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inc. THE DAILY NEWS, HUNTINGDON, PA-i SEPTEMBER 12, 948. 1 TT1 and CLUB. NEWS PERSONALS Lt. Dorothy K.

Rutter of. BIO Moore Street has be.eh visiting in thi home'of her Mrs. li. L. Schroyer.

of Huntington, West Virginia for the and will return to her home, the latter part of this week. -She just recently returned from the Pacific area where she -served in the Army Nurse Corps for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Frank 'Gbss, 624 Mifflin Street and' Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Clemens of 626 Fifth Street spent last week vacationing in New York, Niagara Fairs, arid Canada. Pfc F. Glenn; West brook, son of Mrs. Beile Westbrook of 408 Eleventh Street, arrived at his home on Sunday evening to spend a thirty-day furlough after serving for eighteen months in Italy, He is also visiting his wife in Hollidaysburg.

He will report to Louisiana at the expiration of his furlough. Miss Barbara Breckenridge of Lima, Ohio was a recent visitor of Miss Patricia Rodli, 1810 Washington Street. Lieutenant Jesse Jones arrived at the home of hjs wife, Penn Street, last week to spend a thirty-day leave. Lt. Jones, who served for twenty-three months in the ETO, will report to Seymour Johnson Field, North Carolina, at the end of his Miss Phyllis Berger of Philadelphia spent the week-end with Mrs.

Belle Westbrook of 408 Eleventh Street and also with Mrs. Glenn Westbrook in Hollidaysburg. Mrs. David P. Page, who has the past two months in New England, returned to Huntingdon yesterday noon and is now at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Francis W. Baldwin, 328 Mifflin Street. Mrs. Page returned to Huntingdon earlier than she had planned in order to be here when her son, Col.

David P. Page, arrives from Washington for a visit. Dr. A. J.

W. Handwork of Miami, Florida spent the. weekend with his sister, Mrs. Claire Taylor of 707 Warm' Springs Avenue. Colonel Sedgley Thornbury, who arrived at 'the home of his wife and son Tom, 231 Penn Stret, on 8, has reported Indiantown-Gap.

Mrs. son are living with her parents, Mr. and S-rs. Thomas F. of the above address.

served for twenj' months in the Pacific area and has been in. Army for five- years. He will to Huntingdon the latter part of this week to spend some time With his family. Frank Beckel, -son- of Mr. and Mrs.

C. G. Moore Street, spent the-week-end at his home. He was en route-from Fort (Devens, Massachusetts, thp Medical Field School at Carlisle. Mr.

and Mrs. R. M. Watson of 407 Fourth Street left yesterday for a two weeks' vacation at Mount Gretna, CALENDAR Wednesday, Sept. 13 Women's Guild of the Abbey Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet in the home of Mrs.

Esco Walker, 902 Mt. Vernon Avenue, South Huntingdon, at 7:30. The Huntingdon Mothers' Club will hold a covered dish luncheon in the Fifteenth Street Methodist Church at 6:30. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will sew in the Red Cross production rooms at'7 p. m.

Thursday, September 13 The Women of the Moose will meet- in the lodge room at 8 p.m.' The Hartslog Valley Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Donald Stever at 2 'p. m. Huntingdon Petty Officer Wins Air Medal Miss Rhoda Piper Of Petersburg Weds Juniata College Graauate AMM JACK H. HOHJMAN "For meritorious achievement as aircrewman of a patrol.bomb- er attached to Patrol Squadron Eighty-Four in action against enemy German submarines during convoy coverage in North Atlantic Jank Henry Hoh- rnan, aviation machinist's mate, seccod class, USNR, son of Mrs.

Jessie Gearhart, 603 Fourteenth Street, Huntingdon, has been awarded the Air Medal by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal for the President. "Cool and determined despite the hazards of heavy snow squalls, blizzards, icing and low visibility commonly prevailing throughout the treacherous area of the North Atlantic, "the citation reads, "Hbhman rendered gallant service to his pilot in conducting numerous day and night antisubmarine and convoy coverage missions over a farflung and dangerous territory. "By his expert technical skill and efficient cooperation, Hohman contributed materially to the protection of valuable convoys and to the effective reduction of enemy 1 U-boat activities in this vital area. "His courage- and unswerving devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest tri dition -of the UnitedStates Naval Service." Hohman is now stationed at the Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D. C.

