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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1931
Page
2
Dr Theodore B Appel cautions against health hype and overemphasis on health purchases. He argues reasonable health is normal and people should focus on balanced living, not a daily health diet of purchases and fear. The piece notes a shift toward practical wellness and mentions Florida grape growing as a growing industry.
Edwards a railroad brakeman from Ebensburg and Hazel Belle Dick of Penn Run married August 1 in Colver by Rev. J. P. Millin. Hazel is daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Dick of Penn Run. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Edwards of Cambria County. The couple will reside in Homer City.
The Ritz presents Everything's Rosie with Robert Woolsey tonight and Thursday, Hush Money featuring Joan Bennett Friday and Saturday, Children of Dreams with Myrna Loy on Monday and Tuesday August 10 and 11, The Great Lover starring Adolphe Menjou arrives August 12, and Night Nurse with Barbara Stanwyck opens Friday August 14 with a starry supporting cast.
A list of prospective jurors for the September court session includes numerous names and hometowns such as Blairsville, Indiana, Center, Rayne, Montgomery, and Green. The long roster features both men and women with varied occupations, reflecting a broad cross section of the community.
A compact listing of individuals and locations including Thomas, Miss Edaz, Glen Camp ball, Thompson, John G., Blacklick, Worcester, Homer City, Watzel, W. E., Center, Wilson, Mia, Ruth, Center, Wilson, Ralph, Blairsville, and Yuckenberg, Harry in Indiana. The fragment reads as a directory style catalog of names and places.
Health Camp on the McCoy farm southwest of town reports 27 children gained 127 pounds in three weeks ending Thursday. The Indiana band visits tonight for a concert, and on Thursday afternoon the children will see Robert Woolsey in Very Thing's Rosie at the Ritz Theatre. Dinner will follow at the Presbyterian church social rooms.
Doris Collins plans errands for downtown shopping but carries a heavy package attached to her waist. Walter Harmon helps, they grow closer on a park ride, and Doris and Walter reveal their engagement when he returns to the office to propose to her mother, who cheerfully contemplates peaches.
Farm Bureau notes ram sale August 28 will offer about 25 to 30 head due to economic conditions. Local committee includes W B Connell and Clayton Miller with guidance from Penn State expert. Registration papers must be in hand before sale and consignors urged to register rams promptly.
Indiana county vegetable and potato growers met with L. R. Smith extension specialist from Pennsylvania State College on Friday July 31 for insect problem discussions. Morning session at Fowlers vegetable farm near Twolick and afternoon at O. W. Bakers farm near Cockport drew keen interest despite good weather and busy farms. Smith urged a strict spraying and dusting program to prevent infestations, noting it is easier to prevent than to cure later. He said many fruit men wait too long before starting control. Several USDA and Penn State bulletins on insect control are available to local growers.
More than 20 Indiana County 4 H Club members plan to attend the annual 4 H Club week at Pennsylvania State College during the week of August 10. Transportation is arranged with expenses covered by the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana, Pa. Officers of each club and any member may go at their own expense.
Beekeepers of Indiana County held their annual picnic at Rocky Glen Park near Home on Wednesday July 29. E J Anderson extension staff attended and assisted, featuring a short talk, a baseball game, horseshoe pitching swimming and contests among girls and boys.
John R. Ringer of West Philadelphia street won the Majestic electric refrigerator drawn by the Ritz Theatre committee on Wednesday evening. He had purchased the ticket that secured the winning coupon early in the contest.
Classified notice column explains rates for wanted lost for sale and for rent ads. It notes a 1 word per initial or number, 25 cents minimum for short notices, and payment with copy. The text appears as a specimen of rate instructions and word counting guidance.
Purina feeds advertised cheaper than ever with prices 1.85 to 2.25 while claiming other brands lack quality. A separate notice lists a complete line of mower and binder parts for repair with low binder twine prices. Eggs sought at Kerr store. A storage sale is announced for a Buick Sedan belonging to H T Wigner, with sale date August 25 1931 in New Florence PA.
Letters of administration granted to SAVINGS AND TRUST CO of Indiana PA for Irene Eien Morgan late of Center Township. Claimants must present claims authenticated for settlement and debtors must make prompt payment. Attorney: W. C. Chapman.
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