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FAGI TWO BEDFORD GAZETTE, IEDPORD, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1945 OBITUARY Eerl Smith Earl Smith, a veteran of World War 1 and former resident of Altoona, died Tuesday morning in the Veterans Hospital in Washington, D. death being attributed to a complication of ailments. He a son of Lewis and Sarah Smith and was born at Yellow Creek, March 22. 1892. Surviving are the father and his wife.

Mrs. Bertha Snavely Smith: two sons. Pvt. Richard Smith of Camp Warrenton. Cpl.

Robert R. Smith, overseas, with 20 months of service: and two brothers and one sister. J. Ross Smith, Loysburg; Cloyd Smith. Yellow Creek, and Mrs.

Flora Berkheimer of Everett. Membership was held in the Lutheran Church. Funeral services were conducted Thursday aftrnoon at the Laughlin Funeral Home, the Rev. John L. Barnes officiating.

Interment was in the Alto-Rest burial park. Mrs. Myrtle Biddle Mrs. Myrtle Biddle, widow of Thad Biddle, died Wednesday August 8, at her home in Gallitzin following a lengthy illness. She was born at Roaring Spring 11.

'1870. Surviving are one "-son, George of Lilly, and a George Biddle. with whom she made her home, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Susie Freeman of Altoona. Two sons are deceased.

Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. A Bowers of East Freedom: O. G. Miller.

Roaring Spring: Mrs. Howard Markley. Cresson: Palmer Miller. Bakers Summit; Mrs. Frank Eshelman of New Enterprise: Earnest Miller.

Altoona; Sherwood Miller. Roaring Spring: and a half-sister. Mrs. Jessie Shoemaker of Woodbary. Membership was held in the Lutheran Church at Lilly.

Funeral services were conducted I Friday afternoon at the home in Gallitzin. the Rev. E. Lewis officiating. Interment in Carson Valley Cemetery.

High School, class of 1941. the Sergeant was associated with the Carnegie-Ill. Steel Corporation. Johnstown, before entering the Army in March. 1943.

He has been overseas seven months and is crediated with 21 combat missions. Sergeant Hartlc served with the 312th in the liberation of the Philippines. The 312. known as the "Roaring beached on Lcyte shortly after D-Day and has been commended for the first low-level attack on Clark Field as well as its air support of the historic paratroop landing on Corregidor. The "Roaring 20's" played an important role in helping the Ground Forces crack the famed Yamashito line in Luzon and was the first A- 20 Group to conduct low-level attacks on Formosa.

Mrs. Motilda Imes Mrs. Matilda Imes. 69, widow of Thomas Imes, died Wednesday morning at her home in Cumberland. A native of Chaneysville, she was a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Wimmer) Northcraft.

She is survived by a sister, Miss Caroline Northcraft. Cumberland, and a brother, David Northcraft, Chaneysville. Funeral services will be conducted this morning (Friday) at ten o'clock at Mt. Zion Christian Church near Chaneysville. the Rev.

Walter M. Twigg. pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Franklin Garlick Mrs.

Thomas Wolf Mrs. Ella Grace Wolf. 67, wife of Thomas 1. Wolf, died at 2 p. m.

Sunday at her home in Fishertown. She had been in ill health for a number of years. Mrs. Wolf was born near Fishertown on May 31. 1878.

a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Blackburn) Wolf. She was a lifelong member of the Fishertown Reformed Church and a charter member of the Fishertnwn Grange. She formerly was a leader of the church choir. The former Ella Grace Miller and Thomas Wolf were married on Jan. 18,1900.

In addition to her husband she leaves a son, Clyde. Fishertown four grandchildren, a brother. Ed Miller, Goodland. and four sis'trs Mrs. Martha Long, Johnstown: Mrs.

Myrllo Imler. Tulsa, Mrs. Chanty Rcisling. Canton, and Mrs. Vcrna Hoover.

Fishertown. Brief rites were held Wednesday sfteinoon at the home, followed by services at the Reformed Church Revs. J. Earl Dobbs and Donald Johnson i i a i Interment was in the chuich cemetsry under the direction of Oeis-jl Funeral Home. Curtis Long Curtis 47, of Johnstown, collapsed and died at 9:30 o'clock Sunday night at his home.

Complaining of pains in his chest while working on the 3 to 11 shift last night at the avie plant of the Bethtlehem Steel Company. 'Mr. Long summoned his wife who drove to the plant and. after taking him to the dispensary where he received treatment, took him home. He collapsed a short time later Deputy Coroner Joseph Govekar attributed death to a heart attack.

