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(CAL AND PERSONAL C. Parson, of New Philadel-Mrs. S. and Mrs. Tillie Love, of Mia, Ohio, visitors to this office on is city, were Friday last.

daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Parson, Norton accompanied Goshorn by grandchildren, Earl and Max Ripher Parson spent some and and Eugene ley Mount Union with Mrs. Love, time and Mrs. Love, being sisin Mrs.

Parson visited with relatives They also Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons ters. readers of The Times for in Shade forty years and while here have been more than Parson renewed her subscription Mrs.

to this publication. Margaret Diffenderfer of Lew-Miss returned home the latter part after having spent three istown, of the week with her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Hill, the time that Mr. Hill weeks was a during in the J. C.

Blair Memorial hoswill be remembered that Mr. patient an injury to his arm while pital. It Hill suffered at the coal tipple in the East lat work Broad Top railroad yards. D. C.

Bealman has been ill -Mrs. and confined to her home the past week suffering with lumbago. She is, howat this time much improved. lever, -Miss Marjorie Mentzer is at the of Dr. and Mrs.

C. A. R. McClain home visiting for two weeks with her after brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

John H. Bowman, Lancaster. -Miss Naomi Watson has returned to her home in Altoona after spending week in the home of Dr. and Mrs. a A.

R. McClain here. C. -Mr. and Mrs.

George Kyper of Hun ingdon accompanied their son, Rev. G. L. S. Kyper, to this city on Sunday last.

Rev. Mr. Kyper is pastor of the Mount Union Christian Alliance church and presided at the re-dedication services held last Sunday. -Mr. and Mrs.

Charles H. Fetterolf accompanied Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J.

W. Shannon to DuBois, Sunday, where Dr. and Mrs. Shannon remained for a visit with their son, Rev. L.

G. Shannon. Rev. and Mrs. J.

W. Shannon had spent a week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S.

Price, of town. -Mr. and Mrs. R. B.

Madden and daughter, Margaretta, accompanied by Mrs. Clara Wilson and daughter, Miss Margretta Wilson were visiting relatives in Pittsburgh and vicinity over the end of the week. -Richard Oyler, a senior at the Pennsylvania State College, who became ill with cold and La Grippe last week and was brought to his home in Mount Union, last Thursday, returned to his studies Tuesday of this week, Dr. and Mrs. Oyler having motored up to the institution with their son.

-Mrs. Loyetta Bashore and son, Clyde after spending a week visiting at the home of their son and brother, Mr. and Mrs. M. L.

Bashore and family, in Syracuse, N. Y. returned home on Sunday evening. -Misses Evelyn and Mary Elizabeth Oyler, music supervisors in the schools at Aldan and Ridley Park, respectively, spent the week-end at their home, the Methodist parsonage, Shirley street. The schools in which the Misses Oyler taught had been closed until recently on account of the presence of infantile paralysis in Philadelphia, and nearby places.

-Mrs. Margaret Kelly, of Burnt Cabins, is visiting in the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bingham, this city, -Miss Mary Jane Taylor and Miss Mary Deem, both teachers in the city schools of Rel ding, were in the home of the former's parents, Hon. and Mrs. I.

N. Taylor over the end of the week. -Miss Phyllis Chilcote, a student at Wilson College, spent the end of the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.

K. Chilcote, who are occupying a cottage at the Juniata Valley Colony Club. -Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Gifford and daughter, Miss Mary Gifford, returned to their home on East Garber street, early Tuesday morning, after spending a few days guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. S.

Burris and family, at Columbus, Ohio. The Burris family who resided here during the five years Rev. Burris was pastor of the First Presbyterian church, spared no effort in showing the Giffords a delightful time. -Miss Anna Harman, of Philipsburg, has been spending a week with her friend, Miss Anna Vesta McGarvey, West Market street. -Mr.

and Mrs. Harold V. Shope were recent visitors in Saltillo with Mr. Shope's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

David Shope, and other home folks. -On October 4. 5, and 6, the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association convention met in Lancaster, Pa. The Mount Union volunteer fire department was well represented, the following men having attended all or part of the time: Charles Mosser, W. D.

Huber, A. A. Morgan, A. P. Woollett, Jay Frank, Marshall Awkerman, H.

