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Legal Blanks of All Kinds Can Be Obtained In the Altoona Mirror's Business Office Eltoona Mirror. 30 MARRIAGE RECOED. A solemnized HKACO.V— very pretty wedding last evening at T.riO soemnzed last evenng at T.riO o'clock in the First' Baptist church of Ihis city by Rev, Carey S. Thomas, the pastor, Dorolhy Shelly, daughter of Mr 3, Clara B. Sholly of KW8 Seventh avenue, became Ihe bride of Mr.

Charles Frcdertfk Heacox. son of Sir. and Mrs, George Heacox, of 1S2H Twelfth avenue. The bride was attired in white crcpc chiffon and lace with picture hat lo match anil carried white roses and baby breath. Thfl maid of honor was Mrs.

William B. Heacox who was dresser! in pink chiffon with picture hat to match and carrfert pink roses ami delphinium. The bridegroom was uttrnd- e-d by his brother, William B. Heacox- Messrs John J. Higncy end John S.

Burkel wero the ushers. Preceding the ceremony, May Davis of Scran ton rendered two solos, Promise Me" "I Ixivo Von Truly," accompanied by Miss Ella Jean Perry, a local organist who also played the wedding marches, following Ihe ceremony the bridal party and Invited guests enjoyed it reception at the home of Ihe brirJo. Mr. and Mrs. Heacox wjll reside in city, tho bridegroom being connected n-ith (lie company.

DISAJJAl'O Mr. Yito Nicola Ci lotos S0 of Mr. and Mrs, Atigeio Giofosa. of 113 Hev- cnlti avenue, and Miss Maria Roaarla Disabato, daughter of Mr. and MM.

Hoc co Diaaljato of 111 First avenue united in marriage on Sunday afternoon, June at 1.30 o'eJoclf, Our Lady of Mount Cat-met Catholic church. ivHh Rev. Father rnncfs Canipanaro officiating. 'Hit: couple was attended by J. A.

Kutxanto and Miss Carmola. Cabrlola. Jenny Fochetta flower fiirl and John MJra- bello was ring bearer. Mr, Giolosa J8 a graduate of the Altoonii Works Apprentice school of tJja ol 1930 oa a machinist and ii employed In the Pennsy Altoona inichin-j He was a member of the Altooca apprentice football team when Mr. Fatlganto was his Mrs.

Gtolosa was born In Italy and camo to this country about four ycaia She IR a dressmaker and Keamstresg. The newtyweds enjoyed a nojioymoon trip through eastern ciUti ana now iealdh.g at HI. First A recep was held 'jiide 3 home recently at ivliich over yKJ guesta were in attendance. A pretty wedding solemnized on Monday, Junn 27, at Mary's Catholic church, this city, when Miss Mary Lenz, danyhter of JJr. and Mrs, Louis Lenz of 413 Twenty-fourth street, became the bride of Mr.

John Miller of 2427 Beale avenue. The ceremony was performed following a high muss by Rev. John Reichert. The bride beautifully gowned in silk lace with veil of tulle and carried a lovely, shower bouquet roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Ncff, was dressed in a gown of pink crepa with matching accessories and carried pink roses.

The bride- gtooni was attended by his cousin, Michael Petro. Following the cere- rnony, a reception and dinner was held at the home of the bride's parents at whicli were laid for thirty-five guests. Mr, and Mrs. Miller arc enjoying a honeymoon trip- to Atlantic City and on their return will reside at 413 Twenty-fourth street. KEAR.VS— SUOMBKRG Aliss Sara Shomberg, daughter of F.

Shomberg of 1218 Thirteenth avenue, this city, and Air. Michael Keams of New York city, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at a quiet ceremony solemnized in the First Presbyterian church. Rev, J. the pastor, officiated. Mrs.

Kearns is a graduate of the AUoona High school, of Lindenwood college at Si, Charles. and of the Mary Lyon school at Philadelphia. For the past year she has been dean of girls at the Haverford High school and resided in Aril- more, near Philadelphia. Mr. Kearns Is a.

graduate of the Naval academy at Annapolis and is affiliated with an engineering firm in New York city. The newlyweds left following the ceremony on a honeymoon (rip to Canada and will be at home to their friends after Aug. 1 at Elizabeth, DEATH RECORD. ELLSWORTH SMfll'SE Of 20H Fourth avenue, a passenger brakeman on the Middle division, died at his homo at 4.15 o'clock yesterday afternoon of diphtheria a'fler being lit foe the past week. He was born tn the city on Jan.

2S, 1S92, a Ron of George B. and Mary B. Smouse. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth (McGregor) Smouse; two children.

Robert rind Glen E. Smouse; nis parents, and four sisters, Mrs. llinnie McConnelt of South Lafcc- mont, llrs. Nellie Curry and Mrs. Margaret Foster of the city, and xrtss Grace Smouse at home.

ilr. mouse was a member of the Calvary Baptist church and of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Private funeral services were held at the home at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was made in Oak Rfdge cemclery. Death of a Child.

