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THE ALTOONA MltmoR-SATtJftiUy, EWS OF INTEREST FROM SUBURBAN AND SURROUNDING TOWNS OLLIDAYSBURG Hyland of Wilmington, entertained at the coun- 6f Homer D. Winter, super- Hi of the Atlas powder works, i family at Horrell. monthly meeting and social of Chain class of the Zion church, taught by Miss Mc' Llngenfelter, was held at the Miss Lenorn. Mnlone, 110 street, on Tuesday evening, for the ensuing year was Imed and promises to be of a very itlng and instructive character. ing- the business session B.

so- hmir was enjoyed, and a delicious was served by the hostess. Itjtia. Homer D. Winter, director of choir of the First Presby- cburch, announced that there be an Important rehearsal of the embers of the Junior choir on Sept. 8, at 9,45 O'clock, during Sunday school hour.

A full at- tnce of members is urged, as the to be sung at the anniversary Ices on Monday evening, Sept. 9, 30 o'clock, will be rehearsed. The choir has been invited to sing evening, which Is histor- inlltht of anniversary week, and his will be the final rehearsal. Williamson Leonard of New city, a native of Glasgow, Scot- i'tn spending a two weeks' vaca- In Hollidaysburg as the guest of Madden of New Yoric 'supervisor of penmanship In the Tork public schools, who is the summer months at the i of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

fiehael. Madden, of 309 Mulberry monthly meeting of the Wom, Missionary society of the First church will be held on afternoon, Sept. 16, at 3 In the chapel. Miss Nellie I. yivvitt LUC anaa cine A.

jJjMorrell will have charge of the meet- September, meeting of the Women's guild of the First Presbyte- will be postponed from regular meeting night Monday, 9, until Monday evening, Sept. it 7.30 o'clock, in the entertain, Bent room of the church. The change In date is ma.de owing to the special at anniversary services which JjSjrili 'be held every evening during the of Sept. 8. i.

Harvey Posten of 307 Walnut -has accepted Ihe position of of the Berwind-White school in Hollidaysburg and entered upon her' duties this week. Mrs. Posten formerly Miss Gertrude Hileman. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank L. Adock of St. Petersburg, arrived in town on 'Thursday by automobile after a trip 3,800 miles. They are being enter- Bfd at the residence of Attorney Mrs. Robert W.

Smith of 916 Al- pf legheny street. Driving alternately, and Mrs. Adock covered the nine hundred and fifteen (915) miles from to Petersburg, a Within twenty-four hours' cons driving. Mr. and Mrs.

were greatly surprised to rind rmometer so high here, as in the temperature was 75, while found the mercury up to Ihe 90 will be remembered in JUayaburg as Mrs. Frances Mee, (tdauffh'ter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. formerly of Ihe Capitol hotel, to St.

Petersburg several I. Williams, general sec- of the Young Women's. Chris-' JsanTas'iociation, has returned to Holy UMMburs; to resume her duties after sf month's vacation, part of which in Y. W. C.

A. conference the home of her parenls in Paul R. Hall in fined to his home this week suffering grippe. Hhis condition is slightly Presbyterian Boy Scouts will John Dorrlngton and Percy of Pittsburgh were entertained over the Labor day week-end at the reslden6e of Mrs. Ellen Cook and family of 121 Newry, street.

Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Mattern, of Bellcfonte were guests this week of Mrs. Malt em's parents Mr. and Mrs.

J. Rolla 1'atton of 221 Newry street. For late Mary property, 309 Penn street. Ingold A nice home. All modern conveniences.

Inquire J. Lee Plummer, Allegheny street, Hollidaysburg. Adv. St. Paul's Methodist church, Loop Station, Rev.

Charles W. Campbell, pastor Sunday school at 2.30 p. m. Public worship in the evening at 7.30. Sermon by Mr.

Cruthers of Hollidays- murg. Special music. Mrs. Cruthers and her daughter will sing. Thursday evening at 7.30, Young People's meeting; topic, "Planning Possible Programs," and Earl Snowberger will lead.

On Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, the pastor will give a stereoptlcon lecture, entitled, "Awaken World." The public is Invited. First Baptist, Dr. J. S.

Bromley, pastor Worship and sermon at 11 and at 7.30. Sunday school at 9.45. The Judson Bible class at 9,45 The Christian Endeavor society at 6.30. Monday evening Knights of King Arthur at 7. Wednesday evening prayer service at 7.30.

Morning subject, "What Doest. Thou Here?" Evening subject, "Mighty To Save." First Presbyterian, Rev. T. Stacy Capers, pastor The three-fold anniversary of the church will be celebrated, with a special service at 11, and a vesper service at 4,30. Sunday school at 9.45, with Bethany Bible class and Men's Service club.

Young peoples' meeting at the manse at 6 Sunday evening. At the morning service the pastor will bring the meg- sage on the subject, "Holy Unto the Lord." The vesper message at 4.30 will be given by Rev. J. W. Francis, D.

of Altoona. The prayer service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7.30, in charge of the pastor. The public la cordially invited to, attend the anniversary services on Sunday and also every evening during the week of Sept. 8, Zion Lutheran, Rev, M. Kemp, D.

Stanley Sunday in the pleasures of a corn onday evening at 7 o'clock. All wishing to attend are asked to A register their names with Frederick C. Si- at the Presbyterian manse, 420 Penn street, before 5 p. m. Sunday, Sept.