R. Klingler, James Bricker, C. P. Cramer, C. R.

Gutshall, Alton Hooper, Taylor McGee, Charles Taylor, Max Cramer, George Myers, Boyd Rosensteel. -Mrs. Roy M. Krepps will instruct a class in the Anna Campbell Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church of Mount Union, on "The Indian" Home Missions study book. Meeting, Monday evening, October 17th at 7:30 o'clock.

A full attendance is desired. Members are asked to bring pencils and note paper with them. -The drive for the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital is on.

We are carrying a story relative to this worthy movement in this week's issue of The Times. It IS hoped that our people will get back nf the effort and give. This hospital means more than we can tell you to the sick of this county. It is of inestimable value. -R.

F. Taylor, of Bellwood, visited in the home of his parents, Hon. and Mrs. I. N.

Taylor, also with his daughter, Miss Annabelle Taylor, at the the home of her grandmother, Mrs. A. M. B. Wagner, on Tuesday evening.

Mr. Taylor also attended the popular meeting of Presbyterian Day, held the First Presbyterian church. He accompanied here by Dr. W. H.

Morrow and Mr. Stitt, of the same city. Edward Brown, 85-year-old Civil War veteran of Mount Union, who has been a patient for a week or more in the hospital at Huntingdon, remains in a serious condition. -Statements of our banks, published this issue of The Times are very enin couraging. The statement for the First National Bank of Three Springs also a very good statement.

Officers and managers of these institutions are to be commended. Read these statements over. -Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Altoona will build 485 cars for the company. The company recently borrowed two million dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and the time required for completion of the order is said to be five months. Work in the car building shops will be speeded up acocrding to officials.

-Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fegan are leaving Allenport, where they have resided for some years past, and where for a number of years, Mr.

Fegan was associated with the business Arm, Buckley and Fegan. known are going to Milroy, Pa. Mr. Fegan wishes to thank the people of Allenport and Mount Union and vicinity for the courteous and kind treatment shown them, and to make clear in their leaving that the latchstring is outside the door in their home in Milroy. The Times is pleased to have known these people, and truly wishes them well.

They are good, substantial people in church, in business and in the community. -The many friends of Mrs. Margaret Hollenbaugh, of Market street, are glad to learn that she is greatly improved from the illness which came upon her Monday morning. Mrs. Hollenbaugh had attended the church services and an after-meeting at the Lutheran church, on Sunday evening, and seemed in her usual health.

She is one of Mount Union's substantial citizens and it is hoped she will continue to recover perfect health. -Mrs. Hower, wife of Attorney C. E. Hower, returned the first of the week from Carlisle, where she spent a week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Cronican and family. Mr. Hower motored at the end of the week to Carlisle to accompany Mrs. Hower on her return.

-Mrs. L. J. Myers and daughter, Miss Nora Myers, of South Shaver street, motored on Sunday to the home of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs.

William Harris, at Shirleysburg, where they were guests at a sumptuous chicken dinner. -Mrs. Clair Hall, of Huntingdon, was a dinner guest Tuesday evening with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. D.

C. Goodman and her sister, Miss Mary Jane Beck, Shirley street. Mrs. also attended the sessions of "Presbyterian Day," held in the First Presbyterian church, here that day. -Mrs.

Annie Hanawalt has returned after a visit with relatives and friends at East Waterford and other points. -On Tuesday morning just as Mr. and Mrs. W. R.

McHenry, of East Market street, completed packing to motor to the east coast of Florida, to spend the winter, they received a telegram announcing the death of John Poorman, the husband of Mr. McHenry's sister, at Derry. Mr. and Mrs. McHenry immediately postponed their southern journey and motored to Derry, to be with the bereaved sister and family.

-Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fields and Miss Olive Grissinger, on their return Monday afternoon from Philadelphia, where they, daughter attended and niece, the Miss wedding Grace of Fields their and Mr.

Joseph Franklin Woods, stopped for an hour with Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Kchler, at Malvern. Rev. Mr.

Kohler was the pastor of Mrs. Fields during his pastorate of the First Presbyterian church, this city, and later officiated at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Fields. The visitors found Rev.

and Mrs. Kohler quite well and active in the work of the church of which Rev. Kohler has been pastor at Malvern for several years. -Mr. and Mrs.

J. M. Lutz, of South Shaver street, are visiting in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H.

F. Stoner, at Sharon. They motored the distance at the end of the week, accompanied by their daughter, Miss Rebecca J. Lutz and Mr. Ridgewho returned the first of the way, week.

