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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1935
Page
7
Authorities search the hills of Chuang Chow in Manchukuo for a seven year old adder boy marked as a baby ape by locals. Four people died from his bite as the boy’s father jailed him in a cage before he fled into the woods.
Plum Creek social column recounts Friday visits by Mrs Cal Pry and Gertrude Bleakney and multiple neighbors and relatives in the area. A bridal shower for Dean and Fleming is detailed with attendees from nearby families, gifts, and a late lunch. Gene Rearick threshing buckwheat, and local residents like Jacob Clark and Roy Dunmire are mentioned among weekend activities.
Mrs Mable Ewing and two children from Olivet spent a day with aunt Mrs W T Anderson. Ruffner family members visited Indiana on Wednesday. Frank Rearke of Ohio visited relatives. Wendell Devers spent part of the week at Cresson. Karl Fleming of Currys Run was a Friday caller with aunt Sadie Smith. Mr and Mrs C O Wherry of Brackenridge stayed with brother H H Hanna. Nancy Devers visited in Will Shellhammer home near Dime. Russel Lang visited with W T Anderson's family. Hzra Dunmire and family toured Harmony in the Calmary home. Montgomery people from Aspinwall visited the farm. Henry Townsend and wife spent a day in Clarion. Locals attended homecoming at West Lebanon Presbyterian church. Dr Yoder and family of New Kensington were Sunday callers.
Mrs. Leah Carnahan moved from her farm near Chambersville to her daughter and son-in-law Scott Little near Willet. Numerous visits and calls pepper the week, including Edna and Ethelda Frye with the Spicher family in Dormont, Glenn Jewart and Layard Alina in Buffalo and Canada, J. B. Park's visit to Melvin Park, and many others visiting relatives and friends across Advance, Five Points, Pittsburgh, Dayton, and Indiana. Glenn Fisher sold a Dayton house and bought a Dayton area farm, planning a move.
Pine Flats residents hosted Mary Morris in Carrolltown while Hasty Meexine and family visited. Indiana callers included Mr and Mrs George Meekins Mrs Clyde Haskins and daughter Cuba and Mrs R B Tate. Helen Gibson spent the weekend at home. The Henrys’ little daughter is in an Indiana hospital after a serious operation. Women from the area attended the Indiana Baptist Association missionary convention at Hast Mahoning with reports of splendid meetings. The I O O F held its semiannual installation Saturday. Mrs Runk of Altoona and Mrs Jackson of Phillipsburg visited Miss Guennie Williams on Friday.
Marion Center residents James Kinter and companions from Dixonville called on friends Sunday. Elberta Douds of Livermore employed at Robert Miller's home. Amos Miller from Indiana shopped Monday. Jettie Lowman and Mary Bush visited Milton DeHaven of Grove Chapel Saturday. Mrs. Miller, bedbound with lung congestion, improving slowly. Wilson Rice and wife visited Dixonville Monday evening. Mrs James Fulmer, Margaret Thompson, Olive Black, Ruth Wetzel and Bessie Smith attended the W R C in Indiana Wednesday. Ellis Smith and family of Ebensburg visited Howard Smith's Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Uun and son Tommy visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Muffley of Maryland over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Wilson Glassford and son William and Mr and Mrs John Overman and family of Malion spent Sunday with Mrs Ruby Glassford near Brookville to tour Cook's forest. Mrs Clair Edwards of Ebensburg and Mrs Jay Gibon Jesse Dick and Clyde Waltemire paid Indiana a visit on Tuesday. Mrs 8R Leckard near Pine Flats shopped in Indiana on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Parry and family spent Sunday at the Parry home. Mrs John Engle and son Wesley based on Mrs Mary Atkins Thursday.
In Rossmoyne and nearby towns, Mr. and Mrs. J H Rantz and others visited relatives in Adrian hospital where a relative underwent an emergency operation Sunday morning. Elizabeth Elkin hosted visitors including Paul Elkin and Naomi of Indiana, who also called on D C Wells and hosted W J Kerr and Paul Parks with Mary Louise. Doyle Beck and son Arthur of Dayton visited T Hy Frantz's home, while G and Clair Good were in Punxsutawney for business on Saturday evening.
The Presbyterian church in West Lebanon celebrated its annual homecoming with Rev. Humphrey of Markle assisting Rev. Craig head in afternoon and evening services. Music featured the vocal orchestra and Mrs. Boone. A luncheon followed the afternoon service as old acquaintances reunited.
Mr and Mrs Kalpinsuterbaugh and son of Wilkinsburg visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs Ralph Dixon and daughter from Pittsburgh call on HE M Buehnelly. Newlyweds George Campbell and wife depart for Atlantic City. Civic club opens year with tea featuring Mrs Sara Christy and Miss Florence Wallace. Blairsville Civic Club speaker Mrs Mary Black Rhoads of Indiana. Solo by Mrs Paul Bell. Numerous local callers and shoppers noted.
Smithport updates list illness and visits from Lynn Richardson and Lula Fry to Punxsutawney Hospital for X rays. Mildred Huff wed Lewis of Commodore and plan to start housekeeping there. A surprise birthday party for Merle and Bennett celebrated Sept 28 with many relatives from Dixonville Shelocta Gipsy Hussiter Bells Landing and Rossiter. A chicken dinner followed. many relief workers are asked to report for work.
Dixonville and nearby communities feature visits, travels, and greetings. Numerous residents travel to Pittsburgh Erie and Indiana for work, visits, or staying with relatives. A birthday celebration for Eva Fyock on October 2 includes neighbors and family. guests share cake coffee and fruit as the party concludes.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Gibson and four children along with others visited Rochester Mills residents including the Gibsons and the Hoop family. Pittsburgh guests Charley Moody and family spent the weekend with the Millers. Indiana visitors were seen at several households, with various relatives hosting and calling. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette remain in readers hands for $5 650.
Sunday school next Sunday at 1 15 and church services at 2 30. Harold and wife Borland spent Sunday evening in Jewell. Jennie Sanders moved to son Albert in Slickville for the winter. Paul Elrick and son from Vandergrift visited Carrie Elrick. James Jewell of Kent visited A R Jewell. Paul Lowman and son Robert visited Felwood City New Castle and Fern Lowman at Westminster college. Carolyn Marshall confined with a sore foot. Alice Jewell visited Alec Jewell in Butler. Frank Gailey of Alliance Ohio visited Paul Lowman. Luella Grafts visiting locally before leaving for Chicago.
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