Grasvla Joyce Stetter, daughter or Herman and Eleanor (Bathurst) Stetter of 153S Crawford avenue, riiefi at tho Altoona, hospital at $.40 o'clock last She was born in the city on March 3. 1925, and i 5 ur- vivcS by the parents. Funeral services will ba held at the home at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. FuntraJ Notice. Tbo funeral of Vilo DtKae East First avenue, who died Monday mc-toing, will bs tomorrow morning with rptyiiem at 9 o'clock at Jit.

Carmtl church. Interment will be made in Calvarv cemetery. rior old MM STATION AT McKEE RAZED Old Landmark, Formerly Scene of Much Business Activity, Has Disappeared From County Map. Tho Pennsylvania railroad pas- iger nnd freight station at ticKee, i Ihe Henrietta branch, long an shipping point, but Jn recent irs out ot service due to the changed Industrial conditions in tnat vicinity, has been torn down and an old landmark has about disappeared, Tho contract for the removal ot the il was given to Contractor 1-ynn Brua, and lie lias been working on It the past few days, the job being about completed. The station at SlcICee was cstab- shed immediately upon the complo- on ol tho construction of tlie branch ne to Martlnebury and Henrietta i tho early 70s.

Us Importance in i.ie earlier years out of Ihe fatt that there a blast furnace 'it McKce, located a Bliort distance -ibovo tho station, near where the present highway is cairicu over the (racks by a bridge. However. It served at a shipping point for a larjo sc-ction of the- country in which in tornicr years there were many and varied products, particularly (hose ti-e lumbering operations and including Ian bark, lumber for building opemlions, shingles, tics, mine props, wooU for making paper and poles for telegraph and telephone lines. Tho furnace went of commla sion about 1500, but immediately thereafter the late J. L.

Hartman embarked In ganlEter rock shipping, his quarries being Incited on Short and Dunning mountain. -These operations continued for many years hut later the area of operations expanded lo tiic Loop and other mountains farther north and McKee ceased lo be the shipping point. Lumber likewise ceased to be an Important shipping factor and eventually about a doxcn years ago tho tjency was disconlfaucd. The last ticket and freight agent at SlcKee was John S. Wertman, who now resides at Alexandria and is retired.

From McKee lie went to Spruce Creek and from (here i to Alexandria, where ho was employed he reached the ago of retirement a year or twj agi-, Sam now freight agent at Huntingdon, began his career as an agent at McKee, from there lo Roaring Spring, whcuj he was 1 located for a number of years before being transferred to Huntingdon. George D. Chappelle of Ibis city also agent at licKce in bis early years of service for Among (he agents there in thft early years Jli-ton Davis and Mr. Walters. At one- time tins nostofTica was located in the station ati'l boln Mr.

Davis and Mr. Wallers oerveil in the capacity ot postmaster. G. long ageat at was reared near McKee and ho learned telegraphy in the oH station, as did also Frank R. now holding a responsiblo position in the general superintendent's oiflca Harrisburg, STOYER HOME IS MEfflOF PARTY Group of Friends Gathers at Residence of Retired Gang Foreman of Passenger Oar Shop.

INFANT TWIN SON AND MOTHER DIE AT MERCY A mother and an infant twin sftn died within a pptiod at the Mercy hospital last nl wh.ua Ihe other twin son and is rapidly gaining strength. The. mother was Mrs Bin? Hill wife of Jack Hall of v-n Cambria county, who gave birth to twin sons at the hoipHii at 5-; o'clock yesterday morr.irg. one of the infants died al 11 o'clock last night and Mrs. Hail at 2 o'clock this morning.

A double furfral win r.eM tcr the mother ana ovi morning with requiem mass at o'clock In St. Augustine Catholic church. Interment will be made at St. Augustine. Mrs.

Hall was 35 years old, a daugh. ter of John and Anna P.lckard. She Is survived by her mutanil, s.x daughters and two sons, dvclyn, Jthy, Jack. Margaret. Marjer.e Thelms, Lorraine and James.

The home of T. A. Stover, retired gang foreman of the passenger car shop. AKoona works, was the scene of a merry gathering- Monday afternoon and evening when a of lis friends from tho supervisory orces of the Pennsylvania railroad laid htm a visit at his vrsldence at Brookes Mills. Mr.

Stover retired on June 1 with approximately fifty years of service vith the railroad, having entered its mploy when a. young man. He was enl lo the body shop as gang fore- nan, later becoming chief Inspector, upwvising the building of the lirsl teel passenger coach to be turned out from the Altoona shops. Pie later orved in the capacity of assistant oreman of passenger shop No. I Friends of Mr, stover, following the lecision to pay him a visit, motored the Catfish Inn nnd when assembled, proceeded to his homo in twelve mtomobilcs, taking him unawares.

E. Stewart, retired passenger shop nspcctor, presented Mr. Stover with a handsome pipe and tobacco pouch ind tobacco nnd a box of cigars on of the gathering, Mr. Stover with thanks. Tho weather, though doubtful, nilcd to interfere with the fun of he parly, rmishball, horseshoes, quoits, baseball and races aiding in he enjoyment of the afternoon.

