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ALTOONA TRIBUNE, Wednesday, December 20, 1950 OBITUARIES Funeral Notices Will Be Found on Classified Page MRS. CORA JANE HARE Wife of George W. Hare, 846 Twenty -third street, died at her home at 9:45 o'clock Tuesday a was born daughter in of Altoona William and Sally (Claybaugh) Cromer. Surviving are her husband, one a daughter, Evangeline Ruth, at home: foster daughter, Mrs. E.

W. Lucas, of the same address: two sisters and one brother, Mrs L. F. Litzinger of the city, Mrs. Walter Heffernan of Philadelphia and Harry F.

Cromer of Johnstown. She was 3 member of Church of the and the B. of R. T. Friends will be received at the Laughlin funeral home after 7 P.

M. Wednesday. HERBERT T. KELLER Of 138 Altoona avenue, Enola, died unexpectedly while at work as a machinist in the Enola enginehouse Monday. Mr.

Keller was born on Feb. 17, 1884, in Florida, a son of Charles and Annie (McCourtney) Keller. Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Alice Keller: one son, Dr.

Charles H. Keller of Napierville, four grandchildren, two sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Carl Bitzer of Pittsburg. Ruth MeKee of Hollidaysburg, Charles F. of Pittsburg, Joseph S.

of Thomas J. of Altoona, George W. of Hollidaysburg and William M. of Merion. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Enola, of Hailman lodge, F.

A. Pittsburg. the Harrisburg consistory, Scottish Rite club of Blair county, and the Junior Mechanics. Friends will be received at the Laughlin funeral home after 7 P. M.

Thursday. NASH G. GATES Of 1111 Third street, Juniata, retired engineer of the Middle division, died suddenly Tuesday CHRISTMAS TREES 1,277 The cream from 3 large nurseries in Blair, Bedford and Fulton counties. 6 VARIETIES These trees are unsurpassed. 3 to 10 ft.

Prices starting at $1.65. They are the kind you will be proud to grace your home with this Yuletide. Hileman's Markets Walton Ave. at Lloyd St. 407 East Plank Road This is our 15th year morning at 8 o'clock at Sebring.

where he was vacationing for the months. Mr. arrived in Florida Winter, Dec. 6. He was born Feb.

2, 1879, in Gatesburg, Centre county, the of George and Mary Gates, SOn, was married to Alice Mae Woomer of Bald Eagle. Mr. Gates retired in November, 1943, from the services of the PRR. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. J.

W. Benney and Mrs. R. S. Mackey, both of Juniata, and Mrs.

J. D. Moye of Arlington, two sons, Merle and George W. of Arlington, six grandchildren and one -grandson, two sisters, Mrs. George Yearick of Julian, Centre county, and Mrs.

E. Purinton of Baltimore, Md. He was a member of the Grace Evangelical United Brethren church of Juniata, and the Men: Bible class, also Centre Hall grange, the B. of L. F.

and the Retired Men's club of Juniata. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the James Saleme funeral home, Juniata. JOSEPH E. MANGUS Of 1339 Ninth avenue, Juniata, died Tuesday morning at 8:02 o'clock at the Altoona hospital. Mr.

Mangus was born in Altoona Dee. 24, 1887, the son of Cyrus A. and Mary E. (Evans) Mangus. He retired as a machinist from the East Altoona roundin 1947 after 42 years' of the PRR.

Surviving his wife, Anna Mangus; a son, Herbert, of the U. S. navy; three daughters, Mrs. H. R.

Wilkins of Juniata Gap, Mrs. L. C. Magill of Altoona and Mrs. Virginia Mann at home: seven grandchildren, a brother, Alfred Mangus of Altoona, and a sister, Mrs.

Irvin Tubbs of Lewistown. He was a member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist church. Juniata. Friends will be received at the Mauk and Yates funeral home, Juniata. MRS.

BERTHA MAY FRANTZ Died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Maude A. Herberling. 622 First avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Mrs. Frantz was born in Martha. Mar. 18, 1881, a daughWilliam and Maria Louise (Eckley) Johnsonbaugh. She was married to Britton Lynn Frantz, who preceded her in death in 1918.

