The Progress from Clearfield, Pennsylvania • Page 1

The Weather Cloudy with snow tonight and Wednesday. Low ionignt 25-30. High Wednesday near 30. THE PROGRESS First With the News Of Clearfield County And Moshannoo Valley Volume 54 Number 33 Clearfield, Curwensville, Philipsbuig, Moshannon Vallwy, Tuesday Evening, February 9, 1960 16 PAGES TODAY Coal Binder Test Results Are Awaited Appears Superior, But More Costly Than Conventional Asphalt WASHINGTON (AP) A new Bituminous coal binder developed in Pennsylvania for highway surfacing appears superior to conventional asphalt but its cost is considerably greater, says Marling J. Ankeny, director of the Bureau of Mines.

Ankeny reported that road tests are now being made to see whether the new product has enough durability to compensate for its additional cost. His remarks were made before a House appropriations subcommittee. The testimony, given at a closed door hearing, was made public by the subcommittee. Ankeny said when announcement of the new project was first made it was believed that a large amount of bituminous coal could be used in the construction of highways. He said several bureau research people visited the laboratory at the Curtiss Wright Plant at Que- hanna, where the product was developed.

"While the test results reviewed by our people reflected that certain properties of the Curtiss Wright binder seemed to be superior to the conventional asphal- tic binder, the cost of the product was considerably greater," said Ankeny. "Our hope for new markets for coal was further dispelled in view of the fact the quantities used in road construction was very small. "To determine whether Ihe superior properties of this process are reflected in lower maintenance cost and lower service to compensate for the higher cost of the material, actual road tests are being conducted. The results remain to be seen." GUY MALCOLM TYOER, 59, of DuBois wears a patch over an injury which he claims was suffered in the scuffle which Not Guilty Verdict Is Returned DuBois Man Freed; Second Trial Gets Under Way Today The first case tried during the February term of, Clearfield County Criminal Court ended yesterday afternoon with Howard G. Mohney ol 713 VV.

Washington DuBois, being freed on a charge of driving Ike Offers Farm Proposals By OVID A. MARTIN This approach is designed to higher the support the more WASHINGTON (AP)--President courage high-cost producers and the farmer must be regimented. Eisenhower presented the Democratic-controlled Congress today i an election year challenge to come up with something better a his plan to lower price supports and relax controls to solve the wheat surplus problem. In a special message, he renewed his arguments for the administration formula. But he said he will go along with anything constructive which Congress works out if it falls within three guidelines.

This was a break with the ad- encourage greater use of the 2. That price support levels not grain as a livestock feed. This change in tone came after Republican leaders in Congress-presumably including Vice President Richard M. Nixon, the potential Republican presidential nominee--had urged that the administration back up from its insistence upon lower supports. The three guidelines for meeting the wheat situation--which the be so high as to stimulate still more excessive production, reduce domestic markets, and in- to market prices of previous duction controls, or make about solving the prob- really effective, or allow the farmers themselves to choose between realistic alternatives.

"I am willing to give supports crease the subsidies required to hold world markets. 3. That direct subsidy programs for crops if surplus be avoided; likewise that the chosen programs not invite harmful counter measures by friends or badly hurt other fanners in seeking to aid President described as particu-ione group. larly acute--include: "Within these three guidelines, while intoxicated. The jury debated 58 1.

That price-support levels be I am constantly ready to approve years, or to establish supports in accordance with general rather than specific provisions of law, or to relate price supports to parity." Parity is a standard for meas-j uring farm prices declared by law to be fair to farmers in relation to prices charged them. IJ The whole tone of the Eisenhower election year message-- lems the President outlined. "If the Congress wishes to propose a plan as an alternative to the course here recommended, so long as that plan is constructive as I have indicated herein. I wiD approve it," Eisenhower said. Other legislative recommendations included: 1.

