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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

3

Local notices from Robinson area update families and events

Mr and Mrs Le W Trout spend week with daughter Mrs G C Shew in West Broyhville. Mr and Mrs Robert Brenchinger and daughter visited relatives in South Park on Decoration Day by car. Miss Luella Schrum of Derry visits her brothers Alfred and Figyd Schrum. Arthur Johnson and children of Jeannette stayed with A L Robinson last week. Miss Helen Mack of Vandergrift visits relatives here. Rev J A Held recently called to pastor Lutheran church in Millville Ohio. Mr and Mrs W H Fisher plan a new house on Fourth and Chestnut streets. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ross Lichtenfels. School board adds two new rooms. current building inadequate. Daniel Foust painting his Chestnut street home. Garfield Smokeless Coal Co house painted for Vanhorn family. Joseph L Walbeck, ill earlier, shows improvement. George Leigh injures finger at work on his automobile Tuesday. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs James Parks.

le W. Trout G. C. Shew West Broyhville Robert Brenchinger South Park Luella Schrum Derry Alfred Figyd Schrum Arthur Johnson Jeannette Johnson A. L David Eline Fourth and Chestnut Streets Ross Lichtenfels Daniel Foust Chestnut Street Garfield Smokeless Coal Co Vanhorn Joseph L. Walbeck Near Town George Leigh James Parks

PLUMVILLE Social notes and church plans update

Mr and Mrs Homer Heybrook of Jeannette visited parents Mr and Mrs J N Cochran over Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Woppingardner of Marion Center were guests of Joseph Wilson's family. Memorial Day visitors included R V Kerr and Lisle from Indiana. Union Christian Endeavor to meet at United Presbyterian church in June. Mrs James Green and son Jimima visiting home in Mbensburg. Alexander Allison of Indiana father of Amanda Kirkpatrick visiting this week. Mahoning convention held at this plaza drew strong attendance and interest. Mrs Clark Marshall had been in Pittsburgh. Gertrude Cochun visiting sister Mrs Teybrank in Jeannette. Services at U P church Sunday 8 PM. Mr and Mrs Lyons of Reynoldsville visited Douds last week. Mrs Josephine Lehrecemost bought Mrs Ghas Thompson’s property and will move in as soon as poss. Mr and Mrs Angus Hoover of Smicksburg visited Mr and Mrs James Painter Sabbath. Mrs Sam Harding and Ben Rosell of Ridgway visiting relatives locally.

Homer Heybrook Jeannette J. N. Cochran Jimima Mbensburg Alexander Allison Indiana Amanda Kirk- Patrick Clark Marghiall Pittsburgh Gertrude Cochun Tey Angus Hoover Smicksburg James Painter Sam Harding Ben Rose Sell Ridgway

Memorial Services and Town Visits in Cookport

Memorial services held in the MP church were well attended by Rev. Hughes and Rev. Stifar. Local residents, including Henry and Leta Bagley, Mrs. Gwanan, and families from Indiana, were noted visiting relatives and shopping in Clymer. The Community Association is installing an electric light plant in the community building. several residents visited Lewis Henry and Jno Henry's family.

Hughes Stifar Gwanan Slough Indiwet Sho St. Spicher Sl JicCullough Indiana McCullough Steele Buges Keating Queen Irene Harry Wilt Dean Meekins Lewis Kenry Jay Clymer Rachel Henry Elze Sheridan Jno Henry Lewis Henry Frank Crawford Max Crawford Elmer Victor Hamilton Jerry Lyuic Harry Decker Tamily Arcadia W. . Calhoun Community As James Mahalvey Morris Clark Ruth Clark Harry McComb Lawrence Lockard

Auto excursion 4 to beatin college auto excursion

County Will Send Delegations to Attend Sessions of Farmer Week. The annual auto excursion from the state college starts from the courthouse in Indiana on Wednesday June 14 at 8:00 am. Route passes Whensburg Cresson Hollidaysburg Water Street Spruce Creek and Pine Grove Mills. Distance 100 miles. Lunch advised. County Agent Will assist in finding accommodations at the college. The Farmer Week program runs Wednesday evening through the following two days with demonstrations experimental plots livestock and equipment tours. Notify Farm Bureau if joining. Pig clubs weigh ins list dates and sites at various locations including Sycher's store Hollidaysburg and Gordon farm. Poland China Pig Club weigh in June 4 at 9:30 am at Gihgon-Clark warehouse. Mash for laying hens and pest control tips included. Tuberculosis eradication notes and pasture hog care advice.