8. The outstanding entertain- features of the evening will be Indian dances and story-telling, negro if. ttnpersonations and songs by Billy Qfeen 6C Altoona. Scoutmaster man O. Counsel will have charge of social function and will be ussist- by the following committee on artfsmgements: Stacy Capers, Guorge JCIepser, Norman Rodkey, Edgar Sel- ftltn and William Whitlaker.

Scout, nuttier Counsel announces that the VMIBbers of the Junior Scouts will en- ''Joy. a similar corn boll in the near future. Mr, and Mrs. J. A.

Ruffley and and Archie Shock, all of lollldayabui-f, and P. W. Swanger of have returned from a moior to Harrisburg and Gettysburg, visiting the famous baltlulleld Id look-out tower. Mrs. H.

McKendrick of ClearfieUt, Miss Alverda Sellers of Hol- i7 was entertained during Ihe A fasl week at the residence of her par- sen ts Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sellers 1 of 117 Walnut street. Mrs.

drick was accompanied home by Mrs. -John GoeU and Mrs. Hugh MtKen- 4rtCk, who will be her guests for the week. The flrst of the series of fall meet- of the Chimney Rooks Delphian school. A department for every age.

Children between ages of two and four can be left in the kindergarden while parents attend the school. 10. Men's Botherhood Bible class, pastor, teacher, meets in the church room. All men welcome. 11, church services.

Sermon, "The Stranger at the Feast." 6.30, Christian Endeavor services. Topic, "What Does Our Church Ask of Us, Miss Mildred Llnd- sey, leader. 7.30, church services. Sermon, "How to Seek and Find God." Church of the Preaching at 10.45 and at 7.45 by Rev. Ira Moi- aopple of Martinsburg.

Sunday school at 9.45 Christian Endeavor at 7. Holy Trinity Episcopal, Rev. Albion H. Ross, rector Holy communion at 7.30. Church school at 9.45.

Morning prayer and sermon at 11. The Bedford street Gospel Mission will conduct a two weeks' series of evangelistic meetings, beginning on Sunday Sept, 8 at .7.30 o'clock. The speaker of the meetings will be Rev. Charles F. Reltzel, who will bring the first message on Sunday evening.

Public worship and preaching services in this church on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, with sermon by L. J. Graybill. Bible school at 2.30 p. m.

H. W. English will speak at this meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends of the congregation to attend these services. Meetings every evening next week at 7.30.

DUNCANSVILLE will be held on Monday eve- Sept. 9, at 7.30 o'clock in the Young Women's Chrislian association fjlub rooms. annual convention of the Pcnn- Educational association wil held at Lock on Friday (Conference. Mr. and Mrs.

Oct. 11. The Hollidaysburg public will be jriven a holiday on that date and the members of the faculty go to Lock Haven to attend ihis J. C. Harpster of Ffanketown township left this morn automobile for a two weeks in New Castle where they wil the guests of their son-in-law and tighter Mr.

and Mrs. Frances food. (iss Lillian C. McGraw of Johns- VD gutst yesterday at the of her cousin Mits Mabel C. Ev- OA Noill: Junlata street.

service, satisfaction nod saving cliMses, kte Dr. W. C. Hrumiui, Mlf-i opposite Court House. d.

T- CANDIDATE FOR TAX COLLECTOR BLA1B TOWNblllP OYD A. SMITH Support uuii Inlluence Vie- spvctfully Kuliiilted Adv. St. John's Reformed Sunday school 9.30 a. m.

Morning worship at 10.30 m. Mid-week devotion, Wednesday, ept. 11, 1929, at 7.45 p. followed iy meetings of the Consistory and he Ladies' Aid society. Rev.

Fredrick D. Eyster, pastor, Pine Street Church of God, Rev. J. Strlne, pastor Bible school at 9.45 m. Divine worship at 10.48 a.

vith sermon by the pastor; oermon ubject, "Gracious Fire Senior Christian Endeavor at 0,30 pubic worship and evening sermon at 7.30 wiph sermon by the pastor; ermon subject, "The Fearful Aspects Sin." The regular mid-week pray- vices will be held on Wednea- lay Bvening at 7.30 o'clock, in charge the pastor. The annual congrega- ional meeting qf the church will be icld on Sunday morning, Sept. 15, at 0.45 o'clock, in the church. It is hoped will be a full turnout of members at this as important business will be in order. First Melhodisl, Rev.

Barnett H. Hart, a. Church school, with two orchestras; 11 a. Morning worship, with sermon, sub- eel, "The River of 7.30 p. Evening worship and sermon, subject, 'Ths Jazz Age; Mid-week service Wednesday evening at 7.30; September meeting of the Church nchool board, Wednesday evening Immediately afler Prayer meeting; The monthly meeting 1 of Ihe Ladies' Aid sociely, Friday evening, Sept.

IS. BUCKHORN Beulah Yeckley entertained a group of her young friends at A corn boil and social gathering held on Thursday evening at her home, along the William Penn highway, ft short distance above Duncansvllle. The evening was delightfully passed with games and other entertainment features and was concluded with the serv- Inp of a lunch, with succulent roasting ears the central dish. The affair was carefully planned for the entertainment of the guests, all of whom reported a wonderful time. Miss Mabel Renner of this place left for Norwood, N.

where she will be a member of the public school faculty for 1929-30 school term, which opened this week. Miss Renner was elected to the position of supervisor of musical instruction in the Norwood schools, ft position which she is fully qualified to fill. She taught last term In the Red Bank, N. schools after teaching in the local public schools for couple of terms. Her many local friends are pleased to learn of her advancement.

