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A. War Prisoners' Aid News, supported in part by the National Ward fund, to families Altoona and Blair county soldiers in prison camps, one family was made happy. Through a picture In that publication, part of whose support comes from the National War fund, McCord, Mr. 202 and Bell rventionarine that their son, Second Lt. Howard Richard McCord, 22, probably free of German imprisonment.

Under one of the pictures, showing prisoners at Stalag Luft III an athletic field, is the explanation that this was one of the "last pictures" from that camp since, the This Russians indicated had to now Mr. over- and Mrs. McCord that their son might by now be in friendly hands. A bombardier, Lt. McCord was the Adriatic last May 22.

In June, reported a missing in action over the American Red Cross notified his parents he Was a German prisoner. Before he entered the service, Lt. McCord was a bookkeeper for the Central Trust company. ALTOONA TRIBUNE, Monday, March 19, 1945 With the Armed Forces Chevron Comments Alexander Ireland, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Ireland, 2511 Fourth street, is a member of the air transport command, civilian pilot flying the north Atlantic under army supervision. He does radio and navigation work under army supervision past two He met aunt two years ago in Scotland. He had never seen her before. His travels include the South America to Africa run, the IndiaChina trip and now the north Atlantic. In huge four-motored C-54 Douglas planes, he carries freight and the fighting front parenchelp.to evacuate the wounded to American hospitals.

The huge plane on which he works will accommodate 28 passengers or 18 litters. A twin brother, Cpl. Graham Ireland, is with the army signal corps at Fresno, Calif. Before he entered the air transport command en service, Mr. Ireland was with American Airlines, doing radio work at Providence, and Buffalo, N.

Y. Both brothers ale graduates of Altoona High school in 1940. William A. Britton, 22, the son of Mrs. Ina Hawkins, 618 South Friends avenue, Whittier, recently has been promoted to Arst lieutenant.

lieutenant's wife, Mrs. Mildred Louise Britton. lives at Altoona, Route: 3. As co-pilot of a Air force B-17 Flying Fortress, Lt. Britton has flown on more than eight combat, missions Mediterranean since theatre arriving in of operation five months ago.

He has been awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy and he also wears the European African Middle Eastern campaign ribbon with two battle stars. Graduated by Fullerton, High school in 1939, Lt. Britton attended Fullerton Junior college for one year. Pvt. David L.

son of Mr. Mrs. J. W. 1427 First Kipp, street, was enrolled in the world's greatest educational programone of the AAF training mand's airplane mechanics training courses at Keesler field.

Thanks to Paul Milburn, general secretary of the Altoona Y. IAN APPEAL To All Members of United Railroad Workers CIO To Aid the Red Cross By Director A. B. Martin We are today, through the great sacritices being made by the armed forces of our nation, crushing the worst enemies of all time on the battlefields all over this world and oll the seven seas. Our young men and young women who make up the armed forces of our nation are deserving of every support that we can possibly give them on the production front here at home and by our contributions to the Red Cross and other war relief agencies.

These young men and women are entitled to the best of care when they are in need of such care and we of the United Railroad Workers of America CIO shall not and will not neglect our responsibilities in doing our part in this great and worthy cause. The Red Cross drive is nearing its end. I ani making this appeal to our membership to give and give again SO that our boys and girls in the services will receive every care that rightfully belongs to them. A. B.

Martin National Director United Railroad Workers of America CIO Capt. Frank Goodfellow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Goodfellow, 1116 Fifteenth avenue, attached to a mountain division of the Fifth army in Italy, overseas since January, led army mountain fighters in Italy.

He had been manager of a Woolworth store in Flymouth, near Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre Record published the following story: Capt. Frank Goodfailow of Wilkes-Barre led a seven-man patrol of the 10th mountain division attached to the Fifth army in Italy. The 10th division is a new outfit to join the Fifth army and about half of the group are mountaineers and expert skiers who went through intensive training in the United States. "On the patrol, the group was crossing a patch of open snow when the peak of a German helmet was seen in the woods.

One of the enlisted men in Capt. Goodfellow's group gave the signal to "hit the dirt." "The patrol took refuge behind bushes and killed two Germans, allowing third to escape. This was the first daylight patrol for many men in the group. "Reactions of all the men were about the same: 'This is just like moving to another camp for us, except you shoot for Capt. Goodfellow was porn here and educated in the local schools and later attended the University of Pittsburg where he was A member of the ROTC.

