This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1931
Page
2
Doctor Theodore B. Appel argues that excess eating shortens life and that will power, not drastic dieting, sustains proper weight. He warns against overeating as a major health risk and urges a well balanced diet and moderation for longer life.
A week of weddings unfolds in Clarksburg and nearby towns. Nola Compton becomes bride of Hugh McKee Speedy at the Clarksburg Presbyterian parsonage. A bridal shower is planned at the bride’s home on October 28. Other nuptials include Stockdale-Dawson in Saltsburg, Hammers-Livingstone in Cumberland, Ory-Aul in Homer City, and Vendur-Fox in Elderton with families and local clergy in attendance.
Constance Bennett stars in The Common Law at the Ritz Theatre with Joel McCrea Lew Cody Marion Shilling and Hedda Hopper supporting. Anita Page and Norman Phillips Jr also appear in a tale set among a Paris art colony with a gangland finish and gunplay. Also on Friday and Saturday Penrod and Sam headlined by a large child cast. East of Borneo with Rose Hobart and Charles Bickford arrives next week. Sidewalks of New York with Buster Keaton plays Wednesday and Thursday. Skyline arrives Friday with Myrna Loy Maureen O Sullivan and Thomas Meighan in a New York City epic filmed on massive sets.
Brushvalley inspector EB A Buchanan warns of brush fire danger this season. State inspectors are on duty to enforce burning only after rain or in misty weather. For rent large roan living apartment second floor Progress building North Seventh street Progress office 40-12. A good boss at Imperial Type Metal Magazine acts good men.
A masquerade party is planned at Amnagh Grange Hall on Thursday evening October 28. Music entertainment and refreshments will be provided with a pie social at Brushvalley community hall on October 22 to benefit the hall.
A string of obituary notices from Marion Center Blairsville Punxsutawney and nearby towns recount deaths of Mrs D W Gromley Levi H Shaffer Kathrine Henderson John W Hoffman Clark Dunmire Prudence Altimus and Elizabeth Catherine Walker. Reports note causes including heart trouble stomach illness and post operative complications, with funeral services conducted in local churches and interments in nearby cemeteries.
A late October obituaries roundup notes memorials in Smicksburg and Punxsutawney for several residents including Mrs. William F. Russell and Miss Sallie J. Hawk with interments in local cemeteries, plus mention of Oscar Stiles of Rossiter and Lorenzo D. Boring of New Florence. A public sale advertises the Milton Waltemire farm near Heilwood for October 30 with livestock, farm equipment, and crops.
W OC Chipman attorney issues notice of letters of administration for Amelia J Wetzel of North Mahoning Township. Heir and creditors urged to present claims duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted to pay promptly. Administrator: Jo Wetzel, Markhard, Lu, October Uni.
The Farmers Bank & Trust Company of Indiana, Pa. Executor of James B. Graham deceased, seeks an order from the Orphans Court on Friday November 16 1931 to sell at private sale to D Hagens and Emme Hagens the estate land in Buffalo Township Indiana County totaling 341 acres with coal rights and numerous mineral reservations. The tract carries extensive easements and rights of way including pipelines and power rights, subject to prior agreements and described deeds, with coal and mineral interests carved out and various property lines detailed.
Classified notice seeking rental inquiry for a six room house about a mile south of Indiana along Penn road listing gas electricity water and other utilities. Rent reasonable write Box 144 Hillarde Pa.
Gilbert S. Parnell attorney announces letters testamentary for Ruth Watt deceased of Indiana Borough Indiana County. Executrix Minerva M Watt asks claimants to present authenticated claims at 87 South Tenth Street Indiana Pa by October 1 1931. Also letters of administration granted for Frank Zijec Homer City Pa. administrator Martin Smidi requests proper payment from claimants by date in September 1931.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.