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ALTOONA TRIBUNE, Monday, March 36, 1945 With the Armed Forces 'hevron Comments former member of an Al- toona draft board, James Robert Ferry, who now is in the navy, has just graduated from the U. S. Naval Hospital Corps school, San Diego, with a high scholastic rating. the Eleventh Naval district Bluejacket Ferry has been rated hospital apprentice first class and assigned to duty at the U. S.

Naval hospital, Long Beach, Calif. A graduate of Juniata High school in 1926 and Eckels college a civic leader in Philadelphia, in 1931, he was before enlisting in the NaVy last August. His wife, Mrs. lives at 1108 Second street, Juniata. Norman N.

Hall, Altoona, tanker with the 14th 'Armored's 47th Tank battalion hadn't seen his brother Boyd in 33 months. Recently when he learned that his brother was with Ninth Air force and flying in the European theatre, the two brothers made contact with each other by mail and made arrangements too meet in Paris. After "sweating out" a 48-hour pass, Norman met Boyd and learned the good news. The flying brother had just received orders returning him to the states and promoting him to technical sergeant. Robert J.

Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lathe bert, 1806 Twelfth avenue, has recently been awarded the Bronze Star medal. He has been in the army since April 3, 1942, went overseas In November. 1944.

He is currently serving with an Engineer Combat group in the Seventh army. Sgt. Lambert has three brothers serving in the Army and one brother in the Navy. He is a graduate of Altoona Catholic High school. Lt.

Col. John R. Hoover, 301 Gallitzin Road. Cresson, is the officer-in-charge of A-3 Plans and Training section at this Eighth Air Force Reconnaissance Wing commanded by Brig. Gen, Elliott Roosevelt.

Aviation Cadet Wayne Bennett Pheasant, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Pheasant, 2611 Sixth avenue, has reported at Carlsbad, N.

army air field, where he will receive advanced flight training in high-level bombardiering and deadreckoning navigation. His wife is the former Mary Dolores Cyphres, 1907 Eighteenth CARRIER BOY Good route now open. Apply in person. Circulation Dept. Altoona Tribune, 1110 12th St.

WANTED SALESLADY or MAN Must have car, middle-aged preferred, to travel for national firm in Central Pennsylvania. Salary and commission to person selected. Give references and experlence first letter with telephone number. Write Altoona Tribune Box 2X street. His brother, John E.

Pheasant, is serving our armed forces with the U. S. coast guard. AS William H. Hove, 17, son of Mrs.

Agnes E. Lawson, 1610 Sixteenth street, was enrolled recently in an intensive course at the radio naval training school located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. The promotion of Richard B. Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Davidson, Coalport, from sergeant to staff sergeant was announced recently by the commanding general of the U. S. Eighth Air force. Now stationed at Tinker field is Jacquely Arthur Winters, formerly of Altoona. He is assigned to an AAF base unit at this model establishment the air technical service commend for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and the training of air depot groups.

Sgt. Winters is the son of George F. Winters, 1206 Eleventh street. His wife resides at 1123 Eighth avenue. He is a graduate of Altoona High school.

Recent returned combat veterans assigned to Eagle Pass, Army Air Field, Texas, include: Lt. Robert A. Patton, 1015 Chestnut avenue. co-pilot of a B-17 of the Bomb former, group of the Eighth Air force, who has been awarded the. Air Medal with four clusters his participation in 30 combat missions.

Private Bernard W. Berardi, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. W.

Berardi, 421 E. Sixth avenue, has been assigned to the 32 Infantry division in the Philippines. Pvt. entered the army in January, and trained at Berardo, Camp Tyson. Tenn.

His brother, Sergeant Joseph Berardi, is serving with an anti-aircraft unit. Two men from Altoona, are among the hundreds of enlisted men at a huge Superfortress base in the Marianas whose diliefforts have made it possible for the giant B-29 bombers of Maj. Gen. Curtis. E.

LeMay's XXI Bomber Command to strike regularly at the heart of Japan's war industry. They are members of a combat unit commanded by Brig. Gen. Emmett O'Donnell, who led the first B-29 striking force from Saipan to bomb Tokyo's aviation industry on November 24, 1944. The Altoona men are: Sergeant Edward L.

