The Clarion Democrat from Clarion, Pennsylvania • 1

rr FIRST IN SIZE, IN NEWS VOLUME, AND IN CIRCULATION IAT EMOCI ARION THE ONLY DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER IN CLARION COUNTY ESTABLISHED OCTOBER, 1840 Price FIVE CENTS Clarion, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 1937 VOL. XCVI NO. 31 Home Of Buchanan RUSSELL C. HEPLER TO MANAGE THRIFT PLANOPENS SOON New Small-Loan Institution To Open Offices Within Ten Days In Masonic Building, Main Street; Hepler Resigns From First National OLD RIVERMEN TELL TALL TALES DURING REUNION THURSDAY Old-Timers Of Clarion, Redbank And Allegheny Gather At Annual Reunion At Cook Forest, Spin Yarns And Greet Former Log-Raft Cronies By George P. Sheffer "Hello, you old "Well if it isn't the old These and other similar salutations Braden, 80, old timer of Clarington; Dave Allison, S2 year old raftman of Scotch Hill; William Fitzgerald, 81, former pilot on both rivers; W.

A. Lyle, 82 lumberman and farmer accompanied by a hearty hand-shake war, wkv or a), slap on the back, were heard on every side at the annual reunion of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Raftsmen's. Association at Cook For est last Thursday as the old-timers greeted boyhood friends, many of of Strattanville; Cyrus Allison, 87, old time pilot of Seneca; Abe Braden, SO, old pilot who knew the lumber business from 'bottom to top; P. W. Sage, 95 year old Brookville patriarch who was also a three-river fpilot; and Abraham Yeany, 80, of Mayport, who still cuts didos like a kid.

As usual there were many stories told 8y the old timers of former days on the river. Whenever doubts were raised by the younger generation as to the accuracy of these, proof was always forthcoming to vouch for their truthfulness. Among the narratives that stayed well with their listeners were one about Davie Jones and his another about Wash Boyd. According to the about Davie Jones and another crew had arrived late for, a chicken dinner at one of the down-river a1 i i Plans for the opening of offices of the Clarion County Thrift Plan, Incorporated, which have heen maturing rapidly through recent weeks, crystalized with the announcement that the new company, which will make small loans to responsible persons, will be in operation within the next week or ten days. At a special meeting of the board of directors of the First National Bank, held last Tuesday evening, the board accepted the resignation of Russell who has been a teller in ttie bank for the last twelve years.

Hepler has been unanimously recommended to the permanent board of directors of the Thrift Plan to serve as manager of the Plan here. It was announced yesterday that offices will be opened In the Masonic Building, at 515 Main Street. Office equipment has been ordered, and the opening date will be determined by the delivery and installation of the supplies necessary to carry on the firm's business. Officials of the Plan met on Friday, June 25, in the Ooffee Shop here to discuss final plans for the opening. Members of the local incorporators' committee met with Harry H.

HIckox of Pittsburgh, president of the parent organization, and with Jack Stewart also of Pittsburgh, one of the Plan's auditors. The local sponsors of the plan, together with the out-of-town guests, enjoyed a dinner and discussed plans for the opening of offices here The Thrift Plan will make loans, in amounts less than those customarily handled by banking institutions, to responsible citizens; this service which directors say is handled upon easy and moderate terms is a dignified and practical method of solving temporary financial problems, and will be offered by the sound and well-managed institution. Thrift Plan offices are already la operation in thirty communities throughout Pennsylvania; in every case, the local administration of thej business is entrusted to "leading citizens who are interested in the community's welfare and progress. Loans are made so that debtors may release themselves from indebtedness, and so that sizeable purchase may be financed on a time-payment basis through local auspices. The Thrift Plan is fortunate in securing so able a manager as Mr.

Hepler, who is well known to almost every resident of this district through his long association with the First National Bank. His financial experience, coupled with his popularity here and his wide acquaintanceship, should make him a valuable asset to the new enterprise in the opinion of the directors. Mr. "Hepler said yesterday that hia resignation at the bank would become effective in the bank near future, as soon as the Thrift Plan offices are ready for 'business, and as soon as his successor at the bank is ready to take up his duties. wtipatlarais." illustrated here, was whom they had not seen for years.

The reunion was a jolly, jovial affair, and with a couple of exceptions, was the best ever held. The weather man was kind, the location was ex-cesllent and the mechanics of the gathering was well organized. The highlight of the day was the memorial service, conducted by Dr. D. A.

