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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1923

Page

7

Rochester Mills Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Miss Bessie Work of Punxsutawney and Mrs. Wikin of Indiana spent time with family. Mrs. Anna Oberlin hosted a visit from relatives, while the funeral of Miss Bell Work drew kin from Josephine. Walter Little, a Commodore mines worker, returned home for a Sunday. Dell Work's funeral was attended by Mrs. Louesta McGovern and Mrs. Bernard O Mara from Indiana. Mrs. Clark Doty of Indiana is visiting local relatives.

Rochester Mills Bessie Work Punxsutaw“ey G. W. Work Wikin Indiana Anna Oberlin Charles Clawson Josephine Bernard O'Mara Dell Work Clark Doty Howard Smith Marion Center

Social Visit Snapshots From Nanty Cilo Area

Ney Loekard and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Loekard's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anthony. Nola Tattixon from Indiana visited nearby, while Martha Colgan of Arcadia kept house for Wm Rankin. Keating and others were mentioned in travel and visit notes among local families.

Ney Loekard Lavone Nanty-Cilo M. N. Houk Harry Kroever Gipsy Norris Raixigh

Local Social Notes From Uniontown Area

Uniontown area residents share weekend visits and family news. Clark Johns of Indiana visited his seriously ill brother John. Mrs Langham and wife called at Cherry Tree. Miss Gay Silver visited Spangler. Roy Baun had a zoo amputated at Spangler hospital Monday. Alonzo Stiller and Rex Langham called in Clymer. Ada Hraughter of Enteigh visited her aunt Maria Lose. Yallie Coble smiles after a new arrival. Karl Swank and family visited James Kangin. Dorsey McMillen, employed at Josephine, called in Ambrose Saturday. Clenn McQurown of near Punxsutawney spent weekend with uncle Silas McQuown. Mr and Mrs R N Glassford of Indiana visited Scott Chambers. Guy McMillen went to Josephine for work. Mrs Chas Streetie was a caller in Ambrose Monday. Mr and Mrs Bluir Uber visited Silas McQuown Wednesday evening as Clara and Grace Smith assisted their brother Walter Smith on Sunday.

Clark Johns Indiana John Janes Langham Langham Cherry Tree Gay Silver Spangler Roy Baun Spangler Hospital Alonzo Stiller Rex Langham Clymer Wriday Ada Hraughter Enteigh Mra Maria Lose Yallie Coble Karl Swank James Kangin Dorsey McMillen Josephine Ambrose Sturday Clenn McQlrown Punxsulawinley Silas McQuown R. N. Glassford Scott Chambers Guy McMillen Chas. Steetie Ambrose Ambrose On Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bliir Uber Clara Crace Smith Walter Smith

Health gains shown in nations health 1900 to 1920

Washington reports a big improvement in national health from 1900 to 1920 per Surgeon General Cumming. Death rates fell for typhoid malaria scarlet fever diphtheria croup and many respiratory diseases, while increases occurred in influenza whooping cough cancer diabetes heart diseases and other illnesses. The census shows 1920 death rates highest for heart disease and pneumonia with provisional 1922 nine-month figures slightly higher than 1921.

Washington Cumming United States Public Health Service Whelis Bright Census Bureau United States

Uses Fists to Earn Way Through School

Detroit University law student Bob Supe fights through adversity and earns tuition by boxing. Sage known as Kayo Sage is a top middleweight, drawing Bryan Downey and defeating Glen Coakley while pursuing the middleweight title. His only loss came from a foul to Tock Malone. He plans to practice law after boxing.

Detroit Bob Supe Detroit University Sage Kayo Bryan Downey Glen Coakley Tock Malone

Auto Engine Fumes Deleterious to Health

New York reports that exhaust from automobile engines has contaminated the air in congested traffic sections, harming health. A committee of the New York Academy of Medicine releases a report urging remedial measures and further study.

New York New York City New York Academy of Medicine

Canada Gold Output Rises as Empire Leader in Early 20th Century

Canada is noted as the only marked improver in gold production for 1812 while rising to second best producer in the empire and among the world. In 1922 Canada produced gold valued at 26,500,000 dollars, up from 19,400,000 in AML and 36,500,000 in 1920.

Montreal Canada Dominion Empire Uard

Plumville Local Visitors and Weekend Moves

Plumville residents and visitors are noted in a series of brief items. J W Weaver and family from Rossi ter visited on Tuesday forenoon, a daughter blessed the Marshall home near town, and Mrs Martha Kerr visited Chambersville before planning Indiana travel. Glover Pierce called at Rural Valley, Pauline McMillen returned to near Ambrose from McKeesport, and Effie Wells came home from Big Run. Thomas Armstrong broke a collar bone in the mines. the Sutter Rinn tipple is being repaired and enlarged. Harriet Shields of Indiana, a former Plumville resident, visited with relatives and left with her aunt Matilda Dickey of East Plumville. Annie Hatch of California, Pa., visited. Chas and Laura Weaver hosted Indiana visitors. Harry Shaffer spent the weekend in Pittsburgh.