The Alexandria Book Club will meet in the Memorial Public Library at 2 p. The Henrietta Freeman Missionary Society willmeet at three clock at the home of Mrs. Oscar Irwin, 408 Sixth Street. A social hour will follow the business meet- The Standing Stone Chapter of the D. A.

R. will be guests of the Col. John Proctor D. of Altoona. at the Y.

W. C. A. in Altoona at 2 p. m.

The Missionary Society of the Baptist Church will hold its meeting at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller at 7:30 m. The ladies of the Centre Union Baptist Church are cordially invited. Rev.

York will present a biographical sketch of Albert Schweitzer, a missionary in French Equatorial Africa. The Confer Sunday School Class will meet at the home of Mrs. Roy Geissinger, -1025 Mifflin Street, at 5:30 and go from'there to Steven's cottage for a corn boil. Each member tiling butUr and Rev. E.

T. Angeny, Interned To Speak Tonight Rev. Edward T. Angeny, missionary, interned by the Japanese for three years, will speak this evening at 7:30 in the Stone Church of the Brethren. Rev.

and Mrs. Angeny were'on their way to China as missionaries and were engaged in language study in the Philippics when the 'war broke. Their daughter, Carol, was born during internment. The service this evening will be in charge the Missionary Society of the church and Rev. Angeny will relate some of his experiences as part of his message, Mrs.

Levi K. Ziegler, president of the Society, will have charge of the service. The Angenys have recently moved to Huntingdon, taking residence in an apartment in the Cloister Building on the Juniata College campus. They expect to enroll in the regular college course. Following the service this evening a reception for the Angeny family will be held in the Stone church social room.

Frank Snare Of Aitch, R. Will Be 90 Years Old Observing a ninetieth birthday calls for a great celebration and such will be the case on Saturday, September 15, when Frank Snare of Aitch, R. will mark this occasion. "Uncle Frank," as he is affectionately known, is the last surviving member of a family of eight children born to Nathan and Elizabeth Prough Snare of Paradise Furnace, who later lived in Aitch. Frank was born at Para- cise Furnace and spent his life in Todd and Penn Townships He was a stone ma-son by trade and is a faithful member of the Lutheran Church in Marklesburg', attending the services there regularly as long as health permitted.

Three daughters are still living: Mrs. James Grove, Aitch R. with whom he makes his home; Mrs. John Lynn and Mrs. Bertha Llveringhouse, both of Jame3 Creek.

There are also eight grandchildren, thirteen great- grandchildren and one great-great- gr anil child, There will be open house at his home on Sunday, September 16, at which time he will greet old acquaintances. The Daily News joins with the many 'friends of Mr. Snare in wishing him many happy returns of the day. NOTICE J. C.

BLAIR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Special Thursday, September IS 7:30 p. m. Pauline Wallace, President The Zion Lutheran Church in. Petersburg was the scene of a lovely wedding on Saturday afternoon, September 8, 1945, at 4 o'clock when Miss Rhoda Piper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

P.um- mer Piper of Petersburg became the bride of Corpoial George Tay, son of Mr. and Mr3. George Tay of Philipsburg. The double ring ceremony was performed by candlelight by the Rev. Lel'and K.

Fackler, pastor of the church. The church was attractively decorated with colorful asters and bouquets of mixed fJowers. Tall white candles added beauty to the occasion. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Harry Whitesel, sister of the bride, provided a ha.f hour of organ music.

Her selections included "Traumerie," "Evening "Intermezzo," "At Dawning," "Indian Love Call," "Always," and "The Rosary." Mrs. Richard Goss sang "I Love You Truly," and "The Sweetest" Story Ever Told." The traditional wedding- marches were used. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, made a charming picture in a white tulle gown, fashioned in princess style, with a fingertip veil. Her bouquet was white and gladioa. The bridesmaid, Miss Jean Henderson, wore a blue net gown and carried a bouquet of talisman roses.

