. Occupants Harold Coon Ellis Coon Sara Gamble Homer Hamilton were uninjured.
Two Homer City residents suffered injuries after a collision on Pinehot road near Coral Tuesday afternoon. J F Watterson, 51, driver of the truck, had facial and head lacerations and bruises to a leg and arm. George F Stabile, 18, driver of the car, sustained facial and leg lacerations and bruises. State Motor Policeman H A Stephens investigated and reported Stabile was driving on Pinehot road when the truck pulled from a private driveway into his path. Watterson admitted he did not stop.
Register and Recorder W R Calhoun, defeated in the Republican nomination for a second term, pledges full support to Elmer W Allison for a Republican victory in November. He says he remains a Republican and will work with fellow Republicans for the party's success. A separate note mentions a musical pipe carved from a lion’s tooth found in the Pollau mountains dating about 30 000 years ago.
The Manos presents The Good Earth with Paul Munt and Louise Ranier on Sept 23 24 25. Wife Doctor and Nurset stars Loretta Young and Warner Baxter Sept 27 28. Wild and Wooly with Jane Withers Sept 29. The Indiana shows Borneo with Mr and Mrs Martin Johnston Sept 23. Wine Women and Horses with Ann Sheridan Barton McLane Sept 24 25 Range Defenders with Bob Livingston Ray Corrigan Sept 24 25. Hideaway with Fred Stone Margery Lord Sept 24 25. The Toast of New York with Edna Arnold Frances Farmer Sept 27 28.
Richard Kendig Fleusch 37, NYC, visiting relatives near Smicksburg, was found dead in a creek pool after a fall during fishing with his brother-in-law Peusch who had convulsions. Initially deemed drowning, investigators suspect heart attack or convulsion. He had been in Pittsburgh en route to New York to work in a hotel.
Mrs Tabitha Morrison born September 18 1847 in Somerset county and oldest Marion Center Presbyterian Church member was honored by relatives and friends in Marion Center on Saturday for her 0th birthday. She is widow of William Morrison and lives with son in law and daughter J T Stewart on School Street.
Willis McHenry a former Creekside resident was taken to Doyles town Bucks County on Saturday to face charges of false pretense and issuing worthless checks. It is alleged he collected money from dog owners on the pretense of enforcing the new dog law and that he also issued worthless checks. McHenry was arrested by State Police while visiting relatives in Washington township.
A boy named Bobbie, left home alone with his indulgent Uncle Rufus, succumbs to the urge to borrow a rifle from an unguarded weapon. He hides it, fears Uncle Rufus's anger, and is confronted when Rufus arrives by car with the promise of hunting trips and a trip to the woods. The scene ends with an emotional moment as the truth surfaces.
Wm. E. Pierce auditor for the Orphans Court of Indiana County will settle and report on the distribution of money in the estate of Addie Pounds late of Marion Center Borough deceased. He will attend at 408 Savings & Trust Building Indiana Pa on Tuesday October 19 1987 at 10 00 A M for interested parties to attend. L M Peelor Auditor. Sept 22 1997-31c
Auditors announce administration of estates in Indiana Borough and townships. Notices list attorneys Francis A Dunn Ernest Stewart for estate of Frank Clawson and others, with attendance dates October 19 1937 October 26 1937 and November 6 1937 at rooms 802 403 Indiana Theatre Building and Ernest Stewart office. recipients urged to attend if proper.
By order of the Orphans' Court of Indiana County Pennsylvania dated September 18 1987 a public sale will be held on the premises in Washington Township Indiana County to raise funds for the payment of debts.
Saturday October 9 1937 at 2 PM the real estate described begins at a post on A W Allison lands and runs through several property lines to include 84 acres being the same premises once owned by George M Harman now deceased. Sale by executors Walter L Harman and Ida Grace eee Rough with 10 percent bid in gold and remainder cash on confirmation and deed delivery. Clerk Calhoun.
A revenue notice explains that classified notices for sale rent wanted and lost are billed at one cent per word for 26 words or more and 25 cents for shorter notices. It specifies word counting rules, payment methods, and that no accounts are opened for small sums.
FOR SALE Our seed and farm supplies advertised including Timothy seed unhulled sweet clover and various seeds. Also binder twine fertilizer lime and feeds with grinding and mixing offered. Free certificates with purchases from LEWIS FEED STORE Indiana Pennsylvania. Also advertisement for one of the best modern chicken farms in Indiana County along the Coast to Coast Highway with inquiry details to J EB Lewis 404 5 13th Indiana PA.
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