Wicker, who attended Altoona High school. He entered the Army in July. 1944. Master Sergeant, Mervin' La Dodson, whose wife, and daughter. Twila, live at 1421 Fourth avenue, Juniata, and whose father.

Joseph Dodson, lives on Route 1. He entered the Army in January, 1940. He wears the Good Conduct Medal. the American Defense Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, and the Asiatic-Pacific Warrant Officer William J. Chambreau, 106 Fifth avenue, Juniata.

has just arrived at the Army's Ashburn General hospital, McKinney, Texas from overseas. Before being returned to this country. WO Chambreau serVed in the Theater. His Mrs. W.

J. ChamBurma, breau, resides at 106 Fifth avenue, Juniata, and his mother. Mrs. G. Chambreau, lives at 2700 Wisconsin avenue.

Washington. D. C. PVT. THOMAS G.

MOSER, 22, husband of Mrs. Marcella (Roesch) Moser, Walton avenue, was slightly wounded January 25 in Germany. He was with the 8th infantry division. Tribute Paid J. G.

Anspach At Dinner J. George Anspach, general manager and secretary-treasurer of the William F. Gable company, was feted Saturday night, on his employes of store, at a seventieth male dinner in the Penn Alto hotel. A tribute was paid him in address by Justice Marion D. Patterson, who praised him for his superior qualities and worth in the business world.

He also lauded Mr. Anspach for the valuable experience he has so willingly passed on to the younger men of the company. and then directing his to the younger men present, advised them to follow the example set forth by this--the oldest employe of the Gable company store. George P. Gable, master of ceremonies, paid further honor to Mr.

Anspach and then presented him to the employes. In his hearty, humorous way, Mr. Anspach reminisced of his early days in Altoona, when he was a salesman for the Gable company store. and how he advanced with the company to his present position. He also reviewed interesting facts about William F.

Gable, founder of the store, and his close associate. A Parker 51 fountain pen and pencil set and several boxes of cigars were presented him by W. Stanley Truby, sales promotion manager, in behalf of the employes. A special birthday cake was given by Paul S. Vipond of the store.

Specia! guest at the party was John Sheep, a close friend and fishing partner of Mr. Anspach. 20 Acres of Trees Burn In Season's First Fire Boys playing Brush mountain were probably pen responsible for the season's first forest fire yesterday afternoon which burned off 20 acres of trees in the vicinity of Calvary cemetery, back of Twenty-second street. Fire Warden M. F.

Mickel discovered the fire at 2:30 p. m. and called in crew of workers. The fire fighters used tanks on the stubborn blaze and got it completely under control by 7:30. Fire Warden Micke! asks that anyone going into tre woods and mountains to be very careful A DRESS MAKES A DAY- BY- DAY REPORT Monday took commuter special into town; lunched at Biltmore; worked all afternoon at' the office of the W.

W. B. Tuesday. rested in closet. hostessed at a tea for servicemen (they didn't drink tea).

Thursday. thought I was going to be again, but went to a lecture at Town Hall. Yes, A Habitmaker's life is a busy one. Smart enough for town. Casual enough for country.

Can put in an eight-hour day and still look crisp in the evening. Before you buy another tailored dress, ask to see one of our the dress with the "free action 1432 I Simmonds Eleventh Ave. OBITUARIES Funeral Notices Will Be Found On Classified Page GEORGE MEINTEL George Meintel, retired machinist of the PR.R, died at his home. 722. First avenue, 1:45 p.

m. Saturday after a long illness. He was born in Hollidaysburg, September 14. 1862. a son of Joseph and Mary (Beck) Meintel.

He was married to Catherine Gill, April 28. 1885, at St. Lawrence, Pa. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic church.

and of the Holy Name society of the church. He waS a well known musician in the city, having directed the choir at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and at St. Marks for many years. He retired from the company in 1932 after 40 years service. Surviving are his wife, and the following children: Charles, Harry, George Mary, all est home: Mrs.

