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Full Central Press News and Pictures -1 Full Day and Night Report of the Associated Press "TK Best Coastin' in Town!" DEATHS ALTOONA'S SAUER KRAUT SUPPER to bo given ot St. Janio's Lutheran church, Eighth avenueniid Fourteenth street, 'Wt'diiesduy, Fcliruury 10th, 11)00 until 2:00 o'clock and 5:00 until 7:80. Tickets fide. REPLEDGE SELVES VALENTINES Beautiful Artistic Home' made with combinations of chiffon handkerchief, some with beads, others with candy. They are something new.

Also many in greeting card style, mechanicals, cut-outs and comics. You really should see our big variety before you buy. R. G. WATSON Corner 12th Ave.

and lltli St. MKS. MARY ELLEX 10LE Mrs. 'Mary Ellen Doyle, brief mention of whose death was carried in these columns in yesterday issue was the widow of Joseph Doy and had been a resident of this city foi more than 6u years. She was the daughter of Jerome and Eliza Jane Dawson and was born in Hollldays-, ii a issn.

She was a mem- 10 Your Opportunity During February to save considerable, money o-ij your clothes-buying. Some very fine fabrics we are offering as low as $.15.00 this month only. All clothas we sell are cut and made in Altoona. RAUGH'S Men's Tailors 1111 Twelfth St. GRADUATION' DANCE Altoona School of Beauty Culture Good Entertainment and Frizes TUESDAY EVENING Februnry 0 JTIno to Twelve O'clock LOGAX ROOM, PENN-ALTO HOTEL Rlgg's Wnlrmont Orchestra Admission $1.10 Per Person RADIO FOR SALE St.

MarkV Catholic church. Surviving are the following children Mrs. George A. McKenrlcfc M. ward W.

Strasbaugh, of 40. bpruoe All Troops of City and Vicinity Represented at Anniver-N sary Meeting Badlola VI Super-Heterodyne, 8-tubes, complete. Guaranteed to cut out local station. Inquire 514 Twelfth street. PAGEANT OF "EVOLUTION" IS ONE OF MAIN FEATURES A HOME Addresses Made by Number of DR.

H. B. NEUROPATH Chiropractic, with no roughness of liartlng, superior to Osteopathy oi drugs. Room 82, Goldschmld Building. avenue, at whose nome one J.

Cloyd McKendree, of Newton Ham-' itton and Edward, of Httobur She is survived by the following biothen and sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ch isty, Mrs. F. J. Doneghue and Jeiome Dawson all of Gallitzin; Mrs.

E.J. Sybert. of Pittsburg; Mrs. Angie Kan-dall, of this city; Mrs. Luke Ivoiy, of Cresson and Frank Dawson, of Oi-: lando.

Fla, and even g.vandch.Ulren and one uneral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning fat. Mark's church. Interment- will be made in St. John's cemetery. ANDREW CCRTIN HICKS Andrew Curtin Hicks of Morrison's Cove, died at 3:20 o'clock Saturday death being attributed to paralysis following a brief illness.

He Tas born at Lower Maria, August 1S63, the son of PhUomen and Mis Mary Hicks, both deceased He was united in marriage on September 3. 1884, with Miss Susanna biard, who survives, with these children: DaUd, at home, Charles, of Lakemont Terrace; Mrs. Mary Matthews, of South Lakemont, Mrs. Harry McCla of Connellsville; Mrs. Wilbur Kutter.

of Hearing Spring and Miss Zerma Hicks, of Altoona. One sister, Mis. George Liebegott, of Martinsburg, and three brothers, George, of Gales-burg, and William and Philomen, both of Monmouth, 111. He resided in the Morrison's Cove section practically all his life following the occupation of farmer. He was a member of the Martinsburg Methodist church, where funeral services will be con- OF YOUR OWN "There is no place like home" a home of your own Own your home even though it be small.

Put your hopes and your plans into it in the coming year. It will grow in value and charm and will always be a haven from the cares ot the world. Buy that home Do not put it off. There are so many things come up in later years to make it easy to put off getting a home. LOCUST HILLS homes are ideal homes.

