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at the Altoona Mirror oft the Altoona SRirror. Rent or PART I ALTOONA, WEDNESDAY, EVENING, MAY, 28, 1930. LEGION FLAG DAY PLANS PROGRESS Dokies Patrol and Mail Car. riers Will Turn Out on Pa. rade With Veterans to Celebrate Day.

The Bokles' patrol of the Knights of Khorassan and the Altoona 1 Mail Carriers will join witH Charles R. Rowan post, No. 928, American Legion, in its two-day celebration of Flag day June in the 18 city on Friday and Saturday, and 14. These two organizations will turn out in the parade to feature the event on Friday evening. Their deelsion to participate was reported at an enthusiastic meeting of the general committee on arrangements, with Clyde: E.

Saylor presiding, at the Legion home last evening. Tyrone, Hollidaysburg and Roaring Bpring, posts, it WAB announced, will come to the city with their drum and bugle corpa to participate in the Friday night'? celebration. Central City, McKeesport, Portage, Jersey Shore and Cumberland drum and bugle corps will also be here to parade and to enter the contest for these Legion organirations on Saturday at the Speedway. the committee, headed by Dr. M.

A. Woitberg, is in communication with the posts in the central section of the state and expect that there will be number of other corps decide to come to the city for the celebration. Joe. Riley and Samuel T. Watts, representing the Dokies, attended the meeting and reported that their organization had decided, to join with the Legionnaires the observance of Flag day an annual event.

The Dokies', color guard, divan and patrol, half: a hundred members, will turn out on parade in uniform. Colonel Edward Coppock announced that the Mall carilers of. tho local postoffice would also be in' line of march with at least thrity-two uniformed men. Among the organizations that have joined the Legion to fittingly observe the day are the Knights Malta and tho Ladies and Bugle corps of that fraternal order. The Altoona Junior band, W.

D. Melcher conductor, will likely be in the parade, This organization recently made quite a hit at the apple blossom festival 'at Winchester and was the winner of one of the band prizes. If It turna out it will mark Its first local appearance, The Altoona Aircraft corporation will stage an aerial exhibition during the parade, Captain Hayward Webb: will pilot a squadron of planes, in army formation, over the city, following the route of parade in the air; The Legionnaires publically invite patriotic civio organizations of the city to join, with them in the Friday evening's celebration and to assist the post in its plans for making the observance of Flag day in Altoona an annual event, Representatives are invited to attend meeting next Tuesday evening at the Legion home when the plans for the observance of the day will be furthered. GENERAL FINANCE OUTLOOK FOR TODAY By CHARLES F. SPEARE.

(Copyright, 1930, by Altoona Mirror.) WALL STREET, NEW YORK, May April railroad earnings make' a very poor comparison with those of the same month last year, the percentage of net operating income decrease is not so high as that shown in March. The downward trend in net revenues began last November, when there was a drop of 24 per cent, compared with the same month in 1928. December's logs was similar to that of November, In January, the decrease was 28 per cent. 'In February, it had risen to 30 per cent and by March to 37 per cent. A comparison of the results of about fifty of the leading carriers in April shows that their decreaso will run to about 35 per cent, as against the situation in the same month last year.

In nearly all cases both gross and net operating income are not only below those of similar months In 1929, but for '1928 also. There 1s a small group of roada, however, that have been able to exceed their 1928 net earnings for Interest and dividenda, although they have experlenced 8 sharp reduction in both items when compared with 1929. Among them are Chesapeake Ohio, New York, New Haven Hartford Lehigh Valley, Baltimore Ohio, the Virginian, Norfolk Western, Chicago Great Western, Missouri Pacifio, Gulf Coast Line, Bangor Aroostook, Maine Central and Florida East Coast Line. The Erie and the Denver Rio Grande Western nearly approximated, the Arat four months of this year, their net operatIng income in the January-April period 1928. The slump in earnings hue been Puntry-wide, affecting roads in each one of the main territorial classifications.

Its violence has been relatively R8 great in the diatricte where traffio represents agriculture, as in those septiona where it has suffered from the decline in the iron and steel automobile, coal and copper mining and iron pre industries. TWO ARE BURNED IN COUPON FIRE (Continued from Puge 1.) hospital ambulance coming about the same time for the woman. Marino suffers burns of the face, head and body in general while Mrs. Ducoll received burns of the fuco and lega, received, it la claimed, as she attempted to get Marino out of the burning structure. Volunteer firemen from West Altoona and Gallitzin responded to calls for help and by nieans of the bucket brigade were able to prevent the fire spreading to several other houses in the near vicinity.

