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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
8
County town news records a flurry of visits and social scenes. Residents from Punxsutawney and nearby towns frequent the area for funerals family gatherings and social calls. Summer school opens with teacher McLaughlin in charge as residents move about and small events unfold in the community.
Viola Leach visited friends in Barnesboro during the week. Numerous locals, including Mr. and Mrs. John Meekins, Mrs. Francis Piquegnot, Minnie Burnhammer, and Miss Hope Meelins, spent time with relatives or at area towns. The Pleasant Valley school closed April 14 with a teacher’s gift. many residents moved, visited, or attended church meetings. A band concert and social occurred in the gym, and a student play, A Soldier's Sweetheart, was planned for April 28 at the Vocational school.
Miss Ida Burnheimer of Marton Reniar begins work with J. D. e. Ella Uber and daughters Iva and Mary hosted A. M. Uber. Summer school opened with Profs Keating Irvin and Wilson as instructors. Various local residents visited relatives, shopped, and attended church services. Stork brings a son to Harvey Beck. Evangelical services led by Rev Faust scheduled for Sunday at 10 30.
The Department of Agriculture released bulletin No 278 detailing 308 Pennsylvania farms for sale across 57 counties. Prices range from $2.50 to $100 per acre, with varied sizes available to suit different buyers, reflecting an effort to promote agriculture statewide.
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