Winter Barley Promises Feed Substitute For Wheat
Farm Bureau notes winter barley as a satisfactory livestock feed and potential substitute for corn and wheat. Barley protein 11.5 percent, fat 2.1 percent, cheaper per acre. farmers in southern Pennsylvania show growing interest despite poor fall weather. Highway stations monitor movement due to quarantines, inspecting for corn borer and Japanese beetle with continued vehicle checks for 60 to 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
J. B. R. Dickey
Pennsylvania State College
Horseshoe Pitching Contest Draws Indiana County Interest
Indiana County farmers and farm workers are invited to enter a county wide horseshoe pitching tournament tied to the annual agricultural fair. Elimination rounds begin Wednesday with finals Thursday, entry free in elimination and a $1 stake in finals. The top two players go to Harrisburg for the state wide event during the Farm Products Show. Applications accepted until 10 am Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Agricultural Extension Association
Harrisburg
America
How to Prepare Honey Sections for Sale and Grading
County Agent Carter urges beekeepers to harvest clean sections, scrape propolis, and grade by fill and weight. Sections 12 ounces or more become No 1 or fancy, 10 to 12 ounces or underfilled go to No 2. Pack in dustproof containers stored dry, with even temperatures. Cellophane wrapping enhances appearance while revealing contents.
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Carter
Danger Ahead For 2031 Potato Crop
County Agent Carter warns growers to spray potatoes thoroughly and frequently to protect the 1951 crop. He cites rapid top growth, shallow roots from wet conditions, and rapid evaporation raising burn risk. recommends lime-enhanced sprays 8-10-100 and 5-7 day intervals in hot weather. Continuous wet spells may trigger late blight. delaying spraying allows control to fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Cor Borer Quarantine Begins Early In Area
Early maturity of the sweet corn crop under state and federal quarantine for the European corn borer prompts inspections of vehicles to start several days earlier than last year.
Hens Molt Orderly in Progressive Feather Replacement
The text explains how hens molt in an orderly sequence starting at the head and neck, then the body, with primary feathers renewing from the wing tip inward. It notes slower molters drop one primary feather at a time, while better layers may molt two or three at once, and that loss of secondary and tail feathers signals reduced production.
Insect Control Meetings with Penn State Specialist
Insect specialist L. B. Smith of Pennsylvania State College will visit Indiana county on Friday July 31 for insect control meetings at Fowler's vegetable farm near Indiana along Twolick creek at 10 A.M. and at O. W. Baker in Cockport at 2 P.M. Vegetable growers should attend to learn about common insects, habitats, control measures, spraying methods, and materials, with time for questions.
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L. B. Smith
Pennsylvania State College
Indiana County
Fowler's
Indiana
Twolick Creek
O. W. Baker
Cockport
Fidiana
Smith
Indiana County Bee Keepers Picnic Scheduled
Bee Keepers of Indiana county plan a picnic at a local apiary on Wednesday July 2 with location to be announced. B J Anderson from State College will attend and possibly a top bee keeper from Western Pennsylvania. Marion Center Bee Club members will assist with entertainment and hive related demonstrations.
