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Alt Kinds Can Be In the Altoona Mitfor's Business MONDAY EVENING, OCf Ofifcfc 48, MAHfttAOK RECORD and Mrs. 0. M. Divelbtas of 223 kVenue, this announce the of their son, Mr. Morris T.

to Miss E. Clowser Newport, formerly of this city, of Clarence Clowser of 2111 avenue, oh Wednesday eves' Oct. 23. The ceremony was per- ttrmed at the home of the bride's ffkndmothcr, Mrs. Emma Carver of Ifafrport, by Rev.

T. D. Miller, pastor fflQ, the Newport Methodist church. The were attended by the bride's w'i grandmother and father. Mr.

and Mrs. jST 'ODlvelblss were tendered a wedding dln- vft at the home of the bridegroom's fj. featents after their return to Altoona. fTJte couple will reside at 1418 Thirteenth Mr. Divelbiss is employed, by i Pennsylvania Railroad company as it machinist In the Twelfth street CHARLES H.

HUGHES CALLEDJir DEATH former Altoonan, Long In General Superintendent's Office, Dies on Sunday at Harrisburg Home. and Mrs. George P. Beech of 1403 Second avenue announce the marriage At their daughter, Miss Naomi Martyn Beech, to Mr. C.

Raphael Burket, a 8Oh of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burket of '425 Beech avenue. The ceremony took place at 10 o'clock Saturday' night at Emahuel Evangelical church with the pastor, Rev. Herman Kaebnick, Officiating, The couple was attended by Mf and Mrs.

Robert Clark of this -Wty. The was graduated from ttW Altoona High school in 1925. Mr. Btlrket formerly employed by the 3ttrror Printing company but now a position with Haller's bakery Immediately following the church ceremony, the newlyweds left on a honey- v. moon trip to Cleveland and Akron 1 They will be at home to their friends 1 At 406 Fourteenth street after Nov.

5. On Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the ectory of St. Patrick's Catholic churcfi in Newry, Mr. Daniel J. De- tpller pf Newry and Miss Julia A Baiih of Poplar Run were united in marriage by the rector, Rev.

Roger O'Donnell. They were attended by Mr. Mid Mrs. James Costlow of Poplar TlUn. Following the ceremony at the itefetory, Mr.

and Mrs. Delozier were i a dinner and reception at the i home of Mr. Delozler's aunt, Mrs. Rachael Kephart, In Newry. Twenty- five guests were present.

Mr. and Mrs. Delorler are both well known in Newry and vicinity and have a host of friends Who Join in best wishes. They will re- rX" in Newry. The bridegroom is em- Jloyed by the Martin Co'nstruction company of Altoona.

'Harry. David Pheasant, son of Mr. and Mrs B. F. Pheasant of town, and Miss Zelia Marie Smith, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John M. Smith'of Clappertown, were quietly married at the Lutheran parsonage in Williamsburg on Saturday evening at The Lutheran marriage Charles M. Hughes, a native of Altoona and for many years employed In the office of the general superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad, died of heart trouble at his home at 1521 North Sixth street, Harrisburg, at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several months an dhe had undergone, treatment in Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore.

He was confined to' his room for three weeks prior to his death. Mr. Hughes was a son of former County Commissioner James C. Hughes and was aged 55 years. In his young manhood he learned stenography and then he entered the railroad service, being employed for many years in the general superintendent's office.

When headquarters of the Eastern Pennsylvania grand division were, moved to FOUR ARE INJURED AS CARS COLLIDE HEAD-ON Pour persons were Injured, one of the number seriously, last evening at 8 o'clock when two automobiles collided at the intersection of the 'William Penn highway and Gallitzln road at Summit, Cambria county. Frank Warner, a resident of Summit, suffered a puncture wound in the back of the head and his condition at his home is regarded as serious. Others hurt were Andrew Eberhart of Zanesville, concussion of the brain; T. S. Bger, contusion of the chest and lacerations of the hands and face and Sherman Crist of 'Cresson, general contusions and abrasions of the body.

The injured were treated by a physician and taken to their respective homes, Eberhart being removed to the Eger residence. The Ohio man is a son of Mr. and Mrs, Alexander Eberhart of Cresson and was visiting his parents. The accident occurred as the cars driven by Crist and Eberhart collided head-on at the road intersection. An investigation is being made by police.

PLANS ARE LAID FOR CONVENTION State Officers Are Guests of Junior Mechanics and Speak of Conclave to Be Held Here Next Year. Preliminary plans looking towards the entertainment of the state convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics which will be held in Altoona next year were formulated at a meeting held on Saturday night by the local councils which was attended by several of the state officers. Charles Yahres of Etna, state councilor, and Hall of Philadelphia, state secretary, were guests of the Mechanics at the meeting which was held in the hall of Warren G. Harding FIRST OF MASS MEETINGS HELD Rev. L.

