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The Progress from Clearfield, Pennsylvania • Page 3

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The Progressi
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Clearfield, Pennsylvania
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THE PROGRESS, CtarfMd, Tuesday, May 5, 1953 Mftnr (FTOB 1) Democratic presidential candidate Adlai E. Stevenson campaigning with a bole in the sole of his shoe. Biography-David J. 57 and Virginia-born, for his book on Edmund Pendleton, the lawyer who guided Virginia in its advocacy of American independence in History-- George Dangerfield, 47, lor his "The Era of Good Feelings," a study of the administrations of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. He is British-born.

New lows (From Page 1) state employes "hiding behind the Fifth Amendment to the Federal Constitution." "We don't ask any of them to incriminate themselves by testifying in any hearing," he told a newsman'. "We just want them to leave their post if they don't want to tes- iiy." Diehm said he has received a deluge of mail on the incrimination bill. Letters opposing it, he said, have come mostly from school teachers. Those favoring the bill have come largely from American Legion members. In the Philadelphia loyalty oath case, Mrs.

Marie S. Fitzgerald, the nurse dismissed by the hospital, had applied to the court for reinstatement. She contended that she had refused to sign the oath because it violated her constitutional right of free speech and freedom of expression. Further Cut In (From Page 1) increase in arms spending proposed by Truman. Eisenhower has contended, his administration will get more out of its dollars and thus attain approximately the same combat strength.

Taft said he thinks a Defense Department reorganization plan now pending before Congress, and proposed reductions in manpower should yield some savings, but not enough. "What we need is new military advice--a resurvey which will fix the wartime roles of the Army, Navy and Air Force and tell us what weapons we need and what we should discard," he said. "With that kind of survey we ought to be able to make some in- telligent savings 'in military spending." Taft said he thinks he is "making some progress at the White House" with his proposal that new chiefs of staff be named to start on this survey before their predecessors retire this summer. Pentagon officials disclosed yesterday that they plan to cut military manpower by about 250,000 if the Korean War ends but will trim only 180,000 if the present stalemate conflict continues. Philipsburg (From Page 1) -----on Maple hill, the water company to place it where n.ost advantageous to the fire company and to residents living there.

Upon a recommendation by the light and heat committee, councilmen decided to have a street light placed on Tenth street behind the Ninth street school near the Evangelical United Brethren church, three more in Curtis Park and another on the lower end of Ninth street near this borough line. The committee also leported that the blinker light at the corner of Third and Locust streets should have the red side facing Locust street and not Third street, as is the case now. However, council decided to ask the State Department of Highways to change its permit to allow the red b'linker facing Third street, as that arrangement has met the approval of many townspeople and police. The health and sanitation committee reported that Dillon Saupp, sign painters, have painted new lettering on the mosquito sprayer and the borough jeep. The fog spraying machine, bought last year as an aid in the battle against mosquitoes, is in good shape, and that spraying material is on hand.

Council voted to keep its insurance policy on general liability coverage with the North American Insurance Company on a three-year basis, but would allow the Jones Insurance Company of Philipsburg until July 31 to present a plan for its recreation liability coverage. In other actions, council approved Burgess Curtis' proclamation placing the borough on daylight saving time, and passed a resolution to continue the policy ot paying half of Officer Carl Moore's salary. of Repatriated (From Page jl) 40 miles northeast of San Francisco. Only two of the liberated captives remained in Tokyo Capt. Zach Dean of Douglass, having a second- honeymoon with his wife there, and Pfc.

Clifford Smith of Lake Charles, remaining for further medical treatment. No Accord (From Page 1)' chief Red'negotiator, declared the "important question" is whether unwilling prisoners shall be sent to a neutral nation or shall be turned to the neutral custodian in Korea. Nam asked the U. N. Command to clarify these three points: 1.

What steps would the Allies takfe to remove military control over the prisoners? 2. How would the U. N. Command at the same time enable the neutral to take control of the POWs? 3. How would it maintain order in the prison camps? Harrison replied such matters be quickly solved once agreement was reached on the neutral nation.

Philipsburg E. U. B. Church To Meet Tomorrow Night PHILIPSBURG The Philipsburg Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold its annual congregational business meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p. m.

The officers of the church and committee chairman will reporl on the work accomplished during the past year and- officers will be elected for a year's term. Plans for the coming year and resolutions will also be made and Robert S. Womer has been chosen to serve as the lay representative of the Philipsburg charge to the annual conference sessions which will be. held in Scottdale on May 13 to 17. Rev, Chauncey Varner will be a delegate to the Western Pennsylvania Conference.