-Mr. and Mrs. Louis Natale, of Baltimore, Maryland, former residents in this city, motored here on Wednesday and visited for the day in the home of Mrs. Natale's mother, Mrs. Lena Peduzzi.

Mr. Natale transacted business aiso while in this city. -Mrs. Anna Decker of Mount Unspent a few days recently in Harion, where she was a guest of her risburg, and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

son Wayne Meyers and family. -Joseph Miller of South Division this city, called at The Times street, Saturday evening last on busioffice ness. YOUNG REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE Philadelphia, Oct. Repubhave been organized in 26 lican clubs of Pennsylvania, Charles W. counties chairman of the Young ReCarroll, State Committee, announced publican today.

"I have just made a swing around the state," he said, "and find the clubs rapidly gaining members. I am sure by October 20, we will have Young Republican organizations in every county of the Commonwealth." Community Community roast beef and roast 4:30 pork to Tuesday, October 18th, M. E. church social room. supper 7:00 o'clock, Benefit of annual mummers' parade.

For Sale sale, a $100.00 Victrola, with $50 For worth of records. In good condition. for $25.00. Apply 511 S. Will sacrifice Division Mount Union, Pa.

10-14-2t K. 0. K. A. OFFICIALS IN TOWN; LOCAL CASTLE IS ORGANIZED Last Thursday the Regent Province of Pennsylvania of the Knights of King Arthur was here with the some Castle Knights, Camelot Esquires, and Pages from in Hollidaysburg.

They came for the purpose of organizing the Local astlenTintagle, The Tintagle Castle by the First Presbyterian church of this Following the oragnization, initiations city. took place. Seven men were made pages of the Loyal Order. Sir Merlin of the local chapter is Mr. Johnston.

Sir Dubric is Harry. Blessing. Seneschal is Rev. Frederick C. Fowler.

Sir Pendragon, or King Arthur for the ensuing month, is Tors (J Donald Appleby, Jr.) The Sentinel is Tristam (Walter Rumberger). The Constable is Lancelot (Leo Brandt). The Herald of the Cross is Lavaine (Allen Welch). The Herald of the Flag is Ector (Edwin Colgate). Othed pages are Ulfius (Guy Blessing), Bareth (Charles Welch).

Last night following prayer meeting another Conclave was held at which four men were admitted as Paynims. They were Kay. (Jay Pollock), Gwaine (Earl Pollock), Pelleas Copenhaver), Percival (Wilbur Wike). These Paynims, should, their behavior prove satisfactory present pages, will be admitted to the Loyal Order as Pages at the Conclave two weeks hence and initiated at that time. The following pages were chosen as Chamberlains and will, therefore, be in charge of the initiations: Lavaine, Ector, Lancelot, Tors.

Lancelot was ordered by Sir Merlin to bring the original story of the establishment of the Ancient Order for the next Conclave. All pages were ordered to make spears. Sir Seneschal was made responsible for the Order's Flag and Ulfius was made responsible for the Nation's Flag. Further business was taken up with reference to fitting out the local castle. Jester for the last Conclave was Pelleas.

The local Castle is one of hundreds throughout the country. The K. O. K. A.

is the oldest organization for boys in the country. Its membership numbers some 200,000 between the ages of 13 and 35. There are three degrees to the order: Pages, Esquires, Knights. It takes two and one-half years to become a full-fledged knight. The Knight must be a member of the church and a true and loyal Christian.

Deeds of valor and virtue are awarded. Men who have been members of the order have become leaders wherever they have gone. Some of the leading men of the country and world today have been Knights in the Ancient Order of the K. O. K.

A. DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH McCARTHY Mrs. Elizabeth Isenberg McCarthy, widow of Charles Rufus McCarthy, died suddenly Friday, October 7th, at one o'clock P. in the Presbyterian hospital, Philadelphia, aged 70 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Mrs. McCarthy was born at McConnellstown, Penn township, June 15th, 1862, and was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Norris) Isenberg. She was a resident of Huntingdon, where her husband was a furniture dealer, until about eighteen years ago, when she moved to Philadelphia. Two sons survive: John Donald of South Dakota and Harry of Philadelphia. Two brothers also survive: Warren of Glendora, California, and Keifer of Altoona.

