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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

2

Smallpox Vaccination Urges Strict Early Protection

Dr Theodore B Appel urges immunization for all children, noting dangers of smallpox to those under school age and criticizing misconceptions about immunity. He cites a Pennsylvania outbreak lacking vaccination among younger children and calls for broader early vaccination. Henry Ford comments on prohibition and national policy, opposing repeal and stressing readiness to defend enforcement.

Theodore B. Appel Pennsylvania United States Bryness Boston Hoover Henry Ford Ford Army Navy

Personal Brevities from the County Beat

Saturday callers and Thursday visitors appear in Indiana and nearby towns. Numerous residents travel for work, visits, and relocations, including postmasters, merchants, and families from Smicksburg, Dixonville, Kane, Pittsburgh, Marion Center, and Webbyire.

D. J. Marlin Alverda Squire L. A. Cassidy Smicksburg Indiana Helen Alker West School Street Robert Philadelphia R. WP. Lydith Dixonville Harry E. Bence Marion Center Churelteet Mary Good Savielksih Hime Ehdidden Mawel Raymors Mlareten Gawiarddte Ferieliy Satudel Thewek Pitestingch Lave Mes Willhite Hogieds Webyire Ainties Alveorda Tinter Cowabie Cetonds Frou Ale Troy Mire Waite Maribor Cate Che Pond Pitginger Haine Wednoaday Mer Daseph Phoshirst Wine Avenue Wriday Detroit Mich Haushurst Smith Kennet Ie Molly Virginia Davis Towa Niagara Canad Pinkerton Ag Blens School Street Triands Htoeynoldsville Hoten Dee Mark Leetimies Mra Allianne Agvnt Fleck Towt Jeteoon Riday Tor New York City Anil Sep Toner Sid Wioak Aeeaneanied New York Melvin Heveth New Concord Whitp Idivia Kittanning Malta

Death Notices and Services From West Wheatfield and Nearby

Obituary items note the death of Mrs. Mary McClain at 81, with funeral at Germany M E Church West Wheatfield conducted by Rev G H Letchworth and burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband Harvey and children D R Foust George Gaul J B Steffy Leroy and Stewart McClain plus siblings and other relatives. A second obituary records the death of John Lovell of Clymer aged 60 after a period of illness, with services and interment details. Additional notes cover local church events, a women’s convention, and a pastor’s message as Irwin and nearby communities reflect on recent losses and community activities.

Harvey McClain Germany M. E West Wheatfield Township Mary McClain J.B. Steffy Robinson Lfelong G. HE. Letchworth D. TR. Foust George Gaul Jd. BF. Steffy Leroy Stewart McClain George Frain Andrew Riddle Frank Gable George Liebold Seoul Brendlinger Roy Lichtenfals Floyd Webster Esther Smith Cessna Jov Trickell Gipsy Lowman Graham Young, Armstrong Center Townships Indiana Fair Grounds New Mexico Philadelphia Pittsburgh Braddock New Kensington McKeesport Saltsburg Thomas T. Lowman Indiana Kiwanis Club Community Park & Marion Center Browdertown Evangelies Cvcnine Pieni Rankin Sakaredeny Pfeiffer Burns Marien Center Piesing Connortion Denke Rarnion J. B. Thinlapee Sinitliper Tadman County Old Homestead McGees Alls J. T. Webster Glen Campell David V. Webster Burnside Kan Reithmiller Bilis Bernon Derouv Cerrud Warren Dale Raithmillar Tydiana Wing Farm Livermore Ruinner Cressredda Rayne All Friends Red Marion 'Gutter Bethel Armagh Meir Blairsville Carnahan Indie Fair Grounds Daugherty Marion Cencer Una Rebekahs Clitside Park

Ritz Theatre Weeknd Showings Feature Italian Titles

The Ritz Theatre announced a slate of midweek showings August 22 and 23 with His Tight Lady starring Adolpha Menjou, then August 24 and 25 with Stawius Nest featuring Milton Sills, and August 27 to 29 with Ladies of Rin Mob. Also noted is continued coverage of Old Schome Trays dating to 1605.

