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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1923
Page
10
Local readers report activity around West Lebanon and nearby townships as the Montgomery gas well shows light production and the Carnegie Gas Co. hopes to begin drilling on the McGeary farm. Residents note recent gas strikes on the Montgomery farm and widespread travel improvements after road dragging. Community members visit relatives, attend services, and handle daily tasks across Nicholtown and Marion Center areas.
In South Bend the mail carrier was absent Thursday due to the bad condition of the toads. John Frantz and Wendell Devers visited Greensburg as business callers last week. A flock of wild geese was observed flying by.
Rossmoyne Clardelle Hall Means of Walier visited her father William Hall and family a couple of days last week. Mrs. Chas Stiteler of Smicksburg and Miss Lottie Stiteler of Sandburgh were guests of their sister Mrs. H Elkin for one day last week.
Saturday and Sunday visits span Plumyitle, Dora, Hear Smicksburg, Hast Pluntyville, Sagamore and Punxsutawhey. Guests include T. H. Frantz, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson HK Warden and son Leroy, R. Boyd Elkin, A. G. Brewer, Nelson E. Warden family, John A., Warden sister, Mrs W. M. Bullock, and Robert Moore with grandparents A. W. Diltz.
Parkwood notes Floyd Bay elected mail carrier for this route. John Scott moved his saw mill to W A Dible farm. J L Wiggins attended the Pittsburg tractor show. Miss Hilda Campbell ill with quin sy. Mr and Mrs Quade Smith and daughter visited Aikman. Mrs John Scott with Mrs Frank Scott Thursday. Mrs J C Crawford and George with Mrs J S Coulter Saturday. Howard Kimmel family attended Mary Ankony's club in Elderton Friday. Gavin Kelly visited parents Silvis in South Bend Friday. Mrs J B Coulter Thursday in Indiana. Robert Sell, recently hospitalized in Indiana, returned home. Helen and Mildred Henderson called in town Saturday.
Frank Fry of Lewistown spent the weekend with his wife here. Mrs Gettya returned home after visiting Latrobe and Pittychurch. Dr J H Peterman and daughter Helen Louise are at the bedside of their son in Baltimore who is seriously ill. Dorvitt is slightly improved after being taken off at Cresson. Miss Mary Stewart visited her brother J T Stewart in Cresson. Misses Toller and Rumberger of Patton visited the Master home. Mrs John Lemon visited her parents in Mahaffey. Misses Craver and Palmer of Emeigh were guests of Elizabeth Taylor. J B Brown and children visiting relatives in Jersey Shore. Miss Jelen McWaard visited her sister in Cresson. W T Bitzpatrick was a business caller in Glen Campbell. Doll Langham was a business caller in Clearfield. Lee Stifer of Johnstown spent the weekend with his parents. J G Nolley of Cresson visited town. Miss Mic Sterrett attended her mother’s funeral in Spangler. Mr and Mrs J G Madden were callers in Spangler. Mrs Walter Peterman returned to Indiana after visiting town. The L O G O members entertained the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in their hall with dancing, cards, and a dainty lunch. Cherry Tree orchestra provided music. a joyous evening.
Mr and Mrs Burton Kunkle and son visited his parents. Jennie Anderson, Madge, and Lee called on Briggs. Frank Matson is ill. Matson family moving to H M Clarke farm. J B Shearer Luetta Beighley and John Wesson attended a dance at T J Matson’s near Olivet. Jennie Anderson celebrated birthday with thirty two neighbors on March 13. a lunch was served.
Indiana shoppers frequent various towns including Stewart Campbell and G L Mc Laughlin and families. Residents report callers, hospital visits, Sabbath services, and social events. Several locals travel to Philipsburg and Clymer. statements note sickness, visits, and attendance at gatherings.
McKisson Valley residents share health troubles and recoveries. Alice McCracken and children visited the Smith home. Calling family ill under Dr. Tarmon care. Penrosa family recovering from diphtheria. Mrs. George recently ill but mobile. Patterson family planning move to Roser Harbison farm soon. School closed due to teacher illness Miss Allshouse. Mrs. Cribbs of Indiana visiting Mabel. John Cunningham ill with lumbago. Mrs. Schatter of Duluth weekend visit. Mrs. Fulton of West Jehnicon ill last week. Mail service resumed with new rural carrier. Leo Miller expected home from Pittsburgh Hospital. Myers and son with father in Lawrence. Cearee Neeler returns home after appendicitis operation in Indiana hospital. Mrs. Cathryn Clark and Hulda visit Ralph Turner’s home. Nightingale Literary Club met at Mary Ankeny’s in Wider ton with St Patrick decor. Dining room table festooned, chicken dishes, soup, sandwiches, pickles, coffee, candy.
Frank Coleman spent the wool end with friends here. The school will give an entertainment on Friday evening. Howard Ewing of Salisbury spent Monday in Clarksburg. Mrs W C Coulter visited friends at Indiana last week. The latest real estate transfer is J M Hart general store sold to R D McCall of Beaver Pa who will take charge soon.
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