Several times adjoining Foots, all covered with tar per, burst into fumes but firemen were stationed upon roofe and applied water thereby saving the dwellings. The loss will be around several thouwand dollars. JAPAN WILL ACCEPT. WASHINGTON, D. May Japan's acceptance of the American Interpretation of replacement clauses of the London naval treaty, is expected here today or tomorrow, some deJay la likely before Great Britain re- LABOR CONVENTION IS NEARING CLOSE (Continued from Page 1.) ganizations in Gahen.

(southern) states, declared Mias A resolution, sanctioning the modi fication of the Volstead law. and the Jones law to permit the manufacture, Bale' and distribution of. beer containing 2.75 per cent alcohol by: weight, Was approved. Officers of the state federation were authorized to notify aftillated unions to support candidates for congress and United States senate, who declare themselves in favor of modification, the conformity with the Word was conveyed both Davis policies of the national federation. and Pinchot this morning of their endorsement by the atate federation, Both expressed much gratification over this action and Pinchot, At his home Milford, said that he would come once to Altoona to address the delegates if he could range no further word had been received" up to noon today from the ex-governor as to whether he was making the trip.

The convention was ended early this afternoon. The federation will meet next year in Harrisburg, as 1g customary, to co-incide with the sessions of the state legislature. Upwards of 200 delegates participated in the of the local railroad shops yesterday afternoon. This feature WAS arranged by Charles Kutz and others of the Blair County Centrai Labor union. Busses were chartered for the tour and all departments of the Altoona works were vialted.

PAVING PROGRAM PROCEEDS SLOWLY Due to the periodical showers and other causes, the street paving operationa are not progressing very rapidly this season in Altoona. Contractor E. E. Stall has been delayed in his operations owing to th fact that a concrete mixer which he ordered has been lost in transit and haa not yet been located by the railroads over which it was being shipped to the city. Grannas has been making progress with the work in Juniata and will shortly Anish Fifth avenue, From there will proceed to other jobs which he was awarded in the contract letting.

At the city engineer's office preparations are now being made for the second letting, It will not be a very large one and on the whole It is indicated that aside from the Sixth avenuo job, in which the state has a hand, this year's paving program will not be 88 large as during several of the preceding years. The second letting will not Include Sixth avenue. It will be awarded separately. The paving projects in the annexed territory require a great deal of investigation and thus there is much preliminary work be done in preparing for paving awarda, Studies must be made of the AOWerage situation and frequently it 18 necessary to design 8 storm sewer system in these areas and to make a careful examination of the water, gas and other sub-surface lines to make sure that there will be no occasion to tear up the paving after it la laid. DEATH TOLL IN RIOTING GREATER (Continued from Page 1.) striking dock-workers and strikebreakers.

Fifteen Indian coolie women were among those killed at Rangoon. Four of the dead were MohammedAnS Blain here in the two days of rioting which began when a soldier's was kicked by a native. The national congress claimed two other natives were slain. of the remaining dead, fourteen were killed at Dacca during A bloody week-end, and one officer, Superintendent of Police D. B.

Murphy, WAB killed at Mardan, In the Peshawar district. Injuries reported from the various riots totalled 878, of whom 746 were at Rangoon and seventy-two here. Despite the quiet in Bombay today, there was some nervousness on the part of the European population that the. feelings of natives aguinst foreigners had been inflamed to a dangerous point. The Mohammedan attack on a physician's son as he was motorIng through the city Monday night, and other isolated incidents of natives forcing Europeans to remove their hats, which were burned, were regarded as indications that the feeling against, Europeans was more Intense than at any other time since the rebellion started.

Previous to the rioting of yesterday and Monday, the Mohammedans had been regarded as passively opposed to the independence movement, which they claimed to feel was directed chlefy towards setting up a Hinducontrolled government unfavorable to Mohammedans. That unexpected and violent outburst, therefore, added to the apprehension. Numerous bodies of armed. forces occupied Rangoon when the communal riots were resumed there yesterday. In addition, European residents were enrolled to aid the police.

CARD INDEX IS KEPT OF ALL CONGRESS MEMBERS May card index showing the religion of each member of congress, and of public officials, is kept by the Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals, its research secretry, Deets Pickett, told the senate lobby committee today, Pickett said he considered most Catholics wet, so that when he found man was a member of that church, "It raises a question of his dryness." The index is kept confidentially by the board, Pickett explained. "Some Catholics came to me once and asked who their senators and representatives were," he said. "I gave them the list, but I told them to keep It confidential because I did not want it used to the disadvantage of these people." Pickett said the board gets tion for the index from the candidates themselves. PLEATED SLEEVES. has drop yoke cut and its full length sleeves from yoke depth on down are accordian pleated blue crepe.