The best man was Sgt. Jack Oxley of Philipsburg and the ushers were Robert Miller of Petersburg and Louis Dryvus of Philipsburg. The bride's mother wore navy blue with white accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds. The bridegroom's mother wore black with a corsage of red rosebuds. Following the wedding, a reception for the bridal party and immediate families was heid at Party Honors 1st birthday Of Lee C.

Launtz Lee Cecelia Launtz, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Launtz of 1222 Washington Street, was guest of honor at a birthday party held at Dick's Lunch on Thirteenth Street on Saturday afternoon, September 8, from two until four o'clock. The party was given by her aunt, Miss'Helen Launtz, of the above address. The little guests enjoyed playing games during the afternoon.

At a late hour tasty refreshments were served from a table trimmed with pink and blue decorations. A three tier baked by aunt, Mrs. Floyd He trick, was the attractive centerpiece. Each little guest received a colorful favor and Lee Cecelia was the recipient of many gifts. Those present were: Joanne and Malcolm Ambrose, Wayne Whitsel, Mrs.

Pearl Stitt arid twin daughters, Eileen and Arlene, Mrs. Floyd Hetrick and son, Buddy, Mrs. Ger- aldine.Calon and daughter Dianne, Mrs. George Weaver and son, Bobby, Mrs. D.

M. Simpson and son, Terry Allen, Mrs. Lily. Isenberg and son, Malcolm, Mi's. Hazel Parks and son, Darwin, Mrs.

George Fox and daughter, Arlene, Mrs. Vance Hartman and Jean, Mrs. John Crum, Miss Lillian Anderson, Mrs. A very Thomas and daughter, Diane, of Willcinsburg; Miss Maude Martin, Miss Mae Heaton, Mrs. Nathan Thomas, the maternal grandmother, and Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Launtz, the paternal grandparents. Those who sent gifts but could present were: Mrs. Earl Roby and son Huey, Mrs. Jack Meloy and son, Billy, and Mrs.

Robert Launtz of James Creek. the Penn Shonpe. Immediately followtag the reception, the couple left for a short' wedding tripi For her' away costume, -the bride chose a green, suit with black accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds. Mrs. Tay is a graduate of Petersburg Vocational High School, 1940, and of the Altoona School of Commerce, 1941.

She is employed in the personnel office at the Owens-Corning Company in I Huntingdon. Cpl. Tay is a graduate of Phil-' ipsburg High School, 1938, and Juniata College, 1943, He has just returned from serving eighteen months overseas, and, following a short furlough, will report to camp for further orders. W. S.

C. S. Of First Methodist Church Has Fine Meeting A large sum of money was collected in the little aprons 'which the members of the Women's, Society of Christain Service of the First Methodist Church, Huntingdon, turned in at the meeting held on Monday evening, September 10, in the social room of the. church. This money'represented the summer contributions.

The main features of this meeting was a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Carey David and her group of co-hostesses had arranged the tables and the room was attractively decorated with fall flowers. Following the luncheon the ladies went to the church par- lar where the regular business session was held with Mrs. C.

W. Wright, president of the society, presiding. Mrs. Robert Armstrong led the group in devotions. Mrs.

Wright sang a lovely solo and then Miss Raynelle Fitzgerald gave an interesting report on her activities at "Carrie Barge House Party," which is conducted at Dickinson Seminary and sponsored by the Women's Society ot Christain Service. Mrs. John M. Keichline then introduced Miss Blanche Black who spoke on the theme, "Health Around The World." Miss Black's talk proved most interesting and instructive. These ladies are looking forward to the winter session of Christain association and service.