Mr. Long was born on Mar. 2, 1898, in Bedford County, a son of the late Skyles and Delia (McGrew) Long. He had resided in Johnstown for the past, 42 years and had been employed in the axle plant for over 20 years. Surviving are his widow, the former Elsie Plunk: one daughter.

Betty Genora, at home, and two brothers: Harry, residing in California, and Dorsey, Johnstown. One sister, Mrs. Edith Genora, Thomas, and two brothers--Franklin F. and Oscar--all formerly of Johnstown are deceased. Mr.

Long was a member of the Dale Evangelical Church. Services were held at the home Thursday afternoon by the Rev. F. E. Hetrick, Ph.

D. Interment was in Richland Cemetery under the direction of the Blimmel Funeral Home. John E. Hoitle John E. Hartle.

aerial gunner with 312th Bombardment Group, an A-20 attack unit of Fifth Air Force on Luzon, has been promoted to Staff Sergeant. He is the son of Edgar H. Hartle of Alum Bank. A graduate of Pleasantville St. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our appreciation to all those who so kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement, the death of our husband and father, Sherman Amick; also for the lovely flowers and use of cars at the funeral.

Mrs. Sherman Amick and family. CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to express sincere appreciation for tht srmpnth.v extended to us in the IMSrt loss of our father and hus- MtMl; also for the betutiful floral and use of automobiles. Mn. K.

L. Besser, and Daughters. Franklin Howard Garlick. of Sproul. died at the Cresson Sani- tormm on Sunday.

August 12, after an illness of five years. He had been a patient there for several months. He was the son of Calvin and Rebecca 'Smith) Garlick and WHS born near Clearville in March. 1001. He was employed by the General Refractories in Sproul.

Surviving are his mother, living at Sproul, and these brothers and sisters. Mrs. Agnes Swingel of Lutzville, Thomas Garlick and Mrs Gertrude Miller of Sproul. Mrs. Pearl Miller and William Garlick both of Wolfsburg He was a member of the Claysburg Church of the Brethren.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 15 in the Claysburg Church of the Brethren. Interment was in the Tatesville Cemetery. Bedford Schools Continued from page 1 of Hunting, November Thanksgiving Vacation, November 22, 23; Christmas Vacation. December 24 to January Easter Vacation, April 19. to April 22: Baccalaureate Service, Sunday.

May 19. 7:30 p. m. Commencement, Wednesday, May 22. 8:00 p.

Close of School, Friday, May 24. Pupils progress reports will be issued on October 15. November 28. February 27, April 10. and May 24.

All schools will begin work at 9:00 a. and close at 3:20 each school day. Parents or students having questions concerning admission, registration or classification should call the supervising principal's office in the John Street Building for complete information. All student assignments will appear in next week's issue of the Gazette. Bedford Marks -Continued from page Albert S.

Ebersole Albert S. Ebersole of New Enterprise died at the Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring on Tuesday. August 14 after two days illness. Mr. Ebersole was born on a farm near New Enterprise on February 9.

1867. the son of Daniel C. and Regina Spricht Ebersole. He was united in mar- riase with Ida Obcr who preceded him in death on June 21. 1945.

He is survived by two sisters. Mrs. H. Atlec Brumbaugh and Mrs. Boss C.

Fluke of Altoona. Four nieces and three nephews also survive. For a number of years in his earlier days he operated a threshing machine in the southern end of Morrison's Cove. Later he engaged in what was known at a time as huckstering. About 1911 he engaged in garage and automobile business in Altoona until 1920.

After his retirement from business he returned to New Enterprise to spend the rest of his days. He had a wide circle of friends in the field of business. In 1925 he became affected with paralysis. Mr. Ebersole was a member of the Brethren Church.

Wednesday afternoon there was another parade in Bedford in which nearly 300 cars, trucks and school juses took part. Participating in he parade were people from Six Mile Run. Riddlesburg, riopewell, Everett, Broad Top. De- Dudley and other adjacent communities. Shouting, waving flags, sounding horns, the procession swept up East Pitt street and continued on out Juliana street to he Bedford Springs where, the Nip- jonese "guests" are huosed.

A loudspeaker on one of the trucks broadcast marches. From one of the car windows dangled an image of Hirohito. hanging significantly from he end of a rope. Wednesday night he East St. Clair Community band played in Bedford.

