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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1933
Page
6
A historical note explains that wood fiber began replacing cloth and rag pulp in paper making around 1846. It credits an English wasp study and German researchers for suggesting wood as a raw material, noting nine tenths of modern paper comes from wood and rag-based papers are now rare. The shift coincided with wartime scarcities and global spread of reading.
In Our Dumb Animals a writer praises the long-eared hoot owl for aiding farmers by controlling field mice and chipmunks that damage corn. The nocturnal bird nests in hollow trees, thrives across seasons, and may warn of rain when several owls call from different points along streams.
A poetic recipe from the Montreal Herald blends golden sunshine with kindness patience laughter smiles and playful imagery. It recommends mixing cups of love and happiness bake with truth cool by a brook and decorate with wildflowers to wrap in tenderness and ship toward the heart.
A weather bulletin explains that cold waves may originate unseen, with no Arctic or Antarctic air reserve. Some scientists hypothesize origins high over the equator where the stratosphere is higher and colder. The debate awaits stratosphere flight data for resolution.
The fall of Tyre elevated Alexander the Great's fame but cost him the Phoenician fleet. The loss limited his ability to continue conquests along the Mediterranean, affecting campaigns toward Carthage, Spain, Gaul, and later Rome. The text notes Tyre as a major maritime power and Phoenician influence.
The word alcohol is linked to a historic arable term applied to a black paint used by eastern women to darken eyes. Its transfer to the current substance is not clearly documented, though a joking note claims it still acts as the vehicle for producing darkened eyes.
The article notes that most mosquitoes spend life near their birthplace and suggests that limiting pest zones may work without migrants from other areas replacing them.
Washington Township reports Mrs Emma Brewer funeral attended by Mr and Mrs A L Brewer of Marchand. Sara Orr recovering after appendicitis operation at Indiana hospital. Numerous local visits and calls exchanged among residents including Orr, Cribbs, Harmon, Jewart, Harman, Blystone, Fisher, Rankin, McCausland, Fairman, Park and others. Harmony Grove Lutheran services held with Sunday school and evening preaching.
A roundup of community events includes a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Gould hosted by Fred Gould and guests such as Dr. and Mrs. Bushnell and several local families. The Civic Club plans a tea on Tuesday October 10 in the Grater building, and Rebekah Lodges from Saltsburg and Blairsville visited. Also noted are Rally Day at the Presbyterian church, visits among neighbors, and a furniture cleaning tip using mild soaps.
Community updates list numerous visits and callers across towns. Annie Richard and Roy Lowman plus Oberlin and family visited friends. Robert Jeffries and Blair Swartsmore were seen in various nearby locales. Mrs Work and Hurd hosted a kitchen shower. Clark Pollock and family traveled to Washington state and back. several couples and individuals paid calls in Indiana Shelocta and Gipsy with weekend and Sunday visits noted.
Mrs Tom Stephens entertained the Ladies Aid Society at her home Thursday. David Hughes, a patient in the Indiana hospital, is slightly improved. A kitchen shower was held for Mr and Mrs Harry Dearmy Thursday evening. Dearmy received many useful gifts. Estella Hawksworth was shopping in Indiana this week. Mrs Mary Rhodes of Mothers Assistance in Indiana was a caller Friday. Mrs Nancy Carney is seriously ill at her home. Ernie Jackson of Cresson visited his brother W F P Jackson at Indiana hospital this week. Mr and Mrs Frank Stough of The Colonial were callers in Pittsburgh Sunday. Miss Cora Rutherford of Luzerne spent the weekend with Wm McCrady.
Greensburg and Johnstown families gathered at Dave Mack’s home in Mount Tabor for a Campbell round-up last Friday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Samuel Fulcomer Torrance Mr and Mrs G W Wakefield Archie Homer City Mrs Della Hildebrand Stella Mrs Walthur Jane Machesney Ohio Mr and Mrs Guy Kitchenbrod Gas Center and many Lichtenfels Campbell and Mack family members from Blairsville Washington D C Johnstown Armagh and Clyda. Music games and a delicious lunch marked the evening as all reported a good time.
Carl Douds and James Yon of Farrell spent the weekend at Douds home in Plumville. Wiabel and Mary Hamill were weekend guests in New Kensington. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Marshall left for Chicago to visit the World’s Fair. Adda Waddell and son George, at State College, spent the week here. Walter Giffen of Ellwood City visited Rev J E Giffen. Paul W Douds and relatives in Chicora returned home. EB Welch and C M Boyer dined with Mr and Mrs. Homer City residents Sunday.
Sherman Marchand motored to Pulls Creek with several ladies for a quilting day with Mrs. Maurice Smith and Della Hoover. Guests of Wetzel couple from Pittsburgh and Stephenville joined Friday. Travel from New Kensington and Marion Center noted. Edith Braughter returned from a week with Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCreery near Marion Center. Esther Homan, employed at Punxsutawney, spent Friday at home. Caroline Mottern attended her daughter’s 25th wedding anniversary in Johnstown. A L Pierce remained mostly home due to a heart condition. Harry Mauk stopped in Indiana and visited Mrs. Davidson at Marion Center. Chas Steetle and family plus Kenneth and Patty Breezewood group visited Cooks Forest. Blair Smith and son visited Punxsutawney relatives. Harry Foose of Pittsburgh spent time with relatives. Edna Braughter visiting brothers near Rochester Mills.
Mrs Margaret Smith of South Bend visited granddaughter Mrs Mabel Ewing over the weekend. Rev J I R Craighead of Saltsburg and Rev J D Humphrey of Markle called on Ross Wilson’s at home for home coming day. Mary Alice Boden remains ill in bed. Mrs Schrecengost of Kittanning and Mrs Roscoe McConnell hosted visits with Roscoe’s daughter. Ross Wilson and Phyllis spent time with Mrs J Ewing. Frank Lambing traveled to Apollo Saturday afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Elwood is on the skick list near Pine Flats. James Ralston and family visited Mr and Mrs John Engle on Sunday. Men from Filwood attended the Kittanning Presbytery meeting at Indiana. Mrs Hona Pyle is reported sick. H O Peterson and Miss Thomas of Indiana called in Cherryhill on Tuesday.
Heating expert John Barclay outlines three damper controls to cut costs. The turn damper reduces chimney loss. set it once for the season and mark its position. Discusses future topics: check damper and ash-pit damper. Readers ask about hot water versus steam systems and boiler shapes. A two story home with pipeless furnace needs better upstairs circulation via a warm air lead and dedicated returns.
Elders Ridge Sabbath school at 10:00 church at 11:00 and C B at 7:30 led by Elsie Faith. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Mr and Mrs Frank Ewing and family of Ridgeway are moving to the Dr Donaldson property. A number attended Dorcas class at Mrs George Wray’s home.
An Indiana County mail delivery offer promotes the Post-Gazette as the only daily newspaper delivered the same day. The message repeats the yearly price of 85.50 and directs readers to see club bargains on page 2.
Mae jokes she cannot see why boats are called she, while Tony replies that steering a boat would prove otherwise. The brief exchange highlights nautical speech quirks and practical humor.
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