Saxton Lions Club Meets Recently At Youth Center The Saxton. Lions Club held its regular meeting at the club's youth center, at Paradise Park on Thursday evening, September 6, Thirty-six members were present. The meeting was opened in regular form-with the president, Shel- The was given by Ned Hollingshead, The delicious supper was served by Horton.and Sweet, assisted by Hollingshcad, Porter Isenberg, Elias Lynn and Charles Holben. During the business sessions, the chairman of the finance committee, R. Breneman, gave a report of the Lions Frolic, held on Labor evening.

The report was very gratifying to the club. After some discussions, plans were madt-. to hold another frolic on Saturday evening, September 15, again on Railroad Avenue. -A "short discussion followed on the Scout finances, with the chairman of the Scout Executive Committee directed to pay all outstanding Robert Port and Stjphen McCahan reported on the Scout equipment. The Scout Executive Committee will receive the money from the March and April paper drives, with which the Scouts had assisted.

A con- tr'bution was. also sent to the Robertsdale Band Mothers for theii part in the paper drive in their district. Carl Stake asked for more assistance in the completing of the packing.of relief clothing. (With this assistance he completed the the following evening -in the Lutheran Church.) Plans were made, for the next meeting of the club which will be in the form of a ladies' outing and square dance at the youth center This affair will be held on September 20. Six new'members will be inducted at that time.

R. M. Brenneman and Charles Holben were appointed in charg-e of the program. Cloyd Abbott was welcomed into.membership of the club. Desk Wrights were presented by the club to President Stephen McCahan; William Barnett, chairman of, the membership drive; and Jesse Sheterom, club secretary, for their efforts In the January membership drive.

After other routine matters Peace League To Have Meeting At Kof ee Shoppe On Thursday evening at 6:30 p. the members and guests of the Huntingdon Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom will have a dinner a.t the Penn Koffee Shoppe in honor of the birthday anniversary of Jane Addams, the founder of both the International and the United States Section of the League. Th-2 main feature of the program will be a short address by Mrs. Eve Gar.rette on the life and personality of Jane Addams whom she knew personally. Preceding the address a brief review of the national meeting of the League held in Haverford in will be given by Mrs.

C. Gi'aham Beckel, chairman of the Huntingdon A short review of the Institute of International Relations held at Bryn JlWawr in July will then be outlined by Miss Mary Ruth Myers. Two or three resolutions will be presented for consideration of the group at this meeting. HAPPY BIRTHDAY September 12, 1945 Maude Lackey, Mapleton Depot, Frank F. Hennaman, formerly of Huntingdon, now living in Wilmington, Delaware, He was recently discharged from the vice.

Mrs. Jane Hatfield, 514 Church Street. Mrs. Carl Oaks, Riddlea- burg. Clifford Holmes, Riddlesburg, now in the Linda Ellen iiardy, Mount: Union R.

p. Jimmie Hicka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hicks, Kistler. Mrs.

Catherine Covert, Langdondale. Sgt. Robert College, Langdondale, is celebrating his thirty- eighth birthday today in Bari, Italy. Chester McCa'l, Spring Mills, and his one-year-old niece, Darlene Joyca Gill, daughter of'Mr, and Mrs. Allen Gill, Altoona D.

3. Mra. Henry Bowman, 110 Second Street. Rickey Clair Basford, three- year-old son of Mr, and Mrs, George Basford, Seventh Street. Mrs.

Claude Wise, Mapleton Depot. and Louise Fitzgerald, 1211 Washington Street. Mary 1615 Penn Street. Street. Carl Erg-ler, 401 Mooie 'Street.

Mrs. W. H. 622 Church Street. SaJly Jean three- year-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Ray -Worthing of Saxton. Alma Chilcote, 605 Moore Street. Mrs. Margaret Pheasant, Mount Union R.

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tUHD STUIDY HEALTH end StAlWAUT Sit AM STURDY HEALTH Many Activities Observed At Piper Reunion Sunday, September 2. was an enjoyable day for the members of I the Piper family as they hsld I their twelfth'annual reunion. The entire family and relatives attended Mass at St. Mary's Church in Shade Valley after which they went to Orbisonia where Earl Lock took them in a bus to East Waterford where they were served a dslu-iovs chicken dinner in the American House. The drive was a pleasant one and the weather was ideal.