State College Court House Indiana Whensburg Cresson Burea Orea Wwilges Clu Viday Berkshire Cockport Syicher’s Gordon Pig Club Shields Pire Bret Durees Borkshiy Bureau of Animal Industry Karrishurs

County Pays Homage On Memorial Day In Armagh

Memorial Day observances in Armagh featured parad es and a cemetery service led by the American Legion and local organizations. Rev Norman Hunter of Blairsville gave the address in Marion Center after a Sunday school parade. Three ball games followed with Marion Center defeating teams from Kel lysburg Marchand and Indiana in the day’s action.

Armagh Patriotic Organizationa American Legion Mindraville Norman Hunter Blairsville Marion Center Amerie Legion Rer. F. A. Edmond Kellysburg Marchand Indiana

County Club Women Convene for Indiana Convention

County club women from across the area gather Thursday for the 11th annual Indiana County Congress of Women's Club at the Presbyterian church. A morning session includes an executive board meeting, registration, a welcome address, and committee appointments, followed by music and reports. An afternoon program features talks on why women should vote, experiences in campaigning, and state federation notes, with several musical numbers.

Indiana County Congress of Women's Club Presbyterian Church Deegatey America Ren Pollock Mag. T. Elmer Wilig Anna Simpson Hazel Lydiie M. Agnes St. Clair New Century Club Indiana Meade McHenry Sreekside J. Blair Seaton New Business Salisbury Luis Florence M. Dibert Dew State Federation Penna Jane EB. Leonard Gertrude McKinney Butler County Southwestern District Mbusid Vernon I. Taylor Joyce Kilner Mary Turner Salter William Burnside Rankin Northwestern District P. T. A. Work James W. Mack Marry C. Christy

Forest Tree Planting Sets Record in Indiana County

State forestry figures show 17 landowners planted 83 570 trees in Indiana County this spring while Cambri County had 182 456 trees from 27 planters and Westmorland County 40 552 from 26 owners. Nurseries shipped over 3.5 million trees statewide, first time trees planted in every county, aiming to reforest 3500 acres and yield 265 000 cords of wood. Public Sale Saturday June 3 near Homer City lists live stock and farm equipment. Scouts plan a July 4 jamboree. Maziets hold reunion at the fairgrounds June 1.

Wey County Harrisburg State Department of Forestry Forest Land Indiana County Cambri Westmorsland Forest Lund Wourseries Idja

Cherry Tree Guests and Visits Across Town

Miss Olean Marion of lebenshire visited her uncle Jalie Nelson last week. Mrs. G. G. Stull and children visited Jersey Shore relatives. Mrs. M. McWhorter and son Harry of Pittsburgh visited at S. J. Irwin’s this week.

Olean Marion Lebenshire Jalie Nelson Alt G. G. Stull Jersey Shore

Sideboard History and Arctic Fossil Plant Notes

The passage traces the word sideboard from sixteenth century origins and early uses, mentioning ancient furniture terms and a 157 reference. It then shifts to Arctic fossil plants near Lisburne Cape on the Alaska coast, noting a nearly tropical vegetation find 180 miles northeast of the cape and far north of Nome.

Syddebourdes Arctic

Family repartee dinner quip from Topeka couple

A Topeka family hosted a dinner for friends. After guests departed the husband quipped about butter plates being out of style. The wife replied she knew, hoping he would not reveal his ignorance by asking for them. From the Topeka Capital.

Topeka Dearie

Scrapbook habit for busy housewives themes

The text urges keeping a scrapbook in every kitchen to collect recipes, household hints, and stray bits of information. It promotes organizing the scrapbook methodically to maximize usefulness and prevent loss of useful items.

Ye Actors What Is an Actor Quote from Birmingham Age-Terald

A quoted fragment discusses the nature of acting and the view from the stage window. The piece portrays an actor as someone who steps to the wings, observes other actors and stage hands, and comments on the scene beyond the stage.

Birmingham Terald

Scotsman Politician Recounts Canary Islands Tale

A prominent Scots politician, traveling in the Canary Islands, recalls feeling lonely and asking an official if many Scotsmen are there. The official answers, Not many, just a few, but quite enough, illustrating a self deprecating anecdote about his countrymen.

