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PAGE 2 THE DAILY NEWS, Huntingdon and Mount Union. May 12, 1972 Obituaries Moses A. Ronk Moses Allen Ronk, 88 of Penn Township, Huntingdon R.D. 3 died early this morning, Friday, May 12, 1912, at 12:05 o'clock in the J. C.

Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past year. He was born September 23, 1883, in Bratton Township, Mifflin County, a son of Joseph and Mary (McNaughney) Ronk. On January 26, 1907, he married Elsie V. Reed at Huntingdon.

His wife survives, along with these children: Elwood A. Ronk and Harry C. Ronk, both of Huntingdon R.D. Joseph W. Ronk, Petersburg; Paul M.

Ronk and Mrs. DeHaven (Annabelle) Norris, both of Huntingdon R.D. 3, and Mrs. Harry (Olive) Ronk, Petersburg. There are27 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Clara Hall of Huntingdon. Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. The deceased was of the Protestant faith. For a number of years he employed by the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad.

The remainder of his life was spent engaged In farming in Penn and Walker Townships. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. from the Haverstock memorial home, McConnellstown. The Rev. Richard Bartmas will officiate and interment will be made in the White Church Cemetery, Penn Township.

Friends may call at the memorial home from noon on Sunday, and until the hour of the services on Monday. DEFEAT LEUKEMIA Scientists are heading towards the finish line in the race against leukemia. Help them cross the tape victorious. Give generously to the Amerccan Cancer Society. STEAKS Ph.

6434900 Fpr Take out orders! Private Dining Room Available Kelly's Korner Smithfjeld Lois I. Kerr Lois I. Kerr, 42, of McVeytown died Thursday, May 11, 1972, at 8:55 a.m. In the Lewistown Hospital. She was born May 16, 1929 at McVeytown, a daughterof John Wesley and Elizabeth (Dunmire) Kerr.

Surviving are a son, Gregory of McVeytown; a sister, Florence Kerr and a brother, George Kerr, of McVeytown and a brother, Harry Kerr of Oakland, Calif. The deceased was a member of the Spring Run Church of the Brethren and belonged to the Shining Star Sunday School class. She had operated a beauty shop in McVeytown for a number of years. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, May 14, at 2 p.m. from the Booth funeral home in McVeytown.

The Rev. Philip Shankster will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Richard Bender. Interment will be made in the Spring Run Cemetery. Friends may call atthefuneral home on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Elmer S. Robley Elmer S. Robley of Williamsburg R.D. 2 died In the Nason Hospital at Roaring Spring Thursday, May 11, 1972 at 6:35 p.m. following an extended illness.

He was born at Mapleton Depot on August 30, 1913, a son of Robert L. and Ruhama (Anderson) Robley. Surviving are four brothers and three sisters: Harry L. Robley, Marion T. Robley, Mrs.

Elsie Royer, Jennie R. Robley, James E. Robley and Mrs. Grace Grove, all of Williamsburg R.D. 2 and John A.

Robley of Altoona. The deceased was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren. He was a farmer until the time of his illness. 'Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. from the J.

C. Bolger funeral home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Raymond Gordon will officiate and interment will be made in the Mapleton I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Saturday. Delia Mae Lankard Mrs. Delia Mae (Houck) Lankard of 1715 Eleventh Street West, Bradenton, died Thursday, May 11, 1972, at 2 a.m. in a nursing home in Bradenton. Mrs.

Lankard, 82, was formerly a resident of Alexandria. She was born at Three Springs, a daughter of John B. and Christlnina (Rupert) Houck. She was united in marriage to Blain H. Lankard who preceded her in death in 1959.

Surviving are these children: Mrs. Allen (Greta) Bookwalter, Dauphin; Mrs. Gilbert (Naomi) Fleming, Lamar; Mrs. Norman (Velma) Rutter and Mrs. J.

W. (Helen) Boyette, both of Bradenton, Fla. two sons, William and Elmer preceded her in death. There are nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs.

Llnnie Parks of Altoona survives. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. The deceased was a member of the First Methodist Church of Bradenton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. from the Grove funeral home, Alexandria.

The Rev. D. L. Brinton Shafer will officiate and interment will be made in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services. J. C. Blair Hospital News By Commissioners KALOS NOW THRU TUESDAY Short Subjects 7 9:07 "Stravvbbgs" 7:15 9:22 "A BRILLIANT FEAT OF MOVIE-MAKING!" -TIME MAGAZINE "STRAW! STARRING SUSAN GEORGE COLOR Matinees Discontinued for Summer SaxtonWoman's Son Is Crushed At Martinsburg William V.

