Altoona Mirror from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 24

Congratulations to WARD TRUCKING CORP. on the dedication of their Beautiful New Tormina! Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. 3600 Boale Ave, Congratulations on your opening Sheetmetal ventilating duct work fabricated and installed by KLESIUS SHE'EDY Air Furnaces Gas Oil Coal GEO. A. KLESIUS 1123 Eighth Avenue GEO.

K. SHEEDY Phone 65B6 Established 1891 Congratulations To WARD TRUCKING CORPORATION and Altoona We're proud to extend our very best wishes to another of Altoona's new enterprises in the march forward. Stjjk Guide specific HOME DECORATION SERVICE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 1111 Eleventh Avenue. Phone 3-fil(it CENTER PAINTS, Congratulations! TRUCKING Corporation Our sincere wishes for your continued success your beautiful building is sure to become another landmark in progressive Altoona ALTO GLASS COMPANY 18S5 Union Avc. 8SSO -THE ALTQONA MIRROR, ALTOONA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1951 MEN AND WOMEN In Military Service Serves Wilh 2llh Division.

WITH THE 21th INFANTR DIVISION IN Job Balfotir, son of Mr. ami Mr George W. Balfour of 207 Frc street, Lakcmont, Altoona, is scr Ing with tin- 24th infantry divieio on the righting frorH The first American division 1 enter the fighting in Koren, tl 24lh has played major role U. N. offensives north and sout of the 38th parallel.

Balfonr, serving with (he mcd cal company of the 21st regimen arrived in Korea June 20. Ji)5 Since joining his unit lie hns bee awarded the combat medical badg und the Korean service riubon wit one campaign stur. Pvt. Bnlfonr, who received 111 basic training at Camp Brcckii ridge, is a graduate of Holl iayshurg High school nrul wa atcr employed as a painter. A'isils Son at Sampson.

SAMPSON AIR FORCE BASK N. and Mrs. Q. C. Osivnl of 323 Grant avenue.

AHoona, spen last w.cek-cnd with their son. Ha bert C. Oswald. is now takin air force indoctrination trainin here. PACE SETTER OBNE K.

DAVIDSON Air Force Vet To Open New Store In City An air force veto-run who ha; been sotting a fast pacu in the progressive merchants' parade will He aking another stride forward when 10 opens his second ladies' rcndy o-wear and fur shop in downtown AUoona on Monday, Gene E. Davidson, owner of the 'rocks and Frills shop on Pcnn st re ct, Hoi Ei ay sbii rjr, as an- inuncetl the opening of the Davidson's Frocks and Frills shop at ,117 Twelfth avenue on Monday at 2.30 o'clciclc. Mr. Davidson, a unlive of Alcana, will feature in his new store i complete line of nationally atf- 'crtised dresses, furs, sportswear and accessories which will include lie latest stylos and fashions in vomcn's wear fre.sh. from New York show rooms.

In his dcstrc to meet customer Icmnnd, Mr. Davidson will keep lis store well stocked with half izes us well as regular sixes in he junior, misses und women's eady-to-wear clothing. The new ocation has been completely redecorated both on the interior and exterior, with new fitting rooms nd an alteration department for ho convenience of patrons, Prior to his entrance in the army ir force during World war IT Mr, Davidson dealt exclusively in tho end of the retail business trade nd after his discharge from the armed forces he expanded into vomen's ready-to-wear. Married to the former Misa Artls Rugglcs of Holliilnysbiirs, Mr. Davidson and his wife live in the ylvan Hills area.

The couple has ic son, Rodger, aged S. In addition to supervising the peration of both stores, Mr. Davidon is active in community affairs olh in Altoonn and in Holliday's- urg-. He is a member of the Hot- idayshurg Kiwanis club. A few months ago he gave great deal his spare time to working -for he underprivileged children of the ounty in raising funds for their oncfit.

Mr. Davidson stated thnt Mrs. ane Fickes will continue as manger of the HollEclaysburg store Aided by Mrs. Evelyn Burket while Miss Ronnie McElflsh, Miss Rcnnn Wyman, I Elizabeth Heed and Mrs. Ethel Hammers, former Frocks and Frills employes, will operate the new Twelfth avenue store.

