The Progress from Clearfield, Pennsylvania • Page 1

Economy Days Bargains Await Saturday Shoppers Top Values In Merchandise Are Feature of Sale Tomorrow will be the last opportunity for thrifty area shoppers to avail themselves of the top bargains being offered during the current Clearfleld Economy Days sales. Fifty local retail merchants are participating in the three-day sales event which opened Thursday. Among the merchandise drastically reduced are clothing, household furnishings, sporting and electrical goods, and many other items. Shoppers yesterday and today found on the bargain counters not only the latest items in fall merchandise but also many items for Christmas giving. All stores participating in the event and offering special bargains during the sale are marked with Economy Day posters.

With the exception of grocery stores which will close at 8 p. these stores will remain open until 9 p. m. Saturday. THE PROGRESS Western Penna.

Weather Partly cloudy and cooler Saturday and over north portion tonight. Low tonight 55 in north and 60 in south portion. VOLUME 45-NUMBER 234 CLEARFIELD, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1951 FIVE CENTS PER COPY U. N. Offensive Gains Momentum Court Order Restrains Mine Picketing 4 UMW, Five Leaders Named in Injunction Granted by Judge Your Chest Dollars Will Help.

State Publishers Are Warned Of Increasing Costs HARRISBURG, Oct. 5 costs in producing oui newspapers must be met with increased revenue or else," the state's newspaper publishers were told today. And they way to increase thr revenue, they learned, "is to stop selling our advertising space so cheaply and price our space according to its worth, with apologies to none." Robert I. McCracken, advertising director of the Norristown Times-Herald, made the statement at the opening session of the 27th annual convention of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association. About 350 of the executives are attending.

"Not only must we raise our i rates," he added, ''but we must! also improve our selling performance." Two ways to do ihat. he added, "arc to train our salesmen better and to supply them with all the necessary facts about our market, keeping this file up to date." McCracken said also ''an understaffed advertising department is poor economy. Yet the crime is chronic. Harried salesmen are working all hours in many news(Please Turn to Page 10) THE CLEARFIELD GIRL SCOUTS, who provide girls from second grade school age to high school age with a character-building, citizenship-training, educational activity such as these girls, planning a radio play for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Give generously to Community Chest radio play next week.

One County Boro, Township To Vote On Sunday Movies The question of whether or not Sunday movies will be permitted will be voted on by residents of one Clearfield county borough and one township in next month's general The County Election Board has announced that petitions requesting the question to be placed on the November ballot have been filed by voters of Osceola Mills borough and Bradford township Sunday movies are not allowec in Osceola but are operating in Bradford township. Osceola Mills has two wards, while Bradfore township has the three precinct: of Woodland, Biglcr and Jackson Under state law, petitions re questing the question be placec on the ballot must be singed bj 20 per cent of the highest vot cast for any candidate in eaci particular municipality in th preceding general election. The Osceola Mills petition wa signed by 163 voters and by 8 of Bradford township. The two Sunday movie ques tions are the only local referen dum voting to take place in th county in November. Philipsbur borough in Centre county als will vote on Sunday movies.

Highway Dept. Warns Against Jsing New Road Officials of the-, Clearfield istrict office of the Pennsyl- ania Department oi Highways oday warned motorists using ie new portion of route 322 etween Cur wens ville and Gram- lan that they are doing so at heir own risk. They pointed out that while he pouring of concrete on the lanes is completed, con- of shoulders, guard cnces and other safety devices not completed. The officials warned that in work on the shoulders, mud often scattered on the surface of the highway. This becomes extremely slippery when wet No definite date for the formal opening of the new five- mile section has been set, although it is expected to be sometime later this month.

Ryan Brothers of Clearfield, contractors on the project, have placed signs at each end of the new section wormng drivers that the road is closed, which means that any who attempt to use it are doing so at their 'own Driver Upsets Truck When Brakes fail On Hill PHILIPSBURG A Chicago truck driver saved his own life and possibly the lives of several others when he voluntarily overturned his truck on the Port Matilda highway this morning after the brakes had failed. The driver of the truck, James Mitchell of Chicago, 111., was operating a large tractor trailer loaded with rugs. He said that his brakes failed at the top of the Port Matilda mountain road on the long, steep descent into Philipsburg, about two miles south of the borough line. Mitchell said that he had just passed the crest of the hill when he found that his brakes were not working The emergency brake also failed. The truck driver said that his vehicle, which was going very slow at the crest of the hill, was gradually gaining momentum and he realized that by the time Flaming Foliage Festival Opens In Bucktail Area LOCK HAVEN, Oct.

