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at and ALTOONA TRIBUNE, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3, 1940 Wolf Furniture Company Stores Employes At Outing 1 Nation-Wide Outing Draws Large Crowd A large crowd of picnickers participated in the annual outing of dealers and customers of NationWide stores which was held Thursday Ivyside park. Many prizes were awarded during the day to winners of the various events presented on a wellbalanced program arranged by the committees. Contests included foot races for boys and girls, wheelbarrow races, a ball-throwing contest for the ladies, candy and peanut scrambles for uhildren and a pop-drinking contest. These events started at 2 o'clock. Children under the age of 12 was permitted to swim in the large Ivyside park concrete pool up until 2 o'clock.

Dancers, young and old alike enjoyed a dance at the park pavilion beginning at 8 o'clock and lasting until 11:30 o'clock. Music was provided by a well kown orchestra. At 9 o'clock the drawings for the grand awards were held and the winners were given the following handsome prizes: General Electric refrigerator, Magic Chef gas range, Philco radio and 8 Universal Electrie washer. Among other prizes awarded during the day were two bicycles -boy and girl. The boy's "wheel" was awarded at 12 o'clock and the girl's at 3 o'clock.

Picnickers were served free coffee with their meals. Committee in charge of the outing consisted of H. C.Davis, R. B. Replogle, George C.

Hostler, M. L. Weamer, George C. Kelchner, and L. F.

Eichelberger. Third Term Opposed by GOP Speakers "Washington refused a third rm when the country was in peril," Assistant District Atgrave torney John M. Klepser told members of the Blair County Republican club at a meeting held Thursday night in the Penn Alto hotel. The county official, a member of the Republican state committee, in bringing up the third term tradition issue President Roosevelt with Washington, Jefferson and Jackson. He pand tribute to Wendell Willkie, party nominee, and pleaded for united action in the coming election.

An article opposing a third term was read by Milton Emeigh. Clergymen. the article revealed. are much opposed to the procedure. Secretary H.

W. Forsythe reported on the executive committee meeting held last Monday night and in the absence of Clyde Saylor. general chairman of the Republican picnic to be held at Lakemont park, August 29, reviewed the progress on arrangements for the affair. Other speakers included David Getz, Attirney J. Banks Kurtz, Atlee -Brumbaugh, Norman Snyder and John Rupp.

Bellwood Takes Steps To Secure Hospital Bellwood citizens this week took action to the proposed $2, 500.000 veterans' hospital which will be erected in central Penn sylvania. Burgess Edgar McKinney was elected chairman and F. D. Miller secretary. A committee composed of H.

W. Scalles, chairman, B. C. Lego, R. M.

Dysart, Ernest Schmidt and I. J. Rightnour were appointed to select the most fav. orable sites for the proposed building. A fact finding committee composed of the following members were also appointed: R.

H. Colobine chairman, W. A. Hauth, and B. J.

Estep. The combined committees will meet again next Thursday to make a report of their progress to the burgess. Publishes Songs An Altoona man, Franz J. Quir. in, of 1709 Fourth avenue, is heading toward success as a song writer.

two of his compositions having recently been published. Mr. Quirin wrote the music and lyrics to the songs, both of which have popMar appeal. Titles of the ballads are "Moon Over The Delaware" and "The Magic Melody." Educators Meet HARRISBURG, Aug. 2.

Dr Francis B. Haas, superintendent of public instruction, announced today that "National and Education--The Program Defense, the Cost," is to be the theme for the annual two-day gathering of the state's educators, to be held in the forum of the Education building on October 2 and 3. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON By JAMES E. VAN ZANDT Member of Congress, 23rd District of Pennsylvania WASHINGTON-With the national conventions of both the major political parties now history, turns attention to legislation affecting the national defense program and is scheduled to be occupied with these measures until September with many Saturday sessions indicated. It is expected that the national defense program will reach the sum of fifty billions of dollars by time congress is Anished with the streamline progrem.