Piatt, retired Methodist minister of Clarion, in memory of the old -raftsmen who had passed away during the year. Dr. Piatt's message was not only appropriate and comforting, but was pleasing and inspiring. Those in remembrance of whom this service "was conducted included the following: John Blair of Elk County, Frank Slocum of Hallton, Hugh Simpson of Red Bank, W. W.

Callen of Claring-ton, Robert C. Binkert of Parkers Landing, Ivan Sibley and W. S. SiV ley of Brockway, J. T.

Nulph, D. C. Glocin, Edward Dougherty, and Thomas Dougherty all of Fisher and James Moore of Miola. Other speakers of the day included John Allabaugh of Tionesta, Dr. Mur-Tay of Punxsutawney and.

George the home of Pennsylvania's only na-tiva Prpnirtent. James Buchanan, be boarding houses probably Taylor's and found that all of the choicest Buchanan tried ardently as fifteenth President to prevent the outbreak of the Civil War. Failing, he returned to Wheatlands to live the rest of his life with his niece, Harriet Lane Johnston, as companion. She was hailed as the lovliest mistress the White House has ever known. The Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatlands has restored, this historic building and has opened it to visitors for inspection.

It was here that Buchanan conducted his famous "front-porch campaigns" as a candidate for the Presidency. After a brilliant career as Senator, Secretary of State, American Ambassador to Russia and Great Britain, pieces of the chicken had been eaten fore and after his occupancy" of the White House. Located on Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, the beautiful old homestead has become a state shrine, and will be preserved in Its original state as a monument to its distinguished former Owner. by those who came earlier. All that remained were large stacks of bones, empty plates and a few wings and necks.

As the story goes, Davie's men seated themselves and were about to begin to eat when Davie stopped them with the admonition that grace must be said first. In surprised but obedient silence the men bowed their heads to hear Davie say Lord bless the owl. Whitmer of Clarion. Clog dancing entertainment was furnished by several of the gld-timers, including John Green of Roseville and Marsh Himes of Endeavor. In the singing line the honors were done by Abraham Yea-ney of Mayport and Ben Lucas of Corsica.

Early in tlv afternoon a picture "was taken of the "youngsters" who were 80 years old and up. Among this group were James Cook, 80, of Clarington; Alex Pence, 85, of Sigel; A. R. Clark, 89 year old former blacksmith and son of a blacksmith of Helen Furnace, now of Mars; W. H.

Kuhns, 87 old time pilot of Clarion, Red Bank and Allegheny rivers and father of James Kuhn of the stock farm; J. I. Painter, 86, of Erie, a Jornier Elk County boy; F. W. In-fflan, S7, old riverman of Brookville; J.

H. Silvis, 85. former Elk County pilot, now a resident of Sigel; G. K. Braden, 85.

lifelong riverman and lumberman of Strattanville: W. W. That ate this fowl; And left the bones, For Davie Jones." The other story tells of how Wash Boyd and a young lad who was accompanying him started across the river at State Road Ripple in a bock-board with a small pig in a crate on the back of the buggy. In some manner the buggy upset, tlyowing Wash and the boy, also the pig into the water. In typical riverman style Wash took the boy under his arm and swam to the head of the island some distance down stream.

By the time he had made the boy comfortable and had gone ashore to recover his rig, the pig had 'disappeared, 'box and all. Some hours later the pig and box intact were "algerined" by Coulter Merryman at Piney, eighteen miles down stream. Mr. Merryman then penned up the pig and fattened it for the winter. BE SURE TO REGISTER Permanent Registration registrars will register voters in the following districts in the following districts, between 10 o'clock a.

m. and 4 p. and between 6 p. m. and 9 p.

during the coming week. Voters are urged to make sure that they are registered. July 2 Foxburg Borough Farm-ington Township, North; Millcreek Township; Porter Township, East; Richland Township, East; Shippen-ville Borough. July 3 Ashland Township; Callens-burg Borough; East Brady Borough, second precinct; Farmington Township, West; Piney Township; Porter Township, West. July 5 No registrations; legal holiday.

July 6 Beaver Township, Lower; East Brady Borough, first precinct; Highland Township; Hawthorn Borough; Licking Township; Strattanville Borough. July 7 Beaver Township, Upper; Knox Township; Limestone Township, upper; Redbank Township, East; St. Petersburg Borough; Toby West. July Clarion Borough, first precinct; Limestone Township, lower; Madison Township, East; Redbank Township, West; Toby Township, East; Washington Township, East. SEVEN BOYS SENT TO STATE CAMP BY LOCAL CLUBS Spend Ten Days At Indiantown Gap Seven Clarion boys, chosen by a3 many 'Clarion civic organizations left here Wednesday morning to spend ten days at the Keystone Boys' Camp at Indian Gap, 20 miles east of Harrisburg.

