Day by day notes from Clearfield Weekly Progress 1935
Daily terse report of local people visiting relatives leaving town for breaks and returning. Professors Carleton Kase Yost Reading Lessal McNall Chamberlin Cummings Peters and others are named with travels between Rathester Dacville Tamaqua Philadelphia Geneva and Philadelphia as well as local visits to DuBois Mahaffey Clearfield and surrounding towns. Community life and small movements are sketched with brief notes on grip illness and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton
Rathester
N. Y
Kase
Dacville
Yost
Teft
Tamaqua
W. B. Reading
Franklin
Lessal
Pittsburg
Misa McNall
Muncy
Miss Chamberlin
Geneva
N.Y
Mies
Sara Cummings
Philadelphia
Gilly
Robert C. Peters
Eleventh Street
Maud Mapes
Tersey Shore
Carrie Smith
Locust Street
James Staver
Walnut Street
Pearl Waple
Clearfield Street
Cherry Tree
Robl Goss
Raymond Gens
Sanborn
J. O. Bailey
West Fifth Street
Aleta
Jennie
Mary Bailey
Sarah Goss
Lewis Levi
DuBois
Pearfield
W. C. Pentz
Dulloir
Local Notes of Clearfield and Surrounding Towns
A string of short notices from March 1915 lists social visits, travel plans, and small-town movements. Mrs. Mike Green plans guests in Clearfield. Mme Margaret Scott of Salamanca visits Miss Martha Dunlap. families relocate or visit relatives in Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, and Atlantic City. Dr. Swartz discussed for Juniata district superintendency. former sheriff Jesse Dale attends town affairs. various residents transact business or travel to Philadelphia, New Kensington, and New York. brief local society updates from Philipsburg and DuBois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Green
Dairy Street
Clearfield
Mise Margaret. Scott
Salamanca
New York
Martha Dunlap
Mary McMurray
Philadelphia
Reuben NeePherson
Johnson Flat
Folmsby
Y. NM. GA
Forest Livingston
Pittsburg
Philip Read
Florida
M. EB. Swartz
Trinity Methodist Church
Juniata
Jesse E. Dale
Clearfield County
Bonsell
Brady Township
Court House
Peart
Grace Moore
Second Street
W. W. Huddarn
Altoona
F. Morgan
Tue Bois
James Purcell
Dus Bois
Nissen Ellen Row
Linn Gailaher
Atlantic City
Richard Arrandale
Philipsburg Journal
F. S. Neviing
Tomers
New Kensington
Pitts Line
Local residents visit kin and professionals in Clearfield area
A string of brief notes records Mrs. Hiram Wilkins visiting daughter Mrs. B. F. Cole, Mrs. D. C. Hammel visiting brother Roy Williams at Reed Street, and Mrs. Chas Freeman returning from Lock Haven. Dr. Rechael Reed, once of Clearfield, now in Japan, opens an osteopathic office on Leitzinger Bros. building fifth floor. Other locals include Miss Ivete McKendrick shopping, sewing parties hosted by Mrs. Albert Brown, and gatherings at the Betts and Guardlock households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Wilkins
B. F. Cole
D. C. Hammel
Roy Williams
Reed Street
Chas. Freeman
Lewis Wise
River Street
Lock Haven
Rechael Reed
Clearfield
Japan
Leitzinger Bros
Ivete McKendrick
Carwensville
William Schriver
William Kennard
Second Street
James Patton
Philadelphia
Ams
Albert Brown
Margaret Betts
Conceine Walurie
Fred Betts
Ruth Addleman
Gussie Guardlock
Armerman
Curwensville
Walter and
Cyrus Williams
Sington
H. &. Williams
S. H. Snake
Fourth Street
Williams
Washington, D. C
Charles G. Gill
Madera
Mabel Livingston
Bucknell College
Curwensville Builds New Stone Plant For Reconstructed Stone
Curwensville men organize two companies to erect a plant for producing reconstructed stone from crushed stone sand and cement. The material, pressed at six tons, is promoted as a cheaper better alternative to wood brick or ordinary stone. Production aims to begin by May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curwensville
Joseph Higer
