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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1931
Page
2
Dr Theodore B Appel argues Americans should maximize health and value from a vacation by building constitution in advance. A healthier approach aims to stretch dollars and vitality, avoiding wrecked trips. The editorial urges sensible prep, long walks, proper rest, and avoidance of devitalizing habits to gain more from nature and time off.
More than three hundred people attend a safety gathering at Commodore featuring miners from Clymer Rogailer Barr Slope and Grass Flat. Company officials credit reduced accidents in March year to safety meetings and pledge cooperation with communities for mine welfare.
A White House Conference on Child Health committee reports that U S milk consumption is too low for proper nutrition. Schools should teach both adults and children to drink milk and dairy products in adequate amounts. Anna Stapler of the Dairymen's League notes substitute milks taste similar but lack vitamin D. Milk and by products are cheap and boost public health.
The Ritz Theater features Beau Ideal a sweeping sequel to Beau Geste set in Morasco deserts with grand emotions. Also on view Mr Lemon of Orange starring El Brendel and Fifi Dorsay and The Easiest Way stage drama about forgiveness starring Laura Murdock and Madison. American Legion Minstrels April 20 21. Ten Cents a Dance April 22. The Husisest Way April 24 with Constance Bennett.
Parkwood Grange No. 1045 meets at Parkwood schoolhouse on Wednesday evening April 225. Roll call includes names like Long Frances Hamilton and Mrs E Fouts. Activities feature music by Thomas Campbell manager, readings by Martha Ray and Mary Anderson, discussions on forest lands and beautification, a game of initials, short play, surprise feature, and a reading by Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny.
Morrisburg April 13 Ground hogs are not protected and may be killed at any time by landowners and licensed hunters. Game Commission officials say spring queries concern conditions for killing and whether last year's licenses may be used. Previous year licenses remain valid until new ones arrive and a plate substitute is allowed if a license plate is lost.
At a congregational meeting the Presbyterian church of town elected elders John Br Pounds Walter Hy Jackson Jobo Woods Robert F Jamison and D Anderson. Robert S McCoy and Miss Myrtle Gray were chosen as deacons.
Frank L. Neff was re-elected president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce at a board of directors meeting held Monday evening. Other officers elected include First Vice President Ira A. Myers, Second Vice President Robert Martin, Treasurer J Anthony Graff, and Secretary H E Raymond.
Moonlight Ramblers of Van dergrifts will provide music for a popular weekly dance at the Sagamore Hotel on Saturday evening April 18. The orchestra comes well recommended and is expected to draw dancers from the area.
A statewide tribute extols the State Highway Patrol as a disciplined, injury preventing force. It praises recruits for physical and moral fitness, duty readiness, and expert response to accidents, urging enforcement of the eighteenth amendment to deter drunk driving. Noting recent patrol fatalities, the piece honors officers and calls citizens to support crime punishment.
Brush Valley notes list visits from Harry McCrea and family of Indiana, Louis Shaffer and family of Pittsburgh, Harry Mikesell and family of Homer City, and others. W. A. Ross moved to a farm he purchased here. Johnstown visitors and county seat calls are recorded along with several local social visits. Jacksonville items report return to school, Easter vacation rests, and various local visits, with farewell for Dr. A Brown and family as they move to Conemaugh township.
Indiana County will take a leading part in spring reforestation with fifty landowners planting 153000 forest trees. Trees will be shipped in April from State Forest nurseries of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters, per Charles St Meek. Recipients include M C Stewart Homer City 42000 Indiana County Curb 12000 Sleepy Hollow Club 5000 and James W Mack Indiana 16000.
A pie social and moving picture program will be held at Brushyalley Community Hall on Friday evening to benefit the Hall Association. All are invited to attend the event and support the local community effort.
Wetzhl broadcasts a detailed look at Indiana County dairy progress from Jersey cattle to creamery beginnings in Marion Center. It covers cooperative breeding, breed associations, field days, tuberculosis testing, Bangs disease eradication, 4-H calf clubs, and the rise of Grade A milk facilities, capped by the Pittsburgh market link and a major 1930 county milk show.
The Town Council authorizes construction of a public sewer on School Street between Second and Third Streets with house branches. Cost assessed as a sewage tax on abutting properties. bids may be taken with Council approval. Ordinance dated April 14, 1931, signed by James W. Mack. approved by Chief Burgess B. Lichtengerger. Public sale notices follow. Contact details and procedural language present.
A playful classroom exchange where a student cites courtesy toward Percival as the reason for quotation marks around an exam paper. The Pathfinder persona answers with a witty justification highlighting politeness and humor.
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