Town Folks Spend Day Shopping in Clearfield
Miss Madeline Mignot of French ville and Miss Blanche Beauseigneur of LeContes Mills shopped in town. Miss Bessie Coursen of Philadelphia arrived. Leitzinger's new trimmer also came. Rev and Mrs G M Durkey of Shaneville shopped. E F Jimeson leaves home for regained health. Edna Daugherty and Helen Fullington head to Philadelphia then West Chester for millinery. Miss Hahn returns from eastern trip to millinery openings. Mrs Eckhert and daughter Miss Belen visit friends. James A Gleason arrives from DuBois for the Progress sunshine. Gene and Marjorie Cole return from DuBois visit. Mrs A B Cup and daughter Golda of Altoona visit. Hospital Bridge Whist Club hosted by Mrs Row and Mrs Deleen in Leitzinger building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Mignot
Frenchville
Blanche Beauseigneur
LeContes Mills
Bessie Coursen
Philadelphia
Leitzinger
G. M. Durkey
Shaneville
Clearfield
E. F. Jimeson
West Market Street
Edna Daugherty
Helen Fullington
West Chester
Miss Hahn
Eckhert
Miss Belen
James A. Gleason
DuBois
Gene
Marjorie Cole
A. B. Cup
Golda
Altoona
P. J. Nebgen
Catherine
Frank Row
Dele
Hospital Bridge
Local Gossip From Curwensville To DuBois
Wednesday notices list visits and movements of residents across towns including Mrs. Kully Miss Christina Harvey Mrs Clair McClure and others. Names span Curwensville Houtzdale Woodland DuBois Kane Akron and Philadelphia with several visits and job changes noted.
Local Visit Notes and Health Updates From Ridgway
Mrs. Will Thompson returns home to Ridgway tomorrow after visiting her mother on Teavy avenue. Mrs. Lewis Shapiro travels to Harrisburg and New York for a tanth with relatives. DeLansy family attended a funeral in Williamsport yesterday. Lois Pasaen returns to Gaten Hal hospital Warnesville after a visit here. Mrs. R. M. Quigte hosts N. T. L. sewing club tonight. Fred Livingston improves at home on Dine street. Raymond Bowman underwent surgery yesterday at 9 o clock. recovery hoped for. Corge Rosser and Reneva note. Blythe and Barrett attend Philips party Tuesday night. Mrs. WL Livingston and daughter Mary depart for Pittsburg for a week with Mr. John Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold Knight
Fourth Street
Kully
Curwensville
Chvstina Harvey
Houtzdale
Clair McClure
Woodland
John Kennard
Kane
Whitmarsh
DuBois
Wilson Honver
Akron
Ohio
Roberty Daugherty
Tani Dorr
Philadelphia
J. B. Newling
Clune
New York City
Elizabeth McNerney
May. Gleason
Dennis
Clearfield Friends
Will Thompson
Charles Halford
Teavy Avenue
Ridgway
Lewis Shapiro
Harrisburg
New York
Dames DeLansy
Doh
Marty
Williamsport Yesterda
Lois Pasaen
Gaten Hal Hospital
Warnesville
Raymond Bowman
Daisy Street
East End
Welock
Corge Rosser
Reneva
Courles Blythe
Willard Barrett
Mes
Livingston
Mary
Pittsburg
John Nurrayng
Contest Young Ladies Show Their Appreciation
Editor the Progress thanks readers and contest helpers including Tulso for fair work. MISS DOLLY STEVENS notes the gift received and wishes The Progress success. A Woodland PA winner congratulates MISS JACOBSON on her vote and a safe trip. MISS MABFI expresses gratitude for community support and lessons from participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Tulso
Clearfield Progress
Dolly Stevens
Woodland
Iad
Miss Jacobson
Miss Mabfi
Young Woodland, Pa
Osceola Mills Notes and Local Updates
Mrs A L Edwards and son left Monday for Carlisle PA to visit her parents. Ralph Read Johnstown Howard Philadelphia Paul Bradford visited their mother Mrs F B Read. Saturday high school entertainment cancelled likely replaced later. Scarlet fever reports exaggerated. no new cases in 24 hours seven teen total cases mild. no deaths yet. Prof Ream visiting friends at DuBois. C A Rickenbaugh and Lawshe Baird went to Washington to see Congressman Rowland sworn in. Rev Garret Nevada Smith improved after weeks ill with rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Edwards
Carlisle
Ralph Read
Johnstown
Howard
Philadelphia
Paul
Bradford
F. B. Read
Prof. Ream
DuBois
C. A. Rickenbaugh
Lawshe Baird
Washington
Congressman Rowland
Garret Nevada Smith
Obituary notices from Houtzdale and Altoona area
Harold Snyder son of William B and Ella M Snyder died at home in Houtzdale aged years beside his parents survived by three brothers John Ralph and Robert The body went to Altoona then to George Ashburns home for funeral arrangements The Altoona party for Earl F Logan's funeral included Gority Jack Cochran Frank Jameson Carl Fresh M Maloney and families others from Altoona attended with priest Edgar W Jones in charge Requiem mass and church cemetery interment followed A large party from Altoona attended including many named locals and relatives with Miss Blanche Draucker and Leo McKenrick among attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Snyder
William B
Ella M. Snyder
Houtzdale
John
Ralph
Robert
Altoona
George Mr. Ashburn
Earl F. Logan
Harry Logan
Clearfield
Edgar W. Jones
Mr. Gority
Juniar2
Jack Cochran