Church Services Day was observed more soberly and reverently with services leld in all Bedford churches. Ser- ices were held in some churches Tuesday night, the Lutheran church jroadcasting organ music throughout the evening. On Wednesday morning at 10:30 special services of prayer for the peace of the world and thanksgiving for the cessation of war were held af the Reformed Church by Rev. Eroh. the Methodist Church Rev.

Sauter. the Catholic Church by Father Magee and the Presbyterian Church by Rev. Caldwell. Kauffman of Catfish and Mrs. ma Teeter of Ithica.

N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Prospect Park are guests at the Fort Bedford Inn this week.

Guests at the John L. Longeneck er home are, Mr. and Mrs. William Woods and Mrs. Florence Willough by of Latrobe.

Marie May Johnson and sistei Helen of Pittsburgh are guests their grandmother, Mrs. Hattii Hanks. Ifc ift Betty Tritt, student nurse a Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg 4 visiting her parents. The Bedford Township Consoli dated school will open Tuesday August 28. Names of teachers wil be published next week.

Miss Jeanette Smith of Bedford R. 3, spent from Wednesday unti! Saturday night of last week with her aunt, Mrs. Sheldon Smith and family, West Pitt St. Miss Evelyn Casteel of Roaring Spring spent the week-end with her sister. Mrs.

Sheldon Smith and family, West Pitt St. Week-end visitors at the same home were Sheldon Smith, Brooklyn: Thomas J. Casteel and family of New Enterprise; Seaman Glenn William Casteel and family, Roaring Spring; Mr. and Mrs. Harold L.

Mills, Roaring Spring, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith and sons of Bedford. Mr. and Mrs.

William R. Kelly of Burlington, Iowa, are visiting Mr and Mrs. Charles Sills of Bedford and Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly Sr.

of Saxton. Robert Ulsh and daughter Nancy of Marion. Ohio were visiting friends in Bedford last Fridaty. Mr. and Mrs.

F. J. Munden and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Munden and children of Greensburg spent Sunday visiting Maude and Charles Silvers.

Mrs. E. A. Pape of Utica. N.

will arrive in Bedford tomorrow for a visit with her nephew. John K. Manock and family, Juliana Heights. TIMMINS HOSPITAL Japs At Springs of Manns appendec- $17,450 In War -Continued from Page 1 representative, Edward Over. Wednesday, Fort Bedford Women's Club.

Mrs. Besse Lysingcr. chairman. Mrs. H.

B. Strock. Mrs. Edward Pate. Mrs.

A. S. Koozer, Mrs. H. D.

Hershberger and Mrs. C. E. Koontz. sold $775 worth ot bonds issued by the First National Bank of 'Bedford, representatives, John Donahoe and Miss Housel.

The American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Chester Foor. chairman. Mrs. Dewey Miller, Mrs.

Donald Weaverling, Mrs. Gallagher. Mrs. William Bceglc, Mrs. Edward Kilcoin, and Mrs.

Mary O'Connor sold $6400 in bonds, issued by the Hartley Bank through Curtis Reighard. Verna Wertz, Robert Hammer and Nelgean Harkleroad. Catholic Daughters. Mrs. Edwin Davidson, chairman.

Mrs Edward Kilcoin. Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Mary O'Connor, Mrs. Donald Weaverling and Gertrude Foster sold S1525 bonds issued by Hartley Bank through Robert Hammer and Bedford Post Office through Edward Over.

The Twentieth Century Club, Mrs. Molly Hine Chairman. Mrs. Ellen Masterson, Mrs Cyril Binfi- han. Nancy Pate, Anna May Shaffer.

Bctte Calhoun and Mrs. Mary Dauler Lee sold $4450 on Saturday. Bonds were issued by the First National Bank of Everett, represented by Bernard Williams. The Eureka Stores of Windber donated the space to the War Bond Drive and set up the Booth where the bonds were sold. An exhibit of small arms and articles of G.

I. clothing were on display. All war bond purchasers were giver, a ticket for a free ride in an army jeep which had fawn loaned by the Finance UM Gvwtto Want Ads auo aged mojj panuijuog----- i from Europe aboard ship Santa Rosa. More Japs Arrive The 150 enemy aliens, ranging in fige from children of four to men of 60 or 70. were brought to the Queen City station.