Canary Islands

Cause of Farsightedness Explained

The lens abnormality lengthens focal length causing parallel rays from distant objects to focus beyond the retina. This summary notes a defect of the eyeball as described in Popular Science Monthly.

Popular Science Monthly

A Child’s Question On Darby and Joan

Five year old Billy asked who Darby and Joan were after seeing their picture. His mother said they were two who never quarreled or were cross. After a moment he wondered aloud if such people existed.

Billy Darby Joan Mother

The Bishop's Explanation in a Boston Transcript item

A remark about atheists’s morality prompts a wry reply from Phillips Brooks. The bishop says atheists must be good because they have no God to forgive them if they fail. A separate line mentions Jud Tiankins noting that a fat man’s reputed good nature stems from inability to run or defend himself when trouble arises.

Phillips Brooks Boston ‘Transcript Jud Tiankins Fat Man

Prefers Salt Life Quote On Novel Enjoyment

A brief quip contrasts a wife’s enthusiasm for novels with a gentler taste. The speaker likens the novels to sugar on steak and potatoes, suggesting a clash between refinement and plain fare. The remark reflects personal literary preference in a social context.

Campaign costs in Pinchot and Alter governor campaigns

Gifford Pinchot personally spent 2,562.14 to be nominated for governor in the Republican primary. His committee reported total obligations of 121,705.51 with 115,038.27 in donations, Pinchot's own contribution 82,253.97 and Mrs Pinchot giving 29,000. Other donors included Mrs Charles B Wood 1,500 and Dr M Carey Thomas 500. William Flinn in Pittsburgh contributed 3,740. The post card campaign cost 62,000 and total county contributions 7,175 in 22 counties. George Alter spent 1,181.86, with 1,000 to the Pittsburgh Alter Committee. William J Burke spent 2,080 with 1,900 contributions. Burke committee reported 8,894 in contributions and 8,861.47 in expenditures. The largest contributor to Burke’s campaign was in Pittsburgh.

Alter Tfariigburg Gifford Pinchot State Department Pinchot William Flinn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Philadelphia 22Nd Ward Hiie Dauphin Pittsburgh Alter Committee William J. Burke Burke

Justice and Injustice Principles Cited by Smith

A quotation attributed to Sydney Smith argues that people will recognize justice by clearly illustrating the consequences of injustice, asserting that plain terms reveal the moral range and social impact of fair dealing and its opposite.

Sydney Smith

Explaining a Domestic Problem in Galveston News

A brief item notes the difficulty of a husband pressuring his wife to pay cash, highlighting that she does not have the money. The remark appears as a quip about household finance and marital dynamics in the periodical.

7 Tan Galveston News

The Fallen Idol and a Hotel Built on Sand

A fragmented piece from Guigestan News discusses anger at discovering a hotel’s foundational flaws. It condemns an institution saved by appearances, likening the situation to a ship without a port and predicting inevitable ruin at Plecos on the rocks.

Arches Plecos

Soiffs at a Nickel Per Fieny Fret Loss

A fragmented notice reports a small loss and a price cue of $1.85 linked to a local buyer or seller. The readable text hints at an auction or transfer context with terse figures and a street name fragment.

Ini Une Boy Loki

When Man Is Busy Noman Is Busy Says Wool Test

A pasted transcript note describes a test for wool cleaning and shine. It mentions a person named Noman and eleven tasks, including a method involving rubbing with similar woolen goods. The fragment hints at a proverb style joke about diligence and wool care.

Noman Doston Transcript

Bonds for Saln 835000 Highway Bonds Montgomery County

Township of Montgomery Indiana County Pennsylvania issues 835000 in bonds for highway improvement. Bonds priced at 500 each, 70 total, dated June 1 1922, 5 interest payable semiannually, tax exempt. Bids to June 24 1922 1100 am. Sealed bids must include 800 certified check per bid. Address J H Trimble Rochester Mill RD 1 PA.

Montgomery Indiana County Noa J. H. Trimble Rochester Mill

Novich of Avelication for Em Novich of Avelication for Em

A fragmentary note relates to an event involving individuals named Novich and Em in an apparent sequence of remarks. The item hints at an avelication process or discussion but lacks clear context or dates. No further details are readable to identify roles or outcomes.

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