Mistaken Identity at Devil's Gap Ends in Narrow Escape
Baldy Simmons rides into Devil's Gap seeking six months of excitement. A lynching mob mistakes him for another man, traps him for hanging, but a rescue by Baldy’s horsemen prevents execution. He rides back toward the Double O Bar range, relieved to escape with his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
É " Aldy" Montgomary
Devyll’s Gap
Double O 'Bar
Devil’s Gap
Baldy
Brother Cowarddies
Double O Bar
Double O
Rom Scrosn
Baldy Simmons
Devil's Gap
Giddup
Time Saved in Producing Disease Resistant Plants
Federal plant breeders cut development time for resistant varieties to about one third by growing several generations per year. Wilt resistant peas and mosaic tolerant beans are cited. four bean generations and four pea generations were achieved in 1934. Normally 15 to 20 generations are needed to fix resistance and produce commercial seed. Methods include greenhouse work and outside seed production, with off season growth in Argentina New Zealand and Mexico as explored options. Growing multiple generations in a year faces challenges for beans due to temperature sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Equator
New Zealand
Argentina
North America
Mexico
California
Colorado
Puppet Theatres Through Antiquity to 17th Century Puppet Opera
The article notes Greek origins of puppet shows and their Roman adoption with mentions by Xenophon Ariatotle Gellius and Horace. It observes puppet exhibitions delighting children and the uneducated and tracing stages of perfection across eras, citing a 1674 puppet opera at Farle that drew great applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenophon
Ariatotle
Gellius
Horace
Farle
Ancient Paints Enduring in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians used paint as a durable decorative finish. Tombs furniture and mummy cases over 6,000 years old remain in good condition, with wall paintings often intact while unpainted wood and stone have disintegrated.
Recent Deaths and Memorials in Indiana County
Obituaries report John D. Hood of West Wheatfield township dies at 45 after influenza and heart disease. Services held at Grace Lutheran Morrellville with interment at Grand View Johnstown. Also noted are deaths of Joseph Francis Campbell Greensburg native. Mrs. John N. Arnold Saltsburg aged 71. William Shank Indiana resident 81. John Myers Davis Homer City resident 64. Also a section on WPA emergency education employment applications in Pennsylvania with steps for eligibility and active registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hood
Grace Lutheran
Morrellville
Grandview
Johnstown
West Wheatfield Township
This County
Memorial Hospital
Robert J
Anna (Mabon) Hood
This
Church Council
Chemical Warfare Service
H. B. Hood
Thomas. Hood
Harry B. Canningham
New Florence
Charles Antonio
Bolivar
Alexander Canterwiler
Latrobe
Paul Graff
Vandergrift
Clair Hodd
Colon
France
Joseph Francis Campbell
J. Milton Johnston
Town
Indiana Hospital
Greensburg
Coramary Campbell
Martin
Paul
Coramary
Martha Campbell
Leo Campbell
Indiana
Andrew Campbell
Chagrin Falls
Robert Campbell
Joseph Campbell
Thomas Moore
Cleveland
Jerome Moore
Shelocta
Ethel Lewis
Arthur Campbell
Harry Smith
Samuel Hoffer
Michael Murphy
John N. Arnold
Saltsburg Presbyterian Church
Saltsburg
Newrytown
Conemaugh Township
Samuel H. Nowry
Presbyterian Church
Carl L. Arnold
Saltsbury
Albert Newry
William Shank
Leydie
Wayne Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
Joseph Shank
Meco
Monay
John Myers Davis
Bell Funeral Home
Homer City
Center Township
William Davis
Pennsylvania
Works Progress Administration
Washington
County Relief Office
260 Men To Be Put To Work On Federal Roadside Projects
Harrisburg Oct 8 More than 260 men will start work within ten days on five Federal Roadside Development projects. Warren Van Dyke secretary of highways announced that the Forestry Unit of the department will plan and supervise the work using unskilled and intermediate labor sourced from county offices of the National Employment Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Warren van Dyke
Secretary of Highways
Department
National Employment Service
Public Sale Bille at The Progress Promoted
Public sale notice appears in The Progress under Bille and associates with the local auction. The notice specifies sale action and participating parties with dates and venue as listed in the public notice column.
Dinner for Two Provides Simple Menu for Beginners
A guide for new homemakers explains adjusting standard six serving recipes to serve two. It covers careful portioning, precise measuring, and menu planning including Ham and Vegetables on Casserole, Cubed Tomato Salad, White Cake, Graham Cracker and Apple Butter Slices, and a two-layer cake adaptation.
Soap and Water for Health and Hygiene
Dr Edith MaccBride-Dexter urges daily soap and water use to prevent disease germs. She notes hands touch many surfaces and even handshakes can spread illness. Emphasizing baths, dental care, and consistent cleaning as essential for public health and personal well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith MaccBride-Dexter
Secretary of Health
Fulmer wins county horseshoe crown at Trade City Fair
Dick Fulmer claimed the county championship at the Trade City Fair final, beating Leland Pfeiffer 61 to 12 and 58 to 17. Pfeiffer had defeated Norman Steffy and Ivan Lute in earlier rounds, while Fulmer also won his preliminary over Harry Altman. Fulmer will represent Indiana County at the state tournament in Harrisburg in January.
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Fulmer
Trade City Fair
Dick Fulmer
Indiana County
Harrisburg
Leland Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Norman Steffy
Steffy
Ivan Lute
Harry Altman
Indiana County Agricultural Extension Association
Indiana High School
A Son Born to District Attorney Ruddock Couple
A son was born to District Attorney and Mrs. William M. Ruddock of North Highth Street at the Indiana Hospital on Thursday afternoon. The baby has been named Donald McClaye Ruddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian M. Ruddock
Wm. M. Ruddock
North Highth Street
Indiana Hospital
Donald McClaye Ruddock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vic Yardman
Associated Newspapers
WNU Service
William Henry and
Harry Shank
W. D. Conrad
Strongstown
A. F. Shank
Blairsville
Louis Shank
New Kensington
Josephine Gibbon
Heinz Food Intitute
ROY Henry Granite Works
Penna, Ave
Apollo, Pa
Brody
The
Florists Telegraph Delivery Association
Streamline
Philadelphia
Mabon Building
Mabon Hardware Co
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