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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1930
Page
2
Doctor Theodore B. Appel urges thanks to well meaning friends but warns against amateur medical guidance. He recalls a funeral from a neighbor poultice remedy for appendicitis and stresses rely on medical science. Endorses thanking friends yet insisting physicians handle wound care and health matters.
Governor John Fisher designates Friday October 24 1930 as Fall Arbor and Bird Day urging schools to observe with programs on forests trees and birds. He emphasizes forests protect streams support wildlife and benefit future generations urging teachers students and citizens to study trees bird life and ecological value.
Willard Harold Cox aged two of near Bolivar died from Ptomaine poisoning after eating red berries. The death occurred on Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial followed in Fairfield cemetery.
Harrisburg report from September 23 notes a looming livestock feed problem for Pennsylvania counties this winter. A survey by the Federal State Crop Reporting Service on August 20 shows hay surplus in most counties but widespread corn and oat deficiencies, with only seven counties having corn exceeding local needs.
A clergyman with two charming girls admires a stream when an angler asks if he fishes for sport. The parson replies I am a fisher of men, and the fisherman retorts you have the right bait, glancing at the girls with admiration.
A quirky composite item blends a verse about oysters in season and a wry quote on self discipline. It cites United Metals Magazine and Imperial Type Magazine, presenting whimsical phrases as a single curios item.
A sequence of marriage notices from the region lists couples wed in September and October. Notable unions include Jessie Etta Crandall and Francis J. Han ley in St Bernard church, Blairsville pairs Rager and Kelly, Ressler and Yahnert near Wintondale, and Halter remarrying Bessie Halter in Homer City. Also mentioned are Rising and Miller in Indiana and Shelocta, Engram and Ferrell in Blairsville, Reefer and Scott in Girty.
The Elders Ridge Guernsey Bull Association held a successful auto tour and picnic with visits to W. F. Barkiey, I. M. Speedy, Walter Ewing, John Henderson, A. D. Wilson, and A. B. Gray. Offspring from association bulls were studied, two bulls already showing higher production in daughters. An exercise lot at John Henderson’s farm drew praise from Penn State extension dairy specialist BR. R. Welch. Picnic dinner was arranged at Walter Ewing’s barn. The sixteen-member Elders Ridge group is advancing high producing registered and grade Guernseys, with abortion free herd certificates across all herds.
In a 1939 Western Newspaper Union piece by Mrs Dorothy Coffeen, a teacher observes boys playing with a live toad and condemns cruelty in children. The essay argues the instinct resists outgrowing, linking cruelty to later crimes, and calls for parental vigilance and direct lessons in kindness rather than passive indifference.
The Hill family reunion gathered at the old homestead near Strongstown in Pine township. Attendees included James Hill and wife, siblings C E Hill John Hill N N Bolvin and many relatives from Ebensburg Altoona Barnsboro and Johnstown. A joyful day concluded with plans for a next year gathering.
H N Reist Penn State extension specialist will lead potato grading demonstrations on October 2 discussing market conditions. A Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce representative will attend. Demonstrations show a grading machine in operation with grading standards. Schedule: 9 00 Bert Blakley near Parkwood 1 30 L Fyock and Son Purchase Lines 3 40 O C Pollock Marion Center.
County farmers plant Purkoff wheat for seed citing its hardiness in winter. Vance Helman near Clymer reports a small plot did well under adverse conditions. Other planters include McElhoes Home 12 bu, Wynkoop Marion Center 6 bu, Haer Marion Center 6 bu, Bence Marion Center 5 bu, Devlin Bheloda 2 bu, Nichol Indiana 5 bu. This seed stock aims to provide seed for next year. Policeman to motorist joke ends with a witty exchange about road space.
Creekside resident Ross Ferrara is hospitalized in Punxsutawney after a Sunday evening crash near Marion Center. Laselle, also of Creekside, was with Ferrara. their car collided with a vehicle driven by G A MecFeaters of Trobe after a sudden stop. Ferrara suffered severe facial lacerations, jaw contusions, and loss of four front teeth.
John Chelaskey of Dog Run is treated at an Indiana hospital for slight injuries after a premature shot exploded in a Coal Run mine on Tuesday morning. Particles struck his face and body as he prepared to shoot down coal. Local residents who long for a traditional simmer have been unusually quiet.
Public sale notices detail auctions near Smicksburg and Indiana with multiple livestock including horses cows and mules, plus farming equipment such as wagons harness grain drill binder and hay machinery. The 72 and 94 acre farms will be offered with terms to be announced on sale day and credit offered.
Notice to claimants and debtors for the estate of A G Brewer of South Mahoning township Indiana. Administratrix Myrtle L Goon of RD 3 Indiana requests claims be presented for settlement and debts be paid promptly. Also notice for Dennis Roser estate in Pine Township Penn Run administratrix Cora Blanche Valtemird requests debts be paid and claims to be filed.
Gilbert Parnell attorney for the late George G. Compton of Indiana Borough Indiana County Pa announces probate of the estate. Creditors must present authentic claims for settlement and debtors should remit promptly. Clarence C. Compton administrator Indiana Pa September 10 1938 6tc
The auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County will attend to duties of his appointment at his office 811-314 Savings & Trust Co Building Indiana Pa on October 23 1940 at ten oclock AM to settle adjust and report the disbursement of money in the hands of John I Carnahan Executor of the estate of W J Carnahan deceased Washington Township PA. All interested may attend or be represented. JAMUS L TACK Auditor Sept 24 1980-3te
Notice is given that on October 13, 1980 at 10 A.M. in Indiana County Orphans Court by executor F. H. Stephens of Hilzareth Smith a private sale to Sam Nobil is sought for the decedent's lands in Cherryhill Township. The deal asks $1,000 for a 23 acre tract with a two story frame house and barn, subject to coal and mining rights and prior liens.
Notice declares that David D Thla of Indiana Pa will apply to the State Board of Law Examiners in Philadelphia to be examined in Pittsburgh on December 2 and 3 1930 for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court and to the bars of the Common Pleas and the Orphans Courts of Indiana County He lists his address 6 South Seventh Street Indiana Pa and notes he is a registered law student at Duquesne University Law School and is in the office of William B Pierce Msq Indiana Pa dated September 17 1930 4te
The auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County will attend to duties of distribution of money in the estate of Annie Jordan late of East Mahoning Township. The session is at Toon No 217 Indiana Theater Building in Indiana Pa on Tuesday October 22 1930 at 10:00 AM for interested parties to attend. Ralph L. Gessue, Auditor, September 17 1930.
Jack and Jack attorneys publish administratrix notice for the estate of Charles L Rochester late of Marion Center Pa. Those with claims must present them authenticated for settlement and any debts should be paid promptly. Sunaville Hocites Der administratrix Marion Center September 17 1930
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