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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
4
National chairman argues for merit based selection in new federal agencies. He says civil service reduces patronage, boosts efficiency, and aligns public servants with the people’s interests, urging continued demand for merit system reforms to improve government service.
Eighty nine Jerseys were shown at the Marion Center Jersey Bull Association event at the community park. Six bulls were exhibited with J C Nageotte judging and a hoof trimming demo. Winners in aged cows, two to four year olds, yearlings, and calves were led by Swan Wetzel Glasser Walkers and Bence, reflecting Marion Center's status as a leading Jersey community in Pennsylvania.
The Indiana county wool pool was sold Saturday evening to R. E. Smith, Inc., of Boston, as the highest bidder. Bids set prices for medium, fine and rejects wool. wools to be received at B&O station Indiana on June 22 and 23, with turnout by region and strict dockage rules for moisture and tying.
Official figures show 1936 game killed in Pennsylvania 3 106 tons, less than half of 1935’s 6 391 tons. 46 668 antlerless deer killed in 1935 helped push totals. There were 641 672 hunting licenses issued in 1936, about one tenth of US total, with 28 fatal and 159 non fatal accidents. Women of the Moose meeting in Clymer featured Mooseheart program and education themes, closing with a bedtime ceremony and charity luncheon. A Spanish saying linked to Spain’s war era notes one Spaniard one opinion, two Spaniards two opinions, three Spaniards a conflagration.
A string of brief notices from Indiana detailing visits and travels. Names include Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mason, Mrs. Robert Sneddon, Mrs. Elizabeth Daugherty, James Pierce, Mrs. A. W. Mabon, Mrs. Jennie Miller, Carolyn Smyth, Peggy and Margaret Edwards, Mrs. Myrtle Walker, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Rezzolla, J. Wilbur Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Duff, Harry Smith, Miss Clara Bothell, Aleatha Hood, Phylia Judson, Mr. and Mrs. Stear, Earl Hewitt, Misses Kunkle and Rumhbaugh, Miss Helen Merriman, Simon Hawk, Mr. and Mrs. John Truby, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Simpson, and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Daugherty. Several attend funerals, renew subscriptions, or plan trips to Holland, California, and New England. Events include visits in Butler, Brackenridge, Wilkinsburg, Water Street, and Indiana, with multiple road trips and a graduation noted.
Stewart from Princeton University will travel to Exeter New Hampshire to attend Phillips Exeter Academy commencement and witness Ernest Stewart Jr graduate on June 28. En route home they will visit New York where John Stewart sails for France to tour and study until late August. John and sister Emma Stewart will join him in France for part of the time.
Elders Ridge Academy alumni former students and friends return next Friday for an afternoon and evening reunion. Dedication of the Donaldson Memorial Library will feature Rev. Hugh F. Giv en delivering the address at 2300 o'clock. A 400 o'clock fellowship hour recalls old school days followed by a 600 o'clock banquet and Ald Lang Syne at the W Hiders Ridge Presbyterian church. Also notes there are 140 species of ferns in the Hawaiian Islands ranging from microscopic to gigantic trees.
A Portland physician claims that spitting into a mosquito bite causes it to swell and itch. This unusual theory is presented to readers of The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette, priced at $5.60.
Mighty Hang Shows will set up a vast tent city on the Houk show grounds in Indiana on Monday June 21 for two Haag Shows performances. The Haag program features famed acts including Gregory Troupe Johnson Duo Wire Walkers Zelda Troupe and Haag herd of elephants led by Miss Helen Haag. A 1:00 PM street parade precedes free exhibitions on the grounds with performances at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM doors open an hour earlier to allow visitors to tour Haag’s new zoo and enjoy the Gold Concert Band.
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh is credited as the ace of the Caterpillar Club for making four life saving parachute jumps.
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