The W. A. Hipps Agency was started in 1934 by William A. Hipps of Curwensville. It's first office was located on Filbert Street. In May 1944 Mr. Hipps purchased the Thomson Building on State Street next to the Post Office and located his office there. In January 1945 Mr. Hipps sold the building and Agency to his Grand-son-in-law, A. 0. (Pat) Knepp.3235