He was commissioned a second leutenant and sent to Fort Eustis, where he received basic training with the coast guard, He later was transferred Camp Davis, N. and assigned to the mountain artillery. From there he went to Camp Hale, where he trained in skiing and snow-shoeing. He vas elevated to a captaincy and his outfit went to Texas and from there overseas. WITH THE 5TH AAF, SOMEWHERE IN THE PHILIPPINES -Corporal Darrell C.

Wingard, son of Mrs. T. E. Wingard, Third avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania, has been assigned to duty with the "Air Apaches," veteran B-25 bomber-strafer unit of the 5th Air force in the Far East. Corporal Wingard, who is a combat engineer-gunner, lived with his wife, Mrs.

Katherine C. Wingard, at 5906 Thirteenth street, N. Washington, D. before entering the army in September, 1942. He is an alumnus of the Altoona High school and received a degree at the Williamson Trade School at Delaware, Pennsylvania, in 1939.

He was employed by the Magnus Larson company at Silver Springs, Maryland. Experts in daring, low-level skip bombing, Wingard's unit has compiled a score of 169 enemy ships sunk and 220 damaged, 233 Nip planes destroyed on the ground and another 99 shot down in aerial combat during 20 months of action in the Southwest Pacific. Corporal Wingard has been overseas four months. The Air Apaches are the Arst B-25 bombardment unit in the Philippines as part of the Army of Liberation. MOVING CALL 5103 DRENNING'S UNIFORM BRASS OLD Glen OLD HOMPSON THOMPSON Andes Mhishty ST Blended Whiskey 86.8 Proof Grain Neutral Spirits Glenmore Distilleries Incorporated, Louisville, Kentucky A BETTER BLEND FOR BETTER DRINKS WASTE PAPER AND RAGS COLLECTION Today Tomorrow March 19th March 20th Altoona- -East Side Greenwood to Altoona- -West Side Eldorado and Juniata Put Paper and Rags on Curb Early In the Morning IF RAINING -PUT ON PORCH OBITUARIES Funeral Notices Will Be Found lin funeral home Wednesday On Classified Page morning where friends will be r'eceived from 11 a.

m. until the MRS. ALICE DAVISON hour of the services. An Altoona woman, who apparently became ill on the street, 'entered a local physician's office Saturday evening and died of coronary occlusion. or heart block, Dr.

Daniel Replogle, coroner, announced last night. Mrs. Alice L. Davison, 56, of 717 Ninth street, had' been under for heart trouble for but investigation treatment. showed that she hadn't spoken of feeling ill at her home.

Deputy Coroner Edgar G. Walls said last night. Mrs. Davison entered the physician's office at 7:10 and suffered to see the doctor. Altoona the attack while her turn graiting.

hospital ambulance was called but the patient was dying when the ambulance arrived, passing away at 7:20 p. m. She was born in Durham, May 29, 1889, a daughter of John Mary She married William Davison, who died July 8, 1929. Surviving are four sons and six daughters. Pvt.

Robert, -in the army in England, Cpl. Thomas Michael, with the marines in the South Pacific, Pvt. John Lewis, in France; Grant William, at home; Mrs. Ruth Ann Soles, Short Creek, W. Mrs.

Myrtle Georgeoff, Bellaire, Mrs. Lucy Gray, Detroit, Mrs. Eva Wiles, Kittanning, Mrs. Mary Jane Reed, Altoona; and Miss Hilda May Davison, Alfreta, Canada. She was the last of her immediate family.

Mrs. Davison attended the First Baptist church. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home after noon today. M. E.

BUCKLEY M. E. Buckley, resident of Altoona and of the former. at his home in San Blair County Bar association, died Thursday morning and was buried there Saturday. He was born near Johnstown in 1855.

Early in life he became a railroad telegraph operator, then studied law in the office of John P. Linton, Cambria county lawyer. He left Altoona in the early '90s and was several times elected circuit judge by the citizens of San Antonio. He was married twice and is survived by his second wife, a son and three daughters; also several nieces and nephews. He was the uncle of Mrs.

Rose Sutch, 2518 Seventh avenue, and Miss Mary Kearney, 1605 Seventh avenue. MRS. MYRTLE E. EARNEST Mrs. Myrtle E.

Earnest, wife of Edward O. Earnest, 310 Fiftyeighth street, died at her home at 4:15 p. m. Sunday. She was born at Friends Cove, Bedford county, daughter of Alexander and Lavene (Diehl) Diehl.