Frank Jameson
Carl Fresh
M. Maloney
Harry Breth
Joseph O'Donnell
Max Preitch
Frank Shaffer
James
Martin
Charles Strettmatter
John ‘Bugle
John Hunt
Arthur Smith
John ‘Kyler
William Lindale
John McCloskey
Howard Inlow
Dan, McGraw
Alex Rollins
J. W. Boyd Shoemaker Ad at S15 Market Street
An old style storefront notice promotes J. W. Boyd at 15 Market Street offering first class shoe repairs. The ad claims expert top to sole work and quick service with affordable prices, inviting customers to call around and try his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S15
Market Street
J. W. Boyd
Congress Enacted War Risk Insurance and Ship Bills
The Sixty third Congress faced wartime crises and passed key measures. A government war risk insurance bureau was created to protect exporters and shipowners, while a ship registry bill allowed foreign built ships to fly American flags under certain ownership. Debates over Panama Canal tolls and coastwise exemptions shaped policy, with fights in both chambers highlighting party tensions and international treaties pursued or blocked. Local notes mention visits, births, and a police chief's father’s death, alongside a Paris report on German advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Congres
White House
The
Steel Company
United Fruit
Panama Canal
England
Champlark
Underwood
House
O'Gorman
Walsh
Hansdell
Martine
Vera Cruz
Europe
Colombia
Panama
Nicaragua
Fonesea Bay
Nicaragua Canal
Curwensville Pictures Show Borough Notables At Opera House
Curwensville last evening featured photographs of borough officials, the town’s oldest firemen, Civil War veterans, school children and others. The event highlighted plainly visible features. Fred P. Robison returned from a Philadelphia business trip. Phineas Bloom of Grampian conducted Curwensville business yesterday. J A Tyson and Miss Bessie Coleman of Silver Burdette company demonstrated progressive reading for borough primary teachers at the High School Tuesday using a Miss Woodside root class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwensville
Opera House
J. A.tyson
Bessie Coleman
Silver Burdette Company
Miss Woodside
Counties derelict in providing for indigent mothers
A state mothers pension plan faces resistance from counties blaming insufficient funds and population-based funding. A Berks representative proposes a 2 million dollar expansion, yet overall limits may cap actual appropriation. A Pennsylvanian Mothers Pension league announces a July conference in San Francisco to expand pensions via public schools, arguing for state funding and reduced poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Mauér
Berks
Pittsburg
Motherz + Pension league
Allegheny County
Pennsyyvania
San Francisco
Mothers Pension League
Henry Neil
Chicago
San Francisto
Neil
Impeachment Proceedings Dropped Against WV Judge
Washington March 1 reports impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Darton of West Virginia were dropped after committee investigation found no further action. Helens Ashore near Curricusk off Norfolk, Virginia, was headed to Norfolk for coal before sailing overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Junge Washington
Darton
At. Helens
Norfolk
Helena
Coa
Ten Thousand Boer Rebels Captured in South Africa
Capetown dispatch reports ten thousand Boer rebels captured in the latest rebellion against British rule. The finance minister indicates total fatalities and injuries on both sides reach about one thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
South Africa
Other crops to rival king cotton in south
Article notes a diversified farming campaign in the south urging diversification away from cotton. It cites widespread advocacy by newspapers bankers and agricultural experts, incentives by the Texas industrial congress and new diversification leagues. It mentions wheat planting replacing cotton due to prices and wartime effects and recalls Lincoln’s 50th inaugural anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dallas
Texas
Southland
Census Bureau
Washington
Texas Industrial Congress
A Practical Movement Aiding Farm Women Worldwide
The International Congress of Farm Women united twenty eight nations in a drive to recognize farm women needs. Based in Colorado Springs since 1911, the American division promotes thrift labor nobility and back to the farm ideals. It advocates consolidated schools domestic science and practical housekeeping with leaders Mrs Belle Van Dorn and Mrs Everbert spearheading campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Farm Women
Farm Women's Movement
Colorado Springs
Ttig
Congress
Belle van Dorn
Barbert
Ganda, Cole
Woman
Darmality
Everbert
Bamboo Style Hats Gain Quick Midseason Popularity
A brown lacquered straw model in bamboo effect emerges as a midseason hat option. The design features a narrow crown that droops to one side and rises on the opposite side, with grosgrain ribbon and felt trim. The article notes rough outing wear and general acceptance of the bamboo effect.
