Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Tuesday Evening, September 3, 1929
NOBLE LADY LIVED TO FULFILL WISH OF GENEROUS SON
Cora Arnold Swoope Died Less Than Four Days After Witnessing Completion of Memorial to Her Name.
A CONDITION OF GIFT
Cora Arnold Swoope lived just long enough to fulfill on of the dearest wishes of her son, henry Arnold Swoope. Less than four days after attending the dedication of the Cora Arnold Swoope Maternity unit at the Memorial Hospital, which had been given by her son with the stipulation that it be erected during the lifetime of his mother, Mrs. Swoope died at her home in Curwensville.
Death came at 3:00 o'clock Monday morning, September 2d, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy suffered less that 24 hours after Mrs. Swoope had been fruition of her son's dream. Mrs. Swoope attended the dedication of the new building here Thursday evening and seemed among the sturdiest of the hundreds who filled the beautiful memorial building during dedication hours. The next day she suffered a severe paralytic stroke and died three days later.
Henry B. Swoope gave the Clearfield Hopsital $35,000 prior to his death two years ago, asking only that it be used for a maternity unit that should be given the name of his mother and should be built within her lifetime. His request was carried out as quickly as possible and on Thursday evening, August 29th, the Cora Arnold Swoope maternity unit was formally opened to the service of the public.
Cora Arnold Swoope was the wife of Roland D. Swoope, a member of the Clearfield County bar and one of Curwensville's most outstanding citizens. Mr. Swope died six years ago. The grief of that loss, coupled with sorrow at the death of her son in 1927, made severe inroads on Mrs. Swoope's health. It is believed the excitement incident to the dedication of the beautiful building given the Clearfield County public in her name hastened the illness which caused her death.
Mrs. Swoope herself, as well as the illustrious members of her family, was well known for her many labors for the public good. As regent of the Susquehanna Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution during the war period, she planned and directed activities of that organization thet contributed greatly to the national cause. She was also prominently identified with the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary, and was national defense chairman of Clearfield County during the war. Red Cross and church work took more of her valuable time and energy.
Funeral services will be held at her late home in Curwensville Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev J. M. Brennan, pastor of the Curwensville Methodist Church, will be in charge. Interment in Cruwensville Cemetery. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in this issue.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Tuesday Evening, September 3, 1929
The death of Cora Arnold Swoope, widow of Roland D. Swoope, Esq., which occured after a brief illness on Monday, September 2, 1929 at 3:00 o'clock a.n. brought to a close a life of singular beauty and a career of widespread influence. She was born at Luthersburg August 17, 1858, and in the year 1864 her parents, Samuel and Mary Carlisle Arnold moved to the town of Curwensville, which has always been her well loved home. She was educated at the Pittsburgh Female Seminary and at Logan Square Seminary in Philadelphia.
In the year 1880 she was married to Roland D. Swoope, Esq., of Curwensville and is survived by two of their five children, a son Roland D. Jr., and a daughter, Mary Carlisle.
The loss of her husband, who died July 20, 1623, followed four years later by the death of her son, Henry Bucher Swoope, brought into her life and experience of grief from which she never fully recovered.
But in spite of devastating sorrow and greatly impaired health, her inborn courage and characteristic thoughtfulness for others enabled her to continue in large measure her always eager interest in the welfare of her family and friends as well as in varied activities with which she was associated.
A lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Curwensville, she was closely identified with its many branches of usefulness and in all public movements her ready liberality and quick response to charitable appeals were confidently counted upon. Her three years of service as "war regent" of the Susquehanna Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were signally marked by generous gifts and unflagging energy. As chairman of the Curwensville branch of the American Red Cross during the war, and later as honorary chairman, she gave herself unsparingly. As County chairman of national defense she was a valued officer and a recognized authority on the important questions which from time to time engaged the public interest.
For a number of years she was a faithful and conscientious president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Clearfield Hospital and it is these years especially which have been crowned with fruition memorable indeed, for who shall say that Cora Arnold Swoope Memorial, the gift of a beloved son in memory of and honored mother, was not suggested and inspired by the knowledge of that mother's whole-hearted concern for the needs and well-being of the Clearfield Hospital. The expressed desire of Henry Bucher Swoope that the maturnity unit of the hospital should be completed and dedicated during the lifetime of his mother has come to pass with a peculiar significance of which he never dreams.
