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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1931
Page
2
Dr J Bruce W MecCreary deputy secretary of health urged Pennsylvania residents to guard against a mild but potentially severe influenza outbreak. He advised strong living habits, proper sleep, avoiding cold-prone conditions, and minimizing contact with infected individuals to reduce illness and possible death.
Sunday school workers from Districts 6 and 4 gather for mid winter conventions at Robinson Zion Lutheran church and Cockport Methodist church Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions. Rev. Ruff and Rev. Work headline addresses while district officers and delegates attend. A separate Armagh radio program by Jolly Twelve features local and nearby performers.
Alice Wayne escapes a night flight disaster and awakens in Charles Blake’s care. Blake, her former fianc, reveals a protective stance as Wayne family arrives, forcing an ultimatum that she give up planes. The incident ends with a planned renewed romance and a promise of domestic repair.
The Ritz shows The Man Who Came Back Thursday to Saturday, featuring Jane Gaynor and Russell Farrell as a couple who redeem themselves from a flawed past. Also on bill Africa Speaker at the Indiana Theatre with Jungle life, then The Criminal Code with Walter Huston at The Rite. Wheeler and Woolsey star in Hook Line and Sinker with a lavish hotel set.
A Wednesday showing features Reducing with Marie Dressler and Lois Moran. Thursday through Saturday January 29 to 31, 81 present The Man Who Came Back with Janet Gaynor and Russell Farrell. February 2 to 4 offers Hook Line and Sinker with Wheeler and Woolsey. February 6 and 7 presents Criminal Code with Walter Huston and Phillips Holmes.
Enrollment in the extension courses opened at Armagh on Thursday exceeded prior terms. Students travel 30 to 40 miles to attend. Elis Worth Lowry teaches a course on the Pedagogy of the Subnormal Pupil and Wood Unger leads a class in European History Since the World War.
State troopers visited the home of William and August Rosa of Homer City seeking stolen goods. Authorities found three five-gallon containers of moonshine but no theft evidence. The brothers were committed to the county jail in default of $1,000 bail after a hearing before Squire W. L. Hutchinson on prohibition violation charges.
The ninth annual dinner of the Johnstown Schoolmen's Association will be held Thursday evening February 12 in Johnstown with Dr Charles TR Foster president of Indiana State Teachers College as principal speaker. The Johnstown Democrat lauds Foster as an educator whose admin at Indiana has gained him recognition in pedagogy and notes his succession of Dr John A H W Keith, now Harrisburg public instruction superintendent, and his role in developing Indiana into a leading state teachers' college.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Kunkle of Hower City welcomed a daughter born at midnight Sunday. The infant weighs seven pounds and a half, and both mother and baby, formerly Miss Margaret Zeman of Lawn, are doing well.
Dorothy Coffee Mars reflects on early childhood as the seedbed of greatness. A mother recalls Bobby’s pebbles and a mountain dream, warning that peace keeping can curb bold aims. Ambition in youth forms future achievements, and parental restraint may hinder potential excellence.
A reader letter from D. J. Means urges elected representatives to act without delay for the welfare of laborers and farmers in Pennsylvania. The note criticizes old farmers, cites Governor Pinchot’s pledge to seek divine guidance, and stresses faithful obedience as the path to government by the People for the People.
In Hackensack New Jersey Christine Spellman wed Glasstetter of town at Holy Trinity church. Charles Cover married Sydney Short in Blairsville. David Palmer wed Alice Henry in Cumberland Maryland. Adrian Davis married Helen Fitzhonts in Indiana. An 82 year old woman, Mary OBrien of New Alexandria, died after being struck by a car near her home. Surviving sisters include Mrs Hila Beattie and Mrs Harriet Steel.
The Farmers Telephone Company Inc invites sealed bids for operating the Plumville switch for a term starting April 1991 not exceeding twelve months from April 1 1931. Bids must meet Federal Labor Acts and hours of service follow the general board contract. Submissions due February 1 1931 by W J Moore A D Good and J T Jewart.
Wm E Pierce attorney announces public sale of real estate in Indiana Borough Indiana County Pa on Philadelphia Street. Property includes three story building with three store rooms and offices plus an alley right of decedent. TEEMS: 10 percent down, 40 percent on delivery of deed, balance due in one year with interest. Auction by The Savings & Prubs Company of Indiana executor. Also executor's notice for estate of Mrs Sophia C Shupson.
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