Chief among the measures to, be considered is the surtax bill designed to take excess profits out of the contracts awarded under the defense program. Compulsory military training like the weather is proving to be a torrid question in Washington. Hearings are being held in branches of congress on the BurkeWadsworth bill, and senate military affairs committee has perfected a draft of the measure and is ready to report the legislation. The proposed legislation is highly controversial, and the past week proponents and opponents have stated their respective views both at the hearings and through the press of the country. Opposition in the senate has resulted in opponents announcing that a substitute measure introduced reducing the three year voluntary enlistment period in the United States army to one year.

Many of those opposing the compulsory military training proposed under the Burke- bill feel that between one and two millions of young men will be attracted to the regular army if the term of enlistment is reduced. They point out that thousands have been denied to the cCC because been admittance, restricted to those who show they by are in the need department and who of are public certified 85- sistance of the various states. It is also pointed out by those opposed to peace time conscription that there is no need for compulsory training since the recruiting figures have reached a new high last week when an average of 1,000 daily was reported. The legislation is certain to be rewritten as a result of the hearings now in progress, and when the measure reaches congress it is likely to be amended in many ways before it is presented for Anal consideration. From cloakroom conversation this legislation is likely to prove one of the most controversia' topics ever to come before congress.

After months of intense efforts to have Philipsburg, State College and Williamsburg recognized by the Post Office department in the schedule of the airmail pick-up service, it is pleasing to learn that these communities are included in the routes now proposed by AllAmerican Aviation, following the granting of their request to the Civil Aeronautics Authority for a certificate of convenience and necessity. The application was recently approved and it is expected that the service will be resumed at an early date, This office has reliable information that the Bellefonte Federal Airport will be abandoned July 1941, and the equipment transferred to the Black Moshannon airport near Philipsburg. The proposal to authorize the President to call out the National Guard is a topic of discussion among the members of congress. There is talk of utilizing the services of the Guardmen in training the draftees under the compulsory military training bill, in the event that units of the Regular army are transferred to South America for assisting in militarizing the Western Hemisphere. Following the national convention of the Townsend organization, the drive to secure 38 additional signatures of congressmen in order to bring the Townsend bill to the floor for a vote.

'entire wave that has gripped the country the past week found registering 100 Washington degrees thermometers days. Many government departments housed in buildings in downtown Washington were forced to release their employes as early as 10:30 a. m. In some departments clerical workers were overcome at their desks, so intense was the heat. First Aid stations were set up in the downtown area where many victims of the torrid weather were treated.

while the hospitals handled many cases of heat pros tration, The parks proved a mecca for many families who found sleeping in apartments impossible. DOLCINI-Has the candidate Shape Plans For Turnpike Dedication PITTSBURG, Aug. plans took shape today for Labor 'day dedication of the $70,000.000 Pennsylvania turnpike. A suggestion bearing approval of Turnpike Commission Chairman Walter A. Jones calls for caravans to start simultaneously from Pittsburg and Harrisburg.

The would meet at the designated 85 processions, midway, near Bedford, where formal exercises would be staged. Pittsburg of Commerce offered selecting Chamber, midway as the focal point because of its key position and facilities obtainable for A reviewing stand and the dedication luncheon planned. Across the roadway at the dedicatory scene might be a chain of flowers, held in place by 12 beautiful girls representing towns along the turnpike. When the highway is declared the girls would step back carrying the floral chain. George J.

Vukmanio of the turnpike public relations department assured chamber committees working on dedicatory plans that their ideas had Chairman Jones' approval. Representatives from Bedford, Irwin, Greensburg, Jeannette and Latrobe will meet with Pittsburg and Harrisburg delegations next Thursday night at Ligonier, to further develop plans. Repair Permits Total $1,477 Gutbro Construction company took out a permit yesterday with the city bureau of building inspection for re-siding at 1480 Washington avenue, for R. Pittman, to cost $700, bringing the day's improvements to an estimated total of $1,477. C.

H. Dibert was issued permits for interior repairs at 1320 Third avenue, to cost $200, and for porch repairs and new roof at 316 East Crawford avenue, for R. Hagerty, $150. Other permits issued included: Pittsburg Outdoor Advertising company, billboard at 812 Seventeenth street, $150; Altoona Advertising Service, sign at 2504 Sixth avenue, for Boorse Esso station. $100; M.

