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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1934
Page
2
A health official emphasizes constipation as the most common cause of hemorrhoids and urges preventive steps. The piece explains hemorrhoid types, symptoms, medical and surgical treatments, and the need for early investigation and regularity, with a note on seeking physician advice even for minor signs.
Ross Smith of Sugar Run celebrated his 71st birthday with 61 friends Saturday. Relatives and neighbors joined for a noon dinner and gift presentation, with guests from nearby towns including Shady Hollow and North Apollo.
An exuberant description of a Block Party scene with carnival stalls, games, prizes, and the long ticket lines for a car, groceries, candy, and other giveaways. Children laugh at the Kiddies Ride while lights flash, music plays, and a Bingo stand draws a crowd before a tired, satisfied finale.
An elderly New York spinster shelters a gangster in Midnight Alibi at the Ritz Friday and Saturday with Richard Barthelmess and Ann Dvorak. Also this week, Will Rogers stars in Handy Andy as the September season opens with Treasure Island starring Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper. Peggy Wood leads the female cast in Handy Andy. Treasure Island features Beery as Long John Silver and Cooper as Jim Hawkins with Lionell Barrymore and Charles Cheyne in support. The season promises major attractions through September.
Mr J T Jamison and family from Girty with Mary Buen and J Clair, Mrs Blanche Craig of Parkwood, Mr and Mrs Pram A Coleman of Vandergrift, Mr and Mrs Oliver Miller and daughter Madge near Apollo, and Mrs Annie Scott of Apollo appear in a society notices listing.
Dr Jesse H Holmes Socialist candidate for governor will headline Indiana County's Labor Day rally next Monday afternoon at Campbell's Mills park. The event promotes socialist labor causes with Holmes as principal speaker among local supporters.
A film listing notes the August 30 engagement of Notorious Sophie Lang starring Gertrude Michael and Paul Cavanaugh. The showing highlights Lang’s famous notoriety and the draw of the two leads at the venue.
H. J. Lohr of Black Lick announces a rally to kick off a bid by two Socialists for Indiana county's legislature. The event pairs with the fifth annual Indiana County Socialist picnic and features speakers Finley S. Goldthwaite of Punxsutawney seeking Congress in the 27th district, Mrs. Marie Widdowson, a prominent specialist worker, and candidate Lohy. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette advertise at HR. D. readers, $5.60.
Anthony reunion at Cook's Forest Park in Indiana County drew kin from near and far. Elder Peeler recalled pioneer days of 1774, sharing a Bible tale from 1786 and honoring Anthony family virtues that shaped regional development. Relatives from Colby Kansas and 99 year old Alice Williams attended. Milo Anthony chaired a brief meeting as officers were elected.
The first Trout family reunion in Trout Grove near Nicktown on Saturday brought over a hundred attendees. The oldest attendee was 70 year old James Trout and the youngest was two months old in the line of William Trout. The largest group came from the William Fastley family of Barnesboro with officers for next year led by Mrs. Mabel Rodwers of Heilwood as president. Norris
Trout of Barnesboro vice president Mrs Elsie Trout secretary and Mrs Caroline Gastley treasurer. The program committee includes Mrs Kathryn Horner Johnstown Calvin Bagley Alverda and Mrs Elsie Trout Nicktown. Next year’s gathering will be the last Saturday of July at the same location.
Fifteenth Jamison clan reunion held at H T Jamison farm near Penn Run on Saturday with 65 attendees in cold damp weather. Oldest Matilda Pollock Jamison 89, youngest Naomi Ruth Harter. four generations photographed. Distinct relatives traveled from Elizabethtown McKeesport Mahaffey. Other reunions noted with dates and officers named for next gatherings in 1935.
The first reunion of former teachers and pupils of the old Ray school will be held at the school on Saturday, September 1. The Myers reunion will be held at Ruatie Lodge on Saturday, September 1. The 11th Graham reunion will be at Grahams Mills on Saturday, September 1. The McQuown homecoming will be at Juneau on Labor Day.
Mr and Mrs A B Griffith of Maple street hosted a chicken dinner Friday night in honor of Mr and Mrs W H Dearmin of Redondo Beach California who have toured several states. They praised Indiana and local hospitality and will return west in October. Guests included Miss Mary Koren Mrs Jennie Evans Alvin Bowen Mrs Calvin McCann Miss Evelyn Wolfe Mrs Steele Warner and Rey C E B Parker all from Indiana, Pittsburgh and Johnstown.
The Finished Hunting Dog Colin M. Reed of Washington, Pa., notes that the finished hunting dog results from heredity and environment. He explains heredity is breeding, while environment involves care and training, shaping the dog’s abilities.
An audit dated August 20, 1904, by George Yaney and T. Scowan t. Auditors, reviews Brush Valley Township schools board accounts. It details receipts and payments including general expenditures, salaries, maintenance, and interest, with totals and short-term loan figures. The document includes a note on trespass notices for crops and fruit from Progress Notices.
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