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.28 THE ALTOONA JUNE 12, 1944 Entertains at Home Event For Birthday HOLLIDAYSBURG, June Miss Catherine McFarland, daughter of Mrs. Frank West McFarland of 526 Hickory street, was the guest of honor at a delightful social event last Tuesday evening in celebration of her twenty-first birthday anniversary. Miss Kathryn Carrier, ATTENTION! RESIDENTS OF HOLLIDAYSEURG Put your tin cans on the curb. Collection will be made June 15. Don't wait put them out now, so the truck won't miss you.

Joe Kabella, Chairman MERLE OBERON GEORGE SANDERS LAIRD CREGAR SIR CEDRIC HARDWICKE wifh MARY HUGHES GALA 'TARTY" TUESDAY daughter of Mrs. D. F. Carrier of 600 Penn street, who was recently graduated from Penn Hall School for Girls at Chambersburg, entertained at her home at an evening party for Miss McFarland, which was a surprise celebration. Various social diversions were enjoyed including vocal and instrumental music and the presentation of mystifying feats of magic.

The festivities of the evening were climaxed by serving of a fine luncheon. The festal board was adored with the traditional birthday cake, studded with twenty-one lighted candles, and -surrounded with gorgeous June roses. Miss McFarland received a large num- ber of beautiful and useful gifts. i The following guests were present: Misses Catherine McFarland, Peggy i Wolf, Kathryn Carrier, Nancy Brua, Louise Preston, Dorothy Kunsman, Doris Shaffer, Peggy Allen and Jeanne Marks. i Hollidaysburg: Happenings.

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin P. Stultz and two children, natives of Hollidaysburg, who have resided in Erie for the past few years, moved last week to the residence of Mrs. FOR RENT Furnished apartment available at once.

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Stultz's parents. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Gifford at Martinsburg, also former residents of Hollidaysburg.

Mrs. Stultz was formerly Miss Betty Gifford. Franklin Stultz, who is a son of Mrs. Comegys M. Brown of 1015 Walnut street, expects to be inducted into the United States military service in the near future and Mrs.

Stultz and her children will reside at Martinsburg for the duration. Pfc. Donald R. Greaser, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul H. Greaser of 214 Bedford street, Gaysport, was graduated last week from the United States army air forces flexible gunnery school at Laredo army air field, Laredo, a member of the AAF training command. The young soldier is now qualified to take his place as a member of a bombing combat crew. Along with his diploma, he received a pair of aerial gunner's silver wings and a promotion in grade at the graduation exercises. He was prepared for his place in America's stepped-' up air offensive by a comprehensive six weeks course of training in every phase of aerial gunnery warfare.

Sgt Robert A. Frank of the armed 'forces, returned last Wednesday to his base at Will Rogers field, after spending a sixteen-day furlough at his home, 112 Montgomery street. Sergeant Frank has been in the service since June 2, 1942. Cpl. Mabel Treese, a member of the WAG, is enjoying a ten-day furlough in her home town, visiting her parents Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd R. Treese of 702 Jones street. Corporal Treese, whose headquarters are at Fort Dix, N. has been in the service for eighteen months.

BELLWOOD Mrs. George Glenn of State College is a guest at the home of her niece, Mrs. Gilbert Watts. Herbert L. Coulter, who formerly resided on Main street and now a resident of St.

Petersburg, was a town visitor on. Saturday. Julius A. Younke, son of Edward Younke of Fostoria left to join the United States navy Saturday morning. D.

H. Wentzel of Johnstown was a newsstand visitor on Saturday. Claude Lewis of Tyrone spent Saturday in town visiting friends. Mrs. Steele Barr is enjoying a visit with her son Major Harold Barr at Middletown.

The monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held in the form of a tea in the basement of the Methodist church last Thursday evening.

Mrs. Joseph Patton Had charge of the meeting and presided. A program consisting of the following numbers was carried out: Singing of America; welcome of guests and history of tea by Mrs. Patton; prayer, by Rev. Covert; piano duets by Miss Jean.

Thomas and Miss Ethel 'Mae Goshorn; reading, "Lincoln on Liquor," by Mrs. W. S. Smith; an amusing interpretation of a saloon keeper's name by Mrs. Patton; readings, "The Unseen Guest" and "A Little Boy's Story" by Mrs.

Sellers Bell; solos, Teach Me to Pray and "There's a Bright Golden Haze" by Mrs. Paul Green, accompanied by Miss Tressie Weight; singing, Mine Eyes Have Seen Glory by guests. A short "business session was conducted by the president, Mrs. Weight. This was followed by a tea.