Board Sefs Morris (From Page 1) and in general will to raise the same amount of money as last year. The board elected Ben Peterson to a four-year term as secretary to succeed Miss Nora Bailey, who had held that position for many years. Oscar Nicholson was named treasurer for the next school year. The board discussed at some length soliciting in the public schools by various organizations and voted to prohibit all such drives except those dealing with school affairs, The board felt that the employment situation has been poor and that school Students would not be in a good position to give to the various drives. The board approved a tax exoneration list presented by Tax Collector Paul Shannon.

The list included names of about 60 persons, most of whom are deceased, have moved away or are duplicated on the list. Strike fnils At (From Page 1) ----their C. Chase of Clearfield, yesterday afternoon that they were bound by the contract signed April 10 betweer the laborers' district- council and the Keystone Building Contractors Association, of which Berkebile Brothers is a member. P. J.

Livolsi, president of Local 910, with headquarters at Johnstown, said yesterday that with the 10-cent-an-hpur raise included in the April 10 contract the hourly pay rate for the laborers at Shawville is Mr. Chase said some minor grievances were to be arbitrated today with the contractors. Lawrence Twp. (From Page 1) at its April meeting voted to again ask the Department of Highways to rebuild the narrow bridge over Moose Creek, near the Plymptonville school because of it a safety hazard with several hundred pupils crossing it daily. Last night, a reply was read from State Highways E.

L. Schmidt telling the board that there are "other structures more hazardous in the District." The Department head did agree to place the project on a list for Quality Ukwi America Inc. What! Finished shopping so soon? Yes! I took the 3-second look test! IT'S STOP-LOOK-AND-BUY STROiHMANN'S SUNBEAM WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR Now, see for yourself Stroehmann's bread is perfectly baked to golden goodness. See the locked-in perfection of every loaf through sparkling cellophane. Best of all, each slice stays fresh, clean, luscious.

So, reach for Stroehmann's the best bread in the clear wrapper! Jell it by if by taste! troehmanrfs WHAT'LLYOU DO WITH THE TIME YOU'LL SAVE, TAKING THE 3 SECOND LOOK TEST? Window-shop for a hat! Chat with a friend! See a TV program Read a good magazine? plain future consideration by the Highway Department. A letter was also read from State Senator A. H. Letzler stating he had referred the request for action on the bridge situation to the Highway Department. The board again deferred adoption of the 1953 school district budget because the assessment valuation has not yet been decided.

306 Passengers Use (From Page line increased its passenger load of 16 percent and passenger revenue 23 percent over the same period in 1952, setting new company records for its operations in the middle Atlantic area since 1949. The Albert's stop was not in operation in April of last year. Chester Hill Boro (From Page 1) bish, setting up of "red light" areas, peddling and illegal burning of rubbish. Also dealing with the rubbish, council ordered the borough workmen to start level- ling the borough dump as soon as possible. Council continued to be somewhat irked about excessive speeding on Walton and Decatur streets.

If the practice isn't stopped soon, speed traps will be enforced stringently, council warned. Another thorn in the side of council has been the loose dog situation. For the second straight meeting, it discussed impounding stray dogs and warning owners of the action. However, they are still running loose, council reported, and if something isn't done soon, a dog catcher will be called in. In other action, the council approved a tentative budget for the coming year, the amount to be the same as last year, and it discussed painting solid traffic lines on Walton street, particularly near the school.

A no-passing zone may be set up at that area. Area Deaths MRS. WILLIAM HYND ERIE--Mrs. William Hynd, a former resident of Wallaceton. died in the.

Hamot Hospital here Monday morning at 11:00 o'clock as the reult of an automobile accident last December. Funeral services will be held at the Flegal Funeral Home at Morrisdale Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. No further details were available at noon today. RAYMOND G. REED HOUTZDALE Funeral ser- vdces for Raymond G.

Reed, a native of Ginter, will be held from the Nelle Sweeney Hayes Funeral Home here Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 with Rev. Theodore Gould officiating. Mr. Refcd died in the Citizens Hospital at Barberton, Ohio, Saturday evening. Friends may call at the funeral home from this afternoon until time of services.

REUBEN H. MULL PHILIPSBURG Harold Mull, 77,. well-known resident of this area, died this morning at o'clock in the Philipsburg State Hospital where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Mr. Mull was born at Philipsburg December 15,.