The frock under it has a very pleated flounce, no sleeves and an accordian pleated vestee, SEVERAL INJURED IN HIGHWAY CRASH Mother and Daughter, Rest. dents of Bellwood, PA: tients. In Bellefonte Hos! pital Following Collision. Mrs. Anna aged and her 1 daughter, Miss Ida Irwin, aged 18, of Bellwood, and Mr8: Roxy.

Multhead of Winburn, Clearneld county, patients in the Bellefonte hospital suffering from severe injurles received yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Julian when 8 truck and a sedan collided on the highway. Mrs. Irwin suffers from a fracture of the right leg and lacerations of the face and head. Her daughter, Ida, has severe lacerations of the 'face and Head, and Mrs. Muirhead suffers fracture of the right shoulder and lacerations.

Mr. and Mra. Irwin and their son went to Lock Haven yesterday with a small truck and their sedan to bring daughter home from the State Teachers college: 'Mr, Irwin and the son were bringing Ida's personal belongings home on the truck and the daughter and her mother were coming home in the sedan. As thi reached the intersectiol at Julian, Richard Butler, aged 17, Winburne, driving 8 truck, made a left turn and crashed into the Irwin sedan. Both care were wrecked.

It was found that Mrs. Irwin and her daughter were badly injured and they were taken to the Bellefonte Hospital where they were admitted. Their condition is reported as fair today. On the truck with Butler were Mrs. Roxy Muirhead -and her daughter, Nettle, aged 19 months, Wilma Brunzer, aged 13, and Robert Carlson, aged 19, all of Winburne, All were injured and were taken.

to Bellefonte. Mrs. Muirhead was the most: seriously injured and admitted for treatment. The baby daughter' had ationa of the face and head and after treatment was taken home last. night.

Wilma Brunzer suffered lacerations of the face and deep cut on. the right knee. Robert Carlson suffered contusions below the eyes. Miss Brunzer and Carlson went to their homes at Winburne after receiving treatment. Butler was only slightly injured and following an investigation by state motor patrolmen, he was placed under arrest and is being held for a hearing A charge of reckless driving.

His injurles consisted of sprain of the back and some bruises. REFERENDUMS BY STATES PROBABLE (Continued from Page 1.) statement, Waish said: "I have thinking along that line myself. I' feel about the same way." Will Make "Will you make the same announcement?" he was asked: he replled. 1928 Montana voted to repeal the "bone dry" atate enforcement act it had passed in 1916 before federal prohibition. Wets were elated by Jones' statement.

"It looks as it he is beginning to geo the light," said Senator Tydings, Democrat, Maryland, one of the genate's wet Most drys refused to commont, but Senator Sheppard, Democrat, Texas, co-author of the eighteenth. amendment said he did not feel concerned about the statement because of the I politican situation in Jones' state and because the Washington senator expressed the opinion that his still WAS dry, Sheppard said, however, that if hia state voted for repeal or modification he would "give' It serious "I would not want to bind myself in advance, however," he said. The Texas senator declared he was not "disturbed" by the wets' claim that the current trend is against hibition. RETIRED VETERANS AT MEMORIAL SERVICE Tribute was paid to sixteen members of local No. 4, Penneylvania Railroad Retired Veterans' association, who passed away during the past year, at the' annual memorial servica held yesterday afternoon at the railroad ChristIan association rooms, Former Judge Thomas C.

Hare delivered the eulogy. Edward Kabello presided and the meeting opened with singing and prayer by the chaplain, George Landia. The ceremony WAS opened with a vocal solo by Howard W. Lindaman, while Mr. Kubello and George Levan performed the rites, placing a white carnation for each name, 88 the roll of the dead was called.

The following Were thus honored: B. McMinn, A. P. Condon, John N. Stephens, J.

W. Slatchower, J. W. Tindell, J. H.

Schnably, Daniel W. Brandt, A. K. Brandt, W. W.

Burbanks, R. F. Bankert, William Wareham, John Dalton, J. R. Ryan, George Y.

Barr, John P. HIM. The theme of the address by Judge Hare was "Fellowship and Love." spoke most feelingly of the late members, paying an appropriate tribute to each. Prayer by the chaplain closed the service. SENIOR HIGH SUMMER SESSION OPENS JUNE 30 The Senior High school summer session of six weeks will open on June 30, continuing for period of six weeks and closing on Aug.

