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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1931
Page
2
Health secretary urges city workers to reset after holidays with home-based rest and routine. Advice covers fresh air, eight hours sleep, daily walking, balanced eats, and cutting unhealthy habits, noting autumn offers stronger renewal than summer getaways.
The 12 pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs raised by R H Thompson near Marton Center weigh a total 2889 pounds at 1890 days old. Farrowed March 25 1931 the pigs are on blue grass pasture with ear corn wheat oats and tankage. Five gilt offspring may enter breeding stock with two offered to the State Farm Products Show in Harrisburg next January. They are registry eligible and priced above market pork. County Agent J W Warner endorses their quality.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Pittsburgh federal court against Hler Electrical Manufacturing Co of Homer City makers of incubators breeders and electrical appliances. Creditors J R Wineman Kunkle of Homer City and T B Lyda of Blacklick presented claims totaling 69720 dollars.
Pomona Grange will be held Thursday at Deckers Point. Road construction between Marion Center and Peckers Point suggests Indiana and southern travelers use Dixonville or Purchase Inc. The Grange has about 1000 members across 26 active local Granges and provides varied social educational services to the county.
The Ritz Theatre features Dirigible the greatest air film, with Jack Holt and Ralph Graves as former lovers competing for the same woman. Navy cooperation enabled use of the dirigible Los Angeles and Lakehurst air station. Also playing is Bought starring Constance Bennett with her father Richard Bennett, and Bad Girl arriving Thursday with Sally Wilers and James Dunn.
G W Cox 80 died Wednesday at his New Florence home and was buried there after funeral rites Friday. He had lived in West Newton and Youngwood where he ran a business. He leaves a widow and many nephews and nieces. Charles Yaney 84 died Wednesday in Brushvalley township after a brief illness. He leaves brother George Yaney and sister Mrs Flora Allen of Brushvalley. Funeral Saturday at the home conducted by Ray Harry Prugh of Homer City and Frye cemetery interment in Brushvalley township. Dora Marcus 88 died Saturday at her Fifth and Locust streets home. Her remains were taken to Altoona in Leydie’s funeral car for services and interment.
George D. Ley Dit of the Indiana Floral Company was elected vice president for the ensuing year at the Third Regional District of the Florists Telegraph Association convention in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Harvey Sheat of Pittsburgh was named president and Miss Emma Bruner of Pittsburgh secretary and treasurer. Walter Kis singer of town, also with Indiana Floral, attended the ceremony.
An alfalfa field meeting will be held at the Wilbert H. Wood farm one mile west of Shelocta on Tuesday evening September 29 at 6:00 p.m. Observations will cover Wood’s several alfalfa fields of different ages with a discussion of liming. Wood also keeps a fine herd of pure bred Berkshire swine and a strong potato crop.
Pine Flats W C T U gathers Friday evening September 26 at Nebo Church under leader Mrs Clark Keith. Program includes scripture, prayers, solos, recitations, duets, current events, banjo solo, and a report of the county convention led by Miss Hazel Williams with many local participants.
James Longenecker of Montgomery township jailed on $500 bail after arraignment on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Ivan Quilhousen, also of Montgomery township, waived a hearing and posted $500 bail for trial. State Trooper George B. Kruth filed the charges. the pair alleged to have been intoxicated. Gilhousen allegedly steered a car that left the highway and struck a headwall in Hillsdale.
I thank my friends for their interest and support in my campaign for County Commissioner at the Primary Election Tuesday September 15 1931 This loyal support makes me hopeful to be the nominee at the Fall Election I am truly thankful Harry C Kunkle September 23 1941 lip
Maisie, a part of the Broadway Follettes, wanders Atlantic City in search of work after a show, finds inspiration near a sand artist's depiction of Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters, and is offered a theater job to sing at the Rialto era. She recalls a childhood lesson as a friendly benefactor suggests a chance back to singing.
The present Board of County Commissioners reports saving taxpayers 943,817.79 during ten months of 1931 versus 1980. Outside relief rose to 11,900.00, up 2,000 from last year, while County Home costs dropped due to good crops. Expenses such as T. B. testing, indexing, and court repairs were cited, with assurances no tax rate increase is needed next year. Public sale notice follows for Edward M. Craig estate in Armstrong township with numerous household and farm items listed for September 30.
No 10340 in Bankruptcy in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Thomas Grant Shultz of Green Township Indiana County seeks full discharge from all debts under the Bankruptcy Act of July 1 1888. Creditors and interested parties must appear in Pittsburgh on October 22 1931 at 10 AM to show cause why discharge should not be granted. J Wood Clark Clerk. Sent 16 1931 21p.
James W. Mack auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County will attend to duties for distribution of funds in the hands of S J Mardis administrator of the estate of A Mardis deceased at Warmers Bank and Trust Company building Indiana PA on October 14 1931 at 10 00 AM all interested parties may attend.
Jack and Jack Attorneys announce letters testamentary granted for the estate of Mrs Bella Furnina of Grevy Township. Creditors and others with claims must present them properly authenticated for settlement. Mae Grove esquire, Clymer, Pa, directs prompt payment and settlement of all debts.
The town of Blick Lick in Madiana County Pennsylvania announces that its Improvement Bonds Series A, dated July 182, will mature October 1, 1941, at par with interest through October 1, 1941. Bondholders may redeem within five years with 30 days notice, bonds payable at Blairsville Savings and Trust. Ferguson, Treasurer.
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