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Banks of Slippery Rock, were recent visitors here at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel P. Miller of East Third avenue. Baker Dlehl, who recently returned here from East Liverpool, where he resded for some tme, taken a position with the L. N.

Long and Son Bus company in the capacity of driver on the Hollidaysburg-Roaring Spring division. Mr. Dlehl is widely known as an aerolst and parachute jumper, makng frequent leaps from a plane high in the air over the airport of the Central Pennsylvania Airways, at the Wyerman farm, a short distance north of Duncansvllle. has leaped from rapidly moving planes on nearly a hundred occasions in recent weeks. Miss Mary Moyer of Puzzletown was a latter part of the week visitor here at the home of her brother, Walter Moyer.

Except by the barber shops and a couple of the grocery stores of the town, there was no Thursday half- holiday observed in Duncansville this week, all other business places remaining open as usual. Those closing this week expect to continue for some time yet during the mild weather, while the tonsorial parlors shut up shop at noon each Thursday throughout the year. Miss Elizabeth McFadden of Erie, has concluded'a pleasant vacation visit here at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Thomas McDonald, and other local relatives, leaving for her home the latter part of this week to resume her studies. J.

J. Kearns, formerly of Cresson, has become a resident of Duncansvllle, having been placed at the head of the sales department of the Motor Serv- ce company this week. He is living Piper inn for the present. A light automobile owned and oper- ted by Paul Prough Altoona was Imost completely demolished in a col- sion with a truck, an old step-stone nd a pole in front of the residence of Robert Ebling at Foot of Ten. Three assengers in the machine suffered in- jries.

After sideswiping the truck, he Prough car struck the heavy step- tone, rolling it quite a distance, and ompleted its destruction by crashing against the The accident oc- urred along the William Penn highway. The machine is said to be damaged beyond repairs. The meeting of Washington camp 91, P. O. S.

of held on Thursday evening at the P. O. S. of A. hall, was eatured by an interesting report of hj recent state convention held at presented by A.

S. Webb, who was the delegate from the local amp at the state meeting. Mr. Webb's account of the convention ac- ivittes was in complete detail and much appreciated by all in attendance, "ther business of the meeting includ- action changing 1 the by-laws of the ocal camp and for a special rogram to be presented on the com- ng Thursday evening, when several ut of town speakers will be heard and nvitations will be extended to nonmembers to attend. Miss Ruth Snively, daughter of Mr, nd Mrs.

Herman I. Snively of this ilace, left several daya ago for Long aland City, N. where she Is a member of the public school faculty or the 1929-30 term, which pened this week. Mils Snively taught or the past couple of terms in the Remington, N. schools, but this accepted a contract in the New fork city schools.

During her summer vacation she pursued a special eachers' course of study at State College, the remainder of the tlm aoin ahrdlu etaoin shrdlu etaoin College, the remainder of the time be- ng spent here. W. Sheldon Claar and family have residents of Duncansville, mov- ng this week to the former Hale property on Third avenue. They formerly resided at South Altoona. Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Runyeon left f.or Detroit, where he has accepted a position. Whether or not they wilt make that city their home has not been definitely decided. C. Copenhaver, manager of the ocal branch of the Shatter Stores company, left this week on 'a two-week vacation, -which will be spent at a iimtlng camp in the wilds of Canada, tithing and enpying other outdoor recreation.

The trip was made in his lew automobile, which was delivered him just before his vacation started. Se was accompanied by hU ulster and another relative. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Decker and daughter Jane of East Third avenue TYRONE The funeral of the late Benjamin Franklin Dlckson will be held tomor.

row afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The services will be held In the First Presbyterian church and will be in charge of pastor, Rev. Joseph A. Speer, D. D.

interment will follow in Eastlawn cemetery. The Tyrone Motor club has received communication from Ralph L. Beckel of the bureau of engineering of the public seryIce commission, that an official Inspection of the Orazlervitle bridge will take place Thursday Sept. 12. The Motor club has put forth a concentrated effort to bring about better, conditions at that section and all Indications point to an ultimate fulfillment of these plans and aspiration's of the 'club and hundreds of motorists.

Mrs. Bradley Frazler of Baltimore, is a pleasant guest of friends in Tyrone en route to her home from a very delightful vacation season spent with friends in the west. Mrs. H. O.

Kllng, chairman of the flower show to be staged In Tyrone by the garden club, a fine list of prices to be offered to the presenting the finest during the show, which wilt be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14 in the Hlller building, in the room formerly Occupied by the George Garner drug store. The privilege of entering flowers is extended to any resident of Blair county and everyone Is Invited to bring and display their blooms. Persons desiring to enter flowers are requested to notify The following Tyrone athletic fans were among the great crowd that left last night for Wildwood, N. where they will participate or witness the big field meet of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, being held at that place today: Frances Brower, Janette Williams, Romaine Williams, Ruth Panne- bftker, Phyllis Lynn, Gertrude Berrlng- er, Robert Hlldebrand, O.

