Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 20

20 ALTOONA TRIBUNE, Friday, December 8, 1M4 OBITUARIES Hot water bottles, ice packs and should be dried thoroughly away from heat, and when not in use should be stored in a box or heavy paper. TOPSOIL-MANURE The ben ot tup coll and manors far your planting CALL 2-9219 SAVE GLASS! With the Armed Forces MOVING? Pfenning's CALL 5103 MERCY HOSPITAL ADMITTED Ahna Nico 312 Bayton DISCHARGED Hlsle1 Irwin, Bellwood. Ada McCabe, 903 South street. Funeral Notices Will Be Found On Classified Pare (TllVI'OII 0 OIIHUOIltS MIl. BARBARA H.

WEYANDT Mrs. Barbara Weyandt, wife or Gary 2117 Eighth avanue, died at ,3: 55 o'clock yesterday A. A. Wliitbred 6th Ave. ft 30 St Flowers for Every Need morning at her home after severe; months illness.

was" born 1n Hollidaysbuis LANCELOT WOOD Lancelot Wood died at the home of his daughter, J. Fahr, 1814 Sixth avenue, at o'clock last night. He was born 22, 1868, Jn England, the son of William T. and Anna 'Wood. Surviving aru two.

daughters: Mrs. B. H. Littgftiifelter, Altoona, and Mrs. At whose home he died? A son; John Wood, died' In Buff ale.

N. T. two montha ago. He was of the Episcopal faith. Friends will be recejved at the home of Mrs.

J. Fahr, 1814 Sixth avenue, after 7 o'clock this evening. Flower For All Occasions IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP on April-, 6, 1906, a daughter of ti.i'"l.'.t..:u iS National Special 'Release On A Victor Record BLUES (From Morton Gould's Concertette for Piano and Orchestra) BOOGIE WOOGIE ETUDE Piano Solos played by JOSE ITURBI The Book Record Shop 1128 11th Ave. Open Eve. Cleaning Pressing Snitt Prewed While Von Wail Ob.

D5 Service in Cleanint H(i Cleaaed and Blocked Price Reasonable Adaatt OleanliK Preiting -i 1315 Mth St. I Opposite Old Pott Office White. She is survived by her hus Promotion of Donald A. Weber, 20, of Gallitzin, from corporal to sergeant, has been announced at an Eighth Air Force station in England. Sergeant Weber is top turret gunner and engineer on a B-17 Flying Fortress that has been taking part in bombing attacks on Nazi war industries and military targets in support of Allied ground forces.

He is the son of Mrs. Eleanor M. Weber of 217 Chestnut street. He entered the AAF in July, 1943 after having graduated from Cresson High school the previous May. band, her father, Robert White of or Fur Coats and Garments trimmed with fur are costly.

Our Special Policy insures them, against ALL LOSS at a small premium. Call us for Information. WANTED Shop Laborers Males 16 to 60 Females 18 to 45 R. R. R.

Engine House East Altoona, Pa. Apply to Railroad Retirement Board Rm. 304-A Post Office Building Altoona, Pennsylvania WMC Regulations ttollidaysburg, son, at home, Arid the following brothers anjj siiters: George White, Holll-daysburg; Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Catherine Foor and Mrs. Eunice Oltr, all of She was a member of the Calvary Baptist WANTED Retired man to carry morning newspaper route in Eldorado.

Good pay. Phone Circulation Dept. 8181. church and of Mrs. Mobus' Sunday JnTJl "III "CLV TELAL18M4 school class.

Friends will be received at the home after noon today. Oqchai CHRISTY BUM. MRS. J. B.

LAFFERTY Josephine Lafferty, widow of J. Blair Lafferty and a former resident of Altoona, died at the home of her daughter, in Orange, Calif. Boyer Christmas Candies will not be available this year. Heavy Army shipments of MALLO CUPS, and acute labor and material shortages has made it Impossible for us to manufacture seasonable candy. Army and Navy shipments must go first until Victory.

Thank you for your cooperation in assisting our boys and girls In the Armed Forces. We are taking orders for Children's Treats. BOYER BROTHERS Altoona, Pa. A promotion from second to first lieutenant has been announced for Harold L. Fleck, son of Mrs.

Albert L. Fleck, 1515 Twenty-sec-cnd avenue, the information coming from general, headquarters in the Pacific. Lt. Fleck, a rifle platoon leader, who has been in the Pacific, theater with the 31st infantry division tor nine months, has made two campaigns with it. during thnt time.