Kd 'jine wag awarded the prize for the baseball playing and Adam Mcikcljotm was donated the horseshoes for being the luckiest of the crowd. A line buffet luncheon was served in the orchard, which waa enjoyed hy all. John Oalbraith and Sam Riser served Ihe lunch and Dorsey Brumbaugh vv.is in rha'rge of tlie serving of coffee. Five hundred, pinochle and checkers were enjoyed during the evening. Those present Mr, and Stover and daughter.

W. E. Decker. C. E.

Thompson W. D. Geib. J. BarJ ry, E.

K. Rreisacher, Brownie Wilson, Tele HiMebrarirlt, D. C. Mad- H. W.

Dowley, J. O. Book? Elmer Green. Harry Williams. Ed Line Ed Young, Adam Meikeljohn, B' C.

Wyland, Adam Arbic. Kay Artz Don Black, John Cleichert, Jolm Galbraith, George Richards, Hern-an Heess, Waiter Dorsey Brumbaugh, Frank Mcnscr, II. Bellinger Charles Kinzle. Charles Kcpncr, Earl Keith, Clyde Dichl John Morgan Dr. Charles LaPorle of Juntala and Sam Kiscr.

FKOM Morris Lcnson of 2301 Broad avenue returned to his home last week from Philadelphia, where he had been a patient for the past six weeks nt the Pennsylvania hospital. Mr Lenson underwent two serious opera- lions, and at the present time he Is resting comfortably at his home. It Is hoped lhat Mr. Unscm will soon assume posillon as president of LCTS 11 Sons At a ater date and Mrs. Lenson will leaie for a few weeks abroad.

ALTOONA, WEDNESDAY EVENING; JUNE Z9, 1932. MERCY HOSPITAL OASES Admitted. Mrs. Stella OrWfzewski, 2021 Nine tcenth street. Mary Schmit, 1321 First avenue.

Mrs, Caroline Walker, 811 South street, East End. Viola, Prosncrl. 1424 Sixteenth avenue. Andrew Sutch, Duncansvllla, n. No.

2. ilaiy Catherine Dclozler. 2105 Vn ion avenue. Kennelh Miller, 218 Bell avenue. Mrs.

Florence Garretson, Coburn. W. Ridgley Hammond, 1110 Walnut avenue, Baltimore, Hd, Beatrice Wlnslow. Hollldaysburg. Francis Patterson.

2731 Eighteenth street, Fcllppo Spagnolp. S12 Fifteenth street. Edith Eaputl, 333 Forest street, Callilzln. rllrllu. Mr.

and Mrs. Dominic OrklszewE 2021 Nineteenth street, baby boy, I1r. and Mrs. Clarence Uarrclson, Coburn, baby girl. TYRONE GIRL IS LATE.

JUNE-BRIDE Tuesday morning at 11.30 o'clock Miss ilarjorie Adelle Carman, daughter of Mr. und Sirs. W. Harvey Garman of 1301 Lincoln avenue, Tyrone, and Rev. James WiHard Dye, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Marcellus Dye of Broadacre, were united In marriage in the Presbyterian church at Tyrone. Hundreds of friends of the bridal couple filled tho church lo witness the happy cvi'nl. For fifteen prior to the ceremony, Professor Dayton, played an appropriate musical program. As the notes of Mendelssohn's wedding march were played tho bridegroom anil his best mnn, Hov.

Robert Tlgnor of I'blladc'- phla, ana tho minister, Rev. Joseph A. Speer, D. waited at the altar as a matron of honor, Mrs. Joseph A.

Speer; maid of honor, Miss' Florence Steelo of Saxton, and the little flower girls. Miss Elizabeth Carman, sister of the bride, and Miss Anne Garman, the bride's cousin; the bride and bride's father, who gave his daughter In marriage, Joined them. The impressive ring ceremony was beautiful. The bride wore a gown of triple sheer chiffon trimmed in bands of inch ruffles. The gown was close lltting to tile knees where it flared into a long skirt.

It had a' small jacket with puffed sleeves of ruffles. She wore silk lace mitts and a large drooping- horse hair hat trimmed with a satin bow and carried an arm bouquet of white roses and lilies ot the vulley. The matron of honor wore a maize yellow lace gown with a shawl Jacket ot taffeta. -The maid ot honor wore delphinium blue lace with lial, slippers and mitts of the same color. Both matron and maid of honor carried bouquets of delphinium and yellow roses.

The little flower girls were dressed in blua and yellow silk and carried delphiniums and yellow daisies. The bride is one of Tyrone's most attractive and accomplished young ladies and has tirelessly aided in thq various departments of the work of the Presbyterian church. her graduation in Tyrone High sciio.u in 1928, sho attended the ShippeuR- burg state Teachers college, taking two years' course. completing her studies there she taught two years in the public schools of Huntingdon. Rev.

