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Altoona Tribune from Altoona, Pennsylvania • Page 16

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Altoona Tribunei
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Altoona, Pennsylvania
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5 ALTOONA TRIBUNE, Friday, February i. lJHf OBITUARIES Tnl CM 1 ipP i i Mil McCrory store In Altoona, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Wednesday afternoon at his home. Since leaving Altoona Mr. Dibble had become affiliated with the Woolworth company and at the, time of his death was manager of a Woolworth store at Dallas, i tf Surviving are his wife, tlie former Isabel Kinch of Juniata, and two sons, Arthur G. a student at Southern Methodist university at Dallas and Parks Caedman Dibble, a student of the School of Mines at El Paso, Tex.

Mr. Dibble was 'a member of the Jaffa Shrine and an active member of the Dallas Methodist church. Interment will be in Dallas. Prises Ar Funeral Notices Will Be Found On Classified Page ROBERT FRANKLIN BILGER Was pronounced dead at 2:43 Thursday morning after a call from the physicians exchange sent police officers to 1201 Seventh street 1o take a patient reported there to the Bil-ger had been ill for a number of years. He was 92.

The exchange was unable to locate a doctor at the time and asked the police to take the man to the hospital if he" required doctor's care. Mr. Bilger resided with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Schultz, at the Seventh street address. He was dead when police arrived.

He was born at Glen Iron, Dec. 25, 1856, and worked as a stonemason and contractor for many years in that area. He retired a number of years ago and had since resided with the daughter in AI-toona and another Mrs. Maud Miller of His wife, Mrs. Harriet (Bogar) Bilger, died 20 years ago.

Surviving are four sons and four daughters, James D. "Bilger of Weikert, George of Mifflin-burg, John of McClure Paul of Glen Iron, Mrs. Schultz of the city, Mrs. Lottie Mast and Mrs. Carrie Brien, both of Shamokin and Mrs.

Miller of Milroy. Surviving are also a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and four sisters, Mrs. Ma-linda Swanger of Tyrone, Mrs. Mary Gross of Sunbury, Mrs. Harriet Yocum.of Lewis town and Mrs.

Getz of Beaver Springs. Mr. Bilger was a member of the Evangelical church. The body will be taken to Glen Iron for funeral services and interment. ASSISTANT ENGINEER OF TEST'S Lloyd M.

Morris, above former foreman of the physical laboratory in the Pennsylvania railroad's test department at Altoona, has been appointed to the position of assistant engineer of tests in that department. He succeeds K. Emil Hofammann, who is retiring from railroad duty at the age of 70, afjer 45 years of service. Dimmonas MRS. EVA BLANCE GIVLER Died Thursday evening at 5:10 o'clock at the home of her stepson and his wife, Mr.

and Mrs. Merle E. Givler of Northwood, Tyrone. She was born Sept. 12, 1877, at Bald Eagle.

Her father was David Woomer, and her mother was Eve Woodring. She was twice married, first to Harry Patterson and then to George W. Givler. Surviving are five step-children, Merle E. Givler, Miss Rebecca Givler, Mrs.

Perry Cupp and John K. Givler, all of Tyrone, and Walter Givler of Buffalo, N. one sister, Mrs. Gertrude of Vail; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Columbia Avenue Methodist church and the P.O.A.

in Juniata. Friends are being received at the Glass funeral home in Tyrone. inter Closin Vo ale--Sfariincr Today Emanuel "EUB Revival Growing In Interest Rev. S. Clay Shaffer, pastor of the Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren church, corner Fifth avenue and Fifth street, states that the old-fashioned revival now in process in his church "is growing in interest and attendance." Evangelist Perry E.

Kyle, Brookville, is speaking each night. He is the licensed evan-. gelist of the Pittsburg conference of the EUB church. He leads a spirited song service and 'brings a. magic mystery object lesson each night in the, opening service for girls and boys.

Parents are urged to bring their children. In his sermon Thursday night he emphasized the need of more Bible, not i.io Bibles. "We need 'more Bible in our daily living and we need more Bible in our homes," he said. His subject Friday night will be "Is Your WThole Family Saved?" The meetings will continue each night except Monday until Sunday, Feb, 13. The public library is cordial' ly invited.

You can buy the new look in a new fur coat at the old look in price. MRS. MARY ARDELLA DELOZIER Aged 71 of Gallitzin road, Cresson, died at 12:30 p. m. Thursday at the home.

She was bom in Gallitzin township, near Ashville, the daughter of James M. and Cecilia (Bondon) Towle. She is survived by her husband, C. D. Delozier, and the following children: Mrs.

William Patrick, Pittsburg; and Francis and Howard, both of, Baltirtiore. One brother, William Towle, Johnstown, also survives. Friends may call at the honie. WILLIAM ROY McGINNIS Of RD 2, Altdona, died at the Altoona hospital at 1:20 o'clock Thursday afternoon following an illness of several years. Born at Elstie, Cambria county, which is now Gallitzin RD 2, Dec.