He has been awarded the Combat Infantryman badge for participation in battle. First father, then mother, then AT nUQCESNE Cadet Sergeant De Rosmo, 18, son of Mrs. Mary De Rosmo, 523 Second avenue, is taking advanced training at Duquesne university, Pittsburg. She was aged about 83. Her NOTICE The Financial Budget for the City of Altoona, for the year of 1945 is ready for inspection in the office of Accounts and Finance in City Hall for a period of ten days before final passage.

GUY Z. PEARCE Director of Accounts Finance Mrs. Margaret Ray Honored by Eastern Star Mrs. Margaret S. Worthy Matron of Delphi chapter No.

03, Order of tffe Eastern Star, was honored on Tuesday evening, when officers and trusteees of the chapter, held a formal dinner party in her honor in the Lincoln room of the Penn Alto hotel with 24 guests. The district deputy grand matron, Mrs. Zada Shapiro of Mount Union, was also an honored guest, The chaplain, Mrs. Pearly Kearney, offered the invocation. At the conclusion of the dinner, Mrs.

Raj- -wag presented with a gift from her staff. Those attending' Mrs. Margaret Ray, Mrs. Zada Shapiro, Miss Margaret McFalls, Mrs. Mabef Fowler, Mr.

Nettie Patterson, Mrs. Margretta Funk, Miss Gertrude Hauser, Mrs. Pearl Kearney, Mrs. Dorothy Nelson, Mrs. Helen Merritts, Miss Naomi Mrs.

Charlotte Sponeybar-ger, Mrs. Irene Sandrus, Mrs. Saraellen Grove, Mrs. Nelta Mc-Dermitt, Mn. Mildred Jeff eriea, Mrs.

Catherine French, Mrs. Thelma Grove Evelyne Tonski, Mrs. Sylvia Coffman, Mrs. Sidonia Wingert, Mrs. Margaret Norris, Mrs.

Geraldine Smith, Mrs. Betty Marshall, er group, which has been awarded MS Balkavich'g squadron has served the veteran, fighter group through the campaigns of Sicily. Italy and southern The first citation was for a strafing attack in Italy when- 36- enemy planes were destroyed and 52 others wete damaged. Oik' Leaf cluster was added for an es-' cort mission over enemy rail yards where the P-38 pilot' beat off an enemy' attacking force, enabling the 15th heavy bomber- formation to reach the The second cluster was for a withdrawal cover mission in support of heavy bomber attack in Rumania. Ten enemy planes were shot husband was long a prominent business man in Altoona.

She Is survived" by daughters, Mrs. Haven, Smith sand Mrs. Elmer Burlingame, both residing in Another daughter, Mrs. Clarence Williamson died several-years ago. She is aiso survived three granddaughters and a Mrs.

Harriet Calvert of The body will be brought to Altoona for burial in Rcse Hill cemetery. While a resident of this city Mrs. Lafferty was-a member of the First.Lutheran church.t The Xafferty funeral home is in Charge i of funeral arrangements. MRS. 'MARY VIOLA HOWARD Mrs." Mary Viola Howard, wife of George died at the family home, 2007 Seventh avenue, at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night after an extended illness.

She was the daughter of William J. and Mary Ann (DeRush) Bradley and was bom in Altoona. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church and the Altar society. Surviving besides her husband are four daughters and a son, Mrs. Viola Wilson of Altoona; Miss Regina I.

Howard, at home; Mrs. Martha Gittings of New Castle, Miss Winifred Howard of Washington, D. and William B. Howard of Pittsburg. Also surviving" are four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs.

Blanche McCormick of Altoona. 1 Friends will be received at the home after 4 p. m. today, when she could pass the age ie-quirements, daughter Elizabeth E. Weyandt joined the army.

1 wenty-year-old Pvt. Weyandt, taking basic training at the Third WAC training center at Fort Oglethorpe, will be assigned to Aberdeen proving ground, where her mother is a motor corps driver. Sgt. Walter I. Weyandt, the WAG's father, has served more than a year overseas with an army air', force ground crew.

Prior to enlisting in the Women's Army Air Corps, Pvt. Weyandt was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company in Altoona. Joseph Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.

L. Moyer, 1105 Third avenue, has been promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant, in the army air forces. SSgt. Carl entered service in January, 1944. and took his gunnery training at Laredo.