E. Wilson of Bellwood Methodist Church Addresses Boys Assembled Under Auspfcies of Y. M. 0. A.

CAR WREOKID WHEN HIT BY A TRUCK Harrisburg about ten years ago he took up his residence He had served as private stenographer to the late General Superintendent George W. Crelghton for quite a number of years and at his death he held the position of assistant clerk in the office. Some years ago Mr. Hughes was elected a member of the Harrisburg school board and he served in that capacity until his death. He was a member of Mountain lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, this city; of the Harrisburg consistory and Zembo temple of the Shrine in the capital city.

He was also a member of the White Cross lodge of the Knights of Pythias and of the Second Presbyterian church. He is survived by his father, his wife, Mrs. May Shuster Hughes, one daughter, Mrs. William E. Brunton, two grandchildren, Patricia and Barbara Brunton, residing at Camp Hill; six James Ralph Robert G.

Arthur and Clyde and one sister, Miss May Hughes, all of this city. The body, will be brought to Altoona on Tuesday morning and taken to the residence of the father, 1603 Sixth avenue, where the funeral services will be conducted on Wednseday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. o'clock. emo hy was used FOUR VETERANS AT FUNERAL SERVICES The funeral of Peter Dell, one of Duncansville's last two veterans of the Civil war, was held on Friday afternoon from his late residence at 536 First avenue, with services in the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren.

A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the church to pay their last tribute of respect. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. S. Long, pastor of First Church of the Brethren, Altoona, in which the memory of deceased was most fittingly honored and his long and useful Jlfe, including his notable war record, reviewed.

Rev. James Sell of Hollidaysburg, a friend of the fajnlly, closed the service with a few well-chosen remarks. In attendance at the services were four Civil war veterans, including a member of the same company as the deceased, company 125th regiment. Levi Leetlom of Hollidaysburg was in the same company. James Irwin, Duncansville's only remaining veteran, Reuben Fox of Hollidaysburg and Profjessor D.

M. Lotz of Attoona were there. They were the honorary pallbearers. Military honors were accorded at of William and Margaret Shope, and was married to Misr Jennie Brumbaugh in 1883, who, with six sons, William, Carl, Lewis, Harry, Charles and George, all in Altoona, survives, i gether with four brothers and three v. ey fht.

nf Henry Shope, Mapleton; by John E. Smith brother gh Mrg Annie Hoft In Mtea Alimrrn 1 bride, and Miss Alverta Winelancl. ley have a-host of friends in their communities who wish them happiness and success on their new venture. They will reside in Akron, lor the time being where Mr. Pheasant is employed, but will later on up housekeeping on a farm, on Fluey Creek.

Miss Martha Gwin, daughter of Mrs. eUe Gwin of 509 Twenty-third ave- iue, and Mr. -Harry son of P. Shomberg of 1218 Thirteenth were united in marriage on Saturday at noon at the parsonage of ValrvleW -Methodist church by the Kev. George Johnson.

The very 51 fnipremslve ring ceremony of the Meth- church was used. Immediately following the ceremony! the couple -ilett by motor for Philadelphia and York city. From there, they will -motor aouth' lahd'iirobably spend a honeymoon in' Florida. They will re. in State College where Mr.

Shom- if located. FERGUSON lir. Louis Ercole and. Miss Mabel a well known and popular young couple of Altoona, were united 'in marriage on Oct. 17 at the sanctum Alderman Charles M.

Kephart, 1706 ynion ivenue. The ceremony was rperformed by Alderman Kephart, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The wedi have already taken up hou.se- keeping In a newly furnished apartment awaits their occupancy, DEATH RECORD. i i 'MBS. ELLEN LATTEBNEB of John M.

Latterner, died at her home near Mfnster, Cambria Saturday morning at 9.55 Mrs. Lattej-ner was born near Carrolltown, the of John and Mary Luther, and was united in marriage with Mr. Ljatterner on Jan. 29, 1867. After re- aiding nine years at Carrolltown, Mr.

'and Mrs. Latterner came to Altoona they conducted the White Hall man, Saltillo; Thomas Shope, East Pittsburgh; Mrs. W. A. Runic and Mrs.

David Bradley, Shirleysburg, and Mrs. William Marlin, Eldorado. Interment will be made in Logan Valley cemetery, Bellwood, after services in Grace United Brethren church, in charge of Rev. W. G.

Hawk at 2.30 Tuesday afternoon. The body may be viewed any, time up to the hour set for the funeral. JACOB KATOWSKY Of 1312 Nineteenth street, died suddenly at his home at 12.30 o'clock yesterday noon of a heart attack' which oqcurred as he was sitting on the porch of the residence. He was born April 14, 1850, and came to Altoona from Patton six months ago. Surviving are one son and three daughter, Alex Ratowsky of Patton, Mrs.

C. Brenner and Mrs. S. Lichtenstein of this city, and Mrs. J.

Freedman of Pittsburgh, three brothers and one sister, Harry Ratowsky and Mrs. A. Adelson" of Fhilipsburg, Isaac of New York, and Barney of Brooklyn, fourteen grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was a member of the Agudath Achim synagogue. Funeral services were held at the late home at 1 o'clock this afternoon.