A three-year extension of the soil bank land retirement program and an expansion from the present 28 million acres to 60' million acres. This program is designed to help curtail overproduc- ministration's past position. It has Realistically related to whateverlany one or a combination of anyiwilh both parties bidding for the minutes insisted that the wheat surplus policy Congress chooses in respect before returning a verdict of "not problem be met by lowering pricejto production control. Eisenhower guilty." Mohney was charged with being intoxicated when his car crashed into a parked car at DuBois Aug. 29.

The car was unoccu- led to the a a shooting of i i at the lime and there were son-in-law, A Leroy Galentine, 35, of i i supports and eliminating controls. said it must be recognized that constructive proposals," Eisen- often crucial farm vote--was to hower said. "I will approve legis- put it squarely up to the Demotion which will eliminate pro-tcratic-controlled Congress to do lion. Eisenhower proposed that the government be permitted to make rental payments on retirer" Continued on Page 5, Column 2 Friday morning. 'Tyger being held in the Clearfield County Jail on an open charge of homicide.

No bail has yrit' been set by the district attorney's office. 11 Witnesses Heard in Centre Civil Court Case no personal injuries. The jury's verdict stipulated, however, that the defendant, rather than the cojnty. should pay the costs connected with the case. Mohney was represented by Clearfield Attorney William C.

Chase. The Commonwealth, represented by Assistant District Attorney Eugene G. Kitko, claimed hat Mohney was intoxicated at the time of the accident. In his final remarks to the jury Mr. Kitko pointed out that by Mohney's own I testimony he had driven truck had had no sleep for 24 hours BELLEFO.YTE Eleven before the accident--that he had taken four phcnobarbital for a nervous condition resulting from a skin allergy--and that he wit- had had three bottles o' beer within Sewer Project Report Given At Curwensville Financial Matters Featured in Data Covering 35 Years CURWENSVILLE A report on the highly-controversial sewer project was given to Curwensville Annual farmers 1 Institute is Set At Harmony WESTOVER Annual Farmers' Institute will be held at the Harmony Grange here Thursday and Friday with sessions beginning at 10 a.m.

and ending at 4 p.m. each day. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening the Harmony 4-H Electric Club Democrats Bow To Demands On Assembly Recess HARRISBURG (AP) Democrats bowed Monday night to Republican demands to recess the 1960 Legislature until June 6 to see if present taxes will yield enough money for additional aid to schools. The four-month break--wiprecedented in modern legislative his- will present a short program, in- tory-will last until just after the end of the first Waif of the state's eluding a film, and will display its project work for the year.

Lunch will be served both days by the women of the Grange. The iBorough Council last night by Mu- tablets nicipal Authority President James re PJ-ogram follows: V. Marra to feature an otherwise Thurs day 10 a. routine meeting. Dwelling for the most part on nesses, including the plaintiff, tcsti-jlhe half hour directly before the (he a i a a Mr Marra related the history of the project fied in a Civil Court case at Belle- accident.

forte in which John Gerald Wilson Mohney had also testified yester- of Clearfield is seeking damages day morning that he "blacked out" from Edwin S. Kammerer, also before he struck the parked! i SV5 em was made to actual Clearfield, as the result of construction of a collection system received in an accident which kill- In charging the jury. Judge JohnL treatment plant some 35 years ed two Clearfield Area High School J. Pcntz pointed out that if liquor cheerleaders three years ago nearV.r drugs affect a person to the movie, "White Tailed Buck," 10:30 a. m.

"Pole Type Buildings," by Joe McCurdy, extension agriculture engi- leer from Penn State; 11-15 a.m., ginning in 1925 when the first i Continued on Page 5, Column 4 Port Matilda. a 194 ne sa pj ans The case opened in Centre Coun-Vnced, he Court at 10 a. m. and was re-'driving wl project were started on the basis can be found guilty tne 1D2 5 study by the WPA. Centre County Appointments Are Announced County Commissioners today announced the appointment of Edward R.

