BIO: Clyde E. SHAFFER, Blair County, PA

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Donehoo, George P., Editor-in-Chief.  Pennsylvania, A History, 
Vol. 3, Biography.  New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., Inc., 
1926, pages 8-9.
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  CLYDE E. SHAFFER - The most important, though one of the least considered 
features of an extensive concern like the Shaffer Stores Company, Inc., of 
Altoona, is the group of able and energetic men who are the back of the 
business, and who are putting their best plan and effort into its progress 
and success.  To Clyde E. Shaffer is given the responsibility of the 
management of the wholesale department of the firm, and the steady and 
gradual expansion of the various details of that department and its 
consequent popularity and prosperity are due to the personal care and 
attention bestowed therein by him.  Mr. Shaffer, besides, holds official 
place in other business organizations, and is a valued ally in all their 
activities.  He is the son of G. W. Shaffer, president of the G. W. Shaffer 
Stores Company, Inc., and Margaret C. (Miller) Shaffer, (see preceding 
biography.)
  Clyde E. Shaffer was born October 13, 1896, at Altoona, where he attended 
the public and the high schools.  His one business interest in view was that 
of being assistant to his father in the Shaffer Stores Company, Inc., and 
since 1923 he has been the treasurer of this company, and manager and buyer 
in the wholesale department.  The company was originated by G. W. Shaffer, 
and further information of the company is given in the preceding biography.
  Clyde E. Shaffer is also a member of the board of directors of the G. W. 
Shaffer Building and Loan Association, and he is secretary of the 
Pennsylvania Real Estate and Insurance Company.  His fraternal affiliations 
are with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.  His religious faith is 
that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
  Mr. Shaffer married September 12, 1916, Kathryn Shaffer, born in Lewistown, 
Pennsylvania, daughter of C. J. Shaffer, of Altoona, Pennsylvania.