Mrs. Weight and Mrs. Robert Bell poured tea at a beautifully decorated table. Mrs. Love, Mrs.

Bush and Mrs. Dillman had charge of the sandwiches. As favors, each guest received a teapot having the close of the tea all present joined in praying the same. The following were present: Rev. and Mrs.

H. T. Covert, Mrs. Joseph Patton, Mrs. W.

S. Smith, Mrs. Sellers Bell, Mrs. Eugene Syling, Mrs. Charles Weight, Miss Tressie Weight, Mrs.

W. H. Moore, Mrs. J. W.

Chilton, Mrs. Charles Bush. Mrs. C. L.

McElwain, Mrs. J. C. Tackitt, Mrs. James Biggins, Mrs.

A. Mitchell, Mrs. H. G. Dooley, Mrs.

Roy Swartz, Mrs. Paul Green, Mrs. C. S. Rumberger, Miss Olive Taylor, Mrs.

T. D. E. Dillman, Mrs. Huldah Love, Mrs.

H. W. Rehm, Miss Jean Thomas, Miss Ethel Mae Goshorn and Mrs. Mary Bechtol. W.

F. Balsbach and Mr. and Mrs. George Givin of Boyles street were called to Millerstown, Perry Roll of Honor Is Dedicated At Ceremony PETERSBURG, June 12. On Monday evening, May 29, at 7.30 o'clock the Lone troop of the Petersburg Girl Scout organization held a beautiful and impressive service in a patriotic program at; the site of the World war 1, monument on King street.

The feature of the m'eeting was the unveiling and dedication of an honor roll which is placed near the soldiers and sailors monument. The Girl Scouts worked faithfully and also through the generous contributions of the citizens of Petersburg have been able to sponsor and present this honor roll to the community. This project was undertaken C.D.A. Officers Are Installed At Banquet JUNUTA during Hawell the time served as Mrs. scout Harvey leader.

The roll contains approximately 125 names of men and women from Petersburg who are serving our country in the armed forces. The The Honor circle of the W. S. S. of First Methodist church met in the social, hall of the church after prayer service.

Mrs. J. W. Miller, hostess. Flans were completed for the birthday social to Catholic held in the social hall Tuesday, Daughters of America and installa- June 13.

were serv- tion ceremonies were held last jed by-the hostess. A social evening week at a local hotel with about'was enjoyed by the following: Mrs. fifty members and-guests present. H. W.

Glassco, Mrs. J. W. Myers, The following were Installed Ella Staub, Mrs. N.

G. Gates, Miss Elsie Seymore, district deputy Mrs 0 L. Richards, Mrs. Cloyd of Tyrone: Mrs. Mary J.

Gray, grand regent; Mrs. Julia Kersav-! Molton Mrs Cruse Mrs age, vice-regent; Mrs. Agnes TurnbaUgh, Mrs. W. E.

Gear- prophetess; Mrs. Hilda hart, Mrs. Amanda Ellis. Mrs. lecturer; Miss Catharine Hartle, I Esther Wiltj Mrs Frances O'Don- treasurer; Mrs.

Elizabeth Dunlap. financial-secretary; Miss Regina Hartle, monitor; Miss Mary Hartle, historian; Mrs. Ella Kachik, senti- nal; Miss Louise Carpeneto, organist; trustees, Miss Marie Kelleher and Mrs. Margaret Ford. Rt.

Rev. Williams E. Downes, court chaplain, and Rev. E. J.

Waters, both of Bellefonte were the speakers. Others Girl Scouts were fortunate in se- 0 spoke were Miss Seymore, curing as their speaker for the evening Attorney C. Jewett Henry of Huntingdon, Mr. Henry's address was greatly enjoyed by a large audience. Each mother having sons or.

daughters in the armed forces was presented with a red rose. Petersburg Notes. Memorial day was fittingly ob- sreved in Petersburg. Services were held in Cedar Grove cemetery at 10.30 a-, m. Special music was rendered by the male quartet.

Rev. Norman Wagner, pastor of the Methodist church offered prayer and Rev. Leland K. Fackler of Zion Lutheran church delivered the address. There were many out of town people present at this service.

Mrs. Frank Stewart, Mrs. Frank Royer and Mrs. Perdue Reed of WilHamsburg- were Saturday guests of Miss Mary Jane in her home on King street. Mrs.