Shriver, 31, of 'Roaring Spring, a son of Mrs. Vivian Frye of Saxton, was killed In a construction accident Thursday afternoon at the building site of a new fire hall in Martinsburg. The victim was crushed to death when a large concrete roof beam fell as it was being hoisted by a crane toward its position on the building. According to witnesses, a cable snapped and the 14-ton beam fell. It was reported that Shriver was struck by an edge of the 63-foot long beam.

Shriver, a driver for the New Enterprise Stone Lime had trucked the same beam to the construction site just prior to the accident. Deputy Coroner William T. Crawford listed the cause of death as a crushed chest. Shriver also suffered a broken right leg and a compound fracture of thu left leg. The Roaring Spring native was standing next to the crane as it lifted the concrete beam over the building's wall panels.

At least one of the panels, each of which are 21 feet high, was damaged in the accident. Shriver was born October 1940 in Roaring Spring. In addition to his mower he is survived by his widow and four children. Mrs. Shriver is expecting her fifth child.

Also surviving is the victim's father, John V. Shriver of Akron, Ohio. Shriver was a member of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Company at Roaring Spring. MAY 11, 1972 ADMITTTED Julie A. Hess, Petersburg R.D.

1. Margaret S. Filson, Hesston R. D. 1.

Ruth E. Hower, East Waterford. Fred A. Holland, Hesston Jeffrey D. Launtz, Entriken.

Gary Mcllroy, Mill Creek. Cathy Breon, Huntingdon R. D. 2. John Leabhart, 301 Pine Street, Huntingdon.

Evelyn F. Rourke, Broad Top City. DISCHARGED Edna Booth, 132 Cedar Street, Mount Union. Gertrude Hinish, Six Mile Run. Anna Hubitsky, 104 S.

Shaver Street, Mount Union. Bessie R. D. 1. Jean M.

Shultz, 135 W. Market Street, Mount Union. Linda Smith, 108 W. Vandevender Street, Mount Union. Barbara Wilson, 911 Washington Street, Huntingdon.

Blessed Events Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wiser of Mapleton Depot R.D. 1 are the proud parents of a daughter born May 12, 1972 in the J.

C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee College of Hyattsville, are happy to announce the birth of a girl May 10, 1972.

She has been named Melody Dawn. The mother is the former Delores Walker of Hyattsville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Mary Crone) College of Hyattsville, formerly of Huntingdon.

Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCray of Huntingdon and Mrs. Mary College of New Germantowu. Mrs.

Lillian Hockenberry of Everett is baby's great-grandmother. THURMONT, Md. President Nixon was at Camp David today for a long weekend, still moving ahead with plans for his trip to Moscow May 22. The President helicoptered to the mountaintop retreat Thursday accompanied by his friend Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo and three dogs.

Nixon appeared happy when they left the White House, despite the Kremlin's attack on his decision to blockade North Vietnam ports. The Soviet reaction did not indicate that the summit session -was in jeopardy, however, and the White House said planning for. the session was going forward HUNTINGDON, PA. 24 Hr. Answering Service Phone 643-6790 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY "2 FIRST AREA SHOWINGS" SHOCK COLOR by Movielab LILLI PALMER The conquest of cancer is everyone's business.

Protect yourself and your family with annual health checkups, and'help others with a generous check to the American Cancer Society. The Beautiful New BEAUTY ROBERTSDALE 635-3451 TONITE and SAT. 7 9:00 JOSEPH LEVINE praienli "The; Call me Trinity MUMI FRIDAY MIONITE aljo MONOAV THE RAMRODDER ADULTS ONLY TICKETS $1.25 LEWISTOWN THEATRES MILLER NOW winner of 5 academy "THE FRENCH CONNECTION" starring Gene Hackman (bvit actor) Ratio In Color EMBASSY NOW Jamts Coburn Jennifer O'Nvill star of "Summer of 42" "THE CAREY TREATMENT" "PC" RiUd In Color DINE AT "22" SATURDAY BUFFET ROAST BEEF PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Elwood KihUy il tht Orgin Dally 6 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Sunday 7 i.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday Italian Buffet 5 to 9 p.m. RESERVE NOW FOR MOTHER' DAY, MAY 14 MOTEL 22 RESTAURANT Rt, 22 between Mill Creek Mount Union 542-2571 ActingChief Accessor Is Appointed Mrs.

Helen Newcombe has been appointed acting chief assessor for Huntingdon County by the Huntingdon County Commissioners. Mrs. Newcombe has been employed in the assessor's office for approximately 20 years, serving as clerk and secretary in a full time capacity since 1960. She will fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office made vacant by the unexpected death on May 6 of Carl E. Clapper, Huntingdon County's chief assessor since October 1, 1957.

