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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
7
The document outlines multiple joint resolutions proposing constitutional amendments in Pennsylvania. It covers changes to section eleven of article sixteen, limits on city debt for Philadelphia, a tax and debt framework, and classification powers for counties cities and school districts. The amendments aim to empower general laws for banking incorporation and set debt and classification rules subject to voter approval.
The auditor M. Jack announces duties in Indiana Pa on October 24 2020 and invites interested parties to attend. A separate notice states an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on November 17 1878 for a charter to form Fro Plex Bank Commodore Pa with capital stock of 31000 dollars divided into 1471 shares of par value 20 dollars each.
A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania joint resolution proposes amending article three section six to require the title to clearly express the subject of any law or amendment. The measure would ensure the law revived amended or extended is defined by its title, and a true copy is certified by the secretary of the Commonwealth Cyrus B. Noons.
A joint resolution proposes amending section one of article eight of the Pennsylvan ia Constitution to include both sexes in voting. It changes the age requirement to twenty one and expands citizenship and residency rules. It also inserts gender neutral terms and clarifies pronoun usage throughout the section. The secretary of the commonwealth attests as true copy.
Vierce and Vierce Attorneys announce administration of Yary 1 Anderson late of Montgomery township. Creditors must present authenticated claims for settlement and debtors to make prompt payment. K P Anderson, Administrator. Cherry Tree Pa Sept 1040. S M Jack, Attorney. Auditonws Novice notice of auditor appointed by Orphans Court of Indiana County to adjust distribution of funds in the estate of Pauaie Ht Bene Nett late of Pine Township. Auditor W C Chapman will attend at Savings & Trust building Lachina Pa on Wednesday October 26 1920 at 4 o'clock pm for interested parties. Sept 29 1920.
Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 1 of Article XV of the constitution to allow cities and boroughs with populations of at least ten thousand to vote in general or municipal elections on charter adoption. It grants cities power to frame charters and self government subject to legislative restrictions, with laws affecting city organization becoming effective only after elector approval. CYRUS E. W?oop is referenced.
Joint resolution proposes amending Article nine section seven to bar counties cities and districts from becoming stockholders or loaning money to corporations or associations for transit while allowing Philadelphia to use eminent domain to acquire franchise or property for transit and to own stock in transit firms within its limits.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bartholomew and Mrs. Nancy Kinter visited Henry Schrock near Grange where Mrs. Schrock remains in critical condition. High school students Orpha McCormick and Gene Mottern spent the weekend with their families. A shower for Mrs. Frank Fulton occurred at the Dunmire home. gifts greeted the bride. Multiple residents visited Marion Center and Punxsutawney for shopping and calls. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simpson drew many locals. the couple received a monetary gift. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCormick and others. late-week visits to Smicksburg and Punxsutawney noted. Mrs. Samuel Wineman of Blairsville stayed with relatives here.
Indiana county superintendent James Chapman visited Plumville on Friday. Local residents Mrs Jennie Newcomb Punxsutawney and Mrs Lucy Mahaffey Burnside stayed with Plumville families. Students from the high school joined by Prof McGee held a corn roast at McCausland's grove. Residents Elizabeth Smith Marion Center and Mr Brewer Smicksburg visited Plumville households.
Mrs H J MecKilhops and daughter Elizabeth visited Indiana shoppers last week. Several visitors from Waterman came to see Miss Helen McLaughlin and Miss Thelma Wilkinson at her home. Mary Streams of Saltsbury spent the weekend at her home here. Families including Mr and Mrs Charlie Dehaven and Creekside visitors called on George Lambing over Sunday. Weekend travels included Mr and Mrs H W Burkett and family and Mr and Mrs Ralph Brandon with friends in Punxsutawney.
East Run residents welcomed a series of guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Napp from Fleming Summit on Sunday. The day also saw Mr and Mrs Clay Rickard of Marjon Center visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Rickard. Guests included Mrs W B Long and their two children Robert and Martha from Bakerton, visiting Mr and Mrs John Langtam. Ira Rickard of Spangler spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Gromley. 8S McCune made a business trip to Indiana on Tuesday. Mrs George Steale and son from Linville visited Mr and Mrs Clark over Sunday. Mrs Win Sharpless and two children were callers in Stafford Friday. Charles Nester of Indiana was a town caller Sunday. Mr and Mrs Mayhon Shank visited Mr and Mrs Harrison Lydick.
A proposed constitutional amendment would merge the courts of common pleas in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties into single consolidated courts. It outlines jurisdiction, venue changes by law, a president judge, and potential increases in judge numbers with effective dates after adoption. A true copy is filed by Cyrub B. Woop.
Letters of administration on the estate of Sarah Jine Wenning late of Gree n township deceased have been granted. Creditors are to present their accounts authenticated for settlement and those indebted to make payment. J C Wldming, administrator, Alverda, Pa., Sept. 8, 1920. Pennsylvania bids wanted for highway project. State Highway Department Harrisburg invites bids for reconstruction of 14400 feet of concrete pavement on Route 69 in White and Center townships, Tadjuan county. Bidding blanks and specs available for $2.50 per set. payment required.
A compilation of probate and administration notices from Indiana and Smicksburg areas dated Sept 1920. Executors and attorneys announce estates William Barrett Martha Johnston Elizabeth Barrett John St Clair Catherine Nichol and others with requests for claim filing and prompt payment. Public notices include bond redemption offers by Indiana School District with deadlines in December 1920.
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