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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1937
Page
3
A salesman extols telephone service as a time saver and aid for errands shopping and emergencies. He claims it protects families in sickness and fire, keeps people connected, and enables quick business contact. The pitch emphasizes low cost relative to broad benefits and directory inclusion.
A March 21 lesson outlines John 19 verses 49 and 14 18 with golden text on God’s love, focusing on four crucifixion figures Pilate the afraid, the hostile Jews, the loyal disciples, and Jesus the Saviour. It links Calvary to Easter, urges tenderness, responsibility, and steadfast faith while noting local Easter services and community notices.
The quote urges decisive action over endless delay in adopting a new life. It compares procrastination to starving oneself by delaying eating, drinking, and sleeping, risking self-destruction. The author stresses that postponement harms growth and well being.
An aphoristic reflection on beauty as an inward joy that spreads cheer through all faculties, attributed to Addison.
Rossmoyne residents visit relatives while Elkin and Pearce families share news. Clara Pearce mourns a Chicago sister but cannot attend due to illness. The Smicksburg Lutheran church group held an all day quilting at D C Wells home with 19 members and three visitors. Leonard Elkin attended a Ringgold stock sale with Robert Elkin. A public sale at Chas Moorhead’s farm drew a good crowd. Punxsutawney visitors Merle Marshall and Bessie Kerr called on locals. Henry Elkin shows improvement after illness. Guy Pearce moved a hay baler to J P Neal farm. Clifford Pearce is ill.
Elderton residents report visits by Miss Zelda Elgin and others. Women groups of WU P church held a three course supper and a quilting day at the Presbyterian basement. Several locals including Mrs G V Elgin, Mrs Ada Johnson, and Grace Small are noted with visits, illnesses, and a surprise party for the coach. Public sale bill services highlighted by The Progress.
Homer Pifer and Howard Jeffries were business callers at Johnstown. The Missionary Society met at Mrs. Annie Richardson’s home. Ray Carney of Punxsutawney made a business trip here. David Gibson, once ill at his daughter's home, is improving at home. Mrs. Wtta Krytzer returned from Falls Creek. Mrs. James Black, formerly of here, was buried in Pine Grove cemetery after dying in Kent, Ohio. Mrs. Sarah Smith attended her sister-in-law’s funeral at Gypsy. Mrs. David Rittenhouse and sons visited Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon and family visited the latter’s mother here. Mrs. Joyce Williams of Barnesboro visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Moore visited in Glenn Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Ord Weaver and Eugene Miller with others were callers at Marion Center. Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Kellar moved to Laney Aul’s farm at Pickering Run. Max, Jessie and Martha Potts were Indiana shoppers. Mrs. Sadie McCall will visit in Homer City. Butler Work, employed at Punxsutawney, spent the weekend with his family.
Mrs Glenn Jewart and sister Mrs Arthur Blystone caled Mr and Mrs Mead Fisher Indiana. Rev Frederick Stuber called on James Orr at Adrian hospital Punxsutawney. Mrs Myrtle Nichol called on Mrs Ela Fleming. William Getty and two sons attended sale at Mrs Lottie Crawford home. Mrs John Park guest of Mr and Mrs J B Park. Josiah Fisher guests Charles Jewart and Florence Blystone. Horace Adamson of Beyer visited Luther Peterman. Mrs Mary Johnston of Atwood seriously ill. Mrs Cuddy of Atwood oldest resident died at 95. Josiah Fisher called on A C Marshall. Bryan Orr called at J A Park. Indiana shoppers included Walter Harman Josiah Fisher Roy Stuchell and J G Russell. Glenn Jewart and Ralph Ray business callers at Kittanning. Arthur Blystone spent Saturday near Mt Union church. Mrs A P Ray once ill is able about again.
Lewisville church announces March 21 services with Sunday school at 10 15 and worship at 11 15 conducted by presbytery preacher Rev King from Elwood City who spoke last Sunday on A Gift Better Than Gold. Local residents including the Compton family of Blairsville and the Barkleys, Ewing and Snyder households were mentioned with visits and a funeral for Miss Mae Archibald.
In Alverda Monday morning the stork visited the Bernard Funart home delivering a baby boy. Margaret Joiner reported an Indiana tall person Monday. Lee Miller of Carroltown called in town Monday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Vozer were ballers at Homer City Thursday. John and Steve Lusnak made a business trip to Spangler Friday. Paul Stiffler and Mrs W H Shultz and Mrs Albert Pickup were callers at Indiana Friday. Neil McDonnell and Arthur McAnally of Cherry Tree transacted business in town Saturday. Alpha Cheney of Pittsburgh was in town Saturday on business. Harry Murphy and Warren Krist for Patton were callers in town Friday. Alma Vater and niece Alma Leone were Johnstown shoppers. C L Murphy was an Altoona caller Sunday. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to R D readers. Five fifty.
Ralph M. Bashore announces delinquency penalties for employers who failed to pay 1936 unemployment contributions. Delinquency begins March 1 1937 and requires contacting unemployment offices for guidance. Emphasizes wage records needed for benefits and urges cooperation for effective administration.
Two farm auctions set for March 25 and March 26 feature extensive personal property. Frank Buccardo Earl R. George and S J Fyock Co auctioneers list horses, cattle, poultry, implements, machinery, hay, grain, locom, and household goods with cash terms.
Social roundup mentions visits and events around Cochrans Mills Indiana and nearby towns. Families including Johns Bair Stiles Stuchell Buyers and Wilsons are cited with Thursday and Wednesday activities. Mabel Ewing bought a piano. Bible class met at her home. Frank Lambing and H B Smith attended business calls in South Bend and Iselin.
Mrs Beatrice Simmons is employed in Indiana as the piece notes a St Patrick's party entertainment event with Simmons mentioned in connection to Indiana employment.
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