Dye was born nnrt reared near Steubenville, where he attended school, graduating with honors, rie then look a four year course at Wooster college, nnd finished ins studies fitting him for'the ministry at Princeton seminary. In IBM. he was called to become assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Tyrone, and served there in a most capable and efficient manner until he look up a full pastorale at West Kishocofjuillas, embracing the Presbyterian churches at Belleville and Allensville, Members of the Ushers association of the Presbyterian church, all friends of the bride and bridegroom, served as ushers. The popularity of Ihe young co-jplo was shown by Ihe crowds attending wedding. The church auditorium, the balcony the corridors belvvecn tho chapel and til auditorium and Ihe rear of the church were crowded to capacity.

The girls of the Junior Trl-Hi-Y club of which the bride was counsellor attended the wedding in a.body. A wedding breakfast was served at Pine Heights inn tho ceremony to the bridal parcy and tho immediate families. Uim.its were present from fifonessen, Johnstown, Philadelphia, Huntingdon. Bellevitk, Allensville. Eaxtdti, Broadacre, Uarrisburg, Lewistown, shippejis- burg.

Altoona and Steubenville, O. After a honeymoon in tho Nsw sH-es a.i i Canada, Rev. nd Sirs. Dye will he at home at the Presbyterian church at Belleville. CONDITION OP YOUTH BE GARBED AS SERIOUS The condition of Albert Chase, nged 16, of S07 East Bell avenue, who was badly Injured shortly before loon yesterday when struck by a truck, was regarded as serious today at the Altoona hospital where the youth is in an unconscious condilion.

Young Chase had been riding on the (ruck of J. J. Schcll of 607 East Kctlle street. Whllo on First avenue between Kourth and Fifth streets the man is said to have gotten off truck and walked around to the front. It is believed that Chase was struck by the machine when It was started again, Schell, who was operating the machine not being able to ascerlain clearly how the accident really did happen.

The boy suffered a fracture of the skull. Dr. Thomas Jtichanan. dentisl, who came along it the time removed the bov to the Chase Is a son of "Mr. and ilrs.

Harry Chase. PERMITS ISSIIKU. These permits were issue-! today at ha building inspector's office. Mrs. A.

McLaughlin, rl avenue, S'2-5; Hartley Building company, repairs to? Ludiu- vlco Pelroceli at 131 East Sixth avenue. $265; D. A. VanZandt, repairs at 1511 Ninth street, $20; r. P.

nelly, at 1503 Third j75; W. B. McCoy, garage for Fred G. Bruce. 17 Maple avenue, fM.

GETS NEW DIRECrOBV. Tho AUoona Chamber of Commerce las received a new directory for the of W. the book Deing sent the chamber by R. L. Polk the compilers.

The. volume las been added to a library of up. iroxlmalely seventy-five city dlrec- orles, which are kept for the use of he public and include nearly all principal cities In tho United States NEW IHTERNES TO MERCY One of Quartet Is an AI- toonan Others Complete Year's Service Tomorrow at Institution, Four young men. recent graduates of schools of medicine, will begin their year's servile'as internes at the Mercy hospital on July 1, for the period of actual experience required by many states before they may be- como licensed prac lit loners of medicine. Tomorrow three doctors, two of them young 1 women, will complete their year's mterneahlps.

The fourth member of tho quartet which entered the hospital a year ago was forced by ill health to relinquish his place more than a month The new Interne? are: Dr. Joseph of 2506 J3ealo avenue, Dr, fr'rancis Sharpe of Effhigham, 111,, and Dr, Alfred M. Palmer of all three graduates of George- tosvn university school of medicine, Washington, D. and. Dr.

Leon Slipahoff of New Orleans. a graduate of TuJane university school of medicine, New Orleans, La. Dr. Ronan Is a son of ifr. and Jfre.

William F. Ronan 2506 Bealc avenue, and Is no stranger at the liospf- tal, having served there as a junior interne last summer during vacation from his studies. He is a graduate of the AUoona Catholic -High school in the class of 1926 and received his bachelor of science degree at St. Franc-fa college, Loretto, in During the last year of his study at Georgetown university Dr. Konan served at'both the Emergency hospital, Washington, D.

and the Alexandria hospital, Alexandria, as ft night physician. -He is a member of the Phi Beta pi national medical fraternity and acquainted with Drs. Sharps and Palmer. Both Dr. Sharps and Dr, Palmer hold bachelor of science degrees from Georgetown university, secured before entering the echool of medicine.

Dr. Sharpo i3 a member of Phi Chi and Dr, Palmer of Alpha Kappa Kappa, both also nalional medical fraternities. Tho (Jiree doctors completing, thefr Interncships tomorrow are Dr. Myron A. Todd of 528 Second avenue, Dr.

Margar.et F. Benjamin of Thlells, N. and Dr. Anna L. Goss of Hcnry- vltle, Ind.

Dr. Todd is a son of Mrs. Martha F. Todd of 523 Second avenue, and was graduated, from Jefferson Medical college in Philadelphia last spring. Ho plans to take bis Pennsylvania state faoatd of medical licensurc examinations Philadelphia on July 5, 6 and 7, and then "to attend the medical field service school of the Officers Hesm-e corps at Carlisle from July 30 to 23.

