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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
4
A crowded county town page reports residents visiting relatives and traveling for events in nearby towns including Pittsburg Blairsville and New Kensington. It notes church meetings sewing sessions and a push by merchants during heatless Mondays as youths prepare to join the Army.
Dr C H Bee and his wife spent time with his sister in Indiana. Dr J M Stewart, now in the medical corps, went to Camp Oglethorpe Ga. L O Barr of Brackenridge and Mrs Maude Mass of Leechburg returned home due to their mother Mrs Margaret Barr’s illness. James Barr Clair Byers Raymond Kephart Walter Blystone and Ernest Henry traveled to Indiana this week for war service exams.
Margaret Blake and John Blake share a long awaited kiss after thirty years, triggering a renewed sense of purpose. He praises her as a devoted wife while confronting a neighbor’s cynical view of marriage and vowing to improve their life together. Margaret plans a visit to her sister and prepares for a broader, brighter future.
Severe weather has disrupted county mail, delaying weekly letters for three weeks. Correspondents are urged to send items early, or call the editors if unable to mail. Emphasizes reporting unusual neighborhood news promptly for timely publication.
The Women's Bible Class of the Presbyterian met at Mrs. T. H. Duncan's home and elected president Mrs. Austin McCall secretary Annie Webner and treasurer R O Lytle. Numerous residents were mentioned in visits, travels, and relocations including James Donahue home from Camp Lea and the Croyle infant’s death from liver congestion. A snowstorm disrupted transport and mail, measles closed schools, and a home talent minstrel show is planned for the town hall to benefit the band.
Lavenia Townsend stays several days at the Sheloda residence of Dr. Harmon. Mrs. Laughlin slips on an icy walkway Thursday evening and breaks her left arm. Mrs. Henderson hosts the Fansy Work Club of Idaho at her residence on Saturday afternoon.
Virginia Allshouse visited cousin Mrs James Moorhead on Friday Olive Silvia stayed with sister Mrs Ralph Ramer near Shelocta Wesley Anderson from near Girty is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs W J Silvis nursing a broken arm Mrs Sarah Henderson of Ildertown visited her son J Henderson Mrs Benton Salsgiver and Beulah Henderson spent an evening at J F Allshouse’s home Mrs RG George and daughter Marlon from Zion’s Valley spent Thursday with D B Townsend Wm Dunmire and daughter Mae were in Apollo on Friday Martha Wray returned home after a two week visit with sister I L Patterson of Leechburg Alfred Silvis spent Sunday with friends in Plumcreek township Sara Wray of Shady Plain is visiting Mrs A T Laughlin Thelma Hankin and Jane Bals ton of Hiderton spent Saturday evening with Townsend family The Lutheran charge has extended a call to Rev J F Booker of Hyde Park.
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