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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
2
The article quotes Doctor Theodore B. Appel urging practical coping with heat. It advises reducing physical labor, avoiding constant thermometer checks, eating lightly with more salads and cooling drinks, not overexerting, eliminating excesses, and keeping the digestive system in good order. Follow these rules and hope for cooler weather.
The article urges alert for rabies in pets and strange animals, listing clear signs such as sudden mood change, nervousness, roaming, voice change, loss of appetite, and unprovoked biting. It advises tying affected dogs and reporting to health authorities, noting rabies peaks in summer and bites on head or face are especially dangerous.
Dayton hosts a week long fair with a stronger Facing program and a larger number of exhibits than before. Drought may affect flowers and vegetable displays. Attendance expected to exceed prior years and the fair is anticipated to be a success. Grounds show several improvements.
During July 26 herds were tested by Carl Johnston with 233 cows milking and 43 dry. Total cows on test 3T1. County Home had the high monthly milk average of 15 pounds, while H. C. Kimmel of Shelocta led in milk yield at 42 pounds. Wetzel Marion Center posted the top butterfat at 42.9 pounds, County Home second with 1.6 pounds. The ten highest butterfat cows include H. O. Kimmel, Quay McMillen, W S Wetzel, Carl Walker, C S Gerhard, Torrance State Hospital, and others with milking and fat data listed.
Harrisburg announces that Pennsylvania state forests recorded revenues of 37,831.85 in the first six months of 1980, up from 1929. Wood sales, stumpage, and site leases totaled 16,784.04 to the state school fund, with additional sums placed in the general fund from fire charges, nurseries, and telephone rents. Camp sites and timber sales yield future growth as reforestation continues. Main Reunion: Elkin family gathering set for August 16 in West Mahoning township. Services: Rev. Martin Heath to preach at Shady Plain school house on Sunday at 10:30.
During July 27 herds were tested by Hugh H Brown. 264 cows milked, 23 dry. H M Brown led with 1043.8 lbs milk per herd, followed by H A Meldanc 942.7 lbs. Clyffe McConnaughey produced top butterfat at 62.07 lbs, with H A Melsaat 49.41 lbs. Several members added milk coolers to produce Grade A milk. notable fat records listed for multiple herds and testers.
The 47th annual Indiana County W C T U convention will be held at Homer City Presbyterian Church on Tuesday August 26 starting at 10:00 AM. The program covers devotional sessions minutes reports legislation education officers election and various committees with exhibits and social offerings.
Harrisburg reports 411 accidental deaths in 1929 were categorized as unusual. Extreme heat killed 175, extreme cold 93, mechanical suffocation 60, food poisoning 31, venomous animals four, domestic animals 30, lightning 20, starvation 6.
Modern sound cartoons demand extensive work with synchronized music effects and dialogue. The process adds staff, special timing and rehearsals, with twenty four instrument orchestrations and multiple takes before final recording and screening.
A jumble of social notes but no clear events. Newport News Mrs Mary Holt and daughter Florence trail sister Mrs Mary Getty of town. Miss Margaret Dick visits brother John Dick in Huntingdon. Paul MacMasters family of Warren and Mr A H Plancing host Mrs William Bigfers and children of Pontiac. Miss Marylizabeth Daugherty visits ATi Hetty Wils in Mt Lebanon West School street. RR Eshenbaugh and wife from Pittsburgh, former Indiana residents, visit local friends. Vet’s Hospital aide Hshonhaugh, formerly at Hildebrand drug store, appears in town. A Sunday reminder: stay home for peace. others leave. Midget golf for venee baseball on eight-foot diamond. breakfast nook horseshoes soon. K C Star quote about a kewpie lips and blue eyes, ending in dramatic line.
The exhibit by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture debuts at the Indiana County Fair September 10-13. Specialists will explain insect pests and animal diseases, with life histories, specimens, and control methods for crops and livestock, plus sanitation and disease prevention for pork production. Public Q&A available during the fair.
The gatherings at Clawson Foster Park Miller Kinter and Loughry farms drew about 100 people. Poultry expert H H Kauffman urged weekly flock checks for molting hens, culling nonproducers, and using a lantern to spot idle birds. He noted winter profitability hinges on rigorous culling and suggested practical farm anecdotes.
The Indiana Progress offers a one year combined subscription to The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette for $6.00 for R F D readers and residents in towns without a Pittsburgh Post Gazette agent. Send orders to The Indiana Progress, Indiana Pa.
Letters testamentary on the estate of John Adamsison Tate of Washington Township have been granted to the undersigned Vector and Felt Attorneys. Those having claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated for settlement, and those indebted are asked to make prompt payment. Executors: Al G Adamson, Beyer Pa, V Krepple Cricksdale Pa.
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