F. D. Bey‘ers
Robert McClure
Willam McDonald
Charles Maurey
T. D. Smail
Ira Smeal
Clearfield
Ord L. Norris
T. J. Norris
W. A. Hipps
R. R. Robinson
Aletoona
Mise Francis Schorr
Grampian
Maurice Dale
Curwencrile
Troy Folington
Steubinsville
Ohio
Frank Kittelberger
Irs C. Bi
Yesternly
DuBois
Petersons defeat Hollidayburg on their floor 31 to 6
The Philipsburg item reports Mr and Mrs John Peterson from Monson defeated Hollidayburg 31 to 6 on their floor with tight guarding by Steele and Gearhart limiting the visitors to one goal. Also notes local business moves and visits including Demi Gutter and associates turning Grand building into a garage and tinning business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson
Monson
Philipsburg
P. Als
Hollidayburg K
Steele
Gearhart
Demi
Epmire Automobile
Fr. Demi
H. J. Goss
Wil- Histhsport
Mr. Goss
Mr. Demi
B. H. Wigton
Hirlinger
South Centre Street
R. I. Spade
John D. Gill
Philadelphia
Amelia Sheffler
C. S. Bhatt
Madera
Jesse Hundberger
John Guiswhite
Clearfield
Chester
Twigg
Catherine Armstrong
Paul Zerbe
Aftoons
K. Boor
Petersburg
FP. A. Snyder
Muney
Tbberson
C. Wood
Third Street
van de Walt
Rosie Sehmidt
New York
Billy McGowan
Houtzdale
Chiteds
Long Run Social Notes From Spring Valley Area
Long Run community members share illness news visits and Sunday gatherings. Families including Wisers Lumadues and Smeads are noted, with many names listed among Sunday visits. Camp Fire and Boy Scout groups form in Spring Valley as local social life looks to future events.
Man Forges Escape by Self Amputation in Factory Accident
Wallace E. Rittenhouse testifies in a suit against Colorado Fuel & Iron for 55000 dollars after being caught in a pump gear. He claims a poorly lit area, a slip on a car wheel, and darkness led to him cutting off his own hand with a pen knife to free himself, then walking 2700 feet to seek help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pree
Denver
Wallace E. Rittenhouse
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Rittenhouse
Wry
Obituary of Thomas Shipley of Clearfield
Thomas Shipley born in England on October 14 1845 came to Rochester as an infant and settled in Clearfield where he lived until his death on February 19 193? aged 69 years. He married Emma C. Barger on June 11 1884 and had ten children. A Civil War veteran he worked in nursery painting and papering. He died of stomach cancer after a year of illness. Survived by a widow and several children. Funeral was held from his Nichols street home with Rev Salter officiating. Pallbearers named Sean Haney Miles Zimmerman Jacob Shimmer McCillan Rowles William Boyce and Woodward Wyrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shipley
England
Rochester
Clearfeld
Emma C. Barger
J. A. Ritter
Madera
S.J. Mann
Clearfield
Frank
Clark
Bart
Lewis
William Amd Ella
Nichols Street
Leavy
Salter
Sean Haney
Miles Zimmerman
Jacob Shimmer McCilellan Rowles
William Boyce
Wodwanl Wyrant
Jeunketing trips cost state lawmakers millions in 1915
United Press reports the 1915 legislative session would total about 908000, nearly 87 per day, with 257 members paid 1500 each and 220000 for staff. Other costs include postage printing and state house upkeep, plus 40 for sending a delegation to witness the Pennsylvania launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Habsburg
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
Gripping Tales of Trench Horror in European War
The account describes brutal trench conditions in Europe, detailing dead in trenches, graves dug in trench floors, and the constant presence of death. It notes a stoic fatalist in the Greek trench, theft of a dead man’s knife, and the cold rules of valuing possessions, challenging notions of heroism in war.