T. Seymore, install new windows at 906 Third avenue, for L. Vitella, $10, and extend rear porch at 414 First avenue, for J. S. Link, $75; E.

W. Gerhart, raze shed and build porch wall at 1312 Logan boulevard, $25. F. Yingling, porch repairs at 507 Bell avenue, for J. Steinman, $10; R.

F. Hiner, porch repairs at 324 Walton avenue, for Slayman estate, $25; J. H. Kelly, porch repairs at Seventh avenue, W. G.

Parks, porch repairs at 110 Fourth avenue, $10; W. P. Felten, porch repairs at 311 East Walton avenue, $10, and Tully T. Hewitt. porch repairs at 216 Seventh avenue, Juniata, $7.

Altoona Pastor to Be Guest Speaker Rev. Raymond C. Shindler, pas tor Fourth Lutheran church of Altoona, will be the guest speaker at the union vesper service at the pavilion at Reservoir park this Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Rev. Shilder's sermon subject will be, "Bring Back the King." The service, under the sponsorship of the Tyrone Ministerial sociation, will be in charge of the First English Lutheran church with Rev.

Dr. Edward M. Morgan, pastor, presiding. The following the order of service: hymn, "Day is Dying in the scripture lesson, 2 Samuel 19: 9-15, the Rev. Harold E.

Millard; prayer, Rev. William T. Sherwood, rector of the Trinity Episcopal church; anthem, by Lutheran choir, T. Harry Smith, director. Miss A.

Pearl Cowher, accompanist; offering, Rev. Eugene H. McCahan, pastor of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church: hymn, "Son of My sermon, Rev. Mr. Shindler; hymn, "Abide With benediction.

Eight Months' Vigil Goes Unrewarded HAYWARD, Aug. -Night and morning for eight months, Sheriff's Deputy 0. W. Ebright watched a three-point buck fatten himself on the officer's ranch in nearby Niles canyon. He could hardly wait for deer season to open.

Last night Deputy Ebright set his alarm clock at an early hour, and oiled up his rifle for the season's opening today. The alarm failed to go off; Deputy Ebright was almost late for work and his first duty was to register the kill of Joe Perni of San Leandro. It was Ebright's buck Annual Event Is Held on Campus of Loretto College The Wolf Furniture company held its annual picnic for the ployes Thursday at St. Francis college, Loretto, and according tradition it WAS by far the most exciting and outstanding one held. Because of the rapid growth of the Wolf Furniture company each year, there are more branch stores employing more people, being the first Wolf picnic Clearfield.

All the stores groups' met at college at noon when a cold luncheon was served. Four attendance awards were made at the noon meal: A Sunbeam electric razor. Norman Redman of the Cumberland store; 8 sandwich toaster, Carl Weise of the Altoona store; 8 waffle iron, Edna Lloyd of Altoona store: 8 chenille spread, Ruth Campbell of the toona store. The annual roll call was held, each one rising to his or her and calling out the name and from which store employed. Songs were sung by the entire group under the direction of Freddie Glover, ending the noon meal with patriotic song, "God Bless America." After lunch the most interesting game of the afternoon the famous ball game between teams captained by George A.

Wolf and Herbert T. Wolf. The game Was won by Herbert T. Wolf's team, the score being 13 to 0. players were as follows: George Wolf's -Medling, Goss, Morrison, 1b; C.

Troutman, 2b; Lower, ss; Caldwell, Rolling, rf; Paul Wertz, cf, Loudon, If; Hauser, cf; Higgins, 2b; substitutes, Roundsley, Decker, Andrews, Loudon, p. For the winning team, a of cigars was given and to Mort of the Lewistown store, being the most valuable player the game, a hassock was won, set of refrigerator dishes went Harry McMullen of the Huntingdon store for being the valuable player. A set of refrigerator dishes went to Louis Medling of the Altoona store for the third most valuable player. Each contest was scheduled a certain time, allowing enough time between the contest to anything they desired, such swimming, golfing, tennis, pingpong, roller skating -in fact cause of the vast facilities at college, every type of recreation was enjoyed that one could think of. Results of the contest were follows: Tug-of-War, between the Altoona store and branch stores, won the branch stores, being presented with coca-cola or ice cream; threelegged race for men, prizes refrigerator set and steel medicine cabinet going to Temofonte and Clair of the Altoona store; shoe race for men, Bob St.

