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ALTOONA MIRROR, ALTOONA, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1MT. Club Finishes Year's Program MOUNT UNION, June Mount Union Shakespeare club has finished the club program for the and until fall time will enjoy a period of vacation. The club met at the home of the teacher, Mrs. John Kinslee, for the closing meeting. In the absence ol the president, Mrs.

R. M. Longacre, who has been a patient in the Lewistown hospital, the vice president, Mrs. Frank Seibert, presided at the meeting. The election of new officers featured the business meeting and those who will carry on the study club next year are: President, Mrs.

Frank H. Seibert; vice president, Mrs. John Corson; Adult Program Gets Under Way HOLLIDAYSBURG, June As part of the adult summer recreation program of the county capital, Mrs. Irene A. Greenawalt of 703 Allegheny street conducted an interesting and educational showing of antiques at her home last Tuesday evening.

This was the first of a series of three observations and talks to be given to adults. Talks on cooking and sewing are scheduled for the month of July. Delicious refreshments were served to the group in a Victorian decorated style living room. Those attending were Miss Mary E. Patton, Miss Esther Showalter, Mrs.

Inez Everhart, Mrs. Andrew Karl, Mrs. Floyd G. Hoen- stines Mrs. Ann Cox Treese, Mrs.

Hester Bice, Mrs. Helen Hoover, Madden and Mrs. Mary McKinley. Hollidaysburg Happenings. The Dorcas Bible class of the Zion Lutheran church, will hold the June meeting and social on Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the parrieh house.

Miss Esther Showalter, former Hollidaysburg girl, now employed in a secretarial position in Washington, D. is spending her summer vacation in her home town visiting her father William I. Showalter, of 201 Willow avenue, Gaysport. secretary-treajurer, J. S.

Herknesjs, and assistant secretary, Phillip H. Jung. Mount Union Walter W. Rumberger, member of the Mount Union High school faculty, was one of the large class at Pennsylvania State college to receive a degree, June 9 at the commencement services. He was awarded the degree of master In education.

He majored in school administration. Before serving in the United States army for two years, seven months overseas in Germany, Mr. Rumberger served as teacher of social studies and was a basketball coach for five years in the Mount Union High school. He was honorably discharged in 1946, from the United States army as a second lieutenant. Robert Samuel Taylor, only son of Mr.

and Mrs. I. Cloyd Taylor of Mount Union, was one of the class of 500 awarded degrees at Princeton university, Monday, June 9. The exercises were held on the campus at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Thirteen members of this class were chosen to continue work in the graduate school for higher degrees and Taylor was one of the 13.

He will now pursue a masters' degree in architecture at Princeton university, beginning his work in September. Watch Repairing For the convenience of the folks in and around Hollidaysburg, we have arranged with an expert W. F. Koon of Duncansville, to repair all watches left at our store. Estimates on each watch will be furnished for approval or rejection.

All the prices are reasonable and every job is guranteed. "We specialize on ladies' small wrist Tvatches. G. W. Williams Dept.

Store "The Yearling" Is Coming! AIB-CONDITIONED NOW! Thru. Wed ON SAME rKOCBAM I "It Happened In New Orleans" Starring BOBBY BREEN MAY BOBSOX Ends Today "Dough Girls," plus: Charlie Chan, "Trap" LAKEMONT Mr. end Mrs. Millard Berkheimer and children Phyliss, Linda Kay, Lois, Susan and Jack, former resident of Lakemont, who have been living in Tennessee for a year, are visiting her sister and brother- in-law Mr. and Mrs.

Marion Detwiler of 400 Spruce street. The family was en route to Lancaster county with Mr. Berkheimer will have charge of the Bastearl chapel. Marion Detwiler of 400 Spruce street spent the week-end in Harrisburg as a delegate at the State Lions' convention. John F.

Royer of Harrisburg spent Thursday at the home ol his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller. Simon West of North Pine street, who has been quite ill at his home was admitted to the Aspinwall hospital for treatments. Ladies' auxiliary to the Lakemont Volunteer Fire company will meet Wednesday evening in the mil Instead of Thursday evening on account of the firemen's parade at Cherry Tree.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Pierson of Frankstown road left Wednesday evening for Philadelphia to visit their son Patrick. On Friday they eft by plane for Detroit for an extended visit at the home of Mr.