8, according to announcement made thie morning at the school. Miss Avenell Shaw, secretary of the sessione, will accept enrollmente at the Senior High office beginning June 2. The summer session, which bas been conducted for the past dive years, offers the students an opportunity to failed subjects and avoid repeating the study during the regular term. Credit is allowed only in subjects previously taken In the regular school term, although other subjects may also be taken in the sessions. All regular subjects will be taught in the school if sufficient students request the study.

A fee of $1 will be charged for each subject taken out will be returned at the end of the term if the student has attended twenty-live days of the school. Students from outside the city will be required to pay $5 fee for each subject taken and the fee will not be returned. The studies offered will include those pl the ninth grade students. Gems Found In Police Raid NO sons, shown below, in band, trailed for nine of being International aged 38, of New York; Hilda Carter, aged 84; W. Watson, aged 40.

jewel robberies in: Detrolt, a raid by detectives on a New York hotel. The weeks previous to tHeir capture, were suspected jewel thieves. Left to right are Jacob Rosen, William J. O'Connor, aged 41, of Buffalo, N. George Cole, aged 42, of New York; and James Police sought to connect the five with recent Chicago, Pittsburgh, Miami and other citles.

An adventure rivaling detective fiction resulted in the conAscation of 8800,000 worth of jewelry, pictured above, and the arrest of Ave per- TARIFF BILL WON'T BE LONG ON ITS WAY (Continued. from Page 1.) increasing the authority of the commission. The new. language was really. inserted because President Coolidge pigeon-holed recommendations of the tariff commission 'and It is not thought probable that President Hoover, In view of the present discus'ston, would fail to act upon recommendations of the commission either approving or disapproving them.

There is constant talk about Mr. Hoover 'vetoing the bill, but this 18 groundless. The president will sign it. He may have secret that It may get tangled up in congress and never be presented to him for alg. nature, but no intimation of this has been given so far as is known.

'Actually there is a majority in each house which wants to see the tariff bill passed, notwithstanding. the rising protest against some of its provisions different parts of. the country. Also, in the last few days considerable fear has been expressed 'in the east, particularly the financial district in New 'York, that foreign trade was already being affected through European resentment and boycotting of American goods. RetaMatory measures' against the United States are expected as matter of course and foreign trade is at the moment off as compared with Tast year 80 that those who are expressing apprehension about the fects of the tariff bill are at same time arguing that America'a business depression is not going to be accelerated by the enactment of the pending tariff bill.

Up to now foreign countries have been more or less embarrassed in. expressing their opinion about the tariff bill; for the United States has always considered the tariff a domestic question. Representations from abroad have been made in the form of resolutions from commercial bodies and trade organizationa which have been transmitted to the state department by embassies and: legations here. These have beep' filed without any particular attention being paid to them. Reprisula thereforo against goods exported abroad arc feared by manufacturers, many of whom are saying that in some instances a tariff: duty been Imposed to protect a two or three hundred thousand dollar business, or 8 relatively small industry while tearing down.

large Industry in a foreign country whose workers now have a grievance, and will not buy millions and 'millions dollars worth of American wares. It 19 this phase of tariff -making which is rather novel because on other occasions American foreign trade has not been as vital a factor in keeping employment and factories in the Unlted States at full capacity FUNERAL NOTICE. Funeral services for Mrs. Platzer, wife of John Platzer, who died at the home of her brother, Henry Poppenwiner of 3403. avenue at 12.05 o'clock noon yesterday, will be conducted on Friday morning 'at 9 o'clock at St.

Mary's church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. In addition to her husband, who resides at the Poppenwiner residence; she is survived by the following broth. erg and sisters: Carl, Annie and Viotoria Petronia Poppenwiner, all of Germany; Paul Poppewiner and Mrs.

Myrtle Kainzbauer, both of Brooklyn, N. and the brother at whose home she died. Funeral services for Lester Plummer McCachren, who died yesterday morning at his home, 409 Bell avenue, will be held at the home at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. ALTOONA DISPENSARY.

Monroe Chevalier, aged 40, of 123 East Fifth avenue, suffered contusions of the left aide of the body and was treated at the Altoona hospital dispensary. Chevalier work for the East Side Coal Supply company, Robert A. Leake, aged 23, of Altoona R. 2, was given attention in the digpensary for a laceration of the left eyebrow. James Mills, aged 5, whose home 18 at 106 East Eighth street, received treatment for an ailment of the left side of the neck.

George Davis, aged 48, of 1817 FIfteenth street, was treated for an Infection of the right hand. MINOB PERMITS ISSUED. These permits were issued today at the building Inspector's office: H. at 1902 Third avenue, $150; Joseph McRickabaugh, porch for H. C.