Stella Yingling and Mrs. Ethel of Altoona. A son; Roy Meintel. was fatally injured several years ago in the Philadelphia Navy yards. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, great-grandchildren; a and two sisters, Ignatius Meintel, Gallitzin; Mrs.

Mary Waring, Altoona, and Sister M. Valeria, of the order of St. Agnes in' Fontilac. Wis. Friends are being received at the N.

A. Stevens mortuary. MRS. MARY ALICE BRADY Mrs. Mary Alice Brady, widow of Frank F.

Brady, died suddenly at her home, 508 Crawford avenue, at 10:18 p. m. Friday. Born in Bennington, November 22, 1873, she was a daughter of Patrick and Marjorie (Brubaker) Risboniving are three children. Edward Brady, Mrs.

Inez Leona Ebersole, Altoona, and Mrs. Adelaide Francis, Pittsburg; two grandchildren and the following brothers sisters. Mrs. Ann Conroy, Mrs. James McCann, Joseph Risbon.

Mrs. Glen Eichelberger, Mrs. Emma Woods, Harvey Risbin Mrs. Martin White, all of Altoona." Mrs. Brady was a member of St.

Mark's Catholic church. Friends are being received at the home. MRS. IDA MAY FREDRICK Mrs. Ida May Fredrick, widow Thomas E.

Fredrick, died at her home, 808 Twentieth street, at 2:45 a. m. Sunday after a long illness. She was born in Wilmore. June 16, 1870, a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Claycomb. Surviving the following children: Harry E. Foust, Altoona; John W. Foust.

Lakemont; William H. Foust, Altoona: J. H. Yon and Edward Yon, both of Lakemont; Thomas E. Fredrick.

Altoona: 37 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family. She was of the Methodist faith. Friends are being received at the N. A.

Stevens mortuary. JOSEPH EDWARD STROUP Joseph Edward Stroup, 1562 Blair avenue, Tyrone, died at his home Saturday at 6:55 a. m. He was born in Tyrone, Sept. 30, 1878, a son of John Q.

and Ellen (Denney) Stroup. On Dec. 29, 1899. at the Church of the Brethren, he was married to Annie Parks. He is survived by his wife, his step-father and step-mother, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert M. Neff: and these children: Joseph E. Stroup, Baltimore, John D. Stroup, Virgil C.

Stroup, Mrs. M. J. Pollock, Plans Made For Junior Chamber of Commerce A representative group of men in the 21 to 35-year age group meeting Friday the Altoona Chamber of Commerce board room, laid plans for organization of a Junior Chamber. G.

Stanley Ruth, secretary-manager, presided, assisted by George C. Kelchner, Chamber president. The group elected Samuel Port, chairman, and John W. Murphey, co-chairman, to work out organization details prior to the calling of a second meeting at an early date to adopt a constitution and by-laws. As explained last night the Junior chamber will have its own officers and by-laws.

Fundamental purposes of the two organizations are identical, it was pointed be planned for of out. and combined programs, may both. Actual organization of the junior group will get under way later, along with the application for a state Chamber of Commerce charter. 1945 Auto Licenses 24 SERVICE T. Chester Parsons 1107 Twelfth Notary Public ROUTE SALESMAN Apply in Person Red Rock Beverage Co.

Mrs. W. C. Green, Miss Mary Stroup, Miss Evelyn L. Stroup, art, Lewistown; also 11 grandTyrone, will Mrs.

James Stewchildren. He was a member of the Baptist church and the Loyal Order of Moose. He was employed at the Tyrone paper mill. Friends will be received at the home. CHARLES CLAYTON DICKSON Charles Clayton Dickson, well known resident and school director of Warriors Mark, died day at 2:10 p.

m. at the State hospital, Philipsburg. He was taken ill Friday morning and admitted to the hospital later on, death being attributed to an ulcer condition in the stomach. Mr. Dickson was born April 14, 1898 at Tyrone Forge, the son of John and Iva (Colabine) Dickson.

