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Gala Holiday Show Starts MIDMITE SHOW TOMORROW (SUN.) Miekfr Stone tnd Ftmily in "OUT WEST WITH THE HARDYS" Buy Your tlcketi Setts 35c SRtttotr. ALTOONA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24, 1938. The WoHd'i Smallest Sweethe.f Modern Vwau ONLY THREE INCHES At the Starting 1 Hon. MABIUOI WtOOID. BOWERft-LXGO Oii Thursday evening, Dec.

Z2, at 8 o'clock, Mr. Floyd D. Bowers of Tyrone and Miss Grace E. Lego of Bellwood were united in marriage. The wedding ceremony, which Included the ring, was performed by Rev.

J. F. Anderson, D. at his home on Main street, Bellwood. Attendants were Mr.

Banks C. Lego, brother of the bride, and Miss Jessie E. Anderson, daughter of the officiating clergyman. The bride made an attractive appearance in a blue gown trimmed with old rose accessories. Mrs.

Bowers is a graduate of the Bellwood High school and Mr. Bowers received his education in the public tchool of Altoona and the Tyrone High school. They will take up their residence, in Tyrone where Mr. Bowers is employed. Miss Rhoda M.

Hart, daughter of Mrs. Alice Hart of 300 Wordsworth avenue. Llyswen, and Mr. Daniel L. Civils, son of Mr.

and Mrs. E. H. Civils of 2806 West Chestnut avenue, were married last'evening in the parsonage of the First Baptist church with the Rev. Dr.

Carey S. Thomas, officiating. The couple was atten'e-' 1 by Mr. Samuel B. Walters and Miss Verna E.

Swisher. The bride wore a teal blue dress and her bridesmaid royal blue. Each wore a corsage of roses and small chrysanthemums. Mr. und Mrs.

Civils will live at 300 Wordsworth avenue. Mr. Civils is employed by the Paragon Textile Company. PUN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FOR MERCY HOSPITAL Mercy hospital presents a mos attractive appearance by reason decorations placed in observance ol the Christmas season and the holiday mood of the student. nurses and supervisory staff is in keeping with the atmosphere by reason of the arrangements made for their enjoyment of the season.

Every window throughout the DEATH RECORD. Funeral Notices Appear ID Classified Section. DR. WILMER KIEFFER MAGLAIJGHLIN Of 1410 Ninth street, a practicing physician 'in Altoona for many years, died at his home at 7.15 o'clock last evening. His health had been impaired for some time.

He was born in Carlisle on Feb. 20, 3867, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maglaughlin, and married Miss Bertha F. Hamlin in 1892.

Dr. Maglaughlin graduated from Dickinson college in 1886 and from the University of Pennsylvania in 1890. Coming to Altoona shortly thereafter he joined in practice with Dr, Shiiltz, their office being located on Eleventh avenue, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets. Later Dr. established his own office in the Myers building and for thirty-five years he served as an examiner for the Metropolitan Life Insurance company.

Forced to relinquish his office because of falling, eyesight Dr. Maglaughlin continued his practice at his home. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Charles E. of Youngstown, Stuart of Cleveland, 0., and William K. Maglaughlin of Pontiac, six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs.

Joseph W. Bell of Winchester, Va. The body may be viewed at the Saleme funeral home, Juniata. HARRY SPENGLER Former Altoona resident and prominent life insurance representative in Johnstown, died morning at 2 o'clock at the Armstrong County hospital, Kittanning, after sn illness of about two months. A streptococcus infection developed following an appendectomy.

Mr. Spengler, 58, was born at Strasburg, and was a resident of Johnstown for the past fifteen years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jessie (Burchfield) Spengler, and four children, Lieutenant Daniel S. Spengler of Belvoir, Lieuatenant Henry H.

Spengler of Fort Mills, Philippine islands, both graduates of the United States Military academy, West Point, N. Mrs. Kathleen Smucker of Ford City, and Miss Anna Theodora Spengler, a student at Thiel college, Greenville, 'Pa. Mr. Spengler also is survived hospital and nurses' home bears a Christmas wreath, many of them electrically lighted and adding greatly to the appearance of the institution at night.