STEEL ERECTION CRANE SERVICE HEAVX TOWING for NEW WARD TRUCKING CORPORATION CONGRATULATIONS: BUILDING to Bill Ward and his progressing enterprise. TKis beautiful new building is something Altoona can be proud of and we're glad to have done our small part in its erection. Altoona Steel and Auto Wrecking Co. 6 01 6th Avcmle Phone 6414 WARD PRESENTS HORSESHOE CURVE VIEW TO Want Ads 7171, Truman Takes U.S. on Road To Socialism ATLANTA, NOV.

Trumnn administration hns proceeded step by step on the aoctnl- program "long ago laid down by Karl Marx," former NRA Offi- "ial Donald R. Riehberg said here. Addressing the annual meeting the Associated Industries of Georgia, Riehberg, co-author of much of the nation's basic labor legislation, is now a practicing attorney and lecturer. He excoriated President Truman for taking on "a superhuman task" in adopting "the socialist theory our government be mightier than the Almighty and should enact laws to repeal the divine laws of human behavior," "Any human person must be In- jlintd to pity more than censure Harry Truman as he is seen struggling to achieve the impossible with in apparently boundless ambition and an obviously limited capacity," said. Riehberg said tho program of leveling Ihts nation's wealth to tho economic and military support of ill other peoples enables "the ad- Ward Firm Does Times as Much Business In Week as In Year Before 'Ward Inaugurates a Through Truck Service to th South." "Ward Adds Chicago, Octroi ind Toledo to its Growing List "Ward Trucking Corporation In Connection with Acme Fast Frtrigh Jives Service as Far us Britisl "Ward Gives Another Boost to Utoona." These statements, taken fron iio pages of trucking magazines how tho rolling expansion of tbr Vard Trucking corporation of Al oona and how it has grown sinci humble beginning 20 years ngn With in cash as els, a toji ami a half truck and ise as common carrier, Wil mm W.

Ward, president of thi urrent corporation, founded th Vard Trucking corporation on Maj 3. 1931, amid the chaos of th Icprcssion in Chambcrsburg an me year later moved ita headquar ers to AUoona. The first customer for the yearlin ompany was the J. C. Blair com ay of Huntingdon, whoso product cre hauled regularly to the markets three times each Th fi rat exp ansion to made by Mr.

Ward wns in the form several 2 by 8 plunks that were lid on the truck bed to build ai xtended platform so that more might could be hauled each trip After the initial expansion followed progressively Leaclily. Early in IS)32 the com- any bought two Auto-cur trucks nd late in the same year nddcc he first tractor and trailer unit 'oday the Ward corporation has ver 200 tractors and trailers all descriptions to accommodate different types of freight it andlc's and does two and onc-hal tries as much business in one week was done throughout the entire car in 1932. In addition to the Altoona head- uartcrs, tho corporatfon haa six crminals located in DuBois, Har- sburg, Johnstown, Wcehawkcn and two in New York city ounciT-s definition of a chargeable ccident which states that a driver lay be held responsible not only he is the primary cause of the ccident, hut if by driving de- cnsivcly he could have prevented "IG driver of the other vehicle om becoming involved. Driving statistics show that inrgeablo accidents occur at an lerval of miles, which loans that Ward drivers travel than three times around the orld before a chargeable accident ppears. The Ward company, incorporated IfiSD, operates by authority of interstate commerce and th.e ennsylvnnia public utility com- issions, and was one of the irlicst organizations to be issued ic certificate of public nrl necessity under the motor car- act of 1935, and Is dedicated providing' a safe, dependable, VSCS Harmony Circle Velcoincs New Member Harmony circle 2 of the Women's ocicty of Christian Service of ftli Avomte Methodist church met regular Monday, Nov.

tho home of Mrs. Brubnkcr, 118 lat Sixth avenue, with Mrs. irdcncr, group leader, in charge. The meeting opened with the Corinthians IS, read Mrs, Settle ami prayer by Mrs. ellie Merrits.