Interment was made in the Agudath Achim cemetery. HORACE -BOBESON. Well known Logan township resident, died at his home at 1812 Twenty-fifth at 3.15 o'clock this morning of complications 'after a lingering illness. He was born in Allegheny township, Blair county, on Oct. 3, 1856, and was a son of David and Sarah Irwin Robeson, both deceased.

He was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Saylor on Oct. 17, 1893, and is the last of his family. He is survived by hia widow and three nieoes' and two nephews. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city.

The funeral services will be held from the- late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock and will be in charge of his pastor, Rev. Dr. J. W. Francis, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Altoona, the burial in the family plot in 'the Carson Valley cemetery, adjoining the church.

A group of members of the Fort Fetter post of the American. Legion of Hollidaysburg attended the services and there was a firing squad composed of members of the same organization. Charles Schroeder, bugler, sounded taps at the conclusion of the committal service and the firing of the usual three volleys by the firing squad. The deceased, who was next to the last member of a large family, including five sons, all of whom saw service in the Civil war, succumbed on last Tuesday night after a lengthy illness. He was bedfast for several months as the result of a broken hip and recently complications developed.

A sister, Mrs. Eliza Bartlebaugh, the last member of the Dell family, resides at Roaring His widow and four children reside in Duncansville and immediate vicinity: council at 2327 Seventh avenue. J. W. Satterfleld presided.

Mr. Yahres in his address paid tribute to the late Chester R. Anthony, who had charge of the membership campaign early this year which, resulted In the largest class initiation in recent years. He then spoke of the division of the state into smaller districts, of which there are now thirty-nine instead of twelve, Blair county forming a separate district. He said that the state officers are concentrating on the twelve counties where there are no councils and that-much work will be done.

In Blair county he suggested that Bell- Tyrone combine for a class initiation prior to the AUoona date, May 6. Mr. Hall spoke of the 1930 convention, -which will open on Sept. 9. It will be held in the Penn-Alto hotel, wMch has been reserved as headquarters, with sessions in the Logan room.

He paid tribute to the thorough work of Mr. Yahres as state councilor and told of the flourishing condition of the order and of the prizes that will be awarded winners in tho contest for a large number of accessions. The local district organization Was perfected by election of officers as follows: J. W. district deputy state councilor, chairman; J.

A. Householder, 370, secretary; M. S. Keller, 376, publicity director. Each council is asked to elect three representatives for meetings to be held semi-monthly in the club room of Pride of Mountain City council, 1029 Green avenue, beginning Wednesday, Nov.

6. These meetings are planned to further the work for new members. First of the meetings looking toward entertaining of the state convention will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, in the club room on Green avenue. Rev.

L. E. Wilson, pastor of the Bellwood Methodist church, yesterday afternoon delivered the address in connection with the first, of a serlea of mass meetings for boys of the city, sponsored by the Altoona P. R. R.

Y. M. C. A. The meeting 'was held In the Second Presbyterian church, over 400 boys being in attendance.

Speaking on the theme, "The Measure of a Rev. Wilson applied the system of weights and measures to the process of making a -man. Several qualifications for a "square fellow" were defined by the speaker while he gave three qualifications for good clean character, stressing honesty, cleanliness and purposefulness. During the meeting pocket editions of the Gospel of St. John were distributed among the boys.

In the back of these pocket Gospels appears a ticket form which will be punched at each of the series of five mass meet- Ings planned for the winter. The series will be concluded with a banquet at Jaffa temple on Washington's birthday. i William Stahl presided at the meet- Ing yesterday and an enthusiastic song service was held under the direction of E. E. Rudislll.

W. H. Kelley, organist at the Second Presbyterian church, was accompanist on the piano. Scripture lesson was read by Mf. Stahl.

Announcement was made that the next mass meeting for boys will be held In the First Baptist church on Sunday, Nov. 17. O. W. Anderson, local secretary; Carl Burket, assistant secretary, and Harry L.

Johnston, president of the association, were introduced to the boys at the conclusion of the gathering. A touring cJir, owned ftnd driven by H. T. Patch, 1808 Tenth street, was badly wrecked about 2 o'clock day afternoon at the corner of East Bell avenue and East Lloyd street, where it was run into by' a truck dHveft by Herman Mclntyre, 607 East Qrhnt avenue. Mr.

Patch, who was driving his par, was the only one injured, he having the back of his right hand slightly cut and, It Is feared a couple of rlba broken In his left side, caused by being Jammed against the steering wheel. Mr. Patch was just turning onto East B.ell avenue, behind another car, when the truck crashed Into the left front of tho car with great force, breaking the front wheel, tearing the tire, smashing the fender and headlight into the hood, which was badly bent, puncturing the radiator and bending the frame. Mr. Mclntyre assumed responsibility for the wreck.

GEORGE W. WRIGHT DIES AT MAPLETON Was Prominent In Business Circles, former Prothono- tary and Member of Council and School Board. PENN CENTRAL ASSISTS IN ELECTRICAL COURSE C. L. East, Byi-on C.

Miller and others of the Penn Central Light and Power company, got back to their regular duties this morning after having spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State College assisting in presenting the first rural electrification short course by State college and the Penn- sylvanal joint committee on rural electrification. It Was held at the Centre Hills Country club, was well attended 9 o'clock in St. Theresa church. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery, Newry.

