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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

4

Dairy Cattle Feeding Meetings With Olmstead In Pa

Dairy extension specialist R H Olmstead visits Indiana county for Bull Association Field Day and to lead two meetings on dairy cattle feeding and management. He speaks at Smethport Bone Hall this evening and Penn Run Grange Hall Thursday at eight o clock on making the dairy cow pay her way and related practices. Fruit thinning demonstrations by S U R euf from Penn State occur Monday June 22 for thinning now to ensure good fall fruit, with a planned visit to the Charles M Schwab estate to showcase local scenery.

R. H. Olmstead Indiana County Bull Association Smethport Penn Run Mr. Olmstead U. Reuf Penn State Carter Charles M. Schwab Pennsylvania J. B. R. Dickey Pennsylvania State College Wetgel Marion Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association A. B. Gray West Lebanon Marion Center Jersey Bull Association Lovejoy Jersey Bull Association Purchase Line

Calf program and pest control notes from Blairsville area

4 H Club calves acquire five Jersey calves to Blairsville Calf Club from Indiana county with plans for six Holstein calves later. Cutworms worse by decade long trend. control via poison bran mash advised. Demonstrations on alfalfa and pasture improvement led by Penn State specialists in Indiana county with sessions at Marion Center and Shelocta.

J. C. Nagcotte Penn State R. BH. Carter Pennsylvania State College

Dairymen Tour Planned in Indiana County Area

A tour for Dairymen of Cookport Commo dore Cherrytree Purchase Line and nearby areas set for Wednesday June 24 aims to spread modern milk production methods and barn remodeling practices to meet new requirements. Open to Indiana county dairymen seeking herd improvement with planned visits to several Cambria county farms.

Cookport Commodore Cherrytree Purchase Line Indiana County Cambria County

Milk and Eggs Drive Farm Income in Pennsylvania

Statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture show milk as the top value among farm products in 1980, surpassing milk eggs wool and honey combined in earlier years. Leading counties include Lancaster Chester York Bradford Bucks Berks and Susquehanna with dairy picnics planned across Westmoreland Indiana Clarion Jefferson and Centre counties. State College will assist with judging and discuss dairyman issues at the events.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Bureau of Statistics Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Allegheny Bradford Susquehanna Wayne Counties Tancaster Chester York Bucks Berks Bank County Indiana Clarion Armatrong Cambria Clearfield Jefferson Westmoreland

Weddings of a Week Repine and Berg Unite in Avalon

Blairsville resident Charles M Repine marries Ruth B Berg of Cokeville in Avalon. The bride, daughter of Elizabeth Berg, is a Blairsville High School graduate who studied at State Teachers College and the University of Pittsburgh. Repine worked for Westmoreland Mining Co. wedding notices continue with multiple couples including Lowman and Vannaman, Walback and Clark, Webster and Webster, plus prizeJello winners and a shower for newlyweds.

Repine Bere Charles M. Repine Blairsville Ruth B. Berg Cokeville Avalon Elizabeth Berg Blairsville High School State Teachers College University of Pittsburgh Grovn City College The Westmoreland Mining Co

Marjorie Meets Barton Leach Amid Muddy Mishap

In 1931 a Honolulu correspondence leads Marjorie to meet Barton Leach in town. A mud puddle wrecks her dress as a maroon Senator 8 car passes, prompting Leach to comfort her and propose a future together including a move to Honolulu with a new car and shared plans.

Marjorie Barton Leach Ann Parker Honolulu Ann Leach Bob Navy Bart Judy Ben Margie Ilker Muare Amise

Bargain Rate Sale of Wife Draws Remark in 1798 English Paper

An 1798 English newspaper reports a wife sold at Sheffield for sixpence and notes the poor price beside higher sums fetched for wives at Lhatthe and Smithfield market in London, highlighting market value disparities.

Sheffield Lhatthe Smithfield London

First Americans Origin Lost in the Mists of Time

A Globe-Democrat review discusses long seated roots of North American aborigines, noting linguistic ties between Asian and American tongues, and urging caution about modern conditions in tracing ancient migrations through geological changes and time.

Asia America New Mexico Japan Pueblos Continents North America St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Prodigal Son Parable and Short Story Origins

The piece surveys the history of concise fiction from ancient Greece through medieval examples in Bocaccio and the New Testament parable of the Prodigal Son, noting its 500 word length and structural unity. It traces American roots to Washington Irving’s Sketch Book and argues for economy of expression as the defining feature of the modern short story.

Sophocles Aeschylus Professor Baldwin Boccaccio America Washington Irving

Two Types of People Explain Decision Styles

The text divides people into two kinds: those who deliberate before acting and those who act on impulse. It argues both have value at fitting times, with grave problems needing thought and emergencies demanding swift action. It urges training thoughts and feelings to fit circumstances and avoid pitfalls.

Salem's Witch Craze Facts and Local Heritage

The piece clarifies that no one was burned in Salem during the witch trials, noting hangings and a man pressed to death instead. It highlights Massachusetts tercentenary festivities and Nathaniel Hawthorne's granddaughter Hildegarde Hawthorne sharing Salem sidelights in St. Nicholas magazine, plus Samuel MacIntire as the pioneering American architect born in Salem in 1757 and linked to early wooden house styles.