After the dinner they went to Harper's Grove in Shade Gap where games and the evening meal was the pastime. During 'the early tvening the group returned to Orbisonia to the home of Mrs. Beatrice Gai rothers. At this place William I Gerber showed motion pirtures. These' pictures were greatly enjoyed as they had been taken during previous reunions.

The persona were in attendance: Mr. and Mra. W. J. Howell and daughter, Eileen, Mr.

and Mrs. G. D. Piper, Mra. Edward Howell and daughters, Mary Ann and Anita Louise, Mrs.

De Chantal Cloyd and son, Pat, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howell and sons, Robert and Laird, and daughters, Miriam 'and Marietta, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Page, all of Pittsburgh; Mr.

and Mrs. P. J. Fray of Homestead-Park; Lawrence Barton, Johnstown; Mr. and Mrs.

C. L. McGarvey and daughter, Mrs. Vera Shiley, of Shirlsysburg; Mrs. Beatrice Carothers, Mrs.

Bette O'Donnell and dauhgetr, Polly, Mr. and Mrs. William Gerber and children, Billie, Margaret, Philip, Dickie, Mr. and Mrs. Piper and daughters, Mrs.

Will ard Yohn and grandsons, Jerry and Dickie, First Lt; Margaret Piper, Willard Yohn, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey McGarvey and daughter, Ann Marie and son, C. and Mory Katherine Weyant of Seven Persons Added To Roster Of VFW Auxiliary Seven persons were accepted Into membership of the Auxiliary to the VFW last evening at the meeting held in the VFW Home. The meeting op'ened with a abort business session, followed with talks by two special-guests, Mrs.

Elizabeth Marshall, president of No. 3 District of Pennsylvania, and her secretary, Mrs. Kline, of Bellefonte, A covered dish luncheon is being planned for September 24 a.t the VFW Home. A later announce- rrent will be made concerning this luncheon when the plans are more definite The new members, are: Mrs. Martha Mann, Mrs.

Jeremla E. Kegler, Missas Virginia E. Gump, Dorothy B. Gump, Catherine Lindsay and Mona Johnson, all of Huntingdon and Mri. Foi- Ur kUpletoa.

NEWS OF OUR MENowWOMEN IN UNIFORM Belated Birthday Wishes! Twenty-one Last Sunday! Mount'Union Fire Company Auiliary Meets Recently The 'ladies of the Mount'Union Fire Company Auxiliary held its regular meeting for September at the home of Mrs. Bruce W. Reeder, Market Street, recently when 22 members and one new. member, Mrs. Thomas Fields, were present.

Mrs. S. S. Mosser, the president, led the company in the salute to the flag after which the chaplain, Miss Erma Resensteel read the Scripture lesson, followed by the reports of the treasurer and secretary. The Lord's grayer was used in closing the meeting.

Six bithdays were remembered and gifts were given to Mrs. Btva Cox, Mrs. Donald Sylvester, Mrs. Brinton Hammond, Mrs. Clarence Feaster, Mrs.

Jean Roher, Miss Christine Myers. "How Did You Spend Your Va- cation'', was a game played at the social hour when each person told of her vacation. Some had been in Canada, Virginia, New York, Washington, D. Pittsburgh, etc. and many interesting, accounts were given.

Mrs. Reeder and Miss Rosensteel served dainty refreshments to who attended. Two of the members who were ill and could not be present were Mrs. C. P.

Cramer and Mrs. James Bricker. Present were: Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Sylvester, Mrs.

Hammond, Mrs. Feaster, Mrs. Roher, Mrs. Evans, Miss Rosensteel, Mrs. Mosser, Mrs.

James Herrington, Mrs. Raymond Laird, Mrs. Mary Myers, Mrs. Robert Kidd jvlrs. Herbert Cromer, Mrs.

DeKalb Pasons, Mrs. Mertie Brown, Mrs. Roy Kidd, Mrs; Clarence Wagner, Mrs. Roy.Co- henour, Miss Grace Cohenour, iMss Phyllis Parsons, Mrs. Lester Valentine, Mrs.

