Farm Extension News Testing Starts in Four Townships
A committee representing one dairman from each township in Indiana county oversees T B Area testing across twenty four townships led by John F Pounds. Testing begins February 6 in White Center South Mahoning and North Mahoning with doctors testing each area and sealed vehicle bids due January 27 for transporting veterinarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
John F. Pounds
Indiana County Agricultural Extension ‘Association
T. B
White
Center
South Mahoning
North Mahoning
J. J. Conolly
Indiana
White Township
W.N. Trimblin
Center Township
McCurdy
Near ‘Plumviile
South Mahoning Township
Rentschler
Punxsutawney
North Mahoning Township
C. H. McCall
Armstrong
H. C. Kimmel
Sheloca Young
John G. Henderson
Edrt Cnemaugh
W. F. Barkley
Livermore Cepier
Frank Winsheimer
India
T. M. iStrong
Blairsville
Burrell
Cornell
Brussvalley
Quay Overdort
Trushvalley
West Wheatfield
J. Mack Hood
New Florence
East Wheatfield
J. J
Hutchison
Armagh
Bluffington
H. M. Altinis
Dilltown
Cherryhilll
Fred Golden
Penn Run
Pine
J. J. Williams
Alverda Greene
Clyde Haskins
Commodore Rayne—Chas
M. McMillen
Washington
Clark Jamison
Homa
Pennsylvania Needs More Hens to Supply Eggs
County Agent J W Warner reports 1920 to 1980 Pennsylvania hen egg production rose from 61 to 93 eggs per year per hen, a 50 percent gain, while total output grew 73 million to 119 million dozens. Hen numbers rose modestly, showing efficiency drives. Most farms keep flocks under 500 hens, with 90 percent of farms hosting poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Keystone
J. W. Warner
United States
Tate
Plan Economical Potato Disease Control Program
County Agent J W Warner emphasizes disease free or high yielding seed and proper spraying to boost 1933 potato yields and reduce costs. Strategies include pooling spray material orders, quality seed, well stored seed, minimum ten sprays, early spraying for weed control, and careful harvesting and storage to protect market quality and aid orderly marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Warner
Growarg
Warner
Novel Exhibit At State Farm Show This Week
A family of unusually large dark raccoons from the Pymatuning swamp in northwestern Pennsylvania highlights the Department of Forests and Waters exhibit at the State Farm Show in Harrisburg. Officials note the animals are not a subspecies but a distinct line from escaped raccoons bred in northeastern Ohio. The swamp area, protected during reservoir construction, will include a migratory bird refuge and other educational displays on tree planting fire protection forest management recreation idle land and stream flow measurement tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pymatuning
Pennsylvania
Department of Forests and Waters
State Farm
Harrisburg
Ohio
Crawford County
White lie under ether leads to faulty whistle
A traffic cop awakens from anesthesia and asks if he spoke during surgery. The nurse jokes that he did, recounting his attempt to whistle at the surgeon and hurl a brisk challenge at the operating team.
Ancient Greek cosmetics reveal lead carbonate in face powder
Archeologists uncover a Corinthian tomb box containing a terra cotta container of paymithion, a carbonate of lead used for facial powder. Analysis ties it to modern white makeup, showing ancient Corinthian ladies powdered their faces as today’s women do, despite Helen and Hecuba warnings.
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Cites
Aristophanes
Pliny
I. Leslie Shear
Princeton University
Corinth
Goats Return to Paris Under Police Rules
Parisians long courted the morning goat herds for milk as muak music filled the air. Police first barred the flocks at city gates, sparking a five year struggle for the dairy. A company formed to supply milk proved unreliable, but protests forced a partial return with strict regulation and plans to expand if demand recurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gold Lined Right of Way Yields Rich Haul for Mine
A short western gold mine railroad strip yielded over $5,000 in pay dirt in a month after a weighmaster noted the track was literally paved with gold. Each car was weighed then bumped to roll to the mill, dust sifted with each switch, and a lease enabled cleaning of the three-eighths mile line. Ore valued at $175,000 per car has been shipped, with residue dumps estimated to hold $3,000,000 in unclaimed gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics
Inauguration Day and March Start of Terms
The Continental Congress chose the first Wednesday in March as Inauguration Day in 1788. That day, March 4, began the terms of congressmen and executives. Terms were fixed for two, four, and six years, so all began and expired on March 4. The long interval between election and inauguration reflected the era’s slow travel and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
New Hampshire
Georgia
Ghost Story of Lord Lyttleton Dream Ends in Death
A London Times report recounts a 1779 incident where Lord Lyttleton dreamed a bird entering his room that turned into a woman and warned of death within three days. He dismissed the omen, joked at bedtime, and died suddenly while undressing on the third day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Lord Lyttleton
London Times
A Habit A Star Applies for Passport in Clerk Exchange
A moving picture star seeks a passport. When asked if married, the clerk questions her status and she replies with a coy “Occasionally.” The exchange highlights social constraints of travel eligibility for performers in the era.
