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Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 3

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Altoona Tribunei
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Altoona, Pennsylvania
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3 ALTOONA TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1929 EVA FAY PUZZLES COUNTY'S OLDEST RESIDENT OBSERVING 101ST BIRTHDAY LISTENERS IS "Aunt Rachel" Burrls, believed to OverlOO be the oldest resident of Blair coun TUNE IN ON One of Our New Bosch or Atwater' Kent Radios $2.25 DOWN Puts a New HOOVER Your Home! 1 ty, wiU some time this month reach the age of 101, She is a guest at the Blair county home and is one the happiest there. She was born at Annapolis, Mary land, in April, 1828, but does not 1429 Twelfth Avenue 1 Modern Home Furnisher Since 1890 know what day, so April is her birth Theater Artist Here Acclaimed As Psychic Phenomena; Dr. Sarah Davies Speaks Mrs. Eva Fay, who is appearing this weelc at the 'Mishler theater, broadcast over WFBG last night at p. m.

answers to questions received in letters at the Crystal studio. Fay who Is acclaimed by scientists to be a phychie phenomena puzzled her hearers with the remark- day. Her father and mother, Edward and Deborah Ford, were not slaves, she says, and so careful were they to guard their freedom that Aunt Rachel says, her mother "always Wm carried her free papers in her bosom, lest they might be lost or she might need them suddenly." They came to Pennsylvania, in company with Daniel and Sarah Williams, when she was but a child and settled in Altoona was a June bride," she said, with a smile at the memory of the days of her romance, 79 years ago. "Danny and I eloped to Hollidaysburg when I was 22, and we were married, there." The thrill of the elopement, as she told her 8 Outstanding Offerings Mean Real Opportunities for You! able manner in which she answered all inquires and in the way in which rhe described her inquirers. The same program will Tbe presented today at 1 p.

m. when Mrs. Fay will again be heard over WFBG. Letters must be in the Crystal studio at least by 1 p. m.

Otto C. Gilden, mortician, sponsored a short program at 7:15 p. m. yesterday which was given by the Ambassador Four, and which was highly entertaining. Harry C.

Barton, assistant, to Mr. Gilden. delivered a short talk on the subject "Embalmn-ing" which explained the manifold duties of, the mortician and sketched story, seemed to be greater, even In the long, long ago, than that of the modern young people who take a joy ifiiiiiiiBl Among several outstanding rallies In LIv lng Room snltes, are two Pullman suites, at $19!) each; See them! Tlie biff special sale of Voss Electric AVaslicrs open this week, with special free tub and bench offer. Folks, Here Are Unequalled Savings! We're out to set a new record in value-giving this week with such an assortment of attractive offers in every department that you simply can't afford not to take advantage of them For remember: it only takes a small down payment to secure the things you need at this store Let me personally invite you to open or reopen )our account here this week. AARON I The sale of Sellers' Kitchen Cablnels will be contlnned by popular request, with freo special dish offer.

AUNT ROCHEL BURRIS I In the promotion of Dining Room snltes, special prices and a free Table Fad with euch suite are outstanding offers. the history of the profession from Its beginning. Carl Tanneyhill, Harry Barton, Bon ride over the state border. For many years ehe and her husband lived in a small house near the Eighteenth street culvert. Daniel was a chore man for Jerry Davis, butcher near there.

"Aunt Rachel" was widely known as a typical Southern with her red 'kerchief round her head and another at her neck. They had one son who became a minister, the Rev. Morris Burris, now a guest in a Pittsbuig home for disabled Negro' preachers. For many years she has been one of the county's guests Her husband Is dead. Her son cannot even visit her.

The friends of her young life Burchleld and C. assisted by and even her more mature life, have all passed away from her. Yet she Aaron's supreme Tallies In Bedroom Fnr-nlture are well Illustrated In the suite to be sold at $229. See this one! I The trnde-ln sale of rugs conilnnes (t offer the greatest floor covering oppor-tunlty In the city. Don't miss It! Is happy and tells of the goodness of the people around her and of the many friends she has.

She Is well A low-priced bed outfit of Bed, Spring and Mattress complete for $19.60, should sell and in possession of all her faculties, 8 4 A special not described elsewhere on this pag-o offers two $144 fibre 3-plece suites, for $99 each I giving promise of still more "happy for 134. Here's value! birthdays" to come. (ADVERTISEMENT) Special Today! Don't Fail to Visit Aaron's ONE NEED ON THE AIR AT WFBG TODAY New Lot of Nice GRAY HAIR NOW Newest, Best Remedy Makes End Tables $0.95 Each! Your Hair Return to the olor It Used to Be All Week! BIG SALE OF 12:00 Noon. New Tork stock quo-ttions, First National bank studio. 1:00 p.

m. Mrs. Rva. Fay, "Questions answered." Psychic Phenomena. 1:15 p.

m. Gable Music Department, Victor record program. 3:00 p. m. Sitnek's Victrola department Victor hour.

