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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1930
Page
2
A health official argues that military discipline and camp life boosted physical condition in 1917 troops and calls for civilians to adopt similar habits. He warns that poor sleep, bad diet, and harmful habits drain vitality and harm chances for success, urging voluntary discipline for healthier living.
Harrisburg reports that more than 1.25 million people in Pennsylvania come under state welfare jurisdiction annually. About 1,349,826 individuals had contact with the welfare department in 1929, with 78,000 children cared for in institutions under its authority.
Salvation Army revival meetings at Water Street hall draw big crowds nightly through March 10 except Mondays. Tonight features Ensign Vernon Carter and Punxsutawney quartet. Adjutant and Mrs Bernard Flinn of Butler to speak. other speakers scheduled through the week. Meetings start at 7 45 with varied program each night. all welcome. In Homer City a youth, Merle Oremnan, 18, is charged with stealing 16 chickens from Mrs Bracken in the Barbary Addition on January 19. he was arrested and jailed.
Laura and Pansy cancel a club meeting then host a charades night at Lanes. Kate enlists a neighbor to borrow a man's hat and coat for a game. Philip Hunter, engaged years ago to Pansy, returns to explain the mystery and rekindle a concealed romance.
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK details multiple marriages in Indiana area. Miss Olene Ober wed Arthur Sloan Beers at Grove Chapel Lutheran church parsonage with attendants Arthur Boggs and Miss Jean Beers. Beers, florist and Indiana State graduate, and Ober, teacher, plan to reside at 104 Philadelphia Street. The report notes other couples Anthony Deman and Erma Varatto wed at Blattsville, and Robert Riley Davidson with Vone Batulis married in Loretto with residence to Watson apartments.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Reba Anderson of Reynoldsville and B Walker Smith Jr son of Attorney and Mrs B Walker Smith. Miss Anderson has taught in the Dubois school for several years while Mr Smith is connected with the Dauler Benzoff Co of Pittsburgh.
Inspector Bertha McKnight of Pittsburgh inspected Jon. A. Blakeley Auxiliary No. 55 United Spanish War Veterans in Indiana on Thursday evening. A social period followed with Camp No. 71 Civil War veterans and guests from out of town. Attendees included Commander J. C. Heinneman of Camp 99 Kittanning and Mrs. Heinneman, parents of State Motor Patrolman J. W. Heinneman of the Indiana patrol, plus Past Commander Henry Orr, C. Teldersdorf and wives, Mrs. J. M. Atkins, and Mrs. Margaret Fleming of Kittanning.
Currents Events Club of Marion Center hosted members of Plumville Pleasant Valley Club at Mrs. Roy Laughlin’s home. The evening featured a series of contests and social mingling among the attendees.
The pastor speaks on practical living with feet on the earth while remaining spiritual, urging balance between earthly duties and spiritual duties. Quotation from Jolo Andrew Holmes emphasizes avoiding excessive worldly focus and maintaining moral footing.
In Bourbogne Cham pagne and Polton France districts with calcareous soil snails yield fine Gavor. The region is noted for its snail production and high quality product.
New Century Club members and guests heard Miss Jennie Ackerman recount her Northwest and Alaska visit from last summer at a Leonard Hall State Teachers College gathering. Mrs. B C Buchheit led a fitting musical program as part of the evening.
The report by Inspector Thomas J. Lewis covers coal production in the district, listing total tonnage by county, gas versus non-gas mines, and usage. It details 3,256 inside and 368 outside workers, six fatal incidents inside, one outside, 63 long disability inside, 328 minor disabilities, and yields for each company led by R& P Company.
Sealed bids will be received by Wine Township Supervisors Indiana County Pennsylvania for about 1000 feet of 16 foot reinforced concrete pavement on the road from School No 8 to Nicktown. Bids open at county commissioners office at 1 o clock. Certified check of 1000 dollars required. Plans at county engineer office for inspection. Right to reject bids reserved. February 16 1930.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks sealed bids for multiple construction projects including arts complex at State Teachers College Indiana and road reconstructions in Indiana County. Proposals require deposits, bonds, and surety, with details on plans, costs, openings March 1930 in Harrisburg and various locations.
Supervisors of Cherryhill Township York County Pennsylvania invite bids by 10 o clock March 1930 for grading and drainage of about 21500 feet of 14 foot roadway on the road from Hood Sol in White Township to Samplet. Bids opened at the Office of the County Commissioners. A certified check of 1000 dollars payable to HJ Jamieson Treasurer of Cherry Hill. Plans and specifications available at the Office of Charles Pegler County Engineer Indiana Penna for 2.50 per set. The Supervisors reserve right to reject any or all bids. Issued February 12 1930.
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