Each corridor has at least one Christmas tree, complete in all the traditional trim, ming's, every light fixture and arch' way bears its portion of the decorative scheme. Red, green and silver streamers predominate, with bells and settias also used lavishly. Each of 'the wards of the hospital has its Christmas tree and fireplace, with particular care taken with the decoration of the children's ward. Everyone at the hospital on Christmas day will partake of a Christmas dinner of magnitude and variety. During the morning the student nurses will sing carols through the corridors at 10 o'clock.

Members of the preliminary class of student nurses will enjoy a week' of the holiday season at their homes, either the week opening Christmas day or on New Year's day. Others will spend at least a half of Christmas day with their families. All patients who may will leave the hospital to spend the holidays with their families while those whose conditions require tbem to CAR HITS POLE IN SKIDDING MISHAP The occupants of an automobili bearing New York state license plates escaped with a shaking up but their car was damaged to the extent of more than 4200 when it skidded against a'heavy pole along Third avenue in Duncansville rate yesterday afternoon. The accident was attributed to the slippery road and occurred before state highway department cinder crews protected the road. Traveling westward on the William Penn highway, the operator of the vehicle applied the brakes, causing the car to skid to the side of the thoroughfare and against the pole.

The Impact caused the pole to snap off near the tt happened front of the Conrad residence at 1110 Third avenue. About an hour afterwards, within hirty feet of the same spot, -two other machines figured in a cpl- ision, in which no person was inured seriously, but which resulted both machines, suffering considerable damage. Both cars were disabled and needed tow trucks to remove them from the highway. MiriELLAND CANAL PROVIDES SEAPORT PONTIFICAL MASS AT MIDNIGHT TO 'CELEBRATE FEAST The feast of Christmas will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in the usual manner. His Most Rev.

Excellency Richard T. Guilfoyle, bishop of the Altoona diocese, will be the celebrant of a pontifical mass which will begin exactly at 12 o'clock midnight. Before the mass, a program of lymns and organ melodies in keep- hg with the feast will be rendered under the direction of Clayton Brenneman, choirmaster and organ- st of the cathedral. This program will start at 11 o'clock. The sermon on the occasion will be delivered by Rev.

Emmanual Daffy, O.F.M., of St. Francis Assiwt monastery, New York'city. Fir -trees decorated with multi- lolored lamps and reaching fifty eet in height will lend a festive air to the stately architectural lines the chancel. T)ie front chapel on he gospel side of the nave has been jsed as the setting for the crib. The entire ceremony of the mass be broadcast by WFBG.

Rev. Thomas E. Madden, editor of the JUNIATA KIDDIES TENDERED HAPPY YDLETIDE PARTY Three hundred and fifty kiddies had the time of their young lives this morning when they assembled at the Juniata theatre to be guests of the Juniata Civic association's first annual Christmas party. The youngsters of all ages gathered early at the theatre and the auditorium bright-eyed was filled with the kiddies when Santa Glaus made his appearance with a bounteous supply of toys, fruits, nuts and candy for distribution among the youthful audience. A huge tree had been erected in the theatre and was attractively trimmed.

A score of Juniata citizens aided Santa In handing to each child the Christmas treats as pro-' RAILWAY EXPRESS Chriitmas buslnes (handled by the local agency of the Railway express the heaviest In its history, according to Manager W. H. Llewellyn. It was 27 per cent higher than last year and was handled with dispatch as all shipments received at the local office! were on their way at noon today. Mr.

Llewellyn said that the holiday traffic began on Dec. 14 and since that day the local force, augmented by ten additional men. has been busy keeping the flow moving. The company'! service was patronized pieces being sent out of the city and a dozen or more packages received. V.