The campers are between 14 and 17 years of age; they will share their camp vacations with 780 other Pennsylvania youths under the guidance of camp counselors in the study of citizenship training. The traveling and camp expenses of each of the local delegation will be defrayed by the organizations sponsoring them; the expenses of the trip amount to $15 for each boy, it was said. The trips were arranged by the Legion Auxiliary and 'by Craig E. Fleming Post of the American Legion. The camp is sponsored by the state's American Legion posts.

The youths at the camp, together with the organizations sponsoring each, are as follows: Richard Starr, Clarion Senior Womans Club; Robert Stroup, Clarion Junior Womans Club; Claude Swisher, Craig E. Fleming Post, American Legion; Herbert Kiser, Shippenville Civic Club; Karl Bierly, Clarion Civic Club; Richard Sheffer, American Legion Auxiliary; and Max Carnahan, Clarion Kiwanis Club. PORTER TOWNSHIP RECEIVES FINAL PWA MONEY Today, the Public Works Administration announced the payment of $3,932" to the Directors of the School District of the Township of Porter, in Clarion County. This amount represents the third and final of a series of grant payments which were made by the Public Works Administration in the fulfillment of its agreement to contribute or 45 per cent of the total cost of the project which estimates show amounted to approximately $39,320. This last payment brought the amount paid by the Federal Government through the Public Works Administration to the promised $17,694.

This useful Public Works Administration project, which was completed only a short time ago, made possible the construction of the new seven-room public school building at New Bethlehem, in Porter Township. Through this new work, adequate accommodations which will long serve the pupils of this district have been economically prov' 3d. Although estim, ed to have cost approximately 20, this new school building will cost the taxpayers of Porter Township only about $21,626, or 55 percent of the total cost ot the project, the difference having already been contributed by the Public Works Administration. This project provided over 20,000 man-hours of useful employment both construction workers living in New Bethlehem and other parts of Porter Township and for many industrial workers who are engaged in preparing, fabricating and transporting the materials and equipment needed in this worthy construction. ANNUAL PICNIC OF CLUB WOMEN HELD AT COOK FOREST SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS TO BE ISSUED AT ERIE To Take Procedure Out Of Post Offices FAST DRIVERS TO RACE HERE NEXT MONDAY Fast Field For Card At Fairgrounds Two of the latest entries In the July 5th dirt-track races here are those of Jerry Berry of Akron, local record-holder, who will pilot a new Miller Special car powered by the same motors used in national championship Taces at Indianapolis; and of George Mosier of Cleveland, who will drive a Ford V-8 with special valve equipment.

Indications point to a record breaking crowd of racing fans from the entire section of northwestern Pennsylvania for the annual automobile speed event. The greatest interest in the 15 years of racing in Clarion is evident for the 1937 program. Sixteen of the fastest "steeds of steel" from a list of from 35 to 50 entries will start in the 50 mile feature event. They will be lined up for the start two abreast, in the order they qualify In the elimination contest. A number of dare-devil dirt track pilots from Pennsylvania and Ohio, have already entered, and will go out there and match their skin with 'Lady Luck' for track records and the grand purse.

An outstanding pilot in the early entries is Ollie Bigley of Butler, per-haips the greatest grand stand attraction the dirt track field. Big-ley has piloted the fast Frontenac Ford of Howdy Wilson of Strattanville for the past three years and racing fans are familiar with his daring driving and thrills. He has finished a close second to Jerry Berry, Akron, Ohio, pilot at the last three Clarion races and has been selected as the first place winner this season by racing fans of this section. The Wilson car, unquestionably one of the fastest in the dirt track field, is being groomed by a racing car manufacturing -firm in Ohio, and will be "toips" for the grind. Kqulpment only incorporated on dirt track, racing jobs this season, has been added to the Wilson car, and includes supercharger, dual ignition, and other features to Increase speed.

The program comprises four events, opening with the helmet dash, two 10 mile sprints and the 50 mile feature. The eliminations will start at 8:30 o'clock in the morning, while the afternoon program vdll open at 2 o'clock. The track Is 'being treated with calcium chloride, a dust preventative for the comfort of fans and the safety NEW STATE ACTS OF BENEFIT TO PENNA. FARRIERS Provide Funds For Slain Cattle, Rust Control Harrisburg, July 1. Of special interest to Pennsylvania farmers are two measures of the last session ot the legislature making of State money available for indemnification of farmers and breeders for cattle condemned for Bang's disease; and the Bureau, of Plant Industry for a campaign against the devasting Cereal or Black Stem Rust.

