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ALTOOXA TRIBOiE, FriiUy, October 15, 4 Banks Charged With Wife's Murder (Continued from Page 1) performed under the direction of By Wade Miller AI1S Ready for Ta. Student Con former Plans have been completed for the three-day conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Student Participation In School Government Oct. 20. 21 and 22. with sessions at the Altoona Senior High school.

A number of pupils of Altoona High will bo active on the program, the theme of which will ho "Student Participation The Backbone of Democracy." Clarence Davis, state president and president of the senate at Altoona High, will preside at the first AVtr Officers Installed Ry laia Pott (Continued from rage 1) Rowan post: Mrs. Merrill McKee. Edna Walker. Mrs. Francis Robison, John Heath, Mrs.

Earl Saekett, Mary Yingling. Mi-s. Guido Santella, Anthony lata, father of Albert and John laia. for whom the ixist is named; Roy Thompson, Attorney Abraham Colbus, and John first president of the post. Retiring Commander Guido J.

Santella ivpM ted on the progress of the post while commander and was the recipient of two gifts. One was a wrist watch and the other, two small Hags; one the colors of the post and the other, the American flag. He was presented with the past commander's pin by District Commander GeaYinger. Commander John Garritano lauded the past post administration for loyal performance of duties, and expressed that he would be honored if he does as STANDING OF THE CREWS MIDDLE DIVISION MAIN" LINE TOOL Time after 12:01 a. m.

Train crews to go: 2:3 236 241 221 219 239 242 226 222 133 152 128 145 1ST 129. Engine crews to go: 220 229 232 226 241 244 250 214 215 22S 238 233 139 129 127 12S 134 155 124. Extra enginemon: Hippie, Mo-Kinley. Scott. Cassidy, Fleck, MeCulium.

Swonger, Carter, Evey, Irvin. Extra firemen: Open Firemen vacancies: 15 Extra conductors: Bigelow, Steele, Bradley. Conductor vacancies: 2 Extra brakemen: Brewer. Beeck-ler. Harlow.

Shook. MeCall. Sell. Eokenrode, Knisely. AlUHina Northumberland Pool Time after 12:01 a.

m. Crews to go: 291 503 504 302 Alt. Suuthport Fool Time after 12:01 a. m. r- 1 rruman liaps Opponent On Aatomic Issues (Continued from Page 1) directed at the old Tom Pender-gnst Democratic machine, Dewey said it seemed particularly appropriate to talk about good government In Kansas City.

"Y'ou have known how bad a bad government can be," he said. "You rose up and threw It cl and you know how good a good government bo." IVwcy campaigned through the post-oak hills of southwest Missouri before broadcasting his speech from Kansas City. Mr. Truman's special rolled across Minnesota and Wisconsin. The President, said that he had "smoked out" the opposition at last and foreesj them to "come across with a me, too, program." Due back in Washington tomorrow (Saturday), the President plans a garrison finish to his campaign, featured by nine big city speeches and an election eve broadcast from his home in Independence, Mo.

He told trainside audiences yesterday that the country would be "in an awful fix" if the Republicans win the election, and declared that congress is trying to investigate his administration out of oflire. Huntingdon County Coroner H. Blair Shore. Banks was picked up at 3:20 a. m.

Thursday in a Harrisbur. restaurant after he complained to a counterman of multiple cuts of the chest. The counterman noti-1 noa ponce ana u.imks scizcu as he slumped into a chair. I loutdale Man Killed By Backing Truck James Gallagher. 71, of Houtz-dale.

employed on the state road that is being relaid between Osceola Mills and Houtz-dile, died of injuries suffered hen a backing truck knocked him down and ran over him on the project Thursday. Gallagher, who was admitted ti Philipsburg State hospital at 10:30 a. died at 11:35 a. Dr. P.

W. Williams. Clearfield county coroner, said. He suffered a fracture of the skull, face injuries and a crushed chest. The changes of color in a chameleon may be due partly to emotional reactions like anger and fear.

IS AITOQN4 'or" lil enough. I probably won't get a chance to even use it" They crawled out of the car and walked arm in arm to the Devil's Bar. The cycloramic walls of the room were raw adobe muraled with an American artist's idea cf a Mexican Hades. Virile devils roasted half-stripped se-noritus over strangely frozen flames. Other, more functional, devils wrestled with other, more fortunate, senoritas.