She was a former resident of Tyrone. Surviving are these children: Horace L. and Ralph, R. of Tyrone. Leroy F.

Altoona, Mrs. Herberling, at whose home she resided. Mrs. Ruth Snyder of Altoona and Mrs. Marie Dougherty Multilithing Mimeographing Large 01 small quantities Parsons Agency 1101 12th Are.

Dial 3-8191 CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Poinsettias Red and White Dish Gardens -Cut Flowers Door Wreaths Cemetery Wreaths Buy them where they grow. W. T. SHIELDS SONS 2400 Fourteenth Avenue Phone 1012 DOWNTOWN STORE. 1305 12TH AVE.

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PRR Changes Freight Agent The Pennsylvania Railroad has transferred Harry F. Slonaker, 208 Coleridge avenue, Llyswen, to Hagerstown, Md. For the past two years he has served here as assistant passenger, baggage and freight agent and will act in a similar capacity at the new post. Jay R. Miller, holder of the same kind of a position with the PRR at Lebanon, has been named for the Altoona post.

Slonaker came to Altoona Mar 16, 1948, from the Philadelphia Terminal division where he started his railroad career as a clerk. Before coming to this city he spent all but seven years at Philadelphia. The only other position was on the Maryland division. activities. He is pursuing the college preparatory course, his interest pointing toward the engineering field.

Another merited feature of the boy Mr. O'Donnell pointed out was his excellent attendance record at Sunday school. President Robert W. Anthony presiding at the business session announced that members of the Optimist club will join other service clubs in aiding in the decoration of the Veterans hospital. George J.

Nader, chairman of the third annual club Christmas party, announced that the affair will be held Sunday afternoon at the Juniata pavilion and about 100 children are expected to attend Nader assisted by Milton Gould, Bill Stellabotte and Bill Elden announced that Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute candy to the children. Lionel Trains All models. Track, switches, transformers, accessories. Emerson Portable Radios Battery and Battery (only) Compact Battery Fire Trucks With Pedals and Place your order now. 'Uniflow' Electric Cellar ers.

3,000 gal. per Spence Electric Store 1310 12th Ave. Phone 3-5191 Become a Qualified Secretary Previous commercial education or experience not essential. A great demand exists, particularly for young -women in the 20 to 30 age group. Join the January 2, Class forty-five weeks you can become independent.

Free employment service for life. Call at the school office or phone for your copy of the Mid- Year bulletin. Altoona School of Commerce 1110 Thirteenth Street Phone 6134 First National Bank Honors 3 Employes The highlight of the First National Bank annual Christmas party held Tuesday, evening in the Oneida the Hotel Penn Alto was the presentation of gifts to three 25-year employes Mrs. Elda H. Focht, telephone operator, Frank S.

Smith, assistant cashier, and Norman F. Lane, president. A cash gift of $250 and an extra week of vacation were awarded the trio THRO spent a quarter century in employ of First National. Presentation was made by Director Charles N. Cohn.

A buffet dinner was served. Don France as Santa Claus distributed the gifts in the exchange. The Kiwanis Choir directed by Howard W. Lindaman presented an excellent musical program. Selections included Nobel's "Peace, It Is by the choir; a folk tune.

"Christmas by the choir: Young's "Come Hither Ye by the choir: Kountz' "Choral of Sheep by the choir: soprano solo, "Song In the Air" by O'ey Speaks sung by Inda Cummings. Holy by Adams, solo by Don Harrison, Smith's "Sing We Noel" by the choir, Gruber's "Silent Night" by choir with Lilian Cassidy soloist. The employes committee which arranged for the Christmas party included Miss June Bowman, Miss Joyce Bulick, Miss Jean Matolay and Bruce Bigelow. Tables were with Christmas trees and officers. directors pretty, and employes were present.

Guests included Paul Hanna and William Miller of Central Hanover Bank and Trust company, N. J. M. Skyles, forme: vice president; R. C.