Adolpha Menjou Milton Sills Bir Baw

Community Social Notes From Local Towns

Residents and visitors from Clarion Indiana and Flumville gathered for weekend happenings. Births, travels, and family visits are recorded, including Kathryn Imogene born August 13 and numerous kin visiting relatives in Allentown, Johnstown, and Stroudsburg.

Auction sale to feature large home furnishings near Homer City

G W Scheller hosts an auction at the Ebby residence on Homer City road opposite hospital drive on Wednesday August 29 at 1 pm. Items include three piece tapestry living room suite, 10 piece walnut dining set, seven piece walnut bedroom sets, and numerous household articles. Party leaving town reasons for sale. Fred Dile and G W Scheller listed as auctioneers.

G. W. Seheller Ebby Residete Homer City Road Hospital Drive G. W. 83Cheller Fred Dilie

Governor Fisher Sees Republican Victory Across States

Governor John 8 Fisher, en route home from the west, predicts Republicans will carry Oklahoma Missouri and Kentucky in the fall campaign with bright prospects in Tennessee North Carolina Florida and Texas He cites unity among Republicans and antipathy to Tamany and the Eighteenth amendment as key factors Also notes favorable South and Mountain states reports and plans to return to Harrisburg after meeting leaders and accompanying Dr Hubert Work to Palo Alto for Hoover notification ceremonies

Hoover Middle West South John 8. Fisher Harrisburg Oklahoma Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Florida Texas North Carolina Hubert Work Republican National Committee Herbert Thoover Palo Alto California Denver Ariizona New Mexico Wyoming Idaho Montana Wheeler Blanche Anthony Fisher

Local Notes and State Highway Bids Add To Pennsylvanian News

Plum Creek Valley social visits include Mrs Sacha Lydie with Mrs Clark Jamison and various Potts and Wadding family gatherings in Coalport Indiana Creekside and Saltsburg. A highway bid notice from Harrisburg seeks proposals for bituminous pavement work in Buffington Township Indiana County with detailed drawing sets and limited refunds.

Sacha Lydie Clark Jamison Jesse Potts Coalport Potts Thelma Bell Tait Streams Saltsburg Harry Wadding Indiana Link Wadding Carl Wadding Edward Thompson Kellysburg CG. T. Bell Tom Wadding Jacob Bush Esther Eliza Little Larue Littie J. M. Rankin Rankin Belle McLaughlin Eleanor Marsh Mary McLaughlin Sam Potts Eliya Johnson Creekside Lowry Little

Highway reconstruction bids sought in Center Township area

Sealed proposals will be received at the State Capital until 10:00 a.m. August 81 10m for the reconstruction of 2170 feet of one coarse reinforced concrete pavement 1 feet wide in Center Township Indiame Commits. Application No. GOs. Bid drawings set cost 24x. Obtain from Pennsylvania Department of Highways Harrisborg. No refund. See offices in Harrisburg and Philadelphia for details.

Pennsylvania Department OF High Ways Harrixburs State Capitol Indiana County Buffington Township Ap- Penton Pennsylvania Department of Highwire Morrishburg Pennsylvania Department Thehiways Lurrinburg Water Street Pittabureh Ald McClatches i Sto Market Streets Upper Darby Hide Buttington Paynushin Aland Bowtty Countyeaia Gin Cruitssiowers Tadhttr Canty Undiana Camry Coliinhadeiers Maginveer Tadiana CYTAS Commissioners of Indiana Coounty Warner City Lridge Othe Pennsylvania Department of Wghwayr Harrigborg Pennsylvania Department of Thighsays Verriaburg Othanalpean Tennsshvanta Vennsylvania Department OF Igaways Warrinburg Hlda Ventont White Township Indiana Borough Pennsylvania Department of Highways Iarkshure Department of Wyehways Morrisburg Wittshburgh McClatchey Gith and Market Streets

TAMES I. STUART Secretary of the Highways

August 8 1928 notice lists Tames I Stuart as secretary of the highways in a formal government filing with no further details or actions described.

Tames 1 Spurset Mikhwwitys, Aupurt Tames I. Stuart the Highways

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