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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1933
Page
2
Dr. Theodore B. Appel urges personal health choices based on self knowledge not neighbor trends. He argues sleep, recreation, exercise, air, and diet vary by individual and misjudging others can cause illness. self awareness and moderation are keys to longevity.
Ralph Stout, 39, of Henry Avonmore, believed he fatally injured his wife during a quarrel and ended his life at home by striking his throat. The wife sustained a severe scalp wound after being struck. she escaped to a neighbor's house. Officials think fear of his crime drove the suicide.
Governor Pinchot dismissed 36 state workers this past week. Grace R. Smith of Home was a typist earning 960 dollars and Verner C. Shields of Indiana resigned after serving as a janitor with a 900 dollar salary.
The Ritz screens Sweepings a family drama about parental hardship, Lionel Barrymore as Daniel Pardway and Ninetta Sunderland as Abigail. King Kong dominates May 8–10 with Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong. Zoo in Budapest follows May 11–13 with Gene Raymond and Loretta Young in a zoo backdrop adventure.
Green Township High School kicked off commencement activities with a three act comedy titled CHrl Shy performed by the graduating class in the school auditorium. A matinee was held. Dr. John J. McKvaine will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 14 at 3 00 pm. A pageant William Penn with seven state history episodes will headline the May 15 graduation program at 8 00 pm. Clyde Houck will present diplomas. Class roll includes Jack Armstrong Eugene M. Biss Margaret Brown Laura Ginter Ben D. Grege Norma Gregg Carl Hadden Arlene Hamilton Liviter Harbridge Margaret Harkins Roger Hughes Andy Kapece Albert Redman Kathryn Keim Madeline Keim James Lydie June Muman Viedor Muman Irvin Oakes George Patrick Pauline Peterson Leota Pittman Wayne Repine Darrell Shank Carrie Sickenberger Mervyn Swank Clair Thompson Avonel Wilt.
The United States Post Office Department issued a fraud order against Eastern Rabbitry and Eastern Rabbitries Incorporated of New Freedom Pennsylvania, closing the mails to a promoter scheme that promised high returns from rabbit breeding. Solicitor Donnelly said the operator Alvin J. Keeny admitted the business had formed to dodge liability, with false claims of $100 to $175 yearly per doe and $25,000 yearly from 200 breeders. Evidence shows guarantees to pay shipments within 24 hours were false and numerous complaints show breeders received no payment.
William H. Stahl of South street, 87 year old Civil War veteran and craftsman, made and mailed a cane to ex-President Hoover. Hoover replied with thanks on April 13 1933 praising the gift and friendship while Stahl earlier sent a cane to President Roosevelt.
In Jericho West Wheafeld Township Grandma Marsh turned 88 on Sunday April 28 in a quiet family gathering at the home of her son and daughter in law A J Boyle. Numerous relatives and friends visited or called including the Boyles Ford Muirs Jones Wakefield and many others from nearby towns. Several locals were noted as ill or recovering while others hosted or joined weekend visits and shop trip discussions.
Policy holders informed by J A Miller that he is now home from the south and ready to assist with policies. Office located at 714 Wayne Ave Indiana Pa. May 3 21p.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Trustees for repairs and alterations to the Gymnasium Building to be opened at the Board meeting on Thursday May 18 at 3 00 PM. Plans specifications and proposal blanks may be secured from the architects Lawvie and Green Harrisburg or from the President’s office in Indiana Pennsylvania. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. May 3 1933.
A notice outlines sale terms with cash bidding and two equal deferred payments at four percent interest secured by mortgage. Sale conducted by John L. Getty, Administrator, by order of the court. Also bids for school year 1933-34 supplies invited by Indiana School Board, with specifications on file and submission by May 20, 1938.
Duck and Jack, attorneys, announce a Master’s Sale by order of the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County. The sale will expose to public outcry the first tract located in Brushvalley Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, described in the chamber term proceedings.
The sale on Tuesday May 9 1933 at 2:00 PM offers real estate in Brushvalley Township Indiana County and Pine Township with parcels described as two and a half acres and 85 perches and 15 acres 90 perches. Improvements include a two story frame dwelling and outbuildings. Terms: ten percent down on knockdown with balance cash on confirmation of sale and deed delivery. The master reserves the right to adjourn for insufficient bidders or other reasons. April 12 1933.
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