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Indiana County
J. Anderson
State College
Pennsylvania
Marion Center
Multiple Hitch Demonstrations In July Farm Events
Agricultural progress drive prompts two demonstrations on July 27 with Penn State expert C A Burge at Cream Rose Dairy Farm Livermore and R M Thompson farm Marion Center. Carl Bittner to lead two thinning demos July 24 for Farm Bureau near Indiana and Graceton Center township. Local gardening contest judged by Walter Nissley and EB Carter Thursday in Homer City. Lightning kills entire Indive Flock of Sheep near Pine Flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Burge
Pennsylvania State College
Cream Rose
Livermore
R. IM. Thompson
Marion Center
Carl Bittner
State College
Farm Bureau
Clarence McHenry
Indiana
Thomas George
Graceton
Caralin Center Township
Homer City
Walter Nissley
County Avente
EB. Carter
Lions Club of
Marty Young
Pine Flats
Death of William H. H. McQuilken Shocks Indiana Community
William Hudson McQuilken died of a heart attack at his Grant Street home after a bank day, aged 14 or more. He worked at Citizens National Bank and formerly served as postmaster of Glen Campbell. A Tri-State College graduate, he held roles with Indiana Coal Company, Farmer and Miners Bank, and the Citizens National Bank. He was active in Presbyterian, Masonic, Odd Fellows, and Boy Scouts groups. Survived by his widow, a son John Holman, a daughter Jane Walker, two grandchildren, a sister and several brothers. Funeral held Tuesday at his home with Burnside cemetery interment and Masonic rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HH. McQuilken
Willam Hudson McQuilken
Indiana
Grant Street
Citizens National Bank
Thomas
Elizabeth Anne (Gardner) McQuilken
Glen Campbell
Tri-State College
Indiana Coal Company
Clen Campbell
Farmer and Miners Bank of
Jacksonville
Citizens National Bank, of
Town
Presbyterian Church of
Masonic Lodge of
Punxsutawney
Williamsport
Altoona Shrine
Glen Campbell Lodge of Odd Fellows
Indiana County Council
Boy Scouts of America
J. W. Mountain
Burnside Cemetery
Masconie Fraternity
John Holman McQuilken
McIntyre
Jane Walker McQuilken
John Holman, Jr
George Hazlett
Arcadia
T. F. McQuilken
James §. McQuilken
Akron
McQuilken
Maywood
Mls
George M Alter Funeral and Fatal Auto Accident
Funeral services were held at the late residence for George M Alter age 25 of town. He died in Indiana hospital from internal injuries after being struck by a car while crossing Eleventh street. The driver was absolved of blame. He was survived by his mother Mrs Annie Waugaman Alter and sister Miss Womell Alter.
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George M. Alter
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
Eleventh Street
Annie Waugaman Alter
Taylor Avenue
Miss Womell Alter
Early married life residency and a string of deaths
A historical note recalls a couple's early life in Blance and Rural Valley before settling in Rural Valley five years ago. A series of obituaries follows for Mrs. Nancy Jane Blose at 80, Barton Stuchell Palmer, Mrs. Ella Johnston, Mrs. Margaret C. Spicher, and four-year-old Raymond Neal Beatty, detailing family ties, residences, and funeral arrangements in Punxsutawney, Marion Center, West Fairfield, Rochester Mills, Gastown, and nearby communities.
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Blance
Valley
Alice Patrick
Rose Valley
Edgar Steefer
Green Oak
Harvey Meyer
Font
Mra. Getts Reefer
Jesse Thomas
John and
Harry Meyer
Gastown
Chas. Meyer
Elderton
Charles Meyer
Lightning Prints Not Photographic in Effect
Lightning prints are pinkish skin marks from a lightning strike. Patterns resemble trees, ferns, or animals but are not photographs. Scientists say these marks result from zigzag electrical discharge causing burns, not symbolic images.
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Saya
Pathfinder Magazine
Betram L. Collins Funeral Notice in Town
Betram L. Collins of town died Friday evening at his Elm Street home after a week long illness. Funeral Monday afternoon at Robinson Funeral Home with burial in Oakland cemetery. Rev. Dr. J. A. McCamey to officiate. Survived by widow Maude Luther Collins and three sons Lawrence Leroy Albert, all of Pittsburgh, plus brothers and sisters J Collins Reedaville W Va George Collins Alliance O Mrs M E Hil town and Mrs Sarah Knox College Springs Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betram L. Collins
Robinson
Oakland Cemetery
Town
Elm Street
Jefferson County
Indiana
M. EB. Church
J. A. McCamey
Maude
Luther) Collins
Gona
Lawrence
Leroy
Albert
Pittsburgh
J. ¥. Collins
Reedaville
W. Va
George Collins
Alliance, O
M. E. Hil
Sarah Knox
College Springs
Lows
Obituaries for Mrs Charles Cramer and Dillie Morrow
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Cramer 76 of Blacklick township were held at her home with burial in Hopewell church cemetery. She died in Herhone after six months illness and is survived by a large family including ten children and several siblings. Also noted is the Plumville obituary for Dillie Morrow 74, long-time Plumville resident and church member, with burial in Plumville cemetery following a Thursday service.
