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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
2
Dr. Theodore B Apptl, secretary of health, urges more sunlight and fresh air in homes. He argues darkened rooms harm health, especially for children, and that open house living improves hygiene in winter and summer. He cites tuberculosis sanatoria and modern buildings as confirming sunlight’s value.
Ambrose alumni reunion set for the church lawn Saturday afternoon and evening June 10. Opening song, welcome address by Larue Millen, then music by Harry Nolf and Homer McMants, jokes by several women, readings, talks by former pupils and teachers, and a three act comedy presented by the youth group.
Cloe child Lara Belle Bowers, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gorge Bowers, of Cloe, suffered a double fracture of the right leg when struck by an automobile driven by Daniel Marlin of Punxsutawney on Saturday. The report notes the accident occurred amid broader reflections on South American stability.
The Ritz presents Below the Sea a vivid underwater feature with odd creatures and a thrilling octopus fight. Also to screen are So This Is Africa a fast paced comedy with Wheeler and Woolsey and a raft of stars. Pleasure Cruise a romantic comedy starring Genevieve Tobin and Roland Young. The Little Giant with Edward G Robinson. Warriors Husband with Blizza Landia and David Manners.
A film presentation titled Little Giant screens Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10 starring Edward G. Robinson. The program promises a sharp performance from the famed actor and will show at local venues with other features and short subjects.
Blairsville high and grade school staff, except W L Coffman and Miss Eleanor Sheriff, were reappointed for 1933 34 with cuts at least 15 percent. The list includes B L Gumm, Nevin Montgomery, Joan Ackerson, Mercedes Fenlon, Caroline Gessler, Allan Glass, George Graham, Louise Harkcom, Mary Henry, Henry Martz, Robert Neville, Zulpha McCreery, Margaret North, Wilma Power, Helen Repine, Lewis Shaffer, Anna Schlegal, Lois Smith, Agnes J Tompkins, Augusta Turner, Charles Wagaman, Louise White, J Philip Young, Eleanor Adams, Olive Burnett, Lois Campbell, Pearl Compton, Martha Belle Crumm, Sallie Curtis, Leora Early, Genevieve Elrick, Harriet Hosack, Dorothy Jamison, Alice McMillen, Bertha Overdorff, Helen Pender, Mabel Repine, Cora Sandies, Mary Shields, Christina Silvis. Some people demand the right of free speech and then use it for ly ing purposes.
A series of marriages reported from Cherry Tree and surrounding towns includes Gay Cameron Leasure and James C. Anderson wed in Cherry Tree Presbyterian Church with the groom’s father performing the ceremony. The bride, a Cameron of Cherry Tree, taught in local schools and plans to continue teaching in State College after the fall move. The groom, a Maryville College and Carnegie Tech alum, teaches in Cherry Tree and is active in the community. Other marriages include Grant Houser and Nellie Welch in Plumville. Nathaniel Wulfert and Mary Corrigan in Marchand and Punxsutawney. William White and Zola Gaston in Rochester Mills. Ramsden and Repine in Blairsville. Carmichael and Muir in Bolivar. Clawson and Lovenzik in Blacklick. Dinger and Ray in Indiana. and Laverne Meekins and Nellie Palmer in Homer City, with various occupations and family connections noted.
Heming Makin John Haden Heming and Miss Hat of Huff wed by Squire Walter H. Jackson at his town office in the Nixon building. Harry J. Ridnour of Salisbury and Mrs Mary A. Morris of Roscoe joined in marriage by Register W. Ralph Cummings at the Court House on June 2.
Nelson Ober Robert Jacob Nelson of Cherry Tree wed Miss Athelda Bernice Ober of Commodore on June 1 at Dix Onville with Rev J P Tampt officiating. Gearhart Good Frank Charles Gearhart of Plumville wed Dorothy Louise Good of Marion Center on June 1 with Dr J A McCamey officiating. Roselle Schrecengost Bryan Kenneth Roselle and Anna Ruth Schrecengost of Rural Valley married in Indiana on May 31 with Rev Robert L Clark officiating.
Harry W. Boyer and Dorothy Clara Lanster of Rural Valley were married in Cumberland Maryland on Tuesday in a simple ceremony with family present.
The column lists visiting friends and relatives including Miss Irene McElwee and Miss Vernie McElwee with Dorothy Wise and Irene McElwee’s trip to Pitcairn to visit Aunt Mina Pierce. Other visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Boyle with Nora Jean and Orville, near Mt Tabor, and several Indiana callers such as Philip Rehn Jr Kenneth Neely and Raymond Montgomery. Political and humorous exchanges close the snippet.
Bolivar area observed a Memorial Day parade with participation from West Bolivar and Robinson. Local veterans, including Annie Bryan, carried a Gold Star Mother presence, while numerous residents and families visited, hosted guests, and joined in community activities across Bolivar Lockport Clyde Johnstown Blairsville and Conemaugh areas. Community members mentioned include Merl Mack Albert Ayers Philip Rehn Gladys Lichtenfels Dean Skiles and Jay Dodson among others.
Public sale under Deed of Assignment from Griffith Elis to J Blair Sutton by the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County. Property in Tipton includes undivided five sixths in a lot in Third Ward Indiana bounded by Oakland Avenue School Street and Klondyke Alley with a frame stable elevator building and waller house. Sale at 10:00 AM onsite.
Public notices announce Friday June 30 1933 at 2 PM and Saturday July 1 1933 at 10 AM for the sale of undivided interests in White Township and Fourth Ward Indiana Pa and a Latrobe Pa lot. Terms require 10 percent cash on each parcel with balance on confirmation. Sales conducted by J Blair Sutton as assignee of Griffith Wils per court order.
Classified notice text discusses rates and procedures for inserting WANTED LOST FOR SALE AND FOR RENT notices. It notes pricing by word, minimum lengths, and payment requirements. The garbled fragment mentions sending copy and money, and warns about keeping accounts for insertions.
A request seeks a cream separator at the best cash price and a set of heavy work harnesses. Interested party asks to send particulars and the best cash price to Box 200 A Indiana Pa 28 1tp.
Jack and Jack, attorneys announce a master’s sale with 25 percent cash due at bidding and the remaining balance on confirmation and deed delivery. The master may adjourn the sale. Date June 7, 1983. Location eye to the condo in James W. Mack, Master.
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