Pierson's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Eagan and daughter Virginia, of 321 Logan avenue are enjoying a week's vacation in New York, Niagara Falls and Canada. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Robeson of 202 Second avenue are the proud parents of a. son born at the Mercy hospital last Thursday. This is the second child, both boys, mother and son are doing nicely. Mr.

and Mrs. Marvin Jodson and children Cynthia Jayne, Judy and Nancy of Detroit were recent guests at the home of his sister Mrs. Marion Detwiler. They will make their future home in Altoona. Queen Esther Bible class of the Church of God met ftt the home of Anna Clark last Thursday evening.

The business session was conducted by the president, Mrs. Amelia Locke. Devotions were in charge of the class and prayer by Mrs. Sadie Lingle. Reports were given by the secretary and treasurer.

A social hour was enjoyed. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. H.

B. Lingle, Mr. Riley, teacher, Myrtle Riley, Bess Byer, Florence Hartman, Lottie Gates, Elizabeth Clark, Nannie Forney, Fannie Miller, Ella Taneyhill, Anna Shatto, Minnie Ott, Emma Locke, Maud Smouse, Annie Lonsdale, June Dotzler, Amelia Locke, Margarette Free, Eva Reed, Bertha Freed, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark and Althea Locke and guests Mrs.

Alice Hickenberry and Mrs. Fol- lers of Alexandria. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MATINEE P. M. JUNIATA The C.

I. C. class of the Juniata Presbyterian church met in the church Thursday evening, June 12. The devotional period was led by the teacher, Miss Frances Barnhart. The president, Mrs.

Vivian Yetter, conducted the business meeting when a lineup of summer activities was planned. Reports of the secretary, Mrs. Hazel Craig, and treasurer, Mrs. Madalene Peters were heard, and it was decided to contribute a sum of $10 toward the A. U.

C. memorial fund. A social hour was enjoyed and lunch served by the hostesses, Frances Gillaspie, Edith Henry, and Mabel Gordon, to the following: Helen Boyles, Madalene Peters, Vivian Yetter, Annetta Peterman, Hazel Craig, Frances Barnhart, Irene McCormick, Mabel Boyles, Mary Weber, Frieda Sulli- DAR Observes Anniversary TYRONE, June 17. commemoration of the 26th anniversary of the organization of the Fort Roberdeau chapter, D. A.

was fittingly observed at tea held at the home of Mrs. Robert W. Owens, last Tuesday afternoon. Of the chapters invited, guests were present from Hollidaysburg, Stale College, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, Clearfield, Madera and Coalport. Official guests who honored the occasion with their presence were Mrs.

Anita Williams of Butler, retiring state regent; Mrs. Lucille Lee of Philadelphia, state vice regent; Mrs. Rhoades of Philadelphia, state director; Miss Josephine Hagerty, Coalport, lately elected state recording secretary. The Owens' home was beautifully deed- MAKTINSBURG The union daily vacation Bible school sponsored by the community fellowship of churches which has been in session for the past two weeks, concluded on Sunday evening with an excellent program. There were 188 pupils in the three departments.

There were 34 teachers and leaders in the school with Rev. M. G. Wilson as dean, assisted by Rev. Paul Keller.

The offerings which were given daily by the 1 children will be given to purchase i supplies for overseas relief. CAKTOOX "Cat Fishing" in color I. Hobbles" "Selling Sun" port was a guest over the week-end of Dr. and Mrs. J.

W. Hershberger and Mr. and Mrs. A. E.

Martz. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kersten and children of Warren, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.

Blair i Hershberger, parents of Mrs. Kersten. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.

J. Coons were Mr. and Mrs. van, Hester Taubel rate(J for the occasion with white and pink peonies and long sprays of larkspur among the crystal fittings on the dining room table. The cbmmittee in charge of arrangements was made up of Mrs.

Joseph Dickson, Mrs. Robert Owens, Mrs. Walter E. Lotz, Miss Ardis Albright and Mrs. Alice Curry.