F. Snyder and Berard Oberly. ROARING SPRING Marian Holslnger was the honor guest at a farewell reception tendered In her honor in the Church of the Brethren social rooms on Monday evening by the members of the young girls' chorus which she formed following her return from Juniata college following the past term. Miss Holslnger, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

C. R. Holsinger, will return to Junl- ata 'college during the week, where she' will complete her four year course in music. Various forms of entertainment occupied the evening hours, and a program suitable to the occasion was carried out. At seasonable William Rininger and children Pauline, William, Robert and Roy and Mary Black of Pitcairn were last week visitors of Mr.

and Mrs. Thaddeus Rininger. William Block and Catherine Block of Johnstown and Mr. and Mrs. George Bluebaker of Altoona were recenl callers on Mr.

and Mrs. Isaiah Hughes Mrs. Alda Pavolsky and Edmunt Hughes, Edith Ramer and Robert Toffey motored lo Washington, D. and visited relatives there and in Haiti more, and in Harrisburg. Mr.

and Mrs. H. Fessler and daugh ter Buiris attended the Gracey-Sprow reunion in Fulton county on Saturday Burris and Verna Fessler spent Sun day at Canoe Creek with friends. John Getz of Cleveland, was a Sunday evening caller on Wayne Fess ler. James D.

Young, Mr. and Mrs Ralph Fawner and children Ethel Marion and Bernard of Akron, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fessler and family from Friday, re turning' by motor on Monday. William Horton, Mrs.

Charles Sehlelcher, Mrs. J. C. Zimmerman Mrs. Darrow Memmtr and daughtei Pbylls of Swiisvale were Sunday din ner guests of MV.

and Mrs. H. Fess ler. James D. Young of Akron vlsitei his mother Mrs.

M. L. Young here. Mr. mid Mrs.

Ralph E. Fawner James Young and Mrs. H. Fessler, ac Ci. K.

Young to his home in South JTork Sunday evening. Mr. and lire. Mjlton Dunn and chil dn-n Buster and Estolle of Altoon rsoent callers on lona Magee. Mr.

and Mrs. Grant and David Yo. and Mrs. Emma Snydc-r of Altoona were pleafUAt callers on C. H.

Yon 01 Top Union church. P. school at II Tuaaday this place, and Mrs. Mary Clapper and daughter of Lakemont were recent visitors at Eastern Shore, at home of Mrs. Albert McCreary, a niece of Mrs.

Decker and Mrs. Clapper. and immediate vicinity are again well represented at the Hollidaysburg High school for the term Which opened on Thursday. The number attending from Duncansvllle borough, at the expense of the loca. school district, is said to be the targes since Duncansville began sending students to Hollidaysburg for their high school training after completing the grade work here.

Two special busses are both completely filled each morn ing with students en route to high school, while a number of others have other means of travel. Nearly a score of the Duncansville eighth grade class of last year are included In this year's freshman class at Hollidaysburg. A number of others are attending the Martinsburg Vocational school. Presbyterian, Rev. Julian Park; school at 9.30 a.

John Rollason, superintendent. Preaching at 10.30 a. by the pastor. Sermon subject, "Life's No evening services. Church choir practice Friday evening "at 8 o'clock In the church.

Hlcl-s Memorial Methodist, Rev. G. Felker, school ai 9.30 a. George Hoover, superintendent. Divine worship, with sermons by the pastor at 10.46 a.

m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning subject, "Impulse and Insilncl." Worship with us at these services. The Evangelical Lutheran, Rev.

B. Harman, a 10.30 a. in. and 7.30 p. by the pas tor.

Morning subject, "Service." Eve ning subject. "Trees." Sunday schoo at 8.16 a. Charles W. Clapper, su perinlendent. Classes for all.

Chris llan Endeavor society meeting al 6.30 p. gupjecl for discussion, "Wha Our Church Ask of Us?" A cor invitation to ft EAST END hour a delicious luncheon was served by Esther Stayer and Mrs. George Replogle, assisted by Melvin Stoudnour and Floyd Brumbaugh. Those in attendance were Marion Elda Holsinger, Evelyn Butler, Bertha Metpker, Mildred Hoover, Cecelia Barnett, Alma Zook, Marietta Sell, Gertrude Reffner, Alma Brumbaugh, Winifred Bumgardner, Olive Stoudnour, Ida Yerty, Clara Webber, Srdine Showalter, Anna Brumbaugh, Florence Zook, Marie Showalter, Esther Stayer, Mrs. George Replogle, ohn Steen, Melvin Stoudnour and Floyd Brumbaugh.

Mr. and Mrs. Emory Fox, Mrs. Catharine Fox and Mary Blcldle spent some time in Defiance, where they 1 vlsltud at the home of Mr. Fox's uncle and aunt 'Mr.

and Mrs. H. H. Brumbaugh. Mrs.

Annie Adams is spending the week visiting at the home her son Robert, in Johnstown. The Sunday school class of the Trinity Methodist Sunday school, aught by C. D. Green, enjoyed their annual outing at Lakemont park on. Saturday afternoon with practically every member of the class in at- cndance.

The afternoon was spent in 'arlous forms of entertainment and a real day of pleasure was enjoyed by all present. Those in attendance were tfr. and Mrs. C. D.

Green, Mrs. Alice iainley and sons, Herbert and Harry Vertman, Mrs. Annie Beightal, Marorie. Gorsuch, Anna Zook, Mr. and Mrs.

David Lynn, Palmer and Margaret Lynn, Susie Price, Mrs. Edward Cowan, Mrs. Isaac Dillon, Mrs. Nellie Bloom, Mrs. Fannie Baker, Mrs.

ennle Garber, Sadie Garber, Mrs. Villiam Garber and son Max, Mrs. fl Hess, Mrf. Anna Speilmun. Ida rlae Speilman and Mrs.

