State Board urges pupil farm service for wartime needs
The State Board of Education urges school officials and students to view farm and allied labor as valid excuses for absence during the war. Pupils over age twelve may substitute agricultural work for term work with promotion decisions based on ability. Also notes on poultry hatch timing and economic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Inducation
Commonwealth
State Board of Education
Gouduet
Deaths Toll in Indiana and Nearby States
Recurring obituaries report Mrs. J Harry Wadding 71 of Dayton born October 5 1846. widow of J Harry Wadding with several Dayton and Indiana descendants. Other notices include Miss Jean Turley Neff of Hastings and John G Campbell Homer City died in Hamburg sanitarium. Mrs Lynnie Murman Cochran Fremont Michigan. and infant Harvey Douglass Pillsburg. Also Mrs Susan Askins Unionville Center County and Mrs Samuel Steffy Homer City listed among the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harry Wadding
Dayton
Jennie Rebecca Long
James McGaughey
W. R. Waugaman
D. L. Eekman
Co. A. E
Dean
Jean Turley Neff
Uastings
Indiana
Johnstown
Indiana Normal Conservatory of Muic
U11
John G. Campbell
Homer City
Hamburg
Samuel Puriada
Fremont
Mich
Furman Homstead
Cockport
Ann Purntkin
iLomer City
Susan A. Asking
Susan A. Askins
John
Rural schools close in Creekside and surrounding townships
Creekside borough and nearby districts closed term programs with music readings and student recognitions. Civic and Literary Club planted a maple tree for teachers and pupils. Hu rman interest noted in perfect attendance awards, class ceremonies, and small gifts to teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
America
Harmon
Washington Township
Marie Carnahan
Citiazens
Gordon
Eizabeth George
Conemaugh Township
Mildred Fleming
Parkwood
Mabel Abel
Union Flat
Armstrong Township
M. Helen Smith
Party for Teacher Surprises Arm strong School
Margaret Cunningham teacher at James Fleming school in Arm strong township was surprised April 24 by Mr and Mrs Henry Dorr with a party for parents and pupils. The evening featured games and plays followed by refreshments. A second surprise presented a china eight piece dresser set and plate to the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cunningham
James Fleming
Armstrong Township
Henry Dorr
Indiana County Teachers Seek Better Conditions for Schools
A letter from D. D. Patterson notes Prof. C Homer Shryock led Indian County educators to discuss school needs. He emphasizes that good teachers create good citizens and that low wages, costs of training, short terms, and uncertain employment harm the profession. An association aims to organize to improve salaries and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
C. Homer Shryock
Barneyboro
Shryock
D. D. Patterson
Card of Thanks for Ida Gaynell Douglass
Mr and Mrs Harvey Earl Douglass of Pittsburg express heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their daughter Ida Gaynell Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Ray
Waxabet Aay
Harvey Earl Douglass
Pittsburg
Ida Gaynell Douglass
Can't Get Along Without Progress Subscribes for Year
W T Mahaffey of Cherry Tree renews for The Progress stating rising prices for common goods make the paper essential. He encloses $1.50 for a one year subscription to the county newspaper and supports the paper's policy of stopping all papers when time runs out. A Glen Campbell surprise party honors Mil dred Detwiler, age 11, on April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Department of Anviculture
Poaultrysman
Progress
W. T. Mahaffey
Cherry Tree
Nfe
Mahaffey
Glen Campbell
A. BE. Detwiler
Mildred
Consolidated schools threaten children health and morals
A health note warns that consolidated school centers and long bus rides burden children with crowded transports, foul air, and disease risk. It urges stopping consolidation until proper transportation that safeguards morals and health is organized. The piece calls for safer, structured travel and public notices on trespass in museums.
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Wl Simpson
John Balcow
Stephen Gibson
Dianes Ue Kniston
Oliver Wry
Joey
Chava Wilson
Clara Wilson Rankin
Alexander Rankin
W. H. Rankin
Homewood
Andrew Wilson
Plumyilte
C. §. Shellenberger
United Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Widerton
Teda. Patton
Dohm W. Beck
Hohn Wo Kerk
Peyton
Woon
Gambeltl
Khi Gaynel
Campbell
Phila
Indiana,Pa
Luxenberg’s
Mr. Man
H. C. Christy & Co
Consolidated Public Schools
State Department of Health
Muselin
Cookport Summite Normal
C. Hi, Keating
C. H. Keating
Hillsdale, Pa
Joubert
Sound
Way Barn
Coral
M. B. Billingslee
Blairsville R. D
R. Lumsden
HR. Lumsden Co
Philo
St. Indiana
Eureka Tow. CO
Clymer, PA
The
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Troutman
Sherman
Citizens’ Bank
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