Those pouring tea were Mrs. E. W. Stine, Mrs. H.

S. Fleck Miss Mary Nevling and Miss Mary McCamant. Miss Betty Wilder and Miss Virginia Morrow gave pleas- ng piano accompaniment to the singing. Mrs. Rhoades played several piano numbers.

The -Fort Roberdeau chapter was organized June 30,1922, by Mrs. Edith Sparke, then state regent of Pennsylvania. The organization meeting was. held at the home of Mrs. H.

S. Fleck, with the following charter members present: Regent Mrs. Fleck; vice regent, Mrs. George J. Gibbs; secretary, Miss Addle Hoffman; treasurer, Mrs.

Allen Moser; registrar, Miss Mary Nevling; historian, Miss Grace Jones, and these other members; Miss Rosa Williams, Mrs. Joseph Dickson, Mrs. Emmett McClintock, Miss Edith R. Fleck and Miss Hester K. Fleck.

Since 1922, the membership has fluctuated, never going beyond 50, and including many non-resident members, some in Europe and China. Tyrone Topics. The Otterbein Men's Glee club of the Tyrone Evangelical United Brethren church will present a full sacred concert, vocal and instrumental, in the Greenwood Evangelical United Brethren church on Sunday night, June 22. D. C.

W. Winey is the pastor of the church, a former pastor of the Tyrone church. Rev. Marvin Virgil Frey, the evangelist of Portland, has closed his first successful week of services in the First Pentecostal church, this being the twelfth anniversary celebration of the local church. The services will continue nightly through this week.

The Athletic Park swimming pool was formally opened for the season last Thursday, with a record breaking crowd seeking relief from the intense heat. The pool is in prime condition, and the bathhouse facilities are practically completed. Mrs. Winifred Speece has charge of the pool this season, and is being assisted by Mrs. Shultz.

A surprise wedding shower was held Wednesday night at the home of Miss Betty Rightnour of 601 Washington avenue in honor of Miss Martha Merritts. Miss Merritts will be married in the near future. The decorations followed the idea of a shower with small umbrellas for each guest. The gifts were under a large pink and white umbrella, and the color scheme was pink and white throughout, Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Those present were Betty Getz, Marianna Quigley, Carol Elder, Mrs.

Max Hall, Adeline Hay, Adeline Whren, Mrs. Rob; ert McNeal, Madeline Engelman, Mrs. James" Glenn, Joyce Hildebrand, Mary Ann hostess, Miss Betty Rightnour and the guest of honor, Miss Martha Merritts. The borough is making a great improvement in the drainage of Garden alley, rear of Park avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets. To make this storm sewer, a six- foot ditch has been dug from Garden alley across Park avenue and down back of Waples dairies into the Juniata river, twelve-inch terra cotta pipe to be installed.

There will be a change in the local postoftice lobby hours effective with June 16. The stamp, general' delivery and parcel post windows will he closed daily at 5 p. m. and on Saturdays at 12 noon. A.

K. Kelly, exalted ruler of the Tyrone Elks lodge, is a delegate to the Elks' national convention to be held in Portland, and C. M. Aults, past exalted ruler, is the alternate. These men are planning to attend the convention and will make the trip overland.

and Luma Shaffer. i The Cheerful Workers class of the First Methodist church will meet this evening in the church at 7.45 o'clock. The Women's Society of World Service of the Grace Evangelical- United Brethren church will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Ross, 413 Tenth avenue on Thursday evening at 7.45. The Enmnucl Bible class of the First Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs.

J. E. Piper of 110 Tenth avenue Thursday evening at 7.30. The Juniata War Mothers will meet in the I. O.

O. F. hall Thursday evening at 7.30. Each member is asked to bring a few sandwiches and to participate in the social hour which will follow the meeting. Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Rentz of 903 Second street have, returned home after an enjoyable vacation spent with friends in Baltimore. William Musser of Battle Creek, is spending the summer vacation with his grandparents Mr.

and Mrs. W. G. Musser of 901 Second street. Members of the child study group of the McKinley P.

T. A. were entertained by Mrs. Olive Clair of 426 Sixth avenue, Juniata on Tuesday evening June 10. The evening was spent in a social discussion of work study accomplished during the past year.

