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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1934
Page
2
A Washington analysis notes the Recovery Program faces an unclear funding future. It cites 1934 receipts of 3.12 billion and expenditures of 7.11 billion, with the public debt rising to over 27.08 billion by September 1, 1934. Tax revisions loom as sunset taxes expire next year.
Jacob Wolfgang aged 77 died at his Rochester Mills home after a 40 year residence there. Funeral Sunday at United Presbyterian Church with interment at Martha cemetery. survivors include widow and children Ira, Mrs Henry, Mrs Proxell, Samuel, and others. Anna Lois Lewis, 54, died at home in Ernest. Funeral Thursday at Indiana Baptist Church with Greenwood Cemetery interment. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones formerly of Wellsville Ohio.
A once proud, reliable worker reflects on aging and a drastic change in fortune after a drastic diet plan. Once handsome and trusted, he now fears a continued decline in value and status as his reflections reveal his tightened finances.
The article notes a highly contentious campaign in Pennsylvania ending next Tuesday with voters registering reactions to sharp charges. It lists offices on the ballot in Indiana county, including Governor and U.S. Senator, along with six parties fielding candidates. Indiana County leans Republican, with strong party guidance urged.
A Salina woman Floyd B Pierce 32 dies in New Kensington hospital leaving husband son Walter and parents Mr and Mrs W C Kipp along with siblings in Harmarville Curtinville Salineburg New Kensington and Harmarville. Also John Francis Mitchell eight dies at home New Philadelphia from diphtheria after three weeks illness. Additional notes mention Soviet amphibian gate and Eden apples claim. 425 cities six counties adopt manager plan of government. Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette offer subscription details for Indiana county residents.
Plum Creek residents host and visit neighbors including Jerry Kimmel and family at Newport guests of Kenneth Kerr. Fr ances Fleming and Bleakney visit Elderton High School. Gas company workers called to New York, local visits by M R Ankeny family and others. Wild geese migrate south as regional notes and a verse lampoon on a statesman reflect on national politics.
Local column records visits and gatherings around West Lebanon and Blairsville. Families celebrate a 38th wedding anniversary, demonstrations, and community events while relatives travel between Indiana, Vandergrift, and Elders Ridge. Newborns and social teas occupy local chatter as residents share greetings and plans for gatherings.
A fragmentary 1917-era note links women’s voting with broader social shifts. References to patriots, war era rhetoric, and cheap materials hint at societal changes. The text cites German bakelite-like developments and suggests optimism about new products and protections for life.
Bank in West Lebanon Indiana County Pennsylvania as of October 17 1934 shows assets including loans and discounts 19015.30, bonds 195.90, building and equipment values, deposits and reserves. The notice also lists a meeting for Oakland Cemetery Association stockholders on November 13 at 7 30 PM in Indiana Pennsylvania with secretary Phil M Sumon stating the meeting details.
Property owners of Sleepy Hollow Rayne and White Town ships warn that hunting and trespassing on their properties is strictly forbidden. Violators will be dealt with according to law. Signed by Joseph Byers Donald Moorhead Wm. Pierce Sleepy Hollow Club R. N. Ray Arthur Ray. October 31 1941.
Attorneys Uck & Tack announce an Orphans Court sale of the estate of Margaret Ek McHen ry Deceased in Indiana County Pennsylvania. The property will be exposed to public sale on premises described in Creekside for payment of the decedent's debts.
A notice of two properties to be sold at 10:00 AM on Tuesday November 27, 1934. Property 1 covers an elaborate boundary described lot on School Street Creekside Indiana County with several titled easements and water rights, including an old dwelling and outbuildings. Property 2 describes a rural tract in Lindsay township with a frame house, barn and outbuildings, bounded by Stadtunter Tate and Tate lands, totaling UT acres.
Public notice states McGreggck & Deomass, Inc will file Articles of Amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of State to change the charter to McGregor Gyragd Company, with details of filing and dates, Indiana Pennsylvania.
Pierce attorney administrator notice for estate of Gills Doty Button of West Wheatfield Township deceased. Administrators invite creditors and claimants to present claims for settlement and debtors to make prompt payment. Signed J. Sudan administrator. Hollvie Pa October 17.
A study of several epidemics shows that susceptibility to infantile paralysis runs in families. The research notes a familial pattern across cases, suggesting genetic or shared environmental factors in the spread of the disease.
Notices describe the charging scheme for listings in the column, noting one cent per word for 26 words or more and 25 cents for notices under 35 words, with word count rules and payment guidance. It references heaters and hardware items offered by Donald Moothead and local goods like LA-Sheets and bare-beam rugs, but details are fragmentary.
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