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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1933

Page

5

Heilwood Mines Idle As Work Holiday Spreads in Territory

State Secretary of Labor Charlotte Carr and investigators toured Indiana county coal fields amid a work holiday movement. Heilwood mines are expected to close tomorrow while other pits remain shut with no disorder reported. Carr visited Ernest Creekside Clymer and Commodore picket lines, spoke with miners, and saw conditions firsthand without receiving committees.

Heilwood State Secretary of Labor Charlotte Carr Indiana County Miss Carr Shrika Joseph Washington Stephen Rauschenbush Department Carr Ernest Creekaide Clymer Commodore

Golden wedding bells for D R Shirley couple in Center township

Well known Center township pair Mr David R Shirley and Mrs Elizabeth Douthitt Shirley celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on October 4. Born in 1856 and 1863 respectively, they married when Rev David Hall officiated and have eight children, twelve grandchildren, and one surviving sister-in-law who witnessed their wedding.

Center Township David R. Shirley Mr. Shirley Christopher Shirley Plum Creek Five Points Indiana Country Club United Presbyterian Church Shirley Samuel Margaret Carney Douthitt Marion Center Ontario Cal T. Elgin Shirley Homer City Ellie A R. T. McDowell Pittsburgh Mary Olive William ‘Anderson Indiana D. Blair Shirley Bimma B. Shirley James P. Shirley B. Anna Shirley New Alexander Lyda Margaret Shirley John Walton Niles, O

Prohibition Reform Women Plan Indiana Meeting

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform schedules an outdoor meeting in Indiana on Wednesday October 11. Prominent speakers include C L Daugherty of Home R D 4, who is serving as a juror at court this week.

C. L. Daugherty Home Court Mr. Daugherty An & Progress

Official count of election returns completed today

The county primary tally shows William R. Calhoun leading Republican ballots with 6382 votes, Ralph Cummings 4482, Bowser 1868, Blaney 1578, and George Van Wagner 1169 for Democratic. Levi Houck tops Republican Jury Commissioner with 4068, Kerr 2690, Buggey 2374, Fennell 2290. Democrats Blose 1561 and Bowman 590. Turnout shows 18260 of 28066 Republicans and 1485 of 6018 Democrats voting. tie-break draws set for October 6 at the Court House for minor offices.

William 'R. Calhoun Town Register and Recorder W. ‘Ralph ‘Cummings Cummings John A. Bowser White ‘Township J.W. Blaney Burrell Township George van Wagner Blairsville Levi Houck Rayne Township Frank Kerr Grant Township William ‘Buggey William F. Fennell Salisburg William M. Blose Montgomery Township W. ®. Bowman Indiana Court House

Marriage Licenses Listed Across Many Towns in Akron Area

A dense listing shows marriage licenses issued to numerous couples across towns including Akron, Vandergrift, Homer City, Plumville, and New Kensington. Names such as Anna L Williams Esther EB Coleman George H Dwight and Mary CG Taubler appear with varied spouses and locales like Cherry Tree Luthersburg and Swissvale.

Akron George H. Dwight Anna L. Williams Esther EB Coleman Joseph J. Delimater Mary CG. Taubler Alexander B. Earnest Esther L. Reasler Livermore Alex Dunlap Westover Frances R. Gill Alverda William B. Rice Emmons Mabel G. Rummel Cherry Tree R. D George R. Fetterman Barnesboro Mariah Rummel Raymond G. Bone Vandergrift Violet I. Altman Vandergrift Leland L. Harmick Luthersburg Irene Wiles Reyneldeville George Bukovskey Homer City Anna Krivonlek Ernest Roy A. Gromley Marion Center Gladys R. Rainey Gypsy B. William Schrode Niagara Falls Lillian J. Cessna Glen Campbell John S. Fyock Clymer Heshbon Cardet Swissvale Swissvale Plumville Robert P. Cunningham Armstrong South Bend Blairsville Effie B. Lydick Donald L. O. Duffy Dessie R. Wyland Tony Glodeck Anna Deskivick Earle J. Patterson Ellen J. Parsons William Zuder Mary C. Burkett Joe Sakach Anna Pribicko Andy Chunork

Hunting Permits and Dog Licenses Issued at Noon

County Treasurer C. C. McLain reports 466 hunting permits and 7,550 dog licenses issued by noon today. Licenses can be bought at Indiana Hardware Co in Indiana, Aaron Bartholomew in March, Johnston-Byer Hardware Co in Plumville, J. C. Moore Hardware Co in Salisbury, and Lisle Kunkle in Homer City.

C. C. McLain Indiana Hardware Co Indiana Aaron Bartholomew Marchand Johnston-Byer Hardware Co Plumville J. C. Moore ,Hardware Co Salisbury Lisle Kunkle Homer City

Jams Bennett Fractures Left Arm at Begnett Farm

James Bennett, son of Mr and Mrs J Pur Bennett, south of town, is a patient in the Jndlang hospital with a fracture of the left arm sustained Sunday afternoon while at Begnett farm with companions.

