Local farmers benefit by soil erosion control plan
Indiana county farmers, aided by the Soil Conservation Service, progressed on erosion control in the past year. Since July 1, 1936, 60 farms agreed to full plans while 182 had already begun. about 25 600 acres involved with contour strip cropping, pasture improvement, permanent hay seeding, diversion terracing and tree planting. Woodland improvements were finished on 105 farms and strip cropping applied on 55 farms averaging 40 acres each on several named farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Indiana County
John A. Brenneman
Rapacuk
Charles Hudson
Clark Lightcap
Barney Wilmoth
Elmer Short
Clark Cribbs
Farmers urged to inspect soil and water conservation work
Mr. Brenneman noted growing farmer interest in soil and water conservation in Indiana county and nearby areas. He predicted wider adoption over two years and urged farmers to inspect completed work, especially after heavy rain to compare protected fields with those lacking erosion control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenneman
Indiana County
Tribute to Memory of Mrs D P Bothell
A large family gathering from Mrs D P Bothell's circle attended Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church after her death about a year ago. Thirty one relatives joined the service, donated a flowers basket for the ceremony, and laid it on her grave. she had been a member for 56 years. Children Floyd Bothell and family of New York City and Thomas C Bothell with wife and daughter of Ravenna Ohio were present alongside Agnes Clark and daughters Kathryn and Louise, Earl Wiggins and wife of Leechburg, Lawrence Campbell and family of Indiana, and David Watkins and family of Ernest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailster
D. P
Bothell
Plumcreek U. P
Thomas C. Bothell
Ravenna
Agnes Clark
Kathryn
Louise
Earl Wiggins
Leechburg
Lawrence Campbell
Indiana
David Watkins
Ernest
Broken End of Bottle Wound at North Point Pool
William Lowe of Dubois fell from a wet diving board into Little Mahoning creek near North Point Saturday. He struck a broken bottle end in his abdomen, removed it, crawled out, and was taken to Adrian hospital. Twelve stitches were needed to close the gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Point
Little Mahoning Creek
William Lowe
Dubois
Adrian Hospital
Harry Lowe
Grape Crop Forecast for Pennsylvania in 1937
Report from Harrisburg indicates Pennsylvania grape production up 40 percent over 1936 with Erie County accounting for about three fourths of the state yield. State likely ranks fifth among major grape producers this year. sentiment cited by Lamartine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Erie County
Wairsville Man Held For Court On Drunken Driving Charge
T H Bergman of Blairsville held for court on a charge of operating an automobile while intoxicated at a hearing before Justice Gere Dottahey. He was remanded to county jail in default of 500 bail. A passenger, Mrs. Mary Williams of Blairsville, also arrested, was remanded in default of 700 bail after a preliminary hearing before Justice Waiter H Jackson. The Armstrong Grange program lists a meeting at Parkwood schoolhouse on Tuesday evening August 3 with songs, talks, and youth activities led by Helen Craig and others. Attendance contest scores Blue 71 Green 65. Plumville Bank pays third dividend of 15 percent to creditors. total distribution now 47 percent after two prior dividends. Depositors should present receipts to collect checks.
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Wairsville
T. H. Bergman
Blairsville
Gere Dottahey
Cherryhill Township
Bergman
Mary Williams
Blairaville
Justice of the Peace
H. Jackson
Armstrong Grange
Parkwood
Grange of the
M. L. Brown
Grange
Helen Craig
Ruby Rhea
Clarence Brown
Marry Craig
Betty Weiss
Lois Smith
J. R
Campbell Muck
Kathryn and
Kenneth Millen
Plumville Bank
Malcolm M. Fleming
First National Bank of
Plumville
Fleming
Caponizing Demonstration Planned in Conemaugh Two
County Agent Warner will stage a caponizing demonstration at Dr. Kiner's farm near Lewinv ille on Saturday morning July 31 at 9 00 o clock Those interested in caponizing cockerels are invited to attend An instruction sheet and feeding tips will be provided at the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Two
Warner
Kiner
Lewinville
Governor Earle Leaves for European Vacation
Governor and Mrs. George H. Earle sailed from New York at noon for a month long trip to Europe with planned visits in Ireland France Poland and Austria. President Paul Stewart of Waynesburg College was a guest in Hom er City on Thursday at Dick Stephens's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Europe
George H. Earle
New York
Ireland
France
Poland
Austria
Paul Stewart
Waynesburg College
Dick Stephens
Homer City
Foreclosures in Indiana County rise in June 28 cases
Indiana County recorded 28 home mortgage foreclosures in June based on Home Owners Loan Corporation figures released this week, contrasting with five foreclosures in June 1936. Also noted are local notices and community updates including church events, a stock condition, fishing trips, and remarks on speed of birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Indiana
Canada
Eugene Wilson
Louis Feloni
State Highway Patrol
Washington notes rise in private employment across sectors
From Washington and other cites comes news of increased private employment across business agriculture and manufacturing. The article contrasts this with political jobs and argues private work boosts production income and living standards, urging policy to sustain re employment and normal growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Sunday School and Local News Bits in Sheloca
The article records Sheloca church events with Sunday school at 9 45 and preaching at 10 00 led by Thelma Lowry who sustained a leg fracture after a horse incident. It notes Indiana visitors, hospital stays, mail carriers meeting in Bloomsburg, and family visits including a newborn girl July 22 for Blair Ramner, plus callers in the A L Lowry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Thelma Lowry
Arthur Lowry
Bert Kerr
Indiana
Marjorie McCardle
Chas. McCardle
Indiana Hospital
Floyd Ray
Local Families Named in Vandergrift Area Notices
B Warner and family of Vandergrift and Anna B. Smith with son Ralph of McIntyre are listed among residents connected to a local notice. Pierce and Jay Clark families of Clymer appear in the same listing alongside R E Rus sell and Lowry families. Others include Hilla Warner Floyd Ray and Mary Frances Lowry with Elea in a continuing community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Warner
Vandergrift
Anna B. Smith
Ralph
McIntyre
Pierce
Mra
Jay Clark
Clymer
R. E. Russell
Mary
Frances Lowry
Hilla Warner
Floyd Ray
Elea
Picnic at Geo Sharp home with Carnahan family
Nor and Hazel Carnahan and M. Carnahan with the Juniors and their parents host a picnic at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Sharp today. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette are sent to R. D. readers for $5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor
Hazel Carnahan
M. Carnahan
Geo, Sharp
The
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
R. D
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Fedley
Hamilton
Het
R.W. Wehrle & Co
Indiana, Pa
Hess
Brothers Staurant
South Seventh Street
Frices
Boda Grill
Indiana Fruit & Produce
Tocci Bros
Phila
James J. Walters
Indians, Pa
Geo. Cost’s Barber Shop
South Ninth Street
Willis & Henderson
Wayne Ave
Telephone
Long & Rim Insurance Agency
Genta 210 Savings and Trust Building
General Insurance
Luxenberg
Frances Peck Heins Home
Pennzoil
Motor Inn
D, P, Bothell
Lamartine
Tabernacle News
Jack Munyon
Harkless
Dave Munro
Indiana Goanel Tabernacle
Kunkle
George Santayana
California
Sloan Bros
Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Kolorflor
Maninem
Buchheit Bros
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