15, 1888, he was the son of William G. and Anna Mae (Sag-er) McGinnis. Prior to his illness he was employed as a machinist at the South Altoona brass finishing shop, Pennsylvania railroad. He was married to Pearl Miller who survives along with the following sons and daughters: William York; Chester, Altoona; former price 229.00 former price 439.00 Flowers For AH Occasions IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP former price 550.00 Mrs. Ruth E.

Baker, Hollidays-burg; Mrs. Jean Aikens, Mill Run and Miss Betty McGinnis, at home. Also surviving are four ''mm UJLLVJ grandchildren. He is also survived by the fol former price 695.00 lowing brothers and sisters: Merle, Warren; Joseph, Altoona; Blair, Petersburg; Leo, Gallitzin, RD; Scott, South Lakemont; Mrs Emma McConnell, Gallitzin; Mrs. now 49 00 now2T9'00 now35900 NOw3p.OO NOW S3900 NOW SSQ'00 NOw6S9' now 895 00 NOW 895 00 Mouton Lamb Black Pony Muskrat Backs Grey Lamb Beaver Raccoon Grey Squirrel Samoli Leopard Grey Persian Alaskan Seal former price- 895.00 Irene Wyar, Johnstown, and Mrs.

Mae Glasgow, Altoona. "DEPENDABLE INSURANCE OF EVERY KIND" FIRE AUTO THEFT LIABILITY FURS JEWELRY PLATE GLASS BURGLARY CARGO ACCIDENT COMPENSATION Representing Old Line Stock Companies Est. 1871 Friends will be received at the Laughlin guneral home after 7 former price 895.00 o'clock Friday evening. ANNA LAURA DORSETT Of 506 Third street. Juniata, died at her home, 7:10 Thursday former price 1450.00 evening.

She was born at Sha mokin, Oct. 14, 1872, a daugh ter of Anthony and Sara (Hack er) Smith. She was the widow former price 1395.00 of Harry Dorsett who died Jan 10, 1939. Surviving are three daug' iters, Mrs. Ivon Ford of.Burnham, Miss Elizabeth Dorsett at home f3 former price 1495.00 and Mrs.

Sara Hambright of Burnham; seven grandchildren four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Miss Gertrude H. Smith of Shamokin and Mrs. Ethel Mo Guirt of Shamokin; 1 and one brother, Herbert Smith of Sha Prices Include Federal Taic Just make a deposit, The Coat is Yours. She was a member of the First Methodist church of Juniata for many years, and a member of the Women's Progressive Bible class. Friends are being received at the home after noon Saturday.

I I Frock rocKs Virgin Wool Suits with a future .00 .00 1.00 49 00 99 8 to 29 The) were 69.00 lo 169.00 They tcere 19.00 to 59.00 Jot YOUR to be loved and treasured all her life. I'll be a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness and good taste. And as I grace the bride's table tlirce times a day, every day, I'll grow lovelier-. never show wear. For I'm Heirloom -Sterling solid silver all the way through; made to last a hundred years'." Ask about our easy payment plan.

Mansion House or Damask Rose 3-Piece Place Setting $11.50 Federal Tax Included Tfidemirk ISABELL ELIZABETH TATE Of 838 Seventeenth street, died Thursday morning at the Altoona hospital at 3:30 o'clock after an illness of several months. She was born in Bellwood July 25, 1906, a daughter of Henry and Delia (McCauley) Evans, and was married Oct. 19, 1939, to George W. (Wally) Tate. She is survived by her husband, her mothlr of Juhiata, three brothers, Frank of Juniata, Roy of Lakemont and Floyd of Altoona and a sister, Mrs.

Roy Tan-neyhill of Juniata. Mrs. Tate was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran church, Juniata, and held membership in Bellefonte chapter 151, Women of the Moose. Friends will 'be received at the Mauk" and Yates funeral home after noon Friday.

Self Trimmed Coats Fur Trimmed Coats .00 .00 79 00 169 49 00 99 They ucre 69.00 to 169.00 Thy.mre 119.00 lo 269.00 ARTHUR G. DIBBLE Of 3401 St. John's drive, former manager of the Dependable Guaranteed WATCH REPAIRS Caldwell's Jewelry, 2309 7th AveJ OUR CLOSING SALE 5TARTS TODAY Here is your opportunity to buy the NEW LOOK virtually at cost, Simmonds is one of the few stores to close twice each year giving their personnel two paid vacations annually. Every Fall and Win- ter garment must be sold before we close our doors. QUICK SERVICE Cleaning and Pressing Suit Pressed While Tnn Walt One Day Service in Cleaning Hats Cleaned and Blocked Price Kracnnahle Adama Cleaning and Pressing litOi tkestnut Ave.

I'hnna MMONDS 1014 Twelfth Street, Just off 11th Avenue Across from Postoffice Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted DR. B. RESSLER OPTOMETRIST Room 203 Pennsylvania Bldg. 1207 13th Altimna, Pa. Phone JOMHS70WW 1.

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