John McCall of Altoona and Mrs. Ethel Beatty of Bellwood were last Thursday guests of Miss Temple. Mrs. Charles E. Gates was hostess to the Young Woman's Missionary society of Zion Lutheran church when they met in the Gates home last Monday evening.

A very interesting program was presented by the leader, Mrs. Clair Brooks. The subject of discussion was "Answering Calls." Some very fine readings were given, after which the business was transacted The following members were Mrs. Leland K. Fackler, Mrs.

Clair Brooks, Mrs. Charles M. Hoffman, Mrs. Walter Biddle Hoffman, Miss Mary Howell, Mrs. W.

Andrew Keith, Mrs. Ralph Rupert, and the hostess Mrs. Charles E. Gates. Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Benton and son Gerald of Altoona, and their house guest Pfc. Roy E. Gates, who is on a thirty-day furlough from Panama, visited relatives and friends in town and vicinity. They were dinner guests on Thursday evening of Mr.

and Mrs. Ephriam Shingler at their; farm home in Logan township. House guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin L.

Kirkpatrick last week were Miss Rose Meek of Altoona and Mrs. Wallace Young of Trafford. DUNCANSVILLE An enjoyable meeting of the Ambassador class of the Hicks Memorial Methodist church school was held a few evenings ago in the home of Mrs. Charles Forsht at 1113 Fifth avenue. A busy program of activities marked the class gathering, with a social hour following the business side of the meeting.

Later refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Paul C. Snider is the teacher of the class group. Misses Collene Gibboney, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Harris B. Gibtaoney of 610 North Thirteenth street and Miss Shirley Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

C. Anderson of 615 North Thirteenth street, both of whom have been employed at Buffalo, N. for the past number of months, are here on a vacation visit among relatives and friends. Mrs. Maxine Keller, whose hus- county, on Saturday attend the bandj Pfc Earl Keller, is serv- funeral of Mrs.

Francis Wingert, who died in Arlington, last ing in the army and had been stationed at Camp Adair, has Thursday. She was a sister-in-law i had recent word of his arriva in of Mr. Balsbach. Hawaii. Mrs.

Keller resided near GRADE 3 TIRES i Union and 6th Aves. Phone 9488 BUY AND SAVE AT Greater Values Always! KEITH'S Homogenized Milk More Easily Digested Phone 2-1104 For Delivery ROYAL CROWN COLA SPORTS TENNIS RACKETS and $6.9.5 Badminton Sets, $5.98 Baseballs and Gloves B. F. GOODRICH STORES A NO GAS PROBLEM. rigors of gasoline rationing don't faze T.

Lawrence Davis, dean of Boston University's College of Practical Arts and Letters. He drives a 25-year-old electric runabout. Pvt. William T. Howe of Camp Cartlp Adair for se veral months.

McCain, is enjoying a four- but rcturned homc when orders teen-day furlough with his parents came that he Wag being sh ipp Mn and Mrs George Howe I overseas. He has been in military Pvt. Dale W. Scott of Scott fieldI, service since Augusti 1943 Ill, is spending: fifteen days with Mrs Frank Rhodes 409 Six- his parents Mr. Scott.

Pvt. Scott and is Mrs. Ross brothcr of spent several days last xveek in Chester, c. r. a Sgt.

Cecil er son in law and daughter, Mr. and "Mrs. David Burk, and family. Rosella Weaver, who is in religious life as Sister ber of the famed Memphis Belle crew. Mrs.

Raymond Haws of Lansing, 111., is visiting her cousin R. P. Summers. Mr. and Mrs.

I. M. Jamison and Miss Dorothy Jamison of 603 North Second street, left last Wednesday for their cottage at Newton Hamilton. On Tuesday, June 13, Mr. and Mrs.

Jamison will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the cottage. Mrs. Annie Carroll of South Second street received word from the commanding officer at Fort Bragg, advising that her son Sgt. Harry Carroll suffered an eye injury and was transferred to the Valley Forge hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. R. D. Bathurst received word from their son Pvt. Philip Bathurst advising them that he arrived safely, in Italy.

Girl to help with housework front 9 till 12.. Good wages. North First Street. Apply 421 FLAGS FOR SALE Display a on Flag Day. See any Legionnaire or at the Office.

American Legion, Bell wood. TODAY ONLY Louise Allbritton, Diana Barrymorc and Robert Paige In II FIRED WIFE" Tex Hitter In ARIZONA TRAIL" A ho Final "Wlnftlnw of Ihn Count ftnard" Showing to OloMnr A4m. Mid 30r, Tux Included Miss known Miriam, was here from Blairsville where she has been teaching for some time, to visit her father, John H. Weaver, west of town, and other relatives and friends in this section. She will shortly be transferred to Greensburg.