1875 a son of John Addams Mull and Laura Hale Mull. He was a member of the Philipsburg Episcopal Church. Surviving him are a son, John, of Philipsburg and two grandchildren, Anthony and Ruth Barnes Mull. His wife, the former Ruth Barnes, preceded him in death in 19.42. Funeral services will be held from the Episcopal Church Friday afternoon at 2:00 in charge of Rev.

Harvey P. Knudsen. Burial will be in the Philipsburg cemetery. Friends may call at his late residence, Thursday afternoon and evening. Cooper Twp.

School (From Page I) include mostly janitors and laborers in the schools. The senior class will make its trip to the nation's capital May 14,15 and 16. The board approved the trip and the" chaperones. The board also heard a report on landscaping work being clone at the Winburne school and approved the closing of all school cafeterias on Monday, May 11. Philipsburg V.f.W.

(From Page 1) and of its director, John Manner, who has served as District treasurer for 14 years. The Philipsburg band has acquired the reputation of being one of the best in the state, he went on. To make a good band and a good' musician, he stated, takes a lot of hard work, plus a real pride in the organization. What a person does with his spare time is an indication of his worth as a future employe and as a credit to the community, he said, and music is a fine indication of a good, attitude to life. Earl Blake, VFW commander, welcomed the bandsmen and other guests, stating that the band is a real asset to the town.

The banquet is the VFW's way of saying "thank you for a job well done," he concluded. J. Fred Harvey, toastmaster, invited the band to take part in Memorial Day service on May 30 and also thanked the band for its good work. He also introduced officers of the VFW and Supervising Principal Frank E. Ehrenfeld, who thanked the veterans organization on behalf of the school and band.

Band Director Manner expressed his thanks to the VFW and introduced the following officers of the band; John Showalter, president; Edward Wood, vice president; Don Wilkinson, treasurer, and Nancy Showalter secretary. An entertainment program followed the talks. There are more than 450 Army Reserve units in Curwtnsvifb (Fieta 1) tifl'i car after the wreck, John Hughes, a DuBoii care dealer who testified on depreciation, and Thomas Diehl, Clearfleld car dealers who bought tht car (or $1200. In the second cue, B. M.

Du- Boii of Clearfleld has sued the New Florence Coal Company of Grampian for $2,475 which claims is dm him for six months of 1045 when he served as president of the defendant firm. Mr. DuBois is no longer associated with the New Florence Company, Mr. DuBois admits that tin firm paid him the six-months salary in March 1948 but states that he endorsed the check over He dum MW ttMt new the salary due him. The only wHiiniH esJtod hqr plaintiff attorney tank A.

WhM- sett were KtUfelfcfMMM Grampian, bookkeeper CJK toe fendant firm since August 1NH Mr. DuBois and Lawrence Stav ens, Mr. DuBetf BoekhsiBar. The Ant defense wttneas prior to the noon recess was H. IX Smith of Cadis, Ohio, who was vice president of tht New Ftor- ence company when Mr.

DuBofe was president. Defense attorney in the DuBoie case is James K. KtvUsjf. Counsel in the first trial won W. Albert Ramey for the plaintiff and Mr.

Gates for the defendant at LEITZINGER'S CHILDREN'S DRESSES Sizes 7 to To $7.98 2.19 WOMEN'S BETTER DRESSES Missie- Junior -Half Sizes -Values To $29.98 6- 8- 10 KITCHEN TOWELS 10 FOR 1 Attention I urg VIC A Residents HOPE FIRE 2 Ambulance Service DRIVE IS NOW OPEN! The Following Individuals and Are Authorized To Collect For Ambulance Cards Philipsburg Boro Chester Hill Gearhartville Morrisdale Hawk Run Sandy Ridge Edendale Osceola Mills Spike Inland Houtzdale Brisbin Smith Mills Beccaria Madera Ramey Kylertown Lanse Winburne Munson Junior Women's Club Morris Township P.T.A. Sandy Ridge Fire Co. Janet Lukens Joanne Guthrie Jean Kline Mrs. John Combe) P. Robt Mclntire, Jr.

P.T.A. Cooper Township P.T.A. Port Matilda Mrs. Taft Clifford Curley i West Decatur Boggs Township P.T^L Any Card Bought After June 15th Mutt Be Held 30 Dtyt Wallaceton Bigler IEWSPAPES!.

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