Texas. He was sent to England in June of this year, and was assigned as top turret gunner on a B-24 Liberator bomber. After completing nine missions, SSgt. Carl's crew is now in training for lead crew. WOMEN! Between 18 and 40 Years of Age SYLVANIA ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, INC.

ALTOONA, PA. WANTS YOU! Apply at once for one of the many jobs open to married or single women WE TRAIN YOU FOR THE POSITION NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NIGHT SH1FT-4 P. TO 1:15 A. M. 10 per cent bonus on night shift, every other Saturday night off ATTRACTIVE WAGES NEW AND MODERN PIANT VENTILATION MUSIC WHILE YOUR WORK NEW MODERN CAFETERIA City -wide transportation coverage by bus and our car sharing plan OUT-OF-TOWN APPLICANTS WRITE FOR APPLICATION LOCAL APPLICANTS APPLV AT THE S.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE WAR MANPOWER COMMISSION 1109 Sixteenth Street Second Floor Altoona Essential Workers Will Not Be Considered Without Statement ot Availability Aviation Pasqual T. Astore has reported for duty at the Big Spring bombardier school, Texas an AAF training command station, AC Pasqual is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Astore, 1308 Second avenue, He is a graduate of the Altoona High school, class of 1942, receiving varsity letters in basketball and baseball. Prior to entering the service, AC Pasqual was employed in civil service at Olmstead field, Middletown.

The Big Spring bombardier school, one of the world's largest bombing colleges, graduates a new class of precision bombardiers every four weeks. THE MIDDLE DIVISION Pennsylvania Railroad Company 'Altoona, Pa. Will Employ Immediately FREIGHT BRAKEMEN Age 21 to 50 Years Must furnish proof of date of birth and Statement ot Be- draft exempt or draft deferred. For referral to these positions Apply to U. S.

RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD 304-A, Altoona Post Office Bldg. KARPS GIFT SHOPPE 1118 Twelfth Altoona, Pa. Open Evenings Gift Suggestions: Our Selection Will Amaze V'ou: f'txy Banks S) Staffed Washable Toyi Tot's Fnr iUoffa a Beautiful llirron, alio table Mirror, various shapfi hristmns Candles, Centerpieces A l)of. and Cat Door Stops Bookends Cookie Jars Hurricane tamps Costume Jewelry a Leather Goods a Compacts a Coin Purses a Picture Frames a Flower Arrangements for Centerpieces. a Swanee Weather Barometers a Wall Cabinet What Not Shelves, Mahogany and Maple a Musical Ponder Boxes, Jiovel-ties a Blown Glass Ships, miniatnres a Wall Brackets for Ivy, etc.

a Globe of the World a Makeup Boxes a Rosary Beads $3.30 up a Luclen I.e Long Cologne, Perfume a Mx Factor Toiletries, other famous brands a Tfca Pots a Ash Trays a Candy Boxes a Fire for the Fireplace a Roseville Pottery Vases, etc. a Hand-hooked Rugs from the Carolina! MS Thomas A. Balkavich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Balkavich, P05 First street, is a sheet metal specialist in the service squadron attached to the AAF's oldest fight City Taxes Unpaid on Only 275 Properties Only 275 properties on which city taxes have not been paid will be turned over to City Solicitor J.

Banks Kurtz, according to City Treasurer J. Dean Barry. The liens to be filed are for 1941 hay unpaid and the lien will include the 1942 and 1943 taxes providing those for 1941 are not paid. The owners of the property have until December 15, to make payment and thus prevent the en-ctimberance that will be involved. Mr.

Kurtz is renewing approximately 3,000 liens this month that have been on file and not paid. The number of renewals is very much larger in December than in any other month of the year. It costs $1 as a. fee to the county: orenew. a lien and this becomes an additional charge against 'the property, However, the city pays for the renewal.when.it is made.

I GIVE ELECTRIC LAMPS 1 FOR CHRISTMAS Kent Coffee Maker Sets with large tray, sugar, and creamer. Special $5.86 and $7.65 Opposes Doubling Social Security Tax WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (JP) Legislation an otherwise automatic doubling of the social, security payroll tax was approved by rlie senate finance committee today, 13 to 2. Senate action is expected tomorrow. The house already has passed the measure, 262 to 72 a ratio far in excess of the two-thirds heeded to override a widely predicted presidential veto.