He was about to comment to Kevin when one swarthy bartender stirred and glided toward them. "Two tequila stingers," he said instead. "Are the pictures supposed to increase the body temperature so we'll buy more Kevin whispered wickedly. "Maybe the owner doesn't real-ire it but he has the makings of a fine Chamber of Commerce here," he answered. The waiter was back already.

'They must have this stuff ready-mixed." Walter James laid the money en the counter and flattened his hand over it "My name is Walter James. I want to see Steve," he said. The bartender regarded him steadilv. "Big or Little?" The swarthy man turned to his lounging partner. "Walter James.

Senor Luz." The other bartender disappeared to the resr. Walter James muttered in her ear, "In the car twenty minutes." then the swarthy man said, "Come with me." He slid obediently off his steel and followed the man to a vehrar curtain at the rear. In the small corridor behind it, the bartender ran light Angers up and down his sides. "N'ever use them." Walter James said. The bartender grunted and motioned him toward a door.

Ke walked through it unattended. (T be contlmtdl Shops Hiring Men For Work (Continued from Page 1) of twin diners, series Q. row-under construction, one set went out of te car shops on Tuesday, and the remaining four are scheduled for completion the end of October and during November. Mr. McVieker pointed out that materials have been difficult to obtain and that kitchen equipment for the diners arrived about eight weeks ago.

The diners will be used on the PRR deluxe trains, Trailblazer 3nd Jeffersonian. Kumquats were introduced into the United States in ISSo. "I think I've been there. Turn at the Foreign Club. It's down: that street, to the right.

hope you find out something, Walter!" "It's about time." he said flatly. "Kal will start thinking I'm a washout as a parner." Kevin patted his wrist. "I keep forgetting that your two best friends have been killed." she said softly. "I've r.ever told you how sorrv I am. I really am." The slight detective pressed his lips together.

"Ethel may not be completely lost there are other answers. Amnesia. They may be holding her. She may be running away from them and net able to get "in touch with me. She may have learned whatever Hal knew and is afraid to come out cf hiding.

She doesn't have to be dead." it sne pointed. in3t blue and red sign!" Me unstrapped his shoulder holster, locking it and the .32 the sieve compartment "Mightn't there be trouble?" asked Kevin innocently. "Please CO n't let anything oen to you. Me smiljci. 1 tn.ns tms is a spoi where I'll be welcomed without it" Ke pushed a kiss against the end of her rose.

"Kevin, tell me something. I'm geirg to mention Shasta Lynn in my interview here cn the last mad chance she's got a finger this. I'll need to know which nights your father was away from r.ome. men at least I'll know which nights she wks Kevin clamced her teeth cn her lower lip. There's nothing to worry about." he added as he saw her express: absolutely fa- It': just I have to know- everyihmj "I trust you.

darling. It was Tuesday ght last eek. Wednes-clav night the week before that and Friday before that. Thst's all the farther back I go." "Thanks, redhead. That'll be Farm Being Held at Skelp Judging cf displays in the i seventeenth annual farm show of Sinking Valley community, in the Grange hall at Skelp.

began at noon Thursday. Displays include farm crops, vegetables, flowers, foods and: needlework and approximately i Soa in awards will be presented to winners these divi- s. Judges for the show, as announced today by Blair County Farm Agent Eugene Hamill. are Carl Bittner. Pennsylvania State college extension representative, as agriculture judge, and Mrs.

Eliza Cerbin. extension representative of Somerset county, as home economics judge. Chafer 17 T'EYIX waved to him madly from where she stood in front of the college's MocrLsh-type administration building. As she scrambled into the car, she asked. "Where we going?" "South cf the border," said Walter Jarr.es.

-But whv are we goir.g to Mexico? And why rr.e along. Walter?" "You ask more Questions than do. redhead." he observed. -I know. But have to get me there." "Turn rUh: cn El Cajon aai -o down to Jackson Grammar! School Turn left there to Nation- al From there cn we can't miss.