Another brother, Dr. Milton Isenberg, was killed recently in Philadelphia, in an automobile accident. Mrs. Mary Pollock of Huntingdon, is a sister-in-law of Mrs. McCarthy.

Mrs. McCarthy was a member of the Presbyterian church, an active member of the W. C. T. Eastern Star, and Daughter of the American Revolution.

Funeral services were held Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the late residence, 1121 South Sixty-first street, Philadelphia, and further services were held at Brown's funeral parlors at Huntingdon, Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Interment was made in Riverview cemetery, Huntingdon. WILL NOT SOLICIT FOR MUMMERS' PARADE FUNDS The Committee heading plans for the annual mummers' parade, have decided not to solicit the town for funds this year but will hold a roast beef and roast pork supper next Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 4:30 to 7 o'clock in the social rooms of the Methodist church, in order to raise the necesary funds. SANITORIA RECORDS Harrisburg, Oct.

decrease of slightly more than one hundred in the waiting lists for the three tuberculosis sanitoria, conducted by the State Department of Health was noted on the report submitted to the secretary of health early in October. The current total is 1507 against 1610 last month. The waiting list is made up of 1146 adults and 361 children. The admission list was composed of 161 adults and 116 children. Community roast beef and roast pork Tuesday, October 18th, 4:30 to supper 7:00 o'clock, M.

E. church social room. Benefit of annual mummers' parade. Bad Legs Varicose Veins ers- -Bunches Make up your mind today that you going to give your legs a chance to are get well. No operations nor injections necessary, no enforced rest.

This are simple Emerald Oil home treatment permits you to go about your business as usual--while it quickly heals old reduces swellings, stimulates cirsores, culation, and makes your legs as good a new. No waiting for relief! You begin to get it INSTANTLY. Just follow the simple directions and you are sure to be helped. Your drugguist won't keep your money unless you are. MISS GRACE O.

FIELDS BECOMES BRIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA MAN A wedding of much charm and beauty was that of Miss Grace Otto Fields, the youngest of the three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fields, of this city, and Mr.

Joseph Franklin Woods, a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Woods, of York, South Carolina. The happy event took place at noon, Monday, October 10, 1932, in St. Andrew's Methodist Episcopal church, Forty-fifth and Walnut Street, Philadelphia, the pastor of the church, the Rev.

Arthur C. James, officiating, and using the beautiful ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Vera Felds, a professional nurse, in Philadelphia, while the bridegroom had for his best man, Mr. Wilfred Stigler, a close friend, from Mississippi. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

She was charmingly gowned in dark red velvet, with hat and accessories harmonizing, and wore a corsage of lilies of the valley and gardenias. The bridesmaid wore a gown of black velvet and a corsage of sweetheart roses. The guests witnessing the nuptials included Mr. and Mrs. W.

O. Fields, parents of the bride, and her aunt, Miss Olive Grissinger, all of this city, as well as the bride's sisters, Miss Mildred Fields and Miss Vera Field, both professional nurses, along with close friends in the medical profession. The wedding was preceded by a dinner Saturday evening, at "The Glenmore," which is located near the Aquilla apartments, where the bride and her sisters have been located while carrying on their professional work in the Quaker City. The bride is a graduate of the Mount Union High School, class of 1925, also a graduate of the Philadelphia General Hospital, in the class of 1928. After graduation she became supervising nurse in the medical department of the Philadelphia General Hospital.

For past two years she has been a nurse at the Philadelphia Institute. The bridegroom is a graduate of Ershine College, South Carolina, and since graduation has been identified with the Equitable Life Assurance Company. He is now cashier of the Providence Office, at Providence, Rhode Island, the area covering parts also of the state of Connecticut. Immediately following the wedding, Mr. and Mrs.

Woods left on a honeymoon trip to eastern points. After November first they will be at home at the Roger Williams Apartments, 1680 Broad Street, Providence, Rhode Island. A large circle of friends in this city and elsewhere join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Woods joy and prosperity throughout the years to come.

SHADE GAP AND SHADE VALLEY CHURCH DOINGS Sunday school report for October 9th: Methodist, attendance 41; offering 14; Presbyterian, attendance, 67; offering $5.37. Preaching services in the Methodist church next Sunday morning, October 16th at 10:30. Sunday school at 9:30. Sunday school in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning at 9:30. Preaching services in the Salem United Brethren church next Sunday morning at 10:30.

