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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1933
Page
3
A satirical tale follows two Curtis Creek lovers who vow secrecy about their engagement. Readers reveal community gossip as the town buzzes with friends, clerks, and bystanders learning of the couple’s plans while the moral laments the danger of silent romance.
The article cites U.S. Foreign Commerce data and economist Bliss claiming India's vast gold and jewels exceed the Bank of France and national reserves. It argues the wealth, hoarded in unproductive forms, could empower India if mobilized for production or loaned in world markets, noting the historical wealth of the land.
Heating expert John Barclay outlines five essential "Don'ts" for furnace operation to cut costs. Do not let furnace surfaces or flues clog with soot. Avoid regulating fire with ash-pit or fire doors. Do not use the turn damper for daily temperature shifts. use check and ash-pit dampers. Do not shake the fire at night unless necessary. Additional tips cover air circulation, cold air returns, and the potential of a thermostat for uniform heat.
Alverda Elliott Laney of Clymer served as a caller in town Monday. Dorothy Simmons visited Patton with friends. Portage callers included Joe Vopetk Frank and Joe Tomesko on Tuesday. Dr and Mrs George Martin of Clymer called Tuesday. Harvey Steffey of Barnesboro R D conducted business Wednesday. Margaret Sterpko of Cleveland, visiting Mr and Mrs George Sterpko, Johnstown callers Wednesday included Gomer Smith and Dave Martin. Della Rivetti left for Trenton N J seeking employment. Alma Vazer Clara Rennie and Joseph Lewis were Barnesboro callers Wednesday. Dan Pinter left for Philadelphia Tuesday to seek employment. Alverda P T A met October 24 at 7 30 with President Mrs John M Williams presiding. Program featured audience song The More We Get Together first grade Health Way second grade poem Muddy Jim safety song third grade Not Long Ago Uncle Sam's Brigade Healthier fourth grade The Way to Health Exercise for Health fifth and sixth grade play King Health. Business meeting Mrs John M Williams president minutes read Mae Brown secretary music solo John Rennie Daisies Wont Tell quartet Mary Plater Alma Vazer Clara Rennie and Dorothy Simmons Lullaby Time Have You Ever Been Lonely Address Dr Martin of Clymer adjournment. Louie Shankle of Clymer R D was a caller in town Saturday. Mr and Mrs Andy Pinter Mrs John Yuhas and Mrs John Satmary weekended with relatives in Cleveland. Mrs Joseph Vozer and children and sister-in-law Alma Voter were Strongstown callers Sunday. J L Johnston of Strongstown was a caller in town Monday.
A parade of neighbors and families shared Sundays and weekends with friends in Apollo, Tarentum, Marion Center, and nearby towns. Activities included aprons sales raising 17.15, Halloween party masked at Wingert home, quilting with Covode society, hospital stays for appendicitis, and road work by L W Powell crew comparing with Pinchot roads.
A voting contest at a school of 140 girls could not decide the prettiest as every girl reportedly received votes. The playful exchange notes a tally of 140 distinct voters with no clear winner.
Hallowe en masquerade at Mrs Julia Barr home with makeup displays and refreshments. A stream of visits and gatherings follows, noting stays by Mr. and Mrs. O R Ellis in town, birthday dinner at Mrs Lulu B Kinter, and other local travels. A Hallowe en party at Albert Snyder's, doctor Seitz moving to Rossiter, and a stork bring a baby boy at Olenyx home wrap a week of small town events.
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