Those who were privileged to attend that dedication carried away a never-to-be-forgotten picture of a flower-filled lobby where all eyes were turned to the gracious figure of her whose charm and dignity were never more apparent than while listening to the words of appreciation which gave the beautiful building to the public. An so was rounded out a life which held much happiness abundant service, great kindliness, many warm friendships, the love of a devoted family, and at the very last the love of seeing a long-cherished wish fulfilled. It was as if she said: "My time is up, my work is finished, it is fitting that I go."
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Wednesday, September 4, 1929
Mrs. Cora Swoope died Monday morning about 3:00 at her home on State street after a short illness.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Thursday, September 5, 1929
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cora Arnold Swoope was held from the family residence on State street Wednesday afternoon with Rev. James Brennan of Curwensville Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
With the passing of Mrs. Swoope, Curwensville mourns the loss if a most distinguished citizen, whose exemplary life was and inspiration to all of us.
NOBLE LADY LIVED TO FULFILL WISH OF GENEROUS SON
Cora Arnold Swoope Died Less Than Four Days After Witnessing Completion of Memorial to Her Name.
A CONDITION OF GIFT
Cora Arnold Swoope lived just long enough to fulfill on of the dearest wishes of her son, henry Arnold Swoope. Less than four days after attending the dedication of the Cora Arnold Swoope Maternity unit at the Memorial Hospital, which had been given by her son with the stipulation that it be erected during the lifetime of his mother, Mrs. Swoope died at her home in Curwensville.
Death came at 3:00 o'clock Monday morning, September 2d, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy suffered less that 24 hours after Mrs. Swoope had been fruition of her son's dream. Mrs. Swoope attended the dedication of the new building here Thursday evening and seemed among the sturdiest of the hundreds who filled the beautiful memorial building during dedication hours. The next day she suffered a severe paralytic stroke and died three days later.
Henry B. Swoope gave the Clearfield Hopsital $35,000 prior to his death two years ago, asking only that it be used for a maternity unit that should be given the name of his mother and should be built within her lifetime. His request was carried out as quickly as possible and on Thursday evening, August 29th, the Cora Arnold Swoope maternity unit was formally opened to the service of the public.
Cora Arnold Swoope was the wife of Roland D. Swoope, a member of the Clearfield County bar and one of Curwensville's most outstanding citizens. Mr. Swope died six years ago. The grief of that loss, coupled with sorrow at the death of her son in 1927, made severe inroads on Mrs. Swoope's health. It is believed the excitement incident to the dedication of the beautiful building given the Clearfield County public in her name hastened the illness which caused her death.
Mrs. Swoope herself, as well as the illustrious members of her family, was well known for her many labors for the public good. As regent of the Susquehanna Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution during the war period, she planned and directed activities of that organization thet contributed greatly to the national cause. She was also prominently identified with the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary, and was national defense chairman of Clearfield County during the war. Red Cross and church work took more of her valuable time and energy.
Funeral services will be held at her late home in Curwensville Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev J. M. Brennan, pastor of the Curwensville Methodist Church, will be in charge. Interment in Cruwensville Cemetery. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in this issue.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Tuesday Evening, September 3, 1929
The death of Cora Arnold Swoope, widow of Roland D. Swoope, Esq., which occured after a brief illness on Monday, September 2, 1929 at 3:00 o'clock a.n. brought to a close a life of singular beauty and a career of widespread influence. She was born at Luthersburg August 17, 1858, and in the year 1864 her parents, Samuel and Mary Carlisle Arnold moved to the town of Curwensville, which has always been her well loved home. She was educated at the Pittsburgh Female Seminary and at Logan Square Seminary in Philadelphia.
In the year 1880 she was married to Roland D. Swoope, Esq., of Curwensville and is survived by two of their five children, a son Roland D. Jr., and a daughter, Mary Carlisle.
The loss of her husband, who died July 20, 1623, followed four years later by the death of her son, Henry Bucher Swoope, brought into her life and experience of grief from which she never fully recovered.
