Prominent Curwensville Man County's First Gunning Victim
George Ardary, 44 Well Known Insurance Man, Is Victim Of Own Gun. No Witnesses To Accident
A Respected Citizen
Clearfield County's first fatal hunting accident victim of the current season was George Ardary, 44 prominent Curwensville insurance man, who died in the Memorial Hospital here last night at 7:10 o'clock as the result of a gunshot wound in the chest sustained when his own gun was accidentally discharged.
According to all the information available today regarding the unfortunate affair. Mr. Ardary was alone when the accident happened. In company with Walter Miller and Harry Fisher, Mr. Ardary went out for small game yesterday afternoon. The party was hunting in the vicinity of Kerrmoor and had separated. Mr. Ardary was about 100 yards from the Baptist church and his two companions were on the highway, some distance down the road.
Suddenly his companions heard a muffled shot and went to investigate. The found Mr. Ardary sprawled on the ground and his shotgun lying beside him. An empty shell in the chamber gave mute evidence of what had happened. The ma was still alive and Mr. Miller immediately rushed him to the office of a physician in Curwensville. he was given first aid there and then was brought to the local hospital.
Every effort was made to save his life, but physicians said that it was evident when the man was brought to the hospital that death was only a matter of time. The shot entered the man's chest just above the breast. Rest of article is unreadable
George D. Ardary
One of Curwensville most esteemed and beloved citizens passed away at the Clearfield Hospital as a result of a hunting accident, Nov. 1, 1937.
George D. Ardary was born in Lawrence Township, Nov. 1, 1893, making his age 44 years.
he was the son of George W. and Ella Brown Ardary. He was united in marriage to Mae Luella Hummel, Feb. 21, 1916. he is survived by his widow and five children, Cora, Louise, Harry Linn, Jean and Max all at home. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother.
For fifteen years he was employed as an agent of the Prudential Insurance Company, which gave him an opportunity to make many friends and acquaintances.
He was a loyal citizen and always interested and ready to serve in every activity for the betterment of his community. having served as committeeman and on Borough Council, also a member of the Curwensville Fire Company and Drill team.
He was a true and faithful member of the First Baptist church of Curwensville.
His great devotion to the church was revealed by the services which he rendered so willingly and unselfishly.
A short service was held at the Ardary home and further services were held at the church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 Nov. 4.
Services were in charge of the Rev. Paul E. Dale and Rev. Merle Fuller both friends of the family.
A large group of friends gathered at the church to pay their last tributes to the late George D. Ardary.
Among the host of friends were students from the Practical Bible Training School, which took part in the services at the grave by singing a hymn.
George Ardary, 44 Well Known Insurance Man, Is Victim Of Own Gun. No Witnesses To Accident
A Respected Citizen
Clearfield County's first fatal hunting accident victim of the current season was George Ardary, 44 prominent Curwensville insurance man, who died in the Memorial Hospital here last night at 7:10 o'clock as the result of a gunshot wound in the chest sustained when his own gun was accidentally discharged.
According to all the information available today regarding the unfortunate affair. Mr. Ardary was alone when the accident happened. In company with Walter Miller and Harry Fisher, Mr. Ardary went out for small game yesterday afternoon. The party was hunting in the vicinity of Kerrmoor and had separated. Mr. Ardary was about 100 yards from the Baptist church and his two companions were on the highway, some distance down the road.
Suddenly his companions heard a muffled shot and went to investigate. The found Mr. Ardary sprawled on the ground and his shotgun lying beside him. An empty shell in the chamber gave mute evidence of what had happened. The ma was still alive and Mr. Miller immediately rushed him to the office of a physician in Curwensville. he was given first aid there and then was brought to the local hospital.
Every effort was made to save his life, but physicians said that it was evident when the man was brought to the hospital that death was only a matter of time. The shot entered the man's chest just above the breast. Rest of article is unreadable
George D. Ardary
One of Curwensville most esteemed and beloved citizens passed away at the Clearfield Hospital as a result of a hunting accident, Nov. 1, 1937.
George D. Ardary was born in Lawrence Township, Nov. 1, 1893, making his age 44 years.
he was the son of George W. and Ella Brown Ardary. He was united in marriage to Mae Luella Hummel, Feb. 21, 1916. he is survived by his widow and five children, Cora, Louise, Harry Linn, Jean and Max all at home. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother.
For fifteen years he was employed as an agent of the Prudential Insurance Company, which gave him an opportunity to make many friends and acquaintances.
He was a loyal citizen and always interested and ready to serve in every activity for the betterment of his community. having served as committeeman and on Borough Council, also a member of the Curwensville Fire Company and Drill team.
He was a true and faithful member of the First Baptist church of Curwensville.
His great devotion to the church was revealed by the services which he rendered so willingly and unselfishly.
A short service was held at the Ardary home and further services were held at the church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 Nov. 4.
Services were in charge of the Rev. Paul E. Dale and Rev. Merle Fuller both friends of the family.
A large group of friends gathered at the church to pay their last tributes to the late George D. Ardary.
Among the host of friends were students from the Practical Bible Training School, which took part in the services at the grave by singing a hymn.
