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PAGE TWO THE PROGRESS, Clearfietd, Curwensville, Philipsburg, Feb. 23, 1959 Titusvllle Getting Oil's J00ffc Fear TITUSVILLE, Pa. (AP)-One hundred years ago come Aug. 27 Col. Edwin L.

Drake brought in an oil well near this small northwestern Pennsylvania community. From it gushed one of the nation's greatest industries, which helped catapult the United States into the front among world powers. The center of the industry long since has moved to the southwest- In and Around Philipsburg By CAROLE MERRYMAN THE OSCEOLA MILLS area P-TA tield its February meeting last week in the school and heard an interesting talk by Rev. William Miess, a missionary of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, now home on furlough. Rev.

Miess told of his work; among the people of Thailand an showed colored slides of interes during his talk. Mrs. Gcraldine Punt, associatio president, presided at the busines meeting where the main item ern United States but Titusville is business was a discussion on plac trt ifo i getting ready to celebrate its role in the petroleum age. The Centennial of Oil will be the biggest celebration tin's community of 9,000 has ever seen, slightly reminiscent 01 the boom which followed Col. Drake's discovery.

The observance will formally begin with a memorial service at the grave of Col. Drake in Woodlawn Cemetery in Titusville on March 29, his birthday. A number of spring and summer events are planned by 0 i 1 Centennial, climaxed by the "Second Century Conclave Sf Oil" on Aug. 27. The ambitious program will be financed with an estimated $200,000 to be contributed by the oil industry, Titusville and other communities nearby.

One of the unique features the celebration will be a message from the governor of Texas to the governor of Pennsylvania--deliv A TONITE and TOMORROW ered in a container through a cross-country pipeline Centennial week events, Aug. 2329, will include a symphony concert, oil region choral concert, arl exhibit, display of Oil Americana, soap box derby, carnival, water pageant and fireworks. ing a fence around the school play ground for the protection of th students. The idea was discusse at length and may be undertake as a project of the group in th near future. The members voted a $5 gift the National Association for Found ers' Day and also to cooperat with the National Association favoring and advocating a pro gram of polio immunization fo students prior to entry in fi's grade.

A report lieard on a scholar ship being offered by 'the Loc Haven State Teachers College un der the P-TA Hannah Kent Shof memorial and information on th scholarship was forwarded to Jael Mackin, guidance counselor at th Philipsburg-Osceola high schools Any student interested in the scho! arship should contact Mr. Mackin The hospitality chairman and he committee served tasty refresh ments to conclude the meeting. THE PHILIPSBURG WELCOME WAGON club met last Wednesda; night in the Hotel Philips and CURWENSVILU LAST TIME TONITE AHTHOHY SH.MM MCJUM JQ PEfflONS-MAKGAHO-CONTE-VAM FLEET THIS ANGRY A A SALES SERVICE I I MAYTAG STORE 118 Pine St. 2-4545 heara a most interesting talk on the Belgian Congo people by Mrs. Eugene Abbott.

Mrs. Abbott was introduced to thr members and guests by her husband, Rev. Abbott, anj to begin her interesting program, Mrs. Abbott and her husband conversed in the native language which they used when they served as missionaries to the people there. Mrs.

Abbott was attired in native costume as she presented the trnvelogtir which began as the ship departed from the New York harbor and continued to its destination. The speaker related many experiences among the natives. The program was arranged by Mrs. Zelda Sweger. Mrs.

Glory Friedman, president, presided at the session and noted that the April meeting will be held in the form of a benefit card party open to the public, April 15 at the Hotel Philips. The proceeds from thp affair will go to the community recreation board. Plans were made to have another hobby show at the March 18 n-eeting with members of the local Junior and Senior women, Twentieth Century Club and Business and Professional Womens Club as guests. The following members named to the nominating committee to present a slat for election of officers at the March meeting: Mrs. Evelyn Dillman, chairman; Mrs.

Betty Binder, Mrs. Merika Clark ana Mrs. Marge Bigelow. Mrs. Friedman announced that WISHING WELL Registered U.

S. Patent Office. 2 8 4 7 a 3 7 A 8 6 7 2 8 3 5 2 3 7 4 3 5 8 6 2 8 3 7 4 8 A 2 6 7 3 7 5 4 2 3 8 6 8 2 3 8 6 7 8 6 8 A 3 4 I 1 8 6 3 5 4 8 2 6 I 3 4 5 7 2 6 3 8 TJTERE is a pleasant little game that will give you a message every day. It is a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your.f ortune. Count the letters in your first name.

the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner of 'the rectangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you.

by William J. Mllfcn Dlntributcd by Klne Featurm Syndicate. Clearfield Hospital News Blood furnished the Clearfield Hospital through the Red Cross Bloodmobile program between Jan. 1 and Feb. 22, totals 94 pint: Pints used Saturday and Sunday: 7.

