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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
7
New secretary Hore B E G Seip of Reading arrived in Indiana after election to lead the Indiana Y M C A. Sandhag assumed duties. Seip was formerly connected with the Reading Association.
A complete list of January subscribers and renewals appears on another page under The Progress Honor Roll. The notice emphasizes cash in advance subscriptions, voluntary cancellation when time runs out, with the paper claiming a growing list and a 3600 copy edition—the largest paid circulation in the county.
January figures from Weighmaster Howard Lichteberger show an average of 47 loads weighed daily at the Municipal building scales, totaling nearly 50 000 bushels. Much coal came from country mines, hauled up to 12 miles, with hay and live stock also weighed, marking a busy month for the borough scales in Indiana. The report excludes goat weights at St Clair and Rinn for Indiana consumption. Cheer Up Groundhog Predicts Weather Similar in Six Weeks.
The 1917 wheat crop in Peance was far below normal, with a 176 million bushel shortage. Potatoes and sugar beets also lagged, beef herds shrank by 1.8 million, and fall shortages threatened allied populations. The piece warns that failing to feed allies risks defeat in the war.
Prominent attorney 11 J Elder Peeter of town was in serious condition last week from a carbuncle. He has improved this week but remains bedbound. Also Lloyd Wyncoop of East Mahoning Township, recently entering government service as a corporal in the signal corps, arrived safely via France.
Listings show transfers from executors and individuals across Indiana and Conemaugh, Blairsville, Homer City, and surrounding townships. Notable amounts include 95,000 to Western Mine Coal Co. and 6,100 to Mary Kerron, with multiple tracts and lots traded for sums ranging from 60 to 95,000 dollars.
Indiana youths Matthew H. Bruce Raymond Irvin Shick and Sam Rinn formerly at Fort Slocum have been transferred to the Ordnance Base at Camp Jackson South Carolina. Bruce notes they left last Wednesday morning reached Jersey City for lunch via Red Cross aid and arrived at Camp Jackson at 545 pm after a march. Weather at Camp Jackson warmer and suitable for baseball. Other Indiana Ordnance recruits remain at Fort Slocum awaiting commissions in the Quartermasters' Department.
Early Monday Judge Langham refused J E Ober owner of the Gipsy Hotel at Gipsy for a labor liquor license. Saturday the court denied W A Swift owner of the Commercial Hotel at Creekside for selling to minors and drunkards, citing court rules. Decisions in 16 remaining liquor license applications were not yet filed as of last evening. Licenses do not expire until February 18.
The Sunnyside Minstrel Co. manager was arrested by Truant Officer Ghas Alexander for employing school boys to distribute Will for the show and keeping them from school for a few hours. At a hearing before Justice of the Peace William Juston the manager was fined 13.50. Edward Walker, of town, enlisted at Fort Slocum this week. Fort Slocum details and local notices follow with community names amid scattered disorderly text.
Irvin Glasser and Hugh Tomb visit Pittsburg on business while various residents from Saltsburg Homer R 2 and Parkwood 2 D report county seat calls. Readers enroll in The Progress, attend meetings, and note visits to Philadelphia and Altoona as well as military physicals and local gatherings.
Miss Sara A Adams becomes bride of William J Isvana at the bridegroom’s brother’s home in Vandergrift with a noon ceremony. The groom works at Pittsburg Plate Works in New Kensington and they plan to reside there. Also: Migg Olive Hadith Calhoun wed to Robert Henszey in Kingston Ontario performed by Rev Levings. Calhoun is a nurse from Indiana and ex head nurse in Brooks Hospital Dunkirk. The couple will live in Kingston. Harry M McGiar and Laura B Simpson wed at First United Presbyterian Parsonage in Chambersville with Rev C G Morrow officiating. The bride from White Township, the groom son of the late Mair McGiar.
Dewey Mo Atielel reports Indiana county boys are in fine shape at the camp and enjoying winter sports. Red Cross Knights of Columbus aid enlisted men with letters and homelike comforts. Indiana Chamber officers were elected with Davidsons as president and Miller as secretary. Miss Sarah Morgart has arrived in France after nursing at base hospitals. Local marriages and social notes follow, including furloughs and residents hosting visitors.
Sunday night services honored 38 stars for Blairsville church members serving in the United States and France during the war. The flag was presented by the women. veterans led a procession with Red Cross girls carrying the service flag. readings and songs followed including a recitation by Charles Ruge and performances by Mrs. Pershing Taylor and James A. Hayes. Names of those honored include Raymond Axe, Edgar Walter, Loyal Jutlor, and many others. Wendell Jamison is at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Ole Mackel, a county resident and Go, 1, Firat Prov. Ba, urges Camp Lee support through the M C A and allied groups. He notes 12 local and one central Camp Lee buildings, open doors, and entertainment for soldiers, with stamps, stationery, and reading materials provided. He emphasizes home contributions via the M C A and war fund, praising the 26,000,000 drive and the comfort it brings to boys away from home.
Damaged text reports a blaze at the WMaltis Villa railroad yards in Pennsylvania damaging machinery and wire, with losses estimated around 805,000. The fire was discovered early yesterday morning and blamed on frozen pipes and related factors amid winter conditions. A separate note mentions $26,000 linked to a fire at Blalesville caused by equipment failure.
Local Food Representative W A Guthrie received a telegram from State Food Administrator Heinz announcing a Monday effective rule that requires a pound of wheat substitute for each pound of wheat flour. Potatoes may be used if substitutes are unavailable, with enforcement by county federal food administrators to curb wheat consumption during wartime.
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