Surviving are her husband; daughter, Mrs. Iva Lockard, at home; a son, Paul Earnest, Baltimore, two grandchildren, and A half sister, Mrs. Della Kegg, Bedford. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Reform church. Friends will be received at the home, 310 Fifty-eighth street.

after 7 o'clock tonight. The body will be removed to the Laugh- CARRIER BOY Good route now open. Apply in person. Circulation Dept. Altoona Tribune, 1110 12th St.

1945 Auto Licenses 24 SERVICE HOUR T. Chester Parsons 1107 Twelfth Notary Public SORRY! But we will be unable to make any more calls until after Easter. KEATLEY NEPPER DRY CLEANERS Four County Men Wounded In Action Four more Blair county men have been added to the list of those wounded while fighting the nation's battles. They are: Gerald R. Appleby, son of Mr.

and Mrs. U. E. Appleby, 330 Cherry, avenue, 'was wounded in France Dec. 20.

Cpl. Charles L. Aungst, 21, son of and Mrs. Charles Aungst of East Freedom, was wounded in Germany March 1. Cpl.

Louis R. Basciani, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Basciani. 423 Crawford avenue, was wounded in Germany Feb.

14. Pfc. Harry L. Delozier, son of Harry W. Delozier, 230 East Tenth street, Tyrone, was wounded in the European theatre Feh 10.

Sergeant Appleby, a graduate of Altoona High school, entered the army June 4, 1942 and trained at Camp Pickett. Camp Blanding, then at Fort Sill, where he was graduated from communications school. He returned to Blanding and then on maneuvers in Tennessee event. desert training in Arizona. He was stationed at Camp 1 Phillips, until 11 months ago when he went overseas.

He is a former employe of the P. R. R. Cpl. Aungst entered the service Nov.

5, 1942, and served in the mechanized cavalry, training at Fort Riley, and Camp Campbell, Ky. He left for oVerseas in November, 1944. The division of which he a member received the following citation: "The outstanding celerity of your movement and the unremitting, vicious, and skillful manner in which you pushed the attack, terminating it at the end of four days and nights of incessent battle in the relief of Bastogne, constitute one of the finest chapters in the glorious history of the United States army." Before entering service, Cpl. Aungst was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. His most recent letter was dated Feb.

28 in Luxembourg. A brother, John O. Aungst, MM is serving in the Central Pacific at a submarine base, Cpl. Basciani was able to write family about his wounds before they were notified by the war department. He wrote first on Feb.

15, and against on Feb. 22, including the Information in his second letter that his wounds were of the skull. He is improving satisfactorily. He has been oVerseas. for the past year, having been first stationed in Ireland and England, moving from there, into France, and Germany.

through He entered Luxembourg the army when he was 18 years old, training at various camps in the states prior going overseas. He had attended Altoona High school and been employed at the Fleck lumber yard before entering the service. A brother, sister and brother-in-law also in the service. Pic. Frank Basciani is serving in Belgium, Vera Basciani is in the WAVES, stationed in San Francisco, and Sgt.

Vincent Corona is stationed in Pittsburg with the milpolice. Private Delozier in letters home has reported that the wound he received early in February while serving with the infantry, is recovering satisfactorily. He entered the army, March 11, 1944, training at Camp Wheel er, and went overseas in October, 1944. His induction occurred before his graduation from the Tyrone High school last year but his fa- Faith Stressed by Speaker At Youth for Christ Rally LT. COL.

JOS. WHITTAKER Hollidaysburg Flier Promoted To Lt. Col. Major Joseph B. Whittaker, of the second bomber division of the Eighth army, with headquarters in England, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant colonel.

This good news was contained in a letter received from the young flyer by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Whittaker, of 216 Walnut street, Hollidaysburg.

Colonel Whittaker has risen to this hign place solely through his owh efforts, starting in the service as a private. For the splendid record made he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Oak Leaf and Air Medal. He was first in the medical corps, shortly afterward entering the air corps, and learned to fly at the Lock Haven Teachers college from which he was graduated in 1940. In March, 1941, he enlisted in the army air forces as a private and was commissioned a second lieutenant as a bombardier in September, 1942. promotion to captain came while overseas, where he has seen much active service.

Graduating from the Hollidaysburg High school in 1932, Colonel Whittaker was employed as a clerk at Middletown air depot before enlisting in the service in October, 1942. He attended army air forces administrative schools at Fort Logan, Denver, and the University of Mississippi at Oxford, prior to leaving for foreign duty. He studied aeronautics in California, and was an instructor at Santa Anna, Cal. He has been overseas for a year and a half, Another son of Mr. and Whittaker, Staff Sergeant William L.