Reeder and Miss Naoma Cramer. Mrs. Herbert Cromer will entertain the goup at the October meeting. Standing Stone Post Of VFW Gets 43 New Members CPL. DAVID McCALL, Cpl.

David L. McCall, son of Mrs'. Lola M. McCall of Henderson Township, celebrated his twenty-fourth birthday on September 10 at Gulfport, Miss This young soldier has spent three years in the service of his county. The Daily News joins with Ids mother, his sister and his many friends in sending him heartiest birthday wishes, even though they are a little late.

Corporal McCall was graduated from Huntingdon High School in th class of 1939. He would like very much to be hearing from his full address is: Cpl. David L. McCall, 33250494, 32Sth A.A.F.—B.U., Snd. Gulfport, A.

A. Fid, Miss. At a meeting of the Standing Stone Pust No. 1754, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held at 8 m. on Thursday.

September .6, at 520-22 Perm Street, 43 recruits were taken into membership. Forty- two members were -present at this regular session, which was presided over by S. Reed Leffard, commander The post decided to send five members to the National Encampment to be held in Chicago on October 2, 3 arid 4. A special meeting will be held on October 13 for the consideration cf changes in the present by-laws. This meeting will be preceded by a turkey dinner at 6:30 p.

m. MORE AREA MEN ARRIVE AT GAP Two majors from Mount Union were among the Pennsylvania officers who were discharged from the service at the Separation Center, Indiantown Gap Military Reservation on Tuesday, September 11. They were: Major Nicholas Oncha, 518 N. Jefferson St. and Major Martin E.

Katz, 100 E. Market Street, Mount Union. Richard' Doyle, 309 Allegheny Street, Huntingdon; Pic. Fred D. Wilfong of 651 Pitt Street, Bedford; and Paul J.

Peoples of Petersburg R. D. 1, got their dJsr charges yesterday at the Gap. Sedglei Thornb-ry, 231 Penn Street, Huntingdon, was the only local officer who arrived at the Gap. for redeployment.

He will arrive at his home within a few days for a furlough. Richard W. Linton, 311 Penn Street, Huntingdon, Samuel a DeVecchis, W. Shirley Street, Mount Union, recently landed at the Gap for processing and reiuignmenC DUDLEY SOWHER TO RETURN TO U. S.

SOON With The Airborne Pfc. James L. Coliare of Dudley, will arrive in the United States shortly with the 17th Airborne Division when the division, representing the Airborne veterans of the European Theater of Operation, returns home for decectiva- Pfc. Collars'is a member of the 411 Airborne QM 17th Arn. Div.

He served as -a squad leader in the 508 Parachute Infantry Regt. and is a qualified parachutist. James participated in the following campaigns: Normandy, Holland, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Germany. He wears the ETO ribbon with one arrow head, 4 Bronze Stars, pre-Pearl Harbor Bar, Purple Heart. Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Citation with Cluster and "the -Combat Badge.

His mother, Mrs. Mary Coliare, resides in Dudley. The 17th Airborne Division is now composed of high point men from all the fighting airborne units in the European Theater, Although no one unit nor any individual took part in all the airborne operations the composite membership of. the present 17th has taken part in each one including those of North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France, Normandy, Holland and across the in Germany. Ttie original 17th, which wears the golden eagle claw insignia and is commanded by Major General William M.

Miley, trained at Camp Mackall, N. and Camp Forrest, and arrived in England last summer. It was rushed by air to the continent last winter to help stop the German drive in the Battle of the Bulge and later helped push -the Nazis back to their Siegfried iLine defenses. After the Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns, the lll.i spearheaded the Battle of Central Europe by dropping across the Rhine and later helping clear out the Ruhr pocket. During this campaign it captured 'Franz Von Papeo, German diplomat now awaiting trial as a war criminal.

PVT. BETTY HARDY Sunday, September.9, was twenty-first birthday of Pvt J. Hardy of the Women's Army Corps. Even though are a little belated, we extenc heartiest congratulations to this young lady who is the -daughtei Mr. and Mrs.