Whitesel Culloch, porch at.611 Twenty-seventh avenue, $20; R. Balley, garage at 1925 Second avenue, $50, and John Marsh, porch repairs at 1312 Sixteenth avenue, $70. Albert Marchetti took out a permit to raze two old buildings for McVey Faris at 720-22 Eighth avenue. FLAGS ARB BEING PLACED ON GRAVES Star's and Stripes Will Be furled Over Mound of Bach of the 3,600 Soldiers Buried In County. Distribution of flags and their.

erection on the graves of the veterans of the various wars in the different in the county is now in progress under the direction of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and other organizations. The flags and markers for this purpose are furnished by the county commissioners and approximately 8,000 have been required, there being that number of men who served in the various wars, from he Revolution down, who lie at rest in the cemeteries of the county. The fags and markers were delivered yesterday to the several post rooms. Those that have not yet received their allotments should go to the hall of post 62 of the Grand Army on Chestnut avenue, from where some of them will be distributed. Past Commander Philip Burket has been tin charge of distribution the part of the VeterAns of Foreign Warg, The cemeteries in the city and vicinity have been divided between the Veterans and the Legion and it is imperative that every flag be placed prior to Memorial that work is proceeding without.

delay. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a special Memorial day observance on Friday afternoon in Greenwood in conjunction with the Civic association of that place. James L. Noble, the Juniata youth who lost his life in the Philippine war while endeavoring to save the life of a comrade and after whom the post was named, and the late Herbert O. Kelley, past national commander, are in Greenwood, and they and the other comrades will be honored in this special service.

Commander J. H. Shearer of the Noble post will speak. CHANGE PRACTICE HOUR. Because of the change in the hour for baccalaureate service rehearsal tomorrow members of the school orchestra are requested by Howard W.

Lindaman, head of the music department, to report at the school at 10.30 8, while final rehearsal for the chapel choir will be held at 7 o'clock Saturday evening in the Roosevelt Junior High school. Members of. the school band are asked' to report: in front of the Senior High building at 8.30 o'clock Friday morning for participation in the Memorial day parade, 4 DIVISIONS FOR MEMORIAL PARADE (Continued from Page 1.) Veterans of Foreign Wars band. James Noble post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. eign Ladies' Wars.

auxiliary, Veterans of ForAlexander commandry, P. O. S. of A. Blair County Veterans' Historical association.

Company association. American Cadets. Uniform ranks, Knights of Malta. Dames of Malta drill and bugle team. American Legion Drum corps.

Charles R. Rowan post, American Legion. American Legion auxiliary. Officers reserve corpe. Knights of King Arthur.

Powattan council, 0, R. M. 1 Daughters of America. Girls Reservea. Fourth Division.

Dr. R. E. Laramy, marshal. This division will form on Sixth jayenue, between Tenth and Fourteenth Streets, with right resting on Tenth street, and will be prepared to move at 9.55 a.

on the return of the procession from Oak Ridge cemetery the marshal will direct the formation of 'the bands and schools comprising this division. 'The route of march will be as follows: Seventh Avenue and Eighth atreet to First avenue, to Tenth street, to Oak Ridge cemetery, where halt of 'Ave minutes wIll be made to hold brief exercises, From Oak Ridge cemetery to Seventh avenue, to Seventh street, to Chestnut avenue, to Ninth streets to Willow avenue, to Fairview cemetory, where the exercises of the day will be held. The military escort will salute the veterans organizations at the entrance to Oak Ridge cemetery, where services will be held about 10.30 o'clock. Picked members of company 110th Infantry, will form firing squad and volleys will be fired in Oak Ridge, St. John's, St.

and Fairview cemeteries. During Memorial day morning flowers will be distributed in all Altgona cemeteries by members of the Sons of veterana assisted by Boy Scouts affiliated with the Blair-Bedford council. During the present week small contributions have been made by erg and the total sum collected assures school at their respective schools for the purchase of these flowB large variety of flowers for distribudion. LOCAL LEGIONNAIRES ORGANIZE RIFLE OLUB More than a score of Legionnaires of the city last evening organized the I Charles. R.

Rowan post, No. 228, Rifte club. It is affillated with the National Association of Civilian Rife Clubs and will. have a membership of some forty or more members. A charter will be asked of the national tion and plans for practice in shooting apd contesta during the summer.

The following officers were chosen at meeting held in the Legion home: President, W. S. Haight; vice presldent, R. N. Mutzabaugh; secretary, Harry L.