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Charles Cramer
Hopewell Church
Blacklick Township
Herhone
Wis
Margaret Ellen Long
Boyd
Benjamin
George Clawson
Gussie Cover
Moe Cramer
J. M. Dixon
Burrell Township
Keebler Cramer
Clarksburg
Knox Clawson
Vandergrift
George Hill
Eizabeth
George Cribbs
Blairsville
Royden Long
Gd. M. Long
Unity
Miss Dillie Morrow
Plumville
Jennie Belle Gallagher
J. W. Mountain
Saltsburg
Daniel Gallagher
Iselin
Notable Obituaries and Jokes From Punxsutawney Area News
Obituaries note the deaths of Helen E Cochrane at Punxsutawney hospital after a 10 day illness and Jennie Belle Gallagher 12, both at parental homes, with interments in Saltsburg and Brush Valley cemeteries. Also listed are Jackson K Snyder 72 of Brush Valley, John Poleo 20 born in Rossiter now in Trenton, Mrs William Friedling 69 near Blairsville, and Attorney W Blair Adams 58 of Punxsutawney. A doctor quip and a joke about newlywed salad close the column.
Wife cites royal ancestry in jest about husband
A Los Angeles man learns his lineage supposedly traces to English nobility, sparking amusement. His wife, proud of her United States Steel roots, quips that if he digs deeper he will find Ananias, highlighting playful family pride and comic digs over ancestry.
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Los Angeles
United States Steel
Ananias
Stage Realism in Richard II Draws Real Fencing Risk
A Manchester Guardian columnist warns stage realism in Richard II. The duel between Richard and Richmond demands genuine fencing. Kean overacted and wounded opponents, while Barry Sullivan reportedly caused injuries to Henry Sinclair who lost an eye in Drury Lane Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard II
Manchester
England
Guardian
Richard
Iichmond
Edmund Kean
Barry Sullivan
Clarksburg Sabbath Activities Highlight Social Visits
TheClarksburg church announced Sabbath school at 9 45 and preaching at 11 16. Albert Sandles of Slickville and Jennie Sandles hosted Sabbath guests, with numerousReader notes on visitors from Lewisville Vandergrift Blairsville and Indiana among others including Loyd Clawson and the Hart and Fulton families visiting relatives and friends in town over the weekend.
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Albert Sandles
Slickville
Jennie Sandles
Kennedy
Lewisville
Carolyn Marshall
Alen Love
Vandergrift
Loyd Clawson
Blairaville
Harry ‘Coleman
Margaret Jean
Dean Clawson
Indiana
C. W. Hart
Derry
Carrie Blaick
John Hart
Lakeland
Florida
Brackenridge
Frank Clark
Blairsville
M. A. Fulton
Bruce Frew
Kellysburg
Paul Elrick
Carrie Elrick
Ralph Donahey
Jay
Rural Carriers Convention Domes and Local Visits
A town report notes Mr. and Mrs. T EB Sharp traveling to Montrose for the Rural Carriers Convention. Harry Edwards was struck by a car with injuries to head arms ribs and leg. Camp Fire Girls hosted a Friday Walker school grounds fest. Various locals visited relatives and hospitals. Florida and Oklahoma visitors stayed with hosts. A barn near William Calhoun caught fire after a lightning strike but was largely saved. A joke line mentions a girl named Nina Klok from a dating tale.
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Shelcota Brink Hdawards
Plumville
T. EB. Sharp
Mont Rose
Harry Edwards
Camp Fire
Walker School
Vernon Edwards
C. D. Edwards
Twila ‘Berkey
Clair Millen
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Marie Kimmel
Minnie Snyder
Douglas
Sharples
Elizabeth Warner
H.C. Kimmel
Heingon
Florida
John Carnahan
Paul Fleming
Oklahoma
W. D. Rankin’s
William Calhoun
Molokai Leprosy Settlement Seen Beyond Stigma
A Hawaiian island near Honolulu is noted for its leper colony on a sheltered peninsula. While outsiders recall Father Damien and Father Dutton for their work with the outcasts, the place is described as tranquil with pleasant homes, gardens, music, and sport, and improving cures.
