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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1930
Page
2
Doctor Theodore B. Ap Pel warns that cost governs success in any venture and urges accounting for health habits. He notes self indulgence and seductive temptations harm longevity and happiness, urging wise daily choices, proper rest, work, and abstaining from indiscretions to reserve vitality for a longer, healthier life.
Property parcels disposed of during the first week of September sheriff's sales in the Court House. Etta Hess bought the Dreamland Park in First Ward for 3200 and the Fourth Ward Mine for 4400. First National Bank purchased J W Gray in Brush Valley for 50 and John M Malcolm White Township for 100. Other sales included C J Fritz in Blairsville for 350 to Samuel W Miller, Mabon Sloppy in Pine Township for 100 to Christina Abel, and multiple McGregor properties in Indiana bought by J C McGregor for 100 each. Townsend McCracken in Shelocta sold to Stephen P Lewis for 530. Arthur Coal Mining in Banks Township and Superior Coal in Banks Township sold to First National Bank and Pennsylvania Fuel Company for 100 and 350 respectively. M E Bingaman in Banks Township sold to Sutton Miller Company. J C Byers in Third Ward sold two parcels to First National Bank for 306 and to Chas I McLaughlin for 425. Edward Johnson in First Ward sold to Chas Stormer for 2000.
Harriet Bates of Portage Pennsylvania aged seventy died in Verdun France after a stroke while visiting graves of her son who lies in the Verdun sector She sailed with a Gold Star mothers group and was the only American Gold Star mother to die in France during the pilgrim age her last words expressing wish to die in the country where her son rests.
S. R. Grumbling of Somer City was elected president of the Indiana County Assessors Association formed in a meeting with the County Commissioners. Officers include S. C. Coleman as vice president and J. C. Moore as secretary-treasurer. Judge J. N. Langham spoke on assessor duties as the trio prepares for the triannual assessment. A resolution urging a legislative investigation into Pennsylvania taxation was adopted, calling to tax currently exempt property and relieve burden on landowners. List of attending assessors from towns such as Armagh, Banks, Blairsville, Burrell, Clymer, Indiana, Mahoning, Marion Center, Pine, Plumville, Saltsburg, Smicksburg, and others was read.
A new wheat variety named Parkoff is available in Pennsylvania. Vance Helman near Clymer tested it on half an acre last fall under harsh winter conditions with seed planted on October 5. County Agent Warner reports strong results in neighboring counties and encourages farmers to trial the seed.
A hearty welcome greeted Indiana County Women s Christian Union at Homer City Presbyterian Church on August 26 for the 47th convention. Seventy five delegates attended with reports from county officers, a memorial service, a recital by Homer City youngsters, and an address by Mrs Mary Harris Armor. Annetta Empfield won the gold medal in the county medal contest. Salina man low bidder for slag hauling in Cherryhill township.
The Doers Organized Adult Bible Class of Zion Lutheran Church adopts resolutions on the death of Harry Mes Creary, praising his lifelong leadership and Christian character. The committee expresses sympathy to his family and hopes his teachings will bless the congregation, noting his faithfulness and the community loss.
In a family scene Father weeds while eight year old Henry refuses to help preferring ball games. The article argues against coercion and suggests mutual cooperation as the key lesson, noting that forcing work breeds avoidance and proposing a tit-for-tat approach to teach cooperation.
Advice to Slo owners to run water into silo cutters while filling silos to improve packing of low sap corn. Watering as silage is fed daily can help preservation. note mentions profit percentages and investment risk from Imperial Type Magazine.
The seventeenth Mab on reunion at Trubys grave Mechanicsburg Indiana county adopts resolutions paying tribute to William Steele Mabon and Archia W Mabon. It recalls Mabons role in organizing the first reunion in 1914 and uniting Indiana and New Florence Mabons. A copy of the resolutions will be spread on minutes published in the Indiana Progress and sent to families.
A memorial notice from Mildred Johnston Creekside Pa honoring Margaret Elizabeth Johnston who died a year ago. The message expresses deep missing her presence at home and in life, with lines of sorrow, faith, and longing for a future reunion.
Public sale exposed on premises at 822, 885.98. Brushvalley Township School District audit lists receipts, expenditures, and debt service for year ending July 31, 1930. Auditors J. W. Rhink, George Vaniy, Blaine Miller certify accounts correct with securities in order.
In the Western District of Pennsylvania the bankrupt John Chapman Byers was adjudicated on August 26, 1930. The first meeting of creditors is set for September 18, 1980 at 10:00 AM at the office of Referee D. Crepa in Indiana Pennsylvania. Creditors may attend to file claims appoint a trustee and conduct related business. E. B. Creps Referee in Bankruptcy.
Wm. B. Pierce, attorney, announces an Orphans' Court sale in Indiana County Pennsylvania. The sale is exposed on the premises in White Township on August 25, 1930, with details to be announced.
Public sale of three lots numbered 203 204 205 in Chevy Chase Heights, White Township Indiana County Pennsylvania. Lots front fifty feet, depth one hundred fifty feet, adjoining Ridge Avenue Prospect Line and lots 262 266. Deed restrictions match those in John A Fennell deeds. Holthmiller conveyed lots 264 265 to Fennell October 29 1926. Welt eroth conveyed lot 203 October 11 1926. Terms: 10 percent deposit, balance cash, upon confirmation and deed delivery. Administratrix Frances S Fennell conducts sale by court order. August 7 1930.
Notice of application to the Governor by Mulger Fisher Purnell Bath and Peeler for a charter to form Clymer State Bank in Clymer Borough Indiana County. Capital stock $25,000, may rise to $50,000 within a year. Banking powers include loans discounts drafts promissory notes and related banking activities. Public notice dated August 27, 1900.
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