F. WTPROMISES MIDNIGHT MUSIC Representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars band today in- PRIEST TO MARK ttri CHRISTMAS AT LOCAL CHURCH remain will be given special alien tion by the hospital staff, to mini- mise their absence from their homes. A nurses' party will be held this evening at the hospital, complete with a Santa Claus. Christmas dinners to the staff will be served in dining rooms decorated in keeping with the remainder of the hospital. SEVEN BABIES ARE BORN AT HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, D.

Dec. Although the importance of cana the field of modern transport ion has been eclipsed by railroad igh-speed highways and air route which often parallel them, Ger many has announced the compl ion of the Mittelland canal, one be outstanding achievements ngineering in Europe in recent dec des. "The Mittelland, meaning middi and, connects the Oder, Elbe and Rhine and many smalle making it possible to travi through middle Germany from th Baltic sea to the Netherlands, Be and to the English channel, says a bulletin from the ters of the National Geographic so ciety "Nearly 300 miles long, the cana has been under construction sine 1908 and extends the mileage German artificial watercourses about 1,450 miles. This, however is only about half the mileage 0 canals in France. "The Mittelland is more than a water filled ditch," continues th bulletin.

"Differences in the lev Seven babies, four girls and three i ls tne rivers it connects brough by three brothers and sister, Edgar. Samuel and Max and Miss Moselle Spengler, all of Harrisburg. He was a member o'J the Grove Avenue Methodist church, Moxham, Johnstown. EMANUAL i. GOSS Well known retired lumberman, died at his home near Petersburg on Thursday morning, Dec.

22, at 2.30 o'clock. Mr. Goss suffered a stroke four hours prior to his death. Although he had been in failing health for the past year, his death came as a distinct shock to his immediate family and friends. He had been engaged in the lumber business practically all his life until retiring some fifteen years ago.

He was born in Snyder county on April 17, 1864, and was the last member of his immediate. family. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Benfer Goss, and these Children; Charles L. Goss of Alexandria, Mrs.

Emma Endres and Mrs. Nellie Goshen, both of Altoona, Emerson A. Goss of Harrisburg, Raymond J. Goss and G. Oscar Goss, both of Petersburg, Anderson B.

Goss of Huntingdon and Leroy B. Goss, at home, and fourteen grandchildren. Mr. Goss was a Lutheran by faith. MRS.

EVELANIA (EAMIGH) SHETEROM Wife of John Sheterom of Lake- raont, R. D. No. 2, died at her home yesterday morning after five months' illness. She was born in Allemansville, Cambria county, on Dec.

3, 1882. Surviving are her fliubtuid, one son and three Deniel Matthews, Mrs. Mildred Irvln T. Slemmer; Wilbtrt Sheterom Cleo Kriger and Mrs. one step-son, of Lakemont; two rtep-daughters, Mrs.

Grant of Quec-i and Mrs. Grace £o(M at Gettysburg, eleven grandchildren, and one brother, A. C. of Indiana, The body may fce viewed the funeral In Woodbury. MARGARET DORMAN Wilt tt Ma Dornuui of 4tt East died at at evtnlng an She wu born In 4, ISM, daughter Btba.

boys, were born during the pas week at the Altoona hospital. Fol lowing is a list of newcomers date of birth, names of parents am the home address in each instance Patricia Ann Gack, Dec. 18, Ed ward P. and Marjorie E. (Goett man) Gack, 1933 Logan- avenue.

William Frederick Bussman, Dec 21, Fred A. and Viola M. (Weimer! Bussman, 2430 Oak avenue. Dorothy Jeanne Himes, Dec. 22 John L.

and Mary J. (Hahn) Himes 901 Seventeenth avenue. Boy baby, Dec. 22, Elmer C. am Mildred C.

(Lylton) Smith, 210 North Pine street, Lakemont. Lois Virginia Emmert, Dec. 23 Deriton B. and Mary E. (Keith) Emme.rt, 1875 Mintwood Place Washington, D.