Children’s Toy Preferences by Age Group Survey
A comprehensive survey finds building blocks the favorite toy for children up to age seven. Drawing and painting materials are popular, while dolls and housekeeping items appeal to older girls. Sand and clay retain interest for modeling as mechanical toys lose appeal. adults prefer mechanical toys more than children.
Pageant Planned By Church Ladies This Sunday
Church ladies announce a pageant this Sunday evening January 22 at 7 30 featuring Mrs Akey Jennie and Margaret. Vandergrift quartet provided music at services last Friday. NAMES INCLUDE Paul Wiggins Myers Parsons Cochran McCurdy and Rankin family members attended events over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akey
Jennie
Margaret
Mra
Minnie King
Peder
Delbert Alers
Vanderaritt
Walter Rising
Vandercrift
Paul Wiggins
Myer
Parsons
Cochran
Harry McCurdy
Joy Alers
Ladies Missionary Society and Working Circle
Wm. Rankin
Rey
McClelland
Alice Allsho
Elda
Lawrence McCurdy
I. J. Sell
Hiderton
Local Shady Hollow social notes and church plans
Shady Hollow residents include Mrs Frank Altman and Lois Jean visiting J F Russell home. Various callers from Ir I Siverling to Walton Smith visit the Deemer, Henderson, Rearick, and Jamison households. Church services Sunday at Crooked Creek at 11 with Sunday school at 10. Mahan family from Pittsburgh weekend guests of Mrs Nan McGara. Nearby visits include Cuddy family to Bartholomew and Cathcart family attending J T Cathcart funeral. illness improving.
Social Roundup of Visits and Shoppers in Indiana Area
Local notes report frequent visits and weekends spent with relatives in Indiana and nearby towns. Residents named include Dick, Mack, Falcon, Wagner, Hutchison, Gunn, and Smith families visiting friends, shopping trips to Vandergrift and Indiana, hospital stays, and church group activities.
Weekend Guests Visit Pittsburgh Residents
Thomas Edmunds of Pittsburgh spent a weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs David Edmunds. Stanley Marshall Louise Stiteler and Clayton Lewis of Pittsburgh were weekend visitors for Mr and Mrs M K Lewis. Pikin Edmunds a Pitt student visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ryan Edmunds. Mrs Jno Lewis and Mrs Leona Lewis shopped at Indiana on Friday. Geo Condron of Punxsutawney called on J L Condron Sunday. Dodson and T T Dodson were recent business callers in Pittsburgh. Mrs Dr Walters of Punxantawney called on O H and J L Condron Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas Rirhart and son Loyd and Mr and Mrs Chan Lanett of Vandergrift visited L Condron Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clark Zimmerman and daughter Nancy of Sagamore called on C B H Condron Sunday. Geo Dodson was a Friday business caller at Indiana. Aaron Sink of Homer City called in town Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edmunds
Pittsburgh
David Edmunds
Stanley Marshall
Louise Stiteler
Clayton ‘Lewis
Pittaburgh
M. K. Lewis
Pikin Edmunds
University of Pittaburgh
Ryan Edmunds
Jno. Lewis
Leona Lewis
Indiana
Davis
Mra
Frank Unhapher
Jerry Knoll
Geo. Condron
Punxsutawney
L. Condron
Alvia Crissman
Lolamuean
Dodson
T. T. Dodson
Pittapurgh
Dr. Walters
Punxantawney
J. L. Condron
Chas
Rirhart
Loyd
Chan
Lanett
Vandergrift
Clark Zimmerman
Nancy
Sagamore
Condron
Geo. Dodson
Aaron Sink
Homer City
Strongstown Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs Edna DeArmy visited in Indiana Monday. A A Bennett and Nellie Strong show improvement after illness. Ernest DeArmy visited grandparents Mr and Mrs 8 5 Gressley in Spruce. Annie Ondrizek visiting daughter Mrs Aubrey Stephens near Ebensburg. John Bennett family called in Indiana. Homer Ober a patient at Spangler hospital. Mabel Duncan and Clarence Rankin were business callers in Indiana Thursday. Denner Grassley of Nolo was in town. Lola Jeffries of Washington Pa visiting her parents. Martha Davis of near Wintondale spent Thursday with Nan Peddicord. Locals attended church in BelSano Thursday night. Mabel Duncan and son Frances, Gladys Troxell, and others