GEORGE M. HEVKRLY Husband of Crlssie Kephart Heverly, former residents of Utahville, Cambria county, died at his home in Buffalo, N. on Oct. 23, aged 49. He is survived by his wife, two brothers and one sister, C.

M. and Joseph Heverly of Utahville and Mrs. Rosa PetersdYi of Coalport. The body was brought to Utahville on Sunday forenoon and was taken to the home of his brother, C. M.

Heverly. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Utahville Methodist church, in charge of Rev. W. A. Dysart.

In- and was a success. The Altoona. men lent assistance, terment was made in cemetery. the Utahville hotel for a year and then moved to ICunster where they engaged in farm- Ing until the husband's death in 1916. was a member of St.

Michael's 'Catholic church at Loretto, Surviving ate three eons and two daughters. Charles Latterner, Sankertown; Miss 'Theresa, John, and William Latterner, Munster; Mrs. George Driscoll, Sharon; twenty-three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. There Will be solem high mass in 'St. Michael's church, Loretto, at 10 a.

m. Tuesday, Rev. P. J. Sass, pas- ior.

of St. Michael's will be assisted by 1. H. Denny, a. near relative, and Rev.

P. J. Padden, Ash- It ville. Six grandsons, William, Cloyd, iLjeonard and Paul Latterner, Munster and Ralph and Charles Driscoll, Shau- OH, will act as pall bearers. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

MHS. CATHElilNU UAtNKS of John Gaines, died at the of a daughter, Mrs. Hurry Zieg- fer of 1315 fifth avenue, East Juniata, 8.55 o'clock last evening of a complication of diseases incident to advanced age. She had been ill for sev- years and was bedfast for the month. She wan born in Page Sept.

1. 1819, and had re- aided in an about Altoona for the past twenty-live years. Surviving are four uooa and four daughters, John W. Oaineu, Mrs. George W.

Miller, Mrs. William Miner, Mru. Harry Hiegler, Thomas M. Gaines, Charles E. Gaines and Robert L.

Gaines, all of this city; Mrs. W. R. Beahm of Ouk Park fifty-two grandchildren, and three Mrs. Lafayette iiruedluve of gtanton, Mrs.

Ellen Price of aburg, and Mrs. Charles Alger of county, Va. Mrs. Gaines was a ber of the Broad Avenue Meth- church. The funeral (services held on Wednesday afternoon 2.80 o'clock from the late home and uriH In charge of liev.

J. Perry Mil- loT, of the Broad Avunue Meth- Interment will be made in the Presbyterian church at Hollidaysburg. BEV. F. A.

WILLMAN Former pastor of the Emanuel Evangelical church, Fifth avenue and Fifth street, this city, died at the home of his son, Arthur Willman of Napierville, 111., yesterday of complication of diseases following a lengthy illness. He was aged about 80. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Matilda Fern Willman, and two sons and five daughters, George Willman of Pittsburgh, Arthur Willman of Napierville, Mrs. J.

E. Burberg of Napierville, Mrs. Carl Hueners of Vermillion, S. Mrs. Curtis Farrington of Oakley, Miss Flora Wilfman of Sioux City, and Mrs.

W. R. Harshbarger of 117 East Fourth avenue, this city. His remains will be brought to this city for burial. They are expected to arrive 'about noon Wednesday.

1'KTKK JOSEl'H ABNOL1J Died at his home in Sinking valley on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock of complication of diseases. He had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born in Germany, Feb. 17, 1869. Mr.

Arnold came to this country thirty- two years ago. Surviving are his wife and these sons: Carl, Albert and John. One sister, Mrs. Hugo Rudolf, and one brother, Frank Arnold of this city, two brothers and three sisters in Germany aUo survive. He was a member of St.

Mary's Catholic church. The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning with requiem mass at a o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home of his sister, Mrs.

Hugo Rudolf, 1920 Second avenue. JVUtS. SUSAN V. STOCKEB Wife of John L. Stocker of 316 Maple avenue, died at her home at 5.40 o'clock Saturday evening of a complication of diseases after two years' illness.

She was born Kast Freedom. May 28, 1870, a daughter of Sam- SAMUKL PBEBISH Of Cresson died at his home at "10.50 o'clock yesterday morning of pneumonia and asthma. He was born in Austria, Jan. 6. 1874, and came to this country in 1894, residing in Cresson since 1900.

He was employed, by the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke corporation. He was united'in marriage with Miss Rose Kalaric in 1899. Surviving are his wife, six sons and one daughter, Stephen, John, Joseph, Michael, Mrs. Joseph Kropp, Samuel, and Peter, all of Cresson. He was a member of the Slovak Catholic cliurch and of the Slovak-Greek society.

MBS. ANGELINA VICANO Wife of John Picano of 1306 Polk avenue, died at the Altoona hospital at 1.15 o'clock Saturday afternoon of heart attack. She was born in 1894. Surviving are her husband and eight children. Mrs.

Picano was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic church. The body has been taken to the home of a brother-in-law, A. Marehella of 317 Seventh avenue. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with requiem mass at 9 o'elqck in Mt.

