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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1928
Page
2
Dr Theodore B Appel promotes coping with heat through habits and diet. He advises reducing heat producing foods and sweets, exercising after sunset, avoiding strenuous activity in strong sun, and keeping the digestive tract healthy. The note also covers paper mulch use in agriculture and corrects a previous item about Leasure and Miss Wahneta.
County Agent Warner urges summer pruning of black raspberries and blackberries to stimulate side growth for a stronger cane and larger crop. Pinch tips from young canes at 24 inches to prevent weak growth and ensure robust fruiting.
The one and a half mile relocation of the Benjamin Franklin highway near Curry Run Presbyterian Church along Indiana and Shelada road was completed and approved by highway inspectors. Grading has begun by M. Bennett & Sons Construction Company as plans to shorten the route passed through scarred land and adjustments to avoid curves and soil issues. A side cut will straighten the line and preserve the old Kittanning trail alignment.
The state health car visited the county with 1273 children registered and examined over June. On the busiest day 136 children were processed from 1:00 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. Children came from more than 90 homes in Indiana and nearby areas.
Rossmoyne T H W Frante is on the sick list. Sunday evening services drew children at Smicksburg. Miss Leon Good of Dubois visited plantparents Mr and Mrs T H Pranta. A G Tirewer of Tanoma stayed with Mr and Mrs Ebert. Brewer and daughter Mrs D C Wells and family, Eleanor, along with Vernon and Arthur Hazrett of Indiana, visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs D C Wells, returned home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Howard Lockhart and children were Pintville callers Friday. KK Boyd Elkin of Dora visited his parents Mr and Mrs G H Elkin last week. Nelson Warden, an employee in Floatingdon county, visited his parents Mr and Mrs B C Wells with family on Pyfdiry.
CHAMBERSVILLE church services set for next Sunday at Crooked Creek Church at 3 PM with Sunday school at 2 PM. Various visiting residents from Indiana and Nanine are noted along with local improvements and community events. County bridge repair plans announced and Indiana Country Club golf team wins 9 to 2 at Punxsutawney course.
Uncle Oliver plans a love philter using an ebony flute said to charm hearts. Dorry Lander borrows it, serenades Marion in the rose garden, and the magical tune leads to confession and a wedding gift from a wary bachelor.
The Board of Township Supervisors of Pine Township Indiana County Pennsylvania invite bids for sixteen thousand dollars of township bonds. Bonds dated August 1 1928 bear four percent interest tax free to holder. Denomination one thousand dollars each. maturities from 1930 to 1942. Sealed bids due by 11:00 AM July 5 1928, with 500 dollar bid bond. Right to reject bids reserved. Robert M Fisher attorney. June 27 1928. B B Williams treasurer.
Pine Township Indiana County Pennsylvania will offer for sale at Indiana Pa to the highest bidder bonds totaling 32000 dollars. Bonds dated August 1 1928 bear 4 percent interest and are tax free to holders under Pennsylvania law. Denominations 1000 dollars each mature in sequence through 1942 with a 500 dollar liquidated damages clause for nonfulfillment. Bidder must appear July 26 1928 at 10:00 A M. M Wisher Savings and Trust Co Indiana Pa attorney for the board.
Smicksburg Borough, Indiana County Pennsylvania, offers bonds totaling 3000 to the highest responsible bidder. Bonds dated August 1 1328 bear 4 percent interest, are tax free for holders, and mature August 1 in 1930 1931 1932 with denominations of 600 each. Sealed bids due July 26 1928 by 10:00 AM to Robert M Fisher Attorney.
The South Mahoning Township Supervisors in Indiana County Pennsylvania offer bonds of Fifteen Thousand Dollars dated August 1 1928 at 4 percent tax free by the township. Bonds in $500 denominations mature August 1929 1930 1921 with sealed bank draft bids of $500 due before 1 00 A.M. July 26 1928. Fisher attorney for the board. Treasurer S. Elickin June 27 1928.
Auditor from Indiana County reports will attend to distribution of funds held by administrator Lewis in the Dolan estate in Indiana Borough on August 13, 1928 at 10 AM. Also notice of bids for coal and kindling by Center Township school board due July 26 1928, bids for cleaning and oiling, and sale bids for two condemned road machines with terms and deposits, Harrisburg Capitol building bids due July 16 1928.
The auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County to settle and report the distribution of money in the hands of The Savings & Trust Company as administrator of the estate of Cora B. Sheesley, deceased, will attend to duties at The Savings & Trust Building Indiana Pa on Tuesday July 24 1928 at 10:00 AM. All interested may attend. Hap. June 27 1928-3te Auditor.
Cherryhill Township Indiana County Pennsylvania will offer for sale to the highest bidder bonds of 56000 dollars. Bonds dated August 1 1928 bear 4 percent interest and are tax free. Denominations 1000 dollars each mature by August 1 of various years through 1941. Submitting bank draft for 500 dollars as contract. Auction closes July 26 1928 before 10:00 AM.
Sealed proposals for the reconstruction of 1540 newer feet of reinforced concrete pavement in Dorrell Township, Indiana County, will be received at the State Capitol until July 20. Bids will be opened and content awarded soon after. Bid documents and drawings may be obtained for a nonrefundable fee from the Pennsylvania Department of Highways offices in Pittsburgh and Upper Darby. No refunds for drawings returned.
Bids for reconstruction work near White Township, Butler County, are invited by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways. Specifications and cross section drawings available at the department offices in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Upper Darby. No refunds for drawings. James L. W. C. A. Secretary of Highways.
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