visited Friday. You are invited to Sunday school at 2 00 and preaching at 3 00 in the M B church. J8 Wagner of near Clyde attended funeral of Mrs Sadie Steele of Fairfield Pa Sunday. Mrs Wm Kettles and children Sarah and Margaret are out again after being ill in Clyde. P L Rohn is on the sick list. Frank Mack and Kenneth Mack visited last week. Seward bridge opened at noon Saturday shortening the mall route for Robert Hutchinson. Mrs McCullough of Clyde quilting for grandchildren. Mrs G E Mack visited Mr and Mrs P L Rehn last week. Miss Elsie Lichtenfels employed in the Rehn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Dick
Norman
Lois Jean
New Florence
Clark Mack
Evelyn Bracken
M.8. Church
Rae Riggs
George Dick
C. B. Mack
Ralph Carney
Conemaugh
Mr. Carney
H. Hutchison
Indiana
H. R. Falcon
Kathryn
Helen
Faloon
J.8. Wagner
Wagner
Roxie Dick
Johnstown
Geo. Dick
Matilda Witesel
Ethel Mae Lower
Helen Faloon
Heshbon
Robert Cunningham
Ottis Williamson
Eleanor Guldin
Pittsburgh
Guildin
Mary
Martha McFanters
John Mrozeki
Mercy Hospital
Kathryn Falcon
Joe Hutchison
Frank Mack
Clyde
Edna DeArmy
A. A. Bennett
Nellie Strong
Ernest DeArmy
Gressley
Spruce
Annie Ondrizek
Aubrey Stephens
Ebensburg
John Bennett
Homer -Ober
Spangler Hospital
Mabel Duncan
Clarence Rankin
Denner Grassley
Nolo
Lola Jeffries
Washington, Pa
Crist Wyke
Martha Davis
Wintondale
Nan Peddicord
Belsano
Blair Empfield
W.T. Bennett
Frances
Gladys Troxell
Mabel Orner
James Stephens
M. B
Sadie Steele
Fairfield
Seward
Mall
Robert Hutchinson
McCullough
G. EB. Mack
Elsie Lichtenfels
Rehn
Local Social Notes Recap From Apollo Area
Mr and Mrs Paul King welcome a young son. Mrs Will Ruffner visited the Smith home Tuesday. Mrs Mel Silvia attended the F T 8 Club Thursday. Dr Leech of Apollo was a recent caller. William Fryer and Mr McLaughlin of Apollo were business callers last week. Guests at the Torren funeral in Shelocta included Mrs O M Anderson and daughter Margaret. Joe King injured a foot at Jamison mine in Girty. Ward Davers family from Apollo visited Milton Silvis family Sunday. Hobart Shellhammer family visited Wolfe home near Mateer Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jim Phipps of KT visited their mother Clara Townsend Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert King of Apollo were Sunday visitors. Mack Anderson and son Billie visited O M Anderson Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul King
Will Ruffner
Smith
Mel Silvia
Dr. Leech
Apollo
William Fryer
McLaughlin
Torren
Shelocta
Clara Townsend
Station. Announcement Little Girl at Prayer Door
A radio fan hears a troubling moment as a girl pauses her prayers to handle a scratching door cat. The scene blends domestic routine with a tense interruption, reflecting ordinary life interrupted by a small disturbance.
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Farm Extension News
Wnty 'T
State ‘Farm Show
Gureys Run
Shady Hollow
Frank Altman
J. F. Russell
IR. I. Siverling
Harry ‘Rearick
Elderton
Mildred Henderson
J. R. Jamison
Walton Smith
L.E. Deemer
Margaret McGaughey
Mae
H. R. Rearick
M. Kimmel
Kittanning
Chambersville
Crooked Creek
Mahan
Nan McGara
John Cuddy
David
Atwood
Walter Bartholomew
C. A. Brady
H. Overatt Barr
James Cathcart
Chicago
John Cathcart
Pitcairn
J. T. Cathcart
Miss Nettie
Paul Brady
Robert Ritchey
C A. Brady
Harry Miller
Clarence Miller
Armage
Girty
John Meyer
Murray and
Leones
George Kestler
Paul and
Carl
Currys Run
H. J. Johns
J. C. Schrecengost
Harle
Paul
Glenn
Maxine
J. H. Christy
J. Johns
A. M. Jamison
Bill Wright
Harry Jamison
Norman Ashbaugh
G. R. Jamison
Plumville
F.A. Coleman
Anna C. Smith
Elmer Smith
Near West ‘Lebanon
H.R. Ellenberger
J.C. Schrecongost
Christy
Jamison
Rose Palmer
Guy ‘McConnell
Robert Muir
Bell Lichtenfels
Mina Clawson
Liddy Harnet
Ruth Palmer
Roy Palmer
Clarence Woods
Charley Shoup
Garfield-Cline
Barbara
Forsha
Sbeen
Geo
Cline
Indiana ‘Hospital
Strongstown
Barbara Stanwyck
Karloff
Lowell Sherman
Howard Phillips
Spencer, Tracy
Marion Nixon
Priscoe Jenny
Buchheit Bros
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