Now why am I really: alor.g?" i "Maybe I just wanted to have you here." She tucked her feet under her and pushed across the seat until she was close enough to put her around his e.bow. v. shoulder rad. Kevin exhaled a and arti-J fioial sUh. "And then again.

mar- be I nesd you to drive back." The girl looked at him. "Are i vcu gcir.j to stav down there?" I "I don't intend to settle. But talkinj to vour guardian angel; last night, he told" sr.e about th-s big operator in Tyuar.a a guyj that knows pretty about evervthir.g that sots on in both; towns. I thought I'd ire? in and: see what he has to say." He paused a "Ke may rot! care for rr.e Ooh!" she murmured wiggled excitedly. "Vhat?" aiventu: IT was high noon when he rolled the csr ever the ramshackle; bridge that led into the sweltering border town.

"It looks like Tuesday isn't day here." said Walter James "Know where the Essv.l's Bar is?" Civil Service ro Interview Applicant Approximately 15 applicants from Blair and surrourdirg counties "ill interviewed at Johnstown. Oct. 1S-20. from 9 a. m.

until p. tor jobs' in civil service, it as announced Tr.ursday by the state civil serv-. ice commission in Harrisbv.rg. 1 The eomrr.ssion stated that more people are seeking jobs thsn at any other time since the nd cf World war II. and three member interviewing boards have been set up in 10 key cities to the 2.597 persons who took written examinations on June 25 for visitor and supervisor positions in county offices of the department cf public as- stance.

I mm. general session at 10 a. m. Fri- day. Greetings will lie brought by Dr.

Albert G. W. superintendent of Altoona public schools, and by Principal Joseph X. Maddooks of Altooiw High. Dr.

Harry C. McKown. author and lecturer, will bo the main speaker and at the symposium following the first general session will lead an open discussion on "What Ails Your following which he will deliver an address on "Developing a Strong Backbone." He is editor of the School Activities magazine. Miss Renetta Heiss of Altoona High faculty is general chairman. Osceola Girl Hurt As Auto Upsets Mary Elizabeth Cowfer, 16, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. David L. Cowfer. Osceola Mills. Box 206.

was admitted to Philipsburg State hospital, Thursday, been injured when the car in which she was driving overturned. Man- Elizabeth, who attends the Philipsburg schools, was admitted to the hospital at 9:15 p. having suffered severe lacerations of the leg. Admitted to the hospital, Friday morning, was Mrs. Mae Rafarz, 29, wife of John Rafaez.

Fallen Timber, who suffered fractures of the wrist and arm when she fell from a ladder. Commemorative Stamp to Honor Bough Riders The postoffice department will issue a commemorative stamp of the three cent denomination to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization of tj. Rough Riders of the Spanish-American war. Stamp collectors desiring first day covers may purchase in the usual manner through the postmaster at Prescott, not liter than Oct. 27.

Collectors desiring stamps of selected quality may purchase same through the Philatelic agency, postoffice department, Washington 25, D. on or after Oct. 28. Stamps will be on sale at other offices on or after Oct. 23.

Thunder is caused by the sudden expansion of air due to the great heat from a flash of crews io go: ooi ooj t-i 352 Lad. C.haed by Dog, Breaks Arm (Continued from Fage 1) 910 Fifth avenue, had a piece of glass removed from her left foot; Margaret Krider. 1723 Eighth avenue, Juniata, sprained her left wrist: and Robert Ickes. P. O.

Box 9vio. cut and sprained his right thumb. Shirley Heaton. 191S Sixth avenue, suffered a fracture of the left foot and Clyde Bryan. SIS Eighth avenue, possible fractures of the ribs.

Glorio Lombardo, 140S Eleventh street, sprained her right arm: and Andrew Taylor. 909 Lexington avenue, wag treat ed for lacerations and abrasions of the forehead and a sprain of the right wrist and left hip. Chester M.cNelly. 873 Twentieth street, was cut above the left eye; John Lienler. ISIS Eleventh avenue, cut his right thumb: and Charies Burnheimer, 1012 Nineteenth street, cut his lower lip.

Juniata Man Injured When Struck by Auto Frank Mummy. 54. of 730 Second avenue. Juniata, was admitted to Altoona hospital having suffered a possible fracture of the back when he was struck by a car, Lt. Paul Robinson reported.