But in spite of devastating sorrow and greatly impaired health, her inborn courage and characteristic thoughtfulness for others enabled her to continue in large measure her always eager interest in the welfare of her family and friends as well as in varied activities with which she was associated.
A lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Curwensville, she was closely identified with its many branches of usefulness and in all public movements her ready liberality and quick response to charitable appeals were confidently counted upon. Her three years of service as "war regent" of the Susquehanna Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were signally marked by generous gifts and unflagging energy. As chairman of the Curwensville branch of the American Red Cross during the war, and later as honorary chairman, she gave herself unsparingly. As County chairman of national defense she was a valued officer and a recognized authority on the important questions which from time to time engaged the public interest.
For a number of years she was a faithful and conscientious president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Clearfield Hospital and it is these years especially which have been crowned with fruition memorable indeed, for who shall say that Cora Arnold Swoope Memorial, the gift of a beloved son in memory of and honored mother, was not suggested and inspired by the knowledge of that mother's whole-hearted concern for the needs and well-being of the Clearfield Hospital. The expressed desire of Henry Bucher Swoope that the maturnity unit of the hospital should be completed and dedicated during the lifetime of his mother has come to pass with a peculiar significance of which he never dreams.
Those who were privileged to attend that dedication carried away a never-to-be-forgotten picture of a flower-filled lobby where all eyes were turned to the gracious figure of her whose charm and dignity were never more apparent than while listening to the words of appreciation which gave the beautiful building to the public. An so was rounded out a life which held much happiness abundant service, great kindliness, many warm friendships, the love of a devoted family, and at the very last the love of seeing a long-cherished wish fulfilled. It was as if she said: "My time is up, my work is finished, it is fitting that I go."
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Wednesday, September 4, 1929
Mrs. Cora Swoope died Monday morning about 3:00 at her home on State street after a short illness.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Thursday, September 5, 1929
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cora Arnold Swoope was held from the family residence on State street Wednesday afternoon with Rev. James Brennan of Curwensville Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
With the passing of Mrs. Swoope, Curwensville mourns the loss if a most distinguished citizen, whose exemplary life was and inspiration to all of us.
Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Tuesday Evening, September 3, 1929
NOBLE LADY LIVED TO FULFILL WISH OF GENEROUS SON
Cora Arnold Swoope Died Less Than Four Days After Witnessing Completion of Memorial to Her Name.
A CONDITION OF GIFT
Cora Arnold Swoope lived just long enough to fulfill on of the dearest wishes of her son, henry Arnold Swoope. Less than four days after attending the dedication of the Cora Arnold Swoope Maternity unit at the Memorial Hospital, which had been given by her son with the stipulation that it be erected during the lifetime of his mother, Mrs. Swoope died at her home in Curwensville.
Death came at 3:00 o'clock Monday morning, September 2d, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy suffered less that 24 hours after Mrs. Swoope had been fruition of her son's dream. Mrs. Swoope attended the dedication of the new building here Thursday evening and seemed among the sturdiest of the hundreds who filled the beautiful memorial building during dedication hours. The next day she suffered a severe paralytic stroke and died three days later.
Henry B. Swoope gave the Clearfield Hopsital $35,000 prior to his death two years ago, asking only that it be used for a maternity unit that should be given the name of his mother and should be built within her lifetime. His request was carried out as quickly as possible and on Thursday evening, August 29th, the Cora Arnold Swoope maternity unit was formally opened to the service of the public.
Cora Arnold Swoope was the wife of Roland D. Swoope, a member of the Clearfield County bar and one of Curwensville's most outstanding citizens. Mr. Swope died six years ago. The grief of that loss, coupled with sorrow at the death of her son in 1927, made severe inroads on Mrs. Swoope's health. It is believed the excitement incident to the dedication of the beautiful building given the Clearfield County public in her name hastened the illness which caused her death.
Mrs. Swoope herself, as well as the illustrious members of her family, was well known for her many labors for the public good. As regent of the Susquehanna Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution during the war period, she planned and directed activities of that organization thet contributed greatly to the national cause. She was also prominently identified with the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary, and was national defense chairman of Clearfield County during the war. Red Cross and church work took more of her valuable time and energy.
