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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
6
A retrospective on Billy Sunday and his wife Nell, detailing his public revival campaign in Columbus, the support from 1320 converts, and a $2000 contribution. It highlights Nell’s pivotal, behind the scenes influence on campaign decisions, hospitality, and daily operations, portraying a strong partnership shaping Sundays outreach.
A profile of Billy Sunday at Winona Lake reveals a man whose home life contrasts with his public fiery pulpit persona. Neighbors and locals describe his simple pleasures, outdoor routines, and pride in the Winona Lake residence, gifts from admirers, and a clock centerpiece. Sunday’s farm visits and family bonds are highlighted alongside his copyrighting of sermons and selective public engagements.
Ridgway resident G. H. Bennett will meet July parade committee members E. E. Jameson and George Rosser to discuss banner lettering for the Fourth of July parade. Bennett will present designs for selection and bid on painting the banners.
Two Polanders and DuBois residents were killed when a building under demolition at Rathmel, between DuBois and Reynoldsville, collapsed Thursday afternoon. Five others were seriously injured as workers tore down the old structure for lumber. Advertise in the Progress.
A Philadelphia convention of the National Association of Corporation Schools condemns public schools for waste and incompetence. Speakers claim 50 percent of children start with little learning, 75 percent drop out by 16, and many become beggars, criminals, or gunmen. They urge federal vocational education oversight and accountability.
The Presbyterian church of Winburne has extended a call to Rev Maus of Hamden Ohio. Maus preached in Winburne several weeks ago and was favorably received by the congregation. The call was extended Wednesday evening and it is believed he will accept the charge.
Mr and Mrs John W Wrigley and their son William have returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore where Mr Wrigley was a patient for several weeks The many Clearfield friends are glad of his recovery from a serious operation and hope he will soon resume his work.
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