Maria Hurt- lan. At a session held between Roaring Spring borough council and the mem- of the volunteer flre department. was decided to limit the Roaring Spring fire department to a distance of one and a half miles from the torough to assist with fire fighting. This action came about through the of the truck going to a con- iderabie distance to fight fire, and at the game time leave the borough without any protection in case flre should nreak out. Trinity Methodist, George S.

Womer, D. school at 9.15, J. S. Williams, superintendent; morning worship at 10.30 with sermon by the pastor on "The Program of Christianity;" Intermediate league at 6.30, Sarah Green, leader; Senior Epworth league, subject, "Planning Possible Programs;" evening worship at 7.30, with sermon by the pastor on "Girls and Their Perils." Sixty thousand girls disappear The East End Parent-Teacher association, which is scheduled to meet 'on the second Tuesday of the month, has changed the date this month to Sept. 17, but thereafter the meeting will be held on the regular night.

The I. W. Gorsuch Bible class of Salem Reformed church met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. E. G.

Carlln, and disposed of considerable business. It was decided to hold two meetings monthly hereafter. After the business meeting a fine social hour was enjoyed and during this time a dainty luncheon was served to the following: Mesdames Zimmerman, P. Decker, L. R.

Moore, H. O. Kelley, R. D. Troutman, R.

E. McDowell, J. E. McGregor, G. Regcr, I.

Werner, W. H. Mort, and Mrs. Carlin, members; E. G.

and Arthur Carlin The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Priscllla Decker's home, East Harrison avenue. Mlsa Helen Walters, 518 East Pottsgrove avenue, who was a patient in Altoona hospital with typhoid fever, has recovered sufficiently to be returned to her Miss Gertrude McCollum, 518 Pottsgrove avenue, will on Sunday for Pittsburgh, where she will go Into training for a nurse at the Allegheny General hospital. Because of the illness of Mrs. Fredericks, chairman of the soup committee of the Woman's Aid society of Salem Reformed church, the sale planned for Jast Wednesday had to be ancelled, but so far as known it will legin next Wednesday.

Other mem- lers of the committee are Mrs. Cliford and Mrs. Gilbert Jackson. The consistory of Salem Reformed church will hold a session after the ervices next Sunday morning to arrange for the every member canvass and all members ara asked to be jresent. The kindergarten, to be conducted Rev.

and Mrs. Walter Relfsnyder Salem Reformed church, will be opened next Monday morning, and a number of parents have already signed up for their little ones. Only a rery nomical fee is going- to be charged The school will be week from 9 to 12 year in Aqierica. Christ Reformed, Rev. John Campbell, school 9.15, L.

Stoudnour, superintendent; morning worship at 10.30, with sermon by the pastor, and evening worship at 7.30, with message by the 'or this training, opened five days a. m. There was an interesting meeting of teachers of the primary department of Salem Reformed Sunday school last Wednesday evening, with he pastor, Rev. Walter Reifsnyder, and as a result many changes have )een mapped out for the work in that lepartment. Heretofore the children lave been grouped in a more-or-less laphazzard way, but from now on the classes will be arranged according to he ages of the children and it is felt 'ar more satisfactory work can be done with them.

Rev. Reifsnyder has begun work on. Improvements inside the church, and it is planned to make the class rooms much more inviting. He also is preparing to start an every- member drive, and to this end will hold a meeting with the consistory of his church tomorrow, at which he hopes complete the preliminary work. On iext Monday the pastor and his wife, Doth experienced school teachers, will start a kindergarten school in the church basement.

This promises to tie taken advantage of by the people in East End, already a number of pupils have been signed up. Mrs. William Burger of Aberdeen, Is the guest of her sister Mrs. Joseph Hlrt, 606 East Logan avenue. CANANJTATION 7tlisses Isabel and Grace O'Neil spent Labor day with their friend Mrs.

Anna Reutlinger of Sugar Run pMtor. Church of God, Rev. C. Byler, Ph. school at 9.30, Edward G.

Carper, superintendent. Or Sunday morninu at 10.30, the annual church meeting will be held in the Qurket's theatre at, which time the election of officers will be held anc the call of a pastor for the cominf year, as well us the regular church business transactions. On Sunday evening the pastor will deliver a ser mon at 7.30 in the Roaring Sprint theatre building. The beginners am primary departments of the Sunday nchool -will meet In the Ladies' Hos pital association rooms on East Main street, while the remainder of the school will meet in the Roaring Spring theatre building during the re building of the Bethel. First Church of the Brethren, Rev S.

P. Early, school a 9.30, Howard Long, superintendent morning worship at 10,30, with ser njon by the pastor on "Why Go to School;" evening worship ut 7.45, witl message delivered by the pastor, 01 "All Things Are Yours." Albright Church of the Brethren Jacob Kinsel, Schqo at 9.30, John J. Johnson, superintend ent; morning worship at 10,30, with sermon by the pastor, and evening worship at 8 with message by Rev Kinsel. Young people's meeting at 7 St. Luke's Lutheran, Rev.

Clarencs E. Naugle, school tt 9.20, S. M. Emelgh, superintendent morning worship at 10.30, and evenlnj worship at 7.30, with sermons by the aputor both morning and evening. Mennonite, Rev.

Jacob G. Snyder and Rev. S. D. Yoder, day school at 10, Samuel P.

Snyder superintendent; morning worship a 11 with sermon by Rev. L. L. Shaw and evening preaching services 7.45, with sermon by Rev. Yoder.

Napier Mennonite, Rev. S. D. Yo der, school at 9-30 and morning worship at 10.30, with sermon by Rev. Yoder.