Jams Bennett James Bennett J. Pur Bennett Jndlang Hospital Clayley Begnett Farm

Trial of Riot Case Postponed to December Term

The trial of Jack Blaney president of the Workers Federation William Dinas and H M Mock on riot and inciting riot charges has been continued to the December term. The case stems from disorder at the Emergency Relief Headquarters on West Philadelphia Street following a parade of unemployed workers weeks ago.

Jack Blaney The Workers Federation William Dinas H. M. Mock Emergency Relief West Philadelphia Street

Rural Mail Carriers Plan State Gathering Here

Twenty two members of the Rural Mail Carriers Association of Indiana County met in the Postoffice basement on Monday evening to discuss plans for the 1934 state convention to be held in Indiana next July. An estimated 500 to 600 people will attend. Reports from the Mercer state convention were reviewed. The county carriers will meet again at J W Fleming’s home on West Water street on the second Friday in November for a game dinner hosted by hunter members.

Real Estate Transfers After Blairsville and Blairaville Deals

Real estate transfers listed include Conemaugh B L A to Blaire ville and AT Co interest in Blairville lots for $1.00, plus Home B L A s transfers in Blairsville for $1.00. Other deeds show Orr to Lydie in St Mahoning, Conrad to Dias in Buffington 32.8 acres for $1, and Bracken to Big lerstatt in Homer City.

Conemaugh B. & L. Ass’n Blaireville T. Co Blairaville Blairsville Home B. & L. Asa’n George H. Orr C. ©. Lydie St. Mahoning Franklin G. Conrad Thornton Dias Buffington Mable I. Bracken Emma C. Biglerstatt Homer City Archie B. Coleman George P. Weaver Burrell J. B. Cramer D. W. Wolfe Louis Pochet Hortense Pochet Tnt George A. Smith Edith M. Simpson Indiana H. Ney Prothero D. #. Baird Banks John N. Lewis Harold Hill W. Mahoning

Pennsylvania auto deaths and injuries rise in year to date

Harrisburg September 29 There have been 1 174 persons killed and 29 352 injured in 27 780 motor vehicle accidents across Pennsylvania since January 1 This marks a 1 8 percent rise in fatalities 10 6 percent more injuries and 5 percent more accidents Also noted are visits of Miss Kathryn Tippery and Miles Blanche Leech formerly in Foxburg now spending a few days in Indiana where they ran the millinery business as Tippery and Leech

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Kathryn Tippery Miles Blanche Leech Foxburg Indiana Tippery

La Serve Ja En thread Plea of Intent Ar

Fragmentary OCR notes show a plea of intent related to an arrest or lawsuit. Readable terms include mentions of serve, plea, and intent with unclear details about parties and proceedings.

Sentences Reveal Court Case and Brushvalley Fair Plans

A Robinson man and wife face charges with a judge to hear a guilty plea in a case involving assault and related counts, while Brushvalley prepares for its 11th Annual Community Fair on October 7 with horsehoe pitching finals, exhibits, and a rural recreation program. Local residents, including eight children in the McCurdy family, are mentioned amid the mixed docket of legal actions and community events.

Aly Ee Court

Scouts Camp Under Scoutmaster Gressley at Schroth Cabin

Scoutmaster A N Gressley led 35 boys with Troop I members and friends on a weeklong camping trip to Schroth cabin on Yellowcreek where they enjoyed a delightful stay and various outdoor activities.

A. N. Gressley Schroth Yellowcreak

Auto Inspection Period Ends Saturday Enforcement Follows

The automatic inspection period will end Saturday with a three month enforcement period by the State Highway Patrol. The notice outlines the upcoming required inspections and the shift to stricter enforcement afterward.

State Highway Patrol

Personal Brevitiu8 Hon Charles Griffith Caller

A long list of social visits and travel notes from Marion Center and surrounding towns. Names include H B Enterline in Jefferson county, Miss Marthabelle Gaul, Arthur Torrence, Dr James Monroe Torrence of Lapeer, J Buell Snyder, and many local residents visiting relatives, attending World’s fairs, or journeys to Chicago and Cook’s Forest.

Charles 8. Griffith Marion Center H. Enterline North Fourth Street Jefferson County Marthabelle Gaul Chestnut Street Arthur Torrence James Monroe Torrence Lapeer, Mich Clyde N. Bath J. Buell Snyder Coraopolis John Salsgiver William and Howard Big Run M. M. Davis South Seventh Street Overland Chicago Wm. McAdoo Erman Foutz Parkwood Alma Stuchell Garfield High School Johnstown East Water Street Thomas 8. Lowther Cline Lowther New Hagan Conn Herbert Manley Washington Street Mmr 5. C. Streams Church Street Lynn ‘Moorhead School Street Katherine Bartley Harry Bartley South Tenth Street Wilson College Chambersburg M. B. Bowman Nova Armstrong Township Roy McAdoo Near West Lebanon New Castle Kinaman Ohio M. O. Steetle South Wayne Avenue H. &. Stuchell Cook’s Forest Kittanning Ebensburg Mia Alvin Evans Misa Laura ‘Bush Yana’ Home Paul W. Farr Brookline H. C. Clepper Pittsburgh Indiana Callera Clepper Wayne Avenue William Simpson Myrtle Simpson South Sixth Street el Dorado Kans Jack McCullough Kansas Daniel H. Bee H. Bes Water Street Temple University Philadelphia Mary Bee Indiana High School Margaret Morrison School Ray Carroll Center Township Carroll Miles Florence Bowman

State Sabbath School Convention to Meet in Gettysburg

The 71st annual State Sabbath School Convention is set for Gettysburg October 11 12 13 with the theme The Changeless Christ in a Changing World. Indiana County plans a large delegation and offers train travel at one and one third fares with certificates from County Secretary Mrs Alice L Galey Indiana Pa for delegates.