-Victor Hardy-oi Hopewell. In the service sines January 29, 1945, Private Hardv trained at El Paso, Texas, for foui months and was then sent tc Camp Welters, Texas, where is now serving with the medics' corps. MoMM HARRY MAY MARKS 30th BIRTHDAY MoMM Harry W. May Huntingdon Star Route observec his thirtieth birthday on Sunday September 9. His many friehlh wish him many more happy birthdays.

He has been in the service since June 2, 1944 and spent months overseas. He participated in the Iwo Jima invastion for which he received a battle, star. Hi? ship, the U.S.S. Doyen, was damaged in this battle and then came back to this country It is about ready to set sail "Shorty," as he is better, knowh. was home on leave hi Jane, and then reported back to; his ship-ou the west coast.

SAXTON R. D. CORPORAL IN AXC AT CASABLANCA, Corporal James E. Leonard, son. of Mr.

and Mrs. Cam Leonard, Saxton, R. has been assigned to tfjs Cazes Air Base, Casablanca, witij the Air Transport cam ma rat's (North African Division, Cpl, Lepi nard is one dT the men taken to Casablanca to assist in Green project mo.Yement;_t>y air each of the European- and an Theatres of'War back to the United States. The enormity the project necessitated a largre increase' in ATC personnel in Africa "mosHy ground crews drawn from'the combat air forces Cpl. Leonard has been overseas 13.

months and had been stationed at Abadan his latest assignment. He the Army in September, .194.2, BERNARD A. FLANIGAN AT SAN' ANTONIO, TEXAS' San Antonio, completed a tour of duty of monUhs in the European Theater, of Operations, Bernard Flaaigan, 1223 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, has arrived at the San Antonio District, AAF Personnel Distribution Command for processing and rea-ssignment. Hiai awards for service overseas include: Presidential Citation, Ait Medal with three clusters, ETO ribbon with five campaign stars, and Good Cqnduct Medal with clasp. Processing and reassignment for AAF returnees ordinarily are completed in from ten days -'to two weeks, after which personnel are' generally assigned to stations in this country.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wittig of 37 Water Street, Mount Union, have been married twenty-nine years today. Today is the twenty-second wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd Gabert of Hill Valley. Mr. and Mrs. George Helsel of Aitch R. D.

are observing their today. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bowman of 110 Second Street, Huntingdon, have married three yeara today. Mrs.

Bowman is the former Martha'Earnest. Cpl. and Mrs. Harvey Kh'ne of Mount Union are observing their third anniversary. He is now at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, awaiting a discharge.

Pfc, and Mrs. Elaine Pollock of Mapleton have been married one year. Blaina is serving with the Army in the ETO. Announce Engagement The engagement of Lt. (jg) Margaret Hooker, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Edwin Hooker of Tyrone and Luke, Maryland, to Lt Brewster West, son of Commanded and Mra. Brewster West of Srtn Diego, California, has been announced. The wadding will take place this, month. 'Lt.

Hooker's parents own the Hooker farm located east of Allensville, PFC. N. E. BYRNE GETS MEDICAL DISCHARGE Friends of Pfc. Norbert Byrne, 312 Second Street, art happy to welcome him back to this community after receiving a medical discharge from the Army.

He was injured in Germany "ir December, 1944, and has bees hospitalized since that time. -Ha holds the Good Conduct Medal, the Infantryman's Combat Badge, the Purple Heart and the ETO ribbon with two battle stars. LT. LEONARD POSER TO GO TO PACIFIC Lieutenant David Leonard Poser, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lester Poser, 522 Washington Street, Huntingdon, is now in California awaiting shipment to the Pacific area- Friends wishing his address may get it from his parents as Tha Daily News is not permitted tc publish overseas addresses. Subscribe for The-Daily News ThrM ctnti copy. Subscribe for The Dally News. Three cents per copy. '38(o52' i yw Mterasswl by HOT PUSHES? suffer from, hot feel weak, nervous, hlghstruns.

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