Think of all the things that make a house HOME and'you will see these homes! An inspection of the furnished sample house 3702 Broad avenue, will convince you ot the advisability of buying one of them. The location Is one of Altoona's most delightful suburbs, with all the advantages of the city gas, electricity, sewerage, Alleghany water and continuous cement PREVENT FIRE Use ANTI CARBON SOOT DESTROYER A composition, Dial 2-5046 now The prices are right and, our terms are liberal, for an appointment. which, when placed on a hot fire, creates and expels chemical fumes during combustion which eliminates soot in the stove, pipes and chimney. It will extinguish it at once if on fire. You shtfuld use BLAIR HOME CO.

ducted at i ciock uuj --lennent will be made in the Fairview cemetery. MAIL THIS COUPON TOBAY INQUIRY BLANK Blair Home Company, Altoona, Fa. Please send the full Information of your easy payment plan to show me how I can buy a Home on a small Income. Name Address This does not obligate me In any way. A.

RS. TLORECE Hl.U.U IU" Mrs. Florence Humm Tyler, wife of it often as a fire preventative, and keep some always on hand. Dougherty Hardware Stores nth st. nth Ave.

7th. St. 7th Are. 623 Central Trust Bldg, Phone 2-6040 Office Hours:" a. m.

to 6:30 p. m. Saturday until noon. Open Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7 to 8 o'clock. r.ussell Tyler of 2706 Oak avenue, died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morn ing, death being attributed to complications following an illness of several years' duration.

She was born February 28, 1875, and was united in marriage with Russell Tyler on November 14, 1892. Surviving are the husband and the following children: Paul Tyler and Mrs. Bertha Love, lioth of Altoona, and Miss Cleta Tyler, Mildred, Max and Robert all at home. She is also survived by six yia Klstpr. Mrs.

GYMNASIUM DRIVE AVOID SURGICAL OPERATIONS For Gal) Stones and Appendicitis. DR. H. B. KANTSEfi, Goldsohmld Rnlldlne.

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"Attention" Blown All those attending pledged allegiance to the flag' which was followed by the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner." President Charles E. Maloy of the Altoona council gove a short talk of welcoming. Two songs, "-'Sun-shine Boomerang," and "Sea Scout were sung by the scouts with the older people joining in. Miss Martha Gobrecht played a selection on the marimba. Dr.

W. A. Green gave a talk on general scouting and the lads recommitted themselves to the scout oath and law, all scouts repeating the worlds which origanlly inducted the minto scouting. During the ceremony Miss Gobrecht played the marimba. "Evolution of Scouting" One of the features of the evening was the "Evolution of Scouting." It began with the entrance into the room of "Father Time," whose part was taken by Scwitmaster Sheldon Aaron.

The first step in the "evolution" was the entrance of the "Knigiht," played by Jack Best. Following in the order of their appearance in time were the "Explorer," Harold Baker; the "Indian," John Raugh; the "pilgrim," Francis Fig-art; the "pioneer," Francis Hooper; the "cowboy," Scott Geesey, and finally the "Boy Scout," Joe Carter. Introductions to each step were given by Paul Smith. In appreciation of this ceremony Troop 3 responded with the Boy Scout yell. Talks on Scouting Mr.

Salyards gave a talk on general scouting. The national anthem, "America," was sung. The scout admonition was given and the meeting was closed with "taps." Today will be observed as "scouting and school day." All scouts are asked to wear their uniforms to school and conduct themselves properly on any occasion in the class room that may arise where their training calls for a response. A number of Altoona's prominent business men will deliver speeches in a number of the city schools on scouting. H.

C. Smith will be at the Adams and Franklin schools, D. N. Slep will be at the Wright' school and Charles E. Maloy at the Webster school.

W. H. Wade will be at Garfield school, Rev. Hatch at the Madison, Rev. Wasson at Jefferson and Fred Thomas at the Lincoln Executive Board to Meet The executive board will meet tomorrow evening at the Scout headquarters in the Commerce building.