Clair of the Altoona" store, being presented with a camera; 100-yard dash for men, being won by Mr. Mort, presented with kitchen clock; hunt penny race men, won by Mr. Dilling of the Lewistown store, presented with desk lamp. For the ladies' games--Peanut on knife race, Catherine Chulyak, prize, casserole; girls' three-legged race, Elizabeth Hoelzei and Margie Smith, prize, two dresser sets; mushball game for girls, won by the following: Goshorn, Bothman, Ruth Campbell, City Provides For Bond Redemption Receiving $404,500 of the $700,000 bond issue cash, the city sinking fund commission met yesterday morning and allocated the funds, straightened its records and recommended transfers to council. The commission has no authority to transfer funds without the approval of city council.

Provision was made for paying off redeeming all bonds included in the refinancing program. The commission is composed of Mayor Charles E. Rhodes, Accounts and Finance Director Guy S. Tippery and Treasurer W. E.

Decker. Sitting in on the meeting were Controller Ward Morrison and Special Accountant Thomas Hunter. Dr. Tippery disclosed yesterday that the finance department, finished with the $700,000 refinancing phase of the program to place the city on a business-like procedure, already has begun checking into phases of the city's financial structure. Past indebtedness and the outstanding bonds are being scrutinized.

Within several weeks, the department is expected to have more important information for taxpayers, it was indicated. TO insure safety in going down the dark cellar steps, paint the bottom step white. DEATHS FUNERAL NOTICES ON CLASSIFIED PAGE ROBERT S. SELLERS Robert S. Sellers of 308 Roswell street, South Lakemont, a retired employe of the P.

R. R. mill, died yesterday morning at St. Vincent's hospital, New York City, where he was admitted Thursday after being taken suddenly ill. Born June 5, 1873, he was the son of Joseph and Lillian (Reese) Sellers, His wife, Isabell M.

Sellers, died October 13, 1937. Members of the family include 8 daughter and two sons, Mrs. Martha Glass and Robert Irvin Sellers of South Lakemont and George W. Sellers of' Juniata; 8 brother Akron, and sister, Ohio, Thomas Mrs. ers of and Eldred of Altoona.

Mr. Sellers was a member of the Methodist church at Lakemont and also the P. R. R. relief.

Friends are being received at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Glass, at 308 Roswell street, South Lakemont, after 6 o'clock this evening. FRANK SCIARRILLO Frank Sciarrillo, 522 Eighth avenue, at o'clock yesterday morning Mercy hospital where died, he had been a patient since July 16. Born in Buccino, Italy, he was the son of Nickola and Theresa (Voipe) Sciarrillo, and had resided in Altoona for the past 20 years, working at his trade of stone mason. Members of the family include his wife, Mrs.

Marie (De Marie) Sciarrillo; three sons and three daughters, Mrs. Adelaide Orlando and Nick Sciarrillo of the city, Alfonso of Newark, J. Theresa Lardieri, Mrs. Edna Petrogallo and Victor, all of Altoona; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one brother, Guy, in South America. Mr.

Sciarrillo was a member of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and of the Italian-American Citizens' society. Friends are being received at the Hickey funeral home after noon today. JAMES PATRICK HAYES James Patrick Hayes, 713 Montstreet, Hollidaysburg, an employe of the Juniata machine shop of the Pennsylvania railroad for 20 years, died at his home at 4:35 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Born at Hollidaysburg, February 4, 1864, he was the son of Patrick and Mary (Maher) Hayes and was married to Anna M.

Bailey of Hollidaysburg, October 6. 1907. He retired from the service with the railroad company in 1929. Members of the family include his wife, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Lynam of Altoona.

Mr. Hayes was a member of St. Michaels Catholic church and the P. R. R.

relief. Friends are being received at the home after noon today. MRS. ANNIE B. ARNOLD Mrs.

