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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1934
Page
1
A Newton widow Emily Metcalf woos Miguel Rosalia de Villareal a Mexican noble descendant. He brings a disappearing growing lizard that becomes a crocodile then shrinks to a mere lizard and finally vanishes. Miguel leaves town after two weeks and Emily declines into despair.
Collier's Weekly describes jiu jitsu as a rough two minute sport with many fouls and injuries common including dislocations and torn tendons. It notes that fighters sometimes submit to avoid humiliation rather than endure further pain.
A long running well near Lamar Oklahoma has yielded grease at about 50 barrels daily for years. Reported as unique globally, the well, 170 feet deep, has made its owner wealthy. Nearby wells proved ineffective, with many turning out to be dusters. When exposed to air, the grease darkens then gleams brilliant yellow.
The passage explains rain and snow form from solar heating causing evaporation, notes that cooler temperatures reduce evaporation, and mentions winter air humidity being typically lower than in summer.
Mr and Mrs H Porter Miller dined at their Sheloca home Sunday. Myers Kimmel visited Indiana Thursday to see his father in law Neal. Florence Rumer returned from Cates hospital after appendectomy. Cal Fry and daughter Gertrude with grandson Bobby shopped at Kittanning. Lee Kimmell and children and Paul McFarland visited Glen Campbell once this week. Blair Cessna called on Clarence Lasher Sr Friday. Mrs J A Silvis and Gene Silvis family called on Ralph Ramner Tuesday. Mrs John Keeler spent a day with daughter Marlin Crownover. W C Bleakney son Earl daughter Frances were in Indiana for Frances to take a driving exam. Carl Downey and family from Five Points visited John Keeler's parents. Plummer Sage and Parker visitor children spent weekend with local friends. Paul McFarland visited his mother Christeena McParland in Indiana Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wray and family of Shady Plains spent Sunday with Mrs. Wray’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stepp. Mrs. Virgil Coulter and children Joan and Paul visited her mother‑in‑law Mrs. J. A. Coulter. Paul Pittman called on A. M. Jamison Sunday evening. Edwin Rosenateel of Oklahoma and his wife visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Christy Monday. Irwin Sheasley and children spent Sunday afternoon with his sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Schrecengo near Mt Union. Melissa Kirkpatrick of Brockway visits her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Jamison. V. JA Stepp and children Jean and Harold spent Sunday afternoon at Wilmer Flickinger’s near Stoney Point. Abbie Johns of near Shelota visits her son and wife Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Johns. J. A. Miller and daughter Janet of North Apollo were Monday callers in the Smith Johns and Jamison homes. J. J. Christy was a caller in Indiana on Saturday.
Marion Center residents note a business trip to Waynesburg and ongoing employment for Forsythe. Visits include Morgythe and Jones families with friends from Glarion Parkwood and Home. Church groups served meals to the Grange while Mrs Brady and Mrs Kinter show improvement at home. Roberta Caldwell moves to Indiana for training. other errands and shopping noted in Indiana and Blairsville.
Mrs. Mary McMurry of Cannonsburg spent the weekend with the Hoods Spaldings and John Hart while visiting Elders Ridge. Families from Purchase Line and Johnstown attended a homecoming and visited Walterwing's. O J Kirkland and H W Hudson from Purchase Line visited EB Shearer's. Willing Workers held a monthly meeting at the Shearers' home. Mrs. S R Hine and daughter Mrs. Meyers with Annalie Ewing spent Wednesday in Jodiana.
October lesson on John 15 1 16 unveils the vine and branches metaphor. Jesus as source of life, Father as vinedresser, pruning for fruit. Disciples abide in Christ and his words to bear much fruit, keep commandments, and experience joy love and fellowship as Christ’s friends.
The text expresses a philosophical hope that the attitude toward death reflects an immortal soul and that happiness, forgiveness of past sorrow, and new ambitions may rise with golden opportunities in the future.
A quip notes that courage comes from following inner drive rather than caution, branding fear as cowardice and venturing beyond intentions as bold, attributed to Helne.
Harrisburg reports Deputy Secretary John W. Keller of the Department of Forests and Waters says frost little affects fall leaf color. The change results from chlorophyll breakdown and anthrocyanin presence, varying by tree species and influenced by acids, tannins, sugars, and other compounds. Heavy rains and moist air can dull the luster, unlike England or the Pacific Coast.
Members of women s clubs in Indiana county plan the state convention in Harrisburg October 15 to 19 with headquarters at Penn Harris Hotel. Mrs Richard J Hamilton will preside. The program features addresses by notable leaders a mock House session a pageant drama a mansion tea banquets and luncheons with speakers including Grace Morrison Poole Samuel W Grafflin Richard J Beamish C F Hoban Susan C Francis C Ray Hansen and Lena Madison Phillipe.
County Agent Warner urges early orders for fall forest seedlings and spring delivery. Available species include Norway Spruce White Spruce Red Pine Scotch Pine Pitch Pine Banks Pine Japanese Larch Black Walnut Black Locust Red Oak and Tulip Poplar at 2.00 per tree plus shipping Transplants are 35.00 per thousand State trees are for reforestation and wood production only not ornamentals or Christmas trees Private nurseries should supply Christmas trees.
A confusing compilation notes about 12400 disorders found worldwide and references to The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette for readers. It mentions a price of $5.50 and claims every Japanese high school teaches Hoglish, a term likely misread or misrendered.
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