Wilson. former cashier: and Mayor J. Shoes Properly Repaired Boots. Galoshes, Overshoes repaired. Ice Creepers attached while you wait.

Let us fit you properly with DR. Scholl's Arch Supports for comfort.Joe's Shoe Shop 1104 Twelfth St. City Schools Will Recess Christmas vacation for the ALtoona public schools according to Dr. A. Bruce Denniston, superintendent, will be regular, start.ng Wednesday afternoon, Dec.

20 and classes resuming Tu sday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 A. M. tow parochial, calendar for The schools will fol1950-51, as announced by the diocesan superintendent, the Rev. Father Francis MeNels.

Christmas holidays begin Thursday, Dee. 21, at 3:30 P. M. and classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 2 At 8:30 A.

M. Hollidaysburg public schools close for vacation Thursday at 3:30 to resume Tuesday, Jan. at 8:30 A. M. The Altoona Undergraduate Center will begin the Christmas recess Thursday, Dee.

21 at 4:30 P. M. and resume classes Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 A. M.

a Frank S. Smith. Mayor J. Lester Laughlin, left, was a guest of honor at the program which was also highlighted by the annual Christmas party. The program was held in the Oneida room of the Penn Alto hotel.

HONORS THREE EMPLOYES The First National Bank of Altoona officers paid special recognition to three employes Tuesday night. The employes each were credited with 25 years of loyal and faithful service to the firm. Honored were: Mrs. Elva Focht, Norman Lane and of Pittsburg; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She member of the Evan.

gelical United Brethren church of Tyrone. Friends will be received at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Herberling. 622 First avenue, after 7 P. M.

Wednesday. MISS MADGE MILLER Of 1400 Eighth avenue, died at her home Tuesday evening at 7:20 o'clock after a brief illness. Miss Miller was born at Mt. Joy, the daughter of David and Fianna (Wenger) Miller. She was a retired clerk from the William F.

Gable company. Surviving is one brother, Aaron Miller of Birmingham, Ala. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian church and was a life-long member of the Altoona chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, No. 290. Friends will be received at the N.

A. Stevens mortuary after 7 P. M. Wednesday. Flowers for All Occasions IMPERIAL FLOWER SHOP According to the most recent census, there are 6,335 hospitals in the United States with 520 beds and 87.596 bassinets.

Optimist Club Augustine Named Boy Of The Month The coveted honor of the December Optimist Boy-of-theMonth was be owed on Elwood Augustine Tuesday evening by Attorney Jubelirer, guest of honor at the club. The 16 year old youth was presented with a framed Optimist club creed and jacket. Mr. Jubelirer was introduced by Carl Bruckner, past president of the club, and addressed the members on the subject "Prospectives of Opportunities for Youth in the Future." "The opportunities for youth to. day lies in armed force; and services of the country in view of the projected universal military training," Attorney Jubelirer said.

The speaker conluded that youth today will have to sacrifice individual desires to serve the country. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Beautiful Home Grown Poinsettias, Begonias, Cyclamens Large Display Arcade and Basement Also Fresh Cut Roses, Pompon, Snaps, Glads PLACE ORDERS EARLY Gable's Flower Shop Downstairs The club's honor was bestowed on Elwood in view of his outstanding qualities of considering others before himself. A junior in the Altoona High school, his grades are above average. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

M. Elwood Augustine of 1301 Eighteenth avenue. The merits of the boy were presented by Ralph O'Donnell, chairman of the boys' work committee, who stated that Elwood shows his consideration for people in every thing he does, as a sports enthusiast he is a member of the several basketball teams in the city along with the Hi-Y and church team. Never has it been known that he violated any rules of unnecessary roughness or showed any inconsideration during plays." the chairman said, Elwood spend his summer months at camp, being an advisor at the YMCA A camp at Johnstown. His hobbies include varied sport TURKEYS Live or dressed.

Large Tom turkeys 25 lbs. and over. 50c a lb. live weight. C.

