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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
7
Obituary notices from Blairsville and surrounding townships record the deaths of Mrs. Natcy Campbell Wilson at 83 in Blairsville with family ties to early settlers, Ada Walback aged about 72 in West Wheatfield, and Hugh Elmer Smith 61 in Indiana. Services were conducted by Rev. Joseph C. Stuart, Rev. Harry E. Smith, and burial in Blairsville, Germany Lutheran, and UFB cemeteries respectively.
Maj. John M. Speel husband of Virginia White Hitchcock Speel of Washington D.C. died in a hospital in the national capital after years of ill health. He formerly served in the paymasters department of the army and had retired some time ago.
Susan Spencer aged 91 of Sinfcksburg died at home Sunday. Born April 13, 1842 in West Mahoning, she lived in the community her entire life. She was the last of six children and resided with a companion in Smicksburg for 11 years. A Methodist Episcopal church member and longtime Sunday school teacher, she remained active until months before her death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Letchworth with burial in Bricksburg cemetery. She leaves son Fred Roberts of Graceton and daughter Mrs. Mary Hogue, plus Carlisle Roberts, Nellie Flickinger, Lucille Darking, and siblings John M. Carson, Albert Carson, George Carson, Edward Carson, and Mrs. Harry Trusal, Mrs. Bruce D. Cramer, and Mrs. H. A. Phillips.
Ida Ferguson longtime Clarksburg resident born May 7 1863 in Youngstown died June 6 at her home aged 70 after a illness. Survived by daughter Mrs J E Fryar of Clarksburg son H C Ferguson of New Kensington sister Mrs Julia Ashbaugh Avonmore funeral at her home by Rev J W Mountain and burial in Edgewood cemetery Saltsburg
Robert M Campbell aged 74 died at his Johnstown home following a long illness. A native of West Wheatfield, he moved to Johnstown after the flood of May 31 1889 and married Alice M Mack a year later. He leaves children Mrs Fred Engh William Campbell Mrs Herman Keiper Mrs Clarence Morton and Robert B Campbell all of Johnstown. He is survived by sisters Mrs Davina Dias of Dilltown and Mrs George Palmer of Heshbon.
Miss Virginia Sloan aged eighty one died Friday at her Washington D C home after a long Indiana life. The service at Robinson Funeral Home North Seventh Street was led by Rev Samuel W Shane pastor of Second United Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in Oakland Cemetery. Sloan was sister of the late Hannibal K Sloan noted Indiana attorney and former state senator.
The Sun day School and Baptist Young People s Union of the Indiana County Regular Baptist Association meet at Ambrose Church today through Thursday Eastern Standard Time. Activities include devotions, addresses on Christ and Christian home influence, teacher value, and music with committees, reports, and officer elections. The BYPU session runs Thursday, featuring devotional periods, social program discussions, spiritual progress talks, music, and an offering.
An article explains how high altitude Colombian coffee is grown and processed from hand-picking ripe cherries to drying on sunlit patios. It notes the stand of silverskin removal, export to the United States for blending, and how the high altitude beans affect flavor. A dialogue fragment with Goofus and Rufus follows.
An advertising notice promotes Post-Gazette home delivery to Indiana County R. P. D. residents or those not served by carriers. The daily paper arrives the same day by mail. A club bargain is highlighted on Page 2.
The article compares baby teeth to temporary scaffolding for a building, stressing the need for proper care of primary teeth to ensure healthy permanent teeth and overall health. It outlines eruption timings for central incisors canines and molars, advises brushing with limewater then soft brush, and recommends quarterly professional checkups to prevent cavities and later health issues.
The creed asserts belief in the United States as government by the people, a democracy in a republic, and a nation of many states. It pledges duty to love the country, support the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against enemies.
Historic Wales offers sites like Wafed where Handel wrote the Hallelujah Chorus, St David’s Cathedral from the twelfth century, Temple Gardens in Llandrindod Wells, Roman camps near Llndover Castle remains, earthworks at Church Stretton, Beddegelert, Llewellyn’s famed hound burial, Conway Castle by Edward I, and Carharannon Castle birthplace of the first Prince of Wales.
A Detroit expert calls the black molly a dub flair fish as it blunders about like a polly wog. The piece notes that clever fishes trained to read and write are unsuitable for community tanks, with the jewel fish as an example. It claims fighting nature gives fishes brains while the scalare is an intelligent standout.
Fourteen prominent farmers representing Indiana county agricultural groups spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon in the Indiana Hotel. Each talked about his organization for three minutes, detailing goals, educational aims, and cooperative work. Several groups were noted as educational and social contributors, though some county associations were not represented.
Sunday callers and visiting friends fill Ridgway scenes as Mr. and Mrs. Johnson host, nurses from Mt. Sinai Baltimore vacation with Brilharts, and many others travel to Somerset Indiana Jersey Shore and Clearfield. A light vent—humorous quip about rent day closes the roundup.
Smicksbury notes a homemakers outing to Indiana last Tuesday with a YMCA noon dinner featuring delphin lume and pinks, followed by a Ritz theatre visit and a brief shopping tour. The item lists many local visitors and callers from Wilkinsburg Pittsburgh Brookville Punxsutawney Beaver Falls and Youngstown among others.
Clarksburg notes show Sabbath school next Sunday at 1 15 and church at 2 30. The Children s Day service was well attended. Visitors include Mr and Mrs William Berkes and Miss Minnie Nau of Brackenridge. Dorothy Girl of Blatraville stayed with William Pearce. Elizabeth Jewell and Harold Borland of Indiana visited the Jewell home. William Hullenbaugh toured the Raymond Hullenbaugh home in Slickville. Cynthia and Mabel Cribbs were Indiana visitors Saturday. Jennie Sandles visited her son Albert in Slickville. C J Lakehart and family of Trafford visited Dean Clawson. Gladys Keeley of Salisbury spent time with her sister Mrs Harry Coleman. A lighthearted travel anecdote ends with a car porter and passenger joking about tips for the engineer and fireman.
Shady Hollow and surrounding areas report casual visits from relatives and friends, with several callers listed in Crawford County and Elder ton. Highlights include births, school events at Elderton and Mt Union, and upcoming church services at St Jacob’s Lutheran.
A regional offer lists a 85.50 per year subscription for Indiana County R.F.C. residents or those not served by the Post Gazette carriers. It notes another club bargain appearing on page 2.
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