The commissioners spent Thursday morning revamping the applications for admittance to the Huntingdon County Nursing Home. The approved form, some ten pages long, required duplication of information and contained a number of inadequacies which the commissioners, along with Atty. Lynn Corcelius, county eliminated. Commissioners WinstonChes- ney, Gordon Haverstock and James DicCosimo met in regular session and approved liquid fuels applications for Mount Union Borough in the regular amount of $3,736 and Spruce Creek Township, $587. A number of veterans marker applications were also approved.

During the afternoon, the county officials met with J. C. Blair Hospital administrators Richard Cummings and William Waldron, and Comptroller Robert Weyl to discuss finances and operating procedures for the county nursing home. Billing at the county facility will be handled through the hospital's accounting department. The commissioners paid the bill on movable equipment for the nursing home, 84 beds, chairs, mattresses, lamps, etc.

to outfit the various rooms. The check totaled $62,126.40. A payment for general construction on the unit was also made to Paul E. Hickes, for $25,000. Only minor details remain to be completed on the unit and the outstanding sum owing the contractor is just over $1100.

Commissioners DiCosimoand Chesney joined Huntingdon County Planning Director James Lodge and members of theSouth- ern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission in Harrisburg today to seek support to build suitable access roads to the Lake Raystown project. The General Fund Account had a balance of $83,708.34 for the week ending Monday, May 8, County Treasurer Richard E. Kidd told the commissioners. The county official presented a financial statement for the week and it concerned three accounts. A brief resume of the report follows: General Fund Account: Balance for week ending Monday, May 1, receipts during week ending Monday, May 8, orders paid during the same week, balance for week ending Monday, May 8, including $4,601.66 cash on hand, There was no activity during the week in the liquid Fuels Tax Account and the Extended Care Unit Account.

The balance in the Liquid Fuels At Your Robertsdale Huntingdon JC Juniata College Lewistown SC State College SPECIALS, EXHIBITS JC Student art show in Shoemaker Galleries from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed. and all other days 1 to 5 p.m. (Thru May 28) JC Film series Chekov's "The.Sea Gull" in Brumbaugh Science Center at 8 p.m.

(May 12) JC Raft Regafta starts near Smithfield-Huntlngdon bridge at 1 p.m. (May 13) JC Student organ recital by Guy Croyle in Oiler Auditorium at 3 p.m. (May 14) JC Historical Society meeting on Huntingdon County potters in Shoemaker Galleries at p.m. f.Wayjl 1 ') 'ht SC Works of four photographers In Ha mm. JjGallery (Thru May 26) SC Jewelry by Bill Russell in Kem.fir^,, Building (Thru May 31) SC Film series "The Fearless Vampire Killers" in HUB assembly room at 7 and 9 (May 12, 13) SC Thespian show "Man of La Mancha" in Schwab at 8:30 p.m.

(May 12, 13) SC Penn State chamber orchestra concert in Music Building recital hall at 8:30 p.m. (May 13) ON SCREEN DRIVE-IN "Blood and Lace" (PG) and "Murders in the Rue Morgue" (R) double feature begins at 8:25 p.m. (May 12, 13, 14) CLIFTON "Straw Dogs" (R) 7:15 and 9:22 (Thru May 16); "Pocket Money" (PG) and "Big Jake" (G) double feature, times to be announced (May 17, thru 20). REALITY "They Call Me Trinity" (G) 7 and 9 (May 12, 13); "The Ramrodder" (X) May 12 midnight show, at 7 and 9 May 14, 15. MILLER "French Connection" (R) 7 and 9 (Thru May 16) EMBASSY "The Carey Treatment" (PG) 7 and 9 (Thru May 16) A QUICK LOOK AT THE MOVIES STRAW DOGS Dustin Hoffman stars in violent Sam Peckin- pah film about passive man forced to defend his home.

THEY CALL ME TRINITY Grinding spoof of Italian Westerns. BLOOD AND LACE and MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE Pounding desire for bloody violence coupled with Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale of terror. FRENCH CONNECTION Gene Hackman stars in picture of the year as tough detective out to creackdrug smuggling ring. THE CAREY TREATMENT James Coburn and Jennifer O'Neill brighten the screen as the doctor tries to cure colds and catch killers. THE RAMRODDER Thinly veiled Western horsing around.