On Nov. 17, 1930 at Williamsburg he was united in marriage with Helen Grazier. He is survived by his parents, his wife and a daughter, Mary Helen Dickson at home; a brotha Mrs. Mildred Christofic, er Dickson, Tyrone, and Northwood. He was of the United Brethren faith.

He was a member of the Warriors Mark Grange and of Warriors a township school board. He was a mechanic for the W. C. Morrow Implement company, Tyrone. Friends will be received at the home.

JOHN C. WICKER John C. Wicker, 3132 Walnut avenue, retired employe of the Altoona works blacksmith shop, died at 7:30 p. m. Friday at the Altoona hospital.

He was born in Altoona, Sept. 20. 1862. son of Nicholas and Charlotta (Estright) Wicker. He married Miss Martha Maud Ressier, Dec.

25, 1900. He retired from the company in 1930, after 30 years service. Surviving are his wife; the following Mrs. Effie Cassidy, Mrs. Edna Stewart, Mrs.

Martha Reese, Mrs. Minnie Karbowniczek. Mrs. Pearl Ickes and Mrs. Naomi Ickes, all of the city, and Pvt.

Herman Wicker, at Camp Ecwards, 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Adams, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Wicker was a member of the Lutheran church. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home.

ELLIS ELLSWORTH ARDREY, SR. Ellis Ellsworth Ardrey, well known resident of Bellwood, died suddenly at 9:15 a. m. urday at his home 619 North Third street. Mr.

Ardrey had been over town in his automobile and upon his return collapsed, death being attributed to a heart attack. He was a son of Reuben and Alice (Shirk) Ardrey and was born at Martha Furnace Dec. 17, 1884. He was united in marriage with Bell Rider at Stormstown, Nov. 29, 1906, who Also surviving are three sons, Paul of Rahway, N.

Ellis of Coraopolis and Albert with the army of the United States, and three daughters, Mrs. J. W. Ott Bellwood, Mrs. C.

W. Walters of Robesonia, and Miss Alice Ardrey, at home and three brothers, Russell Ardrey of Clearfield, Earnest Ardrey of Martha Furnace and Howard Ardrey of Howard. Friends will be received at the home. MRS. MARGARET ELLEN NOLAND Mrs.

Margaret Ellen Noland. wife of Wilbert K. Noland, died at her home, 3318 Sixth avenue, at 9:45 p. m. Saturday.

She was born at Johnstown. January 2. 1874, a daughter of Jeremiah and Lucretia (Dunn) Irvin. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Wilbert N. Noland.

Altoona; Frank E. Noland. Chicago; David Noland, Gallitzin; Margaret Bessie C. Noland and Mrs. Nolandi, Smeigh, all at home: 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers.

Robert and Samuel Irvin, both of Johnstown, and three sisters. Mrs. Mary Noland, Mrs. Alice Chirdon. both of Altoona, and Mrs.

Emma McMullen, Nanty-Glo. Mrs. Noland attended the Simpson Methodist church. Friends are being received at the home. WALTER EARL SHIELDS Walter Earl Shields, 2417 Thirteenth avenue, died at the Mercy hospital at 8:10 a.

m. Sunday after several days illness. He was born in Altoona, May 31, 1944, a son of Martha Shields, who survives him, with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James W.

Shields, Altoona. Friends are being received at the Laughlin funeral home. Flowers For All Occasions IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP Estimates for accidents in 1941 in the United States indicate 94.000 accidental deaths and about 9.000,- 000 disabling injuries. ATTENTION! Pennsylvania Railroad Shop Workers Listen to MR. PAUL D.

REESE President Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts of America This Evening, March 26 WFBG, 5:15 P.M. Druggists Hear Noted Lecturer The Blair County Pharmaceutical association on Friday evening heard Dr. Paul C. Olsen, lecturer and author of books and newspaper columns on druggists problems. The speaker gave his views on the three principal items facing druggists at the present time.

He proposed a three point progran. for druggists now. He said inventories are very necessary a' present, to check on war mer chandise, substituted for regula merchandise, which will probably prove difficult to move wher regular goods is again available. A study of socialized medicine is advised as it would affect the drug business. He thinks probably many clinics will be established after the war because of the close association of doctors in various lines in war work.