Miss Lillian Zitsch of Johnstown is spending some time visiting at the home of her brother-in-law I and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Lester C. Hite at Mountain Lake.

Mrs. Amanda Hanley, who has been making her home with her son, W. D. Hanley at 1223 Fifth avenue, is back home after being a patient at the Altoona hospital for a week for diagnostic service. A meeting of the Christie Gleichert Missionary society of the Lutheran church will be held on Tuesday evening at 7.30 at the hojne of Miss Lillian Clapper, north of the borough.

Samuel Helsel of East Freedom was a visitor here late test week at the home of Mrs. Marshall Helsel and family at 401 Sixteenth street and among other friends. A meeting of the Air Scouts of the local Boy Scout troop is to be held at 7 o'clock this evening at the troon headquarters at the public school building. Homer Neely, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Neely of 720 Third avenue, is reported recovering satisfactorily at the Mercy hospital, Altoona, following an operation the latter part of last week for a stomach ulcer. He was stricken suddenly during the early morning hours and was taken to the hospital for an operation shortly after being admitted. Earl Beard, son of Mrs. Ella Beard of North Thirteenth street, haa returned to Baltimore, Mrs. Josephine McDonnell, also of Tyrone, Mrs.

Mary Egan of Pittston, Mrs. Mary Gray and Mrs. Mary Shaughnessy, both of Bellefonte, and Mrs. George Carpeneto of Williamsport. Mrs.

Gray and Miss Seymore were presented with gifts. Mrs. Elmer Hauer was toastmistress. Bellefonte Notes. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Hartranft celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Tuesday with a dinner held at a local hotel, at which fifty-five attended. Mr. Hartranft, a retired miller, has lived in Bellefonte more than fifty years. Harry Hartranft and the former Miss Alice Johnson, both of Lycoming county, were married near Williamsport, June 6, 1889.

They resided in that county until moving to Bellefonte. They have one son, Horace Hartranft of Bellefonte, and Mrs. Hartranft has a sister, Mrs. Harry Reed of Mr. Hartranft retired four years ago.

At the dinner they were presented with several gifts including flowers. Miss Anne Penny was" elected president of the Bellefonte High School Alumni at a recent meeting iield in the High school building. Others elected are as follows: Mrs. Mary Louise Spicher, vice president; Miss Joyce Rine, secretary and John Dubtas, treasurer. Announcement was made that the annual $50 scholarship given to the most deserving high school student would be awarded at graduating exercises.

In addition to the scholarship, two $10 awards were also given by the association. EAST FREEDOM Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dick celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on June 2, with a chicken dinner at their home. Mr.

and Mrs. Dick have three children, Clair Roland and twin sons Carl Eugene and Darl Ray. The following guests were present to celebrate with them: Mrs. William Fowkes and daughters Betty and Shirley and son Lt William Fowkes and Helen Johnson, all of Duncansville, Miss Phyllis Lingenfelter, Mary Simington and Doris Lingenfelter, all of East Freedom. Mr.

and Mrs. Grant Helsel and three children Jean, Sheldon and Dennis, spent the past few days visiting a daughter and son-in- law Mr. and Mrs. John Langham of Alliquippia. Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Grabill announce the birth of a daughter at the Nason hospital, Roaring Spring, on June 1. The little Miss has been named Janet Louise. This is the second child in the family, the other being a son. Mrs.

Gra- bill will be remembered as Miss' Rita Beegle of Newry. old, Mrs. D. J. McKinstry, Mrs.

George Dickson, Mrs. R. C. Cassidy, Mrs. Martha Hershey, Mrs.

J. W. Miller and Miss Margaret McKinstry. The Crusaders' class of the First Methodist church school will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Thelma McMullin, 606 Second street, at 8 o'clock instead of 'at the home of Mrs.

Butler. The Young Women's society of the Wesley Memorial Methodist church will meet this evening at 7.30 at the Way home, 1417 Eighth avenue. The executive board of the Women's society of the Wesley-Memorial Methodist church will meet Tuesday afternoon, 1.30 in the church. Chaplain Greer S. Imbrie, former pastor of the Presbyterian church, was commissioned at the William and -Mary college at WilHamsburg, Sunday, June 4.

