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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1937
Page
3
A wire chief compares his role in the telephone office to a Chinese doctor tending patients. He explains he maintains the network of wires that form the brain and nervous system of telephone service. Constant vigilance protects service from failure or disruption.
Marion Center items report Emma Simpson visiting Indiana sister who is critically ill Mrs H H Wetzel and Ruth as guests of son Chas Wetzel Edw S Fontaine family from Media spent weekend with Sara Walker and relatives A community play raised funds for the fire equipment Audrey Garr teaches in Brackenridge schools Easter vacation visit to Barrs Mrs Will C Griffith visited Indiana A baby boy born to Harry and Mrs Wissinger Mrs Annie Kephart and Emogene Van Horn returned home Anna M McAfoos celebrated 87th birthday in Indiana and longtime town resident congratulated Infant child of Harry and Mrs McAfoos died at birth Jesus of Nazareth shown at local Presbyterian church Miss Bair of Indiana business visitor Mrs T C Hoyt and Mrs F M Anderson attended a birthday party for Anderson’s mother in Sykesville J E Long and Howard Foraythe visited daughter and sister Mrs C O Berkeypile near Indiana
Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams of Gipsy called on Mr Williams parents in town on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ord Bennett and their son were weekend visitors. Homer Gaston of Rossiter called on Merle Bennett Sunday afternoon. Little Teddy Bennett attended Sunday school for the first time since February. Mrs Morton Shields is now able to go outdoors after three weeks illness. Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams of town plan their Golden Wedding celebration in April. Mr and Mrs Ben Segar and family and Mrs Mary Richardson shopped in Punxsutawney Saturday evening. Mr Ord Bennett of Mentele and Junior Bennett of this place attended the Punxsutawney show Saturday evening.
Alverda Mrs George Wason and daughter in law Mrs Elmer Wilson of Mentone were callers in town Monday. Mrs Frank Magnone and son Joy are visiting relatives in Detroit Michigan. Eugene Russell of Clymer was a caller in town Thursday. B R Williams of Indiana was a caller in town Monday. Mrs Joseph Leone and son Edwin of Heilwood spent Friday with sister Miss Alma Vazer. Leroy Shuss was a Barnesboro caller Friday. Lee Miller of Carrolltown was a caller in town Friday. Mr and Mrs Clifford Brauner of Endicott New York and Mrs Sadie Graham of Homer City spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Voter. Mr and Mrs Joe Mooney were Ebensburg callers Sunday.
Cherryhill Warren and family were Hellwood callers on Friday. David Glenn and son from Gilory were Indiana visitors on Saturday. Mr and Mrs DePrefontaine and son of Hellwood shopped in Indiana Saturday. Robt Trout of near Grisemore was at the county seat Saturday. Eugene Dick called at the Engle home last week.
An aviation instructor wraps up a parachute drill with a quip about jumping to a conclusion as a student asks what happens if the chute fails to open. The exchange underscores classroom humor during a training session.
Ellis, a bee-keeper, encounters hikers who disturb his nests and bees. After a tense dawn confrontation, he aids the group and hosts them. Years later at a Fat Stock Show, a polite, decisive Ell’ s fate ties to Nanny Aggie Kate and Prue as he becomes best man and gains a fiancé in Nan, completing a wedding plan.
Lesson text on John 20 10 29 21 24 and the golden text Rev 1 17 18 emphasizes the living Christ post resurrection His authority peace conviction and personal responsibility The Young People Adult focus highlights Christ’s resurrection as a proven fact and its vital role in redemption with Peter’s later encounter and Thomas doubt as lessons for faith and commitment
A compact quotation from a period selection emphasizes duty and honor over danger and self interest, reflecting a moral stance favored by the source. The phrase highlights the enduring call to steadfast conduct in leadership and service.
A compact note cites Ruskin on life as music when one touches its notes lightly and in time. The quote frames music as a metaphor for living with balance and timing.
A concise saying expresses that God does not comfort people to ease their own lives but to prepare them to comfort others. It frames divine solace as a call to compassionate action rather than personal ease.
Martin Dick remains confined at home two weeks with gradual improvement. John Horne and Ralph Moldy from Johnstown visited his home over the weekend. Frank Groft and wife of Indiana called on Martin Dick and sister Nannie Bowera. Lightner family moved from Rossiter to Mrs. Etta Houck’s property. Thomas Dick and family from Windham Ohio visited Martin Dick’s father Sunday. Mrs. Utta Houck had dinner with Mrs. D. G. Strong Sunday. Local quilting sessions continue at the home of Christina Fyock. Arch Nicewonger and wife attended the Cox and Rushing evangelical meeting at Sagamore Sunday afternoon. Brethren church plans preaching next Sunday March 28 at 11:00. Rev. Bennett to preach at the M B church Sunday morning March 28 at 11:00.
Services at the Crooked Creek church next Sunday include Sunday school at 2:00 and church services at 3:00. Various local residents and visitors are listed with weekend visits and connections to Pittsburgh Indiana Latrobe Barr Home and Indiana domains. The dialogue at the end features a brief humorous exchange about a girl’s reaction to a confession of love.
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