A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Clair to the following: Mesdames, Mary Mallam, Margaret Martin, Martha Harry, Ella Yon, Anne Allen, Flo Maus and Mrs. Glair's granddaughter Joan Clair. CLAYSBUKG The American Legion auxiliary No. 522 met last Wednesday in the new Legion home.

Business meeting was conducted by President Mrs. Carrie Dibert. It was decided to give $10 for a plaque for the Under Graduate Center; also $5 for the department president project at Aspinwall for amphitheatre Mabel Cowher was appointed delegate to council at Everett in July. The following officers were nominated and elected: President, Mrs. Hazel Kling; first vice president, Goldie Weyandt; second vice president, Virgie McCarty; secretary, Mabel Cowher; chaplain, Jennie Kurtz; historian, Carolyn Brumbaugh Mary Gazzara.

The Live Wire class of the Methodist Sunday school met at the home of Mrs. Sam Miller, in charge of the vice president, Mrs. Hazel Kling. After the transaction of business, games were played with Mrs. Mohney in charge.

A delicious lunch was served to the following: Mrs. Taylor Musselman, Mrs. W. P. Jones, Mrs.

Emma Kurtz, Mrs. William Kling, Mrs. Joe Glass, Mrs. Grover Moore, Mrs. Jean Bennett, Mrs.

Florence Mohney, Mrs. Gladys Tingling, Mrs. Dodson, Mrs. Ray Tipton, Miss Margaret Cam, Mrs. Sam Glass a visitor Mrs.

Jones. The next meeting will be a wiener roast. GREENWOOD All citizens are urged to attend; the social being held every Monday evening in the Greenwood fire hall. This affair is being held lor the good of the community and the cooperation of all will be appreciated. Mr.

and Mrs. Sherman Lee Poorman are the happy parents of a baby girl horn at the Altoona hospital Sunday morning. The little one will be named Melody Lee. Mrs. Poorman was the former Lillian Colyer.

Mrs. Rachel Perry has been confined to her home due to illness. BELLWOOD The Women's Democratic club will meet at the home of Mrs. Laura Stewart this evening at o'clock. ippnes lor overseas rener.

Mr rvnnrt. Miss Doris Eames of Williams- cflhe 0 the bank building are spending a week visiting at the home of Paul Cessna and wife at Sharon. The Junior auxiliary to the Fire company will meet at the fire hall tomorrow evening at 7.30 o'clock. The monthly meeting of the Bellwood-Antis Band Mothers will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Erdine Shirk at 610 North Fourth street.

WILLIAMSBURG The Williamsburg community daily vacation Bible school, closed on Friday. On Thursday a picnic was held back of the Church of the Brethren. Friday evening at 7.30, the annual demonstration ol work done by the children attending was held in the High school auditorium. There were more than 200 enrolled this year. The demonstration was well attended on Friday evening by parents and friends of the children.

Mrs. Lula Gosnell, Mrs. R. J. Morrison and daughter Madolyn and Mrs.

James Hughes, all of Altoona, spent a few hours last Tuesday calling on relatives in town. Elizabeth and William Wance are able to be out again after being quarantined for scarlet fever. Eugene Nead is able to be about again without the aid of crutches, after having had his knee hurt two weeks ago. Eugene Wance has returned home after spending a few days with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Clabaugh. Mrs. J. W. Stitzel, Miss Mollie Hughes, Miss Edna White and Mrs.

Elizabeth Hughes of Hollidaysburg, were visitors last Wednesday of the latters son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ross W. Lantzer and son Nelson. Wednesday was Miss White's birthday anniversary and will be one long to be remembered.

She received a number of gifts for her anniversary. Beverly Nead is spending the summer with friends in Altoona. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gunnett, quietly celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on Saturday at their home on Park street.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Lang, quietly celebrated their twenty-first wedding anniversary on Saturday 14, at their home on East Second street. The Williamsburg eVterans Memorial association event planned for Saturday evening, June 14, was washed out by rain and will be held at a later date.