Sunday school at 9:30. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church was entertained in the home of Mrs. R. L. Bair on last Thursday evening.

The Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church was entertained in the home of Mrs. Alice Diven on Saturday afternoon. The president, Miss Mary Taylor, was in charge of the devotions. Miss Emma Montgomery read a very interesting paper on Foreign Missions. Miss Helen Harper gave the Home Mission topic.

Presbyterian Day was announced and quite a noisy discussion as to who could go followed. After the business meeting a social hour followed at which time the hostess served dainty refreshments. Those present were Mrs. J. A.

Swan, Mrs. Margaret Montgomery, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. J. M.

Harper, Mrs. Guy Locke, Mrs. Charles Pyles, Mrs. Alice Diven and Mrs. C.

J. Ewing, Mrs. Robert Lacy, Misses Mary Taylor Emma Montgomery, Helen Harper and Ruth Diven. Guests were, Mrs. Jane Cree, Mrs.

Jay Swan, Mrs. Engle Fritz, and Miss Ida Robinson. HIGHWAY CONTRACTS Harrisburg, Oct. contracts awarded by the Department of Highways during September called 1or 56.24 miles of highway construction. contracts had a total valuation of $1,700,400.28.

MUST FILE CLAIM TO ADJUST TAXES Harrisburg, Oct. Department of Revenue officials announced today that many corporation taxpayers when dissatisfied with tax settlement have filed amended returns. Under the law, a petition for resettlement must be filed in order to protect a taxpayer's rights and interests. The mere filing of an amended return is not sufficient. A petition supported by an amended return will be received, but unless the law is literally followed by filing a petition for resettlement, the taxpayer loses his rights, it was said.

B. CARL WHARTON QUALITY INSURANCE SECOND MEETING OF P. T. A. The Parent-Teacher Association held its second meeting of the school year in the grade school auditorium, with an excellent attendance and the presentation of a well-planned program.

The devotions were conducted by Rev. Catharine's John rector of St. Church, following opening numbers by the high school orchestra. Mrs. R.

M. Krepps, president of the organization was in charge, and conducted a business session, during which Mrs. Oyler wife of Rev. R. Skyles Oyler, was chosen a representative to the State P.

T. A. Convention, held in York, October 11, 12, 13. A letter was read asking the cooperation of the association with the Prohibition Institute. Mrs.

Reba Leipold acted as secretary. A paper by Miss Ruth Knepp, had for its subject, "Effective Leadership for Parent-Teacher Association." Another interesting and helpful paper on "The Value of Parent-Teacher Associations, in Carrying Out the School Program," was presented by Mr. Beidel, high school principal. "The Welfare of the Child and Parent-Teacher Association," was the subject discussed effectively by Mrs. Oyler.

Mrs. Grace W. Welch, chairman of the membership committee, made timely remarks, in which she to join the P. T. A.

In addition to the music by the orchestra, Mrs. Charles H. Welch sang a solo, and Ernest Misses Hooper Mathiot played and a cornet Seese played a piano duet. QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE IN REGULAR MEETING The Queen Esther Circle, of the First Methodist church, enjoyed a a masquerade party in connection with their regular meeting in the church social rcoms, on Tuesday evening. There were eighty-one present, and some very interesting and amusing costumes were worn by the participants, and prizes were awarded Dorothy Cunningham, first, and Jannette Dunlap, second, for fancy stumes; to Henrietta Gracey, Marie Parks and Grace Miller for the comic costumes.

The president, Miss Nora Rabenstine was in charge of the business and regular meeting. Mrs. R. Skyles Oyler introduced the study, "The American and Mrs. Foster Reeder gave a talk on the Indian.

An Indian duet was rendered vocally by Lenore Clark and Betty Albright. Miss Rebecca Long was the piano accompanist. Jane Reeder gave a Hollowe'en reading, and all united the singing of the Queen Esther Song, "Brighten the After the benediction, a delightful, social hour was enjoyed, when a committee served seasonable refreshments. HERSHEY-LYNN On Sunday, October 2, Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Hershey, of Saltillo, and Mrs. Harry Fike and her son, Ebert Hershey of Three Springs, and Miss Grace Lynn of Mapleton Depot, motored to Rochester Mills, Indiana county, where Mr. Ebert Hershey and Miss Grace Lynn were united in the holy bond of matrimony, by a former pastor, Rev. W. Bruce Tobias.