C. Boy baby, Dec. 23, Harry J. anc Helen J. (Frank) Buchanan, 212 East Twenty-fifth avenue.

June Christine Hoover, Dec. 19, Cloyd W. and Ella M. (Williams) Hoover, 431 Fourth street. WOMAN'S CLUB IS HOST TO CHILDREN Children who attend the nursery schools at the Franklin and Madison buildings were tendered Christ mas parties this week in their respective class rooms by the members of the Altoona Woman's club.

Mrs. Carl Hagberg, president, joined with the nurses at the schools in planning the parties. The Christmas motif was carried out in the decorations and Santa Claus put in his appearance on both occasions, distributing gifts and treats to the kiddies. Mrs. Fred Wray -was general chairman for the parties and was assisted by Mrs.

John Grazier, Mrs. Louis Gwin, Mrs. Richard Bartholomew, Mrs. Alvin Wambaugh, Mrs. William Murray, Mrs.

Donald France and Mrs. J. Rochester. BUY BIBLES AT BARTLE'S Surviving are her husband; four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Mary Socie, Mrs.

Josie Riling, Mrs, Clara Irvin and Mrs. Matilda Langer, all of the city, Charles of South Amboy, N. John and George of the city; twenty-seven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister, Charles Behm of Farrington, III, William and Mrs. Mary Behm of the city. Mrs.

Doran was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. The body may be viewed at the home. MRS. TINCIE HAUCK A former resident of Altoona, died at her home in Rochester, at 7 o'clock last evening after having been ill for some time.

She was ooro in Trough Creek valley, Huntingdon county, a daughter of E. Miles and Juniata (Pheasant) Smith. Surviving are her husband, John C. Hauck; three sons, Paul of Rochester, Wayne of the United States Military academy of West Point, N. and Leslie of Huntingdon, three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs.

G. W. Barnhart of the city. Mrs. Hauck was an active member of the Methodist church.

A number of friends and relatives reside locally. MRS. ADELAIDE HQFF Widow of Joseph E. Hott, a Civil war veteran, died Friday morning at 11 o'clock at her home in Bedford. She was 76 years of age.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Ycager of Altoona; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Preabyterlan church. The body may be viewed at tht E. W.

Jones funeral home, Altoona, after noon Sunday. about complex engineering prob lems.iu its construction. One prob lem was to overcome a differenc in Water levels of 120 feet between the Spree and Oder rivers. "To solve it, engineers built an elevator at Niederfinow. The eleva tor contains an artificial lake abou 269 feet long, 40 feet wide and 1- feet deep into which ships Its mechanism can raise or lower i ship in five minutes.

Tbj elevator is one of the features the canal that makes Berlin 'seaport' by way of Stettin at th mouth of the Oder on the Baltic "Locks and sluices take care lesser differences in level along the canal route and in several places the waterway is carried by water bridges. Highways and railroads and even rivers are crossed and one may see ships pass above and below one another. "At Madgeburg, a long bridge carries the canal across the Elbe river. A small canal on the west side of the river connects the Mit- telkmd with the Kibe channel. "The elevator at Niederfinow alone cost about $15,000,000.

It is expected, however, to effect considerable savings of time and money in transportation of farm and industrial products between German cities, "While canals have long formed a network throughout Germany the Mittelland is a new link between many cities heretofore remote from each other by water routes. Now nearly every city of importance on rivers of the country can be reached jy river or canal or both. Freight and barges can leave a port on the Oder in east Germany and arrive at a port on the Rhine in west Germany without braving thi elements of the Baltic and North seas and can save time and dis tance in the journey." PERSONAL PAEAGRAPHS Francis Brubaker of Philadelphia and Robert Brubaker of Havre de 3race, arrived in the city last night to spend the holidays with heir parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.

C. Brubaker of 2912 West avenue. State college, East Lansing, and Charles Carothers of the Wiliamson Trade school, Media, ire home to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

B. Carothers, 1014 Six- eenth avenue. Wilson C. Hoover of 2429 Sev- inth avenue and Harry Kipple of 013 Second street, Juniata, stu- lents at Bliss Electrical school, Vashington, D. have returned home for the Christmas holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dillon if Washington, D. are spending he Christmas holidays with rela- ives and friends in the city.