Carmel church. Interment 1 be made in Calvary cemetery. MBS. ETHEL DUNN HEILMAN Wife of John Heilman of Reading, died at the home her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

John Dunn of Fallen Timber, Saturday evening at 5.30 o'clock, death being attributed to tuberculosis. She is survived by her parnets and her husband and these brothers and sisters: Earl of Moss Creek, Oscar of Fallen Timber, Florence of Lewistown and Ray, Vera, Philip, Frank and Arlene, all at home. Funeral arrangements were not completed pending the arrival of her husband from Reading. Thursday in staging a demonstration of farm electric appliances, including ensilage cutters, feed grinders, milk wood saw and household appliances. Talks were given on the use ot the various implements by college instructors and manufacturers' representatives.

Following a dinner in the evening Dean R. L. Watts of the college gave an address of welcome. Addresses on rural electrification were given by Eugene Holcomb, chairman of the rural service committee of the National Electric Light association; John S. Wise and Miles Horst of the state's joint committee.

On Friday the morning session was devoted to grinding feed, tilling silos, wood sawing and operation of water systems. Mr. East of the Penn Central opened the discussions. In the afternoon and evening the sessions were devoted to poultry house lighting, poultry brooding, farm wiring, spraying and the use of electric appliance in the farm home. Saturday morning an inspection was made" of the college farms.

4 The Penn Central is a pioneer in the institution of the courses and in farm demonstrations in this section of the country. They were held' in the several counties in the company's territory and largely attended. In the extension of rural electrification the company since April 1, 1927, has erected some BOO miles of lines and enrolled some 3,500 customers in its field. ALTOONA DISI'ENSAKY. Martha Mentch, aged 14, of 2126 Thirteenth avenue, was treated at the Altoona hospital dispensary over the week-end for a possible fracture of the left ring linger.

An X-ray examination is to be made. David Fusco, aged 22, of 825 Third avenue, suffered contusions of the. left hand and had the member treated in the dispensary. Joan Hagman, aged 17, of R. D.

No. 1, Bellwood, received attention for a bruise of the nose. Catherine Reiland, aged 27, of 1301 Ninth street, had a foreign body removed from the left eye at the hospital dispensary. H. W.

Forsythe. aged 24, of 320 Bell avenue, a car inspector employed by the Pennsy, was treated for a dog bite injury of the left hand. R. E. Knox, aged 37, of 318 Twenty- sixth avenue, Blair county, parole officer, was treated in the dispensary for a nail wound of the left hand.

Harry Reiney.i aged 9, of 222 Spruce avenue, was given treatment for a laceration of the head. John Reagen, aged 5, son of E. J. Reagen of 1600 Second avenue, was treated at the hospital for a slight chin laceration. Mrs.

Pauline Beasom, aged 23, of 192 West Tyhoga avenue, Philadelphia, was given treatment in the dispensary for a hemorrhage which followed the extraction of a tooth. Mrs. S. M. Myers, aged 53, of R.

D. 1, Verona, was treated at the institution for a laceration of the left arm and bruises of the back. Fred Stoyer, aged 34, of 119 East Cherry avenue, a Pennsy car inspector, was treated for a burn of the left eye, BANQUET PLANNED BY WAR VETERANS Thursday, Nov. 7, at noon, a banquet for all veterans of the Civil war in Blair county as well as auxiliary bodies, will be held in the O. A.

R. hall, 911 Chestnut avenue. This will be the fruition of plans laid by the late Comrade Michael Poet. Mr. Poet, always alert In Grand Army work, had with the A.

R. reunion committee arranged the affair but since his death no definite action was taken until a few days ago. J. A. Loudon of Mill Creek has been chosen treasurer of the association to succeed Mr.

Poet. It is to be held at noon, so the Sons of Veterans and members of any of the auxiliaries who are employed about the city may enjoy the feast and be able to get back to their work. It was not thought best for the aged veterans to have it In the evening. Mrs. Joseph Tate, with valuable experience and judgment, has been delegated to make the purchase of the provisions for the layout.

Dr. I. P. Patch, secretary of the association, has been empowered to give notice of the proposed banquet through the press and by personal letter. The comrades are looking forward to having a line feed for the occasion.

BLAIR LABOR UNION FAVORS SCHOOL LOAN The Blair County, Central Labor union at a meeting held a few evenings ago adopted a resolution endorsing the school bond issue proposed by the school board and which will bo voted upon at the election on Nov. 5. The union also went on record as favoring a junior college with a two-year course. The resolution endorsing tho loan noted that the increased number or students in city schools is due to annexation of Juniata and parts of township and recognizes the necessity of additional school facilities to care for the increased enrollment. A petition will be presented to the school board urging the establishment of a junior college.

The committee in charge of drawing the petition and placing it befre the school board will be: F. J. Schmidhammer, George A. McGregor and I. M.

Grossman. NAVY MAN ON FUBLOUGH. Charles machinist mate, United States navy, is spending a thirty-day furlough with his parents, MAPLETON DfiPOT, Oct. George W. Wright, prominent Munt-' ingdon county citizen and business, man, died at hia home here Sunday morning at 1.28 death following a five week's Illness with heart disease.

