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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
2
Doctor Theodore B. Appel warns that modern life pushes people to extreme pace in work and pleasure. He urges real rest and moderation, noting vacations often lead to further excess. He stresses rebuilding health through slow, steady reconditioning and mindful downtime.
Public health officials urge care for infant teeth as a major factor in preventing later disease. Dr. C J Hollister notes vaccination and water safety aid health, but healthy baby teeth and early dental care are essential. Parents must nourish, clean, and service baby teeth. neglect invites trouble and disease. Progress Office notices advertise muslin and paper wraps.
Adolphe Menjou stars in The Great Lover at The Ritz as a roving ladies man. Barbara Stanwyck leads Night Nurse on Friday. Miss Dressler headlines Politics with Polly Moran on Aug 17 18. Richard Dix stars in The Public Defender Wednesday and Thursday Aug 19 20. George O'Brien appears in A Holy Terror Friday and Saturday Aug 21 22. Casts include Rosco Ates Karen Morley Kane Richmond Boris Karloff and others.
A week of weddings features Annabelle Sutter marrying Edwin W. Sanner in Johnstown at the M EB church with Rev. J. A. McCamey officiating. Attendants include Lenora Sutter and James Sanner. Reception at Camp-Rest-White precedes a northern honeymoon. Other couples wed include Josephine Van Tine to Thomas F. Baird, William H Platt to Marella Snyder, Harry Grove to May Jobe, Lester Davis to Wilda Lamer, and Raymond Yaney to Mabel McCurdy.
The obituary recalls a York City born man who moved to Indiana in 1905 and built a wholesale grocery business into Buchanan Bennett, later Buchanan & Bennett. He led the Indiana Textile Mills Company, served on several boards, and was active in Rotary, church, and community groups until ill health prompted resignation in 1929. Interment followed in Oakland cemetery with family survivors listed.
Mrs. Della Fisher Riddle, 60, wife of A C Riddle of Ernest, died Saturday morning in an Indiana hospital from a complications of diseases. Born in Armstrong county, she was daughter of Tobias and Mary Fisher and lived in Ernest for 15 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by husband Albert, son Robert at home, father, sister Myrtle Turner of New Kensington, and brothers Charles Findley William Clair and John in Baltimore.
Bert Barber aged 28 died Friday at his Cherry Tree home after a long illness. Funeral Sunday at his late residence followed by interment in Cherry Tree cemetery. He was a son of the late Robert Barber of Burnside and leaves a widow, a daughter Betty, and his mother Mrs Martha Barber of Burnside. Surviving siblings include Mrs Charles L Bence, Mrs L D Gardner, Ralph Barber, Mrs H W Carr, Howard Barber, Lawrence Barber, and Nellie Whitmore.
John Mitchell aged 66 died Wednesday at his North Point home after a long illness. A West Virginia native, he lived in North Point eight years after 26 years in Pittsburgh. He served for a long period as a representative of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. He is survived by his widow Dellar Light of Hamilton and a daughter Mrs. B K Edmonds of Montreal Canada. Funeral services were held at his late residence followed by interment in Zion cemetery.
Biasi Chido aged 64 died at his Philadelphia street home after heart trouble. A resident of Indiana for 20 years he worked at Master Cleaners and Dyers. He leaves widow and children Arthur Joseph Phillip Tressa at home and John of Farrell Pennsylvania.
Rev Dr G T Reynolds veteran Indiana pastor dies at his Pittsburgh home after pneumonia illness. Survived by daughter Daryl funeral at Christ M B church Pittsburgh. Joseph Rowe 72 dies at West Church street home after illness. survived by widow two daughters and siblings. Mrs James Bowker 80 dies in Seward daughter, husband, siblings noted. Kenneth Robert Mauk four months dies near Plumville. services at Concord church and burial there.
Mrs Julia Harahus of Homer City aged 88 died in Indiana hospital on Thursday of heart trouble. Her funeral was held Sunday at the Greek Catholic church of Homer City followed by interment in the St Bernard Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her husband and eight children.
Doyles Stutzman of Cramer has been named chairman of Indiana County for the Potato Exposition at State College. He will oversee all county participation and reservations for rooms and meals. The event includes a 400 Bushel Club banquet, an entertainment program in the college auditorium, a one act rural play by Whedens Grange, and performances by the Slippery Rock quartet. Miles Horst of Harrisburg chairs the speaking program starting at 9:30 a.m. EST with talks on Pennsylvania agriculture and rural life taxes, followed by music from the Slippery Rock quartet and Paul Horst.
Mrs. Sarah Campbell from Washington D C spends time with relatives here. Mrs Barneat Lichtenfels and son Dwight visit her mother Mrs Melyina Tomb. Odessa and Laura Patchin from near Pittsburgh visit aunt Miss Rae Riggs. Mr and Mrs H R Falcon and niece and nephew visit Mrs Roy West. Sophia Goats from Indiana visits Mrs George Dick. Willing Workers and Ever Ready classes hold a picnic at Cliffside Park with a very enjoyable time.
A fragmentary column shows form for WANTED LOST FOR SALE AND FOR RENT notices with rate details. It mentions word counts and payment requirements, plus instruction to send cash with copy. The pasted text includes garbled remnants and spacing errors.
Wanted to buy Cald wells History of Indiana County published in 1880 and Indiana County Her People Past and Present by J Biewe art 191% Must be cheap State price Address R W Martman Box 779 Stuart Florida Purina feeds in checkerboard backs cheaper than ever 24% dairy feed 1 scratch feed 1 85 lay chow 2 25 best quality bran midds Purina chey farmera exchange
Notice announces Third and Partial Account filings for Farmers Bank and Trust Company of Indiana, Pa. Guardians of Joe Burzie and Katherine Romings. Court will review on September 7, 1281. exceptions due within ten days. Claudie Bath, Prothonotary, August 12, 1981.
A vivid scene features a confident traffic officer and a bold young driver near a corner. The young driver challenges the officer while maneuvering a Pathfinder as bystanders watch the tense exchange.
The Hiram Gibson and Andrew Gibson families announce their annual reunion on Saturday August 29 at Camp Rest. All friends are invited to attend.
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