GO TO CALIFORNIA. Mrs. Harry F. Walters 'of 1701 lixth avenue, Mrs. Minnie Patton Itayman of Juniata Springs and tiss Clare A.

Schomberg of 2010 Twelfth street, departed last night Liberty limited for the Pacitlc oast. They will visit Los Angelei, San Francisco and other of merest. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS of ALLEGHENY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Tile meeting Mhedutod for Satun-'ty, December hu been postponed until Thursday, DeennlMr tt. H.

t. SMITH, SM. The final musical program at the Juniata civic group's community Altoona Register, will I tree at Fourth avenue and Seventh describe the functions and the will to- meaning of the service to those listening in their homes. Inasmuch as it is not a practice to reserve seats for the midnight mass, it is advisable for those who wish choice seats to occupy them in plenty of time. Officers of the pontifical mass will be: Celebrant, Most Rev.

Rich- vided by generous citizens and or-; formed the management of the Al- ganizations. I toona hospital that a group of mu- The gift distribution followed a I sicians sumab iy a qua rtet of showing: of motion pictures. J- trumpete would c6me ta the Franklin McDermltt also enter-: st tution thia mldn ig htl Cnrlstmas tained with program of magic. At the noon hour, the youngsters trooped homeward, their hearts gladdened by the Yuletide treat. Rev.

known George Altoona J. Bock, widely prieit, will eve, to render a number of selec tions. Tomorrow morning Christmas carols will be sung by the nurses during the early mroning hours. brate his twenty-fifth Christmas pastor of one of the largeit par. tones in the city.

Father Bock, who is enjoying fair health at present, li preparing for the solemnity of the Nativity which will be celebrated with midnight mass in St. Mary's church with unusual pomp and ceremony. With the unfolding of the liturgical mystery on Christmas there will come before the mind of the pastor, who is now more than forty-two years ordained, many memories of a quarter of a century ago. As a comparatively young, priest, Father Bock, assumed charge of the parish in 1913, coming here from St. Michael's church, Hollidaysburg where he had been pastor for thirteen years.

Father Bock's pastorate has ard T. Guilfoyle, D. arch priest, Rev. Joseph D. O'Leary; deacons of herald the coming of the Yuletlde occasion.

The Juniata association, through its president, W. D. Benney, wishes to voice its deepest appreciation to the many persons and organizations who joined in the program to enable all youngsters in the Thirteenth ward to have a merry Christmas. Christmas day will be celebrated been wjth th JA j. at the institution tomorrow with L.

the serving of the traditional tur-1 tles tnat are found In every large parish, but made more arduous in St. Mary's because the parishioners are drawn from a wide-spread area. In addition to the large church, rectory, school and convent, St. Mary's boasts of a well-furnished At ALTOONA CAPITOL THEAT "Artfiti and Models Abn LOGAN "When Were You Borin" "Phantom MISHLER THHATHfa "The Frontiersman'? "Little Orphan' Annie," OLYMPIC THEATRE "fhajks for Everything" STATE THEATRE I "A Christmas Carol" STRAND THEATRE "Little Tough Guys In Socijety" PENN THEATRE "Fifty Roads To MEBOY HOSPITAL (3ASBS Admitted; Lena Baumgartner, '1202 companiments. Special favors have been provided for all of the trays to be given patients.

There will be an exchange of gifts among some department per- honor, Rev. William M. Griffin and Rev. Emmett T. Michaels; deacon, I DP Rev.

I. J. Denny; sub-deacon, Rev. flMI) WOK KbitS AKb Joseph O'Toole; of cere-i HVUllUUU HllLf monies, Rev. Murtaugh J.

Nolan; thurifer, Joseph Behe; cross-bearer, James Jones; acolytes, Fred Joyce and John DeBarber; book-bearer, Patrick Donoughe; bugia-bearcr, Leroy Braddock; James Elder; crozier- Hiww JFETED BY COMPANY sonnel of the hospital as one of the I home for the Young Men's associa- "tlon, an active youth organization of the parish. Through the years, Father Bock has made Improvements In the parish plant The institution features of the holiday occasion. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry C. Aberle of White Hall, Jenkintown, announce the engagement of their niece, Miss Mable Elizabeth Neef, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Neef of Philadelphia, to Mr. Robert B.