Mummy, who was walking on Eighth street in Juniata, was struck by a car operated by El-wood Evans, 615 First street. Williamsburg. The operator was travelling north on Eighth street, just having pulled off the bridge at Second avenue in Juniata. The Community Chest Way Is the Easy Way to give to the worthy local organizations that deserve your support. It's easy because they are all grouped together in one annual campaign for funds to carry them through another year.

Your gift helps them all make sure it is generous enough to do so. OUR GOAL IS $187,777 Give your full share First National Bank IVST1M am MM 11 CQiotiion beer today Try this great good a job for the post as the retiring commander. Robert Lament. was awarded the Distinguished Service Certificate of he Pennsylvania department. American Legion, for his help given to the post.

Retiring President Mrs. Ruth Yavasile gave a report of the work done by the auxiliary during the past year and congratulated the. newly installed auxiliary officers. She was presented the past president's pin by First Vice President Angeline DeRose. The newly installed president.

Mrs. Patsy Bruno, complimented the former auxiliary members cn the job they done last year and expressed her thanks to the members of the auxiliary for the honor bestowed her. The members of the laia post executive committee are: Mike Provenano. Al Turchetto. Edward DeAngelis.

Frank Evangelisto and Jerry' Guido. The banquet committee consisted of: Alex Launchi, chairman; Frank Sieola. co-chairman; Joe Mignogna. Pete Gentlicore and Mike Provenzano. The auxiliary for the banquet was: Josephine Marock, chairman; Mrs.

Angeline DeRose, co-chairman; Catherine Figliorenzo, Juliet Theresa Carnicella, Theresa DeNicola. Fiore, Mary Manocchio; Jennie Stellalwtte. Jennie Colella and Mrs. Joseph Landolfi. Fireside Forum to Feature Personality Authority Dr.

Bruce V. Moore, nationally known authority on the psy-phychology dept. at the Penna. the featured speaker at the regular Sunday night Fireside Fellowship Forum, held in the parsonage of the First Methodist church. Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street, at 9 o'clock.

This regular Sunday night forum is open to any interested persons and is devoted to the discussion of topics of current interest. Dr. Moore is chairman of the psychology at the Pennsylvania State college and is a consultant on problems of personality adjustment. The speaker Sunday night will discuss the psychology of complexes, obsessions, fixations, etc. Dr.

Moore is the author of a number of books on this subject. He is in constant demand as a special lecturer on personality problems at special institutes and conferences. Capacity crowds attend these Sunday night forum sessions. The program for this Sunday night is regarded as one of the best for the entire semester. Hollidayburg Child Suffers Hand Injury Getting his hand caught in a saw, 4-year-old Peter Duncan, on of Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Duncan. 912 Walnut street. Holli-daysburg, suffered injuries necessitating his admission to Mercy hospital, Thursday. The thumb of the little boy's hand had to be removed, and severe lacerations of the hand were treated, it was reported at the hospital.

Among patients treated at the dispensary were: Mario Toba. 14, of 1503 Madison avenue, who fell from his bicycle when he attempted to avoid striking a girl, who stepped into the path of his vehicle. He suffered abrasions above the left eye and of the left leg. and a laceration of the forehead in which six stitches were taken. David McNickol.

2. of 2812 Sixth avenue, fell and struck the corner of a dresser, injuring his head: Donald Smith, 26. of R. D. Xd.

1. suffered fracture of the hand; and Charles Dybus, 24. of R. D. No.

2, Box 7S-B, injured his right index finger. Gas Station and Hotel Burglarized A Washington avenue sendee station 'was entered, and S150 worth of clothing taken from the room of the son of the proprietor of the New Bolten House hotel, 1000 Bridge street, Thursday night. A two dollar roll of nickels was taken from the cash register of the Stanley Sendee station, 1915 Washington avenue, between 10 and 10i30 p. Lt. Paul Robinson said and Sam Bernstein reported that $150 of clothing was taken from the room of his son, Abraham Bernstein.

Stanley Hermansky reported that he closed the station at 10 p. m. and when he passed at 10i30 he noted that the night light was not burning. Entrance was gained via sliding doors, which apparently had not been locked. Founded in 1861, the Sunshine brewery has had three successive generations of brewing experience.

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