The present tax of 1, per cent, each on employers' and' employes is bringing in about- $100,000,000 a month. The reserve fund from which1 old age 'arid survivors benefits are paid has mounted to nearly $6,000,000,000. Benefit payments during the last fiscal year were $184,597,364. We have a large stock to select from IS Pin-up Lamps. to $6.50 2 Bed Lamps, metal or bakelite Boudoir Lamps, $3.50 to $10 Table Lamps, $13.95 to $22.50 Maple Bridge I with 2 5 sizes of tables.

Special, S18.95. If it's jewelry you want for Christmas look no further than Simmonds. Brilliant crystal jetcelry Sterling silver jewelry Gold plated jetcelry 12t4000 Plus 20 Tax Fluorescent Desk Lamps Complete with Bulbs $12.50 to $33.75 Just received new shipment: LUCITE DRESSER SETS An Ideal Gift for Her Dresser Sets. to $13.50 Perfume Sets $3.25 Lucite Mirror Trays! Large selection of Toys, Games, Outdoor Tree Light Sets, Electric Window Candoliers, $1.15 to Platform Decorations, Mountain Scenery-; Paper, 25c roll. PRACTICAL NURSING DAT OE SIGHT DUTY DIAL 2-7110 IT i I It I I VISIT OUR STORE FOR MANY CHRISTMAS SPECIALS CENTRAL ELECTRIC CO.

THE WESTINGHOUSE STORE 1120 ELEVENTH AVENUE PHONE 9730 RADIO MEN REPAIR MEN HAM OPERATORS Take Your Place Now In Important War Work WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Radio Division, Sunbury, is in urgent need of radio technicians, to work in the Test Department of their plant. THIS WORK CARRIES TOP PRIORITY. THE U. S. NAVY is depend-ing upon us to furnish them with essential electronic equipment.

WE NEED YOUR HELP. PAY IS GOOD. Standard wages for the industry, will be paid to those who are WORK IS INTERESTING. Men interested in this field will find WESTINGHOUSE at the front in new developments. Here is your chance to work on equipment which is the last word in electronics.

APPLICANTS MUST: Be 26 years of age, or over, or permanently 4-F. Be willing to work in Sunbury, Penna. Be available for overtime work if necessary (over 48 hours). Have a Birth Certificate. Have a Statement of Availability from the.

War Manpower Commission. Haye a background in radio, including knowledge of radio circuits, the common test meters and devices, testing procedures, etc. Those now employed in essential industry will not be considered. For full information and an appointment with the company representative, call at the local UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE 1109 SIXTEENTH STREET ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA OTTO H. EPPLE, Owner Hileman's Markets 407 E.

Plank Road Walton Ave. and Lloyd St. Will have a big stock of fine Christina Tree Potatoes Cambria County Blue Tag No. I Potatoes, $3.70100 lbs. 45c pk.

No. 1 size, $1.80 100 lbs. Clear and colored crystal sprays include topaz, emeralds, amethyst, sapphire and ruby. Sterling silver pins feature leaf 'sprays, jeweled flower sprays and new bracelets. Gold plated jewelry is very good this Christmas' season.

Here are heart shaped pins, large star shaped pins, fan shaped clips, pearl clusters, grape clusters and many, many other designs. Appl es The Altoona Shops Pennsylvania Railroad Company Will Employ Immediately Locomotive Machinists and Helpers-Experienced Locomotive Boilermakers and Helpers V. Experienced i Foundry Molders Experienced Shop Laborers Male Inexperienced Storehouse Laborers Male-Inexperience MALES-1 8 UP Must furnish proof of date of birth and Statement of Availability Be draft exempt or draft deferred. For Referral to These Jobs, Apply to U. S.

Railroad Retirement Board 304-A Altoona Post Office Building (Subject to W. M. Rulings) Big Stock Fine Fruit 91.80 to $3.25 $2.50 to $2.80 bu. up Also by the pk. or lb.

Canning Pears $1.00 bu. Cider, Figs, Dates Peanuts, Eggs BIG STOCK of the Following: Grapefruit, red or white: big navel oranges, Juicy oranges, lemons, limes, avacados, pomegranates, pears, grapes, celery, lettuce, cauliflower, sweet pumpkins, squash; sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, Spanish or cooking; fancy Canada apples, black walnuts, black walnut meats, turnips. cabbage. Prices on above merchandise In line for merchandise of quality. Will pay market price for black walnuts and ground pine.

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