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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
3
Beatrice Hardwick calls Terry Prion with news of her father’s death. Terry urges they marry. Bee inherits a rural home and a small, earned income. They live simply and happily until a job offer looms, forcing Bee to decide between returning to work and staying with Terry and their growing brood.
Smithsonian collection describes termite soldier caste from Nasutitern genus that fights dreaded war with leafcutter ants. Soldiers show a nose like projection formed from a primitive third incisor, releasing a sticky acid liquid to disable invaders. The battles end fatally for the ants and are unique to this caste.
A St. Louis Globe Democrat columnist argues that exhibitions of intellectual power rarely draw loud crowds. He says genuine understanding is an inner emotion, expressed in writing rather than cheers, and that the absence of shouts does not prove a lack of fully comprehending individuals.
It explains that gasoline from natural gas is rich in butane and propane and was once blended with petroleum gasoline to fuel cars. With cracking advances the industry found natural gasoline too rich to mix and began separating its butane and propane. Since 1927 these components have been shipped in steel bottles and tank cars.
Three Black cadets graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Henry C. Pipper, class of 1877, served briefly in the regular army before discharge. John H. Alexander, class of 1887, died March 26, 1894 while a military instructor at Wilberforce University. Charles Young, class of 1904, served 28 years and retired as a colonel in 1917. Nine others attended but did not graduate.
A New York Times correspondent describes Syndoceras cook as half antelope half camel, a rare prehistoric specimen prepared for display at the Morrill Museum, University of Nebraska Lincoln. The creature allegedly lived in the last preGlacial period and features a double set of horns with a camel-like skeleton.
Threek explains in Moglish Literature that a miracle play portrays the life of a saint and miracles associated with the saint while a mystery play covers gospel events or biblical episodes foreshadowing Christ and the need for a Redeemer.
The Department of Agriculture notes dead leaves play a definite role in nature by mulching the soil. They cover the ground to absorb and alter water, helping it sink into the soil pores. When leaves are raked up or burned, these pores are cleared, causing water to run off and increase erosion.
Ontario's gold lies in sharply dipping white quartz veins drilled deep into the earth. Veins extend potentially miles, with mining following a set plan. Once a vein is located its richness and direction guide the engineering task of cost‑efficient extraction. Major mines forecast 3 to 5 years of work ahead, with long lead times for machinery and permanent equipment.
Scientists calculate Earth's mass at about six sextillion metric tons by comparing gravitational attraction on a small surface sphere to a known mass on the same body. The ratio of forces and distances yields a mass estimate of 5.98 times 10 to the 21st power with Earth like volume and density 5,527 times water.
A historical overview notes the oar remains the preferred means to propel small boats despite many new mechanisms. A collapsible foot powered device with a stern mounted propeller resembles an outboard motor but allows hands free operation for fishing, highlighting ongoing search for better propulsion.
Polo originated in Persia over two millennia ago and spread to Turkestan Tibet Japan and Indo China. The Persians and others names were largely effaced while the Phetans called it pulu meaning ball. Revived in the nineteenth century English changed a path to polo. By the sixteenth century polo entered India via Manipur amid at least twelve national forms.
American researchers report lower eye fatigue under yellow light and better visual acuity and speed of vision than under red blue or green. A German investigator confirms greater acuity under yellow light and finds blue and red light most fatiguing, with other German researchers yielding similar results.
The U S Board on Geographic Names ruled that Martha's Vineyard must keep the apostrophe in its name. Historian evidence shows Bartholomew Gosnold named the island in 1602 in honor of his wife Martha, and the board upheld the traditional spelling over simplification.
A description of the Klondike district in Yukon northwestern Canada, defining its uncertain limits and noting it includes the area south of the Klondike river and the Indian river branch of the Yukon. It mentions gold-bearing gravels along creeks feeding these rivers across about 800 square miles.
Miss Olive Bowers of Jerome, Emanuel Ressler, Howard Lutz of Biafraville, and Joseph Moody headline a string of guests and visitors. Families from New Florence, Conemaugh, Pitcairn, Johnstown, Steubenville, and Jeannette share visits, reunions, and travel as locals attend gatherings, employment changes, and kinship get togethers.
Margaret and Irene Zalma traveled to Far Rockaway and both work there. Callers include Mrs. Andy Shak and daughter Elizabeth from Barnesboro, Lynn Smith and Jans from Heilwood, and Andy Mehal from Barnesboro. B R Williams of Indiana and Harry Austed of Barnesboro conducted business Friday. Arch Repine family visited Barnesboro. a baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gromley at Spangler hospital Friday. Alma Vozer visited Johns town. Logan Long family from Ebensburg called on relatives. Frank Ross family from Cleveland visited. George Williams from Rossiter spent Sunday with his parents. Union hall cinch party was a huge success. a spaghetti supper planned soon with date to be announced. Mrs. Joseph Leone from Hedlwood and her children visited Vozer home Saturday. Fred Weitzel of Indiana was in town Monday.
Mount Tabor hosts guests including Fred Lichtenfels Mabion Johns town and Greensburg visitors join W C Lichtenfels family. Derry sees Samuel Duncan Donald visiting last Friday. Funeral of Mrs Ralph Garland Robinson attended by Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and Mrs Roy Palmer. Ruth Rush and son Wayne visit former parents. Editor and Poet exchange yields no praise from editor.
Miss Ethel Harman and Mae Jack visit Mrs Ray while several residents visit kin. Five Points defeats Marion Center 3 to 1. Dixonville beats Five Points 10 to 2. Many callers drop by homes of Brown, Park, Orr, Miller, Jewart, and others. Community events include a weiner roast, a tax meeting, and church services at Willet United Presbyterian.
Elders Ridge reports a 10 o clock Sabbath school and a Christian Endeavor rally on the church lawn with leaders Caroline Shearer Virginia Harvey and Martha Jane Fassett who attended a Worthington conference. A Republican suggestion meeting occurred Friday evening in the academy building. Mr and Mrs William Bishop visited Sabbath with Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. A remark on whipping cream when cold appears at the end.
The notice promotes a mail subscription for five dollars and fifty cents per year for Indiana County residents or non served by Post-Gazette carriers. It emphasizes same day home delivery and directs readers to page 2 for club bargains.
A compact guide lists two desserts: fig pudding served in individual dishes with a dab of vanilla ice cream in the center, and chocolate refrigerator cookies. The cookie method includes melted butter and chocolate, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, rice flakes, and a chilling step before baking 8 minutes at 400 F yields 50 cookies measuring 2 by 2 inches.
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