July 8. was observed as Isles in the 17th century played a part in the Firemens Day under the chairmanship religious history of Madera. the small Clearfield County community now observing its of Jules Waterloo. president of the Fire- 150th anniversary. mens Association. The Clearfield The persecutions that followed each ruler County Volunteer Firemens Convention to the English throne caused many people was held during the day with registra- to give up their homes--even estates in some tion beginning at 9 a.m. There fol- cases--and move to northern Ireland. lowed a pumping contest at 10:30 a.m. at Later the immigrants from the British Isles Lions Park and a business meeting at were attracted to Pennsylvania by the re2 p.m. The convention parade was held ligious toleration which was guaranteed by the new province. Among the many newat 7 p.m.. followed by a horse show and comersan average of 12.000 a yearwere a fireworks display at 11 p.m.
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