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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
3
The Indiana Progress reports subscription prices and misc local items. Highlights include the Blacklick Ladies' Aid social at the M I congregation, Y M C A member visit by Harry Urqu, and various town notices. Residents celebrated birthdays, announced absences, and reported small movements of residents between Indiana, Johnstown, and nearby towns.
In Clymer the Senior Class play I Am Intruding will be a highlight of May. Town notices mention Mrs Igorn Harkins calling on Walter Street and numerous local happenings including a funeral, post office staff changes, and community events such as the American Legion auction and Young Peoples Bazaar at the Presbyterian church. Local residents are cited by name alongside social visits and small town movements.
Indiana guests Grisemore and family join Russell household. Numerous local visits and calls across Gibson, Barnesboro, Heilwood, and nearby areas include Miss Margaret Williams, Miss Sara Glenn, Mrs. J. M. Williams, and others. Community members attend social events, meet at homes, and report business calls and weekend arrivals.
Myr George Shirley and Indiana resident Joseph Shapiro were in town Friday. A young foreigner, Louie Ambrose, was caught stealing coal from cars on the siding and fined five dollars plus costs after pleading guilty. Mrs Isabella Maxwell shopped in Indiana Saturday. many visitors call at homes of Kelley, Naugle, and Hunter. Rail service changes will close the post office earlier. Miss Elsie Wadsworth visits Johnston town. birthdays and illnesses noted among residents. moving plans and arrivals cited for local families.
Scout Hall formerly the old Free Methodist Church in Garfield is being remodeled by the Garfield Smokeless Co. and will be used as a boarding house after six months of use by Boy Scouts at the hall.
MeKISSON Valley reports visitors from McIntyre Coral and Parkwarut visiting local families. The community school closed a successful term with Miss Tuillian Alls as teacher and a pi ig dinner at noon followed by pupil contests. Rally Day and Communion service are planned at West Lebanon Presbyterian Church with a welcome for all.
Mrs Maggie Widdowson and Lillian of Jenners visit relatives. Eva Lydie visiting from Indiana over weekend. Kitchen shower for newlywed Walter St Clair at Lydie home. Lydie and others called at Jenners. Norah Hadden and others visited home. Alex Jarvie of Clymer called. Ovd Leasure called in Penn Run. Locals attended funeral of Mya Shankle at Decker’s Point. Olie Charrah employed at Edward Palmer’s. Ben Wilt bought a Ford. Samuel Langham smiles. It’s a girl.
The Main Circus signs May Wirth Phil and the Wirth family for the 1923 season in a record salary act described as the most expensive single act ever. May Wirth, called the act beautiful, performs on running horses with daring somersaults and unique feats. The show also features Marguerite & Hanley and Dot Snyder among others, with a big parade planned for May 3. Meanwhile, UMW District 2 officials miss wages during part of the 1922 strike after a DuBois convention vote to oppose paying officers during the financial strain. A constitutional amendment tightens district expense checks and suspends wage payments during strike periods.
At a special meeting of the stock holders of Camp Rest a While many plans were disclosed and arrangements perfected to take care of members this summer. Membership blanks and cards are ready and will be mailed once applications arrive. Swimming pool construction will start soon and finish by the pool opening. Plans for beautifying the camp include playground improvements, making it one of the area’s most attractive parks. Membership is $15 with a reduced $10 for ladies, aiming for a successful season.
The Kenwood W C T U meets at Wranka Adams home Kenwood on Thursday evening May 3 with singing devotional by Mrs Cora Glassford Unet Hazel and Helen Dick recitation Gertrude Enigh essay Mother Iva Emigh select reading Mrs Florence Stephens solo Mrs Zella Gibson Our Creed in unison and topic Our Mothers In Civilization led by Mrs Mabel Learn Mrs va Myers and Miss Ethel Enigh public invited to attend.
Auction details list May 1 sale at Becker farm Fleming's Summit two miles north of Cuukport with fresh cows and livestock. Items include a geerasey bull, mare, harness, wagon and city goods. Auctioneers listed as BB. WB, DECKER, and 15, FL MnCUNE.
Gordon Literary Society schedules a meeting at Gordon school house in Blacklick township on Tuesday evening May 1 featuring Recitation Class readings under Ernest Smith Har Strong Frances McCrea Luella Smith Louise Fulmer and many others with songs and readings by the society and members. Indiana's oldest woman Mrs Margaret Park marks her 98th birthday at home with relatives and friends amid good health and memory. born 1825 near Shearburg Westmoreland county she has lived with daughters after her husband’s death and credits appetite and sleep for her vigor.
Obituary notices record deaths of David Mardis 58 in Grafton April 16 dropsy cause, and his brother George Mardis 64 in Bairdstown April 16, with survivors and funeral details. Also notes death of Mary Yeagley 80 in Pine Flats and Henry Bishop 65 in Rayne township, with service times and interment towns. Includes thanks note from Sterner family and tax deputy notice for delinquent returns.
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