Gettysburg Indiana County Sabbath School Associations State Sabbath School Association Indiana Eastern Trunk Line Association Alice L. Gailey

Death of Thomas L. Gibson in Washington D C

Thomas L. Gibson 69 of Baltimore Maryland died suddenly of a heart attack while visiting relatives in Washington D C. A longtime educator and music director he was a 1890 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College and led Cambria County schools music programs before moving to Maryland where he served as state supervisor of music. He leaves three sons two daughters and multiple siblings and was buried after funeral services at the Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church in Baltimore.

Thomas L. Ghison Baltimore Biderton Indiana Washington, D. C Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church Lewis G. Gibson Elderton Indiana State Teachers’ College Thomas ‘L Hagerstown David C. Gibson Lawrence Wilder David J. Fiscus Town John Gibson Stanfield Ore L. Braden Gibson Hood River Robert Gibson Butler Andrew Gibson Pittsburgh James Smith Latrobe Margaret Gibson Alexander Clark

Mrs Peart Smith Funeral Services Held Friday

Mrs Peart Smith aged 52 died Tuesday at her West Church Street home after a decline in health. Funeral services were set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the residence with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. She was born in Washington County and moved to Indiana in 1909 to live with her uncle WH Pattison. A member of First United Presbyterian Church and the Women’s Sabbath School class, her class fell to postpone the church program planned for Thursday. Survived by a sister and two brothers, Rev PD W Berry of Millville NJ, PB Berry, and Miss Margaret Berry of Washington County.

Greenwood Cemetery Peart Smith West Church Street Washington, County William and Martha Berry Indiana Whham B. Pattison Pattison First United Presbyterian Church Rey John J. Metlvalne Buryiv~ Ing PD. W. Berry Millville N. J PB. Berry Margaret Berry Wighty-Four Washington County

Harry Henry dies after illness at Indiana Hospital

Harry Henry aged about 75 years died at Indiana Hospital last night after a complication of diseases. For years he worked at the Robinsteen Collar and Leather Co in town and in recent times did delivery work for several stores. He had no known living relatives in this section.

Harry Henry Indiana Hospital Henry Robinsteen Collar and Leather Co

Plan for Reopening First National Bank in Indiana Pa

Treasury action approves a plan to organize a new national bank named The First National Bank and Trust Company of Indiana Pennsylvania. It will issue 750 shares of preferred stock to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and 1500 shares of common stock at 120 dollars each, with 20 dollars per share toward a 30 thousand dollar surplus. Depositors will receive 60 percent of their balances as unrestricted deposits in the new bank, while remaining assets are liquidated for depositors and any surplus goes to stockholders. Subscriptions for common stock are invited by Mer Strahiff, conservator of the First National Bank, until noon September 30.

First National Bank of Indiana Treasury Department of the United States First National Bank and Trust Company of Pennsylvania Reconstruction Finance Corporation Treasury Department Paul J. Stralff Mer, Strahiff First National Bank

Aged Blairsville Man Loses Feet in Train Accident

George W. Stokes, 77, of Blairsville, was severely injured Monday when his feet were severed by a freight train at the Burrell Street crossing as he tried to cross while the train blocked the track. He remains in serious but improving condition at an Indiana hospital, facing a long recovery.

George W. Stokes Blairsville Indiana Hospital Burrell Street North Walnut Street Stoke

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Retary of Labor D. R. Shirley Calhoun Indiana Fair Ground Hampshire Shropshire Southdown Clayton Miller Creekside R.D Robert ]Gittings Franklin County Robert Peebles Dick Stephens Homerity C. Wohlwend Salina L. Shank Alex Cooper Reynoldsville I. N Rhea Freeport W. ‘Leech W. L.haer Perry Cooper Hllis Shaffer Avonmore Blaine Miller Shelocta Amarge Guivey bin Wrest Hewett Frat Court William Md Hew James Yurasko Bert Gindelsperg Brushvalley R. H Riat Pros County Brushyaltey 4-H Deyarmin String Band Cockport Fair James Fulmer Paul Henry Clyger Arthur Meekins Leland Pfieffer Ralph Gragg Roy Pfieffer Norman Steffy Clair Bagley Brushvalley Fair Rural Recreation Committee the Agricultural Extension Aegoulation Thomas L. Gibson Mrs. Peart Smith Bank and ‘Trust Company of Ind Ana, Pa
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