A brother. Dr. George E. Todd, D. p.

tt-ill atso attend the field service school. DM. Benjamin and Goss were graduated last spring from the Indiana university school of medicine and are already licensed to practice medicine in Indiana, having taken their state boards examinations immedlaUy fol- owing graduation since no year of in- ierneship is required in Indiana. They plan to motor to New York, on leaving the Sfercy hospital, securing Dr. Goss's mother there and then returning lo Indiana to begin their practice.

The fourth member of tlie luartet which began'scrvice at the hospital last year was Dr. Takejiro Matsui, who has returned to hia parents in Tokyo, Japan, because of III health. i AH four of the 'internes during the past year were held in high esteem at the hospital, being considered by the hospital authorities among the most dependable and proficient resident physicians in the history of the institution. SUMMER BIBLE CLASS TO START IN SCHOOL The Canan Station schooihouse will the scene of summer Bible school, io be conducted by the congregation jf the First ilennonite church, Fourth avenue and Twenty-fifth street, Altoona, the school to be Jn progress from July 5 to July 17 with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. Children's servfces will be followed by evangelistic services at o'clock (n the evening, to be In charge of Rev.

Joseph M. Nisslev, pa-slor of the church. The Bible school for children is as follows: Devotional exercises, 9 o'clock un- .11 9,30 tn the morning; instruction the Lord's prayer, for children of 6 years or under, 9.30 to 9.50- catechism, 9.50 until IQ.10; memory training, 10.10 until recess 10,20 until 10.45; Twenty-third psalm, 10-45 until 11; memory work, 11 until 11.20; dismissal, 11.30. Instructors are Katie Wingard and Dlsie Cashman of AUoona and Olive "immerman of Johnstown. For juniors, the program will consist of the study of Matthew plan of salvation, memory work and study of the First, Eighth and Nineteenth psalms, teachers in this de- larlment to include JIary Lauver.

Anna H. Weaver and Jonas Yoder of Allchsvltle, Pa. For the benefit -of adults that may attend, the studies will include Corinthians the plan of salvation, epistles of John and memory work in charge of B. of Altensvilie, principal of the school. Parents and children of the community are especially urged to attend.

PROMINENT CITIZENS CELEBRATE JOINTLY Benjamin K. Cleaves! vice president 'f the Penn Central nnd Power Company, and Howard Walter, Eleventh avenue jeweler, are not the same age, but their natal anniver- iaries are on Hie same day, June 29. a custom prevalent for ome they had A joint celebration, was held last evening. The affair was arranged by Mrs. Walter and Mrs.

Cleaves, Sirs, Water being the hostess. It was held at lary's Aunt cottage at Mill Creek ind it was a most delightful affair, being attended hy an dozen. In addition to Mr, and Mrs. Cleaves md Mr. and Mrs.

Walter, those preset were Mr, and Mrs. Harry Moser, Mr. and Mrs. A. O.

Adler, Dr. and ifrs. R. S. Magee and ICr.

and Mrs. D. A. VanZandt, A sumptuous dinner was served, nd the evening was then spent in odal enjoyment with bridge as the hief diversion. AXSWER FALSE An alarm turned In from box No 24 at 11.11 o'clock last night sum- noned members of companies jVos.

3 and 7 and truck to First avenue nd Eighth street. blare could oa ocated by the llrcmen and ths run recorded as false. LOCAL FURNITURE MEN Dealers Revive Old Association Following a Fine Chicken Dinner at. the Catfish Inn, The AUoona. Retail Furniture Dealers' association was -revived lasl night at an outing and chicken dinner lhat was planned to bnug the affairs of the organization to a conclusion after a few -years of Eighteen representatives ol the various furniture houses of the city were present and effected a reorganization by electing George B.

Wolf as president and deciding to meet at an. early date to discuss various problems. The dinner outing was arranged by W. S. Aaron, president; Charles Stump, secretary, and 11.

Poet, treasurer of the old association, Tho dealers assembled at the Catfish inn at 7 o'clock. Following an excellent chicken dinner fiome inquiry made as to the purpose of the get-together. Mr. Aaron, presiding as chairman, requested Stump and Poet lo make the explanation. They did so in B.

brief manner by stating lhat the old dealers' association had not been functioning for jsome years, that there was some money left in treasury, that to let It remain the banlt would see Its depletion by the new carrying charges ana that It was decided it would be better for the dealers to cat It up. They did it in a most enjoyable manner. The decision to reorganize the old association came following short talks by Mr. Aaron, B. Henderson, Herbert Homer Westbrook, Charles Stump and Klatz, az- They briefly referred to exist- conditions, were optimistic as to he future and were of the opinion Lllc upmion that the association' should be revived and continued.

The old officers believed that In making a new start new officera should chosen. ind their wishes were respected George E. Wolf of the Wolf Fiirni- ure company was elected president ind the choice of the others was left until a future meeting. Those present were Oliver -Bother). B.

Henderson. E. C. Skipper and V. Simmers of the Hothert.

company eorge E. and Herbert Wolf of life ure Company, pharies btump ot the Standard Furniture company, George W. Lo udon jr and Homer B. Westbrook ot the Arrmv Fnrnlfi.ra csroo ot the rrow Furniture company, Klatz- of the Penn Furniture company, C. and Gariield Poet of Poet and sons, W.