J. W. Weaver Rossiter Gladden Sloan Marshall Near Town Glover Pierce Rural Valley Martha Kerr Mrs. Marshall Chambersville R. V. Kerr Indiana Pauline McMillen Hhnaabeth Carlson McKeesport Ambrose Thomas Armstrong Sutter & Rinn Harriet Shields Matilda Dickey East Plumville Effie Wells Limerick Big Run Carl Stewart Mahoning Baptist Church M. E Presbyterian Lodge Annie Hatch California Chas, Weaver Laura Weaver Harry Shaffer Pittaburgh

Commodore Mrs Haas Hosts Local Dance Benefiting Ball Team

A large group of local youths attended a Stafford April 15 dance for the ball team. The Glen Campbell male choir sang at the church on Thursday. Andrew Carlson escaped serious injuries when his machine fell through a bridge rail. Wilda Smith Lea Johns and Emma Harkins visited town Thursday. Mrs Dave Johns returned Friday from a visit to her home. Marie Learn of Purchase Line called on Mrs Bert Lydie last Friday. A fire destroyed two Stafford homes Saturday night. High school boys planned a ball game Friday if weather permits. Rev J Clair Irvin led meetings at the Methodist church.

Stafford Glen Campbell MD. Burnheimer Jane Pronk Andrew Carlson Wilda Smith Lea Johns Emma Harkins Dave Johns Marie Learn Purchase Line Bert Lydie J.clair Irvin Methodist Church

Local Notables and Visits Amid Social Roundup

Mrs Rachel Henry is recovering from branchial pneumonia but not improving quickly. Clarence Buterbaugh of Andora called at the Spicher home. Ruby McCombs visited Sunday with Maxie Henry. Robert Keating of Philadelphia spent the weekend with friends here. Grover Keating and Charles McCombs work in Indiana. I McCullough is doing papering and painting. Toby McCombs works again at John Keating's after two weeks away. Mrs Frank Sensahaugh visited her daughter and son in law the Elmer McCullough home. A H Beatty of Delmont spent Tuesday in town and took home a new car. Nelile Williams visited Pittsburgh last week. Fredona Wilson of Ohio visits Frank Smith’s home. After winter in Florida Gill Stitt returned Monday. Mr and Mrs Frank Shane spent a day in Greensburg last week. Mrs J K Morris of Delaware, visiting her mother Mrs H J McQuiston, returned home Thursday. Maude Ewing Gladys Keily Ruth Onstott spent Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Rachel. Henry Clarence Buterbaugh Andora Spicher Ruby McCombs Maxie Henry Robert Keating Philadelphia Grover Keating Charles McCombs Indiana I. McCullough Toby McCombs John Keating Frank Sensahaugh Elmer McCullough A. H. Beatty Delmont Nelile Williams Pittsburgh Fredona Wilson Ohio Frank Smith Florida Gill Stitt Frank Shane Greensburg J. KR. Morris Delaware H. J. McQuiston Thursda Maude Ewing Gladys Keily Ruth Onstott

Heshbon shoppers, families, and recovery notes

Mrs. R. V. Clawson and daughters Irena and Helen visited Indiana stores Saturday. Martha Wagner is sick. Mat H. T. Miller, who recently broke a leg at work in a sawmill, is able to be around again. Miss Maida Wagner of New Florence and Wilbur Campbell attended the Cunningham home Sunday.

R. V. Clawson Irena Helen Indiana Martha Wagner H. T. Miller

Laurel Swamp School Closes Next Wednesday

Mrs Russell Thomas of Whensburg called at Ford Smith Priday home. Mr and Mrs John H Smith were Clymer callers Thursday. The Waltermire child is seriously ill.

Kenwood Laurel Swamp Russell Thomas Whensburg Ford Smith John H. Smith Clymer Harry Waltermire

Strong newspaper combo offer for R. D. readers

A bargain package for residents along R. IDs routes includes The Progress, Pittsburgh Daily Gazette Times and The National Stockman and Farmer all oneyear for $6.50. Substitute The Pittsburgh Daily Post is possible. The Gazette Times leans Republican while The Post is Democratic. Cash with order. Indiana Progress, Indiana, Pa.

R. D Progress Pittsburgh Daily Gazette Times National Stockman and Farmer Pittsburgh Daily Post Gazette Times Post The Indiana Progress Indiana

New Spring Suits in Moderate Price Range

The article highlights a wide selection of women’s suits for spring in a moderate price range. It notes fine cord twills in light colorings and navy, plus soft spring fabrics in tans, prays, and mixtures, offering livery-worthy style ideas aligned with 1923 trends.

New Silk Frocks For Spring at $25.00

An exceptional offering of new gowns for spring in rich crepe and taffeta fabrics. The collection features hate crepes and Canton crepes with straight line, jacquette, tier and pleated skirts in newest colors suitable for both matron and miss.

Iiss

New Ginghams in stripe plaid and checks at 39¢ yd

Ginghams offer 27 inch Toile-du-Nord and 32 inch Kalburnie and Tissie varieties in seersucker and dress weights. Selections feature striped, plaid and broken effects in attractive color palettes, with emphasis on quality and wide pattern range.

Glenroy Ginghams

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