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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1937
Page
2
A brief census note shows residents living outside Indiana County but within state borders. The report outlines distribution, growth, and potential impacts on local services and funding allocations. Further data details and exact figures are not provided in the readable text.
Clymer High School seniors and juniors planted over 300 shrubs and trees on April 10 to beautify the outdoor amphitheatre built as a WPA project last fall with a 1,500 seating capacity. A O Rasmussen Penn State supervised, with Principal J. Davis and County Agent J W Warner directing. Funds were raised by students, shrubbery bought from E Dibie Shelocta R D 3 low bidder. Scotch Pine Japanese Larch and Austrian Pine were donated by Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp.
Thirty six members and parents met at the Carl Wallace home for the Home 4-H organization meeting. Officers elected include Dwight Kinter as President and Margaret Wyncoop as Vice President. County Agent Warner spoke on seed potatoes and capons, while 24 girls joined the Sewing Club. A Penn State poultry expert lectured on healthy pallets and coccidiosis prevention, stressing baby chick sourcing from tested flocks and brooder care. Next meeting set for the Tonkin home.
Clark Myers age 16 was placed on probation by Judge Creps in criminal court on Monday. He was ordered to remain at home by 10 o clock each night unless allowed to stay out later and placed in the custody of his father and Rev. R. B. Turt. Myers and two other youths were accused of breaking into Indiana High School. he was ordered to make restitution and pay the costs. The other youths received terms at the Industrial Training School at Huntingdon last week.
Indiana county officials report a total of 400000 dollars allocated for rural electrification to date with an additional 280800 set aside this Thursday for the plan. County official J. Orange confirms the allocations as part of the county program.
Katherine Hepburn and Franchot Tone headline Quality Street at The Manos Theatre Thursday a romantic Barrie tale about a girl who believes her lover doubts her and seeks a masquerade to win him back. Also showing Fifty Roads to Town starting Monday with Don Ameche and Ann Sothern as a snowbound pair. A Family Affair stars Lionel Barrymore as an Idaho judge in a three-character study, Swing High Swing Low with Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray opens Thursday.
Wednesday April 21 presents a film event featuring Lionel Barrymore and Cecilia Parker in Family Affair. The screening highlights the Barrymore family pedigree and Parker as the leading lady, drawing local cinema fans to the hour long presentation.
Andy Yacas, convicted in Indiana County for first degree murder of Anna Spelock with death sentence by electrocution, has applied for clemency and will be heard by the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons on April 21, 1987, at 9:00 A.M. in Clarksburg. Attorneys R J Hogan and James W Mack Jr represent Yacas.
Jim Wilson, educated and well bred, falls for Brenda Patterson. He battles his annoyance with Brenda’s loud, coarse family whose ignorance clashes with his refined world. After multiple attempts to explain, Brenda’s mother makes themselves at home, leaving Jim despondent that ignorance cannot be overcome.
Auction notice lists sale on Hooper Run Road two miles southwest of McIntyre Young township Indiana County Friday April 23 at noon. Heavy horses white Minorca yearling hens work harness two wagons tools household goods furniture organ sewing machine etc. Terms cash sale rain or shine. J B Lewis owner R W George auctioneer. Also mentions Miss Edith Sherrard visiting and an Orphans Court matter Anna K anass deceased No 99 March Term 1937.
Executors CORA OVERDORFF and PAUL OVERDORFF announce a public sale of the real estate of Anna K Gross to pay decedent debts. The sale is set for May 12 1937 at 10:00 AM on the premises in the Fourth Ward of Indiana Borough, Indiana County Pennsylvania. Return of sale May 17 1937 at 10:00 AM in open court.
Notice is given that an application will be filed with the Department of State of Pennsylvania on April 20, 1937 by W Hess Lefevre MD Joseph J Ehemann Sr Robert G Lefevre T F McCarthy D C Lefevre and William F Dirian for a charter of Old Indian Brewing Company to manufacture brew and market malt beverages and by products and to conduct all brewing corporate activities. Peelor & Feit attorneys April 14 1987.
Edwin M. Clark attorney announces letters of administration for Celista Gwynn of Cherryhill Township. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement. debtors should make prompt payment. Frank Gwynn N. Administrator.
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