Mr. Wright was born In Trough Creek valley, April 27, 1882, the son of A. W. and Mary F. Mathlaa Wright, both now deceased.

He was united In marriage In 1884 with Mary A. Dell, a resident of Hare's valley, and they resided at Mapleton Depot where Mr. Wright engaged in business and served one term as prothonptary of Huntingdon county, later becoming a deputy In the same office and was also serving as a deputy sheriff at the time of his death. Until eight weeks ago he was president of the board of education, resigning that post on account of ill health. He also served as a member of the borough council.

He was a member of the board of directors of the First National bank of Mount Union and took an active interest In church and fraternal activities. He was a member of the Mapleton Methodist church for fourty-flve years and taught the Golden Rule Bible class for a period of forty years. He was a member of Mt. Morlah lodge No. 300, F.

and A. M. of Huntingdon, the Independant Order of Odd Fellows, the Patriotic Order Sons of America and the Rebekahs at Mapleton. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. W.

A. Foster of Urbana, 111., and three grandchildren, George, Anna Margaret and Marie Foster, and one sister, Mrs. W. T. Boring of Mapleton and one brother, W.

L. Wright of Colfax. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Marshall C. Parker of Milesburg, assisted by his pastor, Rev.

Vance Green, and Rev. H. H. Hummell, pastor of the United Brethren church. Interment will be made In the Odd Fellows cemetery.

AMUS1M1NT BULLlTm. ft "The Ullhoiy Night, 1 all talking. CAPItOt "Toting all talking. MI9HLEII talking. STRAND 1 all' talking.

OLYMPIC "The Saturday Night Kid," talking. LYRIC "Saturday's Children." COLONIAL "Hurricane," JUNIATA THEATRE "Weary Rivet," with sound. HOLLIDAYSBURO LYRIC "The Rider." ROARING SPRING THEATRE "All At Sea." BIG MASQUERADE BALL TONITE ROXIE BALLROOM for Bent Adnt. Under Paul Carhlcella. Adv.

RUSSELL'S FUN FAIR TOMORROW, TUES. NITE Mask If You Choose Adv. FOREIGN WAR VETERANS VISIT STATE PRISON MASQUERADE DANCE AND FROLIC TUES. OCT. 29 AT Hall, Altoonn, 9 to 1.

WOODY FRAYNE AND HIS ORCHESTRA Far The Ilest Make-Ups. Rcfrenhmontn. Gents Me, Lndlca Sponsored by Mnimjnrn Assn. Adv. CARD PARTY TONITE Melson Hall, 8 Juniata Mrs.

Otto In charge Adv. Jumes Canan, aged 3, of 1803 Third suffered a laceration of the right side of the head and was taken to the Altoona hospital dispensary for treatment. Charles Decker, aged 38, of 024 Second Avenue, was treated at the hospital for a laceration of the chin, while Mrs. Elsie Height, aged 41, of the same address received treatment for a laceration of the nose. They were injured in an automobile accident.

Responding to an invitation extended by Warden McFarlane of tho state prison at Rockview, more than seventy-five members of the Noble post of tho Veterans of Foreign Wars yesterday visited the institution. The band under the leadership of Thomas Mc- Farland'accompanied them and gave a concert at'the prison during the after- jon. Warden McFarlane is a state officer of tho V. F. W.

and several weeks ago he visited the Noble post and extended the invitation to tho veterans to be his guest. During the. day a football game between the black and white teams was played for the entertainment of the visitors. They were then shown through the building and luncheon was served. They returned late last night.

PINOCHLE-500 TO-NITE Harmony Door Prlcn. A Fnll Chicken Dinner Welcome. Mm. Moore In Adv. Mr.

and Mrs. Pino avenue. Georgo Lilly at 2024 Lilly was enlisted MERCY HOSPITAL CASES. HUNDREDS VISIT NEW RADIO STORE IN CITY through -the local navy recruiting office and, Is a graduate of the machinist mate school maintained by the navy at Hampton Roads, for the Instruction of recruits. He has done well In the service and is now a petty officer, attached to tho U.

S. S. Texas, ilag ship of the United. States navy. is ship, now at Annapolis, is oon to make a cruise dlong the coast South America, stopping at the mportant cities.

Ho states he is ell satisfied with navy life and will robably make It his life work. Chester Balr, aged 26, of 640 Sovcn- eenth street, entered at the Altoona ospital for observation and treatment, as considered In a fair condition at le institution today. Death of a Child. John Chambers McCracken, infant son of R. E.

and Kathryn Stitt McCracken, died at the parental residence at 500 Sixth avenue yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He was born on Sept. 19, 1929. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from the late hoAie and will be in charge of Rev. J.

O. C. McCracken, pastor of the Juniata Presbyterian church. Interment will be made in the Logan Valley cemetery at Bellwood. Admitted.

James McCartney, Glasgow. Teresa Kublna, 107 Seventh avenue. Annie Fitzgerald, 722 Sixth avenue. Ella Rice, Duncansville. Helen Kauffma'n, 1322 Third avenue.