Patrick of Altoona, 1 is a graduate of the Upwards of 400 employes of the i 0 mitre-bearer, Al-Penna, Manufacturing company i Umveralty Michigan. Mr. -bearer, at Eighth avenue and Twenty-fifth formerly was a teacher in the Baker; train-bearer, James Hanlon; strett were tendered a big Christ- 'S school, attended mas party at the plant building college and State college I and now is taking a post graduate course at Columbia university. of candy. George Jebaily of New York, president of the company, was unable to be present at the' affair tray, Thomas McNelis.

Moloney, Robert yesterday afternoon. Courtney, Anthony Zsifkov, Robert John baily, manager Cowan, Leonard Miller, John V. i company, Graupensperger, Anthony Yetsko' and John Harlow. Torch-bearers James EVans, James Doyle, James Behe, Ronald McHugh, Donald Garrity, James Leap, Charles Luddy and Paul Kennedy. The musical program for mid- ight mass will be as follows; Der Tag der 1st so Freudenreich, J.

S. Bach Bohemian Carol arr. A. Peister Organ solos, Clayton Brenneman Three traditional carols: In Excelsis Gloria Glorious Night Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Cathedral boy choristers Jhorale prelude on Lo, How a Rose, J. Brahms Organ solo, Miss Marian Gill Night, Gruber 5cce Sacerdos Amoros proper of the mass Dominus dixit, II Mode, Gregorian chant Gradual, Recto Tono Alleluia VHI Mode, Gregorian chant Coeli, I.

Mitterer lommunion, In Splendoribus, 11 Mode Gregorian chant Ordinary of the mass, Messe Sol enne i St. Orestes, of the was host to the large gathering. The hall was gaily trimmed in Christmas holly and wreaths. Dancing' was enjoyed siding at Altoona R. D.

2 and em- decoration program carried out in the Interior of the church, The pastor of St. Mary's is, endowed with extraordinary ability. He is an able administrator and a distinguished public speaker. Although born in Pittsburgh, his command of the German language is perfection in. its diction and pronunciation.

Father Bock received his education in St. Fidelis" preparatory seminary, Herman, and St. Mary's semi- FENNSY WORKER INJURED. Theodore R. King, aged 34, re- tfcroughout thti afternoon and em-! ployed in the Pennsy shops here, aloyes were presented with gifts was admitted to the Altoona hospital shortly before noon today suffer ing from a back injury and a pos sible fracture of both heels, received In a fall off the top of a box here but sent Yuletlde greetings to car In the local shops.

His condi- the workers. I tion was regarded as fair. Refreshments were served the employes in the late afternoon, this NOT SAME MAN. bringing the happy affair to con' elusion. The' Al-Penna.

company has rounded out its third year in this city. The company maintains two other plants In New York. Women's apparel, including negligees, robes, quilts, is manufactured. SHOOTS WIFE AND SELF. WAYNESBURG, Dec.

Murder followed by quick suicide today wrecked the Christmr.T two young Point Marion girls, whose father, Ralph Moody, aged 35, shot to death his divorced wife and then killed himself. GRIDIRON "WHIZZER," BELLEVILLE, Wagner, Belleville township high chool's star left halfback, carried WILL OBSERVE HOLIDAY. The Altoona Y. M. C.

A. building, Lexington avenue and Ninth street, will be closed down over Sunday and Monday in observance of Christmas holidays. The regular schedule will be resumed there next Tuesday morning. O. Ravanelle the hall only six times against Col- Offertory supplement, Adeste linsville high.

