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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1937
Page
3
Nancy Hale and her brother Oliver face ruin after a failed potato crop. Oliver may take a winter job, while Nancy sells a cow and discovers rich clay in their land. An expert confirms the field’s value, promising financial recovery and a homecoming celebration for Oliver.
Ethologists from Bishop Museum in Honolulu say ancient Hawaiians played a game konane closely resembling checkers, possibly revealing where Hawaiians came from. Only one expert, Mrs Kaahaaina Naibe, knows the original rules. Evidence from lava rock boards and coral pebbles found across the islands supports a durable, hollowed design, similar to the checkerboard. Captain Cook noted the game's popularity in 1778.
A kitchen tip promotes using peak season tomatoes in varied meals. Prepare a bake with macaroni in cream cheese sauce, add diced shrimp, layer sliced tomatoes, season, and top with grated American cheese, then bake at 360 F for thirty minutes for a hearty main course.
Mrs. Alice Riddell returned from a visit with Mrs. Elizabeth West of Pitcairn. Families from Bolivar Johnstown Armagh and West Bolivar reported travel to Akron and Pittsburgh. Illness surgeries births and home improvements were noted among local residents including prayers for Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Huston and updates on several hospital stays.
In Lewisville Oct 10 schedule lists Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 15 by Rev. James Hawk a blind visitor to relatives. Local notes mention funerals for E C Compton at Ebenezer church and several neighbor visits. Reports of thefts at chicken houses and summer cottages, plus American Bridge Co preparing to lay steel on the Livermore bridge soon.
John Steffey called on friends in Creekside last week. Mr and Mrs Edward Sprankle moved to the Valenti building. Mr and Mrs Harry Weasel and daughters planned a visit to Dorothy. Mrs Dollie Lukehart is in Indiana Hospital. Raymond Hoch and wife welcomed a baby girl in Indiana Hospital. Luther Sutton husking corn for David Bothell. Wear Spence barn fire last week. Miss Mary Nanni was home recently. Presbyterian congregation meeting at MBE church during repairs. Mr and Mrs H R Finley moved back to town. Mr and Mrs Anderson moved to Lowry Carnahan property. Carl Johnston visited brother Robert on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Thorne Walker spent time at home here. Mrs John Fairman near town ill. Funeral of Mrs Linie Trusal of Chambersyville attended by town folks. Several cages of whooping cough in community. Prompt service on public sale bills at The Progress.
A collection of brief items from Plum Creek area: Gettus Reefer and others shopping in Kittanning, Arthur Gohen and friends at Butler, Miss Gertrude Frye hosting a music party, Mrs. Calhoun visiting Mose Johnston, the Jess Thomas family with the Reefer home group, Christopher Richardson returning to Sewickley after a month with Dan Clarke, Everette and Blair Frailey visiting Ralph and Mrs. Ramer, the Armstrongs visiting Rev and Mrs J H Wimmer, Jean Miller a student visiting Indiana high school parents, Willard Kimmel and Len Miller delivering feed, an inspector studying coal mine years, Ankney visiting J F Kimmell, Wallace and former Hulda Clark visiting, Mrs. Silvis of Elderton with Calhoun parents, Clair Duncan and Clair Kinter families calling on Ralph Ramer, plus a comic anecdote with an eggs and kind word dialogue and Gandhi and Ford quotes and a publisher note.
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