Embroideries and Color Trends in Fabrics
The note describes embroteury on chiffon with two loose stitches and vibrant new color combinations. Red and blue appear together on tan and green, purple with yellow, and yellow with red, aiming for brighter, eye catching effects.
Reading Advice From The Past On Proper Book Use
A historical note discusses guiding children away from dim light and excessive reading time. It mentions Holland’s Waterstaat and a centralized water management office in The Hague. The excerpt reflects period concerns about reading habits and governmental references.
Sunday visit and mail route changes in local notices
Mr wand Mes and J L Cleaver hosted guests including Miss Norma Farewell and Lorna Halesi Murad. Vera Spencer teaches Fair View for Roy Spencer who is substituting on Newry route after a fall. Prayer meeting and visits noted. Roy A Spencer covers Route No 2 recently due to a carrier injury. Howard Wriglesworth and wife travel to Luthersburg due to ill father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.wand Mes
J. L. Cleaver
Petk
E. A. Spencer
Miss Norma
Lorna Halesi
Mise Vera Spencer
Fair View
Roy Spencer
Newry
Roy A. Spencer
Howard Wriglesworth
Luthersburg
Mr. Wriglesaworth
Zion school scouts and community notices in snow
Miss Mary Whitehill organizes a Boy Scout company at Zion school with Ty L. Wall to lead and train them. Plans for a girls campfire with Mrs. Vance Welch in charge. A pie social at Zion schoolhouse on Friday March 5. Wes Ogden reports snowbound travel and near trouble over a pun from the previous week. The two feet of snow and icy roads hinder travel on their route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Whitehill
We Zion School
Ty L. Wall
Eac
Vance Welch
Nee
Zion School
Matrimonial Unions Reported From Small Towns
Basil Holt of Chester Bill wed Miss Josephine Erickson of Osceola in Hagere town Maryland. The bride is popular. parents live in Houtzdale. A DuBois couple married secretively for two weeks. Celia McNaughton and Howard Shaffer announced their marriage at a linen shower at the bride’s DuBois home. They wed two weeks ago last night, officiated by Rev. D. A. Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Holt
Chester Bill
Josephine Erickson
Osceola
Houtzdale
Hageretown
DuBois
Celia McNaughton
Howard Shaffer
D. A. Platt
D. D
House votes down marriage license cost increase bill
Harrisburg March 3 The lower house rejected a bill by Representative Smith of Fayette to raise the marriage license fee from 1 to 2 dollars. The vote stood 45 to 47 with the measure defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dan Cupid
Smith
Fayette
Paint makers tout durable L. and 31 Semi-Sixed Real Painta
To the citizens of Clearfield and vicinity the L. and 31 Semi-Sixed Real Painta claim thirty five years of extensive use in the United States and South America. They emphasize tests under varied climates proving durability and value and invite readers to see an advertisement offering a method for homeowners to make paint and save sixty cents per gallon. New York based Langman & Martinez announce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South America
Langman & Martinez Paint Makers
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Osceola Mills
Cong
J. P. Robison
Emma. Robison
W. H. Robison
Philippines
Timate
J. W. Norris
com-Grampian
HR. O. Detrich
Kutztown
Abe Robison
W. C. Hembold
Hembold
Mrs
Paul Hurley
Flemming
Roll B. Thompson
Harry McHenry
Grass Flat
McHenry
Clearfield Hospital
Paris
Helms
Ernest Post
Clearfeld
Eto
Fred P. Robison
Phineas Bloom
Grampian
United Prem
Abraham Lincoln
Parms
MBS
Belle van Dorn-Barmer
Bovel Arai
Holland
Mike
Jern Pout Brehter
Murad
Lane
Fred Pests
Cleaver
D Davis
F. A Guthers
Roxie Stuller
Vera
Spencer
Turkey
Gobbler
Geo. D. Thayes
Susquehanna College of Mussic
Clearpield
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