Cumberland. Sunday afternoon, aboard a Baltimore anc Ohio railroad train from New Jer se.y. They were transferred to seven Blue and White buses and brough on to Bedford. A large but orderlj crowd in Cumberland watchec them leave the train. Ten members of the Border Patrol served guards during the trip.

Hari-Kari Unlikely Slate Department officials do not believe that Oshirna will try to commit hari-kari, the traditional "way out" for Japs who have lost face, since he was not in the field service of his country. Asked if the necessary implements would be available in the event, Oshima was so inclined, official had this to say: "Not unless he obtained a kitchen knife: their luggage was searched thoroughly when they landed in New York." Exactly what the status of the interned Japanese will be since Ihcir country has surrendered is not, known. However, it is thought they will remain in detention at the Springs until the Allies decide what will be done with high-ranking officials such as Oshima. An additional 25 Japanese nationals captured when Germany 1 fell are scheduled to be brought here soon. News Briefs Continued from Page Onft her parents in Contesville.

The Cumberland Valley Township Schools i open on August 28. Mrs. Richard Donahoe and Miss Ruth Petrca returned home after spending some time in New York. Mrs. Jesse Claar will return home Saturday from Memorial Hospital, Cumberland.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. McLaughlin and son Francis of Dundalk, spent several days with their daughter. Mrs.

Francis Bcemiller and family. Miss May Willoughby is spending a two weeks vacation with her brother. Rev. and Mrs. Ellis B.

Davidson at Berwick. Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Lessig, Mrs.

Mary Reed and Mrs. Ruth Hcrshbcrger returned home Wednesday after visiting William Lessig in Michigan. Mrs. Lillian Feight is visiting her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Richard Feight in Salt Lake City.

Mr and Mrs. Shirley Hulse of Butler arc visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs. Harold Hershberger and daughter Caryl of Buffalo, N. are visiting Mr.

and Mrs Henry Hershberger. So. Juliana St. Mrs Warren A. King is visiting friends in Pittsburgh this week.

Capt. Robert W. Arnold of Camp Pickett. Va is spending a leave with his parents. He will be accompanied back by his wife and daughter who had been visiting her parents Mrs.

Charles Whittcrtsey and daughter Marian of Scarsdale, N. who have been guests of her Mr and Mrs. John Zeth returned home. Guests at the C. Longenecker home were.

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Henry of Upper Darby. Mrs. Sue Admissions: Mrs.

Walter Hyde Choice underwent ar tomy. Mrs. Burl Ritchey of Everett, Mrs. Julia McKosky of Cumberland, and Mrs. Mary Koontz of E.

Pitt were medical patients. John O'Ship of Central City was a surgical patient. He was discharged on August 14. The following persons underwent tonsillectomics: Shirley May Stambaugh of St. Clairsville, John Me- kis of Central City.

Prof. E. A. Hagn of Bedford. Joan Lambert of Shanksville.

Mrs. Edith Imler of Osterburg. Herbert Snyder of Clearville R. 2, Linda Jane Bollinger of 231 W. Penn Bedford and Robert Klein of Schellsburg.

Born: to Pvt. Harold Holderbaum and Mrs. Dorothy Holderbaum of East Pitt on August 11, a baby girl. to Mrs. William Gunnett on August 15.

a baby girl. The father is in the S. Air Corps, in France. Mrs. Gunnert lives on Bedford R.

1. M.Sgt. Howard C. Harclerode U. S.

Army was admitted on August 16 for medical treatment. Merle Hoenstine of Queen. Donald Fickes of Bedford R. 4. Mrs.

Catherine Polock of Central City, Carol Lee Mickle of Lafayette Avenue, Bedford and Thomas Ford of Everett R. 1. all underwent tonsillectomies on August 16. Discharged: Mrs. Edward Holland and daughter of St.

Clairsville, Mildred Lape and Robert Shroyer. X-rays: Mrs. Russell Braucher of Bedford. Joseph Ritchey of Bedford, Robert Hershberger of Juliana Heights. Gary Ake of New Paris, R.

4, Grace Sunderlin of Scalp Level. Mike Polack of Central City and Mike Polack of Scholleburg. Dispensary: Joseph Ritchey of Lafayette Avenue. Bedford, caught his right index finger between the door and door jamb of a car at the Blackburn Russell Wholesale Company. The" end of his finger was amputated.