BOAUING SPUING THEATRE Alice "HOT STUFF" A Tint Tajfc- Inf Picture. Also JUNIATA GAP Mrs, Becker, who Is the chairman of the program committee of the Junlftta Gap Civic and Athletic association, like to have all members of this meet at her home on Mcnday evening, Sept. 9, at 7.30 o'clock to plan and prepare programs for the coming three of this year. The following are the members of the program committee: Mrs. J.

M. Stayman, Mrs. S. P. Smith, Mrs.

Ralph Baker, Mrs. A. B. Gibson, Mrs. Emll W.

Schmltt, Alva E. Davis and Julian Brumbaugh. A festival will be held In the Mardorf Methodist church on Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, by Mr. Parks' class of boys.

There will be special attractions at the festival different than what bus been held and the boys are anxious to have a large turnout. All are Invited to come and help make it a success. Howard Barr of Renovo motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. David H.

Lees on Monday evening. Christ Btier is spending a vacation at Willtes-Barre. Mrs. Jessie Robinson of Altoona spent Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

H. J. Neuhart. Mr. and Mrs.

Milton Deflbftugh and family left Friday evening for a short visit to Wildwood, N. J. Alton and Harold Harvey of Altoona spent several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.

J. Neuhart. Mr. anH Mrs. W.

S. Simpson and family moved to their home in Junl- ata on Tuesday evening after spending the summer months at their summer home 'in Junlata gap. Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Parka and family and party returned home after a delightful vacation of ten days touring Canada. Mardorf school promptly at 10 a. m. Our last.

Sunday attendance was 116; Epworth league at 6.30; worship at 7.30 by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Karns; Wednesday, Ladies' Aid In the afternoon and in the evening at 7.30 the pastor will conduct the prayer service. At the close of the prayer service the monthly meeting of the Sunday school board will be held.

All the teachers and officers of the Sunday school are requested to be present so the business of the Sunday school can be transacted. Sunday school at the Sanctuary Union school will be held at 2.45 p. m. H. Kenneth Aurandt, a student at Dickinson college, Carlisle, who has been spending his vacation of several months at the home of his parents, will leave on Tuesday, Sept.

10, to resume his studies. WEHNWOOD Miss Frieda Hileman, who lives with her aunt Mrs. John Evans of Meyers Cave, and who has been spending most of the 'summer with her mother Mrs. Rae Hileman of 1211 Seventeenth street, was a visitor at the local United Brethren Sunday school and church on last Sunday and was privileged to be on the picture that was taken. She is a member of a similar mission school where they have a church chapel like unto the one here.

The election of the officers of the United Brethren Sunday school will be held on Sunday at the regular session of the school, beginning at 9.30. Following the session the pastor of the church will speak on "Some Rules for Church Members and Christian Living." In the evening his subject will be "New Creatures." Carl Btitzel, class leader of the local United Brethren church, brought a timely message on the Sunday school esson, "Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem," at the mid-week service Wednesday evening and will continue next Vednesday evening on the lesson for Sunday, Sept. 15, the subject of which "Teaching the Law of God." road. Mr. and Mrs.

Emery Barth daughters Eleanor, Elizabeth and and Pauline and son Ralph of Eldorado snd Earnest Black of Broad avenue extension spent and Monday on Bast Broad Top of Kimmel ttlon. Mr. and Mrs. E. C.

Konkle returned home Monday after spending their vacation touring the New England elates and New York state, visiting the scenes of Mr. Konkle's youth. Carlie Novosel, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Novosel, who was scalded on the neck and chest In an accident at his.

home, ia somewhat improved. The Canan elation and Broad avenue exteusion schools opened Tuesday, all three rooms having a good attendance. The Union Sunday school, meeting In Broad Avenue Extension school, ha: Installed electric lights in the school room at their own expense. The lights ara for the uae of any resident securing the permission of the nchool directors na well as tjie Sunday schoo' association at their regular meetings every Sunday afternoon and prayer meeting Thursday evening of tach week at 7.30. All are welcome.

RIDDLESBURG Riddlesburg charge of Ihe Methodlsl church, Rev. Harold Pruyn, pastor Sunday school; no morning worship service; Wednesday mid-week service. Sunday school; 11 union communion service; sermon Rev. J. McK.

Reiley, superintendent Altoona district. Sunday school; evening worship, message by Rev. Emerson Karns, superintendent Methodist Home, Tyrone; 6.30, Epworth league, leader, Mrs. H. A.

Pruyn Miss Mary Hlte was a on Monday at the home of Mr. and William Ehrenfeldt of Broad Avenue Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder and daughter Miss Mollie Snyder, and Misa Josephine Oil of Hollidaysburg spent Labor day a I the home of Mr. and Patrick Mclntoab.

Mrf. Frank Geialer ot guitt on Sunday howe of wd MM. i The Women's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Monday evening at 7.30. This will be dues paying night and a good attendance Is desired. Mr.

and Mrs. D. C. Madara and children Rodman and Catherine have returned from their vacations, ten days of which were spent at Ocean Grove, and a week at Pottsdam, N. where they visited Mrs.

Madara's brother Hale Swan and family. Miss Ruth Goshorn, who has been spending a month's vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. G.

Goshorn, has returned to New York city. On the return trip, which was made by automobile, shs stopped at the Allentown State hospital to visit her broth er Dr. Roy Goshorn. Guests over the week-end and Labor day at the home of H. M.

Cox were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manning and daughters Mrs. Bessie Webb, Mrs. Nettle Butcher and granddaughter Betlie Jean Webb, all ef McKeeaport.