Important business will be discussed. The final session of the scoutmasters' school will be held this evening at the city hall, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Patrol demonstrations will be given. Grover Schaeffer, first aid man of the Bell Telephone company, will conclude his talk on first aid, started at the last meeting. sraiiuuiiuuicii cm Shannon, of Eldorado, and three brothers, John Humm, of Altoona, Edward Humm, of Lebanon, and Daniel Humm, residing in Ohio.

She was a member of the First Brethren church. Funeral services will be held at the Maple avenue Brethren church on "Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Carson Valley cemetery. i Furniture Co mpany February is a Good Time to Buy Furniture at Wolfs HERMAN HEIDER Herman Heider of 114 Garfield street, Johnstown, father of Mrs. Medeline Himes, wife of Dr. Ralph F.

Himes, of 323 Howard avenue, this city, died at his home on Sunday. He was aged 73 years and was a retired pmplove of the Cambria plant of the Bethlehem Steel company. Seven children survive. Arrangements Being Made to Buy New Home at Greenwood To House New Truck Members of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire company met last night to plan a membership campaign among the younger men of the borough. Aboli sixty are' members now, and another 100 are expected to join in, the campaign.

The new fire truck, which is a combination chemical and hose outfit, will arrive within a month. Because the truck is almost as long as the building which is to house it, arrangements are being made to buy a house that will serve as a fire and will have space for meeting-rooms. A meeting of the directors and members will be held next Monday night to pass on the question- of buying extra equipment and a new firehouse. BEAUTY CCITURE DAJt'CE. The Altoona School of Beauty Culture will hold a graduation dance this evening in the Logan room of the Penn-Alto hotel.

Wolfs February Fundtur Ward Leaders Will Meet to Consider Plans for Membership Campaign Captains of ward teams who will canvass Altoona for memberships for the Altoona a membership campaign to start next Monday, will meet tomorrow night in the office of Frank Hennaman, in the, Penn Central building, to consider plans. Captains for thirteen districts have been tentatively appointed. Durng the specal campaign, memberships will be $5, which includes the initation fee and the dues until the first of April. Memberships were formerly $10, not including the dues for the quarter. The yearly rates have been reduced from $18 to.

$15 per year, payable quarterly. Members who are behind In their dues may be paid up to the first of April by a payment of $5. Membership in the "gym" includes full membership for all the family of a member, except children over 18. Free swimming in the pool is now provided for except a fee of five cents for soap and towels. The "gym" ha3 billard rooms, a dance and basketball floor, and is the finest athletic club in Central Pennsylvania.

Captains of the campaign teams appointed by the chairman of the membership committee are: Jesse Brallier, Samuel Irwin, Charles McVey, Vincent Stevens, Phil Klevan, Jesse Hoover, Samuel Taylor, H. C. Smith, W. H. Burd, Asa Corbin, S.

S. Stone-rook and Kenneth B. Vaughan for the twelve city districts, and Leo Tier-nan for Llyswen and Sylvan Hills. The appointments are subject to change. FUXERAIi SERVICES Funeral services for Mkhael Di-Bella, who suffered' injuries Saturday morning which -caused his death within an hour, will be conducted at 9 o'clock this morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.

Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Deceased was a native of Italy and was born on January 12, 1895. Surviving are his "wife and one son, John, and his parents, ail of whom reside in Italy. A sister, Mrs. Lucy Bruno of lGli) Crawford avenue, also Brings Unlimited Choice of the Finest Furniture Produced In Worth at 1 0 to 50 Reductions POOR DIRECTOR IS GIVEN CUSTODY OF WOMAN DRUNK Styled as a habitual drinker of intoxicating liquor when arraigned before the city court yesterday afternoon, Margaret Smith, who has been taken in custody numerous times in COAL-COAL "Say, kid, whar youse gwlnel" Tse wine to dial 3151, i 1 Monntaln City Coal fob.

jj some 'o dnt Good Coal every- bojly Is talkln about." ORDER NOW I the last twenty years, cnargea as a drunk, was turned over to the Director, of the Poor Milton F. Poet for such disposition as he saw fit. Within the past twelve hours she was arrested charged with the same offense, and as soon as she was discharged the officers rearrested her. VALENTINES Also paper hots and lioveliics for your Valentine party. R.