Snack Bar Television Bernice Lord, Sat urday; Marion Shaw, Sunday. she and Mrs. Eve Davis, Welcome Wagon hostess, had delivered the jaby scales to the nursery at the Philipsburg state hospital recently. was noted that the gift was a elated one intended for the Christmas season by the club. A final item of business was a of $5 voted to the leart fund.

During the social hour the group mjoyed canapes at the refreshment table. THE COMMITTEE IN CHARGE if the P.O.H.S. cheerleaders food sale which was held Saturday wish express their thanks to all who lelped make it so successful. It noted that over $80 was real- zed at the sale, with more fi- ancial contributions expected. i vas Saturday, Feb.

21, 1959 Admissions Chester Gladfelter, Glen Richey Mrs. Edgar Moore Clearfieh Comedian Jimmy Durante was photographic engraver ntering show busines. WATCH FOR FUTURE SALES EVENTS in PHILIPSBURG RETAIL DJV. PHILIPSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE last times TONITE A Thrill for the Whole Family! Tuesday Wednesday (Matinee at 1:30 P. The True Story the West's Strangest Legend! Ynl Brynner Charlton Heston BUCCANEER in CinemaScope Color! with Inger Stevens NO PICTURE TUES.

thru THURS. Baby Boy Moore, Clearfield Baby Boy Humiston, Clearfield Mary Laura Arnold, Houtzdale Mrs. Arthur Evans, Clearfield John Reed, Clearlield Valerie Barnes, Woodland Sharon English, Clearfield Mary Jane Mitchell, Clearfielc Mrs. Garvin Harmon, Hyde Jo Ellen Daubs, Curwensville Joy Ellen Daubs, Curwensville Twila Marie Tibbens, Clearfield R. D.

Mrs. Ernest Criscuoli, Clearfielc Discharges Mrs. Leda Bickford, Clearfield Leedill Johnston, Mahaffey R.D Mary Jane Gilbert, Clearfield Mrs. George Lansberry, Clearfield R. D.

Henry L. Rogers i a'. Springs Floyd Miller, Koyport, N.J. Allen Cutler, Clearfield H. D.

Edgar L. Gray, Clearfield Mrs. John Patterson, New Millport R. D. Mrs.

Ward Haines, Clearfield Mrs. Russell Wrigley, Clearfield Keith Guthrie, Mineral Springs David Hamm, Clearfield R. D. Timothy F. Lee, Clearfield R.

D. Carol Schultz, Clearfield R. D. Mrs. Macklan Snyder, Mahaffey R.

D. Baby Girl Snyder, Mahaffey R. D. Sunday, Feb. 22.

1959 Admissions Mrs. Derwyn Lansberry, Clearfield Baby Girl Lansberry, Clearfield Richard C. Anderson, Clearfield Mrs. Maynard Parks, Woodland WALT DISNEY'S SAL MINEO MOUTZDAU Spencer Tracy (Bank Nite) Robert Ryan BAD DAY AT Black Rock in CinemaScope Color! with Anne Francis Closed Tues. thru Thurs.

TWO BIG, NEW HORROR HITS! ARTHUR FRANZ JOANNA MOORE Jisoii WALTERS-TROY DONAHUE -THE BEAST STARTS TONITE A nightmare whose unquenchable thirst made every woman his screaming victim! Monstrou FIEND in Human Form! FOR THRIFTY FOOD BUYS- SHOP AT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMY A-G FOOD STORES Richard Rose, Hyde Mrs. John Lindstrom, Clearfiel Miss Carole Rowland, Clearfiel Mrs. Robert Krebs, Clearfield Robert Ressler, Curwensville Alice Passmijre, Curvvensvill Star Rt. Mrs. Stephen Kitko, Curwens ville Star Rt.

Baby Girl Kitko, Curwensvill Star Rt. Emanuel Liegey, Clearfield Mrs. William McGlothin, Minera Springs Mrs. Richard Traister, Curwens ville Mrs. Allan McClure, Philipsburg Mrs.

Reynold Carlson, Commo dore Mrs. Charles Young, Curwens ville Bambi Diane Stucke, Olanta R. D. Mrs. Carl McKee, Westover Jack Garito, Clearfield Mrs.

Beverly Spencer, Curwens ville R. D. Discharges Richard S. Rowles, Clearfield Mrs. Gerald Kephart, Penfield Mrs.

Gene Reed, Clearfield R.D Robert Leonard, LeContes Mills Ralph B. Henderson, New Mill port Ralph Cathcart Olanta Mrs. J. Brion, Clear field Mrs. Howard Gill, Clearfield Mrs.