3:31 p. m. S. A. Mossallem, Oriental' rug expert, radio talk, 4:00 P.

m. New Tork stocks, First National bank studio. 4:05 p. m. United States radio news service.

RESULTS GUARANTEED The newest, best remedy for Clarence Stiffler, as accompanist, pre-Fnted the following selections: "Pream Train," "Comrades in Arms," "Carolina Sunshine" and "The Little Old Log Cabin by the Sea." The instrumental trio. "Had" "Bud" Rigg, "Jimmy" Cooper, assisted by Miss Virginia Piasley and Isabel Wesier and "Chick" Briner presented a popular program at 7:30. Vocal as well as Instrumental selections were presented by the group, which composed a splendid half hour program. 4 Vocalists Entertain During" the afternoon, Margaret Tingling and Thelma Hoffman, vocalists, entertained with solo and duo selections. Miss Tingling also presenting a group of piano solos which pleased the afternoon listeners.

Beatrice Cochrane, soprano, gave the evening hour at 9 p. m. presenting semi-classical selections to which she played the accompaniments." Much favorable comment was received while Miss Cochrane broadcast. The State theater organ recital given by Clayton Brenneman through the courtesy of Jack Maloy, Wilmer and Vincent manager, was one of the best of the series. Mr.

Brenne-man's radio friends were delighted with bis interpretations. This concert continued from 11:45 p. m. to .1 a. m.

when a test program was broadcast and which continued until early hour this' morning. Juniata Orchestra Today Leading features for today Include the popular song program by Frances Victor at 6:30 p. m. when she will also present humerous reading jn dialect, the Juniata High school -orchestra at 8:30 p. S.

A. Mossal-lem's "Oriental rug talk" and the usual features beginning at noon and continuing until 10 p. m. when The Tribune news review will be broad-cast direct from The Tribune editorial room studio. Dr.

Sarah M. Davies pleaded with mothers and fathers In the radio audience to aid in the early diagnosis making your gray or faded hair return to the same color It used to be, the color best suited to your style of beauty is Lea's Hair Tonic. Not a tint or poisonous dye that makes everybody's hair turn Here's a real table for little money at an amazingly low price while they last! Choice of walnut or- mahogany finishes. Get yours today W. S.

AARON'S FIRST FLOOR the same -color. If your hair was 4:15 4:30 P. P. m. Gable Stylist, m.

Announcements, m. Frances Victor, popular red it makes it return red, or any 6:30 P- color It was In youth. Just rub a little into the ecalp a songs. 7:00 p. 8:00 p.

few days and note how healthy it makes your scalp look and feel- m. Announcements, m. S. A. Mosallem, "Rug then in a few days note the gradual change from gray back to its youthful color.

Be free of gray hair- worries forever. Tour gist, has Lea's Hair Tonic, or we Talk." 8:30" p. nr. Blair County Tuberculosis Society "Early Diagnosis" campaign, radio speaker. .8:30 'p.

m. Juniata High school orchestra program; 10:00 p. m. Tribune news review, courtesy Associated Press Floto-Plane Washers WITH TWO Self-Draining Tubs and Benches Rug and Shade ri pint Cleaner Jar will gladly send you a bottle par cel post prepaid upon receipt of One dollar. Lea's Tonic Brentwood, Maryland.

$1 .25 You will be delighted with the result you get with the rug and shade cleaner. Safe, sure, quick and easy! W. S. AARON'S THIRD FLOOR drive which is being held by the This Week You Can Buy A Famous VOSS Washer WOODEN TUB COPPER TUB Blair County Tuberculosis society. Following are the high lights of Dr.

