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Newspaper

Clearfield Herald

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1913

Page

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G A S Ends Its Convention in Clearfield

Mrs Frank Reed chairs a tea for delegates of the Childrens Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania as G A S closes its annual convention in Clearfield. Miss Mary Mitchell performs, talks on provision of child care, and Mrs Lindsey presides at final sessions with remarks on tuberculosis and improvements in institutions. An automobile tour concludes the event in June.

Frank Reed Clearfield Childrens Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania Gront Mary Mitchell J. H. Evans Oil City Beanling Conference of Charities and Correction Cleveland J. Thomas Mitchell Bellefonte Edward C. Reeve State Society Mere Lindsey Warren Society Annie Wrigley J. Melvin Bradford Mitchell A. H. Woodward Marian Bigler

Must Appoint Inspectors Of Weights And Measures

Pennsylvania law requires county commissioners and borough and city councils to appoint inspectors of weights and measures. The change ends optional appointments and aims to curb consumer theft by false weights. Public urge against exorbitant food prices drove the act's passage.

Pennsylvania

Narrow Escape as Fisherman Dodges Rattlesnake

Frank G. Harris narrowly escaped a rattlesnake bite while fishing on Moose Creek. He crawled under a fallen log in a stooped position when the snake, coiled less than fifteen inches away, rattled. Harris grabbed the snake by the rear head and flung it about 30 feet, then crawled out unharmed.

Frank G. Norris Mr. Harris

Dr Lever Stewart Returns to Open Practice in Clearfield

Dr Lever Stewart son of Dr and Mrs C S Stewart of Second Street has returned from Philadelphia where he trained and performed surgeries. He is hailed as a rising young surgeon and will join his father in partnership, occupying a new addition to the Stewart residence on Second Street.

Lever Stewart C. Stewart Second Street Philadelphia Lever Clearfield Stewart

Body of Pooler Recovered After River Drowning Near Pittsburgh

The body of J. C. Pooler aged 22 of Heatzdale was recovered Thursday morning near the boathouse of the Minnetonka Canoe Club about two miles below the accident site on the Allesheny river.

J. C. Pooler

Alumni Banquet Brings Joy to Clearfield High Alumni

The Clearfield High School alumni association held a festive banquet at a hotel dining room decorated in school colors. About 120 guests attended as J Frank Snyder served as toastmaster, with Rev Dr Bender giving the invocation and Prof B C Youngman delivering an address. Speakers included Thus H Murray and a verse by Lawrence Donald, and officers for the coming year were elected: President J Frank Snyder Vice President Reuben Neviling Secretary George Barger Treasurer Bertha Hoover. A souvenir booklet was presented to each guest.

B.C. Youngman Clearfield High School Alumi Association Ling J. Frank Snyder J. Frank Snyder, Esq New York Clearfield School Frank Bender B. C Youngman Clearfield Youngman Leonard Graded School H. Murray Thomas H. Murray Mr. Murray Fia Howard Huriswick Kisy B. C. Youngman Gray Prof. Youngman Principa Alumni Association of the High School Samuel Stewart Frank Snyder Wiliam A. Hagerty Alumni Association Association Reuben Neviling George Barger Bertha Hoover J. Frank Snider

Menu Items Served To Guests In Formal Evening

A list of dishes served to guests includes Grape Fruit Lamb Broth with Barley Button Radishes Queen Olives Salted Almonds Lake Erie Trout cream potatoes chicken Croquettes French Peas Boiled New Potatoes Claret Punch Romaine Salad French Dressing Neapolitan Ice Cream Assorted Cake Roquefort or Cream Cheese with Crackers Cafe Noir and other beverages.

Lake Erie

Five Boys Held for Juvenile Court on Store Theft

Five boys arrested on charge of robbing a local store admitted their guilt before Justice Thursday afternoon and were committed to the juvenile court. They claim one boy was not with the group when the store was entered as the court prepares to hear disposals on Monday.

