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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1931
Page
4
Practical guide for making assorted Christmas candies with vinegar to prevent crystallization. Includes Divinity, Peanut Butter Fudge, and Chocolate Fudge recipes with step by step mixing, cooking, cooling, and cutting directions for gift boxes.
Dr C J Hollister of the State Health dental section warns only one in four own a toothbrush and at most half use it regularly. Proper brushing must cover all tooth surfaces and between teeth with floss, aided by mouthwash or toothpaste but teeth cleaning remains essential. He urges readers to learn brushing technique from their dentist to cut future dental bills.
South Bend residents report successes with deer, with Bobb Townsend Gene Silvis Joe King and Hobart Shellhammer each killing a doe and John Beighley taking a buck. The note lists visits from Rev J N Garner and family and others to Hazeltown Elderton Parkwood and Indiana, plus local illness outings and a Christmas candy shop mention at Indiana Candy Works.
Funeral services were held for R D Ralston of town who died at home from complications. James Banks and John F Lichtenfels are among other local obituaries. Also noted are services for James Stewart Campbell, Rev Charles M Miller, and William A Lydick plus several other local residents with burial details.
John Pollock aged 72 a longtime resident of Green township died at the County Home Monday evening.
Mrs George F Gamble of West Wheatfield township celebrated her 88th birthday with neighbors gathering unannounced at her home to share in cakes gifts and a noon dinner. Mr Gamble, born Elizabeth Trimble from Marion Center, has lived in Gamble Mills 44 years and remains actively in fair health.
The 1931 Indiana County Christmas Seal Campaign reports over $1,009 raised in ten days, slightly below last year’s pace. The Indiana County Tuberculosis Society promotes prevention, education, and early detection to protect children and families from tuberculosis, urging readers to buy and use Christmas Seals.
At the annual meeting held in the Municipal building Harry M. Bell was elected president. Other officers include George Marlin as vice president Matthew Bruce as secretary Paul Lewis as treasurer John Daugherty as chief marshal Harry M. Bell as assistant thief marshal and trustees James L. Jack H. H. Manners and James Kring Honorary Trustees Rev J J McIlvaine and Dewitt Ray. Captains and chiefs for the fire companies were H G Vuckenhberg of No 1 Robert Kerr of No 2 Frank McGregor of No 3 and Clark Myers of No 4.
Early Saturday morning thieves forced a rear door panel at the . C. Streams store on Philadelphia street but escaped with little loot. A timely officer arrival disrupted the break in and a lookout’s car fled as the officer neared. Bananas arrived in America in 1804 and were sold wrapped in foil as curiosities for 10 cents. Four bunches formed the first shipment. about 64 million bunches will be consumed this year. School directors vacancies filled by Judge Langham appointments in West Lebanon Independent, Georgeville Independent, and Canoe townships. Brushvalley M E church Ladies Aid Bazaar and chicken supper set for Friday December 11. dinners priced at fifty cents for a dollar.
Mrs. Ann Barentin, a supervisor at an Indiana hospital, prepares to travel to Germany to greet her mother before Christmas. She will extend her stay there before returning to Indiana, while local candy prices highlight offers from the Indiana Candy Works on South Seventh Street.
Deer hunters return home with deer as week ends. Marlin Crownover and Jacob Clark hosts. Perry Miller and children visit Israel Miller family in Apollo. Irvin Keeler and Cal Frye visit. Emmel and Shaffer families seen with Walter Shaffer and Mrs John Shaffer. Mildred Irvin taught Peterman school. Fleming hunted deer. William Fleming of Pittsburgh visits. Clarence Boyer seriously injured in a pracovní automobile accident and later killed in a mine accident at Breniger mine near Blairsville. Charles Chartz, 52, died instantly in rock fall at Weatmoreland Coal Co. mine, leaves wife and several children.
Ernest Herlinger and son Harry of Pittsburgh returned home after deer hunting in the region. William Rugh from Indiana called in the valley last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Adama and C. A. Underwood visited Homer City last Saturday evening. Russell Herlinger shot a deer on the second day of the season. A. G. Nelson visited Homer City last Saturday. F. A. McCrea called on his father, G. T. McCrea, last Sunday afternoon.
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