Gaye Baker, 1 ear old daughter of Kenneth Baker of Lafayette Avenue, was treated at the hospital after her right hand was caught in car door. Lucille Ann Weaverling of Bedford was treated for third degree burns of the body after she was scalded by boiling water. Floyd Zcm bower was treated for laceration of the little finger. Florence Shippey was treated for brush burns and contusions of the left leg. WANT ADS LOCAL--2o per word for first In sertioa, le per word for each additional Insertion.

Mini mum charge, first week, 25c second week, 15c. FOR SALE BABY CHICKS FOR 1946 We have already started taking orders for the 1946 season. Our first hatch is scheduled for Janu ary. Book your chicks now and get them when you want them. Buy locally hatched chicks and be sure of good chicks.

FARMERS A SUPPLY C. A. JANSSENS Bedford, Pa. Phone 317 FOR SALE--Baby chicks, June and July delivery. $16.00 per 100.

Joseph J. Barclay. Phone 167-W. 5-18-tf. FOR SALE-- Thome Wheat and Wong Barley! Both grown from certified seed.

Wheat yielding up to 42 bu. and the Barley up to 70 bus. per acre. Order early as the supply is limited. Furrys' Mill.

Phone: Loysburg 5-R-12, Loysburg, Pa. 7-27-tf FOR SALE--One No. 14 Kewanee Boiler 8500 sq. ft. capacity 15 pounds working pressure.

May be seen at the Bedford High School, also several small second boilers at our shop. Inquire Mulch Brothers, Hollidaysburg, Phone 276. 7-27-tf FOR SALE--2 Stock Boors; 25 Shoats--65 to 100 Ibs. C. W.

Moorehead Farm, US Rt. 220, Bedford, Pa. 8-3-3tch LOST--Black blouse between 200 and 600 block Juliana Aug. 27. Reward if returned to Gazette Office.

FOR SALE--Seed barley, Wong $2 bushel, Kentucky $1.50 bushel. Phone Everett 906-R-22. Isaac Wareham, Everett. FOR SALE-- Two piece living room suite. Bedroom suite.

12x18 rug with pad in good condition. James A. Miller, Moorehead Apts. Public Square, Bedford, Pa. FOR SALE--Guitar.

John A. Minnich, Bedford, Pa. OR SALE--7 chairs, 5 tables, open cabinet, studio couch, Simmons metal bed. violin, flute, clarinet, oboe, cornet, upright piano. No phone calls please.

H. Rae Young, Juliana Heights. OR SALE--Threshing machines, good condition, also sawmills and heavy duty tractors. George H. Grove 1412 Penna.

Huntingdon, Pa. Pvt. Earl Mowry Hears Jap Peace Offer Enroute Home Pvt. Earl J. Mowry, 29, New Suena Vista, who spent 23 months Europe climaxed in Germany, was among a group of overseas veterans who first heard news of the Japanese surrender offer as the Air Transport Command sped them homeward for separation from service or furloughs before new assignments.

Flown into Miami Air Field after air trip from Casablanca via Dakar, Africa and' Natal, Brazil, and crossing of including a the South non-stop Atlantic, members of the group were sent on to Camp Blanding, and from here were heading for centers nearer their homes. Pvt. Mowry has been awarded he Purple Heart, Bronze Star and 'ive battle stars. FOSSILVILLE 4 4-H Club meeting was held at the home of Mrs. George Bittner on August 9.

The 10 members, 2 local caders, 1 visitor and Miss Satter- hwaite, were present. The subject discussed was hems and plackets. Pearline Ringler led the singing of ongs and the meeting was ourned by Doris Kuhn, club president. OR SALE--Model Cletrac.craw- ler tractor. In fair condition.

FOR SALE--10 pigs, 6 weeks old; 3 milch cows, 1 electric milk cooler, 1 dump-bed and hoist, 1941 Chevrolet truck. 1 set horse harness. Frank H. Miller, New Paris, Rt. 1.

The Monroe Township School Board desires bids on sanitary work at the school houses. Bids to be in hands of secretary on or before August 24, 1945. Monroe Township School Board Ivan B. Means, Secretay. 8-3-3tch WANTED--Old tin plate stove bases, parlor lamps, shoemakers benches, kitcKen chairs, corner cupboards, old guns, dishes, etc.

Wm. Snell, Bedford. WANTED--Country home or rundown farm buildings. Need not be in good repair. Prefer small stream.

Within 15 miles of Bedford. Reply to box Gazette. 10, Bedford DEBT NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts other than those contracted for by myself. Elmer Powell, New Enterprise. Pa.