Late on Saturday afternoon, the activity which was to have been a block dance and street carnival, was postponed due to wet weather. Late in the evening it cleared, but it was too late to go ahead with the scheduled program. CRESSON Palmy Bianconi, aged 21, of 305 Jackson avenue, Kittell Hill, narrowly escaped serious injury at 7.10 o'clock Wednesday evening, June 11, when an automobile he was operating, left the highway between Chest Springs and Fatten, and went over the embankment, entailing damages to the motor vehicle estimated at 5500. State motor police, attached at the Ebensburg sub-station, who investigated the mishap, reported it was caused by a defective steering. Bianconi, who was operating the machine owned by his older brother, Netley Bianconi of Cresson was en route to Patton at the time, it was reported.

He sustained a severe sprain of the right leg, and contusions of both arms and legs. He was the lone occupant of the car the police said. The youth is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Giovanni Bianconi, 305 Jackson avenue, Cresson.

B. Peters, pastor of the church, Mr. and Mrs. John Welch, Philadelphia and David Brown of Altoona, Miss Betty Rightnour left Sunday for Akron, where she will spend the week with friends. Miss Elizabeth S.

Niemeyer of Clearspring, is visiting Miss Joyce Hildebrand at Hillcrest. Miss Niemeyer and Miss Hildebrand were graduated from Wilson college last week. Miss Gladys Stryker left recently for Ocean City, N. where she plans to spend the summer. Mrs.

Clarence Waite of Grazierville, is visiting friends in Akron, O. Mrs. Ira Brarrow of is here to visit her mother, Mrs. G. G.

Lykens, 335 West Sixth street, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Brarrow was formerly a nurse in Ridgewood hospital, in Vaydone, Fla. Miss Wahnetta James of 777 South Lincoln avenue celebrated her 12th birthday anniversary with a'lovely party last Friday evening at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.

J. W. Wighaman, 305 Shippen street. Those present were Karen Gay Bobby Gilpin, Margerie Ardrey, Mary Shingler', Marian Slump, Margerie Frye, Anna Mary Biddle and 'Rebecca Hunter and the guest of honor, Wahnetta James. N.

Grant Hixson, principal of Tyrone High school, announces that the annual summer session at Tyrone High school which opened today will continue through four weeks, and English and mathO' matics will be taught juniors in the morning. Mrs. F. Lehman Kitchens will instruct in English and Max'Kimmel in mathematics. The Ladies auxiliary of the Y.

M. C. A. will hold the annual block party and dance in the block in front of the building on Logan Attend Wedding On Anniversary DUNCANSVILLE, June Last Saturday was the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.

M. Luther Liebegott, who have been residents of Duncansville and vicinity all of their married Me, and they celebrated by taking a trip to Mrs. Liebegott's home town of Clearfleld to attend the marriage of her nephew. They were married on, June 14, 1917 in the Ward Avenue Presbyterian church with the pastor, Rev. R.

L. Hallett and Rev. Isaac Krlder, D. of tlie Duncansville Lutheran church officiating. Mrs.

Liebegott is the former Miss Jcannetta Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graham. He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Christian- Liebegott of Duncansville and is employe of the Pennsylvania railroad company at Altoona. They have two daughters, three sons and one grandchild. Duncansville Doings. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Gearhart of Fourth avenue left the atter part of last week for Baltimore, where Mr. Gearhart, a ocal business man, had arrangements made to undergo treatment at the Johns Hopkins hospital. J. N. Laridis of 318 Sixteenth street spent a few days last week Harrisburg visiting at the home of his son, N.

C. Landis and fam- f. Ferd Green of Akron, was a recent visitor at the home of Daniel K. Beegle of Maple hollow road, near the borough, and other relatives and friends in this vicin- ty, while having his annual vacation. Friday, June 13 was the wedding anniversary of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert R. Focht of 1108 Fourth avenue. Mrs. Focht is the former Miss Beryl Yeckley, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank A. Yeckley of west of town and they were married on her birthday. To celebrate the double anniversary, Mr. and Mrs.

Focht were out for dinner last Friday evening. Foster Rhodes of the United States army air corps, who las been stationed at Washington, D. arrived home here a few days ago for a furlough of several days at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mazie Rhodes of Maple hollow road, near the borough. He las been in military service since number of years before Pearl EJarbor.

