Renewal Of A New Year Forged In Old Feud
Miss Addie and Miss Mattie, once friends, clash over a fence line and a gooseberry bush dispute. After a sequence of fruit thefts and memories of shared ginger jam, Addie decides to mend fences on New Year’s Day by visiting Mattie with a jar of jam and a hopeful heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ddie Root
Mattie Campbell
Miss Mattie
Miss Addie
Addie
Little Mattie
Mattie
Western Newspaper Union
Watch Night Services Mark New Year’s Eve
Faithful observe midnight watchnight across communities as churches host masses and services to close the year. Some attend with celebratory gatherings while others opt for quieter reflection after a year of events and activities.
Local Notes and Visitations From Nicktown Area
Frank Dumin of Nicktown called on town residents Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams welcomed a newborn son at Spangler hospital. Andy Adams made a business trip to Indiana. Anna Van Ness and family visited Shabbick and Pinter in town. Visitors to Alma Vater included Anna Van Ness of Brooklyn Irene Sterpko of Cleveland and several Leone and Sterpko relatives from Indiana Heilwood Carrolltown and Youngstown. Various locals visited, and a sick list mentions Mrs Mack Detwiler. Kathryn Graham of Indiana stayed with her parents. Robert Vozer called on the Williams home. The Progress and Pittsburgh Front Gazette rate remains $5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alverda Frank Dumin
Nicktown
Thomas Williams
Spangler Hospital
Andy Adams
Indiana
Anna van Ness
Doris
Steve
Branklyn
Mike Shabbick
Daniel Pinter
Frank Kara
Youngstown
Joseph Vater
Robert
Betty Sterpki
Aldo Gillo
Kathryn Graham
Robert Graham
Robert Vozer
Lucinda George
Rev. Ross and
Biderton
H. L. Smeltzer
Paul Lehrecengost
Dewayne Klingensmith
West Grove
J. C. Schrecengost
A. B. Kungensmith
H. P. Hlenberger
V. A. Stepp
Jean
Harold
Robert Dundre
North, Apollo
J. R. Jamison
Robert, Jr
Merle
Shirley
Apollo
J. H. Christy
Roy Siverling
Near South Bend
Phillip Shamberger
Louis Shamberger
Vandergrift
A. M. Jamison
Robert Dunmire
Raymond
Ivan
Anna C. Smith
W. R. King
Muddy Run
Julia Keppell
J. T. Jamison
J. G. Jamison
W. C. Rupert
Glenn
Eleanor
Nevin
Leroy
Faglers Run
Roae Valley
Agnes Craig
Parkwood
Earl Schrecengost
Nelson
Anne's Opportunity Tragedy in a Small Town
Anne feigns concern with Ellen as they discuss a sour jelly from an apple tree and worry about their mother. Ellen suggests jelly potential while Anne debates leaving home for better pay to care for their sick mother, lamenting small town limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Ellen
Mother
Sarah
Anne's Mint Jelly and Dainties Forge A Snack Empire
Ellen helps Anne turn a fruit setback into a thriving venture. Mint jelly leads to mint jelly sales, then spiced red jelly and candied fruit slices. Anne expands to dried fruits, honey and burnt almonds, earning Ellen praise and job security with innovative jams.
Christmas visits and local social notes in Punxsutawney
A long chain of visitor calls and family gatherings across Punxsutawney and nearby towns during Christmas and New Year. Names include Buff Coleman Haston Ira Grimm Avonmore J H Christy Vandergrift Jamison Stepp Rupert Schrecengost and Ellenberger families. Also notes on local trivia such as Punxsutawney meaning gnat town and Pittsburgh glass history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jamison
J. T. Jamison
Charles Long
Punxsutawney
Leroy
Rupert
Christy
Samuel Holstein
West Lebanon
Sunday School and Services at Shelocta
Sunday school begins at 9 45 followed by church services at 11. The report lists numerous Christmas day visits with families including McLaughlins Rankins Altmans Rays and Lowrys. A hospital patient and several weekend gatherings are noted along with a Social and Sewing Club meeting on January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Harry and
Verneat McLaughlin
J. T. Walker
J. F. Patrick
H. C. Kunkle
Paul
Todd Rankin
Floyd Ray
Lester Altman
Blacklel
I. M. Speedy
P. M. Dixon
Geo. D. Wolfe
Robert Warner
T. W. Carnahan
C. ¥. Bleakney
A. L. Lowry
Wilmer Sharpe
Blaine Richardson
McIntyre
Max Dorna
Mra
Robert Munshower
Wuth Kunkle
L. B. Richardson
Familly
Floyd Stiffler
Christmas Day Gathering In Smicksburg
In Smicksburg Wh D a Christmas gathering at Mr and Mrs J M Crooks home with Mrs Crooks parents sisters and brothers and families arriving with baskets. Santa delivered gifts to all and guests included the Bakman and Jamison families from multiple towns. Everyone enjoyed a merry holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.crooks
Smicksburg
Wh. D
Blair Bakman
Chldren
Dayton
Rebs
Bart Dalman
Walier
C. M. Blose
Irwin Blose
Myra. Jamison
Brookvlife
Jamison
Clarion
J. Lloyd Myers
Deathville
Ho Me Hwlberry
Freda Schrécengost
Summerville
Margaret Crooks
Crooks
M. Crooks
R.D
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Indiana, Pa
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DRY Cleaners
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South Seventh St
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Irene
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Cleveland, Q
George Sterpko
the Progress and
Pittsburgh Front- Gazette
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Park Avenue
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GIRTY
Buff Coleman
Patricia Anne
William
Haston
William Coleman
South Bend
Mabel Rupert
Mrs
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Avonmore
Jefferdon County
Pittsburgh
Pit Hole
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Farmers Bank & Trust Company
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Stahura’s
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