Mr. Hershey is the son of Charles and Myrtle Hershey, now Mrs. Harry Fike and Mrs. Ebert Hershey is a daughter of Wilbur and Roxel Lynn. Mr.

and Mrs. Hershey are both highly respected young people of their respective communities, and have the good wishes of all who knew them. Mr. and Mrs. Hershey will reside for the time being at least in their parental homes, as they are not decided where they will take up housekeeping.

It will be remembered that Rev. Mr. Tobias was pastor of the Three Springs from 1927-30 and during that charge time was able to wend his way into the hearts of both these young people, Miss was converted in a revival at Lynn Grove in 1927, Rev. Mr. Tobias' Latta first year there and also joined the Latta Grove church during the same year.

accounts for their decision in travThis eling so far to get married. friends join in wishing Mr. and Many Hershey many years of happy life. Mrs. J.

C. BLAIR COMMENCEMENT TO BE HELD FRIDAY EVENING The annual commencement exercises of the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital, at Huntingdon, will be held on Friday evening of this week, at 8:15 in the Presbyterian church of HuntingThe graduating class this year is don. composed of ten young women.

Members of the class are: Hazel MarRhodes, Harriet Angeline Robb, tha Louise St. Helena Weaver and Verneta May Bumgardner, all of Huntingdon; Lorraine Abbot, Doris Marcella Gladys and Theo Orthello Welsh, all Pennell of Saxton; Evelyn Mae Mairs, NorrisBetty Wharton Welch, Mount town; and Romaine Nanon Kegg, of Union; Bedford. WM. REED SONS CO. STAGING A BIG SALE The sale of William Reed Sons Company in Huntingdon, started last Saturday, October 8th and has proven success thus far.

They are ofquite a quality merchandise for fering high cost prices. Large stocks practically well knewn business firms compel many to liquidate. This sale continues, as will be noted by the ad in this issue. We appreciate the good word Mr. Reed the writer today relative to The gave Times as an advertising medium.

Charter No. 6411 Reserve District No. 3 REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The First National Bank OF MOUNT UNION IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1932 RESOURCES: Loans and discounts $722,401.18 Overdrafts 241.63 United States Government securities owned 60,000.00 Other bonds, stocks and securities owned 46,270.00 Banking house, furniture and fixtures $3,500.00 16,500.00 Real estate owned other than banking house 3,878.66 Reserve with Federal Reserve Bank 33.461.28 Cash and due from banks 39,303.20 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U.

S. Treasurer 2.500.00 TOTAL $924,555.95 LIABILITIES: Capital stock paid in 50,000.00 Surplus ....60,000.00 Undivided profits--net 33,525.34 Circulating notes outstanding 50,000.00 Due to banks, including certified and cashiers' checks outstanding 3,464.88 Demand deposits 206,171.74 Time deposits 419,124.99 Bills payable and rediscounts 102,000.00 Other liabilities 269.00 a TOTAL $924,555.95 State of Pennsylvania, County of Huntingdon, SS: EDWIN S. GASTER, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. EDWIN S. GASTER, Cashier.

-Attest: JOHN C. APPLEBY, R. B. CAMPBELL, C. B.

CRUM, Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of October 1932. FRANK L. SAYLOR, Notary Public. My Commission Expires, March 6, 1935.

DEATH OF MRS. SUSANNAH LONG Mrs. Susannah (Crotsley) Long died September 27, 1932, at her home near Shade Gap, having been confined to her bed only a few days. She had been in ill health for several years, but aside from short attacks of illness due to advanced age, she was very active for one of her age, insisting on helping her daughter with the tasks around the home. She was one who found much pleasure in making others happy, thinking of herself last.

She was a kind and affectionate mother and a splendid neighbor, officiating at many of the births and deaths in the neighborhood, as long as her health permitted, and never refused a call in the night, no matter how dark or stormy, the sick and needy could count on Mrs. Long, and we feel sure the Master would say to her, "Well done: good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy for she surely did what she could. She will be sadly missed by her immediate family and her pleasant jokes and jolly laugh even in times of trouble will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Long was born December 17, 1851, a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Crotsley of Hares Valley, and was united in marriage to Isaac Long, also of Hares Valley, April 3, 1873. Mr. Long died five years ago. Ten children were born to this union, six of whom survive, namely, Irene, Mrs.

