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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1935
Page
2
Parents are urged to ensure early complete health exams for new entrants, including physician and dentist visits, to correct defects and protect against diphtheria and smallpox. The piece lists key checks: vision, hearing, teeth, weight and growth, vaccination, and healthy habits. It emphasizes prevention and readiness before the first school day.
Mrs. William Shank aged 81 a Strongstown resident committed death by hanging on Thursday forenoon in Mecca near Homer City at her son Joseph Shanks home. Body found in kitchen suspended from a rope fastened to ceiling knob. a chair nearby indicated she stepped from it. She leaves a husband and children Etta Henry Belle Conrath Joseph A F Shank Harry Shank Louis J Shank. Funeral service held at Leydie Funeral Home Wayne Avenue and interment in Oakland cemetery.
Howard Miller a 39 year old West Oak street resident is hospitalized with injuries from a Saturday night accident on West Philadelphia street. He has a broken nose head lacerations and possible skull fracture. Driver Paul Barnett of West Church street says Miller stepped from a parked car into his path. County Sabbath School Association held a highly successful institute at the Methodist Episcopal church with sessions for adult children missionary temperance and vacation Bible school departments led by principal speaker Leo O. McKay of Sharon.
The Ritz Theatre opens a two day Folies Bergere engagement with Maurice Chevalier Merle Oberon and Ann Southern featuring spectacular effects. Alexander Korda presents The Scarlet Pimpernel with Leslie Howard May Oberon May 6 7. Traveling Sales Lady stars Joan Blondell and William Gargan May 8 with Hank Keene and his Radio Gang May 8 9. Laddie from Indiana showcases John Beal and Gloria Stuart May 10 11. Houdini tricks book give away May 4. McFadden’s Flats with Walter C Kelly and Andy Clyde May 6 7.
At the Ritz Theatre daily through May 11 the program runs from 1:30 to 11:30 on Saturdays with a series of films and features including Folies Bergere, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Traveling Saleslady, Addie, and extra attractions Hank Keene and His Radio Gang. The Indiana Theatre lists double features and screenings from May 2 to 7, featuring Car 99, Casino Murder Case, Fighting Shadows, and Baby Face Harrington plus a magic trick free with admission. Kintersburg CCC Camp members help subdue a forest fire near the camp with 60 GCC boys in a staged emergency. a $850 reward is offered for wire thieves after copper wire thefts at Williams Run and Rowalter mines.
Attorney General Margiotti was honored by the Alpha chapter of Phi Alpha Zeta at Indiana State Teachers College. The luncheon and ceremony included initiation into Eta chapter and remarks on Margiotti's student activities. Attendees and speakers reviewed his achievements and pledged support for education funding.
Lawson Robertson recalls a 1912 motorcycle race gathering at Brighton Beach and a fatal incident when John Albright Hasha and six spectators died after Albright’s bike failed The article combines odd anecdotes about lighting cigarettes with a remark on endless French menus and cooking mastery.
Plan carefully when wiring a home and place fixtures for both service and attractive arrangement. Avoid rooms that look good yet hinder reading or other tasks with poor lighting. Use appropriately sized cooking utensils to fit stove burners for satisfactory service.
Montgomery Township High School at Arcadia will host baccalaureate services Sunday in Hillsdale with Rev. A R Mansberger delivering the sermon. Graduation exercises on May 9 feature Dr William Earl Davis of New Bethlehem as speaker and diplomas presented by James F Chapman. Class includes Ralph Elbell Walter Hintz Ernest Charrah Harry Wilmoth Joseph Yakimovicz Betty Blose Elizabeth Bostic Lavada Dishong Pauline Ference Virginia Ferrier Louise Gorman Ruth Kline Ruth Lydie Violet Spicher Yovette Tyger Caroline Heemanczuk Pete Gulish John Mattis Harold Tyger John Woytek Carl Zarick Marie Blose Lois Chase Waya Douglass Velma Ferrier Roxie Gaston Florence Henry Irene Longenecker Hulda Shields Dorothy Tyger Sarah Mae Walker Marie McCullough. Class officers are Harold Tiger president Virginia Ferrier secretary Florence Henry treasurer. The annual class day at McGees Mill featured mentors and juniors addresses, glee club group, history by Marie Blose, senior prophecies by Florence Henry, seniors’ lament by Mildred Beck, piano solo by David Chase, and other senior events.
Clifford Tomb assistant scoutmaster of Troop 1 Indiana Boy Scouts of America spoke to the Rotary Club on the value of Scouting. Guests included Scouts Bill Wine Howard Schrecengost and Jack Warner Jr. Robert P Shotts county Scout executive attended. A motion picture reel from Camp William Penn showcased the active Scout program in camp.
Elderton and Plumeresk township old timers present an old-time opera and entertainment in Elderton high school on Thursday evening May 9 to benefit the music department. Features include a male quartet old fiddlers accordion selections by artists tap dancing and more. Curtain at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Germany reduces oil imports by 17 percent using engines powered by coal dust leaves corncobs and wood.
Smithport notes a goodbye sermon by Rev. John Walker of Glen Campbell before moving to Indiana Pa. Merle Bennett and family visited R E Cribbs near Shelocta. Blaine Bennett and son visited Rosister. School board re elected teachers and primary room closed, freeing pupils. A Massachusetts shoe factory owner halted a planned pay cut for 800 workers and gave raises. A home tip suggests rubbing dry salt to remove onion odors.
Three Good Club offers for Indiana County subscribers present bundles from Indiana Progress and partner titles including Country Home, Poultry Tribune, American Fruit Grower, Pennsylvania Farmer, Woman's World, MCCALL'S MAGAZINE, and Household Magazine. Add 50c outside Indiana County.
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