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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
7
Benton Miller and family visit. Mrs. Laughlin returns from Pittsburg. church cantata planned on Christmas Eve. various local moves and illness reports. Beighley sale rescheduled. school improv and injections. multiple townships report social and church events. hospitalities and visitors noted across East Wheatfield Kel lisburg Wallopsburg and surrounding areas.
Families of several residents attended a donation gathering at Rev. C. W. Fawkes home in Brush Valley. Local clergy like Rev. Burt Newell led a successful meeting. many residents and visitors were noted including Delos Croft and Mrs. Berkypile, and Miss Nellie Croft planning travel to see relatives. The piece lists numerous social calls, school events, and institute attendance with many names and places such as McKeesport Indiana and Youngwood.
Smicksburg and West Mahoning residents report family visits and illness updates as Mrs Daniel Cornman Mrs Walters and Mrs Wyant gather at the bedside of the late Mrs Maria Robinson. Teachers attend county institute and summer school trustees are elected while social clubs host gatherings in town.
J Wettling and Son have opened a general repair and paint shop in the old Hastings planing mill on sixen alley near Fifth street. They offer bogey, wagon and automobile work, wood work, blacksmithing and painting. All work guaranteed first class. Prices 10-2½ cents.
Elders Ridge Vocational School faculty attend Institute at Indiana this week with Professor Warner as a County Corn Growers Exhibit judge. Lectures by Dr. John Merritte Driver discuss Europe while sports highlight Elders Ridge defeating Salina high 33 14 and Clarksburg second team 27 24. Local students and families noted among visitors and residents with several attending from nearby towns.
A local bookseller promotes a large Christmas selection including late fiction, gift books, and children’s titles. Huey and Moorhead tout a wide range to suit every reader as the holiday season approaches.
Mitcholls milt the school entertainment on yvish ore day was a success. Dr. T. Stephens of Penn Run removed a bandage from Jakes arm. Mrs. Mary Joming of Lovejoy visited her mother Mrs. Desare Eines. Several residents, including Mrs. Miggle Rodkey and Miss May Lydick, suffer from illness. Clymer notes a short school vacation due to new building delays. Blacklick and nearby towns report visitors, funerals, and travels. A local dealer advertises watches and rings at Stadtmiller's.
In Plumville and nearby areas, teachers and residents are noted for small gifts and visits. Pupils in Miss Terpe’s room presented her a three piece silver plated toilet set, while Santa Claus delivered a treat to primary room pupils. Local clergy and residents are mentioned with visits, health notes, and community events including a W C T U meeting and a Christmas Savings Club promotion.
State Zoologist H A Surface urges readers to request a free Turtle Bulletin detailing Pennsylvania turtles, their foods, and their role in pest control. The bulletin aids students and farmers, with extensive stomach-content analyses and identification guides, and should be in schools, homes, and clubs.
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