Miller, Bellefonte R. D. 3, as Chief Assessor and Dan Clem- xtent that his driving is influ- ilty ty Court at 10 and was re- 'driving while under the influence within two" years" tentative plans at 5:30 p. m. by Judge intoxicants.

were completed, approved by Coun-, Campbell. It was scheduled; This morning Paul Edwards of C1 anc a er ayec i by the State' to be resumed again at 9:30 o'clock Smithmill went on trial for lar- Sanitary Water Board this morning. eny. Edwards, in his late a a po i out that the Irvona Resident In Democratic Committee Race two-year fiscal period May 31. Gov.

Lawrence and House Democrats had pushed for final adjournment immediately. Sen. James S. Berger, Republican floor leader, said the recess would permit the Legislature to check on the possibility of a surplus which could be earmarked for state aid for schools. "If there is nothing, we will adjourn finally," said Berger.

The Lawrence administration is gloomy about the revenue outlook at the half-way mark in the biennium. David H. Kurtzman, secretary of administration, said: "I would guess they'll find a deficit of up to 50 million dollars-certainly not a surplus." Rep. Stephen McCann, Demo- Philipsburg- Osceola Group Acts on Items Backs Schoe! Plan, Hears Reports, Vote; September DST End PHILIPSBURG The Philipsburg-Osceola Area School Board's Executive Committee at its monthly meeting last night passed a motion to back a proposed area technical school, heard a report on a trip to Harrisburg regarding school repairs, acted on Daylight Saving Time, voted to cooperate with the Lincoln School P-TA on a playground and talked about several sports matters. After supervising principal Frank Ehrenfeld reported on the recent BULLETIN meeting concerning a proposed HARRISBURG (AP)-Genevieve area technical school, the com- State Democrat Policy Group Meets Tomorrow Blatt, secretary of internal affairs, said today women members of the Democratic state policy commit- eratic floor leader, said it was his'tee have agreed to back Mrs.

All the witnesses called to the is charged stealing several stand yesterday were summoned from an unoccupied home by John B. Gates counsel with Wil-' in Decatur Township on the early Continued on Page 5, Column 6 liam W. Litke for the plaintiff, morning of Jan. 10. Mr.

Wilson. The civil action concerns Mr. i Wilson 'ii that he was a passenger 'in the front seat of the school driv- jer training car operated by Mr. Kammerer, which crashed Feb. 2, 1957.

Mr. Wilsor suffered fractures of his right leg, a skull injury cuts. estimated cost of a collection system at that time was $134,021. Continuing, he said that the bor- received its initial directive The items taken from the house, tn commonwealth in 1944 with orders to construct, operate Salvation Army Board Elects son Bellefonte, ES Chief Clerk. Counsel for tne defendant.

Mr The appointments are effective Kammerei, is Richard Bell of Feb. 17. I Clearfield. He cross-examined the Officers and six board members! This is the first time the office.following witnesses, including Mr. of the Salvation Army of Chief Assessor will be a full-1 Wilson, who twice was called to Board were elected, a report of time position, the commissioners the stand: 'last fall's annual Maintenance noted.

They said that with the re-. Trooper Philip Sheridan, was presented and workers in! assessment program coming to an 1 gating officer of the accident a fund-raising campaign i i end this year, the duties of the the Philipsburg State Police sub- honored at the annual meeting of Assessor will increase. Mr. Miller station; William E. Densham, re- the Advisory Board in the Salva- lias been handling the duties of porter-photographer of The Prog- tion Army Citadel on East Locust the Assessor and Chief Clerk since ress who took pictures at the ac- si, Clearfield, last night.

1957. jcident scone; John Blazosky of The program also included talks Mr. Miller was born in Spring Port Matilda R. who saw the by Col. Paul Seller of Pittsburgh, Township in 1902 and has lived in accident while shoveling snow on Divisional commander for Western and maintain a sewage treatment plant and collection system.