But he piled up 102 Fideles Traditional yards and scored three touch- Sung antiphonally by boys and men downs. In addition, he threw We Have I twenty yard pass for another Heard on High touchdown. Belleville won, 31-0. Following is the personnel of the Cochrane, Charles B. Barnes, William McCann, John Bpggs, Thomas Francis Kelly, Dr.

John Mc- Velis, William Luddy and C. C. Second Hertzog, Johnson, Howard Gebhardt, Schultz, Paul Fox, Howard 'ox and Carroll Glenn. B. Daus, Charles E.

Joseph Gallagher, John Stroh, George Shaffer and Charles E. )oyle. Clayton Brenneman, organist and hoirmaster, Marian Gill, assistant organist. UFFERS FRACTURED ANKLE. Miss Beulah Kennedy, aged 916 Fourth avenue, Juniata, was patient today in the Altoona ospital suffering from -a fracture the right ankle, the injury being eceived in a fall yesterday.

LITTLE REST. CHAPEL Wolf will conduct winier football drills at the University of North Carolina. They will continue on a six-a-week schedule until Feb. 25. TREATED IN DISPENSARY.

Robert Smith, aged 18, of' 1114 C. E. Claar, residing at Brookes Mills, Hollidaysburg; R. states that he is not the man of the same name implicated in Me illegal deer case aired before a Hollidaysburg magistrate early this week. Mr.

Claar states that he had no connection with the case whatever. BODY IS INTERRED. The funeral of Albert Frederick, who, with Charles Ray, died in the destruction of Ray's cabin "home early yesterday morning at Coburn, was held this interment being made in St. Mary's cemetery. H.

E. CRUMBAKER, Dental Office 1013 12th Bingham Houw NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the HOME MUTUAL, FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY will be held in the Methodist Festal Hall on Plum Street, Williaimbnrg, Saturday, January 14, 1939 at 1.30 P. M. This meeting is to elect three Dl- 8.13 and the 9.15 masses the children's choir under the direction of Sister Mary Clare will render appropriate Christmas hymns accompanied by Misses Charlotte Nickola, Mary Progl and Hilda Nicholson on the violins. Sixth-avenue, was treated in the meeting is to elect three Dl- Altoona hospital dispensary for a rectors, three Auditors and hear the ipital dispensary fracture of the right forearm.

1939 AUTO LICENSES Can now obtained in 24 HOURS T. CHESTER PARSONS 107 Twelfth Ave. Notary Fublks CHRISTMAS TREES IScUP BAKER TRUCK FARM Whlttaker and 'Union Ave, Plank Road GEORGE VENIRE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Roast Turkey Dinner Served IS Allegheny Coffee Opp. Courthouwt, UoUUayiburr OoMd all day, Monday Christmas Roller Skating Party MANSION HALL a to .11 OAKC WALK NOTICE Ta members of division 730, B. of L.

the meeting which for Sunday, December SSth, has been postponed. Hereafter the regular meetings will be held on the second and fourth Mondays ot each month 1 at 7.30 p. m. Signed, F. L.

OSWALD, Chief Engineer. Tillie's Kitchen 521 E. Plank Road. Phone 3-9411 EXTENDS SINCERE WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A Happy New Year And You to Enjoy One of Those Chicken Waffle DINNERS SERVED Kn ALL DAY OUC Open For Biislnem Sunday and Monday reports of the past year, and any other business that may come be fore the body. IDA B.

BEEGLE, Sec. Holiday Greetings We hope this Yuletide will bring you the, greatest joy and prosperity u'v ever had. 1309 llth Ave. CATFISH HOUSE ALL DAY CHRISTMAS OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS DINNER ROAST TURKEY AND ALL THE FIXIN'S PEB tl 9K PERSON CATERING TO FAMILY PARTIES-LARGE OR SMALL Phone Hollidaysburg 905R2 CHRISTMAS FLOWERS from S. PETERMAN CO.

