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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1937
Page
2
A short notice dated Wednesday March 8 1937 lists residents living outside Indiana County. The item records a regional administrative notice published in the paper.
A Twentieth Century Fund analysis by 15 experts concludes U S taxes are the highest ever. The average annual tax hits $100 per person with federal, state, and local shares totaling over one fifth of national income. If borrowing ends and spending not cut, the tax could rise to $115-$120 per person.
Ralph Logan Farr and Anna belle Elizabeth Enterline of Adrian were married in Indiana on February 24 by Dr. Robert L. Clark. Farr, son of Mrs. Edward Farr, works as a construction engineer. Enterline is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Enterline of Adrian.
A large barn and a chicken house on the Joseph Ondrizek farm near Strongstown were destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. The loss is estimated in the thousands of dollars with the fire's origin not yet determined.
Mrs. Margaret Hollohan mother of Miss Lillian Holohan superintendent of the Indiana hospital died at her Newport Kentucky home from pneumonia after a brief illness. En route home Miss Hollohan learned of her mother's death.
Helen Louise Houck aged 14 had a surprise birthday party at her home near Purchase Line hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs Clyde Houck. The event featured games music lunch and a large cake with candles. Guests included Calf Club members and parents from Taylorsville Buck Run Stafford Hillsdale and Purchase Line communities.
The five passenger automobile of I. Brody, stolen from his Water Street home, was found wrecked in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Monday. A youth alleged to be involved was arrested there. County authorities traced the thieves from Middleton, New York, to Lewistown and Yellow Creek before stealing the Brady car. They are also suspected in breaking into John Beasinger’s summer cabin at Yellow Creek and stealing clothing and gasoline.
Erosion has stripped each 160 acre Iowa farm of over 187000 tons of soil, about 36 percent of its original topsoil. Nutrients removed include 247 tons of nitrogen, 82 tons of phosphorus, and 2046 tons of potassium per farm. Iowa statewide loss totals roughly thirty million tons of highly productive topsoil.
Clarence Marcus son of Mr and Mrs R Marcus of town wins a scholarship to the V F Military Academy of Mountc and will join the school band. Clarence Carolyn McCuran and Sarah Thomas, members of the Indiana High School Orchestra, played in the All State Orchestra at Mount Lebanon last week.
Thirty two new automobiles are assigned to Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol stations for patrol work. Sergeant L R Feloni Corporal C B Loughner and Patrolmen B W McCluskey and E R Davidson from the Indiana sub station were in Harrisburg this week to aid in the distribution of the cars.
A Wednesday program features Joseph Calleia and F. Rice in Man of the People. The film screens with a focus on social themes and strong performances.
CHAMBERSVILLE The Ladies Missionary Circle met at Mrs. Frank MecGara’s home. Mr. Simpson from Pittsburgh visited his son-in-law and daughter, Merle McGara, on Friday. Mrs. Jay McQuilkin is ill. Mrs. B. H. Over and children Gene and Dorothy, of Prospect, returned home after two weeks with her parents, Chas Brady and family. Mrs. Frank Kirk serves as foreman of Indiana March grand jury. Mrs. Don Entertine and her little daughter visit Ida Banks. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray and family of Clymer visited the Brady home. Bert Adamson of near Five Points visited Clair Pruner. Mary Jane Miller visited Clymer over the weekend. The loudest barkers are always with the aide show.
Indiana delegates joined a Pittsburgh banquet marking Pitt Universitys 160th anniversary. The Indiana contingent included Dr. and Mrs. George BE Simpson Dr. and Mrs. Harry B. Neal Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur Gibson Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Kinter Rev. and Mrs. Robert L. Clark State Senator and Mrs. C. Gilbert Woldenden Attorney Thomas Barber Mr. and Mrs. J. Clair Stoan Mr. and Mra J. T. Stewart Miss Frances Walsh Edward Fyock Miss Irene Park Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simpson all of Indiana along with Dr. M. M. Palmer of Homer City.
E Williams of Indiana Sales and Service recently met Studebaker sales executives in South Bend Indiana. Williams notes rising public demand for safety economy and styling in cars. He cites an 80 percent rise in Studebaker sales for November 1936 versus November 1935.
A 27 year old barber and unmarried Vandergrift resident, Boyd Miller, was struck by a automobile Saturday night in North Vandergrift and killed. He was a twin brother of Ray Miller and son of Samuel B Miller, with three sisters and two other brothers surviving. The report mentions other brief items about court juror selection and a Roosevelt Supreme Court bill.
Winter cover crops including field peas vetch crimson clover and rye increase cotton yields by about one third and corn by roughly three fourths according to agronomists from the Bureau of Plant Industry. This advantage comes as crops help reduce runoff and erosion.
Sagamore man John Norko pleaded guilty to driving a car without an operator's license. Judge Jesse B. Long in Brookville ordered him to pay costs and a $150 fine after his license had been suspended and not renewed at the end of the suspension period. Other items note new homes and a minor injury from an icy crash.
Mrs and Mrs J Gilhousen announce the engagement of their daughter Martha W Gilhousen to Paul M Black of Detroit Michigan son of Mr and Mrs Merie L Black of Smickeburg They plan a summer wedding The fragment also contains jokes and a note about removing lettering from cotton sacks for tea towels and lice control by soaking in keyogene before washing
Ed and Margaret plan a Biloxi vacation but stop in Birmingham to visit old neighbors Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien. The couple invites them to stay, and Mrs. O'Brien suggests joining the trip for a coast vacation, hoping to help her husband who needs a change of climate.
The article notes dealers observe slight weight differences between wet and dry gravel as water exits quickly from wet loads and packing loosens. It cites Marks’ Mechanical Engineer’s Handbook giving 90–108 lb/cu ft for dry gravel, 100–120 lb/cu ft for dry sand and gravel, and 118–320 lb/cu ft for wet sand and gravel. It explains water raises weight variably and that a water film around grains impedes flow, with fully saturated sand approaching dry weight again.
John L. Getty administratrix notices that Letters of Administration for the estate of George H. Johnson of Grant Township have been granted. Creditors are asked to present authentic claims for settlement. Rochester Mills Pa March 9 1987.
Jack and Jack Attorneys disclose an auditor appointed by the Deer Court of Indiana County to settle and report the distribution of money held by The Savings & Trust Company of Indians as administrator of the James Gardner estate Burrell Township deceased. The auditor will attend duties at 10:00 in Cunningham Building office to hear all interested parties. Feb 4.
Notice by H J McEthoes and L E Millar attorneys for the estate of George W Stear deceased. Real estate of W R Calhoun clerk at Indiana Pennsylvania. Date February 24 1937. Widow seeks exemption under applicable law and notices creditors and interested parties to respond within prescribed time.
Letters testamentary issued for the estate of John M Rankin deceased of Apollo Borough. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted must make prompt payment. D Rankin is the Executor residing at 169 Beale Avenue Leechburg PA. January 27 1937-8te.
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