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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
8
A service representative in a telephone office pledges to handle orders answer questions and explain misunderstandings. The message emphasizes friendly courteous and efficient service aimed at subscriber satisfaction and leaving customers with a smile.
In Riley’s pool hall Minnie the Mourner and a moaning narrator recall a phony twenty dollar bill. Minnie wheels a plan to bet on Singing Wind, but Pinky cannot cover the stake and the scheme collapses, ending with a lost gamble and a fog horn memory.
The article explains that a gila monster’s bite releases poison through its jaws and grooves into the flesh, but it is seldom fatal to humans due to the creature’s inefficient biting mechanism.
William Austin Burt patented the first typewriter in 1829 described as resembling a meat block. It never sold commercially and proved awkward to use. Burt, a land surveyor from near Detroit, wrote home from New York on March 13, 1830, noting health, weather, and progress while sending greetings to family. The original machine was destroyed in the 1836 Patent Office fire. Burt’s great grandson rebuilt it in 1892 from the patent drawings.
A Washington Post writer notes wrought iron handicraft flourished in eighteenth century London with gates, candelabra, lamps, and interior decorations adorning wealthy homes. Iron workers were highly respected, and ancient references show its long history from Homer to Greek games. Florentine and Venetian palaces showcased candlesticks and lanterns while Spanish window grilles remain.
The house centipede prefers warm moist areas such as basements and bathrooms and preys on other insects. Though some tropical forms are reputedly poisonous, authorities say United States centipedes are not seriously dangerous, while larger Southwest species should be avoided.
A Literary Digest writer portrays bee war as ruthless hijackers attacking a 60 000 strong hive. They kill the queen, force workers to share honey, and drive the 20 000 survivors away to starve. The piece likens a bee without a hive to a man without a country barred from new hives.
Moon type offers an accessible Braille substitute for the blind, especially the elderly. Invented by the late Dr. William Moon, it uses a Roman letter alphabet with minimal contractions, allowing quicker learning than Braille and enabling many to enjoy books again.
Mrs. Robinson of Torrance visits friends in Archie Gamible home while Philson Bowers from Jerome visits his aunt in the area. Clarence Allshouse has enlisted in the U S Army and is stationed at Fort Washington Maryland. Mrs. Roy Lichtenfeld and Mrs. Wilbert Mack visit relatives in New Florence. Several youths attend the State Vocational Fair in Harriburg. Local church council members are re elected at the Lutheran meeting. A car crash injures Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Anderson on the way to Vandergrift funeral. Revival services continue at the Free Methodist church. Mrs. Florence Ressler Laura Jean and Mrs. Martin Coursin recover from illness. Birth announcements include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Kreigan and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Clark named Robert Wayne.
Sunday school at 10 15 and preaching at 11 15 with Rev Good from Leechburg assigned by the Presbytery. Local notes report reunification talks with Clarksburg and Jacksonville churches and mentions visiting clergy and residents with illness and family events.
In Cherryhill vicinity residents mourn the death of George Gromley reported from Pittsburgh on Friday. Paul Joiner of Alverda was a business caller on Thursday. Rev De Prefontaine of Hellwood visited the Shultz home in Stafford on Tuesday. Henry and Donald Shultz of Star ford called on John Engle on Saturday. R O Lytle of Indiana visited Pine Flats on Saturday evening. Jay Williams of near Alverda visited his sister Mrs Logan Parry recently. Harry Williams and Ray Korman of Pine Plats attended the inauguration in Washington on Wednesday. Frank Parry attended the Harrisburg farm show last week.
The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette offer to R. DN. residents of Indiana county at $6.50 per year, with $6.00 a year for out-of-county subscribers. The note hints that a great deal may be expressed in gestures as reflected by a pet pup.
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