His new assignment will be at the naval air station, Jacksonville, Fla. The Wonder circle, Mrs. Kathryn McKinney, chairlady, of the First Methodist church will Tuesday evening at 7.30 at the home of Mm. Martina Fraker, 315 Twelfth avenue. The Juniata chapter, War Mothers, will meet promptly at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the I.

0. 0. hall. Friday marked the closing day of the school term for all Juniata schools. It was the last meeting held by the McKinley Junior High school and all students will be received by the Keith Junior High.

Donald Simmons and Laurita Me- Kinney were the boy and girl pupils in the eighth grade receiving the American Legion awards This pupils of the first six grades assembled on the play ground, forming a circle and inviting Byron McDowell, principal of the school to join them. Miss Leslie Foose led the devotions followed by the Lord's prayer and flag salute. The group sang "The Star Spangled Banner" and "God Bless' America." Roberfc Hill and Janet Simmons, pupils of the sixth grade presented Mr. McDowell a lovely brief-case. He accepted the gift with appropriate words of thanks.

The meeting was ajourned with the singing of "He Was a Jolly Good Fellow." MOUNT UNION Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church enjoyed the annual dinner in the church social room when a pleasant evening was spent by the members. The menu included baked ham and everything good that goes with it and the finest of fellowship prevailed throughout the serving. There were sixeen members present. At this time an informal program was enjoyed and each person participated, contributing a recitation, stunt or something of an entertaining nature. Later Rev.

Arthur D. Smalley, the pas- Service Held In Church for Community MOUNT UNION, June Mount Union as a community held a prayer service in the First Methodist church at 7.30 o'clock in the evening of Invasion day when an impressive service was held by devout Christians who prayed ferv- who are facing death in battle over there and a speedy end to the world tragedy that is being perpetrated right now. Many mothers, sisters and others who have boys in the service in many parts of the world sought solace in prayer in the churches throughout the day and the union service was well attended. The church was filled almost to capacity with many sitting in the galleries. Rev.

Edgar A. Henry, pastor of the First Meth- odis church, presided while helpful messages were brought by Rev. Arthur D. Smalley, pastor of First Baptist, church; Rev. M.

S. Sharp of the Lutheran and Rev. Harold J. Keen of the Presbyterian church. Mrs.

Charles Suders, organist, played for the singing of many inspiring old hymns of the church and following the speaking a series of prayers were made voluntarily by those attending the service, which were closed by Rev. Harold G. Keen. tor, gave a short but interesting talk. Secret sisters were revealed and others chosen for the ensuing period.

Many lovely gifts were exchanged. and his defense industry job there, after spending a few days at-nis home following a pre-induction physical examination for military duty, which he failed to pass because of a physical defect with which he has long bee afflicted. Diehl, former local resident, but for the past many years a resident of Detroit, visited here for a few days at the end of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E.

Wilt of 1323 Third avenue. He left here in 1930 and is working in a Detroit war plant. Pvt. Peter LaPietra and wife were visitors here for several days at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jennie of 906 Third avenue.

Pvt. LaPietra is back after a few weeks' duty overseas and recovering at a hospital at Framingham, from malaria and injuries incident of an air raid by the enemy. The home city of the LaPietras is Harrisburg. He wont this Dont dodge this! The kidMI be right there when hit O. finally gives the There'll be no time to think of better things to do with his life.

THE KID'S IN IT FOR all he's got, now! We've got to do the same. This is the time for us to throw in everything we've got. This is the time to dig out that extra hundred bucks and spend it for Invasion Bonds. Or make it $200. Or $1000.

$1,000,000. There's no ceiling on this one! The 5th War Loan is the biggest, the most vitally important financial effort of this whole War! GET READY TO BUY THE BOND YOU CAN'T AFFORD BUY MORE THAN BEFORE STORES and SUPER-MARKETS FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS Reason Aplenty BY MERRILL BLOSSER MERE'S NO TELLIM6 WHAT CHENMCALS NUT7V -USED IN HIS IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THE COMBINATION MADE If A POTENT EXPLOSIVE, AMP HE'S CARRYING THE STUFF IM A FIVE-GALLON Mum IF YOU CAN HEAR MV VOICE, LAY THAT BOTTLE DOWN, 8ABE.LAYTHAT BOTTLE is A WALKING MUNITIONS PLANT AND HE DOESN'T KNOW we SIMPLY MUST FIND HIM' WHAT 010 EVER oo HER? SHE JUST LOOKED 71 AT ME AND TOOK KIGHT OFF I BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES Big-Hearted Jeep BY EDGAR MARTIN.