Annie B. Arnold, widow of Dr. C. M. Arnold, died at 4:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of a niece, Mrs.

A. T. Brewer, of 1512 Twelfth street. Mrs. Arnold has made her home with the Brewer family for the past four years.

Born May 23, 1858, at Bainbridge, she was daughter of Henry and Ella Nophsker and was the last of her immediate family. She is survived only by several nephews and nieces. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the First Street Methodist church of Harrisburg since 1879. Thea body will be taken to Harrisburg for service and interment.

MRS. JANET (LAIRD) McDONALD Mrs. Janet (Laird) McDonald, formerly of Bellwood died at Ames, Iowa, early yesterday morning. She was the daughter of Harry G. and Margaret Laird, both deceased, and was 47 years old.

Members of the family include her husband, three children, Margaret, Kathyrne, and Janet at home; two brothers, Fred Laird of Altoona and Harry Laird of Tyrone. Interment will be made in Ames, Iowa, Sunday. Ficwers For All Occasions Imperial Flower Shop St City Plumbing Inspector Files July Report Plumbing Inspector T. H. Eardley collected $154.75 in fees last month, his July report submitted yesterday to Public Safety Direotor Jacob Weber shows.

A total of 22 new taps were made to the city sewer lines. New fixtures installed during the month numbered 84. Other details of the report: Permits issued, 85; plans approved. 36; first inspections, 128: final inspections, 64; calls, 30; closets installed. 25; lavatories installed: 21; bath tubs, 17; sinks.

15; laundry tubs, soda fountains, ice cream machines, 4, Five Sites Being Considered For Proposed Vets' Hospital tejcki and Miss James, prizes, towel sets; girls' tug-of-war, Miss Lloyd, Margie Smith, Chulyak, to Westley, Poorman and Hoelzel, prize, salt and pepper sets; girls' ball throwing contest, Miss horn and Miss James, bath mats; ball in bucket contest, Miss Geier, vanity set and jewel box; blowing for girls, Miss Margie Smith, set of crystal glassware; rolling pin contest, Miss Margie Smith, hand sweeper. Children's games Bean drop, Miss Sally Wolf; sack race, Miss Theodora Wolf; putting the spuds, Jimmie Sloan: standing broad grin, Margery Sloan and Johnny Wolf; whistling race, Jimmie Sloan; hoarseshoe race, Theodora Wolf; balloon blowing, Sally Wolf; peanut race, Margery Sloan and Peter Sloan; number guessing, Wolf Charles Sloan; Patience, drinking, Peter Sloan. PORt 6 o'clock a delicious chicken dinner was served in the main dining room, catered by the students of the coZege. As usual, the dinner was of family style, enabling everyone to eat as much as they desired. Wolf's theme song was sung by the entire group and at the end of the meal, on behalf of every employe, Edmund P.

Riley expressed sincere thanks to George and Herbert T. Wolf for such delightful day of entertainment. After dinner, an of delightful entertainment was held at Doyle hall, the hall being equipped during the day with a loud speaker by Wolf's radio technician, Charles Rudasille. The opening number was a selection by the orchestra, composed by employes of the firm, Vince Temofonte and Bob St. Clair sang "I'm Stepping Out With a Memory Tonight." "Six Lessons from Madame La Zonka" and "Ave Maria." The program also included: A piano selection by Temofonte, barber shop quartet, Temofonte, Bob St.

Clair, Freddie Glover and Walter Azinger, ing "Down By the Old Mill Stream" and "Dear Old Freddie Glover, playing and singing his own composition, "Prepare America." An amateur, contest was staged by the branch stores: First, by the Lewistown store, an accordion solo by Charles Craig, and an exhibition on first aid by Harry Fulton; Philipsburg store, a vocal solo by Gene Dugan and two saxophone by Harold Wiser of the Clearfield store; piano solo by Betty Hamlin of the Bellefonte store; skit entitled "We've Had a Wonderful Day," by Mr. Osman and Mr. Irvin; Tyrone store, trio by Jones, Morrison and Waite: Barnesboro store, roller skating exhibition by Miss Peg Baathman, John Valentry, and John Hadley, Jr. The winners Were: Barnesboro, Philipsburg and Lewistown, winning a magazine basket, table lamp and end tables, respectively. The grand finale of the evening was the grand march won by J.