Charles Mays, Clearfield Barry Seiner, Curwensville R.D Beth Hoyt, Grampian Clair Larry Woodland Walter Consel, Clearfield Mrs. Lynn Cowder, Clearfield Baby Girl Cowder, Clearfield Mrs. Paul Johnston, Berwindale Baby Boy Johnston, Berwindalt Mrs. Arlan Smith, Woodland Baby Girl Smith, Woodland Mrs. a Umbenbauer Woodland R.

D. Baby Girl Umbenbauer, Wood' and R. D. WISE GAS CO. The Area's Largest Selection of Fine Can Appliances Bridge Street Clearfield PO 5-7801 four DOLLAR is Still Worth lOOc AT KIRSCH MAYTAG and ELECTRIC 12 N.

3rd St. PO 5-5712 Use Sales Tax Boost To Reduce $178 Million Deficit, Bloom Says HARRISBURG (AP) Republican state Chairman George I Bloom suggested today that the proposed per cent increase in the state sales tax be put aside for reducing the estimated 178 million dollar deficit for the current biennium. At the same time he predicted, in a statement, that Gov. Lawrence "will blueprint the costliest fiscal program in the long history of Pennsylvania." Lawrence's Tax Advisory Committee suggested last week that the present 3 per cent sales tax be increased and its base broad- ned as a principal means of ing an additional 400 million dollars in the upcoming biennium. The additional maney includes the deficit.

"I uggest that consideration be given to making the extra half per cent an emergency measure and earmarking the revenue for paying off the deficit," Bloom said. "It could be easily by legislation. done quite Hello, World! Mr. and Mrs. George Humiston of Clearfield are the parents of an 8-pound 14-ounce baby boy born at 10:35 a.

m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Clearfield Hospital. Mrs Humiston is the former Teresa Marano. An 8-pound baby boy was born to Mr.

and Mrs. Edgar Moore Jr. at 8:30 p. m. Saturday, Feb.

21, in the Clearfield Hospital. Mrs. Moore is the former Carrie Concetti. Mr. and Mrs.

Steven Kitko of urwensville became the parents of a 7-pound 5'A-ounce baby girl 3orn Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4:41 p.m, the Clearfield Hospital. Mrs. Kitko is the former Dorothy Dallen, Philipsburg Hospital News D. Mr.

and Mrs. Dorwyn Lansbcrry of Clearfiela are the parents of a 7-pound 3-ounce baby girl born at p. m. Sunday, Feb. 22,.

in Clearfield Hospital. Mrs. Lans- erry was Shirley Nelson before ler marriage. A baby boy, weighing 8 pounds, ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs.

Carl McKee of Westover at i o'clock this morning, Feb. 23, in he Clearfield Hospital. Mrs. Me. (ee is the former Louise Neff.

For U. S. Royal Tires SEE JAMES AMATO Open 7 to 9 DI 2-3817 Morrisdale WE SERVICE ALL MAKES OF CARS M. Guy Stewart, Inc. MERCURY-EDSEL-LINCOLN 00 River Road Clearfield A Clearfield Distributing For BEER, ALE, PORTER CLEARFIELD 309 Blglcr Ave.

Dial t'O 5-3961 LOW- PRICED All this week DUFTON'S is featuring a vast variety of HOUSE- WARE values! These low-priced specials will help to lighten your work and brighten your day! Check your needs now then come fill 'em all at DUFTON'S during this exciting event! IBBBBBBBBBiBJBBBBIBBBBBBBBj Copr.Ad.i,«i,,, fcdisnji Inc IMP ELECTRIC KITCHEN DONALD WOLFIT BARBARA SHELLEY. VINCENT BALL 1 Plus Tax KITCHEN TOOL SET 14.95 Ease kitchen work with this 8- piece kitchen tool set. It includes: 2 turners, strainer, spatula, fork, slotted and solid spoons and rack. Utensils are available in chrome or stainless steel. Plastic handles come in 4 modern colors.

A i I i i i A i 1 8 STEP SfOOL 11.95 13.95 This deluxe stool makes everything handy! Comes in chromium or black enamel finish; washable Duran plastic upholstery. Your choice of 6 colors! PLASTIC REFUSE CONTAINERS Deni Proof Rust Proof 6 gal. size 4.98 10 gal. size 6.98 3-Pc. Carving Set 12.85 Features extra-large bone handles; forged, stainless steel knife, fork and sharpener; nickel end plates.

Set comes in beautiful gift box. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1959 Admissions Baby Boy Kurd, Frenchvilie R.D. Michael Kephart, Winburne Kathy Kyler, West Decatur Jene Teats, Karthaus Discharges Barbara Barrelle, Smoke Run Reba Clark, Frenchvilie R. D.