TRADE YOUR OLD RUG Davies' speech: "Early diagnosis in adolescent girls .00 SO ot tuberculosis is not always early 5' from the standpoint of the duration $76.11 Credit $94.50 Credit of the disease and rarely from the etandpolnt of the symptoms. The trend of fashion which leads yo'ing women to strive td obtain exceedingly slim bodily contour is partially to Mame for the continued prevalence of tuber culosis In adolescent girls. Under Proud? Two Self -Draining Tubs and Benches $14 Value weight a degree exceeding 15 per For A New One! Liberal Allowance For All Old Rugs! cent is; surprisingly common in girls of high school age. This special demonstration and sale of the famous Floto Plane Electric Washers will interest every woman who has yet to solve her wash-day problem. Be sure to see them demonstrated And remember in addition to special sale prices you get two self-draining tubs and benches free with each Voss bought during this event and ON EASY TERMS! W.

S. AARON'S BASE JfEXI Justly so! "There are a number ot causes for this condition, chief among which are fatigue from manifold school activi Person should have a clear skin. Ever7i Free with Each Voss I ties, from faulty eating habits, lack of sufficient rest and from employment after school hours. These things If you have skin blemishes why not get rid of them PERMANENTLY? constitute additional hazarrta to health i-ariy signs of tuberculosis are often overlooked. Some of the signs ate vague and many are dangerous because they arc not unlike the symp' By Popular Request! Come to this great Trade-In Rug Sale See the marvelous selection in the newest patterns and richest patterns in all sizes both domestic and oriental old rug will be accepted as part payment.

toms of many other conditionu that are not tuberculosis. ''Some of the danger signals are Too easily tired, loss of weight, indi gestion, iough that hangs on. "A wipe person having any or all of these tibEcure warnings shiuld con suit a phvsiclan or clinic and obtain a physical examination, stripped to I I Places A Sellers in 1 I I Your Home, and You Get A Free the waist. Everyone has a norma wall of resistance against disease, and especially agairst If you have broken your wall of resistance i fj DON'T FAIL TO SEE OUR BIG SPECIAL VALUES by impioper living, consult a physician at once. "X-ray of the lungs is recommend 4-IFHEE SET Mever fading THOUSANDS of people have weak'; impure blood to this may be attributed pimples, boils, eczema, "run-down" systems, rheumatism and even more serious ailments.

Without plenty of rich, red blood, there could be no strong, sturdy, powerful men, or beautiful, healthy women. When you get the number of your red-blood-cells back to normal, that sluggish, let-down feeling, loss of appetite, those pains usually called rheumatism, boils, pimples, and skin troubles disappear. You get hungry again and sleep soundly; firm flesh takes the place of that which was once flabby. You feel strong. Your nerves become steady.

You are resistant to disease. Throughout more than a hundred years S.S.S. has been a. blessing to millions, of people who have taken advantage of its wonderful medicinal properties. It is Nature's own blood tonic for improving the appetite, clearing the body of so-called skin troubles, and building strength and resistance to disease.

S.S.S. increases the count of red-cells In the blood. Weak, impure blood is injurious to the system, lowering resistance to disease. Rich, red blood builds and sustains the body. SS.S.

helps Nature build rich, red blood. Good blood improves the processes by which the body is nourished, promotes construe live metabolism (healthy body building) and works against infection and disease. Take S.SS. daily at mealtime. To get full benefit you must take it regularly and over a sufficient period of time.

At all Drug Stores. Ask for the larger ike. It it more economical. Shin troubles pimples, boils, ec-tema, and sallow complexion are usually but symptoms of a deeper, a more dangerous trouble a lack of the normal count of red-cells in the blood. When you tale S.S.S.

to get rid of these outside flemishes, you are building up the system to ward off the graver diseases of which these blemishes are Nature's warning. S.S.S. is made from fresh vegetable drugs and hqs a successful record of over 100 years back of it. Corrrliht 10-3 S.S.S, ed for ail who are termed 'Suspected as X-ray and physical examination are recommended for ail who have beeri exposed by having lived in the home with u. person suf In Jadeware (Sets Table for Six) fering with tuberculosis, "Any community can' aid in preventing tuberculosis by making use of every ciliative, preventive end educational measure Loam tho danger of careless couching, spitting and sneezing learn the value of normal work, l'resh air, play, exercise, sunshine, wholesome meals." ilr lJy I ft LIVING.

ROOM DINING ROOM AND BED ROOM SUITES-ALL NEW! Included as Extra Equipment Trim tuaii vuiunui SELLERS W. S. AARON'S SECOND FLOOR Fine Radios At Great Savings Several Demonstrating Sets Half Price We Know Radio Winter Music Store 1415 Eleventh Ave. KITCHEN CABINET Ota. GREAT BLOOD TONIC SINCE 1826 IMMEDIATE POSSESSION IS MADE POSSIBLE BY AARON'S PAYMENT PLAN!.

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