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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1937

Page

1

Phyl Dalton’s Evening of Fashion and Fearful Dress Echoes

Phyl Dalton scolds a girl in a mirror then laments a dull life until Bob Munroe arrives to brighten it. At a theater and party, Phyl worries about class and clothes, noticing a rival wearing her exact gray gown. Bob invites her to Symphony Hall and asks her to wear the dress again, hinting at romance and social ascent.

Phyl Dalton Phyl Bowman's Bob Munjroe Parilor Winmaker’s Bradley's Bob Bob Munroe Miss Dalton Phyll Phyllie Phy Symphony Hall Tomorow Zimbalist Gen

Roman London’s vast Roman Wall boundary defined by 330 acres

Historical notes describe London as a major Roman town in Britain. The area enclosed by the Roman Wall was about 330 acres, though excavations show not all of it was built upon. London stood out as the largest Roman town in Britain.

London Britain

Ida Norton and Dick Jordan Marry in City

Nancy and Miranda hear Ida Norton has wed Dick Jordan in the city after a tangled tale of Ted Marcus and a Summers girl. Ida’s father is named plant manager, Dick once courted Ida while feigning with another, and a parrot interrupts the exchange as gossip swirls through town.

Nancy Struthers Mrs. Collister Nancy Miranda Ida Ted Marcus Mrs. Col Jordan Miranda Collister Dick Jordan Mrs. Houston Ida Norton Ted

Walking Stick Becomes Noted Willow Tree near Toccoa

A walking stick carried by Capt. George Anthony during the Confederate war was planted in the ground near Toccoa Georgia and has grown into a sizeable willow tree over the years.

George Anthony Toccoa

Local Indiana shoppers and neighbors gather for gatherings

Indiana shoppers Mr and Mrs D Schrecengost and relatives travel in Friday and Saturday visiting kin across Plumville Vandergrift Elderton and Mt. Union. Clair Jamison sick with influenza. Merle Jamison improves. Numerous calls and visits linger through Thanksgiving weekend with Jamison Klingensmith Cravener and Christy families.

Girty D. Schrecengost Nelson Maxine Schrecengost Indiana Clair Jamison JT. Jamison Alina C. Smith J. T. Jamison Paul Schrecengost Dewayne Klingensmith Philadelphia J. C. Schrecengost A. B. Klingensmith G. R. Jamison Plumville A. M J. K. Jamison Theodore Cravgener Kittanning A. Stepp Jean Harold Cravener Earl and Elmer B. D.schrecengoat Merle Jamison Roy Smith George Jane Turner James A. Miller North Apollo J. H. Christy A. M.jamison Hilton Reefer BE. D Muddy Run W. R. King Anna C. Smith Harry Jamison Paul Glenn Maxine J. T. Sheneley Mt. Union

Local social notes from Plumville and nearby towns

The column lists visits and gatherings among residents of Plumville, Punxsutawney, Marion Center, and surrounding areas, including Lucinda Dydick, C M Shields, the Wahob and Gaul families, Sherry and Shaffer families, and others. It notes transportation and business activity by Mrs. Jay Hamilton and others, plus a broad claim that the petroleum industry has invested about $490 for every motor vehicle in the United States for gasoline, oil, lubricants, and road asphalt.

Lucinda Dydick Plumville C. M. Shields Gea. Wahob Greese Dubois Harl Beck Edward Sherry Juneau Blair i Gaul Mra Lee Kuntz and Marion Center Indiana Hamilton Lester Sutter Betty Messena Cullen Dodd Pittsburgh Earl Beck M. M. Graffus Punxsutawney United States

Thanksgiving Service and Socials in Armagh Church

East Wheatfield observers gathered at Armagh Presbyterian, with prayers, singing, and a noted talk by Mrs. W H Nicholson on gratitude to God. Miss Margaret McLaughlin spoke on Home, with related poetry and songs provided by the choir and soloists. Nearby families and guests celebrated Thanksgiving through dinners, visits, and a surprise engagement shower for Miss Blanche Weller at Mrs. Hugh Mabon’s home, including a bridal announcement and gifts.

East Wheatfield Armagh Presbyterian Church W. H. Nicholson Margaret McLaughlin Charles Henry van Dyes R. O. Trexler Prof. Work Robert Findley J. Bob White T.sandarelli H. E. Smith Seward Armagh-Cramer J. J. Hutchison James R. Hutchison Johnstown C. H. Findley Madeleine M. Tinkcom Peru Indiana Dillie Cunningham Jos. A. Shrom Hugh Mabon Napoleon Street Blanche ‘Weller Hast Wheatfield Miss Weller Calvin Bowman Moxham Alice Wilson West Wheatfield Misa ‘Weller

Thanksgiving visits and local notes in Strongstown area

Vivian Rankin attends Nanty Glo school and spent Thanksgiving at home. Edna DeArmy and family visited Rev. Large's New Florence home. Rankin and Mabel Duncan shopped in Indiana. Homes in the community wire work to bring electricity by mid December. Mort Goldberg moved to Nanty Glo for work. Funeral attendance included Mrs. Walter Bennett, Mrs. Harry Bennett, and Ann Ford in Johnstown. Communion services planned for Sunday afternoon at the M B E church.

Strongstown Vivian Rankin Nanty Glo Edna DeArmy Harry Arthur Arlene New Florence Clarence Rankin Mabel Duncan Indiana Mort Goldberg Walter Bennett

Thanksgiving greetings and visits in Washington Twp

Village residents share Thanksgiving scenes and visits with relatives and friends including the Park, Blystone, Harman, Stockwell, Marlin, and McIntire households. Local updates note travels to Indiana and Vandergrift, a Willet Grange meeting, deer hunting plans, a family reunion, and a social event at Willet Grange hall.

Punxsutawney Myron Rearigh Vandergrift Blystone J. B. Blystone Maude Conner John Cuddy Atwood Paul McIntire Donnie Walter Harman Glenn Sewart Charles Indiana Ira Marlin John J. R. Stockwell Valley Stockwell Marlin Glenn Jewart Queat of Deer Walter Fairman Jake Potts Willet Arthur Blystone Florence

Christmas Gift Subscriptions for The Progress Offer

A notice promotes giving subscriptions to The Progress as Christmas gifts with yearly rates of 1.50 within Indiana county and 2.00 elsewhere. It suggests sending a Christmas letter with greetings to recipients and urges early orders. The piece also mentions Thanksgiving guests from Arthur Blystone and Florence and includes stray lines about Ogdonelle Glory and Harefoot.

Indiana County

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