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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
2
The Indiana Progress reports subscription rates and lists town candidates for county and state offices. It names Wattach as county chairman and outlines nominees for Congress Assembly and state party posts with several local committee choices.
Seventy seven? The article reports 57 applicants from four districts of this territory taking mine foreman tests at the State Armory today. Districts named include Fourth DuBois Twp, 12th Punxsutawney, 15th Barnesboro and 25th Indiana. An examining board lists inspector chair George J. Steinhelser and others representing operators and miners. The piece names numerous applicants by town and surname across Arcadia Anita Barnesboro Clune Cherry Tree Clearfield Clymer Elnora Ernest Helvetia Nam in e Reynoldsville Sagamore Spangler Yatesboro and more.
Albert Thomas a 70 year old Blairsville resident was found dead in his shack where he lived alone for years. Neighbors said the door was locked and he appeared to have died Wednesday night from likely undernourishment. Funeral services were held in Blairsville followed by burial in Blairsville cemetery. An avalanche in Corsica killed 39 in Ortiporio and similar Italian mountain disasters were noted. A sea elephant in Philadelphia eats twenty tons of felt annually.
The Ritz Theatre presents Registered Nurse a romantic drama with Bebe Daniels Lyle Talbot and John Halliday. Also As the Earth Turns with Jean Muir Donald Wood. Bottoms Up with John Gales Spencer Tracy Thelma Todd May 7 9 10. Harold Teen with Hal Leroy Patricia Ellis Rochelle Hudson Guy Kibbee Hugh Herbert May 9 10. Come On Marines May 11 12 featuring Ida Lupino Rich ar d Arlen and Roscoe Karn.
Hollidaysburg Production Credit Association reports 186 loan applications totaling 85,850 dollars as of April 30 1934. Officials expect figures to double by year end while urging farms to learn about these credits and inviting speaking engagements.
A historical ad lists multiple weeknight film showings including Registered Nurse with Bebe Daniels and Lyle Talbot on May 3 4. As the Earth Turns with Jean Muir and Donald Woods May 6. Bottoms Up with Spencer Tracy and John Boles May 7 8. Harold Then with Hal LeRoy and Rochelle Hudson May 9 10. Come on Marines with Richard Arlen and Ida Lupino May 11 12. Heat Lightning with Aline McMahon and Preston Foster May 2 3. 3 0 8 Iceberg with Rod La Rocque and Good Dame with Sylvia Sinned and Fredric March May 4 6. Double Door with Evelyn Venable and Kent Taylor May 9 10.
William Penn Council Boy Scouts of America held the tenth annual Bird House Contest with winners announced after a week of judging. Judges praised quality workmanship and design, though entries were fewer than last year. Homes are on display at Hotel Moore before most will move to Memorial Park. Winners include Tenderfoot Ralph Rainey Clymer Rustic Dick Warner Indiana Finished Number Telford McIntire NuMine Martin Second Class Wayne Colgan Clymer Rustie Edmund Varrato Blairaville Finished lumber Mike Senick McIntyre Martin Jon Kline Rossiter Martin Float Class Andrew Ruddock Homer City Finished lumber.
Special invitation to view stock includes good mated pairs brood mares farm workers handy priced horses and a few colts. An outstanding pair of sorrel mares well mated and heavy in foal. James H. Kuhns New Bethlehem Pa R D Farmers Phone Snyderville May 2 1934 8tc.
Dr. Jeff Barnes and Gay Nelson form a tense bond during bone surgery healing at Trinity hospital. As Gay nears discharge in four weeks she declares independence and hints at love, while Barnes receives a farewell note and a check, revealing his vanity and her resolve to leave without address.
County Agent Warner urges Indiana County sheepmen to prepare wool for market as over 38 million pounds will be shorn in Pennsylvania. Tips include dry shearing on a clean floor, removing dung locks, rolling fleeces flesh side out, tying with paper twine, and storing in a cool dry place to maximize value against competing fleeces.
A J Boring native of Indiana County celebrated his 80th birthday at his Southmont home on April 15. Pensioner of Lorain Steel Co. since retirement eight years ago, he shared greetings from family including sons Bert Herbert and others. Attendants included wife, daughter, and siblings. several relatives could not attend.
Bids for general art and janitorial supplies for AMH4 35 school year will be received by the Board of Education at 245 North Wirth Street Indiana Pa on or before 6 PM June 8 1934 Specifications are on file in the boards offices and may be obtained on request The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Attest Frank L Ndl President Marion W Barnde Secretary May 2 1934-3te
Notice is given that letters testamentary for the estate of David Bell have been granted to McCerdy Aul as executor. All debts should be paid and all claims presented promptly. Attorneys J. C. Long and W. C. Chapman noted. April 25, 1934. Also, Smicksburg School Board to elect two grade teachers May 8, 1934. applications required in person.
By order of the Orphans Court of Indiana County Pennsylvania dated April 16 1934 there will be exposed to public sale on the premises in the borough of Indiana Pennsylvania an estate offered for sale under court authority.
Saturday May 12 1934 executors offer property in Indiana Borough Second Ward bounded Philadelphia Street alley Gompers alley and lot of Steve Flenkey 60 feet frontage 200 feet depth with dwelling frame outbuildings conveyed to Harry A Lydick and Immag M Lydick by deed Feb 4 192x sale 10 percent bid balance cash on confirmation of sale by administrator Harry A Lydick court order clerk W B Gallhoum prt 18 1934-28te
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