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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1927
Page
4
A feature from Adventure Magazine recounts North American tribes use of blow guns for bird hunting. Cherokee and others crafted 4 to 11 foot cane tubes with hardwood darts and feathering. magical prayers preceded hunts. Hunters climbed gum trees to shoot birds at leisure, reciting rites and preparing seven darts, one propitiatory.
Serbian sculptor Yovan Peshitel perfects a paper brick process using seven secret ingredients. Bricks claimed waterproof and nail resistant, suitable for one and two story buildings, with potential cost savings. Progress shown by prior experiments with paper and wheels and buckets.
The article describes an American electric home initiative presented two years ago by American Manufacturers. It places the project in the Darley Latin quarter near a government site for a distant prince alliance and frames the electric homes as central to attracting global visitors, detailing switches and toasters as travel conveniences and lighting for travelers.
The article describes a conveyor system with electric motors arranged to operate in sequence to avoid halting the line. A planned series of elevating lights above the motors is intended to synchronize the process and prevent stoppages, as the heavy equipment is prone to bottlenecks.
A new exhibit at Wied Museum of Natural History in Chetany showcases twenty relief natural histories. Sculpted groups depict extinct species like the three-toed horse mastodon and dinosaurs. A six year project by dean and artist IK Kndghit will assemble the entire display with a corps of skilled technicians.
Bright cadet captaincy remarks credit Admiral Sims to Annapolis. He is described as one of the strongest cadets. A wary training scenario is quoted where a cadet contemplates survival if cut off by enemies.
Howard Ansley of Pittsburgh visited Saltsburg over Sunday. Frank Smith went to Pittsburgh Saturday and returned with daughter Brmatrode who had been a patient at Whast Penn hospital. Edward McLaughlin came home from Slippery Rock Normal for the weekend. Owen Smith of Tunnelton spent Saturday in Tit town. Mrs Katherine Duncan enjoyed a couple of days at Oakmont. Mr and Mrs G J McQuormick visited their son C A McCrossen in Butler on Sunday. Dr H Conk and wife were at Wilkinsburg over Sunday. Mrs Mary Leignier moved to the Edward Nemes house. Mr and Mrs K J Mellwain were at Pittsburgh this week. R B McNeil can now go out with crutches and is improving. He plans to greet friends at the First National Bank when the new building is complete. Mrs I W Bittner and two children visit her parents at Ibensburg Ernest. Fletcher was among Indiana visitors Sunday. Miss Francis McWilliams, after a week’s confinement, is out again. Edward Walters came from Pittsburgh to visit his ill mother. Mr and Mrs H Jackson were at Ligonier Friday night for the high school operetta directed by their daughter Margaret, a Ligonier high teacher. Mrs R A Walker’s friends note her return from the West Penn. The Missionary Rally of District No. 10 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association will meet in the Conemaugh United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon.
Frederick Herlinger and son Prof H V Herlinger of Indiana were visitors in Brushvalley on Friday. Russell Deyarmin and wife spent an afternoon with his uncle Chalmer Deyarmin and wife. Russell Herlinger and Clyde McCrea were county seat callers Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Erensell and daughter Olive of Homer City visited Phure-
Day evening with Samuel Creig and EER T McCrea spent a few days in Butduinn last week. Marry McCGrea and family of Indiana spent Sunday with friends in the valley. Taylor Deyarmin and wife were Sunday guests of relatives here. Miss Ida Cunningham, teacher in Johnstown completes her second term on May 6. Alma Rugh and Mary Truby of Indiana Normal are spending the weekend at home. Misa Milhel Rugh and two friends from Pittsburgh gave a reading in the Community Hall. Home people as well as ones from out of town enjoyed the entertainment.
The high school seniors held a well attended social Saturday night, realizing a nice sum of money. Miss Alice Chatrah travels to Elizabethtown College for the spring term. Russell Chase and Joe Scott were in Indiana Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs Abe Greene of Osceola visited John Greene and family Sunday. A W Jones and son Albert spent Friday at Seanor and John Klemak and sons Stanley and Frank went to Warren Ohio Friday. Miss Anna Dubeanski of Cleveland visits her parents. QO Willey spent Sunday with relatives at Ehrenfeld. Mrs John Greene and daughter Edwinnla with Mrs Q Lonsberry shopped in Indiana Friday. A W Jones and family spent Saturday in Clearfield.
Norris Johnston and his sons Norris Lawrence and Glen visited his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Ed T Carley of Phoenix on Sunday. R Boyd Hikin with his brother in law visited Dora on Saturday for a fishing trip. John C Eikin and Nelson Warpaen are pictured smiling as they are girls. A M Van Horn, long time visitor here, returned home Friday. Mr and Mrs W J Kerr called on Sunday evening. Howard Lockhart and J W Irvin made a business trip to Richmond on Saturday. G T Elkin and son Russell were Sagamore visitors on Monday.
Glen Campbell and James Leinbach of Pittsburgh spent the weekend with relatives. Newark visitor Miss Filla Giflette returned home after wintering with her daughter. Wesley Imhoff moved into the Baptist parsonage. Genevieve Langdon, a teacher at Alisport, visited her parents. Mrs. A C Marty visits relatives in Juniata. Berkhouse attended her grandmother Reed's funeral in Biggenes. Clyde Christley and child from Akron are hosting Mrs. N W Bennett. Arthur Tokens of Altoona visited Friday. W C Smith family from West Lebanon, Mrs. W L Miller and daughters from Cresson, and Mr. and Mrs Houses of Altoona spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W J Smith.
The Ladies Missionary Circle of Crooked Creek church met at Mrs. H. E. Lakehart's home last Wednesday. A Friday night miscellan eous shower at Mrs. Walsh honored newlywed Mrs. Kellar, who received many gifts. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins and their California Pa. daughter visiting Mrs. Watt, Kinter last week.
Miss Analena Ewing of Indiana spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs E R Ewing. Vandergrift children visited J B Gibson and family. Stewart Marshall and children visited Mr and Mrs J C Tomb and daughter. Mr and Mrs Paul Kennedy entertained at dinner Saturday with Mr and Mrs J B Kennedy. Q W Shields and Mrs Bertha observed social gatherings.
Mrs. O W Shields welcomed Blakeville visitors on Thursday. Mrs. Milo Hileman of Clarksburg joined. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hilty and family of Saltsburg spent Sunday with the Grahams. Mr. and Mrs. John Cash visited the Berkeys Sunday afternoon.
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