Mrs. Rincs gave lesson entitled, "The Strug- for Independence," from the iicly book, "Wo Americans North irt South." Mrs. Isabelle Bucher was wcl- med as a new member after itch a brief business session was Id. The report of the treasurer were given and dona- voted to World Community and W. S.

C. S. cash day, Nov. for the building fund. The December meeting was plan- el at which time gifts will be changed.

A social hour followed the mect- enjoyed by the following mcmrs: Mrs. Gardener, rs. Lane, Mrs, nines, Mrs. Mont- mcry, Mrs. Faulkender, Mrs.

ntlicrs, Mrs. Brud, Mrs. Nellie errltts, Mrs. Emma Mcrrltts, Mrs. ylor, Mrs.

Bucher and Mrs. Bru- her, A guest was Mra. Rig by. which handled 239,022,523 pounds of freight in 1950 and is expected to exceed the 300,000,000 mark this year. In two days under current, operation, the corporation ships more gross poundage freight than was shipped during the first year of operation.

The firm's licet of trucks travels over a in illion and a half miles each year and ita drivers average 70,000 cncJi during the same period. With emphasis placed on road courtesy. Ward drivers arc known throughout the east for their thoughtfulrtcss in pulling off the side of the highway to let motorists pass or in offering aid to stranded motorists whom they spot many times in their travels. Tho Wurd corporation requires its drivers lo pass rigid driving tests in handling the bugu tractors and trailers In addition to the requirements laid down by state law The fact that Ward drivers are experts at their trade is exemplified in their almost accident-free record. Throughout the year of 1950, 5G drivers operated Ward trucks for over 1,600,000 miles without a single chargeable accident.

The company uses the National Safe speedy motor freight service daily to and from the central Pennsylvania area, to hundreds of eastern points. Tho corporation recently completed construction of a new office and terminal building at its Seventh avenue headquarters and is now building a modern inspection and washing station for its trucks. Road failures are almost unheard of as a result of the pride that is taken by the drivers in keeping their tractors functioning and by the slnfT of skilled mechanics who constantly check the trucks for signs of wear. The company now hauls everything from whole locomotives to lamp shades and on a round the dock sevrn days a week to Insure safe ami prompt delivery. In addition to Its 1,100 trucking points in Pennsylvania, Ward has franchises in New York, New Jcr sey and Maryland and continues tc, add new services to its growing list.

From its humble beginning in 1931, Ward Trucking corporation has risen to state-wide prominence with its expansion and, for its 224 employes, Jt is the finest place I the nation to work commandeer wealth find Ing over America of the world." He aaid the creates the excuse of a national necessity "to socialize our industries, to substitute dependence on government for tho Independence of self-support, and to equalize the living, working and social conditions of all our people." Riehberg called for nn alliance of liberals in the 1952 election to restore to the American people "leadership which will lead them to decisive victory for constitutional government, individual liberty and home rule." Hospital Births Baby Brown, a son horn at tho AUoona hospital Thursday to William and Edith (Hencry) Brown of 131 Fourth avenue. Baby Wingate, son born at tho AUoona hospital Thursday evening to Robert and Janet (Miller) Win- gale of 210 West Twelfth street Tyrone. Baby Kaiser, a son born at tha AHoona hosptlal Wednesday morning to Charles and Betty Kaiser of 310 Walnut avenue. Congratulations! WARD TRUCKING CO. from New Enterprise Stone Lime Co, New Enterprise, Pa.

Best TRUCKING CORP. The erection of your New Buildingshows a progressive spirit and interest in your commmlity. "Lois of Success" GRANNAS BROS. EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS Photic 3-5176 AUoona, Pa. Another standout landmark for Blair County the new Ward Trucking Co More evidence of the faith' so many have in the future of Altowm.

Our best for Bill Wartfs continued success William PUTT GENERAL CONTRACTOR It is with deep humility and a warm sense of accomplishment that we announce our part in this achievement. PHONE 236 SAXTON.