S. Aaron and William Aaron of Aaron George Mock nf Jl.mil Doran of the Gable company and Samuel A. Goldstein of (he Quality Furniture company. Henry Goldstein of the Altoona. Mattress company Crawford of the Altoona Tribune and J.

V. Taylor of the Altoona Mirror were guests. ROOSEVEWIAY FLYJMilCAGO (By United Press ALBANY, N. June nrmed reports were current today than an airplane, was in readiness at Albany airport to lake Franklin Roosevelt to Chicago in event of his nomination by the Democratic national convention. Inquiries at airport brought the reply that "wa nothing about it." A last plane would be able to place thejovernor in Chicago within seven It was said, -however, that should Roosevelt be nominated night he might travel by train.

He has remained silent on tho report. He has not yet said definitely that he would even go- to Chifago. PAIRVIEW PASTOR IS TENDERED RECEPTION Upwards of 250 members and friends of the congregation of the lairview Methodist church attended the. reception last evening in the church, tendered the Edwin H. Wltman, who has been transferred to a charge In He has been located at the Falrviow church for the past two years.

Wayno Norrls presided at the affair and an enjoyable program was presented as follows: Vocal Miss Clara Alken. ISIsa Janet Houck, accompanist. Mrs. Belmont McNoldy, Hiss I. Mae Dorothy Crozier, Izora, itangus and Jane Riee- Wayne Korrls.

Rev. E. H. Wltman At the close of the. program, tasty refreshments were served the attending guests.

TREATED TO CHERRIES. Employes of several departments of The Mirror establishment today were given a treat. Tho treat was In the form of luscious cherries which were brought in by I. S. Bott of 203 Eleventh avenue, Juniata, who picked ten crates from several trees has at his home.

They were of Ihe Smltts vigor variety and were fine specimens of the fruit and wersr greatly enjoyed. Mrs. B. B. of 60S Eighth itreet, this city, and Mrs.

It fJR No Hollid.ay.burg, eft Tuesday morning for an extended visit to Cleveland and Akron, 0. Fisher's Round-Square Dance Thurs. Nile Last Adv. Maker's Round-Square Dance Tonight Mountain l.ako Park, 2Jc 8.30 to 11.JO. Ralph Arthurs, Caller.

Adv. Round-Square Dance Tonight Ferndell Park RBV-A-LIERS. Tanneyhill caller. Adv. Return Load From Richmond, and Battlmore, Md, tomorrow, Jnnc SOth.

H. H. Co. DIAL 2-9605 penple desiring chcerfnl, well urnKficd 3-room apartment private bath, also personal attention, dial Adv. 9 Refrigerators Accoidln; to The SJJrw ClasblHed Ad shown bejoiv there are'at least Hies wanting to buy a re.

Mserafor. ad brought about 10 buyers and of course yf are still Hatching; Mirror Classified Ads to and a iclrljerator. Advertlie yours now. You are certain to find a buyer. This Refrigerator Is Sold LEONARD cleanablo refrigerator, 100 Ib.

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INSTALL SCOUTS AT SCHELLSBURfi BEDFORD, June officials of the Blair-Bedford council. Boy Scouts of America, officially installed 63 at Schelisburg- last Thursday evening with a large number of visitors present. This troop was recently organized under the direction of Rev, 2f. J. Ross.

Bedford district commissioner, and J. Thomas Ewing, assistant scout executive, and la a part of the new extension of "touting in Bedford county. The program of the Installation In- -luded the candle lighting ceremony by making fire by friction without the use of matches. This was efficiently completed by Scout Arnold Jfoorchead of Bedford, who immedl- itely lighter 5 the three candles on the jcout badge representing a scout's duty- to his God and country, his duty lo others, and his duty to himself. At this point, Rev.

H. H. Pelrie Jf Schelisburg pronounced the invo-' cation followed by "the introduction of J. Tlumas Ewiii'g-, master of ceremonies. The investiture of the troop committee and the presentation oE the troop charter was done by Mr.

Ewing. John L. Taylor, Seoul executive of the council, then charged the scoutmaster. Rev. Roll in Taylor, and bis assistant, Fred Naugle, with their duties' and Installed them as'of- (icials in the Boy Sioul movement.

Hev. II. J. Ross, leader of the installation team o( Bedford 'scouts, then took charge of the ceremony. He called the Bedford scouts forward followed by the Schelisburg boys.

He explained the duties of a scout and at this point, the visiting Bedford scouts explained the scout -laws in detail and lighted a. candle to represent each of the twelve laws. Rev Ross then installed the scouts and badges were pinned on them -by their scoutmaster, Rev. Taylor. The program also included a splendid talk on the objectives, of, the scout movement, especially that oE service to others, by John i.

Taylor scout executive. Scout William W11- fong of Schelisburg then sang a'solo entitled "A Scout Prayer." Fred Naugle -led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance to the 'flag and ceremony was a close with the scout benediction in Indian sign language by Executive Swing Other troops the.country are rapidly being organized, and troops at Yellow Creek, Woodbury, Six Jfile Run, Cenlerville, Rainsburg, are the process of organization. All nformation concerning the organization of new troops may be secured from Rev. it. J.