5-- (fP)--Today's the day when Clinton and Cameron counties invite all the world to come and see the hand work of Mother Nature on trees of the wooded slopes of Bucktail State Park. Residents will join in opening their annual Flaming Foliage Festival along the entire Susquehanna-Sinnemahoning a from Lock Haven to Emporium. They'll start by naming -a Flaming Foliage Queen today to rule over the festivities until Sunday Long distance canoe races will follow tomorrow with prizes presented at a giant outdoor square dance at Emporium at night. The Queen will be crowned at Hyner on Sunday and will receive a four-year scholarship to Temporary orders restraining the United Mine Workers of America, its District 2 and five of its officers from picketing certain open pit mines and tipples in Clearfield county were issued late yesterday by Judge F. Cortez Bell at the request of three coal companies.

The injunctive orders were to be served on the union and the five officials today by County Sheriff Charles G. Ammerman. The three coal firms--River Smokeless, Elba and Banner companies--took the action through a local attorney in an attempt to halt the mass picketing and alleged interference with their strip mining operations by the UMW. The picketing, resulting in shutdown of the mines in some instances, has been continuing since the latter part of August. The purpose of the picketing is an effort to unionize the employes of the non-union strip mines.

The companies claim damages for the loss of business, loss of profits and for damage to equipment resulting from idleness. The most extensive legal complaint is that of the River Smokeless Coal Co of which 3. M. DuBois of Clearfield is president. Presi- fdent of the Elba Coal Co.

is W. Schmidt of while J. H. allin of Philipsburg heads the anner Coal co. Defendants in the complaint led by the River Smokeless co.

re the U. M. District ames Mark, its president; James eCorre of Houtzdale, Michael iGratta of Ebensburg, Michael Vidman of Ebensburg, and John the latter four are inter- ational representatives and or- Moshannon Coal Institute Names Robertsdale Man ALTOONA--James W. George, Robertsdale was named president of the Moshannon Coal Mining Institute, and Richard E. George, Altoona, was named to the board, at the election meeting here yesterday which was followed by the annual Ladies Night program at the mosque.

W. G. Thomas, deputy secretary of mines, bituminous division, complimented the gathering as the largest held by any coal group in the state. The aflair featured addresses by Chief of Police Vaul Rouzer, Harry Adams, president of the Moshannon institute, and Robert Lang, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Coal Producer's association. The Moshannon institute is located in the following counties' Blair, Centre, Jefferson, Tioga, Clearfield, Cambria, Huntingdon, Clinton and Brad- tord.

The election resulted in the following named to office. President, James W. George, vice president and general manager of Rock Hill Coal Robertsdale; 1st vice president, John a Pennsylvania college or university. Thirty girls from north central risk. Only cleanup work on shoulders remains to be done on the component part of the project, the section of route 219 from Grampian to Mahaffey.

During the past year and a half this road was widened and a new blacktop surface laid from Bells Landing to Mahaffey. Between Bells Landing and Grampian the highway was widened and patched where needed. he reached the bottom of the hill it, would be out of control. The Port Matilda road at the bottom of the hill intersects with the Pennsylvania high schools will Black Moshannon road and is in compete for the title of Foliage a heavily populated residential Queen at Lock Haven today, district. Tne ir ju pend the whole Mitchell said that he steered tj ay with the judges, making air- his vehicle off the side of the road, the front wheels climbing up a steep five-foot embankment.

Just before the truck turned over, Mitchell jumped from the cab. The cab and trailer turned DuBois Soldier Killed DUBOIS Mrs. Margaret Zar- zetski of 30 Simpson avenue, DuBois, has been notified'by the U. S. Defense Department that her son, Pvt.

Albert V. Zarzetski has been killed in action in Korea. Beef Price Increase Brings Poultry, Pork, fish to Nation's Dining Tables over on the highway near the a of the Philipsburg Country Club. The impact caused the gas to explode, setting the entire jront end of the vehicle afire. Philipsburg firemen answered a general alarm and were able (Please Turn to Page 10) plane sightseeing trips and motorboat cruises on the Susquehanna.

Judges this year include J. Herbert Walker, of the State Commerce Department; John Cummmgs, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, and Hugh Dale, Wellsboro hotelman. The canoe races will include 30 crews in the men's division, to race from Keating to Lock Haven; 10 in the women's race, from Renovo to Lock Haven, and 10 in the boys' event from Hyner to Lock Haven. B. Herman, former supermtend- (Please Turn to Page 10) W.

C. T. U. Re-Elects Allegheny. Co.

Woman UNIONTOWN, Pa Oct. 5--(JP --Mrs. A. Leonard of Alle gheny county began serving he second term as president of th Pennsylvania Women's Chnstia: Temperance Union today. Union delegates reelected Mrs Leonard yesterday along wit" these other officers.