It wasn't until 1949, however, that Council employed engineers to draw up plans which were later approved by the Council and the Sanitary Water Board. Contract documents were prepared, he said, but all a were suddenly Contirued on Page 5, Column 2 For Pike, Knox in Question understanding after a conference with GOP chieftains that the 1960 session would wind up finally immediately after the recess if no surplus is found. the Bellefonte-State College area his property from a short distance Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Seller, divisional secretary of the Salvation all his life. He attended Bellefonte away; High School and managed nesses in Bellefonte and State CoF- 1 Walter Edeaen, who had grad- Army's Women's Home and League CURWENSVILLE Fire pro- Continued on Page 5, Column 3 Brennan Is Named To ifallidaysburg Hospital Board; Penfield JP OKd Camp Director.

Two Euphonium solos played by Walter Crouch son ot Captain and Mrs. a Crouch, Salvation Army officers at DuBois Mr Crouch was accompanied at the piano by Harold Kuhns Officers and board members RAMEY Residents in the presented by the nominating com- Ramey area are reminded of a mittee headed by William Schneck, Continued on Page 5, Column 3 Rumey Area To Air Industrial Fund Drive At Meeting Tonight tection for Pike and Knox townships may be jeopardized come April unless the townships provide some relief to mounting financial problems of the Curwensville Res- IRVONA William Blair, above, of Irvona today announced his candidacy for member of the Dem ocratic State Committee in April primary election. A lifelong resident of the Beccaria-Coalport-Irvona area, Mr. Blair has been employed by the Hiram Swank Sons Irvona brick i Hose Ladder Co. The company has notified Borough Council and the supervisors of the two townships that it "will endeavor to furnish fire protection to outlying Pike and Knox town- ships for the next 60 days.

"After that period no promise can be made, although firemen themselves are willing to fight all with proper equipment," a' Continued on Page 5, Column 4 Grace M. Sloan, Clarion, as candidate for state treasurer. mittee agreed that the Philipsburg-Osceola system should support the plan. A motion was passed approving a proposed survey on the -needs of suc'a a technical school. The school superintendent, plus a representative each of industry, labor and serve as a commit- By LEONARD A.

UNGER HARRISBURG (AP)--An active business, The'extended recess came on campaign is under way in behalf TM? om each school system in the the seventh legislative day of the of Sen. Fred B. Rooney (D-North- Moshannon Valley, according to 1960 session which convened Jan. 5. The year-long -meeting 1959 Legislature produced ampton) for the Democratic nom- year budget, leaving little to do on finances despite the action by voters last November in approving annual sessions.

Under the constitutional amendment, sessions in even-numbered years are devoted only to revenue and appropriation measures. Scores of legislative employes were furloughed, effective Feb. 16, for the recess. 'ination for state treasurer, of the' Tne first-term senator disclosed a two- Monday his backers were obtain- Civil Defense Tests Set CURWENSVILLE A weekly series of Civil Defense tests will start at Curwensville this week with the sounding of the fire alarm on Thursdays at 6 p. m.

The tests will continue indefinitely, a spokesman for the Rescue Hose Ladder Co. said. The siren will be blown from the two-way radio base station located at Clearfield. ing signatures to his nomination petitions in 50 counties. Rooney, 32, said he had discussed his candidacy with Gov.

Lawrence and had not been discouraged. But the statement was no real indication that Rooney would gain organization backing when the Democratic i Committee makes its endorsements Wednesday for auditor general, state treasurer and state Superior Court John S. Rice, Commonwealth secretary and Democratic state chairman, said a meeting between the governor and other top leaders last week produced no recommendations. "Right now, I would say, the whole thing is pretty much up in the air," commented Rice. Rice's statement was under- Continued on Page 5, Column 3 the plans made recently.

This committee will serve in an advisory Continued on Page 5, Column 6 County School Board Conducts Busy Meeting Reports, approval of repairs and discussion of policies and problems pertaining to various districts constituted a busy meeting df the Clearfield County School 'Board last night. It was announced that the board has completed inspection and approval of all annual financial reports and budgets of the district. Also pointed out was the fact that all Clearfield County reports are in Harrisburg and the county is cleared for appropriations for the second half of the school year. A report of special education was given and all bills for transporta- Continued on Page 5, Column 5 discuss a financial drive for bring-Rev. Earl N.