Florists An unusually large selection of flowering- and cut flowers at popular prices. FLOWERS TELEGRAPHED ANYWHERE mon-4M 4th Jmtota MMI Open OuiHUy Matthew Rlley, 1515 Second avenue, i John Hart, 311 Pine stre'it; Hoi- idaysburR. 1 Mary Hiltner. 1421; Flttt street John Vasai, Portage. DlMharjHi.

Mrs. Thelma Edwards afad baby boy, 2013 Hudson avenue, Pleasant valley. 7 Lola Jean Wilt, 1709 Four)th avenue, Jtmiata. Louis Ptak, 1907 Twentiejtk avenue. Chancey Rown, 1818 Si; hue.

i Laura Raffensberger, 2tfS Fifth avenue. William Rutola, 1509 nue. Dona Bowser, 302 Beavfer street, Hollidaysburg. Elsie Sicola, 1505 Third Leo laia, 723 Cleveland javenue. Betty O'Hara, 1923 Nineteenth avenue.

-j Elmer 2916 ntic. Thomas Vail, SJ4 Sixth Kenneth Whiskey, 2016 Fifth avt- nary, Baltimore, Md. He or- Earl Raeder, 923 First avenue, dained at St. Vincent's, Latrobe on June 26, 1896, by Most Rev. Richard Births.

and May Hiltner. 1421 Charles First street, baby girl. Lloyd and Mae Blackstone, Phclan, D. bishop of the Pittsburgh diocese. Following his ordination, he was appointed assistant' St.

George's church, Pittsburgh, Allegheny street, rear, HoPidajn- where he remained until burg, baby boy. 1899, when he came- to St. Mary's, i Altoona, as an assistant. One year I PARTY HELD FOR later he was appointed pastor of ri A-TItMTC St. Michael's church, Hollidaysburg.

SMALL PA 1 ItJM 1 S. Another member of the family, sister of Father Bock, also en-1 Little patients in the tered religion. She is Sister Al- war of the Altoona hospital yes- bertine of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Pittsburgh. At the solemn midnight and at high 10.15 masses at a. Father Bock will be the celebrant with Rev.

Anthony Ream and Rev. Carl Wilshal assisting as deacon and sub-deacon. A Capuchin father from Pittsburgh will deliver thft sermons at both the high masses. The male choir of twenty-four voices will render the music with Miss Mary A. Klesius presiding at the console of the organ.

Miss Klesius will also render appropriate Christmas music before each of the high masses. After the 10.15 mass there will be solemn benediction and the singing of "Te Deum" by the congregation. Other masses will be at 6, 6.30, 7, 8.15, 9.15, and the last mass will be at 11.45 a. m. is for the children.

The 8.15 mass At both the Green Lantern Tea Room 1112 12th Ave. Closed Sunday and Monday Merry Christmas to All! Dave Louis Drugs llth Ave at 15th St. Open Tomorrow for Last Minute. Gift Buyers will be no dinners served! tomorrow. We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas terday afternoon were entertained at'a Christmas party held there by representatives of the Junior auxiliary of the hospital.

Mrs. Wililam Clear chairman of the committee which included Miss Marjorie Graffius, Mrs. Robert Rickabaugh, Mrs. Fred Wray, Mrs. Cecil Stewart and Mrs.

Winston Gtlfillan. The large Christmas tree, gayly bedecked with trimmings and lights, made an appropriate setting. Toys, including dolls for the girls and mechanical items for the boys, were presented, as well as cut-out books and miniature boots filled with candy! The hospital will give a Christmas treat in connection with serving of dinner oh Christmas day. Merry Christmas We take this opportunity to thank you for your splendid patronage and extend best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. TRIANGLE SHOE STORE 1408 Eleventh Ave.

OUR WISH FOR THE MOST DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS SEASON YOU HAVE EVER HAD! Have a good time enjoy yourself and after the holidays, let us call for your evening gowns, full dress suits, and we'll return them to you as bright and fresh as the day you bought them. DIAL 2-7243 FREE CALL AND DELIVERY SERVICE STEVENSON'S ODORLESS CLEANING Plant 2501 18th Street Downtown Office, Klh Aw. MM at DM MM.

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