Mrs. Clarenc Darkers, Lebanon county, vie president; Mrs. Martha Nay hugh, Delaware county, corres ponding secretary; Mrs. Alvi Shurbine, Johnstown, recordin secretary; and Mrs. Catherm Wisler, Philadelphia, treasurer anizers.

Defendants named in the com- laint by the Elba Company are -ie U. M. District 2, Mr. Mr. Widman and Mr.

Le- Corre, while the defendants nam- by the Banner Company are he District 2, Mr. lark, Mr. Widman and Mr. Le- The five-point order, which is vvorded the same for all three restrains the defendant union and officers from "in(Please Turn to Page 10) 10 Mult Evening Classes Jo Begin Monday October 8 The adult evening school, sponsored by the Clearfield Area Joint School District, will begin Monday evening, October 8 with ten courses being offered. A total of 236 people registered for Ihe various courses last Monday evening.

Due to the large number of people who registered for the Driver Training course and lack of facilities, it will be necessary to curtail the size of this class. Those people who are accepted for this course will be notified by letter this week. The people who enrolled for the Driver Training Course and who are not accepted for this class will be given preference in future classes, The classes which will begin next week, their location and starting days are: Monday--Beginning Sewing, Room 2, Junior High; Advanced Sketching and Painting, Art Annex; Public Speaking, Room 13, Senior High; Typing, Room 18, Senior High; Driver Training, Room 15, Senior High; Machine Shop, Vocational Building. Tuesday evening Be(Please Turn to Page 10) Fred Cochrane Named Manager Of County Fair Fred W. Cochrane, above, president of the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department, has been named the new manager of the Clearfield County Pair.

Mr. Cochrane was elected by the members of the Fair Board Wednesday night at their regular monthly sessioVi. He succeeds Frederick "Ted" Brion, who resigned during the 1951 Fair after serving two years as manager. Mr. Cochrane has been active in the work of the Clearfield County Fair since it was taken over by the Fire Department.

Until two years ago he served as a member of the Fair Board, representing the No. 3 Hose Company. Although he has served in an unofficial since that time, he has devoted many hours of time to the work at the Fair. In addition to his activities with the Fire Department and the Fair, Mr. Cochrane has also been active in other community ictivities and helped to organize he Little League locally.

He is employed in the machine hops at Harbison-Walker and re- Jdes with his family at 206 Bridge street. Chinese Defense Appears To Be Breaking in West 220 Planes Involved In Jet Air Battles Over Northwest U. S. EIGHTH ARMY Headquarters, Korea, Oct. 5 --tfP)-- Chines frontline defenses appeared to be crumbling in the west today before an offensive of 100,000 United Nations trcops.

Battered Reds retreated northward in some sectors. Some hills were completely abandoned after days of bitter fighting Elsewhere only guards delayed U. N. troops. Soldiers of nine United Nations moved forward cautiously for limited gains.

Late the day Beds lashed back with counterattacks in ef- orts to recapture some abandoned hills. Elsewhere: The air over northwest Korea flamed with three jet battles involving 220 planes. It was the greatest number of jets ever reported in action on one day. The Fifth Air Force reported one Red jet shot down, two damaged. It said all Allied jets returned from the first two battles, but it didn't (Please Turn to Page 10) reighter Breaks Up, Sinks; At Least Five Irew Members Die ELIZABETH CITY, Oct.

freighter Southern les broke into halves and sank early today. It carried a crew of 24 men. Hours afterward the Guard reported seven men rescued and five bodies sighted. Coast Guard headquarters here said the steamship Charlotte Lykes radioed that she had rescued seven of the Southern Philipsburg Elks Mark 42nd Anniversary, Honor Grand Exalted Ruler, Newspapers CHICAGO. Oct.

hike in beef prices has turned the eyes of many housewives to pork, poultry and fish. That was brought out today in an Associated Press survey of major cities across the nation. The survey also raised--but did not answer--the question of whether the long climb in general prices had left consumers with a lowered resistance. The survey indicated there was little complaining in the first few days of trade beef ceilings. Butchers in Washington, D.

for instance, reported very little grumbling and few comments of any kind from customers. One meat cutter there philosophized: "High prices undoubtedly have had a numbing effect." One of the biggest chains in New York City noted increased price rcjistancc only in the poorer neighborhoods Supplies of beef in retail cut- under the new lets in the 12 large cities that were checked ranged from scarce to ample. But there is plenty of other main-dish food on hand. The decline in the supply of beef coincides with the start of the fa.ll season of plenty in pork. Washington, D.

reported a heavy run on poultry, fish and pork. There were similar trends in some other communities. A woman buying for a family of five in Seattle, Wash, scanned the price lists and said "Little by little we are being driven to a pork diet." A meat market operator in an exclusive residential area of Denver summed up consumer reaction this way: ''Most women don't know the prices they used to pay for meat in comparison with what they're paying now. But they -have been reading in the newspapers and (Please Turn to Page 10) PHILIPSBURG "Serve your order today for a better America tomorrow," Grand Exalted Ruler Howard R. Davis of Williamsport, urged more than 300 Elks of Philipsburg and other communities at a dinner here last night.