Rowe, a i a ett Clearfield Controller Martin M. Brennan of Brisbin has Se? HollidaSrg 0 State I ublic meetin tonight to further chairman, all for reelection, Sfby Gov. LTwrtncTandTp- ing indus int the Gates, Curwensville, vice by he fire company proved yesterday by the State Sen- The -industrial group plans to chairman, Mrs. Russell a a stcms from the town 8 incorporate and elect officers. Tins secretary, John Bartley, a ji thus far to take ac- The other appointment approved meeting wdl take place in the cr; L.

F. Beard, A 1 tion on repeated requests for fi- to the hospital board was that of Ramey Fire Hall at 8 o'clock and Ramey, Mrs Bernyce Dufton, Mrs I na ncial help over the past several James M. Dente of Altoona. al residents are urged to Mrs. Fred Tibbcris and months.

The Senate also approved the Ramey is currently conducting Rev, John A. Keith of Curwens- Firemen had asked each town- appointment of John E. Boyer a fund drive for the purpose of "He. Howard L. Kuhns was elects hip to levy 2 mills on real estate Penfiek 1 as justice of the peace attracting an industry into the for a service which, according to Clearfield County Society Marks Milestone, Starts Historical Museum tor Huston Township.

iarea which will employ men. Continued on Page 5, Column 2 i company records, they have been providing free for the past 42 years. Two mills is the maximum amount that could be levied for fire protection. Curwensville Borough Council added a mill a few years ago for lie purchase of a $20,000 pumper vhich firemen say can amply take care of the needs of the borough As for other equipment the company cited its 1941 pumper as having undergone extensive repairs Continued on Page 5, Column 4 PLAQUES OF APPRECIATION for their work in recent Salvation Army annual Maintenance divisi Area Electric Dealers To Mark Event Electric dealers in the area will loin others throughout the country in sparking the 1960 electrical in-1 dustry's promotion i by observing National Electrical Week, Feb 7 to 13. The special celebration will set I housing standards for the decade ahead in home wiring and installation of new electrical appliances.

Theme of the promotion Is Your Better Way to Live" will be backed by electric utilities, builders, retail- 1 contractors, bankers a ers. Appeal campaigns are presented by Col. Paul Seller of Pittsburgh, western ivision o(i)pr W0llers commander, to Rev. Earl N. Rowe and Mrs.

Russell M. Haney. Looking on the left during rea dealers will feature last night's presentation at the charge of the Clearfield Corps. Salvation Ar my Citadel i a i a a i in model appliances in (Progress Photo) this special I960 MRS. DAVID D.

GOOD of Osceola Mills shows portrait of her husband's grandfather. Dr. Daniel Houtz for whom Houtzdale was named, to Harold D. Woolridge, vice president of The Clear'ield County Historical Society marked a milestone this week with the opening of rooms in the Mossop Building on Market street to serve as the beginning of a county historical museum. And amonj' the first contributions to the museum were two portraits and personal effects of Dr.

Daniel Houtz, who is remembered in county history as the man for wnom Houtzdale was named. The mementos were presented by Mrs. D. Good of Osceola Mills whosf late husband was a grandson ol Dr. Houtz.

"We cons'der this an auspicious beginning our museum," W. Howard Stewart, chairman of the Historical Society's museum planning committee, said as he outlined plans already underway for the new project. The rooms, according to Mr. Stewart, will be equipped with display cases and shelves, some of which are now being built by the Ciearfield Area High School vocational a department through the cooperation of Edward Jacobs, vocational director. is just a beginning but we're looking ahead to something largpr some day.

At present, however, the officers and planning committee of the Society fdt we had tp make a start now on the museum with the resources we had on hand," Mr. Stewart said. "We expect the Mossop location to be tempoiary, but it was our feeling that it was a shame to the time until something observance the Clearfield County Historical Society. The picture of Dr. Houtz and a matching one of his wife were piesented by Mrs.

Good to the Society for its historical more permanent became available." 'A former plan to use the museum. Continued on Page 5, Column 1.