G.WATSON Corner jl21Ii Ave. and Uth St. THIS WEEK LINCOLN BRICKS VALENTINE BRICKS MORRISON'S COVE SENIOR CLASS WINS IN The sonior class of the Morrison's Cove High School won first prize in the farmers' week contest held last week. The theme of the winning class's display was "Rural Life," and stressed he health and pleasures enjoyed in bucolic life. Fashion models displayed the latest gowns, made of farm produce.

Fred Liningcr, former principal of the school, made an unscheduled appearance and spoke on "The Type of Fanner that Makes a Good Community." Miss Mundi, of Philadelphia spoke on the importance of health, and in address likened it to the automobile. MRS. ACKERMAN HOSTESS AT PRETTY BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. A. C.

Ackerman, of 2011 Ninth street, entertained the "Cum-Again" club on Friday evening at a delightful bridge party at her home. Miss Nell. Ackerman entertained the pwests with clever fancy dancing. Peppy music was furnished during the evening by the orchestra of which Ross Ackerman is a member. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Nell.

The spirit of St. Valentine's day was tastily carried out, in table decorations and RADIO FOR SALE Badlola VI Super-Helerodyne, 8-tnbes, Guaranteed to cut out local stntlon. Inquire 511 Twelfth Street. 1 Emphatically! The Finest Living I Room Suite Value in Town! VALENTINE PUDDINGS XEGRO GIYEX H5ARIG. Leonard Rock, Negro, who was ar-; rested Saturday afternoon by city police officers on the charge of being proprietor of a disorderly house, and Sarah Kline, a white girl, who was also taken in custody as an inmate, were given a hearing yesterday afternoon before Mayor E.

F. Giles. STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Altoona Building and Loan Association, will be held Thursday evening, Feb. 11, 1926, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Altoona Business College rooms, 1410 Eleventh avenue, to hear the report of the past year's business and for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, also for any other business that may come up before the association. 1 W.

F. ISENBERG, Secty. rmil; 13Q' "ParkliiLirst lie THI tlTTIR Kinory' J. BASKS KURTZ TO SPEAK Party activities will be spoken on by two Republican members of the house of representatives, J. Banks Kurtz of Altoona, and, James T.

Begg of Sandusky. Ohio, at a Lincoln Day banquet at Williamsport under the 6172 I'HOSE 6173 PRELENTEN DANCE PENN-ALTO HOTEL Presents The Famous' Vict Arilsls "WHITEY" KAUFMAN And His Victor Recording Orchestra MONDAY, FEB. 15, 1926 PASCISG 9 TO 1 ADMISSION $2.50 PER COUPLE 0TE: Those desiring tables on the mezzanine floor kindly phone 4171 for reservations as soon as pflssilile as the capacity Is, limited. There Is extra charge for the use of these tables. auspices of the Lycoming county Re-4 publican committee.

POI ADV.) 3 Elegant Pieces of Living Room Furniture Upholstered in Plain Taupe Mohair 1 Davenport, Fireside Chair and Club Chair. Famous Nachtman Spring unit construc CLASS 12 SOCIAL Class No. 12 of the First Church of Christ Sunday school will have a social at the church this evening. Husbands of the members will be guests and a delightful social time is planned. FLOWERS For All Occasions LMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP 1321 Eleventh Ave.

Dial 2-716 SIMON F. ZOOK Curryville, Pa. Republican Candidate for STATE SENATE THIRTIETH DISTRICT (Blair and Huntingdon Counties) Member of House of Representatives Sessions of tion All springs tied with eight knots. Finest quality filling materials used. Reversible cushions; mohair on one side'and damask on the other.

Hardwood frame. nA Wolf's February Sale Price Monthly Payments $10.00 A mohair living room suite the dream of every ffcusewif e. Many have withheld buying one due to the prohibitive prices. Again Wolfs achieve the unusual in merchandising and offer these handsome suites at the price yon usually have to RADIO FOR SALE Ituiliolu VI Super-Helerndyne, 8. lubes, complete.

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