The lobster dinner marked the I 42nd anniversary of Philipsburg Lodge No. 1173 as well as paying' tribute to Mr Davis, first nation-1 al leader of the Elks ever to visit the local lodge. In recognition of National Newspaper Week, the lodge also had as its guests Philipsburg and Clearfield newspapermen. Mr. Davis called attention of the Elks to the philanthropic work carried out by the order, noting that over seven million dollars were spent last year "to aid those who are less fortunate than we are." He said that $65,000 has been raised by Elks lodges throughout the country for the relief of flood victims in Kansas and Missouri.

The Grand Exalted Ruler also disclosed that the P. Elks have undertaken, at the request of the Defense Department, to (Please Turn to Page 10) Draft Board Reclassifies Married Men The Clearfield County Draft Board today asked all married men registered with the board to report their marriage or birth of children to the Selective Service office at Clearfield immediately. The board also announced a change in regulations affecting enlistments in reserve units and cancelled induction of 30 coun- tians scheduled for Oct. 24. Acting under new federal draft rulings, the board is reexamining the classification of all registrants who are married since some have had children and the draft board has not been so notified.

The board will reclassify into 3-A all married men with children. In-order to obtain such classification, copies of birth certificates of the child or children should be mailed or brought to the Draft Board office on East Market street. The number of the birth certificate must also appear 011 all copies. In the case of an expectant wife of a registrant, a certificate from a physician certifying piegnancy and date of conception must be produced in order to obtain the 3-A classification, the board stated. This new ruling cancels the previous policy of considering Isles' 24-member crew and had sighted the five bodies.

The Southern Isles broke into pieces about 200 miles southeast of Cape Hatleras, N. The Charlotte Lykes, about one hour's steaming time from the stricken ship, rushed to the scene and put out life boats for searchers. One of the rescued men had a broken leg The Coast Guard cutter Chero(Please Turn to Page 10) for induction all men married since the beginning of the Korean war who have children. The ruling affects all men between 19 and 25 inclusive. The Draft Board that men enlisting announced in reserve units after July 1 will not be entitled to deferrement from the draft.

This ruling pertains to men with no prior military vice or with insufficient service to entitle them to be deferred (Please Turn to Page 10) Reports of Hardship Mount as Dry Spell Continues Throughout State AS PHILIPSBURG ELKS honored Grand Exalted Ruler Howard R. Davis of Williamsport last night these dignitaries were at the speakers' table. Standing, left to right, are: Gilbert Summerson of Danville; "Smiley" past str.te president of Kittanning: Grand Exalted Ruler Davis; Exalted Ruler James Crago of Philipsburg Lodge; Burgess Roy R. Rowles of Philipsnurg, and Earl Stewart of Lewistown. (Progress Photo by Joe McLaughlin) HARRISBURG, Oct.

-Pennsylvania's long dry spell brought reports of hardships across the state today, with water shortages, crop losses and forest fires plaguing many areas. The State Health Department said at least 11 communities have been forced to seek new water supplies. Many other communities are now using auxiliary sources and are imposing voluntary water rationing. The latest community to run out of water is little Hendersonville in Washington county. The Health department dispatched engineers there to seek relief measures.

An outbreak of forest fires in tinder-dry woodlands in southeastern Pennsylvania meanwhile the De- brought a warning from State Forest and Waters partment to use caution while in forest areas. NEWSPAPER! The State Agriculture Depart- ment sa-d the prolonged drought has reduced corn, buckwheat end potato crop estimates tor the year, and has stunted some apple growth. Brown pastures in many sections have forced farmers to start feeding dairy cattle winter feed rations at extra cost. The U. S.

Weather Bureau here reported that rainfall in Pennsylvania has been scanty since mid-July. The total rainfall for August averaged 1.7 inches--2-4 inches less than, normal. The average for September was only a little better, averaging 2.7 inches--a total of .7 of an inch under normal. The Bureau said August was the second driest month on record. The north central and southwestern section of the state have suffered most from the drought, the Bureau said.

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