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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
4
A reproduced photo shows Bonnie Madeline and a younger sibling. The image, credited to Hougliss studio in Philadelphia, features the six ghonths usage and references Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Plick of Blairsville. The text is a fragment describing the photograph and its creation.
Local notes recount visits by Mrs Sher Lockard and others to Tomer Tagtey and Jolastotwn, with social gatherings at Geo Mer and Homer Bagley homes. Attendees include Moss, Lys Widdowson, and Hayes Williams. preparations for Poster Day and lectures eyed in May. several relatives from Indiana and Commodore spent weekends with local families.
Former Pennsylvania State Banking Commissioner Visher urged the Oakland Board of Trade to back a constitutional overhaul and a scientific fiscal system to curb waste and misappropriation in state government. He warned of overlapping enterprises, centralization of power, and lack of public engagement, saying Pennsylvania has outgrown its current constitution and needs organized departments and greater efficiency.
The borough council approved a tax levy of 83 mills with 7 mills for the general fund and 1.5 mills for the sinking fund. A $50,000 indebtedness increase for street paving was authorized plus $1,000 bonds at 4.5 percent repayable over 20 years. Several streets will be paved or sewered and sidewalks constructed. W J Kelly resigned as chief of police. George O Connell elected to replace him.
Surrounded by children and grandchildren, Mr and Mrs Israel Learn celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and a joint university marriage day. A large family dinner followed at Learn Lomestead with many relatives listed from Nettle law, Santy-o, Patton, and nearby towns. In a second event, Mr and Mrs Robert T. Hutchison hosted a shower at their home near Cramer for daughter Rosa May Hutchison, soon to wed Raymond Robb of New Florence, with Rev T Arthur Patterson officiating.
A farewell gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Luther in Blacklick on Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs Ryan Jones of New Florence who depart for Florida. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Elmer Dick and family, A P Clark and family, George Getying Merle Mack, Gigs Diean, David Mack family, Frank Mrs Silo Luther and daughter, John Elton Card and family, Florence Dick, Will and Dick, Miss Jennie Sutton, and many others from the area.
Members of four Mahoning area Bible classes held a lively rally at Georgeville Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday evening. District chair Scott Chimbora led the meeting, which drew a packed audience. Speakers included County President S. W. Guthrie, Beryl Seanor of Indiana, Rev. G. Stew ir, pastor of the North Mihening Baptist church, and Mr. Dinger, Mahoning district Sabbath School Association president.
Sulima area Boy Scout troops arrange use of Twolick Country Club for summer activities. Hikes to be planned with possible event at the club. Attendance includes rural postal carriers and church members from Indian communities. Rural carrier examinations set for June 10 at Indiana post offices for routes near Milan and Hamer City.
I Dinger of Smicksburg, active in six Sunday schools, faced theft when lenses from his car headlights were stolen during Sunday church service at Georgeville. He had risen before 4 AM to prepare for visits, drove to the service, and felt hurt by the theft while serving his religious duties.
An announcement from Jeannette states Miss Marian Daugherty daughter of Mr and Mrs S Clark Daugherty will wed Robert Chow of Fredericktown Ohio on Wednesday June 2. Miss Daugherty is associated with W S J R John AM and Frank Daugherty plus Mrs John P St Clair of Indiana. She is well known and has visited relatives here.
Miss Helen Weamer, director of Mr and Mrs David Weamer of town, engaged to James Kil Sour of Havana Cuba. Wedding planned in near future. Miss Weamer visiting Havana as guest of sister Mrs Mussell Colton. Memorial Day events noted in Strongstown area with pastors delivering addresses.
About 150 men from Indiana and neighboring counties attended a spray machine demonstration at the County Home. Apple tree spraying and potato spray equipment were shown. late arrivals due to machinery delays prompted a second demonstration planned near the Gibson Clark warehouse. The Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association elected officers for 1922 and set wool pooling dates for June.
Memorial services set for Cookport with Rev. Hughes and Rev. Slifer in charge, plus a parade on Church Street. Veterans, G A R members, and Sabbath school children are urged to attend with flowers. decorations at two cemeteries and speeches at the Methodist church.
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