Ireland; treasurer, Clyde Saylor; executive afficer, Dr. M. A. Wolfberg; publicity officer, Harry E. Step.

By-laws were adopted and steps were taken' to secure equipment and the use of a range for shooting. The following Legionnaires have been enrolled: W. S. Haight, H. L.

Ireland, R. N. Mutzabaugh, C. M. Ray, C.

C. Copenhaver, Harold J. Pegg, Dr. M. A.

Wolfberg, Fred E. Glass, Harry E. Slep, Ralph E. Isenberg, Clyde E. Saylor, Harry E.

Clarke, Frank J. Toole, Herman Heess, C. Stoltz, A. J. Laramor, Phil Klevan, Dr.

G. E. Allemad, T. Don Willoughby. William J.

Harlin, Walter P. Gipprichand R. E. VagOrmer. FINE TRIBUTE IS WAR MOTHERS (Continued from Page 1.) opened the program, followed by the salute to the flag, the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" and silent tribute to the departed.

Following the serving of the banquet, Mrs. S. G. Washabaugh, president of the Blair- Bedford council, American Legion auxillary, called the assemblage to order and then extend greetings the Gold Star mothers and distinguished guests present. Presents Mrs.

Rodgers. Mrs. Washabaugh then presented Mrs. C. J.

Rodgers, president of the local Legion auxiliary, who ably served as toastmistress. After welcoming the mothers, organizations and notable guests, Mrs. Rodgers called upon Mayor John J. McMurray. The mayor, in his brief remarks, spoke words of' praise for the Gold Star mother's.

"We, the citizens of. Altoona, witi be, watching over you throughout your journey to and from France and are wishing you a safe and pleasant voyage. That you will return ous greatly benefited by your trip is our most aincere wish." Floyd Hoenstine, district commander of the Legion, was the next speaker to greet the Gold Star mothers. He cited facts and figures as to casualties during the World war and mentoned how the money that 1e to be spent for the Gold Star mothers' to that pilgrimage to. France is of equal warfare.

Dr. necessary George for E. five days Alleman, commander of the Charles R. Rowan post, then ers in the form of Bibles, of which the presented gifts to the Gold Star mothlocal Legionnaires are th edonors, "'These Bibles come from a group and of we boys want you to carry them with affiliated with the Legion, you on your trip across the ocean," each said mother Dr. Alleman as he handed one of the sacred Books.

At this juncture, Mrs. Russell, one of the Gold Star mothers, rose and expressed her appreciation of the Bible tendered her. She outlined how it was 8 Bible which aided an officer to communicate with her about son's grave In France after more than two years following his death in battle. Mr. Spearer's Letter.

J. H. commander of the eign Wars, who was unable to be presJames L. Noble post, Veterans of Forent at the banquet, was the author of A letter which was read by Mrs. Rodgers in which he set forth his sentiments of deep respect esteem for the Gold Star mothers and his wishes for a happy journey across the ocean.

District Attorney Richard H. Gilbert, who was forced to leave to the inception of the formal program, nd Dr. D. Kaufman, past Legion mander, who was unable to attend the affair, conveyed their wishes of "bon voyage" to the Gold Star mothers through Mrs. Rodgers.

Mrs. Rodgers Introduced the' seven Gold Star mothers to the assemblage, each of the elderly women standing as her name was called out. The toastmistress also presented Mrs. Frank B. Emery of Williamsport, state dent of the auxiliary; Mrs.

Walter E. Lotz of Tyrone, state vice president, and Mrs. Stahlman of Pittsburgh, weatern directress of the Legion auxiliary. Mrs. Emery, with much feeling, respended with a brief talk in which she told of the distinct honor that has been afforded the Gold Star mothers in giving their sons in the World war and then presented each the mothers with a silk American Aag and a bouquet of poppies.

Given Traveling Cases. On behalf of the auxiliaries affiliat'ed with the Blair-Bedford council, Mrs. Rodgers then gave each mother A fine leather traveling case. "We want you to carry these with you to France and remember us in their use on your most glorious pilgrimage," said Mrs. Rodgers in addressing the mothers.

Musical entertainment of unusual merit featured the banquet session and included musio during the serving of the dinner by Miss Bernadette Vallade's orchestra; singing of "When You're Away" and "Mother" by Miss Rope Marie Hoover, accompanied by Miss Ann Casey; and also solos Miss Alma Shoemaker, with Mrs. R. J.P Gildea playing the accompaniment. Benediction by Mrs. Russell, the Gold Star mother from Bedford, brought the ceremonies to a conclusion, following which an informal receptoin was held for the Gold Star mothers and the state officers of the Legion auxillary, A beautiful basket of flowers, which graced the speakers' table, was taken late last night to Mrs.

