OBIT: Blanche (SCHWERDT) CLARK, 1956, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MRS. BLANCHE CLARK

Of 2306 Sixth avenue, died at 1.05 o'clock this morning after an 
extended illness. She was born at Newry Jan. 25, 1872, a daughter of 
Charles and Catherine (Kolbenschlag) Schwerdt. Mrs. Clark was a retired 
school teacher, having taught for 39 years in both city and county 
schools. She was a member of Sacred Heart church, C.D. of A., a charter 
member of Sacred Heart guild, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 
Business and Professional Women's club of Altoona and the Retired 
Teachers association. Her husband, Frank Clark, sr., preceded her in 
death. Surviving are a son, Frank of Altoona; a daughter, Mrs. Louise 
Sweeney of Summit, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Stormer of Sylvan Hills 
and five grandchildren. Friends will be received at the N.A. Stevens 
mortuary after 7 o'clock this evening.

CLARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Clark of 2306 Sixth avenue, 
will be held at 9 o'clock on Friday morning in Sacred Heart Catholic 
church. Interment will follow in Calvary cemetery. Friends will be 
received at the N.A. Stevens mortuary after 7 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, 23 May 1956, p. 36, col. 1 & p. 21, col. 1