Norman Jones of Neelyton, Minnie, Mrs. Samuel Traxler of Lewistown, Lillie, Mrs. Grant Fogle of Mount Union, Golda, Mrs. S. J.

Ager of Binghamton, N. Hazel, Mrs. Paul Runk of Orbisonia, and Olive at home, William, Charles, Alice and Myrtle, deceased. These brothers and sisters, also survive: William Crotsley of Mapleton, R. Leonard Crotsley of Three Springs, and Coleman Crotsley of Williamsburg.

She leaves eleven grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at Cornelius Chapel by Rev. E. Z. Utts of Lewistown.

Interment in the cemetery nearby. Funeral Director William Behel of Blairs Shade Gap Correspondent. DEATH OF CARRIE WALTERS GREY Mrs. Carrie Walters Grey, aged 64 years, wife of John Grey, died October 6, 1932, Mrs. Grey was enroute to visit her son, Clyde Bair in Pittsburgh and suffered a stroke oil the train when near Pittsburgh and died enroute to a hospital, of a cerebral hemorrhage.

She was a daughter of David and Mary walters, deceased and was born in Shade Valley. Besides her husband of South Altoona, she is survived by the following children: Clyde Bair of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Bertha Dodson of Morristown, N. Chester Johnson of Altoona; and the following brothers and sisters: Ulysess Walters of Huntingdon, Howard of Altoona, Frank and Newton of Shade Gap, Mrs. Jennie Focht of Huntingdon, and Mrs.

Della Lake of Shade Gap. The body was taken to Shade Gap where funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church by Rev. Fuller of Burnt Cabins charge.

Burial directed by A. F. Reihart, was made at Pleasant Hill cemetery. DEATH OF HUSTON T. HEETER Huston T.

Heeter for many years a prominent farmer in Fulton county, died Saturday morning, October 8th, 1932, at 7:30 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Anderson, Lloyd Street, Allenport. He had been ill for two years, confined to his bed for ten weeks. He was born in Fulton county, near Hustontown, December 3, 1850, hence was aged at the time of death, 81 years, 10 months and 5 days. He was the son of George M.

and Maria (Huston) Heeter, both deceased. His entire life was spent in the county where he was born, and he followed farming untill twelve years ago when he sold his farm and came to the home of his daughter at Mount Union. Huston T. Heeter was united in marriage April 5, 1881 to Mollie E. Gosnell of Cassville, who passed away January 7, 1927.

He was a member of the Center Methodist Episcopal church, Fulton county for forty years, where he was superintendent of the Sunday school and taught a Sunday school class. Politically he was a Democrat, having served as Director of the Poor and in other offices in his home county. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Walter Anderson, Allenport; J. E.

Heeter, Johnstown; Mrs. Arthur Kagarise, Huntingdon, and Mrs. Paul Wolfe, Altoona. Also two stepchildren, Mrs. James Halk, Huntingdon, and Gilbert Cook, Hustontown.

Fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, also survive with the following brothers and sisters: Bert Heeter and George Heeter, both of New Grenada: Mrs. Russell Rough, Robertsdale: Miss Nettie Heeter and Charles Heeter. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Anderson of Allenport, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Dr.

R. Skyles Oyler, pastor of the First Methodist church, this city. W. Q. Blatt, funeral director, made interment in Riverview cemetery, Huntingdon.

MRS. ELIZABETH BRIGGS CELEBRATES 84TH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs, who is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Annie M. Fields, in her home in North Jefferson street, has just celebrated her eighty-fourth birthday anniversary.

In honor of this important event a dinner was given at the Fields home, the menu holding among many inviting edibles, two candle-decorated birthday cakes, the candles being arranged to form the numerals Mrs. Briggs was called upon to blow out the candles, and succeeded in extinguishing all except one. Among the members of her family and relatives surroundingf Mrs. Briggs on this occasion were. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. H. H.

Hinks and family, of Clearfield; Mrs. Annie Fields, Mr. and Mrs. A. E.

Fields and family and Mrs. Amanda Fields Knepp, all of this city. Mrs. Briggs has fairly good health for one of her years. She is considerably handicapped by failing vision.

She has many friends who wish her good health and many happy returns of the day. CALVIN COOLIDGE SAYS: we decide that we want to have a change we ought to determine what the chances are of securing any improvement.".

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