R. M. Rowan, who has been ill at her home for some weeks. Mrs. Rowan, who is 8 Gold Star mother, was' the Arst president of the local Legion auxillary and is the mother of the boy for whom the local Legion post is named.

Committees serving In connection with the banquet Mrs. Paul Goetz, reservation chairman; Mrs. D. Kaufman, decorations and gifts; Mrs. Charles Stout, menu.

and favors; Miss Nettie Morgan, program, and Mrs. Curtis O'Shell and Mrs. Calvin Lewis, reception. CRESSON HIGHWAY IS AGAIN CLOSED (Continued from Page 1.) year over a period of several months, the Clark Brothers Construction pany is said to have promised all possible haste in the construction, consistent with a first class job, with an increased force of men and machinery. While the length of time that the detour will be in effect will depend largely upon weather conditions, it is expected.

to continue in effect during the greater part of the summer by those most conservative in their estimates which have been based on past progress made by the contractors and the fact that preparations are being made to begin concreting at the east end pt the stretch remaining to be built. which must then be allowed sufficient time to harden before trucks can convey road-building material to the upper end of the job, where no concreting can be done yet because of the grading not being tinished. The contractors have changed their plans for half -width construction which was at Arst hinted and which was apparently being delayed awaiting the approval of the application to have the road officially closed and traftic detoured. Beginning the of this week the laying of forms was in conformity with plans for full-width pouring, expected to start this week, probably tomorrow. SOUTH ALTOONA1 BEING ASSESSED Officials Making Substantial Progress in Annexed Areas Which Will Soon Be Come pleted.

City Assessor L. A. Woomer and assistants, John J. Carey and J. Krider, are now working in South toona.

They have practically pleted the work In Llyswen throughout Pleasant valley, but here some back calla to make in East End. Since they started the fleld work in the triennial assessment, the assessors have been traveling together. throughout the annexed territory, but when they take up the work in the old city limits they will work separately that the work may proceed more rapidly. In all the annexed territory it Has been incumbent upon the: 4 to male thorough study of all the property. The first assessment made in these areas after annexation had to be made very hurriedly and in the middle of winter.

Now they are giving every plece of property their deliberate consideration and they have been obliged to devote considerable time to ing up the owners of vacant ground. In the old city limits the task will be greatly simplifled. No revoluttonary changes in valuations are contemplated and it la quite probable that there will be but little change in the vaitte: of a great many of the properties. On the other hand, there has been a shifting of values in different sections and this will mean that there witH have to be many readjustments. There are sections that will be entitled to lower valuation and others that may expect raises.

AIL these adjustmeare presumed to be made in the tri nial year. Due to the character of the buildings in a considerable portion of South Altoona the work proceeds more rapidly there than in other portions of the outlying territory and it will not be long until the assessors will be ready to begin the work in the old city Hmits. POPULAR ATHLETE TO WED ALTOONAN Mr. and Mrs. Max Schiffman of 2133 Beale avenue announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Genevieve' Schiffman, to Mr: Allie Wolff, HON of Mr.

and Mrs. Barney Wolff 2117 East Twenty-Arst street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss is one the most popular of the younger social set in. this city and is an extremely' talented young lady.

Allie Wolff will- be remembered as one of Penn State's most versatile athletes, he holding, more varsity. letters any halngle individual in Penn States' history with but a single exception, that being Steve Hamas, hie teammate. He has held an enviable record at school in baseball, football, boxing and scholastic attainment for four years. He held the Intercollegiate 160-pound never having suffered defeat a during championship in the boxing division, his entire career. Mr.

made his professional debut in the boxing world just several weeks ago In New York city and has won his Arat five professional bouts thus far over the knockout route a and is now booked for a fight at Madison Square Garden; the mecca of all professional boxers. Miss Schiffman is at the present time employed at Schwartz brothers department store, having charge of the glove department. Mr. Wolff, or Allie, as he is more known, la at present athletic instructor of the James MadA and ison High expects to 'school of continuo Brooklyn, with this N. line of work after marriage, giving professional boxing career.

played baseball in the Blair County league last year. He has turned down offers of the New York to sign a contract to play for them in order to continue chosen work as athletic director of his home town high school. Plans are now under way for a formal engagement party. Plans for this event are now being' formulated and are in charge of Mr. and Mrs.