Harkless and Kenneth Chathams, each receiving an electric clock. Guests of the picnic were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Kuhn, Dr.

and Mrs. James Sloan. Peter, James, Anne, Margie and Charles, Mrs. Herbert T. Wolf, Peggy Anne, Sally, Johnnie, Jerry Wolf, Theodora Wolf, Bobby Wolf and Miss Sophie Wash.

The entertainment lasted until Ma-11 o'clock. Quick Police Action Leads To Arrest Quick action of a city police radio cruiser yesterday morning resulted in the arrest of Harvey J. Ray, 50. of St. Louis, who was wanted by Johnstown police for the theft of linotype spacebands from a newspaper office in their city.

After Johnstown police teletyped a warrant to pick up the man, believed en route to Altoona. Ray visited the Star printery where he offered to sell the bands, but was unsuccessful. The proprietor of the print shop, meanwhile, heard the man was wanted in Johnstown and immediately notified Altoona police. When Ray tried to sell the bands at the Peerless print shop at 316 Seventh avenue, rear, yesterday morning, Al Stellabotte, the shop manager, also police The message advised, dispatched over the air and a radio cruiser on Lloyd street took only one minute to reach the shop and place the man under arrest. Ray was said to have confessed to stealing the bands and was taken into custody by Johnstown authorities, police said.

DRY stove polish moistened with vinegar instead of water will give the stove a better shine. An estimated $25,000 to $30,000 will be needed to obtain an quate site for the proposed veterans' hospital near Altoona, Henry J. Baum, chairman the selection of sites committee of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, said at a special committee meeting yestermorning. Sites definitely being considered, according to the discussion, include one at Red Hill, another further the Buckhorn road, one in the Juniata gap district, another on the mountain southwest of the city, and a fifth on thenorth side of Brush mountain on the Frankstown road. The chamber's board of directors at a meeting yesterday noon was asked how far the committee should go toward procurement of options on one or more of the sites.

No definite decision was made on whether the city will be asked to raise funds for a site nearby or for the needed 250-acres some distance from Altoona. The proposed hospital is expected to spend $750,000 annually for maintenance in addi tion to what would be spent for travel and business in its locality by relatives of patients on visits. Altoona's ideal location outshines that of every other community in central Pennsylvania seeking the hospital, the committee agreed. This area possesses transportation, utility and other conveniences exceeding those of any other section. it was pointed out.

In addition to regular and frequent train service, it was noted that Altoona has natural gas, good highways leading in and the pos sibility that water and sewage systems of such an institution can be tied in with available systems. Historical Group Plans Map Exhibit The maps that will be included in the special display at the Baker Mansion this afternoon by the Blair County Historical society, have been listed by Harry A. McGraw, one of the most active and best known members of the SOciety, who is chairman of the committee. The display includes: Map of Altoona, 1870, showing the streets named, instead of numbered, as at present; map of Hollidaysburg, 1851, with insets; map of Blair county, 1859; map of Pennsylvania, 1880; map printed in 1835, showing all the routes surveyed over the Allegheny mountains for the purpose of finding the best crossing for a railroad. Atlas of Blair and Huntingdon counties, 1873; giving the location of every house with name of occupant; atlas of Cambria county; map of Pennsylvania, 1875, (The Shaffer Map) showing Indian trails and early settlements; map of Blair county, framed and marked by Professor T.

S. Davis to show the locations of Indian massacres and other early historical events. A very large map of the United States, presented last year by Congressman James E. Van Zandt, which is the latest and most authoritative map of our country; a large map of Pennsylvania, showing the Post Routes of 1910; map of the travels of George Washington; relief map of the O'd Portage railroad. Other maps will be exhibited by members and other interested persons.

