Claude Earl Olver (Pompa's grandfather) Claude Earl Olver set a very high bar for honesty, integrity, and service. He was treasurer of the Carbondale (PA) Methodist Church for 37 years...Past Master of Lodge 249 Masons, and the Recording Secretary for 16 years...Past Commander of Carbondale Knights Templar...Head Cashier of Miners and Mechanics Bank...honorary Director of Carbondale YMCA. He was Manager of Berry's Furniture Store before retiring. While bank Head Cashier, Claude notified the bank examiners that the bank president was embezzling funds. This was during the U.S. Great Depression, in 1931. Claude was aware this action would cost him his job. The bank was forced to close. Claude had encouraged friends to invest in the bank's stock, but they never lost any money, because he and his wife, Florence, sold their home and made good their losses. They never owned another home. Claude was forty-eight at the time. (The rest of the story: The bank president came to Claude's home to kill him, but was intercepted by his assigned policeman guard. Claude was an excellent athlete, playing team baseball and recognized as an outstanding tennis player in the area.) A great man in our family, Claude Earl Olver.

Florence Maude with daughter Florence Martha in the first photo. Next photo is Claude with family dog, Buddy. Last photo is Claude with daughter Florence Martha, who was their only child. Claude and Beautiful referred  to each other as Dad and Mommy. 

This is the home Claude and Beautiful sold to repay the investers. They never again owned a home.