Alexander Degansky, 910 Eighth avenue. Eleanor Porter, 1411 Fifth avenue, Juniata. Merle Runyeon, 2004 Eleventh sti'eet. Paul Seldel, 114 E. Fourth avenue.

DlHclmrjfecl. Talmage Ray, 1328 Twentieth avenue. Adolph Raymond, 208 Forrest street, Gallitzin. Mildred Isenberg, 3002 Maple avenue. Helen Allen, 1227 Eighteenth avenue.

William Smith, 1705 Burney's alley. Ida Schlelch, 2936 Oak avenue. George Vanderpool, Williamsburg. Births. Mr.

and Mrs. James Blatchford, 2015 Broad avenue, baby girl, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J.

Quentin Wilderman, baby boy, 'Sunday evening. The Crosley-Amrad Sales at 1508 Twelfth avenue, was visited Saturday afternoon and evening by hundreds of people from Altoona and vicinity. Log books were given to all visitors and will be available at this atol'e at all times on request. The store, owned and operated by C. E.

Anderson, well deserves the unanimous opinion of all visitors that it is "Altoona's most exclusive radio store." A complete line of Crosley and Amrad radios were on display. The homelike atmosphere of the new store drew many comments. CALLED ON 1'LUE VIBE. Firemen from No. 3 station were summoned at 7.34 o'clock this morning to the home of Lucy Davis, 1020 Third avenue, where a flue was reported on tire.

The firemen used three gaUons of chemicals. RAKING THOSE Autumn leaves will be much easier if you use one of our light BAMBOO Lawn Bakes. No danger in tearing sod, well made. Very special price' this one week 59c. 1 cun Light Meat Tuna Vlbli 21 Large pieces.

That better salad. uel and Mary Feather. Surviving are her husband, two brothers and one church. Interment will be made la Roue Hill cemetery. UAV1I) h.

bHOl'K i ter, Samuel E. Feather' of Bland- 67. died hU humc at 1548 burg, George A. Feather and Mrs. avenue, at 3.16 MarjjuiKit Falkm-r of this city.

She (Itcrouoii of eonudiculloxis follow-1 was a member of St. Theresa Catholic of years. Mr. i church. The funeral will be held bora Ju.a il of Jftnl year the bon morrow wilu requiem muss at WAlt VJSTKUAN ILL.

William C. Drye of 3118 West Chestnut avenue, well known veteran of the World war and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, is critically ill at his home with little hopes of recovery. Mr. Drye has been in ill health fjr the past several years, hid condition being grave the past few days. J.

IS. BLATCHFOUO IS FATIIKK. James B. Blatchford, manager of the Altoona Radio and Electric company at 1318 Twelfth avenue, was about the happiest man in the city's central business district this morning. The elation was over the arrival of a line baby girl to enliven his home in the Elizabeth apartments, Her name is Joan Lucile and she was born at Mercy hospital at 6.45 o'clock Sunday evening.

The mother, nee ISdna Bowers of this city, a graduate of the Altoona High school, and her babe are doing nicely. The heartiest of congratulations are being showered on the parents. Chrysanthemum Season IS NOW OI'KN AT THK IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP LICENSES. Harry David Pheasant of Akron, and Zelia Marie Smith of Martinsburg, Pa. Benjamin Russell of 1635 Twentieth avenue, Altoona, and Helen M.

Learner of Alexandria. Blair M. Hall of 1005 Second street and E. Grace Burkett of 1308 Fourth avenue, Juniata. Charles A.

Can- of Bellwood and 3 Ins. Soft A Sugar No lumps. Now bake cookiea. 1 11). New IIullowl Uiitett 1U Not storage, new, beautiful fruit.

1 Ib. New Chile Lentils 10 Large, clean. Makes tine soup. No. 1 tail can Fresh Mackerel 15 Surely economical, good food.

1 large can Fresh 1'runeu 23 Ready to eat. These you'll enjoy. 5 Ibs. whole Wheat Flour 35 1013 bX. DIAL Alberta B.

of Tijjton, The whole grain ground. No better. 5 Ibs. Dark Buckwheat flour 35 Those ole time good cakes. 1 11).

New arrow fut Beung 21 Quick bakers, (ine flavor, just better 1 Ib. high grade l'-Nut Butler 25 We know no better at any price. 1 pkg. i'resli 1U mince meat. Fruit cake s.eason hero.

1 quart Iteul Barrel 23 Bring your vessel. You'll like it. Ibs. New 1'an C'uko flour 45 Cheaper, yet decidedly better. 5 Ibs.

S. U. Buckwheat flour 4U To us none its equal. 1 Kit New Luke Herring Good ole fashion breakfast. If we can't please you wllu Quullt uud Service, it cuii't be done.

H. S. GROVE FOOD MARKE Cur. uud 14th Uiul ttfti Adv. mitiHtry, II.

13. Crumbaknr, 12 12. yvm ll'm 20. Open Adv. SPECIAL PRICES for limited time only Danish (Winter) Cabbage JVKllY HEAD 1IAKI) AS A 1IULLK Removal Notice Mrs.