Whittal er, of the 365th fighter group, is also in the England theater. The brothers had the good fortune to meet some time ago, after arranging a meeting at historic Cambridge. They visited the birthplace and boyhood home of their father in England and were warmly received and feted by relatives and friends. Later Sergeant Whittaker visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.

William Conway, at Rishton, Lancashire. Mrs. Conway is his father's sister. There he met and talked to a number of his father's childhood friends. Colonel Whittaker visited Righton while on a 10-day leave during the Christmas holidays.

The Whittaker's also have a daughter in the armed service. She is Ensign Mabel Whittaker of the U. S. navy She is a member of the navy nurse corps and is now stationed at George Washington university, Washington, C. To Present Radio Talk The manager of the local SOcial security board field office, Harold M.

Dickert, will present another in his series of radiotalks over the local station at 5:15 p. m. today. His talk will explain the conditions under which dependent parents of insured workers may receive benefits; how benefits are paid to a widow with more than four children; and that working in employment not covered by the Social Security act does not affect payment of monthly insurance checks. Mr.

Dickert will be assisted by his co-worker Miss Betty Boggs. ROUTE SALESMAN Apply in Person Red Rock Beverage Co. Cleaning Pressing Suits Pressed While You Wait One Day Service in Cleaning Hats Cleaned and Blocked Prices Reasonable Adams Cleaning Pressing 1215 11th St. Opposite Old Office WANTED WAITRESS FOR Cocktail Lounge Apply in Person Colonial Hotel (Subject to W. M.

C. Rulings) Ralph. D. Hunter, retired machinist carpenter of the P. R.

died at his home, 1110 East Walnut street, Hollidaysburg, at 12:45 p. Saturday. He had been in failing health for the past several years. Born in Hollidaysburg, March 9, 1869, he was a son Matthew S. and Ellen (Barr) Hunter.

He was married to Clara B. Smith, who died 1 June 15, 1943. Surviving are four sons and two daughters, Calvin R. Hunter, Harrisburg; E. Lee Hunter, Nef, Idaho; Capt.

Frank M. Hunter, Camp Lee, Richmond, Cecil O. Hunter, Ogden, Utah; Mrs. Gertrude H. Moore, with whom had resided for the past several years, and Mrs.

Harriet H. Hammaker, Vallejo, 11 grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. M. White, Hollidaysburg, R. D.

Mr. Hunter had been an active member of the Methodist church of Hollidaysburg, and was greatly interested in musical circles. He was a lifelong member of Juniata lodge, F. A. M.

Friends will be received at the home. MRS. JANE MATILDA SUTTER RALPH D. HUNTER Mrs. Jane Matilda Sutter, widow of Zenas D.

Sutter, died at her home, 1219 Sixteenth avenue, at 8 a. m. Saturday following a brief illness. She was born in Pittsburg, March 10, 1857, a daughter of Richard W. and Mary Jane (Foster) Hancock.

Her husband and George A. Sutter, died in Roson, another son, Zenas William Sutter, died in 1941. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Anna Jane Sutter, at home; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sutter was a member of the First Methodist church.

Friends will be received at the Laughlin funeral home. Flowers For All Occasions IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP "Faith in someone, enthusiasm for someone, makes life worth living. Will the people around you see Christ in you?" said Rev. Edward Todd, speaker at the Youth For Christ Rally et the First Baptist church Saturday night, in his sermon, "The Gospel According To You." "Christ is Gospel, He is unique. He is the gospel to a dying world.

Every gospel transmission is dyed or stained by the personality giving it. We have had the gospel according to Matthew, Auggustine, Moody, Wesley, Booth, what the world needs is a gospel of Christ according to you," said Rev. Todd, returned Bolivian missionary, assistant chaplain at Fort Henry, Irishman from Belfast, Ireland, former student at a Bible School in Toronto, Canada, claiming a third home as United States. "Ah, yes, what the world needs to my way of thinking is a great host of young people out and out for the things of Jesus," declared the soldier-preacher in uniform. He had just returned from Toronto, Canada, the night before.

The previous Saturday night he had attended a youth rally in Toronto, with 1800 persons in attendance. He said the rallies were sweeping the country, and people were being saved. In speaking of his work in the camps of the south, he said, "I love it so much down there, it's a lovely accent." He took as his text Romans 1:18, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it' is the, power of God unto salvation During his teaching, he made the statement: "'The world is divided up into small antagonistic groups. Perhaps the most deadly attacks are those we can't see. To be a Christian in some parts of this country is no easy matter today.