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Pacific
Molokai
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Mhey
Father Damien
Father Dutton
Robert Louis Stevenson
Damien
Hickaboola whistle-stops in predatory slang
A Boston Transcript note questions the meaning of expressions found in a New York half column. It lists terms such as clayer-kicking constables great bank robbusters hickaboola whistle-stops play-placoned by the village barber and weedbenders. The piece suggests weedbender implies a hick and Robbister may praise thieves within a social hierarchy.
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New York
Boston Transcript
Once in a Blue Moon sighting in Suva Fiji
A rare blue moon was reportedly seen over Suva on a February night. Astronomers attribute the color to sun rays refracted by crystals on the moon, occurring only when rays hit at a very acute angle.
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Suva
Fiji Islands
Water as bird deterrent for crops noted by California officials
California game officials say Pleasants and other birds raid melons tomatoes and berries not from a taste for fruit but to drink water. They advise placing water containers at convenient points where abundant birds gather to discourage feeding without firearms.
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Pleasants
California Game
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Farm Bureau News
Bobby
Daddy
Nancy Jane Blose
Henry K. Blose
William H. Blose
Seventh Street
Robert L. Clark
Presbyterian Church
Bloge
Pun
Barton
Palmer
Marion Center M. E
Marion ‘Center
Barton Stuchell Palmer
Marine Hospital
Bolivar
Mary Palmer
Coalport
L. B. Lambing
Westmoreland County
H. E. Wissinger
Ella Johnston
West Fairfield
Ella H. Johnston
James Walker Johnston
Donald Clark
William P. Luther
James Johnston
William and Ray Johnston
Johnstown
Margaret C. Spiccher
Montgomery
Banks Township
Church
Margaret C. Spicher
Milton Long
West Church Street
Long
J. F. Buterbaugh
Annie Walker
Mary Raleigh
Rochester Mills
Raymond Neal Beatty
Raymond Neal
Neal Beatty
White Township
John J. Mctlvains
First United Presbyterian Church
Willian Sheter Friera
St. Paul
William Shetler
Helen E. Cochrane
Punxsutawney Hospital
Scott Cochrane
Richard Manners
Dixonville
Frank Cerney
Lucerne Mines
Allen, Paul
John
Jackson K. Snyder
Brushvalley M. E
Brush Valley Township
John Poleo
John Polea
Trenton
N.J
Rossiter
William Friedling
William Friedline
Waller
Clarence
Blairavile
W. Blair Adams
Joeffarson County
Walter
Mr. Newly Wed
Nina
Kiok
Nina Klok
Babe
Algy
Marie
Niagara Falls
Banks Township No. Acres
Wax & Coste
Coal
Arthur Coal Mining Co
N. H
Buvpfingion Township
M. McHenry
Goa
H. C. Cameron
MW & L
Harry Juushower
T. W
Dalla W. Butler
Andrew Vetro
G. KR
Timblin
Cherryall
Tlownsiop
MuHenry, Stewart &Telfer
W. G. Thomas
Conemaugh Township
John Graham
Imchard White
Grant Township
David Hamilton
I. D. Shankle
Green Township
H. C. Sathers
Margaret Penninstes
Fourtie van Lota
M. C. Watson
North Mahoning Township
Fee
W. B. Little
Norman Brown
Booth Mahoning Township
Alarry Wenner
Sam Henry
Harry Wenner
Lot—Aanna Flaylor
Pine Township
Josiah Wfayeng
Beok Strong
K. YN Township
Joe
A. Myers
Lipsburg Borougs
Witk Hate McTaughno
Washington Township
W. A Snyder
West Field Township
Hazel SS & Virginia , Shultz
West Wheatfield Township
Elmer W, Aihnow
Treasurer
Ste
Donald Moorhead
Loeugt St
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