Funeral services will be held at her late home in Curwensville Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev J. M. Brennan, pastor of the Curwensville Methodist Church, will be in charge. Interment in Cruwensville Cemetery. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in this issue.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Tuesday Evening, September 3, 1929
The death of Cora Arnold Swoope, widow of Roland D. Swoope, Esq., which occured after a brief illness on Monday, September 2, 1929 at 3:00 o'clock a.n. brought to a close a life of singular beauty and a career of widespread influence. She was born at Luthersburg August 17, 1858, and in the year 1864 her parents, Samuel and Mary Carlisle Arnold moved to the town of Curwensville, which has always been her well loved home. She was educated at the Pittsburgh Female Seminary and at Logan Square Seminary in Philadelphia.
In the year 1880 she was married to Roland D. Swoope, Esq., of Curwensville and is survived by two of their five children, a son Roland D. Jr., and a daughter, Mary Carlisle.
The loss of her husband, who died July 20, 1623, followed four years later by the death of her son, Henry Bucher Swoope, brought into her life and experience of grief from which she never fully recovered.
But in spite of devastating sorrow and greatly impaired health, her inborn courage and characteristic thoughtfulness for others enabled her to continue in large measure her always eager interest in the welfare of her family and friends as well as in varied activities with which she was associated.
A lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Curwensville, she was closely identified with its many branches of usefulness and in all public movements her ready liberality and quick response to charitable appeals were confidently counted upon. Her three years of service as "war regent" of the Susquehanna Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were signally marked by generous gifts and unflagging energy. As chairman of the Curwensville branch of the American Red Cross during the war, and later as honorary chairman, she gave herself unsparingly. As County chairman of national defense she was a valued officer and a recognized authority on the important questions which from time to time engaged the public interest.
For a number of years she was a faithful and conscientious president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Clearfield Hospital and it is these years especially which have been crowned with fruition memorable indeed, for who shall say that Cora Arnold Swoope Memorial, the gift of a beloved son in memory of and honored mother, was not suggested and inspired by the knowledge of that mother's whole-hearted concern for the needs and well-being of the Clearfield Hospital. The expressed desire of Henry Bucher Swoope that the maturnity unit of the hospital should be completed and dedicated during the lifetime of his mother has come to pass with a peculiar significance of which he never dreams.
Those who were privileged to attend that dedication carried away a never-to-be-forgotten picture of a flower-filled lobby where all eyes were turned to the gracious figure of her whose charm and dignity were never more apparent than while listening to the words of appreciation which gave the beautiful building to the public. An so was rounded out a life which held much happiness abundant service, great kindliness, many warm friendships, the love of a devoted family, and at the very last the love of seeing a long-cherished wish fulfilled. It was as if she said: "My time is up, my work is finished, it is fitting that I go."
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Wednesday, September 4, 1929
Mrs. Cora Swoope died Monday morning about 3:00 at her home on State street after a short illness.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Thursday, September 5, 1929
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cora Arnold Swoope was held from the family residence on State street Wednesday afternoon with Rev. James Brennan of Curwensville Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
With the passing of Mrs. Swoope, Curwensville mourns the loss if a most distinguished citizen, whose exemplary life was and inspiration to all of us.
NOBLE LADY LIVED TO FULFILL WISH OF GENEROUS SON
Cora Arnold Swoope Died Less Than Four Days After Witnessing Completion of Memorial to Her Name.
A CONDITION OF GIFT
Cora Arnold Swoope lived just long enough to fulfill on of the dearest wishes of her son, henry Arnold Swoope. Less than four days after attending the dedication of the Cora Arnold Swoope Maternity unit at the Memorial Hospital, which had been given by her son with the stipulation that it be erected during the lifetime of his mother, Mrs. Swoope died at her home in Curwensville.
Death came at 3:00 o'clock Monday morning, September 2d, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy suffered less that 24 hours after Mrs. Swoope had been fruition of her son's dream. Mrs. Swoope attended the dedication of the new building here Thursday evening and seemed among the sturdiest of the hundreds who filled the beautiful memorial building during dedication hours. The next day she suffered a severe paralytic stroke and died three days later.