I. Marcus. and and Mra. M. A.

Wolfberg, Melvin Donald Wolfberg, son of Dr. and Mrs. Wolfberg, who will celebrate his 4th birthday 'next month, is at present a protege of Allie Wolff and expects to continue under his leadership. PLANS COMPLETED FOR HERO SERVICE The nations of the world have promised not to resort to war again! to settle international questions and it 18 natural that they should also recognize the sacrifices that multitudes make in times of peace in the dally performance of duty. It is glorious to die for one's country, but it.

is more glorious to live for it. To this end, there is a growing desire to recognize in a fitting manner the peace time sacrifices of that vast army of heroea for whom there never can be any armistice. A group of people representing all the religious, organizations as well as racial groups' and labor have united to hold a service on Oak Ridge cemetery on Friday afternoon, May 30, at while he way at work; the grave of a miner who was killed by a. fall of rock while the was at work; the grave of fireman who was, killed by a falling wall in a Are on Green avenue years ago; a mother who gave her life in child birth; an engineer who was killed in the great wreck in the Altoona yards, and the grave of a teaching sister who gave her life in the service of teaching will be decorated with a service to pe held at the pavillion In the cemetery. Rev.

Herman Kaebnick, D. the newly elected preatdent of the minigterium, will offer the invocation, and Rabbi Eugene E. Hibshman will deliver the main address, while a representative of the Central Labor council, of the colored people, the Catholic, Jewish and Protestant groups will lay flowers on the graves of these peacetime heroes. The publia is cordially invited to this beautiful service. DWELLING HOUSE PREY OF FLAMES (Continued from Page 13 days, the tenant just completing his fitting.

'Firemen of No. 3 'company responded to a still alarm at 6.23 o'clock last evening, going to the home of W. J. Grabill, 111 Fourth avenue, where some gasoline used for cleaning ignited from the furnace. The firemen were not in service.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Berdine Franklin Weyant or 2230 Tenth avenue and Vesta Teresa Shank of 2516 Third avenue. Altoona. Orbusson U. R.

Sparks and Bessie F. Bondrie, both of Everett. MANUFACTURERS OF ICE FORM MERGER Owners of six local. Ice companies have pooled interests and purchased John Kazmeier property at Ninth avenue and Eighteenth street upon which is located the former Germania brewery, the the Crystal Ice company and plant, bottling works, house barn. Application has been made for charter and, in due timer much of the present ice industry will be centralized there.

Commenting upon. the purchase thin morning, one of those most heavily concerned financially stated that economy in manufacture and distribution is the main motive in the movement and this, It' was. stated, will. eventuate better: service and in cost. While not likely sett in motion this season, It is' expected the merger of the companies- will -ba completed and work centralized by the end of the year.

The merging companies are the Altoona Ice company, the Blair Ice Cold Storage company, the Standard' Ice company, the Citizens' Ice company, the Juniata Ice company and the Cresson Ice company. Officers of the new corporation have been chosen as follows: President, Paul Fry; vice. president, George B. Miller; secretary, Harry. Kjellman; treasurer, James Lamb.

CONTROVERSY OVER ACTION OF CURTIS (Continued from Page 1.) fused to permit Curtis to act on four other points of order in connection with the bill in. order speed the legislation. He denied emphatically however, that his unusual course. was dictated by any desire to stifle the measure now, in its final stages. Even when it was pointed out that such tactics gave support to the Democratic charges that the Republicans are quietly planning the bill's death by Alibuster, both Smoot and Watson declined to offer an explanation.

ALDERMANIC NEWS. Joseph Russo of Logan street, Altoona, made information before Alderman Charles M. Kephart of the Fifth ward in which he charged John McKnight with assault and battery. on his young son. The story which was told at the hearing last night was to the effect that McKnight and some other boys were playing "passing the stone" by pitching a round boulder from one to another and that young Russo, running backwards in a playful attitude, got in the way of a pass and suffered 8 territio blow on the head.

The companions carried the youth home and are said to have bestowed every care they knew, both at his home and at a hospital to which he was removed. The alderman decided that it was an accident rather than criminal act and discharged the defendant. KUHN'S MARKETS Fancy Iceberg Lettuce, Bunch Beets, Carrots, Caulidower, Green Yellow Was Beans, Vucum Calery Hearta, Peppers, Home Gmawa Radishes, Spinach, Water Cress, dive, Daudellon and Rhubarb. Imported Cheese ur all Fresh Fruits, Pickle Goods, Freak Meats mud Luncheon Meats. FISH SPECIALS Fresh Caught Mackerel 180 1.

Fillets 170 Pike .170 M. Also crab meat and full Une st other sew tuads. Open till 9 p. m. Thursday KUHN'S MARKETS Quality Couplet 1917 800-11 Green Ave.

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