Salem Massichusetts Nathaniel. Hawthorne Hildegarde Hawthorne St. Nicholas Magazine Samuel MacIntire

What Does Savvy Mean In American Slang History

Pathfi nder Magazine explains the term savvy as a corrupted form of Spanish sabe meaning to know. It traces origins to Mexican usage by Southwest ranchers who rendered sabe as savvy due to similar b and v sounds. As a noun savvy denotes understanding and practical knowledge in slang contexts.

Southwest Pathfinder Magazine

Pest Eradication Efforts Modern Smithsonian Focus

The Smithsonian Institution has built North America's largest natural history collection over 85 years. It studies pests like the bean beetle boll weevil and Japanese beetle to identify natural enemies, origins, and immigration. A complete collection of all species forms is maintained for research.

Smithsonian Institution North America

Locals Enjoy Weekend Visits Across Counties

Mr and Mrs Thomas Weston of Canton Ohio spent a week with Aaron Lukehart who is ill. Miss Helen Foulds Floda Stiteler and Elwood Stiteler and Matthew Antis from Pittsburgh were weekend guests of Zella Stiteler. Mr and Mrs H B Dodson visited Mrs Dodsons parents Mr and Mrs Henry Stahlman at Frogtown. Mrs William Stiteler recovering from an operation in Punxsutawney hospital. Kings Daughters class met at Mrs Jane Brewers with many attendees including Rey and Mrs J B Troutman and numerous local families. George Seanor of Dayton was a Monday business caller. Mrs Walters of Punxsutawney spending time at her summer home here. Mrs David Edmunds Lola Fulton and daughters Christine and Maxine shopped in Indiana Tuesday. Pp A Sweltzer Rural Valley was a Monday business caller.

Thomas Weston Canton Aaron Lukehart Helen Foulds Floda Stiteler Elwood Matthew Antis Pittsburgh Zzula Stiteer Mra H. B. Dodson Dodson Henry Stahlman Frogtown William Stiteler Punxattawney Hospital Kings Daughters Jane Brewer Punxsutawney Rey J. B. Troutman Steele Calhoun Alice ‘Roush Ellen Mas Ritchay Hazel Lewis Doris Lulu Walker Margaret Lewis al Stear Jno. Wagner Clarence Stiteler F.C. Uncapher Evan Edmunds Wm. Edmunds Clarence Daugherty Silas Daugherty Chas. Wingard Zula Stiteler Lola Fulton Christine Maxne George Seanor Dayton Walters David Edmunds Maxine Indiana A. Sweltzer Rural Valley

East Run Social Roundup Touches Many Names

East Run residents and friends are listed visiting, shopping, or calling in Indiana and Ohio. Dean Mumau, Judson Buterbaugh, Miss Helen Walker, Leonard Mumau, Mrs. G W Treese, Mrs. Wyatt Heilman, and others are named among Sunday and Thursday visits and local entertainments.

Prairie region social and church events summary

A local social at Irwin Wood's home included Frances Wiggins, visiting from Columbian hospital, enjoying vacation at home. The Sabbath dedication drew a crowd, with Rev. Hutchinson delivering the morning message. Local youth attended a rally in Elder ton, and Mrs. George Kilpatrick returned to Pittsburgh after visiting her mother Mrs. Good. Mr. and Mrs. C F Bleakney of Ohio visited friends here. Grace Alshouse, a Pittsburgh teacher, summers here, and Edith Wood left for Chau Itanqua New York for summer work.

Young Peoples Irwin Wood Frances Wiggins Columbian Hospital Rev. Hutchinson Elderton George Kilpatrick Good Pittsburgh C. F. Bleakney Ohio Grace Alshouse Eidith Wood Chau- Itanqua New York Rey A. K.strane

Fort history note with local social mentions

Kelvyey's Fort was home to a week with friends as Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sharp hosted. Emma Jean Miller spent Sunday with Frances Wiggins. The Sheaffer family moved to their summer home. Junior Missionary society met at Corinne Douglass home Saturday afternoon. Progress Office notices urge protect fruit and berries from trespass. Pacifists aim to end war and then turn to football.

Kelvyey Robert Sharp Arthur Sharp Emma Jean Miller Frances Wiggins Sheaffer Junior Missionary Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farm Bureau News Chuir Walback Lawrence Willam Clark West Bolivar Margaret Gladys Walback West Wheatfield Township W. Ralph Cummings Court House Samuel Clark John Walback George Webster Steven George Butler Helen E. Webster Dilwood City Squire Walter H. Jackson Town North Sixth Street Esther R. Smith West Philadelphia Majestic S. GC. Streams A. W. Wigging Clarks Summit W. F. Westling Joseph Potts Walter Potts Homer City Bible School Daily Vacation Bible School Church of the Brethren iMud Puddle Helen ST. Bernard WNU Bmicksburg Dean Mumau Judson Buterbaugh Gates George Buterbaugh Sun D. L. Siverd Tayloraville Leonard Mumau Helen Walker Walter Blose Altay G. W Treese Song Atley and Alton Jerome Mountain Don ‘Trimble Belle Trimble Norris Buterbaugh Bowser East Mahoning Ellis Armstrong Ed Donahue Waitex Troutman’s Shopping Center of Phon Corinne Douglass Pacifista People’s Shoe Store
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