Investigation of Working Conditions for Women and Minors
Harrisburg moves to authorize a sweeping state inquiry into working conditions for women and minors with study of minimum wage, led by a five member commission including two women. Five thousand dollars appropriated. report due by December 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
California
Illinois
Master of Berks
Appropriations Committee
Seventeen Diseased Cattle Killed at Walston
Seventeen head of cattle were killed yesterday morning along with four pigs and three cats owned by Autarm Smith as a result of a foot and mouth outbreak. At Walston nine cattle ten hogs and five goats belonging to Nick Lorenzo and one bull belonging to Joe Poiret were killed. All animal remains were covered with quicklime in an action reported by the local Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autarm Smith
Walston
Nick Lorenzo
Joe Poiret
New York Led in Economy and Industry
Fragmentary report credits New York as a leading economy with developing thermal production and ovens touted for efficiency. The text hints at early state efforts to improve manufacturing and reduce emissions, though details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tibough
Emmenia
Palmer 108, Palmer Indicted? White House Pushes Court Appointment
Washington March 18 The International Lom hex and Development company swindler Mitch el Palmer is named for the Court of Claims bench to take effect April 1 after a recess appointment. Senate approval questions arise as the move bypasses the usual in-session confirmation, sparking debate on proprieties of recess judicial appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchel Palmer
Swindters
White House
Palmer
Henry
Senate
Mr. Palmer
Tareskin
Hasta
court_of claims
United States
Allies define radius of sea blockade policy
Washington debates the Allies stance on blocking German commerce, weighing a formal blockade against nonblockade interference. Officials argue over legal status, potential limits to maritime area, and risks to neutral vessels, with President Wilson prepared to protest if necessary.
Citizens Seek Theater Works Purchases Through Borough
The Association of Pennsylvania residents in the borough express desire to purchase theater works. The utilities committee debated street markers and sign purchases from Indestructible Sign Co. A 270 sign plan was proposed but deferred pending lower bids. An ordinance on evacuating part of Stinky Row for a concrete sewer project was read and ordered acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Association of Pennsylvania
Beoughs
Bose House
Paul Fergusson
Utilities Committee
Indestructible Sign Co
Columbus
Ohio
Pablo
Noted outlaws chase Henry Starr reward in Oklahoma case
Toles Oklo March 11 reports Henry Starr billed as Belle Starr's feared kin by authorities offering a $1,000 head bounty. He faces reward charges for robbing Carney State Bank of $2,963 and other bank robberies across Oklahoma and nearby states within a year. Starr, once imprisoned at Leavenworth, Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma, was paroled in 1919, then returned to crime after breaking parole. Detectives cite raids on Kiefer Carney Keystone Baxter Springs and Oklahoma gambling houses as part of his pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toles
Oklo
Bisingyie
Osage
Tolna
Henry Starr
Belle” Starr
Piomear
Starr
Carney State Bank
Seventown
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Leavenworth Federal
Roosevelt
Kansas
Olahoma
Colorado
Gary
Kiefer, Carney
Keystone
Baxter
Spriggs
Kan
Process of Pasteurizing Milk by Local Company
An inspection of the Clearfield Pasteurized Milk company plant shows milk is tested for temperature solids and gravity before pasteurization. The process uses hot water tubes to heat milk to 140 to 136F then cools to 40 to 45F before bottling and sterilization, ensuring no human contact. The firm offers fresh pasteurized milk and dairy products of first class quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield Pasteurized Milk Company
Clearfield
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Jeff Wayne
DuBois Hotel
J. G. Bosee
Scollins
Heatzdale
A.C. Lansberry
Bigler
Andrew Bozah
Ginter
Join Lochis
Ard
Willisn Geneler Haver
Mahaffey
Robert Lynn
William Hilling
Ventland
G. H. Lichtenthaler
John
Neere
Jame Hudson
Ralph Sterling
Grampion
Robert Lindey
Blossburg
AWS
Cols, Esq
DuBsis
Ezra Brown
Nes
Clark Stine
Philipeburg
Morflax
Desse Hundberger
Joan Guiswhite
Charfild
Chester Twigg
Phivnsborg
Corwensville
Long Run
Homer Dixon
Lucretia Summers
Merlin Motton
Dave Wisor
Grace Wisor
Salem
Olive Betchie
John Lumadue
Vada Shonestul
Joe Lumadue
Elmer Lansberry
Raak Stone’s
Messrs
Pearl
Lumadue
Erwin Wiser
Sheridan Wiser
Hay
Willard Goss
Butler’s
Orvin Wiser
Dave Wiser
Himosa's
Thos. Smead
Sherman Vicor
Wisor
John Falkner
Violet
Woodland
Bert Bayis
Reuben Davis
Epta Davis
Butler
Fred
Fred Lamadue
Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
Spring Valley
Newton Lamadue
Wordland
Virgie Butler
Goss
Annie Murray
Rook
Geo. Ley
Enver Pacha
Tcrkey
Tcerish Army
Visconcellis
Paris
Francie
Cataneny
Ageepts
WRSOM
Molites
FIK
Germany
Great Britain
France
Halifax
Wilson
Rean
Peogrese
Watts Plant Farm
Curwensville, Pa
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