Mr. McGraw says that maps are a very valuable form of recorded history and the society always walcomes them as gifts for the archives. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the exhibition and any additions to the collection will be greatly appreciated. Retired Rail Workers Induct New Members Fifteen new members were inducted into membership of unit 6, National Association of Retired Railway employes at a meeting yesterday afternoon at the Y. M.

C. A. Inquiries were received by the local unit about the organization of units in Latrobe, Renova and Williamsport. Addition of members to the local unit is beginning to put it into a position of having the largest group in the association. Wives of local members will be convoked soon in connection with their organization an auxiliary group to the unit.

Paul Raible, chairman of the picnic committee, reported on the impending outing of the local unit at American Legion park, Hollidaysburg next Thursday. Dinner will be served from 12 to 1 o'clock and those not carrying baskets are urged to 'purchase tickets not later than Monday. Music will be furnished by the unit's octet with Mrs. N. F.

Hoffman as pianist. Sea Scouts Ready for 5-Day Cruise Ten Sea Scouts, members of the Silver Star and Golden Ring Sea Scout ships of the Blair-Bedford council of the Boy Scouts of America, will sail Monday ing from Linden camp of the Baltimore council on the Chesapeak bay for a five-day cruise on an 80-foot schooner. The cruise, which is sponsored by the local scout council and the region three office of the Boy Scouts of Aenerica, has been very popular for past two years, with many Sea Scout units taking advantage of the opportunity to give their scouts real seamanship training. The schooner on which the local boys will make a major part of the crew will in charge of "be Captain Coley Adams, owner and licensed pilot of the boat. Captain Coley Adams will also be assisted by a trained seaman.

The local scouts, who will act as the crew for the trip, will be under the direction of James E. Moore, chairman and former skipper of the Silver Star. Mr. Moore will have for his assistant, Chief Signalman Charles W. Lynch, United States navy reserve, who is on furlough from his duties at the navy recruiting office in Altoona.

The Silver Star Sea Scout ship of the First Methodist church will be represented on the cruise by Junior Yon, Frank Goodman, Glenn Culp. Richard Glenn, John Pielmier, Robert Saylor and Stanley, The Hyle. Gold Ring ship of the Cathedral Sea Scout troop will be represented by Robert McGough, John Moyer and Don Garrity. During the five-day cruise on the Chesapeak bay, the Altoona boys will not only act as the crew of the schooner, but will learn much about navigation, seamanship, and will prepare their own mess while on board. They will return to Altoona Saturday ning of next week.

Civil Service Tests Listed The United States civil service commission has announced open competitive examinations for the positions listed below. Applications must be on file with the commission's Washington office not later than the closing dates mentioned in each case. The first date governs receipt of applications from states east of Colorado; the second, from Colorado and states westward. The salaries given in each case are subject to a retirement deduction of per cent. Senior stenographer, $1,620 a year; junior stenographer, $1,440 a senior typist, $1,440 a year; junior typist $1,260 a year; for appointment in Washington, D.

only. This examination is open to both men and women. Applicants must have reached their 18th, but must not have passed their 53rd birthdasna August Closing 19, dates 1940. are AugCivil engineer, four grades, with salaries ranging from $2,600 to $4,600 a vear. Optional branches are: Cadastral.

construction, soil mechanics, safety, sanitary, general. Applicants must have completed a four-year engineering course in a recognized college or university. In addition they must have had professional civil engineering experience partly in one of the optional branches listed. Applicants may substitute additional engineering experience for part of the prescribed education; they may also substitute graduate study in civil engineering for part of the experience. They must not have passed their 55th birthday.

Closing dates are August 29 and September 3, 1940. Full information as to the requirements for these examinations and annlication forms may be tained from G. Rhodes, secretar" of the board of United States civil service examiners, at the postoffice in this city, or from the secretary of the board of United States civil service examiners, at any first or second-class postoffice. Introduces Debt Moratorium Bill WASHINGTON, Aug. Senator Overton (D-La) introduced legislation for a debt moratorium for national guardsmen and reserve officers called to active service.

He indicated he would offer similar legislation later applying to men drafted under the pending conscription bill. The moratorium would apply to men unable to make payments on homes, au'omcbiles, because they are in the armed forces..