This is the first time the Commonwealth has paid indemnities for Bang's disease although the Federal government has appropriated funds for that purpose since early in 1935. All infected cattle condemned on applications for Bank's disease tests filed after June 1, 1937. will be eligible for State indemnity. The maximum State indemnity has been fixed by the legislature at $32.50 for non-registered cattle and $50 for pure bred registered cattle. The Federal rates are $25 and $50.

The total of the State and Federal indemnities and carcass value must not exceed 90 per cent of the appraised value, of the condemned animal. Federal agencies have been fighting Black Stem Rust in this and other States for a number of years, but under the new federal appropria- tion act federal funds are to be withdrawn from those States which fail to cooperate financially, action of the 1937 legislature assures continuation of the work in Pennsylvania. This plant disease has damaged American wheat, oats and other cereal crops to the extent of $900,000,000 since 1915. The federal control work has reduced the annual loss from bushels to 3,000,000 bushels. Crop failures due to Cereal Rust reduced the Lackawanna County oat crop from 192,330 bushels in 1920 to 93,517 bushels in 1930.

In two dairy counties In the northeastern section of the state the disease has made It impossible to raise cereal crops for feed for livestock. These farmers could effect an annual -saving of If they could produce their own feed. The key to the control program Is the eradication of the common European barberry, on which the disease depends for one stage ot its STATE REDUCES DRIVING FEES The annual picnic of the Northwestern District of the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women was held at Cook Forest, Tuesday. Approximately 300 club women were in attendance. The Jefferson county Federation was the hostess at the picnic.

A picnic dinner was served after which talks were given by the State Forester and State Federation officers. Music was furnished by the DuBois chorus. The state dropped the cost of automobile learners' permits froni $3 to $2 on Tuesday. Governor Earle signed the bill making the reduction and J.Griftith Board-man, secretary of revenue, announced he was putting it into immediate effect. The measure also lowered the cost of drivers' licenses from $2 to $1.

This Is effective for the 1938 licenses. The department of revenue estimated that 2,000 learners obtain permits daily. The new law extends the life of the permits from 60 to 90 days, unless the learner fails to qualify three times In succession. The state has 2,000,000 drivers who will be affected by the reduction in operators' permits. New applicants must be at least 16.

Between 16 and 18 they must have the consent of the parent or the guardian to obtain a license. Arrangements for taking over from the Post Office Department the job assigning social security account numbers were completed today, according to iH. C. Hoover, Manager, Erie Field Office of the Social Security Board. Effective July 1, all account number cards will be issued by 147 offices of the Board designated as "typing offices." "Completed applications for Social Sechrity Account Numbers (Form SS-5)," Mr.

Hoover stated, "should now be sent to Room 923 Erie Trust Building, 10th and State Streets, Erie the address of the field office designated by tbe Social Security Board as the 'typing office' for Erie, Crawford, Warren, McKean, Potter, Mercer, Venango, Forest and Clarion -Counties, and not to local Post Offices has been in the past." "Some few workers do not seem to realize the importance of obtaining an account number and giving it to every employer by whom they have been employed since January 1 as well as to all present and future employers," said Mr. Hoover, in pointing out that the information called on Form SS-5 and the account MARRIAGE OF INTEREST HERE Wedding of interest in Clarion took place recently at Bradford when Miss Aralaine Elizabeth Wagstaff, the daughter of Mrs. Alice Pearson Wag-staff of Bradford and the late William Wagstaff of Titusvllle, became the 'bride of David J. Anderson, son of Mrs. Albertina Anderson of Mt.

Jewett. The marriage ceremony was read by the Rev. W. S. Hudson, president of DeVaux College at Niagara Falls.

Miss Esther Anderson, of Kane, a sister of the. bridegroom, acted as maid of honor. William Wagstaff of Detroit, a brother of the bride, was best man. and Mrs. Anderson will make their home in Clarion, where Mr.

Anderson has purchased the Keefer Red and White grocery store. SLIG0 BOY WINS STATE SCHOLARSHIP Word has just been received from the Pre-Professional Credentials Division of the Department of Public Instruction at Harrisburg that Theodore Cales Williams who graduated from the Sligo' High School this spring is the winner of the State Scholarship Award for 137 for Clarion County. Theodore Williams was among the thirty High School seniors who took the scholarship examination on May 7, 1937. The young man will receive 1100.00 per year for four years to help defray the expense of DINNER PARTY FOR BRIDE ELECT his tuition, in any state aided institution which he chooses to attend during the next four years. He of the drivers.

WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE MEETING The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet in the Baptist church in Clarion Tuesday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, July 6. Mrs. Ida McKain, State Loyal Temperance Legion Director will bring some of the highlights from the Worlds Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting held in Washington recently. Mrs. Bet-nice Crawford, County president, will also tell of some very interesting happenings.

There will be a Silver Medal Contest by a group of children, conducted by Mrs. Olive Eberline. On July 7th the Asbury L. T. L.

will hold a picnic In the Grove near Mrs. Nora JVmes, an all day meeting and also plenty of fun is in store. The Asbury W. C. T.

U. are the hostesses. The Strattanville local Christian Temperance Union will hold an. Institute In the M. E.

church Thursday, July 8. afternoon and evening. Mrs. Lolo Simpson, County institute director, will preside. Mrs.

Sara McKee, State Director of Christian Citizenship will be the guest speaker. A Silver Medal Contest will be held in the evening, the contestants being from Strattanville. Publicity Director. unserves ueany congratulations as he won from a field of splendid young men and women, who were among the best in the senior classes of the high Schools of this county. FOUR HURT IN WRECK SUNDAY Four Brookville residents were is needed to assure that all wage credits of an employee are po8ted to his own account.

"As deduction of the tax Imposed by Title VIII of the Social Security Act is not optional with the worker, such deductions are authorized whether or not the employee applies for an account number," he added, It Is to the employee's own self-interest and in some cases Treasury Regulations require an employee to file his own application for an account number, to file only one SS-5 form, to keep the account number card safely, record the number elsewhere lest the card be lost, and finally, to give the number to all employers subsequent to January 1, Including paut, present and future employers. If wage earner fails to file an application and obtain an account num- COUPLE WED IN THEATRE HERE Miss Esther Theiss, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Theiss ot and Donald J. Johnson, also of Strattanville, were married last Thursday evening on the stage of the Garby Theatre here.

The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace James J. Arner; wedding music was furnished by "Doc" Weaver's orchestra and the newlyweds received a number of gifts from the theatre and from local merchants. Fat Sanders acted as master of ceremonies, and gave the brida away. W.B.A. REVIEW W.

B. A. Review, No. 36 held their regular meeting Thursday evening, June 24 in the lodge rooms. Following the.

business meeting a fine program was enjoyed. Vocal and Guitar selections were played by the Fleming sisters, the bell lyre by Joseph Domino and the accordian by Mamie Hen. rotin. Delicious refreshments concluded the evenings entertainment. 'Committee chairman.

Mrs. Diana Keefer, assisted by Mrs. Mary Domino and Mrs. Florence Hess. The following members of the Review attended a rally held in Butler, Wednesday, June 23; Mrs, Mabel Space.

Mrs. Leona Runyan, Mrs. Martha Ritchie, Mrs. Carrie Kunkle, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.

McCullough, Mrs. Elva Beichner, Mrs: Mary Domino, Mrs. Vera Siderls, Mrs. Ethel Cor: bin and Mrs. Margaret Vandeuren'.

A very lovely dinner was given by Mrs. M. A. Mahey at the Coffee Shop in honor of Miss Mary Kelly of DuBois, bride-elect last Friday evening. The table was centered with white and pink tea roses In a lovely crystal basket, a pink, green and white motif was carried throughout the menu.

Corsages of rose buds tied with pink satin ribbon were used as favors. The guests were Miss Mary Kelly, DuBois honoreo, Mrs. H. H. Arnold Tulsa, Miss Jane Mahey, Miss Bertha Arnold, Mrs.

Marie Brent-on, Mrs. R. Jones and Mrs. M. A.

Mahey. An old fashioned get acquainted party was given at the cozy apartment ot Mrs Mahey during the slightly injured last Sunday evening when their car left the road on Route 322 near Corsica, climbed the roadside bank, and crashed into a pole after turning over. Thoee injured were: George Mc-Anninch, 16; Floyd Evans, 16; James Eberline, 16; and Betty Brooks, 14. Their car, owned by C. F.

Evans of Brookville, was damaged almost beyond repair in the crash. HUEY COUPLE WED IN CLARION William A. Aites and Evelyn C. Flick of Huey were married at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage in Clarion by the Rev. Frank A.

Wimer. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Aites, the former being a brother of the groom. This young couple will make their home in Huey.

The four victims were treated for minor 'bruises and cuts at Brookville Hospital and then sent home. Mts. Frank IHarrlger, of Leeper, spent Monday In Clarion. (Continued On Page 12) I.