NOTICES The Greenfield Evangelical-Re- formed Sunday School will hold its Annual Picnic in the Chijrch Grove near Queen Station, Saturday August 11. A supper will be'served by the Ladies of "the Church beginning at 5 o'clock. -will be for sale 30th afternoon and evening. A fes- will be held during the even- ng. The East St.

Clair Band will 'urnish the music. The Committee extends to all a most cordial invitation to come out and have an enjoyable afternoon evening. Ugal Notices EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Estate of Jessie S. Clark, late of Schellsburg Borough, Bedford County, deceased. Letters testamentary having been granted the undersigned executor named in the last will and testament of Jessie S.

Clark, late of Schellsburg Borough, Bedford County, deceased, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are hereby notified to present the same without delay for payment, and all persons in'debed to said estate are requested to make prompt payment of the same. J. COLVIN WRIGHT, Bedford, Pa. Richard C. Snyder, Executor Attorney.

7-20-6w ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Estate of Jacob C. Howsare, late of Cumberland Valley Township, Bedford County, deceased. Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt, payment, and those having claims to present the 'Same without delay to CLYDE A. HOWSARE, R. 3, Bedford, Pa.

Reiley Reiley Attorney Administrator 7-20-6w HELP WANTED WANTED--Returned veteran or man over 30 for plant work and to learn dairy business. Hoffman Dairy, 406 E. Pitt Bedford, Pa. 7-27-2tch WANTED--Woman to work evenings, preferably over 21. M.

8-17-ltch WANTED hound Posthouse. Ticket agent. Gray- 8-17-tf WANTED--Woman for housework. 4 days a week. 9 till 4.

No inquiries except by mail. Apply to Box 85, Bedford Gazette. 7-27-3tch WANTED TO BUY WANTED--Apple, Cherry and Walnut logs in demand. Write for particulars and prices to D. M.

Nissley, Purchasing Agent, 231 Main Roaring Spring, Pa. 4-20-tf SALES REGISTRY ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Estate of Robert Evans, late of Londonderry Township, Bedford County, deceased. Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to FRED EVANS, Administrator C. T. A.

Hyridman, R. D. Pa. Bedford Seaman Sees Action On U.S.S. Texas Ray W.

Smith, 18, seaman, second class, USNR, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Smith of Bedford, served aboard the USS Texas, veteran of five invasions, during the SO consecutive days of Okinawa campaign. Throughout the bombardment few men on this vessel slept more than four hours out of 24.

They started pounding the Japs on Okinawa seven days before amphibious forces landed and then 43 days helped ground troops thin out enemy lines with their big guns. Af first the. Japs remained silent, but as their retreat crowded them to the ends of the island, fighting became more intense and they sent formations of planes in an attempt to halt American naval and land operations. Three times Jap suicide pilots turned toward the TEXAS, and each time she discouraged them with anti-aircraft fire. This 31-year-old ship by Capt.

Charles A. Baker, USN, of Washington, D. is credited with being the only American battleship to have dealt with the enemy in waters off three continents--Africa, Europe and Asia. She paricipated in the invasion of North Africa, Normandy, southern France and Two Jima. For Results -Use Gazette Want Ads Richard W.

Lins, Attorney. 7-13-6w EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Estate of Charlotte M. Barr, late of Saxton Borough, Bedford County, deceased. Letters testamentary having been granted the undersigned executor or named in the last will and testament of Charlotte M. Barr late of 'Saxton Borough, Bedford County, deceased, all persons having claims or 'demands against the estate of the said decedent are hereby notified to present the same without delay for payment, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payment of the same.

Richard C. Snyder, Attorney T. J. HICKES, Executor 7-14-6w EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Estate of Ida M. Ober Ebersole, late of South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, deceased.

Letters testamentary having been granted the undersigned executor named in the last will and testament of Ida Ober Ebersole, late of South Woodbury Bedford County, deceased, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the said decedent are hereby notified to present the same without delay for payment, and all persons indebted to said estate are Ibs capacity, dinner bell, 2 side sad- requested to make prompt payment dies, cradle, high chair, dining The undersigned will offer at public sale at her residence at New 'Paris on SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, at 1:30 p. m. sharp the following articles: 1 piano, 2 chuck stoves, wardrobe trunk, like new, ice box, 100 of the same. Richard W. Lins, Attorney BYRON OBER, 313 Highland, Wilkinsburg, Pa.