There were two guests, Chief Pharmacist Mate Merrill Shoemaker of Hollidaysburg, home for from Trinidad, and Daniel Wertz of the Cambria county association. Both were introduced by President E. Raymond Smith, who presided at the meeting. President Smith also read a letter from the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical association requesting that the county group join in the observance of National Cancer week in April by using appropriate displays. The local association will make a project of the displays, with every store arranging such displays for the period.

President Smith also reported on the appointment of Walter I. Lightner as a member of the transportation committee of the American Pharmaceutical association. Victor Shephard, program chairman, reported on the meetings over the 'summer, with the next meeting to be held the week of April 16, when a member of the Blair County Medical association will be the guest speaker. 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 Post Office WANTED AT ONCE SALESMAN FOR MEN'S WEAR ALSO BOY FOR STORE S.

MARCH'S SONS 1224 Eleventh Ave. Old Tire Certificates Invalid After April 1 REED DONNELLY AND TWIN SISTER MARJORIE Meet Your Tribune Carrier Reed Donnelly Interested In Athletics Reed Donnelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard R. Donnelly, of 846 Twenty-third street, was born on May 26, 1930.

He is shown in the above picture with his twin sister, Marjorie, and has another sister, Eugenie. His father is employed by the Pennsylvania Edison company. regular attendant of Our Lady of Lourdes school, Reed always receives good marks for his scholastic work. He is actively engaged in athletics, being a member of the school basketball team in the parochial league, He is an excellent swimmer, plays baseball and football, and has ambitions of becoming a regular on the Catholic High school football team next year. He is captain of the Boys' patrol.

His fine physical condition is attributed to active participation in the various sports, which have developed in him characteristics of sincerity and fairness. The rationing division of the Altoona district office of price administration has just ed that all truck and passenger car tire certificates, dated prior to December 1, 1944, will become invalid after April for botn consumers and dealers. In instances where holders of these certificates will require replacement of tires, it will be necessary for them to secure another inspection and make new application for replacement. Dealers may not recognize these certificates after the April 1 date, even though they have them on hand prior to that date. Prisoners Complain WITH THE U.

S. NINTH ARMY, March 25 -The gall of German prisoners captured by the Ninth army today drew caustic comment from an American officer. "These prisoners have nerve," said Capt. Albert Gerould of Berkeley, Calif. "They complain we do not go fast enough so the war will end." As a hobby, Reed prizes a scrapbook containing a collection of over 2,000 pictures of airplanes of Allied and enemy forces.

The family are members of Our Lady of Lourdes church. His route, No. 405-407, extends from Twenty-fourth to Thirtyfirst streets on Broad, S. Tenth and Industrial avenues. Following the example set by the former carrier on this route, Raymond Lucas, quarterback of Altoona High football team, Reed has also maintained a record of perfect service to his 92 Tribune customers.

Our congratulations to a splendid young man and his parents. His phone number is 2-2098. CALL 5103 DRENNING'S HOLY WEEK SERVICES Monday Tuesday Wednesday 7:30 to 7:55 A. M. St.

James Lutheran Church Eighth Ave. and Fourteenth St. Sponsored by the Combined Youth Groups of Altoona TRY TO ATTEND! JUST SUPPOSE (S POSE MY HOUSE COR SPOSE I HIT) OR SOMEBODY BURNED DOWN SOMEBODY OR OR UP! WITH SOMETHING ANY CAR OR SONE SOMETHING HITS S'POSE FIDO OR MY BOILER S'POSE A BIT A MANI BLEW HURRICANE CAMEAND WENT OR I HADL YOU LET HO -HUM I A CHECK ME WORRY ABOUT IT. RAISED (S'POSE I DIDN'T HAVE GooD )INSURANCE AGENT Just suppose any of these things happened to you, have you got the proper insurance protection? Your Insuror can take the worries off your mind. See him today.

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HANSON E. LEOPOLD W. B. HICKS AGENCY WM. A.

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