Mrs Mary Henry of Huntingdon and Mrs Ida Isenberg of Deavertown. Mrs. Harry Cox, who has been nursing a very sore foot the result of stepping on a nail, Is able to be about again. 8. H.

CaMwell and wife have moved from Warriors Mark valley, having stored their furniture. They are staying for the present time at Mrs. Cafd- well's home In Hensheytown. Logan Valley Baptist, Bellwood. H.

G. Dooley, at 10.45 and 7.80 by the pastor. Morning subject, "Traffic Signs." Evening subject, "Power." Sunday school tit JUNIATA The following Junlata left yesterday afternoon to attend Spanish-American War National convention at Denver, Mr. and Mrs. V.

H. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grove, Jr, Mr. and A.

B. Arble, Mr. and Mrs, George Dlckson. They alto expect to visit Salt Lake City, Utah, and Omaha, home over the Union Pacific railroad by the way of Chicago. The party will be gone a week or ten Kenneth Alkena, a senior student at the West Chester State Teachers' college, left yesterday to take up his du- tles.

The young man is specialising In and Physical Education and will act as manager of of the college this year. He will do his practice teaching during the winter. The Woman's home Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. D. R.

Cam, ill Tenth avenue. The members are urged to be present. The Laura Weiton Loyal Temperance Legion will meet this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock In the T. M. C.

A. parlor. The superintendent requests that every member be present If possible. The Friendship class of the Grace Evangelical Sunday school met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. H.

O. Reffner in Wehnwood. During the business session, the ladles planned to sell chicken corn soup at the church Thursday, Sept. 12, from 11 ft. m.

till 1 1 p. m. Orders can be given to any member of the class. A social hour was enjoyed and the hostess served a dainty luncheon. Those present were Mrs.

C. E. Burtnette, teacher; Mrs. W. B.

Elder, MM. D. H. White, Mrs. E.

J. Bathurst, Mrs. J. E. Ross, Mrs.

L. J. Cox, Mrs. A. M.

Suckling, Mrs. F. Wise, Mrs. John Latchford and Mrs. H.

E. Myers. The N. B. club was entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs.

J. A. Spencer, 907 Fourth street. The ladles spent a delightful evening and the hostess served a dainty luncheon. The guests were Mrs.

C. M. Faslck, Mrs. R. R.

Bain, Mn. A. L. Camberg, Mrs. Maurice Henry, Mrs.

John Gorman, Mrs. Ira Gonder, Mrs. A. J. McMullln, Mrs.

Fannie Lower, Mrs. Harry Cassell, Mrs. James Jrvln and Mrs. Howasd Vance. ELDORADO Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Lear of 1228 Sixth avenue and Mr. and Mrs.

M. B. Lear and son Myrtle, of 5930 Roselawn avenue spent last week In Detroit, visiting the daughters Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Quinn and Mr.

and Mrs. Artsburger. Mrs. A. L.

Stlffler of 5110 Kissel avenue spent several days in Harrisburg last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. G.

Stlffler and daughter Betty and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Good and daughter Janet have returned home from a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada and other points of interest.

They left here Friday and returned on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Monberger ot Buffalo, N. spent -Tuesday at the home of Mr; and Mrs, H.

F. Spitz of California avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Monberger spent a day of their honeymoon with the Spits family and then left for Washington.

Mrs. Ruth Franti and children Gertrude and Raymond and niece Mario of Philadelphia spent several days last week at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B.

Hirst. Mr. Frantz came up on Sunday and accompanied them home on Monday. Mrs. Frantz, Is formerly of this place, being Miss Ruth Jones.

Herman Spitz, son of Mrs. H. F. Spitz of California avenue, of the Carlisle barrlcks medical detachment, Is enjoying a thirty-day furlough visiting his parents. GREENWOOD Mrs.

C. C. Irvln and granddaughter Edith Calderwood and son-in-law and wife Chester Wolfe, who were visiting in Vlneland N. over the weekend, havo returned home. Leonard Beecher, Oak Grove, moving with his family to Altoona.

Mrs. John A. Miller, who spent the past two months In Vlneland, N. has returned home. United Brethren, Rev.

H. B. Seese, at 10.4S and at 7.30 by the pastor. Evening subject, "An Apostolic Experience." Sunday school at 9,30. Christian Endeavor at 6.30.

Baptism and communion will administered morning and evening and a reception for members will also be held. Prayer meeting and Blblo reading at 7.30 Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin and daughters Betty Marie and Dorothy Louise of Philadelphia are the guests at the home of Mrs, Martin's sister Mrs.

R. G. Markle, Oak Grove, Mr. and Mrs. John Auman.

also of delphia and sons, who were at the Marklo home, have gone to State College for a few days before returning to the Quaker city. the of Junlata Orange No. Mt, ot Husbandry, will enjoy a corn toil Tuetday evening, Sept. 10, at Ivyslde park, Supper win be aerved at o'clock and all and their families are cordially Invited. Come and bring your knife, fork and cup.

Church of the school at 1.48 a. John D. Brumbaugh. Morning worship at 11 o'clock. Key.

Karl Bowser of Bethany Bible school, Chicago, 111., will preach both morning, and evening. Evening worship at 7.48 o'clock. Mid-week prayer Wednesday at 7,48 p. m. Otterbetn United 1 Brethren, If.

8. ittner, at 10.45 ffi. and at 7.30 p. m. by the pastor.

