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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1926
Page
9
Readers are urged to bring faded photographs from an old trunk to be copied in a permanent process. Some images may be valuable while others are likely not worth keeping, but a few deserve preservation for the years ahead.
A reconstruction of a 19th-century text argues for protecting most snakes while urging eradiation of venomous species like cottonmouth moccasin copperhead rattlesnake and coral snake. It notes snakes aid pest control feeding on rodents spiders earthworms and other small creatures, with some species consuming slugs and fish and others impacting garden pests when found in large numbers.
Quail and eggs are targets for destruction along with young poultry and pheasants. Local authorities consider poisoning snakes or snake gas impractical. clubbing and shooting remain the only proven eradication methods in many districts. No effective snaring device exists for snakes.
John Rankin of Pittsburgh spent the weekend with his mother Etta Rankin and Homer Rowley family, visiting Indiana relatives Mrs. Oliver Rowley while Rev. C Cross left for Brie. Rudolph Rydbor and Arthur Buterbaugh shopped in Barnesboro. Hugh Peddicord and family called on Kyle Spicher. Mrs. Frank Muman, from last week, returned home.
Dr. B. Be Hellman spent Thursday in Pittsburgh on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. Goss of Cherry Tree called here Saturday. Myri Huey went to Pittsburgh to learn barber trade. Mrs. T. V. McQuown spent Thursday with her sister Mrs. H. G. C. Kelly of Blairsville who has been ill.
Figures from the State Department of Forests and Waters show state forests earned 107499.72 during 1926 with further income from chestnut products minerals and recreation. Over 25 years receipts totaled 702744.67 with 344464.50 deposited in the state school fund.
A Florida travel warning issued by Travelers' Aid Societies in Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, and West Palm Beach urges workers to avoid the state unless they can support themselves for one to two months. The advisory aims to prevent hardship among visitors and notes domestics and waitstaff face the strongest demand for white collar jobs.
Heahbon Mr and Mrs Les Penrose and family and Miss Ada Walbeck visited Mr and Mrs W Dias Sui AY Mrs Margaret Dias called on Mr and Mrs R V Clawson Monday Miss Hazel McKilhoes confined with pink eye Florence and Hazel McKilhoes visited Mr and Mrs H B Mack Sunday Mrs Russell Palmerty improved Marle Campbell at home over weekend Audrey, daughter of Mrs W C Lichtenfels, ill George Mack of Irwin called on his parents U B Mack late week Miss Margaret Davin of Heshbon on pick Hat pro social at Heshbon school largely attended Proceeds totaled 64 dollars.
Blairsville and surrounding towns feature a stream of visits and travel among residents. DeVore of Tunnelton calls on local business friends while Mrs. Diven spends time in Turtle Creek. Visitors include Miss Alma Wynell from Johnstown and Mrs. Mary Simpson visiting sisters. William Taylor and Billie vacationed in West Liverpool Ohio, and Joe Martin with daughter Marsha spent a day in Pittsburgh. W R Calhoun of Harrisburg visited his mother last year, J T Fry called on Altoos, and Mrs Hmma Gilbergon stays with George Harts. Albert Ford visits their daughter in Salem Ohio. Carel Cill of Johnstown spent a weekend in town.
Blerce and Merce, attorneys, executors notice on the estate of Andrew Pollock of Cane township deceased. Those having claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated for settlement and all persons indebted must make prompt payment. TNO H PIRRCH, Tudtind, Pa, MAGNARIY WHS IHNDYRSON, Stossiter, Pa.
Mrs A G Glenn spent Tuesday with her daughter Mrs Edward Fisher at Dixonville. Misses Mary and Sara Stephens shopped in Indiana. T H Lauer called at Clymer. Mildred Williams spent weekend with Alice Gleritt. Dean Barber and others visited the Stephens circle Wednesday. Meredith Davis from Heilwood spent Sunday with grandparents BE and Mra G Davis.
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