Bok Squre

Graduates Honored At Clearfield Hospital Nurses Ceremony

Two students from Clearfield Hospital Nurses Training School graduate this month. Miss Jeanie D Wilson and Miss A Maberz will receive diplomas at a public graduation next Tuesday evening at The First Freshmerian Church. Rev Dr EL Reve and Clark W Miller Esq speak. Mary Bell to sing. An open house at the hospital follows. the event is organized by the auxiliary.

Nurses’ Training School Clearfield Hospital Freshmerian Church Jeanie D. Wilson A. Maberz Dudler

Golden Wedding Celebrated by Hunter Couple Near Berwindale

John H. Hunter and his wife marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Nelson Humler's home on June 3. He, 76, and she, 72, hailed from McVeytown. They have four sons and two daughters with no family deaths, and hundreds joined the celebration in that portion of the county.

John H. Hunter Berwindale Nelson Humler Mr. Hunter Jennie van Dyke McVeytown Pit Mrs Hunter Lave Mary Thig

George R. Woodward Dies at Penfield

George R. Woodward died in Penfield at age 61 after a complication of disease. He was a son of the late Hiram Woodward of Bennet Branch Pioneer Lumbermen and a cousin of A. A. Woodward of Clearfield. Woodward formerly served in Elk County and was connected with a press publishing company. Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM.

George BR. Woodward Penfield Thureda Hiram Woodwa Lumvermen Bennet Branch A. A. Woodward Clearfield Woodward Elk County

Men’s Meeting Sunday With Orchestra Attachements

A men’s meeting is scheduled Sunday beginning at 4 o’clock. An orchestra will add to the interest of the gathering and the program will feature local speakers and community announcements.

Japan notes friendly in tone over California law dispute

Japan reiterates that California law may violate the 1911 commercial treaty and constitutes racial discrimination. Washington reports Japan’s note as cordial, urging U S government action to prevent enforcement. Secretaries Bryan and others discuss replies as Tokyo maintains treaties supersede state laws.

California United States Washington Mure Nohatde Bryan Pittsburgh George W. Guthrie Japan China Tokyo Yukyo Apas Pokyo

JAIL TERM FOR HOPEDALE STRIKE PROPONENT

Joseph Coldwell convicted in Milford digrrier court of littering threats at the Draper company plant Hopedale Worcester Mass June 6 sentence three years correction for sedition and disruption authorities objected to his speeches tied to I W W leadership disputes and readership fallout

Joseph Coldwell Hopedale Masa Worcester Miss Joseph M. Coldwell Draper Comepany Coldwell Digrrier Milford Cise Uvypedale Industrial Workers of the World

Committee Gets Busy on Foreign Affairs and Patent Law

Washington reports the first of new house committees to organize as patent law revisions move forward. The committee plans hearings on patents and other reforms, with expected action toward June.

Washitton Une

Budget Reform Debate Shapes House Appropriations Power

Washington discusses two budget reform plans Fitzgerald and Sherley to reshape how appropriations are prepared and controlled. The proposed measures would expand committees with top leaders, require authorization adherence, and set annual spending ceilings to guide the session’s allocations.

Washington Brelyet Syster Kengucky Sherley Plan Congreve

Lightning Strikes Kohisaat Home In New York

A chaotic report describes a lightning incident at a New York residence linked to Judy A. Kohlaaat. Miss Amy 31 suffered a sleeping injury while Mr. Kobisast read nearby as the home sustained damage and a search for the cause or outcome continues.

Kohisaat Letuax Siss Judy A. Kohlaaat New York Rome Amy Kohbaat Kobisast

Telegraphic Ticks

A string of garbled OCR references a strike, a murder allegation, a widow exonerated by a coroner, and various legal notices. Names include Hallie Sartin of St Louis and L. Staver, with references to Panama Pacific exposition attendees and a Kansas City resident. The text winds through charges, self defense, and a suicide note amid scattered place names and events.

Hallie Sartin St Louis Wie

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