Baby Boy Clark, Frenchvilie R. I. Paul Edwards, Smithmill Eget, Coalport James Goss, Sandy Ridge Betty Harmon, Tyrone June Hickok, Osceola Mills John Hrobochak, Utahville R. D. Steve Josefik, Clarence Ann Klett, Philipsburg Dorothy McAlkich, Smithmill Baby Boy McAlkich, Smithmill Goldie McCall, Philipsburg Kathleen Narehood, Snow Shoe James Reese, Julian Joseph Volk, Philipsburg Margaret Williams, State College Births Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Kurd, Frenchvilie R. Boy, 1:43 a. m. Death Edith Owens, Philipsburg, 6:20 p.

Sunday, Feb. 22, 1959 Admissions Nancy M. Baer, Irvona Betty Barto, Smithmill Jean Brocail, Oscebla Mills Baby Boy Brocail, Osceola Mills Dorse Heberling, Clearfield R.D. Kristi Kropinsky, Houtzdale Samuel W. Lewis Tyrone Jon Scott Milsom, Philipsburg Joyce Marie Richardson, Madera James Smith, Clearfield Geraldine Snyder, Madera Lee Stiver, Port Matilda Baby Boy Teats, Karthaus Discharges Mary Irvin, Tyrone R.D.

Baby Boy Irvin, Tyrone R.D. Lyle Kramer, Philipsburg Twila Lefort, West Decatur Martha Morroni, Smithmill James Smith, Clearfield Walter Smith, Philipsburg R.D. Clinton Thompson, Philipsburg R. D. Mary Tuorinsky, Osceola Mills Baby Girl Tuorinsky, Osceola Mills Mary Waple, Bigler Debroah Weaver, Morrisdale Births Mr.

and Mrs. George Brocail, Osceola Mills, boy, 5:15 a. m. Mr. and Mrs.

Graydon Teats, Karthaus, boy, 3:10 a. m. Snack Bar Donors Mrs. Robert Cochran, Mrs. Edward Craft, Mrs.

John Hamilton, Mrs. Cecil Helsel. Cart Mrs. Lester Luxenberg. Helpers Mrs.

Louise Stine Miss Laura Scott, Miss Carrie Maurer, Mrs. George Stine, Mrs. Nell Hockman, Mrs. Fred Herman. Quality Recapping At Low.

Low Cost Clearfield RE-CAPPING CO. PHONE PO W788 Castagnolo Tailor Shop TUXEDOS FOR RENT 203 Market St. Phone PO 5-9304 WHITMAN COIN FOLDERS 35c STEVENS A-G MARKET Open Evening Until 9 P. M. Educator Says Pa.

Folks or Higher Quality of Education PITTSBURGH people of Pennsylvania a and should pay for a much higher quality of education," says Dr. A. N. Addleman, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Assn. Speaking at a testimonial dinner in his honor Saturday night, Dr.

Addleman told 500 western Pennsylvania educators: "One of the greatest tragedies in the history of Pennsylvania could take place this year should the General Assembly assume that the Governor's Tax Study Commission report meets the needs of the commonwealth in its expanding program of public education, higher education and related endeavors." Addleman, who is assistant superintendent of Allegheny County schools, said there is an "urgent need of decisive action by -our legislative bodies in the areas of taxation and higher mandated salaries for teachers." The American Cancer Society Is sponsoring research experiments (principally in Chicago) with anticancer treatments which might rob cancer cells of their power to divide. About This Question "Friends had their home gutted by fire. They were short about $4,000 fire insurance to cover their loss, It cost them another $1500 to have all the debris removed so they could rebuild on the lot. Are debris rftnoval costs included in the Homeowners Policy?" YOU Izsurattci For the Answer to this a Other it'Jtfonfeitt Insurance 'AGENT nes Consalt Jloom Insurance Agency 08 N. 2nd St.

PO 5-5557 CLEARFIKLD Philipsburg Plumbing Heating 116 E. Pine DI 2-4080 SUCCESSOR TO E. E. DEMI Drapery Lining Material 40c per yard SALE DAY IS EVERYDAY 10 A. M.

to 9 P. M. TV PROGRAM JOHNSTOWN-6 MONDAY--FEBRUARY 23 Marshal Page Weatherman Budweiser News of Rin Tin 1 Tin A. 7 8.00--The Restless Gun of Wells Fargo Gunn Theatre Arthur Murray Party Millionaire Hour News 1.1:10--Esso Reporter--Weather Nite Movie Off ALTOONA-10 MONDAY--FEBRUARY 23 Mouse Club Playhouse With Breth Report City Edition Edwards Without a Gun That Tune Thomas Knows Best of Firestone Sothern Sullivan News Atlantic Weatherman Best Movies For The Day PITTSBURGH-2 MONDAY-FEBRUARY 23 Show Hound Scott, Sports--Weather Edwards, News That Tune Texan Knows Best Thomas Sothern Show Desilu Playhouse News Tonight Studio Edition Shift Theatre Off.

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