Morning subject, "A Sinner's Pedigree." Eph. Evening subject, "Feet Washing." John 13. Bunday school at 9.30, J. G. Reffner, perlntendent.

Junior Christian Bn- deavor at 0.30 Sunday evening. 'Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30. First Methodist, Rev. W. W.

Banks, sacrament of the Lord's supper will be administered at both services, 10.45 and at 7.30. Evening subject, "Why Go to School?" Bunday school at 9.30; I. A. Corby, superintendent. Epworth league at 6.30; Alfred Benney, president.

Young People's circle at fl.SO; Thelma Shellenberger, president. Special music at all services. The Sunday school board will meet at 2. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Flans for the year will be made.

All are invited to the communion during the day. Trinity at 11 and at 7.30 by Luther Rhodes, a senior student at Gettysburg seminary, gun- day school at 9 and at 10. Presbyterian, Rev. J. O.

C. McCracken, by the pastor at 10.45 and at 7.30. Morning subject, "The Coming of the Lord." Evening subject, "Nehemiah and His Work." Sabbath school at 9.30. Christian Endeavor at fl.45. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7.30.

Grace Evangelical, Tenth avenue and Third street, Rev. A. Morgan Jenkins, by the pastor at 10.30 and at 7.30. Morning subject, "The Value of Education." Evening subject, "Vacation Rewards." Sunday school at 9.30 in charge of Superintendent W. E.

Elder. Junior E. L. C. E.

at 6.45. Senior E. L. C. E.

on Wednesday evening at T.30. The monthly meeting of the official board will be held on Monday evening at 7.30. St. Peter's Episcopal, Rev. Albion H.

Ross, school and baptism at 3. Evening prayer and sermon at T.SO. The death of Mrs. June Irene Nowark, the kind and devoted wife of William Nowark and also the 'mother of Mrs. Elsie Smith and Mrs.

Mabel Ka- bcllo of Altoona and Ralph Taylor, who died of a heart affection several years ago, not only caused a feeling of sadness and gloom in her family circle but also in the entire community of Junlata In. which she lived. The serious accident of several ago and the pathetic death scene in the Altoona hospital with her seriously injured husband at hsr bedsldo caused a feeling of sadness and tender sympathy among her friends and neighbors. Mr. Nowark was discharged from the Altoona hospital on Tuesday of this week, ho having recovered sufficiently from his Injuries to return to his home.

Mrs. Nowark was twice married, her first husband 'being Bills Taylor, whose tragic death was caused by decapitation on tbe Pennsylvania railroad several years ago. 9,30. Young people's meeting, Prayer meeting Wednesday, A.30. 7.SO.

Preaching at Baptist chapel at Tipton at 3.30 by Rev. Dooley. Grace Evangelical, J. H. Furner, at 10.30 and 7.SO by the pastor.

Sunday school, 9.30, L. Garver, superintendent; E. L. C. 6.45, Heil Fucner, leader.

Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7.30. Services Pinecroft Sunday school, preaching, B. L. C. 7.30.

Prayer meeting Thursday evening, 7.30. Church of the Brethren, Galen R. Blough, school, 9.30, II. Paul Cox, superintendent. Preaching 1 10.45.

morning subject, "His Nurne Shall Be Called Wonderful." Evening, young people's meeting, 6.45, William Woomer, president. 7.45, preaching, subject, "The Seven Great- Wonders." St. Joseph's Catholic, Rev. M. J.

Brett, at 8.30, followed by benediction. Tlpton Methodist, Rev. J. P. Anderson, D.

school at 9.30. At 10.45 the sacrament of the Lord's supper will be administered by the pastor. The sacrament of baptism will also be given to children at this service. A large attendance expected. Methodist.

L. E. Wllspn, Preachliur at 10.15 and 7.30 by the pastor. Morning subject, "Living at Random." Morning subject, "Veils, Hoods and Blinders." Sunday school at 9.30. for Weir Now Each one pcrnoutiUy selected from best of New York's shops and at prices far below their regular values.

PwlrttM CLAYSBURG Church of the Brethren, Charles L. Cox, school at 9.30; preaching at 10.30 7,80, by pastor; morning subject, "Miracles and Their Purpose;" evening subject, "Warning at the Enemy's Fire;" Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening at 7.30. Sept. 30 has been set for an all-day home-coming and rally service ut which time we invite all our friends and neighbors to be with us. Claynhnrfc' charge, Methodist church, L.

B. Barton, pustor: Claysburg 0.30, church school; 10.30, preaching. church school; a.SO, preaching. Sproul 9.30, church school; 8, preaching; subect of sermon, "God's Covenant with Man." Reformed, Rev, Oliver H. Sensenig, school at 9.30 u.

m. No church service. Harvest service, next Sunday. Greenfield school at 9.45 a. m.

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Suits, Pants, Sweaters, Caps, Knickers, Everything for School Boy way below the regular price. Boys' Gray Linen Knickers, 3 to 16 years, and Boys' Easy-back Khald Knickers Boys' 11.39 to $1.69 Linen Knickers Boys' $1.69 Wool Knickers, $1,19 and Boys' Wool Knickers. and 14.95 All-Wool and Button Tan, White, Blue, Maroon. 8s to 46. Special New Fall Felt Hats, W.45 Men's Lltfht Felt Pocket Hats Men's Dross Pants Boys' Rain Coats, (3.9K and J1.48 to 11.05 Dress Shirts White and A A Fancy Men's Working Punts, ll.Gv, ii.j9 Dolaway's Bpeclu! Punts.

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