Mrs. William A. Schnee, after being a resident of Sixth Ave nue road, near the borough, for past several years, closed her home here during the past week and left for Harrisburg to reside temporarily at the home of a sister. Later she anticipates settling in Ohio, where the Schnees lived before moving here. Her husband died several months ago and since then she had been living alone most of the time.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Biesecker and son of Richmond, who are in this section on a vacation trip, called among Duncansville relatives and friends. He is a nephew of Mrs. Frances Thomas of 901.

Third avenue, this place. A girl baby was born at 4.30 p. m. last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs.

Jesse Musselman of this place. The mother is the former Miss Emma Helsel and the child is the third living member of the family. One son died in infancy. Edward Krider of 1202 Third avenue spent several days last week on a trip to Bluefleld, W. and vicinity.

Mrs. Samuel Eckard, of Dry Run, west of Duncansville, was a visitor in Pittsburgh the latter part of last week. Rev. and Mrs. Julian Park'and their two sons Phillip and Arthur of the Presbyterian manse at 1008 Fourth avenue, left early Monday morning for Ocean City, N.

to spend the greater part of this week. Rev. Park will attend convention and the other members of the Park family will enjoy the facilities of the well known seashore resort city. They plan to be back home late this week. Irvin Piper, and Miss Doris Piper of 1140 Fourth avenue, this place, and Miss Peggy Knisely and Sonny Burket of Queen were members of a Sunday motor party to Rochester, where they visited at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Gerald Butler. They will be accompanied by-their I avenue" on June 19, starting at 4 wives and also Mr. and Mrs. Jo- o'clock in the afternoon.

For this Richard Lehman and daughter The Excelsior Sunday school Susan of Indiana, Pa. i class of the Lutheran church will meet this evening at 7.30 o'clock at parish house. Mr. and Mrs. J.

R. Holliday spent ast Wednesday and Thursday visiting friends in Indiana, Pa. The Bellwood Lions club will meet at the grange hall Thursday evening at 6.15 o'clock. A congregational meeting will be leld after the morning service of the Logan Valley Presbyterian which time the congregation will act upon the resigna- of the pastor, J. P.

McGugin hopes to continue his education on the west coast this fall. The resignation must be approved both the congregation and the Huntingdon Presbytery before becoming effective. T. B. Dougherty returned from Washington, D.

C. where he attended the wedding of his daughter Arlcne on Saturday night to Mr. Willhim .1. Dimnsin of Meridian, Miss. TOY SALE Special Price for Tfiis Week Only Sehwinn Bicycles, full size balloon tires and accessories Steger Stake Body Wagons (overall size 28x14) Wesco Stake Wagons, size 32x15, aluminum alloi bed Red Rascals Ball Bearing Roller Skates Movie Projector, 16 M.

M. size with motor Horsman Dress Dolls, size 19" Hundreds of other toys in our floor. See our big window display. ft G. W.

WILLIAMS DEPT. STORE Hollidaysburg, Pa. BELLWOOD n-is Sl'KnAI, ATTRACTION "HUMORESQUE" i SKt.KCTICI) SHOUTS 7 mid II I'. M. purpose, folks in the vicinity have kindly loaned their front porches for booth spaces.

Organizations and clubs of Tyrone that meet in the Y. M. C. have been asked to assist, and have consented to do BRAZILIAN SILK. Brazil is the only country on the American continent which has produced silk on a commercial scale over a comparatively long period seph Hagg.

Mrs. John Wertz graciously entertained the members of Miss Mary Coulter's Sunday school class of the First Presbyterian church on the last meeting night. The occasion, also honored Miss Coulter's birthday anniversary, and she was presented with lovely gifts. The hostess served delicious refreshments. Those present were Mrs.

Jesse Seeds, Mrs. John Richardson, Mrs. Fred Imltof, Miss Helen Sensor, Mrs. Harry Kaufman, Miss Harriett Coulter, Mrs. Linus Gill, Mrs.