Prominent Curwensville Man County's First Gunning Victim
George Ardary, 44 Well Known Insurance Man, Is Victim Of Own Gun. No Witnesses To Accident
A Respected Citizen
Clearfield County's first fatal hunting accident victim of the current season was George Ardary, 44 prominent Curwensville insurance man, who died in the Memorial Hospital here last night at 7:10 o'clock as the result of a gunshot wound in the chest sustained when his own gun was accidentally discharged.
According to all the information available today regarding the unfortunate affair. Mr. Ardary was alone when the accident happened. In company with Walter Miller and Harry Fisher, Mr. Ardary went out for small game yesterday afternoon. The party was hunting in the vicinity of Kerrmoor and had separated. Mr. Ardary was about 100 yards from the Baptist church and his two companions were on the highway, some distance down the road.
Suddenly his companions heard a muffled shot and went to investigate. The found Mr. Ardary sprawled on the ground and his shotgun lying beside him. An empty shell in the chamber gave mute evidence of what had happened. The ma was still alive and Mr. Miller immediately rushed him to the office of a physician in Curwensville. he was given first aid there and then was brought to the local hospital.
Every effort was made to save his life, but physicians said that it was evident when the man was brought to the hospital that death was only a matter of time. The shot entered the man's chest just above the breast. Rest of article is unreadable
George D. Ardary
One of Curwensville most esteemed and beloved citizens passed away at the Clearfield Hospital as a result of a hunting accident, Nov. 1, 1937.
George D. Ardary was born in Lawrence Township, Nov. 1, 1893, making his age 44 years.
he was the son of George W. and Ella Brown Ardary. He was united in marriage to Mae Luella Hummel, Feb. 21, 1916. he is survived by his widow and five children, Cora, Louise, Harry Linn, Jean and Max all at home. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother.
For fifteen years he was employed as an agent of the Prudential Insurance Company, which gave him an opportunity to make many friends and acquaintances.
He was a loyal citizen and always interested and ready to serve in every activity for the betterment of his community. having served as committeeman and on Borough Council, also a member of the Curwensville Fire Company and Drill team.
He was a true and faithful member of the First Baptist church of Curwensville.
His great devotion to the church was revealed by the services which he rendered so willingly and unselfishly.
A short service was held at the Ardary home and further services were held at the church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 Nov. 4.
Services were in charge of the Rev. Paul E. Dale and Rev. Merle Fuller both friends of the family.
A large group of friends gathered at the church to pay their last tributes to the late George D. Ardary.
Among the host of friends were students from the Practical Bible Training School, which took part in the services at the grave by singing a hymn.
George Ardary, 44 Well Known Insurance Man, Is Victim Of Own Gun. No Witnesses To Accident
A Respected Citizen
Clearfield County's first fatal hunting accident victim of the current season was George Ardary, 44 prominent Curwensville insurance man, who died in the Memorial Hospital here last night at 7:10 o'clock as the result of a gunshot wound in the chest sustained when his own gun was accidentally discharged.
According to all the information available today regarding the unfortunate affair. Mr. Ardary was alone when the accident happened. In company with Walter Miller and Harry Fisher, Mr. Ardary went out for small game yesterday afternoon. The party was hunting in the vicinity of Kerrmoor and had separated. Mr. Ardary was about 100 yards from the Baptist church and his two companions were on the highway, some distance down the road.
Suddenly his companions heard a muffled shot and went to investigate. The found Mr. Ardary sprawled on the ground and his shotgun lying beside him. An empty shell in the chamber gave mute evidence of what had happened. The ma was still alive and Mr. Miller immediately rushed him to the office of a physician in Curwensville. he was given first aid there and then was brought to the local hospital.
Every effort was made to save his life, but physicians said that it was evident when the man was brought to the hospital that death was only a matter of time. The shot entered the man's chest just above the breast. Rest of article is unreadable
George D. Ardary
One of Curwensville most esteemed and beloved citizens passed away at the Clearfield Hospital as a result of a hunting accident, Nov. 1, 1937.
George D. Ardary was born in Lawrence Township, Nov. 1, 1893, making his age 44 years.
he was the son of George W. and Ella Brown Ardary. He was united in marriage to Mae Luella Hummel, Feb. 21, 1916. he is survived by his widow and five children, Cora, Louise, Harry Linn, Jean and Max all at home. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother.
For fifteen years he was employed as an agent of the Prudential Insurance Company, which gave him an opportunity to make many friends and acquaintances.
He was a loyal citizen and always interested and ready to serve in every activity for the betterment of his community. having served as committeeman and on Borough Council, also a member of the Curwensville Fire Company and Drill team.
He was a true and faithful member of the First Baptist church of Curwensville.
His great devotion to the church was revealed by the services which he rendered so willingly and unselfishly.
A short service was held at the Ardary home and further services were held at the church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 Nov. 4.
Services were in charge of the Rev. Paul E. Dale and Rev. Merle Fuller both friends of the family.
A large group of friends gathered at the church to pay their last tributes to the late George D. Ardary.
Among the host of friends were students from the Practical Bible Training School, which took part in the services at the grave by singing a hymn.
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