Executor 7-20-6w ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Estate of Alverda Cleaver, late of Phone 832-R-ll. Earl C. Homer! East st CIair Township, Bedford Bedford R. 2. FOR SALE McCorm ick-Deering 15x30 tractor.

Harold Turner, Schellsburg, Rt. 1. FOR SALE--Used 1000 gal. tank suitable for hauling water or mash. Penn Economy Oil Company, Bedford, Pa.

Phone 245. 8-17-2tch FOR SALE--4 burner New Perfection oil stove. Good condition. Mrs. Raymond Smouse, Bedford R.

1. 8-l-2tch FOR SALE--I have in stock several four and six Surge milk coolers. Also a few small used ones. J. Marshall Porter, R.

5, Cumberland. Phone Cumberland 4016-F-24 8-17-Itch LOST LOST--Two tire pumps on Rt. 30 at concrete bridge over Shrovers Run about mile east of Bedford. Finder please return to Gazette office MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS--When -you need credit for any farm purpose, investigate the farmers 'cooperative credit association. Inquire J.

F. Beach, Woodbury, or call at Robert Madore's Law Office any Friday morning between 10 o'clock and Noon. COME TO SCHELLSBURG GARAGE for complete recapping and vulcanizing, cured by electricity," no steam or water used. This process gives a guaranteed job on all work. Williams.

6-22-tf WE WISH to inform our patrons that our plant will be closed from August 20 to August 27 to give vacations to our employees. Patrons are urged to bring in clean- 20. R. H. 8-3-3t ing before August Deist Cleaning Co.

COMING EVENTS The annual Point Homecoming and picnic will be held on Saturday, August 25. Music and entertainment has been provided. 8-17-2tch DAIRY PAYMENTS It has been announced by the Bedford County AAA Committee that August 28, will be the final date lor paying Dairy Production Payments for April, May and June, 1945. The payments for July, August and September will be made during the months of October and November, 1945. REPRESENTATIVE HERE The Field Representative of the Social Security office of Altoona will be at the Employment office, 107 S.

Richard Bedford on Wednesday, August from 1 to P. M. County, deceased. Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to MARY E. CLEAVER, Administrator Fishertown, Pa.

Reiley Reiley. Attorney 7-27-6w ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Estate of Mollie V. Miller, late of the Borough of Pleasantville, Bedford County, Deceased. Letters of administration c. t.

a. on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to JOHN P. CUPPETT, Administrator Reiley- Reiley, Bedford, Pa. Attorneys 8-10-6w. Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the School District of Bedford Borough will receive sealed bids for the sale of 124 General Obligation Coupon bonds of said district, each of the face value of $1,000.00, with interest payable semi-annually at the rate of per annum, payable at the rate of $5,000.00 during 1943, $6,000.00 per year, during the years 1947 to 1963, inclusive, and $7,000.00 per year thereafter until all are paid, with interest.

All outstanding bonds are callable July 1, 1963. Bids ntust be in the hands of Pearl Shoemaker, Secretary of the said Board, on or before 12:00 o'clock, Noon, August 29, 1945. These bids will be publicly opened on August 29, 1945, at 2:00 o'clock P. M. at the office of Rejley Reiley, 114 S.

Juliana Street, Bedford, Pa. Each and every bidder must accompany his bid with a certified check, cashier's check, or treasurer's check, drawn to the order of the School District of Bedford Borough, or Walter C. Allen, Treasurer, of said district, or a sum of money equal to not less than of the face value of the said bonds or $2,480.00, to secure the municipality against any loss resulting from the failure of the bidder to comply with the terms of his bid or proposal. These general obligation bonds will be sold and delivered to the purchaser only if and after the proceedings authorizing the issuance of such bonds have been approved by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No bids for these bonds at less than par value and accrued interest will be accepted.

The Board reserves the right to reject all or proposals. These bonds are issued subject to the opinion of Messrs. Townsend, Elliott and Munson, Philadelphia, Municipal Bond Attorneys. D. Crew Reiley, Attest: President Pearl Shoemaker, Secretary.