Henry B. Swoope gave the Clearfield Hopsital $35,000 prior to his death two years ago, asking only that it be used for a maternity unit that should be given the name of his mother and should be built within her lifetime. His request was carried out as quickly as possible and on Thursday evening, August 29th, the Cora Arnold Swoope maternity unit was formally opened to the service of the public.
Cora Arnold Swoope was the wife of Roland D. Swoope, a member of the Clearfield County bar and one of Curwensville's most outstanding citizens. Mr. Swope died six years ago. The grief of that loss, coupled with sorrow at the death of her son in 1927, made severe inroads on Mrs. Swoope's health. It is believed the excitement incident to the dedication of the beautiful building given the Clearfield County public in her name hastened the illness which caused her death.
Mrs. Swoope herself, as well as the illustrious members of her family, was well known for her many labors for the public good. As regent of the Susquehanna Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution during the war period, she planned and directed activities of that organization thet contributed greatly to the national cause. She was also prominently identified with the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary, and was national defense chairman of Clearfield County during the war. Red Cross and church work took more of her valuable time and energy.
Funeral services will be held at her late home in Curwensville Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev J. M. Brennan, pastor of the Curwensville Methodist Church, will be in charge. Interment in Cruwensville Cemetery. An obituary notice will be found elsewhere in this issue.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Tuesday Evening, September 3, 1929
The death of Cora Arnold Swoope, widow of Roland D. Swoope, Esq., which occured after a brief illness on Monday, September 2, 1929 at 3:00 o'clock a.n. brought to a close a life of singular beauty and a career of widespread influence. She was born at Luthersburg August 17, 1858, and in the year 1864 her parents, Samuel and Mary Carlisle Arnold moved to the town of Curwensville, which has always been her well loved home. She was educated at the Pittsburgh Female Seminary and at Logan Square Seminary in Philadelphia.
In the year 1880 she was married to Roland D. Swoope, Esq., of Curwensville and is survived by two of their five children, a son Roland D. Jr., and a daughter, Mary Carlisle.
The loss of her husband, who died July 20, 1623, followed four years later by the death of her son, Henry Bucher Swoope, brought into her life and experience of grief from which she never fully recovered.
But in spite of devastating sorrow and greatly impaired health, her inborn courage and characteristic thoughtfulness for others enabled her to continue in large measure her always eager interest in the welfare of her family and friends as well as in varied activities with which she was associated.
A lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Curwensville, she was closely identified with its many branches of usefulness and in all public movements her ready liberality and quick response to charitable appeals were confidently counted upon. Her three years of service as "war regent" of the Susquehanna Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were signally marked by generous gifts and unflagging energy. As chairman of the Curwensville branch of the American Red Cross during the war, and later as honorary chairman, she gave herself unsparingly. As County chairman of national defense she was a valued officer and a recognized authority on the important questions which from time to time engaged the public interest.
For a number of years she was a faithful and conscientious president of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Clearfield Hospital and it is these years especially which have been crowned with fruition memorable indeed, for who shall say that Cora Arnold Swoope Memorial, the gift of a beloved son in memory of and honored mother, was not suggested and inspired by the knowledge of that mother's whole-hearted concern for the needs and well-being of the Clearfield Hospital. The expressed desire of Henry Bucher Swoope that the maturnity unit of the hospital should be completed and dedicated during the lifetime of his mother has come to pass with a peculiar significance of which he never dreams.
Those who were privileged to attend that dedication carried away a never-to-be-forgotten picture of a flower-filled lobby where all eyes were turned to the gracious figure of her whose charm and dignity were never more apparent than while listening to the words of appreciation which gave the beautiful building to the public. An so was rounded out a life which held much happiness abundant service, great kindliness, many warm friendships, the love of a devoted family, and at the very last the love of seeing a long-cherished wish fulfilled. It was as if she said: "My time is up, my work is finished, it is fitting that I go."
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Wednesday, September 4, 1929
Mrs. Cora Swoope died Monday morning about 3:00 at her home on State street after a short illness.
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Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Thursday, September 5, 1929
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cora Arnold Swoope was held from the family residence on State street Wednesday afternoon with Rev. James Brennan of Curwensville Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
With the passing of Mrs. Swoope, Curwensville mourns the loss if a most distinguished citizen, whose exemplary life was and inspiration to all of us.
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