Ross, 'district commissioner at Bedford. COOKERY ATTRACTING MANY The cooking school sponsored by its People's Natural Gas company in Altoona and conducted under the lersonal supervision of Miss Celia, iush, nationally famous' expert on food was opened yesterday afternoon in the AUoona High school auditorium, more than 600 persons being in attendance. This school continues today and tomorrow in a three-day dcmonstra- lon the demonstrations being conducted from 2 to 4 o'clock each afternoon. It is expected lhat the attendance today will be double that of initial session. Another type of cookery will be' demonstrated today.

Miss Bush will show how to prepare an entire "meal an oven which-is entirely, auto- reatic. That Miss Bush is a cook deluxe was evidenced hy the delicious PP wl ch was Presented the Altoona Jlirror office yester- SL' IK. rc aritlDI tho most delectable type. laity. Winners of the were: Baskets o'f groceries: Mrs, John Schimmlngcr, 1QH seventh Sch ulz.

2TO1 Eighteenth Heel; Mrs. A. R. Wohlbruck, 2303 tSiV avenu(! Marjorie R. Hudon, 2001 Union avenue; Mrs.

M. Colliflower, 223 Fifth avenue; Mrs -A, Weamer, 1700 Twenty-Sfth 3: llre George Harshbarger, 627 Twenty-ninth avenue; Anna It fowler, 103T Fifth avenue; Mrs Brady Dlehl, 1914 Fifth avenue; Mrs f. A. Cole, 2106 Washington avenue The grand daily prize, a Perco-' jteril gas washer, was awarded to Mma Oryhan, 2607 Union avenue. 'ARD PARTY WILL BE HELD AT ST.

LEO'S A card party will be heM tomor- ovf evening in St. Leo's hall for he benetit ol the parish. Jlrs. j. is the chairlady In charge of if.

a 3n semenls and her assistants vttl be aa follows: Bernadetta Jennie -Ronan, irs. j. K. Mannion. Margaret Focher, Mrs.

A. R. Mrs. A Shortencarrier, DeRonSa Weak- Margaret Quirin, Catherine Becker, Ella May Klrpatrlck, Jiar- orie Hazey, Mary Alice O'Friel Irs Catherine Rcagen. Itn.

Martin toblne, iirs. LJU Wlsalnger. Jennie Housner, Mrs Wil- ain Webster, Mrs. John Htckey. trs.

John A. Stoltz, Mary Francis loran, Mary Enez Beckcl, Ruperla Weakland. Lillie Margaret O'Friel ladeline Becker, 11. Roseline Kirk- alrick. Alice Benton, Mary Mc- Teuzer, Margaiet Pagan, Jtrs.

Porta and Stadelifw Becker The AltoonV Mirror Gives Preference to Local" News, But Telegraphic News Is Not Neglected PARADE'TO START OFF GRANGE DA Early Scenes of Oove-Historj Will Be Shown In Pagean at Martinsburg Oentennia Tomorrow, Thursday be Agricultural da at Iho Martfnsburg centennial an an elaborate program has been pre pared and will be In charge of th North Woodbury grange, with all th granges of Blair and a number from eighboring counties participating. The street parade will form at th Grange hall at 10, o'clock and pro to tho Memorial park where th -st session will be held at 11 o'ctock The parade will be composed of thre the llrst to includo the of llcera of the Pomona and subordinat granges. The second division wl the progress of agriculture md the third will be Ihe fantastl division. Following Is the program: Park Tavlllun, O'clock. Music by Vocal selection by assembly led by Professors.

H. Koontz. 3 ageant, "Early Scenes of by Professor Davis. Centennial hymn. Address, "The Hlfle, the Axe, the Bible" Professor T.

S. Davis Afternoon, l.SO O'clock, Selections by-band and orchestra, focal selection by audience, heading Wallers. Orchestra, Address by en officer of the grange. This will bo Tabe'r, master, or-Columbus, O. The national officer V'H be escorted by tho members of Logan Valley grange.

Vocal audience. Play, by Sinking Valley grange. Orchestra. Band concert. Evening Session, 8 O'clock.

Selection by orchestra. Vocal -selections. Reading, member of XJlover Creek grange. Address-E. B.

Dorsctt, master Pennsylvania state zrauKe, Mansfield, Pa. Quartet by members of Bedfo 'lay hy Loysburg grange. Orchestra. MAURICE J. HAMILTON SPEAKER AT MEETING The second quarterly rally of the ilair-County Christian Endeavor uii- on was held last'evening in St.