John Wertz and the guest of honor, Miss Mary Coulter. The local Salvation Army corps will hold the annual picnic in Reservoir park afternoon and evening of June 19. The summer Bible school pupils are arranging to stage a pet show and bicycle parade on Wednesday morning, June 18, over the main streets of Tyrone, the parade to start at 11 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded. A hirge electric clock, electrically lighted, has Just been placed at the front of the First Pentecostal church, and also one in the front of tho sanctuary of tho church, these clocks being presented in honor of the Twelfth anniversary celebration and evangelistic services now in progress.

These clocks arc the joint gifts of Rev. Charles label directions. Ify, Young Adults Name Officers CRESSON, June for the ensuing year recently elected by the young adult fellowship of the Cresson Methodist church. The organization consists of members from IS yean of age or over, and convenes every Sun- lay evening in the Methodist hurch on Powell avenue. It was ctivated early last autumn by lev.

Merle Silvis, who assumed barge of the parish last October, lev. Silvis, incidentally was elected le YAP advisor. New officers elected for the en- uing year are: President, Theo- ore Ketenheim; programs, Robert iddler; social service, Rollin "Tiaw; recreation, Verna Keten- eim; membership, Joseph Hadju; ublicity, Laura Wilson; music, ulia Sheraw; refreshments, Luella letenheim; secretary, Anne Dob- ic, and treasurer, Harry Weaver, 'he young adult fellowship is ie- eved to be the only organization this area devoted to religion, ducation, social service and re- reation. Rev. Silvis, the advisor, as gained a wealth of experience this type of work when in the outh Avenue Methodist church of This church, with a membership of 2,300 is the largest Methodist church in Western Penn- ylvania.

During the past winter le organization sponsored a mu- ical headed by Robert Riddler in he I. O. O. F. hall.

The musical Red Cross Sends Gift School Supplies Abroad A total of 55,000 educational gift boxes, containing school supplies and personal articles for needy youngsters overseas, as well as $26,000 worth of educational supplies for use of children in displaced persons camps in Germany are being shipped by the American Junior Red Cross. During May 57,000 gift boxes are being sent to Korea, part of them provided by Hawaiian members the Junior Red Cross. To Japan will go 500,000 each of pencils tablets, and erasers for schoo children there. School text nooks are now being shipped to the Philippines. Donate( by school districts in California, the 250,000 books will be distributed by the Philippine Red Cross and the ministry of education.

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Thekidncys are chief way of taking the excess ftcida and waste out of the blood. They belp molt people PMI about 3 pints a day. When disorder of kidney function permits poisonous matter to remain In your blood, It maycausenagginffbackache.rheumaticpalns. Ice pains, loss of pep and energy, getting up nlehts, swelling, pufflness under the eyes, headaches and dizziness. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning times tthows there is something wrong with your kidneys or bladder.

Don't wait! Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic, used successfully by milUnnft tot over 50 years. Doan'n give hanny relief and wiH help tho 15 miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous WUU from your blood. Get Doan'a Fills. featured local talent la to pvpiU from Mount Aloyauu academy, and all went towards the building fund. The Sunday evening programs under the direction of Joieph Hadju have featured addresses by lawyers insurance men, county officials school teachers, physicians and other professional men.

A short period of recreation and refreshments follow each meeting. Other social activities have included theatre parties, banquets and i cream freezes. Many outings the summer have also been planned. The retiring president is Kenneth Ketenheim. OSTEBBTJKG Mr.

and Mrs. Charles W. Shaffer spent several days with their son Charles Shaffer, who graduated from P. M. college this week.

Mrs. Shaffer remained for several days with her daughter, Mrs. John Sheaffer at New Holland. Ada Moses is visiting relatives in Newark, N. J.

Mrs. Sherman Kauffman, who fell and broke her hip, is home. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ehredt and son and daughter of Altoona spent Sunday evening with their aunts Anna and Salinda Moses.

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Kegarise, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blough, Herbert Burns of Salemville, Mrs.

Anna Blough, Miss Csrolyne Hell and Jack Gulp of Altoona visite'd at the Daniel M. Oster and the Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith homes on Sunday. 1109 16th St, 7B5-09 13th 2900 Maple Ave, 1619 8th Ave.

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