Jean Vaughan Ht-auty Salon, removed from 1411 IHIi to Suite 341 und 342 3rd floor. Central Trust Bldg. Elevator Service 2-5636 Adv. MARGARINE 3 Pound Roll 59C R. F.

BUTZ 1025 liridjce Adv. BIG 500 PARTY Wednesday Evening, Oct. 30 P. O. S.

of A. Temple, 1127 8th 8.30 m. of Alexandria Coin. P. O.

S. of A. Fine Lot of Adv. KT Koully superior Block, 100 0 08u; 25 4l)c. Nothing flner or kraut making.

Tim only Mud worth ktorlnif. Also Freshly Gathered lcry, Spinach, Cauliflower, Kiullve, SquiiheH and sweet i'ump- ilim for field 1'umpklim for Jack )' Luiiterntt. WATTS WAYSIDE MARKET Midway between Altooim itnd Tyrone OI'KN UNTIL 0.30 1'. M. Adv.

THE MAYO APARTMENTS Have two desirable front 11 llrst condition, also nix room IOIIHO with bath and hot water limit it $32.00 per month. Apply trug Store, 1610 Union uvemie .11305. Adv. SPECIAL OFFER for and Manicure $1-00 Shampoo and Marcel. Also special prices in hair rinses, Henna pack, facials and permanent waves.

Aitobel's Modern Beauty Shop MASQUERADE COSTUMES, AVE. NOTICE The party who packed up wrlHt watch from the piano In the Logan Itoom of the Pcnn-Alto Hotel, Saturday, In known and nn- watch lit returned to hotel office or to 2823 Brand uvenue, prooecutlou will follow. No will lie aiked If watch returned at Brighten Your Home With Pompom, Try $1 Hunch. W.T. Shields Sons, Florists, Phone 7072.

Phono 9758. Room 26, Alt. Trust Bldg. Adv. Ulul CLEARANCE SALE- WALL PAPER To make room for new goods, we are closing out a large number of papers at these low prices.

lOc papers, now. 3o 15c papers, now. Be 18c papers, now. 7c 20c papers, now. 8c PROF, DEMERS WORLD'S CHAMPION TRICK AND FANCY SKATER AT MANSION HALL Every Nile This Week Adv.

MASQUERADE SUITS "Follies Cllrl" won flrst prize, Al- looiia Hospital Bull. Other cnHtumcH of stiiRO typo for rent, 20U 18th SI. Ulul 5384. Adv. ANNOUNCEMENT, Due to the dissolving of the Russell Music- Firm all Orchestra Engagements will be received at Mr.

Rlgg's residence 1009 22nd Ave. Phone 7800 HollI 451-J. Adv. HOUSEHOLDTumilTURE Of all klnilu for bule Tuesday, Oct. 'M.

Imiuire U3I 4th Juiilutu. Adv. MASQUERADE SUITS For Rent. 1609 4-th Ave. FOR SALE 2 National Cush In A-L con- tliin; large Mirror, 4Vixll Humors; 2 Electric FHIIH; Buck Counter with mirror, miltuble for fruit ktaiiil.

Clump to quick DIAL 9690 Adv. SWEET CIDER Sweet cider, just off the Ion, 40c. Fancy Jonathan, Ncne-Such and Macintosh applea, pk. OJc. English walnuts, popping corn.

WHITE HALL MARKET 1112 16th St. Opposite Bell Tel. Adv. 1 iilve UN 24 IIoiirN Notice For Banquets and Parties. New Valley Forge Inn.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR TRUSS? Muny rujituro uro endiirlni ,1 duyN of misery from Improperly'IHteil trusts. Are'you one? Let us go over your case, anil give you tho comfort yuii uru entitled to with a correct Hiting. WELSH BROTHERS Tniits lOIOVi Union Ave. Adv. FOR SALE" CAMBRIA COUNTY I'OTATOES $1.15 pur bu.

Inquire 2428 7th Or Ulul 2-33IH Adv. 25c papers, now 9o 30c papers, now 10c Combinations Sold Only With Beautiful Borders or Bands. De Luxe Papers in Sun proof Designs at 33 1-3 Per Cent Savings. H.L WILSON 1021 Chestnut Ave. Opposite Postoffice.

1 MASQUERADE COSTUMES FOR RENL2809 6TH AVE. Wall Paper, room lot, Walls, 8 rolls; ceiling, 4 rolls; border, 15yds. All for 98c. 60c Embossed paper, 15c Great reduction on hanging. FLOOR VARNISH, $2.50 GAL Prompt Service We Deliver.

J. Isaacson, Cor. 1 2 1 6 St. Uiul 2-J3U8 Here Now! AT WOLF'S 1501-03 llth Ave. Adv.

THE NEW IMPROVED PENINSULAR Warm Air Furnaces. Furnace Repairing. Furnace Smoke Pipes. ESTIMATES t'RESl HOLLAND'S HARDWARE 610 4 St. Bet.

6 7 Aves. LlOO M. IIOLLANJ), MCilt. Dial 2-7588.

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