Paul's Reformed church, Sixth avenue and Fourth streel, Junlata, the neeOng Ming well attended'and successful in every phase. The speaker of evening was launce J. Hamilton, warden of the Blair county jail, who delivered a very inspiring address on '-'The Need of the World Today," which was covered In a very thorough, concise and practical Hamilton tressed the need of a s'pirjt'of godliness-among young people as a rero- dy for.some of Ihe ills with which he world is afflicted today. He cited several in'his "experience at the county Jail vhich that- spirit of godliness was xetnpiifled, Illustrating hn point convincingly. Miss Gladys cauirman, vice president of the'un- on, rendered a vocal solo, which was much appreciated, and the meeting vas brought to a close, WELL KNOWN- CITIZEN OBSERVES BIRTHDAY zen ward WsWIng' at 1317 JOUrteenth avenue, is -today cele- ratuig his birthday anniversary.

orn Ireland on SS. Peter and Paul's day, which In that 'counlrV s- observed as a holiday, lie was hnstened on the day he was born dly" amed Peter Jn honor ot Mr Harlow came to America and Altoonii when quite young and a has hved here ever since; For any years he served as an officer the city police force and later as ssistant health officer i the then In the Fcnnsyl- -ania railroad polfce service. He 'is ow retired. His many frj cnd 0 in extending good wishes. MOTHERS'.

ASSISTANCE FUND LIST ADJUSTED inH 18 Ot lh lhl! 1 Assistance nd hold a special meeting yester- ay to readjust the pay roll of 'the the allow! th Jf' the list3 all er, reduclmn3 were made in nt thlrt faming ing a tola! of seventy-two fam- 'es still on the rolls. 15 en r0r this month has at a decrease of JS.174.50 rom last month's budget. Most of lese Jamilisj; win have Otbt card by he countj Mrs. Charlotte Farrish of Harris urg assistant slate he Mothers' Assistance, find, was in ttendance at the meeting yesterday GRIDDEK IflSES. CHICAGO.

June Charley Retz- aff, N. heavyweight cored a technical knockout over "a Marrlncr, former University of ois football player, after 2 minutes nd 21 seconds of fighting In the Prst a 3c 10-round bout te City last night. Retzlalf weighed m. Msrrlner, 1S9. HITS TWO HOMERS.

es, with Cutshall, Everts, Lister, Bromley, WcClain, B. Sfaltas Ingram, Carroll and McKInley in the lmeup, took the -Bulldogs into camp by a score of 13-7. Bulldogs had C- "rter. F. and J.

Sutherland. Buchanan, Mills. Allnnlch and J. Mattaa. McKinley farmed batters.

Lister hit 2 homers AMUSEMENT BULLETIN, OLYMPIC THEATRE "Sinners In tlio Bun." STAT1J THKATBE "As You Desire Jle." WAIINER T1JEATBB BtraDge Love of Molly Lou- vatn." CAPITOI, TltEATBB "Merrily We Go lo PARK.THEATRE "Marked Cor Murder." HOLLIDAVSBUBC OB'AKD "The Cohen'a and Kelly's In wood." KOAniNC SFItlNQ THEATRE. J'iJurdera In (ho Bue Morgue," Currants, I JI.OO; Oic Heart Cherries, 8 n.t., Sour Cherries. Jl Sl.CO. Dial 4801. Career, tli Sheridan St.

Adv. Toilet Articles Rubinstein's, Coly, Houblganl's, In Paris, Seventeen Asm. S'rlnccss Tat, etc. WJS'HAVM THEM Att'. Perm-Alto Drug Store PENN-ALTO HOTEL i-A-B-L-E-'-S ICE 40o QUART Vanilla, Chocolate and Fresh Strawberry.

ORANGE SHERBET 2 Be QUART BANANA OUSTARD Bo; QUART One or of any- pt tho abovo ilelitered airt- whero In the Thone J'our order before 31, BUTTERMILK 2Bo GALLON Delivered anywhere In the city. ARCAD'E Important Price Eeduo. tions on Devoe Paint ucts In Effect at Once. Devoe -Lead Zinc House Paint- A product backed by it paint making 'experience. Old Trice Keiv Ytlct 1311011 52.87 Devoe Velour Finish -Washable flat wall paint.

old New i Floor and Deck Enamel A quick-drying durable finish fof vood, concrete and linoleum covered floors. Old'Price New Price uart SIM 90o Mirrolao Enamel Quick-drying decorative enamel for'' nslde or outside use. ri rC Marble Floor Finish A quick-drying varnish for-floors, moleum and woodwork. Old Price New Pried WOLF HARDWARE CO, 712 11 Ave. Phone 2-7048 ANNUAL PJCNIC BELLWOOD, EAGLES BLAND PARK, JUNE 30lh Dancing Afternoon and Evening Oodson'j 0 Griffith's Public Thursday Special Franklin Pure Cane Sugar, 10 lb.

bag, 42c THURSDAY SPECIAL ICE CREAM PACKED 25c quart JUNIOR LUNCH l.WO 7th A e. I AITOONA AND TYRONE) NOTICE! We positively have no agents selling from door to door. ThI. statement TH response to numerous complaints from those who have been deceived by Imposteri. Via only wish to mafce clear lhat you are not dealing with Halts latin nhen jon boy from at jour door.

IVYSIDE PARK Nelson Maples and His Orchestra f. an "IPxe At Asbury I'ark Casino, 10NIGHT Sl.OO per Couple. 9 to.

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