E. BURKHART 314 S. 22nd We Deliver CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Beautiful Home Grown Poinsettias, Begonias and Cyclamen Lasting Center Pieces, Grave Blankets and Wreaths Dish Gardens and Novelties FLOWERS TELEGRAPHED ANYWHERE L. S. PETERMAN CO.

608 Fourth Juniata Phone 2-1545 ID NEAR Delight FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR YOUR MENU FLORIDA 150 SIZE 216 SIZE Doz. Doz. 47c 33c CALIF. NAVEL 116 SIZE 126 SIZE ORANGES Doz. 63c Doz.

79c TANGERINES Large DoOr 49c APPLES Penna. Delicious 3 Lbs. 29c CRANBERRIES Lb. Pkg. 19c POTATOES Penna.

U. S. No. 1-A 15-Lb. Peck 31c LETTUCE CELERY SWEET POTATOES HOLLY WREATHS Each 49c INDIVIDUALLY BOXED CAMPBELL'S TOMATO JUICE No.

5 Can 30c PILLSBURY CAKE MIX White or Chocolate 36c JELLO Assorted Flavors PULVERIZED SUGAR Lb. MIXED NUTS Lb. 50c DIAMOND WALNUTS Lb. 39c COPE'S EVAPORATED CORN Pkg. 20c MARCEL NAPKINS 80's 2 Pkgs.

STUFFED OLIVES No. 8 33c CHAFFER SHAFFER CENTRAL STORES PENNSYLVANIA'S STORES CO. Fish Dairy Trod Lester Laughlin, director. Frank S. Smith was employed in July, 1925, as a teller: became manager of the personal loan department in 1932; became sistant trust officer January, 1941, and on April, 1942, he was placed in charge of loans and discounts.

On January, 1948, he became assistant cashier. Norman F. Lane was employed in July, 1925, as teller: became assistant cashier January, 1926, assistant trust officer in July, 1925: in January, 1944, he became cashier and trust officer. January, 1948, he became vice president and July, 1949, he was elected president of the bank. BEASLEY MOTOR CO.

Margaret Ave. and 19th St. WILL CLOSE THIS EVENING AT 5 P.M. for our annual Christmas Party DIXIE MARGARINE Lb. 37c CUT-RITE WAXED PAPER 27c ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY POULTRY NOW BUTTS Lb.

75c Lb. 45c Lb. 72c Lbs. 25c Sirloin, T-Bone, Round Lb. 98c Lb.

63c 1- to 3-Lb. Smoked, Sugar-cured BONELESS 4- to 6-lb. Hockless PICNICS Sugar Cured SMOKED SCRAPPLE Meaty ALL BEEF STEAKS GROUND BEEF BAKERY TREATS SHAFFER'S FRUIT CAKE Lb. 98c SHAFFER'S HEARTH BREAD Order Your Mince Pie Now for YOUR CHRISTMAS MENU AVAILABLE FRIDAY PENN-ALTO MILK 3 Tall Cans 37c PENN-ALTO COFFEE Bag 87c PENN-ALTO PEAS Sweet Variety 2 Cans 29c CHRISTMAS Luden's, 5-lb. Assorted .2.39 Choc.

Drops, Luden's, lb. 29c Cocoanut Bon Bons 33c Large Jelly Drops lb. 20c CANDY HARD FILLED CANDY lb. 35c (Brilliant Mix) HARD MIXED CANDY lb. 29c CASH AND CARRY PRICES -NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR CREDIT AND DELIVERY BON OLIVE OIL 2-oz.

12c 4-07. 21c HEINZ CUCUMBER CHIPS 16-oz. 28c OSCAR MAYER WEINERS 60c IN BARBECUE SAUCE WYLER'S SOUP DEHYDRATED Onion, 2 Pkgs. 35c Chicken Rice --------15c Ch. Noodle, Pkgs.

HELLMANN'S MAYONNAISE Pt. 53c DILL ITEMS Skin Lotion, 6-oz. 49c Anti-Histamine Tabs 30c Carnee Shampoo Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauc 2 Cans 35c HOME.OWNED SUPER-MARKETS Raked Fruits Veg.