8-10-2t NOTICE School District of Bedford Borough, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the School District of Bedford Borough, at a meeting regularly called, at which all members except Dr. R. D. Grissinger were present, and held on July 25, 1945, at 8:00 o'clock P.

without a dissenting vote, adopted a resolution reciting the approval of the electors to increasing the bonded indebtedness in the sum of $124,000.00, and the steps taken by the corporate authorities to provide for the issuance of the bonds, and auhorizing the Secretary to advertise for and receive bids for these bonds in the two Bedford newspapers, such bids to be received until Noon, August 29, 1945, providing for the opening of such bids at the office of Reiley Reiley, 114 S. Juliana Bedford, on August 1945 at 2:00 o'clock P. M. in the presence of the President and Treasurer, and authorizing the President and Treasurer to obtain a legal opinion from a firm of municipal bond attorneys to facilitate the sale of said bonds. D.

CRESS REILEY, President. Attest: Pearl Shoemaker, Secretary. 8-17-3tch table and chairs, rocking chairs, beds, cherry table, picture frames, lawn mower, lamps, waffle iron, glassware, chinaware, brass bed and springs, bureau and chiffonier. chest of drawers, rocker. leather porch LEGAL NOTICE Sealed proposals for finished hardware for the Bedford High School Addition at Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania will be received by the Bedford SchoolDis- trict, Bedford County, Pennsylvania care of Miss Pearl Shoemaker, retary, 409 S.

Juliana Street, Bedford, Pennsylvania, until 9 o'clock p. m. (E.W.T.) August 27, 1945, in the office of Reiley Reiley, 114 So. Juliana Bedford, at which time and place" the bids will be publicly opened and read. AH finished hardware shall be furnished and to the building not later than December 15, 1945.

Specifications may be obtained from Hunter and Caldwell, Registered Architects, 3601 Fifth Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania. The owner reserves the right to waive any information in or to reject any and all bids. Bedford School District Bedford County, Pennsylvania Pearl Shoemaker, Secretary. rocker, hickory rockers, chairs, and many antiques. Terms made known on day ot sale.

MRS. WILMER TAYLOR Roy Mowry Auctioneer. 8-17-2tch NEW PARIS BOROUGH Auditors Report January 12, 1945. Account' of Carl Hillegass, Tax Collector of borough for the 'year 1944. Valuation taxable property $58,100.

Valuation of occupation. 3 mills $7300. To amt. of duplicate $196.20 To amt. back tax for 1939 1.50 To amt.

back tax for 1940 1.20 To amt. back tax for 1941 1.05 To amt. back tax for 1942 .95 To amt. back trfx for 1943 37.24 $238.14 By amount paid treasurer for 1943 tax 36.29 By amount paid treasurer for 1944 tax 163.68 By amount paid treasurer discount on $160.12 8.00 By amount Exonerations .90 John Kelley, Carrie Oldham, Harry Robb, Edna Shaffer, Ardella Taylor, Ray Taylor. Unpaid tax for 1939 Unpaid tax for 1940 Unpaid tax for 1941 Unpaid tax for 1942 Unpaid tax for 1943 Unpaid tax for 1944 1.50 1.05 .95 .95 23.62 $238.14 $238.14 Account of Elsie Davis Treasurer of Borough.

Amount RECEIPTS of Treasurer from 1943 $129.96 Amount received from tax collector 199.97 Amount received from poll rent 5.00 August 14, 1945 8-17-2t ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Estate of Laura J. Reed, also known as Laura Reed or Laura J. Read, late of the Borough of Saxton, Bedford County, deceased. Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt payment and those having claims to present the same without delay to LLOYD A. SYBERT, Administrator 3945 Burgoon Road, Altoona, Pennsylvania John H.

Jordan, Attorney 8-17-6t Subscribe To Bedford $1.50 A YMr $334.93 EXPENDITURES Order No. 1, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13 Penn Edison Co. lights 126.48 Order No. 5, Gazette Pub- printing Auditors report 5.00 Order No. 2, Dwight Saylor, services on borough budget and financial report Order No.

3, 4, 11, Depfr. of Health. Services rendered in Borough Order No. 7, Stanley Blackburn, surveying for pavement Order No. 10, Daniel Helman, labor on streets Order No.

14, Carl Hillegass, gravel and hauling Order No. 15, 20, Elsie Davis, treasurer fees and oaths Order No. 18, 19, Lanita Helman, supplies and- postage $1.00. secretarial fee $25 Order No. 16, Dorothy Hillegass, auditors fees Order No.

17, Carl Hillegas, tax collector Balance in Treasury 5.00 28.80 10.00 2.00 13.25 10.50 26.00 15.00 10.00 82.90 1334.93 $334.93 FLORENCE DAVIS DOROTHY HILLEGAS GLADYS MILLER Auditors ft-10-fc fVSPAPKRl.