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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
6
Borough Council takes final action on ordinance to supply breathing spots for the kiddies, approving funds for new playgrounds and related facilities in the community.
The Indiana Borough Council approved a May primary voter referendum to authorize a 20000 bond issue for purchasing and equipping a municipal playground. Plans hint at two playgrounds for east and west Indiana youth, with broad local support. The council also passed paving plans for Water Street and accepted street commissioner Harvey Orr’s May 1 resignation. Pig raising permits within the borough were approved as part of cost of living relief, likely the last year for such permission.
Mrs. Mary Black Rhoades was elected president of the New Century Club at the regular meeting in the White building Monday evening. Other officers include Mrs. Albert S Moorhead as Secretary, Mrs. Charles McLaughlin Assistant Secretary, Mrs. J H Burgess Treasurer, Mrs. Sarah Christy First Vice President, Mrs. Marsh Second Vice President, and Mrs. C Paul Reed Third Vice President. Retiring President Mrs. James W. Meek and Mrs. Ralph Forrester were named directors for two years, with Mrs. Jr. A. Grand and Mrs. David Mair as one year directors. Reports on the past season will be given at the next meeting which closes the club year. The president’s reception was postponed until fall.
The Chamber of Commerce met in the municipal building despite wintry weather. reports on committees and plans for a building and loan association were discussed. The Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Co faced complaints over service and finances, with improvements planned pending rate increases. Membership nears 200 with a goal of 400, and resolutions on James A. Crossman’s life work will be published later.
A 1920 appeal from Indiana Pennsylvania urges citizens to support the Pennsylvania Department Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Indiana during the second week of June. It outlines housing, feeding, and entertainment needs, names Treasurer Harry J. Laughlin, and calls on families to host visiting delegates while pledging careful accounting and fair rates.
A civic appeal urges citizens to consider a very important present matter and to support holding organization meetings at designated places and times. The message, signed By order, Harry White, Commander, calls all to help preserve Indiana’s prominence.
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