POCKET MONEY Paul Newman and Lee Marvin team up to pick up loose money and loose women. BIG JAKE John Wayne returns, as a man thought to be doad, to wreak his own brand of havoc on the bad guys. Fire In Tax Account remained unchanged at $142,177.70. Since there were no receipts and no orders paid, the extend- (Cont from Page ed Care Unit Account balance Gene ani Leulla Cresswell and also remained unchanged at one child, Marie McDaniel, Joe $399.98. and Reba Kelly and two children, Jim and Isabelle Semple and TH.

two children, BUI Ross and Jane Ruby and her daughter and father. Llghtner said that his loss was partially covered by insurance. for copy. Second class postage nild at Huntingdon, Ft. 166E2.

BURNHAM DRIVE-IN THEATRE Fri. -Sat. -Sun. Double Diaboli.c Shows Rated for Violence Hold Onto Your Tonguel 2ND SHOCKER! "Brotherhood Of Satan" ALL AGES ADMITTED PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGG. SACRIFICE Closing Billiard room.

Twelve (12) 4x8 Pool Tables (only 6 left). Eight (8) 3Vix7 and Five (5) 4x8 T.vern Type Pool Tables. (25c Coin Slot) Large amount of Cues, chalk, etc. Can be seen at, or write to: Pennsylvania Distributing Co. 1632 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona, Penna. 16602 Phone (814) 946-1248 HOURS: MON. to THUR. FRI. to SAT.

The researchers are making new inroads constantly inthebat- tle to control cancer. Help support their work. Give to theAm- erlcan Cancer Society. Famous Brand SHOES for the Entire Family Dore's Shoes 713 Washington St. Huntingdon Membmal Day IT Day of Remembrance Prepare now to chooic a beautiful Barrc Guild Monument to memorialize your departed loved one on Memorial Pay, have a of monument! guaranteed by the Barre Guild.

Monument! Beaver's Monuments 518 Mifflin St. Huntingdon Ph. 643-0643 Open Mon. Thru Sat. 9 5 Evenings by Appointment Our American economy plan.

Vega Kammback. 1972 Vega K.mmb.ck Wagon Our little wagon that long way. On looks. On sheer driving fun. On a modest Tinted Positracfion, 90 P.

Powerglide. belted white stripe tires, dboi edge guards, front rear bumper guards push-button radio, trim rings, custom interior and exterior, under-coating, dealer preparation, dark yollow Also New 1971 Vega Wagon At Greatly Reduced Price I WwanttkiMumraw tobtttwbttt rammer ywtw bad. Rog Garner Chevrolet Rt. 522, Mount Union Ph. 542-2532 iee these courteous salesman: larold Davidson, Robert Snyder, Les Booher.

Open 8 8. Wed. Sat. 8 to 5. Australian conservationists estimate that widespread slaughter has left some the 21 genera of kangaroo near extinction.

WHUN Schedule AM-1150 FM-106? Sat. 4:58 5:00 5:30 5:35 6.00 6:30 6:35 6.15 7:00 7:02 7:18 7:30 7:33 8:00 8:05 8:10 8:50 9:00 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:05 10:10 10:30 11:00 11:05 11:55 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:35 12:45 1:00 1:05 200 2:05 3:00 3:05 400 4:05 5:00 5:05 6:00 6:05 7:00 705 BOO 8:15 9:00 9:05 10:00 11:00 11:05 1200 FM Siju-nn Music Music AM Sinn on Mem Music Toil Ruth Show Mows Linos Toil Rulh Show Music News Linos Music UPI News Woafhor Music Morning Qovolions Tho Rev John C. Dean Western Jamboroo Music Church World News UPI Nows Hospital News Music Ted Rulh Show Local News Music Obituaries P.M. View of the News Music Values for Living News Music UPI News Music UPI Nows Music UPI Nows Music UPI News Music UPI News Music UPI Music UPI News Music UPI News Music AM Sign off UPI Nows Music UPI News Music. UPI News Music FM Sign-off Residential Commercial Industrial Soles, Servlv.e Fixtures Corcelius Electric Shop' 4 406 7th Streat Huntingdon 643-3101 Blolne E.

Corbln, Owner MOTEL 22 MOTHER'S DAY SPECIALS BUFFET OF ROAST BEEF BAKED HAM TURKEY Or you may order from Menu! Special on the menu, Roast Leg of Lamb. Open 8 to 8 Buffet 11 to 5 Reserve Now For Mother's Day, May 14 MOTEL 22 RESTAURANT Rt. 22 between Mill Creek Mount Union Phone 542-2571 In Memoriam Mary Jo Bowser In loving memory of my dear Niece, who was taken from us May 12, 1971, one year ago today. One year has passed since that sad day. When the one I loved was called away.

God called her home, it was his will, But in my heart she liveth still. The flowers I place upon her grave May wither and decay But the love I had for her will never fade away. Her Loving Aunt Kay Bowser.

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