When Paul met Christ on the Damascus, road, things happened he had a world vision. Do you have enthusiasm? The world needs it. Do you have it tonight for Christ? Young man, when you take Christ into your life, things begin to change; this business of serving Christ something that really works, it's chaplain work Jack Ray, a Rev. Todd told, how in his young captain, came to him and said, "I've got 15 minutes, can you tell be about salvation?" The young minister said in 15 minutes Jack Ray was wonderfully saved, came face to face with the Lord Jesus Christ, had a new look on his face. He said there is a difference between knowing about and knowing.

A touching story was that about the six year old lad in the hospital crying, Todd delegated by a nurse to get him to quit. Nothing accomplish that end, it seemed. toy brought to the boy led him to inform Todd Santa did not come to their house. There were ten children. Did he want to hear the story of Jesus? Todd told him the story and won the youngster to Christ, Three young persons gave testimonies: Miss Kirkpatrick, under appointment to India, at the First Baptist church in another service cently, saying Christ was not only a Saviour to her but a friend, sharing not only joys and disappointments but hopes and fears.

She said, "He has shown that He wants my life, that he wants me to be a missionary." She attended Eastern Baptist seminary. A student from Binghamton Bible school, N. a Miss Johnson from Georgia, said, "I don't ther received his diploma for him commencement exercises in June. While in Tyrone High school he was well known for his musical ability, being a member of the school band. know what He wants me to.

do, but I know has a plan." She quoted the Scripture, starting, "I am crucified with Christ, neVertheless I Clyde Kennedy, P. S. O. Maine student, formerly attended by the ardent young rally President Woody Newman, gave his testimony also. The Scripture he quoted began, "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith." Rev.

"Mickey" Walsh, prominent Irish evangelist, is booked for the rally, April 7. The music was outstanding, The Berachah male quartet, consisting of Jim Pittman, Woody Newman, Ken Estep, and Bob Leidy, sang several selections. The male quartet 'sang with four young ladies, Jean Pittman, Lois Leamer, Edith Fusco, and Helen Fissell. Ruth Leidy and Evelyn Baer played the pianos for accompaniment. Ralph Cashman played the saxophone, and trumpets were played by Crozier, Bob Leidy, Eugene Apple, Ken Estep, and Gordon Esper.

Barbara and Fred Crozier played the marimbas. Your Birthday (Continued From Page Six) GEMINI (May 22-June 22) New ideas and situations involving legal, travel or money matters should be postponed, if possible, this morning. CANCER. (June 23-July 23)- A poor morning for weighty problems. Be circumspect in your judgment and don't jump to conclusions.

LEO (July 24-August 23)- Take care in all matters pertaining to your relatives, especially 'if there is a legal or a travel stint involved. VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Guard against a health upset today also. Your judgment is apt to be confused on legal or money matters.

Exert care. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Don't press new affairs or ideas involving financial or legal dealings with others. Make social gain in afternoon and eve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)- Your judgment when it comes to selling. solving Anancial prob lems or dealing with your relatives is poor. Be wise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)-Not the best time to take a chance on a new job or an unproved idea. Hold all such action until later. CAPRICORN (Dec.

23-Jan. 20) -Hang or. to your job; hold your temper and patient. Guard against a health" upset. It can harm your prospects.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) -Avoid new plans this morning involving finance, but when afternoon comes be alert and ready to act efficiently. To Distribute National Sunday School Posters The Altoona Chamber of Commerce has been designated by the Laymen's National committee as the distribution center for posters for National Sunday School week, April 9 to 15, President George C. Kelchner, announced Saturday.

'The chamber was notified of its designation by Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap, chairman of the national committee. Posters can be procured free for the asking, Kelchner informs. He added that to insure adequate and proper distribution and display, he will enlist the help of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls; Rotary, Kiwanis and Lion clubs, as well as fraternal. military organizations, and WOmen's clubs.

Dress Up Fashions for 1945 formal manners and lady-like elegance. Big news of the 1945 silhouette is the feeling for softness, for more femininity. Back Interest is one phase of the dressier dress. A bustle bow, a pouff at back, folds or flares. Skirt Fullness is the newest trend for the soft silhouette, particularly for your daytime frock.

1 Peplums Again as a part of the soft silhouette, particularly front peplums, often pocketed. Prints are Pretty and so are the colorful crepes, and the sheer wools, and what's more every last one of them are inscribed in the book of fashion, made so by that famous labelSIMMONDS OF ALTOONA. tion row. Don't Paper today and forget and Rag the tomor- Waste collec- Simmonds 1432 Eleventh Ave..